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2.2 HMI (Touchscreen Interface) Installation
The HMI system is a touchscreen interface. It is packed separately
and will need to be mounted to the Concrete Compression Machine.
• Remove the touchscreen interface from its custom packaging
and save it in the event it needs to be shipped again.
• Remove the screws, washers, and lock washers from the back
of the interface and set them aside.
• Line up the touchscreen with the mounting bracket. There are
two sets of four screw holes on the mounting bracket. The
touchscreen utilizes the inner set of holes.
• Put one screw in to hold the touchscreen. Finger tighten this
screw. Once the one screw is holding the touchscreen, align and
finger tighten the remaining three screws (see Fig. 2a).
• Once all the screws are in place, tighten all screws. Care should
be exercised not to overtighten (see Fig. 2b). (Fig. 2b only shows
one screw attaching the HMI to the bracket. This image is for
informational purpose only. When completing the installation of
the touchscreen, four screws must be used.)
• Connect the power plug, round load signal cable, and Variable
Frequency Drive (VFD) cable DB9 connector to their respective
ports on the interface. Tighten the screws on the DB9 with a
screwdriver so they are snug, but do not overtighten (see Fig. 2c).
• If your machine has any factory-installed options, such as MOE,
there may be one or more additional USB
connections. You may plug these connec-
tions into any of the available USB ports
on the interface EXCEPT the blue port.
The blue USB port is not available for
machine connections and should only be
used with an external USB device, such
as a mouse, keyboard, or thumb drive.
2.3 Connections and Setup
The Automatic Compression machines have
one hydraulic connection and an over-travel
limit protection switch pre-installed at the
factory.
Other electronic devices, if applicable (i.e.,
LVDTs, position sensors, etc.), can be connected
to available ports on the touchscreen interface.
Once all connections have been made, check the fluid level of the hydraulic reservoir. Machines are shipped
with hydraulic fluid but add additional fluid to the reservoir if necessary. Fluid type is the readily available Dexron
III or VI ATF, and the desired fluid level is 2in below the top of the reservoir with the machine fully retracted.
Check the stamped metal ID nameplate for voltage requirements, and connect the power cord of the machine
to a standard wall plug.
NOTE: GFCI protected outlets should not be used. Nuisance tripping may occur due to the high-frequency
switching of the VFD drive.
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Fig. 2a: Tighten screws with fingers
Fig. 2b: Tighten screws—do not overtighten
VDF DB9 CABLE
CONNECTOR
Fig. 2c: Cable connections
Automatic Concrete Compression Machine Manual
LOAD SIGNAL
POWER PLUG
CABLE
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