Device for controlling a surface treatment installation, in particular for the automotive industry

A command and control system for a surface treatment installation comprising at least one multi-axis machine (2), each axis being equipped with drive means, fitted with equipment (4) such as, for example, a sprayer and with corresponding sensors and actuators, this system having:

• means (14;
• 34, 36) allowing the installation to be supervised and comprising at least one programmable computer (14;
• 34) provided with display means and with means allowing data to be input,
• at least one programmable computer (12) for managing the axis of the machines (2) and their equipment, and
• a server (10), which may be common to several installations, allowing spraying tables to be programmed,
• characterized in that a first computer network (18) connects the server (10) to the programmable computer(s) (12) managing the machines (2) and to the means (14;
• 34) for supervising the installation, and
• in that a second computer network (20) connects the programmable computer(s) (12) managing the machines (2) to the sensors and actuators of the machines (2).