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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Protective Equipment and Safety Clothing ................61 Attachments.................... 62 Dimensional Drawing MFC universal ..................62 Connection Diagram MFC (Example with One Heater and One Cooling Valve) ..... 63 Temperature Correction ......................64 VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Introduction...
  • Page 3 Finding the Correction Parameters m and T ................66 7.3.3 Entering the Correction Parameters m and T................. 67 Firmware Update with the MFC_ Firmware_Loader .............. 68 EC Declaration of Conformity ....................71 Index ....................... 72 VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Introduction...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    VERMES Microdispensing GmbH Palnkamer Str. 18 83624 Otterfing Tel.: +49 (0) 80 24 6 44-26 Fax.: +49 (0) 80 24 6 44-19 support@vermes.com www.vermes.com Service hours Monday - Friday 9.00 to 17.00 (CET). VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Introduction...

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    • Keeping a dispensing application stable at a constant temperature • Using it in a hot melt application The MFC universal can control heaters and compressed air valves working on an extra-low voltage basis (24 V or 48 V). See the devices listed below.

  • Page 6: Main Functions

    There are two main types of heater: nozzle heaters and cartridge heaters. With the MFC universal, you can control those heaters. For some applications, e.g. hot melt dispensing, it works best to combine both types of heaters.

  • Page 7: Cooling

    For this reason, microdispensing valves can be fitted with an air-cooling adapter (see Figure 4). With the MFC universal, it is possible to control the airflow according to the temperature inside the valve. This improves the dispensing accuracy and allows you to save compressed air costs.

  • Page 8: Control Unit Mfc Universal

    IMPORTANT NOTE! (No ON/OFF button) The MFC universal has no separate ON/OFF button. Just connecting the power supply (48 V DC) will turn it ON and disconnecting it will turn it OFF. After you have turned OFF the MFC by disconnect- ing the power supply, wait at least a minute before you connect the power supply again.

  • Page 9: Front Side

    “SYS:KLOCK0” or by switching OFF the MFC and then back ON. Control lamps: The MFC universal has ten control lamps. The System Status control lamps are for the whole sys- tem. The Channel control lamps and Status control lamps are numbered left to right from “1” to “4”, as they are for one specific channel each.

  • Page 10: Back Side

    Control lamp System Status (blue): This blue LED is ON as long as the MFC universal is on. It always flashes quickly while pressing one of the softkeys. It also flashes quickly, while a command is send via serial or LAN connection and the MFC is in the top menu.
  • Page 11 Power connection: Connects the control unit to a power supply. It needs 48 V DC. Base power consumption of the MFC universal is 5 W. For heaters and cooling valves, check chapter 1.1. 4 x Sockets for 7-pin PCB connector: For the connection of the Adapter Cable MFC and FCV for the respective channel.

  • Page 12: Function Keys

    Press [enter] to confirm the selection. Press [esc] to abort. [↑]-key By pressing this key, you switch between different settings of a parameter, e.g. ON/OFF..or ... Increasing of a numerical value. VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Control Unit MFC universal...
  • Page 13 The [F2]-key is only used in the top menu. When pressing it, the display shows the name of the menu item again for a few seconds. VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Control Unit MFC universal...

  • Page 14: Beeper Alarm

    Beeper alarm The MFC universal has not only an optical warning system with its LEDs, but also an acoustic one. The acoustic warning system is the beeper alarm. The alarm beep sounds in the following situa- tions: After start-up to announce the system is ready (short beep) •...
  • Page 15 Push the plug in; then screw the connection tight. You should press the case slightly forward while screwing. Figure 11: MDFH 48-CC (with MDFH isolation body NAN-fix) VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Control Unit MFC universal...
  • Page 16 Figure 13 shows the integrated heater from above (the side connected with the valve body). In Figure 14, you can see the heater without the MDFH isolation body NAN-fix. Figure 13: MDFH 48-CC with Isolation Body NAN-fix from above Figure 14: MDFH 48-CC VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Control Unit MFC universal...
  • Page 17 MFC (see Figure 16). The correct plug is the one from the longer end of the dou- ble-ended cable (see Figure 17). Figure 15: Adapter Cable MFC, MDC and Sensor Figure 16: Adapter Cable MFC, MDC and Sensor connected VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Control Unit MFC universal...
  • Page 18 You have to connect the shorter end of the double-ended cable with the sensor cable from the micro- dispensing valve you are using in your system (see Figure 19). Figure 19: Connection with sensor cable from microdispensing valve VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Control Unit MFC universal...
  • Page 19 Connecting the FCV Flow Control Valve To connect the FCV Flow Control Valve (see Figure 20) with the MFC universal, you use the 7-pin PCB connector of the Adapter Cable MFC and FCV for the channel. Picture 8 shows a 7-pin PCB connector.
  • Page 20 IMPORTANT NOTE! (MFC universal and channel ON before MDC) If you are using a cooling system with the MFC universal, you have to switch ON the MFC and the re- spective channel (see chapter 3.7.3 and chapter 4.3.2), before you can switch ON the connected MDC.

  • Page 21: Menu Structure

    Menu Structure The menu of the multifunctional control unit MFC universal contains several menu levels. The top level offers you information about the status and settings of your system. The lower menu levels have the menu items where you enter parameters or change settings.
  • Page 22 By pressing the [F1]-key in the menu for a long moment, you can reset the calculation. LAN Info This menu item shows the following information: VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Control Unit MFC universal...
  • Page 23 This menu item shows the current revision of the firmware (FW) as a run- FW Version ning text in the lower line. The upper line shows the serial number of the MFC. VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Control Unit MFC universal...

  • Page 24: Second Menu Level (Settings Level)

    With this service code, you hide/show the “General Settings” submenu. With “ON” it is hidden, with “OFF” it is shown (default is “OFF”). This is an overview of the second menu level (settings level) of the MFC universal: Figure 25: Second menu level (Settings Level) 3.7.3...
  • Page 25 If the device ID could not be read from the EEPROM, another option is opened in this menu item. Then you can select manually, which heat- er/cooling valve is connected to this channel. VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Control Unit MFC universal...

  • Page 26: Digital Func.set

    ID cannot be read successfully. This is an overview of the submenu “Ch1 Settings” of the MFC universal: Figure 26: Ch1 settings (settings for channel 1) The submenu “Ext. Status Input” has the menu items “Pin Function”, “Digital Func.Set” and “Ana- log Func.Set”.
  • Page 27 200 mV and 9800 mV. The value also has to be at least 200 mV lower than the value of Min. High Voltage. Default setting is 1500 mV. VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Control Unit MFC universal...

  • Page 28: Analog Func.set

    The submenu “Analog Func.Set” (= analog function of the external pin, for more information about the external pin, see chapter 4.4.1) has three menu items. This is an overview of the submenu “Analog Func.Set” of the MFC universal: Figure 28: Submenu Analog Func.Set The following table explains the menu items.

  • Page 29: General Settings

    The menu “General Settings” has nine menu items. The first five menu items are submenus. The menu items in this menu are relevant for the whole MFC universal, not just one channel. The table on this page explains them. You can hide this menu with service code 9010 (see chapter 3.7.2).

  • Page 30: Network Settings

    3.7.4.1 Network Settings The submenu “Network Settings” has eleven menu items. This is an overview of the submenu “Network Settings” of the MFC universal: Figure 30: Network settings The following table explains the menu items. Menu Item Explanation Ethernet ON/OFF Here you can activate/deactivate the Ethernet connection.

  • Page 31: Rs232 Settings

    3.7.4.2 RS232 Settings The submenu “RS232 Settings” has three menu items. This is an overview of the submenu “RS232 Settings” of the MFC universal: Figure 31: RS232 settings The following table explains the menu items. Menu Item Explanation Baudrate Here you can change the baud rate. You can switch between 13 possible settings (1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800, 38400, 56000, 57600, 115200, 128000 or 256000).

  • Page 32: Communication Interfaces

    COMMUNICATION INTERFACES The MFC universal has different types of communication interfaces. There is a 9-pin serial in- terface, RS-232C, and an Ethernet socket. Serial Interface RS-232C: 9-Pin Sub-D Figure 32: Schematic RS-232C interface The local interface is structured according to SCPI Standard. The serial interface operates with a software handshake.

  • Page 33: Ethernet Interface

    If a command has a parameter to check, if settings are to be saved, then “1” always stands for YES and “0” stands for NO. INFORMATION! (Response to commands) The MFC universal gives a response to every command send to it (exception: “SYS:RST”). Possible responses are: •...
  • Page 34 CON:DEV:ID? Response from MFC: CON:DEV:ID? - - -> (CH1) Not Connected<\r> - - -> (CH2) Not Connected<\r> - - -> (CH3) Not Connected<\r> - - -> (CH4) ID:MDH-48-AC-BY / SN:1 (PV:C)<\r> VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Communication Interfaces...

  • Page 35: Command Overview

    3>,<temp. set point 4>,<temp. set point 5>,<temp. set point 6>,<temp. set point 7>,<temp. set point 8>,<temp. set point 9>,<temp. set point 10>,<correction val- ue>,<save Y/N> 37. SYS:CON:EXT:AN?<channel no.> 38. SYS:CON:EXT:DIG<channel no.>,<High/Low active>,<Min High Volt>,<Max Low Volt>,<save Y/N> 39. SYS:CON:EXT:DIG?<channel no.> VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Communication Interfaces...

  • Page 36: Command Explanations

    With the parameter „save YES/NO“, “1” would be “YES” and “0” would be “NO”. This parameter is optional. If you omit it, the setting will not be saved. Example: Input: OUT:TEMP:ACTUAL1,1 VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Communication Interfaces...
  • Page 37 “1” means ON, “0” means OFF. You can decide to save this setting. With the parameter „save YES/NO“, “1” would be “YES” and “0” would be “NO”. This parameter is optional. If you omit it, the setting will not be saved. VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Communication Interfaces...
  • Page 38 You can find an example for the command response in this case in paragraph 4.3. Example: Input: IN:TEMP?1 Result: The temperature measured at channel 1 is shown. Return: IN:TEMP? - - -> 28000 (Min: 23500, Max: 29200) VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Communication Interfaces...
  • Page 39 Description: This command shows the best fit parameters for the best fit at the selected channel. The best fit has to correct the difference between measured tem- perature and actual temperature. VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Communication Interfaces...
  • Page 40 SYS:COM:LAN:PORT - - -> ACK SYS:COM:LAN:PORT? Description: This command shows the TCP port which is used. Example: Input: SYS:COM:LAN:PORT? Result: The TCP port is shown. Return: SYS:COM:LAN:PORT? - - -> 20000 VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Communication Interfaces...
  • Page 41 1 = 10 Mbit/FullDuplex 2 = 100 Mbit/HalfDuplex 3 = 100 Mbit/FullDuplex 4 = Automatic Note: After you have send this command, you have to re-start the Ethernet connection. Example: Input: SYS:COM:LAN:SPD4 VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Communication Interfaces...
  • Page 42 PC as well and to re-start the serial connection. Example: Input: SYS:COM:SER:BAUD115200,1 Result: The baud rate of the serial RS-232C interface is set to 115200 and this setting is saved. Return: SYS:COM:SER:BAUD - - -> ACK SYS:COM:SER:BAUD? VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Communication Interfaces...
  • Page 43 You can find more information about the external pin in chapter 4.4.1. Example: Input: SYS:CON:EXT:STAT1,1,1 Result: The external pin at channel 1 is set to “digital” and this setting is saved. Return: SYS:CON:EXT:STAT - - -> ACK SYS:CON:EXT:STAT?<channel no.> VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Communication Interfaces...
  • Page 44 200 mV higher than Max. Low Voltage to cover for hysteresis. With the parameter „save YES/NO“ “1” would be “YES” and “0” would be “NO”. This parameter is optional. If you omit it, the setting will not be saved. VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Communication Interfaces...
  • Page 45 This command can change the time and date in the real time clock (RTC). Description: Enter only positive integers. The value ranges are as follows: Hour 0-23 Minute 0-59 Second 0-59 Day 1-31 Month 1-12 Year 2016-2099 VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Communication Interfaces...
  • Page 46 “Not plugged in” (There is no heater connected.) “Just plugged in” (There is a heater connected, but it was plugged in while the MFC universal was ON and the “Plugged In” message has not yet been confirmed.) “Plugged in ERROR” (There is an error with the connected device, e.g. be- cause it is defect or incompatible.)
  • Page 47 SYS:ERR:QUIT Result: An error is acknowledged. Return: SYS:ERR:QUIT - - -> ACK *IDN? Description: This command shows the name of the MFC universal. Example: Input: *IDN? Result: The name of the system is shown. Return: *IDN? - - -> MFC Universal (SN: MFC000612)

  • Page 48: 7-Pin Pcb Connector

    Because of hysteresis, the difference between min. Voltage-High and max. Voltage-Low has to be at least 200 mV. In the menu of the MFC universal, you can set the digital function in the menu item “Ext.Status Input” -> “Pin Function”. Here you have to select “digital”. In the menu item “Digital Func.Set”...
  • Page 49 40 °C, despite this being the threshold. In this case, it would need at least 1.55 V, because of the hysteresis of 100 mV. In the menu of the MFC universal, you can set the analog function in the menu item “Ext.Status Input” -> “Pin Function”. Here you have to select “analog”. In the menu item “Analog Func.Set”...

  • Page 50: 7-Pin Pcb Connector - Pin Functions

    OFF (i.e. if Status 2 is on 5 V, then Status 1 is on 0 V). In case an error affects all channels all Status 2 pins are switched to 5 V. Ground Ground VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Communication Interfaces...

  • Page 51: Error Messages

    Internal Whole MFC 2160 Internal Whole MFC 2170 RTCC Battery Low Whole MFC 2200 IP-Conflict Whole MFC 2210 Ethernet Whole MFC 2220 Ethernet Whole MFC 2230 LAN Link Down Whole MFC VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Error Messages...
  • Page 52 Specific channel 9201-9204 Output Stage Specific channel 9211-9214 Dev.Over.Temp. Specific channel 9301-9304 OW-EEPROM Miss. Specific channel 9311-9314 OW-EEPROM Specific channel 9321-9324 OW-EEPROM Specific channel 9331-9334 OW-EEPROM Specific channel 9341-9344 OW-EEPROM Specific channel VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Error Messages...

  • Page 53: Explanations Of Error Messages

    “SYS:ERR:QUIT”. 2110 Internal Description: Error in the I2C bus. Affected: Whole MFC • Acknowledge error by pressing the [enter]-key or by sending the seri- Error handling: al command “SYS:ERR:QUIT”. VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Error Messages...
  • Page 54 • Acknowledge error by pressing the [enter]-key or by sending the seri- Error handling: al command “SYS:ERR:QUIT”. • Device IP already in use, select different device IP 2210 Ethernet Description: Error during the Ethernet initialization. VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Error Messages...
  • Page 55 • Acknowledge error by pressing the [enter]-key or by sending the seri- Error handling: al command “SYS:ERR:QUIT”. • Temperature measuring points could not be reached in a stable way; make sure to have a stable environment for the measurements 2401-2404 OW-EEPROM VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Error Messages...
  • Page 56 Whole MFC • Acknowledge error by pressing the [enter]-key or by sending the seri- Error handling: al command “SYS:ERR:QUIT”. All channels are switched off. 9030 Power Supply Description: Temporary loss of power VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Error Messages...
  • Page 57 • Check/exchange activation line • Check/exchange heater (maybe ambient temperature around MFC too high) 9211-9214 Dev.Over.Temp. Description: Temperature excessive at the heater, or the valve in case of a cooler Affected: Specific channel VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Error Messages...
  • Page 58 • Acknowledge error by pressing the [enter]-key or by sending the seri- Error handling: al command “SYS:ERR:QUIT”. The specific channel is switched off au- tomatically. 9341-9344 OW-EEPROM Description: Memory error when writing data into the OW-EEPROM’s read-and-write memory part Affected: Specific channel VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Error Messages...
  • Page 59 • Acknowledge error by pressing the [enter]-key or by sending the seri- Error handling: al command “SYS:ERR:QUIT”. The specific channel is switched off au- tomatically. VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Error Messages...

  • Page 60: Safety Notes

    VERMES Microdispensing does not accept any liability for material damages or personal in- jury originating from inappropriate use, violation of safety prescriptions, or any procedure inconsistent with the instructions of this manual.

  • Page 61: Specification And Technical Notes

    • An overall and gloves resistant to the corresponding chemical fluid When you work in the direct vicinity of an MDS for a prolonged period, you should also wear ear protection. VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Safety Notes...

  • Page 62: Attachments

    ATTACHMENTS Dimensional Drawing MFC universal VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Attachments...

  • Page 63: Connection Diagram Mfc (Example With One Heater And One Cooling Valve)

    Connection Diagram MFC (Example with One Heater and One Cooling Valve) VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Attachments...

  • Page 64: Temperature Correction

    For values of m between 200 and 1000, the re- sulting line is less steep than the default line. Figure 34: Default setting of the temperature correction VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Attachments...
  • Page 65 (blue line). In this example, the corrected tempera- ture is above the temperature without correction. This case will be the exception. Figure 36: m higher (T = 20000, m = 1500) VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Attachments...

  • Page 66: Finding The Correction Parameters M And T

    Finding the Correction Parameters m and T To find the correction parameters for your application, you have to measure the tempera- ture at the nozzle independently from the MFC universal. Note the target temperature t and the temperature t you have measured. Select another target temperature t...

  • Page 67: Entering The Correction Parameters M And T

    Entering the Correction Parameters m and T You can change the parameters for this channel in two ways: • In the menu of the MFC universal (“Channel Settings -> Temp. Corr. Set.”, see chapter 3.7.3) • With the serial command “CON:TCORR” (see chapter 4.3.2) We recommend you use the temperature correction only after you have fully understood the system.

  • Page 68: Firmware Update With The Mfc_ Firmware_Loader

    Connect your computer with the serial interface RS-232C of the MFC universal. Be aware that a firmware update will delete all entries in the error log. Step 1 First, you have to prepare the MFC universal for the firmware update. Enter the menu of the MFC. Press the [enter]-key.
  • Page 69 Now you load the HEX file. For this purpose, click on “Load Hex File” (see Figure 41). Figure 41: Load HEX file Select the HEX file (see Figure 42). Figure 42: Select HEX file Click on “Open” (“Öffnen”). VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Attachments...
  • Page 70 Figure 44: Re-start the MFC Step 7 The MFC universal starts with the new firmware. Check, if the MFC really shows the new firmware revision. Close the update program with a click on the close button in the upper right corner of the window. Confirm it by clicking on “OK” (see Figure 45).

  • Page 71: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Attachments...

  • Page 72: Index

    Error Messages 51 Channel Settings 24 error messages via RS-232C 51 Cooler ON/OFF 25 Ethernet interface 11 Digital Func.Set 26 Ext. Status Input 26 Error Log 29 external pin 48 Ext. Status Input 26 VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Index...
  • Page 73 Technical Data 8 sockets for Cable for Heater/Adapter Technical Support 4 Cable MFC, MDC and Sensor 11 temperature correction 64 softkeys 9 Top Menu 21 Technical Data 8 ventilation 15 Weight 8 VTK-VS-BA-043e-C | User Manual MFC universal | Index...

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