System Overview
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Part 1618871−01
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Internal and External Networks
The Engage system uses both a CAN network for internal communications
and an Ethernet network for external communications.
CAN Network: Handles communications between the spray gun control
cards, iFlow modules, and the PLC. The CAN network is also used to
communicate with the spray gun control cards and iFlow modules in
auxiliary controller.
An external CAN network communicates out to the auxiliary controller and
manual spray guns.
Ethernet Network: Handles communications throughout the Engage
system for the following:
WAN connection
Part ID (Ethernet 2)
Remote controller (Ethernet 3)
Dual axis for gun movers and reciprocators
Conveyor Encoder
Use optical encoders with a 50% duty cycle.
Resolution: At an encoder resolution of one inch to one pulse (1:1), the
effective distance parts can be tracked by the Engage system is
approximately 431 feet. At a 2:1 resolution (
1
/
2
inch per pulse), the effective
tracking distance is halved, to approximately 170 feet.
The maximum speed of the encoder input is 10 Hz (10 pulses per second).
This may require a trade-off between desired conveyor speed and part
tracking resolution (the higher the conveyor speed the coarser the tracking
resolution).
NOTE: An internal clock or an external timer may be used instead of an
encoder. Consult your Nordson representative.
Manual Spray Gun Controller Options
The type of manual spray gun controller is dependent on the system
configuration.
HD systems − use Encore Enhance MGI controller. Refer to the
Installation section for MGI connections to Engage controller and first
time startup instructions. For additional operation information, refer to
the Encore Enhance Powder Spray Controller manual.
VT systems − use Encore LT manual controller. Refer to the Encore LT
Manual Powder Spray Systems manual for installation, operation, and
repair information.
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