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Athena Controls RMB/12 Configuration And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 ® Athena RMB/6 and RMB/12 Non-Modular Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 ® ® ® Athena , CompuStep , and CompuCycle are registered trademarks, and RMB/6™ and RMB/12™ are trademarks of Athena Controls, Inc. © 2012. Athena Controls, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Precautions

    Precautions Use of this equipment in a manner not specified by the manufacturer may Warning impair protection provided by the equipment. In addition to presenting a potential fire hazard, high voltage and high temperature can damage equipment and cause severe injury or death. When installing or using this instrument, follow all instructions carefully and use approved safety controls.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual Table of Contents Precautions......................I Introduction ....................1 About This Manual ....................1 Features and Benefits of RMB/6 and RMB/12 Controllers ........1 Model Number Breakdown ...................3 What Happens When You Power Up the Controller..........4 Setup Sequence ..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1.2.1 Multi-Zone Control with Convenient User Interface A single RMB/6 Hot Runner controller can provide microprocessor-based control of up to six zones; a single RMB/12 Hot Runner controller can control up to twelve zones. Zones can be configured individually or all zones can be configured simultaneously.
  • Page 6 RMB 12 Operating Display 1.2.2 PID Control with Autotuning When an RMB/6 or RMB/12 zone is in Normal (closed loop) mode, Proportional-Integral- Derivative (PID) control is provided. The RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner controllers also support Manual (open loop) mode that overrides automatic control. In Manual mode you control the output by entering a fixed output percentage value.

  • Page 7: Model Number Breakdown

    1.2.6 Security The RMB/6 and RMB/12 front panels include buttons that can be used to change the selected zone’s setpoint and mode, and to boost the output temporarily by a configurable amount. Users who know the Supervisor password can limit access to these buttons on the front panel, plus limit configuration access.

  • Page 8: What Happens When You Power Up The Controller

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual What Happens When You Power Up the Controller When an RMB/6 or RMB/12 Hot Runner controller is powered up using the switch on the back, all LEDs and all elements in the LCD display light briefly, and then software versions (of the display and the controller hardware) are displayed.

  • Page 9: Setup Sequence

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual 2. Setup Sequence The following list summarizes the configuration and startup tasks to be accomplished once the controllers are wired as shown on the diagrams shipped with the unit. Information about all configuration parameters, including parameter interactions and valid ranges, is in Section 5.
  • Page 10 Off by default. If you want the controller to turn off the output to a zone that exceeds the high limit, change the value of the High Safety parameter. 5) RMB/6 and RMB/12 units are shipped with the Supervisor password set to 100, which disables password protection. If you want to limit access to the Superv [Supervisor] Config menu, change the Supervisor password from the default 100.
  • Page 11 RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual zones as described above, and then change the setpoint temperature or manual mode output percentage for all zones simultaneously. 8) Autotune all zones that will operate in Normal (closed loop) mode; see Section 6.

  • Page 12: User Interface

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual 3. User Interface Overview During operation, the front panel contains a two-line display that displays the PV (process value) and SP (Normal (closed loop) mode setpoint or Manual (open loop) mode output percentage) for each zone during normal operation.
  • Page 13 RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual A column of LEDs for each zone indicates statuses for the zone and its output. The rows of LEDs are: output: lit green when the zone’s output is on boost: lit green when the zone is in Boost mode...

  • Page 14: Selecting One Or All Zones

    PV and SP for all zones are displayed with asterisks between the PV and SP for Zones 3 and 4 (see below) on an RMB/6, and between Zones 3 and 4, and Zones 9 and 10 on an RMB/12. Mode of Operation 3.3.1 Viewing Current Mode...

  • Page 15: Changing The Setpoint

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual 3) Step through the selectable modes (see below) by pressing the button repeatedly until the mode you want is displayed. 4) Confirm the selection and exit the mode-selection function by pressing confirmation message will be displayed briefly, and then the normal operating display returns.

  • Page 16: Configuration Menus And Factory Settings

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual 4) Step through the menu items by pressing until the parameter you want is displayed, alternating with its current value. 5) Change the value by pressing . When changing a numerical value, you can hold down an arrow button for fast changes.
  • Page 17 RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual Menu Parameters Factory Setting Startup Mode (when zone is taken Last Active Mode (most recent operating mode) out of Idle with run/idle button Display Units Degrees F if “D” is “Market” choice in...

  • Page 18: Alarms And Alarm Indication

    4. Alarms and Alarm Indication Types of Alarms The RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner controllers support high and low deviation alarms, configurable separately for each zone (see subsection 5.6). The unit also recognizes process problems (such as loop break, reversed and open sensors, and process temperature exceeding configured safety limit) and problems with its own operation.

  • Page 19: Alarm Priorities

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual Alarm Priorities If a zone has more than one alarm condition, the code for the highest-priority alarm is displayed. Alarm priorities are in the table below. Alarm Display Priorities Controller...

  • Page 20: Parameter Characteristics

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual 5. Parameter Characteristics Introduction This section contains information about every configuration parameter, including valid ranges, control mode(s) to which the parameter applies, and interactions among parameters. For an overview of configuration menus and parameters, see subsection 3.6.

  • Page 21: Boost Parameters

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual Boost Parameters 5.3.1 Introduction A boost button is on the RMB/6 and RMB/12 front panel. When you press , the output of a zones will be increased temporarily. You can use the Boost Config menu to specify: •...

  • Page 22: Control Parameters

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual Control Parameters 5.4.1 Introduction You can use the Control Config menu to specify how the selected zone(s) will be controlled: • at startup (after you have pressed the run/idle button...
  • Page 23 RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual Applies to Range/ Name Default Description & Interactions Choices The integral action for PID control is not configurable; the integral (reset) action is always equal to six times the configured derivative (rate) action.

  • Page 24: Display Units

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual Display Units 5.5.1 Introduction On the front panel the lit green LED labeled F or C indicates the units of measure for the process values and setpoints displayed. Units ordered for the “Domestic Market” (“D” as the “Market” character in the model number on the tag on the case) are set to display temperatures in Fahrenheit.

  • Page 25: Alarm Parameters

    (Low Deviation) • the number of seconds the audible alarm on the RMB/6 or RMB/12 unit will be silenced when (on the front of the controller’s case) is pressed; this value applies to ALL zones in alarm.

  • Page 26: Supervisor Parameters

    You can also use this menu to set up parameters that apply to the whole controller. The Superv Config menu can be password protected. RMB/6 and RMB/12 controllers are shipped with the Supervisor password set to 100, which disables this feature. You can use this menu to specify a different password.

  • Page 27: Tuning The Controller For Pid Control

    6. Tuning the Controller for PID Control Introduction RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controllers support automatic tuning for control of zones running in CompuCycle Normal (closed loop) mode. By default, every RMB/6 and RMB/12 controller is configured to execute the Autotune operation the first time it is powered up, then to disable the Autotune feature, even if Autotune was not successful.
  • Page 28 RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual During the Autotune operation, the display for the selected zones blinks “Tun.” Unless you want to terminate the Autotune by changing a zone’s mode, do not press any buttons during the Autotune operation. The lower line will continue to display the setpoint you entered in Step 2.

  • Page 29: Autotune Errors

    (Be patient. It may be several minutes before you see up and down changes (oscillation) in the process value for a manifold zone.) © Athena Controls, Inc. 900M243U00...
  • Page 30 RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual 6) If the temperature (process value) will not oscillate, then decrease the proportional band value by repeatedly halving the value (dividing it by 2) until a small, sustained temperature oscillation is seen.

  • Page 31: Restricting Access To Controller Functions

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual 7. Restricting Access to Controller Functions Introduction If you have access to the Superv [Supervisor] Config menu, you can disable any of the following: the soft start feature (not recommended), boost button , mode button use of the front-panel buttons to change setpoints or configuration parameters.

  • Page 32: Resetting Parameters To The Default Values

    SP and PV are displayed with asterisks between the values for zones 3 and 4 (RMB/6), or between 3 and 4, and 9 and 10 (RMB/12). 2) Access the menu system by pressing until a menu name is displayed, and then press repeatedly until the name of the Superv Config menu is displayed.

  • Page 33: Index

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual 9. Index access control, 27, 28 Factory menu, 12 alarm code displayed, 14 Factory password, 6 Alarm Config menu, 13, 21 factory settings, 12 alarm indication, 14 Fahrenheit, 5, 8, 13, 20...
  • Page 34 RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual MAN mode indicator, 10 SAF alarm, 15 Manual mode, 2, 10 safety information, I Manual Mode Boost, 10 security access, 3 manual tuning procedure, 25 selecting zones, 10 manual tuning, when required, 25...

  • Page 35: Warranty

    RMB/6 and RMB/12 Hot Runner Controller Configuration and Operation Manual Warranty This equipment is warranted to be free from defects of material and workmanship. It is sold subject to our mutual agreement that the liability of the seller is to replace or repair this equipment at its factory, provided that the equipment is returned with transportation prepaid within the warranty period, which starts when the unit is purchased.

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