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  • Page 1 MCP-25/MS Control Manual Number: MC051 Release Date: June 2004...
  • Page 2 © 2003, 2004 Valco Cincinnati, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This manual is furnished with the MCP-25/MS control and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of purchase. No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Valco Cincinnati, Inc.
  • Page 3 CE Declaration of Conformity (According to EN 45014) Manufacturer: Valco Cincinnati, Incorporated 411 Circle Freeway Drive Cincinnati, OH 45246 declares that the product: Product Name: Glue Control Product Model: MCP-25 MS Year of Manufacture: 2004 conforms to the following standards: Safety: EN 60204-1 EMC Emissions:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section 1—Introduction ..........................1-1 About this Manual ..........................1-1 Description of the MCP-25/MS Control ....................1-1 Section 2—Safety Information ........................2-1 General Information ..........................2-1 Warnings ..............................2-1 Cautions ..............................2-2 What to do if Contact with Hot Adhesive Occurs .................. 2-3 What to do if Adhesive-Related Fire/Exposion Occurs .................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents, Continued Section 5—Installation, Continued Sensor Installation ..........................5-20 AS-301/601/700 Sensors ......................5-20 Description ........................5-20 Specifications ........................5-20 Mounting and Adjusting the AS-301 Sensor ..............5-21 AS-701 Sensor and Mounting Brackets ................5-22 Sensor Suitability ......................5-24 Limitations.........................
  • Page 6 Section 8—Setup Menu, Continued Encoder Configuration ........................... 8-6 Encoder-Configuration Parameters ......................8-7 Sensor Configuration ..........................8-8 Sensor Configuration Parameters ......................8-8 Alarm Configuration ..........................8-8 Alarm Configuration Parameters ......................8-8 Marking-Valve Configuration ........................ 8-9 Marking-Valve Configuration Parameters ..................... 8-9 Tolerance Configuration ......................... 8-10 Tolerance-Level Configuration Parameters ...................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents, Continued Section 12—Inspection Menu ......................... 12-1 Introduction ............................12-1 Glue-Volume Bar Graph ........................12-1 Glue-Pattern Bar Graph .......................... 12-2 Inspection-Menu Parameters ........................12-3 Changing Inspection-Menu Parameters ....................12-4 Marking-Valve Data ..........................12-5 Fault-Counter Data ..........................12-6 Tolerance Data ............................12-7 Fault Data..............................
  • Page 8 Section 17—Specifications ..........................17-1 Introduction ............................17-1 Section 18—Part-Number List ........................18-1 How to Order Parts ..........................18-1 MCP-25/MS Spare Parts List ......................... 18-1 MCP-25 Installation Kit (091xx441) ................... 18-2 Accessories ............................. 18-2 Encoders ............................18-2 Encoder Cables ..........................18-3 Sensors ............................

  • Page 9: Section 1-Introduction

    Section 1—Introduction About this Manual Valco Cincinnati has prepared this manual as an aid for installing, operating, and servicing the MCP-25/MS control. The manual also contains a list of part numbers for replacement parts. If you need more information, please contact your Valco Cincinnati representative.

  • Page 10: Section 2-Safety Information

    Section 2—Safety Information General Information It is the purchaser’s responsibility to ensure that all local, county, state, and national codes, regulations, rules, and laws relating to safety and safe operating conditions are met and followed. The best safeguard is trained personnel. The purchaser is responsible for providing personnel who are adequately trained to install, operate, and maintain Valco components and systems.

  • Page 11: Cautions

    Section 2—Safety Information MCP-25/MS WARNING! When making adjustments or performing checkout procedures, stay clear of any moving mechanical parts and do not touch exposed electri- cal equipment or electrical connectors. OTHERWISE, DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. WARNING! Keep pump cover and electrical enclosures closed except during setup, service, and checkout procedures.

  • Page 12: What To Do If Contact With Hot Adhesive Occurs

    MCP-25/MS Section 2—Safety Information What to Do if Contact with Hot Adhesive Occurs WARNING! The heat that is contained in the hot-melt material will continue to penetrate and deeply burn the skin unless rapidly cooled by external means such as water. Do not attempt to remove the set hot-melt adhesive from the skin.

  • Page 13: What To Do If Inhalation Of Adhesive Fumes Occurs

    Section 2—Safety Information MCP-25/MS What to Do if Inhalation of Adhesive Fumes Occurs If the adhesive fumes are inhaled, immediately follow these steps: 1. Take the victim away from the immediate work area. 2. Provide the victim with fresh air.

  • Page 14: Section 3-General Wiring Guidelines

    Section 3—General Wiring Guidelines Routing Low-Voltage Leads WARNING! Electrical installation should be accomplished only by experi- enced service personnel! OTHERWISE, DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR. When routing low-voltage leads, follow these guidelines: • Do not route low-voltage leads in the same conduit as wires carrying a high-current load. •...

  • Page 15: Section 4-Basic Features

    Section 4—Basic Features Introduction This section describes the basic features of the MCP-25/MS Control. Front-Panel 12 13 Description of Front-Panel Features Valve-selection buttons • If the control is in the purge mode, pressing and holding a valve-selection button activates the valve. The valve is active as long as the button is pressed.

  • Page 16: Description Of Front-Panel Features

    Section 4—Basic Features MCP-25/MS Description of Front-Panel Features (cont.) 4 Standby (power) switch and LED Orange Standby status Green Indicates that power is on Indicates a power-supply defect 5 Mode button ( The mode button is used to choose the function of valve-selection buttons 1 to 4.
  • Page 17 MCP-25/MS Section 4—Basic Features Pressure transducer LEDs (2) • If LED 1 or 2 illuminates, the corresponding pressure transducer is active. These LEDa get brighter as the glue pressure increases and dimmer as the pressure decreases. • If LED U illuminates, the pressure transducer supply voltage is OK.

  • Page 18: Enclosure Options

    Section 4—Basic Features MCP-25/MS Enclosure Options MCP-25 Learn A->Z A->Z ES C ENTER Figure 4-1. Horizontal Mount Enclosure L ear n A- >Z A- >Z - 10 ENTER MCP-25 Figure 4-2. Vertical Mount Enclosure Valco Cincinnati...

  • Page 19: Back Panel Of Field-Wirable Control

    MCP-25/MS Section 4—Basic Features Back Panel of Field-Wirable Control Description of Back Panel Features COM 1 Power output Serial interface (Option: RS232, RS485, 115V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz or current loop) Scanner for marking valve COM 2 Additional alarm outputs (printer and ejector)

  • Page 20: Back Panel Of Control With Connector

    Section 4—Basic Features MCP-25/MS Back Panel of Control with Connector Description of Back Panel Features Alarm, 24V COM 1 Serial interface Alarm, dry contact (Option: RS232, RS485, or current loop) Glue-valve connections (maximum of 8) COM 2 Glue inspection (maximum of 4)
  • Page 21 Section 4—Basic Features Figure 4-3. Alternate Back Panel for Flexoseal Controls Note! MCP-25/MS CM Model - Valve connections are standard Key, like scanners. MCP-25/MS CE Model - Valve connections are non-Key. Note! The encoder connector is standard Key M12, not 8-pin DIN. Use 155xx310 and scanner cables.

  • Page 22: Internal Components

    Section 4—Basic Features MCP-25/MS Internal Components 1—Transformer 2—Power supply board 3—Sensor CPU 4—Sensor adapter boards 5—Valve driver board (glue valves 1-4) 6—CPU board 7—I/O board 8—Special-function board (bypass) Note! On old-style boards, the special-function board attaches to the I/O board in “piggy-back”fashion. On new boards, the special-function board is integrated into the I/O board.

  • Page 23: Skew Detection Option

    MCP-25/MS Section 4—Basic Features Skew Detection Option Skew detection is available as an option for your MCP-25/MS control. Skew detection requires the following components: • Sensor module board • Sensor to provide the trigger signal • One or two sensors to detect product length •...
  • Page 24 Section 4—Basic Features MCP-25/MS 4-10 Valco Cincinnati...
  • Page 26 Wire Function International Power-Cord Color North-American Power-Cord Color Line Voltage Brown Black Neutral Blue White Protective Earth Green/Yellow Green...
  • Page 32 z.B : TYP 85 HOHNER VCE250 VLD250 VCE500 VLD500 VCE1000 VLD1000 VLD250 VLD500 VLD1000 VALCO VALCO...
  • Page 37 Low-Level Detector +24V...
  • Page 49 ROD UCT...
  • Page 56 VA LC O CI N CIN NA TI INC. VALC O C INCIN NATI INC. (513 ) 87 4 - 6550 (5 13) 87 4 - 6550...
  • Page 63 Initial Screen Pushing the green “power” button on the front panel of the MCP-25/MS causes the initial screen (Figure 6-1) to appear. The initial screen displays the Valco logo. When the “power” button is turned on, the MCP-25/MS is ready to run the job that was operating when the power was turned off.
  • Page 64 Learn distance from sensor to ejector/marking valve • Learn reference values • Learn glue-pattern position Main Menu Screens The MCP-25/MS contains six additional menu screens, which allow various functions to be performed: Setup Menu • Valve configuration: - Valve time on/off - Minimum valve on-time...
  • Page 65 MCP-25/MS Section 6—Menu Overview Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Standard and Flexoseal) • Delete a glue pattern • Copy a glue pattern • Cell-to-gun distance • Glue pattern repeat factor • Glue pattern start and length • Start signal • Mode menu - Mode 0 Standard mode...
  • Page 66 Section 7—Operation Introduction This section of the manual contains job creation and adjustment procedures for MCP-25/MS control operations. Creating a New Job To create a new job, follow these steps: 1. After the unit has been turned on, use either the F1 or F2 button to adjust the contrast of the screen.
  • Page 67 10b. Operate the parent machine at slow speed (under 10 meters/minute). 10c. Press F5 (LEARN). The pressure points between the minimum and maximum pressure will automati- cally be completed by the MCP-25/MS. 11. Save the job: 11a. Press the job-management menu icon button.
  • Page 68 1. Operate the parent machine at slow speed (under 10 meters/minute). 2. Press the button on the front panel of the MCP-25/MS. 3. Use the front-panel valve-selection keypad to activate glue valve 1. 4. Observe the glue volume on the product.
  • Page 69 Section 8—Setup Menu Introduction To access the setup menu, follow these steps: 1. Press the setup-menu icon button (Figure 8-1). The “Enter PIN Code:” message displays Figure 8-1. Setup-Menu Icon Button (Figure 8-2). 2. The control is delivered with a preset PIN code of “123”.
  • Page 70 Section 8—Setup Menu MCP-25/MS Valve Configuration Parameters Va lv e c o n fi g ur a ti on Va lv e ou tp u ts : 4 Type Tof f Tmin Vmin [ms] [ms] [ms] m/min 07HP/24 0001 0001 07HP/24 >>>...
  • Page 71 MCP-25/MS Section 8—Setup Menu Valve-Type Parameters Code # Valve T ype Specification Ton (ms) Toff (ms) tmin (ms) 300-E Electric glue valve, non-contact, 12VDC 400E/EC Electric glue valve , non-contact/contact, 12VDC Electric glue valve, no extension , 12VDC 585/2 Electric glue valve, 2" extension , 12VDC 585/4 Electric glue valve, 4"...
  • Page 72 Section 8—Setup Menu MCP-25/MS Pressure-Transducer Configuration To configure the pressure transducer, follow Valv e c o n f ig u r a ti o n Va lv e o utp u ts : 4 these steps: Type Tof f Tmin...
  • Page 73 MCP-25/MS Section 8—Setup Menu Pressure-Transducer Configuration Parameters Transducer c o n fi g u r a ti on t-Bypass V-Bypass [m/min ] 0001 0001 >>> Valve Enc 1. Enc 2. Sensor Nr—Pressure transducer number (1-2) M—Pressure transducer mode Percentage pressure curve. Pressure data entered in % (0-100%) Same as mode 0 with a bypass function.
  • Page 74 Section 8—Setup Menu MCP-25/MS Encoder Configuration Va lv e c o nf i g ur a tio n Va lv e ou tpu t s : 4 To configure the encoder, follow these steps: Type Toff Tmin Vmin 1. At the setup screen (Figure 8-7), press F2...
  • Page 75 MCP-25/MS Section 8—Setup Menu Encoder Configuration Parameters En c o de r c o n f ig u r a ti o n M o d i fy o nl y at m ac h in e s to p ! 0 0 01 I m pu l s e s = 0 0 0 1 m m ->...
  • Page 76 Section 8—Setup Menu MCP-25/MS Sensor and Alarm number of consecutive faults Configuration Sensor and alar m c on fi g u r ati o n The optional machine-stop relay and alarm/beacon No Enc Cons. Flts Other out puts interface are required to indicate a jam condition or Max.
  • Page 77 MCP-25/MS Section 8—Setup Menu Marking-Valve Configuration To configure the marking valve, follow these steps: Mar king valve Di stance to sensor 4. 0 Sensor 1 000.00 1. At the setup screen, press F5 (>>>). Toff 4. 0 Sensor 2 000.00...
  • Page 78 Section 8—Setup Menu MCP-25/MS Tolerance Configuration To configure tolerance levels, follow these steps: 1. Press F2 (Tol). The “Tolerance level +/- Tolerance level + /- ” configuration screen displays Start Amount (Figure 8-11). 1- large 0.20 0.20 0.50 050% 2- middle 0.10...
  • Page 79 MCP-25/MS Section 8—Setup Menu Report Configuration The Faults Data Report (see Figure 12-14 on the following page), which is printed from the inspection screen, is configured in the setup menu. The following two components should be configured: • Report headers •...
  • Page 80 Section 8—Setup Menu MCP-25/MS Date/time : 01/01/2002 03:09 AM XYZ Company, Inc. 400 Main Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45246 (513) 874-6550 Job name : JOBNAME Saturn 3, per Job: Total Products: 18000 Products outside Tolerance : Faults -Start-: Faults -End-: Faults -Gap-:...
  • Page 81 MCP-25/MS Section 8—Setup Menu Programming Time, Date, and PIN Code To program time, date, and PIN code, follow these Time / Dat e / Set PIN steps: New time : 00:00 1. Press F1 (Clock). The time/date/PIN-code New dat e : 00.
  • Page 82 Section 8—Setup Menu MCP-25/MS Selecting Language, Country Code, Date Format, and Length Unit To select language, country code, date format, and Language configuration Engli sh ] Espanol length unit, follow these steps: Deutsch ] Italiano Nederlands ] Dansk 1. From the Time/Date/PIN-Code Configura- Fr ançais...
  • Page 83 Section 9—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Standard) Introduction The glue-pattern-edit menu allows you to edit glue patterns. To access the glue-pattern-edit menu, follow this step: 1. Press the glue-pattern-edit icon button (Figure 9-1). The glue-pattern-edit menu displays (Figures 9-2 and 9-3). Figure 9-1. Glue-Pattern-Edit Icon Button Note! One of four glue-pattern-edit menus displays, depending on which mode...
  • Page 84 Section 9—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Standard) MCP-25/MS Glue-Pattern-Edit Parameters Values for the glue-pattern data must correspond to the values chosen in the setup menu (either in millimeters or 1/ 100 inch). Example: Unit of measure selected in the setup menu is millimeters: 0100 = 100 mm Unit of measure selected in the setup menu is inch: 01.00 = 1 inch...
  • Page 85 MCP-25/MS Section 9—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Standard) Job Name This field displays the name of the job. The job name cannot be edited in the glue-pattern-edit screen. Repeat Factor This field contains the number of identical, consecutive glue patterns (based on the first pattern specified).
  • Page 86 Section 9—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Standard) MCP-25/MS Glue-Pattern-Example (Standard Mode) Channel (valve) 1 Channel (valve) 2 Job: [mm] Job: [mm] 0 0 119 00 065 Repeat factor = 03 Repeat factor = 01 L o c k o ut = 0 0 0 0 00...
  • Page 88 Section 9—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Standard) MCP-25/MS Entering/Editing a Glue Pattern To enter or edit a glue pattern in standard mode (0), stitch mode (2), or jogging mode (3), follow these steps: Job: [mm] 0 0 0 0 0 Repeat factor = 01 L o c k o ut = 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.
  • Page 89 MCP-25/MS Section 9—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Standard) Deleting a Glue Pattern To delete a glue pattern, follow these steps: 1. Press F1 (Delete) to delete the glue- Job: [mm] 0 0 00 0 Repeat factor = 01 pattern data for the channel (valve) L o c ko u t = 0 0 0 0 0 0 displayed.
  • Page 90 Section 9—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Standard) MCP-25/MS Copying a Glue Pattern Job: [mm] This function allows you to copy a com- 0 0 00 0 L o c k o ut = 0 0 0 0 0 0 plete glue pattern (with corresponding...
  • Page 91 MCP-25/MS Section 9—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Standard) Automatic Gluing Function This function is available beginning with the March, 2001 release of the software. Automatic gluing uses a [Inch] 0.10 0.10 00.01 scanner to measure the tab length of every box in order to calculate where to apply the glue. With this function, operators do not need to make adjustments on a job change.
  • Page 92 Section 10—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Flexoseal) Introduction This appendix contains the screens for the MCP-25/FS control. All of the screens are the same as those of the MCP- 25/MS control except for the glue-pattern-edit screens and the glue-pressure-edit screens. Flexoseal Modes The MCP-25/FS control can be run in four different modes: •...
  • Page 93 Section 10—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Flexoseal) MCP-25/MS Main Screen for Mode 0—Top-Down Gluing, Tab Only Figure B-2. Glue-Pattern-Edit Main Menu for Mode 0 Main Screen for Mode 1—Top-Down Gluing, Tab and 4th Panel Figure B-3. Glue-Pattern-Edit Main Menu for Mode 1 MC051 (July 2002)
  • Page 94 MCP-25/MS Section 10—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Flexoseal) Main Screen for Mode 2—Top-Down, Bottom-Up Gluing, Tab and 4th Panel Figure 10-4. Glue-Pattern-Edit Main Menu for Mode 2 Main Screen for Mode 3—Top-Down, Bottom-Up Gluing, Tab Only Figure 10-5. Glue-Pattern-Edit Main Menu for Mode 3...
  • Page 95 Section 10—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Flexoseal) MCP-25/MS Glue-Pattern-Edit Parameters Values for the glue-pattern data must correspond to the values chosen in the setup menu (either in millimeters or 1/100 inch). Example: Unit of measure selected in the setup menu is millimeters: 0100 = 100 mm Unit of measure selected in the setup menu is inch: 01.00 = 1 inch...
  • Page 96 MCP-25/MS Section 10—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Flexoseal) Selecting 4th-Panel or Tab Gluing To select 4th-panel or tab gluing, follow these steps: 1. To select 4th-panel gluing, press F1 ( ). The 4th-panel-gluing screen (Figure 10-6) displays. 2. To return to the tab gluing screen, press F1 ( ).
  • Page 97 Section 10—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Flexoseal) MCP-25/MS Selecting a Glue-Pattern Mode To select a glue-pattern mode, follow these steps: 1. To select a single glue pattern, press F2 ( ). A single glue pattern is selected and displayed (Figure 10-8). 2. To select a pattern-skip-pattern glue pattern, press F2 ( ).
  • Page 98 MCP-25/MS Section 10—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Flexoseal) Selecting Extended-Tab or Normal-Tab Gluing To select extended-tab or normal-tab gluing, follow these steps: 1. Press F3 ( ). The tab-selection screen displays (Figure 10-10). 2. To select a mode, move the cursor to the appropriate selection field and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 100 MCP-25/MS Section 10—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Flexoseal) Programming the Automatic Gluing Function The automatic gluing function measures the tab length for every box and gives the dimension to the control so it can calculate where to apply the glue. To program the automatic gluing function, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 101 Section 10—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Flexoseal) MCP-25/MS Selecting A Channel To select a channel, follow these steps: 1. To select channel 2, press F5 ( ) (F1 position in mode 2). The channel-2 screen (Figure 10-13) displays. 2. To return to the channel-1 screen, press F5 ( ) (F1 position in mode 2).
  • Page 102 MCP-25/MS Section 10—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Flexoseal) Accessing the Glue-Pressure-Edit Main Menu (see Section 11) The glue-pressure-edit menu allows you to program the percentage glue-pressure curve. P[%] represents the glue pressure as a percentage of the maximum glue pressure allowed. To access the glue-pressure-edit menu, follow this step: 1.
  • Page 103 Section 10—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Flexoseal) MCP-25/MS Glue-Pressure-Edit Parameters Delete Insert F1—Toggles between pressure transducer 1 and pressure transducer 2 Note! This function may not be active when only one transducer has been selected in the setup menu. F2—Deletes current pressure table F3—Raises values in pressure table (only air-pressure values are incremented, not speed values!)
  • Page 104 Section 11—Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu Introduction The glue-pressure-edit menu allows you to program the percentage-glue-pressure curve. P[%] represents the glue pressure as a percentage of the maximum glue pressure allowed. Figure 11-1. Glue-Pressure-Edit-Menu Icon Button To access the glue-pressure-edit menu, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 105 Section 11—Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu MCP-25/MS Unit of Measure This field indicates the unit of measure (either millimeters or inches) that was selected in the setup menu. (See Section 8—Setup Menu for information about how to change the unit of measure.) Velocity V = product speed (velocity).
  • Page 106 MCP-25/MS Section 11—Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu Creating a Glue- Pressure Curve To create a glue-pressure curve, follow these steps: 1. Press F1 ( ) to select the pressure transducer (1 or 2) that you want to program. The selected pressure-transducer number displays in the pressure-regulator symbol.
  • Page 107 1. Enter the necessary glue pressure (glue amount) at the minimum speed of the parent machine: 1a. Operate the parent machine at the slowest (minimum) production speed. 1b. Read the speed setting in the display of the MCP-25/MS. The speed can be seen in the diagnostic menu.
  • Page 108 MCP-25/MS Section 11—Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu Entering the Glue-Pressure Data with the Insert Function The “Insert” function allows you to import the current parent-machine speed and corresponding glue-pressure values into the glue-pressure table. The insert function is available for the current job or when “NEW” is selected from the job-management menu.
  • Page 109 Section 11—Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu MCP-25/MS Changing the Glue Pressure To change the glue pressure values individually, follow these steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the field that you want to change (see “Glue- Pressure-Edit Parameters” in this section).
  • Page 110 Section 12—Inspection Menu Introduction To access the inspection menu, follow this step: 1. Press the inspection-menu icon button (Figure 12-1). Either the glue-volume bar graph or the glue-pattern bar graph displays (Figures 12-2 and 12-4). If glue volume is turned on, the glue- volume bar graph displays.
  • Page 111 Section 12—Inspection Menu MCP-25/MS Config. Pattern Figure 12-3. Glue-Volume Bar Graph for System with Three Valves Glue-Pattern Bar Graph 40132 1000 +10 -10 -10 +10 [mm] L1 = 480 Config. Volume Figure 12-4. Glue-Pattern Bar Graph Baseline Number of “good” products This line indicates the programmed glue position.
  • Page 112 MCP-25/MS Section 12—Inspection Menu Inspection-Menu Parameters Toler. Distance MarkV/ Level Vol. Scanner Ejector 1-large 01.00 2-large 01.00 Mark. Counter Tol. ? Fault Figure 12-5. Inspection Screen Sensor number Press F1 (Mark.) to display the marking-valve This field contains the number of the sensor.
  • Page 113 Section 12—Inspection Menu MCP-25/MS Changing Inspection-Menu Parameters To change the tolerance level, follow these steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the “tolerance level” field. 2. Change the parameter by using one of the following methods: •...
  • Page 114 MCP-25/MS Section 12—Inspection Menu Marking-Valve Data Marking valve/Ejector [Inch] Delay 1 : 0.10 Auto [ ] Length 1 : 0.10 Auto [ ] To change marking-valve data, follow these steps: 1. At the inspection screen, press F1 (Mark.). Purge 1 The marking-valve data screen displays (Figure 12-6).
  • Page 115 Section 12—Inspection Menu MCP-25/MS Fault-Counter Data Fault Evaluation Section 1 _ _ _ per shift To view fault-counter data, follow these steps: Total Products: 62307 1. At the inspection screen, press F2 (Counter). Products outside Tolerance: 2233 The fault-counter-data screen displays (Figure 12-11).
  • Page 116 MCP-25/MS Section 12—Inspection Menu Tolerance Data To inspect tolerance data, follow these steps: No Tol.-Level Start +/- 0.20 " 1—large 0.20 " 1. At the inspection screen, press F3 (Tol. ?) to 1—large Total +/- 0.50 " display the tolerance-data screen.
  • Page 117 Section 12—Inspection Menu MCP-25/MS Jam Preventer The jam-preventer setup screen allows you to transfer scanner lockout values to the jam preventer. (The jam- Statu s: J a m pr e ve nte r [Inch ] preventer function is not active when the value is set Scan 1 = 35.00...
  • Page 118 Section 12—Inspection Menu MCP-25/MS Jam Function Overview Scanner Re-Arm Speed Threshold Machine Speed Release Time Relay Output (Parameter 7441 = 11) Add. Output (Parameter 7442 = xx) Valco Cincinnati 12-9...
  • Page 119 Section 13—The Learn Function Introduction The Learn Function allows the system to learn the following information: • Learn glue volume • Learn distance from sensor to ejector/marking valve • Learn reference values • Learn glue-pattern position Accessing the Learn Function To access the learn function, follow this step: Learn data 1.
  • Page 120 Section 13—The Learn Function MCP-25/MS Learn Results Screens After the learn function has been completed, one of the three following screens displays (Figures 13-2, 13-3, and 13-4). The learn procedure finished successfully! Figure 13-2. The learn procedure for channel 1,2...
  • Page 121 Section 13—The Learn Function MCP-25/MS Learning Glue Volume After the system has learned a glue volume, it will Learn data eject (or mark) every product that has a glue volume Glue volume outside the tolerances of the learned value. Di stance Sensor <-> ejector...
  • Page 122 Section 13—The Learn Function MCP-25/MS Learning the Distance Between Sensor and Marking Valve/Ejector Learn data To learn the distance between the sensor and the marking valve/ejector, follow these steps: Glue volume Di stance Sensor <-> ejector Reference value 1. At the “Learn data” screen (Figure 13-9) Learn glue pattern press F2 (Dist).
  • Page 123 Section 13—The Learn Function MCP-25/MS Learning Reference Values Learn data Glue volum e Distance Sensor <-> ejector The purpose of teaching reference values is so the Ref erence value Learn glue pattern system has a baseline value with which to compare glued versus unglued sections.
  • Page 124 Section 13—The Learn Function MCP-25/MS Learning Glue-Pattern Positions If all the data (ratio comp and/or valve comp) in the setup screen is correct, it should not be necessary to teach the glue-pattern position. However, if these settings are incorrect when the machine speed is increased, the glue line will move back, which will cause faults to occur.
  • Page 125 Section 14—Job-Management Menu Introduction The job-management menu allows you to save and maintain the parameters of glue patterns and glue pressure curves. You can save up to 100 different jobs in memory. To access the job-management menu, follow this step: 1.
  • Page 126 Section 14—Job-Management Menu MCP-25/MS Saving a Job The current job is highlighted on the job-manage- Av a i la b le : 9 8 Jo b s / 16.02.2001 01 :5 7 Cur r en t Jo b : 16.01.01 ment menu screen (Figure 14-4).
  • Page 127 MCP-25/MS Section 14—Job-Management Menu Loading a Job To load a job from memory, follow these steps: Av a i la b le : 98 J ob s / 16.02.2001 01:5 7 Cur r en t Jo b: 16.01.01 1. Using the arrow keys, select the desired job Testjob1 05.10.01...
  • Page 128 Section 14—Job-Management Menu MCP-25/MS Copying a Job To copy a job to another memory location under a Av a i la b le : 9 8 Jo b s 16.02.2001 01 :5 7 Cur r en t J o b: 16.
  • Page 129 MCP-25/MS Section 14—Job-Management Menu Deleting a Job Av a i la b le : 9 8 Jo b s 16.02.2001 01 :5 7 To delete a job, follow these steps: Cu r r en t J o b : 16. 01.01 1.
  • Page 130 Section 14—Job-Management Menu MCP-25/MS Creating a New Current Job This function is used when you want to replace the Av a i la b le : 9 8 Jo b s 16.02.2001 01 :5 7 Cur r en t J o b: 16.
  • Page 131 MCP-25/MS Section 14—Job-Management Menu Editing a Job in Memory To edit a job in memory, follow these steps: Av a i la b le : 9 8 Jo b s 16.02.2001 01 :5 7 Cur r en t J o b : 16.
  • Page 132 Section 14—Job-Management Menu MCP-25/MS Preparing a New Job In Memory This function is used when you want to prepare a Av a i la b le : 9 8 Jo b s 16.02.2001 01 :5 7 Cu r r en t J o b : 16.
  • Page 133 MCP-25/MS Section 14—Job-Management Menu Renaming a Job To rename a job, follow these steps: Ava i la b l e : 9 8 Jo b s 16.02.2001 01 :5 7 1. Using the arrow keys, select the job Cu r r e nt Jo b : 16.
  • Page 134 (only available w/new CPU 151xx515) The MCP-25/MS control with new CPU (151xx515) is equipped with 8Mbytes of Flash memory. In addition to the ability to store a program, flash memory provides the capability to back up (and restore) job storage (up to 100 jobs) and all setup parameters.
  • Page 135 MCP-25/MS Section 14—Job-Management Menu Restore Data from Flash memory Av a i la b le : 9 8 Jo b s / 03/28/02 12: 57 To begin a restore via the job-management menu, Cu r r en t Jo b: * TestJob...
  • Page 136 Typically, the erase function is not needed. It is only available in the ‘Special Diagnostic Function.’ Refer F1: E to the Service Manual for MCP-25/MS and FS F2: A ! ! ! ! ! ATTENTION ! ! ! ! !
  • Page 137 Section 15—Diagnostic Menu Introduction The diagnostic menu allows you to print a diagnostic report. To access the diagnostic menu, follow this step: 1. Press the diagnostic-menu icon button (Figure 15-1). The diagnostic menu Figure 15-1. Diagnostic-Menu Icon Button displays (Figure 15-2). Printing a Diagnostic Report 1 2 3 4 5 6...
  • Page 138 Section 15—Diagnostic Menu MCP-25/MS Diagnostic Parameters 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 L L L L L L H H H H H H H H 0/ft/m in 0/ft/m in Print Version...
  • Page 139 MCP-25/MS Section 15—Diagnostic Menu Obtaining CPU Version Number To obtain the version number of the CPU, follow this step: 1. From the Diagnostic Menu screen, press F2 (Version). The version numbers of the main and sensor CPUs display. Viewing Sensor Diagnostics To view sensor diagnostics, follow this step: 1.
  • Page 140 Section 16—Troubleshooting Introduction This section of the manual contains troubleshooting information and procedur es for the MCP-25/MS control. Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution 1. The valve and scanner Valve and scanner cable connections Make sure the valve and scanner do not function.
  • Page 141 Section 16 —Troubleshooting MCP-25/MS Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution 3. The valves are Incorrect distance between the valve’s Make sure the distance between operating, but the glue nozzle and the product. the valve’s nozzle and the pattern is not stable.
  • Page 142 Section 16 —Troubleshooting MCP-25/MS Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution 5. The glue pattern Cell-to-gun setting is Enter proper cell-to-gun setting (glue-pattern -edit length is incorrect (glue-pattern -edit menu). correct, but the menu). pattern is not in the correct Pattern -delay settings are Enter proper pattern-delay settings (glue-pattern- position.
  • Page 143 Section 16 —Troubleshooting MCP-25/MS Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution 7. The valves Incorrect “Vmin” Make sure the “Vmin” has been entered correctly apply glue only (minimum threshold speed) (setup menu). when the parent entered Make sure the pressure table(s) are correct.
  • Page 144 Section 16 —Troubleshooting MCP-25/MS Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution 11. The front-panel The number of valve outputs in Call Valco (see Section 18—Service valve LEDs are the setup menu exceed the number for information) red. of available outputs (see “Valve Configuration”).
  • Page 145 Section 17—Specifications Introduction This section of the manual contains specifications for the MCP-25/MS control. Width 435 mm (17.25") Height 210 mm (8.25") Depth: 460 mm (18.2") 115/230VAC, 50/60 Hz (switchable on rear panel) or 100/200VAC, 50/60 Hz Power requirements 115/230VAC, 200W...
  • Page 146 (+44) 1952-677911 TEL: (+49) 337 648 700 FAX: (513) 874-3612 FAX: (+44) 1952-677945 FAX: (+49) 337 648 7070 MCP-25/MS Spare Parts List Description Part Number PCB assembly, CPU 151xx515 PCB assembly, I/O board 151xx483 PCB assembly, power supply 151xx456 PCB assembly, valve driver...

  • Page 147: Section 5-Installation

    Section 18—Part-Number List MCP-25/MS MCP-25 Installation Kit (091XX441) Description Qty. Part Number Fuse, 500MA 085xx219 Fuse, 2.0 AMP 085xx220 Fuse, 6.3 AMP 085xx221 Fuse, 4A, SLO-BLO 085xx181 Connector tool, wire insertion 070xx267 Connector, PC card 070xx011 Cable, power IEC320/US plug...
  • Page 148 MCP-25/MS Section 18—Part-Number List Encoder Cables Description Part Number Encoder cable, VDD, 2 m (6 ft.) – for connector back-panel option 030xx630 Encoder cable, VDD, 4 m (13 ft.) – for connector back-panel option 030xx631 Encoder cable, VDD, 8 m (26 ft.) – for connector back -panel option 030xx632 Encoder cable, VDD, 16 m (49 ft.) –...
  • Page 149 MCP-25/MS Section 18—Part-Number List Sensor Cables Description Part N umber AS-601 sensor cable, 5m (16 ft.) 030xx7 69 AS-601 sensor cable, 10m (33 ft.) 030xx7 70 AS-601 sensor cable, 15m (50 ft.) 030xx7 71 CGS-30 gate-sensor cable, 5m (1 6 ft.) 030xx7 62 CGS-30 gate-sensor cable, 10m ( 33 ft.)
  • Page 150 MCP-25/MS Section 18—Part-Number List Pressure-Transducer Cables Description Part Number EPC-6 connector cable, 2 m (6 ft.)—for use with field-wirable back panel 030xx002 EPC-6 connector cable, 10 m (33 ft.)—for use with field -wirable back panel 030xx007 EPC-J connector cable , 5 m (16 ft.) —for use with field-wirable back panel 030xx605 EPC-J connector cable , 10 m (33 ft.)—for use with field-wirable back panel...
  • Page 151 Section 19—Warranty Warranty Information Valco Cincinnati, Inc. warrants its equipment worldwide against defects in material and workmanship as outlined in this section. Cold-Glue Equipment and Electronic Controls One (1) year from the date of shipment by Valco Cincinnati. Hot-Melt Units, Hoses, Valves, and Related Equipment All components except cast-in heating elements are warranted for a period of six (6) months from the date of shipment by Valco Cincinnati.
  • Page 152 Section 20—Service Service Needs If you have problems with your system, please contact your Valco Cincinnati representative. If your need is urgent, we encourage you to contact our corporate office in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. at (513) 874-6550, or Valco Europe in the United Kingdom at (+44) 1952-677911.

  • Page 153: Introduction

    Appendix A—Maintenance Procedures Introduction This appendix contains recommended daily, weekly, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month maintenance procedures for the MCP-25/MS system. The maintenance procedures contained in this appendix are to be used for cold-glue systems only. OTHERWISE, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT COULD OCCUR.
  • Page 154 Appendix A—Maintenance Procedures MCP-25/MS Weekly Maintenance Actions Date Shift Initials 1. Clean the glue filter thoroughly with water. 2. For electric-coil non-contact valves only—disassemble the fluid section of the glue valve, and clean the section thoroughly with water. 3. If you are using a 585 valve, replace the valve spring.
  • Page 155 MCP-25/MS Appendix A—Maintenance Procedures 3-Month Maintenance Actions Date Shift Initials 1. Encoder mounting: a. Check timing belt, gear and pulley teeth, and proper timing belt tension.. b. If using measuring wheel, check for wear and proper wheel tension on machine belt.
  • Page 156 Appendix A—Maintenance Procedures MCP-25/MS 6-Month Maintenance Actions Date Shift Initials 1. Flush entire glue system, except for the central pumping system, with a vinegar and water solution (1 gallon of vinegar to 10 gallons of water). 2. Perform the “Weekly Maintenance” procedure.
  • Page 157 MCP-25/MS Appendix A—Maintenance Procedures 12-Month Maintenance Actions Date Shift Initials 1. Flush the entire glue system, including the central pumping system, with a vinegar and water solution (1 gallon of vinegar to 10 gallons of water). 2. Disassemble, thoroughly clean, and rebuild each fluid- regulator assembly and glue valve.
  • Page 158 Appendix B—Wiring Information (Older Generation Controls) Back Panel of Field-Wirable Control Description of Back-Panel Features COM 1 Serial interface (Option: RS232, RS485, or current loop) COM 2 Interface for other Valco controls COM 3 Diagnostic printer/modem interface Scanner connections (maximum of 6) 24 volt (US = red) 0 volt (US = black) PNP signal...
  • Page 159 Appendix B—Wiring Information (Older Generation Controls) MCP-25/MS Encoder connections (maximum of 2) 24 volt 0 volt A signal A signal B signal B signal Impulse start signal 0 Impulse start signal 0 15 volt Shield Glue valve connections (maximum of 4)
  • Page 160 MCP-25/MS Appendix B—Wiring Information (Older Generation Controls) Marking valve Coil voltage (24V) Coil voltage (24V) Purge button input Purge button input Earth Shield Scanner for marking valve 24 volt (US=red) 0 volt (US=black) PNP signal NPN signal (US=green) Shield Bypass valve connections (maximum of 2)
  • Page 161 Appendix B—Wiring Information (Older Generation Controls) MCP-25/MS Back Panel of Control with Connector 17 16 15 14 Description of Back Panel Features COM 1 Alarm, 24V Serial interface Alarm, dry contact (Option: RS232, RS485, or current loop) Glue-valve connections (maximum of 8)
  • Page 162 MCP-25/MS Appendix B—Wiring Information (Older Generation Controls) The connector back panel cables for alarm/beacon 481xx037 are as follows: • 10m (33-ft.) cable (030xx741) • 15m (50-ft.) cable (030xx742) • 20m (66-ft.) cable (030xx743) The field-wirable cable for alarm/beacon 481xx037: •...
  • Page 163 Appendix B—Wiring Information (Older Generation Controls) MCP-25/MS Figure B-1. Alarm/Beacon 481xx037 Wiring Connections—Configuration #1 (refer to item 8 of Back Panel of Field-Wirable Control on page B-1) Valco Cincinnati...
  • Page 164 MCP-25/MS Appendix B—Wiring Information (Older Generation Controls) Figure B-2. Alarm/Beacon 481xx037 Wiring Connections—Configuration #2 (refer to item 8 of Back Panel of Field-Wirable Control on page B-1) Valco Cincinnati...
  • Page 165 Appendix B—Wiring Information (Older Generation Controls) MCP-25/MS Figure B-3. Alarm/Beacon 481xx039 Wiring Connections—Configuration #1 (refer to item 8 of Back Panel of Field-Wirable Control on page B-1) Valco Cincinnati...
  • Page 166 MCP-25/MS Appendix B—Wiring Information (Older Generation Controls) Figure C-4. Alarm/Beacon 481xx039 Wiring Connections—Configuration #2 (refer to item 8 of Back Panel of Field-Wirable Control on page C-1) Valco Cincinnati...
  • Page 167 Appendix C—Glue-Pressure Software (Older Generation Controls) Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu The glue-pressure-edit menu allows you to program the percentage glue-pressure curve. P[%] represents the glue pressure as a percentage of the maximum glue pressure allowed. Accessing the Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu To access the glue-pressure-edit menu, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 168 Appendix C—Glue-Pressure Software (Older Generation Controls) MCP-25/MS Glue-Pressure-Edit Parameters Job: [m/min] m a x. m i n. 0 000 0 0 20 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 P [%] + / - 0 05 0 10...
  • Page 169 MCP-25/MS Appendix C—Glue-Pressure Software (Older Generation Controls) Creating a Glue-Pressure Curve To create a glue-pressure curve, follow these steps: Step 1—Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu 1. Using either the F3 ( ) or + Chan. Chan. - F4 ( ) keys, select the pressure...
  • Page 170 1. Enter the necessary glue pressure (glue amount) at the minimum speed of the parent machine: 1a. Operate the parent machine at the slowest (minimum) production speed. 1b. Read the speed setting in the display of the MCP-25/MS. The speed can be seen in the diagnostic menu.
  • Page 171 MCP-25/MS Appendix C—Glue-Pressure Software (Older Generation Controls) Entering the Glue-Pressure Data with the Learn Function The “Learn” function allows you to import the current Step 2—Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu parent-machine speed and corresponding glue-pressure Job: [m/min] values into the glue-pressure table. The learn function is available for the current job or when “NEW”...
  • Page 172 Appendix C—Glue-Pressure Software (Older Generation Controls) MCP-25/MS Changing the Glue Pressure To change the glue pressure, follow these steps: 1. Using the arrow keys, move the cursor to the Changing The Glue Pressure, Step 1 field you want to change (see “Glue-Pres- (Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu) sure-Edit Parameters”...
  • Page 173 MCP-25/MS Appendix C—Glue-Pressure Software (Older Generation Controls) Copying a Glue- Pressure Curve To copy a glue-pressure curve to another pressure Step 1—Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu transducer within a job, follow these steps: Chan. - 1. Using the F3 ( ) or F4 ( + Chan.
  • Page 174 Index Symbols 12-month maintenance A-1, A-5 3-month maintenance A-1, A-3 6-month maintenance A-1, A-4 adjustments volume, pattern, delay, or length 7-2 alarm configuration 8-8 alarm contact resetting 8-8 AS-301/601/700 sensor installation 5-21 automatic gluing function 9-9 for FS 10-9 Back Panel features 4-5 back panel for older controls B-1...
  • Page 175 diagnostic report 15-1 direct-on mode 5-3 dot gap 9-5 editing a job 14-7 Enclosure horizontal mount 4-4 vertical mount 4-4 encoder configuration 8-6 EPC-6 Pressure Transducer drawing 5-16 EPC-J Pressure Transducer drawing 5-17 fault data 12-7 fault-counter data 12-6 Faults Data Report example 8-12 Flash memory 14-10 erasing 14-12...
  • Page 176 Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu icon 11-1 glue-pressure-edit menu 11-1 glue-volume bar graph 12-1 Help button 4-3 high-current 3-1 impulses encoder-specific 5-7 initial screen MCP-25/MS 6-1 insert function for glue pressure 11-5 Inspection Menu icon 12-1 inspection menu overview 12-1 installation alarm/beacon 5-10...
  • Page 177 A-1 marking valve/ejector 13-4 marking-valve configuration 8-9 Marking-Valve Data Screen 12-5 MCP-25/FS control 10-1 MCP-25/MS control specifications 17-1 MCP-25/MS spare parts list 18-1 measuring distance between sensor and marking valve/ejector 13-4 glue volume 13-3 menu screens types of 6-2 mode...
  • Page 178 glue-pressure-edit 11-1 inspection menu 12-3 marking-valve configuration 8-9 pressure transducer configuration 8-5 sensor configuration 8-8 tolerance-level configuration 8-10 valve configuration 8-2 valve type 8-3 PIN Code 8-13 power supply connecting main 3-1 Power-Supply Board 5-3 preparing a new job 14-8 pressure curve importing 11-5 pressure transducer...
  • Page 179 15-3 service information 20-1 Setup Menu icon 8-1 setup menu overview 8-1 specifications MCP-25/MS 17-1 Standard Mode 9-1 standby mode 5-3 Stitch Mode 9-1 threshold speed 8-2 Tjog 9-5 tolerance configuration 8-10 tolerance data 12-7 top-down, bottom-up gluing...

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