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- Page 1 MODEL VC-MP MICROPROCESSOR-BASED MODULAR HOT-RUNNER TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Safety Warning
Do not operate this product when wet or in a damp environment. • Do not operate this product in an explosive atmosphere. PCS Company VC-MP 15 Amp Hot Runner Controller Document No.: ED-1503-MN-006-A User’s Manual October 18, 2016 Page 1 of 15... -
Page 3: Key Features
• Load current (Amps) monitor mode. • Industry standard type “J” Thermocouple input (default) or selectable type “K” Thermocouple input. PCS Company VC-MP 15 Amp Hot Runner Controller Document No.: ED-1503-MN-006-A User’s Manual October 18, 2016 Page 2 of 15... - Page 4 12. Output Fault Indication (Also LED code below) 13. Fahrenheit Temperature Mode Indication 14. Celsius Temperature Mode Indication www.pcs-company.com 800-521-0546 Figure 1 Controls & Indicator Placement PCS Company VC-MP 15 Amp Hot Runner Controller Document No.: ED-1503-MN-006 User’s Manual September 26, 2016...
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Page 5: Specifications
Overload Protection ….……… Dual Fast-Acting Fuse LED Display with Accessory Alarm Output Type ABC Power Line Isolation ……...… Triac Optically Coupled PCS Company VC-MP 15 Amp Hot Runner Controller Document No.: ED-1503-MN-006-A User’s Manual October 18, 2016 Page 3 of 15... -
Page 6: Installation
ADVANCED FEATURES INSTALLATION USER SELECTABLE OPTIONS Many of the advanced features of the VC-MP controller must be user selected by setting the DIP switches SW4 on the main printed circuit board. (Refer to Figure 2, Component Layout.) -
Page 7: Operation
Export Models: ……….…….. Automatic Control Mode Control mode. Upon start-up in Manual Control mode Setpoint = 100°C with no T/C signal present, the VC-MP controller Degree Mode = Celsius assumes that the operator has intentionally not provided T/C input, therefore disabling the alarm REPEAT USE output. - Page 8 For Wet Heater Bake-Out Disabled If In Manual Control Mode DISPLAY SHOWN WITH FAULT INDICATOR SLOW START MODE INDICATOR In this event the VC-MP controller will also apply a signal mainframe communications Upon start-up, the controller always enters Slow Start...
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Page 9: Automatic Control Mode
80°F (45°C) below Setpoint Temperature. The controller will go through a sequence of applying It may be noticed that the VC-MP controller does not different levels of power to monitor load response. The accept quick individual key entries. The operating VC-MP takes the information it “learned”... - Page 10 When operating in Auto Control mode a second whole number. closure of the View key will activate: If the VC-MP is operating in one of the View Modes AUTOMATIC CONTROL (%) OUTPUT POWER (instantaneous power output monitoring or load current...
- Page 11 The lower the power, the slower When the Process Temperature exceeds the setpoint the flash. Conversely, the higher the power the faster by 30°F (17°C) or more the VC-MP alerts the user of the flash. For example, at maximum power output an over-temperature alarm condition.
- Page 12 (See the T/C Fault Hold instructions detailed below). If the VC-MP controller is in Auto Control mode and DISPLAY SHOWN with this fault occurs, a signal will be applied on the...
- Page 13 To change the printed circuit board SW4 Sho DIP Service personnel should make certain that the switches it will be necessary to turn the VC-MP appropriate T/C is connected to its respective controller and mainframe power **OFF** and remove controller and inspect all associated wiring.
- Page 14 To change the printed circuit board SW4 oPO DIP switch it will be necessary to turn the VC-MP controller The VC-MP has set the output power to 0% (off) and if and mainframe power **OFF** and remove the in Manual Control mode the Power Output Push controller from the mainframe.
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Page 15: Maintenance
In this event the VC-MP controller will also apply a ENABLING AUTO T/C FAULT HOLD signal mainframe communications (optional) that is used to activate an audible and/or The VC-MP ships from the factory with the Auto T/C visual alarm accessory. -
Page 16: Temperature Calibration
99%. Full output power will eliminate the pulsing action There are two temperature calibration potentiometers of the VC-MP lower output power and is the only way on the main printed circuit board (See Fig. 2). Pot R27 to accurately calibrate the current (amps) circuit. - Page 17 ANTI-ARC FEATURE ENABLED INPUT VOLTAGE JUMPERS INSTALL JUMPER FOR ANTI-ARC FEATURE DISABLED Figure 2 SOLDER INSTALL #22-#28 AWG WIRE JUMPER Component Layout Supplement Dwg. No.: ED-1502-AS-003-A PCS Company VC-MP 15 Amp Hot Runner Controller Document No.: ED-1503-MN-006-A User’s Manual October 18, 2016...
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Page 18: Replacement Parts
REPLACEMENT PARTS DISCLAIMER It is recommended that the VC-MP controller be The information contained in this manual is proprietary returned to an authorized representative for repair and and supplied for customer use only. calibration service. Any unauthorized reproduction of this document is Warning: VC-MP service by unauthorized personnel strictly prohibited.