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- Page 1 XL-2-Series user manual revision 1.1 www.moldmasters.com...
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Page 2: Amendment Record
First Issue Nov 05 Re-organized format ® Copyright © 2004 Mold-Masters Developments This manual is intended for use with the XL-2 Series Controller Our policy is one of continuous improvement and we reserve the right to alter product specifications at any time without giving notice. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Switching "On" and "Off" ..................8 Navigation......................9 XL-2 Operation Diagram ................12 The Controller Cabinet...................13 How the XL-2 Controller Works..............14 Setting up your controller ................15 Running your controller..................19 Customizing your controller ................23 Troubleshooting .....................27 Appendix A ....................30 Index ......................35 ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 3... -
Page 4: Specifications
16A super-quick acting (FF) fuse protection Card Diagnostics LED's Zone1, Zone2, Ground Fault, T/C Fault, Temperature Alarm, and Current Overload Alarm Output Double-pole change-over volt-free contacts, 1A max burden Interface Optional Case Details Heavy duty metal cabinet ® Mold-Masters Page 4 Revision 1.1... -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
WARNING Most warnings pertain to electrical aspects and you must comply with them to minimise any personal danger. ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 5... -
Page 6: Welcome
Mold-Masters welcomes you to their XL-2 temperature controllers for hot runner injection moulding tools. This particular member of the proven family of Mold-Masters Hot Runner Controllers is user friendly and retains the standard control facilities associated with other Mold-Masters controllers. -
Page 7: Installation
Installation Installation Where to use this equipment Mold-Masters Hot Runner temperature controllers are designed for use in the plastic injection moulding industry as temperature controllers for hot runner systems as commonly used in mould tools. The controllers must not be used in residential, commercial or light-industrial environments. -
Page 8: Switching "On" And "Off
1. Shut down the heating Use I/O switch to turn off each controller card. 2. Shut down the Controller Now use the Main Rotary Switch on the cabinet to isolate all the power from the whole system. ® Mold-Masters Page 8 Revision 1.1... -
Page 9: Navigation
Function Menu. • to scroll through the menu. • Press to enter into your desire mode, or press to get back to Temperature Display Screen without changing to other mode. ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 9... - Page 10 Bottom display starts flashing again. If bottom display stays, pressing to escape from Program Menu without changing setting. • After changes are made, press to return to Temperature Display Screen. ® Mold-Masters Page 10 Revision 1.1...
- Page 11 - Press and hold it for 2 seconds to get out from special working mode Selector - Toggle between two zones - Press and hold it for 2 seconds to get into function menu - Escape from function or program menu - Turn controller card ON/OFF ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 11...
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Page 12: Xl-2 Operation Diagram
Bottom LED lit up Function Menu Press Press Press Prog Program Mode Manual Mode Standby Mode Boost Mode Press Program Menu Press Press Over Temp. Limit Under Temp. Thermocouple Alternating Limit Type Zone Display ® Mold-Masters Page 12 Revision 1.1... -
Page 13: The Controller Cabinet
The card requires no analogue calibration and is ready for use once set up from the display console. Output Triacs The controller card has an on-board triac that is capable of controlling heating loads of up to 16 Amps peak. ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 13... -
Page 14: How The Xl-2 Controller Works
How the XL-2 Controller Works XL-2 Manual How the XL-2 Controller Works ® Mold-Masters controllers are designed to perform in closed and open loop configurations. However, we consider that the normal operating mode is closed loop. This is illustrated in the following diagram and explained below. -
Page 15: Setting Up Your Controller
What is covered in this section Setting your preferred Temperature Unit Matching Sensor Types Setting the Required Temperatures Setting Boost Level Setting Standby Level Monitoring Temperature Limits ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 15... - Page 16 Setting the Required Temperatures 1. From the Temperature Display Screen of the desired zone, button to change the temperature setting. 2. Press to switch to the other zone and repeat the above step if necessary. ® Mold-Masters Page 16 Revision 1.1...
- Page 17 “tdn”. You will see the bottom display flashing. 4. Press to get access to change parameter setting. The bottom display should stay. 5. Use button to change to your desire setting. ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 17...
- Page 18 The bottom display should stay. 5. Use change to your desire setting. 6. Press to store the change. The bottom display starts flashing again. 7. Press to get back to Temperature Display Screen. ® Mold-Masters Page 18 Revision 1.1...
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Page 19: Running Your Controller
What is included in this section Run Mode Off Mode Standby Mode “tdn” Manual Mode “Hnd”– open loop control Boost Mode “tUP”– how to apply a short increase Changing Set Temperature Toggling Zone Display ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 19... - Page 20 However, this feature can also be initiated by the moulding machine via the rear panel connector. In this case, the standby enable or disable is controller by the signal injected by the moulding machine. ® Mold-Masters Page 20 Revision 1.1...
- Page 21 Note: This feature cannot be disabled completely by setting “EtU” in program menu to “0” for preventing accidental change of mode. ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 21...
- Page 22 10seconds. The blue zone LED lights up accordingly. Note: This feature will only kick off provided “dSP” is set as “1” and both zones are in Temperature Display Screen. ® Mold-Masters Page 22 Revision 1.1...
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Page 23: Customizing Your Controller
Program Menu is where you may set controller to different output alarm, temperature alarm limits, heating characteristics, and other special operating mode. What is included in this section Functions of Menu Items Viewing current item parameters Changing menu item parameters Recalling factory settings ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 23... - Page 24 100... 450ºC or 212…842ºF Boost level 75ºC or 135ºF 1... (Max. temp. limit - Set temp.) Communication address 0...99 Temperature scale ºC ºC / ºF Thermocouple type J / L Alternating Display 0 / 1 ® Mold-Masters Page 24 Revision 1.1...
- Page 25 Others Items These parameters are to set over current limit, standby level, boost level, and temperature scale. Max. temperature limit item is to set maximum temperature permitted fro this specific zone. Item ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 25...
- Page 26 2 seconds until “Std” is shown on the top display. 2. Press to restore the factory settings; the display should go back to Temperature Display Screen. Or press to escape without loading settings. ® Mold-Masters Page 26 Revision 1.1...
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
LED is lit if heater has more than 100KΩ leaking to chassis ground. Message “Gnd” shows in faulty zone. LED is lit when the thermocouple is open or flashing reversed. Message “- - -” shows in faulty zone. ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 27... - Page 28 If you find that any fuse has ruptured then please make sure that WARNING you replace the faulty fuse for a new one with identical characteristics. All the fuse types are listed in the attached tables. ® Mold-Masters Page 28 Revision 1.1...
- Page 29 There is a protection fuse for power input on the controller card. Fuse Rating 500mA Output Overload Protection Fuse On the back of 4, 12, 18 zones cabinet, there are fuses for protecting the heating load output. Class Fast blow Rating ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 29...
- Page 30 Appendix A XL-2 Manual Appendix A XL-2 Wiring Standards ® Mold-Masters Page 30 Revision 1.1...
- Page 31 XL-2 Manual Appendix A XL-2 W IRING TANDARDS The following standards only apply to controllers wired to Mold-Masters standard. Other specifications may have been stated when the controller was ordered. Please refer to the supplied specification details. 1. C ONNECTION...
- Page 32 A male 9 way 'D' panel connector is provided for an RS-485 serial port. It can communicate with a remote computer for data collection. The pin outs are as follows. Connection Transmit Receive Ground ® Mold-Masters Page 32 Revision 1.1...
- Page 33 Do not install J1,J2,J3 Connec t Neutral ( Blue c onduc tor) to Mp2 Use blac k, brown,blac k for 3 phases and Green for GND ( WYE/S T AR 5 wires System s) ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 33...
- Page 34 Appendix A XL-2 Manual Plugs Configuration 12 & 18 ZONES PART: MPLUG.12 ® Mold-Masters Page 34 Revision 1.1...
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Page 35: Index
Manual Mode, 21 Toggling Zone - Manually, 22 Troubleshooting, 27 Off Mode, 20 Operation Diagram, 12 Wiring Standards – Delta/Star, 31 Plugs Configuration, 34 Zone Temperature -setting, 16 Power Output Screen, 9 Zones Switching, 9 ® Mold-Masters Revision 1.1 Page 35... - Page 36 +49 0 7221 53093 fax: +55 19 3922 4266 email: ookamoto@mmkk.co.jp email: info@moldmasters.de email: moldmasters@moldmasters.com.br China Mold-Masters (Kun Shan) Co, Ltd Zhao Tian Rd Lu Jia Town, Kun Shan City Jiang Su Province People’s Republic of China tel.: +86 512 86162882 fax: 0512-86162883 email: MMC-Sales@moldmasters.com...
- Page 37 Mold-Masters global support ® worldwide representatives Argentina Australia Denmark Sollwert S.R.L. Comtec IPE H. & G. Englmayer A/S La Pampa 2849 2º B 1084 South Road, Edwardstown, Skenkelsoevej 9, Postbox 35 C1428EAY Buenos Aires, South Australia 5039 DK - 3650 Oelstykke,...
- Page 38 ® ® Information contained herein is, to our best knowledge, true and accurate, but all recommendations or suggestions are made without guarantee. Since the conditions of use are beyond our control, Mold-Masters disclaims any liability incurred ® in connection with the use of our products and information contained herein. No person is authorized to make any...
- Page 39 MOLD-MASTERS ® , MOLD-MASTERS ACADEMY ® , MOLD-MASTERS SYSTEM ® , SCAN-MASTER ® , TEMP-MASTER ® , MERLIN ® are the registered trademarks of MOLD-MASTERS LIMITED. © Copyright 2005 Mold-Masters Limited Rev. 1.1 TM/XL-2/UM/v1.1 Printed in CANADA November 23, 2005...
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