1 General Description The Montalvo S3100/3110 digital controller provides precise automatic control of web tension. The S3100/3110 is used in a closed loop, of which the load cell roll and brake are a part. Please refer to the diagram of a typical pneumatic system below.
START w w w . m o n t a l v o . c o m Analog Meter (S3100 only) Displays the actual total tension at all times. Note: because of the sensitivity of the transducers, minor fluctuations during operation are common and no cause for alarm.
2.2 Status Indicator Lights Help Key Pressing this key causes a brief help message to scroll across the display. This feature is especially helpful for describing messages that have been abbreviated to fit in the 16 character display. (Refer to keypad diagram.) 2.2 Status Indicator Lights Auto.
2 Front Panel 2.3 Digital Display A limited number of messages appear on the digital display. Most of them are "read only" messages, which cannot be changed. To view the messages, use the scroll up and down keys. Some messages are only available in certain operating modes. For the scrolling principle, see the diagram below: NewRoll? Yes Output 42.3p...
If the start/stop contact has been wired in and Soft Start or Inertia Comp Start has been selected, the S3100/3110 provides “set it and forget” operation. At machine start, tension will automatically be turned on and the controller will cycle through Soft Start /Inertia and switch into automatic.
3 Operation 3.4 Changing the Auto Tension Setpoint This procedure for changing the setpoint also serves as a short exercise in editing and changing displayed messages. Recommended: practice the following procedure a few times to learn how to use the keypad. Setpoint xx.x# 1.
3.6 Installing new roll (unwind) 3.6 Installing new roll (unwind) Press: New Roll? Tension on/off key to turn tension off. Display reads: Install new roll. ManOut xx.xp Tension on/off key. Tension LED lights and display reads: Output xx.xp Auto/manual key. SoftStart or Auto LED lights. Display reads: 3.7 Help For a short explanation of a displayed message, press the Help key, and a brief description will scroll across the display.
If the LED remains lit after the machine stops and coasting still occurs, supervisor should contact Montalvo customer service representatives. If use of the S3100/3110 is no longer required, dispose of it according to the regulations in force at the time. For service, please contact:...
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