This component of the system handles the incoming signals from each of up to 12 Fusion detectors. With bead signals and HVC fault signals from each detector, 24 channels of information flow into the system console. After amplification and filtering of each of the 24 inputs, the processed signals flow to the PCI Cards located in the computer slots where further operations take place.

Spool length and spool change signals also serve as inputs to this console so that each bead or fault can be recorded together with its' position on the spool.

Out-of-tolerance alarms are also provided from this console to power alarm devices such as beacons and horns to alert operators that the magnet wire has exceeded allowable limits of beads, blisters, and HVC faults.

When required, this console is also built to suit fewer than 12 line ovens.

The standard Fusion System Console provides two independent alarm outputs (a voltage equal to the input power) to inform the operator when one of the lines monitored by this console has exceeded the bead alarm count for 30 meters of wire (or the window length set in). The same is true of the HVC fault count. In either case, the line causing the alarm is clearly indicated on the main screen display and a common alarm device such as a beacon or horn (supplied by the plant) also indicates the alarm but without knowledge of which line caused the alarm. In most cases, this is adequate.

The optional alarm console (pictured here) is used when it is desired to place an alarm on the line take-up station to alert the operator of the condition. This alarm console is also used when a plant supplied PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) or similar device receives the line specific alarm signal and forwards the alarm status to the plant equipment.

Up to 12 bead alarm outputs and up to 12 HVC alarm outputs can be provided from the alarm console. The alarm console provides the same output voltage as is fed into it from a plant supplied power supply. Voltages of 3 to 280 AC, 3 to 400 DC, and current up to 1 amp can be supplied by the output terminals of the alarm console.