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  • Page 1 MV3 SERIES Temperature Controller Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS FIRST START-UP ....................... 5 GENERAL PRESENTATION OF THE INTERFACE ........... 5 2.1 COLOR TOUCH SCREEN ..................... 5 2.1.1 Contextual help ....................6 2.1.2 Locking/Unlocking the user interface ..............6 2.1.3 Screen shots ...................... 7 2.1.4 Navigation and screens ..................
  • Page 4 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.2.3.3 Alarm Parameters ................. 40 3.2.4 Electrical analysis of the mold ................41 3.2.4.1 Mold verification (MoldScan) ..............41 3.2.4.2 Readings ....................42 3.2.4.3 Mold monitoring ..................42 3.2.4.4 Consumption ..................46 3.3 ADVANCED FEATURES ..................... 46 3.3.1 Remote log-in ....................

  • Page 5: First Start-Up

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL FIRST START-UP Connect the power cord to the appropriate power supply (see nameplate and operating instructions). Check all incoming and outgoing connections. Turn on the system using the interruptor located on the front. After a few seconds, the display screen lights up.

  • Page 6: Contextual Help

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL The status bar provides general information on the system status such as date and time, current configuration file, current screen name (as well as other information relevant to the screen such as the number of zones displayed out of the total number of zones, the number of zones selected and the number of zones in alarm), current operating mode (Stop/Gradual stop/Standby/Production - see §3.2.1).

  • Page 7: Screen Shots

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Functions available for the different privilege levels are listed below: Privilege level Accessible functions The interface is "read-only", no changes can be made to the system. Possible modifications are: • Change a setpoint • Turn zones On/Off •...
  • Page 8 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Press the tab to return to this display Select the appropriate thumbnail to access the screen Press the «Zone configuration table» thumbnail to go to that screen. You can now check the status of the control zones by clicking on the "Control view" tab and by selecting the "Control"...

  • Page 9: Screen Distribution

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.2 Screen distribution The screens are assigned to the different views according to their function: • The SYSTEM view pertains to the whole system (i. e. mold files). • The CONTROL view pertains to the temperature control.

  • Page 10: Getting Started With The Interface

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL GETTING STARTED WITH THE INTERFACE The "Control" and "Table of active alarms" screens both contain information on the heating zones. On each of these screens the zones are represented in a grid: zoom in or out to re-size this grid.
  • Page 11 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Min. information displayed Zone with high temperature alarm or other Zone with low temperature alarm Zone name + Group identification icon Temperature alarm Power alarm The meaning of the various temperature alarm icons is described below:...

  • Page 12: Alarm Screen

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Min. information displayed Zone without alarm Zone with low temperature alarm Zone name + Group identification icon Temperature Status The meaning of the various status icons is described below: Icon Description Temperature of the zone is below setpoint: Low temperature alarm.

  • Page 13: Changing The Number Of Zones Displayed

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.3.1.3 Changing the number of zones displayed It is possible to zoom in or out so as to display more or fewer zones. This allows an overall view of the system showing fewer details for each zone, or alternatively to view more information of a smaller number of zones.

  • Page 14: Zoom In Or Out Using The Navigation Icon

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 2.3.1.5 Zoom in or out using the navigation icon Pressing the navigation icon in the Action bar brings up a double icon bar with the following actions: Icon Action Scroll up, equivalent to moving towards the first zone.

  • Page 15: Using The System

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL USING THE SYSTEM In order to use the system correctly, it is necessary to configure it properly before you use it for the first time. This greatly facilitates daily use. The software also has advanced features including remote operation and customizable company information.

  • Page 16: Regional Parameters

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Heating neutralization input action This option is used to select the action of the HEATING NEUTRALIZATION input (see §6.4 of the Operating instructions). This input makes the system switch to the ‘Stop’ or ‘Gradual stop’ states. To restart heating, changing the input is necessary, but not enough.

  • Page 17: Changing The Interface Lock Passwords

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Choose language Set date and time Time zone To change the date, press one of the fields (day, month, year), then use the up and down arrows to increase/decrease the value in this field. To change the language of the interface, click on the corresponding flag.

  • Page 18: Network Settings

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1.1.4 Network settings Choose to assign an IP address automatically or manually, and configure network settings such as a Network mask or Gateway. Connect an ethernet cable between the unit and a PC or Injection Molding Machine to modify the network parameters.

  • Page 19: Ramp Softstart Settings

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Minimum automatic mode setpoint and maximum automatic mode setpoint Maximum and minimum setpoints can be specified for the automatic mode. Abnormally high temperature threshold This value determines the temperature above which an Abnormally high temperature alarm is triggered, even if the zone involved is stopped.
  • Page 20 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Start-up ramps: On start-up, the zones in automatic mode are heated gradually until they reach their operating setpoint. There are four possible types of start-up ramps: Duration ramp Gradient ramp The system heats at the maximum gradient of A, The system heats at the maximum gradient of A.

  • Page 21: Heating Zone Configuration

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL and E ramp gradients: A and E ramp gradients determine the heating / cooling gradient and thus the instantaneous power consumption. Settings will therefore be done according to criteria of technical necessity and the need to limit the peak current during heating.
  • Page 22 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL The values which appear on the screen are those common to the selected zones. For values which are not identical for all the selected zones, the following symbol will appear: ---. Only changes in these values will be applied to the selected zones upon validation. Modified values appear in red.
  • Page 23 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL On/Off The selected zones can be turned on or off by pressing the "ON" and "OFF" icons. Operating mode and setpoints Heating zones can be controlled automatically or manually In automatic mode a setpoint is specified in °C or in °F and the control system automatically selects the power to be applied to the zone in order to bring that zone up to the selected temperature and keep it there.
  • Page 24 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Note: Boost duration, as well as the Duration without alarm after boosting, are the same for all heating zones and can be configured in the «Temperature control settings» screen (§3.1.2.1). value For a positive boost value...
  • Page 25 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Temperature alarm trigger thresholds Zone temperature is monitored in automatic mode. If this temperature rises above or falls below the setpoint, a High or Low Temperature Alarm is triggered. Alarm trigger thresholds can be configured in this screen.

  • Page 26: Zone Groups

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1.2.4 Zone Groups Zone groups have two functions: • Make it easier to configure the system by selecting the group of zones to modify • Specify which zones are nozzles and which are manifold, necessary when using a staggered ramp.
  • Page 27 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL The group is created when the icon is pressed in the Action bar. Pressing the icon on the Action bar will cancel its creation. Upon creating a group, the group zone display and assignment screen is displayed automatically.

  • Page 28: Zone Configuration Table

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Deleting a zone group: Delete a zone group by selecting it in the list of groups and pressing You will be asked to confirm the deletion. The group will be deleted if the icon is pressed in the Action bar.

  • Page 29: Configuration Files

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3 categories of settings can be displayed from this screen: Screen Settings Configuration settings (On/Off, Auto/Manual, Setpoint, Current Temperature, Applied Power Setpoint Parameters (On/Off, Auto prod setpoint, Auto standby setpoint, Manual prod setpoint, Manual standby setpoint)

  • Page 30: Creating A Configuration File

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Configure the temperature control: §3.1.2.3 – §3.1.2.5. Switch zone heating on: in the "System" view , "Operating mode selector" screen switch to "Production" state Wait until all zones are in the column, then wait 5 minutes.

  • Page 31: Displaying A Configuration File

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL The fields below can be edited by clicking on each line: • File name (mandatory): the name of the file as it will appear in the list of files • Created by (optional): the name of the person who created the file •...

  • Page 32: Loading A Configuration File

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1.3.3 Loading a configuration file Load configuration files using the "Configuration files" screen ("System" view ): select a file in the left-hand list (the file name is highlighted and its details appear in the fields on the right of the list), then press the Load icon Loading a file will delete and replace the current configuration of the system.

  • Page 33: Exporting And Importing Configuration Files Using A Usb Flash Drive

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.1.3.7 Exporting and importing configuration files using a USB flash drive A configuration file can only be exported to or imported from a USB flash drive once the USB flash drive (or a USB hard disk) has been connected to the USB port on the front of the system.
  • Page 34 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Navigate the file list to choose the file to be imported Press The imported file is then present in the list of files. Export a configuration file to a USB flash drive in PDF format: To export a configuration file in PDF format Go to the "Configuration files"...

  • Page 35: Normal Use

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL NORMAL USE 3.2.1 Selecting the operating mode 3.2.1.1 Description of operating modes The status bar contains an indicator showing which operating mode the system is in: This indicator is also an icon that opens a menu to change the mode.

  • Page 36: Setting The Operating Mode

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL MoldScan state: This special test state is initiated only from its dedicated page and is displayed with the following icon: • MoldScan: The system is testing the previously selected zones one by one. 3.2.1.2 Setting the operating mode By default, on power-up, the system is in the "Stop"...

  • Page 37: Heating Zone Management

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.2.2 Heating zone management 3.2.2.1 "Quick change" action bar Various frequent actions can be carried out directly from the "Control" screen as well as in the zone configuration screen. To do this, select one or more zones (§2.3.3).

  • Page 38: Automatic And Manual Setpoint

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.2.2.2 Automatic and manual setpoint For each zone, the control system accepts 2 setpoints for the Standby state and 2 setpoints for the Production state (§3.2.1), a temperature setpoint for automatic operation and a power setpoint for manual operation.

  • Page 39: Alarm Log

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.2.3.2 Alarm log The log of alarms generated within the system can be viewed in the "Alarm log" view, "Alarms" screen. In the example shown they are sorted by date The list can contain up to 1000 alarms. Press the bar at the top of the list to view the alarms sorted by zone number, name, date or alarm type, in increasing or decreasing order.

  • Page 40: Alarm Parameters

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL When a USB flash drive is plugged in, it is possible to export the alarm log for evaluation from a PC using the action icon and then . If a filter is in use, you will have the choice to export the filtered or unfiltered alarms.

  • Page 41: Electrical Analysis Of The Mold

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.2.4 Electrical analysis of the mold Two types of mold analysis are available: • MoldScan: one-time analysis when a mold is first installed or after mold maintenance, to check the integrity of the mold and its connections.

  • Page 42: Readings

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL The screen for setting / confirming the test parameters is displayed: 3 parameters must be set: • Test duration: the value is given in s/kW. For example, for zones of 250W and 1.2kW, with a value of 300s/kW, at a maximum the test will take, respectively, 75s (0.250x300=75s) and 6 minutes (1.2x300=360s=6min°.

  • Page 43: Mold Monitoring

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.2.4.3 Mold monitoring Through the mold monitoring screen the user can quickly assess the operation and consumption of the control system. For monitoring to be effective, the calculated values must be taken as reference values.
  • Page 44 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL «Power monitoring» table Power monitoring tolerances can be set/activated/deactivated in this table. Power monitoring limits in relation to the reference power, as well as the current power are displayed. The latter is colored red when outside its tolerance.
  • Page 45 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL From this page you access the sub-menu for applying reference values. Using the button, you can also change the display system of quantities: ohms, watts, amperes. Applying reference values: To have valid reference values, the values must be saved in the "Save measurements" sub-menu.

  • Page 46: Consumption

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.2.4.4 Consumption This screen displays consumption in real time for each zone. The value is expressed in Watts Amperes ADVANCED FEATURES 3.3.1 Remote log-in Users can log in to the interface via Ethernet using a VNC client (example on PC, available at: «http://www.realvnc.com/download/viewer/»...

  • Page 47: Communication

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.3.2 Communication The system can be connected to an injection molding machine or another external machine. Communication can be set in the "Configuration" view , "External parameters" screen Up to 3 simultaneous communication channels can be configured.

  • Page 48: Restoring Factory Settings

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL By pressing "More...", you can view detailed system information: This information (serial number, embedded software version, etc.) can be requested in case of a call to our after-sales service. 3.3.3.1 Restoring factory settings action icon will restore the system to its original factory settings. All control settings will be reset.

  • Page 49: Data Acquisition

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.3.4 Data acquisition Beginning at start-up, the, setpoint, applied power and temperature data are stored using the last two hours of operation. They can be exported and even viewed in the "Control" view , "Data acquisition" page...
  • Page 50 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Customizable recording : starts recording. To start recording, a USB flash drive must be detected by the system. A location and filename must be selected by clicking on the "File selection" input field and completing it. If necessary, time between two samples must be changed by clicking on the 'Time between two samples' input field by moving the ‘Time...

  • Page 51: Curves

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.3.4.2 Curves This page allows you to view the data as curves. By default, no curve is shown. To select the curves to be displayed, click on the ‘Select curves’ button. A filter setting screen is then opened, where zones to be displayed (max. 2) and types of data to be displayed (Temperature - Setpoint - Power) can be selected.

  • Page 52: Documentation Files

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.3.5 Documentation files The "Documentation files" screen , "System" view , allows you to display various factory-installed documents like: • Operating instructions. • Connection diagrams. EXAMPLE Double-click on the name of the document you wish to view to open the reading screen: Use the buttons of the action bar to navigate.

  • Page 53: Programmable Clock

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3.3.6 Programmable Clock The "Programmable Clock" screen , "System" view, allows you to program the system so that it behaves in a specific way: • Weekly planning. * Planning state changes during the week. •...

  • Page 54: Duration Programming

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL To change an element of the action (for ex. the time), click on the time box of the line to be modified. Once the actions have been set, you must confirm them by clicking on in order to save the modifications and activate the weekly planning.

  • Page 55: Maintenance Instructions

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS For further information on the system please see the Operating Instructions. 4.1 Troubleshooting Effects on Indicators, display Defect Protections Solutions tooling Decrease in Thermocouple Low temperature - Remedy the cut by testing the applied power cut.
  • Page 56 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Effects on Indicators, display Defect Protections Solutions tooling Real Real temperature display is Temperature High and low - Material problem. temperature is unstable, oscillations. temperature alarms - Mold problem. unstable activated. - Check zone crossing with the Moldscan function §3.2.4.1...
  • Page 57 MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL Effects on Indicators, display Defect Protections Solutions tooling Defective load "Load fault" alarm - Check connections. temperature activated. - Change the heater. does not symbol increase appears and the status bar blinks red. Abnormal Material "Power monitoring"...

  • Page 58: Global Offices & Service Contacts

    MV3 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTION MANUAL GLOBAL OFFICES & SERVICE CONTACTS In case of problem or for any further information, please use the contact information below, or visit www.incoe.com. AMERICAS INCOE Corporation INCOE International Brasil, Ltda. ® ® 2850 High Meadow Circle...
  • Page 59 PDF copies of this manual are available for download on our website at: www.incoe.com. ©2021 INCOE 02/21 ®...

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