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RC3-LOG & RC3P-LOG INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

 

 

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SHAWALMEX-EUROPE BV

 

 

 RC3-LOG & RC3P-LOG INSTRUCTION MANUAL SEPT 2018 

 
 

 

 

5.2.1.  Manual Heating 

If there is a temperature controller malfunction or platen temperature sensor failure, the platen can be heated 
manually by turning the platen switch to the 

M

 (on manual)  position and push the red manual heating button. 

These buttons have a spring return to off, a 

Safety Feature 

so the heat will shut off if the vulcanizer is left 

unattended. When using this function, the platen temperature will have to be monitored by an external 
temperature indicator such as a stem thermometer. 

5.3. 

Temperature Control 

1.

 

A P.I.D (Proportional Integral Derivative) solid state temperature controller that senses the resistance 
change in an RTD (Resistance Temperature Device) sensor in each platen effects temperature control. The 
controller should maintain temperature at the set point +-3 

F (2 

C) at 300 

F (150 

C). 

2.

 

The temperature controller incorporates a proportioning circuit that causes the platens to reach set point 
temperature in a minimum of time with less than 2 

F (1.1 

C) of temperature overshoot. In operation, the 

controller will begin cycling off and on slightly below set point. During this initial cycling period, the 
temperature will continue to rise to the set point as indicated by the temperature controller. This early 
cycling is a normal function of the controller and should not be reset, otherwise excessive temperatures will 
occur. 

3.

 

The parameters can be adjusted so that set point is reached in the fastest possible time (straight line heating) 
but this will cause the temperature to overshoot the set point by several degrees. Alternatively, the 
parameters can be adjusted so there is zero overshoot but the rate of heating will decrease as the set point is 
reached. If you wish to fine tune your controller in either of these ways contact

 Shaw-Almex

 for advice. 

 

6. 

MAINTENANCE 

6.1. 

Opening the Control Cabinet 

To access the circuits in the control box, a  +  blade screw driver is required.  

 

Safety:

 Disconnect the power supply. 

1.

 

Remove the screws around the perimeter of the front panel. 

2.

 

The front panel can now be removed from the cabinet as one assembly. 

 

 

6.2. 

Overload Protection 

There is overload protection inside the control cabinet for 
the platens . A fuse on the front plate protects the control 
circuit. 

The control circuit  is protected with a 2 amp fuse (see figure 
1), which is located in the center of the control panel front 
plate. 

The platens are protected with a 32 Amp circuit breaker.  

The circuit breaker can be reset to one at the side of the 
control cabinet (see figure 3) by opening the window and set 
the switch to 1. 

6.3. 

Temperature Calibration 

After replacing a temperature controller, a platen temperature sensor or a platen heating element the temperature 
controller should be calibrated to achieve the best performance. Failure to calibrate the controller with the 
vulcanizer will result in temperature over shoot and the temperature control will be less precise. 

 

Figure 9 Overload Protection 

 

Содержание RC3-LOG

Страница 1: ...ATALOGGING TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL This manual was prepared to present the correct methods and procedures of operating and maintaining your ALMEX TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL Read this manual carefully...

Страница 2: ...Platen Temperature 7 5 1 2 Protecting Temperature Controller Settings 5 2 1 Set the Timer 10 5 3 Heating the Vulcanizer 11 5 3 1 Manual Heating 12 5 4 Temperature Control 12 6 MAINTENANCE 12 6 1 Open...

Страница 3: ...RC3P LOG Serial Number Weight 15 kg Voltage 380 420 volt Phase 3 Cycle Hertz 50 60 Amperage Maximum Per Platen 16 Amp Total 32 Amp Circuit Overcurrent Protection Required 32 Amp Temperature Sensor 100...

Страница 4: ...LOG Year of Construction 2018 has been manufactured using the following transposed harmonized European Standards EN 60204 1 Safety EN 50081 1 Emissions EN55011 EN 50082 1 Immunity EN61000 4 2 3 4 5 a...

Страница 5: ...mperature control panel 2 All of the electrical components contain live circuits Do not open or service any of the electrical equipment without disconnecting the main power supply 3 Incorrect voltage...

Страница 6: ...T 2018 4 ASSEMBLY 4 1 Unpacking Carefully unpack temperature control panel from the box and inspect for damage Any damages or shortages should be reported to the carrier and or SHAW ALMEX EUROPE BV 4...

Страница 7: ...ure set points for top and bottom platen The temperature controller has many other settings that have been set by the factory The operator interface consists of a display screen and four navigation pu...

Страница 8: ...in many cases allowing the user to select one from a number of alternative values within menu items Theses keys are also used to navigate through the virtual keyboards and number pads used to enter te...

Страница 9: ...Platen Temperatures Push the page button untill the Process overview screen Figure 5 is shown Push the scroll button and the raise lower buttons to select the setpoint or dwelltime that needs to be c...

Страница 10: ...can be set to the desired value Once the desired value has been reached push the scroll button once more to enter the new value Pushing the page button will lock the new temperature value Important Th...

Страница 11: ...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 vu...

Страница 12: ...otherwise excessive temperatures will occur 3 The parameters can be adjusted so that set point is reached in the fastest possible time straight line heating but this will cause the temperature to ove...

Страница 13: ...calibration unless the controller the heating element or the temperature sensor is changed Refer to the special autotuning instructions for autotuning your RC3 P log controller 7 TROUBLESHOOTING This...

Страница 14: ...iving incoming power and is receiving a signal from the controller but is not sending outgoing power then that relay is faulty and must be replaced 7 Loose connection in cable or platen connector 7 Re...

Страница 15: ...ture controller 2 Refer to ALMEX NANODAC instruction manual Replace temperature controller 8 Service 8 1 Emergency Service Contact Service Department Telephone 31 652 667 301 Fax 31 842 202 967 Mail S...

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