Based upon CTC’s Interact™ software, the Human Machine Interface (HMI) interfaces with the PLC to control the plating system.

A series of sub-menu screens are utilized to allow parameters to be set and adjusted for each station of the system. These sub-screens also allow a quick “snapshot” of a specific station, providing the operator with a quick view of any part of the system.

Numerous alarms are built into the control system to alert the operator to areas which need attention. Typical alarms relate to temperature, rectifiers, plating thickness, line speed, and solution levels.

Optional trend screens enable the plating manager to establish a thorough quality control system. Operators can quickly view the snapshot of a specific station, as well as view trends of critical parameters.