Engel CC90 / CC100 refit: controller replacement for Czech injection moulders
Engel no longer supports CC90/CC100: parts, software patches and phone support have stopped. The Windows CE operating system has been end-of-support at Microsoft since 2019. CC100 displays aged 15+ years are failing with increasing frequency.
Engel CC90 and CC100 controls were built in the 1990s and early 2000s, based on Windows CE and a proprietary CAN-bus stack. They are no longer supported by Engel and spare parts are becoming scarce. GCG migrates your Engel machine to mapp View or TIA WinCC, preserving all recipes, cycle times and CE conformity.
Engel CC series: lifecycle and support
| Controller | Era | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CC90 | ~1990-2001 | Fully EOL, no parts or software support |
| CC100 | 2001-2008 | EOL: limited parts via Engel, touchscreen critical |
| CC200 | 2008-2018 | Manufacturer support tapering. Reserve capacity now |
| CC300 | 2018-heden | Actively supported by Engel |
CC100 architecture: what you need to know
Platform: Windows CE embedded
The CC100 runs on Windows CE 5.0/6.0, end-of-support at Microsoft. The embedded OS is non-recoverable upon corruption. Software updates for the machine application are not available from Engel for CC90/CC100.
CAN bus: proprietary stack
The CC100 communicates with the drives via an Engel-proprietary CAN-bus protocol. Documentation for this protocol is not publicly available. GCG reverse-engineers the message definitions as part of every migration.
Display: resistive touchscreen
The CC100 display is a 10.4" or 12.1" resistive panel. After 15+ years of intensive use, the screen no longer calibrates accurately. Replacement panels are scarce. GCG has no alternative source for the CC100 display.
I/O mapping: no conversion path
There is no automated conversion path from CC100 to mapp View or WinCC. GCG performs a full wiring audit, documents all signal routes and rebuilds the machine functionality on the target platform.
Czech installed base: the Skoda effect
Czech Republic has an exceptionally high density of Engel machines per capita. The Skoda supply chain attracted large investments in injection moulding capacity during the 1990s and early 2000s, precisely the period when Engel CC90/CC100 controls were standard. Those machines are still running, but the controls have exceeded their functional service life.
Two migration targets: a tailored choice
Recommended for new installations
B&R X20 PLC + mapp View HMI + Automation Studio. Euromap 67/77 out of the box. Ideal when the factory already has other B&R machines or when future-proofing is priority.
Recommended for Siemens environments
Siemens S7-1500 PLC + WinCC Unified HMI via TIA Portal. Integration with existing Siemens infrastructure. Ideal for factories that have already standardised on S7-based PLC maintenance.
CC dump & bus analysis
Export all recipes from the CC database. Record and decode CAN-bus messages. Build signal list from measured traffic.
Wiring audit & axes
Full inventory of sensors, actuators, servo amplifiers and safety systems. Identification of Euromap interface if present.
Engineering & FAT
Rebuild machine functionality on the chosen platform (B&R or Siemens), prepare cabinet, FAT in Eindhoven. Czech HMI language included as standard.
SAT & production qualification
Commissioning on the production floor, 5 reference products for qualification, operators trained in CZ or NL. Average downtime: 48-72 hours.
3-5 Skoda suppliers together: 20-35% cost reduction
GCG offers Czech injection moulders a cohort approach: 3-5 companies with similar Engel CC90/CC100 machines clustered into a 6-12 month migration programme. The CAN-bus protocol reverse-engineering is done once and reused for all machines in the cohort. This significantly reduces total project costs.
Register for next cohort →Frequently asked questions
Can my Engel CC100 be repaired?
Theoretically yes, but the Windows CE kernel and proprietary CAN-bus stack are no longer supported by Engel. Replacement displays dry up quickly. GCG recommends migration once the display fails a second time or when CAN communication errors become structural.
Are my machine recipes preserved after migration?
Yes, provided the parameter dump is taken via the CC interface before migration starts. GCG exports all recipes as CSV/XML from the CC100 database and imports them into the new HMI. CC90 machines require manual readout via the panel.
Does the machine run during the refit?
No, downtime is 48-72 hours for a standard Engel e-motion or duo machine. Engineering and hardware preparation take place in advance. GCG schedules the downtime in a planned maintenance window, for Skoda suppliers preferably outside model-year transitions.
What does an Engel CC90/CC100 refit cost?
Costs depend on the machine series (e-motion, duo, victory), I/O scope and target HMI language. An indicative range for a single Engel CC100 machine: EUR 16,000-32,000. For a cohort of 3-5 similar machines this drops by 20-35%. Czech injection moulders in the Skoda supply chain qualify for GCG cohort pricing.