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Mold-Masters M2 User Manual

Tempmaster series with ts/kts console
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with TS/KTS Console
Original Instructions
Mold-Masters (2007) Limited
A Milacron Company

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  • Page 1 M2 Controller User Manual with TS/KTS Console Original Instructions Mold-Masters (2007) Limited A Milacron Company...
  • Page 2 REMOVE AND KEEP THIS SHEET SOMEWHERE SAFE Every machine leaves our factory with two levels of password protection. We recommend that you remove this sheet in order to establish your own security. User Password - unix System Password - linux...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.1 STAgES INclUDED IN SETTINg UP A cONSOlE ..........5-2 5.1.1 cREATE A FIRST TOOl .................5-2 5.1.2 SET UP TOOl PARAMETERS ................5-2 5.1.3 cONFIgURE SySTEM SETTINgS ..............5-2 5.1.4 SET UP OPERATINg PARAMETERS ............5-2 www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...
  • Page 5 6.12.2 INSPEcTINg THE lAST 24 HOURS ............6-15 6.13 THE EVENT lOg PAgE ..................6-16 6.13.1 bEAcON AND SOUNDER ExTENSION ............6-20 6.14 TRAININg AND DEMONSTRATION MODE ............6-21 6.14.1 AbOUT DEMO MODE .................6-21 www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...
  • Page 6 7.8 SERVIcINg AND REPAIRINg yOUR cONTROllER ..........7-12 7.8.1 REPlAcEMENT PARTS ................7-12 7.8.2 clEANINg AND INSPEcTION ..............7-12 7.9 HOW TO UPgRADE THE cONSOlE SOFTWARE ..........7-13 7.9.1 PREPARATION .....................7-13 www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...
  • Page 7 Appendix B - Optional Cards ..........B-1 Appendix C - Network Information ........C-1 Appendix D - Water Manifolds ..........D-1 Appendix E - Sequence Valve Gate ........E-1 www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 8: Section 1 - Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Section 1 - Introduction 1.1 Intended Use This manual is intended for use with the M2-Series controller together with either the TS or KTS console It is written and prepared for Software Version – 14th January 2014 Mold-Masters Hot Runner controllers such as this M2 series have been designed as a multi channel temperature controller for use in Hot Runner plastic molding equipment.

  • Page 9: Section 2 - Global Support

    +420 571 619 017 fax: +33 1 82 05 00 83 tel: +43 7582/51877 fax: +420 571 619 018 fr@moldmasters.com fax: +43 7582/51877 18 cz@moldmasters.com office@moldmasters.at www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 10: Www.moldmasters.com

    Mold-Masters Singapore PTE. ltd. No 48 Toh guan Road East #06-140 Enterprise Hub Singapore 608586 Republic of Singapore tel: +65 6261 7793 fax: +65 6261 8378 mmsinfo@moldmasters.com www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 11: Www.moldmasters.com

    Since the conditions of use are beyond our control, Mold-Masters disclaims any liability incurred in connection with the use of our products and information contained herein. No person is authorized to make any statement or recommendation not contained herein, and any such statement or recommendation so made shall not bind Mold-Masters.

  • Page 12: Section 3 - Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Section 3 - Safety Instructions The M2-Series controller is an electrical distribution and control de- vice which is designed to be safe during normal operation. It is essential that the user DOES NOT open the cabinet without first...

  • Page 13: Mold Heating

    Mold-Masters Standard connections). In such cases wiring errors have caused equipment failure. Mold-Masters (UK) Ltd. cannot be responsible for damage caused to the controller by customer wiring and/or connection errors. 3.4 Mold Heating After the consoles have started and the main display screen is visi- ble then the controller may, or may not, start to heat up the zones;...

  • Page 14: Section 4 - Overview

    M2l: 450w × 540d × 1330h Filter Option In countries where noise across power lines is a concern, Mold-Masters recommends that you fit the model 63AYC10B in-line filter which is supplied by TC Connectivity. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 15: How To Isolate The Controller

    If it set to any of the other three options (Startup, Standby, or Run) the controller applies power to the zones so that they heat up. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 16: Switching Off (The Controller)

    ] to shut down the console computer. 3. Shut down the Controller Main Power Switch Finally, use the < > to isolate all the power to the whole system. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 17: Screen Layout And Navigation

    The lower left side shows Run Mode while the centre has messages, such as prompts when a password is required. On the right is operator name or admin-level, and lastly the controller health status. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 18: Www.moldmasters.com

    Red Deviation exceeds 2nd stage (Alarm) background Fatal Error White text page 6-37 Problem detected. (See on Red details.) background zone Off Individual zone switched off www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 19: Display Page - Other Symbols And What They Mean

    Reynolds Number blank (no quan- tity currently on (an indication of the quality display of coolant flow in a circuit) www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 20: Display Page - Monitoring (Kts Screen)

    ] button to show more zones 70 zones - each zone shows Title, Actual and Set . 3. Touch it again to show 110 zones - each zone shows Title and Actual. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 21: Www.moldmasters.com

    4. Touch it again to show 160 zones - each zone shows Actual Temperature. 5. Touch it again to show the Data page which shows the setup and data for all the console zones. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 22: Display Page - Monitoring (Tsa2 Wide Screen)

    ] button to show more zones 144 zones - each zone shows Title, Actual and Set. 3. Touch it again to show 224 zones - each zone shows Title and Actual. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 23: Www.moldmasters.com

    4. Touch it again to show 240 zones - each zone shows Actual Temperature. 5. Touch it a last time to show the Data page which shows the setup and data for all the console zones. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 4-10 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 24: Display Page - Automatic Resizing For Fewer Zones

    24 zones or less in KTS - 48 zones or less in TSA-Wide. 4.9.3 Normal Panels 40 zones or less in KTS - 80 zones or less in TSA-Wide. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 4-11 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 25: Display Page - Monitor (Zoom)

    1. Touch any zone and choose [ 2. This opens the zoom page which shows: a) zone Settings. b) Recent Temperature Deviation. c) zone Power levels (Historical). www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 4-12 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 26: Display Page - Start, Stop And More

    ] or Sequence/Stop]. Boost Standby Button 2 - can appear as [ ] or [ Button 3 – Mode - Reveals all of the run mode options. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 4-13 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 27: Www.moldmasters.com

    2. choose another. Range 3. choose [ ] to include those zones between first and last selected. 4. choose [ ] and, if prompted, enter the User Password. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 4-14 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 28: Www.moldmasters.com

    (Auto Temperature). b) Open (Manual Power). c) or Slave (to another zone). Value 6. choose [ ] bar to Set, Raise or lower temperatures. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 4-15 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 29: More

    Shows graphs, of temperature versus time, for up to 20 zones at a time. 4.13.3 The ToolStore page This is a tool bank in which you can store up to 200 tool configura- tions. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 4-16 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 30: The Picture Page

    Remote - view any other networked computer via a Virtual Net- worked computer (VNc) protocol and set up a remote Master IP address. h) Quad IO - set up quad IO card Inputs and relay outputs. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 4-17 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 31: The Testing Page

    OVERVIEW 4.13.6 The Testing page check the condition of a mold tool after commissioning or mainte- nance. 4.13.7 The Setup page For setting up the system. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 4-18 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 32: Www.moldmasters.com

    There is an automatic function that dims the screen light by 50% after 5 minutes of user inactivity. Touching the screen anywhere will restore it to normal level. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 4-19 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 33: Section 5 - Setup

    Setting the operating parameters (zone temperatures etc. that are set on the main page) Saving all to a tool bank slot Setting other Utility page functions (such as Passwords, Printing, etc.) www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 34: Stages Included In Setting Up A Console

    © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 35: Create A First Tool

    Detect routine, then you may choose [ ] to re-try card detection. 8. If the detection routine continues to fail then contact your supplier for advice. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 36: Setup Page - Cards That May Be Detected

    PlUS remote Tool Selection input 32-channel Digital output card used to signal DO32 external equipment. 12-channel sequential valve gate card that can open and close valve gates at discrete pre-set point. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 37: Pre-Configured Setup Values

    These Columns do not appear on the Setup page unless a control boost card is configured to be a Synchro/ Delay 5.0 Secs Tip type Time 5.0 Secs www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 38: How To Configure The Control Cards

    ] if there are different cards that are not used for temperature control, for instance: RTD zone - suits 12RTD (twelve channel) temperature mea- suring cards for cooling water. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 39: Www.moldmasters.com

    These Tool Parameters may be accepted or changed. Setting, or changing, the parameters are described in the following pages. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 40: Set The Tool Parameters

    SETUP 5.6 Set the Tool parameters 1. Select the zones. 2. Select the parameter. 3. choose [ 4. Set the Value. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 41: The Tool Parameters

    (Alarm) stage alarms –any 99°c or 178°F. (Monitor zone) temperatures reaching the higher Alarm level will generate an automatic Mould STOP signal (like the quad IO Tc card). www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 42: Www.moldmasters.com

    (J or K type) for Heater control cards or Analogue sensors for AI cards. Analogue sensors read 0-20 mA and may be used for flow, pressure or other device. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-10 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 43: Www.moldmasters.com

    Delay Sets a delay following the signal to inject until the Boost “opening” power is applied. Time Sets the “Gate-open “period for applying tip power. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-11 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 44: Configure The Tool & System Settings

    4. you can see an overview for each of the settings if you choose View ] in either tab. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-12 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 45: The Tool Settings

    Stop or Standby mode. If, however, the remote signal disappears before the Timer expires than it resets the Timer period to “zero” for a restart. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-13 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 46: Www.moldmasters.com

    The default setting is “0” in which case it will not look appears if an IO card is for incoming signals and operate normally. detected in the rack. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-14 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 47: Www.moldmasters.com

    260°c. configured within the earlier Tool parameters. leave this set to 0° for individual standby values to remain valid. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-15 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 48: Www.moldmasters.com

    Setting this option to zero makes the timer ineffective so that Staged shutdown is reliable solely on Shutdown temperature. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-16 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 49: Www.moldmasters.com

    If you have made any changes to Tool settings note that it takes two steps to save them. Accept First, you must choose [ ] on this screen and then go to the ToolStore page and Save choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-17 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 50: The System Settings

    After a few target points it will finish and recalibrate the screen and re-align its response to where you touched the screen. you then need to restart the console. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-18 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 51: Www.moldmasters.com

    Peak and % power.) Slave Address This is where you can input the Slave address for the console when it needs to communicate via an external protocol. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-19 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 52: Www.moldmasters.com

    Float Integer degree. Select [ ] or [ ] as appropriate. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-20 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 53: Set Operating Parameters

    SETUP 5.11 Set Operating Parameters 5.11.1 Selecting zones 1. choose the First zone. 2. choose the last zone. Range 3. choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-21 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 54: Www.moldmasters.com

    SETUP Set Operating Parameters - contd. 4. choose [ 5. Set the Value. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-22 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 55: To Set Probe And Manifold Temperatures

    ] to undo any last entered figure.) Enter 3. choose [ ] to confirm your settings, or [ ] to return to the main page without accepting the new choice and values. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-23 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 56: To Set Spear (Body And Tip) Temperatures

    2. Set the body temperature. 3. choose [Synch] for Tip control. 4. This changes the keyboard for the tip settings. 5. Set the first value (Pre-heat). Enter 6. choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-24 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 57: Www.moldmasters.com

    Trace 2 Boost Power Spear Tip Power Pre-Heat Cycle Power Boost Time Delay Time Trace 3 Gate Spear Tip open Gate-open Temperature period Gate Cycle closed www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-25 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 58: To Set Cavities, Water Flows And Chillers

    Set Operating Parameters - contd. 5.11.4 To set Cavities, Water Flows and Chillers 1. Select the cavity zones. 2. choose [ 3. Set the Values. Enter 4. choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-26 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 59: Save Everything To A Tool Bank

    5.12 Save everything to a Tool Bank 1. Select the Tool store page. 2. Select the new tool named earlier on page 5-3. Save 3. choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-27 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 60: Set Up Easyview

    There are 20 picture. picture slots and 200 tool slots – one picture can be used for more than one tool. 5. Attach the Attach choose [ image. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-28 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 61: Www.moldmasters.com

    Repeat these To remove a mini-panel touch steps until you Delete ] and select zone to have placed all the remove. required zones. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-29 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 62: Www.moldmasters.com

    SETUP Set EasyView Pages - contd. Exit choose [ ] to finish. 6. Configure the EasyView Image. (continued) Open the EasyView Page to see results. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-30 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 63: Passwords And User Access Explained

    USb memory stick. you may need to restore it at a later date. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-31 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 64: Set Up User Access

    To access and set up User accounts and user access rights ensure you are already logged in at an administrative level. Initially this is “System” user. 1. choose [Login]. 2. Give “system” Password . www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-32 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 65: Www.moldmasters.com

    4. Or select [Access Levels] to alter available functions for the pre- defined groups. 5. Users who attempt to use this function without security clearance will be barred from entering these options. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-33 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 66: Configure Users

    Their security level from 1-12. • Their unique password which can be between 1 and 16 characters in length. Any character available on the keyboard is permissible. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-34 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 67: List Current Users

    Note that although a deleted user may no longer be operable or visible, that user’s records will be maintained in the data files to lookup past events. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-35 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 68: User Admin Options

    - this is in minutes. Export and Import user lists give you a simple means to move user lists from one console to another via a USb Memory stick. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-36 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 69: Configure User Limitations

    However, if this is more than you need you can deselect that function from some columns. Touch in any box where you wish to remove a function permission. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-37 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 70: Melt Leakage Detection

    20 minutes to get a realistic algorithm to use as average power. During all this time the message in the Alarm Power column shows “sampling”. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-38 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 71: Www.moldmasters.com

    In each case there will be a delay unitil new avarage power levels are recalibrated and the leakage detection function is restored. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-39 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 72: Set Time And Date

    Time zone description if you choose. NTP Time Server 6. Use [ ] to synchronise many controllers to the same time by inputting the local NTP Time Server address. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-40 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 73: Utilities - Energy Page

    The console calculates the Kilowatt figures from a product of actual measured current against the stated supply voltage which you can set in System Settings in the Setup-Configure options. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-41 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 74: Print Page

    3. Use the USb port and a USb Memory Stick as a transfer media for making prints from any other pages. (“Print to file” on page 7-3 for details.) www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-42 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 75: Event Log And Export

    They should only be configured by competent IT staff who are familiar with networking protocol or machine interface. Utilities > Remote page. Utilties > IO Page. Should you need further information please contact your supplier. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 5-43 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 76: Section 6 - Operation

    Renaming an Existing Tool Loading Tool settings (Locally & Remotely) Saving Tool settings Deleting a Tool Backing-up Tool Settings Restoring tool settings The Picture Page The Quad I/O Card www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 77: Log In

    Alternatively you can immediately log out if you touch the same Login ] button after which the console asks you to confirm the logout action or cancel if it was an erroneous touch. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 78: Control Modes For All Zones

    RUN – maintain their Set Temperature. bOOST – temporarily raise the temperature and then settle back to normal Set Temperature. STANDby – lower zone temperatures until Run command is given. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 79: Control For Individually Selected Zones

    [ 1. Select zone. Temporarily raises the 2. choose [ temperature of BOOST the selected 3. On keypad, zones until BOOST choose [ boost Time expires. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 80: More About Using Boost

    Mode window displays for 4 seconds (while the external signal is present) even though no boost current is being applied for the last second. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 81: Use Display Page To Change Temperatures

    To lower the overall temperature, choose [ 4. Enter the Temperature setting or change. Enter 5. choose [ ] to make the setting or [ ] to defer the action. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 82: Use The Display Page To Change Modes

    For Slaving, select a similar master zone from the zone list. c) For Auto, enter the required zone temperature. Enter 5. choose [ ] to make the setting or [ ] to defer the action. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 83: More About Slaving Zones

    - If you nominate a lead zone that is working at the same temperature but outputting a notice- ably different power level then the slaved zone may not regulate efficiently. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 84: About Easyview Page

    Green on Black Normal working Black on Yellow 1st stage Warning status White on Red 2nd stage Alarm Status or Fatal Error www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 85: Use Easyview To Change Temperatures

    To lower the overall temperature, choose [ 4. Enter the Temperature setting or change. Enter 5. choose [ ] to make the setting or [ ] to defer the action. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-10 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 86: Use Easyview To Change Modes

    For Slaving, select a similar master zone from the zone list. c) For Auto, enter the required zone temperature. Enter 5. choose [ ] to make the setting or [ ] to defer the action. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-11 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 87: Purge Sequence

    ] and continue with the final ‘Mould’ and quality checks. Exit In order to leave the Purge wizard at any time choose [ ] at the lower left of the Wizard screen. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-12 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 88: Pre-Set Purge Parameters

    The maximum value for this setting is 10 minutes. Factory Settings - the default settings that you can re-select at any time. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-13 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 89: Check Zone Past Performance (Graph)

    4. choose [ Scale] to toggle the view from 5 minutes to 30 min- utes. 5. choose [p] or [q] to select adjacent zones www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-14 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 90: Inspecting The Last 24 Hours

    3. choose [ ] to activate the slider bar at the bottom of the page. Scroll to select time and date (which is displayed in Message bar). www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-15 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 91: The Event Log Page

    Use the scroll bars to see more of the current page and [Page p and q] buttons to go to other pages . Filter If you want to search for a particular parameter choose the [ button. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-16 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 92: Www.moldmasters.com

    • that are of a particular nature, • that were carried out by a particular user, or • that affected a particular zone. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-17 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 93: Www.moldmasters.com

    STOP when room tem- perature has been reached. Any zones with boost Temperatures Black text in BOOST configured are being temporarily Yellow box raised. (manual request) www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-18 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 94: Www.moldmasters.com

    Alarm Zone - this shows a second stage alarm. Fatal Error - this shows an abbreviated Error message. For a list of all Error messages see page 8-1. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-19 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 95: Beacon And Sounder Extension

    LOAD (L1 to L2/L6) - The load lED(s) should also be normally lit, and a pulsing appearance shows that there is a regulated supply being delivered to the load. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-20 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 96: Training And Demonstration Mode

    1. Open the Tool Page to select and load any tool. (Note its current connection setting.) Connection 2. choose [ ] and then [ Demo Mode In the Select-Item option choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-21 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 97: De-Select Demo Mode

    1. Select the current tool. Connection 2. choose [ ], and [ 3. Select the original setting that was noted at Step 2 while selecting Demo Mode above. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-22 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 98: Tool Store Page

    - this normally defaults to local Serial which indicates that the tool settings are stored locally within the console memory. The connection column also provides a demo facility as described on page 6-21. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-23 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 99: Create A New Tool

    2. The first step is to save the current settings to a blank tool slot. 3. And then name the new tool. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-24 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 100: Www.moldmasters.com

    For instance this part of the table shows the default for probe alarms does not match the existing settings – you can set them to match while still on this screen. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-25 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 101: Www.moldmasters.com

    Select one or more of the new zones and touch set. 9. Use the key pad to set the zone temperature. 10. Finally see the new tool setting ready to use. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-26 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 102: Www.moldmasters.com

    OPERATION 6.19 Rename an existing tool 1. choose the relevant tool tab. 2. choose [ 3. Edit the name. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-27 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 103: Rename A Used Tool

    OPERATION Rename a used tool - contd. Enter 4. choose [ 5. Return to see tool with new name. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-28 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 104: Load Tool Settings (Locally)

    If the controller is fitted with an IO5 card then it is possible to remotely select different tools. See page page 6-48 for information about how this works www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-29 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 105: Save Tool Settings

    If you know that the new settings are satisfactory, then you can save them back into the same tool store. 1. Select the tool. Save 2. choose [ ] and [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-30 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 106: Save Modified Settings, Without Losing Existing Ones

    1. Select a spare blank tool tab. Save 2. choose [ ] and [ Enter 3. Enter a new tool name and choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-31 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 107: Delete A Tool

    1. Select the unwanted tool. Delete 2. choose [ 3. choose [ 4. Return to screen and see that tool has been removed from the data bank. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-32 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 108: Back-Up Tool Settings

    3. choose [Backup]. The tool is saved to the memory stick along with “Tool Name” and “Tool Notes”. 4. Wait about 10 seconds then remove storage medium. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-33 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 109: To Save (Backup) One Selected Tool Setting

    1. Insert storage media then wait about 10 seconds until the USb Memory is ready to use. 2. Select the tool to backup. Backup 3. choose [ 4. Wait about 10 seconds then remove storage media. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-34 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 110: Restore Tool Settings

    2. Insert the storage media with the data then wait about 10 seconds until the USb Memory is ready to use. Restore 3. choose [ 4. Wait about 10 seconds then remove storage media. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-35 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 111: To Restore A Single Tool

    4. If the console sees more than one tool setting on the memory card it displays a “Select Tool” option for you to choose which particular tool you require. 5. Wait about 10 seconds then remove storage media. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-36 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 112: Sequence Tools And Settings

    On/Off signals to the card and each pulse would step the sequence past its internal timing to reduce the natural sequence to a few sec- ond. This may be beneficial for testing and initial settings. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-37 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 113: Setting An Example Startup Sequence For This Example

    The tool assumes “Run” mode after last sequence has been engaged. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-38 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 114: The Picture Page

    6.26.1 To view an image 1. Open Pictures page. 2. Select a picture tab. Picture thumbnail View 3. choose either the [ ] or [ 4. View Picture. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-39 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 115: To Load A New Image

    3. Insert the USb Memory into the console then wait about 10 sec- onds until it is ready to use. Load 4. Select an empty picture tab and choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-40 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 116: Www.moldmasters.com

    6. View the new picture. 7. To load more pictures go back to step 4 – touch another blank tab Load and [ ] then select any more pictures. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-41 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 117: To Save An Image

    3. Wait about 10 seconds then remove storage media. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-42 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 118: To Delete An Image

    OPERATION 6.26.4 To delete an image Delete 1. Select the unwanted image and choose [ 2. choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-43 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 119: The 4-Channel Input/Output Card

    3. The two digital numbers represent the state of inputs and outputs. They are read from right to left with input above and output below. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-44 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 120: Quad Watchdog Timer

    This may reduce the sequence for 30-40 minutes and condense it to a few minutes which can be a useful for setup or test. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-45 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 121: Outputs

    The output is lost when the controller is put to “Stop”. controller Soaking An output is given here if the controller is held in “Soak” mode. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-46 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 122: Default Input/Output Selection And Connector Pin Table

    Mc contact 3 Nc contact 3 Input 4 Input 4 go to STOP Mode Input 4 NO contact 4 Output 4 Spare/Inactive Mc contact 4 Nc contact 4 www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-47 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 123: How To Use The Io5 Card For Remote Tool Selection

    Load Tool 10 – connect, “load pin”, and “tool id pins” to ground - con- nect pins 1, 3, & 5 to 14 load tool 19 – connect pins 1, 2, 3 & 6 to 14 www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-48 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 124: Dynamic Remote Tool Load Process

    “Open” and pins 12 & 13 go “Closed”). Process Ends. Sees “Tool Loaded Console loses the “Change Tool” command. signal” from console and disconnects Pins1, 3 & 5 from ground (pin 14). www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 6-49 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 125: Section 7 - Maintenance

    What is included in this section Print Out Facility Export Facility Self Diagnostic Tests System diagnosis results Upgrading Servicing and Repairing your controller www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 126: Print Out Facility (To Printer)

    A Table Print-out is delivered from the Setup page, the ToolStore page and the Testing page. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 127: Print Out To File

    Printer Setting has changed from “Model” to “File” and see that this option defaults to PDF. For different print options choose File [Edit] and select JPEg, PNg or PDF. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 128: Www.moldmasters.com

    5. When done wait about 10 seconds then remove storage media and take it to a Personal computer. 6. Plug the USb Memory stick into a Pc to view the printed page. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 129: Export Facility

    3. Select the period by choosing [ ] in the Start and End boxes. Edit 4. Select the zones by choosing [ ] in the First and last boxes. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 130: Www.moldmasters.com

    6. When done wait about 10 seconds then remove storage media and take it to a Personal computer. 7. Decompress the exported data-file into a standard CSV (comma separated value) format. 8. Import Data to a spreadsheet. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 131: Self Diagnostic Tests

    Normally there is no reason to alter the test parameters in your self-di- agnostic routine. Therefore, if you have any doubts or queries please contact your supplier for advice before you change any test param- eters. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 132: How To Run A Self Diagnosis Test

    1. choose [ ] in the First zone box. 2. Select the first zone and the Last Zone. 7.5.2 To select every zone reset 1. choose the First-last [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 133: Www.moldmasters.com

    Test history fall all zones is shown in the lower panel. Skip 4. To pass by or skip any zones choose [ Cancel 5. To stop the test and omit remaining zones, choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 134: System Diagnosis Results

    5. Deviation – shows the difference between the current readings and those that have been saved. 6. leakage – shows if any leakage current to gound was measured. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 7-10 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 135: Satisfactory Test

    Rise set in Test Values). Indicates faulty T/c positioning or close zone proximity. Heater/TC Common with zone NN? - cross-wiring fault between displayed zones. could be either the Heater or the thermocouple wir- ing at fault. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 7-11 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 136: Replacement Parts

    If the flex has been squashed, if there is visible damage, or if there are any exposed conductors, then, for your own safety, it must be replaced. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. 7-12 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 137: How To Upgrade The Console Software

    These following instructions will guide you through the upgrade proce- dure. 7.9.1 Preparation 1. Using the URl address that you have been given by Mold-Masters service department, download the file onto your PC. 2. copy the upgrade program/data onto a USb memory stick.

  • Page 138: Section 8 - Troubleshooting

    The system has detected an ground fault. impedance path to ground. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 139: Www.moldmasters.com

    99°c. This is an abnormal alarm because been fitted. RTD circuits can only read from 0-99 deg so a fault must be suspected and investigated. Meanwhile, no control zones are affected. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 140: Www.moldmasters.com

    The TRc alarm is only seen if a triac fails on a zone that is running in closed-loop manual condition. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 141: System Warning Messages

    There is no need to switch off the main supply. NOTE: The shrouded terminals on the Euro back board are live, un- less the power supply is switched to OFF. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 142: Touchscreen - Removal And Reconnection

    240V Data Mains Link Supply Exit 2. Stop the console by choosing [ 3. Unplug the power lead. 4. Remove the console. 240V Data Mains Link Supply www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 143: Reconnecting A Console

    1. First plug the power connector in. 240V Data Mains Link Supply 2. check that the correct tool is selected. 3. choose [ 4. Reconnect the data cable. 240V Data Mains Link Supply www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 144: Other Problems With The Tool

    1. Insert Media then wait about 10 seconds until the USb Memory is ready to use. 2. Open the ToolStore page. 3. Select the tool. Backup 4. choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 145: Www.moldmasters.com

    6. Select First and last zones to include All zones. Export 7. choose [ 8. Wait about 10 seconds then Remove Media. 9. Copy the files to PC and Email them to “help@moldmasters.co.uk” www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 146: M2 Fuses

    It has an integral supply fuse. Fuse 20mm Anti-surge Rating 6.3 A Fans The M2-Series controller has a single fan to assist cooling. The fan has a discreet supply fuse, of the following characteristics: Fuse 20mm Anti-surge Rating 6.3 A...

  • Page 147: Appendix A - Hrc Wiring Details

    Filter Option In countries where noise across power lines is a concern, Mold-Masters recommends that you fit the model 63AYC10B in-line filter which is supplied by TC Connectivity Star /Delta option Where a cabinet is fitted with a dual supply option then there are two places within the rear of the cabinet that you must alter to change be- tween Star and Delta supply.

  • Page 148: Www.moldmasters.com

    Synch spear tips, Inhibit Mode, remote boost or Standby or any other user-definable function. For exact details, con- sult the specification for the particular model. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 149: Www.moldmasters.com

    The pin outs are as follows: connection Transmit Receive ground Handshake USB Port A USb port is standard on all Touch Screen consoles for connection to a printer. connection www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 150: Www.moldmasters.com

    Opto Isolator Alarm Control Control Control Control Mains Power Card Card Card Card Distribution Voltage Free alarm Contacts Heater Thermocouple Supply Outputs Inputs from to Tool Tool www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 151: Appendix B - Optional Cards

    OPTIONAL CARDS Appendix B - Optional Cards Extra facilities that can be fitted to the M2-Series Controller. 16DLI - 16-channel DL Input Card The Digital logic Input card can be supplied wherever there is need to accept a digital input. The input logic values are determined by soft- ware programming and are not a user available function.

  • Page 152: Appendix C - Network Information

    If you should need to remove and/or reconnect your console during production then refer to “Removing a Console”. (see page 8-5 for advice.) www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 153: Www.moldmasters.com

    Any changes made on one console are shown on all the others. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 154: Www.moldmasters.com

    If you have network connections to multiple consoles then you can transfer files such as tool settings between the different machines. Each Mold-Masters console has VNc compatibility built in, which provides a way to interchange control in either direction. The console...

  • Page 155: Www.moldmasters.com

    Any commands, such as Start of Stop, may be entered on either con- sole, that command will be carried out and both consoles will see the appropriate changes. The two consoles are then in effect, working in parallel. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 156: Appendix D - Water Manifolds

    Appendix D - Water Manifolds Install and configure a Water Manifold The M2-series controller provides a compact system for monitor- ing the coolant system within a mould. Each controller may vary slightly in its make-up but, generally, it comprises of a controller cabinet with the following extras.

  • Page 157: Www.moldmasters.com

    5. To set the Analogue-Input Function first touch the particular sensor channels which are connected to one type of sensor ( flow, pres- sure, temperature etc.) www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 158: Www.moldmasters.com

    (in bar or PSI) that meets the expected level for those zones. 10. Set any other zones types that may be available according to the normal Setting Up procedure. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 159: Www.moldmasters.com

    Reynolds number so that any value of Reynolds Num- ber that deviates beyond an expected level will raise an alarm on the main Display Page.) www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 160: Www.moldmasters.com

    “B”, you must first go to Zone A and reference B – then you must go to Zone “B” and reference A. They must be mutually set as a complimen- tary pair.) www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 161: Www.moldmasters.com

    2. Delta P (pressure difference) in the coolant pressure zones 3. Reynolds Factor (flow analysis) in the coolant flow zones The zone page below shows the details for a typical coolant pressure monitoring zone. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 162: Appendix E - Sequence Valve Gate

    There are three analogue inputs two of which are primarily used to receive a signal which is proportional to the physical position of two different screw feeds. The third is reserved for future development. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 163: Www.moldmasters.com

    2. Select those channels which you wish to activate. Touch in each type box to turn it blue until you have enough selected for your application. Then choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 164: Www.moldmasters.com

    4. Return to the Setup page to see you now have six gate channels active. Part 2. How many Gate operations within a cycle SetUp Config 1. choose the [ ] page and choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 165: Www.moldmasters.com

    4. choose how many steps, i.e. how many times you want the gates to open and close within one complete cycle. choose [ ] to confirm your selection choose [ ] to close the “Configure Controller” panel www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 166: Www.moldmasters.com

    1. At the Display page and choose any zone then choose [ Inputs 2. choose [ ] to open the Input Configuration panel. 3. First you must activate an input. In the “Analogue Inputs” box Disabled touch [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 167: Www.moldmasters.com

    [ Back • move screen to rear position and touch [ • choose [ ] to save the settings and exit the screen www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 168: Www.moldmasters.com

    2. This opens the gate trigger page which defaults to Absolute time with 0 seconds all round. 3. Select all the gates, touch anywhere in the “Open Trigger” column and choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 169: Www.moldmasters.com

    - in this example it is set at 0.5 seconds. Touch [ ] to confirm your time setting and return to the main screen. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 170: Www.moldmasters.com

    10. In the list box that opens select your preferred closing Trigger - in this example it is Time (Inc). 11. With all gates still selected, touch anywhere in the “Close Value” column and choose [ www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 171: Www.moldmasters.com

    There is no simulation to show opening and closing relationships when “Screw (position)” is a set option for Open and or Close. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. E-10 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 172: Www.moldmasters.com

    (relative to the when the valve was opened) Opening and closing the gate on screw position alone Open the valve on screw position and close it on the screw position. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. E-11 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 173: Www.moldmasters.com

    “Time (abs)” = time absolute (Time is relative to the start of cycle start input) “Time (inc)” = time incremental (Time is relative to the when the valve was opened) www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. E-12 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 174: Www.moldmasters.com

    24V dc when the controller calls for that valve to open. Output Rating Each output is rated at 5A 24V Dc www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. E-13 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 175: Www.moldmasters.com

    SVg cabinet has space for a HAN24b-sized connector so a high density connector such as the HAN72D would be fitted on request in order to accept feedback signals. www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. E-14 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 176: Www.moldmasters.com

    Sees a closed condition as a Normally signal that the injection machine is open pair ready to start working. Any other signals present are ignored until the Enable ] is present www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. E-15 Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 177: Www.moldmasters.com

    Pressure Units 5-14 Print Out Facility 7-2 Print out to File 7-2 Print to a USb Memory Stick 5-42 Purge Mode 5-14 Purge parameters - setting 6-13 www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct, 2014...

  • Page 178: Www.moldmasters.com

    Temperature Scale 5-17 Three phase Designation A-1 Time and Date Settings 5-40 Tool Store page introduction 6-23 To set temperatures 5-23 TouchScreen - removal 8-5 Trademarks and Patents 2-3 www.moldmasters.com © 2014 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Revised 1 Oct 2014...

  • Page 179: Www.moldmasters.com

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