MC-12 Quick Reference 1.03.GB.00 Part 1: Operation
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1. Configuration 1 To make the configuration available keep and A om while switching on the main power 2 The configuration number will be displayed press 1 to switch between the possible configuration and press to acknowledge The software version will be displayed Configuration Type of Production Input signal mode 1 Injection Molding Timer 2 Extrusion Relay Cy Timer Timer mode is used for injection molding with a relay input signal When the relay contact is made the unit will start dosing according the number of seconds that has been set with the time function Relay A relay signal can be used incase working in extruder mode With the relay input the unit will start dosing when the relay contact is made and will stop when the relay is interrupted Electrical Installation 1 Ensure right voltage is applied the operation voltage can be manually selected inside the control cabinet the controller has a voltage sticker indicating the voltage setting 2 Input signal to the MC 12 can be made in the following 2 ways Potential contact min 18VDC to max 24VDC Potential free contact 8 Yellow Brown White e aP IN l Mechanical installation 1 All mechanical parts are pre assembled making installation quick and simple 2 Install the neckpiece directly on top of the entrance of the production machine a Make sure that the complete unit is mounted horizontally leveled water level a2. MC 12 Quick Reference 1 03 GB 00 Part 1 Operation Reference Operation software version V1 03 production date 08 2006 Connect motor before switching on the controller For more detailed information please consult the installation reference or User Manual ALL changes wW has to be entered to acknowledge Input LED The MC 12 software version is displayed shortly when the unit is switched on followed by the configuration mode con 7 g a g m f A a era Configuration Type of Production Input signal IMOVACOLOR tn eg e Pe ent Ya Fe ee aE 2 Extrusion Relay When the MC 12 is set to configuration 2 the time function key is deactivated When a deactivated keys is pushed the unit will give a beeping signal For changing the unit configuration please consult the complete manual imer Speed and dosing time can be altered time only in case of injection molding Speed A rotation of dosing system in RPM 0 1 to 200 RPM Increase Decrease value Timer D time dosing system will rotate after start impulse at input cable 0 1 to 999 9 sec Activate by pressing or Set the desired speed or time using press enter to acknowledge Set dosing speed RPM an Test Material output can only be used when unit is stopped Test procedure to determine output of dosing system Place dosing unit at water level surface gt Set the speed and or time see settings gt Press for Test gt Weigh the material i Pre Set dos
3. he material inside the hopper can happen if the material is not free flowing Bridging or rat holing of the material inside the hopper can happen if the material is extremely static Extremely static material can contaminate the dosing cylinder In case of water cooled neckpiece check if there is material build up around the dosing cylinder and the water cooled pipe Check also the water supply to the neckpiece A Pe
4. ing time sec dosed during test gt Adjust speed or time and repeat Test if necessary Note Configuration 1 The unit will dose with the set speed and time Configuration 2 The unit will dose for 30 seconds at the set speed Production Motor On Off Press to start production The function active LED will start blinking when the unit is waiting for an input signal The unit is dosing if the Start LED is lighted continuously Start LED blinking Motor Standby waiting on start signal Stop unit Alarms Warnings ErrO Motor connection failure Make sure the motor is connected Check cable and connectors Press to stop the alarm Start LED lighted continuously Motor is running MOVACOLOR LE Sag Part 2 Installation Reference For more detailed information please consult the User Manual General information 1 Use the equipment only for what it is designed for The metering of dry additives 2 Before switching on the unit for the first time ensure that the main power voltage being applied is set on the voltage selector at the main power entry see Electrical Installation 3 Always switch off the Movacolor control cabinet and disconnect from electrical power before performing maintenance 4 The C symbol certifies that the machine conforms to the European Union regulations on minimum safety standards 5 Make sure all parts are securely fixed to your extruder or injection molding machine
5. nd fixed securely b Assure proper grounding to control cabinet neckpiece and dosing unit 3 Connect the unit to the neckpiece by closing curled knob clockwise Mount the unit in a 90 degree angle to the machine barrel As showen in the picture Horizontally leveled Water level MC 12 F A Q and Trouble shooting The following variables may influence the accuracy and repeatability of the system 1 Material properties Easy flowing non sticky and non static material that comes in the form of small regular shaped granules or powder can be dosed very accurate and regular 2 Periodical cleaning of the dosing cylinder and seals is necessary for proper operation 3 Extreme vibrations and shocks can have negative influence on system performance 4 Vacuum or overpressure in the neckpiece caused by driers or hopper loaders With injection moulding the shot to shot accuracy depends besides the variables mentioned so far on the shot time in combination with granule size and weight If relatively big and heavy granules have to be dosed in a very short time it will influence the shot accuracy and repeatability because if only a few granules are dosed during the shot one granule more or less makes a big difference on the total shot weight System is NOT starting up when switched ON by mains power switch 1 Mains fuse inside the controller can be blown Color variations Unstable relay signal Bridging or rat holing of t
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