Nordson Encore iControl 2, Configuration, Preset Setup, Operation

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Introduction
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Section 1
Introduction
This manual covers Configuration, Preset (Recipe) Setup, and Operation of
the Nordson iControl and iControl 2 Integrated Control Systems. All tasks
described in this manual are accomplished using the iControl Operator
Interface.
NOTE: This version of this manual covers iControl software up to and
including version 3.6. This manual is updated as features are added. If
your software has not been upgraded, you may not have all the screens and
features described here. Contact your Nordson representative for upgrade
information.
iControl Systems
Standard, Encore, and the new iControl 2 systems are used with
venturi-type powder pumps and automatic spray guns supplied by those
pumps. Standard systems are used with Nordson Versa-Spray, Sure Coat
and Tribomatic automatic guns. Encore systems are used with Encore
automatic guns. iControl 2 systems are used with Encore automatic guns.
A system can consist of a master console for the first 16 guns, and a
auxiliary console for guns 17 − 32. The master console houses the I/O card,
touch screen and computer that runs the iControl software. iControl 2
systems can also consist of an auxiliary console and a pedestal housing the
touch screen, PC, and I/O card.
Prodigy and Encore HD iControl systems control up to 32 spray guns
from each master console. No auxiliary consoles are used.
If the system includes manual guns, the manual gun controllers
communicate with the PC through the system CAN network.
iControl systems control gun triggering and spraying, and gun movers such
as in/out positioners and reciprocators. The system uses signals from
conveyor encoders, photoeyes, light curtains, and proximity sensors to
identify and track the movement of parts through the spray booth and
control the spray guns and gun movers. An Ethernet network is used to
communicate with the gun movers and some part ID system components.
Up to 10 devices can be addressed over the Ethernet network.