1.3.1 Contents of document

• Description of all masks of the visualization.

• Description of the principal operating sequences during the production process.

• Description of the principal operating sequences during machine adjustment

1.3.2 Not contained in this document

• Does not supply setting values for the injection molding machine.

• Does not describe the installation and programming of the KePlast HMI KVB visualization.

• Does not describe sequence of injection molding process

3.1.1 Status bar

A status bar is displayed at the top and bottom section of the basic layout. The representation of the status bar depends on the resolution of the operating panel that is used. At the bottom section of the basic layout, a second status bar is displayed. The following figure shows the information fields contained therein: 1 ... Status icons (e.g. Heater on/off, Motor on/off, etc.). 2 ... Plausibility limits for the actual selected input field.

3.1.2 Status Icons

The following table provides an overview of the possible status icons.

3.1.3 Active Movements

This section presents a graphic depiction of the currently executed movements of the machine. The following table provides an overview of the possible movement icons.

3.1.4 Mask navigation

At the bottom of the basic layout, the mask navigation is located. Behind a mask, several other masks can exist which are in context with the superior mask. There are different styles for displaying the mask buttons available. The styles can be configured in mask "Display settings".

3.3.1 Function keys

3.3.2 Numerical /alpha-numerical keypad

With input fields for numbers these keys will return only numbers when activated. With input fields for text they will first return the letter and then the number (A, B, C and 7).

3.3.3 Arrow key pad

The arrow keys are used to navigate to the required input fields in the masks:

3.3.4 Keys for setting the operating mode

3.3.5 Further Keys operating the injection molding machine

3.5.1 Actual value panel

Pressing key "Enter" when quick access panel is visible, opens a panel at the top of the display area which shows the current actual values of the machine. Depending on the equipment of the machine, the actual value panel shows following values.

3.5.2 Opening mask help

The visualization is equipped with a mask help which offers a description for every operating mask. Pressing key 1 when quick access panel is visible, opens the mask help for the current mask. In the mask help the buttons <Arrow up> and <Arrow down> are used for scrolling. Buttons <Arrow left> and <Arrow right> are used to scroll through the help pages. Button <Back> is used to quit the mask help and return to the mask that was open last.

3.5.3 Opening alarm help

Information: Precondition that alarm help gets displayed is that alarm mask is open. The alarm help refers always to the current selected alarm in alarm help mask. The visualization is equipped with an alarm help which offers a description for most alarms. Pressing key 2 when quick access panel is visible, opens the alarm help for the current selected alarm. Buttons <Arrow up> and <Arrow down> are used for scrolling. Buttons <Arrow left> and <Arrow right> are used to scroll through the help pages. Button <Back> is used to quit the alarm help and returns to the mask that was open last.

3.5.4 Mask print / Create screenshot

Every mask can be either printed out on a local printer that is connected to the control via USB interface resp. for every mask a screenshot can be stored on the compact flash. Prerequisites: - User level equal or higher than 5 - Only selected printers are supported (for a list of supported printers please contact KEBA).

1. 1

   1) Connect local printer to the USB interface

2. 2

   2) In mask Display settings select the desired option in input field 'Printer'. 0 ... - - -. Printing resp. creating a screenshot deactivated. 1 ... File: Creates a screenshot of the current mask on the compact flash in directory \protocol\screenshots (Screenshot000.png) using png-format. 2 ... Local: Prints mask to local USB printer.

3. 3

   3) Go to the mask you wish to print out resp. that you want to create a screenshot of and press key 3 while quick access panel is visible.

3.5.5 Creating a status report

Pressing key 4 when quick access panel is visible, opens a dialog for creating a status report.

3.5.6 User login and logout

Pressing key 5 when quick access panel is visible, opens a dialog for user login and logout. The login password has to be entered via the numerical keypad. Key <Cancel> closes the dialog.

3.5.7 Favourite masks

The currently opened mask can be added to the favourite bar by pressing key 8 in quick access panel. With keys F1...F8 a mask is added to the favourite bar. Configured favourite masks can be removed from favourite bar by pressing key 9 in quick access panel. With keys F1...F8 a mask is removed from the favourite bar. Information: A favourite mask is only added and removed for the current user level.

4.1.1 Purpose

This mask serves as standard display in ongoing production operation and provides the operating personnel with an overview of the machine's key data.

4.1.2 Description of the mask

The upper part of the mask provides a graphic display of the states of the nozzle heating zones. The central part of the mask shows the injection molding machine. The actual position of the machine axis is displayed below. Further actual overview data like pressure, velocity and production time of the current production process are displayed.

4.1.3 Description of the elements

Heating zones: Up to 9 heating zones plus a hopper temperature status can be displayed here. The current temperature is shown in the middle of the respective heating zones. Error states of the heating zones are shown in the status bar along the upper border of the image. Overview data.

4.2.1 Purpose

The settings for the mold that is currently in operation can be adjusted in this mask.

4.2.2 Description of the mask

Pressure and velocity can be defined for specific sections of the mold's movement. The values for mold "Open" and "Close" are specified separately.

4.2.3 Description of the elements

Mold close. Mold open.

4.3.1 Purpose

This mask shows the pressure and velocity profile of the mold movement graphically.

4.3.2 Description of the mask

The upper section of the mask displays the mold close profile and the lower section of the mask the mold open profile. Arrows on top of the graphics display the direction of the profile. A red line in the graphics displays the actual position of the movement. Further ramp settings for the respective movement can be set. Depending on the configured ramp setting the corresponding ramp duration for the movement is calculated.

4.3.3 Description of the elements

4.4.1 Purpose

Additional parameters for the mold can be configured within this mask.

4.4.2 Description of the mask

Besides general settings for the mold, maximum movement and movement delay times as well as the constant outputs for the mold movement in setup mode can be set.

4.4.3 Description of the elements

General settings. Movement start delay. Setup mode output. Float cylinder.

4.5.1 Purpose

Additional parameters for the mold can be configured within this mask.

4.5.2 Description of the mask

For the mold movement the minimum profile outputs, maximum ramp settings, pump and valve delay times and settings for mold height adjustment can be set.

4.5.3 Description of the elements

Minimum profile output. Ramp profile output. Ramp setup mode. Delay times.

4.6.1 Purpose

The settings for the mold height adjustment can be done in this mask.

4.6.2 Description of the mask

The mask is divided into the sections General settings, Mold adjust output, Advanced settings and Clamp force monitoring.

4.6.3 Description of the elements

General settings. Mold adjust output. Advanced settings: This section is only shown, if a clamp force sensor is available. Mold height.

4.7.1 Purpose

The lubrication settings for the machine can be configured within this mask.

4.7.2 Description of the mask

Lubrication interval, the lubrcation duration as well as on and off time of the lubrication can be set.

4.7.3 Description of the elements

4.8.1 Purpose

The settings for an automatic safety gate can be adjusted on this mask.

4.8.2 Description of the mask

The mask contains the general settings, time settings and hydraulic settings for the automatic safety gate. The hydraulic settings are only displayed if the machine is equipped with an hydraulic safety gate. If the machine is equipped with an electric or pneumatic safety gate, this settings are not displayed.

4.8.3 Description of the elements

Automatic safety gate. Time settings. ValveGate settings. WARNING: The system (hardware and software) only meets category B according to EN ISO 13849-1. Thus it is not intended for usage in safety-relevant control applications in the field of personal safety (e.g. emergency stop). To implement potentially necessary safety-relevant control tasks, always use additional external safety devices according to EN ISO 13849-1 that are intended for the particular purpose and meet the necessary functional safety. For further information see EN ISO 13849-1 and refer to chapter "EC directives and standards" in the manuals for a list of norms applying to the product. The safety notices for the installation and commissioning of the product can be found in the user manuals of the components or in the system manual and must be read and observed before installation or commissioning. The user manual must be kept throughout the entire service life of the product.

4.9.1 Purpose

Settings for the ejector and the airvalves can be made in this mask.

4.9.2 Description of the mask

Besides the ejector's operating mode, this mask defines the force and velocity for the ejector movements within different sections. The lower part of the mask contains the settings for the airvalves.

4.9.3 Description of the elements

Ejector forward. Ejector backward. Airvalves. Ejector settings.

4.10.1 Purpose

This mask shows the pressure and velocity profile of the ejector movement graphically.

4.10.2 Description of the mask

The upper section of the mask displays the ejector forward profile and the lower section of the mask the ejector backward profile. Arrows on top of the graphics display the direction of the profile. A red line in the graphics displays the actual position of the movement. Further ramp settings for the respective movement can be set. Depending on the configured ramp setting the corresponding ramp duration for the movement is calculated.

4.10.3 Description of the elements

4.11.1 Purpose

Additional parameters for the ejector can be set within this mask.

4.11.2 Description of the mask

Besides general settings for the ejector, maximum movement and movement delay times as well as the constant outputs for the ejector movement in setup mode can be set.

4.11.3 Description of the elements

General settings. Maximum movement time. Movement start delay. Setup mode output.

4.12.1 Purpose

Additional parameters for the ejector can be configured within this mask.

4.12.2 Description of the mask

For the ejector movement the minimum profile outputs, maximum ramp settings and pump and valve delay times can be set.

4.12.3 Description of the elements

Minimum profile output. Ramp profile output. Delay times. Ramp setup mode.

4.13.1 Purpose

Settings for the operating modes of the cores can be made in this mask.

4.13.2 Description of the mask

The activation and the operating mode of the core can be adjusted in the upper section of the mask. Settings for activated cores can be made in the lower section of the mask.

4.13.3 Description of the elements

Core control.

4.14.1 Purpose

Additional settings for core movement can be made in this mask.

4.14.2 Description of the mask

Besides general settings for the cores, maximum movement and movement delay times as well as the constant outputs for the core movement in setup mode can be set. Further overriding core safety and parallel movements for cores can be configured in this mask.

4.14.3 Description of the elements

Core setup mode output. Core movement start delay times. Core general settings. Maximum movement time.

4.15.1 Purpose

Additional settings for core movement can be made in this mask.

4.15.2 Description of the mask

Besides general settings for the cores, maximum movement and movement delay times as well as the constant outputs for the core movement in setup mode can be set. Further overriding core safety and parallel movements for cores can be configured in this mask.

4.15.3 Description of the elements

Core setup mode output. Core movement start delay times. Core general settings. Maximum movement time.

4.16.1 Purpose

Additional parameters for the core can be configured within this mask.

4.16.2 Description of the mask

For the core movement the ramp settings and pump and valve delay times can be set.

4.16.3 Description of the elements

Core ramp manual output. Core ramp setup mode. Core delay times.

4.17.1 Purpose

Additional parameters for the core can be configured within this mask.

4.17.2 Description of the mask

For the core movement the ramp settings and pump and valve delay times can be set.

4.17.3 Description of the elements

Core ramp manual output. Core ramp setup mode. Core delay times.

4.18.1 Purpose

This mask is used to adjust ramp values for the mold during cores are moving in and out.

4.18.2 Description of the mask

For every core, ramp values in % for the mold movement can be set. Depending on the configured ramp setting the corresponding ramp duration for the movement is calculated.

4.18.3 Description of the elements

Mold ramp tuning.

4.19.1 Purpose

This mask is used to adjust the settings for the inject movement, cut off detection and hold movements.

4.19.2 Description of the mask

Pressure and velocity of the injection movement is specified in the upper section of the mask. Settings for the cut off detection are specified in the middle section of the mask. Settings for hold are specified in the lower section of the mask.

4.19.3 Description of the elements

Inject. Cut off: The cut off criterion, at which the system changes from injection to hold pressure, can be adjusted in this section. When selecting more than one criterion, the system changes over to hold pressure as soon as one condition is met. Hold: Specification of pressure and velocity of the hold movement. Further settings for the cooling time (duration of cooling after hold pressure) can be set here and different inject parameters are displayed.

4.20.1 Purpose

This mask shows the pressure and velocity profile of the inject and hold movement graphically.

4.20.2 Description of the mask

The upper section of the mask displays the inject profile and the lower section of the mask the hold profile. Arrows on top of the graphics display the direction of the profile. A red line in the graphics displays the actual position of the movement. Further ramp settings for the respective movement can be set. Depending on the configured ramp setting the corresponding ramp duration for the movement is calculated.

4.20.3 Description of the elements

4.21.1 Purpose

This mask is used to adjust the settings for plasticizing and decompression.

4.21.2 Description of the mask

The back pressure and screw velocity for specific screw positions can be entered in the section Plasticize. In the section Decompression, settings for the processes Decompression before plasticize and Decompression after plasticize can be made.

4.21.3 Description of the elements

Plasticize. Decompression: These settings apply for both procedures, Decompression before plasticizing and Decompression after plasticizing. Information: In manual and adjustment mode the function Decompression after plasticize will always be used.

4.22.1 Purpose

This mask shows the pressure and velocity profile of the plasticize movement graphically.

4.22.2 Description of the mask

The upper section of the mask displays the plasticize profile. Arrows on top of the graphics display the direction of the profile. A red line in the graphics displays the actual position of the movement. Further ramp settings for the respective movement can be set.

4.22.3 Description of the elements

4.23.1 Purpose

Additional parameters for injection can be set within this mask.

4.23.2 Description of the mask

Within this mask, parameters for Intrusion, Cold slug eject, maximum movement and movement delay times as well as the constant outputs for the screw movements can be set.

4.23.3 Description of the elements

Intrusion. Cold slug eject. Maximum movement time. Movement start delay. Setup mode output.

4.24.1 Purpose

Additional parameters for injection can be configured within this mask.

4.24.2 Description of the mask

For the inject movement the minimum profile outputs, maximum ramp settings and pump and valve delay times can be set.

4.24.3 Description of the elements

Minimum profile output. Ramp profile output. Delay times. Ramp setup mode.

4.25.1 Purpose

Additional parameters for plasticize and decompression can be configured within this mask.

4.25.2 Description of the mask

For plasticize and decompression the minimum profile outputs, maximum ramp settings and pump and valve delay times can be set.

4.25.3 Description of the elements

Minimum profile output. Ramp profile output. Delay times. Ramp setup mode.

4.26.1 Purpose

This mask is used to set the regulator parameters for the injection unit.

4.26.2 Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the sections:

• Inject

• Inject pressure limit

• Hold

• Backpressure

• Plasticize

• Inject position control

4.26.3 Description of the elements

Inject. Inject Pressure limit. Hold. Backpressure. Plasticize. Inject position control.

4.27.1 Purpose

The mask 'Inject graph' is used to record and display up to 6 process variables graphically.

4.27.2 Description of the mask

The measured values are represented in an y/t chart. Underneath the chart is a legend, which shows the current actual process values and their color-coded assignments. The measurement can be started and stopped using the Activate/Deactivate- button in the main menu bar underneath the mask. The mask shows the last 10 recorded curves. The latest one in displayed in colors. The previous curves are displayed in a gray color.

4.27.3 Description of the elements

4.28.1 Purpose

In this mask, relevant parameters for the inject graph mask are defined.

4.28.2 Description of the mask

4.28.3 Description of the elements

4.29.1 Purpose

This mask is used to adjust the settings for available valve gates. Information: This mask is only visible if a valve gate is available and configured.

4.29.2 Description of the mask

The single valve gates can be activated and deactivated in this mask. Furthermore settings for opening and closing of a valve gate can be done.

4.29.3 Description of the elements

Information: During inject process (including hold) at least one valve gate must be open. Otherwise an alarm appears and the inject process will be... Below the valve gate number an icon shows if the corresponding valve gate is actually actuated.

4.31.1 Purpose

Settings for the nozzle movement can be done in this mask.

4.31.2 Description of the mask

Within the sections Nozzle forward and Nozzle backward, the pressure and velocity for the nozzle forward movement and for the nozzle backward movement can be specified. The number of input fields depends if the nozzle moves position depending (with limit switch or transducer) or time depending. The setting if the nozzle moves position or time depending, can be defined in mask 'Machine equipment'. Further special settings for the forward movement of the nozzle and for contact force build up can be set here. The contact force build up after reaching the forward endposition is always executed. It can be deactivated by setting the Force build up time to 0 seconds. The operating mode for the nozzle's backward movement can be selected via Nozzle back mode.

4.31.3 Description of the elements

Nozzle forward. Nozzle backward. Nozzle settings.

4.32.1 Purpose

This mask shows the pressure and velocity profile of the nozzle movement graphically.

4.32.2 Description of the mask

The upper section of the mask displays the nozzle forward profile and the lower section of the mask the nozzle backward profile. Arrows on top of the graphics display the direction of the profile. A red line in the graphics displays the actual position of the movement. Further ramp settings for the respective movement can be set. Depending on the configured ramp setting the corresponding ramp duration for the movement is calculated.

4.32.3 Description of the elements

4.33.1 Purpose

Additional parameters for the nozzle can be configured within this mask.

4.33.2 Description of the mask

Besides general settings for the nozzle, maximum movement and movement delay times as well as the constant outputs for the nozzle movement in setup mode can be set.

4.33.3 Description of the elements

Setup mode output. Nozzle adjust. Maximum movement time. Movement start delay.

4.34.1 Purpose

Additional parameters for the nozzle can be configured within this mask.

4.34.2 Description of the mask

For the nozzle movement the minimum profile outputs, maximum ramp settings, pump and valve delay times and settings for mold height adjustment can be set.

4.34.3 Description of the elements

Minimum profile output. Ramp profile output. Delay times. Ramp setup mode.

4.35.1 Purpose

The settings for auto purge as well as for the shut off nozzle can be adjusted on this mask.

4.35.2 Description of the mask

The procedure for auto purge follows the sequence of plasticizing - injection - decompressing (sequence depends on the start position of the screw). Pressure, velocity and active time can be set for opening and closing the shut-off nozzle.

4.35.3 Description of the elements

Auto purge settings. Shut off nozzle.

4.36.1 Purpose

This mask is used to adjust the settings for nozzle heater.

4.36.2 Description of the mask

The individual heating zones are graphically depicted in the section Heating zones. The current temperature is shown in the middle of each heating zone. The input fields for the set-point temperature and tolerance are located underneath the heating zones. General settings for the nozzle heater and the material entrance are configured in the lower section of the mask.

4.36.3 Description of the elements

Heating zones. Settings. Material entrance.

4.37.1 Purpose

This mask is used to specify general settings for the nozzle heater and settings for oil heating and oil cooling.

4.37.2 Description of the mask

4.37.3 Description of the elements

General settings. Oil temperature: Information: This fields are only shown if an oil temperature sensor is available. Oil Pre Heating: Information: If no tank heating is available, the oil can be heated by circulation (pre heating).

4.38.1 Purpose

This mask is used to specify the sensor types for the nozzle heater and the hopper (material entrance).

4.38.2 Description of the mask

4.38.3 Description of the elements

Zone settings: For each heating zone the following settings can be made: Hopper settings.

4.39.1 Purpose

The settings for the individual hot runners of a heating system can be made in this mask.

4.39.2 Description of the mask

The individual hot runners can be activated/deactivated in this mask. Also settings for the set temperature, tolerance limits and temperature increase can be made. The mask is divided into several tabs. Up to six zone can be displayed in a mask. In sector Quick Set also values for the set temperature and tolerance limits can be entered. After confirmation these are taken over for all hot runners of the mask displayed. The current state for each hot runner is additionally displayed by a graph. An analog bar shows the current temperature of a hot runner zone.

4.39.3 Description of the elements

Parameter. In this sector the settings for the set temperature and tolerance limits can be made which take effect for all hot runners that are displayed on the current mask. Standby temperature: In this sector the settings for the set temperature and tolerance limits can be made which take effect for all hot runners that are displayed on the current mask.

4.40.1 Purpose

In this mask general settings for operating the hot runner system can be specified.

4.40.2 Description of the mask

In area Hotrunner settings, the general settings for the hot runner are specified. Information: To ensure that the heater is switched on at the specified starting times, the machine itself must also be switched on.

4.40.3 Description of the elements

4.41.1 Purpose

In this mask the settings for the single zones of the mold heating (hot runner) system are set.

4.41.2 Description of the mask

For zones 1-n, the mode, sensor type, mold heating type and the maximum evaporation power can be set.

4.41.3 Description of the elements

4.42.1 Purpose

The alarm mask shows all active alarms in a list including the time stamp for each alarm.

4.42.2 Description of the mask

Texts which are too long, will be cut. A status bar in the lower section of the mask shows the complete text of the selected alarm.

4.42.3 Description of the elements

Actual alarms can be confirmed on the operation panel.

4.43.1 Purpose

Parameters for the production processs can be set in this mask.

4.43.2 Description of the mask

General production settings as well as settings for a photosensor and an euromap interface can be set in this mask. Further informations about the production values of the machine are displayed.

4.43.3 Description of the elements

Production settings. Machine information. Photosensor.

4.44.1 Purpose

Parameters for the production processs can be set in this mask.

4.44.2 Description of the mask

For each weekday a starting time for auto heatup of the nozzle heating and the mold heating can be configured. Information: In order to start the heater at the configured starting times the machine itself has to be turned on.

4.44.3 Description of the elements

Nozzle/mold heating week timer.

4.45.1 Purpose

Parameters for the production processs can be set in this mask.

4.45.2 Description of the mask

Production settings for an accumulator, a buzzer and cavity pressure sensors are specified.

4.45.3 Description of the elements

Accumulator. Buzzer.

4.46.1 Purpose

Mold-specific settings (e.g. all process data such as movement settings, profiles, temperature set-points etc.) can be stored and uploaded again as mold data record in the mold data mask.

4.46.2 Description of the mask

On the left side, the name of the mold data record is listed. On the right side, the creation date of the mold data record is listed. The progress bar in the lower section of the mask shows the actual progress of the loading- resp. saving- procedure. New mold data records can be saved via the menu bar, while existing records can be loaded or deleted.

4.46.3 Description of the elements

Mold data record. Buttons.

4.47.1 Purpose

This mask us used to load or delete status reports, screen shots and process data protocols (PDP) on or from an USB memory media.

4.47.2 Description of the mask

The upper part of the mask can be used to export status reports, screen shots and process data protocols to an USB storage medium. The field below this offer the option of deleting status reports, screen shots and process data protocols. The field Progress shows the progress of the current process.

4.47.3 Description of the elements

4.48.1 Purpose

The process data protocol (PDP) serves to show process data in tabular form. The recorded values can also be printed out during measurement or saved to a file.

4.48.2 Description of the mask

The columns of the PDP table can be freely configured with any process data. Configuration is made via the corresponding configuration file (KVB.cfg) on the compact flash The process data are divided up into mask PDP1 and Mask PDP2. The process data cannot be changed during runtime (fixed configuration). The table can be scrolled vertically.

4.48.3 Description of the elements

Table. Buttons.

4.49.1 Purpose

Serves to monitor process parameters via the Statistical Process Control (SPC).

4.49.2 Description of the mask

The display is in tabular form. Each column represents a configurable process variables of the SPC recording. Configuration is made in file Kvb.cfg on the Compact Flash. The lines represent the respective values (Act.value, Act.mean, etc.)

4.49.3 Description of the elements

Table. Buttons.

4.50.1 Purpose

This mask allows to do settings for the Statistical Process Control (SPC).

4.50.2 Description of the mask

This mask displays the start delay and recording interval for the Statistical Process Control (SPC).

4.50.3 Description of the elements

4.51.1 Purpose

The IO- monitor mask displays the status of the inputs and outputs of the hardware modules.

4.51.2 Description of the mask

The overview mask displays all configured hardware modules. Additionally it is possible to cancel all forced IO states. Next to the listed module, a symbol displays if the module is working correct or if it is erroneous. If a single IO of a module is defective, the module is not displayed as defective on the overview mask.

4.51.3 Description of the elements

4.52.1 Purpose

This mask shows the values of the digital inputs of the controller. Information: The IO Monitor masks for the digital inputs of the panel (PI1, PI2 and PI Ext) are working the same way.

4.52.2 Description of the mask

The state of all digital inputs is displayed. Further it is possible to force a digital input. If an IO is physically available but no variable is allocated to the IO, only the IO- number is displayed. However it is possible to force the IO. If an IO is physically available and allocated to a variable but no text is assigned to the variable, the name of the system variable is displayed.

4.52.3 Description of the elements

4.53.1 Zweck

This mask shows the values of the digital outputs of the controller.

4.53.2 Description of the mask

The state of all digital outputs is displayed. Further it is possible to force a digital output. If an IO is physically available but no variable is allocated to the IO, only the IO- number is displayed. However it is possible to force the IO. If an IO is physically available and allocated to a variable but no text is assigned to the variable, the name of the system variable is displayed.

4.53.3 Description of the elements

4.54.1 Purpose

This mask shows the status of the analog inputs of the controller.

4.54.2 Description of the mask

The values of all analog inputs are displayed. Further it is possible to force an analog input. If an IO is physically available but no variable is allocated to the IO, only the IO- number is displayed. However it is possible to force the IO. If an IO is physically available and allocated to a variable but no text is assigned to the variable, the name of the system variable is displayed.

4.54.3 Description of the elements

4.55.1 Purpose

This mask shows the values of the analog outputs of the controller.

4.55.2 Description of the mask

The values of all analog outputs are displayed. Further it is possible to force an analog output. If an IO is physically available but no variable is allocated to the IO, only the IO- number is displayed. However it is possible to force the IO. If an IO is physically available and allocated to a variable but no text is assigned to the variable, the name of the system variable is displayed.

4.55.3 Description of the elements

4.56.1 Purpose

This mask shows the status of the temperature inputs of the controller.

4.56.2 Description of the mask

The values of all temperature inputs are displayed. Further it is possible to force a temperature input. If an IO is physically available but no variable is allocated to the IO, only the IO- number is displayed. However it is possible to force the IO. If an IO is physically available and allocated to a variable but no text is assigned to the variable, the name of the system variable is displayed.

4.56.3 Description of the elements

4.57.1 Purpose

If an IO on a CPU- or IO-Module is defective, it is possible to allocate the defective IO to another free IO. There is no modification in the software necessary. Afterwards the IO only has to be rewired.

4.57.2 Description of the mask

The mask shows all available Module. To perform an IO- allocation, it is necessary to select the desired IO-module and press button 'Select'.

4.57.3 Description of the elements

4.58.1 Purpose

The IO allocation of an analog output or analog input can be done in this mask

4.58.2 Description of the mask

The mask shows all free analog inputs and outputs that are available for the selected module.

4.58.3 Description of the elements

4.59.1 Purpose

The IO allocation of an digital output or digital input can be done in this mask

4.59.2 Description of the mask

The mask shows all free digital inputs and outputs that are available for the selected module.

4.59.3 Description of the elements

4.60.1 Purpose

The IO allocation of a temperature input can be done in this mask

4.60.2 Description of the mask

The mask shows all free temperature inputs that are available for the selected module.

4.60.3 Description of the elements

4.61.1 Purpose

This mask represents the machine sequence and its state.

4.61.2 Description of the mask

The following information about the machine sequence is shown in the sequence mask:

• the movements contained in the machine sequence,

• the actual movement duration,

• the sequence of the movements,

• if a movement is safety relevant,

• the state of movements and

• the sequences of the machine cycle

4.61.3 Description of the elements

4.62.1 Purpose

WARNING! The system (hardware and software) only meets category B according to EN ISO 13849-1. Thus it is not intended for usage in safety-relevant control applications in the field of personal safety (e.g. emergency stop). To implement potentially necessary safety-relevant control tasks, always use additional external safety devices according to EN ISO 13849-1 that are intended for the particular purpose and meet the necessary functional safety. For further information see EN ISO 13849-1 and refer to chapter "EC directives and standards" in the manuals for a list of norms applying to the product. The safety notices for the installation and commissioning of the product can be found in the user manuals of the components or in the system manual and must be read and observed before installation or commissioning. The user manual must be kept throughout the entire service life of the product. In this mask the necessary conditions for executing the movements of the machine sequence and their current state are displayed

4.62.2 Description of the mask

The necessary conditions for executing the movements are displayed in tabular form. The left column displays the condition (e.g. "Core1Out"). The right column displays the current state of the condition (True: condition has been met, False: condition not met). Only if all conditions have been fulfilled ('True'), the movement will be executed.

4.63.1 Purpose

Shows the actual used software versions.

4.63.2 Description of the mask

This mask is used to show the system and application versions for the control and the visualization- system.

4.63.3 Description of the elements

4.64.1 Purpose

System events (alarms, user changes, system errors, etc.) are recorded and/ or logged in this masks. In this way a complete history is available. The masks only display informations. Alarms cannot be confirmed here.

4.64.2 Description of the mask

All system events are shown in the table. The left part of the table shows the date and time when the event occurred. The right part of the table contains the description of the event that is associated with the date and time.A status line underneath the table shows the entire text of the selected entry. Every log mask can be saved on an USB device using button "PC Print". The arrow key pad of the panel allows you to scroll vertically or page by page

4.64.3 Description of the buttons

4.65.1 Purpose

Display of a user-defined configurable graphic

4.65.2 Description of the mask

4.66.1 Purpose

This mask is used to set network parameters for the system.

4.66.2 Description of the mask

This mask contains settings about the IP-address, subnetmask and gateway of the system. Information: Changed network settings require a restart of the system to become active.

4.66.3 Description of the elements

4.67.1 Purpose

This mask serves for locking/unlocking the machine. The machine producer can agree with the client upon a testing phase. If no valid unlock key has been entered until the end of the testing phase (e.g. 1 month), the machine will be locked, which means that the motor will be turned off and no further production is possible. For unlocking the machine an unlock key has to be requested from the manufacturer of the injection molding machine and the key has to be entered into this mask. Information: The lock status of the machine can also be changed with an USB device that contains a valid lock key or unlock key. As soon as an USB device with valid machine lock or unlock data is detected, the machine lock status will be changed automatically. A lock or unlock key can only be used for one time. After that the key becomes invalid. If the USB device contains multiple lock keys, always the lock key with the expire date which lies the farthest in the future will be used. All other lock keys on the USB device also become invalid as soon as the lock key which lies the farthest in the future becomes active. If the USB device contains a lock key and a unlock key, always the unlock key will be used.

4.67.2 Description of the mask

4.67.3 Description of the elements

4.68.1 Purpose

Machine-specific settings, such as the number of heating zones, maximum injection velocity etc. can be loaded and saved in the Machine data mask.

4.68.2 Description of the mask

The upper part of the mask indicates whether machine data exist on the selected media (compact flash or a USB memory media).

4.68.3 Description of the buttons

4.69.1 Purpose

Machine-specific settings, such as the number of heating zones, maximum injection velocity etc. can be loaded and saved in the Machine data mask.

4.69.2 Description of the mask

On the left side, the name of the machine data record is listed. On the right side, the creation date of the machine data record is listed. New machine data records can be saved via the menu bar, while existing records can be loaded or deleted.

4.69.3 Description of the elements

Machine data record. Buttons.

4.70.1 Purpose

A backup of the actual available machine data record can be created within in the machine data backup mask. Further available backups can be restored.

4.70.2 Description of the mask

The upper part of the mask indicates whether machine data backup exist on the selected media (compact flash or a USB memory media) and displays its backup date.

4.70.3 Description of the buttons

4.71.1 Purpose

This mask is used for the general specifications for the machine equipment.

4.71.2 Description of the mask

The mask is divided in following sections.

• Operation and movement settings

• Mold adjust

• Safety gates

• Light curtain

• Heat settings

• Motors

4.71.3 Description of the elements

Operation and movement settings. Mold adjust. Safety gates. WARNING! The system (hardware and software) only meets category B according to EN ISO 13849-1. Thus it is not intended for usage in safety-relevant control applications in the field of personal safety (e.g. emergency stop). To implement potentially necessary safety-relevant control tasks, always use additional external safety devices according to EN ISO 13849-1 that are intended for the particular purpose and meet the necessary functional safety. For further information see EN ISO 13849-1 and refer to chapter "EC directives and standards" in the manuals for a list of norms applying to the product. The safety notices for the installation and commissioning of the product can be found in the user manuals of the components or in the system manual and must be read and observed before installation or commissioning. The user manual must be kept throughout the entire service life of the product. Light curtain. WARNING! The system (hardware and software) only meets category B according to EN ISO 13849-1... Heat settings. Motors.

4.72.1 Purpose

This mask allows additional specifying for machine equipment.

4.72.2 Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the following sections:

• Oil filter

• Oil level

• Servo valve inject

4.72.3 Description of the elements

Oil filter. Oil level. Other. Euromap. WARNING! The system (hardware and software) only meets category B according to EN ISO 13849-1... WARNING! Following signals of the Euromap interface are not handled by the software. Emergency stop of machine, Safety devices of machine.

4.73.1 Purpose

This mask allows additional specifying for machine equipment.

4.73.2 Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the following sections:

Information: These sectors are only displayed when the corresponding options are available and have been configured.

• Oil filter

• Oil level

• Servo valve inject

4.73.3 Description of the elements

Pump selection.

4.74.1 Purpose

This mask is used to set the principal characteristic values (stroke and diameter) for specific sections of the machine.

4.74.2 Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the sections:

• Mold

• Ejector

• Inject

• Nozzle

4.74.3 Description of the elements

Mold. Ejector. Inject. Nozzle.

4.75.1 Purpose

This mask is used to set the principal limits of the machine.

4.75.2 Description of the mask

The mask is divided into the sections

• Flow

• Screw

• Injection speed

• Pressure and clamping force

4.75.3 Description of the elements

Flow. Screw. Injection speed. Information: The maximum injection speeds are required for controlled injection. Pressure and clamping force.

4.76.1 Purpose

This mask is used to load the movement linearization table for the mold height adjustment of toggle clamp machines.

4.76.2 Description of the mask

The mask consists of the toggle lever characteristics curve which is displayed tabulated. The left area contains explanations on the linearization table as well as the number of interpolation points. The table itself is located in the right area. A linearization table can be loaded from a file with Select. The linearization table can neither be edited nor deleted in this mask.

4.76.3 Description of the elements

4.77.1 Purpose

This mask is used to load available movement linearization tables.

4.77.2 Description of the mask

Button Load, loads the selectied linearization table.

4.77.3 Description of the elements

4.78.1 Purpose

This mask is used for the calibration of transducers and valves automatically.

4.78.2 Description of the mask

Auto calibration can be either executed for each component manually or all necessary calibration steps can be triggered automatically. The mask is divided into the sections Auto calibration, Pressure, Transducer, Velocity and Closed loop. The calibration for the single transducers and valves can be started by activating Do Calibration. Information: If an automatic calibration step (e.g. ejector auto calibration) fails, the auto calibration is aborted and the next calibration step is not processed. The status display (to the left next to the labeling) shows the following states:

4.78.3 Description of the elements

Auto calibration steps that are triggered automatically. Information: If a servo valve is available, calibration group 'Closed loop' won't be executed automatically. Automatic calibration for closed loop components has to be triggered manually. Executing auto calibration step by step: Auto calibration for each component is triggered by activating the corresponding input field Do calibration which is available for each calibration step. Information: In general, it is recommended to execute the single auto calibration steps in the same order as they are performed when executing all auto calibration steps automatically. For single auto calibration, following rules must be adhered: Calibration of 'Injection' in group 'Transducer' has to be executed before calibration of 'Injection' in group 'Closed loop'. If a servo valve is available, 'Pump pressure' and 'Pump velocity' have to be calibrated before 'Servo press fwd' and 'Servo vel fwd'. Control system must not reboot between the calibration steps 'Servo press fwd' and 'Servo vel fwd'. Transducer. Velocity. Pressure. Closed loop.

4.79.1 Purpose

This mask can be used for setting basic configurations for the auto calibration.

4.79.2 Description of the mask

The maximum and minimum voltage for the pressure and velocity output during the automatic calibration can be set in this mask. The maximum values are not applied to the output voltage on a servo valve. The delay time between pressure calibration steps can be set. Furthermore this delay time is effective for the pressure calibration of pump and servo valve. Besides these, the maximum voltage output for the velocity during pressure calibration and the maximum position relative to the screw stroke during velocity calibration can be set.

4.79.3 Description of the elements

Limits. Screw. Auto pressure calibration. Analog output dither settings: With this function. a small sinus signal can be added to the analog outputs for pump pressure, pump velocity and backpressure. Thus the actuated valve is minimally kept in motion in order to react faster when set values for the analog outputs change.

4.80.1 Purpose

This mask is used to manually calibrate the transducers for the ejector, the mold and injection unit.

4.80.2 Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization table.

4.80.3 Description of the elements

4.81.1 Purpose

This mask is used to manually calibrate the transducers for the nozzle and the slide table (optional).

4.81.2 Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization table.

4.81.3 Description of the elements

4.82.1 Purpose

This mask can be used to manually calibrate the pump pressure and pump velocity. Additionally the minimum and maximum output voltages for pressure and velocity during the calibration can be set.

4.82.2 Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization table.

4.82.3 Description of the elements

Pump pressure. Pump velocity. Limits. Analog output dither settings: With this function a small sinus signal can be added to the analog outputs for pump pressure and pump velocity. Thus the actuated valve is minimally kept in motion in order to react faster when set values for the analog outputs change.

4.83.1 Purpose

This mask can be used to manually calibrate the screw revolution and the back pressure. Additionally the minimum and maximum output voltages for pressure and velocity during the calibration can be set.

4.83.2 Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization table.

4.83.3 Description of the elements

RPM. Back pressure. Limits. Analog output dither settings: With this function a small sinus signal can be added to the analog output for back pressure. Thus the actuated valve is minimally kept in motion in order to react faster when set values for the analog outputs change.

4.84.1 Purpose

This mask shows the maximum velocities of specific movements.

4.84.2 Description of the mask

The maximum velocities for ejector-, mold-, injection-, mold adjust- and nozzle movements will be displayed. These values will be calculated automatically from the maximum setvalues and the diameter of the cylinders.

4.84.3 Description of the elements

Mold. Max. speed backward: Display of the maximum velocity for the 'Mold open' movement. Ejector. Inject. Nozzle. Slide table: Only visible if a slide table with transducer is used.

4.85.1 Purpose

In this mask the automatic ramp identification can be executed during ramp calibration.

4.85.2 Description of the mask

The maximum ramp and dead time can be identified during ramp calibration on this mask. The identified values for the ejector, mold, nozzle and inject are displayed.

4.85.3 Description of the elements

Ramp calibration: Starts the automatic ramp calibration for all displayed movement ramps. Movement ramps.

4.86.1 Purpose

This mask is used to set the display parameters as well as for user login and for changing user passwords.

4.86.2 Description of the mask

This mask contains all settings that are directly connected with the visualization (language, brightness, etc.). Also the system time can be set. For user login and logout as well as for changing user passwords the appropriate softkeys have to be used.

4.86.3 Description of the elements

Language. General settings. Display settings. User login/logout. Change password: Only the password of the user level that is actually logged in can be changed.