Staff training saves time and money for Woltman customers

Besides the fact that this control system is easy to use, remote service is also possible. In the event of a malfunction, it can often be repaired remotely, with or without an operator. This greatly reduces machine downtime. Woltman’s suppliers have also contributed to improved remote service. Fault codes for valves, pumps and motors, for example, have been transferred one-to-one. This means that faults in externally manufactured parts can also be quickly identified. If necessary, the right person can be contacted quickly.

A large number of parameters can be viewed in the new control system. On the newly developed 75DR (more on this later), for example, up to 1150 parameters can be monitored or changed. This means that in many cases the fault can be found quickly. When a rig is delivered, all these parameters are downloaded and backed up. This allows systems to be quickly reset to factory settings.

Tool change is also much easier with this new control system. For new designs, the tools to be used are determined together with the customer. Based on the tool, the settings are adjusted in advance. Whether the customer is using a rotary head, a pressing machine or a vibratory hammer, everything can be looked up and changed via the interface. In the case of new or rented tools, the settings can be adjusted remotely to the required specifications. For example, there is never too much or too little hydraulic oil flowing to or from the application.

In order to provide you with the best possible service in the future, Woltman’s electricians and serviceengineers attended a course last week to master the new control system. Working in two teams, they learned about the system’s fault modules and installed them on their laptops. When the rig is switched on, the modules can be started either remotely via the Internet or via Wi-Fi next to the rigr. All operator control screens are built into the system.