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Machine Manual
This document contains information which is the exclusive property of Husky Injection
Molding Systems Ltd. Except for any rights expressly granted by contract, this
document may not be duplicated or disclosed, in whole or in part, without the prior
written permission of Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. grants
permission to its customers to make extracts or reproduce portions of this document
for limited shop use only.
Copyright 2003, Husky Injection Molding Systems.
All Rights Reserved.
General Information
Equipment Identification
MACHINE TYPE
2 5
MODEL SERIES
Nameplate Locations
1. Machine nameplate 2. Model number 3. Serial number 4. Warranty Start Date
5. Certification symbols 6. Electrical nameplate
The following is a list of telephone numbers of the various Husky Regional Service and
Sales offices:
* Technical Center
Small, Medium, Large Tonnage Machines and Robots for orders placed after August 1,
1997 (Rev. Dec. 1998)
Parts Warranty
Husky Injection Molding Systems warrants its new Machines and Product Handling
Equipment (hereinafter called the "Equipment") to be free of defects in material and
workmanship for a period of up to 37 months on original equipment parts, starting on
the date the equipment is ready to ship ex works, hereinafter called the "Warranty Start
Date".
Service Labor
Field service labor costs for Husky technicians to repair any such defects will be
covered for a period of 13 months from the Warranty Start Date.
Failed Parts
• Failed parts will be replaced with new, or refurbished components of equivalent
quality. Repair or replacement of failed components shall not exceed the warranty
coverage on the Equipment beyond the original expiration date
• Husky will advise customers whether to return or dispose of defective parts that
are under warranty. If Husky requires the return of defective parts, Husky will cover
the cost of returning defective parts that are under warranty, as well as shipping
and handling of replacement parts
• Failure to return and properly identify requested warranty parts may result in the
invoicing of such parts
Limitations
This warranty shall not apply to:
• Filter elements, fuses, bulbs, lubricants, pressure gauges, and gate glass;
• Wear of plasticizing screw and barrel, resulting from the processing of abrasive/
aggressive resins, or the operation at unusually low or high barrel temperatures.
Accelerated wear of the barrel head/ distributor, shut-off plunger, machine nozzle
and nozzle adapter, due to the processing of abrasive/ aggressive resins is also
excluded, unless the equipment was ordered to handle such circumstances
Legal Disclaimer
Failure to comply with any safety requirements or conditions pertaining to injection
molding machines can cause equipment damage, or serious personal injury, including
death.
Table of Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
Purpose of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
Contents of this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xx
Conventions Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi
6.1.10.4Shifts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–31
6.1.10.5Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–32
6.1.10.5.1 Background Printing Configuration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–33
6.1.10.6Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–34
6.1.10.7Saving and Restoring Machine Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–35
6.1.10.8Others. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–36
6.1.10.8.1 Operator Stop Reason Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–37
6.1.10.8.2 Using the OPERATOR STOP REASON Utility . . . . . . . . . 6–37
6.1.10.8.3 Using the Stop Reason Definition Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–38
6.1.11 User Log On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–40
6.1.12 User Log Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–40
6.1.13 On-Line Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–40
6.1.14 Status Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–41
6.1.15 Screen Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–41
6.1.16 Manual Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–45
6.1.17 Common Screen Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–47
6.1.17.1Field Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–47
6.1.17.2Alphanumeric Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–48
6.1.17.3Numeric Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–48
6.1.17.4Calendar Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–49
6.1.17.5Timeset Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–50
6.1.17.6Color Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–50
6.1.17.7Common Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–51
6.1.18 User Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–52
6.1.18.1Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–53
6.1.18.2Default User Names and Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–53
6.1.18.3DataKey Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6–53
Preface
The purpose of the Machine Manual is to assist the Customer to receive, handle,
install, setup, commission, run and maintain the Hylectric Injection Molding Machine.
Safety
First read the chapter “Safety Summary”. Ensure that all personnel involved in the
running and maintenance of the machine are thoroughly familiar with all safety issues
and procedures discussed in this manual.
The following table summarizes the contents of the various chapters in this manual:
Chapter Discusses
- User Feedback
After using this manual, please fill out the questionnaire at the back of this manual, and
fax it back to Husky at the number indicated on the top of the questionnaire.
This manual uses hazard warnings in the form of Danger, Warning and Caution notes.
These hazard warning notes appear in bold font. An example of a hazard warning note
is shown below.
WARNING!
Explosion hazard – risk of death or serious injury. To prevent an explosion, use
pure nitrogen gas to precharge the accumulator. Nitrogen gas must be at least
99.995% pure.
1.1 General
The Safety Summary describes general requirements and conditions for safe
installation, operation, and maintenance of injection molding equipment. Personnel
must read, understand, and follow all safety precautions listed in the equipment
manuals. Personnel must follow applicable industry and regulatory safety
requirements for safe installation, operation, and maintenance of equipment.
1.2 Manuals
Husky manuals aid in the safe and proper use of the machine, robot, and mold. The
manuals provide instructions on installation, operation, and maintenance. A separate
Drawing Package includes parts lists and drawings.
Personnel should review all manuals thoroughly prior to performing any tasks.
Proceed with tasks only if all instructions are understood. Follow applicable workplace
safety requirements.
Keep manuals in a convenient location for future reference.
Signal words are used in the manuals according to the degree of severity, and
classified as: Danger, Warning, or Caution. Signal words alert the user to hazardous
situations that arise during routine installation, operation, and maintenance.
DANGER!
The term DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING!
The term WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION!
The term CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in property damage.
Safety signs clearly mark potentially hazardous areas in or around equipment. For the
safety of personnel involved in equipment installation, operation, and maintenance,
use the following guidelines:
1. Verify all signs are in the proper locations. Refer to the Drawing Package for details
2. Do not alter signs
3. Keep signs clean and visible
4. Order replacement signs when necessary. Refer to the Drawing Package for part
numbers.
The table below describes safety symbols appearing on safety signs. Each safety sign
could include a detailed explanation of the potential hazard and associated
consequences.
General – Warning
This symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard. It is usually
accompanied by another pictogram or text to describe the hazard.
Contact with hazardous voltages will cause death or serious injury. Turn off
power and review electrical schematics before servicing equipment.
Electrical cabinet can contain more than one live circuit. Test all circuits
before handling to make sure circuits have been de-energized.
Warning – Lockout/Tagout
Servicing equipment without disabling all internal and external power
sources can cause death or serious injury. De-energize all internal and
external power sources. Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic are examples
of energy sources to consider.
Only fully trained personnel should be permitted to operate, maintain, and service
equipment. In addition, make sure:
1. Only one qualified person operates the equipment at a time
2. The area around the equipment is safe at all times.
1.5 Training
Skilled personnel are required to operate and maintain Husky equipment. Contact a
Husky Regional Service and Sales office to arrange training.
Guards are provided where hazards exist. There are two types of guards: movable
and fixed. Movable guards are interlocked to stop hazardous motion when the guards
are moved or removed. Fixed guards are not interlocked. Fixed guards must be
installed and completely secured anytime power is applied to the machine.
Before operating the equipment, make sure:
1. Safeguards are in place
2. Safeguards are not bypassed or modified
3. Safeguards are tested and inspected regularly for correct operation
4. Only qualified personnel perform maintenance tasks.
1.7 Lockout/Tagout
1 Hydraulic pressure gauge suitable to 210 bar (3000 psi) with quick-disconnect fitting
DANGER!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Install danger sign at all
isolation points and rope off the area around the machine. When live
troubleshooting is required, do not work alone. Have emergency medical
assistance nearby throughout the procedure.
WARNING!
Hazardous voltages, high pressure fluids, crushing or impact hazards – risk of
death or serious injury. Perform Lockout/Tagout procedure in accordance with
local codes. After performing Lockout/Tagout procedure, allow 10 minutes for
residual voltage to discharge to less than 50 Volts before performing any
electrical procedures.
1. Turn off the power supply to the machine at the main disconnect switches, Q1M
and Q3M. If your machine is equipped with a Q2M mold heat switch, turn off the
power. Attach a lock and a tag. Then wait 10 minutes for residual voltage to
discharge.
2. Verify that all power to the machine is switched off using an voltmeter that has
been tested on a known source.
3. Remove the cap on the gauge port marked "PP6G" in the power manifold
assembly (1) – refer to Figure 1-1. Attach a hydraulic pressure gauge (2) to the
gauge port.
4. Turn the manual dump valve (3) off to ensure that the accumulator is fully
discharged.
5. Check the pressure gauge to verify the accumulator is completely discharged.
S01-101036A.eps
2
2 3
6. Turn off shutoff lever (5) on the air regulator (6) to turn off the air supply to the
machine – refer to Figure 1-2. Attach a lock (7) and a tag (8) on the air regulator.
S01-101037.eps
WARNING!
Hazardous voltages – risk of death or serious injury. Perform Lockout/Tagout
removal procedure in accordance with local codes.
b. Verify that the danger zone around the machine is clear of all personnel.
c. Remove the lock and tag only when both the supervisor and the technician
agree that all systems are in order, and there is no potential for injury.
d. Turn on the power supply to the machine at the main disconnect switches.
e. Turn the manual dump valve to close the hydraulic circuit.
f. Remove the pressure gauge from the hydraulic power pack. Refer to
Figure 1-1. Cap the gauge port.
g. Remove the lock and tag on the air regulator. Use the shutoff lever on the air
regulator to turn on the air supply to the machine. Refer to Figure 1-2.
Some common safety hazards associated with injection molding equipment are:
1. Mechanical (pinching, shearing, crushing)
2. High Pressure Leak
3. Thermal
4. Spray
5. Electrical
6. Noise
7. Gas, Vapor, and Dust Emissions
8. Slipping, Tripping, or Falling
9. Lifting.
Make sure to wait until the machine has cooled down before servicing cooling water
hoses.
Husky is only responsible for the interaction of the machine with ancillary equipment
when Husky is the system integrator. If ancillary equipment is removed, proper
safeguards must be installed. For information about integrating non-Husky ancillary
equipment, contact a Husky Regional Service and Sales office.
The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is a technical document which indicates the
potential health effects of a hazardous product, and contains safety guidelines to
protect personnel. Before handling a product, refer to the MSDS. These sheets identify
hazards related to use, storage, and handling of the product, including emergency
procedures. Contact the material supplier to obtain a copy of the MSDS sheet.
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3. The maximum temperature setpoint is set below the ignition point of the material
being processed.
4. Lubricants, oils, process materials, and tools used on equipment meet Husky
specifications.
5. Only authentic Husky parts are used.
Chapter 2 Specifications
Weight
Machine Model
lb (kg)
Weight
Machine Model
lb (kg)
Table 2-3 Clamp and Injection Unit Weights - H225 Models (Calculated).
Table 2-4 Clamp and Injection Unit Weights - H300 Models (Calculated).
Table 2-5 Machine and Injection Unit Weights - H400 Models (Calculated).
H400 HL400
lb lb
(kg) (kg)
39085 39485
Clamp + Clamp Base
(17700) (17900)
RS22 620
(281)
RS28 655
(297)
RS35 700
(318)
RS40 855
(388)
RS45 1235
(560)
Table 2-6 Clamp and Injection Unit Weights - H500 Models (Calculated).
H500 HL500
lb lb
(kg) (kg)
Machine Only
51834 52534
Clamp + Clamp Base
(23500) (23830)
RS22 620
(281)
RS28 655
(297)
RS35 700
(318)
RS40 855
(388)
RS45 1235
(560)
Table 2-7 Clamp and Injection Unit Weights - H650 Models (Calculated).
H650 HL650
lb lb
(kg) (kg)
68345 72750
Clamp + Clamp Base
(31000) (33000)
Table 2-8 Clamp and Injection Unit Weights - H800 Models (Calculated).
H800 HL800
lb lb
(kg) (kg)
88185 97000
Clamp + Clamp Base
(40000) (44000)
Table 2-9 Clamp and Injection Unit Weights - H1000 Models (Calculated).
H1000 HL1000
lb lb
(kg) (kg)
114640 119050
Clamp + Clamp Base
(52000) (54000)
The production room ambient room temperature and ventilation system must meet
requirements in Table 2-10.
Requirement
The machine and mold (optional) electrical power supplies must conform to
specifications in the System Information drawing located in Chapter 5 in the Site
Preparation Manual. The specifications are also listed on the electrical nameplate and
the electrical schematics.
All power cables must be rated accordingly.
Voltage of supply to equipment may vary up to ±10% (of the value on the electrical
cabinet nameplate, and electrical schematic).
Frequency of supply to equipment may vary by up to ±1% continuously (of the value
on the electrical cabinet nameplate, and electrical schematic).
The prospective short circuit fault level at the main equipment terminals shall be no
more than 10,000 A RMS symmetrical.
CAUTION!
Failure to abide by these guidelines for tower and chilled water quality could
result in damages to the injection molding system, and may void the warranty.
Sample Locations
Constituents Units
Closed Loop Chiller Tower Water
Cations
Total Iron [as Fe] mg/L or ppm < 0.5 < 1.0
Anions
Sample Locations
Constituents Units
Closed Loop Chiller Tower Water
Microbiological Activity
Solids
NOTE: The values specified in the above table are typical recommended values that
may be achievable in most cooling systems. Deviations from these values
may be necessary, but should be reviewed with your water treatment
company.
NOTE: The recommended values above represent conditions under which most
problems associated with poor water quality can be controlled using normal
water treatment additives - THEY DO NOT REPRESENT WATER WHICH
CAN BE USED UNTREATED. Meeting the recommended values does not in
itself guarantee that cooling water will not be corrosive. It is important that all
the metals in the cooling system (steel, stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum,
copper, zinc, nickel plating, etc.) be protected using suitable corrosion
inhibitors.
Mold cooling water supply specifications are dependent upon the mold. Refer to the
Manufacturer’s Mold Manual for details.
NOTE: Refer to the Manufacturer’s Robot Manual for compressed air requirements
for the robot.
a. Compressed air flow specifications depends on consumer layout and cycle conditions.
RS Injection Unit
Units
RS22 RS28 RS35 RS40 RS45
Hydraulic Oil Volume l 360 360 360 360 360
US gal 95 95 95 95 95
Gearbox Oil Volume l 6.5 6.5 6.5 12 12
US gal 1.7 1.7 1.7 3.2 3.2
RS Injection Unit
Units
RS35 RS40 RS45 RS55
Hydraulic Oil Volume l 400 400 400 400
US gal 106 106 106 106
Gearbox Oil Volume l 6.5 12 12 17
US gal 1.7 3.2 3.2 3.2
RS Injection Unit
Units
RS40 RS45 RS55 RS65 RS80
Hydraulic Oil Volume l 670 670 670 670 1100
US gal 177 177 177 177 290.5
Gearbox Oil Volume l 12 12 17 17 28
US gal 3.2 3.2 4.5 4.5 7.4
RS Injection Unit
Units
RS45 RS55 RS65 RS80 RS95
Hydraulic Oil Volume l 670 670 670 1100 1100
US gal 177 177 177 290.5 290.5
Gearbox Oil Volume l 12 17 17 28 28
US gal 3.2 4.5 4.5 7.4 7.4
RS Injection Unit
Units
RS55 RS65 RS80 RS95 RS115
Hydraulic Oil Volume l 1100 1100 1100 1100 1100
US gal 290.5 290.5 290.5 290.5 290.5
Gearbox Oil Volume l 17 17 28 28 N/A
US gal 4.5 4.5 7.4 7.4 N/A
RS injection Unit
Units
RS65 RS80 RS95 RS115
Hydraulic Oil Volume l 1100 1100 1100 1100
US gal 290.5 290.5 290.5 290.5
Gearbox Oil Volume l 17 28 28 N/A
US gal 4.5 7.4 7.4 N/A
RS Injection Unit
Units
RS80 RS95 RS115 RS135 RS155
Hydraulic Oil Volume l 1860 1860 2280 2700 3200
US gal 491 491 602 713 845
Gearbox Oil Volume l 28 28 58 58 N/A
US gal 7.4 7.4 15.3 15.3 N/A
RS Injection Unit
Units
RS80 RS95 RS115 RS135 RS155
Hydraulic Oil Volume l 1860 1860 2280 2700 3200
US gal 491 491 602 713 845
Gearbox Oil Volume l 28 28 58 58 N/A
US gal 7.4 7.4 15.3 15.3 N/A
RS Injection Unit
Units
RS80 RS95 RS115 RS135 RS155
Hydraulic Oil Volume l 1860 1860 2280 2700 3200
US gal 491 491 602 713 845
Gearbox Oil Volume l 28 28 58 58 N/A
US gal 7.4 7.4 15.3 15.3 N/A
Hydraulic oil used in the machine must conform to the approved list in Table 2-24.
CAUTION!
Do not mix different brands or grades of lubricants or greases. Mixing lubricants
or greases can cause premature breakdown of the lubricant or grease which will
result in machine damage.
NOTE: All Husky machines are tested with Shell Tellus 46 hydraulic oil. To ensure
maximum machine performance, only use one of the oils listed below. Check
with local supplier that the oil is compatible with the existing Shell Tellus 46 oil
in the machine. Only use new oil in the machine.
Details
CAUTION!
Do not mix different brands or grades of lubricants or greases. Mixing lubricants
or greases can cause premature breakdown of the lubricant or grease which will
result in machine damage.
Details
Nitrogen volume supply specifications are dependant upon the machine configuration.
Refer to Table 2-27 for nitrogen volumes and accumulator sizes.
WARNING!
Explosion hazard – risk of death or serious injury. To prevent an explosion, use
pure nitrogen gas to precharge the accumulator. Nitrogen gas must be at least
99.995% pure.
H90 RS22 1 x 10 l NA
(1 x 2.64 US gal)
RS28 1 x 10 l NA
(1 x 2.64 US gal)
RS35 2 x 10 l NA
(2 x 2.64 US gal)
RS40 2 x 10 l NA
(2 x 2.64 US gal)
RS45 2 x 10 l NA
(2 x 2.64 US gal)
H/HL160 RS28 2 x 10 l NA
(2 x 2.64 US gal)
RS35 2 x 10 l NA
(2 x 2.64 US gal)
RS40 2 x 10 l NA
(2 x 2.64 US gal)
RS45 2 x 20 l NA
(2 x 5.28 US gal)
RS55 2 x 32 l NA
(2 x 8.45 US gal)
H/HL225 RS40 2 x 10 l NA
(2 x 2.64 US gal)
RS45 2 x 20 l NA
(2 x 5.28 US gal
RS55 2 x 32 l NA
(2 x 8.45 US gal)
RS65 3 x 32 l NA
(3 x 8.45 US gal)
RS80 3 x 50 l NA
(3 x 13.20 US gal)
H/HL300 RS45 1 x 20 l 2 x 20 l
(1 x 5.25 US gal) (2 x 5.25 US gal)
RS55 1 x 20 l 2 x 20 l
(1 x 5.25 US gal) (2 x 5.25 US gal)
RS65 1 x 20 l 3 x 20 l
(1 x 5.25 US gal) (3 x 5.25 US gal)
RS80 1 x 20 l 3 x 20 l
(1 x 5.25 US gal) (3 x 5.25 US gal)
RS95 1 x 20 l 4 x 32 l
(1 x 5.25 US gal) (4 x 8.45 US gal)
H/HL400 RS55 1 x 32 l 2 x 10 l
(1 x 8.45 US gal) (2 x 2.64 US gal)
RS65 1 x 32 l 3 x 20 l
(1 x 8.45 US gal) (3 x 5.25 US gal)
RS80 1 x 32 l 3 x 32 l
(1 x 8.45 US gal) (3 x 8.45 US gal)
RS95 1 x 32 l 4x 32 l
(1 x 8.45 US gal) (4 x 8.45 US gal)
RS115 1 x 32 l 4 x 50 l
(1 x 8.45 US gal) (4 x 13.20 US gal)
H/HL500 RS65 1 x 50 l 3 x 20 l
(1 x 13.20 US gal) (3 x 5.25 US gal)
RS80 1 x 50 l 3 x 32 l
(1 x 13.20 US gal) (3 x 8.45 US gal)
RS95 1 x 50 l 4 x 32 l
(1 x 13.20 US gal) (4 x 8.45 US gal)
RS115 1 x 50 l 4 x 50 l
(1 x 13.20 US gal) (4 x 13.20 US gal)
H/HL650 RS80 2 x 50 l 3 x 32 l
(2 x 13.20 US gal) (3 x 8.45 US gal)
RS95 2 x 50 l 4 x 32 l
(2 x 13.20 US gal) (4 x 8.45 US gal)
RS115 2 x 50 l 4 x 50 l
(2 x 13.20 US gal) (4 x 13.20 US gal)
RS135 2 x 50 l 6 x 50 l
(2 x 13.20 US gal) (6 x 13.20 US gal)
H/HL800 RS80 2 x 50 l 3 x 32 l
(2 x 13.20 US gal) (3 x 8.45 US gal)
RS95 2 x 50 l 4 x 32 l
(2 x 13.20 US gal) (4 x 8.45 US gal)
RS115 2 x 50 l 4 x 50 l
(2 x 13.20 US gal) (4 x 13.20 US gal)
RS135 2 x 50 l 6 x 50 l
(2 x 13.20 US gal) (6 x 13.20 US gal)
RS155 2 x 50 l 8 x 50 l
(2 x 13.20 US gal) (8 x 13.20 US gal)
H/HL1000 RS95 2 x 50 l 4 x 32 l
(2 x 13.20 US gal) (4 x 8.45 US gal)
RS115 2 x 50 l 4 x 50 l
(2 x 13.20 US gal) (4 x 13.20 US gal)
RS135 2 x 50 l 6 x 50 l
(2 x 13.20 US gal) (6 x 13.20 US gal)
RS155 2 x 50 l 8 x 50 l
(2 x 13.20 US gal) (8 x 13.20 US gal)
Rust inhibitor used on the machine must meet specifications in Table 2-28.
Details
Table 2-29, Table 2-30, Table 2-31 and Table 2-32 list the various machine settings or
limits.
Maximum Tolerance
Nozzle Concentricity 1 mm
(0.04 in)
2.13.1 General
The following torque specification standards shown in Table 2-33 .apply to all threaded
connections, unless specified on the assembly drawing.
Torque Specification
Application Hardware
Standard
Preload Class
HGT - 35 Recommended for all aluminum casting and wrought aluminum alloy
applications
HGT - 50 Recommended for parts manufactured from ductile iron castings or mild
carbon steel
REMINDER:
• O-rings must be inserted dry into the groove.
• On hydraulic fittings that use O-rings, lubricate the contact surface of the O-ring
with Lubriplate FGL - 2 (534967) or Molykote G with MOS2 (2658271).
• Apply tape on NPT fittings only.
• Do not apply thread sealant or tape on the first 2 threads of NPT fittings
Part
Application Connection Lubricant
Number
Pneumatic Steel and NPT < 3/8 in Loctite 592 Thread Sealant 2172705
Brass
≥ 3/8 in White Teflon Tape 10364
JIC No Lubrication -
Water Steel and NPT < 3/4 in Pink Teflon Tape 732439
Brass
≥ 3/4 in Pink Teflon Tape, Loctite 732439
Aviation Form A Gasket 2172710
Metric Screws
Metric Screws Grade 10.9
Grade 12.9 Fasteners Fasteners Imperial Screws
ASTM A574 Fasteners
Socket Head Cap Screws Hex Head Screw
Imperial Socket Head Cap Screw
Durlock Hex Head Cap Screw Flat Head Cap Screw
Button Head Cap Screw
Torque Torque
Size Size
Nm lb ft Nm lb ft Nm lb ft
M4 2.1 1.5 #8 1 1
M5 4 3 #10 3 2
M6 9 7 5 4 1/4 7 5
M8 19 14 12 9 5/16 14 10
M10 37 27 25 18 3/8 23 17
M12 50 37 43 32 7/16 38 28
Metric Screws
Metric Screws Grade 10.9
Grade 12.9 Fasteners Fasteners Imperial Screws
ASTM A574 Fasteners
Socket Head Cap Screws Hex Head Screw
Imperial Socket Head Cap Screw
Durlock Hex Head Cap Screw Flat Head Cap Screw
Button Head Cap Screw
Torque Torque
Size Size
Nm lb ft Nm lb ft Nm lb ft
M4 3 2.2 #8 3 2
M6 10 7 9 7 1/4 11 8
M8 25 18 20 15 5/16 22 16
M10 53 40 40 30 3/8 40 30
M12 95 70 70 50 7/16 60 45
Metric Screws
Metric Screws Grade 10.9
Grade 12.9 Fasteners Fasteners Imperial Screws
ASTM A574 Fasteners
Socket Head Cap Screws Hex Head Screw
Imperial Socket Head Cap Screw
Durlock Hex Head Cap Screw Flat Head Cap Screw
Button Head Cap Screw
Torque Torque
Size Size
Nm lb ft Nm lb ft Nm lb ft
M4 4.6 3.4 #8 3 4
M6 16 12 14 10 1/4 16 12
M8 39 29 33 24 5/16 35 25
M10 77 57 65 48 3/8 60 45
Torque Torque
Size Size
Nm lb ft Nm lb ft
M5 4 3 #8 2.7 2
M6 7 5 #10 4 3
M10 33 24 5/16 19 14
M12 54 40 3/8 33 24
1 570 420
Size Torque
Aluminum and
Steel Brass
Copper
M6 1/4 6 4 3 2 5 3
M8 5/16 8 6 4 3 5 4
M10 3/8 10 7 5 4 8 6
REMINDER:
• Torque values shown are for steel components lubricated as described in Table 2-36.
• For brass fittings (NPT excluded), use approximately 65% of the torque values shown.
• For stainless steel fittings (NPT excluded), use 110% of the torque values shown.
• Torque values given for NPT fittings are for reference only. Required torque values for a
reliable joint may differ.
• For NPT elbows, never back-off to achieve alignment.
• For ferrule (bite) fittings, manually screw the nut on the fitting body until finger tight.
Continue to tighten the joint with a wrench by the number of flats indicated in the table. If
the fitting body is used for ferrule pre-set, the nut must be re-tightened to the same fitting
body used in pre-set.
• Assembled parts (nut and adapter) must have identical plating.
• Displayed fittings are for reference only. Torque values also apply to other fittings.
• Torque values shown in the tables apply to the top end of the displayed fittings.
-4 9/16 - 18 25 (18)
-6 11/16 - 16 40 (30)
-8 13/16 - 16 55 (40)
-10 1 - 14 80 (60)
Table 2-43 Torque Values for Fittings with SAE or BSPP Straight Thread Ends.
Thread Size
SAE
Dash Size
Thread Size
SAE
Dash Size
Hose End of
SAE Size Assembly Tube End
Swivel Nut
Dash Size in Nm (lb ft) FFFT
FFFT
-4 7/16 - 20 16 (12) 2 2
-5 1/2 - 20 21 (15) 2 2
1/8 - 27 3
1/4 - 18 3
3/8 - 18 3
1/2 - 14 3
3/4 - 14 3
1 - 11-1/2 2.5
2 - 11-1/2 2.5
Size Nut
SAE Dash Size
in FFFT
-4 7/16 - 20 3
-5 1/2 - 20 3
-6 9/16 - 18 3
-8 3/4 - 16 3
-10 7/8 - 14 3
-12 1-1/16 - 12 3
-14 1-3/16 - 12 3
-16 1-5/16 - 12 3
-20 1-5/8 - 12 3
-24 1-7/8 - 12 3
-32 2-1/2 - 12 3
Chapter 3 Overview
This chapter provides a brief functional description of the machine, and the various
machine components. It also discusses the safety features of the machine.
The Hylectric injection molding machine consists of a reciprocating screw injection unit
(1), and a hydro-mechanical clamp unit (2) – refer to Figure 3-1. Process material
pellets (3) are fed into a heated extruder barrel (4) in the injection unit, where an
electrically-driven plasticizing screw (5) rotates and turns them into a molten mass.
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The two halves of a mold are attached to the stationary platen (6) and the moving
platen (7). The stationary platen is pinned to the frame (8), and the moving platen is
attached to the clamp unit. The clamp unit closes the mold halves (9) to create a mold
cavity into which molten material can be injected. Additional clamping force is then
applied to keep the mold halves from separating during the injection stage.
A preset amount of plasticized material is then injected at very high pressure into the
mold cavity. This allows the molten material to fill and pack the mold cavity. Pressure is
maintained until the molded part has a chance to cool.
Pressure is then removed, and the plasticizing screw rotates again to prepare more
molten material for the next injection. At the same time, clamping force is removed
from the two platens, and as the two mold halves begin to separate an ejector (10)
pushes the molded part off the mold. This is called simultaneous operation.
The whole process can be controlled from the Human Machine Interface (HMI) by an
operator. Once the process is fine tuned, the machine can produce a batch of parts
unattended. A warning device on the machine alerts the operator when a machine
stoppage occurs. The warning device is discussed in Section 3.1.1.
Basic features and navigation of the HMI are discussed in Chapter 6—User Interface.
All functions of the machine are controlled by an industrial PC located in the electrical
cabinet. PC controls is discussed in Chapter 10—Electrical.
A number of safety features have been built into the design of the machine to ensure
the safety of the operator. These safety devices are discussed in Section 3.1.2.
Refer to Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-3 to become familiar with the various components of
the machine. These components will be referred to in other chapters of this manual.
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If your machine is equipped with a special warning device, refer to Customer Specials –
Appendix B.
The machine is equipped with a red warning light (1) that lights up when the machine
stops due to an alarm condition – refer to Figure 3-4. An optional audible horn (2) also
sounds to indicate the alarm condition. On machines equipped with the Statistical
Process Control (SPC) option, the amber light (3) lights up to indicate a SPC-related
alarm.
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Push the <EMERGENCY STOP> button to de-energize all control circuits, and stop
the machine. Turn the button clockwise to reset it.
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Figure 3-9 Purge Guard (Typical).
1. Purge guard
Chapter 4 Installing
This chapter describes how to prepare the machine, install and level it, hook up
services and set up the machine, in preparation for commissioning the machine.
The machine is shipped from the factory in two pieces – the clamp unit, and the
injection unit. Other accessories are shipped separately on pallets. Oil in the hydraulic
tank is drained before the machine is shipped. If the machine is shipped by sea or air,
nitrogen gas is also discharged from the accumulators prior to shipping.
All the red parts are shipping hardware. They must be removed during the installation
procedure.
Make a photocopy of this checklist and perform all procedures in the order they are
presented.
Check
Item Description Reference
“X”
1 Check all injection unit leveling mounts are installed Section 4.1
correctly.
2 Check all clamp unit leveling mounts are installed Section 4.1
correctly.
3 Check the clamp unit and injection unit are aligned. Section 4.2
4 Unpack the machine and inspect for any damages. Section 4.3
6 Check the electrical cabinet and power pack are seated Section 4.1 and
on their mounts and not suspended on the injection Section 4.4
base.
7 Check that all machine surfaces are free of rust Section 4.7
inhibitor.
8 Check the hydraulic hoses between the injection and Section 4.8
clamp units are connected.
9 Check the electrical cables between the injection and Section 4.9
clamp units are connected.
Check
Item Description Reference
“X”
23 If the machine has been in storage, check the machine Section 4.21
is lubricated.
Install leveling mounts on the injection unit (if not already installed), clamp unit and
power pack using the following instructions. Refer to the Site Preparation Manual,
Section 4.2 for instructions to lift the machine.
Husky recommends lifting the machine from above with an overhead crane. Do not
exceed the rated capacity of the lifting equipment.
1. If installed, remove the shipping beams that are under the clamp base.
NOTE: On some machines the leveling mounts and the column bell are located in a
box between the stationary and the moving platen.
2. Refer to the installation drawing for the number and location of leveling mounts for
each unit. Note the different types and sizes of leveling mounts.
NOTE: Before installing leveling mounts on the machine, verify that the mounts are
properly threaded by fully inserting the bolt into the mount.
3. Position the unit so that there is approximately 100 mm (4 in) between the floor and
the base (1) – refer to Figure 4-1.
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Do not work under suspended
load. To prevent injury, install safety blocks.
4. Position safety blocks and lower the machine onto the safety blocks.
5. Clean the underside of the base where it would make contact with the leveling
mount (2).
6. Apply grease to the threads of the leveling mount and the bolt (3). For lubricant
specifications, refer to Section 2.13.1.1.
7. Attach the locknut (4), lock washer (5) and washer (6) to the bolt, and thread the
bolt into the leveling mount, as shown.
NOTE: Check the leveling mounts are oriented, as shown, in the direction of
movement of the mold stroke column so the dampener can work properly.
8. Spin the leveling mount until the bolt bottoms out.
9. Fasten the locknut so the leveling mount is snug against the base. Do not tighten
the locknut at this stage.
10. Repeat Step 5 - Step 9 to attach the remaining base leveling mounts.
11. Similarly, install leveling mounts (7) under the power pack.
NOTE: The leveling mounts under the power pack are smaller in size than the
ones under the injection base.
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12. Apply grease to the threads of the leveling mounts and the bolts (8).
13. Assemble the leveling mounts to the mounting brackets (9) using the bolts,
washers (10) and locknuts (11), as shown.
14. Apply grease to the threads of the bolts (12).
15. Attach the mounting brackets to the captive nuts in the base of the electrical
cabinet using the bolts and flat washers (13).
16. Repeat Step 12 - Step 13 to attach the electrical cabinet leveling mounts.
17. Carefully lower the unit to the floor.
Align and fasten the clamp unit to the injection unit using the following instructions:
1. Check that the purge guard is in the fully open position.
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Exercise care when working
beside the suspended machine. To prevent injury, keep hands and fingers out of
the way.
2. Position the clamp unit such that the mounting pads (1) are aligned with the flange
(2) on the injection unit. Refer to Figure 4-2.
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3. Lower the clamp unit and check that the mounting pads are fully seated against the
flange.
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CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. Failure to align the two units properly can
damage the nozzle tip and carriage cylinder.
4. Place a square against the machined surface of the injection rail, and the
machined surface on the injection side of the stationary platen. Check that the
injection unit is perpendicular to the stationary platen. Adjust the clamp unit as
necessary.
5. Attach the mounting bolts (3) and washers (4). Do not fasten the bolts at this time –
they will be fastened once the machine is leveled.
6. Slightly raise the stationary platen end of the clamp unit to relieve stress off the
mounting pads. Lower the clamp unit to the floor, and remove lifting slings.
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of serious injury or damage to the machine. Do not
remove the special shipping bolts, or the wooden braces between the platens
until the leveling mounts have been installed. Removing the special shipping
bolts or the wooden braces can cause machine components to shift during
installation.
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of serious injury or damage to the machine. Do not
remove the tie wraps that fasten the operator’s gate and rear guard. Removing
the tie wraps from the operator’s gate and rear guard can cause the guards to
move freely during installation.
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Centre of gravity of the
machine can shift and unbalance the load. Do not remove the shipping
hardware until after the leveling mounts are installed, and the machine is
lowered to the floor.
CAUTION!
Sliding or shifting parts – risk of damage to the machine. Once the shipping
hardware is removed, do not lift or move the machine. To prevent damage to the
machine, install the shipping hardware before lifting or moving the machine.
CAUTION!
Risk of serious damage to the machine. Starting up the machine without
removing the shipping hardware can damage the clamp block and injection
carriage. Remove the shipping hardware before using the machine.
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WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Centre of gravity of the
machine can shift and unbalance the load. Do not remove the shipping
hardware until after the leveling mounts are installed, and the machine is
lowered to the floor.
CAUTION!
Sliding or shifting parts – risk of damage to the machine. Once the shipping
hardware is removed, do not lift or move the machine. To prevent damage to the
machine, install the shipping hardware before lifting or moving the machine.
CAUTION!
Risk of serious damage to the machine. Starting up the machine without
removing the shipping hardware can damage the clamp block and injection
carriage. Remove the shipping hardware before using the machine.
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CAUTION!
The slings must be parallel while lifting the safety gates. The gates can be
damaged if there are lifted otherwise.
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WARNING!
Flying debris – risk of serious injury. Using compressed air to clean the machine
can cause flying debris and serious injury. Clean the machine surfaces with a
lint-free cloth.
Before the machine leaves the factory, all exposed or unpainted metallic surfaces are
sprayed with a rust inhibitor. Before starting up the machine, use soap, warm water,
and a lint-free cloth to remove the rust inhibitor from all exposed or unpainted machine
surfaces.
Connect all hydraulic lines between the injection unit and clamp unit in accordance
with the hydraulic schematic.
1. Connect the return line (1) to the flanged connection on the hydraulic tank – refer
to Figure 4-8. Torque the bolts to Husky specifications – refer to Section 2.13.
2. Connect the pressure line (2) and the pilot line (3) to the bulkhead in the power
pack.
3. Connect the manifold drain line (4) to the port on the hydraulic tank.
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Connect all electrical cables between the injection unit and clamp unit in accordance
with the electrical schematic.
1. Route the PROFIBUS cable (1) (B11DT) from the injection unit through the clamp
base to the displacement transducer (2) – refer to Figure 4-9. Connect the cable to
the transducer. Fasten the cable using tie wraps.
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2. H300 to H1000 machines only: Route the electrical cables (Y103SV, Y116SV,
Y117SV, S241FS, S246FS, S247FS, S248FS) from the injection unit to the mold
cooling connection (3). Connect the cables to the matching connectors. Fasten the
cables using tie wraps.
3. Route the optional mold heater cables (W40, W41, W42) with the attached
connector bases (3) from the injection unit through the clamp base. Fasten the
connector bases to the inside of the guards using the supplied screws. Attach the
mold heater connectors to the matching connector bases.
4. Route the communication cables (4) from the injection unit to the back of the HMI
(5). Attach the cables to the connectors on the back of the HMI. Fasten the cables
using tie wraps.
5. H300 to H1000 machines only: Route the electrical cable (S24PS) from the
injection unit to the air regulator. Attach the cable to the connector (7) on the air
regulator. Fasten the cable using tie wraps.
6. Open the electrical cabinet doors beside the PC. Remove the cover (6) – refer to
Figure 4-10.
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7. Remove the nuts holding the shipping panels (7) on the back of the cabinet. Label
and store the shipping panels in a safe place for use at a later date when relocating
the machine.
NOTE: Do not remove the plates that have plastic caps on the nuts.
8. Route the cables with the sub plates (8), (9) from the clamp unit through the
injection unit to the back of the electrical cabinet. Run the terminal bases (10)
through the opening in the back of the cabinet, and attach the sub plates using the
nuts from the previous step.
9. Run the terminal bases with the attached cables under the mounting rail (11), and
attach it to the mounting rail. Connect the terminals with the matching terminal
bases.
10. Reattach the cover over the terminals, and close the electrical cabinet.
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Install the optional platform and railings using the following instructions:
1. Support the platform (1) with a lifting device and position it against the machine
base.
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Exercise care when working
beside the suspended platform. To prevent injury, do not stand under the
suspended platform more than absolutely required.
2. With the platform still supported by the lifting device, install supplied bolts and
washers on each end of the platform to secure it to the injection base. Refer to
Figure 4-11.
3. Attach remaining bolts and washers under the platform.
4. Attach the ladder (2) and the railings (3) to the platform with the supplied hardware.
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8. Attach the hopper (12) or direct feed tube (13) to the magnet drawer using four
M10 bolts (11).
9. If the machine is equipped with a hopper (12), attach it using four bolts (11).
Otherwise, attach the direct feed tube (13) using four flanged nuts (10) or bolts
(11).
10. If the machine is equipped with Feed Throat Temperature Monitoring (PET style)
option, attach the thermocouple (14) to the flange in the direct feed tube.
Attach the process material supply tube to the direct feed tube.
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WARNING!
Operating a machine equipped with material handling equipment whose inertia
exceeds maximum permissible values can cause injury and damage. To
minimize the risk of failure, make sure the loads are within the indicated values.
Any additional equipment such as dryers or mixers attached to the process material
feed equipment must satisfy the following requirements (refer to Figure 4-14):
1. The total mass of all equipment attached to the mounting flange (1) should not
exceed the values in Table 4-2.
2. The total moment generated by all equipment above the mounting flange should
not exceed the values in Table 4-2.
Hopper
Allowable Allowable
Height of Center of Assembly Injection Unit
Weight Moment
Gravity Mounting Size
kg (lbs) Nm (ft-lb)
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On machines equipped with a drool chute assembly, install as shown in Figure 4-16.
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WARNING!
Fire hazard - risk of damage to the machine. To prevent any fires, retighten all
electrical connectors.
Any electrical components that may have shaken loose during shipping pose a fire
hazard. Connect and recheck all electrical connectors using the following instructions:
1. Check and retighten all connectors on the motor terminal board. The motor
terminal board is located in the terminal box on the pump motor.
If the machine has been in extended storage, check the resistance of the motor
winding before starting the motor. For details, contact Husky.
2. Check and retighten all connectors on the motor terminal board on the servo
motor.
3. Check and retighten all power, control, and communications connections
throughout the machine.
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Figure 4-18 Hooking Up Oil Collection Line & Compressed Air Lines (Typical).
1. Fitting 2. Air line 3. Air line 4. Fitting 5. Shutoff lever 6. Regulator knob 7. Air
pressure gauge
4. Turn on the air supply to the machine using the shutoff lever (5). Adjust the
regulator knob (6) so the air pressure gauge (7) reads 6 bar (90 psi).
5. Listen for any leaks in the air lines.
6. Shut off the air supply. Check that the pressure gauge registers zero pressure.
7. Turn on the air supply again.
DANGER!
Electrocution and/or burn hazard – risk of death or serious injury, and a
potential for fire. Ensure that the prospective short circuit fault level does not
exceed 10,000 A RMS.
DANGER!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Only qualified personnel
should connect the electrical power supply. All work must conform to local
electrical codes.
WARNING!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. High voltages present in
the electrical cabinet after the power supply is connected.
WARNING!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Only connect the bonding
strip where local codes require the neutral bar to be bonded to the enclosure.
WARNING!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. When connecting the PE-
to-N bonding strip, follow manufacturer’s instructions. Failure to use the proper
mounting bolt will result in an incorrect bonding circuit.
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Interlock all hazardous motion
from non-Husky ancillary equipment to the machine Emergency Stop circuit.
Refer to the electrical schematics.
WARNING!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. All ancillary equipment
must be properly grounded.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. Do not modify the electrical cabinet.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. The main electrical power cable must be rated to
handle machine power requirements, in compliance with local codes.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. Do not operate the machine until pump motor
rotation is verified – Section 5.1
WARNING!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Perform Lockout/Tagout
procedure in accordance with local codes. Only qualified personnel should
perform Lockout/Tagout procedure.
1. Switch off the power supply from the plant to the machine at the main disconnect
switch. Use Lockout/Tagout – see Section 1.7.
2. Check and confirm the main breakers, Q1M (1) and Q3M (2) on the electrical
cabinet (3) are turned off. Check and confirm the main mold heat breaker Q2M (4)
is turned off, if applicable – refer to Figure 4-19.
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3. Run the power supply cable (5) through the access hole in the electrical cabinet.
4. Connect the three-phase wires to the bottom of the main breakers, Q1M and Q3M,
and the mold heat breaker Q2M, if applicable.
5. Connect the ground (Potential Earth) wire to the ground strip (6).
6. Connect the neutral wire, where available, to the neutral bar (7).
7. Remove Lockout/Tagout – refer to Section 1.7.2. Switch on the power supply at the
main disconnect switches.
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If the machine arrives directly from the factory, skip this section. However, if a machine
has been in storage, it must be fully lubricated before use. For lubricant specifications
refer to Section 2.9.
Lubricate the machine using the following instructions:
1. Lubricate mold stroke column guide bushings. Refer to Section 9.2.18.
2. Lubricate clamp lock cylinder rod ends. Refer to Section 9.2.19.
3. Lubricate moving platen linear bearings, if installed. Refer to Section 9.2.30.
4. Lubricate optional stack mold carrier linear bushings. Refer to Section 9.2.31.
5. Lubricate injection piston linear bearings if installed. Refer to Section 9.2.32.
6. Lubricate electric pump motor bearings. Refer to Section 9.2.38.
Refer to Section 2.7 for gearbox oil capacity, and Section 2.7 for gearbox oil
specifications.
Drain oil in the gearbox to the level of the sight glass using the following instructions:
1. Remove the breather cap (1), and the overflow plug (2) on the gearbox (3) – refer
to Figure 4-22.
CAUTION!
Failure to drain oil to the level of the sight glass will damage seals in the
gearbox.
2. Drain oil from the drain plug (4) in the gearbox until the oil level is to the top of the
sight glass (5).
3. Install the plug, and the breather cap. Wipe all surfaces clean.
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WARNING!
High pressure spray hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Loose connections
can cause high pressure. High pressure hydraulic oil spray that can penetrate
human tissue causing serious injury or death. Check all hoses for damage, and
tighten all hydraulic connections before starting up the machine.
WARNING!
Fire hazard – risk of death or personal injury, and property damage. Hydraulic
oil can spray onto hot machine surfaces and cause a fire. Check all hoses for
damage, and tighten all hydraulic connections before starting up the machine.
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This chapter describes the final checks and procedures to commission the machine.
A Husky Field Service Representative must be present to assist with commissioning
the machine.
Make a photocopy of this checklist and perform the procedures in the order that the
information is presented.
Contact Husky and arrange for a Husky Field Service Representative to assist with this
procedure.
DANGER!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. This procedure should
only be performed by a Husky Field Service Representative.
WARNING!
Electrocution hazard - risk of death or serious injury. Perform Lockout/Tagout
procedure in accordance with local codes. Only fully qualified personnel should
perform this procedure. After performing Lockout/Tagout procedure, allow 10
minutes for residual voltage to discharge to less than 50 Volts.
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6. As the machine starts up, the HMI displays a series of messages on the screen. At
the end of the start-up process, it displays the PATENTS screen. Press the button
on the screen to continue.
7. Log on the machine – refer to Section 7.2.
8. Press the <ALARMS> key to display the ALARMS screen. Press the Clear Inactive
Alarms button to clear any inactive alarms.
9. From the toolbar, press the Machine Function Mode selector button, and select the
Unload All Pumps button.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the motor. When the machine is initially started up, the
hydraulic pumps may emit high pitched noises for a few seconds as the air is
purged out of the lines. If the pumps continue to make noise after approximately
10 seconds, shut down the pump motor immediately to prevent damage to the
hydraulic pumps.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the pumps. If the pump motor is rotating in the wrong
direction, stop the pump motor immediately.
10. Press the <PUMP MOTOR ON> key momentarily to start the motor, then
immediately press the <PUMP MOTOR OFF> key to stop the motor. Observe the
direction of rotation of the motor.
11. Check that the coupling turns in the direction of the arrow. If the direction of rotation
is incorrect, refer to Section 5.1.1.
WARNING!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Only a qualified electrician
should perform this procedure.
WARNING!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Perform Lockout/Tagout
procedure in accordance with all applicable local codes. Only a qualified
electrician should perform this procedure. After performing Lockout/Tagout
procedure, allow 10 minutes for residual voltage to discharge to less than 50
Volts.
1. Perform Lockout/Tagout procedure - refer to Section 1.7, then wait 10 minutes for
residual voltage to discharge.
2. Open the electrical cabinet (1) and disconnect any two phases of the supply to
main breaker.
3. Reverse the two phases and reconnect the cables. Close the electrical cabinet.
4. Remove Lockout/Tagout, and switch on the power supply to the machine.
5. Verify the pump motor rotation – refer to Section 5.1.
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The machine is equipped with a number of safety devices designed to ensure the
safety of the operator. Check the following safety devices:
• "Emergency Stop Button" on page 7–5
• "Automatic Dump Valve" on page 7–7
• "Checking Mechanical Safety Device" on page 9–59
• "Checking CEN Valve" on page 9–60
• "Automatic Dump Valve" on page 7–7
• "Purge Guard" on page 7–9.
5. Select the field that represents the maximum Opened Position profile. Enter a
suitable value.
6. Enter a value in the corresponding Speed field.
7. Press and hold the <MOLD OPEN> key to retract the mold stroke column.
8. Press and hold the <MOLD CLOSE> key to extend the mold stroke column.
9. Press and hold the <CARRIAGE FORWARD> key to move the injection carriage
forward.
10. Press and hold the <CARRIAGE BACK> key to move the injection carriage back.
11. Check for any leaks in the hydraulic hoses, cylinders or manifolds.
This chapter discusses the Human Machine Interface (HMI) through which the
operator interacts with the machine. It describes the basic features and functions of
the HMI, and how to navigate through the HMI.
The operator interacts with the machine through the HMI. The HMI allows the operator
to monitor the operation of the machine, and modify certain operating parameters.
The HMI has a display screen in the center of the control panel, and a number of
control/function keys positioned around the screen’s perimeter. Refer to Figure 6-1.
Each of the screen elements shown in the following illustration is covered in detail later
in this chapter.
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NOTE: The HMI control panel background and border in the above illustration were
removed intentionally to aid clarity.
Press the <SEMI> key to make the machine run one complete
machine cycle.
Key Function
Press the <ROBOT HOME> key to return the robot to the home
position.
Key Function
Key Function
Press the <PUMP MOTOR ON> key to start the hydraulic pump
motor.
Press the <PUMP MOTOR OFF> key to shut off the hydraulic
pump motor.
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2 3 2
Icon Description
Function Group
1 2 This icon represents a group of related functions. When it
appears, it can:
• display below the function group selector on the sidebar to
indicate the function group can be selected
• display at the top of the sidebar to indicate the icons below
are all part of the same function group.
3 1 – folder symbol indicates this is a function group
4
2 – type of function group (in this case, mold)
3 – type of function (in this case, mold)
4 – function group range of numbers.
Function
1 2
This icon represents a specific function within a function group
(in this case, mold functions). It can appear anywhere within one
of eight positions below the top one on the sidebar.
1 – LED symbol indicates function on or off
2 – type of function group (in this case, mold)
3
4 3 – type of function (in this case, auto air)
4 – function number.
NOTE: Some function icons may display more or fewer graphic
elements than shown here.
group. And each function icon represents a single function, or in some cases, machine
process information. The sidebar icons change depending on what function menu is
selected.
The following example (refer to Figure 6-4) describes how to access the manual mold
functions group and set the machine air to automatic.
NOTE: Sidebar icons vary from machine to machine, depending on the machine’s
configuration and installed options. The only sidebar icons that remain
consistent from machine to machine are the process value and user
configurable sidebar icons, described below.
Icons Description
These icons display the real-time process values for the clamp
function while in run mode.
1 1 – Clamp position
2 – Clamp speed
3 – Clamp pressure
2 4 – Clamp tonnage.
These icons display the real-time process values for the injector
function while in run mode.
1 1 – Injector position
2 – Injector speed
3 – Injector pressure
2 4 – Injector rpm.
1 1
2
2
3
3
5
4
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6
The following table describes each of the icons on the user configurable screen.
Stroke Speed
Stroke Pressure
Clamp Tonnage
Injection Speed
Injection Pressure
Screw RPM
Air Auto
Air Auto
Air Auto
Air Manual On
Air Manual On
Air Manual On
Screw Engage
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5
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The HMI features numerous function keys that border the screen. The screen itself is
touch-sensitive. Instead of a mouse or cursor keys the operator moves the cursor
arrow around the screen simply by light finger pressure on the screen. The operator
touches the screen to:
• open a tab from a main screen
• return to a main screen from a tab
• activate a field for input
• regular alphanumeric or numeric input fields automatically open either an
alphanumeric touchpad or a numeric touchpad.
• drop-down boxes with preset values open with the list of selections.
• start an action associated with an on-screen button.
NOTE: Each of these navigation actions is discussed in greater detail later in this
chapter.
6.1.6.2 Toolbar
The toolbar displays across the top of the screen just below the message bar. It allows
the operator to access many of the machine’s common administrative and control
functions. Some of these functions are described in greater detail in the following
topics. Refer to Figure 6-8.
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6.1.7.1 Users
The USERS tab allows the administrator to manage the various users and the groups
to which they are assigned within the HMI.
Press the Administrator button on the toolbar to display the ADMINISTRATOR
ACCESS screen at the USERS tab. Refer to Figure 6-9.
Field Description
User Name Displays the user name selected in the User Name list box.
Full Name Displays the actual user name of the user selected in the User
Name list box.
HMI Users
Press this button to display all HMI users in the list box.
Press this button to remove a user from the HMI User database.
NOTE: The administrator must click on the name of the user to
be removed, or type the user’s name in the User Name
field before pressing the Remove button.
Member Of
Press this button to list all the HMI groups of which the selected
user is a member.
NT Users
Field Description
User Name Enter the user name as it will appear on the HMI.
Password Enter the password the new user will need to log on to the
machine.
Domain Enter the domain name defined for the machine if you connect
over a network.
NOTE: Local machine users should leave this field blank.
Save To DataKey Select this check box to save the new user name and password
information to the datakey.
NOTE: DataKey fields are activated only when a datakey is
used to access the machine. Refer to Section 6.1.7.3.
Load DataKey Press this button to load current user name and password
information from the datakey.
6.1.7.4 Groups
The GROUPS tab allows the administrator to manage the various groups, group
members and group rights defined within the HMI.
Press the Administrator button on the toolbar to display the ADMINISTRATOR
ACCESS screen, then select the GROUPS tab. Refer to Figure 6-11.
Field Description
Group Info
HMI Groups
Press this button to display all HMI groups in the list box.
Group Members
Press this button to list all users in the selected HMI group.
NT Group Rights
Field Description
New Group
Group Name Enter the group name as it will appear on the HMI.
Members
(List Box) Lists all the members (users) assigned to the group.
Press this button to add a user to the selected HMI group. For
details, refer to Section 6.1.7.6.
Field Description
Users
(List Box) Displays the user names and full names of all users not currently
assigned to the selected group.
6.1.7.7 Rights
The RIGHTS tab allows the administrator to assign rights to users and groups and to
remove rights from users and groups.
NOTE: Only those rights currently defined in the HMI can be assigned or removed.
Rights cannot be created or deleted using this screen.
Press the Administrator button on the toolbar to display the ADMINISTRATOR
ACCESS screen, then select the RIGHTS tab. Refer to Figure 6-14.
Field Description
Right Info
Right Name Displays the name of the right currently highlighted in the Rights
List drop down box.
Rights List Press the Rights List button to list all rights currently defined for
the HMI.
Field Description
User Rights
(User Rights drop down Use this drop down list to select a user currently defined within
list) the HMI.
User Rights List Press this button to display all rights currently assigned to the
user selected in the User Rights drop down box.
Assign User Privilege Press this button to assign additional rights to the user selected
in the User Rights drop down box.
Deny User Privilege Press this button to remove specific rights from the user currently
selected in the User Rights drop down box.
Group Rights
(Group Rights drop Use this drop down list to select a group currently defined within
down list) the HMI.
Group Right List Press this button to display all rights currently assigned to the
group selected in the Group Rights drop down box.
Assign Group Right Press this button to assign a new right to the group selected in
the Group Rights drop down box.
NOTE: Use the GROUPS tab to remove rights from a specific
group.
6.1.7.8 Others
The OTHERS tab allows the administrator to change the password of the user
displayed in the User Name field.
NOTE: This screen enables the administrator to change a user’s password without
having to know the user’s current password. This function can be used to
permit access to users who have forgotten their passwords, or to "lock out" a
user to prevent machine access.
Press the Administrator button on the toolbar to display the ADMINISTRATOR
ACCESS screen, then select the OTHERS tab. Refer to Figure 6-15.
Field Description
Change Password
User Name Enter the user’s name currently recognized by the HMI.
Domain Enter the domain only if you are connecting over a network.
NOTE: Local machine users should leave this field blank.
Press this button to change the password for the selected user.
Update DataKey Select the check box to save the new user name and password
information to the datakey.
NOTE: DataKey fields are activated only when a datakey is
used to access the machine. Refer to Section 6.1.7.3.
6.1.8 Calibration
The calibration utility allows the user to calibrate machine components. This includes
calibration for clamp, ejector, injection, and carriage.
To open the main calibration screen, press the Calibration button on the toolbar, then
press the required calibration button to display the specific calibration sub-screen.
Refer to Figure 6-16 for more details.
NOTE: Some of the above calibration items are optional and may not be installed on
the machine.
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NOTE: Some components may not be capable of calibration. If so, the button is
displayed with a large "X" as shown in the illustration. This could occur if the
component is already calibrated, if the component is calibrated automatically,
or if the machine is in a particular mode or cycle that prevents the component
from being calibrated.
Function
Button Function
Mode
Dry Cycle Use the Dry Cycle mode to cycle the clamp regardless of
machine temperature. Injection is disabled. When this
function mode is selected, the <SEMI>, <AUTO>, and
<MANUAL> cycle keys are functional.
Auto Purge Use the Auto Purge to automatically purge the barrel.
Clamp is disabled. When this function mode is selected,
the <SEMI>, <AUTO>, and <MANUAL> cycle keys are
functional.
Mold Set Use the Mold Set mode to operate the machine at
reduced speed and pressure during mold installation.
When this function mode is selected, only the
<MANUAL> cycle key is functional.
Unload All Use the Unload All Pumps mode to redirect the flow from
Pumps the hydraulic pumps back to the tank, at low pressure.
When this function mode is selected, none of the cycle
keys are functional.
6.1.10.1 Password
Press the HMI Configuration button to display the HMI CONFIGURATION screen at
the PASSWORD tab. Refer to Figure 6-17.
Field Description
Field Description
Save to DataKey Select this checkbox to enable the Save to DataKey button
shown above.
Load Datakey Press this button to load current user name and password
information from the datakey.
6.1.10.2 Units
Press the HMI Configuration button to display the HMI CONFIGURATION screen then
press the UNITS tab. Refer to Figure 6-18.
Field Description
Field Description
Process Select this check box to display all process type variables as
process values (e.g., mm, cubic cm, etc.)
Units
Tonnage Select the type of unit for tonnage displays (metric tonnes,
US tons, or Imperial).
Update Datakey Press this button to update the current unit data on the
datakey.
NOTE: DataKey fields are activated only when a datakey is
used to access the machine.
6.1.10.3 Language
Press the HMI Configuration button to display the HMI CONFIGURATION screen then
press the LANGUAGE tab. Refer to Figure 6-19.
Field Description
Update Datakey Press this button to update the current language data on the
datakey.
NOTE: DataKey fields are activated only when a datakey is
used to access the machine.
6.1.10.4 Shifts
Press the HMI Configuration button to display the HMI CONFIGURATION screen then
press the SHIFTS tab. Refer to Figure 6-20.
Field Description
2 Shifts Select this radio button to display only fields for two shifts.
3 Shifts Select this radio button to display fields for three shifts.
1st Enter the start time for the first operator shift. Enter time in
24 hour format. Example, 14:30 for 2:30 PM.
2nd Enter the start time for the second operator shift. Enter time
in 24 hour format.
3rd Enter the start time for the third operator shift. Enter time in
24 hour format.
6.1.10.5 Printer
Press the HMI Configuration button to display the HMI CONFIGURATION screen then
press the PRINTER tab. Refer to Figure 6-23.
Field Description
Show Print Dialog Box When Select this checkbox to show the printer dialog box.
Printing
Set Default Printer Click this button to set the selected printer as the default
printer.
Background Printing
Field Description
Screen Print Select this check box if you would like to print the whole
screen, including the toolbar and sidebars, in the background.
NOTE: You can double-click the Print All label to view a
drop-down list of all HMI screens. You can then select
the screens you wish to print in the background.
Print All Select this check box if you would like to print all the HMI
screens, without the toolbar and sidebars, in the background.
NOTE: You can also double-click the Print All label to view a
drop-down list of all HMI screens, then select only
those screens you wish to print in the background.
6.1.10.6 Remote
Press the HMI Configuration button to display the HMI CONFIGURATION screen then
press the REMOTE tab. Refer to Figure 6-23.
Field Description
Remote Connection
Connection Type
Computer Information
Field Description
Backup Destination Folder Enter a backup file destination folder name. The backup
function will automatically create an additional folder using
the machine serial number as the folder name and create a
backup file in the folder.
NOTE: The destination location can be either a network
location or floppy disk.
Restore Source File Enter an existing backup file destination and name.
NOTE: The existing backup file must be a backup file from
the same machine with the same software version.
Backup Schedule Select the check box to determine the backup day of the
week. Then enter the start time.
6.1.10.8 Others
Press the HMI Configuration button to display the HMI CONFIGURATION screen then
press the OTHERS tab. Refer to Figure 6-25.
Field Description
Settings
Show Title Bar NOTE: Select this checkbox to display the Windows NT title
bar at the top of the screen.
Stop Reason Configuration NOTE: Press this button to display the OPERATOR STOP
REASONS screen. This utility allows the
administrator to define various user groups and
reasons within those groups as to why a machine
has been stopped. Refer to "Operator Stop Reason
Utility" on Section 6.1.10.8.1.
Clear Active Alarms Press this button to clear all inactive alarms.
Time
Field Description
(1) Reason Groups This part of the screen displays the currently defined Reason
Groups. Up to 12 groups can be defined on this screen.
Press this button to add a new reason group to the screen. Refer
to Section 6.1.10.8.3.
Field Description
(1) Stop Reasons This part of the screen displays the currently defined stop
reasons for the selected Group. Up to 12 reasons can be defined
for a group.
Field Description
Press the Submit User Log On button to start the log on when all information is entered
into the screen fields.
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NOTE: The thermometer in the Oil Temperature area is color coded as follows:
• Blue = Low
• Green = Normal
• Red = High.
Use the appropriate screen key to select a screen group, then press the tab on the
touch-sensitive panel to display the appropriate screen. Table 6-28 describes the
screen groups and tabs. Screen groups and tabs shown in brackets are optional items.
Screen
Screen Group Screen/Tab Name To View the Screen
Key
Screen
Screen Group Screen/Tab Name To View the Screen
Key
Screen
Screen Group Screen/Tab Name To View the Screen
Key
(Product Handling) – –
The manual function keys permit individual machine functions when the machine is in
Manual cycle mode. In Manual mode, all function keys only operate as long as the
keys are held down. Some manual function keys can be latched to run in Semi or Auto
cycle modes. Each manual function key has a LED indicator which lights up when the
function is enabled. A flashing LED indicates that the function has been completed.
Table 6-29 describes the manual function keys.
Key Function
Key Function
Press the optional <VALVE GATE OPEN> key to open the mold
valve gate.
Press the <INJECT> key to move the injection piston and screw
forward.
NOTE: The optional nozzle shutoff valve opens if it is selected.
Input Drop-down White The input value can be selected from a pre-
box determined value within a set range.
Input Slider White stripe The slider allows the operator with limited
down the access rights to modify certain setpoint
middle of the values. Press the Up or Down arrow to
slider when it increase or decrease the setpoint value. The
is active slider has a range of 20 steps – 10 up and
10 down.
Process Alphanumeric Light Grey A process field displays the value from the
current cycle.
Log Alphanumeric Dark Grey A log field displays a value from the previous
cycle.
10
3
9
7 8
6
1
2 9
3
6
4
5
NOTE: The spin buttons in the above illustration allow the operator to press once to
increase or decrease the field value by one, or to press down and hold to
rapidly increase or decrease the displayed field value.
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3 5
4 6
NOTE: The spin buttons in the above illustration allow the operator to press once to
increase or decrease the field value by one, or to press down and hold to
rapidly increase or decrease the displayed field value.
Button Function
Press Exit button to close the active screen or pop-up and return to the
previous screen.
Press Reset button to return all screen settings and values to the original
(default) values.
Operator Level
Operator Level
Administrator
Maintenance
View Only
Processor
Rights Level – Description
2
View operator screens 9 9 9 9 9 9
Adjust sliders, plus limited access to 9 9 9 9 9
certain machine functions
To operate the machine each user must have a user account on the machine with
sufficient access rights. A system administrator should be able to set up user
accounts. Refer to Section 6.1.10 for details.
NOTE: If you do not have sufficient access rights, some fields and buttons on the HMI
screen will disappear, or will be greyed out.
7.1 Powering Up
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3. After the PC boots up, the automation software starts up, and the PATENT screen
is displayed. A progress indicator on the PATENT screen updates as the system
initializes. When initialization is complete, press the button (1) on the screen to
continue. Refer to Figure 7-2.
4. Check the air supply is turned on. If necessary, turn the shutoff lever (1) to turn on
the air supply. Refer to Figure 7-3.
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7.2 Logging On
NOTE: You must have sufficient access rights to perform the procedures described in
this chapter.
1. If you have a user name and password, press the User Log On button on the
Toolbar to display a pop-up screen. Refer to Figure 7-4.
Enter the user name and password. If the machine is connected to a network,
enter the NT network account in the Domain field; otherwise leave the field blank.
Then press the Submit button (1).
2. If you have a datakey (1), insert it into the slot (2) at the bottom of the HMI to log
on. Refer to Figure 7-5.
NOTE: The datakey must remain in the slot to access machine functions.
After logging on to the machine, refer to Section 7.3.
The machine is equipped with a number of safety devices designed to ensure the
safety of the operator. The safety devices are: emergency stop button, front operator’s
gate and rear guard, mechanical safety device, automatic dump valve, manual dump
valve and purge guard.
Check all safety devices using the following instructions.
3. Check that the pump motor stops, and all machine motion stops.
4. Check that the ALARMS screen displays the Emergency Stop alarm in red.
5. Turn the button clockwise to reset the Emergency Stop.
6. Check that the Emergency Stop alarm is disabled. The alarm message on the
screen will change color from red to white when the alarm is disabled.
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Figure 7-8 Mechanical Safety Device.
1 Hydraulic pressure gauge suitable to 210 bar (3000 psi) with quick-disconnect
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1. Purge guard
Warm up the hydraulic oil in the machine using the following instructions.
1. Press the <MANUAL> cycle key.
2. Press the Machine Function Mode Selector on the toolbar, and select the Mold Set
button.
3. Press <PUMP MOTOR ON> key to start the hydraulic pumps.
The hydraulic pumps are unloaded until oil temperature is above 45.5oC (114 oF).
NOTE: The operator safety gates must be closed for the pumps to run.
4. Check the oil temperature (1) on the status bar – refer to Figure 7-11. Table 7-1
outlines oil temperature screen messages and required actions.
Temperature Temperature
Screen Message Action
°C °F
Greater than Greater than Oil Temperature Too Finish cycle or 5 minutes -
60 140 High for Operation – whichever comes first. Stop
Pump Off pump load. Stop pump.
58 - 60 136 - 140 Oil Temperature Too 5 minute timer. Finish cycle when
High for Auto Cycle – timer expires.
Auto Cycle Will Be
Disabled in 5 minutes
Less than 5 Less than 40 Oil Temperature Too Pump motor will not start.
Low to Start Pump
Motor
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3
Alarm Resolution
Hydraulic Pump Motor Off Press the <PUMP MOTOR ON> key to resolve the alarm.
Front Gate Open Open and close the front operator’s gate to resolve the alarm.
NOTE: The limit switch must tripped before the alarm can be
reset.
Rear Gate Open Open and close the rear guard to resolve the alarm.
NOTE: The limit switch must be tripped before the alarm can
be reset.
Purge Guard Open Close the purge guard to resolve the alarm.
Front Gate Opening Open and close the front operator’s gate to resolve the alarm.
Check Required NOTE: The limit switch must be tripped before the alarm can
be reset.
Rear Gate Opening Open and close the rear guard to resolve the alarm.
Check Required NOTE: The limit switch must be tripped before the alarm can
be reset.
Drop Bar Failure To resolve the alarm, open and close the front operator’s gate,
and check the air supply is turned on.
NOTE: The limit switch must be tripped before the alarm can
be reset.
Injection Positions Not Recalibrate the injection piston and carriage positions. Refer to
Calibrated Section 9.2.43.3, and Section 9.2.43.4 respectively to resolve
the alarm.
Core Setup Mode Error Press the <MOLD FUNCTIONS> key to display the EJECTOR/
CORE screen. The borders of the affected mold function button
are red in color.
4. Press and hold the <MOLD OPEN> key to retract the mold stroke column, so that
there is enough space between the platens to install the mold.
5. Press and hold the <CARRIAGE BACK> key to fully retract the injection carriage
cylinder.
WARNING!
Crushing hazard - risk of death or serious injury. Perform Lockout/Tagout
procedure in accordance with local codes.
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WARNING!
Inadequate lifting equipment can fail and cause injury or death. Make sure the
lifting eye bolts, chains/slings and lifting device are rated for the load and in
safe operating conditions.
9. Install safety latches (1), and a lifting eye bolt (2) on the mold. Attach a lifting sling
(3) to the eye bolt. Refer to Figure 7-18.
10. Refer to the following Installations.
• "One Piece Mold Installation" on page 7–16
• "Multiple Piece Mold Installation" on page 7–22
• "Previously Installed Mold" on page 7–29
3. Refer to Instructions on screen and press the Accept button to confirm. Refer to
Figure 7-15.
4. The HMI displays the carriage jump back screen. Refer to Figure 7-18.
a. Select Yes or No depending on mold application (1).
b. Press the Accept button (2).
5. The HMI displays the mold installation option screen. Refer to Figure 7-17.
a. Select one piece installation (1).
b. Press the Accept Button (2).
6. Carefully hoist the mold into the space between the two platens.
7. Locate the mold on the stationary platen with the aid of the mold locating ring.
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Figure 7-18 Lifting the Mold.
1. Safety latch 2. Lifting eye bolt 3. Lifting sling
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Secure mold to platen to
prevent it from falling.
8. Level the mold, and fasten it to the stationary platen. Tighten the bolts.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the ejector. Check that the ejector rods will not interfere with
the ejector plate.
9. If the mold has a push-pull type of mechanical ejection system, fasten the ejector
rods to the mold.
10. Check that all gates are closed.
11. Remove Lockout/Tagout. Refer to Section 1.7.2.
16. HMI displays for ejector core option. Refer to Figure 7-37.
Depending on the mold:
a. Select the Auto Sequence (1).
Press the Accept button (2).
or
b. Leave Auto Sequence unselected.
Press the Accept button (2).
4. The HMI displays the carriage jump back screen. Refer to Figure 7-27.
a. Select Yes or No depending on mold application (1).
b. Press the Accept button (2).
5. The HMI mold installation option screen displays. Refer to Figure 7-17.
a. Select multiple pieces (1).
b. Press the Accept Button (2).
WARNING!
Crushing hazard - risk of death or serious injury. Perform Lockout/Tagout
procedure in accordance with local codes.
WARNING!
Inadequate lifting equipment can fail and cause injury or death. Make sure the
lifting eye bolts, chains/slings and lifting device are rated for the load and in
safe operating conditions.
7. Carefully hoist the mold halves into the space between the two platens. Refer to
Manufacturers Mold Manual for installation procedures.
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8. Depending on mold, reset the HMI screen to display the options for programmed
sequence. Refer to Figure 7-30.
a. Select "Follow programmed sequence..." (1).
Press the Accept button (3).
or
b. Select "Ignore programmed sequence..." (2).
Press the Accept button (3), go to step 11..
10. HMI displays the ejector core option. Refer to Figure 7-32.
Depending on the mold:
a. Select Auto sequence (1).
Press the Accept button (2).
or
b. Leave Auto sequence unselected.
Press the Accept button (2).
11. New screen displays. Follow instructions on screen. Refer to Figure 7-33.
12. Confirm mold is closed on the HMI screen and press the Accept button (1). Refer
to Figure 7-34.
13. HMI screens displays for calibrating mold. Refer to Figure 7-35.
15. If Auto Sequence was previously chosen the HMI screen displays with ejector core
option. Refer to Figure 7-37.
Depending on the mold:
a. Select the Auto Sequence (1).
Press the Accept button (2).
or
b. Leave Auto Sequence unselected.
Press the Accept button (2).
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Machine setups contain clamp, mold, ejector, pneumatic function, core, standard and
custom mold function, injection, hold, recovery, machine heats, mold heats, nozzle tip
temperature, nozzle shutoff, SPC, and product handling (robot) setups.
If machine setups from previous production runs on the machine do not exist, skip this
section and refer to Section 7.9.
By default, machine setups are always saved from the RAM in the PC to the local hard
disk. When a machine setup is recalled, it is always loaded from the local hard disk
into the RAM in the PC, where it is referred to as the active setup. Any changes to the
active setup are saved internally in the computer, and only written to the machine
setup and robot program files on the local hard disk when the Save Setup function is
used – refer to Section 7.20.
NOTE: You cannot recall machine setups if you do not have suitable user access
rights.
NOTE: The machine must be idle to recall the machine setup.
NOTE: Machine setups are always recalled from the local hard disk to the RAM in the
PC. You can recall both the machine setup and robot program files from the
hard disk at the same time, or recall them separately.
Recall the machine setup using the following instructions (refer to Figure 7-47):
1. Press <PRODUCTION> key, then touch the MOLD SETUP tab to display the
MOLD SETUP screen.
2. Select the appropriate machine setup file and robot program file (as applicable)
from the list boxes on the MOLD SETUP screen. The selected files are highlighted.
If the required machine setup is saved anywhere but on the local hard disk, such
as on a floppy disk or network drive, it must first be copied to the local hard disk.
For instructions on copying machine setups refer to Section 7.8.1.
NOTE: All machine setup files and robot program files available on the local hard
disk are displayed in the list boxes.
NOTE: Selecting a machine setup with a linked robot program will automatically
select the robot program linked to it. You cannot deselect the linked robot
program to select another robot program unless you first clear the link –
refer to Clearing Link to Robot Program.
CAUTION!
Unsaved active setup will be overwritten. Save it first to the hard disk, if
necessary, before recalling another mold setup.
3. Touch the Recall Setup button (1) to recall the mold setup.
4. If a machine setup file is selected for recall, a warning message is displayed
prompting you to confirm the overwrite. Touch the Yes button to overwrite the
active machine setup, or the No button to cancel the recall.
If a robot program file is selected for recall and the active robot program has been
modified, a warning message is displayed prompting you to confirm the overwrite.
Touch the Yes button to overwrite the active robot program, or the No button to
cancel the recall.
5. If a machine setup file is selected for recall, the machine sizes are checked for
compatibility. If machine sizes are not compatible, file recall is aborted.
6. If machine sizes are compatible, the machine serial numbers are then checked. If
the machine serial numbers are different, a warning message is displayed
prompting you to confirm if you wish to continue. Touch the Yes button to continue,
or the No button to cancel the file recall.
NOTE: If a robot program file is selected for recall, no size check or serial number
check is performed.
7. If a robot program file is selected for recall, a file integrity check is performed. If the
test is successful, the file is downloaded to the machine if the following conditions
are satisfied – configured "Home" position, work spaces, "Move" position values in
the Main Sequence, Home Sequence and EOAT Sequence are all within the
stroke limits of the robot.
When the file is downloaded successfully, the newly recalled robot program is
displayed in the robot ACTIVE PROGRAM screen.
If file integrity check fails, or the robot conditions are not satisfied, or download is
not completed successfully the previous active robot program is reloaded into the
RAM in the computer.
8. If a machine setup file is selected for recall, a file integrity check is performed. If the
test is successful, the machine setpoints and SPC settings are downloaded to the
machine.
9. When mold setup is recalled successfully, the Machine Setup and Robot Program
text boxes on the MOLD SETUP screen are updated (as applicable) to display the
new file names.
NOTE: When a machine setup is recalled successfully, the mold stroke must be
calibrated before you can run the machine.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to software and PC hardware. Scan diskette for viruses before
using in machine.
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NOTE: You cannot copy machine setups if you do not have suitable user access
rights.
NOTE: You cannot copy the active setup from the RAM in the computer – use the
Save Setup function instead to save the active setup to the local hard disk.
NOTE: Machine setups are always copied from a permanent storage device such as
the local hard disk, or floppy diskette, or a network drive (if available) to
another permanent storage device such as the local hard disk or a floppy
diskette or a network drive (if available).
Copy a mold setup from one storage device to the same storage device under a
different name, or to another storage device using the following instructions. You can
also use the same procedure to make a copy of the robot template.
1. Press <PRODUCTION> key, then touch the MOLD SETUP tab to display the
MOLD SETUP screen (refer to Figure 7-47, item 1).
2. Touch the Copy Setup button (refer to Figure 7-47, item 4) to display the COPY
MOLD SETUP pop-up window – refer to Figure 7-49.
3. Select the source icon (1) – local hard disk, floppy diskette, network drive (if
available), or host computer (visible only if Husky Host Interface option is enabled).
The list boxes display the machine setup files (2), robot programs and robot
template available in the selected storage device. The upper (Machine) list box
also displays the file name of the linked robot program (if available).
4. Select as many machine setup files and robot program file as required. All selected
files are marked with a check mark (9).
If a machine setup has a linked robot program, selecting the machine setup file will
automatically select the linked robot program file.
NOTE: If you deselect the linked robot program, a warning message is displayed
prompting you to confirm that the link will be deleted on the destination
device. Touch the Yes button to delete the link, or the No button to cancel
the file copy.
5. Select the destination icon (3) – local hard disk, floppy diskette, or network drive (if
available), or host computer (visible only if Husky Host Interface option is enabled).
NOTE: You can only browse the contents of the network drive (if available).
6. If the local hard disk or floppy diskette is selected, two additional fields appear on
the screen. Enter a new file name.
CAUTION!
If the same file name exists on the destination drive, the file on the destination
drive may be overwritten. Enter a new file name if necessary.
7. Touch the Copy button to copy the file, or the Cancel button to abort the file copy.
If the file names already exist on the destination device a warning message is
displayed prompting you to confirm the file overwrite. Touch the Yes button to
overwrite the file(s), or the No button to cancel the file copy.
After recalling setups, refer to Section 7.9.
Configuring specific mold functions is beyond the scope of the manual, as the
procedure will vary from process to process. In general, configure mold functions
using the following outline:
• Set up and calibrate the ejector.
• Set up mold functions using the EJECTOR/CORE screen, if necessary.
• Set up air blowing using the AIR screen, if necessary.
• Set up the valve gates using the VALVE GATES screen, if necessary.
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4. Press the Calibration button on the toolbar to display the CALIBRATION screen.
5. Press the Ejector button.
8. Select the EJECTOR/CORE tab (1). Refer to Figure 7-52. Assign mold functions, if
necessary.
9. Select the AIR tab (2). Set up air blowing, if necessary.
10. Select the VALVE GATES tab (3). Set up valve gates, if necessary.
If the machine is equipped with a robot, refer to the Robot Manual for checking robot
functions.
After checking robot functions refer to Section 7.11.
Some manual function keys related to mold functions must be enabled to allow the
machine to run in Semi or Auto cycle modes.
Check the manual function keys using the following instructions.
1. Check the required manual function keys are enabled.
2. Check that the <EJECTOR BACK> key, the optional <CORE SET>, <AIR AUTO>,
and <PLATE AUTO> buttons are enabled.
3. If necessary, enable the required functions. Check the LED on the keys/buttons
light up as they are enabled.
After checking mold function keys, refer to Section 7.12.
Dry Cycle the clamp, and adjust the clamp, custom mold functions, and robot settings
using the following instructions.
1. Press the Machine Function Mode Selector on the toolbar, and select the Dry
Cycle button
2. Press the <SEMI> key, then the <CYCLE START> key to cycle the machine.
3. Adjust the clamp, custom mold functions, and robot settings as required.
After setting up and checking clamp, refer to Section 7.13.
Turn on extruder barrel heaters, optional mold and nozzle extension heaters, and
change setpoints using the instructions below.
NOTE: Turn on the heats, and allow sufficient barrel soaking time.
1. Press the <HEATS> key to display the BARREL screen (1). Refer to Figure 7-53.
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6. If necessary, select each Zone Setup box, and enter/modify the setpoint
temperature using the pop-up screen. Refer to Figure 7-54.
NOTE: You must have access rights to use the Zone Setup screens.
7. Enter suitable values in the High Alarm (1) and Low Alarm (2) fields.
8. Select Auto (3) or Manual (4) radio button, Auto Tune Enable (5) and
Thermocouple Enable (6) check boxes, if applicable.
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CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the mold. Turn mold cooling on before turning on mold heats.
1. On machines with optional mold heats, first press the <MOLD COOLING> key to
start mold cooling.
2. Press the MOLD tab (1), and select the Mold Heats Enable check box (2). Refer to
Figure 7-55.
3. Check that the Standby check box (3) is deselected.
4. Select the input field (4) beside the Standby check box, and enter a suitable value
for standby temperature.
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5. Select each Zone Setup box, and enter/modify the setpoint temperature. Refer to
Figure 7-56.
NOTE: You must have access rights to use the Zone Setup screens.
6. Enter suitable values in the High Alarm (1) and Low Alarm (2) fields.
7. Select Auto (3) or Manual (4) radio button, Auto Tune Enable (5), Thermocouple
Enable (6), and Enable (7) check boxes, as required.
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Load the hopper, and open material feed to the machine using the following
instructions.
WARNING!
Slip, trip or fall hazard – risk of serious injury. Do not climb on machine surfaces
to fill hopper – use a safe platform to access the hopper.
1. Fill the hopper (1), or connect feed lines securely. Refer to Figure 7-58.
2. If the machine is equipped with a direct feed system (2), open the feed lines to the
machine.
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Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Machine surfaces can be hot. Wear
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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Purge the barrel before production using one of the following methods:
• Manual purging
• Auto purging
WARNING!
Explosion hazard - risk of serious injury. Molten material at high pressure can
be present. Wear PPE. Clear the area of all non-essential personnel. Never purge
the barrel when the nozzle tip is outside the purge guard.
6. Press and hold the <CARRIAGE FORWARD> key until the carriage is in the purge
zone.
NOTE: The carriage is in the purge zone when the purge guard overlaps the
barrel cover by 10 mm (0.4 in).
7. Press <INJECTION> key and select the INJECTION tab (1). Refer to Figure 7-65
8. Press the <INJECT> key to purge process material from the barrel.
NOTE: If the nozzle tip is not in the Purge zone, the HMI will display a warning,
and prevent purging. If that occurs, press the <CARRIAGE FORWARD>
key until the carriage stops, and try again.
9. When the “Injection Position” value (2) is equal to zero, release the <INJECT> key.
13. Repeat Step 7 to Step 12 above, until the quality of plasticized material is
acceptable.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Wear PPE when handling purged material.
14. After purging is completed and has cooled, empty the purged material in the tray
into a suitable metal container for disposal.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Wear PPE when handling purged material.
9. After purging is completed, empty the purged material in the tray into a suitable
metal container for disposal.
Clean the nozzle tip and purge guard using the instructions below.
WARNING!
Explosion hazard – risk of serious injury. Molten material at high pressure can
be present. Wear PPE, and use a mirror to look in the nozzle opening.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Machine surfaces can be hot. Molten
process material can be hot. Wear PPE.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to nozzle tip. Use brass tools to remove any process material
build-up.
1. Open the purge guard (1), and use a brass tool to carefully remove all molten
material (2) from the nozzle tip. Refer to Figure 7-69.
2. Remove all molten material from the stationary platen.
3. Use the brass tool to remove any solidified process material inside the purge
guard. Close the purge guard.
4. Press and hold the <CARRIAGE FORWARD> key until the nozzle tip is firmly
seated against the mold sprue.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Wear PPE when handling molten process
material.
5. After cleaning, dispose the cooled molten process material into a suitable metal
container.
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After cleaning the nozzle tip and purge guard, refer to Section 7.18.
Before starting production fine-tune all machine functions using the following
instructions.
1. Check the Machine Function Mode Selector on the toolbar displays the Normal
button.
2. Check the <MANUAL> cycle key is enabled.
3. Check the mold is closed. If necessary, press the <MOLD CLOSE> key.
4. Press the <CARRIAGE FORWARD> key and check that the nozzle tip is firmly
seated against the mold sprue.
5. Press the <SEMI> key, then the <CYCLE START> key to cycle the machine.
6. Adjust all machine functions, as required.
After fine-tuning machine functions, refer to Section 7.19.
Set up SPC after the process has stabilized. Refer to Appendix A to set up and run
SPC quickly.
After setting up optional SPC, refer to Section 7.20.
Save all current machine setups to Machine Memory using the instructions below.
Machine setups should also be saved to Portable Memory as a back up.
NOTE: You cannot save mold setups if you do not have suitable user access rights.
NOTE: Active setups are always saved from the RAM in the PC to the local hard disk.
To save to removeable media, refer to Section 7.8.1.
You can save both the active machine setup and the active robot program together, or
save them separately to the local hard disk. Save the active setup using the following
instructions:
1. Press <PRODUCTION> key, then touch the MOLD SETUP tab to display the
MOLD SETUP screen.
2. If you wish to overwrite an existing machine setup file or robot program file on the
local hard disk, select the appropriate machine setup and robot program files (as
applicable) from the list boxes on the MOLD SETUP screen.
Otherwise, leave them unselected.
3. Touch the Save Setup button (Figure 7-70, item 2) to display the SAVE MOLD
SETUP pop-up window – refer to Figure 7-71.
4. Touch the Machine Setup check box to save only the machine setup file, or the
Robot Program check box to save only the robot program file, or select both check
boxes to save both files.
NOTE: If both Machine Setup and Robot Program check boxes are selected, a
link is automatically established between the two files when the active
setup is saved to the local hard disk.
CAUTION!
Risk of overwriting existing machine setup and robot program files with the
same name on the local hard disk. If you do not wish to overwrite the existing
files, enter a name that is not already used.
5. Enter a suitable name in the text boxes for the machine setup file and robot
program file, as applicable, or leave them as displayed. If a check box is selected,
it must be assigned a file name.
The file names can be up to 32 characters long, and cannot contain the word
"Template".
6. Touch the Save button to write the active setup to the local hard disk, or touch the
Cancel button to cancel the save.
If a machine setup file or robot program file with the same file names exist on the
local hard disk, a warning message is displayed prompting you to confirm the
overwrite. Touch the Yes button to overwrite the file, or the No button to cancel the
save.
If a robot program file is to be overwritten, a list of all available machine setups files
linked to that particular robot program file will be displayed. You will be prompted to
select one of the following options – keep the existing links, break the existing
links, or cancel the save.
The robot program file (if applicable) is saved to the local hard disk first. If the file is
saved successfully, then the machine setup file is saved to the local hard disk.
Otherwise, the machine setup file is not written to the hard disk.
If the machine setup and robot program files are saved successfully to the hard
disk, the Machine Setup and Robot Program text boxes and list boxes on the
MOLD SETUP screen are updated to display the new file names. The Machine list
box also displays the file name of the linked robot program (if applicable).
Once the machine has been set up, the operator can log off the machine, and the
machine will run unattended. Section 7.22.1, and Section 7.22.2.
The machine is considered stopped when all motions stop, and all stored energy in the
machine is discharged.
NOTE: When the operator safety gate is opened, the machine motions stop. However,
the pumps keep running, and the hydraulic system remains fully energized. In
this condition, the machine is not considered stopped.
This chapter discusses three different ways to stop the machine.
• Stopping Machine in an Emergency
• Pausing Machine
• Stopping Machine in a Controlled Manner
In addition, it also discusses:
• Unexpected Machine Stoppage
The <EMERGENCY STOP> button allows the operator to stop the machine during an
emergency. All machine motions stop, all pumps stop, and the hydraulic system
pressure is discharged.
The <EMERGENCY STOP> button should not be used to stop the machine in non-
emergency situations. Use Controlled Stop instead.
1. Push the <EMERGENCY STOP> button to stop the machine during an emergency
(1). Refer to Figure 8-1.
2. After clearing any problems, turn the button clockwise to reset the Emergency Stop
(2).
3. Restart the machine as usual. Refer to Chapter 7—Starting Machine.
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Pause the machine for short periods using the following instructions.
WARNING!
Explosion hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Pressure can build up in a
nozzle or feed throat area and cause some process material to explode. To
prevent pressure build up, purge the barrel if the machine will be paused for
longer than 90 seconds – refer to Section 8.3.3.
1. Press the <SEMI> cycle key to take the machine off Auto cycle mode. The
machine completes one cycle, then stops.
2. Press the <HEATS> key to display the BARREL tab (1). Refer to Figure 8-2.
3. Select the Standby check box (2) to reduce machine heats.
4. If the machine is equipped with mold heats, select the MOLD tab (1). Refer to
Figure 8-3.
5. Select the Standby check box (2) to reduce mold heats.
6. If the machine is equipped with nozzle heats, select the NOZZLE TIPS tab. Refer
to Figure 8-4.
7. Select the Standby check box to reduce nozzle heats.
NOTE: If heat control is set to "manual", selecting the check box will not reduce
nozzle heats.
When ready to start production, restart the machine as usual. Refer to Chapter 7—
Starting Machine.
Stop the machine for an extended period of time, or at the end of production in the
order shown below.
1. Stopping Production – refer to Section 8.3.1
2. Shut Off Process Material – refer to Section 8.3.2
3. Purging Barrel After Production – refer to Section 8.3.3
4. Cleaning Nozzle Tip and Purge Guard – refer to Section 8.3.4
5. Emptying Hopper (optional) – Section 8.3.5
6. Turning Heats Off – refer to Section 8.3.6
7. Cleaning Mold – refer to Section 8.3.7
8. Turning Mold Cooling Off (optional) – refer to Section 8.3.8
9. Removing Mold (optional) – refer to Section 8.3.9
10. Turning Pumps Off – Section 8.3.10
11. Turning Air Off (optional) – Section 8.3.11
12. Powering Down (optional) – refer to Section 8.3.12
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Figure 8-5 Magnet Drawer (Typical).
1. Magnet drawer handle
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Machine surfaces can be hot. Wear PPE.
5. Loosen the knob in the manual shutoff (1). Refer to Figure 8-7.
6. Pull the slider until the detent pin in the knob locks it in the first position after the
feed throat. Tighten the knob.
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Figure 8-7 Manual Shutoff Knob (Typical).
1. Manual shutoff
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the plasticizing screw. The plasticizing screw can seize up in
the barrel. Never leave the injection piston fully retracted.
1. Press the <SCREW ROTATE> key or <INJECT> key until the injection piston is
located a distance approximately twice the diameter of the plasticizing screw back
from the zero position (1).
2. Leave the carriage in the purge position. Check that the nozzle tip does NOT make
contact with the mold sprue.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Machine surfaces can be hot. Wear PPE.
2. Place a container under the drain tube to catch all process material from the
hopper or direct feed tube.
3. Loosen the knob in the manual shutoff, and pull the slider all the way until the
detent pin in the knob locks it at the discharge tube. Empty all process material
from the discharge pipe. Refer to Figure 8-9.
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6. If the machine is equipped with an optional magnet drawer, push the handle (1) all
the way in to open material feed. Refer to Figure 8-11.
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locks it in the first position before the feed throat. Check that the feed throat
opening is covered. Tighten the knob.
8. Pull the handle in the magnet drawer to shut off feed.
9. Deselect the Hopper Open check box on the INJECTION screen.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the mold. Leave mold cooling on until mold cools to 37°C
(100°F).
2. Deselect the Mold Heats Enable check box (2) to shut off mold heats.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Mold can be hot. Wear PPE.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the mold. Leave mold cooling on until mold cools to 37°C
(100°F).
1. After the mold has cooled off, press the <MOLD COOLING> key to shut off
cooling.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the mold. Leave mold cooling on until mold cools to 37°C
(100°F).
3. After the mold has cooled off, press the <MOLD COOLING> key to shut off
cooling.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. The mold can be hot. Wait for the mold to
cool down to 37°C (100°F) before removing it.
4. Disconnect heater cables, cooling water hoses, and any mechanical, pneumatic, or
hydraulic ejector functions. Purge cooling water from the mold with compressed air.
5. Press and hold the <MOLD CLOSE> key to close the mold.
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Attach safety latches and a
lifting eye bolt with a shoulder or a swivel lifting bolt, before hoisting the mold. If
using a lifting eyebolt with a shoulder, ensure the shoulder is in contact with the
area around the tapped hole. Use suitable lifting equipment, and ensure that the
mold is level and balanced as it is hoisted.
6. Install safety latches (1) and lifting eye bolt (2). Refer to Figure 8-15.
7. Attach a lifting hook (3) to the eye bolt, and take up the slack in the lifting slings (4).
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8. Press and hold the <MOLD CLOSE> key to close the mold.
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Install safety latches and a
lifting eye bolt before removing mold. Use suitable lifting equipment, and ensure
that the mold is level and balanced as it is hoisted.
9. Remove the bolts (5) holding the mold to the moving platen.
10. Press the <MOLD OPEN> key and move the moving platen out of the way.
11. Remove the bolts (6) holding the mold to the stationary platen.
12. Hoist the mold out of the machine and set it on a clean working surface. Refer to
the mold manual for storage instructions.
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At the end of production, perform daily maintenance procedures. Refer to Section 9.1.
The machine can also stop unexpectedly when certain alarms occur, or if there is a
power failure.
If there is an alarm, follow instructions in the alarm message, and restart the machine
as usual.
If there is a power failure, power up the machine and go through the start-up
procedures. Refer to Chapter 7—Starting Machine.
Chapter 9 Maintenance
This chapter contains a maintenance schedule, and maintenance procedures for all
preventative and corrective maintenance tasks.
Table 9-1 shows the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual
maintenance schedule.
CAUTION!
Water condensation in the air regulator can cause rust damage to pneumatic
components. Drain water regularly from the sight glass in the regulator.
1. Place a container beneath the air regulator (1) – refer to Figure 9-1.
2. Open the bleed screws (2) to drain water from the cup. Tighten the bleed screws
after draining the water.
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Cleaning Materials
1. Clean up any oil, dirt, grease or process material in and around the machine.
2. Clean the surface of the HMI screen and the membrane keys using a clean cloth
and the cleaning solution indicated above.
NOTE: Do not use solvents or abrasive materials to clean the machine and HMI.
Solvents and abrasive materials may cause corrosion or damage to the
machine and HMI surfaces.
WARNING!
Suffocation hazard – risk of death or serious injury. High pressure nitrogen gas
can deplete the oxygen in the air and cause rapid suffocation. Read the Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before checking the precharge.
WARNING!
High pressure hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Do not remove the entire
gas valve assembly or the drain fitting. A loosened gas valve assembly or drain
fitting under pressure can become a high velocity projectile.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. To prevent damage to the accumulator valve,
turn the T-handle just to the point where the pressure gauge starts to register
pressure or to a maximum of three full revolutions.
7. Turn the T-handle clockwise to open the accumulator valve, until the pressure
gauge (9) just begins to register the pressure or to a maximum of three full
revolutions.
8. Note the accumulator precharge pressure.
9. If necessary, adjust the precharge pressure – refer to Section 9.2.4. Otherwise, go
to the next step.
10. Turn the T-handle fully to close the accumulator valve.
11. Turn the manual bleed valve to bleed trapped pressure. Then shut off the bleed.
12. Inspect the accumulator valve for any leakage.
13. Remove Lockout/Tagout – refer to Section 1.7.2.
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CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the accumulator valve, turn the T-handle just to the point
where the pressure gauge starts to register pressure or to a maximum of three
full revolutions.
7. Turn the T-handle to open the accumulator valve, until the pressure gauge (9) just
begins to register the pressure, or to a maximum of 3 full revolutions.
8. Note the accumulator precharge pressure.
9. Turn the T-handle fully to close the accumulator valve.
WARNING!
Explosion hazard – risk of death or serious injury. To prevent an explosion, use
pure nitrogen gas to precharge the accumulator. Nitrogen gas must be at least
99.995% pure.
WARNING!
Suffocation hazard – risk of death or serious injury. High pressure nitrogen gas
can deplete the oxygen in the air and cause rapid suffocation. Read the Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before using nitrogen. Use under well ventilated
conditions.
WARNING!
High pressure gas stored in cylinder – risk of death or serious injury. Use
equipment rated to handle the cylinder pressure. Turn the supply valve off after
each use, and when the cylinder is empty.
CAUTION!
Charge the accumulator by slowly opening the shut-off valve of the nitrogen
cylinder. The accumulator can be damaged if the valve is opened quickly.
12. Listen carefully while slowly opening the valve of the charging cylinder. Stop
opening the valve once the gas begins to audibly enter the accumulator. Allow the
pressure to reach 100 psi.
13. Once the pressure gauge indicates 100 psi, increase the flow rate incrementally by
slowly opening the charge valve in 10 second intervals for the next minute.
14. Charge the accumulator to the pressure specified on the schematic.
15. Allow the bladder to settle for 30 seconds, then reopen the accumulator valve and
charge to the proper precharge pressure.
REMINDER: When the shutoff valve in the nitrogen tank is open, the accumulator
pressure gauge indicates the pressure in the charging hose. To determine the correct
accumulator precharge pressure, close the shutoff valve.
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4. Turn the T-handle (5) fully to retract the plunger in the charge/gauge unit (6).
5. Turn the manual bleed valve (8) fully to shut off bleed.
6. Attach the charge/gauge unit to the valve stem. Tighten the nut (7).
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. To prevent damage to the accumulator valve,
turn the T-handle just to the point where the pressure gauge starts to register
pressure or to a maximum of three revolutions.
7. Turn the T-handle to open the accumulator valve until the pressure gauge (9)
begins to register the pressure or to a maximum of 3 revolutions.
WARNING!
Suffocation hazard – risk of death or serious injury. High pressure nitrogen gas
can deplete the oxygen in the air and cause rapid suffocation. Read the MSDS
before discharging nitrogen gas from the accumulator. Perform this procedure
in a well ventilated area.
WARNING!
Noise hazard – risk of hearing loss. High pressure nitrogen gas can create high
pitched noises as it escapes the accumulator. Wear hearing protection before
discharging the accumulator.
8. Turn the manual bleed valve to slowly discharge the nitrogen gas precharge in the
accumulator.
9. Check the pressure gauge to ensure that all the nitrogen gas has been discharged.
10. Turn the manual bleed valve to bleed any trapped pressure.
11. Remove the charge/gauge unit from the gas valve of the accumulator.
12. Reinstall the valve seal cap. Install the valve protection cap and hand-tighten.
13. Remove Lockout/Tagout – refer to Section 1.7.2.
1. Remove the lid, and clean the inside of the hopper (1) with a clean cloth – refer to
Figure 9-6.
2. If the hopper is equipped with an optional hopper magnet (2), remove any metal
objects from the magnet, and wipe it with a clean cloth.
3. Replace the hopper magnet, and install the lid.
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1. Pull the handle (1) to shut off process material feed into the magnet drawer (2) –
refer to Figure 9-7.
2. Empty all process material from the magnet drawer. Refer to Section 8.3.5.
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WARNING!
Burn or explosion hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Molten process
material at high pressure can be present. Wear PPE, and keep face and body
away from the feed throat area.
2. Loosen the knob (1), and carefully move the slider (2) to expose the feed throat
opening (3) – refer to Figure 9-8.
3. Keep face away from the feed throat area, and vacuum out any process material
pellets in the feed throat. If the screw is not clearly visible through the feed throat
opening, process material may have solidified in the feed throat.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. Use only brass tools to dislodge solidified
process material.
4. Exercise extreme caution when removing solidified material from the feed throat.
Keep face away from the feed throat, and carefully remove solidified material using
a brass chisel and a hammer.
5. Vacuum out all pieces of process material from the feed throat.
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1. In manual mode, press the <INJECT> key until the injection piston is fully forward.
2. Perform a visual check of the oil recovery pocket for oil, grease or process material.
3. Clean the oil recovery pocket, if needed – refer to Section 9.2.10.1.
Cleaning Materials
2 3
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WARNING!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Perform Lockout/Tagout
procedure according to local codes before opening electrical cabinet. Only
qualified persons who are knowledgeable with machine and hazards should
perform this procedure. After performing Lockout/Tagout procedure, allow 10
minutes for residual voltage to discharge to less than 50 Volts.
WARNING!
High pressure spray hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Loose connections
can cause high pressure hydraulic oil spray that can penetrate human tissue
causing death or serious injury. To locate the origin of a leak, use a piece of
sheet metal.
WARNING!
Fire hazard – risk of death or personal injury, and property damage. Loose
connections can cause hydraulic oil to spray onto hot machine surfaces and
start a fire. Regular inspection of hoses and connections, and regular
replacement of hoses will minimize such fire hazards.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Hydraulic oil can be very hot. Wear PPE,
and avoid any contact with hot oil.
CAUTION!
Hoses must be replaced every three years, or when regular inspection identifies
problems. The recommended storage life of a hose is seven years.
High pressure hydraulic oil spray from damaged or worn hoses, or loose connections
can penetrate human tissue causing death or serious injury. Regular inspection of
hoses and connections, and regular replacement of hoses will prevent such hazards.
Hydraulic oil spray or mist from damaged hoses or loose connections will ignite when it
contacts hot surfaces at temperatures equal to or above the oil’s flash point. Regular
inspection and replacement of hoses will minimize such a fire hazard.
1. Turn the pump motor off.
2. Check all hydraulic hoses for any signs of blisters (1), wear (2), radial cracks (3), or
oil leaks from the ends of crimped fittings – refer to Figure 9-10. Replace all
damaged hoses.
3. Check the hydraulic suction hoses are not collapsed or damaged. Replace all
damaged suction hoses.
4. Check for any loose hose fittings. Tighten all hose connections to Husky
specifications – refer to Section 2.13.
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GATES GLOBAL 5M4K 5/16" (7.9mm) 4000 PSI (28.0MPa) MAX WP FLAME RESITANT
USMSHA 2G-11C >NBR/NBR-PVC< MADE IN BELGIUM BL 03 1500
GATES GLOBAL: Company name.
5: Hose size in 1/16 inches.
4000 PSI (28.0MPa) MAX WP FLAME RESITANT: Maximum working pressure.
USMSHA United States Mine Safety & Health Administration.
2G-11C: USMSHA release number.
>NBR/NBR-PVC< Recyclability code (VDA 260).
MADE IN BELGIUM: Country of manufacturing.
BL: Manufacturing plant.
03: Month of manufacture.
1500: Day and year of manufacture.
WARNING!
High pressure spray hazard – risk of death or serious injury. High pressure
hydraulic oil spray can penetrate human tissue causing death or serious injury.
Perform Lockout/Tagout before removing any hose.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Hydraulic oil can be very hot. Wear PPE,
and avoid any contact with hot oil.
WARNING!
Fire Hazard – risk of personal injury and property damage. After reinstalling
hydraulic hoses, test the connections under pressure before turning on the
barrel heats.
4. Press the <PUMP MOTOR ON> key to start the hydraulic pumps.
5. Press the Machine Function Mode Selector on the toolbar, and select the Mold Set
button.
6. Press the <MANUAL> cycle key, and cycle the machine a few times.
7. Check for any leaks.
If the connection leaks, press the <PUMP MOTOR OFF> key immediately.
Remove and reinstall the hydraulic hose assembly.
WARNING!
High pressure hazard – risk of death or serious injury. High pressure steam or
boiling water can be trapped in the cooling water components. Wear heat
resistant gloves and slowly release the pressure from the cooling system
through the drain cocks before working on any cooling water component.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Machine surfaces can be hot. Wear PPE.
1. Check all pneumatic hoses for any signs of blisters, cuts, cracks, hardness or
brittleness. Replace all damaged hoses – refer to Section 9.2.17.1.
2. Tighten any loose pneumatic hose fittings.
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Figure 9-11 Lubricating Mold Stroke Column Guide Bushings.
1. Guide bushing (Typical)
3. Apply extreme pressure moly grease indicated on Section 2.9 to the two grease
fittings. Wipe off any excess grease.
4. Remove Lockout/Tagout – refer to Section 1.7.2.
High quality hydraulic oil is essential for optimum machine performance and
dependability. Failure to comply with the recommended guidelines for oil replacement
can result in warranty limitation in the event of hydraulic component failure.
NOTE: Prior to performing this procedure, the machine must be run for a minimum of
30 minutes to evenly distribute particles within the oil, and must be operating
at normal system temperature.
1. Clean the outside of port PP1G (1) in the power manifold and connect the
sampling valve (2) – refer to Table 9-13.
2. Place the hose end (3) of the sampling valve over a clean container, and turn the
handle on the sampling valve to fully open the valve. Release approximately 1 L
(.25 gallon) of oil into the container.
NOTE: Do not touch the valve while taking the sample. Touching the valve may
cause particles to loosen and contaminate the sample.
3. Fill a sampling vial with oil, rinse the vial with the oil then dump into the container,
repeat, then fill the vial to within 1 cm (.5 in) of the top.
4. Turn the handle on the sampling valve to fully close the valve.
5. Immediately cap the vial containing the sample to prevent the possibility of external
contaminants.
6. Attach a label containing the machine serial number, total hours the oil has been
operating, and oil set up temperature to the vial.
7. Place the completed sample into the pre-addressed shipping container and
forward immediately to a Husky recommended fluid analysis service.
If sourcing your own fluid analysis service, Husky recommends sending samples to
an independent laboratory that does not hold interests in hydraulic oil sales. For
hydraulic oil parameters, refer to Table 9-2.
1. While the hydraulic pumps are running, check the oil level in the sight glass (1) is
between the one-half and three-quarter level – refer to Figure 9-14.
If necessary, top up the oil level – refer to Section 9.2.22.2.
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CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. Unfiltered oil in the hydraulic tank will damage
hydraulic components in the machine. Always fill the tank through the filter, and
not through the drain port.
3. Connect the supply hose to the male quick-disconnect fitting (3) on the filter (4).
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CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. To prevent damage to hydraulic components, do
not overfill the hydraulic tank.
4. Fill the hydraulic tank to between one-half to three-quarter full in the sight glass (5).
This is the “High Level” mark.
5. Disconnect the female quick-disconnect coupling from the filter.
6. Prime the system pump after refilling the tank. Refer to Section 9.2.23.
NOTE: The system pump does not require priming when adding additional oil to
the hydraulic tank.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the system pump. To prevent damage to the system pump, do
not restart the pump until it is primed.
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1. Check the oil level is up to the top of the sight glass (1) in the gearbox (2) – refer to
Figure 9-18.
If necessary, add oil until the oil level reaches the top of the sight glass. Refer to
Section 2.9.2 for gearbox oil specifications.
CAUTION!
Failure to drain oil to the level of the sight glass will damage the seals in the
gearbox.
4. Drain oil from the gearbox until the oil level is to the top of the sight glass (1).
5. Install the drain plug, overflow plug and breather cap. Wipe all surfaces clean.
6. Remove Lockout/Tagout – refer to Section 1.7.2.
CAUTION!
To prevent corrosion damage to the inside of the gearbox, always refill the
gearbox after draining the oil. When the machine is not in use for an extended
period of time the oil level must be up to the level of the breather cap.
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WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Perform Lockout/Tagout
procedure according to local codes before working in the clamp area of the
machine.
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WARNING!
Burn or explosion hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Molten process
material at high pressure can be present. Purge the barrel to minimize the
potential for any pressure build-up. Wear PPE while purging the barrel.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Machine surfaces can be hot. Wear PPE.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the bearings. Do not over-lubricate the bearings. Use
lubricant quantities specified. Also, do not mix different types of lubricants.
3. Use food grade grease indicated on Section 2.9. Apply the quantity shown in
Table 9-4 to each grease fitting. Do not over-lubricate.
4. Wipe off any excess grease.
5. Remove Lockout/Tagout – refer to Section 1.7.2.
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4
3
Number of Strokesa b
Machine
16 oz grease gun 24 oz grease gun 0.5 L grease gun
H/HL90 3 2 3
H/HL160 7 5 6
H/HL225 12 8 11
H/HL300 25 17 21
H/HL400 18 12 15
H/HL500 18 12 15
a. A standard 10000 psi 16 ounce grease gun delivers approximately 0.04 oz of grease with each stroke of
the hand pump. A 24 oz grease gun delivers approximately 0.06 oz
b. A standard 40 MPa 0.5 L grease gun delivers approximately 1.4 cm3 of grease with each stroke of the
hand pump.
9.2.31 Lubricating Optional Stack Mold Carrier Linear Bearings (H/HL90 - H/HL500)
1. Perform Lockout/Tagout procedure – refer to Section 1.7.
2. On machines equipped with stack mold carrier, wipe the grease fittings on the
linear bearings (1) in the carrier (2) – refer to Figure 9-21.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the bearings. Do not over-lubricate the bearings. Use
lubricant quantities specified. Also, do not mix different types of lubricants.
3. Use food grade grease indicated on Section 2.9. Apply the quantity shown in
Table 9-4 to each grease fitting. Do not over-lubricate. Wipe off any excess grease.
4. Remove Lockout/Tagout – refer to Section 1.7.2.
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Figure 9-21 Lubricating Optional Stack Mold Carrier Linear Bearings (Typical).
1. Linear bearing 2. Carrier
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Number of Strokes a b
Injection Model
16 oz grease gun 24 oz grease gun 0.5 L grease gun
RS80 - RS115 3 2 3
a. A standard 10000 psi 16 ounce grease gun delivers approximately 0.04 oz of grease with each stroke of
the hand pump. A 24 oz grease gun delivers approximately 0.06 oz
b. A standard 400 bar 0.5 L grease gun delivers approximately 1.4 cm3 of grease with each stroke of the
hand pump.
Materials Required
Replace the oil filter element at intervals specified in the Maintenance Schedule, or
when the “Dirty Oil Filter” message is displayed on the ALARMS screen after the
machine is at operating temperature.
NOTE: The pump motor will continue to run for up to 2 hours after displaying the
message, after which time the pump motor will stop.
Replace the oil filter element using the following instructions:
WARNING!
High pressure spray hazard – risk of death or serious injury. High pressure
hydraulic oil spray can penetrate human tissue causing extensive damage.
Perform Lockout/Tagout before replacing the oil filter element.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Hydraulic oil can be very hot if the machine
has been running for a while. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), and
avoid any contact with hot oil.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. Debris around the machine can contaminate the
oil. Clean the whole area around the filter before removing the filter element.
2. Remove the electrical connector (1) from the top of the oil filter – refer to
Figure 9-23.
3. Turn the filter cap handle (2), and remove the filter cap (3).
4. Use the handle (4) to lift the used filter element (5) out of the housing (6). Discard
the used filter element.
5. Wipe a few drops of clean hydraulic oil on the O-ring (7) in the new filter element.
6. Use the handle to lower the new element into the housing.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. To prevent damage to the filter, hand-tighten the
oil filter cap – DO NOT over-tighten.
7. Install the oil filter cap, and turn it by hand to engage a few threads. Turn the cap
until the bleed screw (8) faces out. Then turn the filter cap handle until it is snug.
Check that the bleed screw is not covered by the handle. If necessary, adjust the
filter cap and handle again.
8. Install the electrical connector.
9. Wipe the outside of the oil filter, and clean up any oil spills.
10. Remove Lockout/Tagout – refer to Section 1.7.2.
11. Press the <PUMP MOTOR ON> key to start the hydraulic pumps.
12. Use the bleed screw to bleed any trapped air in the oil filter housing. Tighten the
bleed screw.
13. Press the <PUMP MOTOR OFF> key.
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Figure 9-24 Carriage Cylinder Bushings and Pins (Typical).
1. Bushing 2. Pin
Machine leveling directly affects product quality and machine wear. Although each
machine undergoes extensive leveling adjustments during the factory test, variations
in the floor level at the operating site require some of these tasks to be repeated.
Husky recommends checking level after every mold change.
Level the machine and check nozzle concentricity in the following order:
1. Level the clamp unit – refer to Section 9.2.35.1.
2. Level the injection unit and adjust nozzle concentricity – refer to Section 9.2.35.2.
3. Check nozzle concentricity (while leveling the injection unit) – refer to Section
9.2.35.3
4. Level the power pack – refer to Section 9.2.35.4.
5. Level the electrical cabinet – refer to Section 9.2.35.5.
6. Level the pump assembly – refer to Section 9.2.35.6.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. The machine must be level to within a tolerance
of 0.15 mm per m (0.0018 in per ft). Failure to level the machine to specified
tolerances can impair machine performance, and increase component wear. To
ensure proper level, do not level the machine until the hydraulic tank is filled,
and the mold is installed.
3. Place a precision level at the end of the guide rail on the operator’s side, and note
the level (ref. L1, Table 9-7). Adjust the levelling mounts as necessary until level
per specification.
4. Place a precision level at the opposite end of the guide rail on the operator’s side
(ref. L2, Table 9-7). Adjust the levelling mounts as necessary until level per
specification.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 on the Non-operator’s side.
6. Place a set of Vee blocks (1) and (2) on the guide rails at the stationary platen (3)
and (4) in the clamp unit as shown. Refer to Figure 9-25.
NOTE: Ensure the guide rails are clean and free of surface defects.
7. Place a heavy duty straight edge (5) across the two Vee blocks.
8. Place a precision level (6) on the straight edge, and note the level (ref. L3,
Table 9-7).
9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 at the opposite end of the clamp (ref. L4, Table 9-7).
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Do not work under suspended
load. To prevent injury, install safety blocks.
10. Adjust the level of the clamp unit at the side where the precision level indicates
maximum deviation. If necessary, first lift the machine using a pancake cylinder (7).
Slacken the locknut (8), and turn the bolt (9) to raise or lower the machine. Tighten
the locknut.
11. Remove the pancake cylinder and check the level of the clamp unit again.
12. Continue to adjust the level until the machine is level per specification in all planes
(Ref.Table 9-7).
13. Use a precision box level to measure the vertical position of the platens (ref. L5
and L6, Table 9-7) and the clamp casting (L7).
14. If the faces are not vertical (and perpendicular to the leveled base) to 0.15 mm per
1000 mm (0.0018 in. per 12 in.) contact the Husky Regional Area Service
Department.
15. Tighten all locknuts.
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6
5
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Complete the following checklist while performing the leveling procedure for the clamp
units.
L7 L6 L5
A
L3 L4
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WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Do not work under suspended
load. To prevent injury, install safety blocks.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. If nozzle concentricity is not within
specification, molten process material at high pressure can escape and cause
severe burns. To prevent leakage between the nozzle tip and the mold, nozzle
concentricity should be within tolerance.
Vertical Adjustment:
1. Measure the vertical distances (C and D) between the nozzle tip and the locating
ring. Refer to Figure 9-26.
2. Check that the difference between the two vertical measurements do not exceed 1
mm (0.04 in).
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Do not work under suspended
load. To prevent injury, install safety blocks.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. Do not use the jam nut on the barrel support to
adjust vertical concentricity as this can cause misalignment of the screw and
barrel. To prevent damage to the screw and barrel, use the levelling mounts for
vertical adjustment.
3. If necessary, first lift the injection unit using a pancake cylinder (4). Slacken the
locknut (5), and turn the bolt (6) to raise or lower the injection unit. Tighten the
locknut.
4. Repeat Step 1 and Step 2.
Horizontal Adjustment:
1. Press and hold the <CARRIAGE FORWARD> key or the <CARRIAGE BACK> key
until the nozzle tip (1) is flush with the surface of the stationary platen (2) – refer to
Figure 9-27.
2. Use a vernier caliper to measure the horizontal distances (A and B) between the
nozzle tip and the locating ring (3).
3. Check that the difference between the two horizontal measurements do not exceed
1 mm (0.04 in).
4. If necessary, slacken the cap screws (4) and adjust the barrel assembly (5)
horizontally, as discussed below.
5. Insert a 6 mm diameter rod into the hole in the side of the eccentric ring (6). Turn
the eccentric ring clockwise to move the barrel assembly to the non-operator side,
and vice versa.
6. Repeat Step 2 and Step 3.
A 3 1
5
B
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3
4
1
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Do not work under suspended
load. To prevent injury, install safety blocks.
2. Lift the power pack using a pancake cylinder, and turn the bolts (3) to raise or lower
the power pack. Remove the pancake cylinder, and check the level again. Tighten
the locknuts (4).
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4. Check the pump assembly is level. If necessary, slacken the locknut (2), and
remove the screws (3). Turn the base (4) to adjust the height. Fasten the screws,
and tighten the locknut after adjustments.
5. Install the cover over the hydraulic power pack.
After the machine has completed a few cycles, perform final leveling and concentricity
checks:
1. Check the longitudinal and lateral level of the clamp unit.
2. Check the longitudinal and lateral level of the injection unit.
3. Check the nozzle concentricity.
4. Verify all measurements are within tolerance. If necessary, loosen the mounting
bolts between the two units and adjust the leveling mounts as required.
5. Once all adjustments are made, tighten the mounting bolts in accordance with
instructions in the Mechanical Connections section of Chapter 4. Be sure sufficient
torque is applied while tightening the bolts.
NOTE: Whenever items such as a mold or product handling equipment are installed,
re-check the level of the machine and the nozzle concentricity.
CAUTION!
Risk of oil contamination. Clean the area around the breather cap before
removing it.
2. Clean the area around the breather cap (1) – refer to Figure 9-31.
3. Turn the breather cap, and remove it.
4. Install a new breather cap and tighten it.
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WARNING!
High pressure compressed air – risk of death or serious injury. Sudden release
of high pressure air can puncture skin. Shut off air supply, and use Lockout/
Tagout procedure on the air regulator before replacing the filter.
At intervals specified in the Maintenance Schedule, replace the filter element in the air
regulator using the following instructions:
1. Turn the shutoff lever (1) to shut off the air supply – refer to Figure 9-32.
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3
8
6
9
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CAUTION!
Risk of damage to pneumatic components. Do not clean and reuse the filter
element.
7. Insert a new filter element and attach it using the end cap. Turn the end cap until it
is snug.
8. Install the seal, and reattach the cup to the filter housing. Turn the nut until it is
snug.
9. Remove the lock and tag.
10. Turn the shutoff lever to turn on the air supply. Check for any air leaks.
REMINDER: Expel used grease from the motor bearings, and distribute new grease
uniformly, lubricate the bearings only when the motor is warm.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the bearings. Do not over-lubricate the bearings. Use
lubricant quantities specified.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the bearings. Do not mix different types of lubricants. Only
use lubricant specified for motor.
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1
WK 180 L/4-240 16 11 14 12 8 10
WK 180 L/4-290 16 11 14 12 8 10
WK 200 LK/4-250 19 12 16 16 11 14
WK 200 L/4-290 19 12 16 16 11 14
WK 200 L/4-360 19 12 16 16 11 14
WK 250 4-330 24 16 20 19 12 16
WK 280 4-360 27 18 23 27 18 23
WK 280 4-400 27 18 23 27 18 23
WK 315S 4-300AL 19 12 16 19 12 16
WK 315S 4-360AL 19 12 16 19 12 16
WK 315S 4-460 27 18 23 27 18 23
WK 315M 4-550 27 18 23 27 18 23
WK 315M 4-620 27 18 23 27 18 23
WK 315M 4-700 27 18 23 27 18 23
WK 315L 4-800 27 18 23 27 18 23
a. A standard 10000 psi 16 ounce grease gun delivers approximately 0.04 oz of grease with each stroke of
the hand pump. A 24 oz grease gun delivers approximately 0.06 oz
b. A standard 40 MPa 0.5 L grease gun delivers approximately 1.4 cm3 of grease with each stroke of the
hand pump.
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Figure 9-35 Front Operator Safety Gate and Rear Guard (Typical).
1. Front operator’s gate 2. Rear guard 3. Limit switch (typical)
2. Close the front operator’s gate, and check the “Front Gate Open” alarm is inactive.
NOTE: The limit switch must be tripped before the alarm can be reset.
3. Open the rear guard (2) and check the ALARMS screen displays the message
“Rear Gate Open” in red.
4. Close the rear guard and check that the “Rear Gate Open” alarm is inactive.
Y195SV
S4PX
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WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of severe injury. The barrel and heaters are hot. Wear PPE.
8. Disconnect the grounding strap (1), where applicable, and remove the barrel cover
(2). Refer to Figure 9-37.
9. Disconnect the thermocouple from the faulty heater band (3) at the bayonet
adaptor (4).
10. Refer to the electrical schematics, and disconnect the high temperature wire
attached to the heater band from the junction terminal box.
NOTE: The high temperature wire is part of the heater band.
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11. Mark the location of the faulty heater band on the barrel. Then remove the screws
(5), and gently remove the heater band.
12. Clean the surface of the barrel where the heater band was attached with soap and
water. Dry the barrel thoroughly.
13. Carefully open the two halves of the replacement heater band, and slide it over the
barrel.
14. Position the new heater band at the location marked in Step 11.
15. Apply anti-seize compound to the threads of the heater band screws.
16. Tighten the barrel nuts by tightening the screws.
NOTE: Alternately tighten the screws. Begin with the centre screw, if applicable.
17. Torque all screws to 80 lb ft (9 Nm).
18. Connect the high temperature wire to the junction terminal box. Refer to the
electrical schematics for the connection details.
19. Reconnect the thermocouple.
20. Replace the barrel cover, and reconnect the grounding strap.
21. Remove Lockout/Tagout – refer to Section 1.7.2.
22. Start the machine, and display the BARREL screen.
23. Select the Machine Heats Enable checkbox to enable barrel heaters.
24. Observe the temperature of the heat zone in the BARREL screen, and verify that
the new heater band is working properly.
1 Screw wrench
2 High temperature Optimoly Paste TA. Husky part number 644751 (1 kg, 2.2 lb)
Before removing the plasticizing screw, make sure that you have sufficient access
rights on the HMI to do a screw change.
Swing the barrel assembly, and remove the plasticizing screw from the front of the
barrel assembly using the following instructions:
1. Power up the machine, and log on to the machine.
If screw change is performed at the end of production, leave the machine heats on,
and go to Step 3 below.
2. Press the <HEATS> key to display the BARREL screen. Select "Machine Heats
Enable" checkbox. Do not enable mold heats.
Allow the machine to come up to processing temperatures for process material in
the barrel.
3. Shut off process material supply to the feed throat. Drain all material from the feed
system.
WARNING!
Burn or explosion hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Molten process
material at high pressure can be present. Purge the barrel just prior to removing
the plasticizing screw so as to minimize the potential for any pressure build-up
in the barrel. Wear PPE while purging the barrel.
4. Turn on the pumps, and purge the barrel – refer to Section 7.16.
5. Press the <INJECT> key until the injection piston is fully forward.
6. Press the Machine Function Mode Selector on the toolbar, and select the Screw
Change button.
The HMI displays a warning message. Read the message and follow instructions.
Select the Yes button to continue.
NOTE: The sidebar shows the function group button related to screw change.
7. Press the <MANUAL> key.
WARNING!
Slip, trip, or fall hazard - risk of serious injury. Use a safe platform to access the
barrel assembly area.
WARNING!
Entanglement hazard – risk of serious injury. Removing finger guard exposes a
hazardous area. Entanglement with the rotating screw can cause serious injury.
Use caution when working in the screw connection area.
8. Remove the finger guard (1) on the injection casting (2) – refer to Figure 9-38.
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9. Select the screw change sidebar function key, and jog the <INJECTION BACK>
button. Adjust the position of the plasticizing screw (3) such that the flat surfaces of
the screw are located between the two bosses (4) in the casting.
NOTE: Check that the injection piston is not fully forward. Retract the injection
piston, as necessary, so that the flat surfaces are still located between the
two bosses. The injection piston must be retracted to prevent damage to
the plasticizing screw tip as it is disengaged from the piston.
10. Jog the <SCREW ENGAGE> button on the sidebar to turn the plasticizing screw
so that the two flat surfaces on the screw are vertical.
11. Press the <PUMP MOTOR OFF> key to stop the pumps.
12. Insert the screw wrench (5) between the two bosses in the casting, and grip the flat
surfaces of the plasticizing screw. Check that the wrench is fully seated on the flats
in the screw, and is firmly wedged between the two bosses in the casting.
WARNING!
Entanglement hazard – risk of serious injury. Removing the plexiglass panel
exposes a hazardous area. Entanglement with the rotating screw can cause
serious injury. Use caution when working in the screw connection area.
NOTE: On some machines it is possible to lift the purge guard and leave it in the open
position to have sufficient room to swing the barrel.
29. Lift the purge guard (12) and leave it in the open position, or:
30. Remove the bolts (13), and remove the purge guard.
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WARNING!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. The barrel cover can
become energized upon removal of grounding strap. Complete Lockout/Tagout
before removing the barrel cover. After performing Lockout/Tagout procedure,
allow 10 minutes for residual voltage to discharge to less than 50 Volts.
31. Switch off the power supply. Perform Lockout/Tagout procedure – refer to Section
1.7.1, then wait 10 minutes for residual voltage to discharge.
REMINDER: After switching off the power, perform the remaining steps in this
procedure without any delay before the barrel cools down.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Machine surfaces can be hot. Wear PPE.
32. Disconnect the grounding strap (14), and remove the barrel cover (15).
NOTE: Some machines with a bolted barrel cover do not have a separate
grounding strap.
33. On machines with a barrel support (16), continue on. Otherwise skip to Step 36.
34. Remove the screws (17) and the side plates (18).
35. Swing the barrel assembly partially toward the operator side so that the barrel
support clears the carriage guide rail (19). On larger machines, it may be
necessary to lift the barrel in order to swing it.
NOTE: On some machines, it may be necessary to remove the whole barrel
support if it interferes with the carriage guide rail. In such instances,
unscrew the whole barrel support from the barrel. DO NOT take apart the
barrel support.
36. Swing the barrel assembly toward the operator side so as to clear the HMI.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Hot gases can be trapped behind the nozzle
tip. Wear face shield and protective gloves before removing nozzle tip.
37. Wear a face shield, and carefully remove the nozzle tip (20).
38. Remove the socket-head screws (21), and the retaining ring (22).
39. On machines equipped with a nozzle shutoff option, continue on. Otherwise, skip
to Step 53.
40. Remove the thermocouple (23) from the nozzle adaptor (24).
WARNING!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Ground the nozzle adaptor
to prevent electrocution in the event the heater in the adaptor is faulty.
41. Ground the nozzle adaptor. Connect an alligator clip to the adaptor, and ground it
to an unpainted surface on the machine base.
42. Remove the bolts (25) using an Allen wrench. Remove the nozzle adaptor, and
place it on a flat surface. DO NOT allow the nozzle adaptor to hang by the electrical
wires. Place it on a protective surface to prevent damage to the machine.
43. Remove the pin (26), and disconnect the clevis (27) from the nozzle shutoff (28).
44. Remove the thermocouple (29) from the nozzle shutoff.
45. Remove the socket-head screws (30) and the retaining ring (31).
46. If it is necessary to reheat the barrel continue on, otherwise skip to Step 51.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the heaters ahead of the barrel head. To prevent damage to
the heaters, disconnect the power to the heaters at the machine heat connector.
47. Disconnect the machine heat connector (+E-X24) to disable the heaters ahead of
the barrel head.
NOTE: On some machines disconnecting the connector (+E-X24) will disable all
the barrel heaters. In such cases, first turn the power on and log on to the
machine. Then press the <HEATS> key to display the BARREL screen.
Make a note of the temperatures in the heat zones ahead of the barrel
head, and lower the temperatures of those zones to 0 oC. Set the deviation
setpoints, as required, to prevent a High Deviation alarm.
48. Remove Lockout/Tagout – refer to Section 1.7.2. Switch on the power supply, and
log on to the machine.
49. Select the Machine Heats Enable checkbox on the BARREL screen.
50. Perform Lockout/Tagout after the machine comes up to processing temperature for
the process material in the barrel.
WARNING!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Ground the nozzle shutoff
to prevent electrocution in the event the heater in the shutoff is faulty.
51. Ground the nozzle shutoff. Connect an alligator clip to the nozzle shutoff, and
ground it to an unpainted surface on the machine base.
52. Use an Allen wrench to remove the bolts (32). Remove the nozzle shutoff, and
place it on a flat surface. DO NOT allow the nozzle shutoff to hang by the electrical
wires. Place it on a protective surface to prevent damage to the machine.
53. On machines without a nozzle shutoff option, remove the thermocouple (23) from
the nozzle adaptor (33).
54. Remove the bolts (25), and the nozzle adaptor (24).
55. Make a note of the location of the first heater band (34). Loosen the two screws
(35), and gently slide back the heater band until it clears the joint between the
barrel head and the barrel.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the heater band. To prevent damage to the heater band,
torque the screws to Husky specifications. Also check that the full length of the
heater band makes contact with the barrel.
56. Fasten the heater band to the barrel. Torque the screws to Husky specifications –
refer to Section 2.13.
57. Use an Allen wrench to remove the bolts (36), and the barrel head (9).
58. Swing the HMI back in, and then swing the barrel out fully so that the plasticizing
screw can be removed without interfering with the edge of the HMI.
59. If it is necessary to reheat the barrel continue on, otherwise skip to Step 63.
60. Remove Lockout/Tagout. Switch on the power, and log on to the machine.
61. Select the Machine Heats Enable checkbox on the BARREL screen.
62. Perform Lockout/Tagout after the machine comes up to processing temperature for
the process material in the barrel.
63. Use a wooden pry bar to force the plasticizing screw out of the barrel.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Machine surfaces are hot. Wear PPE.
64. Grab the plasticizing screw at the nozzle end of the barrel with heat resistant
gloves, and pull it out.
65. To change plasticizing screw check valve, refer to Section 9.2.42.2.
66. To reassemble the plasticizing screw into the barrel, refer to Section 9.2.42.4.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the check valve. Use brass tools to remove the check valve.
2. Use a brass rod and hammer to loosen the check valve, and remove it – refer to
Figure 9-40.
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3. To set up and replace the plasticizing screw check valve, refer to Section 9.2.42.3.
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3. Attach the spacer (3) to the check valve (4) using the screw (5).
4. Attach the check valve to the plasticizing screw (6), and hand-tighten.
5. Use a feeler gauge to measure the gap “A” between the plasticizing screw and the
check valve. Make a note of the measurement.
6. Remove the check valve from the plasticizing screw. Then remove the spacer from
the check valve.
7. Grind the length of the spacer by a measurement equal to the gap in Step 5 plus
0.04 mm to 0.07 mm (0.0015 in to 0.0027 in).
8. Reattach the spacer to the check valve using the screw.
9. Apply optimoly paste to the threads of the check valve. Attach the check valve to
the plasticizing screw, and hand-tighten.
10. To reassemble the plasticizing screw into the barrel, refer to Section 9.2.42.4.
REMINDER: When assembling the barrel, use Optimoly paste on all bolts or screws
exposed to high temperatures.
1 High temperature Optimoly Paste TA. Husky part number 644751 (1 kg, 2.2 lb)
Reassemble the plasticizing screw through the front end of the barrel assembly using
the following instructions. Torque all bolts to Husky specifications – refer to Section
2.13.
1. Remove Lockout/Tagout, turn the power supply on, and log on to the machine.
NOTE: When the power is switched on, and the barrel is swung out, the HMI
displays the alarm messages "Temposonic fault – invalid number of
magnets" and "Barrel swung out". Ignore these messages.
DANGER!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. The barrel may be live. Do
not touch the barrel once the power is turned on.
2. Press the <HEATS> key to display the BARREL screen. Check that the
temperatures in the heat zones ahead of the barrel head are set to 0 oC.
3. Select the Machine Heats Enable checkbox on the BARREL screen. Do not enable
mold heats.
4. Perform Lockout/Tagout procedure after the machine comes up to processing
temperature for the process material in the barrel.
REMINDER: After switching off the power, perform the remaining steps in this
procedure without any delay before the barrel cools down.
5. Apply high temperature Optimoly paste on the threads of the plasticizing screw (1)
– refer to Figure 9-42.
WARNING!
Burn hazard – risk of serious injury. Machine surfaces are hot. Wear PPE.
6. Using heat resistant gloves, carefully insert the plasticizing screw into the front end
of the barrel (2), and push the screw all the way in.
WARNING!
Slip, trip, or fall hazard - risk of serious injury. Use a safe platform to access the
barrel assembly area.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the plasticizing screw threads and injection piston. Engage at
least four threads by hand.
7. Using a safe platform to stand on, engage at least four threads of the plasticizing
screw into the injection piston (3) by hand.
8. Swing the HMI out of the way.
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9. Align the barrel head (4) such that the inner holes are upright, as shown. Apply
Optimoly paste to the threads of the bolts (5), and reattach the barrel head. Allow
the temperature of the barrel head to equalize with the barrel, then torque the bolts
to Husky Specification HGT-50.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the heater band. To prevent damage to the heater band,
torque the screws to Husky Specifications. Also check that the full length of the
heater band makes contact with the barrel.
10. Loosen the screws (6), and slide the heater band (7) to its original position over the
barrel head. Torque the screws to Husky specifications.
NOTE: Check that the drool hole in the bottom of the barrel head is not covered by
the heater band.
11. On machines equipped with a nozzle shutoff option, continue on. Otherwise, skip
to Step 17.
NOTE: Make sure all contact surfaces of mating parts are free of process material
and other debris before reattaching them.
12. Apply Optimoly paste to the threads of the bolts (8), and reattach the nozzle shutoff
(9). Allow the temperature of the nozzle shutoff to equalize with the barrel, then
torque the bolts to Husky Specification HGT-50.
13. Reattach the retaining ring (10).
14. Reconnect the nozzle shutoff mechanism using the pin (11).
NOTE: Check that the washers (12) are installed correctly before installing the pin.
15. Reattach the thermocouple (13) to the nozzle shutoff.
16. Apply Optimoly paste to the threads of the bolts (14), and reattach the nozzle
adaptor (15) to the nozzle shutoff. Allow the temperature of the nozzle adaptor to
equalize with the barrel, then torque the bolts to Husky Specification HGT-50.
17. On machines without a nozzle shutoff option, apply Optimoly paste to the bolts
(15), and reattach the nozzle adaptor (16). Allow the temperature of the nozzle
adaptor to equalize with the barrel, then torque the bolts to Husky Specification
HGT-50.
18. Reattach the thermocouple (17) to the nozzle adaptor.
19. Reattach the retaining ring (18).
20. Apply Optimoly paste to the threads of the nozzle tip (19), and reattach it to the
nozzle adaptor. Tighten the nozzle tip with a hand wrench.
21. On machines with barrel support (20), reattach it to the barrel. Then reattach the
side plates (21) to the barrel support.
WARNING!
Entanglement hazard – risk of serious injury. The screw connection area is a
hazardous area if left exposed. Install finger guard and plexiglass panel before
operating the machine.
22. Install the plexiglass panel (23) and the finger guard (24).
WARNING!
Electrocution hazard – risk of death or serious injury. The barrel cover can
become energized if grounding strap(s) is not connected. Make sure grounding
strap(s) is connected before applying power to machine.
23. Install the barrel cover (25). Connect the grounding strap (26) where available.
24. Close the purge guard (26) or, if removed in Step 30, reattach the purge guard
using the bolts (27).
25. Reconnect the machine heat connector (+E-X24) if it has been disconnected.
26. Remove Lockout/Tagout. Switch on the power supply, and log on to the machine.
27. Press the <HEATS> key to display BARREL screen. Reset the temperatures in the
heat zones ahead of the barrel head back to normal operating temperatures.
28. Select the Enable Machine Heats checkbox. Do not enable mold heats.
Allow the machine to come up to processing temperatures for process material in
the barrel.
29. Press the <PUMP MOTOR ON> key.
30. Check the Machine Function Mode Selector on the toolbar displays the Screw
Change button.
WARNING!
Crushing hazard – risk of serious injury. Keep fingers out of the way when
extending the cylinder.
31. Press the <CARRIAGE BACK> key to extend the carriage cylinders (28) so that
there is a gap of approximately 5 mm (¼ in) between the mounting surface of the
stationary platen and the clevis block (29).
NOTE: Both carriage cylinders may not move at the same rate, due to internal
friction. Complete installation of one cylinder before attempting the other
cylinder.
32. Align the holes in the clevis block with the holes in the stationary platen, and install
the bolts (30). Torque the bolts to Husky Specification HGT-50.
Similarly, reattach the other carriage cylinder.
33. Press and hold the <CARRIAGE FORWARD> key until the carriage is in the purge
position.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. Do not use the screw wrench to tighten the
plasticizing screw – the threads will engage fully as the injection piston turns.
34. Press the <SCREW ENGAGE> button on the sidebar until the plasticizing screw is
fully engaged.
35. Press the <INJECTION FORWARD> button on the sidebar until the injection piston
is fully forward.
Press the <INJECTION> key, and select the INJECTION tab – refer to Figure 9-43.
Verify that the value in the Injection Position field is approximately zero.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the machine. Remove all tools from the machine before
switching machine back to Normal mode.
36. Press the Machine Function Mode Selector on the toolbar and select the Normal
button.
37. Recover and purge out the barrel.
9.2.43 Calibration
The calibration function is used to calibrate a number of machine components such as
the clamp, ejector, injection piston, carriage, as well as cavity pressure sensor.
NOTE: Ejector and mold shutheight calibrations are done after installing the mold.
Refer to the Machine Manual for details.
Touch the Calibration button on the toolbar to display the CALIBRATION MENU
screen – refer to Figure 9-44. Each button on the CALIBRATION MENU screen allows
you to calibrate an individual machine component.
NOTE: Depending on how the machine is configured, some fields/buttons may not be
displayed on the screen.
When a component is calibrated, the button displays a large green check mark. If it is
not calibrated, the button will display a large red "X". If the component cannot be
calibrated, the button will be greyed out.
Select any calibration button to display the individual calibration screen for that
component.
Clamp Every time the clamp, stroke position sensor rods, magnet or
mounting brackets are replaced.
Injection Every time the stroke position sensor rod is replaced, or the
plasticizing screw is changed.
Error Message Whenever the machine displays an error message informing the
operator to perform a calibration on a component.
3. Touch the Clamp Calibration button to display the CLAMP CALIBRATION pop-up
window – refer to Figure 9-45.
4. Touch the Start button. The HMI displays the next screen – refer to Figure 9-46.
5. If the mold can be opened without any restrictions, select the Automatic Opening
option button and the Confirm button. Then skip to Step Step 6.
Otherwise, touch the Manual Opening option button and the Confirm button. Then
skip to Step Step 10.
NOTE: Calibration can be aborted at any time by pressing the Stop Calibration
button.
NOTE: Calibration will pause under the following circumstances: pump off, safety
gate open, machine switched out of Manual cycle mode or Mold Setup
function mode, or an alarm condition. Calibration will continue when these
conditions are restored.
6. If Automatic Opening option button is selected, the HMI displays a warning
message that cores and ejectors may be damaged if they are not in the correct
positions for mold movement in either direction.
If the cores and ejectors are in the correct positions for the mold to move safely,
touch the OK button to acknowledge the warning and continue calibration;
otherwise touch the Cancel button.
7. If the OK button is touched, the mold opens automatically to the fully open position.
The HMI then prompts you to confirm that the mold is in the fully open position –
refer to Figure 9-47.
8. Check that the mold is in the fully open position, then select the Yes option button
to continue calibration; or the No option button to abort calibration. Touch the
Confirm button.
9. Skip to Step Step 14.
10. If the Manual Opening option button in Figure 9-46 is selected, the HMI displays
the screen below – refer to Figure 9-48.
11. Press the <MOLD OPEN> key on the HMI and open the mold as wide as possible.
Then open the Operator Gate and measure the distance between the faces of the
stationary and moving platens. Close the safety gate.
12. Touch the field Measured Shutheight, and enter the measured value using the
numeric keypad.
NOTE: If the entered value is less than the allowed minimum value shown in the
numeric keypad, some mold components may need to be removed so that
the mold can be opened wider. Then repeat Steps Step 11 and Step 12 so
that the Measured Shutheight value is between the allowed minimum and
maximum values shown.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the mold. DO NOT enter a false value to try and trick the
machine to continue calibration.
5. Press and hold the <INJECT> key until the injection piston is fully forward.
6. Check that the injection piston is fully forward, and touch the Confirm button. The
machine automatically starts the calibration process.
When calibration is completed, the field beside the Start button displays
"Calibrated".
5. Press and hold the <CARRIAGE BACK> key until the carriage is fully retracted.
6. Check that the carriage is fully retracted, and touch the Confirm button. The
machine automatically starts the calibration process.
When calibration is completed, the field beside the Start button displays
"Calibrated".
5. Verify that the mold is open and that there are no parts in it.
6. Check that the mold is open and that there are no parts in it, and touch the Confirm
button.
7. The HMI displays the CAVITY SENSOR CALIBRATION screen shown in
Figure 9-53.
NOTE: Depending on the amplifier type and sensor type selected, there are a
number of different fields that appear on the CAVITY SENSOR
CALIBRATION screen.
8. Select the type of amplifier used – "Kistler", "0-10 V", "0-20 mA", or "4-20 mA".
9. Then select the type of sensor used – "pressure", or "force".
10. Enter calibration parameters as indicated below.
Pressure Sensor With Kistler Amplifier: Enter Pressure Sensitivity factor and
Range values. Pressure Sensitivity factor can be read from the label on the sensor.
Select a suitable Range, and enter the Range value. Range can be read from the
label on the amplifier.
Force Sensor With Kistler amplifier: Enter Force Sensitivity factor, Range values,
and pin diameter. Force Sensitivity factor can be read from the label on the sensor.
Select a suitable Range, and enter the Range value. Range can be read from the
label on the amplifier. Measure and enter the pin diameter.
Pressure Sensor With 0-10 V Amplifier: Enter the Pressure Span, Minimum and
Maximum voltage values. Pressure Span, as well as the Minimum and Maximum
voltage values can be read from the label on the sensor.
Force Sensor With 0-10 V Amplifier: Enter the Force Span, Minimum and
Maximum voltage values, and pin diameter. Force Span, as well as the Minimum
and Maximum voltage values can be read from the label on the sensor. Measure
and enter the pin diameter.
Pressure Sensor With 0-20 mA, or 4-20 mA Amplifier: Enter the Pressure Span,
Minimum and Maximum voltage values, and Resistance value. Pressure Span, as
well as the Minimum and Maximum voltage values can be read from the label on
the sensor. Measure and enter the actual Resistance value.
NOTE: A 0-1000 ohm resistor must be used in the electrical circuit to convert the
signal to a voltage signal. A resistor in the 500 ohm range is suggested.
Force Sensor With 0-20 mA, or 4-20 mA Amplifier: Enter the Force Span,
Minimum and Maximum voltage values, Resistance value, and pin diameter. Force
Span, as well as the Minimum and Maximum voltage values can be read from the
label on the sensor. Measure and enter the actual Resistance value, as well as the
pin diameter.
NOTE: A 0-1000 ohm resistor must be used in the electrical circuit to convert the
signal to a voltage signal. A resistor in the 500 ohm range is suggested.
11. Touch the Read Offset button to complete calibration.
Chapter 10 Electrical
This chapter discusses PC controls and the various components of the PC controls
system.
The heart of the PC controls system consists of an industrial PC (1) which runs an
automation software called TwinCAT. TwinCAT controls the various devices on the
machine through serial fieldbuses such as SERCOS and PROFIBUS – refer to
Figure 10-1. The user interacts with the machine through the touch screen HMI (2).
The HMI is discussed in Chapter 6—User Interface.
The servo motor (3) which drives the plasticizing screw is controlled by a servo drive
(4) connected to the SERCOS fieldbus. The optional robot is also controlled through
the SERCOS fieldbus. All analog and digital field devices used on the machine are
connected to the PROFIBUS fieldbus through bus terminal systems (5).
Thermocouples are connected to the PROFIBUS fieldbus through TC-Plugs (6), and
displacement transducers (7) are connected directly to the PROFIBUS fieldbus.
Fieldbuses allow rapid data exchange between the PC and the decentralized field
input and output devices. Up to 8 servo drive controllers can be connected to the
SERCOS fieldbus, and 126 PROFIBUS devices can be connected to the PROFIBUS
fieldbus.
The industrial PC can also be connected to a LAN, and accessed remotely. Through a
connection to a WAN the industrial PC can also be accessed through the Internet/
Intranet or by satellite for remote diagnostics.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to software and PC hardware. Scan all diskettes and network
files (if used) for viruses before using in machine.
SERCOS PROFIBUS
2
6
LAN
10.1.1 Industrial PC
The industrial PC consists of a IBM-compatible PC with seven PCI/ISA slots for
connecting various interface cards. The PC enclosure houses a motherboard, hard
disk, 1.44 Mb floppy drive and a CD-ROM drive. Figure 10-2 shows the various
devices on the PC.
1 2
5 6
The serial port (COM2), printer port (LPT1), keyboard port, and floppy drive on the PC
can be accessed through an access panel located in the front of the electrical cabinet
– refer to Figure 10-3.
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5
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CAUTION!
Risk of damage to software and PC hardware. Scan all diskettes and network
files (if used) for viruses before using in machine.
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the PC. There are no user-serviceable parts in the PC. Do not
remove the cover on the PC.
PC LED Diagnostics: The three LEDs on the face of the PC (refer to Figure 10-2) are
discussed in Table 10-1.
LED Description
PC Fault Diagnostics: Table 10-2 lists common fault diagnostics related to the PC.
Nothing happens with the No power being supplied to • Check fuse on the PC, or
industrial PC after power is PC the breaker in the cabinet
switched on • Measure voltage at
connection and check
plug wiring
• Call Husky Service
Industrial PC does not boot Floppy disk in drive • Remove floppy disk, and
up completely press any key
Error during floppy disk Faulty floppy disk • Check the disk in another
access PC
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TX
3 1
2 2 2
All communication between the master interface card and the drives occur through
fibre optic cables (3). These fibre optic cables must be connected properly to ensure
error-free communications.
NOTE: Check the transmitter cable (lit end of the fibre optic cable) is connected to the
input on the drive interface card (refer to Section 10.1.3.1).
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the PC. There are no user-serviceable parts in the PC. Do not
remove the cover on the PC except to inspect the status LEDs on the interface
cards.
Figure 10-5 shows the connections and displays on the Sercans SERCOS SCS-P02
interface card.
RESE
AJ12
AJ13
AJ14
AJ15
AJ16
AJ17
AJ18
OPEN S1
1
VS7
X1SP
2
SYNCH
BOOT
3
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TM1
SCB S3 RESJ
OPEN
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X3
TX
CAUTION!
Risk of damage to the PC. There are no user-serviceable parts in the PC. Do not
remove the cover on the PC except to inspect the status LEDs on the interface
cards.
Status LEDs Diagnostics: The Beckhoff PROFIBUS interface card has 2 LEDs – refer
to Figure 10-6. The Run LED (1) lights up when the bus is functioning normally, and
the BF (Bus Failure) LED lights up when there is a bus failure.
The card is self-configuring as it is PnP (Plug-and-Play) capable.
Control Panel Fault Diagnostics: In the event of a control panel failure, consult the
following fault list. The list contains some of the most common, and easy to solve
control panel faults. Refer to Table 10-3.
Control panel display is Control panel link cable is • Insert plug with red
blank when industrial PC not connected or incorrectly marking into socket with
completely started inserted. red dot
• Call Husky Service
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BUS 6V
H20
H21
3 H22
2
X23
X26
BUS 6V
H20
1 H21
H22 4
X23
X27
H43
X26
H44
H47
X25
X27
S48
H43
H44
ON
1 2
S49
H47
X25
S48 OUT
X46
ON
1 2
S49
OUT
X24
X46
X24 IN
IN
X45
X45
The V Controller has a 7-segment display which indicates the status of the servo drive.
The drive interface card has its own 7-segment display and status LEDs, which are
discussed on Section 10.1.3.1.
BUS 6V
H20
H21
H22
X23
X26
X27
H43
H44
X25 H47
1
S48
H43
ON
1 2
S49
OUT
X46
X24
X45
IN
H44
2
H47
S48
ON
1 2
S49
OUT 3
X46
IN 4
X45
Status LEDs: The green LEDs (H43 and H44) light up to indicate that communications
are in Phase 4, and running properly. The red LEDs (H43 and H44) light up when the
SERCOS ring is broken (possibly due to broken connection at the output connection
X46).
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1
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RUN
BF
DIA 24 V 0 V
I/O RUN + +
I/O ERR
BECKHOFF
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PE PE
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5
The various types of bus couplers, and bus terminals used in Husky machines are
discussed below.
1 2
6
7
8
9
10 3
4
5
11
12
15
13
14
The BK3100 handles both digital and analog signals, but the BK3110 handles digital
signals only.
Power Supply Status LEDs: The green LED (1), and LED (2) indicate the status of the
24 V power supply of the bus coupler, and the supply to the bus terminals via the K-
bus contacts (3) – refer to Figure 10-10.
Terminal Bus Status LEDs: indicate the operating status of the terminal bus (K-bus),
and the connections to the bus terminals. The green I/O RUN LED (4) lights up to
indicate fault-free operation. The red bus terminal I/O ERROR LED (5) flashes to
indicate an error. The red LED uses two different flash rates in a specific sequence to
indicate the start of error code, type of error, and location of error as follows:
Rapid flash (start of error code) > First slow flash (type of error) > Second slow flash
(location of error).
NOTE: The bus coupler will carry on flashing the error code even when the fault has
been cleared. The bus coupler will remain in "Stop" mode, and the only way to
restart it is to switch the power off, and on again.
10.1.5 TC-Plug
The TC-plug is a PROFIBUS slave device to which thermocouples can be connected.
Internally it is a bus terminal system with a bus coupler and a few analog input bus
terminals.
1
2 3
4 5
Fieldbus Status LEDs: The RUN LED (1) lights up when the fieldbus is functioning
normally – refer to Figure 10-11. The BF (Bus Failure) LED (2) lights up when there is
a fieldbus failure. The ERR (Error) LED flashes to indicate the error diagnostic. The
ERR LED uses two different flash rates in a specific sequence to indicate the start of
error code, type of error, and error code argument as follows:
Rapid flash (start of error code) > First slow flash (type of error) > Second slow flash
(error code argument).
Thermocouple Status LEDs: The green TC RUN LED (4) lights up to indicate fault-free
operation. The red TC ERR LED (5) flashes to indicate a thermocouple input error.
The TC LED uses two different flash rates in a specific sequence to indicate the start
of error code, error code, and error code argument as follows:
Rapid flash (start of error code) > First slow flash (error code) > Second slow flash
(error code argument).
NOTE: In the event of an open circuit (such as a wire break, disconnected wire, an out
of range error, or back voltage error) the error code argument is the error
location.
The following procedures are used to create a Recovery Disk Image and restore a
hard disk on an IPC Type 10, 11 only. For IPC Type 1, 2, 3, 4 procedures refer to
paragraph 10.3.
NOTE: Type 10 and 11 IPCs have a built-in CD-RW device.
NOTE: A mouse and keyboard are required to perform the following procedures.
Attach them to the connectors provided on the front panel of the main
electrical cabinet.
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10.2.1.2 Creating a Recovery Disk Image Using the Built-in CD-RW Device
The following procedure describes how to create a Recovery Disk Image using the
IPC’s built-in CD-RW device.
NOTE: Prior to creating the Recovery Disk Image disconnect all network drives and
empty the Recycle Bin. To disconnect the network drives, go to Windows
Explorer, right-click the network drive and select "Disconnect". Select “Yes” to
confirm. To empty the Recycle Bin go to the desktop and right-click on the
Recycle Bin icon, and select “Empty Recycle Bin”.
1. Scan the hard disk for errors – refer to paragraph 10.2.1.3.
2. Insert the bootable floppy disk into the floppy drive in the IPC.
3. Insert a blank CD-ROM disk into the CD-RW device.
4. Restart the IPC.
5. Check that the machine boots up from A:\ drive (floppy drive). If necessary, modify
the boot-up sequence to start from A:\ – refer to paragraph 10.2.1.4.
6. Follow instructions on the screen.
7. When the PowerQuest Drive Image Pro 4.0 window is displayed, select “Create
Image”.
8. In the Select Source Partitions window click “Select All” and “Next”.
9. Click “Browse” in the Name Image File window.
10. Select the CD-RW device (\Pqcd0 HL-DT-ST-CD-RW GCE-8240B 1.06 24x40)
from the pull-down list in the New Image File window.
11. Enter “PQER” for File Name, and click “OK”.
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CAUTION!
Restoring a Recovery Disk Image will delete all existing machine data (software,
mold setups and robot programs) from the hard disk on the IPC. The hard disk
will be restored to the state that it was at the time the Recovery Disk Image was
created.
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21. Remove the Recovery Disk Image CD-ROM from the CD-RW device.
22. Restart the IPC.
23. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon. Select Properties.
24. Confirm the computer name and the IP address are correct. If necessary, correct
the settings and reboot the IPC.
NOTE: If the machine is part of a domain it will need to be reconnected by an IT
professional using the domain name.
25. Change the boot sequence to C:\ drive.
26. Restore any machine data using the Backup/Restore utility on the HMI
CONFIGURATION screen, as required.
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The following procedures are used to create a Recovery Disk Image and restore a
hard disk on an IPC Type 1, 2, 3, 4 only. For IPC Type 10, 11 procedures refer to
paragraph 10.2.
NOTE: Type 1, 2, 3, and 4 IPCs have a built-in CD-ROM device, with no write
capability.
NOTE: A mouse and keyboard are required to perform the following procedures.
Attach them to the connectors provided on the front panel of the main
electrical cabinet.
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Hardware/Software Requirements:
• Laptop running Windows NT, 2000 or 95.
• CD Burner and supplied software.
• Network card installed in the laptop.
• Ethernet cross over cable.
• Shared folder on the C or D drive called “IMAGE” with a minimum 650 megabytes
free space.
• Three Floppy Disks
• Software – Pc To Pc.exe and Restore Disk Boot Files.exe
A kit can be ordered using BOM HPN 2477584 which includes:
• A CD Burner suitable for use in UL or CE countries (plug adapter required but not
included) HPN 2474042,
• An Ethernet Crossover Cable (6 feet Rj45-Rj45) HPN 2476900, and two blank
Recordable Compact Disks. Additional disks can be purchased locally or ordered
using HPN 2332461.
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NOTE: If you are going to use your laptop on the Husky network be sure to put your
network settings back to “Obtain a IP address from a DHCP server” after you
have imaged the machine. Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network.
Select the Protocols tab, TCP/IP Protocol and then click on the Properties
button. In the Properties window go to the IP Address tab and select the option
“Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server”. If you do not do this you will NOT
be able to log onto the HUSKY network.
5. Proceed to next section to set up the machine.
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4. If you do not have the Sharing tab you need to enable file and printer sharing as
follows:
• Right click on Network Neighborhood and go to Properties.
• Click on the Configuration tab then click on the ADD button.
• Select Service then click ADD.
• Click on Microsoft, then File and printer sharing for Microsoft networks. Click on
Ok.
• From the Configuration screen click on the File and Printer Sharing… button.
Verify that the option “I want to be able to give others access to my files” is
checked.
• Click Ok to close the File and Print Sharing window, then click Ok again to
close the Network window.
• You will be asked to restart your computer, select Yes. Once the computer has
restarted set the image folder to allow sharing.
5. Manually set the IP address on the Laptop to 192.168.0.2 as follows:
• Go to Start|Settings|Control Panel|Network.
• Select the Configuration tab.
• Select the TCP/IP Protocol of the network card installed in the laptop and then
the click on Properties.
• In the Properties window go to the IP Address tab and select the option
“Specify an IP address”. Enter the IP address 192.168.0.2 then enter the
Subnet Mask as 255.255.255.0. Click on Ok to close all windows.
An example of the address settings:
• Windows will need to restart the computer to make the changes. Select Yes
when prompted.
NOTE: If you are going to use your laptop on the Husky network be sure to put your
network settings back to “Obtain an IP address Automatically” after you have
imaged the machine. If you do not do this you will NOT be able to log onto the
HUSKY network. To do this, go to Start|Settings|Control Panel|Network. Select
the Configuration tab. Select the TCP/IP Protocol of the network card installed
in the laptop and then the click on the Properties button. In the Properties
window go to the IP Address tab and select the option “Obtain an IP Address
Automatically”.
6. Proceed to Section paragraph 10.3.1.2 to set up the machine.
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3. Make your password the same as your Local Area Network (LAN domain)
password.
4. Click on CREATE to complete the account setup.
5. Close the window. The new account will appear in the windows on the right.
6. Right click on the user and select properties. Make this user part of the
ADMINSTRATOR GROUP.
7. Click on the ADD button.
8. Click on ADMINISTRATOR then click on the ADD button.
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If the service fails to start you will have to contact your IT support personnel.
5. Manually set up the IP address.
In Windows 2000, Manually set up the IP address on the Laptop to 192.168.0.2. To
set the IP address go to Start|Settings|Control Panel|Dail & Network. Select Local
Area Connection, Properties, the Internet Protocols tab, TCP/IP Protocol, then you
can see the IP Address tab.
An example of the address settings:
NOTE: If you are going to use your laptop on the Husky network be sure to put your
network settings back to “Obtain a IP address from a DHCP server” after you
have imaged the machine. Go to Start|Settings|Control Panel|Network. Select
the Protocols tab, TCP/IP Protocol and then click on the Properties button. In
the Properties window go to the IP Address tab and select the option “Obtain
an IP address from a DHCP Server”. If you do not do this you will NOT be able
to log onto the HUSKY network.
6. Proceed to next section to set up the machine.
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• You can determine the name of your computer (the laptop) by going to
Start|Settings|Control Panel|Network then selecting the Identification tab and
reading the Computer Name field.
For Windows 2000 the computer name can be found by Start|Settings|Control
Panel|System|
Save and close the Autoexec.bat file.
3. Reboot your laptop and log in locally using the local computer name.
4. Check the IPC hard drive for temp files under C:\temp or C:\winnt\temp. Delete all
files. Remove all unnecessary files you may have placed on the hard drive.
5. Check the IPC PC BIOS to ensure you can boot from the floppy boot disks as
follows:
• Reboot the IPC. When the first screen appears press the DELETE key several
times. The blue BIOS screen should appear.
• Using the Up/Down arrow keys, go to the BIOS FEATURES Setup. Press Enter
when the section is highlighted.
• Go down to the BOOT SEQUENCE section, and use the page up/page down
keys to change the boot order. The order must be set so that A is the first drive
in the boot sequence (e.g. A,C,CDROM). Press the ESCAPE key when
finished.
• Go to SAVE AND EXIT and press the Enter key. Answer Yes when asked if you
want to save to BIOS.
6. Connect the crossover cable from the laptop to the IPC. Place the first floppy boot
disk in the IPC. Now select Save & Exit Setup in the BIOS setup. Answer Yes
when asked if you want to save to the CMOS and exit. The machine will reboot
automatically.
7. Proceed to the next section to create the image file.
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CAUTION!
Restoring a Recovery Disk Image will delete all existing machine data (software,
mold setups and robot programs) from the hard disk on the IPC. The hard disk
will be restored to the state that it was at the time the Recovery Disk Image was
created.
If the machine is not connected to a network the steps marked with an asterisk (*) can
be ignored.
1. Scan the hard disk for errors – refer to paragraph 10.2.1.3.
2. If the hard drive has no errors then check that the IPC is set to boot up from the
CD-ROM – refer to paragraph 10.2.1.4.
3. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon. Select Properties.
4. Note the computer name. If the machine is part of a domain, make a note of the
domain name as well.
NOTE: If the machine is part of a domain the machine will need to be reconnected by
an IT professional.
5. If the machine is connected to a LAN, select the PROTOCOLS tab and double-
click on TCP/IP PROTOCOL. Note the IP address, then close the window.
6. Open the CD-ROM device door, and leave it open with the Recovery Disk Image
CD-ROM in it.
7. Reboot the machine, and check that it boots up from the CD-ROM.
8. Follow the on-screen prompts and read all Warning message carefully.
9. Reboot the IPC when the hard disk restore is complete.
10. Log on to the HMI using the Administrator key again.
11. Right-click the Network Neighborhood icon. Select Properties.
12. Confirm the computer name and the IP address are correct. If necessary, correct
the settings and reboot the IPC.
NOTE: If the machine is part of a domain it will need to be reconnected by an IT
professional using the domain name.
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The optional SPC screens are available when the Statistical Process Control (SPC)
option package is purchased. SPC is a tool that applies basic statistical analysis to
monitor processes. It assists to diagnose and pin point quality and productivity
problems.
The SPC program monitors a process and determines when it has deviated from the
process standard. A process is considered to be deviated from the standard when one
or more monitored SPC variables are outside specified operating ranges. An operator
can define a course of action for each variable when it deviates from the process
standard (e.g., turn on the SPC alarm light, stop the machine, or turn on an auxiliary
output).
Use the following instructions to quickly set up and run SPC. For a detailed description
of all the features of SPC read Section A.8, and the individual SPC screens.
1. First select SPC variables for monitoring.
Press <SPC> key, then select the SETUP tab. Select the field beside each variable
to select it. You can choose variables from the list of process variables displayed
on the screen. Refer to Section A.6 for details.
2. Specify Sample Size and Sampling Period.
The default Sample Size and Sampling Period are 5 and 15 respectively. A Sample
Size of 5 means that 5 consecutive machine cycles make up a sample. A Sampling
Period of 15 means that after one sample is collected, there is a 10 cycle pause
before the next sample is collected.
To change the default sample settings, press <SPC> key and select the SETUP
tab. Refer to Section A.6 for details.
3. Produce "good" parts, and reset all SPC variables so the SPC program can
automatically set specification limits based on "good" parts.
Start up the machine, and adjust the process until part quality is satisfactory.
Press <SPC> key, then select the DETAILS tab. Select the Reset All Variables
button on the DISTRIBUTION AND TREND tab.
4. Sample the process, and allow the process to settle.
Data points will appear on the control charts as samples are collected. When at
least two samples have been collected, control limits will appear on the control
charts as horizontal red lines, and 3σ limits will appear on the Trend chart as
horizontal purple lines. At the default sampling period setting, control limits will
appear about 30 cycles after the machine starts.
NOTE: Initially, the control limits and 3σ limits will not be very accurate. It will take
some time for them to settle (usually within 10 to 25 samples, depending
on the sampling period).
5. Select specification limits to be set automatically.
After the machine produces "good" parts, and the process has settled, select the
Set All Limits button on the DETAILS screen. Before changing limits, the program
displays a prompt. Select Yes to confirm the change.
The specification limits appear as horizontal yellow lines on Trend charts.
6. Configure SPC alarms for each monitored SPC variable.
Press <SPC> key, then select the SETUP tab. Refer to Section A.6 to enable
specification and control alarms for monitored variables.
At this point you should have a working SPC package. The SUMMARY, DETAILS and
GROUP screens can be used to check monitored SPC variables. The HISTORY
screen can be used to display historical data for all SPC variables.
After setting up the basic SPC package, there are some additional steps that can be
set up.
1. Specify known control limits for monitored SPC variables.
When a set of Xbar and R/s chart control limits is available for a known batch of
good parts, it may be suitable to monitor machine variations against these known
control limits, rather than have the SPC program calculate them automatically.
Press <SPC> key, then select the CTRL LIMITS tab. Refer to Section A.7 to set
control limits.
2. Enter known upper and lower specification limits for monitored SPC variables.
When a set of Trend specification limits is available for a known batch of good
parts, it may be suitable to monitor machine variations against these known
specification limits, rather than have the SPC program calculate them
automatically.
Refer to Section A.3 to enter specification limits for any of the monitored variables.
The SUMMARY screen allows the operator to monitor, at a glance, the status of 20
monitored SPC variables. The screen displays the alarm state of each SPC variable,
the current reading and limits, the current Cpk, and if the variable is in a state of
statistical control.
Press <SPC> key to display the SUMMARY screen. Refer to Figure A-1.
Field Description
LSL and USL The Lower Specification Limits (LSL) and Upper Specification
Limits (USL) list the lower and upper specification limits for each
SPC variable. The specification limits are usually set
automatically using the Set Limits or Set All Limits functions on
the DETAIL screen. However, it is also possible to enter LSL and
USL values in the SUMMARY screen by selecting the individual
fields. A numeric touchpad appears when a field is selected.
If both specification limits are zero, the SPC program assumes
that the limits are not defined and the limit values are greyed
out.
If the value of a SPC variable is greater than its USL, then its
USL value turns red.
If the value of a SPC variable is less than its LSL, then its LSL
value turns red.
Cpk Displays the current Cpk value for each SPC variable. Cpk will
be zero if either the control limits or specification limits are not
defined for a variable. Cpk is recalculated whenever a new
sample is collected.
If the Cpk value of an SPC variable is less than the Cpk
threshold, its Cpk value turns red.
In Ctrl This column displays the status of the listed variables. The
indicators are color coded as follows:
• Dark grey = first two samples have not been collected
• Green = the variable is in statistical control
• Red = the variable is out of statistical control
SPC Alarms status The three indicators at the bottom of the screen show the
current state of the Machine Stop, SPC alarm light, and auxiliary
outputs. One or more of these indicators may be turned on
when a specification alarm occurs. The indicators are color
coded as follows:
• Green = functioning normally
• Red = machine/auxiliary devices stopped, and SPC alarm
light on
Cycle Number Displays the number of the current machine cycle. This number
is used to correlate part data with process data.
Alarm Delay Displays the number of cycles that the SPC program will wait
before taking alarm measures when the machine is in Auto
cycle mode.
The DETAILS screen displays in graphical form all SPC information about a single
monitored variable. The screen contains two tabs where data is displayed in a trend
chart, trend distribution histogram, Xbar graph, and R/s chart. It also allows the
operator to set specification limits manually or automatically, and reset variables.
Press <SPC> key, then select the DETAILS tab. Refer to Figure A-2.
Table A-2 describes the general fields shown on the DETAILS screen in Figure A-2.
NOTE: You cannot select variables or buttons, or modify any of the selectable fields if
you do not have access rights.
Field Description
(Variable Drop Down Box) Use the drop down box to select a variable from the list.
The distribution and trend data, and the Xbar and R/s data
information is immediately displayed on the screen.
NOTE: The variable only appears on this list if it has been
selected on the SETUP screen.
X-bar Alarms
Field Description
Old Displays the time of the oldest displayed distribution and trend
data.
New Displays the time of the newest displayed distribution and trend
data.
Field Description
Trend
Settings
Press this button to set limits for all monitored SPC variables.
The HMI prompts the operator to confirm the action.
Press this button to clear all specification limits, and set them to
zero. Use this function after installing a new mold to clear
specifications from previous runs with a different mold.
The HMI prompts the operator to confirm the action.
Field Description
Scale Trend By
Data Press this radio button to scale the trend chart so that all the
data and limits fit within the chart. Scaling can be applied
individually to each variable.
Limits Press this radio button to scale the trend chart so that it only
displays the current specification and ±3σ limits. Scaling Trend
by Limits allows the operator to ignore peaks in the data, and
see more detail in the "normal" range. Scaling can be applied
individually to each variable.
NOTE: You cannot select variables or buttons, or modify any of the selectable fields if
you do not have access rights.
The current variable’s Upper and Lower Control Limits are displayed graphically as two
red horizontal lines, and the Xbar average value is displayed as a green horizontal line.
The numeric values corresponding to these lines are also displayed in the output fields
to the left of the chart.
Below each chart there are two time stamps which display event time in HH:MM:SS
format. The time stamps display the time of the oldest displayed sample, and the most
recent sample. The elapsed time between the most recent sample and the oldest
displayed sample is displayed between the two time stamps.
Although the horizontal axis displays the time spanned by the control chart, the SPC
program does not plot the samples by time. The samples are plotted so that there is
equal space between samples.
The HISTORY screen allows an operator to select up to three SPC variables for
extended display. These variables can be any of the defined SPC variables, and not
just the monitored variables. However, the variable must still be defined on the SETUP
screen before it can be selected here.
Press <SPC> key, then select the HISTORY tab. Refer to Figure A-4.
NOTE: You cannot select variables or buttons, or modify any of the selectable fields if
you do not have access rights.
The information displayed on this screen is read from the Data and Event Logs. The
Event Log contains the previous 20,000 events. The Data Log contains SPC variable
values for the previous 10,000 cycles. The duration of this data depends on the cycle
time, as indicated in Table A-4 below.
60 1440 7
30 2880 3.5
15 5670 1.7
The upper area of the screen is divided into three panels. Each panel can graphically
display one SPC variable. Any configured variable (selected on the SETUP screen)
can be viewed on the HISTORY screen even if it is currently not monitored. Up to 48
hours of data can be viewed at any time. However, if the number of data points
exceeds the available pixels in the panel some data points may not be visible.
Each chart can be a trend, Xbar, or R/s chart. The horizontal axis represents time, and
the vertical axis represent the variable data. The two output fields to the left of each
panel display the range of the vertical axis. The fields just below the charting area
show the time range of the charts. The three charts always cover the same time range.
Each chart displays a horizontal line (at the midpoint) marking the middle of the
vertical range.
Trend data are shown as connected purple lines. If data points are not sufficiently
close together, a gap appears on the chart. Isolated data points appear as purple dots.
Xbar or R/s data appear as purple (bright magenta) dots connected by purple lines.
These data points are always connected, even across substantial gaps in the data.
Recent Xbar and R/s data are synchronized with the Xbar, R/s charts shown on the
DETAIL screen. This synchronization is maintained across machine mode changes,
but not across a machine shutdown.
When a monitored variable is plotted, the current limits of the variable are
superimposed on the data according to the following scheme:
Trend – specification limit
Xbar – current Xbar control limit
R or s – current R or s control limits
NOTE: For the limits to be visible, the variable must be monitored and have
appropriate control limits. The limits are not updated dynamically. They are
redrawn whenever a search is started, or if the operator moves to another
screen and returns back to it.
Table A-5 describes each screen element shown in Figure A-4.
Field Description
Variable Select a variable from the drop down box associated with each
display panel.
NOTE: The same variable can be viewed in the other remaining
panels. This allows the variable to be viewed
simultaneously as a trend, Xbar, and R/s chart.
(Chart Type) Select the appropriate trend, Xbar or R/s radio button at the top
of each panel. The variable displays accordingly in the panel
below.
NOTE: The chart type selected is independent of the selection
in other panels.
Field Description
(Selection Period) Use the drop down box to select the display period for the three
data streams. The options are:
• Last 4 Hours
Select to retrieve and display the previous four hours of data
starting from the current system time. The previous 4 hours of
data are retrieved from the log and plotted in the charts.
• Last 12 Hours
Select to retrieve and display the previous 12 hours of data
starting from the current system time. The previous 12 hours of
data are retrieved from the log and plotted in the charts.
• Date
Select to retrieve and display data for the range specified. The
data within the range are retrieved from the log and plotted in
the charts.
NOTE: Selecting the Date option displays date and time
touchpads.
Search Press this button to start searching the Event and Data Log.
NOTE: Searches may sometimes take a few moments to a few
minutes to complete – depending on the amount of data
to be examined.
The GROUP screen allows the operator to directly compare 8 monitored SPC
variables and check for any correlations. The screen can display trend, Xbar, R/s
charts depending on the specification on the SETUP screen.
NOTE: Only eight monitored SPC variables can be compared at one time using the
graphs on screen.
Press <SPC> key, then select the GROUP tab. Refer to Figure A-5.
NOTE: You cannot select variables or buttons, or modify any of the selectable fields if
you do not have access rights.
The charts are updated in real time as new data become available. New data is plotted
from right to left across the screen.
Depending on the "Scale Trend by Data" or the "Scale Trend by Limits" input selected
on the DETAIL screen, each trend chart is scaled and plotted accordingly.
Table A-6 describes each screen element shown in Figure A-5.
Field Description
(Variable graphs) There are eight variable graphs on the screen to allow
simultaneous display of eight selected variables. Select the drop
down box at the top of a graph to choose the variable to display.
NOTE: A variable must be selected on the SETUP screen in
order to appear in the drop down list.
The SETUP screen allows the operator to select variables for monitoring, specify
alarm configuration settings for monitored variables, and other miscellaneous
configuration settings for the SPC program.
Press <SPC> key, then select the SETUP tab. Refer to Figure A-6.
NOTE: You cannot select variables or buttons, or modify any of the selectable fields if
you do not have access rights.
Table A-7 describes each screen element shown in Figure A-6.
Field Description
Configure (Cfg) Select the field beside the variable name to enable/disable
monitoring of that variable. A dialog box appears to prompt you
to verify the action. When the variable is enabled a check mark
appears in the field. Otherwise, the field is left blank, and the
specification alarm and Xbar fields are greyed out.
All variables Use this radio button to display all SPC variables. Table A-8 lists
all available SPC variables.
Configured variables Use this radio button to restrict the display list to those variables
that have been configured.
Field Description
Specification Alarms
Enable (En) Select this field to enable/disable the specification alarm for the
SPC variable. When the specification alarm is enabled, the
following events can occur:
• The HMI displays the message "SPC variable(s) outside
specification limits" when the variable is outside the limits.
• The HMI displays the message "SPC variable(s) have Cpk
below threshold" when the variable’s Cpk is below the Cpk
threshold.
• The SPC program will take the appropriate alarm action
defined for the variable.
Threshold (Th) Select the field to display a numeric touchpad to enter the value
for the alarm threshold.
The specification alarm threshold specifies how many times in a
row the SPC variable can exceed specification limits before the
alarm is activated.
Light (Lt) Select this field to enable/disable the warning light when the
SPC variable exceeds specification limits.
Stop (St) Select this field to enable/disable the machine stop when the
SPC variable exceeds specification limits.
Auxiliary (Au) Select this field to enable/disable the auxiliary output when the
SPC variable exceeds specification limits.
Xbar
Specifications
Sample Size Enter a value between 2 and 25 for the number of cycles over
which samples are acquired. All process variables have the
same sample size.
NOTE: Changing the sample size resets any part variables that
are being monitored.
Field Description
Sample Period Enter a value between the value of Sample Size and 999 cycles.
NOTE: Changing the sampling period resets any process
variables that are being monitored.
Desired Cpk When Enter a Cpk value in this field. When the Set Limits button on the
Learning Limits DETAILS screen is selected, the specification limits are
calculated so that the resulting Cpk is approximately equal to
this value.
Cpk Warning Threshold Enter a Cpk warning threshold value. If the calculated Cpk for a
monitored variable goes below this threshold value, the
variable’s Cpk indicator on the SUMMARY screen turns red. In
addition, if specification alarms are enabled, an alarm message
will be generated.
Alarm Light On For Enter the minimum time that the alarm light must remain on
after the specification alarm has gone inactive.
Auxiliary On For Enter the minimum time that the auxiliary output can remain on
after the specification alarm has gone inactive.
Delay Spec. Alarm For Enter the number of cycles that the SPC program must wait,
while in Auto mode, before activating the specification alarm.
This delay allows the machine to stabilize before the SPC
program starts to monitor the variables.
Name Description
Cavity Pressure at Transition Cavity pressure measured at transition from Fill to Hold
(psi) Cavity pressure monitoring is an option.
Cycle Time (s) Time duration from the Start of Mold Close to the next
Start of Mold Close.
Effective Cooling Time (s) Cooling setpoint (from INJECTION screen) plus
Unclamp time.
Ejector Back Time (s) Time duration between signal to valve to move the
ejector backward, and when ejection backward position
is reached.
Ejector Forward Time (s) Time duration between signal to valve to move the
ejector forward, and when ejection forward position is
reached.
Name Description
Extr. Temperature – 1 (°C) Temperature of the first extruder zone when full tonnage
is reached.
Extr. Temperature – 2 (°C) Temperature of the second extruder zone when full
tonnage is reached.
Extr. Temperature – 3 (°C) Temperature of the third extruder zone when full tonnage
is reached.
Feed Throat Temperature (°C) Temperature in feed throat when full tonnage is reached.
Feed throat temperature monitoring is an option.
Hold Pressure Zone – 1 (psi) Pressure measured at the end of Hold zone 1
Hold Pressure Zone – 10 (psi) Pressure measured at the end of Hold zone 10
Hold Pressure Zone – 2 (psi) Pressure measured at the end of Hold zone 2
Hold Pressure Zone – 3 (psi) Pressure measured at the end of Hold zone 3
Hold Pressure Zone – 4 (psi) Pressure measured at the end of Hold zone 4
Hold Pressure Zone – 5 (psi) Pressure measured at the end of Hold zone 5
Hold Pressure Zone – 6 (psi) Pressure measured at the end of Hold zone 6
Hold Pressure Zone – 7 (psi) Pressure measured at the end of Hold zone 7
Hold Pressure Zone – 8 (psi) Pressure measured at the end of Hold zone 8
Hold Pressure Zone – 9 (psi) Pressure measured at the end of Hold zone 9
Injection Fill Time (s) Time duration from the Start Of Injection to Transition
Max. Fill Pres. (psi) Pressure measured in the time period between Start of
Injection to just before transition.
Maximum Cavity Pressure (psi) Cavity pressure measured during the period from Start of
Injection to just before Transition. Cavity pressure
monitoring is an option.
Maximum Injection Pressure Pressure measured in the time duration between Start of
Injection to just before transition.
Mold Closing Time (s) Time duration from the Start of Mold Close to when
clamp tonnage is achieved.
Name Description
Mold Open Time (s) Time duration between Mold Open setpoint and signal to
valve to close the mold.
Mold Opening Time (s) Time duration between Start of Unclamp and when Mold
Open position is reached.
Nozzle Tip Temperature – 1 (°C) Temperature in zone 1 when full tonnage is reached.
Nozzle Tip Temperature – 2 (°C) Temperature in zone 2 when full tonnage is reached.
Nozzle Tip Temperature – 3 (°C) Temperature in zone 3 when full tonnage is reached.
Nozzle Tip Temperature – 4 (°C) Temperature in zone 4 when full tonnage is reached.
Nozzle Tip Temperature – 5 (°C) Temperature in zone 5 when full tonnage is reached.
Nozzle Tip Temperature – 6 (°C) Temperature in zone 6 when full tonnage is reached.
Nozzle Tip Temperature – 7 (°C) Temperature in zone 7 when full tonnage is reached.
Nozzle Tip Temperature – 8 (°C) Temperature in zone 8 when full tonnage is reached.
Nozzle Tip Temperature – 9 (°C) Temperature in zone 9 when full tonnage is reached.
Name Description
Screw Run Time (s) Time duration between Screw Rotation Start and Screw
Rotation Stop.
Shot Length (mm) The difference between Shot Size and Cushion.
Shot Size (mm) Injection barrel volume just before Start Of Injection.
Transition Pos. (mm) Injection barrel volume at the transition between Fill and
Hold
The CONTROL LIMITS screen displays the values for the currently assigned upper
control limits and lower control limits for Xbar and R/s. It allows the operator to select
or deselect fixed limits for each variable in the list, rather than let the SPC program
calculate it automatically.
Press <SPC> key, then select the CONTROL LIMITS tab. Refer to Figure A-7.
NOTE: You cannot select variables or buttons, or modify any of the selectable fields if
you do not have access rights.
Table A-9 describes each screen element shown in Figure A-7.
Field Description
Fixed Limits Select the field to enable/disable fixed control limits for the
variable. A dialog box appears to prompt you to verify the action.
When fixed control limits are enabled, a check mark appears in
the field. Otherwise, the field is left blank.
The DETAILS screen charts will be redrawn with the new control
limits after the next sample is collected.
Lower Control (Ctl) Limits Select the field, and enter/modify the Lower Control Limit value
for the SPC variable.
Upper Control (Ctl) Limits Select the field, and enter/modify the Upper Control Limit value
for the SPC variable.
The SPC program can simultaneously monitor numerous SPC variables. After
variables have been selected or defined, all SPC functions are applied to those
variables. The data are trended, control charts are plotted, and alarms are activated
when a process has deviated from the process standard.
1800
S01-100152.eps
+3σ
-3σ
400 cycles
1500
A Distribution chart divides the range of readings into sub-ranges and displays them
graphically. Refer to Figure A-8. The Distribution chart indicates where most of the
values in the trend fall, and if they are concentrated in a narrow band or distributed
evenly.
For example, consider a set of data that varies between 1500 and 1800 units. A
Distribution chart divides the range of values into 30 sub-ranges each 10 units wide,
and displays the data distribution as shown in Figure A-8.
A number of SPC calculations assume that the data follows a bell-shaped Normal (or
Gaussian) distribution. This assumption is correct in most cases, and can be easily
verified by visually checking the shape of the distribution.
USL – X-
Cpk = --------------------
3σˆ
or,
Cpk = X – LSL-
-------------------
3σˆ
Cpk = 3
1800
S01-100153.eps
+3σ
1700
1650
1600 -3σ
1500
In the example in Figure A-10, the process spread is ± 50 psi. The process is at the
specification limits, and any further downward shift in the process average will cause
the process to be outside limits.
Cpk = 1
S01-100154.eps
1800
+3σ
1600
1550
1500 -3σ
In the example in Figure A-11, the process spread is ± 50 psi. The process is partially
outside the specification limits.
Cpk = 0.5
1800
S01-100155.eps
1575 +3σ
1525
1500 -3σ
1475
In the example in Figure A-12, the process is completely outside the specification
limits. The Cpk is 0.
Cpk = 0
1800
S01-100156.eps
1500
1450 +3σ
1400
1350 -3σ
In the example in Figure A-13, the process spread is ± 75 psi. The process can deviate
75 psi up or down before the specification limits are exceeded.
Cpk = 2
S01-100157.eps
1800
1725 +3σ
1650
1575 -3σ
1500
In the example in Figure A-14, the process spread is ± 20 psi. The process can deviate
80 psi down and 180 psi upward before the specification limits are exceeded.
Cpk = 5
S01-100158.eps
1800
1620 +3σ
1600
-3σ
1580
1500
Xbar Chart
UCL
S01-100159.eps
Average
LCL
Figure A-16 shows an example of an Xbar chart with one sample average outside the
control limits.
Xbar Chart -
S01-100160.eps
UCL
Average
LCL
Figure A-17 shows an example of an Xbar chart with nine or more consecutive sample
averages above or below the Xbar average.
S01-100161.eps
UCL
Average
LCL
Figure A-18 shows an example of an Xbar chart with six or more consecutive sample
averages trending upwards or downwards.
Xbar Chart –
S01-100162.eps
UCL
Average
LCL
S01-100163.eps
UCL
Average
LCL
R/s Chart
S01-100164.eps
UCL
Average
LCL
The range of a sample is defined as the difference between the lowest and highest
readings. For example, the range for a sample of 5 readings 1550, 1599, 1571, 1583
and 1499 is 100.
Sample range, R = largest observation - smallest observation.
The standard deviation of a sample is defined as the square root of the sum of squares
of the difference between readings and the sample average, divided by the number of
readings less 1.
∑ ( Xi – X )
2
s = ⁄ (n – 1)
If the difference between the low and high sample values varies significantly, the
process variability is changing and may be a problem. The R/s chart samples should
not cross the upper control limit (UCL) on the range chart.
Figure A-21 shows how changes in the homogeneity of incoming material may show
up as changes in process variability on the R/s chart.
S01-100165.eps
UCL
Average
LCL
NOTE: The R chart shows the "spread" of the process, and is not affected by changes
in the process average. For example, if the process average of a process that
is in control changes from 1500 psi to 1600 psi, the change will be indicated in
the Trend and Xbar charts, but not in the R chart. However, if the process
average remains the same, but the "spread" changes, the Trend and R chart
will reflect the change, but not the Xbar chart.
The control charts display about 25 sample averages. The program calculates the
chart limits, and checks for patterns whenever a new sample becomes available. The
charts provide a window of 25 samples into the process, and reflect the current state of
the process. In contrast, the specification limits provide a fixed frame of reference
against which the current process "window" may be compared.
SPC cycle interruption "The machine has been stopped because of a SPC
specification limit or Cpk threshold alarm".
∑ Xi
X = ------------
n
where Xi is the process variable reading, n is the number of readings in the
sample.
∑X
X = ----------
k
UCL x – bar = X + A ( R )
2
LCL x – bar = X – A ( R )
2
where A2 is a control chart factor – see Table A-11, R is range chart average
4. Xbar control limits – see standard deviation chart
UCL x – bar = X + A ( s )
3
LCL x – bar = X – A ( s )
3
∑R
R = ----------
k
R-
σ̂ = ----
d2
2
s = ∑ ( Xi – X ) ⁄ (n – 1)
∑s
s = ---------
k
s-
σ̂ = ----
c4
USL – X-
Cpk = --------------------
3σˆ
or
Cpk = X – LSL-
-------------------
3σˆ
n A2 A3 B3 B4 c4 d2 D3 D4
This chapter describes special options ordered by the Customer. In some instances,
the descriptions here replace the corresponding items in the rest of this manual.
This section will be blank if your machine does not contain documented customer
specials.
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