User-friendly controls using state-of-the-art automation is provided to operate and monitor the Extruder and peripherals, so that safe and reliable operation is achieved. Controls can be provided to either control the Extruder from a control room or from close to the Extruder.

The controls provide the following functions:

• Control of the extruder from a Human Machine Interface (HMI) with provisions for setting Extruder parameters from the HMI. having provisions for setting Extruder parameters from the HMI.
• Visualization centered around the operator, integrates all data required to empower the operator.
• Fault alarms are graded according to their degree of seriousness and are announced on the screen through flashing red bars and can also be combined with an audible alarm.
• Parameter trends are logged and transformed into dynamic text and graphic displays for integrated control and monitoring.