SPI

AN-145
MACHINERY DIVISION
MAGNETIC CLAMPING
SYSTEM SAFETY Version 1.01, September 2, 2004
COMMITTEE

RECOMMENDED GUIDELINE FOR INJECTION

MOLDING MACHINE (IMM)/MAGNETIC CLAMPING
SYSTEM (MCS) ELECTRICAL INTERFACE

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Electrical Interface between Injection Molding Machine (IMM) and Magnetic

Clamping System (MCS)

1.0 Purpose..........................................................................................................................3

2.0 Objective.........................................................................................................................3

3.0 Scope..............................................................................................................................3

4.0 Electrical Interface.........................................................................................................3

4.1 Plug and socket configuration.....................................................................................3

4.2 Contact specification....................................................................................................3
4.2.1 Enable IMM, MCS ok (Pins a1/a7; a6/a12)...............................................................................3
4.2.2 Enable MCS (Pins d1/d7; d6/d12).............................................................................................3
4.2.3 Logical Signals.......................................................................................................................... 3
4.2.4 Reference potential (Table 1: Pin a2 and Table 2: Pin d2)........................................................3
4.3 Plug contact assignment..............................................................................................3
4.3.1 Table 1: Plug on the molding injection machine (female). Signals from the MCS to IMM..........3
4.3.2 Table 2: Plug on the molding injection machine (male). Signals from the IMM to the MCS.......3
4.4 MCS power supply........................................................................................................3
4.5 Sources of Connectors.................................................................................................3
4.6 Schematic drawing of the interface.............................................................................3

5.0 Related Documents.....................................................................................................10

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1.0 Purpose
The purpose of this work is to provide electrical interface guidelines for the installation of Magnetic Clamping
Systems with injection molding machines.

2.0 Objective
The objective of the committee was to standardize the electrical interface between the injection molding
machine and the magnetic clamping system as well as to specify the electrical connection for this standard
interface.

3.0 Scope
The guideline applies to the electrical interface between magnetic clamping systems and injection molding
machines, both horizontal and vertical. It does not include any interface for the transfer of data since
solutions to this problem are covered by the SPI communications protocol. It includes both a standard
interface and a partially integrated interface. (See notes under section 4.3)
In addition, recommendations are given for signal voltage, current levels and for the main supply voltage of
the MCS.

4.0 Electrical Interface

The signals in both the injection molding machine and the magnetic clamping system are given by contacts,
e.g. contacts of relays or switches, semiconductors, etc. The contact making is either potential-free or related
to a reference potential supplied to a contact of the plug mounted on the injection molding machine or the
magnetic clamping system (see Tables 1 and 2). All signals, which are not optional, shall be supported by all
injection molding machines and magnetic clamping systems.

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4.1 Plug and socket configuration

The connection between the injection molding machine and the magnetic clamping system is achieved by
the plugs specified below. For the injection molding machine (see Figure 2) and the magnetic clamping
system (see Figure 1) the plug contacts should be capable of taking a minimum of 250 V and 10 A.

Arrangements of pins and sockets viewed from the mating side (Opposite the wiring side)

Figure 1 = Plug on the magnetic clamping system Figure 2 = Plug on the injection molding machine

4.2 Contact specification

4.2.1 Enable IMM, MCS ok (Pins a1/a7; a6/a12)
- The voltages of the signals must not exceed 50 V DC or 250 V AC.

- A current of at least 6 mA must be maintained during signalling

- The maximum current is 6A

4.2.2 Enable MCS (Pins d1/d7; d6/d12)

- The voltages of the signals must not exceed 50 V DC.

- A current of at least 6 mA must be maintained during signalling

- The maximum current is 1A

4.2.3 Logical Signals

- These signals shall be 0.1 A max

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4.2.4 Reference potential (Table 1: Pin a2 and Table 3: Pin d2)

- Voltage 18 – 36V DC

- Overlayed ripple max. 2,5Vpp

- Withstand against overvoltage up to 60V min. 10 msec

- Current max. 2A

4.3 Plug contact assignment

Notes on the tables below:
- Standard interface: all command and status of MCS are on control panel of MCS.

- Partly integrated interface: command and some status of MCS are on control panel of IMM.

- Unless otherwise noted, the switch contacts are switching the reference potential plug contacts:
Table1 / Pin a2 (IMM signal) and Table 2 / Pin d2 (MCS signal).

- All signals are continuous signals unless otherwise noted.

- The signals are conducted from the signal source to the respective pin.

- Apart from the MCS signals ”Enable IMM, MCS ok” (Table 1; Pins a1/a7; a6/a12) the signals can
assume any status when the MCS is switched off.

- All signals except table 1: pins a1,a7, a6, a12 and table 2: pins d1, d7, d6, d12 are information signals
only.

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4.3.1 Table 1: Plug on the injection molding machine (female).

Signals from the MCS to IMM

interfacePartly integrated
See fig. 2Contact No. (female)

Standard interface

Signal designation Description

a1
X X Enable IMM, MCS ok Allow movement of IMM; normally open
a7

Supply from injection

a2 X IMM reference potential 24V DC
molding machine

Moveable platen
a3 X Moveable platen magnetized; normally open
magnetized

Moveable platen
a4 X Moveable platen demagnetized; normally open
demagnetized

a5 Spare Reserved for future use of SPI

a6
X X Enable IMM, MCS ok Allow movements of IMM; normally open
a12

a8 Spare Reserved for future use of SPI

Fixed Platen
a9 X Fixed platen magnetized; normally open
magnetized

Fixed platen
a10 X Fixed platen demagnetized; normally open
demagnetized

a11 Spare Reserved for future use of SPI

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4.3.2 Table 2: Plug on the injection molding machine (male).

Signals from the IMM to the MCS

interfacePartly integrated
see

Standard interface
fig. 2Contact No. (male)

Signal designation Description

d1
X X Enable MCS Enable magnetize / demagnetize; normally open
d7

d2 X X Supply from MCS MCS reference potential 24V DC

Moveable platen Request from IMM: Magnetize moveable platen; normally open
d3 X
magnetize Momentary signal > 1 second

Request from IMM: Demagnetize moveable platen; normally

Moveable platen
d4 X open
demagnetize
Momentary signal > 1 second
Mold Change Mode signal must be independent from pins a1/a7
d5 X X Mold Change mode and a6/a12
IMM in Mold Change Mode; normally open

d6
X X Enable MCS Enable magnetize / demagnetize; normally open
d12

d8 Spare Reserved for future use of SPI

Fixed platen Request from IMM: Magnetize fixed platen; normally open
d9 X
magnetize Momentary signal > 1 second

Fixed platen Request from IMM: Demagnetize fixed platen; normally open
d10 X
demagnetize Momentary signal > 1 second

d11 Spare Reserved for future use of SPI

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4.4 MCS power supply

Power is supplied through a terminal block or directly on the circuit-breaker at a voltage of 460V/3PH/60HZ
w/ ground according to the specification of the MCS-supplier.

4.5 Sources of Connectors

Supplier HARTING PHOENIX CONTACT ILME

Plug type Han - Modular HEAVYCON - Modular MIXO – Modular system
Pin insert 12 pins 09 14 012 3001 16 63 31 0 CX 12 DM
Socket insert 12 pins 09 14 012 3101 16 63 32 3 CX 12 TF
Surface mounted housing M25 19 30 016 1231 16 04 78 8 MHP 16.25
Frame for 4 modules (a, b, c, d) 09 14 016 0311 16 79 30 4 CX 04 TF
Hood M25 19 30 016 1521 16 04 80 7 MHO 16.25
Frame for 4 modules (A, B, C, D) 09 14 016 0301 16 79 26 5 CX 04 TM
Male contacts 0,5 mm² 09 15 000 6103 16 63 34 9 CDMA 0.5
Female contacts 0,5 mm² 09 15 000 6203 16 63 40 4 CDFA 0.5
Dummy module 09 14 000 9950 16 76 82 8 CX FM

Note: Additional Suppliers may be acceptable.

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4.6 Schematic drawing of the interface

IMM MCS

a1 A1 Max 250 VAC/6 A

Enable Movement of IMM
a2 A2
Supply from IMM (+ 24 VDC/ Max 2 A)
a3 A3
Movable Platen Magnetized
a4 A4
Movable Platen Demagnetized
a5 A5
Reserved for Future Use by SPI
a6 A6 Max 250 VAC/6 A
Enable Movement of IMM
a7 A7

a8 A8
Reserved for Future Use by SPI
a9 A9
Fixed Platen Magnetized
a10 A10
Fixed Platen Demagnetized
a11 A11
Reserved for Future Use by SPI
a12 A12

d1 D1

d2 D2
Supply from MCS (+ 24 VDC)
d3 D3
Magnetize Movable Platen
d4 D4
Demagnetize Movable Platen
d5 D5
Mold Change Mode
d6 D6

d7 D7
Enable MCS
d8 D8
Reserved for Future Use by SPI
d9 D9
Magnetize Fixed Platen
d10 D10
Demagnetize Fixed Platen
d11 D11
Reserved for Future Use by SPI
d12 D12
Enable MCS
Standard Interface
Partially Integrated Interface

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5.0 Related Documents

 Euromap 70 - Electrical Interface between Injection Molding
Machines and Magnetic Clamping Systems
 NFPA79 - Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
 ANSI/SPI B151.1 - Safety Requirements for Horizontal Injection Molding
Machines
 AN-xxx - Guideline for Manufacture, Integration and Use of Magnetic
Clamping Systems on Horizontal Injection Molding Machines

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