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  • Page 1 Controller User Manual version 4 Original Instructions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Intended Use ......................1-1 1.2 Release Details ....................1-1 1.3 Warranty ......................1-1 1.4 Returned Goods Policy ..................1-1 1.5 Movement or Resale of Mold-Masters Products or Systems ......1-1 1.6 Copyright ......................1-2 1.7 Units of Measure and Conversion Factors ............1-2 Section 2 - Global Support ..........2-1 2.1 Corporate Offices....................2-1...
  • Page 4 6.8.2 Monitoring Digital Triggers ...............6-20 6.8.3 Calibrating Analog Inputs .................6-22 6.8.4 Setting Analog Triggers................6-24 Section 7 - User Access and Passwords .......7-1 Section 8 - Troubleshooting ..........8-1 8.1 Alarm Messages ....................8-2 E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 6: Section 1 - Introduction

    Mold- Masters representative. 1.4 Returned Goods Policy Please do not return any parts to Mold-Masters without pre-authorization and a return authorization number supplied by Mold-Masters. Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter product specifications at any time without giving notice.

  • Page 7: Copyright

    INTRODUCTION 1.6 Copyright © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Mold-Masters ® and the Mold-Masters logo are trademarks of Mold-Masters. 1.7 Units of Measure and Conversion Factors NOTE The dimensions given in this manual are from original manufacturing drawings.

  • Page 9: Section 2 - Global Support

    South Korea El Marques, Queretaro C.P. 76246 fax: +39 049/5019951 tel: +82-31-431-4756 Mexico italy@moldmasters.com korea@moldmasters.com tel: +52 442 713 5661 (sales) tel: +52 442 713 5664 (service) mexico@moldmasters.com E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 10: International Representatives

    123308 Moscow 2310 Slovenska Bistrica Kemenskoe City Dnipropetrovsk Russia Slovenija Region 51935, Ukraine tel: +7 (495) 199-14-51 +386 59 969 117 tel: +38 (038) 277-82-82 moldmasters@system.com.ru info@picta.si moldmasters@parkgroup.com.ua E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 11: Section 3 - Safety

    SAFETY Section 3 - Safety 3.1 Introduction Please be aware that the safety information provided by Mold-Masters does not absolve the integrator and employer from understanding and following international and local standards for safety of machinery. It is the responsibility of the end integrator to integrate the final system, provide...

  • Page 12: Safety Hazards

    9. Hoses 10. Area inside the guards and outside the mold area Front view with guards removed Front View with Guards Removed Figure 3-1 Injection molding machine hazard areas E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13 Hazards due to reduction in mechanical strength of the plasticizing and / or injection cylinder due to overheating. Feed Opening Pinching and crushing between injection screw movement and housing. See Figure 3-1 area 6 E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14 Crush or impact hazards caused by the movement of the power operated Gate gates. Vapors and Gases Certain processing conditions and / or resins can cause hazardous fumes or vapors. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 15: Operational Hazards

    • Never perform any work on the mold machine unless the hydraulic pump has been stopped. • Check frequently for possible oil leaks / water leaks. Stop the machine and make repairs. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 16 Failure to support the machine can result in severe injury or death. • Mold cable from the controller to the mold must be removed before servicing the mold. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 17: General Safety Symbols

    Warning – Slip, Trip or Fall Hazard Do not climb on equipment surfaces. Serious slip, trip, or fall injuries can result from personnel climbing on equipment surfaces. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 18: Wiring Check

    / or equipment. Failure to do wiring or connections properly will result in equipment failure. The use of Mold-Masters standard connections can help to eliminate the potential for wiring errors. Mold-Masters Ltd. cannot be responsible for damage caused by customer wiring and / or connection errors.

  • Page 19: Lockout Safety

    • Burns from contact with hot parts, materials or equipment such as furnaces • Fires and explosions • Chemical exposures from gases or liquids released from pipelines E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 20: Electrical Lockout

    The last lock to be removed should be that of the person supervising the lockout and this responsibility should not be delegated. © Industrial Accident Prevention Association, 2008. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 21: Energy Forms And Lockout Guidelines

    Shut off, lock (with chains, built- • Storage tanks and vessels in lockout devices, or lockout attachments) and tag valves. • Bleed off excess liquids or gases. • Blank lines as necessary. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 22: Disposal

    3-12 3.8 Disposal WARNING Milacron Mold-Masters declines any responsibility for personal injury or personal damage arising from reuse of the individual components, if these parts are used other than for the original and proper intended purpose. 1. Hot runner and system components must be disconnected from the power supply fully and properly before disposal, including electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics and cooling.

  • Page 23: E-Drive Safety Hazards

    Do not make changes to the factory settings without the help of Mold- Masters service personnel. Changes to these settings can result in hazardous out-of-control or unexpected movement. It can also damage the machine, and it will void the warranty. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 24: Ground Connections

    SAFETY 3-14 3.10 Ground Connections Ground connections are on the M5 self-clinching studs attached to the panels of the E-Drive cabinet. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 26: Section 4 - Overview

    Table 4-2 Actuator Speed vs. Supply Voltage MSK040C-0600-NN MSK061C-0600-NN Voltage—3*AC (V) Max speed (mm/s) Max speed (mm/s) Based on 8:1, 5 mm/rev Based on 8:1, 5 mm/rev E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 27: Controller Front

    The E-Drive controller is not configured to control cooling systems. Mold- Masters assumes no responsibility for connection, monitoring and/or maintenance of any cooling system associated with an E-Drive system. 4.5 Controller Front 1. Stop button 2. Touchscreen pendant E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 28: Controller Connections

    Figure 4-1 Connections of the E-Drive cabinet 1. Servo motor connections 2. Hot Runner Controller (HRC) input 3. Pendant connection 4. Power supply connection 5. Main power switch 6. Trigger input E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 29: Main Screen

    To access the Settings screen To access digital and analog IO setup and monitoring or to see drive information To log-in To see the software version and system information E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 30: Side Menu Buttons

    The default information displayed in the bottom information bar, from left to right, includes: • an icon showing the type of message • a plate number and message • an acknowledge button E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 31 If an alarm is triggered, the bottom information bar changes and displays: • the alarm icon • an alarm description in red • the acknowledge icon in red E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 33: Section 5 - Setup

    Refer to the serial plate on the controller cabinet for confirmation of the supply requirements. If the local supply is outside the specified range, please contact Mold-Masters for advice. WARNING - ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD It is crucial to comply with these warnings to minimize any personal danger.

  • Page 34: Section 6 - Operation

    The controller has the default password of “1” for Supervisor. NOTE Any loss of power to the controller requires the user to log-in again. 1. Choose Guest. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 35 3. Enter the password and choose the checkmark. 4. Choose Accept to complete the log-in process. Once you are logged in, your use rname is displayed under the Login icon in the top menu. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 36: Creating A New Project

    The maximum pin stroke is related to the type of gate used. Please refer to your General Assembly Drawings to find the correct length of the gate for your system E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 37 If plate 2 uses a different software version, the following message is displayed. Otherwise, a dialog box with a Plate 2 tab and a Disable Plate 2 button is displayed. 4. Choose Accept. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 38: Setting The System Limits

    1. Choose Settings from the top menu bar to open the Settings box. 2. When plate 2 is enabled, select Plate 2 tab to view the settings of plate 2. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 39: Setting The Jog Velocity

    2. Enter a value. 3. Choose the checkmark to save the setting. 4. Optional: If plate 2 is enabled, select the Plate 2 tab to enter the settings of plate 2 E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 40: Setting The Jog Ramp

    2. Enter a value. 3. Choose the checkmark to save the setting. 4. Optional: If plate 2 is enabled, select the Plate 2 tab to enter the settings of plate 2 E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 41: Setting The Jog/Home Torque

    2. Enter a value. 3. Choose the checkmark to save the setting. 4. Optional: If plate 2 is enabled, select the Plate 2 tab to enter the settings of plate 2. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 42 OPERATION 5. Choose Accept to save all the settings. Messages are displayed in the bottom bar of the Main screen because the servo motors have not been enabled. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 43: Enabling The Servo Motors

    The motion of the valve pin can be tested with the Jog buttons before the Homing process. • The position value indicator in the gate box changes when the Jog buttons are used. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 44: Homing The System

    The Auto/Manual button is available. • The Servo button is highlighted and enabled. • The Jog and Home buttons are displayed and can be enabled once a plate is selected. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 45 OPERATION 6-12 • The Move To Close button is displayed. • The home icon is displayed in the top-right corner of the plate: E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 46: Setting A Profile

    A highlighted border appears on the edge of the window of the selected plate: A profile window opens for the selected plate: 2. Choose the Profile Type button to select the number of stages. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 47 4. Choose the Close button to go back to the Profile window. 5. Choose the highlighted indicator to select the stage. 6. Choose a digital or an analog (screw position) trigger. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 48 8. Optional: Set a time delay in seconds. 9. Choose the checkmark to save the value. 10. Choose Ramp and enter a value. 11. Choose the checkmark to save the value. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 49 13. Choose the checkmark to save the value. 14. Choose Position and enter a value. 15. Choose the checkmark to save the value. 16. Choose the Close button. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 50: Viewing Drive Information

    To display the Drive Info screen, do the following steps. 1. Choose Advanced. 2. Choose Drive Info. The Dive Info dialog box is displayed. The highlights indicate active states. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 51: Triggers

    The following shows a profile that uses a rising edge for its open trigger and a falling edge for its close trigger. To use a pulse trigger, choose a matching set of a rising trigger and a falling trigger. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 52: Setting A Digital Trigger

    Falling edge: Triggers when the falling edge of the digital or analog input occurs. 2. Choose the timing of the trigger. NOTE The Time Only option is also available for stages other than stage 1.. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 53: Monitoring Digital Triggers

    The boxes next to the inputs and outputs show their status: • Highlighted: The input or output is active. • Not highlighted (grayed): The input or output is not active. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 54 A for plate1; B for plate 2 Alarm_DI_A Alarm input Alarm_DI_B A for plate1; B for plate 2 Output Description Fault Present Indicates a reported error with the E-Drive controller E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 55: Calibrating Analog Inputs

    1. Choose Advanced to open the Advanced screen. 2. Choose Analog from the Advanced dialog box. The Analog Scaling dialog box opens. 3. Choose a plate tab. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 56 6. Choose the Set Min to set the minimum position. 7. Move the screw fully forward. 8. Choose Set Max to set the maximum position. 9. Choose Accept to save the values. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 57: Setting Analog Triggers

    Falling edge: Triggers when the falling edge of the digital or analog input occurs. NOTE The Time Only option is also available for stages other than stage 1. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 58: Section 7 - User Access And Passwords

    Supervisor In addition to having Guest permissions, a Supervisor can: • change manual settings • create and change profiles MMTester Mold-Masters only Available only to Mold-Masters service technicians E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 59: Section 8 - Troubleshooting

    Some alarm messages remain visible in the information bar even after acknowledgement. In these cases, you must resolve the condition that has triggered the error message for it to disappear. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 60: Alarm Messages

    Alarm Initial drive Drive initialization failed Reboot controller. parameters read/ due to hardware fault, If error persists, for write error missing connection, etc assistance. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 61 Warning Drive warning Investigate warning message code in Drive Info. IMPORTANT If in doubt about an error message, please contact a Mold-Masters representative. E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 62 6-5 jog velocity 6-5 Log On dialog box 6-2 maximum pin stroke 6-3 Password Control 7-1 Plate settings 6-1 Profile Type 6-13 ramp max 6-5 Rising edge 6-15 E-Drive Controller User Manual © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 63 +65 6261 7793 tel: +82 31 431 4756 tel: +86 512 86162882 e: singapore@moldmasters.com e: korea@moldmasters.com e: china@moldmasters.com   JAPAN tel: +81 44 986 2101 e: japan@moldmasters.com www.moldmasters.com © 2021 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. E-Drive Controller User Manual...

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