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ValveMate 9000 Controller

Operating Manual

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Page 1: ...ValveMate 9000 Controller Operating Manual Electronic pdf files of Nordson EFD manuals are also available at www nordsonefd com ...

Page 2: ... or your authorized EFD distributor Detailed contact information is provided on the last page of this document The Nordson EFD Pledge Thank You You have just purchased the world s finest precision dispensing equipment I want you to know that all of us at Nordson EFD value your business and will do everything in our power to make you a satisfied customer If at any time you are not fully satisfied w...

Page 3: ... Panel Components 14 Back Panel Components 15 Back Panel Markings 16 Installation 17 Key Components of a Typical Fluid Reservoir Installation 17 Unpack the Controller Components 18 Install the Ancillary System Components 19 Mount the Controller 19 Connect Power 20 Connect Air 21 AIR OUT Connections 21 AIR IN Connection 22 EXHAUST Connection 22 Connect Wiring 23 Connect a Dispense Valve Initiate Si...

Page 4: ...d Operation 51 Clearing Alarms 52 Clearing a Pressure or Heater Alarm 52 Clearing an Alarm Input or Auto Increment Mode Alarm 53 Clearing a Heater Fault Alarm 54 Clearing a Thermocouple TC Fault Alarm 55 Troubleshooting 56 Part Number 60 Replacement Parts 60 Appendix A Connector Pin Technical Data 61 Heater Outputs 61 Driver Outputs 62 Foot Pedal Connector 63 Foot Pedal Connector Schematic 63 I O ...

Page 5: ...emory storage cells Remote programming capability via external PC or PLC A front panel manual dispense cycle key Four independent general purpose input output I O drivers Alarm indicators Adjustable LCD display brightness Two end of cycle feedback circuits Dual variable voltage 5 24 VDC 24 W valve drivers with spike and hold capability Cycle counter display for each valve driver Dual 24 W temperat...

Page 6: ...ntified and corrected MAXIMUM AIR PRESSURE Unless otherwise noted in the product manual the maximum air input pressure is 7 0 bar 100 psi Excessive air input pressure may damage the equipment Air input pressure is intended to be applied through an external air pressure regulator rated for 0 to 7 0 bar 0 to 100 psi RELEASE PRESSURE Release hydraulic and pneumatic pressure before opening adjusting o...

Page 7: ... skin can also cause toxic poisoning WARNING Any injury caused by high pressure liquid can be serious If you are injured or even suspect an injury Go to an emergency room immediately Tell the doctor that you suspect an injection injury Show the doctor the following note Tell the doctor what kind of material you were dispensing Medical Alert Airless Spray Wounds Note to Physician Injection in the s...

Page 8: ...ces Keep clear of moving equipment Before adjusting or servicing moving equipment shut off the power supply and wait until the equipment comes to a complete stop Lock out power and secure the equipment to prevent unexpected movement Make sure spray areas and other work areas are adequately ventilated When using a syringe barrel always keep the dispensing end of the tip pointing towards the work an...

Page 9: ...ning continuous trouble free use of this product Nordson EFD recommends the following simple preventive maintenance checks Periodically inspect tube to fitting connections for proper fit Secure as necessary Check tubing for cracks and contamination Replace tubing as necessary Check all wiring connections for looseness Tighten as necessary Clean If a front panel requires cleaning use a clean soft d...

Page 10: ...etergents only To prevent fluid waste use Nordson EFD SmoothFlow pistons Action in the Event of a Malfunction If a system or any equipment in a system malfunctions shut off the system immediately and perform the following steps 1 Disconnect and lock out system electrical power If using hydraulic and pneumatic shutoff valves close and relieve pressure 2 For Nordson EFD air powered dispensers remove...

Page 11: ...r power outlet does not have an appropriate ground connection you must connect a safety ground to the chassis grounding screw located on the rear panel of the unit To connect the safety ground complete the following steps 1 Connect a 16 AWG 1 3 mm wire to the chassis grounding screw on the rear of the chassis using a toothed grounding lug The wire must have green insulation with a yellow stripe or...

Page 12: ...tor Pin Technical Data Initiate circuits Voltage Initiate VI signals 1 2 5 24 VDC NOTE The 5 24 VDC VI signal duration is no less than 200 µs momentary or maintained for steady mode operation Foot pedal dry contact initiate circuit 19 mA closure current NOTE The foot pedal initiate signal is de bounced for a period of 20 ms To disable the de bounce on the foot pedal signal press the 5 key during p...

Page 13: ...tion General purpose input outputs Setpoint range 0 001 99 999 sec 1 ms resolution Accuracy within 0 05 of the selected time setting Repeatability less than 16 µs at any time setting Number of outputs 4 Number of inputs 4 Outputs isolated output switch 5 24 VDC 200 mA maximum Inputs isolated input 5 24 VDC 20 mA maximum Setup method 1 digital using the front panel keys or 2 remotely using a serial...

Page 14: ...amming choices shown on the bottom of the LCD display above the respective key The choices vary depending on the current screen display and or the mode ENABLE DISABLE key Enables or disables the controller ENTER key Confirms the highlighted selection or the data entered INCREASE DECREASE keys Use to adjust any numeric parameter Operating Features Power switch LCD display DISPENSE key Numeric keypa...

Page 15: ...rt Quick connection for the exhaust air from the electronic pressure regulators AIR IN port Quick connection for the main air supply AIR OUT ports Quick connections for the air output to the fluid reservoirs AC power input Power cord connection Ground terminal Ground wire connection Operating Features continued RS 232C connection I O connection HEATER 1 HEATER 2 and DRV OUT connections Foot pedal ...

Page 16: ...is symbol identifies the chassis connection terminal Use this terminal for grounding the chassis to shunt leakage current and or enhance system ESD protection Back Panel Markings Operating Features continued Foot pedal connection Ground terminal ValveMate 9000 Controller 16 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 800 556 3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwi...

Page 17: ... NOTE Use only oil free clean dry filtered air Actuating air to solenoid valve EFD dispensing valve Fluid reservoir AIR OUT from controller to fluid reservoir Fluid supply to dispensing valve DRV OUT wiring to solenoid valve ValveMate 9000 Controller 17 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 800 556 3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide ...

Page 18: ...4 position P3 5 mm female plug 8 Connector 16 position P3 5 mm female plug Not Shown Literature Optimum Component Poster Complaints Card Quick start guide Unpack the Controller Components 3 4 5 2 1 6 7 8 Installation continued ValveMate 9000 Controller 18 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 800 556 3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide ...

Page 19: ...operating manual provided with those components for installation setup and operating instructions Mount the Controller If you want to use the optional mounting bracket PN 7013556 install it on the controller A drill hole pattern is provided below 2 50 63 5 60 15 2 11 66 296 3 10 13 MIN 257 2 MIN 3 81 MIN 96 8 MIN 4X 25 6 4 4X R 19 MAX 4 8 MAX Mounting bracket drill pattern Installation continued V...

Page 20: ...Connect a 16 AWG 1 3 mm wire to the chassis grounding screw on the rear of the chassis using a toothed grounding lug The wire must have green insulation with a yellow stripe or must be noninsulated bare 3 Attach the opposite end of the wire to a permanent earth ground using toothed washers or a toothed lug 16 AWG 1 3 mm Installation continued ValveMate 9000 Controller 20 www nordsonefd com info no...

Page 21: ...r s NOTE Air output push in fittings have an internal safety stop valve Make sure the air line tubing is fully inserted into the fitting to allow proper air flow AIR OUT connection 4 mm Installation continued ValveMate 9000 Controller 21 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 800 556 3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide ...

Page 22: ...bottoms out Make sure the line tubing is inserted all the way into the fitting 5 Set the pressure at the filter regulator to 4 8 6 9 bar 70 100 psi Fitting P N 7022198 Filter regulator P N 7002002 AIR IN connection 6 mm EXHAUST Connection The EXHAUST port expels air from the electronic pressure regulators Make sure the exhaust port is not restricted If needed connect air line tubing to the quick c...

Page 23: ...d valves for dispense valves 1 and 2 The controller provides two driver outputs Each output is 24 W 5 24 VDC 5 24 VDC VI1 VI1 DRV1 DRV1 Foot Pedal Connect the optional foot pedal P N 7014865 to the foot pedal switch connection NOTE The foot pedal initiate signal is de bounced for a period of 20 ms To disable the de bounce on the foot pedal signal press the 5 key during power up or use the serial c...

Page 24: ...re setpoint of 100º C 212º F Temperature control feedback is accomplished by a J type thermocouple NOTES To prevent malfunction ensure that the thermocouple is in close thermal contact with the heater Nordson EFD recommends using only heated valves that are compatible with this controller TC1 TC1 HT1 HT1 Installation continued ValveMate 9000 Controller 24 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 800...

Page 25: ...hese alarm conditions occur and are enabled the controller sends an AO signal Heater fault and TC alarms cannot be disabled PS1 2 Power Supply PS output the PS outputs can be used to supply 24 VDC power to a voltage initiate an external load or to EOC and Alarm Out circuits for signalling purposes PS G Ground 24 VDC power supply output reference and return pins GPI 1 4 General Purpose Inputs GPIs ...

Page 26: ...d Always depressurize a fluid reservoir before opening To do this slide the shutoff valve on the air line away from the reservoir If using an EFD fluid reservoir open the pressure relief valve as well Before opening the reservoir check the pressure gauge to verify that the pressure is zero 0 On all EFD cartridge reservoirs the unique threaded design provides fail safe air pressure release during c...

Page 27: ...atus of the controller enabled or disabled Accesses the DRIVERS PRESSURE and HEATERS screens A blinking square indicates that a channel is enabled A solid square indicates that an alarm is present on a channel Auto Increment Mode functions refer to Setting Up the Auto Increment Mode Capability Accesses the GENERAL PURPOSE IO screens Choices that can be selected by pressing F1 F2 or F3 Resets CNT o...

Page 28: ... keypad keys and the INCREASE DECREASE keys to navigate through the menu items change values and enter selections Setup continued F1 F2 and F3 function keys ENABLE DISABLE key Press the ENTER key to select or enable a highlighted item DISPENSE key Press the ARROW keys 2 4 6 8 to move through the menu items Press the INCREASE or DECREASE key to adjust a highlighted item ValveMate 9000 Controller 28...

Page 29: ...lowchart of Controller Screens Setup continued ValveMate 9000 Controller 29 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 800 556 3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide ...

Page 30: ... or PLC Refer to Setting the RS 232C Baud Rate to change the baud rate Appendix B RS 232C Connection Protocol is provided for your reference as needed Setup continued ValveMate 9000 Controller 30 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 800 556 3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide ...

Page 31: ...ing DISABLED indicator from the main screen and the functional block screens Accepts and processes signals from the drivers and general purpose I Os Enables the auto increment function if enabled refer to Setting Up the Auto Increment Mode Accepts processes and indicates all alarms When DISABLED the controller Turns off the pressure regulators heaters drivers and general purpose I Os Resets the au...

Page 32: ...E SETTINGS then press ENTER 3 Use the ARROW keys to highlight PSI BAR or KPA then press ENTER A check mark appears in the box next to the selection indicating that it is enabled 4 Press F2 to save the change and return to the MAIN MENU 5 Press F2 again to return to the MAIN screen To cancel changes at any time and return to the MAIN MENU press F3 To cancel changes at any time and return to the MAI...

Page 33: ...ler supplies to the corresponding driver after the DRV SPIKE TIME for that channel expires DRV SPIKE TIME Default 20 ms Range 20 250 ms in 5 ms increments The amount of time the controller supplies the spike voltage to the corresponding driver After the DRV SPIKE TIME expires the voltage is throttled down to the voltage entered for DRV HOLD VOLTS Refer to the VOLTS parameter under Entering the Dri...

Page 34: ...ess ENTER to change the selection ON OFF DCNT and VOLTS Press ENTER to change the selection by entering a value or press the INCREASE or DECREASE key to adjust the value Refer to the Driver Output Parameters table for an explanation of each parameter DRIVERS screen page 1 DRIVERS screen page 2 Setup continued VM9000 Controller Key Legend INCREASE key DECREASE key ENTER key DISPENSE key ARROW keys ...

Page 35: ...r of seconds the driver output turns off once the number of ON seconds is complete DCNT 0001 9999 cycles The number of times the driver channel repeats one ON and OFF cycle SPHld OFF ON When SPHld is ON the driver output performs a spike and hold operation for the spike time 20 250 ms and then switches to the hold voltage 5 24 V Refer to Entering Driver Spike and Hold Settings to enter spike time ...

Page 36: ...r F3 keys until the PRESSURE screen appears The screen shows both pressure control channels side by side 2 Use the ARROW keys to highlight the parameter to be changed Use the following methods to change a parameter MEM and MODE Press ENTER to change the selection SET Press ENTER to change the selection by entering a value or press the INCREASE or DECREASE key to adjust the value Refer to the Press...

Page 37: ...Refer to Entering Memory Cell Settings for information on memory cells MODE OFF ON OFF Sets the heater output to OFF ON Enables the heater output The heater will be regulated to the value entered for SET SET 00 100 degrees C or 32 212 degrees F in intervals of 1 degree C Sets the temperature for the selected heater NOTE The controller converts the temperature setting to the nearest degree C if SET...

Page 38: ...Press ENTER to change the selection TIME DELY ON and OFF Press ENTER to change the selection by entering a value or press the INCREASE or DECREASE key to adjust the value Refer to the GENERAL PURPOSE IO Parameters table for an explanation of each parameter GENERAL PURPOSE IO screen page 1 GENERAL PURPOSE IO screen page 2 Setup continued VM9000 Controller Key Legend INCREASE key DECREASE key ENTER ...

Page 39: ... on for ON seconds turns off for OFF seconds and automatically repeats the same ON and OFF cycle until the initiate signal is removed at which point the GPIO remains on for the remainder of ON and then ignores the OFF time The output will not turn on if the input signal is removed during OFF time TIME ON and STDY modes 0 001 to 99 999 sec in 1 ms increments The number of seconds that the channel r...

Page 40: ...AIN screen To enter or change memory cell settings 1 Verify that the MEM cell number for which you want to enter or change settings is displayed A memory cell can be any number from 00 99 2 Enter or change the desired settings The controller automatically saves the entered settings on each of the functional block screens DRIVERS PRESSURE HEATERS or GENERAL PURPOSE IO to the currently displayed MEM...

Page 41: ...crement Mode is selected Refer to the AUTO INCREMENT MODE Parameters table for an explanation of each parameter 4 Press the down ARROW key to highlight AI SYNC 5 Press ENTER until the desired channel is selected Refer to the AUTO INCREMENT MODE Parameters table for an explanation of each parameter 6 Press F2 to save the change and return to the MAIN MENU 7 Press F2 again to return to the MAIN scre...

Page 42: ...IG to 1800seconds 30 minutes Set up the Auto Increment mode as follows 1 Set AI MODE to TIME 2 Set start STRT at memory cell 0 3 Set end END at memory cell 2 How the system will operate with the above settings NOTE Enable the controller to test settings After the first 3600 seconds elapse when CNT equals 3600 the controller increments to memory cell 1 in which PRES increases to 23 psi and ON time ...

Page 43: ...as the memory cell address increases a new trigger value is loaded for that memory cell Any changes made to the trigger value in a specific memory cell will automatically save the trigger value to that memory cell CNT The controller has two methods of incrementing the CNT parameter When the AI MODE is set to TIME CNT increases by one every second When the AI MODE is set to COUNT or SEQ CNT increme...

Page 44: ...AIN screen Refer to Setting Up the Auto Increment Mode to use the Auto Increment Mode functionality If AI MODE is set to TIME or COUNT and AI ALARM is disabled the controller continues using the parameters of the END memory cell until you press RESET twice on the MAIN screen 4 Press F2 to save the change and return to the MAIN MENU 5 Press F2 again to return to the MAIN screen Auto Increment Mode ...

Page 45: ...E keys to change the parameter value The value must be within the ranges shown below Pressure Alarm Range 1 10 psi 0 07 0 69 bar 7 69 kPa Pressure Alarm Delay 00 99 sec 5 Press F2 to save the changes and return to the MAIN MENU 6 Press F2 again to return to the MAIN screen 7 Refer to Setting Alarm Output Options to enable disable and latch alarms Pressure System Alarm screen To cancel changes at a...

Page 46: ...range before a heater alarm is generated 5 Use the INCREASE DECREASE keys to change the parameter value The value must be within the ranges shown below Heater Alarm Range 1 10º C 1 10º F Heater Alarm Delay 00 99 min 6 Press F2 to save the changes and return to the MAIN MENU 7 Refer to Setting Alarm Output Options to enable disable and latch alarms Heat system Alarm screen To cancel changes at any ...

Page 47: ...is generated the System Alarm screen flashes Refer to Clearing Alarms for instructions on clearing unlatched and latched alarms 5 Press F2 to save the changes and return to the MAIN MENU 6 Press F2 again to return to the MAIN screen Input Alarm System Alarm screen To cancel changes at any time and return to the MAIN MENU press F3 Setup continued VM9000 Controller Key Legend INCREASE key DECREASE k...

Page 48: ... PRESS ALARM When a pressure alarm is latched it can be cleared only two ways 1 by selecting ALARM on the PRESSURE screen and pressing ENTER or 2 by selecting RESET on the MAIN screen and pressing ENTER two times after the cause of the alarm has been removed Refer to Clearing Alarms ENABLE HEATER ALARM If the actual temperature of a heater falls outside the acceptable temperature range for longer ...

Page 49: ...ted The following baud rates may be selected 9600 19200 38400 115200 default 5 Press F2 to save the changes and return to the MAIN MENU 6 Press F2 again to return to the MAIN screen To cancel changes at any time and return to the MAIN MENU press F3 Setup continued VM9000 Controller Key Legend INCREASE key DECREASE key ENTER key DISPENSE key ARROW keys ENABLE DISABLE key ValveMate 9000 Controller 4...

Page 50: ...creen press F2 2 Press F3 two times to scroll to the third MAIN MENU screen 3 Use the INCREASE DECREASE keys to set the desired contrast 4 Press F2 to save the changes and return to the MAIN MENU 5 Press F2 again to return to the MAIN screen To cancel changes at any time and return to the MAIN MENU press F3 Setup continued VM9000 Controller Key Legend INCREASE key DECREASE key ENTER key DISPENSE k...

Page 51: ...m startup Risk of solenoid valve damage If you are using dispense valve 745NC with a 24 W solenoid Nordson EFD strongly recommends using the spike and hold functionality and not exceeding a DRV SPIKE TIME of 30 ms and a DRV HOLD VOLTS of 5 V Refer to Entering Driver Spike and Hold Settings earlier in this manual CAUTION 6 On the DRIVERS screen enter the following settings for the dispense valve be...

Page 52: ...ter System Alarm screen To Clear a Latched Alarm If a pressure or heater alarm is latched resolve the cause of the alarm if needed then use one of the following methods to clear the alarm On the PRESSURE or HEATERS screen use the ARROW keys to select ALARM then press ENTER On the MAIN screen use the ARROW keys to select RESET then press ENTER two times NOTE Refer to Entering Pressure Alarm Setting...

Page 53: ...ode Alarm If an Auto Increment Mode alarm occurs clear the alarm as follows On the MAIN screen use the ARROW keys to select RESET then press ENTER two times The controller returns to the STRT memory cell and CNT resets to 0000 NOTE Refer to Connect General Purpose Inputs Outputs to connect external alarm inputs to the controller Refer to Setting Alarm Options to latch or unlatch an Alarm Input ala...

Page 54: ...ct the system to ensure that the heaters and thermocouples are thermally connected In addition perform an inspection of the wiring and hardware integrity 3 When the condition that caused the Heater Fault alarm is manually cleared select ALARM for the affected heater channel on the HEATERS screen and press ENTER to clear the alarm NOTES If a heated valve requires more than 1 minute to reach a tempe...

Page 55: ...s not detect a correct reading from the thermocouple The most likely causes of a TC Fault alarm are a broken thermocouple wire or incorrect HEATER 1 or HEATER2 TC connections To Clear a TC Fault Alarm 1 Check the integrity of the wiring between the thermocouple and the HEATER 1 or HEATER 2 TC connections to the rear of the controller 2 Verify that the ACT field on the HEATERS screen is not display...

Page 56: ...l being used on the voltage initiate circuit is a clean bounce free signal 5 24 VDC Incorrect VOLTS setting on the second DRIVERS screen Set VOLTS to an appropriate value for the valve being used for example 24 V Refer to Setting Up the Driver Outputs More than one Voltage Initiate signal present Verify that there is either a foot pedal or a voltage initiate signal present at one time If these sig...

Page 57: ...form a pressure calibration routine on the pressure channel in question No pressure on AIR OUT 1 or 2 Controller disabled Enable the controller by pressing and holding the ENABLE DISABLE key for 4 seconds until the controller is enabled MODE set to OFF on PRESSURE screen Verify that the appropriate pressure channel MODE is set to ON Refer to Setting Up the Pressure Control Tubing not fully engaged...

Page 58: ... conductors are making contact with the screw terminal connector GPO not responding to a GPI initiate signal System disabled Enable the controller by pressing and holding the ENABLE DISABLE key for 4 seconds until the controller is enabled MODE set to OFF on GENERAL PURPOSE IO screen Verify that the appropriate GPIO channel MODE is set to ON Refer to Setting Up the General Purpose IOs TIME DELY ON...

Page 59: ...the AO schematic under I O Connector Schematics Problem with wiring integrity Ensure that the wiring is correctly stripped and that the conductors are making contact with the screw terminal connector Computer unable to communicate with controller via RS 232C Incorrect BAUD rate setting Change the SET COM PORT baud rate setting Refer to Setting the RS 232C Baud Rate The available baud rates are 960...

Page 60: ...HUMB SCREW ASSEMBLY 8 7029774 KIT REPLACEMENT FUSES VM9000 2 for the AC power cord plug 9 7029778 KIT BEZEL AND OVERLAY VM9000 10 7014547 KIT POWER SWITCH ULTIMUS V Not Shown 7013556 KIT PANEL MOUNT mounting bracket for the controller 3 4 5 2 1 6 7 8 9 10 Part Number Part Description 7028693 ValveMate 9000 Controller ValveMate 9000 Controller 60 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 800 556 3484 ...

Page 61: ...uple connection Iron Fe Temperature control of the heaters is accomplished though the feedback provided by J type thermocouples The wire color is white TC1 J type thermocouple connection Constantan Cu Ni The wire color is red HT2 Same as HT1 HT2 Return path for HT2 output TC2 Same as TC1 TC2 Same as TC1 TC TC HT HT ValveMate 9000 Controller 61 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 800 556 3484 Sa...

Page 62: ...d voltage of 5 24 V adjustable The driver outputs are high speed high power outputs intended to drive high speed solenoid valves up to 500Hz DRV OUT 1 Return path for DRV1 output DRV OUT 2 Same as DRV1 DRV OUT 2 Same as DRV1 DRV OUT 2 DRV OUT 1 DRV OUT 1 DRV OUT 2 Appendix A Connector Pin Technical Data continued ValveMate 9000 Controller 62 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 800 556 3484 Sale...

Page 63: ...ined in a steady mode A new cycle can be initiated by opening and the closing the contact again Chassis ground Connection from an EFD foot switch metal housing to the controller chassis CC Contact Closure sense input 5 24 VDC 20mA maximum reverse polarity protected 10ms minimum pulse and not isolated I O Pin Name AI AI CC CC Foot Pedal Connector Schematic Appendix A Connector Pin Technical Data co...

Page 64: ...scription VI2 Isolated return path for the VI2 input EOC2 Isolated output switch 5 24 VDC 100 mA maximum Resettable fuse Reverse polarity and transient overvoltage protected Refer to the EOC1 description EOC2 Isolated return path for the EOC2 output AI Output from a 24 VDC source 100 mA maximum Resettable fuse Reverse polarity protected for connection to the AI input The Alarm Input pin pair sense...

Page 65: ...ce for the PS1 24 VDC output source GPI1 Isolated input 5 24 VDC 20 mA maximum 1 5 ms minimum pulse with reverse polarity protection The General Purpose Input 1 signal triggers General Purpose Output 1 when a 5 24 VDC signal is applied across the GPI1 and GPI1 pins This signal pair has reverse polarity protection GPI1 Isolated return path for GPI1 input GPI2 Same as GPI1 above Refer to the General...

Page 66: ...above GPO3 Same as GPO1 above Refer to the General Purpose Output 1 signal description GPO3 Same as GPO1 above GPO4 Same as GPO1 above Refer to the General Purpose Output 1 signal description GPO4 Same as GPO1 above PS2 24 VDC output source 100 mA maximum Resettable fuse Reverse polarity and transient overvoltage protected PS1 output on pin 13 is a separate circuit The PS2 and G2 pin pair provide ...

Page 67: ...I4 GPI4 I O Pin Name PS1 G1 PS2 G2 I O Pin Name AI AI CC CC Appendix A Connector Pin Technical Data continued I O Connector Schematics continued ValveMate 9000 Controller 67 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 800 556 3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide ...

Page 68: ...200 Start bit 1 Data length 8 bit ASCII Parity bit None Stop bit 1 Communication Sequence The host machine initiates all communication sequences The controller echos all received characters The controller evaluates the last four characters in the command packet as the command Typical Command Packet xxxCCCC where xxx is the setting and CCCC is the command The length of the setting varies depending ...

Page 69: ...he data that is attached and retrieved by the command The commands are organized into the following groups Main menu and main screen Temperature menu Pressure menu Driver menu General purpose I O and I O menus Specific alarms and auto increment Miscellaneous NOTES The 3 acknowledge command is removed from the examples since all commands are successfully evaluated The return constant the Enter key ...

Page 70: ...ld Voltage 19 Volts Set Driver 2 Hold Voltage Sets the hold voltage 5 24 V for driver channel 2 Host Format xxvhl2 xx 05 24 volts 19vhl2 Enter Hold Voltage 08 Volts Set Memory Cell Location Sets the current memory cell location for the controller Host Format xxsmem xx 00 99 valid memory cell range 55smem Enter Memory Cell Set 55 Set Auto Increment Start Memory Cell Location Sets the start memory c...

Page 71: ...ter Channel 2 OFF 1htr2 Enter Heater Channel 2 ON 2htr2 Enter Heater Channel 2 ON Set Heater Channel 1 Temperature Sets the heater temperature for heater 1 Host Format DDDsht1 Where DDD is the desired temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit 070sht1 Enter Set Temperature 70 C Set Heater Channel 2 Temperature Sets the heater temperature for heater 2 Host Format DDDsht2 Where DDD is the desired ...

Page 72: ...sure Channel 2 OFF 1epr2 Enter Pressure Channel 2 ON 2epr2 Enter Pressure Channel 2 ON Set Pressure Channel 1 Setpoint Sets pressure channel 1 to the desired pressure in psi Host Format DDD Dspr1 Where DDD D is the desired pressure in psi pressure units must be set to psi 040 1spr1 Enter Set Pressure 040 1psi Set Pressure Channel 2 Setpoint Sets pressure channel 2 to the desired pressure in psi Ho...

Page 73: ... Enter Driver 2 ON 2drv2 Enter Driver 2 PULS 3drv2 Enter Driver 2 STDY 4drv2 Enter Driver 2 STDY Set Driver 1 Spike and Hold Mode Enables or disables the spike and hold SpHld functionality of Driver 1 Host Format xhld1 0hld1 Sets spike and hold mode to OFF 1hld1 Sets spike and hold mode to ON 0hld1 Enter Driver 1 Spike and Hold is OFF 1hld1 Enter Driver 1 Spike and Hold is ON Set Driver 2 Spike an...

Page 74: ...ired time value with a valid range of 0 0000 9 9999 0 0010ont1 Enter Time Set To 0 0010 seconds Set Driver 2 ON Time Sets the ON Time for Driver 2 Host Format x xxxxont2 Where x xxxx is the desired time value with a valid range of 0 0000 9 9999 0 1584ont2 Enter Time Set To 0 1584 seconds Set Driver 1 OFF Time Sets the OFF Time for Driver 1 Host Format x xxxxoft1 Where x xxxx is the desired time va...

Page 75: ...4gpi2 Enter GPIO 2 CYCL Set GPIO 3 Mode Sets the operational mode for GPIO 3 Host Format xgpi3 0gpi3 Sets GPIO 3 to OFF 1gpi3 Sets GPIO 3 to ON 2gpi3 Sets GPIO 3 to STDY 3gpi3 Sets GPIO 3 to CYCL 4gpi3 Reads back the status of GPIO 3 OFF ON STDY CYCL 0gpi3 Enter GPIO 3 OFF 1gpi3 Enter GPIO 3 ON 2gpi3 Enter GPIO 3 STDY 3gpi3 Enter GPIO 3 CYCL 4gpi3 Enter GPIO 3 CYCL Set GPIO 4 Mode Sets the operati...

Page 76: ...ting with a range of 00 001 99 999 seconds 13 846ofg1 Enter Set Time 13 846 seconds Set GPIO 2 DELAY or OFF Settings Sets the DELY or OFF if in CYCL mode parameters for GPIO 2 to the desired setting Host Format xx xxxofg2 Where xx xxx is the desired time setting with a range of 00 001 99 999 seconds 88 974ofg2 Enter Set Time 88 974 seconds Set GPIO 3 DELAY or OFF Settings Sets the DELY or OFF if i...

Page 77: ...ment mode Host Format xaimd 0aimd Sets Auto Increment mode to OFF 1aimd Sets Auto Increment mode to Time 2aimd Sets Auto Increment mode to Count 3aimd Sets Auto Increment mode to Sequence 0aimd Enter AutoIncrement MODE OFF 1aimd Enter AutoIncrement MODE TIME 2aimd Enter AutoIncrement MODE COUNT 3aimd Enter AutoIncrement MODE SEQ Set Auto Increment Mode SYNC Links the Auto Increment mode to the cor...

Page 78: ...atch Pressure Alarm 0 Enable Heater Alarm 0 Latch Heater Alarm Set Heater Fault Time Sets the Heater Fault Time used to trip a Heater Fault Alarm Host Format DDDhtft Where DDD is the desired time setting in seconds 059htft Enter Heater Fault Time 059 Miscellaneous Command Description Command Format Sample with Output De bounce Operation Enables or disables the de bounce option on foot pedal initia...

Page 79: ...ser specified hold voltage DRV HOLD VOLTS after the spike time expires The graph on the next page shows how the spike and hold functions when the controller settings for Driver1 are as follows On the DRIVERS screens MODE ON ON 0 1000 OFF 0 1000 DCNT 0004 SpHld ON VOLTS 24 On the DRIVER SETTINGS screen DRV1 HOLD VOLTS 05V DRV1 SPIKE TIME 020ms Typical driver settings when spike and hold is set up D...

Page 80: ...ality 24 V 20 ms 100 ms 5 V Appendix C Driver Spike and Hold Technical Data continued ValveMate 9000 Controller 80 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 800 556 3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems are available worldwide ...

Page 81: ...CNT 2 Heaters Mode 1 Mode 2 Temperature Setting 1 Temperature Setting 2 Pressure Mode 1 Mode 2 Set Pressure 1 Set Pressure 2 GPIO Mode 1 Mode 2 Time ON 1 Time ON 2 Time ON 3 Time ON 4 Delay OFF 1 Delay OFF 2 Delay OFF 3 Delay OFF 4 Trigger Auto Increment Mode Trigger ValveMate 9000 Controller 81 www nordsonefd com info nordsonefd com 800 556 3484 Sales and service of Nordson EFD dispensing systems...

Page 82: ...arising from this warranty exceed the purchase price of the equipment This warranty is valid only when oil free clean dry filtered air is used Nordson EFD makes no warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose In no event shall EFD be liable for incidental or consequential damages For Nordson EFD sales and service in over 40 countries contact Nordson EFD or go to www nordsonefd c...

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