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- Page 1 PREHEATER MCS120 /190 /280 OPERATOR GUIDE - daily operation and routine maintenance - Making Light Work www.ndc.com/betalasermike Manual Part Number: 1053-1594EN English • Revision 4 • © Copyright April 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide Contents Proprietary Statement ....................3 European Commission Requirements ..............4 Safety Information ....................... 5 Workstation ........................6 Controls .......................... 7 State Indicator Icons ....................8 Preset Control Panel ....................8 Threading the Wire ...................... 9 Range Switch ......................10 Range Switch Setting..................... -
Page 3: Proprietary Statement
Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide Proprietary Statement Proprietary Statement Manufacturer/Distributor NDC Technologies Inc., 8001 Technology Blvd., Dayton, OH 45424, USA About This Manual This manual contains descriptions, drawings, and specifications for a NDC Technologies product. Equipment or products made prior to or subsequent to the publication date of this manual may have parts, features, options, or configurations that are not covered by this manual. -
Page 4: European Commission Requirements
Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide European Commission Requirements European Commission Requirements This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to other equipment. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to other equipment, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Re-orientate or relocate the equipment. -
Page 5: Safety Information
Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide Safety Information Safety Information Electrical connections should be performed by a suitably qualified person for the country of installation. High Leakage Current. This equipment must be earthed. Relays and associated wiring are rated for SELV levels i.e. 60vdc & 30vac rms. -
Page 6: Workstation
Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide Workstation Intended Use The preheater is for use on production lines manufacturing communication cables. The unit is installed immediately ahead of the extruder and is used to heat the metallic core of the cable, thereby improving the adhesion of the insulation to the core and, in the case of foam insulation, improving the bubble structure. -
Page 7: Controls
Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide Controls Controls Display Shows the value of the preheating temperature set, or the actual voltage being applied to the product in the shorted loop. °C, °F, V Illuminated icons associated with the display. When the C or F icon is illuminated, the value displayed (in C or F respectively) is that set via the panel controls in the local mode or that set through the preset temperature input in the remote mode. -
Page 8: State Indicator Icons
Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide Controls State Indicator Icons Three illuminated icons to show the preheater operating state as follows: Remote Icon Illuminates when the set temperature is being remotely controlled. It does NOT indicate remote control of the ON/OFF state. Run Icon Illuminates when power is being supplied to the wire. -
Page 9: Threading The Wire
Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide Threading the Wire °C / °F Switch Sets the units of measurement for the set temperature. It also sets the scaling of the remote set temperature input and the connections to the Rotatemp. The C and F icons reflect the switch setting. -
Page 10: Range Switch
Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide Range Switch Range Switch The Range Switch maximises the transfer of power to the wire being processed. It alters the effective number of turns on the induction transformer primary winding. Choosing the correct range becomes important when the power required from the preheater is close to its rating. A low setting will match a large wire but will limit the maximum preheating speed. -
Page 11: Operation Procedure
Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide Operation procedure Operation procedure • Ensure Threading the Wire has been carried out. • Set the Range Switch [if fitted] to suit the wire size (see Range Switch heading). • Check the display and use the button, if necessary, so that Set Temperature is displayed. -
Page 12: Troubleshooting
Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Description Possible Cause Action No power Check Isolator switch and mains supply. Both the remote start and stop De-energize the door solenoid or open Preheater does not contacts were closed while the the remote stop contact. start door solenoid is energized (fault contact open, but... - Page 13 Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide Troubleshooting Wirebreak Function To automatically cut the heating power when a wirebreak occurs the sensitivity must be set to suit the running conditions. This will minimise the possibility of nuisance tripping while ensuring a break is detected. Set as follows: •...
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Page 14: Servicing And Returning Your Equipment
Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide Servicing and Returning Your Equipment Servicing and Returning Your Equipment Your instrument was carefully inspected electrically and mechanically prior to shipment. It should be free of surface mars and scratches, and it should be in perfect working order upon receipt. If any indication of damage is found, file a claim with the carrier immediately, prior to using the instrument. -
Page 15: Contact Information
Preheater MCS120/190/280 Operator guide Contact Information Contact Information U.S.A. Support Desk +1-937-233-9936 +1-937-233-7284 Website https://ndc.custhelp.com/ EMEA Support Desk +44-(0)1621-852244 +44-(0)1621-856180 Website https://ndc.custhelp.com/ China Support Desk +86-21-6113-3617 +86-21-6113-3616 Website https://ndc.custhelp.com/ APAC Support Desk Website https://ndc.custhelp.com/ Part Number: 1053-1594EN Page 15 of 15 Revision 4 (April 2020)
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