D-M-E VCTB-4000 User Manual Download Page 7

D-M-E Company 

VCTB-4000 

Page 7 

 

ED-0109-OT-024-( Preliminarry Rev E) 

 

circuits.  Replace  defective  fuses  only  after 
determining  that  the  related  valves  and 
connections  are  in  good  order. 

The 

controller  was  designed  to  run  valves  with 
coil powers as high as 31 watts.  
 

If  the  fuses  on  top  of  the  solid  state  relays 
are  good,  it  is  possible  that  a  solid  state 
relay 

may 

require 

replacement. 

Replacement fuses and relays are available 
from DME. See page7. 

 

Timer Replacement 

 
If  timer  replacement  appears  to  be 
necessary, we recommend returning the unit 
to  DME  or  have  it  serviced  by  another 
known 

qualified 

service 

technician. 

Replacement  timers  are  available  from 
DME. Use part number RPM-0100. 
 
The  replacement  timer  must  be  setup 
before  installation.  A  small  access  plate  on 
the right side of the timer gives access to a 
bank of small switches. Open the plate. Set 
all  switches  except  switch  number  four  to 
“ON”.  Replace  the  damaged  timer  making 
sure  to  locate  all  wires  in  the  proper 
location.  Tighten  all  unused  screws.  The 
provided  instructions  also  give  details  on 
correct mounting of the timer. 
 
The first time the unit is powered up, set the 
timer  to  “Integrate  A”  mode  by  performing 
the  following:  (1)  Press  and  hold  the 
SET/LOCK  button,  (2)  Press  the  right  most 
up  or  down  arrow,  (3)  Release  the 
SET/LOCK  button,  (4)  Continue  pressing 
the  right  most  up  or  down  arrow  until “In-A” 
is  displayed,  (5)  Press  the  reset  key.  The 
timer is now ready for use. 
 

OUTPUT CURRENT LIMITATIONS

 

 
The  controller  is  designed  to  power  four 
valves  with  a  maximum  power  requirement 
of  approximately  31  watts  each.    This  is 
usually  sufficient  to  power  hydraulic  valves 
typically used with valve gate controls. 

 
CONNECTORS AND CABLES:

 

The  required  power  and  trigger  signal 
cables are provided with the controller.  
 

RETURN POLICY 

The  D-M-E

®

  VCTB-4000™  is  warranted  for  1-year parts 

and  labor,  excluding  fuses.  Contact  D-M-E  Customer 
Service  for  return  authorization for repairs, or warranties. 
Replacement  parts  are  also  available  through  the 
Customer Service Department. 

 
D-M-E Customer Service  

In U.S.:  

1-800-626-6653 

In Canada: 

1-905-677-6370 

SERVICE CENTER U.S.A. 

D-M-E WORLD HEADQUARTERS 
29111 STEPHENSON HIGHWAY 
MADISON HEIGHTS, MICHIGAN 48071 
TELEFAX: (248) 398-6174 
D-M-E

®

 is a registered trademark of D-M-E Company. 

 
 

REPLACEMENT PARTS 

 

DESCRIPTION 

CATALOG 

NUMBER 

Fuse 1 and 2 

ABC-3 

Solid State Relay Fuses 

(T5 series, 4 amp, 250 

VAC) 

RPM-0098 

Solid State Relay 

RPM-0099 

Replacement Timer 

RPM-0100 

Trigger Cable 

RPM-0101 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for VCTB-4000

Page 1: ...D M E Company VCTB 4000 Page 1 ED 0109 OT 024 Preliminarry Rev E VCTB 4000 Four Zone 24 Volt DC Valve Gate Controller And Accessories VCTBA 01 thru 05 User Manual D M E Company...

Page 2: ...azards and possible damage to equipment do not leave hot runner systems at elevated temperature for extended periods of time When the mold and machine are not operating disconnect the molding machines...

Page 3: ...the defective product This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care D M E Company shall not be obligated to furni...

Page 4: ...solid state relays that are individually fused against faults The Controller is designed to operate from a wide supply of operating voltages 88 to 264 Volts AC so that this one device can be used with...

Page 5: ...the closing of the moving half of the mold It may also be mounted to the mold to detect contact of the mold halves Contact B of the connector supplies a ground signal to provide shielding of the cabl...

Page 6: ...to verify correct connection to the valve gates Warning verification should be performed with the operator gates closed to prevent injury from hot plastic Verify correct operation of the timers once...

Page 7: ...he timer to Integrate A mode by performing the following 1 Press and hold the SET LOCK button 2 Press the right most up or down arrow 3 Release the SET LOCK button 4 Continue pressing the right most u...

Page 8: ...Note Valve Output Valve 4 Above PINS 1 2 3 and 4 supply 24 VDC Control power to valves 1 2 3 and 4 respectively PIN 13 supplies ground to all of the valves TOP PLATE 1 Power switch 2 Main Fuses replac...

Page 9: ...ses replace with T5 series 4 amp RPM 0098 1 2 TIMERS Use SET LOCK button to change between T1 delay and T2 on timers Use up and down arrows to change time values TIMER SETUP Set all switches except 4...

Page 10: ...for the VCTBA 01 Valve Gate Control Interface Accessory VCTBA01 ACCESSORY VCTB4000 TO POLIVALVE 2X8 CONNECTOR Cable is wired for 8 zones but only controls 4 zones when connected to the VCTB4000 as sho...

Page 11: ...D M E Company VCTB 4000 Page 11 ED 0109 OT 024 Preliminarry Rev E Installation Instructions for the VCTBA 02 Valve Gate Control Interface Accessory Support Accessories VCTBA 03 VCTBA 04 VCTBA 05...

Page 12: ...ovided with the VCTBA03 mounting plate The mounting plate can accommodate one two or three VCTB 4000 controllers The photo below illustrates controller positioning Step 3 The VCTBA02 interface accesso...

Page 13: ...zone valve control cables of the VCTBA02 to the associated zoned VCTB 4000 controllers A zone number label identifies the cable ends Step 7 Route and connect each of the three VCTBA02 trigger cables t...

Page 14: ...ame to the MFS512G mainframe floorstand A standard MFP12G is shown above To mount a standard MFP8G use the mainframe adapter plates provided with the MFS512G floorstand kit Alternative Mounting The VC...

Page 15: ...Changed pin out of valve connector ECN 0651 Changed warranty period from 1 to 3 years ECN XXXX Preliminary REV E Added VCTBA 01 VCTBA 02 VCTBA 03 VCTBA 04 VCTBA 05 Assembly Instructions APPROVAL SENI...

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