Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for RJG LYNX SG/LX8-S-ID
Summary of Contents for RJG LYNX SG/LX8-S-ID
- Page 1 PRODUCT MANUAL PRODUCT MANUAL Lynx™ Eight‑Channel Strain Gage Sensor Adapter with Mold ID SG/LX8‑S‑ID Training and Technology for Injection Molding...
- Page 2 PRINT DATE 05.12.2022 REVISION NO.
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
STRAIN GAGE SENSORS DIMENSIONS CABLE LENGTHS INSTALLATION INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS MOUNTING CONNECTIONS SOFTWARE SETUP MAINTENANCE CLEANING REGULAR CLEANING TESTING & CALIBRATION SENSOR TESTING WARRANTY RJG, INC. STANDARD WARRANTY PRODUCT DISCLAIMER Product Manual | Lynx™ Eight‑Channel Strain Gage Sensor Adapter with Mold ID SG/LX8‑S‑ID... - Page 4 PRODUCT MANUAL Lynx™ Eight‑Channel Strain Gage Sensor Adapter with Mold ID SG/LX8‑S‑ID TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ERRORS INTERMITTENT CONNECTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE FOR INTERMITTENT CONNECTIONS SENSOR LOCATIONS MENU RAW DATA VIEWER EDART TOOL TROUBLESHOOTING HARDWARE FOR INTERMITTENT CONNECTIONS CHECKING eDART SYSTEM LYNX PORTS AND FUSES FOR CONNECTION ISSUES CHECKING LYNX CABLES AND CONNECTIONS FOR CONNECTION ISSUES INTERFERENCE...
-
Page 5: Introduction
This guide must be kept available for reference at all times. DISCLAIMER PRIVACY Inasmuch as RJG, Inc. has no control Designed and developed by RJG, Inc. over the use to which others may put Manual design, format and structure this material, it does not guarantee that copyright 2022 RJG, Inc. - Page 6 NOTES Lynx™ Eight‑Channel Strain Gage Sensor Adapter with Mold ID SG/LX8‑S‑ID | Product Manual...
-
Page 7: Product Description
The measurement is carried through the sensor cable to the sensor electronics. The sensor adapter is connected to the RJG, Inc. eDART or CoPilot system, which record and display sensor measurements for operator aid in process monitoring and control. -
Page 8: Dimensions
DIMENSIONS CABLE LENGTHS Lengths must be longer than needed to CABLE LENGTH PART NO. facilitate safe installation and removal of connector from tool to prevent tension on 20” 0,5 m C‑SG/LX8‑S‑.5M the lead wire; generally, 2–3” (50–75 mm) 39” 1,0 m C‑SG/LX8‑S‑1M of slack is sufficient. -
Page 9: Installation
INSTALLATION The SG/LX8‑S‑ID is mounted on a LX8‑S‑ID adapter and the eight‑channel frame‑grounded structure or control panel strain gage sensor plate SG‑8, which is mounted on the mold. Inside the mold, up using the supplied 10‑24 x 1.75” socket head cap screws (SHCS). The eight‑channel to eight MCSG sensors are connected to strain gage sensor adapter‑to‑plate the SG‑8. -
Page 10: Installation Specifications
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS MOUNTING CONNECTIONS 1. Requirements 3. Plate‑to‑Adapter Cable C‑SG/LX8‑S The lynx strain gage adapter must be Attach the C‑SG/LX8‑S cable to the mounted on a frame‑grounded structure connector of the SG/LX8‑S‑ID; attach the to ensure proper operation. The ground other end of the C‑SG/LX8‑S to the SG‑8. -
Page 11: Software Setup
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS (continued) SOFTWARE SETUP • Select the Sensor Model Number from 1. Requirements the drop‑down menu. • The Sensor Type and Sensor Full Scale The SG/LX8‑S‑ID requires eDART system will automatically display. software versions 9.4.2 /10.7.3 or higher, • A default sensitivity is automatically and CoPilot system version 3.0 or higher populated at setup;... - Page 12 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS (continued) 3. eDART Software Setup Version 10.6 or higher • If the selected/entered ejector pin information is the same for all sensor/ The SG/LX8‑S‑ID and associated sensors pin combinations in the mold, select the are set up during the Mold Setup/Inputs check box “Use this as default”...
-
Page 13: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CLEANING REGULAR CLEANING Pull sensors from the mold and clean out 2. eDART Software—Raw Data Viewer the pockets and channels when a mold The eDART Raw Data Viewer displays the is pulled for preventative maintenance. status of the sensor, either Valid, No Reply, Sensors must be installed in pockets free Stale, or Invalid. -
Page 14: Warranty
WARRANTY RJG, INC. STANDARD WARRANTY PRODUCT DISCLAIMER RJG, Inc. is confident in the quality and RJG, Inc. is not responsible for the robustness of the SG/LX8‑S‑ID, and so improper installation of this equipment, or are offering a one‑year warranty. RJG’s any other equipment RJG manufactures. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SENSOR LOCATIONS MENU COMMON ERRORS INTERMITTENT CONNECTIONS The Sensor Locations menu shows all sensors and modules connected to an Intermittent connections or drop outs eDART system. Intermittent connections/ can be from causes such as damaged or dropouts can be identified by serial contaminated Lynx connections, improperly numbers that disappear/reappear on seated Lynx connections, damaged... -
Page 16: Raw Data Viewer Edart Tool
RAW DATA VIEWER EDART TOOL If Short Streams are in the 100–1000 The Raw Data Viewer shows more detailed information than the Sensor Locations range in longer periods of time without connecting or reconnecting sensors, this page, and can be used for detecting is an indicator of a dropout or intermittent intermittent connections or dropouts that connection issue(s). -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Hardware For Intermittent Connections
TROUBLESHOOTING HARDWARE FOR INTERMITTENT CONNECTIONS 2. eDART System Fuses If an intermittent connection cannot be identified during troubleshooting within the The eDART system Lynx ports one and two software, check the hardware using the have fuses and constant voltage sources following information to locate connection chips to help protect from power surges. -
Page 18: Checking Lynx Cables And Connections For Connection Issues
CHECKING LYNX CABLES AND CONNECTIONS FOR CONNECTION ISSUES • Verify Lynx cable connections are seated Intermittent connection issues may occur with each module or sensor properly. within the eDART system Lynx cables. If short streams are observed on the • Look for possible corrosion, damage, or eDART system Raw Data Viewer “Lynx Port debris inside of both male and female... -
Page 19: Interference
INTERFERENCE INTERFERENCE WITH MACHINE INTERFACE MODULES AND SENSORS If Lynx cable connections from the eDART system to the machine, as well as to the mold or tool, have been checked, but interference continues, check module cabling that interfaces with the machine. Check each module’s voltage for input or output and take note of the maximum temperature tolerances. -
Page 20: Interference From Mold Sensors
If all troubleshooting steps fail to identify cases/boxes (LS‑B‑127/159‑XXXX the cause for intermittent connection or models) are installed on a mold and are interference issues, please contact RJG exposed to excessive heat causing the Customer Support. electronics communications to fail and result in dropouts or damage. -
Page 21: Customer Support
CUSTOMER SUPPORT Contact RJG’s Customer Support team by phone or email. RJG, Inc. Customer Support P: 800.472.0566 (Toll Free) P: +1.231.933.8170 www.rjginc.com/support Product Manual | Lynx™ Eight‑Channel Strain Gage Sensor Adapter with Mold ID SG/LX8‑S‑ID... - Page 22 NOTES Lynx™ Eight‑Channel Strain Gage Sensor Adapter with Mold ID SG/LX8‑S‑ID | Product Manual...
-
Page 23: Related Products
RELATED PRODUCTS The SG/LX8‑S‑ID is compatible with other RJG, Inc. products for use with the eDART process control and monitoring system. COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS LYNX CABLES CE‑LX5 The Lynx Cable ( at right) is a polypropylene‑coated cable suited for the heat and stress found in injection molding environments. -
Page 24: Similar Products
SIMILAR PRODUCTS RJG, Inc. offers a wide array of piezoelectric cavity pressure sensors and adapters for each application—mold mount, surface mount, single channel, and multi‑channel. LYNX EMBEDDED SENSORS The Lynx embedded sensors ( at right) LES‑B‑127‑50/125/500/2000 electronics and heads are embedded into the clamp plate, eliminating outside cabling. - Page 26 P +39 335 178 4035 P +01 231 947‑3111 sales@it.rjginc.com F +01 231 947‑6403 it.rjginc.com sales@rjginc.com www.rjginc.com MEXICO RJG MEXICO SINGAPORE RJG (S.E.A.) PTE LTD Chihuahua, Mexico Singapore, Republic of P +52 614 4242281 Singapore sales@es.rjginc.com P +65 6846 1518 es.rjginc.com sales@swg.rjginc.com en.rjginc.com...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the LYNX SG/LX8-S-ID and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers