Line Management System

Line management for packaging systems with efficient format changes and seamless track and trace.

Initial situation
A packaging line consists of individual machine units, each with its own local control system. A higher level Line Management System is required to coordinate the individual machines so that they start and stop in a controlled sequence. During a format change, the individual units must be reconfigured in the correct order.

SCS solution
SCS developed a Line Management System, LMS, for Schubert that communicates with the control systems of the individual machine units via OPC UA and MQTT. The LMS also acts as an interface between higher level systems such as SAP and the production line. This makes it possible to start production batches, manage serial numbers, and document production activities in general.

Added value
The software, individually developed for Schubert, is tailored precisely to its requirements. The graphical user interface at the central operator station simplifies work in production and during format changes, which can now be initiated centrally. The Line Management System ensures consistent track and trace of the packaged products.