Barnes Synventive eGate 2.0 Field Installation Manual

Hot runner system for medium-to-large part molding

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eGate 2.0 Field Installation Guide
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E l e v a t e y o u r p r o c e s s
SVC-16-0039_EN-Rev03
08/ 2019
EN

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  • Page 1 H O T R U N N E R T E C H N O L O G Y eGate 2.0 Field Installation Guide ® F o r M e d i u m - t o - L a r g e P a r t M o l d i n g E l e v a t e y o u r p r o c e s s...
  • Page 2 eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Introduction Dear Customers, Thank you for purchasing a Synventive eGate® System. Our objective is to provide you with a product that is a good fit for the application, trouble free in performance, and support it with the best service in the industry. If problems occur during the use of this product, please contact us at one of the locations provided.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Table of Contents Safety Instructions ................................4 CE approved Equipment ..............................4 Purpose of use of an eGate® Controller System for Hot Runners ................4 Definition of Qualified Persons with Technical Knowledge .....................4 Safety Instructions within the Instruction Manual ......................5 eGate®...
  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions CE approved Equipment ● Only CE approved equipment rated for application should be used with Synventive Hot Runner Systems. Purpose of use of an eGate® Controller System for Hot Runners 1.2.1 Use compatible with the intended Purpose ●...
  • Page 5: Safety Instructions Within The Instruction Manual

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions within the Instruction Manual ● The Synventive eGate® Controller System for Hot Runners is an incomplete machine. When the eGate® Controller System is fitted into a machine, the interaction between the entire machine and the eGate® Controller System, causes changes to the potential hazards.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions And Symbols Used

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Safety Instructions Safety Instructions and Symbols used The following safety instructions and symbols and operating advice are used in this manual. They are highlighted by the respective word. The described measures are used to prevent injuries and avoid damage to the eGate® Controller System and must be followed. 1.6.1 Danger Symbols Definitions Danger indicates an imminent hazardous situation which may result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 7 eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Safety Instructions 1.6.4 Product Safety Label Electrical danger 1.6.5 Electrical Symbol Potential earth ground 1.6.6 Components of the Synventive eGate® Controller System ● Injection Molding Machine (IMM) is CE approved according 2006/42/EG, 2004/108/EG, 2006/95/EG ® ●...
  • Page 8: General Safety Instructions

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions All safety instructions shall be carefully studied before the operation of the Synventive eGate® Controller System for Hot Runner is initiated. When working with the Hot Runner System, all safety instructions contained here in must be followed. Noncompliance with safety notes and instructions could result in serious injuries.
  • Page 9 eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Safety Instructions Danger of Material Defects Only approved and CE certified temperature controllers rated for application with over current / voltage protection should be used with Hot Runner Systems. Verify that all cables are damage free and in good condition. Verify that all electrical connectors are clean and making good contact, and are securely fastened and latched.
  • Page 10: Preparing & Installing Egate® Components Product Specifications

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Preparing & Installing eGate® Components Preparing & Installing eGate Components ® Product Specifications Item eGate Controller ® 8-Zone Controller: 1 – 8 Zones Zone Count 16-zone Controller: 1 – 16 Zones 8-Zone Controller: 120 lbs (54.4 kg) 16-Zone Controller: 137 lbs (62.1 kg) 2-Zone Drive Box:...
  • Page 11: Egate® Component Overview

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Preparing & Installing eGate® Components eGate® Component Overview Controller and Tablet Assembly ELA2-08ZC02-K01 (8-zone) ELA2-16ZC02-K01 (16-zone) ELA2-08ZC02P-K01 (8-zone, with Priamus triggering) ELA2-16ZC02P-K01 (16-zone, with Priamus triggering) Controller to Drive Box Power Cable ELALCDC0204 (2 m long) ELALCDC0504 (5 m long) ELALCDC0804...
  • Page 12: Controller Installation

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Preparing & Installing eGate® Components Controller Installation The eGate® Controller which includes a Tablet with pre- installed eShop Software, is designed to be put on the ground beside the Injection Molding Machine (IMM), preferably on the operator side.
  • Page 13: Drive Box Installation

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Preparing & Installing eGate® Components Drive Box Installation ELA2-LDRVBOX02 The Drive Box is designed to be ideally mounted (2-Zone) on the Injection Molding Machine (ideally near Top Operator side) via four M10 Socket Head Cap Screws. Consult Synventive prior to finalizing mounting location.
  • Page 14: Junction Box Installation

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Preparing & Installing eGate® Components Junction Box Installation Since eGate® Hot Runner Systems are supplied pre-wired and pre-plumbed with a customized wireguard, the Junction Box is mounted to the Synventive wireguard. The connections on the Junction Box include the motor power and encoder signals.
  • Page 15: Connecting Egate® Components

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Connecting eGate® Components Connecting eGate® Components The eGate® components are connected to the Controller via cables. NOTICE All connections must be made or broken with the power off. Make the connections as follows: 1) Establish a connection with the Cable (ELALJDC##04) between the Junction box and the Drive box.
  • Page 16: Egate® Installation Overview

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Connecting eGate® Components eGate® Installation Overview Up to 8 Zones system Greater than 8 zones system Doc007834.png Doc007835.png Doc007836.png Master Language is English eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide SVC-16-0039_EN-Rev03 - 16 - RESTRICTED: Property of Synventive All rights reserved.
  • Page 17: Service Instructions

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Service Instructions Service Instructions WARNING It is necessary to turn off the Controller Main Power Switch and unplug the Controller from the main power source and lock the plug end of the power cord with a Shackle (examples shown to the right) prior to doing any service on the eGate®...
  • Page 18: Actuator Removal Procedure

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Service Instructions Actuator Removal Procedure 1) Turn off the eGate® Controller power. NOTICE Failure to turn off power prior to starting this procedure can lead to severe Controller damage. Step 1: Step 2: Remove the 4 screws Pull out the connectors assembly 2) Disconnect the power and signal connectors from the Doc007837.png...
  • Page 19: Fuses & Circuit Breakers

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Service Instructions 5) Pull and remove the Actuator as shown. Doc007843.png Remove the Motor from the Motion Converter 1) Remove the 2 screws as right picture shows. Doc007844.png 2) Remove the Motor assembly. Doc007846.png Fuses & Circuit Breakers Reference Fuse Kit located inside of Controller Door and Troubleshooting Guide for information regarding Fuses and Circuit Breakers.
  • Page 20: Annex

    eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide Annex Annex Disposal Disposal of eGate® systems should involve the recycling of basic materials. Synventive rejects any responsibility for health and safety risks to personnel or other damages caused by the re-use of individual parts for a purpose other than the originally specified purpose. ●...
  • Page 21: Global Offices / Sales Agencies

    Tel.: +39 0125 193 1110 Fax: +421 2 63 82 92 48 Email: infohrit@synventive.com Email: infohrsk@synventive.com Brazil Synventive Molding Solutions Ltda. Rua Walace Barnes, 301 - Distrito Industrial Japan South Africa Campinas - Sao Paulo Synventive Molding Solutions K.K. Sync Tooling CEP 13054-701 6F of Masuni No.
  • Page 22 eGate® 2.0 Field Installation Guide www.synventive.com The Americas Synventive Molding Solutions Inc. 10 Centennial Drive Peabody, MA 01960 Tel.: +1 978 750 8065 Fax: +1 978 646 3600 Email: info@synventive.com Europe Synventive Molding Solutions GmbH Heimrodstraße 10 P. O. Box 3123 64625 Bensheim Tel.

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