INTEGRATED PACKAGING SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

摘要

A Packaging System including: * a Packaging Line comprising a Filling Machine for producing sealed packages containing a food product and downstream Distribution Equipments, connected via Conveyors, each including a control system; * a Line Controller for managing configuration, communication and control of the Packaging Line; * a common overhead Message Display for visual information on the operation of the involved equipments; and * a Communication Network for connecting the Line Controller to the involved equipments; wherein the Line Controller include: * a Line Configurator, for reducing and securing effective line installation, start up and tuning at the manufacturing floor via 'plug and play'; * a Line Commander, for optimizing line performance and product flows during production; * a Recipe Manager, for accommodating production flexibility by improving 'easy to use' line resources and material; and * a Conveyor Optimizer, for optimizing product transportation along the Conveyors.