Mastip iB6 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    & iB12 Integrated Temperature Controller User Guide smart hot runner solutions www.mastip.com...
  • Page 3 This is a Class A product. In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Specified operating ambient temperature is 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F). © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    PID Controller Tuning Introduction Procedure for Autotuning Autotune Errors Manual Tuning (Zeigler-Nichols PID Method) Restricting Access to Controller Functions Introduction Procedure Resetting Parameters to the Default Values Introduction Procedure © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Contents Wiring Power 16 Pin Female for iB6 Thermocouple 16 Pin Male for iB6 Power 24 Pin Female for iB12 Thermocouple 24 Pin Male for iB12 10.0 Index © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    / iB12 Temperature Controller 1.1 About this User Guide This user guide contains all the information needed to configure and operate the iB6 and iB12 Integrated Temperature Controllers. Wiring diagrams, mounting instructions and other information about installing the hardware are on the installation diagrams shipped with the unit.
  • Page 7: Temperature Controller Ib6 / Ib12

    The integral action affects the output based on the duration of the process value’s variation from the setpoint. In the iB6 and iB12 Temperature Controllers, the integral (reset) action is always equal to six times the configured derivative (rate) action.
  • Page 8 1.2.6 Security The iB6 and iB12 front panels include buttons that can be used to change the selected zones setpoint and mode and to boost the output temporarily by a configurable amount. Users who know the Supervisor password can limit access to these buttons on the front panel, plus limit configuration access.
  • Page 9: What Happens When You Power Up The Controller

    1.4 What Happens When You Power Up the Controller When an iB6 or iB12 Temperature Controller is powered up using the switch on the back, all LEDs and all elements in the LCD display light briefly, and then software versions (of the display and the controller hardware) are displayed.
  • Page 10: Setup Sequence

    Notice that an asterisk is displayed instead of a zone number. This asterisk indicates that the parameter applies to all zones. © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 11 PV and SP for zones 3 and 4 (refer to the image below) on an iB6 unit. (On an iB12 unit, asterisks will also be displayed between the PV and SP for zones 9 and 10.) Press and hold to enter the menu system.
  • Page 12: User Interface

    If a zone is in alarm, an alarm code alternates with the SP value. Alarm codes and priorities are listed in Section 4.5 iB6 Operating Display iB12 Operating Display © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 13: Led Status And Button Functions

    ³ The Superv [Supervisor] Config menu can be used to disable the Boost and mode buttons, and to prevent operators from changing the setpoint or configuration parameter values. © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 14: Selecting One Or All Zones

    PV and SP for all zones are displayed with asterisks between the PV and SP for zones 3 and 4 (see right) on an iB6, and between zones 3 and 4, and zones 9 and 10 on an iB12. 3.4 Mode of Operation 3.4.1...
  • Page 15: Changing The Setpoint

    The Superv [Supervisor] Config menu can be used to disable the boost and mode buttons, and to prevent operators from changing the setpoint or configuration parameter values. © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 16: Configuration Menus And Factory Settings

    Last Active Mode (most recent out of Idle with run/idle button operating mode) A password-protected Factory menu is also available. The password is available only from the Mastip technical support team. © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 17 No - applies to selected zone (but all zones must be in Idle; changes take effect after power has been cycled) Supplied as °F if sold in USA or when requested at time of purchase © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 18: Alarms And Alarm Indication

    Temperature Controller 4.1 Types of Alarms The iB6 and iB12 Temperature Controllers support high and low deviation alarms, configurable separately for each zone (see subsection 5.6). The unit also recognises process problems (such as loop break, reversed and open sensors, and process temperature exceeding configured safety limit) and problems with its own operation.
  • Page 19: Alarm Priorities

    Idle as described in 3.4.3, and then after problem is fixed, try tuning again For more information about tuning and Autotuning errors, see Section 6. © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 20: Parameter Characteristics

    Switching to input type that does K Thermo specified not match the type specified when unit when the unit was ordered can was ordered cause small errors (1-5 degrees) in temperature measurements © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 21: Boost Parameters

    5.3 Boost Parameters 5.3.1 Introduction A boost button s on the iB6 and iB12 front panel. When you press , the output of a zones will be increased temporarily. You can use the Boost Config menu to specify: • whether the boost function will be closed loop (based on a setpoint) or open loop (based on a specified output percent) • boost setpoint and duration for closed loop boost...
  • Page 22: Control Parameters

    Standby Low Setpoint Limit 25 °C Setpoint used when zone is in   Setpoint to High Setpoint 77 °F closed loop standby mode Limit (from Input Config menu) © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 23 Once (then Autotune should be done disabled after successful Autotune) Enable (Autotunes every time controller is powered up) One Try Only (and then disabled, even if Autotune was not successful) © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 24: Display Units

    On the front panel the lit green LED labeled C or F indicates the units of measure for the process values and setpoints displayed. You can use the Display Config menu to change the unit of measure used for displayed temperatures. © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 25: Alarm Parameters

    • number of degrees the process value must fall short of the setpoint before the zone goes into alarm (Low Deviation) • the number of seconds the audible alarm on the iB6 or iB12 unit will be silenced when the front of the controller’s case) is pressed; this value applies to ALL zones in alarm.
  • Page 26: Supervisor Parameters

    You can also use this menu to set up parameters that apply to the whole controller. The Superv Config menu can be password protected. iB6 and iB12 Temperature Controllers are shipped with the Supervisor password set to 100, which disables this feature. You can use this menu to specify a different password.
  • Page 27 1% of seconds supported sensor span (5.37 °C or 9.67 °F) in response to output action if the sensor is working correctly and the input wiring is intact © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 28  Parameters their default settings, undoing Autotuning or manual tuning Load Defaults   Yes Return configuration parameter  values to their default settings as described in Section 8.0 © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 29: Pid Controller Tuning

    Temperature Controllers support automatic tuning for control of zones running in CompuCycle Normal (closed loop) mode. By default, every iB6 and iB12 controller is configured to execute the Autotune operation the first time it is powered up, then to disable the Autotune feature, even if Autotune was not successful.
  • Page 30: Autotune Errors

    Your process is not suitable for Autotuning. Tune the controller manually as described in 6.4. The Autotune operation failed for a reason other than those listed above. Try Tun0 Autotuning again when the process is stable. © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 31: Manual Tuning (Zeigler-Nichols Pid Method

    10) If the process is stable, manual tuning is completed. However, if slight oscillation is observed, multiply the current proportional band value by 1.66 and enter the product as the new PID Proportional Band value to complete the tuning procedure for this zone. © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 32: Procedure

    4) Choose “Disable” or “Enable” by pressing 5) Exit the menu system by pressing and holding until the standard operating display (PV and SP) is displayed. © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 33: Introduction

    PV are displayed. Alternatively, select all zones by pressing until all zones SP and PV are displayed with asterisks between the values for zones 3 and 4 (iB6), or between 3 and 4, and 9 and 10 (iB12). 3) Access the menu system by pressing until a menu name is displayed, and then press repeatedly until the name of the Superv Config menu is displayed.
  • Page 34: Wiring

    9.1 Power 16 Pin Female for iB6 6 Zone, 16 Pin Mould Connector Zone Pin Number Connection Power Return Power Return Power Return Power Return Power Return Power Return Ground © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 35: Thermocouple 16 Pin Male For Ib6

    Zone Pin Number Connection Thermcouple + Thermcouple - Thermcouple + Thermcouple - Thermcouple + Thermcouple - Thermcouple + Thermcouple - Thermcouple + Thermcouple - Thermcouple + Thermcouple - Ground © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 36: Power 24 Pin Female For Ib12

    Zone Pin Number Connection Power Return Power Return Power Return Power Return Power Return Power Return Power Return Power Return Power Return Power Return Power Return Power Return Ground © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 37: Thermocouple 24 Pin Male For Ib12

    Thermocouple + Thermocouple - Thermocouple + Thermocouple - Thermocouple + Thermocouple - Thermocouple + Thermocouple - Thermocouple + Thermocouple - Thermocouple + Thermocouple - Thermocouple + Thermocouple - Ground © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 38 8, 18, 19, 25 Low Reading parameter, 17, 27 Low Setpoint Limit parameter, 16, 20, 21, 22 lowest process value, 17, 27 LPB alarm, 19 © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 39: 10.0 Index

    Proportional-Integral-Derivativel. See PID rate action, 16, 22, 30, 31 rate, resetting, 27 Reset PID Parameters parameter, 17, 28 resetting highest and lowest process value reading, 27 reversed thermocouple, 19, 30 © Copyright Mastip Technology Limited. Information subject to alteration. V1.00 www.mastip.com...
  • Page 40 Mastip Head Office New Zealand 558 Rosebank Road Avondale, Auckland 1026 PO Box 90-651 Victoria Street West Auckland 1142 New Zealand Phone: +64 9 970 2100 Fax: +64 9 970 2070 Email: mastip@mastip.com Mastip Regional Office Europe...

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