User Guide v 2.3 — September 2015 Connecting the System to the Mold
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Chapter 3 Connecting the System to the Mold
This chapter outlines various checks to make prior to starting up the system.
3.1 Prior to Startup
• Clean up any water, oil, dirt, cleaning fluids etc. that may have spilled during a mold
change or since the last production run.
• Make sure the display module is mounted to either the controller or remotely. For more
• information, refer to Section 15.4.2 or Section 15.4.3.
• Make sure the cooling fan is free from obstructions.
• Check all of the cable connections between the system and the mold (if required). Make
sure all of the cables are free from wear or damage.
• Check that the earth/ground connection is in good condition. Verify the system and the
mold have the same ground reference.
3.2 Connecting to the Power Source
To connect the power source, do the following:
1. Connect the thermocouple and power output cables (if required).
2. Using an Ohmmeter, touch one test lead to the mold and the other to the mold ground
terminal on the system. Resistance must be less than 1 .
DANGER!
Electrocution hazard– contact with hazardous voltages will cause death or serious
injury. Make sure that the system is completely disconnected from the power source.
DANGER!
Electrocution hazard– contact with hazardous voltages will cause death or serious
injury. Make sure that the system is completely disconnected from the power source.
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