RAWITEC GmbH - Retrofit

Description Retrofit
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Retrofit & Control System Modernization

Future for your winding machines – powerful, energy-efficient, and sustainable.

Rethinking Control Technology

We modernize your winding machine from the ground up: control systems, electronics, software, fluidics – tailored to your production.

Complete renewal of the control system
Control cabinet construction & electronics
New, intuitive user interface
Safety functions (Safety Integrated)
Integration of your existing programs

Your Benefits at a Glance

Long-term availability of spare parts
Continued use of your tools
Higher energy efficiency

Improved product quality
Increased production performance
Reduced downtimes

Simple & intuitive operation
Ready for Industry 4.0
Future-proof investment

Retrofit with Vision

We analyze your machine for potential savings – economically and ecologically.

Energy efficiency analysis
Use of energy-efficient drive technology
Transparent cost-benefit ratio

Project Example: Control System Retrofit

FAG / BR / Meteor /
IWT Industrielle Wickeltechnik GmbH (former manufacturer, insolvent since 2019)

Control system converted to RAWITEC system
1 feed axis + 1 winding spindle with safety
Adoption of existing winding programs
Operation without training effort

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Retrofit Example: FW322, Year 2006 – formerly IWT Industrial Winding Technology GmbH

Replacement of older AC drives with modern AC servo motors and controllers
Complete renewal of machine electronics with state-of-the-art control technology
Seamless integration of existing winding programs

Small screen replaced by 15" touchscreen for improved usability
New joystick for manual and precise axis control
Safety relays for safe and compliant machine operation

Existing winding tools can still be used
Old software replaced by modern, intuitive user interface
Program storage via USB, internal PC or network
Extended functions – saves time and reduces operating costs

Before FW322 / Year 2006

After – RWC322R Modernized / Retrofit Year 2022 After – RWC322R Modernized / Retrofit Year 2019/2022

Retrofit Example: FW222, Year 2007 – formerly IWT Industrielle Wickeltechnik GmbH

Replacement of older AC drives with modern AC servo motors and controllers
Complete renewal of machine electronics with state-of-the-art control technology
Seamless integration of existing winding programs

Small screen replaced by 15" touchscreen for improved usability
New joystick for manual and precise axis control
Safety relays for safe and compliant machine operation

Existing winding tools can still be used
Old software replaced by modern, intuitive user interface
Program storage via USB, internal PC or network
Extended functions – saves time and reduces operating costs

Before FW222 / Year 2007

After – RWC222R Modernized / Retrofit Year 2024

Retrofit Example: FW312V, Year 2001 – formerly IWT Industrielle Wickeltechnik GmbH

DC drives replaced with modern AC servo motors
Existing winding programs converted from database to new PC format
.wkz winding programs successfully transferred to modern control platform

New joystick for manual axis control
Continued use of existing tools
All known winding parameters remain intact

New additional functions and options
Program storage via USB or network
Time and cost savings for the customer

Before FW312V / Year 1999/2001

After – RWC312R Modernized / Retrofit Year 2017 .wkz winding programs successfully converted

Retrofit Example: FW212G, Year 1998 – formerly IWT Industrielle Wickeltechnik GmbH

Replacement of the complete power unit including old electronics and CNC control
Existing winding programs converted from database to new PC format
.wkz winding programs successfully transferred to modern control platform

LCD display replaced by 15" touchscreen for better usability
New joystick for precise manual axis control
Safety relays for compliant and safe machine operation

Existing winding tools can still be used
Old software replaced by modern, intuitive user interface
Program storage via USB, industrial PC or network
Extended functions – saves time and reduces operating costs

Before FW212G / Year 1998

After – RWC212G-R Modernized / Retrofit Year 2017 After – RWC212G-R Modernized / Retrofit Year 2017 .wkz winding programs successfully converted

Retrofit Example: FW301, Year 2003 – formerly FAG / Frieseke & Hoepfner

New control cabinet with modern servo drives
LCD replaced by 15" touchscreen for enhanced usability
.wkz winding programs transferred and integrated into new control system

New joystick for manual axis control
Software modernized with intuitive user interface
Programs stored via USB or network

Original winding functions maintained
Expansion with additional axes and options possible
Investment protection and efficiency increase

Vorher FAG FW300/ Year 1978

After – RWC301-R Modernized / Retrofit Year 2023 After – RWC301-R Modernized / Retrofit Year 2019 After – RWC301-R Modernized / Retrofit Year 2024

Retrofit Example: AM3150 – formerly Blume & Redecker

Replacement of complete drive and control system
Integration of existing winding programs in .wkz format
Safety features and compliance with latest standards

Continued use of mechanical parts and winding tools
Upgrade to modern 15" touchscreen interface
USB and network-based program storage

Enhanced usability and software upgrades
Energy-efficient drives reduce consumption
Cost-effective modernization extends service life

Befor BR AM 3150/ Year 1998

After – AM3150 Modernized

Intuitive Touch Software for Winding Machines – Powerful & Versatile

The user interface was specially developed for intuitive and efficient touch operation on winding machines.

In addition to essential functions such as Open, Save, Copy, Delete, Edit, and Print winding programs, the software offers numerous advanced features:

Integrated language switch for international use
Extensive configuration options
Service-relevant diagnostic tools
Tools for system optimization and machine customization

Thanks to its clearly structured interface, the software supports both machine operators in daily production and technical staff during machine configuration and customization.

Home screen – central user interface	Display of main winding parameters and activated setup functions	Display of main winding parameters and special functions
Manual functions	Programming page for entering all relevant winding parameters	Programming page with example – copying the right reversal point
Programming page for entering all relevant winding parameters	Programming functions & control, winding types extension	Display and acknowledgment of already corrected errors
Overview of active error messages	INPUTS: Configuration of programmable inputs and outputs with various options	Language switching – also supports Cyrillic and Chinese
I/O diagnostics incl. forcing function, status queries, and live diagnostics	Language texts for individual adaptation of interface texts	System update function for software maintenance
Backup function	PLC integration for external control and data exchange	PLC integration incl. I/O forcing, status monitoring, and live diagnostics
System settings – basic info	Network settings	Process step management
This interface allows users to open winding programs from various storage sources: internal iSATA drive, USB stick, network drive (FTP server), or USB floppy disk drive.	As the number of stored programs increases over time, a built-in search function helps streamline selection. By entering the first three characters, the program list is automatically filtered to show relevant matches.	Programs can also be saved to all of the above storage media, internal iSATA drive, USB stick, network (FTP), and floppy disk drive.