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Movacolor B.V • Koperslagersstraat 31• 8601 WL Sneek • The Netherlands

Internet:

www.movacolor.com

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+ 31 (0) 515 570020 + 31 (0) 515 570021

MC-12

User Manual 1.05.UK.01

Software version

V1.05

Manual revision

Date

September 2009

Summary of Contents for MC-12

Page 1: ...slagersstraat 31 8601 WL Sneek The Netherlands Internet www movacolor com Email info movacolor com 31 0 515 570020 31 0 515 570021 MC 12 User Manual 1 05 UK 01 Software version V1 05 Manual revision 01 Date September 2009 ...

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Page 3: ..._______________________________________________________10 6 3 Mechanical Installation __________________________________________________________________________________10 6 4 Changing from Dosing cylinder to Feed screw ________________________________________________________________11 6 5 Electrical Connections___________________________________________________________________________________12 7 ...

Page 4: ...NUAL MUST BE READ BEFORE INSTALLING THE DOSING UNIT KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A PLACE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL OPERATORS Symbols Important note Attention safety regulations for the operator Terms Operator A person charged to operate adjust maintain and clean the machine Qualified Technician A specialized suitable trained person authorized to execute the installation non routine maintenance or repairs requiring...

Page 5: ...nsure that all parts are securely fixed to the extruder or injection molding machine Dangerous voltages are present inside the control cabinet for up to 2 minutes after it has been switched off 2 2 Certification The Movacolor dosing unit is designed and produced conform the following European regulations standards for machinery health safety environment EMC electromagnetic compatibility VEM safety...

Page 6: ...stem Dosing cylinder Slide valve closed Slide valve open Standard NST40 Neckpiece MC 12 Controller The serial number of the motor can be found on the backside of the motor Motor axle The motor shaft is equipped with one flat side which fits exact in shaft of the dosing cylinder To connect the dosing cylinder just put it on the motor axle while turning it to find the flat side than press the dosing...

Page 7: ...e is the standard neckpiece for the MC 12 The window of the NST40 neckpiece can be dismounted for easy cleaning Together with the window the insert is taken out Easy cleaning Dismount only these 4 bolts Take out the window in a 45 angle ...

Page 8: ...chine hopper through the neckpiece 1 into the machine Inside the neckpiece the virgin material flow 4 is divided into two streams by the cover plate 3 In the space below the cover plate the rotating cylinder 2 is dosing additive Additive is added directly into the center of the virgin material flow just before it enters the production machine 5 This is a great advantage over metering devices that ...

Page 9: ... capacity Gram sec Dosing capacity Kg hour GLX YES YES 0 02 to 1 6 0 07 to 5 8 GX YES YES 0 2 to 5 0 0 72 to 18 0 HX NO YES 0 01 to 1 6 0 04 to 5 8 A 20 Feed screw YES YES 0 5 to 20 1 8 to 72 Note measured with normal granular masterbatch 0 8 kg dm3 Note measured with free flowing powder 0 65 kg dm3 Which type of dosing system do I need with which neckpiece TYPE CODE FOR STANDARD NECKPIECE CODE FO...

Page 10: ...ific weight of the material specific density The granular shape of the material The granule size The surface structure of the material Granular material can be normal or micro The granular material and powder material has to be free flowing non static and not sticky Normal Granules NG Micro Mini Granules MG The term Micro Mini Granules also includes free flowing powder Ø 4 mm L 4 mm Ø ø2 5 mm L 3 ...

Page 11: ...ghly upon receipt Pass any remarks to the local agent or Movacolor within 8 days upon receipt of goods 6 3 Mechanical Installation 1 All mechanical parts are pre assembled making installation quick and simple 2 Install the neckpiece directly on top of the entrance of the production machine a Make sure that the complete unit is mounted horizontally leveled and fixed securely b Assure proper groundi...

Page 12: ...bearing When using a feed screw system the ball bearing must be taken out The metal ring 2 which is fixed on the feed screw tube fits directly on the neckpiece connection flange 4 Dismount the dosing cylinder 3 and mount the screw 4 with the M5 bolt 5 Place back the motor screw by closing the motor quick release clamps For cleaning the motor screw can be easily be taken out POSSIBLE COMBINATIONS B...

Page 13: ... to control the MC 12 1 A potential free relay contact Use the white and brown wire for the potential free contact 2 A relay signal up to 24 Volt DC Relay signals can be used for an extruder that has not a tacho signal In case of a powered relay signal connect the white wire to 24 VDC and the yellow wire to side See APPENDIX A for the wiring diagram ...

Page 14: ...tions except the test function can be activated if the unit is started dependent on the chosen configuration Only one of the following functions can be active at the same time This means no other function can be activated before the active function is deactivated The unit can be set to different configurations see paragraph 7 4 Start unit Stop unit Set dosing speed RPM Set dosing time sec Enter va...

Page 15: ...d Timer Timer mode is used for injection molding with a relay input signal When the relay contact is made the unit will start dosing according the number of seconds that has been set with the time function Relay A relay signal can be used incase working in extruder mode With the relay input the unit will start dosing when the relay contact is made and will stop when the relay is interrupted 7 5 Sp...

Page 16: ...eled water level surface Set the speed and or time see settings Press for Test Weigh the material dosed during test Adjust speed or time and repeat Test if necessary Note Configuration 1 The unit will dose with the set speed and time Configuration 2 The unit will dose for 30 seconds at the set speed Emergency stop If the test is activated press stop to cancel a test 7 8 Alarms Warnings Err0 Motor ...

Page 17: ...ot time in combination with granule size and weight If relatively big and heavy granules have to be dosed in a very short time it will influence the shot accuracy and repeatability because if only a few granules are dosed during the shot one granule more or less makes a big difference on the total shot weight 6 Vacuum or overpressure in the neckpiece caused by driers or hopper loaders 7 Bridging o...

Page 18: ...e N X5 Brown L X4 Black L X2 Black N X3 Internal wires Main power switch 3 2 Brown 1 PE Western Europe USA Canada Mexico Mid America Japan Taiwan 1 Black 2 White 3 Green N L Blue Green Yellow Power Supply To open the control cabinet use the 4 bolts on the top and bottom side not the 6 bolts at the front side WARNING Do not make any adaptation to the main board components ore warranty will lapse 10...

Page 19: ...tial free or 18 24VDC Extrusion Start Stop trigger input potential free or 18 24VDC Note potential contact Guaranteed OFF 0 8VDC Guaranteed ON 18 30VDC Output s Stepper motor max output 2A 40VDC Standard Directives Protection class IP 50 According to CE standards EN50081 2 HF radiation industry EN50082 2 HF immunity industry Safety In case of overload due to short circuit or in correct connection ...

Page 20: ...19 APPENDIX C MC 12 General dimensions General dimensions MC 12 NST40 neckpiece ...

Page 21: ...lor Model MC 12 Year 200 Serial nr Complies with the definition of the Machine Directive 98 37 EC and complies with the national legislation to enforcement of this directive complies with the requirements of Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC complies with the following standards or other normative documents NEN EN 292 1 2 Safety of machinery part 1 2 Signature Place Sneek th...

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