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hotcontrol cDT+
Rev. 1.00.05
11/2017
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  • Page 1 Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Rev. 1.00.05 11/2017 Translation of original manual Start-up-, Service- and Operation...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ hotcontrol cDT+ Typographical Conventions Additional and continuative documents Product safety and quality certification Security References Security References for User Intended use Maintenance Warranty Conditions Transport and Storage Transport Unpacking Storage Lift and carry Disposal Immediately after Switch ON hotcontrol cDT+ starts...
  • Page 4 Group view Table view View All MoldCheck view View Alarm Trend view Trend settings Input dialog zones Parameter list [A] Parameter-Field [B] Numeric keypad [C] Zone selection keys [D] Edit group Copy parameters from one zone to another DIRECT zone selection [E] Zone Selection Overview [F] Function keys Program...
  • Page 5 Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Infocenter System settings Change temperature unit Key arrangement Ampere / Watt Activate current transfer System parameters Communication User Administration Change password Generate USB key Configure table view Software Download Slave Hardware Setup Scan Read software version Load factory setting Fan test...
  • Page 6 System Configuration Rear side Hot Runner Controller - Connections Interfaces and Digital inputs Interface XS1 RS485 Interface XS2 CAN Digital inputs XM3 DIO Interface XS3 RJ45 Interface XS5 20 mA (Option) Interface XS7 external operation (Option) Alarm Output XM1 Signal Plug Control fuse Sensor inputs and power outputs (Output plug XA*) Power Supply...

  • Page 7: Hotcontrol Cdt

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ hotcontrol cDT+ Benefits at a glance  Little space requirement.  Extended range of function - Innovative functions such as Smart Power Limitation SPL and the further develop- ment of well-known functions, contributing towards process security.

  • Page 8: Typographical Conventions

    Chapter 2 Typographical Conventions Typographical Conventions Symbols and conventions are used in this document for faster orientation for you. Symbols With this symbol, references and information are displayed which are decisive Caution for the operation of the device. In case of non-compliance with or inaccurate compliance there can result damage to the device or injuries to persons.

  • Page 9: Additional And Continuative Documents

    Information on this topic see protocol description Modbus/TCP and the corre- sponding object lists Protocol CANopen Information on this topic see corresponding object lists CAN Firmware, language files All available by Internet see www.hotset.com 2.2 Product safety and quality certification CE marking Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 10: Security References

    Chapter 3 Security References Security References For the hot runner controller hotcontrol cDT+ hereinafter referred to as device (consisting of see Technical Data (page 177)), the following safety instructions must be observed. Before installation, handling or operation of the device, please read through this start-up, ser- vice and operation manual completely and carefully.

  • Page 11: Intended Use

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ The feet of the device may not be removed. Also, make sure that there is on the right and left side of the housing sufficient distance (desktop housing at least 5 cm ) so that the waste heat can escape. Around the bottom and below the bottom of the device, the air is drawn to cool the heat sink.

  • Page 12: Warranty Conditions

    Chapter 3 Security References 3.4 Warranty Conditions This product is subject to the legal warranty time periods for faults or deficiencies in manufacture. Content of Warranty If a malfunction relatively occurs through the manufacture, the manufacturer/supplier repairs or replaces the non- conforming product, according to their own discretion.

  • Page 13: Immediately After Switch On

     HTC 06/15 Heating Thermocouple Card via Internet. Call up homepage www.hotset.com and search there for the product. In the download area you find the latest firmware. The first switch-on after leaving the factory asks for the language to use on the display (see chapter Language (page 121)).

  • Page 14: Hotcontrol Cdt+ Starts

    Chapter 4 Immediately after Switch ON 4.1 hotcontrol cDT+ starts After successful end of boot monitor, the display changes to Standard view In the Standard view, the zones are represented with their important characteristics dependent on the zoom level. Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 15: Dialog Box For Switch-On Of Hot Runner Controller

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 4.1.1 Dialog box for switch-on of hot runner controller Is the parameter [SP17]Query for MoldCheck start (page 193)=ON, a dialog box is shown after switch-on of the hot runner controller (also after activation of the heating by key).

  • Page 16: Operation By Control&User Interface - General Specification

    Chapter 5 Operation by Control&User Interface - general specification Operation by Control&User Interface - general specification Overview of displays and operation elements for control&user interface CUI07 of hotcontrol cDT+ dependent on basic display. Header Messages, Symbols in Header (page 17) Date / Time (page 123) Operation Program (page 61),...

  • Page 17: Control&User Interface Cui07 Operation (Gestures)

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 5.1 Control&User Interface CUI07 Operation (gestures) The Control&User Interface CUI07 of hotcontrol cDT+ is operated by Touch-Display. Touch screen with your finger The selected key changes colour when the keystroke was accepted as a command.

  • Page 18: Current View

    Chapter 5 Operation by Control&User Interface - general specification 5.2 Current view The current view is selected via key and the view name is displayed in the header Views; see chapter Show views (page 19) The shown arrows indicate, that in the direction of the arrows is more information available.

  • Page 19: Messages, Symbols In Header

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 5.3 Messages, Symbols in Header If at least one message is existing, this is indicated to the user in the header Infocenter by Wipe down Display (page 15) in the header over screen...

  • Page 20: Alarm Key

    Chapter 5 Operation by Control&User Interface - general specification 5.4 Alarm key Whether the key Alarm is activated for the user, see chapter User Administration (page 101). By selection of the key, the alarm view is displayed (see chapter No alarms Alarms (page 71)).

  • Page 21: Show Views

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 5.6 Show views About the different views (form of representation of the process data, or configuration parameters or functions) the representation of the zones can be changed. Whether and which keys are enabled for the user, see chapter User...

  • Page 22: Main Keys

    Chapter 5 Operation by Control&User Interface - general specification 5.7 Main keys The main keys are permanently available and can be user specific shown / hidden by User Administration (page 101). Heating ON/OFF See ChapterHeating ON/OFF (page 22) Boost See ChapterBoost (page 24) Standby See ChapterStandby (page 26) Login/Logout...

  • Page 23: Pinyin

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 5.10 Pinyin When using Chinese as a third language, Pinyin (conversion of the Latin alphabet to Chinese characters) is used. An extended keyboard is used to enter the Latin transcription. From the keypad embedded over the normal keys, the Chinese characters can be selected by using the arrow keys (left / right).

  • Page 24: Main Keys

    Chapter 6 Main keys Main keys 6.1 Heating ON/OFF Description For all zones not deactivated by parameter [P006]Zone (page 191) an actuating signal is output and alarms are generated. How it works Call by key. Main keys (page 20) [P006]Zone (page 191) Setting by [SP17]Query for MoldCheck start (page 193) For further details on parameters ([P***], [SP**], [CP**]) see Manual Parameters hot-...
  • Page 25 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ The heating is deactivated. Reject Confirm After a successful executed identification for one zone, it is restarted after Heating ON/OFF (page 22), if the start conditions for the identification are fulfilled, i.e.

  • Page 26: Boost

    Chapter 6 Main keys 6.2 Boost Description In Boost mode, the setpoint values are increased e.g. to heat nozzles for a short time after downtimes and to guarantee a smooth production start. The Boost mode can be used in two situations. In the first case the Boost mode is started during operation at the push of the button.
  • Page 27 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ After activation of the Boost function, all zones are in- creased by the setpoint value under parameter [P008]Boost setpoint value (page 191) for the time set un- der parameter [P018]Boost time (page 191).

  • Page 28: Standby

    Chapter 6 Main keys 6.3 Standby Description In Standby mode the setpoint values are reduced, because e.g. in production breaks it makes sense, to reduce the temperature level of the hot runner. At operation the Standby mode is started and ended at the push of the button. The setpoint values of the zones are reduced by a freely selectable temperature value.

  • Page 29: Login/Logout

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ After deactivation of the Stand- by function, all zones are con- trolled by the setpoint value set. Reject Confirm 6.4 Login/Logout Description Unauthorized input on the hot runner controller is prevented by a comfortable user administration.
  • Page 30 Chapter 6 Main keys Whether and which keys are activated for the user, see chapter User Ad- Press key ministration (page 101) Standard User is active. Enter password using the visu- al keyboard. (Each entered character is prompted as *) Reject Confirm User admin logged in...

  • Page 31: Standard Operation

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Standard Operation To achieve an absolute process security, unauthorized input on the device is prevented by a comfortable User Administration (page 101). In hotcontrol cDT+ exist three user levels where individual functions and parameters can be activated / deacti- vated.

  • Page 32: Change Of Setpoint Value / Change Of Parameters

    Chapter 7 Standard Operation 7.1 Change of setpoint value / Change of parameters Whether and which keys are enabled for the user, see chapter User Administration (page 101) By Tap (page 15) in zone display input di- Select zone alog Example zone 1 Select parameter Example [P001]...

  • Page 33: Change Output Value / Activate Manual Mode

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 7.2 Change output value / Activate manual mode Whether and which keys are enabled for the user, see chapter User Administration (page 101) By Tap (page 15) in zone display input di-...
  • Page 34 Chapter 7 Standard Operation Confirm Reject Quit dialog Further information see chapter Input dialog zones (page 46) Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 35: Views

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Views Show views hotcontrol cDT+ in total has 6 different representation forms for the display of zones.  Standard view (page 34)  Group view (page 37)  Table view (page 38) ...

  • Page 36: Standard View

    Chapter 8 Views 8.1 Standard view In the Standard view, the zones are represented with their important characteristics dependent on the zoom level. The smaller the zoom level, the more details are shown and vice versa. Exemplary display | User admin Change of view See ChapterScroll (page 20) see chapter Show views (page...

  • Page 37: Zoom Level

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 8.1.1 Zoom level There exist 4 zoom levels. The smaller the zoom level, the more details are shown and vice versa. Largest zoom level at 6, 12, 18 zones Zone number # (as footnote down left) and zone name in the top field alternately with Messages - Alarms, Status,...

  • Page 38: Colour Coding For Zone

    Chapter 8 Views 8.1.2 Colour coding for zone Temperature and status of the zones is identified by colour. Actual value lies above Actual value lies within Zone is passive/off. Actual value lies below tolerance range around tolerance range tolerance range the setpoint value.

  • Page 39: Group View

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 8.2 Group view In the group view are grouped zones displayed, selectable by the group name from the user. For details see chapter Zone selection keys [D] (page 50) and Edit group (page 52).

  • Page 40: Table View

    Chapter 8 Views 8.3 Table view In the table view the status (selectable from the following items)  Current actual value  Current actual value  Actual value  Residual current  Current process monitoring operating point and the parameters (selectable out of all parameters of the hot runner controller) of all zones are dis- played.

  • Page 41: View All

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 8.4 View All In the view All one achieves a general overview of the control performance of the temperature control of the Hot Runner (with regulation difference). In this view all zones are represented on a screen page with a clear and easily visible Good/Bad in- formation item in the form of a color underlay of the zone.

  • Page 42: Moldcheck View

    Chapter 8 Views 8.5 MoldCheck view In the MoldCheck view a complete diagnosis of electric conditions of the Hot Runner and the corre- sponding peripherals is displayed. For details see chapter MoldCheck (page 150). Exemplary display | User admin Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 43: View Alarm

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 8.6 View Alarm hotcontrol cDT+ monitors the control process continuously. Alarms are output, when there is a devi- ation from the normal status, e.g. at limit value violation or a fault in the hardware. In the view Alarm all alarms for all zones are displayed.

  • Page 44: Trend View

    Chapter 8 Views 8.7 Trend view In the trend view, the actual value, the setpoint value and the output value are displayed for maximum 6 selectable zones. For details see chapter Trend settings (page 43). Zone 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8 | User admin See ChapterTrend settings (page 43) Select zones...

  • Page 45: Trend Settings

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 8.7.1 Trend settings Description The graph in form of a trend is recorded for setpoint value, actual value and output val- ue of each zone. In the trend up to 6 zones are displayed simultaneously to the user.
  • Page 46 Chapter Trend settings Maximum 6 zones are simultaneously selectable The zones (here: zone 1-6) are individually selected. Confirm, quit dialog In the upper area, the actual value and the setpoint value, and in the lower area the output value of the selected zones are displayed.
  • Page 47 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Confirm each setting Adjustment range Temperature start / temperature end between 0 -1000 (start < end) Output value 0-100 Time 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 minutes. As soon as the time scale is changed and the trend is displayed again, the starting point of the trend is shown in the middle of the time scale.

  • Page 48: Input Dialog Zones

    Chapter 9 Input dialog zones Input dialog zones Description By the input dialog zones are selected and parameters may be specified for selected zones. Enter input dialog by selection of any zone in the views (Standard view (page 34), Group view (page 37), Table view (page 38), View All (page 39). In the dialog fur- ther zones [E] can be added to the already existing selection.

  • Page 49: Parameter List [A]

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 9.1 Parameter list [A] Description All parameters of a zone, that are visible and therefore operable for the user (see chap- ter User Administration (page 101)) are shown in the input dialog. The parameters are listed by designation / characteristic analog and their parameter name (example [P001]Setpoint value (page 191)).

  • Page 50: Parameter-Field [B]

    Chapter 9 Input dialog zones Parameter [P002]Manual mode (page 191) etc. Quit dialog The entry in Input dialog zones (page 46) is always by selected zone. For further details on parameters ([P***], [SP**], [CP**]) see Manual Parameters hot- control cDT+. 9.2 Parameter-Field [B] Description The selected parameter in Parameter list [A] (page 47) is displayed in Parameter-...

  • Page 51: Numeric Keypad [C]

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 9.3 Numeric keypad [C] Description By the numeric keypad  Numerical value  Status  Texts for parameters can be specified. If the parameter has a unit, it is shown here.

  • Page 52: Zone Selection Keys [D]

    Chapter 9 Input dialog zones 9.4 Zone selection keys [D] Description By the zone selection keys  Select all zones  Deselect all zones  Selection of group the zones are selected. How it works Select zone selection keys by tap. What good is it Zone dependent input entered in uniform dialog.
  • Page 53 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Selection of group (Is no group defined, see chap- ter Edit group (page 52)) Is exactly 1 group defined (here: 01 with Zone 1-3), this is taken for selection. Quit dialog In the input field of Numeric keypad [C] (page 49) the setting of the zone with the least...

  • Page 54: Edit Group

    Chapter 9 Input dialog zones 9.4.1 Edit group Description For data entry on the hot runner controller, the defined zone groups (maximum 32) can be selected by the user for selection of zones. Associated zones (e.g. nozzles in a special tool area, manifold zones) can comfortable How it works be combined in groups and saved with a freely specified name.
  • Page 55 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Select zones (here: Zone 1 & Zone 3) Select group name (here: 01) Change group name 01 by vi- sual keyboard Confirm xyz Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...
  • Page 56 Chapter 9 Input dialog zones Selection of group xyz is now available for selec- tion out of groups. In this example is exactly 1 group defined, this is taken for selection. Quit dialog For each zone the assignment to a group can be changed by parameter [P046]Group number (page 192).

  • Page 57: Copy Parameters From One Zone To Another

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 9.5 Copy parameters from one zone to another Description The parameters of a zone can be selected and transferred to one or more other zones by copying. When you copy the parameter [P045]Zone name (page 192) the system adds char- acters to preserve the uniqueness of the name.
  • Page 58 Chapter 9 Input dialog zones Select the zone you want to copy Example zone 2 In the dialog box that opens, the last selected zone for the function appears selected. Only one zone can be selected. Select parameter of the zone you want to copy Example zone 2 setpoint value For the selected zone, you can select any number of parameters for the copy.
  • Page 59 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Select destination zone for copy Example zone 5 Press key Confirm Quit dialog Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 60: Direct Zone Selection [E]

    Chapter 9 Input dialog zones 9.6 DIRECT zone selection [E] Description In DIRECT zone selection [E] (page 58) 8 zones are displayed one below the other. As soon as they are selected, they are colour coded. DIRECT zone selection [E] (page 58) can be scrolled and is circulating.
  • Page 61 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Select zone area by double-clicking Select zone area (Zone 3-5) (here: quick double-clicking on zone 5) Zone 1, zone 3 up to zone 5 are selected. Selection of further zones see also chapter Scroll (page 20)

  • Page 62: Zone Selection Overview [F]

    Chapter 9 Input dialog zones 9.7 Zone Selection Overview [F] Description In Zone Selection Overview [F] (page 60) you get an overview over all zones, which are selected for parameter changes, due to the fact that this can not be identified in all circumstances in the scrolled DIRECT zone selection [E] (page 58), Zone Selection Overview [F] (page 60) is not selectable.

  • Page 63: Function Keys

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 10 Function keys 10.1 Program Description A program means a data set with all parameters of all zones of a hotcontrol cDT+ hot runner controller. Programs can be stored (internal: 10; on USB stick dependent on storage capacity), activated, deleted, exported from internal storage and imported from USB stick.
  • Page 64 Chapter 10 Function keys Confirm on save (internal or on USB). Cancel By selection of the name, it can be changed by the visual key- board. Reject Confirm If a name is entered, which is already in use, the user can confirm overwriting the file. The program is stored with the entered name (internal as seen in the example here, or to...
  • Page 65 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Is a program activated in the hot runner controller, the program name is dis- played in the header. As soon as one parameter in the hot run- ner controller is changed, the program...
  • Page 66 Chapter 10 Function keys Import of Program (on USB stick) in in- ternal storage Select program Press key If available, directory select- Select a directory on the USB stick able Return to previous directory The saved *.ptp file on USB stick can only be read from hotcontrol cDT+ hot runner controller.

  • Page 67: Allocation Of Program And Tool Coding

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 10.2 Allocation of program and tool coding After identification of the tool by means of the tool coding an assigned program is applied to the tool. Only internal stored programs can be allocated.
  • Page 68 Chapter 10 Function keys Quit dialog The allocation of program and tool coding is displayed for the internal stored program. Quit dialog Only internal stored programs can be allocated. One tool coding can be allocated to maximal 1 program. One program can be allocated several tool codings. Rev.

  • Page 69: Moldsnapshot

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 10.3 MoldSnapshot Description MoldSnapshot (review protocol) is important for users who need proof of the function and thus on the state of a hot runner. MoldSnapshot takes a snapshot of the state of the hot runner. Here are the most important process data like e.g.
  • Page 70 Chapter MoldSnapshot Confirm on save Cancel By selection of the name, it can be changed by the visual key- board. Reject Confirm If a name is entered, which is already in use, the user can confirm overwriting the file. MoldSnapshot is created and stored under the entered name on the USB stick.
  • Page 71 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ If available, directory select- Select a directory on the USB stick able Return to previous directory The saved CSV file on USB stick can e.g. imported with Microsoft EXCEL. The file is stored in Unicode (UTF-8) format.

  • Page 72: Activate Current Transfer

    Chapter Activate current transfer 10.4 Activate current transfer Description The current setpoint values can be be automatically set by a current transfer. How it works Call by key in Infocenter. Monitor the floating current in the heater by comparison with reference values. What good is it At current transfer only the active zones are taken into account.

  • Page 73: Alarms

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 11 Alarms Description As soon, as an alarm is detected in the system, e.g. due to a sensor break, the color of the key changes. Are there no alarms, the key symbol is shown in normal color.
  • Page 74 Chapter 11 Alarms Select detail information for alarm of zone ((here: zone 2) Display of alarm of selected zone (here: zone 2) as symbol and in plain-text. For detail information for fur- ther zones, select further zones. If the reason for the alarm is no longer existing, e.g.

  • Page 75: Messages - Alarms, Status, Functions

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 12 Messages - Alarms, Status, Functions In case of certain operational states of the hot runner controller, a text is overlaid alternately with the actual value in the zone display. The messages are prioritized. There is only 1 text shown, the one with the highest priority (alarms in zones, see chapter View Alarm (page 41)).

  • Page 76: Alarms

    Chapter 12 Messages - Alarms, Status, Functions 12.1 Alarms Zone Display Alarm list Description [pT de | en] Fb | Sb Sensor break TCb (page 78)) FP | SP Sensor incorrect polarity TCp (page 78)) FAL | SSC Sensor alarm TCs (page 79) (Short circuit in sensor circuit) Potential error Pot (page 79) n.a.

  • Page 77: Status

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Zone Display Alarm list Description [pT de | en] Drift error at identification IdF | IdE Error at identification Process alarm (see chapter Process Monitoring (page 160)) Actual value lies above the tolerance range around the setpoint n.a.

  • Page 78: Functions

    Chapter 12 Messages - Alarms, Status, Functions 12.3 Functions Status message Description [pT de | en] Stb | Man Manual mode Auto Tuning (Identification) (page 142) running Zone in Standby mode (see chapter Standby (page 26)) Zone in Boost mode (see chapter Boost (page 24)) MoldCheck (page 150) (Diagnostics) active Heat'n'Dry (page 141) AFb | StA...

  • Page 79: Trouble Shooting

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 13 Trouble Shooting Messages are shown to the user by  CUI07 Control&User Interface 07 For a problem Directly after Switch-on see chapter Immediately after Switch ON. Hardware problem Trouble Shooting...

  • Page 80: Sensor Break Tcb

    Chapter 13 Trouble Shooting 13.1 Sensor break TCb A sensor break is a disconnection in the sensor circuit where the sensor wire is squeezed somewhere in between sensor and controller. How it works After detection of an error, an error message is immediately output and the heating of the corresponding zone is switched off.

  • Page 81: Sensor Alarm Tcs

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 13.3 Sensor alarm TCs Under a sensor alarm, we understand the case, where a) the sensor wire is squeezed somewhere in between sen- sor and controller and a short circuit exists b) the sensor is not in the intended position (removed or is swapped with another).

  • Page 82: Current Tolerance Error

    Chapter 13 Trouble Shooting 13.5 Current tolerance error A current tolerance error, indicates, that the measured heat- ing current is outside the tolerance band for the zone com- pared to the reference value (current setpoint value) set. How it works The hot runner controller measures the currents through the heaters continuously and compares these to the reference values, the current setpoint values.

  • Page 83: Residual Current Rc

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 13.7 Residual current RC The residual current (see parameter [SP05]Maximum re- sidual current) set was exceeded for hotcontrol cDT+ and the Heatings were de-energized (relay on HTC-Card OFF). How it works...

  • Page 84: Total Breakdown Of Heater Hbr

    Chapter 13 Trouble Shooting 13.9 Total breakdown of heater HBr Total breakdown of heater is an alarm message in hot run- ner controllers. It is output additional with the current alarm, n.a. when a break is detected in the heating circuit, i.e. no heat- ing current is measured.

  • Page 85: Temperature Alarm Tmp

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 13.11Temperature alarm Tmp A temperature alarm is generated, when the actual temper- ature value exceeds the parameter [P010]Upper setpoint value limit +5K for more than 5 seconds. The Heating of the concerned zones is switched-off ([P003]Output value=0).

  • Page 86: Heater Alarm Hst

    Chapter 13 Trouble Shooting 13.13Heater alarm HST The temperature of the heat sink of the HTC card has ex- ceeded the allowed limit value [SP10]Heat sink limit value. All outputs on the concerned HTC-Card are switched off ([P003]Output value = 0) How it works The HTC-Cards measure the heat sink temperature and switch off the heating outputs, when the limit value...

  • Page 87: Channel Data Error Cha

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 13.14Channel data error Cha. A check sum is determined for the channel parameters of the CUI-Card. Is for some reason for one of these parame- Cha. n.a. ters an error detected that can not be corrected, the CUI- Card generates a channel data error.

  • Page 88: System Data Error Card Sys

    Chapter 13 Trouble Shooting 13.17System data error card SYS A check sum is determined for the system parameters of the HTC-Card. Is for some reason for one of these parameters n.a. an error detected that can not be corrected, the CUI-Card generates a system data error.

  • Page 89: Message Can. - No More Actual Values

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 13.18.3Message CAN. - No more actual values The message appears during operation, when the CAN-Bus does no longer transfer actual values to the zone. The con- CAN. nection controller to external sensor is interrupted / dis- turbed.

  • Page 90: Status Indication On Htc-Card

    Chapter 13 Trouble Shooting 13.19Status indication on HTC-Card On the HTC-Card are 3 LED's available. The status of the HTC-Card can be identified by the displayed LED signals. Error see displayed Monitor mode Pre operational mode Operational mode text of zone display Faster flashing Slower flashing Continuous light...

  • Page 91: Infocenter

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 14 Infocenter Description The Infocenter allows changes for System settings (page 90), triggering of selected functions and gives the user information in compressed form.  Product information / Status Info Process & Hot runner controller (page 131) ...

  • Page 92: System Settings

    Chapter 14 Infocenter 14.1 System settings 14.1.1Change temperature unit Description All in the system implemented temperature values are changed from °C to °F and re- verse due to the setting of temperature unit. How it works Call by key in Infocenter. What good is it Easy change of temperature unit Key in Infocenter...
  • Page 93 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Quit dialog Temperature unit °F in stan- dard view Press key again to reset tem- perature unit Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 94: Key Arrangement

    Chapter 14 Infocenter 14.1.2Key arrangement Description The arrangement of the keys on the basic display can be shifted between right and left. How it works Call by key in Infocenter. What good is it Adjustment for right or left handers Setting by Key in Infocenter Whether and which keys are activated for the user, see chapter User Administration...
  • Page 95 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Key arrangement left in stan- dard view Press key again to reset key arrangement Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 96: Ampere / Watt

    Chapter 14 Infocenter 14.1.3Ampere / Watt Description Instead of the heating current, the heating power can be displayed in standard view. Call by key in Infocenter. How it works Reference value is the mains voltage. What good is it Change of the physical unit for the connected heating. Setting by Key in Infocenter Whether and which keys are activated for the user, see chapter User Administration...
  • Page 97 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Physical unit heating power W in standard view Press key again to reset phys- ical unit Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 98: Activate Current Transfer

    Chapter 14 Infocenter 14.1.4Activate current transfer Description The current setpoint values can be be automatically set by a current transfer. How it works Call by key in Infocenter. What good is it Monitor the floating current in the heater by comparison with reference values. Setting by Key in Infocenter Whether and which keys are activated for the user, see chapter User Administration...
  • Page 99 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Current transfer executed. (Any existing message „Cur- rent setpoint value is not set! (page 133)“ is reset after a successful current transfer, if the current transfer was exe- cuted for all zones) Quit dialog See also chapter Messages (page 132)

  • Page 100: System Parameters

    Chapter 14 Infocenter 14.1.5System parameters Description Each hotcontrol cDT+ hot runner controller is delivered with a standard setting of parameters. Furthermore, the user can adapt the system to individual requirements by system parameters. Call by key in Infocenter. Specify system parameters, which are unique and zone How it works independent.

  • Page 101: Communication

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ [A] System parameter list; the list is cir- culating. [B] The selected system parameter out of the system parameter list is displayed in the parameter field upper left. [C] By the displayed numeric keypad the specification of the new value for the se- lected parameter field can be done.
  • Page 102 100 Chapter 14 Infocenter Press key On touch the key appears se- lected. [A] Communication parameter list; the list is circulating. [B] The selected communication param- eter out of the communication parameter list is displayed in the parameter field up- per left.

  • Page 103: User Administration

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 14.1.7User Administration Description Absolute process security can be achieved by preventing unauthorized input on the device. In hotcontrol cDT+ are three user levels (standard user, without a password; user prof and system administrator (user admin) with free choice of password), in which individual functions and parameters can be enabled or disabled.
  • Page 104 102 Chapter 14 Infocenter Press key On touch the key appears se- lected. The subsequent displayed settings are exemplary and dependent on the user and on chapter Delivery Status Standard (page 191). Parameters for Standard user (Exemplary display) adjustable System parameters for Standard user (Exemplary display) adjustable...
  • Page 105 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Communication for Standard user (Exemplary display) adjustable Views (page 33) for Standard user (Exemplary display) adjustable Functions for Standard user (Exemplary display) adjustable Infocenter (page 89) for Standard user (Exemplary display) adjustable Rev.
  • Page 106 104 Chapter 14 Infocenter For further details on single settings see various chapters in this Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual. The procedure for settings for standard user and user prof is identical. Deactivation: Select the cross, to delete it. Activation: Select the empty field, to set a cross.

  • Page 107: Change Password

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 14.1.7.1 Change password In the user administration the default password for user prof and user admin can be changed. Default setting User prof - Standard password: prof User admin - Standard password: admin The function Change password (page 105) is only available for user admin, who...
  • Page 108 106 Chapter 14 Infocenter Enter password using the visu- al keyboard. (Each entered character is prompted in plain- text) Example enter prof123 Reject Confirm If an already used password is entered, an error message is displayed. The entered password is ac- cepted and prompted in plain- text.

  • Page 109: Generate Usb Key

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Dialog to change password for user admin. Change Procedure password (page 105) for user prof. 14.1.7.2 Generate USB key For each user (except standard user) a password is existing. The password can be exported in a file, as a so called USB key, on a connected USB stick.
  • Page 110 108 Chapter 14 Infocenter The USB key to generate can be chosen out of a list. Example user prof A file (KEY.pT+) is exported on a connected USB stick. Only one file is permissible per USB stick. The lastly exported key can be used for login (see chapter Login/Logout (page 27)).

  • Page 111: Configure Table View

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 14.1.8Configure table view Description In the table view is alternatively shown  Current actual value  Active Setpoint Value  Actual value  Residual current  Current process monitoring operating point (temporary storage) as well as other selectable zone parameters.
  • Page 112 110 Chapter 14 Infocenter [A] Status [B] Parameters Further details on data entry see chapter Numeric keypad [C] (page 49). For further details on communication parameters see Manual Parameters hotcontrol cDT+. Select the cross, to delete it. Select the empty field, to set a cross.
  • Page 113 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 2 status [A, B] and all parame- ters are selected. The table view looks as adjoin- ing. Navigation in the table view by see chapter Scroll (page 20) Quit dialog Rev. 1.00.05...

  • Page 114: Software Download Slave

    Whether and which keys are activated for the user, see chapter User Administration (page 101) Call up homepage www.hotset.com and search there for the product. In the download area you find the latest firmware. Display Infocenter by Wipe down (page...
  • Page 115 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Select type. The selected type is marked. Files for the firmware update, appropriate to the component, are displayed in a list and can be selected by the user. Select file. The selected file is marked.
  • Page 116 114 Chapter 14 Infocenter The selected component is marked. Press key. Confirm download HEX File is being loaded and tested. Please Adjoining message appears. wait. Update is executed. Wait for end of function- Note appears. Waiting for slave to boot up... Please follow instructions.
  • Page 117 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Display of result. Quit dialog Quit dialog or make a new selection. Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 118: Hardware Setup

    116 Chapter 14 Infocenter 14.1.10Hardware Setup Description The function contents the following calls 1) Scan (page 117) 2) Read software version (page 118) 3) Load factory setting (page 119) 4) Fan test (page 120) Call 1) Scan (page 117): Scan determines the currently existing firmware on the HTC- cards and the connected HTC-cards to the hot runner controller and the result is stored in the configuration.

  • Page 119: Scan

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Scan Press key On touch the key appears se- lected. Scan determines the currently existing firmware on the HTC-cards and the connected HTC-cards to the hot runner controller and the result is stored in the configuration.

  • Page 120: Read Software Version

    118 Chapter 14 Infocenter Read software version Press key On touch the key appears se- lected. Read software version determines the currently available firmware on the configured HTC-Card. For NodeID 1 & 2 version could be read. For NodeID 3 version could not be read (HTC-Card e.g.

  • Page 121: Load Factory Setting

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Load factory setting Press key On touch the key appears se- lected. The factory setting defines settings for Parameters System parameters ommunication parameters In-/Outputs directly at the time of delivery. This factory setting is available for the under admin to load.

  • Page 122: Fan Test

    120 Chapter 14 Infocenter Further process see chapter Immediately after Switch ON (page 11). Fan test Press key On touch the key appears se- lected. Fan test checks the built-in fans in the hot runner controller and proofs their function. The checked fans are shown.

  • Page 123: Language

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 14.1.11Language Description In the default the languages German and English are available. One more language can be activated. Call by key in Infocenter. The languages German and English in the default are selected.
  • Page 124 122 Chapter 14 Infocenter The user selects the preferable language out of a list. The selected language is im- mediately activated for the system. Quit dialog Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 125: Date / Time

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 14.1.12Date / Time Description Setting of date / time for all time stamped data in hotcontrol cDT+. How it works Call by key in Infocenter. The correct time is added to the time-stamped data and trends in hotcontrol cDT+.
  • Page 126 124 Chapter 14 Infocenter Quit dialog The changed date / time is shown in the header. All time stamped data get this setting. Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 127: Inputs / Outputs

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 14.1.13Inputs / Outputs Description The simplest method to communicate with the injection molding machine is by the dig- ital inputs (2) and digital outputs (1; [1 further optional digital output]) of the Hot Runner Controller.
  • Page 128 126 Chapter 14 Infocenter Digital inputs Whether and which keys are activated for the user, see chapter User Administration (page 101) Display Infocenter by Wipe down (page 15) in the header over screen edge Press key On touch the key appears se- lected.
  • Page 129 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Quit dialog Only 1 characteristic can be set per digital input. The selectable characteristics for input 1 & 2 are identical. Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...
  • Page 130 128 Chapter 14 Infocenter Digital outputs Whether and which keys are activated for the user, see chapter User Administration (page 101) Display Infocenter by Wipe down (page 15) in the header over screen edge Press key On touch the key appears se- lected.

  • Page 131: Start Learning Phase Of Process Monitoring

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Quit dialog The characteristics per output can be combined optionally with each other. The selectable characteristics for output 1 & 2 [optional] are identical. 14.1.14Start learning phase of process monitoring Information on function call see chapter Process Monitoring (page 160).
  • Page 132 130 Chapter 14 Infocenter Timer is running After the timer elapsed the In- focenter is displayed again. Quit dialog Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 133: Product Information / Status Info Process & Hot Runner Controller

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 14.2 Product information / Status Info Process & Hot runner controller Display Infocenter by Wipe down (page 15) in the header over screen edge Product information (page 131) [C] Status Info Process & Hot...

  • Page 134: Messages

    132 Chapter 14 Infocenter 14.3 Messages Description The messages function provides the user of hot runner controllers with an optimal uti- lization of the scope of functions on the controller. How it works During operation the hot runner controller check continuously miscellaneous charac- teristics and status and determines, whether this message is shown in the Infocenter (page 89).

  • Page 135: Possible Messages

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ There are no more messages. See also chapter Activate current transfer (page 96) 14.3.1Possible messages The following messages and measures are available in the Infocenter (page 89). Message Current setpoint value is not set!
  • Page 136 134 Chapter 14 Infocenter Message Sensor error existent Proposed measure Search and activate leading zone? At the auto leading zone operation (parameter [P019]Automatic leading zone Details operation (page 191) = ON) a sensor error is detected. At confirmation of the proposed measure, for the zone with the sensor errors an adequate zone is searched and set as leading zone.

  • Page 137: Pairing Mode

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Remedy On the requested hot runner controller, ensure that the Pairing Mode is terminated with the other hot runner controller before another / a new connection can be established via Pairing Mode.
  • Page 138 136 Chapter 14 Infocenter Display Infocenter by Wipe down (page 15) in the header over screen edge Press key On touch the key appears se- lected. User admin 1. Enter the IP address of the hot runner controller to be con- nected.
  • Page 139 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Hot runner controller#Pairing-Mode-active The number of zones is ex- panded (example here: 18 + 24 = 42 zones). In the header, the embedded symbol indicates that the hot runner controller is in Pairing Mode.

  • Page 140: Functions

    138 Chapter 15 Functions 15 Functions In this chapter functions and corresponding parameters of hot runner controllers are described. 15.1 Heating current measuring - and - monitoring Description The objective of heating current measuring and monitoring is:  to determine heating currents by measuring ...

  • Page 141: Automatic Ramp

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 15.2 Automatic ramp Description The different dimensions of zones in the hot runner cause different heating-up times and different temperature levels. That means, that the nozzles have already reached the setpoint value and the manifold zones are still far from.
  • Page 142 140 Chapter 15 Functions Example Temperature trend two zones with different rate of rise with activated automatic ramp. After Heating identifica- tion of zone 1+2, both zones are heated-up uni- formly together depend- ing on the slowest zone (here: zone 1) to the final setpoint value.

  • Page 143: Heat'n'dry

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 15.3 Heat'n'Dry Description With Heat'n'Dry hotcontrol cDT+ hot runner controllers offer a function for low- stress heating-up of heaters. How it works During the heating-up process the hot runner is heated up with step-by-step heating capacity.

  • Page 144: Auto Tuning (Identification)

    142 Chapter 15 Functions 15.4 Auto Tuning (Identification) Description The hot runner controller hotcontrol cDT+ offers a procedure, that is named identi- fication. How it works The heating control parameters are automatically calculated after a setpoint value jump of 40 K What good is it The hot runner controller adapts itself to the factors of the connected control system.

  • Page 145: Start-Up Mode

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 15.5 Start-up mode Description The start-up operation is one of the eldest functions in the hot runner controllers. The main reason for the function is the hygroscopic characteristic of the isolation ma- terial Magnesium oxide used in the heaters.

  • Page 146: Auto Standby

    144 Chapter 15 Functions 15.7 Auto Standby Description The hot runner controller offers an Auto Standby function. Herewith the hot runner controller monitors a cyclically recurring signal from the injection molding machine and sets the controller, when the signal fails to appear within an adjustable time, into standby mode.
  • Page 147 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Signal of injection molding machine [SP11] Auto Standby Time Signal edge is detected. Time to check the Auto Standby has expired. No signal edge is detected. Zones are set in Time to check the Auto Standby is restarted.

  • Page 148: Hot Runner Controller Overall Functions

    146 Chapter 15 Functions 15.8 Hot Runner Controller overall functions Description Hot runner controllers can be linked by CAN bus. Some functions (see below) can be triggered and executed controller overall. The hot runner controllers must be connected by CAN bus (see chapter Interface How it works XS2 CAN (page 181)).

  • Page 149: Reset Password

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 15.9 Reset password Description In case the password for user prof and/or user admin is unknown, all users can reset ALL passwords to default (see chapter Login/Logout (page 27)). Login with password pwreset in dialog Login/Logout (page 27) and reset ALL How it works passwords to default after confirmation.

  • Page 150: Usb Support

    148 Chapter 15 Functions Reject Confirm Standard passwords are set after confirmation (see chapter Change password (page 105)). 15.10USB support Description USB flash drives are now common media for data exchange. They are readily available and easily manageable. All hot runner controllers hotcontrol cDT+ are equipped with a USB port.

  • Page 151: Relay Heating

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 15.11Relay heating Description In the hot runner controller, a series-connected heating of zones grouped together in so-called relay groups is carried out. The follow-up group is enabled when the set- point value band of all zones of a predecessor group is reached.

  • Page 152: Moldcheck

    150 Chapter MoldCheck 15.12MoldCheck Description MoldCheck is a complete diagnosis of electric conditions of the Hot Runner and the corresponding peripherals. The MoldCheck function is triggered by the user. Beside the full wiring control "Is no thermocouple connected to the heating output?"a functional check of heaters and sen- sors is run.
  • Page 153 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Select zones (here: Zone 1 to Zone 6 selected) To define MoldCheck waiting time Press key Specify MoldCheck waiting time for selected zones. By the displayed numeric keypad the specification of the...
  • Page 154 152 Chapter MoldCheck To start diagnostics function Press key Recommendation Setting for very fast nozzles 0.5 minutes Setting for manifolds 2.0 minutes The here specified MoldCheck waiting time is only valid during execution of function MoldCheck. The parameter [P028]MoldCheck max. wait time (page 191) is not changed.
  • Page 155 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ End of MoldCheck. To get a closer look on the re- sult, press key. MoldCheck result zone 1 [A] Current values for analysis of zone [B] Error, if existing MoldCheck result zone 2 etc.
  • Page 156 154 Chapter MoldCheck The MoldCheck result can be stored on the USB stick. Press key Is no USB stick connected, a message is shown. The result of MoldCheck of the hot runner controller is only available as long as the function is not exit and/or quit.
  • Page 157 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Reject Confirm Save MoldCheck result is stored with the entered name on USB stick. Cancel If a name is entered, which is already in use, the user can confirm overwriting the file.
  • Page 158 156 Chapter MoldCheck If available, directory select- Select a directory on the USB stick able Return to previous directory The saved CSV file on USB stick can e.g. imported with Microsoft EXCEL. The file is stored in Unicode (UTF-8) format. Quit dialog Is the function MoldCheck exited without storing the result before, the user has to confirm, that the data is no longer available in the hot runner controller.

  • Page 159: Moldcheck Trouble Shooting

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 15.12.1MoldCheck Trouble Shooting After the complete diagnosis of electric conditions of the hot runner and the corresponding peripherals by the func- tion MoldCheck, references for trouble shooting are given for the erroneous zones. The MoldCheck references for trouble shooting are presented as follows: By the shown help key the user could display further notes for trouble shooting.
  • Page 160 158 Chapter MoldCheck Identified faults in header Possible reason of error Instructions for trouble shooting Check the connected sensors: 1) Remove connecting cable of Hot Run- No sensor connected, sensor defec- ner Controller No temperature rise tive 2) Measure resistance of sensor with multimeter 3) Infinite resistance means, no sensor existing or sensor defective...
  • Page 161 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Identified faults in header Possible reason of error Instructions for trouble shooting Sensor with reversed polarity con- Check the pin assignment of connecting Sensor reversed polarity nected. cable and of mold.

  • Page 162: Process Monitoring

    160 Chapter Process Monitoring 15.13Process Monitoring Description Unfortunately leakages in hot runner and hence resulting overmolding could not always be avoided. They could be caused by wear, incorrect operation, construction or production faults or by incorrect installation, leading at last to production breakdown and expensive repair.
  • Page 163 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Whether and which keys are enabled Display Infocenter by Wipe for the user, see chapter User Ad- down (page 15) in the header ministration (page 101) Press key First check the setting of the...
  • Page 164 162 Chapter Process Monitoring See ChapterProcess Moni- toring Mode: Fully automatic (page 166) See ChapterProcess Moni- toring Mode: Manual (page 168) See ChapterProcess Moni- toring Mode: Intelligent (page 163) Quit dialog Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 165: Process Monitoring Mode: Intelligent

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 15.13.1Process Monitoring Mode: Intelligent Process Monitoring Mode Intelligent Start learning phase executed Manual (by user) Monitoring executed Automatic Auto save in parameter [P026]Proc.monitor. operating point (page 191) Operating point Auto save in parameter [P025]Proc.monitor. tolerance (page 191)
  • Page 166 164 Chapter Process Monitoring Start learning phase manually. There is at least one message existing. Display Infocenter by Wipe down (page 15) in the header over screen edge Start learning phase (see P- rocess monitoring learning phase Mode 1 (page 165)) Press key On touch the key appears se- lected.
  • Page 167 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Process monitoring learning phase Mode 1 In the standard view: In the first line of the zone display, the display PmL - process monitoring learn- ing phase (see chapter Messages -...

  • Page 168: Process Monitoring Mode: Fully Automatic

    166 Chapter Process Monitoring 15.13.2Process Monitoring Mode: Fully automatic Process Monitoring Mode Fully automatic Start learning phase executed Automatic Monitoring executed Automatic Auto save in parameter [P026]Proc.monitor. operating point (page 191) Operating point Auto save in parameter [P025]Proc.monitor. tolerance (page 191) Tolerance In the illustrated example, the sequence is shown if no learning phase had previously been running.
  • Page 169 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Wait for end of function. In the standard view: In the first line of the zone display, the display of the current value (here: 100 °C) is shown. Monitoring starts automatically following the learning phase.

  • Page 170: Process Monitoring Mode: Manual

    168 Chapter Process Monitoring 15.13.3Process Monitoring Mode: Manual Process Monitoring Mode: Manual Start learning phase executed Manual (by user) Monitoring executed Automatic Operating point Temporary determination of operating point; display in view table possible (Parameter [P026]Proc.monitor. operating point (page 191) remains un- changed) Tolerance Temporary determination of tolerance;...
  • Page 171 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Start learning phase manually. There is at least one message existing. Display Infocenter by Wipe down (page 15) in the header over screen edge Start learning phase (see P- rocess monitoring...
  • Page 172 170 Chapter Process Monitoring After a corresponding configu- ration of the table view (see chapter Configure table view (page 109)) the user can view the temporarily determined op- erating points. temporary operating points are deleted when the heater is switched off. Process monitoring learning phase Mode 2 In the standard view: In the first line of the zone display, the...

  • Page 173: Process Monitoring At A Glance

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ In the first line of the zone display, the display Pm - process alarm (see chapter Messages - Alarms, Status, Functions (page 73)) alternates with the display of the current value (here: 100 °C), when the tolerance limit is exceeded at activat- ed monitoring.

  • Page 174: Update-Process

    172 Chapter 16 Update-Process 16 Update-Process Is an USB stick plugged in before start of device and at least one of the following files is located in the root directory  Control User Interface firmware (HEX-file) cDT+CUI07<version>.hex  Language-file pT+Lang<language>.pT+ the update-process starts.
  • Page 175 Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ Confirm selection Cancel Please wait, until all steps are executed. Quit dialog by Press key Quit menu and start hotcontrol cDT+ Press key Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...
  • Page 176 174 Chapter 16 Update-Process Or load language-file (see chapter Update language-file (page 175)) Further process see chapter hotcontrol cDT+ starts (page 12). Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 177: Update Language-File

    Do NOT remove the USB stick during the whole update-process. To start language-file update Press key Select language-file (here: French), when several listed, and start update by Press key Cancel Language-file for update pT+Lang<language>.pT+ Available languages please see homepage www.hotset.com. Wait Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...
  • Page 178 176 Chapter 16 Update-Process Quit dialog by Press key Quit menu and start hotcontrol cDT+ Press key Or see chapter Update Firmware CUI07 (page 172) Further process see chapter hotcontrol cDT+ starts (page 12). Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 179: Technical Data

    06 | 12 | 18 | 24 Zones You can find the latest technical data on all products at any time on the homepage www.hotset.com. Device specific data on type, article number, serial number, voltage and power are on the type plate on the par- ticular hotcontrol cDT+.

  • Page 180: Hotcontrol Cdt

    178 Chapter 17 Technical Data 17.1 hotcontrol cDT+ Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 181: System Configuration

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 18 System Configuration All hotcontrol cDT+ devices are based on a uniform build- and production concept. All components are identical. You can swap freely during maintenance. 18.1 Rear side Hot Runner Controller - Connections Behind the rear side of hot runner controller hotcontrol cDT+ are connections for ...
  • Page 182 (control fuse) Interface XS3 RJ45 Dig. In-/Outputs XM3 DIO Interface XS2 CAN Interface XS1 RS485 Exemplary figure rear wall hotcontrol cDT+24 Desktop housing for up to 24 zones without options Power Supply feed line Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 183: Interfaces And Digital Inputs

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 18.1.1Interfaces and Digital inputs 18.1.1.1 Interface XS1 RS485 Serial interface COM RS485 D-SUB, socket Function / signal RS485 RS485 n.a. n.a. RS485 RS485 n.a. n.a. RS485 18.1.1.2 Interface XS2 CAN Interface CANopen...

  • Page 184: Digital Inputs Xm3 Dio

    182 Chapter 18 System Configuration 18.1.1.3 Digital inputs XM3 DIO Digital input (24 VDC) 2 Digital inputs D-SUB, socket Function / signal Digital input 1 n.a. Reference potential I * n.a. n.a. Digital input 2 n.a. n.a. n.a. External auxiliary voltage +24 VDC External auxiliary voltage 0 VDC As relay implemented output see chapter Alarm Output XM1 Signal Plug.

  • Page 185: Interface Xs5 20 Ma (Option)

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 18.1.3Interface XS5 20 mA (Option) Interface 20 mA Option 20 mA D-SUB, socket Function / signal n.a. 20 mA+ 20 mA+ 20 mA- 20 mA- n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a.

  • Page 186: Alarm Output Xm1 Signal Plug

    184 Chapter 18 System Configuration 18.1.5Alarm Output XM1 Signal Plug The alarm output for the signal for enabling of machine/alarm message is implemented as  potential-free relay contact (output 1 relay)  Option: potential-free relay contact (output 2 relay) #) Signal plug Signal plug Option...

  • Page 187: Sensor Inputs And Power Outputs (Output Plug Xa*)

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 18.1.7Sensor inputs and power outputs (Output plug XA*) Connect the thermocouples TC of type J, L, K to the sensor inputs and heaters to the control outputs of the con- nection of hot runner mold.

  • Page 188: Replacement Of Single Components

    186 Chapter 19 Replacement of single components 19 Replacement of single components According to the messages  on Control&User Interface CUI07  on PC with installed manufacturer own PC software (project setup and configuration tool flexotempMANAGER or operation software TEMPSoft2) and/or via bus connection to machine control the components are replaced, where necessary.

  • Page 189: Htc 06/15 Heating Thermocouple Card - Replace Fuses

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 19.1 HTC 06/15 Heating Thermocouple Card - Replace fuses Please pay attention to Security Refer- Identify component. ences (page 8)! Working on hotcontrol cDT+ is only allowed in de- Please pay attention to Security References (page energized status of hotcontrol cDT+.
  • Page 190 188 Chapter 19 Replacement of single components Replace fuse on card (1) Loosen card locking and ensure that the loosened screws do not fall into the device. Lift the card out of the slot carefully. (2) Replace fuses (F1.1, F1.2;...; F6.1, F6.2). Look for right fit.

  • Page 191: Htc 06/15 Replace Heating Thermocouple Card

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 19.2 HTC 06/15 Replace Heating Thermocouple Card Please pay attention to Security Refer- Identify component. ences (page 8)! Working on hotcontrol cDT+ is only allowed in de- Please pay attention to Security References (page energized status of hotcontrol cDT+.

  • Page 192: Replace Control&User Interface Cui07

    190 Chapter 19 Replacement of single components Replace card (1) Loosen card locking and ensure that the loosened screws do not fall into the device. Lift the card out of the slot carefully. Set DIP switch of the spare card identical to the removed card.

  • Page 193: Delivery Status Standard

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 20 Delivery Status Standard The available parameters, views, functions and info center selection items for delivery status Standard for the par- ticular user (Standard user S; user prof P; user admin has access to everything) are listed as follows (X: active;...
  • Page 194 192 Chapter 20 Delivery Status Standard Type Charac Default- Description Unit teristic Setting Parameters [P034]Proportional band Parameters [P035]Derivative time Parameters [P036]Integral time Parameters [P037]Sampling time Parameters [P038]Zone type n.a. Parameters [P039]Limit value hysteresis Parameters [P040]Sensor type n.a. Parameters [P041]Monitoring of sensor TCs n.a.

  • Page 195: System Parameters

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 20.2 System parameters Type Charac Default- Description Unit teristic Setting System parameters [SP01]Temperature Unit °C System parameters [SP02]Automatic ramp tolerance band 20.0 System parameters [SP03]Automatic ramp setpoint value change 30.0 System parameters [SP04]Identification of potential on sensor input n.a.

  • Page 196: Communication Parameter

    194 Chapter 20 Delivery Status Standard 20.3 Communication parameter Type Charac Default- Description Unit teristic Setting Communication [CP01]COM Address n.a. Communication [CP02]COM Protocol n.a. Communication [CP03]COM Baud rate 19200 n.a. Communication [CP04]COM Stop bits 1 Stop bit n.a. Communication [CP05]COM Parity n.a.

  • Page 197: Views

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 20.4 Views Type Charac Description teristic Views Standard view (page 34) Views Group view (page 37) Views Table view (page 38) Views View All (page 39) Views Trend view (page 42) Views MoldCheck view (page 40)

  • Page 198: Info Center

    196 Chapter 20 Delivery Status Standard 20.6 Info center Type Charac Description teristic Info Temperature unit °C/°F (Change temperature unit Infocenter Center (page 90)) Info Info center Operation left/right (Key arrangement (page 92)) Center Info Info center Ampere / Watt (page 94) Center Info Info center...

  • Page 199: Appendix

    Hotset GmbH Start-up-, Service- and Operation Manual hotcontrol cDT+ 21 Appendix 21.1 Consumable and Spare Parts Heating Thermocouple Card 89180301-00 HTC 06/15 Heating Thermocouple Card Rev. 1.00.05 Subject to technical changes...

  • Page 200: Version History

    11/30/2016 In detail, the following amendments/corrections were made:  Relay heating  Tool Coding  Process Monitoring  Update-Process USB stick  Digital output 2 optional 1.00.00 9/9/2016 First publication. Hotset GmbH Hueckstrasse 16 Manufacturer/Suppli- 58511 Lüdenscheid Germany Tel. +49 2351 4302-0 www.hotset.com info@hotset.com Rev. 1.00.05...

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