APPENDIX A: MCTC Technical Specifications
Controls:
Input: Set and actual % setting for injection molding and extrusion
Extrusion control: By relay or tacho
Injection molding control: Automatic metering time synchronization or by manual timer
Manual speed and time setting Speed: Manual setting from 0,1 to 200 RPM max, in increments of 0,1 RPM.
Time: Manual settings from 0,1 to 999 sec in increments of 0,1 sec.
Security: 3 user levels with automatic logout
Loader system: Integrated hopper loader controller
Recipes: Up to 1000 materials and up to 1000 recipes can be stored.
Monitoring/System Information/External communication
External Communication: PC link using TCP/IP internet protocol
Modbus TCP/IP
Optional: Profibus DP slave, Profinet slave, Analog output
Alarm: 2 user alarm levels
Specifications/Standards & Directives/ Technical data:
Power supply: Operating power from 95 VAC to 250 VAC, 50 and 60 Hz by integrated automatic voltage selector
Power consumption: 150 Watt maximum
Stepper motor: (1,8degr/step) max 2A or 4A(high output) at 48 Volt.
Operating Temperature: -20 to +70 degrees Celsius.
Load cell and electronics: 20 bits A/D resolution with a full digital filtering
Battery: Used for date/time. Lifetime without mains power approx. 5 years. Type: CR2354
Input signal(s):
Injection molding: Start/Stop trigger input, potential free or 24VDC*
Extrusion: Start/Stop trigger input, potential free or 24VDC*
Tacho input 0..30VDC
* Note potential contact
Guaranteed OFF: 0-8VDC
Guaranteed ON: 18-30VDC
Output(s):
• -Stepper motor max. output 2A or 4A(high torque) at 48VDC
• -Solid state 24VDC/0.5 A output for valve hopper loader*
• -Solid state 24VDC/0.5 A output for external warning*
• -Relay for alarm level (max. 230Vac/30Vdc, 5A)
• -Relay for running contact (max. 230Vac/30Vdc, 5A)
* Maximum total output power: 12 Watt (Valve output + alarm output)
Standard Directives:
Protection class: IP-50
According to CE standards
Safety
In case of overload due to short-circuit or incorrect connection, the power supply automatically shuts down.
Opto-insulated start input for connection to production machine.
Optional parts
External Alarm Flash light.
External Alarm Siren.
Profibus DP slave module
Profinet module
Analog output module
MCBalance
Machine connection flange:
Standard flange NSt40-neckpiece with cleaning opening.
Inlet/outlet ø50mm/40mm, steel epoxy coated RAL 3002
Load frame:
• - Balance frame: Steel, epoxy coated RAL 3002
• - Weighing frame: Aluminum, epoxy coated RAL 9005
• - Load cell: Nominal Load: 20 or 50 kg.
Temp. compensated
Temp. range: -20…+60 gr. Celsius
Protection level: IP63 EN60529