EP2841274B1 - Temperature control assembly for controlling the temperature of functional parts of a printing machine, printing system with a printing machine and a temperature control assembly, and set of modules for forming a temperature control assembly - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a tempering unit for controlling the temperature of functional parts of a printing press, a printing system with a printing press and a tempering and a set of modules for forming a tempering according to claims 1, 14 and 15 respectively.

The DE 10 2007 003 619 A1 discloses a sheet-fed press with a tempering device, wherein a cooled by a central tempering primary circuit is provided, to which in the printing units individual temperature control are thermally coupled in such a way that their temperature control fluid exchange with the primary circuit via a valve.

By the EP 1 862 310 A2 discloses a printing machine with a plurality of printing units, which is assigned to provide dampening solution and for tempering a designed essentially in the manner of a device cabinet with front doors peripheral device. By the peripheral device, on the one hand, circulating dampening solution can be processed and tempering of a temperature control circuit can be tempered for common tempering of applicator rolls.

The WO 2006/072558 A1 discloses a printing press with printing towers, wherein a pressure tower is associated with a supply device for supplying temperature control circuits of the printing tower with tempering fluid, from which optionally from two primary circuits for cooling or preheating primary circuit fluid can be added.

By the EP 1 644 901 B1 For example, a machine for processing sheets with a plurality of modules is known.

The DE 100 08 210 B4 discloses an oil tempering device, wherein the tempered oil is first used in the printing unit for controlling the temperature of friction and then supplied as a lubricant at lubrication points of the printing unit. The oil tempering device is in this case integrated in a modular body and is connected via a feed and a return line to the printing unit. Several modular devices can be joined together, wherein the coolant lines can be connected via interfaces. For each modular device, a cooling circuit and a temperature controlled by the cooling circuit via a heat exchanger ÖI circuit is provided. The respective cooling circuit should each be connected to a refrigeration system, which should be connected in a manner not shown on the coolant lines to a central cooling device not described in detail.

The DE 10 2009 001 597 A1 relates to a tempering concept, wherein in a printing tower one above the other end of the printing tower module-like secondary circuits are provided. These temperature control circuits can be coupled or coupled to a primary circuit, from which primary circuit fluid can be added to the secondary circuits. The primary circuit may be formed in the simplest embodiment by an end-side circuit in which a refrigeration unit is provided. However, the frontal circuit can also represent a primary circuit branch of a plurality of printing towers supplying primary circuit in which the refrigeration unit is provided.

The invention is based on the object, a tempering for temperature control of functional parts of a printing press, a printing system with a printing press and a tempering and a set of modules to form a tempering. to accomplish.

The object is achieved by the features of claims 1, 14 and 15, respectively.

The achievable with the present invention consist in particular that a particularly space-saving, and easy to install device for temperature control is created. For this purpose, the tempering device, also referred to as a tempering unit, comprises a plurality of independently controllable and / or controllable temperature control circuits, to which components to be temperature controlled can be coupled and which can be coupled to a common, temperature control leading and return line.

The tempering unit further comprises a tempering agent template for storing tempered tempering fluid, from which the common supply line goes off. In this case, the return and supply line can be connected or connectable in the remote end region by a bypass, so that together with the template, a true primary circuit is formed in which circulating tempering fluid. In another, z. B. advantageous embodiment, however, such a bypass can be omitted. Although in this case is formed by the supply and return line no different from the temperature control circuits, is in the following - where not explicitly distinguished - the conduction path, which serves the common supply of the temperature control circuits, so the common flow and return line, together with the submission of the Nevertheless, they are referred to as a "primary circuit" for simplicity. In this second case, this "primary circuit" splits into several parallel primary circuit branches before it is recombined in the return. In principle, several of these, each serving several temperature control circuits - "real" or "spurious" - Primary circuits can be provided. Preferably, the held tempering fluid is decoupled from outer fluid circuits by way of a technology. The common flow line, the fluid reservoir and a tempering fluid of the fluid storage temperature-regulating unit are included as components of the tempering of this by a common single or multi-part frame.

In a particular embodiment, the device for temperature control, z. B. as a single or multi-part temperature control, transportable in at least partially preassembled form and at least partially pre-assembled in a printing system can be introduced.

In a first advantageous embodiment, the device or the temperature control unit for this purpose is realized by a multi-row structure of temperature control circuits in a confined space and reduced overall length. In an advantageous embodiment, parts of the Temperierteilkreise modular, z. B. as Temperiermodule or inserts, be formed. These tempering modules or inserts include z. B. in each case at least means for thermal coupling of the respective temperature control circuit and z. Example, the fluid in the temperature control circuit promoting drive means and interfaces for coupling of line sections of the respective temperature control module to at least the flow and the return line. In a further development, the device for tempering a plurality of prepared coupling sites, z. B. in the form of slots, include, of which not all must be occupied by bays.

In a second advantageous embodiment, the device for tempering or the tempering is formed by a modular design without great additional effort to specific requirements. Substantial parts, for example line sections and / or units for fluid temperature control and / or independent controllable or controllable tempering devices or coupling stations for accommodating such tempering devices are already pre-assembled in the module. In this case, a container size to be transported can be kept within limits for a large number of required temperature control circuits. Of particular advantage here is the provision of a set of modules of different types, which can be assembled according to requirements in different numbers and / or characteristics. Finally, a preferably designed as a printing press machine is assigned from modules according to the requirements formed tempering. In total, more tempering circuits can be prepared in the modules than are finally coupled to the temperature control circuits to be supplied.

The respective temperature control circuit is preferably designed as a tempering circuit, in which tempering fluid circulating for temperature control is replaced by fluid from the primary circuit, which is designated as "genuine" or "unreal", ie from at least the common supply line. In an advantageous development, a second temperature-control fluid of a second temperature is provided in a base module or a base section. This can turn into a "real" or "fake" second one again Primary circuit done. In this case, at least one temperature control circuit of the temperature control unit, in particular a temperature control circuit located in the base module or section, can be temperature controlled by fluid from this second primary circuit. As a result, energy can be saved for an ambient temperature-near temperature. It can also be provided for at least one tempering circuit to make the temperature control of this circuit switchable between the first and the second primary circuit.

Finally, it is of particular advantage, such a system in a securities printing, especially in banknote printing, applied printing machine, for. As a gravure printing machine, in particular a printing press using the steel engraving, and / or a multiple printing machine for in particular a two-sided multi-color offset printing to provide.

Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in more detail below.

Fig. 1

ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel einer Anlage mit einer als Druckmaschine ausgebildeten Maschine und einem Temperieraggregat;

Fig. 2

ein Ausführungsbeispiel für ein Temperieraggregat mit Versorgungsleitung und Fluidspeicher;

Fig. 3

ein Ausführungsbeispiel für ein mehrreihiges Temperieraggregat zur Temperierung von Komponenten einer Maschine;

Fig. 4

ein Ausführungsbeispiel für ein modulares Temperieraggregat zur Temperierung von Komponenten einer Maschine;

Fig. 5

eine Detaildarstellung eines Anschlussmoduls;

Fig. 6

eine Detaildarstellung eines Temperierkreislauf;

Fig. 7

ein Ausführungsbeispiel für ein Abschlussmodul als modifiziertes Anschlussmodul;

Fig. 8

ein Ausführungsbeispiel für ein Abschlussmodul mit einer Steuereinrichtung und/oder einer Bedienerschnittstelle;

Fig. 9

ein um einen zweiten Primärkreis erweitertes Ausführungsbeispiel für ein mehrreihiges Temperieraggregat zur Temperierung von Komponenten einer Maschine;

Fig. 10

ein um einen zweiten Primärkreis erweitertes Ausführungsbeispiel für ein modulares Temperieraggregat zur Temperierung von Komponenten einer Maschine;

Fig. 11

eine Detaildarstellung eines Ventilblockes zur Umschaltung zwischen der Kopplung mit einem ersten und einem zweiten Primärkreis;

Fig. 12

eine schematische Darstellung für die Ausführung einer als Regel- und/oder Steuermodul ausgebildeten Regel- und/oder Steuereinrichtung;

Fig. 13

ein Ausführungsbeispiel für ein mehrere Anschlussmodule umfassendes Temperieraggregat;

Fig. 14

ein Ausführungsbeispiel für ein Temperieraggregat mit einem drei Temperiereinrichtungen umfassenden bzw. mit drei äußeren Temperierteilkreisen koppelbarem Anschlussmodul;

Fig. 15

eine schematische Darstellung eines mehrreihigen Temperieraggregates mit Kopplungsplätzen und mit als Temperiermodule ausgebildeten Temperiereinrichtungen;

Fig. 16

eine perspektifische Darstellung eines Beispiels für ein Temperiermodul;

Fig. 17

eine perspektifische Darstellung eines Kopplungsplatzes;

Fig. 18

ein erstes Beispiel für eine Ausführung einer ersten Druckeinheit mit einem modularen Temperieraggregat;

Fig. 19

ein erstes Beispiel für eine Ausführung einer ersten Druckeinheit mit einer mehrreihigen Vorrichtung;

Fig. 20

ein zweites Beispiel für die Ausführung der ersten Druckeinheit mit einem modularen Temperieraggregat;

Fig. 21

ein drittes Beispiel für die Ausführung der ersten Druckeinheit mit einem modularen Temperieraggregat;

Fig. 22

ein zweites Beispiel für eine Ausführung der ersten Druckeinheit mit einem mehrreihigen Temperieraggregat;

Fig. 23

ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel einer Anlage mit einer eine zweite Art Druckeinheit umfassenden Druckmaschine und einem Temperieraggregat;

Fig. 24

ein erstes Beispiel für die Ausführung der Temperierung der Druckeinheit zweiter Art mit einem modularen Temperieraggregat;

Fig. 25

ein erstes Beispiel für die Ausführung der Temperierung der Druckeinheit zweiter Art mit einem mehrreihigen Temperieraggregat;

Fig. 26

ein erstes Beispiel für die Ausführung der Temperierung einer modifizierten Druckeinheit zweiter Art mit einem modularen Temperieraggregat;

Fig. 27

ein erstes Beispiel für die Ausführung der Temperierung einer modifizierten Druckeinheit zweiter Art mit einem mehrreihigen Temperieraggregat;

Fig. 28

eine Modifikation des Beispiels aus Fig. 27;

Fig. 29

ein Ausführungsbeispiel für eine mehrreihige, mehrere Abschnitte umfassende Ausführung des Temperieraggregates a) in offener Vorderansicht, b) in Seitenansicht vom als Schaltschrank ausgebildeten Abschnitt her, c) in Draufsicht und d) in perspektivischer Rückansicht mit geöffnetem Basisabschnitt.

Show it:

Fig. 1

a first embodiment of a system with a designed as a printing machine and a tempering;

Fig. 2

an embodiment of a temperature control unit with supply line and fluid storage;

Fig. 3

An exemplary embodiment of a multi-row tempering for temperature control of components of a machine;

Fig. 4

an embodiment of a modular temperature control for the temperature control of components of a machine;

Fig. 5

a detailed representation of a connection module;

Fig. 6

a detailed representation of a temperature control;

Fig. 7

an embodiment of a termination module as a modified connection module;

Fig. 8

an embodiment of a termination module with a control device and / or an operator interface;

Fig. 9

an extended by a second primary circuit embodiment of a multi-row temperature control for the temperature control of components of a machine;

Fig. 10

an embodiment, extended by a second primary circuit, of a modular temperature control unit for controlling the temperature of components of a machine;

Fig. 11

a detailed view of a valve block for switching between the coupling with a first and a second primary circuit;

Fig. 12

a schematic representation of the execution of a designed as a control and / or control module control and / or control device;

Fig. 13

an embodiment of a multi-terminal modules comprehensive tempering;

Fig. 14

an embodiment of a tempering with a three Tempering devices comprehensive or with three outer Temperierteilkreisen coupled connection module;

Fig. 15

a schematic representation of a multi-row tempering with coupling sites and designed as Temperiermodule tempering;

Fig. 16

a perspektifische representation of an example of a tempering module;

Fig. 17

a perspektifische representation of a coupling place;

Fig. 18

a first example of an embodiment of a first printing unit with a modular temperature control;

Fig. 19

a first example of an embodiment of a first printing unit with a multi-row device;

Fig. 20

a second example of the execution of the first printing unit with a modular tempering;

Fig. 21

a third example of the execution of the first printing unit with a modular tempering;

Fig. 22

a second example of an embodiment of the first printing unit with a multi-row tempering;

Fig. 23

a second embodiment of a system comprising a printing machine comprising a second type printing unit and a tempering;

Fig. 24

a first example of the execution of the temperature control of the printing unit of the second kind with a modular tempering;

Fig. 25

a first example of the execution of the temperature control of the printing unit of the second type with a multi-row tempering;

Fig. 26

a first example of the execution of the temperature control of a modified pressure unit of the second type with a modular temperature control;

Fig. 27

a first example of the execution of the temperature of a modified printing unit of the second type with a multi-row tempering;

Fig. 28

a modification of the example Fig. 27 ;

Fig. 29

an embodiment of a multi-row, multiple sections comprehensive execution of the tempering a) in an open front view, b) in side view of the formed as a cabinet section ago, c) in plan view and d) in a perspective rear view with open base section.

A material processing and / or processing plant 001, z. As a printing system 001 includes, for example, one or more material processing and / or processing machines 201, z. B. one or more printing presses 201, and at least one device for temperature control 101, z. B. referred to as Temperieraggregat 101 or formed to provide Temperierfluid for temperature control of several z. B. below detailed functional parts (205; 208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222 _{d '} ; 222 _d'';238;239;231;232;235;241;242; 213 _d ; 216 _d ; 227 _{d '} ; 227 _d' ) and / or groups of functional parts (205; 208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222 _{d ';} 222 _{d "} ; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213 _d ; 216 _d ; 227 _{d '} ; 227 _{d "} ) of one or more machines 201 of the system 001, in particular one or more printing presses 201 (see for example a printing press 201 in FIG Fig. 1 ).

The tempering unit 101 set forth below is particularly advantageous in one embodiment together with a printing press 201 set out below, but can also, considered individually, have particular advantages with regard to simple insertion and / or variability and / or modularity, irrespective of the specific application. Exemplary is in Fig. 1 a printing machine 201 with a feeding device 202 for feeding a printing substrate 203, z. B. a sheet feeder 202, a printing unit 204, a product display 206, z. B. sheet delivery 206, and a conveyor line 207 between printing unit 204 and product display 206. Without limiting the general, exemplary, if not deviating or supplementary, are shown as functional parts to be tempered (205; 208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222 _{d '} ; 222d _" ; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235) ; 241; 242; 213 _d ; 216 _d ; 227 _{d '} ; 227 _{d "} ) one or more e.g. B. individually or in groups tempering cylinder 208; 209; 211; 217 (eg Fig. 19 ) or cylinder 221; 222 _{d '} ; 222 _{d ";} 238;. 239 (e.g. Fig. 23 ) and / or rollers 213 _d ; 216 _d or rollers 227 _{d '} ; 227 _{d "} and / or frame parts 231; 232 and / or one or more measuring systems 205, eg inspection system 205 for checking and checking the printed product Fig. 2 are such functional parts (205; 208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222 _{d '} ; 222d _" ; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213 _d ; 216 _d ; 227 _d' ; 227 _d) ; ) or groups generalized merely indicated by rectangles whose occupancy z. B. can be formed from the above reference numerals. The latter are also valid without being listed for Fig. 3 indicated by rectangles functional parts (consumers).

The tempering unit 101 comprises a plurality of individually tempered, on the aggregate side Temperierteilkreise 126q each having a Temperierfluidausgang 107 _i and a Temperierfluideingang 111 _j , to which for forming a respective Temperierkreises 127 _q each have one or more functional parts 208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222 _{d '} ; 222 _{d "} ; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213 _d ; 216 _d ; 227 _{d '} ; 227 _d" tempering outer temperature-control loop 109 _k are connectable by releasable connections. The Temperierteilkreise 126q are thermally on the supply side to the tempering and / or fluidically to a common, temperature control leading supply flow line 123, short flow line 123, and the return side to a common supply return line 124, short return line 124, coupled or coupled. The feed line 123 is connected to the power supply with a tempered fluid vorhaltenden fluid reservoir 176 in line connection. The common flow line 123, the fluid reservoir 176 and a tempering of the fluid reservoir 176 tempering temperature control 171 are included as components of the tempering 101 of this, z. B. on a single or multi-part frame 105 of the tempering 101 arranged (see, eg. Fig. 1 . Fig. 2 . Fig. 3 and or Fig. 4 ). The tempering of the temperature control circuits 127 _q is carried out in each case via independently controllable and / or controllable tempering 112 _l .

In a first, multi-row design (see eg Fig. 3 . Fig. 9 . Fig. 15 . Fig. 19 . Fig. 22 . Fig. 25 and or Fig. 27 ) are for tempering the temperature control circuits 127 _q in Temperieraggregat 101 at least two in the longitudinal direction of the supply line 123 extending parallel rows 110; 115 each provided with a plurality of independently controllable and / or adjustable tempering 112 _l and / or providable. In a simple scalable development, two rows 110; 115, each with a plurality of prepared coupling stations 125 for receiving and for the supply side and return side coupling independently controllable and / or adjustable, as Temperiermodule 112 _l trained tempering (112 _l ) provided (see below). In this case, not all coupling stations 125 actually have to be occupied in the finished temperature control unit 101. Under the arrangement in a row 110; 115 is to be understood in a line, in particular in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the temperature-101 horizontal flight the arrangement of several tempering 112 _l and / or coupling places 125th Under the arrangement of two or more rows 110; 115 is the arrangement of several tempering devices 112 _l and / or coupling stations 125 in two spaced apart, preferably to each other and / or parallel to the longitudinal alignment to understand, with each escape two or more tempering 112 _l and / or coupling stations 125 are provided or arranged. In the illustrated advantageous embodiment of the multi-row design are two parallel to the horizontal longitudinal direction of the temperature control unit 101 and / or the flow line 123 extending, mutually horizontally spaced rows 110; 115 of tempering 112 _l and / or coupling stations 125 are provided. The components of the temperature control unit 101 can in this case in sections 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'of the tempering 101 may be provided which, for example, by a resulting door and / or struts screening of cabinet sections and / or by juxtaposition individual, z. B. interconnected cabinets or cabinet sections are given.

In a second, modular design (see eg Fig. 4 . Fig. 10 . Fig. 18 . Fig. 20 . Fig. 21 . Fig. 24 and or Fig. 26 ) comprises the tempering unit 101 at least two as modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'executed sections 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 ', namely at least one base module 102; 102 ', which has the fluid reservoir 176 and the fluid of the fluid reservoir 176 tempering temperature control device 171, as well as with this base module 102; 102 'coupled or couplable connection module 103; 103 ';141; 141 ', which has a plurality of independently controllable and / or controllable temperature control units 112 _l for controlling the temperature of the temperature control circuits 127q. The base and the connection module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'are each line sections 123 _r ; Associated with 124 _r , which are releasably connected or connectable to form the flow line 123 and return line 124 with each other. Under a module 102; 103, 102 '; 103 'is here preferably a particular preassembled or preassembled unit 102; 103, 102 '; 103 'understood, which the essential functional means as well as prepared interfaces for coupling with one or more other modules 102; 103, 102 '; 103 'includes. The tempering unit 101 is z. B. without further significant structural changes alone by adding or omitting individual connection modules 103; 103 'extended or shrinkable. In this case, the connection module 103; 103 ';141; 141 'in a development also include a plurality of prepared coupling stations 125. Also, in a further development in the connection module 103; 103 ';141; 141 'several rows 110; 115 (in the above understanding) be provided.

In the following, with reference to detailed embodiments, the preferred embodiments for z. B. the multi-row design, the modular design, the formation of tempering 112 _l and / or the formation of the coupling stations 125 and the integration and combination with a printing press 201; 201 '; 201 ".

The tempering unit 101, or in the case of the modular design, preferably the base module 102; 102 'comprising at least an unspecified at this point device to provide a defined thermal treatment, lying at least within a permitted temperature range of temperature T _{V, v,} z. B. a different from the ambient temperature, in particular with respect to the ambient temperature lower temperature T _{V, V} , and an output 104, z. B. supply output 104, on which provided by the device tempering fluid to an input 106, z. B. a supply side supply input 106, the flow line 123, z. B. in the case of the modular design of a flow-side line section 123 _{r of} the connection module 103 to be coupled; 103 ', can be delivered. The temperature T _{V, v} , of the fed into the flow line 123 or to be fed Temperierfluids is z. B. at 7 ° to 15 ° C, preferably at 8 ° to 12 ° C.

The (supply) supply line 123 together with the supply) return line 124 and the fluid reservoir 176 is here for the sake of simplicity, whether it is self-contained (ie, supply line 123 and return line 124 are connected at the fluid storage end) or itself parallel without direct connection in the connected temperature control circuits 127q, z. B. secondary circuits 127q, divides, referred to as the primary circuit 119. If a connection is additionally provided, a "true" primary circuit 119 is formed, in which fluid circulates.

bevorzugt n ≥ 2), Ausgängen 107_i, z. B. Fluidausgängen 107_i, ausgebildet (mit $\mathrm{i}\in ,$

i = 1, 2 ... n). Der wenigstens eine Temperierfluidausgang 107_i bildet bzw. die jeweiligen Temperierfluidausgänge 107_i bilden Schnittstellen 107_i aus, welche jeweils mit äußeren Temperiersträngen 109_k auf deren Eingangsseite, beispielsweise jeweils mit Vorlaufleitungen 108 äußerer Temperierstränge 109_k zu Temperierkreisen 127_q koppelbar sind (mit $\mathrm{k}\in ,$

k = 1, 2 ... n). Insbesondere sind mit den Ausgängen 107_i des Anschlussmoduls 103; 103' Vorlaufleitungen 108 äußerer Temperierstränge 109_k vorzugsweise lösbar anzuschließen bzw. angeschlossen. Am jeweiligen Temperierfluidausgang 107_i bzw. den jeweiligen Temperierfluidausgängen 107_i kann an den jeweils zu koppelnden bzw. gekoppelten Temperierstrang 109_k Temperierfluid einer von der Umgebungstemperatur verschiedenen Temperatur T_T,v abgegeben werden. Durch die äußeren Temperierstränge 109_k bzw. die hierdurch gebildeten Temperierkreise 127q sind z. B. jeweils ein Funktionsteil (208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222_d'; 222_d"; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213_d; 216_d; 227_d'; 227_d") oder als Gruppe mehrere Funktionsteile (208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222_d'; 222_d"; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213_d; 216_d; 227_d'; 227_d") der Maschine(n) 201 temperierbar bzw. dort vorgesehene Temperiermittel mit Temperierfluid versorgbar. An das Temperieraggregat 101 bzw. das Anschlussmodul 103; 103' sind parallel mehrere äußere Temperierstränge 109_k anschließbar bzw. mehrere Funktionsteile (208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222_d'; 222_d"; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213_d; 216_d; 227_d'; 227_d") und/oder Gruppen derartiger Funktionsteile (208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222_d'; 222_d"; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213_d; 216_d; 227_d'; 227_d") der Maschine(n) 201 parallel temperierbar bzw. dort vorgesehene Temperiermittel parallel mit Temperierfluid versorgbar. Vorzugsweise sind mehrere, vorzugsweise sämtliche der parallelen Temperierstränge 109_k an den Temperierfluidausgängen 107_i des Temperieraggregates 101 bzw. des Anschlussmoduls 103; 103' unabhängig voneinander mit Temperierfluid unterschiedlicher Temperatur T_T,v versorgbar. In der mit dem Temperieraggregat 101 ausgebildeten Anlage 001 müssen nicht sämtliche Ausgänge 107_i belegt, d. h. mit Temperiersträngen 109_k gekoppelt sein.The tempering unit 101, or in the case of the modular design, preferably the connection module 103; 103 ', with at least one output 107 _i , z. B. Temperierfluidausgang 107 _i , but preferably with several, z. B. a number of n ( $\mathrm{n}\in .$

preferably n ≥ 2), outputs 107 _i , z. B. fluid outlets 107 _i , formed (with $\mathrm{i}\in .$

i = 1, 2 ... n). The at least one Temperierfluidausgang 107 _i forms or the respective Temperierfluidausgänge 107 _i form of interfaces 107 _i , which in each case with outer Temperiersträngen 109 _k on the input side, for example, each with flow lines 108 outer Temperierstränge 109 _k to Temperierkreisen 127 _{q are} coupled (with $\mathrm{k}\in .$

k = 1, 2 ... n). In particular, with the outputs 107 _{i of} the connection module 103; 103 'supply lines 108 outer tempering strands 109 _k preferably releasably connected or connected. At the respective Temperierfluidausgang 107 _i or the respective Temperierfluidausgängen 107 _i may be coupled respectively to the coupled or Temperierstrang _109k tempering a direction different from the ambient temperature T temperature _T, are submitted _v. By the outer Temperierstränge 109 _k or the Temperierkreise 127q formed by z. For example, in each case a functional part (208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222 _{d '} ; 222 _{d "} ; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213 _d ; 216 _d ; 227 _d' ; 227 _{d "} ) or as a group a plurality of functional parts (208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222 _{d '} ; 222 _d" ; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213 _d ; 216 _d ; 227 _d' ; 227 _{d "} ) of the machine (s) 201 temperature-controlled or there provided temperature control can be supplied with tempering. To the temperature control unit 101 or the connection module 103; 103 ', a plurality of outer tempering strands 109 _k are connected in parallel or a plurality of functional parts (208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222 _d' ; 222 _{d "} ; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213 _d ; 216 _d ; 227 _{d '} ; 227 _{d "} ) and / or groups of such functional parts (208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222 _d' ; 222 _d" ; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213 _d ; 216 _d ; 227 _{d '} ; 227 _{d "} ) of the machine (s) 201 can be tempered in parallel or temperature control means provided there in parallel with Temperierfluid supplied. Preferably, a plurality, preferably all, of the parallel tempering strands 109 _{k are connected} to the tempering fluid outlets 107 _{i of} the tempering unit 101 or of the connection module 103; 103 'independently with Temperierfluid different temperature T _{T, v} supplied. In the formed with the temperature-control system 101 001 do not necessarily all of the outputs 107 is _{i, k} that be coupled to Temperiersträngen 109th

bevorzugt m ≥ 2), weiteren Schnittstellen 111_j für den Rücklauf von Temperiermittel, insbesondere Temperierfluideingängen 111_j ausgebildet (

j = 1, 2 ... n), welcher bzw. welche an Rücklaufleitungen 116 äußerer Temperierstränge 109_k an deren Rücklaufseite koppelbar, insbesondere mit welchen Rücklaufleitungen 116 äußerer Temperierstränge 109_k, vorzugsweise lösbar, anzuschließen bzw. angeschlossen sind. Bevorzugt ist jeder als Temperierfluidausgang 107_j ausgebildeten Schnittstelle 107_i am Temperieraggregat 101 bzw. am selben Modul 103; 103' (102; 102') eine als Fluideingang 111_j ausgeführte Schnittstelle 111_j für den Fluidrücklauf zugeordnet, wobei dann z. B. gilt n = m. Die derart einander zugeordneten Ein- und Ausgänge 107_i; 111_j werden im Folgenden unter Verwendung des selben Index i auch als Schnittstellenpaare 107_i, 111_i bezeichnet.Furthermore, the temperature control unit 101 or in the modular embodiment, a module 102; 103, 102 '; 103 'with at least one input 111 _j for the return of tempering fluid, z. B. Temperierfluideingang 111 _j executed. The tempering unit 101, in the case of a modular design, preferably at least the connection module 103; 103 ', with several, z. B. a number of m ( $\mathrm{m}\in .$

preferably m ≥ 2), further interfaces 111 _j for the return of temperature control, in particular Temperierfluideingängen 111 _j formed (

j = 1, 2... n), which can be coupled to return lines 116 of outer tempering strands 109 _k at their return side, in particular with which return lines 116 outer tempering strands 109 _k , preferably detachably connected or connected. Preferably, each as Temperierfluidausgang 107 _j formed interface 107 _i tempering at 101 and the same module 103; 103 '(102;102') as a fluid inlet 111 _j executed interface 111 _j assigned to the fluid return, in which case z. For example, n = m. The so assigned inputs and outputs 107 _i ; 111 _j are also referred to below as interface pairs 107 _i , 111 _i using the same index i.

Although the fluid does not or not completely circulate in the narrow sense in the respective "circle", which are from the Temperierteilkreisen 109 _k ; 126q composing fluid paths here still referred to as Temperierkreise 127q or as secondary circuits 127 _q .

, bevorzugt I ≤ n, z. B. I = 1, 2 ... n) mit wenigstens einem Stellglied 113; 114 vorgesehen, durch welches bzw. welche die Temperatur T_T,v und/oder der Volumenstrom des am Temperierfluidausgang 107_i an den Temperierstrang 109_k abzugebenden Temperierfluids veränderbar, insbesondere in Verbindung mit einem auf das wenigstens eine Stellglied 113; 114 wirkenden Steuer- und/oder Regeleinrichtung steuer- oder regelbar ist. Die auf das jeweilige Stellglied 113; 114 wirkende Steuer- und/oder Regeleinrichtung umfasst analoge oder digitale Steuerungs- und/oder Regelungsmittel 117_p (mit $\mathrm{mit\; p}\in ,$

bevorzugt p ≥ I, z. B. p = I) zur Umsetzung eines Steuerbefehls oder einer Regelstrategie für jeden unabhängig zu temperierenden Temperierstrang 109_k bzw. Temperierkreis 127q und kann dann je Temperierfluidausgang 107_i bzw. zu temperierenden Temperierstrang 109_k oder Temperierkreis 127q ein oder mehrere Messmittel 118_v,1; 118_v,2;118_R; 120 zur Erfassung eines Istwertes für die Steuer- und/oder Regelgröße, z. B. mindestens einen Temperatursensor 118_v,1; 118_v,2; 118_R zur Erfassung einer Temperatur Θ_v; Θ_R und/oder wenigstens ein Durchflussmessglied 120 zur Erfassung eines Volumenstromes Φ₁, umfassen. Es können in der Steuers- und/oder Regeleinrichtung zur modularen Erweiterung des Systems 101 bereits mehr analoge oder digitale Steuerungs- und/oder Regelungsmittel 117_p vorbereitet bzw. vorgesehen sein, als in einer realisierten Ausbaustufe tatsächlich aktiviert werden bzw. sind. Das mindestens eine als Temperatursensor 118_v,1; 118_v,2 ausgebildete Messmittel 118_v,1; 118_v,2 kann temperieraggregat- bzw. modulseitig oder aber strangseitig z. B. im Vorlauf des Temperierstrangs 109_k bzw. des Temperierkreises 127q vorgesehen sein und ein Signal für die Temperatur Θ_V,1 im Vorlauf ausgeben. Es können auch mehrere Temperatursensoren 118v1; ; 118_v,2; 118_R, z. B. ein aggregat- bzw. modulseitiger oder zumindest aggregat- bzw. modulnaher Temperatursensor 118_v; 118_R und ein nicht dargestellter funktionsteilnaher Temperatursensor im Vorlauf, oder vorzugsweise zusätzlich zu einem oder mehreren vorlaufseitigen Temperatursensoren 118_v1; 118_v,2, ein Temperatursensor 118_R im Rücklauf des Temperierkreises 127q, z. B. des äußeren Temperierteilkreises 109_k , kurz Teilkreises 109_k, und/oder des aggregatseitigen Temperierteilkreises 126q , kurz Teilkreises 126q, vorgesehen sein. Vorzugsweise ist (siehe exemplarisch für die übrigen Figuren z. B. in Fig. 6) modulseitig zusätzlich zu mindestens einem vorlaufseitigen Temperatursensor 118_v1; 118_v,2 ein rücklaufseitiger Temperatursensor 118_R zur Erfassung einer Temperatur Θ_R vorgesehen, dessen Messwert ebenso wie der des mindestens einen vorlaufseitigen Temperatursensors 118_v1; 118_v,2 dem Steuerungs- und/oder Regelungsmittel 117_p zugeführt und dort berücksichtigt wird. In einer Weiterbildung können zwei vorlaufseitige Temperatursensoren 118_v1; 118_v,2 vorgesehen wein, wobei z. B. ein erster Temperatursensor 118_v1 stromabwärts des ein Kühlen bewirkenden Stellgliedes 113, z. B. zwischen einem Ventil 113 oder einer dem Ventil 113 nachgeoprdneten Verwirbelungskammer 135 und der Pumpe 129, und zweite stromabwärts des ein Erwärmen bewirkenden Stellgliedes114, z. B. zwischen dem Heizaggregat 114 und dem Ausgang 107_i.Per interface pair 107 _i , 111 _i or at least per individually temperature-controllable group of Interface pairs 107 _i , 111 _i (or the temperature control circuit 127q to be formed and individually temperature-controlled) are in the temperature control unit 101 or in a modular design in the module 102; 103, 102 '; 103 'preferably a tempering 112 _i (with $\mathrm{I}\in .$

, preferably I ≤ n, z. B. I = 1, 2 ... n) with at least one actuator 113; 114 is provided, by which or which the temperature T _{T, V} and / or the volume flow of the at the Temperierfluidausgang 107 _i to the Temperierstrang 109 _k to be dispensed tempering fluid changeable, in particular in conjunction with a on the at least one actuator 113; 114 acting control and / or regulating device is controlled or regulated. The on the respective actuator 113; 114 acting control and / or regulating device comprises analog or digital control and / or regulating means 117 _p (with $\mathrm{with\; p}\in .$

preferably p ≥ I, z. B. p = I) for the implementation of a control command or a control strategy for each independently tempered Temperierstrang 109 _k or Temperierkreis 127q and then per Temperierfluidausgang 107 _i or tempering Temperierstrang 109 _k or Temperierkreis 127q one or more measuring means 118 _{v 1} ; 118 _{v, 2} ; 118 _R ; 120 for detecting an actual value for the control and / or controlled variable, z. B. at least one temperature sensor 118 _{v, 1} ; 118 _{v, 2} ; 118 _R for detecting a temperature Θ _v ; Θ _R and / or at least one flow meter 120 for detecting a flow rate Φ ₁ include. More analog or digital control and / or regulating means 117 _{p can} already be prepared or provided in the control and / or regulating device for the modular expansion of the system 101, than can actually be activated in a realized expansion stage. The at least one temperature sensor 118 _{v, 1} ; 118 _{v, 2} trained measuring means 118 _{v, 1} ; 118 _{v, 2} can tempering unit or module side or strand side z. B. be provided in the flow of Temperierstrangs 109 _k and the Temperierkreises 127q and output a signal for the temperature Θ _{V, 1} in the flow. There may also be multiple temperature sensors 118v1; ; 118 _{v, 2} ; 118 _R , z. As an aggregate or module side or at least the near aggregate or module temperature sensor 118 _v; 118 _R and an unillustrated functional temperature sensor in the flow, or preferably in addition to one or more upstream temperature sensors 118 _v1; 118 _{v, 2,} one Temperature sensor 118 _R in the return of the temperature control circuit 127q, z. B. the outer Temperierteilkreises 109 _k , short pitch circle 109 _k , and / or the aggregate-side Temperierteilkreises 126q, short pitch circle 126q, may be provided. Preferably (see, for example, for the other figures, for example, in FIG Fig. 6 ) module side in addition to at least one flow temperature sensor 118 _v1 ; 118 _{v, 2} a return-side temperature sensor 118 _{R is provided} for detecting a temperature Θ _R whose measured value, like that of the at least one flow-side temperature sensor 118 _v1 ; 118 _{v, 2} supplied to the control and / or regulating means 117 _p and taken into account there. In a further development, two flow temperature sensors 118 _v1 ; 118 _{v, 2} provided wine, where z. B. a first temperature sensor 118 _v1 downstream of the cooling effecting actuator 113, z. Example, between a valve 113 or nachgeoprdneten the valve 113 Verwirbelungskammer 135 and the pump 129, and second downstream of the heating effecting actuator 114, z. B. between the heater 114 and the output 107 _i .

In addition to this or z. B. in an embodiment of tempering device 112 _l , in which the volume circulating in the temperature control 127q volume flow is varied for the purpose of temperature control, designed as flow meter 120 measuring means 120 may be provided in flow or return, said flow meter 120 module side or strand side in front - or return of the temperature control circuit 127q may be provided. In the illustrated, by exchange with the - in the above sense "real" or "spurious" - primary circuit 119, ie by exchange with at least the common flow line 123 and the common return line 124 to be tempered execution of tempering device 112 _l may in addition to the or the temperature sensors 118 _v1 ; 118 _v2 ; 118 _{R be designed} as a flow meter 120 measuring means 120 may be provided in the forward or return of the pitch circle 126q, this flow meter 120 preferably module side in the flow or return of the tempering strand 109 _k or pitch circle 126q is provided.

The signals of the measuring element or sensors 118 _{v, 1} ; 118 _{v, 2} ; 118 _R ; 120 z. B. the relevant control and / or regulating means 117 _p supplied and there according to the target specifications and algorithms to the actuator 113; 114 processed control signals processed. In this case, in the case where a temperature control circuit 127q is a measuring element 118 _{v, 1} , which is located downstream of the first actuator 113 for cooling and also a heating element 114 downstream of the heating unit 114; 118 _v, comprises _2, the measured value of the first temperature sensor 118 _v1 for the first actuator to the second actuator used 113 alternate forming control circuit and the measurement value of the second temperature sensor 118 _v2 113 alternate end loop and processed.

Several, in particular all tempering circuits 109 _k of z. B. single or multi-row tempering 101 or for the case of the modular design of the connection module 103; 103 ', several, preferably all modules 102; 103, 102 '; 103 'of the Temperieraggregates 101 are to their temperature control to a same, can be traversed by tempering fluid flow line 123 of the above-mentioned genuine or fake primary circuit 119, z. B. Primary circuit 119, coupled or coupled and tempered on the relevant tempering device 112 _l . The coupling can in principle be designed in any way such that thermal energy between the primary circuit 119, ie at least the supply and return line 123; 124, and the coupled tempering or secondary circuits 109 _{k is} interchangeable.

bevorzugt q ≤ n, z. B. q = 1, 2 ... n) des durch Kopplung mit einem Temperierstrang 109_k zu bildenden Sekundärkreislaufs 127_q ( $\mathrm{q}\in ,$

bevorzugt q ≤ n, z. B. q = 1, 2 ... n). Die Verbindungsstücke 121; 122 zwischen Primärkreis 119 und Ein- bzw. Ausgang 106; 104 sowie ggf. das Stellglied 113 stellen hierbei zusammen Mittel (113, 121, 122) zur thermischen Kopplung dar.This can be done in one embodiment - for example, with complete fluid exchange - characterized in that each of the coupled secondary circuit 109 _k via corresponding, in the module 102; 103, 102 '; 103 'provided connecting lines 121; 122, z. B. line sections 121; 122, as a loop of the primary circuit 119, ie as a connection between the supply and return line 123; 124, is formed and flows through tempering, which total of the flow line 123 of the right or fake - primary circuit 119 taken and after flowing through the secondary circuit 109 _{k is} completely returned to the return line 124 of the primary circuit 119. Here is or is in the secondary circuit 109 _k , ie the respective primary loop, circulating volume flow, for example via the actuator 113, z. B. a controllable or controllable valve 113, formed variable or varied. This valve 113 is then preferably module side, z. In one of the connection lines 121; 122 between the primary circuit flow (eg, the flow line 123) and fluid outlet 107 _i or between Temperierfluideingang 111 _j and primary circuit return (return line 116) arranged. Here, the module-side line sections 123 _r ; 124 _r between each branch on the primary circuit 119, ie on flow and return line 123; 124, and the output or input 104; 106, ie the connecting lines 121; 122, for example, in the local sense, an inner or module-side pitch circle 126q ( $\mathrm{q}\in .$

preferably q ≤ n, z. B. q = 1, 2 ... n) of the to be formed by coupling with a tempering strand 109 _k secondary circuit 127 _q ( $\mathrm{q}\in .$

preferably q ≤ n, z. Q = 1, 2 ... n). The connecting pieces 121; 122 between the primary circuit 119 and input and output 106; 104 and possibly the actuator 113 in this case together constitute means (113, 121, 122) for the thermal coupling.

In a fluid-technically completely separate embodiment, the thermal coupling via a pure heat exchange, for. B. via a module 102; 103, 102 '; 103 'associated heat exchanger, carried out, which on the primary circuit side z. B. from a primary loop, ie a connection between the supply and return line 123; 124, flows through. On the secondary circuit side of the heat exchanger from the circulating tempering fluid of the secondary circuit 109 _k flows through the secondary circuit side between Temperierfluidausgang 107 _i and heat exchangers and between Temperierfluideingang 111 _j and heat exchangers can each be provided a connector. This module-side conduction path between Temperierfluideingang 111 _j and Temperierfluidausgang 107 _i then z. B. the inner or module-side pitch circle 126q. The heat flow to be transmitted is here for example via a in this module-side pitch circle 126q (for example, in one of the connecting pieces) or preferably on the primary circuit side in the flow path of the primary loop loop arranged, the volume flow influencing actuator 113, z. B. a controllable or controllable valve 113, formed variable or is varied by this. The connecting pieces on the primary and secondary circuit side, the heat exchanger and optionally the actuator 113 in this case represent means (113, 121, 122) for the thermal coupling.

In a preferred embodiment set forth below, the tempering fluid outlet 107 _i and the associated tempering fluid inlet 111 _j (with i = j) are fluidly connected to one another on the module side. This module-end connection (via at least one line section 128) forms a module-side pitch circle 126q together with the thereto-coupled outer Temperierstrang _109k as a second branch circuit _109k a secondary circuit 127q made, in which the or at least part of the temperature control fluid circulates or can circulate. For temperature control of this secondary circuit 127q respectively of the pitch circle 109 _k leaving tempering fluid optionally part of the circulating fluid volume flow is through fluid from the primary circuit 119, ie, at least the flow line 123, replaceable, and simultaneously a corresponding amount of temperature control fluid from the temperature control circuit to the return line 124 is delivered. This is done via one each the module 102; 103, 102 '; 103 'connection 121 to be assigned; 122, z. B. a connecting line 121; 122, the secondary circuit 127q with the primary circuit flow, z. B. the flow line 123 and the line section 123 _r , and the primary circuit return, z. B. the return line 124 and the line section 124 _r . Here, in the temperature control unit or in a modular design in the module 102; 103, 102 '; 103 'each a Temperierfluidausgang 107 _i and a Temperierfluideingang 111 _{j associated} with each other in such a way that they aggregate or module side, ie in the Temperieraggregat 101 or in the respective module 102; 103, 102 '; 103 ', z. B. connection module 103; 103 '(and possibly also in the base module 102, 102'), with each other in - possibly optional to interrupt or be terminated - line connection. The for temperature control with the primary circuit 119 and the pre-and Return line 123; 124 exchanged fluid amount is z. B. controlled by at least one controllable by the control and / or regulating means 117 _p rule-controllable valve 113 as adjusting means 113 or regulated. Depending on the pressure conditions in primary and secondary circuit 119 or secondary circuit 127 _q , the controllable or controllable valve 113 can only serve as a two-way valve in one of the two connections 121; 122 with the primary circuit 119 or in a module-side circuit 126q between the two branches to Primärkreisvor- and return line arranged section 128 may be provided. In an advantageous -. B. less pressure sensitive to pressure fluctuations - execution is the controllable or controllable valve 113 as a multi-way mixing valve 113, z. B. as a three-way mixing valve 113 or even four-way mixing valve, formed, whereby a mixing ratio between circulating fluid and fed primary circuit fluid is directly controlled or regulated. The connecting pieces 121; 122 between the primary circuit 119 and supply and return line 123; 124 and the secondary circuit 127q and possibly the actuator 113 steiien here each means 113, 121, 122 for the thermal coupling is. In an advantageous embodiment, in which a short-circuit current between supply and return line is prevented in the reverse direction, is for at least one, but preferably for all tempering devices 112 _l , for example in one of the connecting pieces 121; 122 or possibly in the line section 128 a flow to a predetermined flow direction limiting member 130, in particular a check valve 130 is provided.

Basically, regardless of the above-mentioned type of exchange of thermal energy is on the module side in the secondary 109 _k or in the circuit formed as a secondary circuit 127 _q a fluid driving drive means 129, z. As a pump 129 or turbine 129, is provided.

In the case of the modular design are preferred in the connection module 103; 103 'or in each connection module 103; 103 'of the tempering unit 101 and in the base module 102; 102 'each line sections 123 _r ; 124 _r for forming the flow or return line 123; 124 provided. These pipe sections 123 _r ; Depending on the system size, 124 _r can be connected to corresponding line sections 123 _r ; 124 _r another connection module 103; 103 'or the base module 102; 102 'are coupled. The coupling of the lead-forming line section 123 _r takes place here on the input side, ie at the input 106, with an output 131 of the relevant line section 123 _{r of} a connection module 103 upstream in the fluid path; 103 'or the supply output 104 of the base module 102; 102 '. The coupling of the return conduit forming section 124 _r takes place on the output side, ie, at an output 132 to an input 133 of the application in the return line section 124 _r a pre-arranged in the fluid path connecting module 103; 103 'or an entrance 134 for the return to the base module 102; 102 '. The coupling of the line sections 123 _{r to be connected} ; 124 _r z. B. each only schematically indicated releasable, z. B. interfaces 136 forming compounds 136, z. B. flange 136th

The as preassembled or preassembled unit 103; 103 'formed connection module 103; 103 'thus includes z. B. a plurality of interface pairs 107 _i, 111 _i, z. B. prepared connection piece 107 _i , 111 _i , for a plurality of couplable outer temperature control circuits 109 _k , each interface pair 107 _i , 111 _j, the at least one actuator 113; 114 and the drive means 129, respectively provided for the flow and the return line section 123 _r ; 124 _r , and either - in the case of purely thermal energy exchange - a heat exchanger or - for the advantageous embodiment with at least partial fluid exchange - the compounds 121; 122 to the respective line section 123 _r ; 124 _{r of} the primary circuit 119 to be formed.

In a simple embodiment of the modular tempering unit 101, the base module 102; 102 'farthest connection module 103; 103 'with respect to the primary circuit 119 form the conclusion by z. B. the basismodulferne End of the respective line section 123 _r ; 124 _r by a preferably detachable end piece 137, z. B. a detachable lid 137, is closed or closed. This applies equally to the basismodulferne end of the supply and return line 123; 124 in non-modular, z. B. single or multi-row design of the tempering, but the ends may already be factory closed or tightly closed.

In a variant, supply and return line 123; 124 of the tempering unit 101 or of the base module 102; 102 'farthest terminal module 103; 103 'a bypass 138, z. B. a bypass line 138, between the flow line 123 and line section 123 _r downstream of the last sampling point and the return line 124 or line section 124 _r upstream of the first return point to a minimum flow through the supply and return line 123 if necessary; 124 to ensure. This is for example before starting or even with low Fluidverbrucn advantage. To force a flow through the bypass 138, if necessary, according to a not shown embodiment, for example, in a line section 123 _r; 124 _{r of} the base module 102; 102 'may be provided 139, the fluid in the primary circuit 119 in the desired direction of flow promotional pump 139.

In a preferred embodiment, such, forced flow conditional pump 139 in the between the fluid storage remote ends of the supply and return line 123; 124 arranged bypass line 138 provided or providable.

The bypass line 138 and the pump 139 can in a variant of the modular tempering unit 101 subsequently, z. B. on site, z. B. instead of the cover 137 in an otherwise standard executed connection module 103; 103 'be mounted or mounted or mounted. In this case, the part of the temperature control unit 101 which forms the closure with respect to the primary circuit 119 is passed through Modifying or completing an otherwise standard trained connection module 103 formed. However, it can for the tempering 101 in another variant, an end portion 141; 141 '; 142, z. B. as a final module 141; 141 '; 142 formed module 141; 141 '; 142 may be provided, which already as preassembled or preassembled unit 141; 141 '; 142 comprises the bypass 138 and the pump 139 as fixed components. This z. B. a previously og way already factory-modified connection module 141 as a final module 141, 141 'may be provided. However, it can also be provided a termination module 142, which in terms of fluid technology, only the completion of the primary circuit 119, z. B. the bypass line 138 and the pump 139, provides and z. B. without interfaces 107 _i ; 111 _j to tempering circuits 109 _k or without tempering 112 _{l is} formed. Such a termination module 142 may, for example, next to the temperature control unit 101, if necessary, a total associated control and / or control device 143 (see below) and / or an operator interface 144, z. B. with input option and / or Dispiay include.

An end section 142 may also be provided for the non-modular design of the temperature control unit 101, which optionally has a total of control and / or control device 143 (see below) and / or an operator interface 144, eg, a control unit 143, which is designed to operate. B. with input option and / or display includes. This end portion 142 may also be formed in this case similar to the module with the other components of the tempering connected or connected and, if necessary, separable cabinet 142.

At least one, in particular at least the tempering device 112 _l closest to the fluid reservoir 176 of the temperature control unit 101, or in the modular case at least one tempering device 112 _{l of} the module 102; 103, 102 '; 103 'or at least one of a plurality of modules 102; 103, 102 '; 103 ', in particular of the or each connection module 103; 103 ', includes a trained as a heating unit 114 Adjusting means 114, which may be heated by _k into the thermostatic 109 to be dispensed tempering. In an advantageous embodiment of the tempering unit 101 or of the connection module 103; 103 ', each tempering device 112 _{l of} the tempering unit 101 or of the module 103 can be equipped or equipped with a heating unit 114. For this purpose, in an aggregate- or module-side fluid-carrying line of the respective temperature control circuit 127q, in particular in a line section 128; 146; 147 of the inner pitch circle 126q, preferably in the lying between pump 129 and Temperierfluidausgang 107 _i line section 146 of the pitch circle 126q, a heating unit 114 is provided or at least providable. In terms of the heating power modular design of the Temperieraggregates 101, for example, in the tempering 112 _l in the relevant line section 128; 146; 147 already provided an interface 148, to which a heating unit 114 can be connected or which can be equipped with a heating unit 114. In an advantageous development, the interface 148, for example, with several heating units 114, z. B. formed with several designed as heating elements 114 units 114 can be fitted. Thus, the heating power can be optimally adapted to the heating power requirements of the affected temperature control circuit 127q. Requires a tempering circuit 127q or the functional part 205 to be tempered thereby; 208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222 _{d '} ; 222 _{d "} ; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213 _d ; 216 _d ; 227 _{d '} ; 227 _d" ) no heating, then the assembly with a heating unit 114 can be dispensed with for the assigned pitch circle 126q be in one embodiment, an optionally open thereby interface, for example, be closed or be provided in another embodiment, a bypass or blind tube.

bevorzugt p ≤ n, z. B. q = 1, 2 ... n), im Folgenden kurz als Steuereinrichtung143_p bezeichnet, oder in einer zweiten Ausführung die einem jeweiligen Abschnitt 102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141' oder Modul 102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141' des Temperieraggregates 101 zugeordneten Steuerungs- und/oder Regelungsmitteln 117_p gemeinsam in einer dem jeweiligen Abschnitt 102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141' oder Modul 102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141' zugeordneten Regel- und/oder Steuereinrichtung 143 bzw. zusammengefassten Gruppe von Steuereinrichtungen 143_p oder aber in einer dritten Ausführung übergreifend über die für das Temperieraggregat 101 vorgesehenen Temperiereinreinrichtung 112_l bzw. Module 102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141'; 142 hinweg die Steuerungs- und/oder Regelungsmittel 117_p sämtlicher Temperiereinreinrichtung 112_l bzw. Abschnitte oder Module 102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141' in einer gemeinsamen Regel- und/oder Steuervorrichtung 143 vorgesehen sein.The above-mentioned, the Temperierfluidausgängen 107 _i or Temperiersträngen 109 _k or partial circuits 126q or tempering device 112 _l associated control and / or regulating means 117 _p , z. B. Electronic Circuits 117 _p and / or algorithms 117 _p, can be in a (downward z. B. Fig. 12 ) explained in detail, preferred first embodiment each structurally and / or spatially separated from each other in their own rule and / or Control devices 143 _p ( $\mathrm{p}\in .$

preferably p ≤ n, z. B. q = 1, 2 ... n), hereinafter referred to briefly as a control device 142 _p , or in a second embodiment, the a respective section 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'or module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'of the temperature control unit 101 associated control and / or regulating means 117 _p together in a respective section 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'or module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'associated control and / or control device 143 or group of combined control devices 143 _p or in a third embodiment across the provided for the temperature control 101 tempering device 112 _l or modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 away the control and / or regulating means 117 _p all tempering device 112 _l or sections or modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'be provided in a common control and / or control device 143.

For controlling the pitch circles of the 126q Temperieraggregats 101 a may preferably Temperiereinreinrichtungen 112 _l or in a modular, the modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 cross signal connection 149, z. B. a cross-management system 149, for example, a bus system 149 or network system 149, preferably a Profibus system 149, may be provided, wherein in the modular embodiment, the modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 associated portions 149 _r , z. Signal line sections 141 _r , preferably between modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 are detachably connected or connectable via interfaces 151.

In the case of the third embodiment, the actuators 113; 114 and / or the measuring means 118 _V ; 118 _R ; 120 all Temperiereinreinrichtungen 112 _l or modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'signal-technically connected to the line system 149 or the portion 149 _{r of} the cross-module line system 149 or "looped" in this example, as a bus or network system 149 trained line 149, so that the signal processing and / or control of the control and or Control means 117 _p comprehensive higher-level control and / or control device 143, z. B. control device 143 ago. In addition to the processing of running in the control and / or regulating means 117 _p processes, the higher-level control device 143 z. B. a higher-level monitoring of measured values from the sub-circuits 126q and / or the specification of setpoints for control and / or process parameters and / or as a master for the operation of the bus or network system 149 and / or for receiving and processing of the printing press 201; 201 '; 201 "or their control station obtained process variables P _M (eg predetermined or measured state parameters such as the current machine speed) and / or commands are used.

In the case of the second embodiment, the actuators 113; 114 and / or the measuring means 118 _V ; 118 _R ; 120 of a respective section 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 and the respective module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 in groups in the respective section 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 or module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 signal technically connected to the section-specific or module-own control device 143 _p or group of control devices 143 _p , which in turn signal technically connected to the line system 149 or section 149 _{r of} the cross-module line system 149 or in this "looped" and thereby possibly with an additional higher-level control device 143 are in signal communication. The higher-level control device 143 serves z. B. a monitoring of measured values from the Temperiereinreinrichtungen 112 _l or partial circles 126q and / or the setpoints for control and / or process parameters and / or as master for operating the bus or network system 149 and / or to the parent receiving and Processing from the printing machine 201; 201 '; 201 "or the control station received process variables and / or commands.

In the preferred case of the third embodiment, the actuators 113; 114 and / or the Measuring means 118 _V ; 118 _R ; 120 all Temperiereinreinrichtungen 112 _l or temperature control circuits 127q of the Temperieraggregates 101 and the respective module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141;141'je to regelndem or controlling partial circuit 126 _p signally with its own associated control and / or control device 143 _p, short controller 143 _p, connected, in turn, for signaling purposes to the conduit system 149 and the respective portion 149 connected to _r, or preferably in this "looped" and possibly over here with z. B. an additional higher-level control device 143 are in signal communication. The higher-level control device 143 can in this case z. B. again a higher-level monitoring of measured values from the sub-circuits 126q and / or the specification of setpoints for control and / or process parameters and / or as a master for the operation of the bus or network system 149 and / or for higher-level receipt and processing of the printing machine 201; 201 '; 201 "and the control station obtained, the operation of the electronic circuits 117 _p and / or algorithms 117 _{p-influencing} process parameters and / or commands are used (see, for. Example, an example in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4 and down to Fig. 12 exemplary for the other representations).

In a manner similar to the tempering circuit cross-over or cross-module signal connection 149, a supply of electrical energy can be provided via a common supply line 152, wherein in the modular case the modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 associated with portions 149 _r; 152 _r preferably between the modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 are detachably connected via interfaces 153 or connectable.

As already mentioned, the base module 102; 102 'a tempering device for providing tempering fluid for the primary circuit 119. Basically, a tempering device 171 tempering the fluid in any way as thermal energy with the primary circuit fluid exchanging, in particular the primary circuit fluid cooling, be formed. The temperature-controlling device 171 that cools the fluid is preferably as formed only on thermal contact, ie without fluid exchange based tempering 171. This can be, for example, a tempering unit 101 or the base module 102; 102 'associated cold source 171 (or heat sink), z. B. in Temperieraggregat 101 or in the base module 102; 102 'provided aggregate, z. Example, a chiller, which tempered by thermal contact with the primary fluid this in the manner of a heat exchange, in particular cools. In an advantageous embodiment, the device 101 as the temperature-controlling, in particular cooling tempering device 171 comprises a heat exchanger 171, which on one side, for. B. the side of the primary circuit 119 in the above sense, to be tempered Temperierfluid, z. B. primary circuit fluid, and is flowed through by a temperature control 173 on the other side or is, which z. B. from an external, not directly attributable to the Temperieraggregat 101 source 172, z. B. a heat and / or cold source comes. This source 172 may, for example, be located elsewhere, e.g. B. also provided for other purposes cooling device 172, z. Example, a refrigerator 172, be, by which as a temperature control 173, for example, a cooling fluid with a below ambient temperature, for. B. below 15 ° C, especially below 12 °, is provided.

Regardless of the design of the temperature control 171 this can basically in the supply or return line 123; 124 or in the fluid reservoir 176, that is, in the primary circuit 119 for the purpose of temperature-flow flowing through, be arranged. In an advantageous embodiment, however, the tempering 171 is not directly in the flow path of the tempering circuits 127q tempered primary circuit disposed, but in a bypass 174, also referred to as charge pump 174, a Konditionierkreises which parallel to the flow line 123 of a fluid template, z. B. the fluid reservoir 176, goes off and back into this. The fluid reservoir 176 serves as a reservoir for tempered primary circuit fluid, which is continuously or discontinuously temperature controlled via the bypass flow by means of the temperature control 171. In the bypass flow for this purpose, a pump 177, as a charge pump 177th designated, provided. Preferably, the tempering fluid for the bypass stream is removed in an upper region of the fluid reservoir 176 and returned to a lower region. Conversely, the tempering fluid for the primary circuit 119 and for the supply line 123 is removed in a lower range and returned higher up in the fluid reservoir 176. The temperature Θ ₁₇₆ of the fluid present in the removal region of the fluid reservoir 176 essentially corresponds to the temperature T _{V, v} of the temperature control fluid to be fed or fed into the primary circuit 119 and lies, for example, within the range of. B. at 7 ° to 15 ° C, preferably at 8 ° to 12 ° C.

Component of the module-like base module 102; 102 'are in this case already factory z. B. at least the line sections 123 _r ; 124 _r for the flow and return line 123; 126q as well as at least the standing in medium or immediate operative connection with the primary circuit fluid to the tempering tempering 171. Preferably, the module 102 already includes the factory additionally fluid bladder 176 and the bypass 174 with pump 177 and in the version with designed as a heat exchanger 171 tempering 171 z , B. still on the heat exchanger 171 outgoing line sections with connections for connection to leading to an external source 172 lines.

In an advantageous development of the tempering unit 101 or of the respective module 102 '; 103 '; 141 ', z. B. the base module 102 'and / or one or more connection modules 103', a temperature fluid of a second temperature level is provided in addition to the tempering of the first temperature level, with which at least one tempering 127q or tempering 112 _{l of} the tempering 101 or at least one module 102nd ; 103; 141 temperature-controlled, preferably in the manner mentioned above via a valve 113 fluidly coupled. In this case, the fluid can be tempered by means of a second temperature control device 178. For this at least one temperature control circuit 127 _q performs a second supply flow line 156, short flow line 156, and a second supply return line 157, short return line 157. These can be connected in the above sense, forming a "real" circuit via a bypass, or forming a "fake" circuit at the ends. Irrespective of this, the conduction path on the supply side of the temperature control circuit 127 _{q is} referred to as the second primary circuit 154, as in the case of the first temperature control fluid flow. To this second primary circuit 154 can z. B. only one or two temperature control circuits 127 _q , z. B. Temperierkreise 127q be coupled by components of higher permissible operating temperature (see below).

In the case of the modular structure, the tempering of the second primary circuit 154 is preferably also by the correspondingly formed base module 102 'or in the other case z. B. in a base portion 102 'or base cabinet provided. For this purpose, it comprises a second, at this point unspecified device for providing tempering a lying at least within a permitted temperature range second temperature T _{V2, v} , z. B. one of the temperature T _{V, v} , of the fluid provided for the first primary circuit 119 different temperature T _{V2, v} , ZB a closer to ambient temperature T _V2 , _v . The fluid may in the case of modular construction - comparable to the circumstances of the first primary circuit 119 - at an unspecified output to an unspecified input, z. B. a supply-side supply input, a to be coupled connection module 103 'are delivered. The module 102 'embodied with at least one temperature control circuit 127q or partial circuit 126q which can be coupled to the second primary circuit 154; 103 'is then z. B. in each case a line section 156 _t ; 157 _t , which, if appropriate together with one or more line sections 156 _{t of} one or more further modules 102 '; 103 'together form the flow line 156 of the second primary circuit 154. Likewise, this module 102 '; 103 'are each assigned a line section 157 _t , which if necessary together with one or more line sections 157 _{t of} one or more further modules 102'; 103 'together form the return line 157 of the second primary circuit 154.

In one embodiment, one or more temperature control circuits 127 _q or partial circuits 126q of the temperature control unit 101 or a line section 156 _t ; 157 _{t of} the second primary circuit 154 comprising module 102 '; 103 'can be coupled or coupled only to the second primary circuit 154, in particular fluidly connectable or connected, wherein the other or the other temperature control 109 _k or subcircuits 126q, for example, only coupled to the first primary circuit 119 or coupled, in particular fluidly connectable or can be connected.

In a further development, however, at least one of the temperature control circuits 127q or partial circuits 126q of the temperature control unit 101 or of the line section 156 _t ; 157 _{t of} the second primary circuit 154 comprising module 102 '; 103 'optionally with the first and the second primary circuit 119; 154 can be coupled or coupled, in particular fluidly connected or connected. For this purpose z. B. each a connection 158; 159, z. B. via a connecting line 158; 159, the respective secondary circuit 127 _q with the flow of the second primary circuit 154, z. B. the flow line 156 and line section 156 _t , and the return of the second primary circuit 154, z. For example, the return conduit 157 and conduit portion 157, _t, respectively. A change between the supply of the temperature control circuit 127 _q or partial circuit 126q with fluid from the first or the second primary circuit 119; 154 or between the fluid exchange by fluid from the first or the second primary circuit 119; 154 can in principle by any controllable valves and / or flaps in the connecting lines 121; 122; 158, 159 done. In an advantageous embodiment, by which a secure and correlated, z. B. positively coupled switching between the two primary circuits 119; 154 is ensured, the two as supply and return in the temperature control 109 _k or pitch circle 126q opening line sections 121.1; 122.1 of the connection lines 121; 122 with two ports 162; 163 of a same valve block 161, which in each case depending on the switching state of the valve block 161 within the valve block 161 fluidly either at two terminals 164; 166 with opening into the inlet and the return of the first primary circuit 119 Line sections 121.2; 122.2 and at two further terminals 167; 168 are connected to the connecting lines 158, 159 opening into the inlet and the return of the second primary circuit 154 (see, for example, US Pat. Fig. 11 ). The valve block 161 is in the manner of two by z. B. a plunger rod mechanically positively coupled and, for example, end position monitored Y-switch formed. The two Y-switches are flowed through antiparallel. The valve block 161, in particular a movable of the two co-operating block parts, by an actuator 169, z. B. a magnetic force based actuator 169, switchable.

In the embodiment of the tempering unit 101 and the module 102 '; 103 '; 141 'with two primary circuits 119; 154 is with respect to the first primary circuit 119, the formation of the temperature control circuits 127 _q , the type of thermal coupling to the primary circuit 119, the control and the coupling to individual or grouped functional parts (205; 208; 209; 211; 217; 221 222 _{d '} ; 222 _{d "} ; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213 _d ; 216 _d ; 227 _d' , 227 _d" ) of the machine 001 referred to in addition to the second temperature control 154 relevant embodiments apply. Conversely, for designs with two primary circuits 119; 154 comprehensive Temperieraggregat 101 or with two primary circuits 119; 154 comprehensive modules 102 '; 103 '; 141 '- if not specifically for this purpose - to apply the example explained with reference to the embodiment with a first primary circuit 119 explained. In the figures, the apostrophized reference numeral for the section 102 'is hereby partially representative in parentheses; 103 '; 141 'or the module 102'; 103 '; 141 'with listed and in Fig. 6 the reference to the transferability given by the connecting section 121.1 and 122.1.

In the embodiment of the tempering unit 101 and the module 102 '; 103 '; 141 'with a second primary circuit 154, the base module 102' has a second device for providing tempering fluid for the second primary circuit 154. In principle, the temperature control device 178, which controls the fluid of the second primary circuit 154, can be used as thermal energy with the primary circuit fluid of the second one in any desired manner Primary circuit 154 exchanging, in particular the primary circuit fluid cooling, be formed. This can be, for example, a system 101, in particular the base module 102 'associated cold source 178, z. Example, in the base module 102 'provided chiller, which tempered by thermal contact with the primary fluid of the second primary circuit 154 this in the manner of a heat exchange, in particular cools.

In an advantageous embodiment, however, the device 101 as the temperature of the second primary circuit 154 tempering, in particular cooling tempering device 178, a heat exchanger 178, which flows through on the side of the primary circuit 154 from the primary circuit fluid to be tempered and on the other side by a temperature control 179 is, which z. B. from an external, not directly attributable to the Temperieraggregat 101 source 181 comes. Although this source 181 may basically be a heat and / or in particular a source of cold. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, however, the source 181 is connected through a port 181 to a water supply network, e.g. B. a fresh or hot water line, given by which is provided as a temperature control medium 179, for example, tap water with a temperature lying in the usual range for tap water.

In the event that a part of the consumer, ie a part of the temperature control unit 101 to be connected to the temperature control units and / or functional components, eg. B. an aggregate and / or a functional component with an operating temperature above ambient temperature, must be cooled from a higher temperature to a lower, but above ambient temperature, in the temperature control unit 101 and in at least one of the modules 102 '; 103 ', the second primary circuit 154 and at least one temperature control circuit 127q or partial circuit 126q may be provided with an above-mentioned coupling to this second primary circuit 154. A coupling of this temperature control circuit 109 _k or partial circuit 126q or this temperature control circuits 109 _k or partial circuits 126q to the first primary circuit 119 can either be omitted for cost reasons or to increase the variability of the Module 102 'be additionally provided. The tempering circuit 127q or partial circuit 126q of such a consumer having a high operating temperature can be used, for example. B. in addition to the coupling to the second primary circuit 154 for a quick reaching the operational readiness of a heating unit 114, z. B. compared to other temperature control circuits 127q or subcircuits 126q stronger executed or multiply provided heating unit 114 (see above), include.

It can be used in an installation 001 or on a machine 201; 201 'provided modular Temperieraggregat 101, for example, one for each of the two primary circuits 119; 154 prepared base and connection module 102 '; 103 'and subsequently one or more connection modules 103 prepared only for the first primary circuit 119; 141 and possibly a specially provided completion module 141; 142 may be provided.

By tempering a consumer having a high operating temperature with tempering fluid, which is thermally and in particular fluidly coupled to the primary circuit fluid of the second primary circuit 154, cooling capacity can be saved, which otherwise for cooling the circulating in the first primary circuit 119, at least upstream temperature level below the environment lying fluid would be applied.

As set forth above, in a preferable first embodiment of the 126q for the control and / or regulation of the pitch circles which the Temperierfluidausgängen 107 _i and temperature control circuits 127 _q or partial circles 126q associated control and / or regulating means 117 _p are structurally and / or spatially separated from each other in separate control devices 143 _p provided (see, for. Fig. 12 ). In a preferred embodiment of these control devices 143 _p these are independent of the realization of different stages - in terms of z. B. the number of temperature signals to be included and / or in terms of the training of Tempering device 112 _l with or without (partial) fluid exchange and / or the use of a flow meter and / or with respect to the manipulated variable - as standard uniformly designed control and / or control modules 143 _p , short control modules 143 _p , with all already prepared algorithms 117th _p and / or all - used or unused interfaces 188; 189; 191; 192; 193; 194-formed. The in or for at least each pitch 126q of the respective module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 in this planned or to be provided control module 143 _p has a logic unit 190, z. Example, a microprocessor 190 or microcontroller 190, which z. B. that as circuit 117 _p or algorithm 117 _p trained control and / or regulating means 117 _p contains. In addition, it includes an interface 187, z. B. a bus or network connection 187, in particular a bus coupler 187, via which it can be coupled to the portion 149 _{r of} the cross-module signal connection, z. B. in this is to grind. Furthermore, it includes an interface 196 via which it can be connected to z. B. a cross-module power supply can be connected or is.

Control for the reception and / or control-relevant measured values, the control module 143 _p default a number of interfaces 188; 189; 191, which may not all be occupied in individual applications or not all are occupied. Z. B: are at least two interfaces 188, in particular at least four, preferably four, interfaces 188 for supplying the measured values of temperature sensors 118 _V ; 118 _R ; (180) signals concerned. In a configuration provided for controlling or regulating a partial circuit 126q, two of these z. B. terminals formed by terminals 188 occupied and each form a signal input 188 for the on the supply side and return side temperature sensor 118 _V ; 118 _R ; (180) tapped temperature signal. In an advantageous embodiment of the control module 143 of the further _p is standard 189 provided at least one interface for supplying the measurement values of a flow measuring element 120 signals concerned. This interface 189 is for example in a for Control or regulation of a subcircuit 126q provided, further developed configuration provided, in which, for example, to determine and / or evaluation of energy flows (eg., The cold or heat output) additionally in the range of tempering device 112 _l, a flowmeter 120 is provided. Alternatively, this interface 189 may be provided in a configuration of the control module 143 _p for controlling or regulating a pitch circle 126q, which represents a primary loop and which is tempered by the flow rate.

Finally, in a development, at least two, preferably (at least) four, interfaces 188 and optionally an interface 189 exhibiting control module 143 _{p on the} input side another interface 191 as a signal input 191 for process variable (s) P _m , as for example, the current machine speed the printing machine 201; 201 '; 201 ".

In order to act on the control and / or control-relevant actuators, the control module 143 _p - z. B. principle in conjunction with any combination of the above-mentioned input-side versions - by default, a number of interfaces 192; 193; 194, z. Output interfaces 192; 193; 194, on, in some applications not all must be occupied or not all are occupied. For example, at least one interface 192 is provided for outputting signals acting on the drive of the valve 113, in particular of analog signals, by means of which a valve position in a control range can be continuously adjusted. This is preferably occupied in a configuration provided for controlling or regulating a partial circuit 126q and is signal-connected with the relevant actuator 113 or its drive. In an advantageous embodiment of the control module 143 _p is further standard at least one interface 193, z. B. at least three, in particular three interfaces 193, provided for switching a heating unit 114. This at least one interface 193 is, for example, in a trained for controlling or regulating a pitch circle 126q, further developed Configuration provided, in which, for example, by the tempering circuit 127 _{q associated} with the subcircuit 126 _q the coupled functional part (208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222 _{d '} ; 222 _{d "} ; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242 213 _d ; 216 _d ; 227 _{d '} ; 227 _{d "} ) should also be subjected to heating. In variation of this configuration, several of these interfaces 193 may be occupied, if - as mentioned above - an increased heating capacity should be provided.

Finally, in a development of at least one interface 193 and z. B. at least one interface 193, possibly more interfaces 193, having control module 143 _p default output side at least one interface 194 for outputting an on / off signal (eg., I / 0 port) may be provided by their signal an aggregate or actuator of the Temperieraggregates 101, z. B. a primary circuit side provided pump 177 and / or pump 139 and / or a change between the primary circuits 119; 154 inducing actuator 169 or its drive, between two operating states can be switched.

In tempering 101 can z. B. simultaneously (at least) two constructed in the same way, but with regard to their assignment differently configured control module 143 _{p be} provided. A first of these control modules 143 _p, which is for controlling a pitch circle 126q in the relevant section 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'of the tempering unit 101 or in the respective module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'is provided, in a first embodiment z. B. on two of a total of four interfaces 188 input side with two temperature sensors 118 _V ; _R 118 and the output side z. B. only connected to the actuator 113 and its drive, the other remaining interfaces 189; 191; 193; 194 are unoccupied. In another further embodiment forming the first of these control modules 143 _p, the assignment of the interface on the input side in addition 189 (flow measuring element 120) and / or output side, at least one interface 193 (heater 114) has. The second of these control modules 143p configured differently with regard to their occupancy, is z. B. for controlling a regulation in the base module 102; 102 'arranged subcircuit 126q and at the same time for controlling the circulating pump 177 provided. For this purpose, in addition to the occupancy of the first control module 143 _{p on the} input side, a further interface 188 with the signal of the temperature sensor 180 to determine the temperature Θ _{176 of} the fluid z. B. output near the area of the memory 176, and the output side, an interface 194 for switching on and off of the pump 177 occupied. Is in the base module 102; 102 'provided no pitch circle 126q, then a _p from the first control module 143 different second control module 143 _p, only the availability of the latter two interfaces 188; 194 include.

On or in the respective control module 143 _p may additionally be provided an operator interface 197, via which an operator parameters, eg. B. the controller influencing controller parameters and / or setpoint specifications, enter and / or can change.

Due to the standard design of the control module 143 _{p to be used} in the temperature control unit 101, it is thus possible to have one and the same embodiment of the control module 143 _p for different expansion stages of the temperature control unit 101 or its modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 and / or for retrofitting with additional measurement and control technology and / or use for different control and / or regulatory tasks to maintain or use.

As already explained, this can be done in a plant 001 or on a machine 201; 201 '; In the case of a modular design, the temperature-regulating unit 101 to be used in accordance with the specific application is two or more of the described modules 102, 102 ', 103, 103', 141, 141 ', 142, one of the modules 102, 102' being the base module 102; 'is formed, wherein the base module 102; 102' 102 without, with one or more temperature control devices 112 _l for controlling the temperature of one or more temperature control circuits 109 to be coupled _k may be formed in an advantageous embodiment is. Base module 102; 102 'but at least one tempering device 112, with corresponding interfaces 107 _i ; 111 _{j provided} for coupling a tempering circuit 127q, which optionally as the smallest unit independently without further tempering 112 _l modules 103; 103 ';141; 141 'can be used. Possibly. may in this smallest embodiment of the system 101 in addition to the base module 102; 102 ', a control module 143 and / or user interface 144 comprehensive end module 142 may be provided. This can then z. B. be executed without or in addition to the above-mentioned bypass 138.

Under a module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 or as a module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 formed section 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 is here preferably a pre-assembled or preassembled unit 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 understood that the essential functional means of this assembly 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 as well as prepared interfaces 136; 151; 153 for coupling to one or more other modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 includes. For a specific embodiment of the system 101, for example, the required modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 as individual units 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 or already partially or all coupled together to or in the machine to be tempered 201; 201 '; 201. In the case of individual, still unconnected modules 102, 102 ', 103, 103', 141, 141 ', 142 or groups of modules 102, 102', 103, 103 ', 141, 141', 142, the modules 102, 102 ', 103, 103', 141, 141 ', 142 or groups are not first built on site from their assemblies, but are essentially only at their interfaces 136, 151, 153 to couple together, if necessary . its components supporting racks to connect and / or attach on the bottom surface, _k to connect the Temperierstränge 109 and a connection for supply of electric energy and optionally to a supply of external temperature control 173; the second 179 to the temperature control of the first and / or Primary circuit 119, 154. The pre-assembled or preassembled components of the respective module 102, 102 ', 103, 103'; 141; 141 '; 142 carrying racks can each be basically designed as an open support frame. In an advantageous embodiment, however, they are arranged in a substantially closed or closable housing, which is designed to be load-bearing or suitably equipped with load-bearing elements. In a preferred embodiment, at least the base module 102; 102 'and the at least one, possibly modified connection module 103; 103 ';141; Each in the manner of a cabinet 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'each formed with at least one door 183. This as a cabinet 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'formed module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'has z. In the area of the lateral interface 136; 151; 153 or interfaces 136; 151; 153 to another module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 or to other modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 ';142; 142 'corresponding openings and / or the module-side part of the respective interfaces 136; 151; 153 yourself. On a connection side 184, z. B. back wall side, the interfaces 107 _i ; 111 _{j of} the temperature control circuits 109 _{k be} provided. By way of example, the door 183, preferably a double-wing door 183, arranged in the front-front, the functional parts (208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222 _{d '} ; 222 _{d "} ; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242) 213 _d ; 216 _d ; 227 _{d '} ; 227 _{d "} ) of the module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'accessible for maintenance and assembly. Also the z. B. the control device 143 and / or user interface 144 comprehensive closure module 142 may be formed in the manner of a closed or closable housing 142, in particular in the manner of a cabinet 142, which on the next module 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'side facing openings and / or the module-side part of the interfaces 151; 153 has. By possibly provided on the front door 186 z. B. the relevant supply and signal connections to be subjected to assembly or maintenance. The type of cabinets 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'formed base and termination modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 'have in terms of their dimension in the longitudinal direction of the system 101 and / or its front side preferably a same width, in particular a standard for switchgear and control cabinets standard width. Preferably, they also have a same depth and a same height.

The tempering unit formed in the manner of a module set or "modular system" or the different modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; The system shown in FIG. 14 may have advantages in terms of manufacturing costs and / or delivery times regardless of the specific application in printing presses 001. For example, a set of fixed and z. B. prefabricated modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 may be provided, which is provided together as required for Temperieraggregat 101 or can be. For example, such a set comprises at least one base module 102; 102 'and a connection module 103; 103 'for coupling several, z. B. a number of n tempering circuits 109 _k . It can be like in Fig. 13 by way of example, then several connection modules 103; 103 'be assembled in a system 101. In an advantageous embodiment, the set may also include a termination module 142 with at least one control device 143 and / or user interface 144. The connection module 103; 103 'preferably has a fixed number n of temperature control devices 112 _l or interface pairs 107 _i , 111 _i for coupling temperature control circuits 109 _k . An advantageous number n can be as exemplified above on n = 4 or z. B. as in Fig. 14 exemplified to n = 3 or as in Fig. 20 by way of example to n = 5.

In a further development of the modular design, two different types of base modules 102; 102 ', namely with and without a prepared second primary circuit 154, may be provided, of which one can be selected as needed for the system 101 to be created. In an advantageous development of the sentence, the connection module 103; 103 'itself modular or modular design with a respect to a prepared second primary circuit 154 be formed extensible, wherein the housing of the cabinet-like module 103; 103 'is preferably already formed in a corresponding size to accommodate the components of the second primary circuit 154. It can then be formed regardless of the design with or without primary circuit 154, a homogeneous image of the system 101.

Here too, depending on requirements for the system 101 to be created, one of the embodiments of the connection module 103; 103 '- with or without a prepared second primary circuit 154 - be selectable. Regardless, but advantageous in connection with an expandable or extended connection module 103; 103 'can in training in the sentence two different types of base modules 102; 102 ', namely with and without a prepared second primary circuit 154, may be provided, of which one can be selected as needed for the system 101 to be created. This, too, can already be configured with respect to the housing such that the base module 102; 102 'module or modular-like with a respect to a prepared second primary circuit 154 is formed extendable. Accordingly, regardless of their modular design, two different types of connection modules 103; 103 ', namely with and without a prepared second primary circuit 154, be provided, of which, depending on the needs of the system to be created 101 one is selectable. Finally, it may be provided instead or additionally in another development, a modified connection module 141; 141 'to provide, which already includes a bypass above 138 and which in the system 101 from the base module 102; 102 'farthest connection module 141; 141 'forms. In a development of the variants listed, two types of different performance classes can be provided in the sentence, which can optionally form the basis for a large or smaller system 101. For all variants of the set, the base module 102; 102 'or with one or more own tempering devices 112 _l or interface pairs 107 _i , 111 _j for coupling temperature control circuits 127q. Possibly. can in the sentence a base module 102; 102 'without its own tempering device 112 _l or interface pair 107 _i , 111 _j and a base module 102; 102 'with one or more own temperature control devices 112 _l or interface pairs 107 _i , 111 _{j provided} for coupling temperature control circuits 127q and be selectable as needed.

As already explained, this can be done in a plant 001 or on a machine 201; 201 '; 201 "tempering unit 101 to be used in the case of a multi-row design two or more parallel rows 110, 115 of tempering 112 _l and / or coupling stations 125 have.

von Temperiereinrichtungen 112_l entspricht (siehe z. B. schematische Darstellung in Fig. 15). Für z. B. eine Anwendung zusammen mit einer Wertpapierdruckmaschine ist das Temperieraggregat beispielsweise mit insgesamt Anzahl z ≥ 15, z. B. z ≥ 18, hier vorteilhaft z = 19, Temperiereinrichtungen 112_l und/oder Kopplungsplätzen 125 ausgebildet.In order to obtain a high variability in the temperature control unit 101, a plurality of coupling stations 125 are provided, which at least a maximum required number z (with $\mathrm{z}\in$

of tempering devices 112 _l (see, for example, schematic representation in FIG Fig. 15 ). For z. B. an application together with a security printing press is the tempering, for example, with a total number z ≥ 15, z. B. z ≥ 18, advantageously z = 19, tempering 112 _l and / or coupling stations 125 formed.

The design of the Temperieraggregates 101 with coupling stations 125 and Temperiermodulen 112 _l is for both the modular and in particular for the multi-row design of particular advantage. In Fig. 6 is an example of the assignment of components and line sections for tempering 112 _l indicated as a dotted rectangle.

In the frame 105 of the tempering 101 or the respective modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141;141; is each coupling space 125 is provided a holder 140 to which a temperature-control unit 112 _l z. B. in the manner of a slot is receivable (see, eg. Fig. 16 and or Fig. 17 ). Preferably, each coupling station 125 is assigned an already prepared connection plate 145 on which the parts of the line sections 121 already prepared on the unit side are attached; 122; 128; 146; 147 with the tempering module side continuations of these line sections 121; 122; 128; 146; 147 are connected or connected in a detachable manner. It already comprises a plurality of prepared line connections 160.1; 160.2; 160.3, which are connectable by coupling with the terminal block 150 of the tempering 112 _l with the frame-fixed line sections.

The total applicable tempering 112 _l comprises on a support structure 155 adjacent to the module-side pieces of the line sections 121; 122; 128; 146; 147 at least the adjusting means 113, in particular the valve 113, and the pump 129. Preferably, it further comprises at least one heating unit 114 or at least one interface 148 for receiving one or more heating units 114 and / or preferably as a control and / or regulating module 143 _p formed control and / or regulating device 143 _p and / or to the unit-side connection plate 145 complementarily formed terminal block 150, from which the temperature module side line sections 121 to be coupled; 122; 128; 146; Leave 147. Equipping the tempering 101 with a temperature control 112 _l can be so easily by inserting and possibly mounting the tempering 112 _l with its support structure 155 in the corresponding holder 140 and by coupling the frame side and tempering module side pieces of line sections 121; 122; 128; 146; 147 by connecting the terminal block 150 to the terminal plate 145. In principle, the line sections 121; 122; 128; 146; 147 also be connected without terminal block 150 and connection plate 145 individually.

Although the modular and / or multi-row design as shown already has particular advantages regardless of its specific application, the system 101 formed in this way is particularly advantageous for or in a printing system 001 with one or more printing presses 201; 201 '; In this context, account is taken in particular of the diversity of different types of printing press and / or of the different printing processes or technologies and / or different colors and / or the requirement for expandability.

i = 1, 2 ... D) entsprechenden Anzahl von Walzen 213_d, z. B. Auftragwalzen 213_d, insbesondere Schablonen-Walzen 213_d, zusammen. Diese Schablonen-Walzen 213_d färben den Sammelfarbzylinder 211 nacheinander jeweils mit einer Druckfarbe ein und sind auf ihrer Oberfläche - z. B. in Art einer Hochdruckform - mit einer dieser Farbe entsprechenden Kontur des Druckbildausschnittes versehen. Die Schablonen-Walzen 213_d werden ihrerseits stromaufwärts durch Walzen 214, z. B. Auftragwalzen 214 eines Farbwerkes 237_d eingefärbt, welche über weitere Walzen oder direkt die Druckfarbe von einer die Druckfarbe in das Farbwerk 237_d eintragenden Walze 216_d, z. B. Duktorwalze 216_d erhalten. Die Duktorwalze 216_d wirkt mit einer Farbquelle 223, z. B. einem Farbkasten oder einer Rakeleinrichtung 223, zusammen. Im hier dargestellten Fall eines Kurzfarbwerks 237_d wird die Farbe durch eine Rakeleinrichtung 223 der Duktorwalze 216_d zugeführt und z. B. parallel über zwei Auftragwalzen 214 auf die Schablonen-Walzen 213_d, insbesondere auf deren erhabenen Bereiche, aufgetragen. Mit der Mantelfläche des Sammelfarbzylinder 211 wirkt vorzugsweise ein weiterer Zylinder 217, z. B. Druckwerkszylinder 217, insbesondere Wischzylinder 217, zusammen.A first embodiment of a tempering 101 for or in a printing system 001 with (at least) a printing press 201 for the temperature control z. B. Fig. 1 With Fig. 18 or Fig. 19 , in which Fig. 18 and Fig. 19 an enlarged view of the printing unit 204 of this printing machine 201 and each represents an embodiment of the tempering of the printing press 201 and the printing unit 204 associated tempering 101. In the illustrated embodiment, it is a printing press 201 and a printing unit 204, the printing method based on a gravure printing process, in particular the steel engraving process. The printing unit 204 in this case comprises two cylinders 208; 209, which in their Nippstelle a pressure point for the printing, and by the nip to leading substrate 203, z. B. printing material sheet 203. In the illustrated case of a one-sided printing arranged on the non-printing side of the Nippstelle cylinder 208 as a pure impression cylinder 208, also called Druckur 208, formed. The arranged on the printing side of the Nippstelle, ie a pressure point forming, color-guiding cylinder 209 is referred to as a forme cylinder 209, also called gravure cylinder 209, and carries on its lateral surface the print image template in the form of an engraving. The forme cylinder 209 acquires the ink upstream of a cylinder 211 designed here as a collective color cylinder 211, which has, for example, an elastic and / or compressible surface. This collective color cylinder 211 acts upstream with one of the number D of printing units 212 _d ( $\mathrm{d}\in .$

i = 1, 2 ... D) corresponding plurality of rollers 213 _d, z. B. applicator rollers 213 _d , in particular stencil rollers 213 _d , together. These stencil rollers 213 _d color the collecting ink cylinder 211 successively each with an ink and are on their surface -. B. in the nature of a high pressure form - provided with a color corresponding contour of the print image section. The stencil rollers 213 _d are in turn upstream by rollers 214, z. B. applicator rollers 214 of an inking unit 237 _d dyed, which via further rollers or directly the ink from a printing ink in the inking unit 237 _d- registering roller 216 _d , z. B. Ductor 216 _d received. The ductor roller 216 _d acts with a color source 223, z. B. a paint box or a doctor device 223, together. In the case of a short inking unit 237 _d shown here, the ink is dried by a doctor device 223 of the ink fountain roller 216 _d supplied and z. B. parallel over two applicator rollers 214 on the stencil rollers 213 _d , in particular on the raised areas, applied. With the lateral surface of the collecting color cylinder 211 preferably acts another cylinder 217, z. B. printing cylinder 217, in particular wiping cylinder 217, together.

The printing press 201 and / or the printing unit 204 is now assigned a tempering unit 101, by means of which a plurality of units and / or functional components can be or are heated parallel to one another. This can be several individually or in groups tempering cylinder 208; 209; 211; 217 and / or rollers 213 _d ; 214; 216 _d of printing units of the printing unit 212 to be _d 204th

In an advantageous, z. In Fig. 18 and Fig. 19 illustrated embodiment is for each of the ductor rollers 216 _d , z. _K and individually from the other temperature control devices 112 _l independently control and / or regulatable tempering 112 _l provided as at n = 5 printing units 212 _{d d d} 216 for the duct rollers of the five printing units 212, a separate temperature control circuit 109 in the system the one hundred and first Furthermore, here in a less expensive design for the stencil rollers 213 _{d of} the printing units 212 _d a common temperature control 109 _k and in the system 101 for this group individually independently of other tempering 112 _l independently controllable and / or controllable tempering 112, is provided , Finally, in each case for the forme cylinder 209, the collective color cylinder 211 and the wiping cylinder 217 a temperature control 109 _k and in the system 101 each one of the other (in operation or provided for operation) tempering 112 _l independently controlled and / or regulated Tempering 112 _l provided. In at least one, z. B. at least the forme cylinder 209 associated tempering device 112 _l , but preferably the tempering 112 _{l of} the three latter cylinder 209; 211; 217, a heating unit 114 is provided to the respective cylinder 209; 211; 217 before starting printing can be brought to working temperature. The operating point is in this at least one cylinder 209, z. B. in all three cylinders 209; 211; 217, preferably z. B. at over 40 ° C, z. B. over 60 ° C, so that to keep waste as low as possible, a preheating is appropriate. For the forme cylinder 209, the operating point can even be at 75 ° -85 ° C. in order to enable a conversion process of the printing ink (especially in the steel-stamping process) taking place only in this area, which leads to the hardening thereof. It may be provided for other or even in all tempering 112 _l , the system 101 heating units 114, wherein the at least one, or the three cylinders 209; 211; 217 tempering device 112 _l , z. B. may be formed with a more powerful heating unit 114 than the rest.

In the embodiment of Fig. 18 is the Temperieraggregat 101 modular, in the embodiment of Fig. 19 formed multi-row, with a combined design, not shown, a modular multi-row design comes into consideration. The temperature control devices 112 _l can be designed and used in a fixed manner or in an advantageous embodiment as a tempering module 112 _l in the manner described above.

In an advantageous development, the tempering unit 101, in a modular design, at least the base module 102; 102 'of the modular temperature control unit 101 cooperating with the printing machine 201 for its temperature control, with the second device (for example the temperature control device 178 and line sections 156 _t , 157 _t ) for providing tempering fluid of a second fluid, at least within a permitted temperature range, especially ambient temperature T _{V2, v} formed (see, for. Fig. 19 . Fig. 20 . Fig. 21 . Fig. 22 . Fig. 25 and or Fig. 27 ). At least one in Temperieraggregat 101 z. B. in a first portion 102 'and in the base module 102' and optionally provided at least one in the subsequent connection module 103 'tempering device 112 _l is coupled in the above manner with the second primary circuit 154 and coupled. For example, a first section 102 'or the base module 102' of the tempering unit 101 with the second device for providing tempering fluid as well as with a tempering device 112 _l coupled to the second primary circuit 154. Is only in the first portion 102 'and the basic module 102' can be coupled such a tempering 112 _l is provided, for example, the temperature control circuit 109 _k of the plate cylinder 209 is coupleable or coupled to these.

Exemplary are in the examples of the Fig. 18 . Fig. 19 and Fig. 21 all tempering 112 _{l connected} to the temperature and occupied and / or occupied in the case of the training of temperature control modules 112 _l all coupling stations 125.

In Fig. 20 . Fig. 22 . Fig. 25 and Fig. 27 are in the case of the training of tempering 112 _l not all coupling stations 125 occupied.

In an exemplary in Fig. 20 . Fig. 22 Fig. 24 . Fig. 25 and Fig. 27 indicated advantageous embodiment is one of the tempering 112 _l with the Messsysteme205, z. B. inspection system 205, in particular with the light of the inspection system 205, connected to the or its temperature.

Such as In Fig. 21 and Fig. 22 By way of example, in the printing machine 201 or in the printing unit 204, the stencil rollers 213 _{d of} all printing units 212 _d can be temperature controlled or tempered by specially provided temperature control circuits 109 _k . For this purpose, for example, in modular design, an additional connection module 103; 103 'provided in the system. This may already have been taken into account during the planning of the machine 201. However, the modular design and / or the design with a large number of prepared coupling stations 125 is also advantageous in the case of retrofitting, wherein, for example, in a printing unit 204, an individual temperature control should be possible instead of a common temperature control in the group. In the example, this would be an individual tempering of the stencil rollers 213 _d, instead of the previously necessary, common or group-wise tempering.

In addition to several of the aforementioned temperature control circuits 109 _k and / or temperature control modules 112 _l , as in Fig. 22 exemplified shown a temperature control 109 _k or Temperiermodul 112 _l for controlling the temperature of a drive 241, z. Example, one or more drive motors 241, in particular a main drive motor 241 may be provided as a functional part 235 of the printing unit 204. This is also to be explained below embodiments of the printing unit 204 '; In a preferred embodiment, the drive 241 is embodied as a main drive motor 241 which jointly drives the positively driven cylinders and rollers of the pressure unit 204, 204 ', 204 ", which is preferably fluid-cooled, in particular water-cooled, and then tempered via the respective temperature control circuit 109 _k . is temperature controlled. It is also possible to design a plurality of drive motors 241 correspondingly and to heat or temper them together in series and / or in parallel by the relevant temperature control circuit 109 _k . A tempering circuit 109 _k or temperature control module 112 _l for controlling the temperature of the single or multi-motor drive 241 is preferably formed without a heating unit 114 or not equipped with such.

In particular in connection with a printing unit 204 whose printing method is based on a gravure printing method, in addition to a plurality of the aforementioned temperature control circuits 109 _k and / or Temperiermodule 112 _l an unillustrated a tempering 109 _k or Temperiermodul 112 _l for temperature control of the fluid of a wash fluid, not shown here , z. B. also referred to as so-called. "Fresh solution" in a fresh solution tank may be provided. This fresh solution is used to clean a cylinder 217, preferably the wiping cylinder 217. It can be tempered for example by the temperature control circuits 109 _k via a heat exchanger.

In addition to the tempering unit 101 for a printing press that can be fitted in conjunction with the use of the modular and / or with temperature control modules 112 _l 201 or a printing unit 204 of the same type or method in z. B. different stages of development, designed in this way tempering unit 101 is particularly advantageous in the application for or in different machines 201; 201 ', z. B. printing machines 201; 201 'or printing units 204; 204 '. The modular and / or be equipped with Temperiermodulen 112 _l tempering 101 can, for. B. optionally to a printing press 201 og type in a below-mentioned printing system 001 with (at least) a printing press 201 'or a printing unit 204' of a type different from the above type or method be used (see, for. FIGS. 23 to 27 ). Fig. 24 shows z. B. an enlarged view of the printing unit 204 'of this printing press 201' and the tempering of the printing press 201 'and the printing unit 204' associated tempering 101 in modular design and Fig. 25 in a multi-row design with tempering modules 112 _{l designed} as tempering modules 112 _l . In the example given, it is a printing press 201 'or a printing unit 204', whose printing method is based on an offset printing method, for example on double-sided offset printing, in particular two-sided sheet-fed offset printing. This comes preferably in security printing, z. In the manufacture of banknotes. For the supply of the printing material 203 ', z. B. substrate sheet 203 ', the machine 201', a feeder 202 ', for example, a sheet feeder 202', from which the printing unit 204 'of the substrate 203' is supplied, this leaves via a conveyor line 207 'and to a product display 206', z. B. bow arm 206 'is given. In the representations of the Fig. 24 and Fig. 26 are the modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 shown only schematically and without the module-side components. The front to the execution of these modules 102; 102 ';103; 103 ';141; 141 '; 142 mentioned here is applicable. In the representations of the Fig. 25 and Fig. 27 the Temperiermodule 112 _l and Kopplungsplätze 125 are also shown only schematically, with the representation of the cable guides was completely omitted.

d' = 1, 2, ... D) für den Mehrfarbendruck ausgebildet ist. Das Offsetdruckwerk 218 umfasst einen farbführenden Zylinder 221, z. B. Übertragungszylinder 221, welcher in einer Nippstelle mit einem Gegenzylinder über den Bedruckstoff 203' die Druckstelle bildet. Grundsätzlich kann der Gegenzylinder lediglich als ein Widerlager bildender Gegendruckzylinder ausgebildet sein. Das nachfolgend dargelegte ist auf diese einseitige Ausbildung der Druckeinheit 204' zu übertragen. Vorzugsweise umfasst die Druckeinheit 204' jedoch zwei an ihren Übertragungszylindern 221 eine Doppeldruckstelle bildende Offsetdruckwerke 218, insbesondere Mehrfachdruckwerke 218, welche z. B. im wesentlichen in einer selben Art und Weise ausgebildet sind, z. B. im wesentlichen spiegelsymmetrisch zu einer durch die Druckstelle verlaufenden Ebene ausgebildet sind. Der Übertragungszylinder 221 des einen Offsetdruckwerks 218 dient demjenigen des anderen Offsetdruckwerks 218 als Gegenzylinder in Art eines Widerlagers und umgekehrt.The printing unit 204 'includes at least one side of the printing material path Offset printing unit 218, which is preferably a multiple printing unit 218 with a plurality of inking units 219 _{d '} (d',

d '= 1, 2, ... D) is designed for multi-color printing. The offset printing unit 218 comprises a color-guiding cylinder 221, z. B. transfer cylinder 221, which forms the pressure point in a Nippstelle with a counter cylinder on the substrate 203 '. In principle, the counter-cylinder can only be designed as an abutment-forming impression cylinder. The following is to be transferred to this one-sided design of the printing unit 204 '. Preferably, however, the printing unit 204 'comprises two on its transfer cylinders 221 forming a double printing offset printing units 218, in particular multiple printing units 218, which z. B. are formed substantially in a same manner, for. B. are formed substantially mirror-symmetrical to a plane passing through the pressure point. The transfer cylinder 221 of the one offset printing unit 218 serves that of the other offset printing unit 218 as counter-cylinder in the manner of an abutment and vice versa.

The transfer cylinder 221 acts with a plurality d 'of cylinders 222 _d' , z. B. form cylinders 222 _{d '} , together, which include on its lateral surface the printed image template, for example on a printing plate, and which are inked by an inking unit 219 _d' upstream with ink or can be. The inking unit 219 _{d '} each comprises at least one color source 224, z. B. an ink fountain 224 or a squeegee device, from which printing ink on a (possibly temperature-controlled) roller 226, z. B. a ductor roller 226 or ink fountain roller 226, can be applied. The ink is downstream directly or preferably via a roller train 229 other rollers, which, for example, at least one temperable roller 227 ', z. B. a temperable changierbar trained friction roller 227 ', include, to one or more with the respective forme cylinder 222 _d' cooperating rollers 228, z. B. applicator rollers 228 promoted. In an advantageous embodiment of the inking units 219 _d ', these are provided with two color boxes 224 for a so-called "iris print", ie a simultaneous printing with several colors provided by a same inking unit 219 _d' , educated. The inking units 219 _{d '} are z. B. on a right and a left frame part 231; 232, z. B. side frame 231; 232 mounted on both sides.

The printing press 201 'and / or the printing unit 204' is now assigned a tempering unit 101, by means of which a plurality of functional components can be or are heated in parallel to one another. This can be several individually or in groups tempering cylinder 221; 222 _d and / or rollers 227 _{d '} ; 226 of the offset printing unit 218 and of offset printing units 218 of the printing unit 204 'be.

In an advantageous, z. In Fig. 24 and Fig. 25 illustrated embodiment is for each of the forme cylinder 222 _{d '} , z. B. at D = 4 printing units 212 _d for the four left and the right four form cylinder 222 _{d '} , a separate tempering 109 _k and in Temperieraggregat 101 individually from the other tempering 112 _l independently controllable and / or adjustable temperature control 112 _l provided , Furthermore, here in a less expensive design for to be tempered rollers 227 _{d '} all inking 219 _{d' of} a same multiple printing unit 218, in particular each of the right and left multiple printing unit 218, a common temperature control 127q and in the tempering 101 for this group an individual from Other tempering 112 _l independently controllable and / or controllable tempering 112 _l provided. Finally, it can be provided in a development that for the left and the right side frames 231; 232 each have a temperature control circuit 127q and in the system 101 for this group is independently provided by other temperature control devices 112 _l independently controllable and / or controllable tempering device 112 _l . In the modular design, the base module 102; Be formed 102 'without a tempering 112 _l, for example, an unused tempering 112 _l comprise, or means connected to the measuring system 205 include tempering 112 _l. However, it may also have a different distribution as shown on the coupled tempering 101 and / or uncoupled temperature control 127 _q and / or coupling seats 125 be provided.

The modular and / or coupling stations 125 and Temperiermodulen 112 _l formed tempering 101 now allows the temperature of a z. B. in different stages of expansion available or subsequently expandable or expanded machine 201 '; 201 ", eg printing press 201 ', 201" or printing unit 204'; 204 ", as it is, for example (see, for example, Fig. 26 and Fig. 27 ) in a simple manner, for a -. B. by two pressure points - extended pressure unit 204 "in Temperieraggregat 101 at least further Temperiermodule 112 _l (z. Fig. 27 ) and / or an additional connection module 103; 103 '(eg Fig. 26 ). In this case, in the printing unit 204 ", for example, at least one module 233, one-piece or multi-part, eg printing unit module 233, with one or more, eg two, cylinders 222 _d " and associated inking units 219 _{d "with,} for example, its own side frame 235, for. example, two end frame portions 235 provided, or be provided. the cylinders 222 _d", in particular the forme cylinder 222 _d "and the inking unit 219 _d" can be formed in the manner mentioned above. The form cylinder 222 _d "operate with a cylinder 234, for example, a transfer cylinder 234 together, which directly or via further cylinder 238;. 239 having a cylinder 236, for example, an impression cylinder 236 forms a pressure point that of the thus formed press.. 201 "and printing unit 204" associated tempering 101 now includes, for example, a more Temperiermodule 112 _l and / or a further connection module 103;.. 103 'with, for example, four other connected or connectable temperature control circuits 109 _k for example, a common temperature control circuit 109 _k for Temperature control per at least one temperature-controlled roller 227 _{d "of} the two additional inking units 219 _d" and each forme cylinder 222 _{d "} a separate temperature control 109 _k provided. Additionally, in the event that the transfer cylinder 234 does not interact directly with the impression cylinder 236, one or more of the intermediate cylinders 238; 239 a (common) tempering 109 _{k be} provided. In addition to several of the aforementioned temperature control circuits 109 _k and / or temperature control modules 112 _l , as in Fig. 27 By way of example, a tempering circuit 109 _k or tempering module 112 _l for controlling the temperature of the side frame 235 may be provided as a functional part 235 of the printing unit module 233. In Fig. 25 By way of example, another free coupling station 125 is shown.

In an in Fig. 28 shown expansion stage is -. B. in addition to or part of the temperature control 109 _k or Temperiermodul 112 _l from in conjunction with Fig. 27 example given - a temperature control 109 _k or tempering 112 _l for temperature control of another cylinder 242, z. B. printing cylinder 242, as to be tempered functional part 242. This cylinder 242 to be tempered is preferably designed as an Orloff plate cylinder 242, which is formed in a printing unit for two-sided offset printing, not explicitly shown, wherein one of the two printing units 218 is designed for printing according to the Orlof method. This is in one of the printing units 218 in Fig. 25 . 27 or 28 between the transfer cylinder 221 and the cylinders 222 ', a collection cylinder cooperating with the latter, and between this and the transfer cylinder 221, the Orlof plate cylinder (242) is provided. The cylinders 222 'are in this case designed as a stenciling cylinder.

Fig. 29 shows by way of example a concrete embodiment for a multi-row, multiple sections 102; 102 '; 103 (103 '); 142 (142 ') comprehensive design of the temperature control unit 101. In this case, the temperature control unit may be partially modular in that z. B. designed as a cabinet 142 termination module 142 - with z. B. a number of own feet 170 - to a two terminal portions 103 and a base portion comprehensive, also feet 170 having - one or more parts cabinet is attached. The base portion 102; 102 'can here in addition in addition as an attachable or removable module 02; 02 'be formed. Under a rear portion of the tempering 101 is in the bottom of the plant 001 a recess 165, z. B. a channel 165, provided, in which or which not shown lines of the Temperierstränge 109 _{k to be connected} run. The tempering unit 101 is in this case formed with a plurality of coupling stations 125, from which, for example, a part, here z. B. fourteen, the seats are equipped by a tempering 112 _l . The tempering comprises z. B. a tank 175 through which in the Temperierfluidspeicher 176 if necessary nachzufüllendes tempering fluid is receivable. About a non-illustrated conduction path of this, if necessary, with inhibitor solution added tempering then, if necessary, in the tempering 176 or in this comprehensive conduit path conveyed.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

001

Plant, printing plant

101

tempering

102

Section; Module, base module, unit, cabinet

102 '

Section; Module, base module, unit, cabinet

103

Section; Module, connection module, assembly, cabinet

103 '

Section; Module, connection module, assembly, cabinet

104

Output, supply output (102)

105

frame

106

Input, supply input (103)

107 _i

Output, tempering fluid outlet, fluid outlet, interface

108

supply line

109 _k

Temperierstrang, Temperierteilkreis, secondary circuit, outer, pitch circle

110

Row, first

111 _y

Input, temperature control input, fluid input, interface

112 _l

tempering

113

Actuator, valve, multi-way mixing valve, three-way mixing valve

114

Actuator, heating unit, aggregate, heating element

115

Row, second

116

Return line

117 _p

Control and / or regulating means, circuit, algorithms

118 _V

Measuring means, temperature sensor

118 _V1

Measuring means, temperature sensor

118 _V2

Measuring means, temperature sensor

118 _R

Measuring means, temperature sensor

119

Primary circuit, primary circuit (first)

120

Measuring device, flowmeter

121

Connection, connection line

122

Connection, connection line

123

supply line

123 _r

line section

124

Return line

124 _r

line section

125

coupling space

126 _q

pitch circle

127 _q

Secondary circuit, temperature control circuit

128

line section

129

Drive, pump, turbine

130

Component, check valve

131

Output (103)

132

Output (103)

133

Entrance (103)

134

Entrance (103)

135

swirl

136

Interface, connection, flange connection

137

End piece, cover

138

Bypass, bypass line

139

pump

140

bracket

141

Section ;, module, termination module, assembly, cabinet

141 '

Section; Module, termination module, assembly, cabinet

142

Section; Module, termination module, assembly, housing, cabinet

143

Control and / or control device, control device

143 _p

Control and / or control device, control device, control and / or control module, control module

144

Operator Interface

145

connecting plate

146

line section

147

line section

148

interface

149

Signal connection, line system, bus system, network system, professional bus system

149 _r

Section, signal line section

150

terminal block

151

interface

152

supply line

153

interface

154

Primary circuit, second

155

supporting structure

156

supply line

156 _t

line section

157

Return line

157 _t

line section

158

Connection, connection line

159

Connection, connection line

160

line connection

161

manifold

162

connection

163

connection

164

connection

165

Well, channel

166

connection

167

connection

168

connection

169

Actuator, actuator

170

foot

171

Temperature control device, cooling source, heat exchanger

172

Source, cooling device, chiller

173

Temperature control medium, temperature control medium

174

Bypass, charge pump circuit

175

tank

176

fluid reservoir

177

Pump, charge pump

178

Temperature control device, cooling source, heat exchanger

179

tempering

180

temperature sensor

181

Source, connection

182

Drive, main drive

183

Door, double leaf door

184

terminal side

185

-

186

door

187

Interface, bus or network connection, Bus Coupler

188

Interface, signal input (for temperature)

189

Interface, signal input (for flow)

190

logical unit, microprocessor, microcontroller

191

Interface, signal input (for process variable (s))

192

Interface, output interface (

193

Interface, output interface

194

Interface, output interface

195

-

196

Interface, power supply

197

Operator Interface

201

Machine, printing machine

201 '

Machine, printing machine

201 '

Machine, printing machine

202

Feeding device, sheet feeder

202 '

Feeding device, sheet feeder

203

Substrate, substrate sheet

203 '

Substrate, substrate sheet

204

printing unit

204 '

printing unit

204 '

printing unit

205

Functional part, measuring systems, inspection system

206

Product delivery, sheet feeder

206 '

Product delivery, sheet feeder

207

conveyor line

207 '

conveyor line

208

Functional part, cylinder, impression cylinder, impression roller

209

Functional part, cylinder, forme cylinder, gravure cylinder

210

-

211

Functional part, cylinder, collective color cylinder

212 _d

printing unit

213 _d

Functional part, roller, applicator roller, stencil roller

214

Rollers, applicator roll

215

-

216 _d

Functional part, roller, ductor roller

217

Functional part, cylinder, printing cylinder, wiper cylinder

218

Offset printing unit, multiple printing unit

219 _d

inking

219d _'

inking

219 _{d "}

inking

220

-

221

Functional part, cylinder, transfer cylinder

222d _'

Functional part, cylinder, forme cylinder

222 _{d "}

Functional part, cylinder, forme cylinder

223

Color source, squeegee device

224

Color source, color box

225

-

226

Roller, ductor roller, ink fountain roller

227 _{d '}

Functional part, roller, friction roller

227 _{d "}

Functional part, roller, friction roller

228

Roller, applicator roller

229

drum compactor

230

-

231

Functional part, frame part, side frame

232

Functional part, frame part, side frame

233

Module, print module

234

Cylinder, transfer cylinder, functional part

235

Functional part, frame part, side frame (233)

236

Cylinder, impression cylinder, functional part

237 _d

Inking unit, short inking unit

238

Functional part, cylinder

239

Functional part, cylinder

240

-

241

Functional part, drive, drive motor (s)

242

Cylinder, Orloff plate cylinder, functional part

121.1

line section

121.2

line section

T _{V, v}

Temperature, first

T _{V2, v}

Temperature, second

T _{T, V}

temperature

Θ _V

temperature

Θ _R

temperature

₁₇₆

temperature

Φ ₁

flow

P _M

process variable

Claims (16)

1. Temperature control assembly (101) for controlling the temperature of functional parts (205; 208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222_d', 222_d"; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213_d;216_d; 227_d';227_d") of a printing machine (201; 201'; 201"), where the temperature control assembly (101) comprises a plurality of assembly-side temperature control sub-circuits (126q) arranged side by side, the temperature of which is to be individually controlled, each having a temperature control fluid outlet (107_i) and a temperature control fluid inlet (111_j) to which, in order to form a respective temperature control circuit (127q), in each case one external temperature control sub-circuit (109_k) controlling the temperature of one or more functional parts (205; 208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222_d'; 222_d"; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213_d; 216_d; 227_d';227_d") can be connected via releasable connections and which for controlling the temperature thereof are thermally and/or fluidically coupled or capable of being coupled on the feed side to a common feed line (123) conducting temperature control fluid, and to a common return conduit (124) on the return side, and where the feed line (123) is line-connected to a fluid reservoir (176) storing temperature-controlled temperature control fluid to be fed thereto, characterized in that the common feed line (123), the fluid reservoir (176) and a temperature control device (171) controlling the temperature of the temperature control fluid of the fluid reservoir (176) are enclosed as components of the temperature control assembly (101) by a common single-part or multi-part frame (105) of the temperature control assembly (101).
2. Temperature control assembly (101) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the temperature control assembly (101) comprises at least two parallel rows (110; 115) extending in the longitudinal direction of the feed line (123), each row containing a plurality of temperature control units (112_l) arranged side by side and are controllable and/or adjustable independently of one another for controlling the temperature of the temperature control circuits (127q) and/or a plurality of prepared coupling sites (125) for receiving, and for coupling on the feed side and the return side, temperature control units (112_l) that are independently of one another controllable and/or adjustable and configured as temperature control modules (112_l) for controlling the temperature of the temperature control circuits (127q).
3. Temperature control assembly (101) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the temperature control assembly (101) comprises at least two modules (102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141'), namely

   - at least one base module (102; 102') comprising the fluid reservoir (176) and the temperature control device (171) controlling the temperature of the fluid in the fluid reservoir (176),

   - and a connecting module (103; 103'; 141; 141') which is coupled or capable of being coupled to said base module (102; 102') and which comprises a plurality of temperature control units (112_l) that are independently of one another controllable and/or adjustable for controlling the temperature of the temperature control circuits (127q),

   where line sections (123_r; 124_r) are assigned to each of the base- and the connecting module (102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141') which are releasably connected or capable of being connected to one another to form the feed line (123) and the return conduit (124).
4. Temperature control assembly (101) according to Claim 3, characterized in that the connecting module (103; 103'; 141; 141') comprises a plurality of prepared coupling sites (125) for receiving, and for coupling on the feed side and the return side, temperature control circuits (127q) that are independently of one another controllable and/or adjustable and configured as temperature control modules (112_l) for controlling the temperature of the temperature control circuits (112_l).
5. Temperature control assembly (101) according to Claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the connecting module (103; 103'; 141; 141') comprises at least two parallel rows extending in the longitudinal direction of the feed line, each row containing a plurality of temperature control units (112_l) that are independently of one another controllable and/or adjustable for controlling the temperature of the temperature control circuits (109_k), and/or comprises a plurality of prepared coupling sites for receiving, and for coupling on the feed side and the return side, temperature control circuits (112_l) that are independently of one another controllable and/or adjustable and configured as temperature control modules (112_l) for controlling the temperature of the temperature control circuits (109_k).
6. Temperature control assembly (101) according to Claim 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, characterized in that the temperature control units (112_l) each comprise at least one control element (113; 114) for controlling the temperature of the respective temperature control circuit (127q).
7. Temperature control assembly (101) according to Claim 1,2,3,4,5 or 6, characterized in that the temperature control device (171) enclosed by the temperature control assembly (101) for controlling the temperature of the temperature control fluid to be stored in the fluid reservoir (176) is configured as a temperature control device (171) based on thermal contact without fluid exchange and/or in that the temperature control device (171) enclosed by the temperature control assembly (101) for controlling the temperature of the temperature control fluid to be stored in the fluid reservoir (176) is configured as a heat exchanger (171), which, on its secondary side, conducts the temperature control fluid to be temperature controlled, and, on its primary side, conducts temperature control medium (173) to be supplied externally by the temperature control assembly (101) and to be fed to the temperature control assembly (101) and/or in that a bypass (174) in the line system of the temperature control device (171) is provided for controlling the temperature of the temperature control fluid to be stored in the fluid reservoir (176), in which part of the flow of temperature control fluid to be stored in the fluid reservoir (176) circulates continuously or discontinuously and can be temperature controlled by the temperature control device (171).
8. Temperature control assembly (101) according to Claim 3, 4, or 5, characterized in that the line sections (123_r; 124_r) of the modules (102; 102'; 141; 141') are arranged on a frame associated to the respective module (102; 102'; 141; 141') such that an establishment or release of the respective connection between the line sections (123_r; 124_r) assigned to one another can occur without detaching the line sections (123_r; 124_r) from the respective frame and/or in that a plurality, in particular a same number (n), of outlets (107_i) for delivering temperature control fluid to the connecting modules (103; 103'; 141; 141') comprising the respective temperature control component (109_k) to be coupled are provided side by side and are connected to one another at least on the feed side and the return side, and indirectly or directly to the base module (102; 102').
9. Temperature control assembly (101) according to Claim 3, 4, 5, or 8, characterized in that an end module (142) having at least one control device (143) is provided, which is connectable via a signal line section that is assigned to the end module (142) and via an interface (151) to a signal line section assigned to the connecting module (103; 103'; 141; 141') and is signal-connected to the control elements (113; 114) of the connecting module (103; 103'; 141; 141') to form a line system (149) that spans all the modules.
10. Temperature control assembly (101) according to Claim 3, 4, 5, 8, or 9, characterized in that, prior to being joined, the modules (102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141') are configured such that feed- and return lines (123; 124) that span all the modules can be formed by connecting the preassembled, module-side line sections (123_r; 124_r), and/or a line system (149) for transmitting signals that spans all the modules can be formed by connecting the prepared signal line sections.
11. Temperature control assembly (101) according to Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10, characterized in that the temperature control assembly (101) comprises a second feed line (157) conducting temperature control fluid at a temperature that is different from that of the first feed line (156), and comprises a second unit (178) that controls the temperature of the temperature control fluid of the second feed line (156) and/or in that at least one temperature control circuit (126q) of the temperature control assembly (101) can be coupled or is coupled to the second feed line (156) and to the second return conduit (157) for controlling the temperature of said circuit.
12. Temperature control assembly (101) according to Claim 2 or 4, characterized in that the temperature control module (112_l) on a support structure (155) comprises a control element (113), in particular a valve (113), for controlling a fluid flow and module-side parts of line sections (121; 122; 128; 146; 147) leading indirectly or directly to the control element (113), and/or at least one heating unit (114) and at least one interface (148) for receiving at least one or a plurality of heating units (114) and/or a control and/or adjustment device (143_p), preferably configured as a control and/or adjustment module (143_p), and/or a pump (129) pumping the temperature control fluid, and/or a connecting block (150), from which the line sections (121; 122; 128; 146; 147) on the temperature control module side that are to be coupled, in particular at least one line section (121; 122; 128; 146; 147) leading to the control means (113) and one leading to the interface (107; 111), branch off, and which can be coupled to a connecting plate (145) provided on the frame (105) of the temperature control assembly (101) and comprises a plurality of prepared line connections (160.1; 160.2; 160.3).
13. Temperature control assembly (101) according to Claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12, characterized in that at least a number of adjustment and/or control devices (143_p) configured as adjustment and control modules (143_p) corresponding to at least the respective number of assembly-side temperature control sub-circuits (126q) is provided in the temperature control assembly (101), and, in particular for at least two temperature control sub-circuits (126q), two adjustment and/or control modules (143_p) configured in the same way are provided, which are configured for performing at least partially differing control- and/or adjustment tasks using assignments of prepared input-side and/or output-side interfaces that differ from one another (188; 189; 191; 192; 193; 194; 196).
14. Printing system (001) having at least one printing machine (201; 201'; 201") and a temperature control assembly (101) for controlling the temperature of functional parts (205; 208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222_d'; 222_d"; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213_d; 216_d; 227_d'; 227_d") of said printing machine (201; 201'; 201"), characterized by the configuration of the temperature control assembly (101) according to one or several of claims 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13, where as functional parts (208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222_d'; 222_d"; 238; 239) a plurality of cylinders (208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222_d'; 222_d"; 238; 239) of a printing unit (204; 204'; 204") of the at least one printing machine (201; 201'; 201") can be temperature controlled by means of temperature control components (109_k), which can be temperature controlled independently of one another by means of the temperature control assembly (101) and/or where a plurality of rollers (213_d; 216_d; 227_d'; 227_d") of a printing unit (204; 204'; 204") of the at least one printing machine (201; 201'; 201") can be temperature controlled together by means of a temperature control component (109_k) which is temperature controlled by means of the temperature control assembly (101), or in that a plurality of rollers (213_d; 216_d) configured as ductor rollers (216_d) and/or a plurality of rollers (213_d; 216_d) configured as stencil rollers (213_d) of a printing unit (204; 204'; 204"), configured in particular for intaglio printing, of the at least one printing machine (201; 201'; 201"), configured in particularly for security printing, are connected to the temperature control assembly (101) and can be temperature controlled by means of temperature control components (109_k), which are temperature controlled independently of one another by means of the temperature control assembly (101).
15. Set of modules (102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141'; 142) for forming a temperature control assembly (101) for controlling the temperature of functional parts (205; 208; 209; 211; 217; 221; 222_d'; 222_d"; 238; 239; 231; 232; 235; 241; 242; 213_d; 216_d; 227_d'; 227_d") of a printing machine (201; 201'; 201") having modules (102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141') at least one of which is configured as a base module (102; 102') and one of which is configured as a connecting module (103; 103'; 141; 141'), which can be combined with one another in order to form, in combination with one another on a common single-part or multi-part frame (105) of the temperature control assembly (101), at least part of a temperature control assembly (101) having a plurality of interface pairs (107_i; 111_j) form outlets and inlets (107_i; 111_j) for coupling a plurality of temperature control circuits (127q) to be temperature controlled,

    - where the base module (102; 102') and the connecting module (103; 103'; 141; 141') each comprise a line section (123_r) assigned to the module (102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141') of a common feed line (123) for conducting temperature control fluid to be formed in the temperature control assembly (101), and a line section (124_r) assigned to the module (102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141') of a common return circuit (124) to be formed in the temperature control assembly (101),

    - where the base module (102; 102') comprises at least one temperature control device (171) for controlling the temperature of the temperature control fluid to be fed into the feed line (123), and an outlet (104) of the line section (123_r) provided for conducting the temperature control fluid provided for supplying temperature-controlled temperature control fluid,

    - where the connecting module (103; 103'; 141; 141') comprises an inlet (106) of the line section (123_r) provided for conducting the temperature control fluid that can be coupled to the outlet (104) of the base module (102; 102') or to an outlet (131) of another connecting module (103; 103'; 141; 141'), and comprises a preassembled temperature control unit (112_l) and/or a prepared coupling site (125) for receiving a temperature control unit (112_l) configured as a temperature control module (112_l) for each temperature control circuit (127q) that is to be temperature controlled,

    - and where the base- and the connecting module (102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141') are configured as preassembled modules (102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141'), the base- and the connecting module (102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141') each comprising, before being joined to one or more other modules (102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141'), on a frame to be assigned to the respective module (102; 102'; 103; 103'; 141; 141'), the preassembled line sections (123_r; 124_r) assigned to the feed line and the return circuit (123; 124), with the connecting module (103; 103'; 141; 141') also already comprising, on the respective frame, preassembled temperature control units (112_l) and/or a prepared coupling site (125), and the base module (102; 102') also already comprising, on the respective frame, the preassembled temperature control device (171) for controlling the temperature of the temperature control fluid.
16. Temperature control assembly (101) according to one or several of Claims 1 to 13 or set of modules according to Claim 15, characterized in that a component (130) limiting flow to a predefined flow direction, in particular a flow check valve (130), is assigned to at least one, preferably to all, temperature control units (112_l) in the temperature control assembly (101) in a fluid route between a fluid withdrawal point from the feed line (123) and a return into the return circuit (124).

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