In cooperation with

Collection, analysis, and

­documentation of process data
DataXplorer

Engineering Passion
Collection, analysis, and
documentation of process data
DataXplorer

Detailed insight
All standard signals of the injection molding
machine which are relevant to the
process and component quality are
plotted at 200 Hz.

In-depth process analyses possible on the PC

Data export locally via USB or centrally via the company data network
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Review on the machine

Graphs are stored for 7 days
on the machine

Visualization of signal paths,

evaluations, and long-term
temperature trends
Directly in the machine’s
control panel

Uninterrupted documentation
and automated evaluation
Possible with permanent storage
on separate server system

Examination of curve progressions and analyses in company network

Optimized for use on mobile devices
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Easier troubleshooting and diagnosis

Join the future data-based world

Easier troubleshooting and diagnosis
Together with our partner iba AG, Insight at the highest level the uninterrupted documentation of pro-
we offer a data collection and With the DataXplorer data recording, duction processes in the form of curves
you will never again miss any details or self-defined performance indicators.
analysis system for KraussMaffei of your processes. The synchronous A subsequent evaluation on the com-
injection molding machines, recording of all process-relevant stan- puter allows even deeper analysis. The
dard signals in the machine provides diverse analysis and evaluation options
which gives you profound and
insight into the event and the correla- characterize the software of the iba AG,
unprecedented insight into your tions in the production process. The as the application offers intuitive oper-
processes. Obtain new findings, tuning and optimization of processes ation, and at the same time, a complex
allow curves to be compared on the range of functions.
identify faults quicker, discover machine and differences to be identi-
optimization potential, and fied. DataXplorer enables the profes-
document your production like sional archiving and further processing
of data with supplementary systems for
never before.

1. Plot 2. Compare 3. Export

Process-relevant special signals Display of curves in the MC6 The data is accessible via USB
are plotted continuously and stored controller and option to stick or network connection and
in a file for each cycle. ­compare paths of different can be exported for further use.
Special signals can be optionally cycles.
integrated in a plotting.

Features Features Features

20 - 520 signals Integration in control panel of MC6 Export of data in compact iba *.dat format
5 ms resolution controller All curve data stored on the machine is
Stored data of last 7 days is available on available at all times
One file per cycle
the machine Data can be sent for diagnosis
Separate plotting of downtimes
Modern, web-based interface and If required, can also be exported directly
­intuitive operation on the machine via USB
Comparison of freely selectable curves Available in the network
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Data plorer
Your benefits:
– Uninterrupted monitoring and documentation of processes
– Tuning and optimization of processes
– Easier troubleshooting and diagnosis
– Quality data analysis, troubleshooting, and other evaluations
from wherever you are located and beyond corporate boundaries

4. Analyze 5. Document
With the ibaAnalyzer, curves can Filing production ­parameters
be examined and evaluated on the at a new level.
PC without any additional costs.
In addition, complex evaluations
can also be performed with the
recorded data.

Features Features
View curves conveniently on the PC Comparison of processes based on
Synchronous recording of signals continuous values

Self-defined performance indicators can Production process can be documented

be created using analysis rules without interruption

iba AG software can be used for Data can be evaluated with the free
for the automatic evaluation viewer (ibaAnalyzer) and converted into
other data formats
Further analysis possible with all current
data processing programs Optional products of the iba AG offer
automated calculation of performance
indicators for long-term monitoring
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Technological leadership through cooperation

Basis for Industry 4.0 production

Technological leadership through cooperation
Data is the foundation for Data collection and processing form the Optimum return
enhanced efficiency in the future. basis for Industry 4.0. The cooperative The cooperative venture between the two
venture with the iba AG, which boasts technology leaders guarantees you secure
With the DataXplorer KraussMaffei, many years of experience in the field of and space-saving data recording. For
together with the iba AG, can lay data evaluation, gives us a unique oppor- instance, quality data analysis, trouble-
tunity to offer you a service which will shooting, and many other evaluations are
the foundation for Industry 4.0
­optimally support you with the analysis possible from wherever you are located
production. and corresponding generation of added and beyond corporate boundaries. Using
value, as well as data handling. tried-and-tested evaluation software and
a comprehensive range of training pro-
grams and services, you can now get even
more out of your KraussMaffei injection
molding machine.

Your benefits:
– Many years of experience of the iba AG
in the fields of data recording and
­evaluation
– Comprehensive software tools and
­services available
– Better diagnostics data and process
knowledge create optimal customer
service

DataXplorer
Collection and recording of data from the machine for displaying current and
­historic process and quality parameters on a web-based information server.
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Machines and process analysis

iba AG – See the big picture
By using an iba system, you Flexible and in real time Transparent
can rest assured that your Our cooperative venture partner, the iba AG, All recorded data is available to you at
is one of the leading specialists in the field any time in a data pool, where you can
production systems are com- of high-quality technical collection systems accurately analyze, monitor, and optimize
pletely recorded and thus all and software solutions for measuring, the state of your machines and the qual-
testing, and analyzing machine and system ity of the process.
individual processes in the
data. iba systems are not only able grow
systems are visualized without with increasing requirements, but are also Individual
interruption. compatible with all current control and field The depth of manual and automated ana­
bus systems. They are able to record, docu- lysis can be freely configured according to
ment, visualize, and analyze process values your needs and the results can be made
One of the big challenges of Industry 4.0 flexibly and in real time. available in different forms and formats.
is a common database across all pro- Two additional packages help you with
cesses, both in each individual machine, data analysis and production monitoring.
and throughout production.

Package: Analysis and development Package: Production monitoring

The visualization and analysis of machine data can Central storage of all data related to entire production process.
be customized and adapted to suit requirements. The analysis of all machines forms the basis for continuous quality
Allows detailed quality and process optimizations. and process optimization. Furthermore, the central data pool allows
the drilldown to specific trends of production parameters of each
­individual part produced.
Collection, analysis, and
documentation of process data
DataXplorer

The digital world needs data to achieve efficiency gains.

With DataXplorer, KraussMaffei offers you a new open
system for using and documenting process data in the
injection molding process. All the data from your pro-
duction processes can now be recorded and evaluated
more easily and more accurately than ever before.

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Together with our partner iba, we offer you machine-
integrated recording of all process-relevant signals.
This provides completely new insight into processes
and adds a new dimension to documentation.

With its know-how and expertise in the field of data

evaluation, the iba AG can optimally support you in the
analysis and corresponding generation of added value,
as well as data handling. With KraussMaffei as a com-
petent partner for machine and process technology,
you design your processes even more transparently
and efficiently with the DataXplorer.

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