Chapter 3 Connecting The System To The Mold; Prior To Startup; Connecting To The Power Source - Husky Altanium Matrix2 User Manual

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Chapter 3 Connecting the System to the Mold

This chapter outlines various checks to make prior to starting up the system.
3.1

Prior to Startup

DANGER!
Electrocution hazard– contact with hazardous voltages will cause death or serious
injury. Make sure that the system is completely disconnected from the power source.
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3.2

Connecting to the Power Source

To connect the power source, do the following:
DANGER!
Electrocution hazard– contact with hazardous voltages will cause death or serious
injury. Make sure that the system is completely disconnected from the power source.
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Prior to Startup
Clean up any water, oil, dirt, cleaning fluids etc. that may have spilled during a mold
change or since the last production run.
Make sure the display module is mounted to either the controller or remotely. For more
information, refer to Section 15.4.2
Make sure the cooling fan is free from obstructions.
Check all of the cable connections between the system and the mold (if required). Make
sure all of the cables are free from wear or damage.
Check that the earth/ground connection is in good condition. Verify the system and the
mold have the same ground reference.
Connect the thermocouple and power output cables (if required).
Using an Ohmmeter, touch one test lead to the mold and the other to the mold ground
terminal on the system. Resistance must be less than 1 .
Make sure the main input power disconnect is in the OFF position.
Connect the controller to the power source.
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or Section 15.4.3.
Connecting the System to the Mold
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