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**Please read these instructions thoroughly before using this instrument.** IMPORTANT: Make sure the control system power switch is “OFF” and the input power circuit breaker is “OFF” before performing any maintenance on the system. Phone: 800-521-0546 E-mail: sales@pcs-company.com Fax: 800-505-3299 www.pcs-company.com...
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International Temperature Control Inc. welcomes inquiries about other suggested safety procedures for use around their equipment. OUT OF SERVICE: When the system is out of service, the control system must be turned off. Phone: 800-521-0546 E-mail: sales@pcs-company.com Fax: 800-505-3299 www.pcs-company.com...
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Alarms will not operate in the manual mode. AMPS KEY: When the “AMPS” key is pressed the process temperature (left) window will display the amperage draw of the heater circuit. To display process temperature press the “AMPS” key again. Phone: 800-521-0546 E-mail: sales@pcs-company.com Fax: 800-505-3299 www.pcs-company.com...
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VC-1F-240 SINGLE ZONE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Manual ERROR CODES & ALARMS INDICATORS ERROR CODES - Displayed in process temperature (upper) window: Error Code Description An open thermocouple condition. Activates if there is a break within the thermocouple circuit which prevents a complete circuit from being made.
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VC-1F-240 SINGLE ZONE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Manual is shorted. In a situation when power to the heater is detected when the temperature is well above the set point, the system will disable power to the heater. A “tSh” error code will then be displayed in the left window so damage to the mold or heater can be averted.
TROUBLE SHOOTING NOTE: It is assumed that the VC-1F-240 hot runner temperature control system has been installed in accordance to the proper instructions, that all wiring is correct and that power to the system is as specified on the controller.
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VC-1F-240 SINGLE ZONE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Manual PROBLEMS: SOLUTIONS: The system will not turn on: 1. Check input power. Check power cord connections. Check that system is turned on. Check fuses (Bussman ABC-15), if blown check for wiring short.
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VC-1F-240 SINGLE ZONE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER Installation, Operation, & Maintenance Manual Temperature is significantly above or below the set point. Temperature too high: 1. Normally this is caused by heat from adjacent zones. 2. The melt temperature of the plastic is hotter than the set point for the zone.
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