M8M M10M Manual

M8M / M10M Standard
HMI Controller & Software Manual

Standard Version
Techmation Co., Ltd.

9F, No.529 Chung Cheng Road
Hsin-Tien City, Taipei Hsien
Taiwan, R.O.C.
M8M / M10M HMI Controller & Software Manual, Standard Version
Preface
This Controller & Software Manual for the Techmation M10M HMI Series (Standard Version) consists of
two parts, the Operations Manual and the Reference Manual.
Please refer to the Operations Manual for exact instructions on how to set up and program the machine’s
clamping unit, injection unit, production monitor and the printing and networking functions.
For a detailed explanation of the HMI panel and panel keys as well as for the various HMI display screens
please use the Reference Manual.
Warning: For safety precautions and general machine operation and maintenance you must refer to
the machine manufacturer’s manual. This is essential to avoid serious injury to the machine operator and to
prevent damage to the machine. Changing the machine setup and settings without proper care and
knowledge can lead to damage to the machine.
Liability: Techmation assumes no liability in any form for machine operation in connection with the use
of this manual. It is your responsibility to ensure safe machine operations. Never operate the machine
without proper training and instructions. Read both manuals first (the machine manufacturer’s manual and
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Please note that the information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................ 2
1. Operations Manual ........................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Clamping Unit Setup .............................................................................................. 5
1.1.1 Mould Height Adjustment ............................................................................ 5
1.1.2 Mold Closing and Mold Protection ............................................................... 6
1.1.3 Mold Opening ............................................................................................... 7
1.1.4 Ejector ........................................................................................................... 8
1.1.5 Air Blast ........................................................................................................ 9
1.1.6 Core(s) ......................................................................................................... 10
1.2 Injection Unit Setup .............................................................................................. 11
1.2.1 Nozzle/Injection Unit .................................................................................. 11
1.2.2 Injection and Hold Pressure ........................................................................ 12
1.2.3 Charge (Plasticizing) and Suck-Back ......................................................... 13
1.2.4 Heater .......................................................................................................... 14
1.3 Production Monitor Setup .................................................................................... 15
1.4 Other Functions and Settings................................................................................ 17
2. Control Panel (HMI) .................................................................................................... 18
2.1 Control Panel and Keys ........................................................................................ 19
2.1.1 Machine Control Panel Keys ...................................................................... 19
2.1.2 Machine Operating Mode Keys .................................................................. 20
2.1.3 Mold Height Adjustment ............................................................................ 20
2.1.4 Manual Operation Mode Keys .................................................................... 21
2.1.5 Mold Adjustment Keys ............................................................................... 23
2.1.6 Data Entry Keys .......................................................................................... 24
2.1.7 Numerical Keys........................................................................................... 24
2.1.8 Text Input Keys ........................................................................................... 24
2.1.9 Input Dialog Box Confirm/Cancel Keys ..................................................... 24
2.1.10 Screen Selection Keys ................................................................................. 26
2.2 HMI Display ......................................................................................................... 27
2.2.1 Screen Selection .......................................................................................... 27
2.3 Control Panel ........................................................................................................ 28
2.4 Clamp Settings...................................................................................................... 30
2.4.1 Clamp open/close setting ............................................................................ 30
2.4.2 Clamp set..................................................................................................... 31
2.4.3 Clamp PAR1 ............................................................................................... 31
2.5 Injectio .................................................................................................................. 32
2.5.1 Injection Settings......................................................................................... 33
2.5.2 Inject Set ..................................................................................................... 34
2.5.3 Injection Settings Profile ............................................................................. 34
2.5.4 Injection Settings Profile ............................................................................. 35
2.6 Ejection ................................................................................................................. 36
2.6.1 Ejector Settings ........................................................................................... 36
2.6.2 Air Blast Settings ........................................................................................ 38
2.6.3 Ejector Para ................................................................................................ 38
2.7 Core Settings ........................................................................................................ 39
2.7.1 Core A/B/C ................................................................................................. 40
2.7.2 Core D/E/F ................................................................................................. 40
2.7.3 Core FUNC ................................................................................................ 41
2.7.4 Core PARA ................................................................................................ 41
2.8 Nozzle Settings ..................................................................................................... 42
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2.8.1 Nozzle/Mold Adjustmen ............................................................................. 42

2.8.2 Nozzle/Mold FUNC .................................................................................... 42
2.8.3 Nozzle/Mold PARA .................................................................................... 43
2.9 Temperature Control ............................................................................................ 44
2.9.1 Temperature Settings .................................................................................. 44
2.9.2 Temperature func ........................................................................................ 45
2.9.3 Temperature para ........................................................................................ 46
2.10Fast set .................................................................................................................. 46
2.11Alarm/Error Message Display Screen .................................................................. 47
2.12Monitoring Settings (Automatic Alarm) ............................................................. 48
2.12.1 Monitoring Settings 1.................................................................................. 48
2.12.2 Monitoring Settings 2/3 (Production Parameter Comparison) ................... 50
2.13Transducer Zero Point Reset ................................................................................ 52
2.14I/O Channel Diagnostics....................................................................................... 53
2.14.1 Input Channel Diagnostics (PB) ................................................................. 53
2.14.2 Output Channel Diagnostics (PC) ............................................................... 54
2.14.3 I/O Channel Reassignment.......................................................................... 55
2.14.4 Machine Diag ............................................................................................. 56
2.15Mold Set Database ................................................................................................ 57
2.15.1 Mold Save ................................................................................................... 57
2.15.2 Mold Read ................................................................................................... 57
2.15.3 Mold Copy ................................................................................................. 59
2.15.4 Mold Delete................................................................................................ 60
2.15.5 Machine Set................................................................................................. 60
2.15.6 Modify Record ........................................................................................... 61
2.16Version ................................................................................................................. 62
2.17System Settings .................................................................................................... 63
2.17.1 System Parameter Settings .......................................................................... 63
2.17.2 Data Base .................................................................................................... 64
2.17.3 information IMCS ....................................................................................... 64
2.17.4 DSP Syst .................................................................................................... 65
2.17.5 System Reset ............................................................................................... 65
2.18Other Special Parameter Setting ........................................................................... 66
2.18.1 Other Set ..................................................................................................... 66
2.18.2 Other Parameter 1/2 .................................................................................... 67
2.18.3 DA Adjustment ........................................................................................... 67
3. I/O Channel Index ....................................................................................................... 69
3.1 Input Channels ...................................................................................................... 69
3.2 Output Channels ................................................................................................... 70
3.3 Parameter Index .................................................................................................... 71
3.3.1 Parameter 1 ................................................................................................. 71
3.3.2 Parameter 2 ................................................................................................. 74
4. Alarm/Error Message Index ........................................................................................ 77
5. Robot Installation (Optional) ....................................................................................... 80

1. Operations Manual
The instructions within the Operations Manual assume that you are familiar with the HMI panel keys and
the various HMI display screens. If you are not or you are looking for more information on any of the keys
or display screens please refer to the appropriate section within the Reference Manual.
1.1 Clamping Unit Setup

When changing the mold follow the machine manufacturer’s instructions at all times to avoid the
possibility of serious injuries to the machine operators.
After changing the mold you have to ensure that the mold and the nozzle/injection unit are properly
aligned to avoid damage to the machine. In addition, you need to make sure all necessary hose connections
to the mold have been properly established and the mold has been mounted securely.
1.1.1 Mould Height Adjustment

Before installing the mold use the Mold Adjustment keys to adjust for mold thickness and to advance or
retract core(s) if necessary.
Press the Reduced Mold Height Adjustment Key to roughly adjust for a reduced mold height (reduced
distance between moving and static platen) or the Increased Mold Height Adjustment Key to roughly adjust
for an increased mold height (increased distance between moving and static platen).
For continuos platen movement press and hold the
Adjust the mold height. key. The platen will move slightly and stop. Keep the
key pressed and after a one-second delay the platen
will start to move continuously. Release the key to
stop platen movement. If you press the key and
Turn the machine off. release it immediately, the platen will move slightly
and stop, allowing for micro adjustments. You can
repeat this operation until the moving platen has
reached the desired position.
Install the new mold.
Turn the machine off and install the new mold.
Once you have finished the installation of the new
mold, close the safety gate, turn on the machine and
Turn the Machine on.
press the Manual Mold Height Adjustment On/Off
Key once to activate the Manual Mold Height
Adjustment mode. Switch the HMI display to the
Switch to Manual Mold Height Other Settings screen by pressing F7 (Other 1). This
Adjustment mode and, if necessary, screen allows you to change the speed and pressure
change the speed and pressure settings after the mold has been changed. If necessary,
settings or load the mold set data. adjust the pressure, speed and position settings for the
new mold or load the mold set data.
After adjusting the settings press the Manual Mold
Height Adjustment On/Off key again to close the
Execute the Automatic Mold Height mold. While closing the mold the controller will
Adjustment. execute an automatic mold height adjustment until the
new settings are reached. Once the automatic
adjustment has finished all machine operations will
stop and the alarm will sound. This indicates that you
Switch to normal operation mode. can now switch back to manual or automatic
operation modes.
Please note that for safety reasons you have to switch to Manual mode first by pressing either the Manual
Mold Height Adjustment On/Off key or the Manual key. If you wish to use any other mode, please change
to the desired mode after you have switched to Manual mode.
If you encounter any problems during the mold height adjustment press the Manual key for an emergency
reset to stop the operation.

1.1.2 Mold Closing and Mold Protection

Mold closing is executed in three phases: High Speed closing, Low Speed closing and High Pressure
closing. For optimum productivity mold closing should be executed as fast as possible. However, to avoid
damage to the mold and/or machine it is important to use correct settings to ensure appropriate mold
protection. For this reason pay particular attention to the Slow Speed phase.
Press the Manual key to activate the Manual mode.

Switch the HMI display to the Clamp Settings screen
by pressing F2 (Clamp). Switch into Manual Mode.
Set the Mold Opening Stroke. The Mold Opening
Stroke is measured from the closed mold. Therefore
the Mold Opening Stroke position is “0” when the Set the Mold Opening Stroke.
mold is in its closed position.
Next enter the desired hydraulic speed and pressure

settings for the three mold closing phases. You have Set the hydraulic speed and pressure
to ensure that the settings allow for a smooth, jerk- for the three mold closing phases.
free movement of the mold.
Set the hydraulic speed for the Low Speed phase low
enough to avoid damage to the mold in case a Set the transition position for
jammed part has remained in the mold. For the same switching from the High Speed phase
reason set the lowest hydraulic pressure possible. to the Low Speed phase.
To avoid damage to the mold the transition point for

switching between High Speed and Low Speed phase
should be set before the position where the mold Set the transition position for
could come into possible contact with a jammed part. switching from the Low Speed phase
to the High Pressure phase.
The transition point for switching from the Low
Speed to the High Pressure phase should be set at
the position where both parts of the mold are starting
to touch to initiate the high pressure mold lock-up.
Execute mold closing in Manual
Mode to verify the settings and to
To accelerate mold closing you can activate the
check for optimum performance.
differential high-speed mold closing option for the
High Speed closing phase.
After setting all mold closing parameters execute mold closing in Manual Mode to check for optimum
machine performance. If you encounter any problems during the mold closing adjustment press the
Manual key for an emergency reset to stop the operation.

1.1.3 Mold Opening

Mold opening is divided into three phases. The initial Slow Speed opening, an intermediate High Speed
phase and a final Low Speed phase to slow down the mold before the opening end position is reached.

Switch into Manual Mode. Switch the HMI display to the Clamp Settings screen
by pressing F2 (Clamp).
Verify the Mold Opening Stroke and adjust if

Verify the Mold Opening Stroke and necessary. The Mold Opening Stroke is measured
adjust if necessary. from the closed mold. Therefore the Mold Opening
Stroke position is “0” when the mold is in its closed
position.
Set the hydraulic speed and pressure
for the three mold opening phases. Next, enter the desired hydraulic speed and pressure
settings for the three mold opening phases. You have
to ensure that the settings allow for a smooth, jerk-
free movement of the mold.
Set the transition position for
Set the hydraulic speed for the initial Low Speed
switching from the first Low Speed
phase low enough to allow for a smooth separation of
phase to the High Speed phase.
the part from the mold.
Adjust the transition point for switching from the

initial Low Speed phase to the intermediate High
Set the transition position for Speed phase accordingly.
switching from the High Speed phase
to the final Low Speed phase. The transition point setting for switching from the
intermediate High Speed phase to the second Low
Speed phase should allow the mold to slow down
sufficiently before reaching the end position of the
Set Auto Cycle Delay Time for robot Mold Opening Stroke. This is necessary to avoid
use if necessary. possible damage to the machine.
In case you want to use a robot to retrieve the mold

product at the end of the mold opening/production
Execute mold opening in Manual cycle you need to set the Auto Cycle Delay Time.
Mode to verify the settings and to Enter the time to elapse between the end of mold
check for optimum performance. opening and the beginning of mold closing
(indicating the start of the next production cycle).
After setting all mold opening parameters execute mold opening in Manual Mode to check for optimum
machine performance. If you encounter any problems during the mold opening adjustment press the
Manual key for an emergency reset to stop the operation.

1.1.4 Ejector
The ejector can be operated in three different modes to knock the finished product out of the mold at the
end of mold opening. You can choose between the Hold, Count Number and the Vibration modes.
The Hold mode is used during semi-automatic operation. The ejector moves forward according to the
ejector settings and the product is dropped or taken out. After the safety gate has been opened and closed
the next cycle will start.
In Count Number mode the ejector is activated according to the Ejector and Ejection Count settings. This
mode is usually used for automatic machine operation. It does not require the opening and closing of the
safety door to continue the production cycle.
If you use the Vibration mode the ejector movement is controlled by the Ejector and Ejection Count
settings with the ejector vibrating at the end of the forward movement according to the Vibration setting
set in the Parameter 2 screen (setting No. 6) before retracting again.

Switch the HMI display to the Ejection Settings Switch into Manual Mode.
screen by pressing F5 (Eject).
First, set the Ejection Mode and Count. Please note,

if you want to deactivate the ejector you can do so Set the Ejection Mode and Count.
by setting the Ejection Count to “0”.
The Eject Try Again function is used for the Photo

Sensor auto operation mode. If the mold product Set the Forward Pressure and Speed
cannot be knocked out completely, the alarm will for both phases.
sound and the ejector will be activated again. If the
mold product is then successfully knocked out the
machine will resume normal operation; otherwise it
will stop for trouble shooting. Set the Forward End Position and
Vibration time (if necessary).
If the mold product has not been knocked out
successfully while in Photo Sensor auto operation
mode and the Eject Try Again function is not Set the transition point for switching
activated, the alarm will sound and the machine will
between first and second phase.
stop for ejection trouble shooting.
The initial ejection is divided into two phases that

can be controlled separately. Set the pressure, speed Set the Backward pressure and
and transition position individually for each phase. speed and delay time (if necessary).
Next, set the pressure and speed for the backward

movement. The Backward Delay time allows you to
set the time the ejector will stay in the forward end Set the Backward end position.
position before it is retracted.
In addition, set the Backward end position for the

ejector retraction between repeated activation (in Set the Ejector Activation Delay
case of multiple ejector activation). Please note, the
Time if necessary.
Backward end position is relative to the absolute
retraction end position that is used after final ejector
activation and determined by the transducer zero
point setting.
Activate the ejector in Manual Mode
to verify the settings and to check for
If you require additional cooling of the mold product
optimum performance.
after mold opening, set the Ejector Activation Delay
Time accordingly.
After setting all ejection parameters activate the ejector in Manual Mode to check for optimum machine
performance. If you encounter any problems during the ejection set-up press the Manual key for an
emergency reset to stop the operation.

1.1.5 Air Blast

The machine provides an air blast ejection option for the moving platen as well as for the stationary platen.

Switch into Manual Mode. Switch the HMI display to the Ejection Settings
screen by pressing F5 (Eject).
Set the air blast Activation Time. First, set the Activation Time (duration of air blast)
for each platen.
Set then the corresponding Activation Position at

Set the air blast Activation Position. which you want to activate the air blast. The
Activation Position refers to the mold position
(reached during mold opening) at which the air blast
is activated.
Set the air blast Delay Time.
If necessary, set the Delay Time for activating the air
blast (after the Activation Position has been reached)
according to your preferences.
Activate the air blast in Manual
Mode to verify the settings and to In case you require additional cooling of the mold
check for optimum performance. product after mold opening, set the Delay Time for
the air blast activation accordingly.
After setting all air blast parameters activate the air blast in Manual Mode to check for optimum machine
performance. If you encounter any problems during the air blast set-up press the Manual key for an

1.1.6 Core(s)
Depending on your setup your machine may be equipped with up to 3 cores (A, B and C). Each core is
controlled separately. When setting up the core(s), you need pay close attention to make sure the settings
will not cause damage to the core(s) and/or the mold. Since the cores are freely programmable it is
impossible for the controller to prevent all possible settings errors.
The two graphs on the right side of the Core Settings screen indicate the core movement in relation to mold
closing (top) and opening (bottom).
Press the Manual key to activate the Manual Mode.

Switch the HMI display to the Core Settings screen
by pressing F6 (Cores).
First, choose for each core either the Core Mode if Switch into Manual Mode.
you want to use a regular core that is moved in and
retracted hydraulically or the Unscrew Mode if your
mold requires threads created by unscrewing the Set the Core Mode (Function) and
inserted core. If the core is not needed set the Control Mode for each core.
Function value to “0”.
Next, select the desired Control Mode to control the

core movement. In Core Mode you can use either Set the hydraulic Pressure and Speed
Cycle Control or Time Control. In Unscrew Mode for each core.
you can use Time Control or Count Control.
Using Cycle Control allows you to control the core

movements by limit switches for end-position Set the Position values for moving in
control (for insertion and retraction). At the pre-set and retracting each core and enter the
point during the production cycle the core(s) will Activation Time or Unscrew Count
move in/out until the limit switch controlled end- (if used).
position is reached. Please make sure the limit
switches are activated since deactivated switches
will cause the machine to stop (if Cycle Control is
selected).
Activate the cores in Manual Mode
to verify the settings and to check for
Time Control uses time settings for core insertion
optimum performance.
and retraction. At the pre-set position during the
production cycle the core(s) are moved in/out for the
set period of time. Therefore core movement (travel)
is not controlled by end-position but by time. As a
result you will not be able to rely on the protection
of limit switches.
Accordingly, in Unscrew Mode the Time Control is used to set the time core unscrewing is activated (e.g.
for creating threads).
Count Control uses the pre-set number of revolutions to control the unscrewing of the core at the set
position during mold opening. To use Count Control you have to make sure a photo sensor for counting
the revolutions is installed on the core driving gear.
Please note that Count Control allows for higher precision than Time Control.
Set the Pressure, Speed, Activation Time, Unscrew Count (if used) and Position values for moving in and
retracting each core according to your needs.
Unique to Core A is the possibility to activate Core Unscrewing a second time (2nd Uns.) at the end of the
mold opening cycle. Please note that the second unscrewing can only use Count Control.
After setting all core parameters activate the core(s) in Manual Mode to check for optimum machine
performance. If you encounter any problems during the core set-up press the Manual key for an emergency

1.2 Injection Unit Setup

1.2.1 Nozzle/Injection Unit
Depending your requirements you can set up the nozzle/injection unit to retract after injection has finished.
The controller offers you 3 different modes to choose from if nozzle/injection unit retraction is needed.

Switch the HMI display to the Other Settings screen
by pressing F7 (Other 1).
Switch into Manual Mode.
First, set the Retraction Mode (Sprue Back). The
After Charge mode (A. Chg.) retracts the
Set the Retraction Mode. nozzle/injection unit after charging (plasticizing) is
finished. The Before Opening mode (B. Opn.)
initiates nozzle/ injection unit retraction before mold
opening starts. If you want to retract the
Set the hydraulic pressure for nozzle/injection unit after injection has finished
nozzle/injection unit Advance. choose the After Injection mode (A. Inj.). Setting the
value to “0” will cause the nozzle and injection unit
to stay in place (no retraction).
Set the hydraulic speed settings for Next, set the hydraulic pressure for nozzle/injection
the High and Low Speed phases of unit Advance. Enter the hydraulic speed settings for
the nozzle/injection unit Advance. the corresponding High and Low Speed phases of the
nozzle/injection unit Advance. During the forward
movement the High-Speed settings are used until the
set End Position is reached. Thereafter the
Set the transition point between High nozzle/injection unit will move forward using the
and Low-Speed phases by entering Low-Speed settings, until it has reached the final
the End Position for nozzle/injection injection position.
unit Advance.
Enter the End Position for the Advance movement to
set the transition point between High and Low-Speed.
It is important to allow for a safety margin of at least
Activate the nozzle/injection unit in 20mm between the set End Position and the actual
Manual Mode to verify the settings contact point of nozzle and mold (at which the nozzle
and to check for optimum stops its forward movement and the injection begins).
performance. If the End Position is set too close to the contact point
of nozzle and mold the nozzle might not slow down
enough before touching the mold. The result could be
damage to mold and/or nozzle.
Please note that a position setting of “0” refers to the position reached at the end of maximum
nozzle/injection unit retraction. As a result the Advance End Position is always greater than “0”.
After setting all nozzle/injection unit parameters activate the nozzle/injection unit in Manual Mode to
check for optimum machine performance. If you encounter any problems during the nozzle/injection unit
set-up press the Manual key for an emergency reset to stop the operation.

1.2.2 Injection and Hold Pressure

Depending on your machine set-up the Injection process is divided into 4 - 6 phases and Hold Pressure
into 3 - 4 phases. The corresponding pressure - position graph of the current injection settings and the real-
time values achieved during the current Injection/Hold Pressure cycle are display in the Injection Settings
Profile. Press F4 (Profile) to access the Injection Settings Profile screen for a review of your settings.
Activate the Manual Mode by pressing the Manual

key. Switch the HMI display to the Injection Settings
screen by pressing F3 (Inject). Switch into Manual Mode.
First, choose the Hold Pressure Transition Mode. If

the Time mode is used the controller will switch to
Hold Pressure after the set injection time has Set the Hold Pressure Transition
elapsed. In case the Position mode has been selected Mode.
the controller will switch to Hold Pressure after the
last set injection position has been reached. However,
the set time is used as a backup to initiate the Hold
Pressure phase if for some reason the set transition Set the hydraulic Pressure and Speed
position cannot be reached. for each of the Injection and Hold
Pressure phases.
Please note that you should always set the time limit
higher than the usually required injection time. This
avoids poor molding results due to possible resign
fluidity variations (poor fluidity could require a Set the Position settings for each of
longer than usual injection time). The transition the Injection phases.
between each Hold Pressure phase is controlled by
the corresponding time settings and is not affected
by the Hold Pressure Transition Mode settings.
Set the Time settings for each of the
It is possible to use a combination of pressure and Hold Pressure phases.
time settings to control the injection process by
setting the position value for the transition from
Injection to Pressure Hold to zero. In this case the
final position will never be reached and the pre-set Set the Delay Time before Charge
injection time will be used as a backup. However, value (if needed).
doing so will disable the monitoring of the current
injection data and as a result you will not be able to
use the injection cushion for monitoring the injection
process. Please refer to the Monitor Settings 1
Activate Injection and Hold Pressure
section of the reference manual for more information
in Manual Mode to check for
on monitoring options.
optimum machine performance.
Next, set the hydraulic pressure and speed for each
of the Injection and Hold Pressure phases.
Enter the Position settings for each of the Injection phases and the Time settings for each of the Hold
Pressure phases.
If cooling is needed at the end of Injection/Hold Pressure and before Charge (Plasticizing)/Suck-Back is
initiated set the desired Delay Time before Charge value accordingly.
After setting all Injection/Hold Pressure parameters activate Injection and Hold Pressure in Manual Mode
to check for optimum machine performance. If you encounter any problems during the Injection/Hold
Pressure set-up press the Manual key for an emergency reset to stop the operation.

1.2.3 Charge (Plasticizing) and Suck-Back

Charge (Plasticizing) is divided into three phases. You can set the Backpressure and Speed for each phase
individually. Suck-back is initiated at the end of Charge (Plasticizing) if required.

Switch into Manual Mode. Switch the HMI display to the Injection Settings
screen by pressing F3 (Inject).
First, set the Charge (Plasticizing) values for

Set the Charge (Plasticizing) values Backpressure and Speed individually for each phase.
for Backpressure and Speed for each
phase. Next, enter the Positions for the transition between
the three Charge (Plasticizing) phases.
Choose the Suck-Back mode. Depending on the

selected mode, Suck-Back will be controlled using the
Set the Positions for the transition
Position or Time setting. Choose the value “0” for
between the three Charge
Position control and the value “1” for Time control.
(Plasticizing) phases.
In addition, enter the Suck-back Speed and
Position/Time values. The same input field (below the
Suck-Back Pressure and Speed settings) is used for
Set the Suck-Back mode and Speed
both, the Time and the Position settings. The field
and Position/Time values. label will change according to the selected mode to
indicate the required value.
Set the Suck-back Position/Time value to “0” if no

If needed set the Delay Time before
Suck-back is needed.
Charge and/or Cooling Time values.
If cooling is needed at the end of Injection/Hold
Pressure and before Charge (Plasticizing)/Suck-Back
is initiated set the desired Delay Time before Charge
Activate Charge (Plasticizing)/Suck- value accordingly.
Back in Manual Mode to verify the
settings and to check for optimum In case cooling is needed after the completion of
performance. Charge (Plasticizing)/Suck-Back and before the mold
is opened enter the desired Cooling Time.
After setting all Charge (Plasticizing)/Suck-Back parameters activate Charge (Plasticizing) and Suck-Back
in Manual Mode to check for optimum machine performance. If you encounter any problems during the
Charge (Plasticizing)/Suck-Back set-up press the Manual key for an emergency reset to stop the operation.

1.2.4 Heater
Depending on your machine set-up the barrel heater of the injection unit is equipped with up to 9 barrel
heating zones. The temperature, cushion and timer is controlled separately for each of the barrel’s heater
bands. The right hand graph shows the current (actual) and set temperature for each barrel heating zone.
Activate the Manual Mode by pressing the Manual

key. Switch the HMI display to the Temperature
Settings screen by pressing F8 (Temp).
Switch into Manual Mode.
First, set the Temperature Mode (Keep Warm).
Choose “0” if you want to keep the temperature
always in the pre-set range regardless of the machine
Set the Temperature Mode (Keep
operation. If set to “1” the heater will keep the barrel
Warm).
temperature at half the pre-set temperature during
times of inactivity.
Next, set the temperature for the different barrel

Set the temperature for the different
heating zones. The field below (Act. State) gives you
barrel heating zones.
a quick indication on the current heater status for the
corresponding barrel heating zone. The * indicates
the current temperature is within the set range
(cushion). The + indicates the current temperature is
Set the Temperature Cushion for
below the set range (cushion) and the heater has
each barrel heating zone.
been activated. The - indicates the current
temperature is exceeding the set value and as a result
the heater has been turned off.
Set the Timer Mode and program the
Please note that the heater will be turned off
timer for each barrel heating zone (if
immediately once the current temperature exceeds
needed).
the set value. For current temperatures below the set
value heater activation depends on the set
Temperature Cushion.
Run the machine in Manual Mode to
To adjust the Temperature Cushion, please press F5 check for optimum machine
(Para. 2) to go to the Parameter 2 screen. Adjust the performance.
corresponding values within the second column. A
cushion value of “20” for example would activate
the heater once the current temperature has dropped
more than 20º C below the set value.
If you want to use the Timer for barrel pre-heating set the Timer Mode to “1” otherwise disable it by
entering “0”. To program the barrel heater band activation set the time and day individually for each barrel
heating zone.
In case of temperature related malfunctions a “977”, ‘988” or “999” will be displayed in the Real Value
field. A “977” refers to either a disconnected or malfunctioning D/A Temperature Card. The value “988”
identifies either a problem with the Thermal Wire Interface or the corresponding Temperature Sensor. In
case the current temperature is exceeding the normal temperature range (the current temperature is above
450º C) the value “999” will be displayed.
After setting all Heater parameters run the machine in Manual Mode to check for optimum machine
performance. If you encounter any problems during the Heater set-up press the Manual key for an

1.3 Production Monitor Setup

The HMI and controller provide you with automatic production monitoring and alarm features. The system
allows you to set a desired operating range with upper and lower limits (Delta Values) for each production
parameter. Once the current parameter value is outside the set operating range the machine will stop
operation and the alarm will sound. For later analysis the monitoring system will record the time and the
type of error that caused the alarm. To access the Alarm/Error Message Display screen press F6 (Alarm).
At the beginning of each operation, the automatic

alarm is turned off until the machine has finished the
pre-set number of production cycles in Auto
Switch into Automatic Mode. Operation mode. After the number of pre-set
production cycles the automatic alarm will be
activated and the achieved parameter values of the
last production cycle will be used as reference points
Activate the Automatic Alarm Mode
for the upper and lower limits (Delta Values) of each
by setting it to “1”.
production parameter. Should any of the current
production parameters during the next production
cycle and thereafter be outside the set upper and
lower limits (Delta Values) the alarm will sound and
Set the Delta Values (% and/or machine operation will stop for trouble shooting.
absolute) for the production
parameter control. The activation of the automatic alarm function is
delayed to allow for a stabilization of the production
cycles. At the start of machine operation it is normal
that the current production parameters vary
Switch to the Parameter 2 screen considerably from one cycle to the next before they
and set the Auto Alarm Unit Count. begin to stabilize. You should consider this when
setting the number of production cycles before
automatic alarm activation to allow for a smooth
operation without interruptions.
Switch to the Product Data screen to
set the Target Shot Count and the Press the Time Auto key to activate the Automatic
Pack Count (if necessary). mode. Switch the HMI display to the Monitor 1
screen by pressing F1 (Moni 1).
First, activate the Automatic Alarm Mode by setting

Run the machine in Automatic Mode. the Auto Alarm value to “1”.
Next, set the Delta Values (% and/or absolute) for the

production parameter control. See below for a more
In case of improved production detailed explanation for the calculation of upper and
results re-establish the Reference lower limits based on the Delta Values.
Values by setting the Auto Alarm
Mode to “2” if desired. To adjust the automatic alarm activation settings
switch to the Parameter 2 screen by pressing F5
(Para. 2) and enter the desired value into field No. 0
in the 4th column from the left.
Switch to the Product Data screen by pressing F9 (Prod). Set the Target Shot Count and the Pack Count
(if necessary). Please note that the Pack Count feature is optional and requires the installation of a separate
sensor for the Pack Count input. After setting the Target Shot Count and the Pack Count switch back to the
Monitor 1 screen by pressing F1 (Moni 1).
Run the machine in Automatic Mode after setting all parameters until the activation of the Auto Alarm
Mode to verify the settings and to check for optimum performance. In case of improved production results
after the activation of the Auto Alarm Mode re-establish the Reference Values by setting the Auto Alarm
Mode to “2” if desired.

To set the upper and lower limits for current production parameters you can use % values and/or absolute
values. These Delta Values are then used in connection with the established Reference Value to determine
the upper and lower limits. In case you use a combination of % and absolute values the upper/lower limits
will be calculated according to the following formula:
Upper Limit Where
RV + (RV * x/100) + y RV = Reference Value

x = Delta Percentage Value (e.g. 10 for 10%)
Lower Limit y = Delta Absolute Value
RV - (RV * x/100) - y
Since the Reference Values are not fixed and vary from one machine operation cycle to the next the values
are lost once the machine is turned off. They will be re-established at the beginning of the next operation
cycle by using the current parameter values to determine the new reference points for the upper and lower
limits (Delta Values).
If at some point after establishing the Reference Value you want to replace them with the currently
achieved parameter values (e.g. because of improved production results) you can set the Auto Alarm Mode
at the top of the screen to “2”. The controller will then use the parameter values of the last production cycle
as the new reference values.
In all other cases the displayed Auto Alarm mode indicates, if the Auto Alarm has already been activated
(mode 1) or if the necessary number of production cycles for establishing the reference values has not yet
been reached (mode 0).

1.4 Other Functions and Settings

The use of optional features such as Power Doors, the Robot, the Solenoid Valve and the Accumulator is
set within the Other Functions and Settings screen. Their availability is dependent on your machine set-up.
Switch into Manual Mode. Press the Manual key to activate the Manual mode.
Switch the HMI display to the Other Settings screen
by pressing F7 (Other 1).
Set the Power Door mode. Set the Power Door mode. If activated the Safety
Door opens automatically (in semi-auto mode only)
at the end of the cycle. The operating keys to close
and open the door are activated. If this function is
Set the Robot Mode. disabled the Safety Doors will not open automatically
and any door opening and closing has to be done
manually without the help of the power assisted
operating keys.
Set the Inject Fast mode.
Please note that manual Safety Door operation might
require considerable physical strength especially
Set the Accumulator mode. when operating large machines.
Next, set the Robot Mode. Activate if a robot is used

for retrieving the product from the mold.
Run the machine in Manual Mode to
verify the settings and to check for Activating the Inject Fast mode allows the use of an
optimum performance. optional solenoid valve to achieve higher injection
speeds.
The Accumulator should be activated if you need to achieve a higher injection pressure and with it the
capability of higher injection speeds.
After setting all parameters run the machine in Manual Mode to check for optimum machine performance.
If you encounter any problems during set-up press the Manual key for an emergency reset to stop the
operation.

2. Control Panel (HMI)
There are two kinds of slots to connect external storage devices, SD slot and USB Slot.

2.1 Control Panel and Keys
The Control Panel is covered with a protective Mylar layer to make the panel water, dirt and abrasion
resistant. All keys are operated through type A mechanical contact switches to provide for reliability and a
long service life.
2.1.1 Machine Control Panel Keys
The machine control panel keys allow you to switch between different machine operating modes and to
manually control the operation of the machine. Nevertheless, even most manual commands will be
executed using the stored machine settings. It is therefore important that you verify the settings first to
ensure safe machine operation.

2.1.2 Machine Operating Mode Keys
Manual Key: This key has various functions. It is used to change from Auto Operation mode to
Manual Operation mode as well as a reset key for data and alarm settings.
Semi-Auto Key: Press this key to run the machine in Semi-Auto Operation mode. After each cycle
you have to open and close the safety gate to start the next cycle.
Photo Sensor Key: Press this key to run the machine in Auto Operation mode with the Photo
Sensor activated. At the end of each cycle, the photo sensor will verify whether the product has been
properly ejected from the mold within 4 seconds. If the product is still in the mold the machine will
automatically stop and the alarm will sound. The control display will show an ‘Ejection Failure’ error
message.
Time Auto Key: Press this key to run the machine in Auto Operation mode. Use this operation
mode to let the machine execute each cycle automatically. The controller will stop the machine and the
alarm will sound in case an error occurs. In this mode the photo sensor is not activated.
2.1.3 Mold Height Adjustment
Manual Mold Height Adjustment On/Off Key: Press this key once to activate the Manual Mold
Height Adjustment mode. Switch the HMIdisplay to the Other Settings screen by pressing F7 (Other 1).
This screen allows you to adjust the speed and pressure settings after the mold has been changed.
Use the Mold Adjustment keys described in the Mold Adjustment Keys section to roughly adjust for mold
thickness and to advance or retract core(s) if necessary.
Once you have finished the installation of the new mold, close the safety gate and adjust the pressure,
speed and position settings (using the Eject screen) for the new mold. After adjusting the settings press the
Manual Mold Height Adjustment On/Off key again to close the mold. While closing the mold the controller
will execute an automatic mold height adjustment until the new settings are reached. Once the automatic
adjustment is finished all machine operations will stop and the alarm will sound. This indicates that you
can now switch back to manual or automatic operation modes.
Please note that for safety reasons you have to switch to Manual mode first by pressing either the Manual
Mold Height Adjustment On/Off key or the Manual key. If you wish to use any other mode, please change
to the desired mode after you have switched to Manual mode.
If you encounter any problems during mold height adjustment press the Manual key for an emergency

2.1.4 Manual Operation Mode Keys
Open Mold Key: While in Manual Operation mode, close the safety gate and press and hold this
key to open the mold. Once you release the key mold opening will stop. If core(s) are used they will be
moved according to the settings. Press F6 (Cores) to view the core settings. Please note that you can use
the Open Mold key in Manual Operation mode only.
Close Mold Key: While in Manual Operation mode, close the safety gate and press and hold this
key to close the mold. If core(s) are used they will be moved according to the settings. Press F6 (Cores) to
view the core settings. In case a robot is installed it must be reset. If the ejector is in knockout position, it
will retract before the mold closes. Once you release the Close Mold key mold closing will stop. Please
note that you can use this key in Manual Operation mode only.
Injection Key: To use this key the controller has to be in Manual Operation mode with the Heater
activated. After the pre-set Barrel Temperature has been reached press and hold this key to inject resin as
desired. The injection will stop as soon as the key is released. The injection will be executed according to
the injection settings. Press F3 (Inject) to view the settings.
Suck-Back Key: While in Manual Operation mode, press this key after resin injection to initiate
suck-back. The operation will stop once the key has been released. Suck-back will be executed according
to the suck-back settings. Press F3 (InjSpc) to view the settings. Please note that you can use this key in
Manual Operation mode only.
Ejector Retraction Key: Use this key in Manual Operation mode to retract the ejector. Ejector
movement will stop once the key has been released or the back limit has been reached. Please note that you
can use this key in Manual Operation mode only.
Ejector Activation Key: Use this key in Manual Operation mode to activate the ejector. Before
the ejector can be activated the mold has to be opened completely, all cores have to be retracted and the
ejector has to be positioned between the limit switches. The ejector will be activated according to the
Ejector settings. Press F5 (Eject) to view the settings. Please note that you can use Ejector Activation key
in Manual Operation mode only. If necessary press the Manual key for an emergency reset to stop the
operation.

Nozzle Advance Key: Press and hold this key in Manual Operation mode to move the nozzle and
injection unit forward. Release the key to stop movement. Please make sure the nozzle advance limit
switch (located on the machine) is activated to prevent damage as a result of the nozzle colliding with the
mold. For safety reasons the nozzle and injection unit will slow down once it is moving close to the mold.
Please note that you can use this key in Manual Operation mode only.
Nozzle Retraction Key: Press and hold this key in Manual Operation mode to retract the nozzle
and injection unit. Release the key to stop movement. Please note that the nozzle retraction limit switch is
deactivated during this operation to permit maximum injection unit movement. This allows for easy
cleaning and maintenance. The nozzle retraction limit switch is only activated while using auto operation
modes. Please note that you can use this key in Manual Operation mode only.
Charge (Plasticizing) Key: Use this key in Manual Operation mode to charge the injection unit.
Press and release this key to start charging (plasticizing). The operation is automatically stopped once
charging has been completed. If necessary, press and release the Charge (Plasticizing) key again to stop
charging immediately. If Suck-Back is required the controller will initiate Suck-Back automatically
according to the current settings. Press F3 (InjSpc) to view the settings.
Please note that you can use this key in Manual Operation mode only.
Auto Purge Key: While in Manual Operation mode, press this key to activate Auto Purge. The
current Auto Purge settings will be used. Press F3 (InjSpc) to view the settings. Please note that you can
use this key in Manual Operation mode only. If necessary press the Manual key for an emergency reset to
stop the operation.
Air Blast Moving Platen Key: Use this key in Manual Operation mode to activate the air blast
for the moving platen. The current air blast settings will be used. Press F5 (Eject) to view the settings.
Please note that you can use this key in Manual Operation mode only. If necessary press the Manual key
for an emergency reset to stop the operation.
Air Blast Static Platen Key: Use this key in Manual Operation mode to activate the air blast for
the static platen. The current air blast settings will be used. Press F5 (Eject) to view the settings. Please
note that you can use this key in Manual Operation mode only. If necessary press the Manual key for an
Lubrication Key: Press and hold this key in Manual Operation mode to start the lubrication oil
pump (customer installed). Release the key to stop the pump. Please note that you can use this key in
Manual Operation mode only.
Hydraulic Pump Motor On/Off Key: Press this key in Manual Operation mode to start the
hydraulic pump motor (customer installed), press it again to stop the motor. Please note that you can use
this key in Manual Operation mode only.
Heater On/Off Key: Press this key in Manual Operation mode to start heating the barrel, press it
again to stop heating the barrel. The heater will use the current barrel heating settings. Press F8 (Temp) to
view the settings. Please note that you can use this key in Manual Operation mode only.

2.1.5 Mold Adjustment Keys
Reduced Mold Height Adjustment Key: While in Manual Mold Height Adjustment mode press
this key to roughly adjust for a reduced mold height (reduced distance between moving and static platen).
For continuos platen movement press and hold the key. The platen will move slightly and stop. Keep the
key pressed and after a one-second delay the platen will start to move continuously. Release the key to stop
platen movement. If you press the key and release it immediately, the platen will move slightly and stop,
allowing for micro adjustments. You can repeat this operation until the moving platen has reached the
desired position.
Please note that you can use this key in Manual Mold Height Adjustment mode only.
Increased Mold Height Adjustment Key: While in Manual Mold Height Adjustment mode use
this key to roughly adjust for an increased mold height (increased distance between moving and static
platen). For continuos platen movement press and hold the key. The platen will move slightly and stop.
Keep the key pressed and after a one-second delay the platen will start to move continuously. Release the
key to stop platen movement. If you press the key and release it immediately, the platen will move slightly
and stop, allowing for micro adjustments. You can repeat this operation until the moving platen has
reached the desired position. A limit switch may stop backward movement of the platen to prevent damage
to the machine. Please make sure the limit switch (located on the machine) is activated.
Please note that you can use this key in Manual Mold Height Adjustment mode only.
Core A In Core A Out Keys: Press the Core A In key to move in core A or use the Core
A Out key to pull core A. Any core movement will be executed according to the current settings. Press F6
(Cores) to view the core settings.
Please note that you can use this key only in Manual mode or in Manual Mold Height Adjustment mode. If
necessary press the Manual key for an emergency reset to stop the operation.
Core B In Core B Out Keys: Press the Core B In key to move in core B or use the Core B
Out key to pull core B. Any core movement will be executed according to the current settings. Press F6
Core C In Core C Out Keys: Press the Core C In key to move in core C or use the Core C
Out key to pull core C. Any core movement will be executed according to the current settings. Press F6

2.1.6 Data Entry Keys
The keys described in this section are used for numerical and text input.
Important: In order to avoid any loss of data and/or settings make sure you have saved the current mold
set again before loading a new mold. If you fail to do so any settings changes you may have made will be
lost.
When you turn off the controller/machine the current settings will be saved as the working mold set.
Nevertheless, you need to save the mold set again before loading any new mold set since any changes you
made have not been saved in the mold set database, only as the working mold set settings.
It is also important to note that you need to leave the current screen before you turn off the
controller/machine since any changes will be saved only after you have left the screen you have used to
make the changes. If you turn off the controller/machine without exiting the current screen any changes
you may have made within this screen will be lost.
If you are unsure if the current settings have been saved always save the current mold set into the mold set
database.
2.1.7 Numerical Keys
Use the number keys to enter numeric values. The controller has a pre-set minimum/maximum for most
values that cannot be exceeded. If you try to enter a value that exceeds the pre-set minimum/maximum you
will not be able to leave the current entry field until a correct value has been entered.
Pressing Enter, Y or an arrow key will confirm the input and move the cursor to the next input field. In
order to use the numerical keys you have to unlock the key pad by turning the Num. Lock Key in the lower
left corner of the control panel to position 1.
2.1.8 Text Input Keys
If you need to enter the alphabet for example: A then enter press two times then will become A if enter B
then press twice, and so on
2.1.9 Input Dialog Box Confirm/Cancel Keys
Cursor Keys

Arrow Keys: Use the arrow keys to change the current field selection and to move the cursor. Please note
that the arrow keys move the cursor only within the current column (up/down) or line (left/right). If the
field you are trying to select does not overlap with the currently selected column or line using the arrow
keys will not allow you to jump to the desired field unless you use a combination of left/right and up/down
movements.
If you have any problems to select a certain input field by using the arrow keys you can always use the
Enter or Y key to jump between input fields until you have reached the desired field.
Please note that if you use the arrow keys to move to the next input field after you have changed a value
the changed value will be kept and the cursor will move into the desired direction.
Enter Key: Press this key to confirm numerical inputs. After confirmation the cursor will jump to the next
input field (if available). If you want to move the cursor to another input field press Enter to confirm the
value in the current field and the cursor will move to the next available field. Repeat this procedure until
the cursor has reached the desired input field. A more convenient alternative for moving the cursor may be
using the arrow keys.
Please note that if you have changed any settings you have to save the current mold set again before
loading a new mold set or turning off the controller/machine. If you fail to do so all settings changes will
be lost.
Print Key: Pressing this key opens the Print Dialog box.
Cancel Key: Pressing this key cancels the changes you may have made within the current field and resets
the current value to “0”. If you want to cancel your changes and return to the original value please press
the N key to avoid a reset to “0”.

2.1.10 Screen Selection Keys
The Machine Settings Panel provides 10 keys (F1 – F10) for screen selection. The entire set of keys has
two different menus (A, B). The currently selected menu is displayed at all times at the bottom of the
display (see below). Use the F10 key to toggle between the different menus.
A:
B:
Press the desired key to display the corresponding screen. If this screen has no sub-screens the key will
sink in and the background color of the key will change.
Example: After pressing F1 the key sinks in and the background color changes since the Overview
screen has no sub-screens.
If the selected screen has one or more sub-screens the key will not sink in and the background color will
remain the same. Only the key description will change to indicate the name of the sub-screen. Access the
sub-screen by pressing the key again.
Example: After pressing F3 to display the Inject screen the key will not sink in and you will notice
no change in background color. However, the F3 key description will change from Inject
to InjSpc, indicating that pressing the F3 key again will display the Auto Purge (InjSpc)
screen.
Please note that in some cases you have to quit the currently selected screen/dialog box first by pressing
ESC (N) before you can access the next subscreen/dialog box.
Example: You want to access the Asgn PC screen. The Asgn PC screen is a sub-screen of the Asgn
PB screen. After pressing F4 (Asgn PB) you will see a dialog box for password entry.
Press ESC (N) to quit the dialog. You will now notice that the F4 key label changed to
Assign PC. If you now press the F4 key again you will be prompted for your password
and ID. Enter it and you will access the Asgn PC dialog box.
For detailed information on the exact screen locations please refer to the Screen Selection section of this
manual.

2.2 HMI Display

2.2.1 Screen Selection
To access any of the screens described in this section please use this graphic as a reference:
F1
view
F2 F1 F2 F3 F8 F9 F10
clmp  clmp Funct Para Mold core return
F3 F1 F2 F3 F4 F8 F9 F10
Injt  Inj Funct Prof Para purge Nozzle return
F4 F1 F2 F3 F8 F9 F10
purge  purge Funct Para Inj Nozzle return
F5 F1 F2 F3 F8 F9 F10
ejec  ejec Funct Para Clamp Core return
F6 F1 F2 F3 F4 F8 F9 F10
core  posi Funct Funct Para Clamp Eje return
F7 F1 F2 F3 F8 F9 F10
nozz  nozz Funct Para Inj purge return
F8 F1 F2 F3 F4 F10
Temp  Temp Funct Prof Para return
F9 F1 F10
set  set return
F10
Next
F1
Alram
F2 F1 F2 F3 F4 F10
Monitor  Test 1 Test 2 Test 3 Data return
F3
Zero
F4 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F10
ＩＯ  PB1 PB2 PC1 PC2 Test PA PB Set PC Elue return
F5 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F10
Mold  Save Read Copy Cancel Machine Record return
F6
version
F7 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F10
system  system Data SENQ CONF Reset INST return
F8 F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F10
other  produce Para1 Para 2 DA1 DA2 DA3 DA4 return
F10
Next
For a more detailed explanation of how to use the screen selection keys (F1 through F10) please refer to
the Screen Selection Keys section of this manual.

2.3 Control Panel
Screen & Mold Clamp, Ejector and Operation

Name Table Position Mode
Switching Position,
Switch Time and
Screw Speed
pressure, Flow and Cycle Time

Execution Time
Injection Position,
Injection Start,
and Cushion
Date and time
Screen Menu Oil Temperature The motor icon will

appear here if the
hydraulic motor is
turned on.

MANUAL SEMI. AUTO AUTO SENSOR AUTO TIMER
AUTO MOLD MOLD HT ADJUST MOLD HEIQHT MOLD THICK
CLAMP CLOSE CLAMP OPEN
EJECTOR ADVANCE EJECTOR RETRACT
NozzleFd NozzleBd M.P.Air S.P.Air
Inject Suck back Charge AutoPurg
Hd Press Cooling Lubricant Robot
Not connected connected
I-NET not connected I-NET connected
Motor on motor off
Heater off heater off
Alarm

2.4 Clamp Settings

include F1 Mold, F2 Function and F3 Data
2.4.1 Clamp open/close setting

Path- Main screen  F2 mold  F1 mold
F1 Mold
Mld-Opn-Stroke (Mold Opening Stroke): Sets the distance the mold will travel between mold closed
and mold open positions.
Clp-Posi (Clamp Position): Current clamp (mold) position.
Mold Opening and Closing Settings: Mold Closing and Mold Opening is divided into 3 phases each.
Pressure and speed settings can be adjusted separately for each phase. The transition between each phase is
controlled by the corresponding position settings.
The corresponding Mold Closing and Mold Opening profiles are displayed in the Pressure-Position Graphs
on the right hand side (Mold Closing top, Mold Opening bottom).
Cls Ult.Hi.Spd (Hi-Speed Closing): Differential high-speed mold closing option.
Auto Cyc-Ps-Tim (Auto Cycle Delay Time): The delay time between molding cycles, usually for robot
use.

2.4.2 Clamp set

Path- Main screen  F2 mold F2 function
F2 FUNC
Close fast: if the section has been chosen, it will fasten the speed of processing
Cycle Delay: when the one of the cycle is finished and carry on to the next cycle in-between period
Open Link: can be chosen by preference or chose core (A/B/C)
Link Position: when the mold or core start to action point
Mold Open Fa: when this is been chosen it will speed up the action
Close Mold: it could set for close mold if need 3 column please enter 3
Open Mold: it could set for open mold if need 3 column please enter 3
2.4.3 Clamp PAR1

Path- Main screen  F2 mold F3 PARAF1 PAR1/F2 PAR2
F1 PAR1
F1 PAR2
This photo including Clamp Settings and all the other para (detail information please referral to the Para
chart)
2.5 Injectio
include F1 Injt, F2 Function, F3 Prof and F4 Data

2.5.1 Injection Settings
Hld Prs Tr Mode (Hold Pressure Transition Mode): If the Time mode is used the controller will switch
to Hold Pressure after the pre-set injection time has elapsed. In case the Position mode has been selected
the controller will switch to Hold Pressure after the last pre-set position has been reached. However, the
pre-set time is used as a backup to initiate the Hold Pressure phase if for some reason the pre-set position
cannot be reached.
Please note that you should always set the pre-set time limit higher than the usually required injection time.
This avoids poor molding results due to possible resign fluidity variations (poor fluidity could require a
longer than usual injection time).
Suck-Back Mode: Depending on the selected mode, Suck-Back will be controlled using the stroke or time
setting. Choose the value “0” for stroke control and the value “1” for time control.
The same input field (below the Suck-Back pressure and speed settings) is used for both, the time and the
stroke settings. The field label will change according to the selected mode to indicate the required value.
Screw Pos (Screw Position): Current screw position.
Pressure Hold and Injection Settings: The Injection process is divided into 4 - 6 phases, Pressure Hold
into 3 - 4 phases (depending on customer setup). Pressure and speed settings can be adjusted separately for
each phase. For the Injection process the transition between each phase (including the transition from
Injection to Hold Pressure) can be controlled by time or position settings. Which settings (either time or
position) are used depends on the Hold Pressure Transition Mode settings. Please refer to the Hold
Pressure Transition Mode section in this paragraph for a more detailed explanation on how to use the
different transition modes.
The transition between each Hold Pressure phase is controlled by the corresponding time settings and is
not affected by the Hold Pressure Transition Mode settings.
Please note that it is possible to use a combination of pressure and time settings to control the injection
process by setting the position value for the transition from Injection to Pressure Hold to zero. In this case
the final position will never be reached and the pre-set injection time will be used as a backup (please refer
to the Hold Pressure Transition Mode section in this paragraph for more details). However, doing so will
disable the monitoring of the current injection data and as a result you will not be able to use the injection
cushion for monitoring the injection process. Please refer to the Monitor Settings 1 section of this manual
for more information on monitoring options.
Charge (Plasticizing) Settings: The Charge (Plasticizing) process is divided into three phases. You can
set the values for backpressure, speed and position individually for each phase.
Suck-Back Settings: Allows you to set the values for suck-back pressure, speed and stroke/time. Set the
suck-back stroke/time value to zero if no suck-back is needed.
Suck-back will be executed according to the mode selected. Please refer to the Suck-Back Mode section of
this paragraph for further explanation.
Dly bef Chrg (Delay Time before Charge): This option may be used for cooling purposes after the
injection/pressure hold phases are finished and before charge (plasticizing)/suck back is initiated.
Cooling Time: The set cooling time will be initiated after the completion of injection/suck back and
before the mold is opened.
Flow Molding (optional): If you want to charge the injection unit before injection starts, set here the
desired charging time. Using the set time, charging starts after nozzle/injection unit advance and finishes
just before the beginning of injection.
Injection-Hi (Fast Injection, optional): Set to “1” to activate an optional solenoid valve used to achieve
higher injection speeds.
2.5.2 Inject Set
Path- Main screen  F3 Injt F2 Func
Accumulator：when choosing accumulator, the machine can reach to the max speed。
Inj. Shut Off：only can be use if the machine has it
Inject Fast：If you have choosing this function, will increase the valve
Inject cushion：monitor all the molding and calculating the difference 。
Inject：could be divide into three zone if need it then enter 3。
Hold Pres：could be divide into three zone if need it then enter 3。
2.5.3 Injection Settings Profile
Path- Main screen  F3 Injt F3 Prof

Pressure – Position graph of the current injection settings and the values achieved during the current
Injection/Hold Pressure cycle. The values are displayed in real-time.
Speed Curve Ratio (optional): This setting allows you to adjust the displayed speed curve if it should
exceed the graph’s value range (e.g. the curve “leaves” the graph). The preset value is 100.
If you change the ratio to 50 the displayed graph value will actually be 50% of the true value. This allows
you to flatten the speed curve if some of its values should exceed the values indicated by the graph.
Example:
You are reading off the peak of the injection speed. Taking the highest point of the curve you go to the
right border of the graph to read off the corresponding value. If the value is 60 and the Speed Curve Ratio
is 100 then the actual peak injection speed would be 60. If you now set the Speed Curve Ratio to 50 you
will notice that the curve becomes considerably flatter. When reading off the peak speed again you will
find the corresponding value to be 30 (50% of the true value which is still 60).
Set P (Set Pressure): The black line indicates the preset pressure for Injection and Hold Pressure.
Inj P (Injection Pressure): The red line indicates the actual pressure achieved during the last
Injection/Hold Pressure cycle.
Inj S (Injection Speed): The blue line indicates the actual injection speed achieved during the last
injection cycle.
2.5.4 Injection Settings Profile
Path- Main screen  F3 Injt F4 Para
F4 PARA
This photo including Injection Settings and all the other para (detail information please referral to the Para
chart)
2.6 Ejection
include F1 Injt, F2 Function, F3 Prof and F4 Data
2.6.1 Ejector Settings
Path- Main screen  F5 EJET F1 EJET

Eje.Posi (Ejector Position): Current ejector position.

Open End Pos (Opening End-position): The currently set end-position for mold opening.
The initial ejection is divided into two phases that can be controlled separately. You can set pressure, speed
and activation position individually for each phase. If you require additional cooling of the mold product
after mold opening set the delay time for ejector activation accordingly.
The Bwd Delay time refers to the time the ejector will stay in the forward end position before it is retracted.
Position: Set here the end position for ejector retraction between repeated activation (in case of multiple
ejector activation). Please note this position is relative to the absolute retraction end position that is used
after final ejector activation and determined by the transducer zero point setting.
Eject Mode (Ejection Mode): The Hold mode is used during semi-automatic operation. The ejector
moves forward according to the ejector settings and the product is dropped or taken out. After the safety
gate has been opened and closed the next cycle will start.
In Cnt Nb (Count Number) mode the ejector is activated according to the Ejector and Ejection Count
settings. This mode is usually used for automatic machine operation. It does not require the opening and
closing of the safety door to continue the production cycle.
If you use the Vibr (Vibration) mode the ejector will be activated using the Vibration setting as set in the
Parameter 2 screen (setting No. 6).
Please note that if you want to deactivate the ejector you can do so by setting the Ejection Count to “0”.
Eject Count (Ejection Count): The number of times the ejector will be activated. Setting this value to “0”
will deactivate the ejector.
Eject Try Again: This function is used in auto-operation modes. If the mold product cannot be knocked
out completely, the alarm will sound and the ejector will be activated again. If the mold product is then
successfully knocked out the machine will resume normal operation; otherwise it will stop for trouble
shooting.
If this function is not used and the mold product has not been knocked out successfully the alarm will
sound and the machine will stop for ejection trouble shooting.

2.6.2 Air Blast Settings

Path- Main screen  F5 EJET F1 FUNC
The machine provides an air blast ejection option for the moving platen as well as for the stationary platen.
Set the activation time, position and the delay time (if necessary) according to your preferences.
Clamp P. (Clamp Position): Current clamp (mold) position.
Manual：Manual air blow, Example：when set=0,press this key then move platen air blow。When
set=1,
Enter this key then C set air blow。setting=2, press this key then E set air blow。
Manual air blow：Manual air blow key switch, example：setting=0,press this key then static blow。
setting=1,
Enter this key then set D air blow。setting=2, enter this key then F set air blow。
2.6.3 Ejector Para

Path- Main screen  F5 EJET F3 Para

This photo including Ejector Settings and all the other para (detail information please referral to the Para
chart)
2.7 Core Settings

Depending on your setup your machine may be equipped with up to 3 cores (A, B and C). Each core is
controlled separately.
Set the Pressure, Speed, Activation Time, Unscrew Count (if used) and Position values for moving in and
retracting each core according to your needs.
ASet/Cntrl: Use the first parameter (Settings) to set the operation mode for core A. The second parameter
(Control) is used to control the movement for core A.
BSet/Cntrl: Use the first parameter (Settings) to set the operation mode for core B. The second parameter
(Control) is used to control the movement for core B.
Settings: Choose the Core (1) mode if you want to use a regular core that is moved in and retracted
hydraulically. The Unscrew (2) mode should be used if your mold requires threads created by unscrewing
the inserted core.
Control: In Core mode (refer to the Settings section of this paragraph) you can either use Cycle control or
Time control. In Unscrew mode you can either use Time control or Count control.
Using Cycle control allows you to control the core movements by limit switches for end-position control
(for insertion and retraction). At the pre-set point during the production cycle the core(s) will move in/out
until the limit switch controlled end-position is reached. Please make sure the limit switches are activated
since deactivated switches will cause the machine to stop (if Cycle control is selected).
Time control uses time settings for core insertion and retraction. At the pre-set position during the
production cycle the core(s) are moved in/out for the set period of time. Therefore core movement (travel)
is not controlled by end-position but by time. As a result you will not be able to rely on the protection of
limit switches.
Accordingly, in Unscrew mode the Time control is used to set the time core unscrewing is activated (e.g.
for creating threads).
Count control uses the pre-set number of revolutions to control the unscrewing of the core at the set
position during mold opening. To use Count control you have to make sure a photo sensor for counting the
revolutions is installed on the core driving gear.
Please note that Count control allows for higher precision than Time control.

Unique to Core A is the possibility to activate Core Unscrewing a second time (2nd Uns.) at the end of the
mold opening cycle. Please note that the second unscrewing can only use Count control.
2.7.1 Core A/B/C

Path- Main screen  F6 CORR F1 COR1
2.7.2 Core D/E/F

Path- Main screen  F6 CORR F2 COR2
The core setting procedures for core A are identical to the ones for cores A/B. Please refer to the Cores A/B
section for detailed information on core settings.

2.7.3 Core FUNC

Path- Main screen  F6 CORR F3 FUNC
2.7.4 Core PARA

Path- Main screen  F6 CORR F4 PARA
This photo including Core Settings and all the other para (detail information please referral to the Para
chart)

2.8 Nozzle Settings

2.8.1 Nozzle/Mold Adjustmen
Nozzle Posi (Nozzle Position): Current nozzle position.
Press (Pressure): Set here the hydraulic pressure for Nozzle advance and retraction.
Hi/Low (High-Speed/Low-Speed): Set here the speed for the corresponding high and low speed
movements of the nozzle (injection unit). During advance movement the high-speed settings are used until
the pre-set end-position is reached. Thereafter the nozzle will advance using the low-speed settings until it
has reached the final injection position.
Please refer to the end-position settings for more information on how to set the end-position to avoid
damage to the nozzle/mold.
End Posi (End-Position): For the advance movement the end-position refers to the transition point
between high and low-speed. It is important to allow for a safety margin of at least 20 mm between the set
end-position and the actual contact position of nozzle and mold (at which the nozzle stops its forward
movement and the injection begins).
If the end-position is set too close to the contact position of nozzle and mold the nozzle might not slow
down enough before touching the mold. The result could be damage to mold and/or nozzle.
Please note that a position setting of “0” refers to the position reached at the end of maximum
nozzle/injection unit retraction. As a result the advance end-position is always greater than “0”.
Press (Pressure): Set here the hydraulic pressure for low-speed micro mold height adjustments (advance
and retraction). Please refer to the Mold Adjustment Keys section for more information on the mold height
adjustment process.
Hi (Hi-Speed): Set here the hydraulic pressure for continuous high-speed mold height adjustments
(advance and retraction). Please refer to the Mold Adjustment Keys section for more information on the
mold height adjustment process.
2.8.2 Nozzle/Mold FUNC

Power door: if the setting is base on air move or regular power door, please enter 1 or else the icon on
the panel will not work.
Robot Mode: in order to co-operate total auto producing, the robot is taking place of olden style,
therefore this computer system in order to operate the action, and also protect molding as well as the robot,
before closing mold the system will make sure the robot is back to the ready position.
2.8.3 Nozzle/Mold PARA
This photo including nozzle and molding and all the other para (detail information please referral to the
Para chart)

2.9 Temperature Control
2.9.1 Temperature Settings
Use this screen to set the temperature for the different barrel heating zones (up to 9 depending on your
setup) and to monitor the current status. This screen allows you also to program barrel heater activation
using day and time settings.
In case of temperature related malfunctions this screen enables you to analyze possible causes. If the Real
Value field displays “977” you have either a disconnected or malfunctioning D/A Temperature Card. The
value “988” identifies either a problem with the Thermal Wire Interface or the corresponding Temperature
Sensor. In case the current temperature is exceeding the normal temperature range (the current temperature
is above 450º C) the value “999” will be displayed.
The right hand graph shows the current and pre-set temperature for each of the barrel's heating zones.
Keep Warm: Set this mode to “0” if you want to keep the temperature always in the pre-set range
regardless of machine operation. If set to “1” the heater will keep the barrel temperature at half the pre-set
temperature during times of inactivity.
RealVal. (Real Value): The current temperature for the corresponding barrel heating zone. For “977”,
“988” and “999” values please refer to above explanation of possible temperature related error messages.
Set Val. (Set Value): Set here your desired temperature value for the corresponding barrel heating zone.
Act. State (Actual State): When the machine is operating this field will give you a quick indication on the
current heater status for the corresponding barrel heating zone. The * indicates that the current temperature
is within the pre-set range (cushion). The + indicates that the current temperature is below the pre-set range
(cushion) and the heater has been activated. The - indicates that the current temperature is exceeding the
pre-set value and as a result the heater has been turned off.
Please note that the heater will be turned off immediately once the current temperature exceeds the pre-set
value. For current temperatures below the pre-set value heater activation depends on the set temperature
range (cushion). To adjust the temperature cushion please go to the Parameter 2 screen and adjust the
corresponding value within the second column of the screen. A cushion value of “20” for example would
activate the heater once the current temperature has dropped more than 20º C below the pre-set value.

2.9.2 Temperature func
At this photo you could choose the time of heater
Act time: when you are setting the heating temperature, please choose the time and enter 1 to use, when it
reach to the setting time the system will atomically start the heater switch.
Stand by time + Stand by temperature: when chose stand by temperature, and the temperature reaches,
the system will start the stand by temperature.
Set here the time and day you want the barrel heater to be turned on to pre-heat the machine before
operation. If you want to use the heater presetting set the mode to 1 otherwise disable it by entering “0”.

2.9.3 Temperature para
This photo including temperature setting and all the other para (detail information please referral to the
Para chart)
2.10 Fast set
This photo can be fast set close mold, open mold, eject mold, inject mold pressing, charge, suck back, and
also temperature

2.11 Alarm/Error Message Display Screen
Total Error Count: The total number of errors recorded.

Display Start No: The screen displays 10 error messages a time. If you have more than 10 recorded errors
you can enter here the error number for the first error to be displayed on the screen.
Example: If you have 49 recorded error messages and you want to view error 40 through 49 you would
enter 40 to display error 40 as the first error. Since the screen can display 10 errors at once you
would see error 40 through 49.
Please note that the controller stores only the last 100 error messages error No. 1 being the first one
recorded. The recorded errors will be kept even if the machine is turned off. For a list and explanation of
all error/alarm messages please refer to the Alarm/Error Message Index section of this manual.
Reset: Set this value to “1” if you want to reset the error log.
No: Error number.
Code: Error code to identify the type of error.
Total Cnt (Total Count): Total number of occurrences of this specific error.
Alarm Description: Brief explanation of the error that caused the alarm.
Str.Tim. (Start Time): The time the error occurred and the machine stopped.
Reset Tim (Reset Time): The time the error was reset and the machine restarted.
Please note that errors are only recorded while in Auto Operation mode. In any other operation mode the
error messages will only be displayed in the bottom left message field of the screen (just above the F1-F8
keys).

2.12 Monitoring Settings (Automatic Alarm)

2.12.1 Monitoring Settings 1
The HMI and controller provide you with an automatic monitoring and alarm system. The system allows
you to set a desired operating range with upper and lower limits (Delta Values) for each production
parameter. Once the current parameter value is outside the pre-set range the machine will stop operation
and the alarm will sound. For later analysis the monitoring system will record the time and the type of
error that caused the alarm.
At the beginning of each operation, the automatic alarm is turned off until the machine has finished the
pre-set number of production cycles in Auto Operation mode. After the number of pre-set production
cycles the automatic alarm will be activated and the achieved parameter values of the last production cycle
will be used as reference points for the upper and lower limits (Delta Values) of each production parameter.
Should any of the current production parameters during the next production cycle and thereafter be outside
the pre-set upper and lower limits (Delta Values) the alarm will sound and machine operation will stop for
trouble shooting.
The activation of the automatic alarm function is delayed to allow for a stabilization of the production
cycles. At the start of machine operation it is normal that the current production parameters vary
considerably from one cycle to the next before they begin to stabilize. You should consider this when
setting the number of production cycles before automatic alarm activation to allow for a smooth operation
without interruptions.
To adjust the automatic alarm settings use the Parameter 2 screen and enter the desired value into field No.
0 in the 4th column from the left.
To set the upper and lower limits for current production parameters you can use % values and/or absolute
values. These Delta Values are then used in connection with the established Reference Value to determine
the upper and lower limits. In case you use a combination of % and absolute values the upper/lower limits
will be calculated according to the following formula:
Upper Limit Where
RV + (RV * x/100) + y RV = Reference Value

x = Delta Percentage Value (e.g. 10 for 10%)
Lower Limit y = Delta Absolute Value

RV - (RV * x/100) - y
Since the reference values are not fixed and vary from one machine operation cycle to the next the values
are lost once the machine is turned off. They will be re-established at the beginning of the next operation
cycle by using the current parameter values to determine the new reference points for the upper and lower
limits (Delta Values).
If at some point after establishing the reference values you want to replace them with the currently
achieved parameter values (e.g. because of improved production results) you can set the Auto Alarm mode
at the top of the screen to “2”. The controller will then use the parameter values of the last production cycle
as the new reference values.
In all other cases the displayed Auto Alarm mode indicates, if the Auto Alarm has already been activated
(mode 1) or if the necessary number of production cycles for establishing the reference values has not yet
been reached (mode 0).
Explanation of parameters monitored:
Cls Mold (Close Mold): Total mold closing time.

Mold Prot (Mold Protection): Total time of low speed/low pressure mold closing phase (for mold
protection).
Cls H.Prs (Closing High Pressure): Total high pressure mold closing time.
Mold Opn (Mold Open): Total mold opening time.
Eject: Total ejection time.
Cycle: Total production cycle time in Auto Mode.
Mold Ope End (Mold Open End): End position after mold opening.
Inj Time (Injection Time): Total injection time.
V->P SW: The position achieved at time of transition from injection to hold pressure.
V->P SW: The injection time elapsed at time of transition from injection to hold pressure.
V->P SW: The injection pressure achieved at time of transition from injection to hold pressure.
Cushion: End position reached by screw at the end of hold pressure.
Charge (Plasticizing): Total charge (plasticizing) time.
Inj Start (Injection Start): The position reached at start of injection.

2.12.2 Monitoring Settings 2/3 (Production Parameter

Comparison)
This monitoring screen allows you to compare the most important production cycle parameters. Use this
screen to compare production parameter deviation during machine operation. The parameter comparison of
different production cycles allows you to adjust the relevant machine settings to improve overall product
quality.
The controller automatically saves the parameters of the last 100 production cycles, displaying 10 records
at a time (No. 1 being the first cycle recorded).
Display Start No: Enter the number of the record you want to be displayed first.
Sampling Interval (Cyc): Enter the sampling interval you would like to use (e. g. “3” to display every
third record).

Reset (0/1): If you want to reset this monitor screen at any time enter here the value “1” and press enter.
Sht. Cnt (Shot Count): The record number of the corresponding parameter set.
Cycle (Cycle Time): Total duration of this production cycle.
Inj.Tim. (Injection Time): Total duration of injection.
Chg.Tim. (Charge Time): Total charging time.
Inj Start (Injection Start): The position reached at start of injection.
Hld.Str. (Hold Start): The position reached at beginning of hold pressure.
Cushion: End position reached by screw at the end of hold pressure.

2.13 Transducer Zero Point Reset
After the transducer has been changed or certain machine parts have been modified (e.g. the barrel) you
have to reset the corresponding transducer's zero point (in manual operation mode):
1. When prompted enter “66” as password to access this screen.

2. Move the corresponding transducer to the end position.
3. Reset the relevant settings in the screen to zero by entering the value “1” into the corresponding field
and press “Enter”.
Please note that the number of transducers installed depends on your machine set-up.

2.14 I/O Channel Diagnostics

Include F1 PB1、F2 PB2、F3 PC1、F4 PC2、F5 PA、F6 A PB、F7 A PC and F8 DIAG
2.14.1 Input Channel Diagnostics (PB)
This screen allows you to verify if the controller is receiving an input signal from the relevant sensor. In
case you encounter possible input related hardware problems during machine operation switch to this
screen and verify, if during the production cycle the controller is receiving an input signal form the sensor
in question.
You can identify an input signal by the value “1” displayed next to the corresponding input channel. The
value “0” indicates that the input channel is currently not receiving any input signal.
If necessary you can reassign input channels to circumvent possible hardware problems. Please refer to the
I/O Channel Reassignment section of this manual for further information on how to reassign input and
output channels.
The Input Channels section contains a list and description of all output channels for your reference.
2.14.2 Output Channel Diagnostics (PC)
This screen allows you to verify if the controller output signal is reaching the connected hardware. Select
the desired output channel and enter the value “1” to activate the connected hardware.
In case of output channel related problems you can choose to reassign any output channel to an unused one.
Refer to the I/O Channel Reassignment section for further information.
The Output Channels section contains a list and description of all output channels for your reference.

Please remember to reset the value(s) you may have changed to “0” after you have finished the output
channel check.
2.14.3 I/O Channel Reassignment
If for some reason (e.g. a hardware problem) you want to change any input or output channels you can use
this screen for reassignment to an unused input/output point.
Please refer to the I/O Channel Index section for a list and description of all I/O channels available.

2.14.4 Machine Diag
Attention * this page data is for engineer checking system usage only, please do not perform any
correction.

2.15 Mold Set Database

2.15.1 Mold Save
1:Save Current: ◎Yes ○No

“Yes”: Copy current mold to another one. The left side fields will be changed to edit
disable automatically, and will show you which mold as source one.
“No”: Copy one mold you should select as source, and copy to another one.
2:Source: 0=MMI 1=Floppy 2=Server
Select what media type you want to be as source
3:Start No: Select No:
Start No: Change this data you can view different mold list.
Select No: Select number as source mold.
4:Object: 0=MMI 1=Floppy 2=Server
Select what media type you want to be as target.
5:Save Mold: 0=Copy 1=Replace 2=Save As
Copy :Copy source mold to target, and use the same name to save.
Replace:Copy source mold to another used one including other data.
Save As: Copy source mold to another, and you should give the “New one”(the last line)
“mold name” +”material information ”+” color information”. Save Date is
created automatically.
Start No :Change this data you can view different mold list.
Select No :Select number as atarget mold.
7:Confirm: 0=Esc1=OK
Esc :No operating
OK :Save mold as you want
8:Max Cnt: RemainCnt:
Max Cnt :Max mold number
Remain Cnt :Remain mold number
2.15.2 Mold Read

1:Save Current: ◎Yes ○No

“Yes ” :Save current mold before you read another one.
“No” : Read another mold without saving current one.
Select what media type you want to read from.
Select No :Select number as reading one.
4:Object: 0=MMI 1=Floppy 2=Server
Select what media type you want to be as target.
Esc :No operating
OK :Read mold as you want

2.15.3 Mold Copy

Select what media type you want to read from.
Select No :Select number as reading one.
Esc :No operating
OK :Read mold as you want

2.15.4 Mold Delete
2.15.5 Machine Set
This photo allows the machine para/version info save to MMC card or outer save to other system

2.15.6 Modify Record
This is the photo para info change record

2.16 Version
For maintenance crew to identify the machine and controller model. Please supply this information with
any technical support requests you might have.

2.17 System Settings

Include F1 System, ,F2 Data,F3 SEQN,F4 CONT and F5 RESET
2.17.1 System Parameter Settings
Choose/enter the desired parameter and press OK.
View (Language): Chinese and English are standard, other languages are optional.
Print: Choose the language you would like to use for printing.
Screen Saver: Activates the screen saver according to the settings to protect the monitor screen and
increase the screen's lifetime.

2.17.2 Data Base
This only for the engineer, please do not change it
2.17.3 information IMCS
Customer could use this to change the original password

2.17.4 DSP Syst
This photo can only be using to change Meter Max and also the Mach Max and also Real Posn.
2.17.5 System Reset
This dialog box allows you to reset the system in the event of controller irregularities. Confirming the
dialog will reset the system.

Warning: Only reset the system as a last resort. All user and mold set data will be lost, including saved
data in the user and mold set databases! After a system reset you need to turn off the machine first before
resuming machine operation.
Please note that a system reset can only be executed while in Manual Operation mode.
2.18 Other Special Parameter Setting

Include F1 Prod , F2 PAR1, F3 PAR2, F4 DA1, F5 DA2, F6 DA3 and F7 DA4
2.18.1 Other Set
Cnt. Per Mold/Clear Pack Count– can set the open mold to Zero.
Shot Cnt set– Auto calculate to the total amount of opening mold when it reach this total amount then the
alarm will go on.
Pack Cnt Real. – when it reach to this number the alarm will go on but the machine won’t stop.

2.18.2 Other Parameter 1/2
This photo include all other setting’s para( detail info please referral to prar
chart)
2.18.3 DA Adjustment
You can use Step and output to adjust DA at the same time in order to adjust DA output like. DA not just
provide you with straight line and also provide speed adjust, slide or working by manually
There’s two ways for DA adjustment please see as the photo:
Path – F10 Next  F8 Other  F4 DA1
F4 DA1

DA1，DA2，DA3，and DA4 photo and functions are similar
Test：when in Correction, the input need to test the pressure or flow settings;
Output：Host feedback channel response to the corresponding value

Para1： DA curve of the system to default
Actual Value：According to actual needs of the DA After adjusting
。
For other adjustments, please call Techmation for technical service

3. I/O Channel Index

Please use this list to enter the label and description of the relevant I/O channels as supplied by the
machine manufacturer. If necessary this list allows you to track any changes of I/O channel assignments.
3.1 Input Channels

Channel Label Description
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
3.2 Output Channels

Channel Label Description
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48

3.3 Parameter Index

3.3.1 Parameter 1
No. Close 1
0 Cls Start Ramp Time – Initial pressure/speed buildup time limit
1 Close Pres Ramp – Pressure change time limit for transition between different mold
closing phases
2 Close Flow Ramp – Speed change time limit for transition between different mold
closing phases
3 Close Setup Pres – Pressure settings for mold height adjustment
4 Close Setup Flow – Speed settings for mold height adjustment
5 Auto Adj Protect Time – Low pressure phase duration for auto mold adjustment
6 Cls Low Pres Hyd. Dly – Delay time before changing to low hydraulic pressure
settings after transition position has been reached
st
7 Cls Low Pres Valve Dly – Delay time for closing valve after 1 transition position
(high /low speed) has been reached
nd
8 Cls Hi Pres Valve Dly – Delay time for closing valve after 2 transition position (low
speed/high pressure) has been reached
9 Cls Hi Pres Hyd. Dly – Delay time before changing to high hydraulic pressure settings
after transition position has been reached
No. Close 2
0 Cls Hi Pres Hold Time – High pressure hold time at the end of high pressure phase
1 Cls End Dly – Delay time for resetting hydraulic speed/pressure at the end of mold
closing
2 Mold Open Effect Area – Position range relative to mold opening end position to
allow for activation of ejector/core(s)
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
No. Open 1
0 Mold Open Pres Ramp – Pressure change time limit for transition between start/slow
and high speed phase
1 Mold Open Flow Ramp – Speed change time limit for transition between start/slow
and high speed phase
2 Mold Open Pres Ramp 2 – Pressure change time limit for transition between high and
final slow speed phase
3 Mold Open Flow Ramp 2 – Speed change time limit for transition between high and
final slow speed phase
4 Open Setup Pres – Pressure settings for mold height adjustment
5 Open Setup Flow – Speed settings for mold height adjustment
6 Open Drain Time – Pressure release time before mold opening
7 Opn Slow1 PC32 On Dly – PC32 valve activation delay time
8 Delay Open #2 - Delay time for resetting hydraulic speed/pressure at the end of mold
opening
9 Open End Valve Dly – Delay time for closing valve after completion of mold opening

No. Injection
0 Inject Pres Ramp – Pressure change time limit for transition between injection phases
1 Inject Flow Ramp – Speed change time limit for transition between injection phases
2 Inject Setup Pres – Pressure settings for mold height adjustment
3 Inject Setup Flow – Speed settings for mold height adjustment
4 Inject Dly – Injection delay time after nozzle has touched the mold
5 Inject End Valve Dly Off – Delay time for closing valve after completion of injection
6
7
8
9
No. Charge/Suck-Back
0 Charge Pres Ramp – Pressure change time limit for transition between different
charge (plasticizing) phases
1 Charge Flow Ramp – Speed change time limit for transition between different charge
(plasticizing) phases
2 Charge Setup Pres – Pressure settings for mold height adjustment
3 Charge Setup Flow – Speed settings for mold height adjustment
4 Charge Valve Dly – Charge (plasticizing) valve opening delay time
5 Chg End Valve Dly Off – Delay time for closing valve after completion of charging
(plasticizing)
6 Suck End Valve Dly Off – Delay time for closing suck-back valve after completion of
suck-back
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9
No. Nozzle
0 Nozzle Setup Pres – Pressure settings for mold height adjustment
1 Nozzle Setup Flow – Speed settings for mold height adjustment
2 Nozzle Fwd Slow Time – Duration of slow nozzle movement before mold contact
3 Door Open Time –Timer for pneumatic safety door open
4
5
6
7
8
9

No. D/A
0 Set 1, If D/A be Changed – Set to “1” to use adjusted D/A pressure converter table
1 0 kg (0%) D/A Value – Enter desired pressure in % for pressure level 1
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3.3.2 Parameter 2
No. Ejection
0 Eject Pres Ramp – Pressure change time limit for transition between different phases
1 Eject Flow Ramp – Speed change time limit for transition between different phases
2 Eject Setup Pres – Pressure settings for mold height adjustment
3 Eject Setup Flow – Speed settings for mold height adjustment
4 Eject Ret. Effect Area – Position range allowed for partial ejector retraction between
activation (in case of multiple ejector activation, relative to absolute retraction end
position)
5 Eject Ret. Max Posn – Absolute retraction end position in relation to transducer zero
point (for final retraction)
6 Vibrate Eject Time – Ejector vibration time
7
8
9
No. Temperature 1
0 Temp 1 Ramp – Temperature buildup degree limit for barrel heating zone 1
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No. Temperature 2
0 Oil Temp Up Limit – Hydraulic oil temperature upper limit
1 Oil Temp Low Limit – Hydraulic oil temperature lower limit
2 Temp Cooler On – Barrel cooler activation temperature
3 Temp Cooler Off – Barrel cooler deactivation temperature
4 Temperature Not Up – Setting for temperature warning (C increase per 3 minutes)
5 Cooler On Deviate – Hydraulic oil cooler activation temperature
6 Cooler Off Deviate – Hydraulic oil cooler deactivation temperature
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No. Alarm
0 Auto Alarm Unit Cnt – Auto alarm activation cycle count
1 Cls Protect Max Time – Maximum allowed mold closing time for low pressure phase
before the auto alarm is activated
2 Cls Hi Pres Max Time – Maximum allowed mold closing time for high pressure phase
before the auto alarm is activated
3 Charge Max Time – Maximum allowed charging (plasticizing) time before the auto
alarm is activated
4 Suck-Back Max Time – Maximum allowed suck-back time before the auto alarm is
activated
5 Cycle Max Time – Maximum allowed cycle time before the auto alarm is activated
6 Temp Up Limit – Upper range limit for barrel temperature
7 Temp Low Limit – Lower range limit for barrel temperature
8 Heater Off Alarm – Heater cut off time after alarm initiated machine stop
9 Buzzer Count – Number of alarm buzzer sounds (the hydraulic motor will be turned
off after the last buzzer)
No. Other 1
0 Motor On Hold Time – Hydraulic motor hold time before machine operation starts to
allow for start up of additional motors
1 Motor Y Start – Duration of high torque motor start up (Y coils being used)
2 Motor Delta Time – Transition time for switching from high torque start up (Y coils) to
normal operation mode ( coils)
3 Core Protect – Set to “1” to activate core protection function
4 Adjust Slow Speed – Speed setting for slow speed phase during mold height
adjustment
5 Adjust Count – Automatic mold height adjustment setting, do not change!
6 Mold Open Cooling – Set to “1” to allow for mold cooling before complete mold
opening
7 Adjust System Press1
8 Adjust System Flow 1
9 Adjust System Press 2
No. Other 2
0 Power Match 1 – Speed settings limit for activation of hydraulic pump 1
4 Power Door Pres – High speed pressure settings for opening/closing of power door
5 Power Door Spd – High speed speed settings for opening/closing of power door
6 Power Door Pres 2 – Low speed pressure settings for opening/closing of power door
7 Power Door Spd 2 – Low speed speed settings for opening/closing of power door
8 Special Core Func
9 Special Core Time

No. Lubrication
0 Lubricator Count – Number of cycles between each lubrication
1 Lubricator Time – Lubricator activation time
2 Lubricator Delay – Special feature
3 Lubricator Total Time – Special feature
4
5
6
7
8
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4. Alarm/Error Message Index

In case of an error the corresponding alarm message will be displayed in the status bar in the lower left part
of your screen just above the F1 – F10 keys (please refer to the Overview section for exact location of the
status bar). You can see the alarm messages regardless of the screen you are currently using. In case of
multiple alarms the status bar will display the most important alarm.
For a more detailed description and analysis of the error(s) that caused the alarm you can switch to the
Error Messages Display Screen by pressing the (F6) Alarm key. In case of multiple alarms this screen
allows you to verify any error/alarm messages the status bar might not have displayed.
Please refer to the Error Messages Display Screen section for more information.
Alarm/Error Message Explanation:
1- "Temperature Error" – Indicates a barrel heating temperature problem/possible malfunction.

Check the settings and current temperature. Please refer to the Temperature Control section of this
manual for additional information.
2- "Please Close Door" – Prompt in Semi-auto mode to close the door to start the next production
cycle. Please refer to the Machine Control Panel Keys section of this manual for additional
information.
3- "Please Open Door" – Prompt in Semi-auto mode to open the door at the end of the production
cycle. Please refer to the Machine Control Panel Keys section of this manual for additional
information.
4- "Off Man./Emerg. Key" – Indicates the machine has been stopped as a result of pressing either the
Manual key or the Emergency button. Release the Emergency key if necessary to resume machine
operation.
5- "Oil Temp. Over" – Indicates the hydraulic oil temperature is too low or too high. Check the
parameter settings and adjust if necessary. In case of overheating make sure the cooling system is
turned on. In case of low temperature make sure the hydraulic motor is turned on and wait until the
motor has warmed up the hydraulic oil sufficiently.
6- "Cycle Time Exceeded" – Indicates the production cycle time during the last cycle has been outside
the preset limits. Check Monitor 1 for more details. Please refer to the Monitoring Settings 1
(Automatic Alarm) section of this manual for more information.
7- Reserved (not used)
8- "Eject Position Error" – Indicates an ejector position problem. Check the ejector position as well as
the relevant potentiometer.
9- "Inject Cushion Error" – Indicates the injection parameters during the last production cycle have
been outside the preset limits. Check Monitor 1 for more details. Please refer to the Monitoring
Settings 1 (Automatic Alarm) section of this manual for more information.
10 - "Purge Guard Opened" – Indicates that the injection unit cover is open. Please close the cover to
resume machine operation.
11 - "Robot Malfunction" – Indicates a robot problem. Check and reset robot to resume machine
operation.
12 - "No. of Shots Reached" – Indicates the preset number of production cycles has been reached.
Please refer to the Production Control section of this manual for more information.
13 - "Mold Open Time Out" - Indicates the mold opening parameters during the last production cycle
have been outside the preset limits. Check Monitor 1 for more details. Please refer to the Monitoring
14 - "Part Not Dropped" – Indicates an ejection failure while in Photo Sensor mode. Remove the mold
product before resuming machine operation. Please refer to the Machine Control Panel Keys section
of this manual for additional information.
15 - "Hopper Empty" – Refill the hopper with plastic granulate.

16 - "Mold Close End Error" – Indicates the mold closing parameters during the last production cycle
have been outside the preset limits. Check Monitor 1 for more details. Please refer to the Monitoring
17 - "Pos. Setting Error" – Indicates inconsistent position settings for either Mold Closing, Mold
Opening, Suck-back or Charge (Plasticizing) settings. Check the relevant settings.
18 - "Finish Auto Adjust" – Indicates the automatic Mold Height Adjustment has been completed. Please
refer to the Machine Operating Mode Keys section of this manual for additional information.
19 - "Lubr. Oil Level Error" – Indicates the lubrication oil level is too low. Check the oil level and fill
up if necessary.
20 - "Inj. Start Pos. Error" – Indicates the injection parameters during the last production cycle have
been outside the preset limits. Check Monitor 1 for more details. Please refer to the Monitoring
21 - "Screw Rpm Error" – Indicates a problem during screw operation. Check the Charge (Plasticizing)
settings and make sure the hopper is no empty.
22 - "Inject Time Error" – Indicates the injection parameters during the last production cycle have been
outside the preset limits. Check Monitor 1 for more details. Please refer to the Monitoring Settings 1
(Automatic Alarm) section of this manual for more information.
23 - "Opn 1-Slow Pos. Error" – Indicates a problem during automatic Mold Height Adjustment. Check
the transition position from slow to fast movement during Mold Opening. Adjust if necessary.
24 - "Mold Protection Error" – Indicates that the mold could not close properly. Check if the molding
product has been completely ejected. Adjust mold settings if necessary.
25 - "Decompress End Error" – Indicates Suck-back could not be executed according to the settings.
Check and adjust settings if necessary.
26 - "Charge End Error" – Indicates that the screw could not reach the set end position during Charge
(Plasticizing). Make sure the hopper is not empty and adjust settings if necessary.
27 - "Pack Count Reached" – Indicates the preset number of product packs has been reached. Please
refer to the Production Control section of this manual for more information.
28 - "Core Pull End Error" – Indicates the core has not reached the preset end position (limit switch).
Check the core position and make sure it is moving freely.
29 - Reserved (not used)
30 - "Lubrication Fail" – Indicates a lubrication problem. Check the lubrication system.
31 - "Oil Level too Low" – Indicates the hydraulic oil level is too low. Check the hydraulic oil level and
fill up if necessary.
32 - "Oil Filter Blocked" – Indicates a blocked hydraulic oil filter. Check the filter and clean if necessary.
33 - "Ptm. Board Check Error" – Indicates a communication problem with the potentiometer board.
Check board for possible causes.
34 - "Adjust End Touched" – Warning message indicating the moving platen has reached the backward
end position (limit switch). Do not move platen/mold further backward to avoid damage to the
machine.
36 - "C. P. Active Pos. Error" – Indicates a core position settings problem. Verify the core settings and
mold position at time of core activation and change if necessary.
37 - "C. P. Set Error" – Indicates a problem with the core in/out activation positions. Verify settings and
change if necessary.
38 - "Waiting Air Mold" – Indicates the controller is waiting for signal form air injection system.
39 - "Adj. Sensor Fail." – Indicates automatic Mold Height Adjustment failure. Check the pressure and
speed settings and verify if the platen/mold is moving.
40 - "Cool Water Prs Low" – Indicates low cooling water pressure. Check cooling system.

41 - "Switching Mold" – Status message during mold switching.

42 - "Waiting Robot" – Status message during robot operation.
43 - "Pls Press Close Key" – Prompt in Auto mode to press Close Mold key to start machine operation.
44 - "Eject Not Back" – Indicates the ejector has not reached the end position (limit switch). Check the
ejector.
46 - "Lub. Filter Fail" – Indicates a problem with the lubrication oil filter. Check filter for possible
causes.
48 - "Motor Fail" – Indicates a hydraulic pump motor failure. Check motor for possible causes.
49 - "Pls Press Start Key" – Prompt in Semi-auto mode to press Start key to start machine operation.
50 - "Pls Close Rear Door" – Indicates an open rear door. Close door to resume machine operation.
52 - "Manual Open/Eject" – Prompt in Manual mode to execute Mold Opening and Ejection manually
to prevent possible damage to machine.
53 - "Motor Overload" – Indicates problem with hydraulic pump motor. Check the motor for possible
causes.
56 - "Manual Open" – Prompt in Manual mode to execute Mold Opening manually to prevent possible
damage to machine.
57 - "Temperature not up" – Indicates a barrel heating temperature error. The pre-set temperature could
not be reached. Check the barrel heater.
58 - "Safe B. Plate Fail" – Indicates possible object on bottom plate. Remove any objects to resume
machine operation.
61 - "Pls Close Upper Cover" - Indicates an open top cover. Close the cover to resume machine
operation.

5. Robot Installation (Optional)
If you want to install a robot on the machine, the C-6000 controller provides a protection circuit for robot
control and mold protection. Please refer to below diagram for robot circuit wiring.
 Connect the robot to the appropriate input point (default is PB23).

 Connect the robot to the appropriate output point (default is PC28).
 Activate the robot mode in the Other Settings screen (refer to the Other Functions and Settings
section).
ROBOT PC OUTPUT
R2a
R2
H24V HCOM 28A

28B
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1.1 Clamping Unit Setup

1.1.1 Mould Height Adjustment

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1.1.2 Mold Closing and Mold Protection

Press the Manual key to activate the Manual mode.

Next enter the desired hydraulic speed and pressure

To avoid damage to the mold the transition point for

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1.1.3 Mold Opening

Press the Manual key to activate the Manual mode.

Verify the Mold Opening Stroke and adjust if

Adjust the transition point for switching from the

In case you want to use a robot to retrieve the mold

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Press the Manual key to activate the Manual mode.

First, set the Ejection Mode and Count. Please note,

The Eject Try Again function is used for the Photo

The initial ejection is divided into two phases that

Next, set the pressure and speed for the backward

In addition, set the Backward end position for the

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1.1.5 Air Blast

Press the Manual key to activate the Manual mode.

Set then the corresponding Activation Position at

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Press the Manual key to activate the Manual Mode.

Next, select the desired Control Mode to control the

Using Cycle Control allows you to control the core

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1.2 Injection Unit Setup

Press the Manual key to activate the Manual mode.

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1.2.2 Injection and Hold Pressure

Activate the Manual Mode by pressing the Manual

First, choose the Hold Pressure Transition Mode. If

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1.2.3 Charge (Plasticizing) and Suck-Back

Press the Manual key to activate the Manual mode.

First, set the Charge (Plasticizing) values for

Choose the Suck-Back mode. Depending on the

Set the Suck-back Position/Time value to “0” if no

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Activate the Manual Mode by pressing the Manual

Next, set the temperature for the different barrel

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1.3 Production Monitor Setup

At the beginning of each operation, the automatic

First, activate the Automatic Alarm Mode by setting

Next, set the Delta Values (% and/or absolute) for the

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Upper Limit Where