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Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity (According to EN 45014) T he follo wing declaration is issued und er the sole responsib ility of the m anufacturer: M an ufacturer: Valco M elton A d ivision of V alco C incinnati, Incorporated 411 C ircle F ree wa y D rive...
What to Do if Inhalation of Adhesive Fumes Occurs .............. 2-7 What to Do if Adhesive-Related Fire or Explosion Occurs ............ 2-8 Hose Safety Information ..................2-9 Section 3 - Basic features ..........3-1 MCP-6 Control ......................3-1 Front Panel ..........................3-1 Bottom Panel ..........................3-2 Wiring Diagram ......................... 3-3 Mounting Footprint ........................
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Table of Contents MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Configure the Valve/Channel Settings ..............4-15 Compensation Time ........................ 4-16 Valve Type ..........................4-16 Scanner Settings ........................4-17 Encoder Settings ........................4-17 Check Other Valves/Channels ................4-17 Additional Setup Button Parameters ..............4-18 Language ..........................
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MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Table of Contents Section 6 - part number list ..........6-1 How to Order Parts ....................6-1 MCP-6 Control Assembly (074XX056) ..............6-2 Section 7 - Specifications ..........7-1 Section 8 - Warranty............8-1 Warranty Information ....................8-1 Cold Glue Equipment and Electronic Controls ...............
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION This manual has been prepared by Valco Cincinnati, Inc. to provide System assistance in the set-up and operation of the MCP-6 Control Unit. The MCP-6 Control Unit from Valco provides operators with a full-featured Description affordable solution to adhesive system pattern control. The unit allows program changes and adjustments, so you can get desired results immediately.
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Section 1 - Introduction MC0090 - MCP-6 Control Unit The EPC12 monitors pulses received from an optical encoder (the encoder is driven by the parent machine). EPC12 Application Control Description Pulse speed is converted to voltage. An air manifold is mounted within the EPC12 cabinet. Air pressure within the manifold is monitored by a pressure transducer.
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MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 1 - Introduction EPC12 Capabilities - Continued Valco Cincinnati, Inc.
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Section 1 - Introduction MC0090 - MCP-6 Control Unit EPC12 Capabilities - Continued (Enlarged View) Valco Cincinnati, Inc.
SECTION 2 - SAFETY AND USE SECTION 2 - SAFETY AND USE SECTION 2 - SAFETY AND USE SECTION 2 - SAFETY AND USE SECTION 2 - SAFETY AND USE Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Read and follow all safety precautions, warnings, Read cautions, and other recommendations in this manual.
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Section 2 - Safety Information MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit This symbol indicates the need to Unplug/Disconnect All Power Unplug/Disconnect All Power Unplug/Disconnect All Power Unplug/Disconnect All Power Symbols - Continued Unplug/Disconnect All Power Sources Sources Sources Sources Sources and to let them de-energize before attempting any type of work or maintenance.
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 2 - Safety Information The owner of the equipment is under obligation to manage all safety Owner information. Some examples include: Responsibilities • Examine all safety materials and documents as well as jurisdictional laws and make certain all laws, recommendations, and other safety/hazard laws, certification requirements, training, and instructions are followed and kept current.
Section 2 - Safety Information MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Read this document and all information regarding the equipment before Limitations of handling the equipment. The intended use of the equipment is stated in Section 1 of this manual. Do not use this equipment for anything other than its intended use. Do not modify, change, or alter the equipment in any way.
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 2 - Safety Information Valco Melton hot melt units, cold glue units, controllers, inspection systems Shut Down and all related accessories have the following universal safety precautions (this is not intended to be an exhaustive list; follow all instructions and safety...
Section 2 - Safety Information MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Valco Melton hot melt units have the following universal safety precautions in in in in in Hot-Melt- addition to all other universal precautions previously mentioned addition to all other universal precautions previously mentioned...
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 2 - Safety Information If hot adhesive comes in contact with the skin, , , , , do the following: What to Do if Contact Warning! Warning! Warning! Do not attempt to remove heated hot melt adhesive from...
Section 2 - Safety Information MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit During the heating and melting process, the surface of the adhesive will be What to Do if exposed to air. The mixture of polymer fumes and air can catch fire if the hot melt is overheated.
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 2 - Safety Information Hose Safety Do not Do not Do not use bindings, wire ties, or unapproved Do not Do not Information fasteners around the hoses. Do use approved wrapping (P/N KAP0434), making sure the wrapping is slightly snug but not tight.
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Section 2 - Safety Information MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Hose Safety Information - Continued Do not Do not Do not Do not Do not allow hoses to rub against objects or to come into contact with sharp edges or points.
Section 3 - Basic Features MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Bottom Panel Valve Outputs or Scanner Inputs, as determined by the customer 120/240 VAC 0-10V Output Encoder Input Figure 3-2. MCP-6 Bottom View Valco Cincinnati, Inc.
SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING SECTION 4 - PROGRAMMING The MCP-6 Control Unit can be mounted on any flat, stable surface close to Mounting the machine glue station. The Operator Interface Buttons can be grouped into four categories (see...
Valve 1-6 Buttons - Pressing the individual Valve Button(s) allows you to tell the MCP-6 Control Unit which valves you are going to use for the job you will run. The LED in the upper Left hand side of the Buttons indicates which valve is selected.
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 4 - Programming There are 2 Navigation Buttons: the Right Arrow Button and the Left Arrow Button. The Navigation Buttons Right Arrow Button - Pressing the Right Arrow Button moves the cursor to the right, highlighting each editable field (see Figure 4- 2A through 4-2C).
Section 4 - Programming MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit The symbol consisting of two arrows in a circular pattern indicates that a value has been changed but the change is not yet stored in the flash memory Flash Memory Storage (see Figure 4-4).
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MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 4 - Programming Open a Highlighted Menu Highlighted Menu (Valve 2) with the OK Button The Valve 2 Menu Screen Opens If a highlighted menu will not open with the OK Button, check the password level.
(lit up), the corresponding input or output is activated (see Figure 4-6). The Status LEDs Be sure the encoder, scanners, valves, and the MCP-6 Control Unit have been properly mounted to the parent machine before setting up the control.
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 4 - Programming The first time the MCP-6 Control Unit is switched on, it will guide you through First Use a series of menus in order to setup your control for your unique production needs.
Section 4 - Programming MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Application - Continued Actual application options may vary based on the system. Application Description Packaging Applying glue to erected-and-filled boxes for closing/sealing Core Winding Applying glue to paper stock that is wound to create roll cores (for paper towels, bathroom tissue, etc.)
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 4 - Programming Valve Type (All Applications) Valve Type Valve Type Valve Type - Set the valve type for valves 1-6. If the default valve type that Valve Type Valve Type appears is not applicable, use the Plus/Minus Buttons to scroll through the list of valve types available.
Section 4 - Programming MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit To view, setup, and use the various functions of the MCP-6 Control Unit, Enter passwords are used. This ensures safety and security of all settings. To enter a password, do the following:...
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 4 - Programming There are five password levels: Password Levels Level 0: Protected Level 0: Protected Level 0: Protected Level 0: Protected Level 0: Protected When the unit is set to Level 0, only basic pattern settings can be entered or changed.
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Section 4 - Programming MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Protected Level Mode - Continued The locked icon appears, indicating the unit is in Protected Level Mode (Level 0) 4-12 Valco Cincinnati, Inc.
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MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 4 - Programming The Level 2 Default Password (1234) can be changed to a different numerical password containing four digits. Change the Level 2 Default Password To change the Default Password for Level 2, do the following:...
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Section 4 - Programming MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit When the desired password is entered, press the OK Button to enter the new Change the Level 2 Default password. Password - Continued The following is an example only. The password can be changed to any four digit number desired.
Caution! Caution! Changing settings may bring unwanted consequences in Settings the performance of your system. Valco Cincinnati, Inc. recommends having a qualified technician setup your system parameters. Otherwise, loss of production time may result from improper settings. All screens for configuring the valves/channels are available in all applications.
Section 4 - Programming MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Compensation Time x3 x3 On Compensation Time (Ton) On Compensation Time (Ton) On Compensation Time (Ton) - This is the amount of time (in milliseconds) On Compensation Time (Ton) On Compensation Time (Ton) from when the valve is activated to when the glue is applied.
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 4 - Programming Scanner Settings x2 x2 Minimum Product Length Minimum Product Length - The length of a product that is necessary to Minimum Product Length Minimum Product Length Minimum Product Length trigger a start signal. If there are tabs and/or dust causing false trigger signals, increase the Minimum Product Length.
Section 4 - Programming MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Additional Setup Button Parameters Some parameter screens that appeared in the “Wizard” may also appear in the Setup Button Menu. Use the Plus/Minus Buttons to scroll through all available choices. Make sure the desired...
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 4 - Programming Measurement Mode (Packaging, Core Winding, EPC12 and Others) Measurement Mode Measurement Mode - Encoder Measurement Mode Encoder Encoder - Set the units to Inch or Millimeter (mm). Encoder Measurement Mode Measurement Mode Encoder See the heading “Encoder Menu...
Section 4 - Programming MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Batch Counter (All Applications) Batch Counter must be enabled in this menu (Pattern Menu) so individual Batch Count Menus will appear during setup (see Section 5 - Operation). Purge Signal (All Applications)
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 4 - Programming Menu Configuration (All Applications) Menu Configuration--Maximum Patterns - Menu Configuration--Maximum Patterns - Menu Configuration--Maximum Patterns - Menu Configuration--Maximum Patterns - Set the number of patterns being Menu Configuration--Maximum Patterns - used. Up to ten patterns are available.
Section 4 - Programming MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Ratio Compensation x2 x2 Ratio Compensation Pulses/Repeat Length Ratio Compensation Pulses/Repeat Length Ratio Compensation Pulses/Repeat Length Ratio Compensation Pulses/Repeat Length Ratio Compensation Pulses/Repeat Length - The scaling factors used to calculate the correction factor.
SECTION 5 - OPERATION SECTION 5 - OPERATION SECTION 5 - OPERATION After completing the mounting and the programming of the MCP-6 Unit, the Set the unit is ready to operate. The first task is to input all pattern data and other essential information.
Section 5 - Operation MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Gluing Mode (Applications include Packaging, Core Winding, Timer, and Others) Glue Mode Glue Mode Glue Mode Glue Mode Glue Mode - The gluing style. Use the Plus/Minus Buttons to scroll through the choices.
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 5 - Operation Batch Counter (All Applications) Batch Counter must be enabled under the Setup Menu (see Section 4 - Programming). Batch Counter--On/Off Batch Counter--On/Off Batch Counter--On/Off- Turn the batch counter on and off with the “switch”...
Section 5 - Operation MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Scanner Number Valve to Scanner Distance (All Applications) Valve Number Valve to Scanner Distance - Scanner Number Valve to Scanner Distance - Scanner Number Valve to Scanner Distance - Scanner Number - The number of the...
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 5 - Operation Depending on the application and the gluing mode chosen, input your values: Input Values/Gluing Mode Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Stitch Pattern Mode Pattern Mode Pattern Mode Pattern Mode Pattern Mode (Others)
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Section 5 - Operation MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit The Pattern Glue Mode can also be called “pattern-skip-pattern” mode or “normal mode.” Glue Mode Screen Delay Length The number of Pattern Number Information patterns available (For the Pattern Number shown)
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MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 5 - Operation Press the Right Arrow Button to view the Delay Length for pattern Pattern Mode - Example - 2. The control automatically fills in the Delay Length for pattern 2 Continued (so the next pattern does not interfere with the previous pattern).
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Section 5 - Operation MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Pattern Mode - Example - If the Delay Length is acceptable, press the Right Arrow Button to Continued view the Pattern Length for pattern 3. Press the OK Button to view the thumbwheel, and use the Plus/Minus Buttons to change.
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MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 5 - Operation Stitch Mode Stitch Mode Stitch Mode Stitch Mode Stitch Mode Stitch Mode is very similar to Pattern Mode, with the exception that the glue “patterns” are applied in a stitch-like pattern.
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Section 5 - Operation MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Stitch Mode Menus - Continued If the Batch Counter is enabled, the Batch Counter screen will appear between the Scanner Lockout and Gluing Mode screens Auto Glue Mode Auto Glue Mode...
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 5 - Operation The Pressure Button is used to enter/change the Electronic Pressure Control Set the (EPC) parameter values. Pressures Increase Pressure Offset Value (All Applications) Decrease Pressure Offset Value Pressure Offset Value Pressure Offset Value - Used to increase/decrease the current pressure. The...
Section 5 - Operation MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Press the Left/Right Minimum Speed/ Buttons as indicated by Pressure Left/Right Arrow Icons on the bottom of the screen (see example at (All Applications) left) to see all available pressure setting menus.
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 5 - Operation The four pressures/speeds are dependent upon each other. For example, the first speed setting can never be greater than the second speed setting, and Helpful Hints about the second speed setting can never be greater than the third, and so on. Also,...
Section 5 - Operation MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Application-Specific Setup Under the configuration Wizard (initializing parameters) select the application: Labeler Labeler Application The basic setup for the labeler application is configured for 2 valves. To increase the number of valves see Section 4 - Programming, Additional Setup Button Parameters, Output Configuration .
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MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 5 - Operation Presetting to a setup that corresponds to production flow is possible, but not mandatory. The operator needs only know what the anticipated flow rate is, in Adjusting the Time Cycle pieces per minute, to compute the proper setting. The following formula and example shows how to make the computations.
Section 5 - Operation MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit The ECP12 application regulates pressure, and fires the valve when the speed threshold is achieved. The default valve type is MAC24 . EPC12 Application All valve channels are designed to trigger from the external Enable signal, defaulted to Scanner 4.
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MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 5 - Operation b. Press the Right Arrow key to access the desired menu. EPC12 Application - Continued Valco Cincinnati, Inc. 5-17...
Section 5 - Operation MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Diagnostic Button (All Applications) Total Products/ Products per Hour The first diagnostic screen shows the total number of products and the number of products per hour. The total number of products count can be reset to zero by pressing the Erase Button.
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 5 - Operation Scanner and Trigger Status The number of pulses per product length. This number is helpful in setting up the Ratio Compensation. The scanner/trigger information screen displays the scanner and trigger settings.
Section 5 - Operation MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit The Job Save/Recall Mode allows the MCP-6 Control Unit to save and recall Job Button up to 100 different jobs for fast programming. (All Applications) Load - Load - Load - Load a previously saved job.
MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit Section 5 - Operation Save a Job Only password levels 2 or higher can save a job. Save - Save - Save - Save - Save all settings under a job number. Save - Press the Right Arrow Button to highlight “Save” and then press the OK Button.
SECTION 6 - PART NUMBER LIST To order parts, please contact your closest Valco office by mail, phone, or How to Order Email: Parts Valco Cincinnati, Inc. Valco Cincinnati, Inc. Valco Cincinnati, Inc. Valco Cincinnati, Inc. Valco Cincinnati, Inc. 497 Circle Freeway Drive...
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Section 6 - Part Number List MC090 - MCP-6 Control Unit MCP-6 Control Assembly (074XX056) ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO. ENCLOSURE; MCP-6 026XX323 POWER SUPPLY, 24V, LFA 148XX080 CORD GRIP 066XX160 SCREW 784XX051 GASKET 782XX377 OVERLAY; MCP-6 CONTROL 138XX011 MOUNTING PLATE; MCP-6 CONTROL 026XX324 POWER ENTRY MODULE;NO FUSE...
This is the only authorized Valco Cincinnati, Inc. warranty and is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties, representations or any other obligations on the part of Valco Cincinnati, Inc.
Any charges for a service call will be quoted at that time. Any part that fails during the warranty period shall be returned prepaid to Valco Cincinnati, Inc. by the customer for disposition.
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