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MC18-Micro manual
Start up
The MC18-Micro software version is displayed shortly when the unit is switched on, followed by the
selected motor type Lo=Low Torque and HI=High Torque motor. After that the configuration mode (CON)
will be shown.
When the MC18-Micro is set to configuration 3 to 6, the time function key
is deactivated.
When a deactivated key is pushed the unit will give a beeping signal.
For changing the unit configuration see paragraph 7.4.
Configuration
For changing the unit configuration,
keep speed
and enter
pressed while switching on the main power.
The configuration number will be displayed, press
to switch between the possible configurations
and press
to acknowledge. The software version will be displayed.
Configuration data is normally entered once and it remains the same for subsequent operation. The data
entered during configuration is saved in memory and remains in the memory even when the unit is shut off
or unplugged.
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 when 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 contact is interrupted.
Speed and Timer
Speed and dosing time can be altered (time only in case of injection molding)
Speed
= rotation of dosing system in RPM, (0,1 to 200 RPM)
Timer
= time dosing system will rotate after start impulse, at input cable ( 0,1 to 999,9 sec)
Activate by pressing
or
, set the desired speed or time using
press enter
to
acknowledge.
Configuration
Type of Production
Input signal
Hopper loader
1
Injection Molding
Timer
none or ME (when connected)
3
Extrusion
Relay
none or ME (when connected)
4
Extrusion
Tacho
none or ME (when connected)
