Johnson & Allen launches control and monitoring system for MPI bench units
16/08/2018
On its 80th anniversary, Johnson & Allen has announced the launch of the Plato-3 System. Plato-3 is a control and monitoring system for magnetic particle inspection (MPI) bench units and power packs with an emphasis on data recording and traceability.
Plato-3 can be fitted on MPI bench units such as Johnson & Allen’s Medium and Large Bench Units (MBUs and LBUs, respectively) and its K9-type MPI power packs.Plato-3 includes all of the features found in the earlier Plato-2 System, such as auto-regulated current (dial-an-amp), variable shot timer and programmable job sequences, but brings to the table new features, such as full data acquisition and monitoring, the Code Loader barcode scanner and a more intuitive interface displayed on a colour monitor.
One of the greatest advantages of the Plato-3 System is its ability to log and record all relevant data pertaining to an inspection; this is not limited to the routine, output, mode and settings used, the details of the operator undertaking the inspection and the time and date. Data can then be output to either a USB storage device or sent to a desktop via Wi-Fi.
Plato-3 also allows for multiple user levels to be set so that certain features can only be accessed by operators with higher privileges, such as the ability for administrators to create and alter job sequences and access recorded data, compared to standard operators, who can only use the job sequences.
Another new feature of the Plato-3 System is the Code Loader. This optional feature means that components can be scanned using a standard barcode reader to read a unique code printed on test components, packaging or holding trays, etc.
Once scanned, the Plato-3 System will then load a pre-programmed job sequence suitable for inspecting the component.
For customers with existing MPI equipment fitted with older Plato-2 Systems, Johnson & Allen can upgrade units to a Plato-3 System for a fraction of the cost of a new unit. It is ideal for customers who want to extend the life of their equipment or those who want access to newer features such as data acquisition and monitoring and the Code Loader barcode scanner.
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