RC3-LOG & RC3P-LOG INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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SHAWALMEX-EUROPE BV
RC3-LOG & RC3P-LOG INSTRUCTION MANUAL SEPT 2018
After having changed the dwelltime to the desired value it can be locked by pushing the scroll button
(enter) and the page button
(back)
5.2.
Heating the Vulcanizer
Safety:
Never heat the vulcanizer unattended.
1.
There are three positions on the platen switch as follows:
A
- On Automatic. For automatic temperature control to SETPOINT VALUE.
0
- Off. Switches power to platens off. Controller remains energized.
M
- On Manual. Override temperature controller and switch power to platen on. After having set the
switch to M the spring loaded red push buttons will power the heating to the platens..
2.
The vulcanizer should be pressurized to at least 5 psi (0.3 kg/sq.cm) before heating.
3.
Press the blue
TIMER RESET
button at the timer. Setting the A/M button to A will start the heat cycle.
4.
Turn the A/M switch to the
A
(on automatic) position to begin heating the vulcanizer. The Ammeter will
read the current for each platen as they are switched on. Depending on the screen that is chosen (figure
5,6,7 or 8) process information can be monitored.
Safety:
The platen will begin to get hot.
5.
Stem thermometers should be inserted into the hole in the platen edge as a secondary means of monitoring
the temperature. The temperature will not necessarily be the same as the temperature control because of
differences in calibration.
6.
When the set point is reached, the dwell timer will start to run and the elapsed dwelltime can be seen on the
process overview screen.
7.
When the dwelltime has been finished the heating will be switched of and the audio alarm be activated.
8.
Press the time RESET button before the next heat cycle.
