Read this manual carefully before operation to prevent damage of the machine or personal injuries. STM-PW series high temp. water heaters are used to heat up the mould and maintain temperature, they can be used in other similar applications as well. High temp.water from mould through high-temp.
Options High Temp. Water Heater First Two Codes: Heater Power (kW) Last Two Codes: Pump Power (×10 Shini Mould Temp. Controller Feature P.I.D. multi-stage temperature control system can maintain a mould temperature with accuracy of ±0.5℃. SSR solid status relay control;...
Chapter 6, which contains service instructions intended for service engineers. Other chapters contain instructions for the daily operator. Any modifications of the machine must be approved by SHINI in order to avoid personal injury and damage to machine. We shall not be liable for any damage caused by unauthorized change of the machine.
Reference Formula of Mould Controllers Model Selection Heater Power (kW) = mould weight (kg) × mould specific heat (kcal/kg℃) × temperature difference between mould and environment (℃) × safety coefficient / heating duration / 860 Note: safety coefficient can select a value from 1.3 to 1.5. Flow Rate (L/min) = heater power (kw) ×...
Warning! Do not touch the switch with wet object or hands. Do not use the machine before fully aware of its performance. Be careful not to touch or hit the switch or sensor. Please keep enough operation space, and keep away obstacles. To avoid producing statics, clean the floor from oil or water to keep a dry environment.
periodically to ensure perfect cooling capacity. Water outlet: drainage outlet. Water inlet: inlet for replenishing water and cooling water. 1.5.3 Operation Regulations 1) Before operation, make sure that cooling water is clean soft water without pollutants. ※ Low quality water brings limescales, which may cause problems. ※...
Shini (including employees and agents). Shini is exempted from liability for any costs, fees, claims and losses caused by reasons below: 1. Any careless or man-made installations, operation and maintenances upon machines without referring to the Manual prior to machine using.
3. Installation and Debugging Installation Space During installation of the machine, keep at least 500mm installation space around the machine as shown by the picture. Do not install the machine in a position crowded with other objects. This would cause inconvenience to operation, maintenance and repair.
Pipe Connection 1) The inlet and outlet specifications of the heating tank and return water pipe STM-607PW/1220PW:3/4’’PT female thread STM-607PW-D/1220PW-D:3/4’’ PT female thread STM-2440PW:1’’PT female thread 2) Cooling Water Connection Connect the cooling water inlet to the clean water source, the system inlet to the clean water source, and the cooling water outlet to the drainage port, and then turn on the water source.
Power Connection The water heater needs well electrical grounding to ensure safe running of the electrical equipments. 1) Make sure the voltage and frequency of the power source comply with those indicated on the manufacturer nameplate that attached to the machine.
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1) Install copper joint to the level valve. 2) Install level valve with copper joint to the dewaxing water manifold. 3) Install water manifold to the machine. 4) Install Teflon to copper joint. Note: For the operating temperature not higher than 200 ℃ , Teflon with temperature resistance 200 ℃...
3.4.2 Installation steps for options water manifold (welding) 1) Install copper joint to the level valve. 2) Install level valve with copper joint to the welding water manifold. 3) Install water manifold to the machine. 4) Connect water manifold with manifold joint via screws. 5) Install Teflon to copper joint.
Operation Guide Machine Startup After the system is powered on, the panel displays the startup screen, as below: Picture 4-1:Startup Screen Main Screen 4.2.1 Standby Screen Fault Inquiry TEMP PV Setting Forced Cooling TEMP SV Temp. Unit Inlet T Mold T Media P Media F Switch...
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Table 4-1:Standby Screen Specifications Function Name Description Type Setting Enter the user setting screen Forced button Start the forced cooling function Stop the forced cooling function cooling only Display the set temp. unit. The unit supports ℃/℉ shifting. Temp. unit display When the system fails, the main interface will flicker.
4.2.1 Operation Screen Pump forward/ reverse running Heating/cooling Low level Alarm Reverse emptying Inlet T Mold T Media P Media F Picture 4-3:Operation Screen Table 4-2:Operation Screen Specification Items Description Pump forward / the unit starts the pump forward / reverse running reverse running It starts the unit temp.
4.3.1 User Parameter Settings In the "User Setting" screen, click the < User Parameters > button to set user parameters: Picture 4-5:User Parameter Screen Table 4-3:User Parameter Specification Initial Parameter Setting Range Unit Remarks Value When selecting the “use”, it’s not allowed to set Locking temp.
4.3.2 Action Setting In the "User Setting" screen, click the < Action Setting > button to enter the screen below: Picture 4-6:Action Setting Screen 4.3.2.1 Reverse Emptying After the machine stops, it will start pump reverse running and exhaust valve, which can be started and stopped manually or automatically (The factory default of reversal running time is 60S, and refer to the project parameter table for specific settings).
off. After timing main switch is turned on, it can set the timing on/off, as shown in the picture below: Picture 4-8:Set Timing Switch Screen If the "Timing Main Switch" is set to "ON", press the < Clock > button in the "Operation"...
4.3.4 System Setting In the "User Setting" screen, click the < System Setting > button to enter the picture below: Picture 4-10:System Setting Screen Set the backlight time: setting range is 0 ~ 255 secs. Language: Chinese or English The default user password is 123. See "Password Modification" for details; 4.3.5 Data Download When downloading data, please use the U disk format: FAT32, and the recommended U disk capacity is 16g or below.
Picture 4-12: Temp. Data Download Screen Local data backup: copy the temp. data on the display board to the U disk (the data of display board can be saved for up to 48 hrs.). Copy the temperature data stored on the display board to the USB flash disk. Insert the U disk, wait until the "U disk"...
password to enter the “Project” screen. Picture 4-14:Project Screen In the "Project" screen, click the < Project Parameter > button to enter the project parameter setting Picture 4-15:Project Parameter Setting Screen The detailed description of each project parameter is as below Table: Table 4-4:Project Parameter Description K-type Probe...
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Shutdown: stop when it cools ℃ 35.0 0~60.0 Shutdown down to this temp. temp. ℉ 95.0 32.0-140.0 Reverse emptying action: After shutdown, start the pump reverse running valve emptying function; start/stop manual start/stop 【 reverse time 】 Reverse 60 secs. 0-600 secs.
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Different temp. alarm delay 0-360 secs. ℃ 【 SV 】 - PV > 【 Low temp. 0-50.0 deviation alarm 】 delay two secs., it alarms low temp., 【SV】 - PV < 【 low temp. deviation temp. alarm】, it will reset the fault deviation automatically.
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1. If the machine fails to reach the set temp. of - 5 ℃ within the [heater alarm] time, it will give the "heater alarm", and 0~999 Min. continue control Heater alarm temp.Manual reset. 2. Set to 0, disable the limit detection.
No parity, even Check bit No parity parity check, odd parity Stop bit 1bit 1 bit, 2 stop bits Unit maintenance 0-3000 time When the set accumulative running time is greater than [unit Accumulative Maintenan maintenance time], it alarms” total running 0-3000 Unit Maintenance Fault”;...
Picture 4-17:Factory Setting Screen Important: It’s strictly prohibited to change the factory default settings without permission! If necessary, please contact the manufacturer! 4.3.6.2 Data Communication Interface specification and communication definition: Use the 9-pin serial port male connector, the pin is defined as pin No.3 foot +, No. 8 foot –...
Picture 4-18:Current Fault Screen Table 4-5: Current Fault Inquiry Screen Icon Key Description Press Key Key Name Description Fault reset After trouble-shooting, press this key to reset the fault. Silence Eliminate the system alarm sound Turn the page to query the fault information, gray key can’t be Page up pressed, and green key can be pressed.
system running time and other data: Picture 4-20:Data Inquiry Screen 4.5.3 Output Inquiry Picture 4-21:Output Inquiry Screen When the indicator is gray, it means that corresponding relay has no output. When the indicator light is green, it indicates that corresponding relay is outputting.
valid. 4.5.5 Version Inquiry Picture 4-23:Version Inquiry Screen Take real display value as standard. Password Management 4.6.1 Login Two groups of user names and passwords, as shown in theTable below: Table 4-6:User and Password Function Password (can be User Name Function modified) User...
Picture 4-24:Modifying User Password Screen 1) Enter the old password. If the password is wrong, the password input box displays "Password Error". Press the input box to clear and re-enter the old password. 2) Input the new password; 3) Input the new password again; 4) Confirm If the passwords of twice inputs are different, it will pop up the prompt box of "different passwords", it indicates the password modification is not...
Controller Exception List Machine Fault Name Detection Logic Reset Mode Action after Alarm 1. When alarm occurs, the machine stops running. After troubleshooting, reset manually. 2. When powered on, it starts detection, the 3-phase power Stop temp. phase reverse alarm delays 1.2m secs., and Manual reset phase reverse / control...
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1. After system powered on, it starts to detect the inlet water pressure. Stop temp. Low pressure Manual reset control 2. Low pressure input point is valid, and the alarm delays 2 secs. 1. When the high-pressure switch receives the high-pressure signal, the air exhaust valve will open according to the set time.
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Press the start button to start detection Detection method: Start-up stage: If the liquid level is at low level after the refilling delay time (adjustable, range 0-300s, preset 90s), it will give low Stop temp. Low liquid level liquid level alarm, shut down and release. Manual reset control Temp.
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1. When it gives alarm, the machine run normally. After trouble-shooting, it will reset automatically. 2. Detection during the unit running status: (1) When the | Control temp. – return medium temp. |>【Return medium temp. deviation】, Temp. differences and it delays the 【Temp. difference alarm Maintenance between the return Auto reset...
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【SV】 -PV > 【Low temp. deviation alarm】 , it delays 2 secs., and gives low temp. alarm. 【SV】 -PV > 【Low temp. deviation alarm】 , it resets the fault automatically. Maintenance When the【Low temp. deviation alarm】= 0, Too low temp. Manual reset disable this function.
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1. Machine shutdown when it alarms, and reset manually. 2. Use flow sensor. When it running, the medium flow is lower than the 【High pressure Stop temp. Too high pressure Manual reset alarm】, it delays 2 secs. and alarms “high control pressure”.
Trouble-shooting Failures Possible reasons Solutions Did not connect through power LCD displays Connect through power supply. supply. nothing after switch Replace main switch. Main switch broken. Check electrical wires. on power and press Power supply wires problems. Fix the fuse. ON/OFF POWER Control circuit fuse melt.
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while pump still fails to run. Differences between Too short time after machine Wait for a while. setting temperature startup. Check temperature parameters. Temperature parameter setting Please refer to the standard manual of actual error. setting parameters. temperature are too Cooling solenoid valve problems.
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Differences between There maybe problems in the pipes the return medium between the water heater and Check the pipe. temp. is too big. mould. Differences between There maybe problems in the pipes the mould temp. is between the water heater and Check the pipe.
Maintenance and Repair 1.Clean the solenoid valve. Period:Every three months. 2.Clean the Y-type filter valve. Period:monthly. 3.Clean the pipe heater. Period : Every three months. 4.Check the contactor. Period:Every three months. Pay attention to the following rules during maintenance: 1) It requires two personnel to check the machine. Firstly, reduce the temperature, cut off the power supply, and drain the oil and water;...
Open the Covers 1) Open the top covers of the unit (Lift up it as shown picture). Picture 6-1: Open the Covers 1 2) Take down the side covers (Pull up it outward as shown picture). Picture 6-2: Open the Covers 2 3) Open the cover of control box.
Y Type Strainer 1) Clean soft water should be used as cooling water. Filter screen is used in the strainer to stop impurities and pollutants to enter into water pipe. 2) Impurities or pollutants may cause errors and bad temperature control. Clean filter screen of the strainer periodically.
Pipe Heater 1) Open machine rear cover door. (Refer to pictures below) Picture 6-6: Pipe Heater 1 2) Unlock heater cap. (Refer to pictures below) Picture 6-7: Pipe Heater 2 3) Unlock the screws of pipe heater to take it out. (Refer to the pictures below.) Picture 6-8: Pipe Heater 3 4) Install the pipe heater in a reverse order.
Maintenance Schedule 6.5.1 About the Machine Model Manufacture date Ф Voltage Frequency Power 6.5.2 Installation & Inspection Check the installation space is enough as required. Check the pipes are correctly connected. Electrical installation Voltage: Fuse melting current: 1 Phase 3 Phase Check phase sequence of power supply.
Clean process heater/cooler. Check indicator and buzzer. Replace the hot kerosene with a using temperature above 120~160 degree 6.5.7 Yearly Checking Replace the hot kerosene with a using temperature above 120 degree 6.5.8 3 year Checking PC board renewal. No fuse breaker renewal. Note: 1.
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