RJG SG-8 Product Manual

RJG SG-8 Product Manual

Eight-channel strain gage sensor plate with id

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PRODUCT MANUAL
Eight‑Channel Strain Gage
Sensor Plate with ID
SG‑8
Training and Technology for Injection Molding

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  • Page 1 PRODUCT MANUAL PRODUCT MANUAL Eight‑Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG‑8 Training and Technology for Injection Molding...
  • Page 2 PRINT DATE 06.02.2022 REVISION NO.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DIMENSIONS CABLE LENGTHS COMPATIBLE CABLES INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OVERVIEW CLAMP PLATE INSTALLATIONS EJECTOR PLATE INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS CLAMP PLATE INSTALLATIONS EJECTOR PLATE INSTALLATIONS SENSOR CONNECTOR SUPPORT WALL EXCESS CABLE POCKET Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 4 MOUNTING HIGH‑TEMPERATURE SENSOR (MCSG‑B‑127‑50/125/500/2000‑H) PLATE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE CLEANING REGULAR CLEANING TESTING & CALIBRATION SENSOR TESTING WARRANTY RJG, INC. STANDARD WARRANTY PRODUCT DISCLAIMER TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ERRORS INTERMITTENT CONNECTIONS TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE FOR INTERMITTENT CONNECTIONS SENSOR LOCATIONS MENU RAW DATA VIEWER EDART TOOL...
  • Page 5 LYNX STRAIN GAGE EIGHT‑CHANNEL ADAPTER WITH MOLD ID SG/LX8‑S‑ID LYNX MULTI‑CHANNEL STRAIN GAGE BUTTON SENSORS MCSG‑B‑127‑50/125/500/200 AND MCSG‑B‑159‑4000 SIMILAR PRODUCTS LYNX EMBEDDED SENSORS PIEZOELECTRIC FOUR‑CHANNEL PZ‑4 & PZ/LX4F‑S PIEZOELECTRIC EIGHT‑CHANNEL PZ‑8 & PZ/LX8F‑S Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 6 NOTES Eight‑Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG‑8 | Product Manual...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    A caution is used to make the CAUTION any patent. operator aware of conditions that can cause damage to equipment and/or injury to personnel. Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 8 NOTES Eight‑Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG‑8 | Product Manual...
  • Page 9: Product Description

    • Only one point of contact (single pin) to equipment. each sensor. Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 10: Operation

    The SG/LX8‑S‑ID is connected to the placed on the pin and transferred to the RJG, Inc. eDART system, which records sensor. and displays the sensor’s measurement The voltage or measurement is carried for operator aid in process control.
  • Page 11: Dimensions

    Length is Sensor Plate to Sensor Adapter Cable specified at time of order. C‑SG/LX8‑S Length COMPATIBLE CABLES CABLE NO. LENGTH C‑SG/LX8‑S‑0.5M 0.5 m C‑SG/LX8‑S‑1M 1.0 m C‑SG/LX8‑S‑2M 2.0 m Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 12 NOTES Eight‑Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG‑8 | Product Manual...
  • Page 13: Installation

    Cover Plate Ejector Plate Ejector Retainer Plate Clamp Plate B Plate or Cavity Insert SG‑8 Sensors in Mold SG‑8 C‑SG/LX8‑S‑ID SG/LX8‑S‑ID Plate Cable Adapter Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 14: Ejector Plate Installations

    INSTALLATION OVERVIEW (continued) EJECTOR PLATE INSTALLATIONS A pocket is machined into the mold ejector plate—in conjunction with sensor pockets and cable channels—for the sensor plate (refer to sensor product manuals for sensor and cable installation). The plate is installed in the pocket where the sensor cables are able to connect to the back of the plate.
  • Page 15: Installation Specifications

    INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS CLAMP PLATE INSTALLATIONS Drawing Title: SG-8_02 Lynx™ Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with Mold ID SG-8 Installation—Ejector Plate Installation SG-8 Sensor Plate with ID Top of Mold SECTION C-C NOTES: DO NOT SCALE PRINT Description: Eight-Channel Strain BREAK ALL SHARP EDGES, 0.005 [0.03] R MAX...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS (continued) CLAMP PLATE INSTALLATIONS Drawing Title: SG-8_03 Lynx™ Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with Mold ID SG-8 Installation—Ejector Plate Installation Excess Cable Pocket R0.125 MIN (2 PL) 3.18 MIN 0.780±0.005 0.655 0.875 MIN [26] 19.81±0.13 22.2 MIN 0.00 0.25 +...
  • Page 17 M4 x 0.7 socket head cap screws 0.88” (22,4 mm) deep. 2.10” (53,3 mm) 0.8” ±.005 (20,3 mm ±,13) 0.72” (18,3 mm) 0.125” (3,18 mm) R. 3.16” (80 mm) Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 18: Ejector Plate Installations

    INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS (continued) EJECTOR PLATE INSTALLATIONS Drawing Title: SG-8_04 Lynx™ Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with Mold ID SG-8 Installation—Clamp Plate Installation SECTION D-D NOTES: DO NOT SCALE PRINT Description: Eight-Channel Strain BREAK ALL SHARP EDGES, 0.005 [0.03] R MAX...
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS (continued) EJECTOR PLATE INSTALLATIONS Drawing Title: SG-8_05 Lynx™ Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with Mold ID SG-8 Installation—Clamp Plate Installation Excess Cable Pocket R0.125 MIN (2PL) 3.18 MIN 0.655 0.8±0.005 [20.3 0.13] FOR CLAMP PLATE 1.50 MIN INSTALLATIONS ONLY 38.1 MIN...
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS (continued) EJECTOR PLATE INSTALLATIONS 1. Connector Pocket The SG‑8 requires two pockets for installation; one pocket provides space for excess cabling, while the other provides space for the sensor connections. The area—or “wall”—between the pockets provides a supporting compression fit for the sensor connections to the plate.
  • Page 21: Sensor Connector Support Wall

    Machine a pocket for the excess cable into the mold clamp plate. The pocket may be as wide, long, and deep as design permits at right).   1.0” (26 mm) 2.10” (53,4 mm) 0.25” +0.0/‑0.06 (6 mm +0,0/‑1,5) Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 22: Mounting

    MOUNTING Install sensors and cables into mold sensor and cable pockets (refer to sensor manual for more information on sensor and cable pocket requirements). Carefully install the sensor connectors at right) on the sensor plate ( at right).     The sensor connectors are keyed to ensure the connector is properly aligned with the plate;...
  • Page 23: High-Temperature Sensor (Mcsg-B-127-50/125/500/2000-H) Plate Installation

    MCSG‑B‑127‑XXXX‑H Connector (x8) Polymer Insulation Block Mounting Holes SG‑8 Sensor Cover Plate Plate with ID Mounting Holes Mounting Holes Cover Plate Cover Plate Mounting Holes in Polymer Insulation Block Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 24 NOTES Eight‑Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG‑8 | Product Manual...
  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 26: Warranty

    WARRANTY RJG, INC. STANDARD WARRANTY PRODUCT DISCLAIMER RJG, Inc. is confident in the quality RJG, Inc. is not responsible for the and robustness of the SG‑8, and so improper installation of this equipment, or are offering a one‑year warranty. RJG’s any other equipment RJG manufactures.
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Please follow all safety guidelines. TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE FOR INTERMITTENT CONNECTIONS Use the Sensor Locations menu and/or the eDART Raw Data Viewer to identify intermittent connections or “dropouts”. Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 28: 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 29: Troubleshooting Hardware For Intermittent Connections

    “reset” option is located at the bottom of the Lynx Port Diagnostics window. If issues persist after verifying functionality of the Lynx ports and fuses, check Lynx cables, Lynx cables connectors, and Lynx modules. Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 30: 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 31: Interference

    Is powered from the eDART system, and provides power to the sensors for information feedback. Can be prone to power surges if machine or mold is not grounded properly. Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 34 NOTES Eight‑Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG‑8 | Product Manual...
  • Page 35: Related Products

    MCSG‑B‑127‑50/125/500/200 AND MCSG‑B‑159‑4000 The MCSG‑B‑127‑50/125/500/2000 and MCSG‑B‑159‑4000 sensors ( AT RIGHT provide strain gage technology and indirect installation style and are compatible with the mold or machine‑mount multi‑channel components. Product Manual | Eight-Channel Strain Gage Sensor Plate with ID SG-8...
  • Page 36: 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 38 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...

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