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  • Page 1 User Manual version 4-4 Original Instructions UM-EDR-ENG-4-4...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.1 Intended Use .......................1-1 1.2 Release Details ....................1-1 1.3 Warranty ......................1-1 1.4 Returned Goods Policy ..................1-1 1.5 Movement or Resale of Mold-Masters Products or Systems ......1-1 1.6 Copyright ......................1-2 1.7 Units of Measure and Conversion Factors ............1-2 Section 2 - Global Support ..........2-1 2.1 Corporate Offices ....................2-1...
  • Page 4 8.7 Homing the System ...................8-12 8.7.1 Setting a Profile ..................8-14 8.8 Viewing Drive Information .................8-18 8.9 Triggers ......................8-19 8.9.1 Setting a Digital Trigger ................8-20 8.9.2 Monitoring Digital Triggers ...............8-21 E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 5 10.1 Three-Phase Supply Cable and Miniature Circuit Breaker (MCB) ....10-1 10.2 Auxilliary Input ....................10-2 10.3 Machine Interface (HA16) ................10-2 10.4 HMI Connection ....................10-3 10.5 Servo Connections ..................10-4 Index ..................I E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 6: Section 1 - Introduction

    “Global Support” section. 1.1 Intended Use The E-Drive is a servo electrical gate controller, which is designed to be safe during normal operation. Any other uses would fall outside the engineered intent of this machine and may result in safety hazards. Use of this unit outside of its intended scope will void any and all warranties.

  • Page 7: Copyright

    INTRODUCTION 1.6 Copyright © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Mold-Masters and the Mold- ® Masters logo are trademarks of Mold-Masters. 1.7 Units of Measure and Conversion Factors NOTE The dimensions given in this manual are from original manufacturing drawings.

  • Page 9: Section 2 - Global Support

    +39 049/5019955 South Korea El Marques, Queretaro C.P. 76246 fax: +39 049/5019951 tel: +82-31-431-4756 Mexico italy@moldmasters.com korea@moldmasters.com tel: +52 442 713 5661 (sales) tel: +52 442 713 5664 (service) mexico@moldmasters.com E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 10: International Representatives

    Gaydamatska str., 3, office 116 123308 Moscow 2310 Slovenska Bistrica Kemenskoe City Dnipropetrovsk Russia Slovenija Region 51935, Ukraine tel: +7 (495) 199-14-51 +386 59 969 117 tel: +38 (038) 277-82-82 moldmasters@system.com.ru info@picta.si moldmasters@parkgroup.com.ua E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 11: Section 3 - Safety

    Section 3 - Safety 3.1 Introduction Please be aware that the safety information provided by Mold-Masters does not absolve the integrator and employer from understanding and following international and local standards for safety of machinery. It is the responsibility of the end integrator to integrate the final...

  • Page 12: Safety Hazards

    9. Hoses 10. Area inside the guards and outside the mold area Front view with guards removed Front View with Guards Removed Figure 3-1 Injection molding machine hazard areas E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 13 Hazards due to reduction in mechanical strength of the plasticizing and / or injection cylinder due to overheating. Feed Opening Pinching and crushing between injection screw movement and housing. See Figure 3-1 area 6 E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 14 Crush or impact hazards caused by the movement of the power operated Gate gates. Vapors and Gases Certain processing conditions and / or resins can cause hazardous fumes or vapors. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 15: Operational Hazards

    • Never perform any work on the mold machine unless the hydraulic pump has been stopped. • Check frequently for possible oil leaks / water leaks. Stop the machine and make repairs. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 16 Failure to support the machine can result in severe injury or death. • Mold cable from the controller to the mold must be removed before servicing the mold. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 17: General Safety Symbols

    Warning – Slip, Trip or Fall Hazard Do not climb on equipment surfaces. Serious slip, trip, or fall injuries can result from personnel climbing on equipment surfaces. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 18: Wiring Check

    Failure to do wiring or connections properly will result in equipment failure. The use of Mold-Masters standard connections can help to eliminate the potential for wiring errors. Mold-Masters Ltd. cannot be responsible for damage caused by customer wiring and / or connection errors. E-Drive User Manual...

  • Page 19: Lockout Safety

    • Burns from contact with hot parts, materials or equipment such as furnaces • Fires and explosions • Chemical exposures from gases or liquids released from pipelines E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 20: Electrical Lockout

    The last lock to be removed should be that of the person supervising the lockout and this responsibility should not be delegated. © Industrial Accident Prevention Association, 2008. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 21: Energy Forms And Lockout Guidelines

    Shut off, lock (with chains, built- • Storage tanks and vessels in lockout devices, or lockout attachments) and tag valves. • Bleed off excess liquids or gases. • Blank lines as necessary. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 22: Disposal

    3-12 3.8 Disposal WARNING Milacron Mold-Masters declines any responsibility for personal injury or personal damage arising from reuse of the individual components, if these parts are used other than for the original and proper intended purpose. 1. Hot runner and system components must be disconnected from the power supply fully and properly before disposal, including electricity, hydraulics, pneumatics and cooling.

  • Page 23: E-Drive Safety Hazards

    • Do not make changes to the factory settings without the help of Mold- Masters service personnel. Changes to these settings can result in hazardous out-of-control or unexpected movement. It can also damage the machine, and it will void the warranty. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 24: Ground Connections

    SAFETY 3-14 3.10 Ground Connections Ground connections are on the M5 self-clinching studs attached to the panels of the E-Drive cabinet. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 25: Section 4 - E-Drive

    7. Top plate 8. Fixed idler 9. Drive pulley 10. Idler pulley 11. Timing belt 12. Ball-screw pulley 13. Tensioning idler pulley 14. Tensioning idler screw Figure 4-1 E-Drive system Hot Runner User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 26 E-DRIVE 1. Synchro-plate 2. Inlet extension 3. Tensioning idler assembly 4. Ball-screw assembly 5. Valve pin holder 6. Valve pin Figure 4-2 E-Drive system (continued) © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Hot Runner User Manual...

  • Page 27: Components

    E-DRIVE 4.2 Components E-Drive motor mount - exploded view Fix idler Ball-screw assembly Tensioning idler assembly Figure 4-3 E-Drive components Hot Runner User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 28: Safety

    During Maintenance or in-mold testing. Electrical Hazard Never touch or inspect the timing belt when power is on and E-Drive motor and controller are connected. Unplug the controller before any maintenance. High Voltage and amperage cables are connected to E-Drive controller (400VAC).

  • Page 29: Assembly

    WARNING Review “Section 3 - Safety” on page 3-1 before performing any assembly procedures. The Mold-Masters E-Drive system is shipped pre-assembled and requires minimal pre-installation assembly. The following details the assembly / installation procedures for various components of the E-Drive.

  • Page 30: Attaching A Hot Runner Assembly

    1. Attach the Hot Runner system to the manifold plate. Attaching an Interface Plate Assembly 1. Attach the interface plate to the manifold plate. 2. Install the fastening screws to join the plates. © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Hot Runner User Manual...

  • Page 31: Assembling A Synchro-Plate

    1. Top stop buttons 2. Ball-nut-flange seating area 3. Guide bushings with top/bottom retainers 4. Bottom stop buttons 2. Install the valve pin holders in the synchro-plate. Valve pin holders Hot Runner User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 32: Preparing A Ball Screw

    CAUTION Do not install the ball screw without lubrication. Doing so may damage the part. Use a Mold-Masters recommended lubricant. Please contact Mold-Masters to order a lubricant or to get a list of recommended lubricants. Do not use graphite- or MoS2-based lubricants. They will reduce the lifetime of the ball screws.

  • Page 33: Assembling A Ball Screw

    2. Install the cover plate into position. 3. Assemble ball-nut on ball-screw with a torque of 43-45 Nm (31.7 to 33.1 lbf-ft). NOTE Ball-screw mounting kit EDRIVEBSMNTKITP is supplied with the system. Hot Runner User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 34: Assembling A Top Plate

    Measure the belt tension in the longest distance between two pulleys. In your system, the longest distance is the point on the belt that is next to the name plate. © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Hot Runner User Manual...
  • Page 35 Synchro-Plate CAUTION CAUTION Do not run the E-Drive when the synchro-plate is not in the parallel position. It will damage the part. 1. Use the depth gauge tools and inspect the parallelism with the help of the measuring holes provided in the system.

  • Page 36: Assembling An Insulation Plate And A Locating Ring

    Measuring holes 2. Once the parallelism is confirmed, tighten the screws (2 Nos) in each ball- screw pulley. Screws 4.14 Assembling an Insulation Plate and a Locating Ring © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Hot Runner User Manual...

  • Page 37: Doing E-Drive Controller Checks

    E-DRIVE 4-13 4.15 Doing E-Drive Controller Checks Follow the procedures listed in the E-drive controller user manual and perform the E-drive controller checks. 4.16 Installing a Hot Half in a Mold CAUTION CAUTION Make sure the synchro-plate valve pins are at the open position before shipping.
  • Page 38 E-DRIVE 4-14 temperature will not exceed 40 ºC (104 ºF) for E-Drive plates. 2. Remove tension from belt completely from tensioning idler. 3. Loosen nuts above one idler without teeth and remove the idler pulley, to allow inserting the belt in tight-belt conditions.

  • Page 39: Doing A Check For Misalignment

    Parallel misalignment fleeting angle driveR driveN Angular misalignment fleeting angle driveR driveN Figure 4-6 Misalignment check Hot Runner User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 40: Section 5 - Mag-Pin Option

    Valve pin size: 2.5 and 3 mm (0.1 and 0.12 in.) diameter valve pins • Gate style NOTE Please contact Mold-Masters to understand if the Mag-Pin option is applicable to your product. Hot Runner User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 41: Assembly

    Do not keep any tools or metal objects in the magnetic field area. Failure to follow the instructions can cause injury to personnel and / or damage to the parts. Figure 5-1 Mag-Pin safety hazards © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Hot Runner User Manual...

  • Page 42: Operation

    The valve pin separates from the synchro-plate at the magnet interface. Open position Open position (Activated gate-10mm stroke shown) (Deactivated gate-10mm stroke shown) Closed position (Both activated and deactivated conditions) Figure 5-2 Mag-Pin activation / deactivation Hot Runner User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 43 Closed Position Open Position Deactivated gate Activated gate Figure 5-3 Mag-Pin activation / deactivation (continued) © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Hot Runner User Manual...

  • Page 44: Handling Magnets

    Make sure that you keep the groups of magnets in a thick plastic container to avoid impact with other parts or tools. 1. Plastic spacer 2. Magnet Hot Runner User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 45: Summary Of The Assembly Procedure

    5.3.3.1 Placing a Magnet on Top of the Magnet Retainer 1. Install the magnet on top of the magnet retainer. © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Hot Runner User Manual...

  • Page 46: Checking The Polarity Of A Magnet

    5.3.3.3 Cleaning a Magnet Holder 1. Clean and inspect the magnet holder. 2. Make sure that the interface with the magnet is free from grease, burrs or dust. Hot Runner User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 47: Installing A Magnetic Retainer In A Magnet Holder

    1. Install the magnet holder and magnet into the housing. 2. Use a 5 mm (0.2 in.) hex key and rotate the magnet holder in a counter- clockwise direction until the threaded part protrudes. © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Hot Runner User Manual...

  • Page 48: Assembling A Nut And A Lock Magnet Holder

    1. Insert the valve pin into the valve pin retainer. 2. Hold the valve pin holder with your hand. 3. Use a wrench and assemble the valve pin retainer with valve pin into the valve pin holder. Hot Runner User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 49: Installing An O-Ring In A Valve Pin Holder

    5.3.3.9 Installing a Valve Pin in a Housing Assembly 1. Carefully assemble the valve pin into the housing assembly. 2. Make sure that there are no impact forces on the magnet. © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. Hot Runner User Manual...

  • Page 50: Installing A Mag-Pin Assembly In A Synchro-Plate

    1. Heat the system and adjust the valve pin height if the valve pin protrusion is not correct. 2. The Mag-Pin assembly at this condition can be installed into the synchro- plate Hot Runner User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 51: Section 6 - Maintenance

    If your mold has not been used for a long time, inspect the ball-screws for oxidation and dirt. Clean and lubricate the ball-screws before you start the machine. We recommend that you have a Mold-Masters service technician perform the inspection. Regular Maintenance Recommendations Mold-Masters recommends that you do maintenance on whichever of the following schedules occurs earlier.

  • Page 52: Section 7 - Controller Overview

    The E-Drive controller should be located in such a way that the main disconnect is easily accessible in case of emergency. The E-Drive controller is shipped with a power cable which is a correct size to run the system. When you install a connector on the cable, ensure that the connector can safely withstand the full system load.

  • Page 53: System Overview

    CONTROLLER OVERVIEW 7.1 System Overview The E-Drive controller is a servo-driven controller for up to two plates that is designed to be used as a stand-alone system. 7.2 Touchscreen Buttons Inactive buttons are not highlighted (1). Active buttons are highlighted (2).

  • Page 54: Controller Front

    CONTROLLER OVERVIEW IMPORTANT The E-Drive controller is not configured to control cooling systems. Mold- Masters assumes no responsibility for connection, monitoring and/or maintenance of any cooling system associated with an E-Drive system. 7.5 Controller Front 1. Stop button 2. Touchscreen pendant E-Drive User Manual ©...

  • Page 55: Controller Connections

    CONTROLLER OVERVIEW 7.6 Controller Connections The controller connections are at the rear of the cabinet. Figure 7-1 Connections of the E-Drive cabinet 1. Servo motor connections 2. Hot Runner Controller (HRC) input 3. HMI connection 4. Power supply connection 5. Main power switch 6.

  • Page 56: Main Screen

    CONTROLLER OVERVIEW 7.7 Main Screen The main screen provides information about the E-Drive controller, and displays the buttons used to operate the motion control functions. The touchscreen can display up to two plates. Figure 7-2 Main screen of the E-Drive controller 7.7.1 Top Menu Buttons...

  • Page 57: Side Menu Buttons

    To enable the servo motors To move the plate forward or backward in manual mode To home the system To move the plate to the close position specified in the motion profile E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 58: Bottom Information Bar

    Figure 7-3 Bottom information bar If an alarm is triggered, the bottom information bar changes and displays: • the alarm icon • an alarm description in red • the acknowledge icon in red E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 59: Section 8 - Controller Operation

    For all E-Drive controllers, the main power disconnect is a rotary switch located at the back of the controller. This switch is rated to safely handle the total load current when switched off.
  • Page 60 CONTROLLER OPERATION 1. Choose Guest. The Log On dialog box is displayed. 2. Choose a user name from the User Name drop-down menu. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 61 3. Enter the password and choose the checkmark. 4. Choose Accept to complete the log-in process. Once you are logged in, your use rname is displayed under the Login icon in the top menu. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 62: Creating A New Project

    The maximum pin stroke is related to the type of gate used. Please refer to your General Assembly Drawings to find the correct length of the gate for your system E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 63 If plate 2 uses a different software version, the following message is displayed. Otherwise, a dialog box with a Plate 2 tab and a Disable Plate 2 button is displayed. 4. Choose Accept. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 64: Setting The System Limits

    1. Choose Settings from the top menu bar to open the Settings box. 2. When plate 2 is enabled, select Plate 2 tab to view the settings of plate 2. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 65: Setting The Jog Velocity

    2. Enter a value. 3. Choose the checkmark to save the setting. 4. Optional: If plate 2 is enabled, select the Plate 2 tab to enter the settings of plate 2 E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 66: Setting The Jog Ramp

    2. Enter a value. 3. Choose the checkmark to save the setting. 4. Optional: If plate 2 is enabled, select the Plate 2 tab to enter the settings of plate 2 E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 67: Setting The Jog/Home Torque

    2. Enter a value. 3. Choose the checkmark to save the setting. 4. Optional: If plate 2 is enabled, select the Plate 2 tab to enter the settings of plate 2. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 68 CONTROLLER OPERATION 8-10 5. Choose Accept to save all the settings. Messages are displayed in the bottom bar of the Main screen because the servo motors have not been enabled. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 69: Enabling The Servo Motors

    The motion of the valve pin can be tested with the Jog buttons before the Homing process. • The position value indicator in the gate box changes when the Jog buttons are used. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 70: Homing The System

    The Auto/Manual button is available. • The Servo button is highlighted and enabled. • The Jog and Home buttons are displayed and can be enabled once a plate is selected. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 71 CONTROLLER OPERATION 8-13 • The Move To Close button is displayed. • The home icon is displayed in the top-right corner of the plate: E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 72: Setting A Profile

    You can configure profiles that apply to any of the individual plates. 1. Choose a plate. A highlighted border appears on the edge of the window of the selected plate: A profile window opens for the selected plate: E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 73 A Profile Type window opens. 3. Choose two, three, or four stages. 4. Choose the Close button to go back to the Profile window. 5. Choose the highlighted indicator to select the stage. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 74 The Time Only option is also available for stages other than stage 1.. 8. Optional: Set a time delay in seconds. 9. Choose the checkmark to save the value. 10. Choose Ramp and enter a value. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 75 12. Choose Velocity and enter a value. 13. Choose the checkmark to save the value. 14. Choose Position and enter a value. 15. Choose the checkmark to save the value. 16. Choose the Close button. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 76: Viewing Drive Information

    To display the Drive Info screen, do the following steps. 1. Choose Advanced. 2. Choose Drive Info. The Dive Info dialog box is displayed. The highlights indicate active states. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 77: Triggers

    The following shows a profile that uses a rising edge for its open trigger and a falling edge for its close trigger. To use a pulse trigger, choose a matching set of a rising trigger and a falling trigger. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 78: Setting A Digital Trigger

    Falling edge: Triggers when the falling edge of the digital or analog input occurs. 2. Choose the timing of the trigger. NOTE The Time Only option is also available for stages other than stage 1.. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 79: Monitoring Digital Triggers

    The boxes next to the inputs and outputs show their status: • Highlighted: The input or output is active. • Not highlighted (grayed): The input or output is not active. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 80 A for plate1; B for plate 2 Alarm_DI_A Alarm input Alarm_DI_B A for plate1; B for plate 2 Output Description Fault Present Indicates a reported error with the E-Drive controller E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 81: Calibrating Analog Inputs

    CONTROLLER OPERATION 8-23 8.9.3 Calibrating Analog Inputs The E-Drive can use one analog input per plate. To use analog triggers, you must first calibrate the analog inputs. 1. Choose Advanced to open the Advanced screen. 2. Choose Analog from the Advanced dialog box.
  • Page 82 6. Choose the Set Min to set the minimum position. 7. Move the screw fully forward. 8. Choose Set Max to set the maximum position. 9. Choose Accept to save the values. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 83: Setting Analog Triggers

    Falling edge: Triggers when the falling edge of the digital or analog input occurs. NOTE The Time Only option is also available for stages other than stage 1. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 84: Section 9 - Troubleshooting

    Some alarm messages remain visible in the information bar even after acknowledgement. In these cases, you must resolve the condition that has triggered the error message for it to disappear. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 85 Alarm Unknown motor Connected motor is not Be aware that connected. May known to the controller. maximum allowed not achieve rated velocity may not be speed achievable. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 86 Warning Drive warning Investigate warning message code in Drive Info. IMPORTANT If in doubt about an error message, please contact a Mold-Masters representative. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 87: Section 10 - Wiring Details

    A disconnect switch is located at rear of the cabinet for isolating the main power supply. The disconnect switch can be used with a locking device. E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 88: Auxilliary Input

    The connector provides a 24 VDC (pin 10) signal and 0 VDC (pin 9) for the external digital trigger inputs and analog transducer. Digital inputs are assigned to pins 1,2,3, and an analog input is assigned to pin 4 for E-Drive 1 (pins 5,6,7 and pin 8 are for E-Drive 2).

  • Page 89: Hmi Connection

    CAUTION CAUTION Be careful not to damage the pins on the HMI connector when attaching/ detaching the mobile operator panel (HMI) to/from the E-Drive controller. Figure 10-4 HMI connection E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 90: Servo Connections

    10-4 10.5 Servo Connections There are motor power and encoder connector set(s) on the rear side of the cabinet. The E-Drive controller is supplied with detachable extension cables. Figure 10-5 Servo connections E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.

  • Page 91: Index

    E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 92 O-ring triggers...8-19 installing in valve pin holder...5-10 troubleshooting...9-1 password control...8-1 user access...8-1 plate settings...8-1 power supply connection...10-1 E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 93 INDEX valve pin installing in housing assembly...5-10 installing in valve pin holder...5-9 velocity max...8-6 warranty...1-1 wiring check...3-8 details...10-1 E-Drive User Manual © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved.
  • Page 94 OCEANIA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND tel: +61 407 638 314 tel: +61 407 638 314 e: australia@moldmasters.com e: newzealand@moldmasters.com www.moldmasters.com © 2025 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. © 2022 Mold-Masters (2007) Limited. All Rights Reserved. E-Drive User Manual...

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