Dynisco makes sensors specifically for melt pressure sensing. I would look at their catalog. From what you say you are interested in, I believe something should be standard.
Try looking at PT46xx series (pg78 in 5th edition catalog)
This is what we use.
Adam
What about using a PC or laptop to interface using Parker's software? Maybe you could then make a simple HMI application using VB to control only what you would want changed.
If I remember the software is not too complicated and runs in Windows or Dos.
...Just an idea
Adam
I agree with Rick. Atmel AVR is an easy chip to learn to program. Only 1 drawback that I had while programming my project... It uses RISC (reduced instruction set code) which does not have many commands that you may be used to. This only means you might need to get creative. I feel that AVR...
I have looked into upgrading control systems in extrusion blowmolding machines and there are 2 that come to mind. Barber Colman is the "Old Pro" in the plastics industry. There is also Beckhoff who makes a softPLC system that is very nice. I have used these on larger blowmolding...
