IMPAX-SK systems are the most advanced process monitors available for manufacturing applications. They feature an easy-to-use visual interface and many enhanced software features.

IMPAX-SK monitors use process enveloping for high quality process monitoring. They also have advanced production tracking capabilities and many more features available.

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• SK Enhanced Features
• SK Application Notes
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Printable IMPAX SK 100 Process Monitoring System Sheet (2060KB PDF)

IMPAX-SK 100:
Process Monitoring With Force Curve Display

The IMPAX-SK 100 is a self-contained, powerful modular monitoring module. As an automatic monitor, the SK-100 can monitor machines with no operator intervention required. An optional user interface can also be used to view and control the process. Multiple SK 100's can be linked to touchscreen operating terminals, which can display the status of several machines at once.

The IMPAX-SK 3 Operating Console provides a touchscreen display and user interface for SK-100 monitors. It is compatible with Ethernet and wireless networking, and each SK-3 can display and control up to four SK-100 machine monitors. PDA-based mobile operating consoles are also available for the SK-100.

Features:
• SK Standard Features
• Enveloping technology
• Part counting
• Sorting capability
• AUTOmaster - sets timing window automatically
• PROFILEmaster - uses new profile enveloping
• Qmaster - stabilizes force signal timing
  Optional features:
• Up to 4 input channels
• Trend monitoring
• PROZZYmaster - automatically tightens sensitivity
• WARTmaster - analyzes small process errors

IMPAX-SK 2 and IMPAX-SK 5:
Process Monitoring With Force Curve Display

The IMPAX-SK 2 and IMPAX-SK 5 offer advanced monitoring functions, simplicity of use, and a wide variety of software options. These monitors are designed for basic monitoring applications, to provide visual force curve display and advanced process enveloping techniques. Monitoring for up to 8 channels is available on these monitors.

Features:
• 5.4" color display
• SK Standard Features
• Visual display of force curves (single and dual)
• Adjustable digital timing window
• Machine speed indicator (RPM)
• Parts and Auto2 counters
• Production statistics
• Sorting capability
• Simple 4 function key interface
• AUTOmaster - sets timing window automatically
• MACHINEmaster - automatic performance and error recording
• PEAKmaster - peak force monitoring
• PROFILEmaster - uses new profile enveloping
• Qmaster - stabilizes force signal timing
• SINGLEmaster - single-stroke learn
• Compatible with SK-go! Networking
  Optional features:
• Up to 8 input channels
• Batching controls
• Trend monitoring
• 4 Tool Counters
• Interval counter
• Rotary encoder option
• Q-factor indicator and Q-Limit monitoring
• ARTICLEmaster - alphanumeric part numbers
• CALImaster - calibrates monitor to force units
• PARTmaster - saves part data and envelopes (30 parts)
• PROZZYmaster - automatically tightens sensitivity
• ROLLmaster - assists thread roller setup
• ROLLBACKmaster - protects dies from rollbacks
• ROTmaster I - enhancements for rotary headers
• STOPmaster - simple error logging and analysis
• TELEmaster - remote troubleshooting by modem
• TOOLmaster - shows tool degradation over time
• TRANSFERmaster - enhancements for multi-station machines
• VARIOmaster - monitoring for skip-stroke headers
• VIBRAmaster - acoustic monitoring and analysis
• WARTmaster - analyzes small process errors

IMPAX-SK 4:
Advanced Monitor With Built-in PC

The IMPAX-SK 4 monitor combines state-of-the-art PC technology with a powerful signal conditioning processor, to deliver advanced process monitoring on up to 16 channels. The SK 4's integrated computer provides a wide variety of monitoring tools, made easily accessible through its 10.4" full-color screen.

Features:
• Integrated Windows PC with 3.6GB hard drive
• SK Standard Features
• 10.4" color LCD STN display
• 16 channel input
• Parts and Auto2 counters
• Production statistics
• Sorting capability
• Simple 5 function key interface
• Q-factor indicator and Q-Limit monitoring
• AUTOmaster - sets timing window automatically
• MACHINEmaster - automatic performance and error recording
• MEMORYmaster I - periodic backup of monitoring settings
• PEAKmaster - peak force monitoring
• PROFILEmaster - uses new profile enveloping
• Qmaster - stabilizes force signal timing
• SINGLEmaster - single-stroke learn
• Compatible with SK-go! Networking
  Optional features:
• 10.4" color LCD TFT display
• Up to 8 input channels
• Batching controls
• Trend monitoring
• 6 Tool Counters
• Interval counter
• Rotary encoder option
• Compatibility with Vibrasonic acoustic emission sensors
• ARTICLEmaster - alphanumeric part numbers
• CALImaster - calibrates monitor to force units
• KENJImaster - displays prior waveforms for troubleshooting
• PARTmaster - saves part data and envelopes (1000 parts)
• PRINTmaster - prints waveforms and reports
• PROTECTIONmaster - machine protection with CALImaster
• PROZZYmaster - automatically tightens sensitivity
• ROLLmaster - assists thread roller setup
• ROLLBACKmaster - protects dies from rollbacks
• ROTmaster I & II - enhancements for rotary headers
• TELEmaster - remote troubleshooting by modem
• TICmaster - automatic learning of calibrated forces
• TOOLmaster - shows tool degradation over time
• TRANSFERmaster - enhancements for multi-station machines
• VARIOmaster - monitoring for skip-stroke headers
• VIBRAmaster - acoustic monitoring and analysis
• WARTmaster - analyzes small process errors

IMPAX-SK 7:
Advanced Touch Screen Monitor With PC

The IMPAX-SK 7 has the same powerful capabilities as the SK 4 (above), and also features an easy-to-use touch screen interface.

Features:
• Integrated Windows PC with hard drive
• Full color touch screen display/interface
• (See the SK 4 description above for additional features)

IMPAX-SK BBX:
Integrate SK Monitors With PC's

The IMPAX-SK BBX allows full integration of all the features mentioned above with an independent PC-based machine control system, or a standalone PC. Windows software brings all the functionality of the monitors to a personal computer.

Features:
• IMPAX-SK BBX integrates with machine controls using a keyboard interface
• IMPAX-SK BBXT integrates with machine controls using a touch screen interface