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Mold Marshalling System for
Measuring Resin Pressure inside Molds
Pressure Measuring Amplifier
Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 Do not use the product in any way other than explained in this instruction manual. Whole or part of this manual may not be copied or reproduced without the written permission of Futaba Corporation. This manual is a copyrighted work of Futaba Corporation and the copyright belongs to Futaba Corporation.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Precautions 4-4-3 Setting alarm monitoring conditions Preface 4-5 Saving Settings As Standard Accessories 4-6 Saving Settings Handling Precautions 4-7 Reading Settings from Amplifier System Configuration 5. Using the System 1. Names and Major Functions of Components 5-1 Selecting Measurement Mode 1-1 Front 5-2 Selecting Setting File 1-2 Rear... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
After reading the manual, keep it in a safe place so that it can be used whenever needed. When using the product, be sure to observe the following safety precautions. Futaba Corporation assumes no liability for the injury caused by using the product contrary to these precautions. -
Page 4: Preface
Preface “Mold Marshalling System” is a system for measuring resin pressure inside injection molds using a strain gage pressure sensor of Futaba Corporation. Using the attached measurement software allows you to observe pressure waveforms, store data, and monitor and set alarms on the personal computer. -
Page 5: Handling Precautions
Handling Precautions Turn on the power to the amplifier after connecting between the systems. Be sure to connect the power cable of the amplifier to the AC outlet. Do not turn on/off the power supply by disconnecting and connecting the I/O cable connector. -
Page 6: System Configuration
System Configuration The following figure shows a system configuration that measures pressure inside the mold using Mold Marshalling system “MPS08 series”. LAN cable Junction cable Voltage output Junction box Data logger etc. AC adaptor CH １ ２ ３ ４ AC outlet Amplifier Ground I/O cable... -
Page 7: Names And Major Functions Of Components
Names and Major Functions of Components Front ① ② ① Display panel ........... Displays the status of measurement, setting file name, shot counter, and setting conditions in the amplifier. ② Control keys “→”, “↑”, “↓”, “SET”....... “→” key: Changes the display content when held down. “↑”, “↓”... -
Page 8: Rear
Rear ① ⑥ ⑤ ② ③ ④ ① Junction box connector ........Connected to the Junction box using the dedicated Junction cable. Two Junction boxes can be connected. ② Grounding terminal .......... Terminal for ground. ③ Wired LAN jack ..........Connected to PC using the LAN cable. ④... -
Page 9: Preparation
Preparation This section explains the preparation required before turning on the power. Setting up the Network Connections Make settings for communication between the amplifier MPS08 and PC. * For the Network Connections procedure, refer to the “Measurement Software (PPS) Installation Manual”. -
Page 10: Updating Software
Updating Software This section describes how to update the PC software and amplifier software (hereafter referred to as firmware). * For the acquisition of the latest software, contact the nearest Futaba sales office. 2-3-1 Updating PC software Execute the installer file. ( Extension name is “msi ”.) It is no need to remove the old version software previously installed on PC. - Page 11 ■ In the case of the failure of Firmware updating There is possibility to cause the failure of firmware updating when the firewall is working on Windows7 or Windows8. In this case, you can perform the firmware updating by the either methods as follows. （1）Turning off Windows Firewall （2）Turning off Firewall application filter for FTP client These methods should be performs under the supervision of your internet administrator.
- Page 12 Step4： Click [Turn Windows Firewall on or off] Step5 ： Select [Windows Firewall on (Not recommended)] and push [OK] These setting changes should be done under the supervision of your internet administrator.
- Page 13 (2) Method of turning off Firewall application filter for FTP client Step1：Push [Start] button and select [Accessories]. Right click [Command Prompt] and click [Run as administrator] These methods should be performs under the supervision of your internet administrator. Click [Yes] when User Account Control shows.
- Page 14 Step2：Execute the following command on the Command Prompt netsh advfirewall set global StatefulFTP disable This setting change should be done under the supervision of your internet administrator.
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Page 15: Installing The System
Installing the System 2-4-1 Installing the pressure sensor For the procedure for installing the sensor on the mold, refer to the “Pressure sensor installation reference diagram” attached to the purchased sensor. 2-4-2 Installing the Junction box Install the Junction box near the mold. The temperature limit is 70°C. Be careful not to expose it to temperature higher than that. -
Page 16: Connections In System
2-5 Connections in System Connect the components in order of the numbers shown in the following figure. Connect the power supply ⑨ after completing the connections ① to ⑧. ④ LAN cable Junction cable ⑧ Voltage output ② Junction box ⑥... - Page 17 ② Connect the Junction cable to the Junction box. Make sure that the two locks on both sides of the connector are locked with a “click”. “Click” “Click” ③ Connect the Junction cable to the amplifier. Make sure that the two locks on both sides of the connector are locked with a “click”. “Click”...
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Page 18: Connecting The I/O Signal
⑥ Connect the I/O cable to the amplifier. ⑦ Connect the I/O cable to the I/O signal device. Refer to Section 2-6, “Connecting the I/O Signal”. (→ Page 15) ⑧ Connect the external measuring device (to output voltage). Refer to Section 8-1, “Connecting an External Measuring Device”. (→ Page 38) ⑨... - Page 19 Wire these signal wires to the DSUB9 connector of the I/O cable by referring to the following. * At least the trigger signal must be wired (Close Mold signal etc.) to continuously monitor the pressure waveforms in the mold. ●DSUB9 connector pin connections Pin No.
- Page 20 Example 2: When the output of the molding machine connected to the amplifier is “voltage output” Connect the signal by using a relay adaptable to the output voltage of the output signal from the molding machine. * When using an electromechanical relay, use a relay equipped with the coil surge absorption circuit. Example of connection of input signal using a relay when the molding machine output signal is DCV ON/OFF output DCV relay...
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Page 21: Connecting The Power Supply
2-7 Connecting the Power Supply Supply power to this equipment through the AC adapter that comes with this equipment. * The amplifier does not have a power switch. Never turn power on or off by connecting or disconnecting the I/O cable. It could damage not only the amplifier and AC adapter but also other devices connected. -
Page 22: Basic Operation Of Amplifier
Basic Operation of Amplifier This section describes the basic operation of amplifier “MPS08”. 3-1 Turning Power ON/OFF Turning power ON Turn on the power to the amplifier by referring to Section 2-7, “Connecting the Power Supply”. (→ Page 18). ... -
Page 23: Using The Amplifier By Stand-Alone
Window changes as follows. Initial window Sensor sensitivity window Version IP address * Set to “192.168.2.100” by default. In the case of changing IP address, see [6-7 Administrator Settings], on page34. Power output ON/OFF Returns to initial window 3-2-3 Using the amplifier by stand-alone The MPS08 allows the amplifier to operate in standalone mode. -
Page 24: Basic Operation Of Measurement Software
Basic Operation of Measurement Software This section describes the basic operation of measurement software. 4-1 Starting and Exiting Software Starting software Double-click the shortcut “MMS” on the desktop. * If the shortcut “MMS” is not found, specify the “MMS” executable file in “home/username/MMS/app” and click “Create Link”... -
Page 25: Names And Functions Of Screen Components
4-3 Names and Functions of Screen Components This section explains the basic screen components and the operations that are often used. Operation screen When software starts up, the screen shown below appears. This screen is referred to as the operation screen. Here, remember the concepts of individual screen components. -
Page 26: Setting The Conditions
4-4 Setting the Conditions Here, set the conditions under which data is retrieved. The conditions once set are saved to the setting file, so the same conditions are automatically set when the setting file is read next and after. Set “measurement conditions”, “sensor sensitivity,” and “alarm monitoring conditions” sequentially in this order. * “Measurement conditions”... -
Page 27: Setting Sensor Sensitivity
4-4-2 Setting sensor sensitivity Set the sensitivity of sensors after setting the measurement conditions. Click the inside of the dotted frame in the following figure. The following setting window appears. ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ①... -
Page 28: Setting Alarm Monitoring Conditions
4-4-3 Setting alarm monitoring conditions Perform alarm setting as needed. If alarm setting is not required or only measurement is performed, save the settings after setting the measurement conditions and the sensitivity of the sensors. After the settings are saved, the operation screen is restored. - Page 29 Supplement to alarm monitoring settings ① ② Monitoring zone <Peak judgment> <Area judgment> Blue dotted waveform: OK; Red dotted Blue dotted waveform: OK; Red dotted waveform: Alarm waveform: Alarm ③ Point monitoring ④ Time-to-peak monitoring Blue dotted waveform: OK; Red dotted waveform: Alarm Blue dotted waveform: OK;...
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Page 30: Saving Settings As
4-5 Saving Settings As After completion of setting the measurement condition, sensitivity of sensors, and alarm monitoring conditions, save the new settings. To save the settings by assigning a name as a new file and replace the current setting file stored in the amplifier, press the “Save As” button. ... -
Page 31: Using The System
Using the System The previous operations have finished the necessary preparation. Now, the user can run the system and observe pressure waveforms. 5-1 Selecting Measurement Mode This software has two measurement modes: monitor mode and maintenance mode. This section explains the observation of waveforms in monitor mode which is used for normal operation. * For the observation of waveforms in maintenance mode, refer to Section 7-3-2, “Quick sensor checking”. -
Page 32: Starting Measurement
5-3 Starting Measurement Now, the system is completely ready to observe waveforms. Measurement of pressure waveforms begins when a trigger signal (measurement start signal) is input from the molding machine. * A trigger signal can also be input manually by pressing the SET key of the amplifier. However, it is hard to press the SET key every time according to the operation of the molding machine. -
Page 33: Function Description
Function Description This section explains specific functions and advanced operations. 6-1 Displaying Template Waveforms Pressure waveforms stored in the past can be displayed in the frame window. Overlaying the Template waveforms on the waveforms being measured makes it possible to visually check “pressure transition at molding condition adjustment”, “pressure variation during mass production,”... -
Page 34: Overlaying Waveforms
6-2 Overlaying Waveforms The waveform can be overlaid up to 99 times. * The overlay count can be set by selecting [System] from the menu bar → [Overlay]. (→ Page 33) * If the overlay waveforms are not displayed, check whether the “Show/Hide overlay” button on the toolbar is set to “Hide”. -
Page 35: Waveform Display Settings
6-4 Waveform Display Settings 6-4-1 Enlarging waveforms (zoom) Using the “Zoom” button on the toolbar, select the part to enlarge. * Mouse operation: Enclose the start point to the end point of the part to be enlarged, and release the mouse button. -
Page 36: Changing The Color Of Waveforms
6-4-4 Changing the color of waveforms Click the color box in the channel information display area. Select desirable drawing color and click OK. 6-5 Other Display Settings This section explains the other settings related to display. From the main menu, select [System] → [Display settings…]. ... -
Page 37: Saving Data
6-6 Saving Data 6-6-1 Types of saved data This software can save setting files, waveform data, and numerical data. Save Remarks Data type Item Extension destination folder C:¥Document A setting file contains conditions that are set to perform measurement and settings¥ and monitoring. - Page 38 In the Administration menu, it is possible to ① change IP address of MPS08 and saved data destination of data and setting file. ② ③ ④ ⑤ Term Function ① ・Set the IP Address of MPS08. IP Address of MPS08 Set IP Address will be valid after rebooting of application.
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Page 39: Checking The Operation
Checking the Operation This section explains how to check whether the system runs normally. 7-1 Checking the Communication between Amplifier and PC The amplifier communicates with the PC through LAN connection. Whether the communication is implemented normally can be checked with the color of the Data mark at the lower left of the operation window. (Green: Normal, Red: Faulty) * [WDT: ] indicates the number of times of self-recovery performed when communication was suspended. -
Page 40: Checking The Operation Of Sensor
If “waveforms are not displayed” or “the pressure value is too low (or too high)” and you think that a pressure sensor is faulty, it is recommended to calibrate the sensor. Sensor calibration is available for a fee. Please contact the nearest FUTABA sales office (written on the back cover). 7-3-2 Quick sensor checking Follow the procedure below to simply check the operation of a sensor. -
Page 41: Measuring With An External Measuring Device
Measuring with an External Measuring Device The pressure measuring amplifier MPS08 can output voltage according to the pressure value. This section explains how to connect the system to an external measuring device and view pressure waveforms. 8-1 Connecting an External Measuring Device ... -
Page 42: Pressure Value
8-2 Relationship between Output Voltage and Pressure Value Set the voltage collection conditions of the external measuring device by referring to the following. 50 mV is output per 1 MPa. (Voltage output range: 0 to 10 V) (Example: When pressure is 100 MPa, 5 V is output.) 8-3 Enabling the Voltage Output Function ... -
Page 43: Specifications
Input: 100 to 240 VAC, 1.2 to 0.5 A Weight About 1,900 g <Junction box UJPO4> Connected sensor SS or EPS series of Futaba Corporation (The EPS series requires a conversion adaptor sold separately.) Operating temperature range 0 to +70°C Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz, double amplitude 1.5 mm, 2 hours in each direction of X, Y,... - Page 44 Outline drawing [Unit: mm] <Pressure measuring amplifier MPS08> <Junction box UJP04> Mounting magnet (AMUJP) * Optional item (sold separately) Mounting hole φ 4.2 x 2 * Usable for the mounting magnet (option) Connector dust cap (ADUJP) * Option (sold separately)
- Page 45 <Junction cable WJP0430> <AC adaptor ES0024010> 1800 1200 （3146） <Signal I/O cable WCI005> D-Sub 15-pin connector D-Sub 9-pin connector D-Sub 9-pin connector (female) (male) (male)
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