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Molding Pressure Conversion Module
MPC-201-25
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EN294-1697G

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  • Page 1 Molding Pressure Conversion Module MPC-201-25 Instruction Manual EN294-1697G...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the MPC-201-25 Molding Pressure Conversion Module. This instruction manual describes how to operate the device, as well as noteworthy points. Note that handling or operating the device incorrectly may result in malfunctions. Read this manual thoroughly before use for safety and optimal results.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Please be sure to read this manual before attempting to use the equipment. 1. Installation location CAUTION Install in a location where temperature and humidity conditions are within the ranges described below.  Amplifier Environmental temperature: －10° C ～ 50° C Environmental humidity: 85 % RH or less (Non-condensing) ...
  • Page 5 (2) When installing the amplifier The individual component dimensions are as shown below: Unit: mm The amplifier is held in place by sticking the magnetic sheet on the bottom of the device to the surface on which it is to be installed. The following conditions must be complied with when installing the amplifier.
  • Page 6 (3) When installing the relay box The individual component dimensions are as shown below: Mounting plates Unit: mm The relay box is held in place by sticking the magnetic sheet on the bottom of the device to the surface on which it is to be installed.

  • Page 7: Power Supply

    2. Power supply WARNING Turn off power before connecting or disconnecting cables. Leaving power on may result in electric shock or equipment damage. WARNING Before turning on power, confirm that the power supply specifications match the power supply specifications for the equipment. Contact with us if the specifications do not match.
  • Page 8 Do not open numerical data or alarm history csv files while acquiring data with the PC. Opening such files while acquiring data with the PC will result in an error, and will turn the PC interface off-line without updating the numerical data or alarm history. Set the start trigger signal interrupt interval to at least 1 s.

  • Page 9: Compatible Standards

    4. Compatible standards This equipment conforms to the following standards: EN61326-1: 2013 "Electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use - EMC requirements" "Immunity requirements for equipment intended to be used in industrial locations" EN50581: 2012 "Technical documentation for the assessment of electrical and electronic products with respect to the restriction of hazardous substances"...

  • Page 10: Revision History

    Revision History Date Manual No. Revision reason (details) December 1st issue DRW. No. 294-1697 2014 In accordance with ECN No. FN15-02028. Section 5-2-2: Added precautions. Changed sensor cable label diagram in Section 9-1-2. Changed ejector pin diameter and pressure conversion table and description.
  • Page 11 Date Manual No. Revision reason (details) Section 21-5: Changed "ERROR LED Illuminated" description. Added Section 21-6 "PC Personalization". Section 22-1: Added "Graph scale auto adjustment" item. Section 22-3: Standardized terminology and changed description. July 2015 DRW. No. 294-1697A Added "Start trigger interrupt setting". Section 22-4: Added "Alarm record"...
  • Page 12 Date Manual No. Revision reason (details) Section 3: Added cross-reference to precautions. Section 4-1: Changed cable shield connection details, and added CE mark compliance conditions to precautions. Section 5-1-2: Added recommended cable clamping location to diagram. Section 5-2-1: Added ground terminal details to precautions. Section 5-2-2: Modified F.G.
  • Page 13 Date Manual No. Revision reason (details) In accordance with ECN FN18-02048C APP Ver.1.520 and ROM Ver.1.220 or later. General: Replaced software screen images, corrected errors, and modified phrasing. Section 2: Changed resolution in Software System Operating Requirements to "At least 1,280 × 768 resolution". Section 8: Added explanatory note about LED display.

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Introduction ..................I Pictograms and conventions used in this manual ........I Safety Precautions ................II 1. Installation location ......................II 2. Power supply ........................V 3. Precautions ......................... V 4. Compatible standards ....................... VII Revision History ................VIII 1.
  • Page 16 8-7-1. Using Graph Zoom, In/Out, Move ..........32 8-7-2. Adjust Scale Automatically ............37 8-8. Measurement Conditions Display ................. 38 8-9. Display Channel Selection ................... 38 8-10. Status Display 1 ......................39 8-11. Status Display 2 ......................39 9. Change Condition Screen .............. 40 9-1.
  • Page 17 10-4. Information Display Area ....................74 10-4-1. Explanation of Display Area ............75 11. Statistics Screen ................ 76 11-1. Display Selection ......................76 11-2. Operating buttons ......................76 12. Administrator Setup Screen ............77 13. I/O Test Screen ................81 14.
  • Page 18 24-4. Vertically positioning the ejector plate ................ 102 24-5. Removing a sensor ....................103...

  • Page 19: Overview

    1. Overview This equipment is an eight-channel input digital conversion module for measuring resin pressure inside molds in injection molding machines. The pressure input from force sensors is monitored in accordance with preset parameters, and the results are output in the form of an alarm signal. Pressure waveforms converted to analog voltages can be transmitted to the molding machine.

  • Page 20: System Configuration

    3. System Configuration 8-channel amplifier DC24 V START (Start trigger input) ALARM RESET (Alarm cancel input) ALARM (Alarm output) Analog voltage output (8 channels) Relay box MPC-308 Mold interior . . . Force sensors (LSMS × 8) For details on how to attach the sensor to the mold, see Section 25 "Appendix".

  • Page 21: Equipment Part Names And Functions

    4. Equipment Part Names and Functions Amplifier 4-1. (3) Terminal board (7) F.G. terminal (2) Status LEDs (4) USB connector (8) Magnetic sheet (5) V-OUT D-sub connector (6) Ground terminal (1) Sensor connection D-sub connector (1) Sensor connection D-sub connector Allows up to eight sensors to be connected via the relay box.

  • Page 22: Relay Box

    Relay Box 4-2. (4) Mounting plates (2) Relay cable Sensor connectors CH1 to CH8 (3) Magnetic sheet (1) Sensor connectors CH1 to CH8 Allows up to eight sensors to be connected. Only our dedicayed sensors are supported. (2) Relay cable Connects to the sensor connection D-sub connector on the amplifier.

  • Page 23: System Setup

    5. System Setup The procedure for configuring the molding pressure system using the module is outlined below. (1) Installation Install the module close to the molding machine (2) Wiring Connect the module power supply, I/O, and V-OUT cables, and connect the module to a PC using a USB cable. Turn on the power to the module.

  • Page 24: Installation On Molding Machine

    Installation on Molding Machine 5-1. Relay Box Installation 5-1-1. The relay box is mounted on the moving part (platen) of the mold clamping unit. Make sure the operating temperature does not exceed 70 °C here. The relay box may be mounted either by using the magnetic sheet or screw-mounted using the mounting plates provided.

  • Page 25: Terminal Board Connections

    Terminal Board Connections 5-2. Wiring precautions  Always turn off the power before connecting wires.  Do not turn on the power until all installation work is complete.  The terminal board is made of resin. Do not drop it or subject it to impact. ...

  • Page 26: External Control Input/Output Connection

    External Control Input/Output Connection 5-2-2. Check that the power has not been turned on, and connect the external control input/output. Marking on casing Description Frame ground (Case protective ground F.G. terminal and F.G. terminal are linked.) 24 V DC power supply DC24 V (20.4 V ～...

  • Page 27: Analog Voltage Output Connection

    Insert the mini-B USB cable provided into the USB connector on the amplifier, and connect it to a PC. Attach the ferrite core provided around the cable at the MPC-201-25 end as shown below to minimize the effects of noise on the USB cable.

  • Page 28: Sensor Connection

    Sensor Connection 5-2-5. Connect the sensors to the CH1 to CH8 connectors on the relay box. Red marks Grip (1) Insert the sensor connector by holding the grip section and aligning the red marks on the connector and socket. (2) After inserting, make sure it has been fully pushed in. Correct measurements will not be obtained if the connector is not pushed in fully.

  • Page 29: Installing The Software

    Installing the Software 5-3. Always make sure that the latest version of the measurement software is installed and used. Older versions of the software will not operate with the latest version of the amplifier updated with additional features. The latest software version supports all previous amplifiers. When upgrading the measurement software, always uninstall the old software version first before installing the new version.
  • Page 30 Click [Next]. (To install to a different location, click [Browse] and choose a different volume/directory.) Click [Next].
  • Page 31 The installation begins. Wait until the process is complete. The window shown above will appear when installation is complete. Click [Close].

  • Page 32: Installing The Driver Software

    Installing the Driver Software 5-4. The instructions here apply to Windows 7; the screen may appear differently for other operating systems. To install the driver software, connect the amplifier to the PC by a USB cable, and turn on the power to the amplifier.
  • Page 33 3) Right-click to display the context menu, and select [Properties].
  • Page 34 4) Click on [Update Driver…] in the [Driver] tab. 5) Select [Browse my computer for driver software].
  • Page 35 6) Click [Browse], specify the location for the driver file, and then click [Next]. To specify a driver located on a CD-ROM: Specify [<CD-ROM>\driver]. 7) Installation starts. Wait for installation to be completed. *If the window below appears during installation, click [Install].
  • Page 36 8) The following window appears once installation is complete. 9) Once installation is complete, COM is added to the Device Manager. * The exact COM number will vary depending on the particular system.

  • Page 37: Starting To Use The Software

    6. Starting to Use the Software The following flow chart describes basic operating procedures. (1) Launch software Measure molding pressure. Analyze acquired waveform data. *1,*2 (2) Click [Change conditions], (7) Click [Data Processing] to display and set measurement and alarm related Data Processing screen→Step (8) conditions (8) Load and analyze desired...

  • Page 38: Launching The Software

    [Measurement screen] You will see the following dialog if the MPC-201-25 is not connected to the PC by a USB cable when the software is launched. Check that the USB driver has been installed correctly and that the MPC-201-25 is...

  • Page 39: Explanation Of The Measurement Screen

    8. Explanation of the Measurement Screen This screen is used to measure and monitor waveforms. This is the screen first displayed when the software starts. The graph windows can be displayed or hidden and their size and position adjusted. * To use [Change conditions], [Data processing], or [Statistics], click [Stop loading data]. Menu bar Measurement Measurement...

  • Page 40: Menu Bar

    Menu Bar 8-1. *Some menus may not be available while acquiring data or measuring. To access the menus, first stop measurement or data acquisition. For details of how to stop measurement and data acquisition, see "(2) Operation" in this section. (1) File Item Description...
  • Page 41 Item Description Stop loading When the measurement mode is set to [Overlay], click [Stop loading data] to data/Restart enable [Change conditions], [Data processing], and [Statistics]. loading data This button name toggles between [Stop loading data] and [Restart loading data] each time it is clicked. If [Stop loading data] is clicked, waveform data is not acquired until [Restart loading data] is clicked.
  • Page 42 (4) Print Item Description Print screen Prints the Measurement screen. A preview screen is displayed before actual printing occurs. (5) Display Operation buttons and graphs are displayed if they are checked. 1) Measurement button 2) Setting button 3) Quit button 4) Real time screen...
  • Page 43 5) Overlay screen 6) Trend (Peak Pressure) screen 7) Trend (Integral) screen...
  • Page 44 8) Trend (Peak Over Eject) screen 9) Measurement conditions screen 10) Display channel change screen (6) Browse Displays the [Browse Conditions] screen used to browse the setting conditions. The setting conditions cannot be edited using the [Browse Conditions] screen.
  • Page 45 (7) Window Displays the waveforms, trends, and setting conditions display screens in accordance with the format selected below. 1) Restore initial layout 2) Cascade 3) Tile horizontally 4) Tile vertically (8) System 1) Administrator Displays the Administrator setup screen. For details of the Administrator setup window, see "12. Administrator Setup Screen". 2) I/O test Displays the I/O test screen.

  • Page 46: Measurement Buttons

    Measurement Buttons 8-2. For details of the operation buttons, see "(2) Operation" in "8-1. Menu Bar". The [Change conditions] button is not enabled until waveform data loading has been stopped by clicking [Stop loading data]. Clicking [Stop loading data] stops waveform data loading to the PC until [Restart loading data] is clicked.

  • Page 47: Error Display

    Error Display 8-5. As with the ERROR LED on the main unit, if an amplifier error occurs, the box color changes to red, accompanied by an error indication. The error indication remains visible until the error is canceled. The type of error that has occurred can be checked by opening [ERROR LED information] in [System] on the menu bar.

  • Page 48: Waveform Display

    Waveform Display 8-7. The Waveform display provides [Real time], [Overlay], [Trend (Peak Pressure)], [Trend (Integral)], and [Trend (Peak Over Eject) ]. (1) Real time graph This plots the measured waveforms in real time during measurement. When measurement starts for the next shot, the graph is cleared, and the waveform is plotted for the next shot.
  • Page 49 (3) Trend (Peak Pressure) This graph is plotted if [Overlay] measurement mode is selected. The peak pressure is plotted as a trend for multiple shots. The pressure (Y-axis) scale can be adjusted automatically on this graph. (4) Trend (Integral) This graph is plotted if [Overlay] measurement mode is selected. The integral pressure is plotted as a trend for multiple shots.

  • Page 50: Using Graph Zoom, In/Out, Move

    (5) Trend (Peak Over Eject) This graph is plotted if [Overlay] measurement mode is selected. The peak over eject is plotted as a trend for multiple shots. The pressure (Y-axis) scale can be adjusted automatically on this graph. Using Graph Zoom, In/Out, Move 8-7-1.
  • Page 51 [Zoom waveform] You can select and zoom into any area of interest on the graph. Using the mouse: Click and hold down the left mouse button at the starting point of the area to enlarge, drag to the end point to enclose the desired area of the frame, then release the left mouse button.
  • Page 52 [Move waveform position] Use this function to move the graph up, down, left, or right without changing the size of the graph. Using the mouse: Click and hold down the left mouse button on the graph to be moved while pressing the [Shift] key and drag in the desired direction.
  • Page 53 [Enlarge/reduce waveform] The graph can be enlarged or reduced. Using the mouse: Click and hold down the left mouse button while pressing the [Ctrl] key and drag up to enlarge the graph. Using the mouse: Click and hold down the left mouse button while pressing the [Ctrl] key and drag down to reduce the graph.
  • Page 54 [Reset scale] 1) Right-click on the graph to be reset to its original scale. 2) Click to select [Reset scale].

  • Page 55: Adjust Scale Automatically

    Adjust Scale Automatically 8-7-2. Right-click on the graph to adjust the scale automatically. Click [X-axis scale auto adjustment] or [Y-axis scale auto adjustment]. The scale is automatically adjusted to suit the maximum value of the waveform data. * Only the Y-axis can be adjusted automatically on the Trend graph. The scale is automatically adjusted to suit the maximum value of the waveform displayed.

  • Page 56: Measurement Conditions Display

    Measurement Conditions Display 8-8. This displays the measurement-related conditions set in Condition settings. The settings cannot be changed here. To change settings, select [Operation] on the menu bar or use [Change conditions]. For details of how to change conditions, see "9. Change Condition Screen". The top row displays the filename of the setting conditions currently loaded.

  • Page 57: Status Display 1

    Status Display 1 8-10. Indicates the current software status. Display Description Measuring Indicates that the module interface is connected and measurement is underway. Waiting Indicates that the module interface is connected and measurement is not currently underway. Off-line Indicates that the module interface is not connected. *To connect the interface while off-line, connect the module to the PC and restart the software.

  • Page 58: Change Condition Screen

    9. Change Condition Screen This screen is used to set measurement and alarm conditions. It must be set before starting waveform measurement. * Numerical values should be entered as single-byte characters. Measurement conditions, graph settings, and other settings set on the [Change Condition] screen can be saved on the PC as setup files and managed as condition files for individual molds.

  • Page 59: Measurement Mode

    Measurement Mode 9-1-1. Setting Description Continuous Measurement continues from the time it begins until it is aborted. Note that the measurement continues with the elapsed time reset to zero after the [Span] set in the measurement conditions elapses. Waveforms are plotted continuously until the span time elapses. *This eliminates the need for a start trigger signal from the molding machine, which can facilitate measurement.

  • Page 60: Sensor Channels

    Sensor Channels 9-1-2. *To edit values or names, double-click the corresponding item name. Press the [ENTER] or [TAB] key after editing to enter the changes made. 1) Operation buttons Operation Description button name Copy CH1 to all Pressing this button refreshes all of the channels to reflect the setting details for CH1.
  • Page 61 *Check the rated capacity and rated output settings indicated on the label affixed to the sensor cable. Rated capacity Label Rated indication capacity 196.1 N 490.3 N 100K 980.7 N 200K 1961.0 N 500K 4903.0 N 9807.0 N Rated output 29420.0 N *The pressure is calculated from the load measured using the sensor and the cross-sectional area of the pressure transmitting pin (ejector pin).
  • Page 62 [LSMS-200K/500K/1T/3T-S06] Pressure Measurable pressure [MPa] Ejector pin sensor tip diameter area LSMS-200K-S06 LSMS-500K-S06 LSMS-1T-S06 LSMS-3T-S06 [mm] Rating: 1961.0 N Rating: 4903.0 N Rating: 9807.0 N Rating: 29420.0 N φ4.0 12.56 156.1 390.4 780.8 φ4.5 15.90 123.4 308.4 616.9 φ5.0 19.63 99.9 249.8 499.7...

  • Page 63: Measurement

    Measurement 9-1-3. Setting Description Long time Check this to enable long time measurement when the measurement measurement time is set to 121 s or more. With long time measurement, the sampling interval is limited to at least 10 ms, (121 seconds or and the maximum number of shots for overlay curve plotting is more) limited to 20.

  • Page 64: Start Trigger

    Start Trigger 9-1-4. Setting Description Signal Sets whether the start trigger is input when the contact input is [Rising] (from Lo to Hi) or [Falling] (from Hi to Lo). Delay Sets the start trigger input signal delay (time between receiving a start trigger input and measurement start).

  • Page 65: Eject Detection Range

    Eject Detection Range 9-1-5. Setting Description Start/End Sets start and stop times for measuring peak over eject pressure. Setting range: 0.00 ～ 120.00 s, or 0.00 ～ 600.00 s for long time measurement If the eject detection range is left at the default of 0.00 to 10.00 s, the peak value for the peak over eject pressure will be recorded in the range 0.00 to 10.00 s.

  • Page 66: Alarm Conditions Tab

    Alarm Conditions Tab 9-2. This is used to set alarm monitoring conditions during measurement. The alarm monitoring zone is displayed on the alarm detection graph, allowing the user to set the zone while checking visually. The template can also be viewed on the alarm detection graph, allowing the alarm to be set using the template as a reference.

  • Page 67: Graph

    Graph 9-2-2. Setting Description Graph Alters the alarm detection setting graph scale. Template Displays the filename of the template specified on the [Graph] tab screen. The data of the template file indicated here appears on the alarm detection graph. Filename: Alarm Condition Setting Channel 9-2-3.

  • Page 68: Alarm Output Condition Settings

    Alarm Output Condition Settings 9-2-4. Use either monitoring zone or integral pressure to perform alarm monitoring. If the monitoring conditions are met, an alarm signal is output. (1) Alarm monitoring using zone Setting Description Monitoring Monitoring 1 Type Area Outputs an alarm if the pressure falls zone outside the upper or lower limits set Monitoring 2...
  • Page 69 (2) Monitoring zone setting method The monitoring zone can be set by entering values for the upper and lower pressure limits and time for each monitoring system, or using the mouse on the alarm detection graph. Setting Description Right-click on the alarm detection graph to display a menu for Monitoring 1 ～...
  • Page 70 (3) Alarm monitoring using integral pressure Setting Description Integral Type Integral Outputs an alarm if the pressure integral falls outside the upper or lower limits set within the measuring period. Range Sets the upper and lower limits. Template integral Displays the template integral value. Integral to Outputs an alarm if the pressure integral for the time taken peak...

  • Page 71: Alarm Setting Examples

    Alarm Setting Examples 9-2-5. The correlation between waveform and monitoring zone for various types of alarm monitoring is illustrated below. [NG] in the figures below indicates that an alarm is output. (1) Area An alarm is output if the pressure falls outside the upper or lower limits set within the monitoring period. Monitoring Monitoring zone...
  • Page 72 (4) Time to peak An alarm is output if the time taken to reach the peak within the measuring period is outside the preset time. Peak Peak Time to peak Time to peak (5) Integral An alarm is output if the pressure integral falls outside the upper or lower limits set within the measuring period.

  • Page 73: Alarm Signal Output Settings

    Alarm Signal Output Settings 9-2-6. Sets how the alarm signal is output when an alarm occurs. Setting Description Signal select Sets the output conditions for the alarm output signal when an alarm is detected. These settings apply to all channels, 1 to 8. Rising Outputs switching contact point from Lo to Hi.

  • Page 74: Alarm Cancel Conditions Settings

    Alarm Cancel Conditions Settings 9-2-7. Sets the conditions for canceling an alarm. Check individual items to enable the corresponding function. Setting Description Key input To cancel an alarm output, press the Space key while the Measurement (Space key) screen is displayed. Time The alarm output is canceled when the preset duration after the alarm elapses.

  • Page 75: Graph Tab

    Graph Tab 9-3. Sets the graph scales for the waveforms displayed using this software. You can also use this tab to change graph titles. Real Time Graph and Overlay Graph 9-3-1.
  • Page 76 (1) Real time graph This sets the title, scale, and alarm detection area display for the Real time graph displayed on the Measurement screen. Setting Description Title Sets the title displayed on the graph. Scale Pressure Sets the minimum and maximum scale for the Y-axis. Time Sets the minimum and maximum scale for the X-axis.

  • Page 77: Trend Graph

    Trend Graph 9-3-2. Sets the title and scale for trend graphs displayed on the Measurement screen and Statistics screen. (1) Peak pressure Setting Description Title Sets the title displayed on the graph. Scale Pressure Sets the minimum and maximum scale for the Y-axis. (2) Integral Setting Description...

  • Page 78: Template

    Template 9-3-3. [Thickness 1 pt] [Thickness 5 pt] Setting Description Template Checking the [Graph display] setting displays the template on the real time and overlay graphs. Click [Reference] and specify an existing template file for the template data. (The path specified will be displayed in the setting box.) Shift The template can be shifted with respect to the time axis.

  • Page 79: Analog Output Tag

    Analog Output Tag 9-4. Sets the analog output for measurement. Analog Output Settings 9-4-1. The settings are applied to all of the analog output channels. Setting Description Analog output Check to enable analog output. 0 V output Sets the zero pressure for analog output. pressure Setting range: 0.00 ～...

  • Page 80: Operating Buttons

    Operating Buttons 9-5. Operating button Description Change Applies the setting changes to the module and software, and returns to conditions the Measurement screen. *If the molding machine is in the middle of a shot, the setting changes are applied from the next shot. Save conditions Saves the setting changes to the specified folder in the PC.

  • Page 81: Data Processing Screen

    10. Data Processing Screen The Data Processing screen allows up to two measured waveforms to be plotted using the [Graph 1] and [Graph 2] windows. The waveforms can also be used to calculate pressure values at specified points or integral pressure for specified ranges. Menu bar Operating Waveform...

  • Page 82: Menu Bar

    Menu Bar 10-1. File 10-1-1. Item Description Output screen file Outputs the Data Processing screen image to a file. Saved in bitmap (.bmp) format. Print 10-1-2. Item Description Print screen Prints the Data Processing screen. A preview screen is displayed before actual printing occurs. Display 10-1-3.

  • Page 83: Operating Buttons

    Operating Buttons 10-2. Operating button Description Graph 1 Loads the waveform data to be displayed on the Graph 1 screen. Graph 2 Loads the waveform data to be displayed on the Graph 2 screen. Close Closes the Data Processing screen and returns to the Measurement screen.

  • Page 84: Waveform Display Area

    Waveform Display Area 10-3. The Data Processing screen allows up to two measured waveforms to be plotted using the [Graph 1] and [Graph 2] windows. The waveforms can also be used to calculate pressure values at specified points or integral pressure for specified ranges. Using Graph Zoom, In/Out, Move 10-3-1.

  • Page 85: Analyzing Waveform Data

    Analyzing Waveform Data 10-3-3. The procedure for analyzing waveform data is the same for all graphs. The explanation provided here describes the procedure using Graph 1 data. If the PC operating system is Windows 8, the real time graph waveform plotting stops if the data processing screen is operated while measurement is in progress.
  • Page 86 (3) Left-click on the ▲ symbol (P1) and drag the line to the position corresponding to the time to view. Release the left mouse button once the line is at the desired time. (4) The pressure for the time corresponding to the ▲ symbol (P1) position will appear in [Graph 1] in the information display area.
  • Page 87 [Drawing a horizontal line for a specified pressure] (1) Right-click on the graph, then click to select [Horizontal Line Display]. (2) The graph displays a horizontal line.
  • Page 88 (3) Left-click on the ▲ symbol (P2) and drag the horizontal line to the desired position. Release the left mouse button once the line is at the desired pressure. (4) The pressure for the ▲ symbol (P2) position will appear in [Graph 1] in the information display area. * See "10-4.
  • Page 89 [Viewing the integral for a specified time interval] (1) Right-click on the graph, then click to select [View Integral calculation range line]. (2) The integral calculation range lines are displayed.
  • Page 90 (3) Left-click on the ▲ symbol (I1) and drag to the start time position for the integral to be calculated. Release the left mouse button once the line is at the desired position. (4) Left-click on the ▲ symbol (I2) and drag to the end time position for the integral to be calculated. Release the left mouse button once the line is at the desired position.
  • Page 91 (5) The integral for the range defined by two ▲ symbol (I1 and I2) positions will appear in [Graph 1] in the information display area. * Refer to '10-4. Information Display Area'. Right-click on the graph, then click to select [View Integral calculation range line]. This unchecks the menu item and hides the integral calculation line.

  • Page 92: Information Display Area

    Information Display Area 10-4. This area shows information analyzed from the various graphs. View this display area to check the analysis results.

  • Page 93: Explanation Of Display Area

    Explanation of Display Area 10-4-1. The information displayed for the different graphs is fundamentally identical. The explanation given here provides the details for [Graph 1]. Graph title ▲ symbol position display CH display Pressure Integral selection display display (1) Graph title The analysis results for each graph are displayed in the display area corresponding to the name of the graph analyzed.

  • Page 94: Statistics Screen

    11. Statistics Screen This screen calculates and displays statistical data (average, maximum, minimum, and standard deviation) for each channel for peak pressure, integral, and peak over eject data measured. Display Selection 11-1. Operating button Description No. of shots Selects the number of shots that can be displayed on a single graph. Trends are displayed by switching the shot number display range for each number of shots set.

  • Page 95: Administrator Setup Screen

    12. Administrator Setup Screen The Administrator setup screen is used for setting the data save destination for waveform and numerical data, setting and managing passwords, and selecting the display language. (1) Data save destination This sets the data save destination for saving waveform and numerical data. Operating button Description Reference...
  • Page 96 Operating button Description Alarm record Saves the alarm record in the form of only numerical data when alarms occur. *For details of the alarm record, see "18-2. Measurement Results Auto File Output Destination". Numerical data Saves numerical data after measurement has ended. *For details of numerical data, see "18-2.
  • Page 97 2) Change password Clicking the [Change password] displays the following screen. Operating button Description [OK] If the current password entered is correct, the password is changed to the new password. To apply the password change, you need to close the Administrator setup screen. [Cancel] Cancels the password change and closes the Change password screen.
  • Page 98 (4) Drive free space threshold value Sets the threshold value at which the available storage space display changes at the bottom left of the Measurement screen. Setting Description Low (Warning) Sets the free space at which the green (OK) display changes to yellow (Low).

  • Page 99: I/O Test Screen

    13. I/O Test Screen This screen is used to check external control input and output. You can check the start trigger signal input, alarm resetting signal input, and alarm output signal output. It is useful for checking whether external control devices are connected or disconnected, and for checking the operation of the module.

  • Page 100: Analog Output Test Screen

    14. Analog Output Test Screen This screen is used to check voltage output. Fixed voltages of 0 V, 5 V, and 10 V can be output via each channel. It is useful for checking the analog input for external control devices, and for checking the analog output operation of the module.

  • Page 101: Analog Output Fine Adjustment Screen

    16. Analog Output Fine Adjustment Screen The analog output is adjusted at the factory before shipping, but it can be fine-adjusted if the actual output voltage deviates from the output voltage set. Fine-adjust the individual voltage outputs as described below while checking using a digital multimeter or the analog input of an external control device.
  • Page 102 (3) STEP 3: 10 V output fine adjustment Click [Adjust Start] and fine-adjust the 10 V output. If the analog output voltage is higher than 10 V, adjust by clicking [-], and adjust using [+] if it is lower. Adjustment button Description [-], [+] Fine adjustment buttons...
  • Page 103 (4) STEP 4: Fine adjustment complete Fine adjustment of the analog output is now complete for the channel specified. * Note that the adjustment procedure is not yet complete at this stage. To end adjustment and save the settings in the module, click [Register]. Button name Description [Adjust other channel]...

  • Page 104: Check Error Led Details

    17. Check ERROR LED Details You can check the error details when the error display on the measurement screen or amplifier ERROR LED is illuminated. The ERROR LED Information Check Function is available for products for which the ROM version of the amplifier is [1.014] or later.

  • Page 105: File Output Destinations

    18. File Output Destinations This software can save various types of data. The output destinations for the different file types are described below. Error Log File Output Destination 18-1. It may be necessary to send error log files when contacting us. Measurement Results Auto File Output Destination 18-2.

  • Page 106: Manual File Output Destination

    Do not open numerical data or alarm record csv files while acquiring data with the PC. Opening such files while acquiring data with the PC will result in an error, and will turn the PC interface off-line without updating the numerical data or alarm record. [Numerical data output details] Time/date saved (Time) Time to peak (Time to peak)

  • Page 107: Software Condition Setting Precautions

    19. Software Condition Setting Precautions Maximum Number of Overlay Shots Setting 19-1. The maximum number of shots that can be overlay-plotted varies depending on the sampling interval, span, and number of channels. Depending on the settings, a malfunction may occur if the PC memory exceeds its capacity.

  • Page 108: Software Uninstall Procedure

    20. Software Uninstall Procedure Uninstalling the Software 20-1. To uninstall and delete MIP-D-02, open the [Control Panel]. Open [Programs and Features]. Click [MIP-D-02], then click [Uninstall].
  • Page 109 The uninstall process begins. Wait for the process to complete. Uninstalling is complete once the window above disappears.

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting

    21. Troubleshooting Check the corresponding reference details if any of the following problems arise when using the module. If the particular problem is not listed here or if the problem is not remedied by the corrective action suggested, contact us. General 21-1.

  • Page 111: Measurement Problems

    Measurement Problems 21-2. Reference Symptom Check points section Is the module power turned on? ― The module switches to offline mode during Is the USB cable connected? ― measurement or when Have numerical data or alarm record csv files saved on Section 18-2.

  • Page 112: External Control Input/Output Problems

    External Control Input/Output Problems 21-3. Symptom Check points Reference section Is it connected correctly? Section 5-2-2. Does the input signal last at least 50 ms? Section 5-2-2. Does the circuit type match the external control device Section 5-2-2. (molding machine)? Is the sensor channel enabled? Section 9-1-2.

  • Page 113: Amplifier Error Problems (Error Led Illuminated)

    Amplifier Error Problems (ERROR LED Illuminated) 21-5. The ERROR LED illuminates if any of the following errors are detected in the amplifier. Check the specific error that has occurred, and take the appropriate corrective action. For details of how to check error details, see "17.

  • Page 114: Pc Personalization

    PC Personalization 21-6. If movement is slow when dragging pressure acquisition lines, horizontal lines, or integral calculation range lines on the data processing screen and real time graph waveform plotting stops, alter the following settings. The instructions here apply to Windows 7. (1) Display the Personalization screen.

  • Page 115: Hardware Specifications

    22. Hardware Specifications Analog Specifications 22-1. Bridge power supply GV 5 V ±0.25 V, max. 20 mA (per channel) LSMS-20K-S06, LSMS-50K-S06, LSMS-100K-S06 LSMS-200K-S06, LSMS-500K-S06, LSMS-1T-S06 Applicable transducers LSMS-3T-S06 * 200K, 500K, 1T, and 3T (2000.0 N or more) are available with ROM Ver.1.200 or later. No.

  • Page 116: General Specifications

    General Specifications 22-4. 24 V DC (permissible fluctuation range 20.4 V ～ Power supply voltage 27.6 V DC) Power supply Power consumption Approx. 6.5 W (at 24 V DC) Temperature －10 °C ～ 50 °C Amplifier Operating Humidity Max. 85% RH (with no condensation) temperature/humidity Temperature －10 °C ～...

  • Page 117: Warranty

    23. Warranty Warranty 23-1. The warranty for this product is valid for a period of one year from the date of delivery. Please contact our sales office or dealer from which you purchased the product for repairs or service during the warranty period. Repairs 23-2.

  • Page 118: Appendix

    24. Appendix Embedding the sensor 24-1. Minimum bending radius 5 mm Model Minimum Ejector plate (Lower) bending radius LSMS-20K-S06 5.0 mm LSMS-50K-S06 5.0 mm LSMS-100K-S06 5.0 mm LSMS-200K-S06 5.0 mm LSMS-500K-S06 5.0 mm LSMS-1T-S06 9.0 mm Do not bend close to the sensor. LSMS-3T-S06 16.0 mm Method of embedding the ejector pin flange...

  • Page 119: Counterboring The Sensor Embedding Hole

    Counterboring the sensor embedding hole 24-2.  The sensor bears the load on the outer perimeter of its bottom face. Make sure no load acts on the center of the sensor bottom face, as this has no load-bearing strength. Sensor outer dimension Consistent measurements will not be + 0.1 to 0.2 mm obtained as the sensor is not supported on...

  • Page 120: Anchoring The Sensor Cable

    Anchoring the sensor cable 24-3. Use the cable anchoring tube provided with the sensor to anchor the sensor in the hole, and take great care not to damage the cable such as by trapping it when assembling the mold. The tube can be inserted into a 4 mm wide hole. Anchoring tube Slit Ejector plate (Lower)
  • Page 121 Removing a sensor 24-5. When removing a sensor embedded into the ejector plate slot, slide a flathead screwdriver or similar tool underneath the sensor to lift it up and then remove it. Removing by forcibly pulling the cable will damage the sensor and/or cable. Ejector plate (Lower) Ejector plate (Lower)
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