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AHC Controller Operation Manual Please thoroughly read this manual before use. Please retain this manual in an easily accessible place for future reference. V1.00 Important Safety Instructions Name and role of each part Elements of LCD touch panel PROCEDURE UP TO MOLDING Installation of controller/ Inputting set values/ Procedure for starting molding/ Flow Chart for Molding Start-UP ADVANCED USAGE Heat retention and monitoring temperature/ Timer/ Status monitoring function/ Key lock/ Storage function MAINTENANCE Air filter cleaning/Fuse change TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX Controller Specification/ Standard for Heater out put/ External interface table / Drawing list
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AHC ControllerOperation Manual

Please thoroughly read this manual before use.Please retain this manual in an easily accessible placefor future reference.

V1.00

Important Safety InstructionsName and role of each partElements of LCD touch panel

PROCEDURE UP TO MOLDINGInstallation of controller/ Inputting set values/Procedure for starting molding/Flow Chart for Molding Start-UP

ADVANCED USAGEHeat retention and monitoring temperature/Timer/ Status monitoring function/ Key lock/Storage function

MAINTENANCEAir filter cleaning/Fuse change

TROUBLESHOOTING

APPENDIXController Specification/ Standard for Heater out put/ External interface table / Drawing list

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The marks shown below are used in this manual to explain the respective types of controllers.

The TP type controllers are explained.

The TP type controls molds with built-in spears. The type D, G, ESP, and B spears can be used.

The controller comes in four types – AHC2TP2S, AHC2TP2T, AHC4TP4S, and AHC4TP2T.

The VP type controllers are explained.

The VP type controls molds with built-in valves, etc. In addition to valves SVP, SVY, SV32, and

SV25, other companies’ valves (200-240 V heater) can be used. The type of controller is

AHC2VP2

Types of controllers and symbols

The other marks used in this manual are explained. The marks shown below are used in this manual to

indicate important matters. Be sure to follow these instructions.

Mishandling can cause death or serious injury. Be sure to observe these warnings

to use the machine safely.

Mishandling can cause injury or property damage. Be sure to observe these

cautions to use the machine safely.

Important matters that should be observed during operation are described. Be sure

to read the explanation to prevent failure of the product, damage, and mishandling.

Matters that serve as references and supplementary explanations are shown.

Other marks

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

REFERENCE

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Name and role of each part

PROCEDURE UP TO MOLDING

Installation of controller

Inputting set values

Initial screen

Initial setting

Main setting

Set value inputting and numeric keypad

Operation

Procedure for starting molding

Other operations

Flow Chart for Molding Start-UP

Timing Chart for the Tip Timer

ADVANCED USAGE

Other settings

Sub setting

Status monitoring function

Special functions

Storage function

MAINTENANCE

Periodical maintenance

Air filter cleaning

Replacement of backlight of LCD touch panel

Fuse change

TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting for Warning Messages

Warning Code List

When no message appears

APPENDIX

Specification

Drawing List

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Important Safety Instructions

Following the safety tips mentioned bellow should assure safe operation.

Handling the system with the way which is not described in this manual may occur an unexpected

accident, fire or electric shock.

Only matched heaters can be connected to the respective controller.

Spears can be connected to TP type controller while Valves (200V rated heater) can be

connected to VP type controller.

Otherwise there may occur an electric shock caused by a short circuit, also fire, probe burn

out, controller failure caused by abnormally high heat generation.

Installation

Do not set up the controller where it is exposed to water, oil, or some kind of liquid.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire or electrical shock.

Follow the specification on voltage, capacity, frequency, and phase for power supply.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire, electrical shock, or damaging the controller.

The cord must be adequately grounded.

Inadequate grounding could result in electrical shock or operation error.

Properly and securely tighten screws when you connect power cord to the electrical

terminal.

Failure to follow this instruction could result in electrical shock.

Electric

Power supply

Do not damage the power cord and the wire.

Do not put heavy objects on the power cord and the cable.

Do not force bending, twisting or pulling on the power cord and the cable.

Keep the power cord and the cable away from heat such as a heating cylinder of the molding

machine.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or electrical shock.

Replace the power cord and the cable when damaged or frayed.

Connection

Be sure to insert the connector thoroughly and lock it.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or electrical shock.

Immediately turn the power off by turning the circuit breaker off if smoke, extreme heat,

or unfamiliar noise or smell is detected, and contact our service office.

It could result in fire or electrical shock.

Do not insert any foreign objects through any openings of the controller such as a vent.

Failure to follow this instruction could result in fire, electrical shock or damaging the controller.

Do not touch the liquid when the liquid crystal display is damaged.

It may contain harmful and irritant substance. If in eyes or contact with skin, flush thoroughly

with water immediately for 15 minutes and call a physician. If in mouth, flush with water

immediately and call a physician.

Do not repair or remodel without consulting this manual.

Use only specified parts when repairing the controller.

Failure to follow this instruction could result in fire, electrical shock, or damaging the controller.

Molding

Cut the power off by turning the circuit breaker off when it is struck by disaster such as

power failure or earthquake.

Failure to follow this instruction could result in fire or electrical shock by unexpected system

operation.

Turn the power off by turning the circuit breaker off when you need to check inside of

the controller for repair or service purpose.

Failure to follow this instruction could result in electrical shock.

Maintenance

The molding must be adequately grounded when it is being heated without the molding

machine.

Inadequate grounding could result in electrical shock.

WARNING

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Follow the safety tips mentioned bellow. Otherwise there may occur a injury or a physical

damage.

The controller should be placed on a level and stable surface.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or damaging the controller and

adjacent machines.

Follow this manual for environmental specification.

Do not store or operate the controller where it will be exposed to excess moisture, heat or

dust.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire, damage to the controller or operation error.

Installation

Do not block the vent.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in fire by overheating the unit.

Do not connect/disconnect the connector when power is on.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in electrical shock or personal injury

Connection

Make sure to follow the specification when connecting the signal cable.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in electrical shock, fire, or damaging the molding

machine or controller.

When molding with the B-Spears is finished, make sure to turn off the Manifold heater

before the spear heater.

Failure to do so will damage the B-spear.

Do not touch the circuit breaker and the switches with wet hands.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in electrical shock or damaging the controller

Do not sit, stand on or put heavy objects on the air controller.

Failure to follow this instruction may result in electrical shock, damaging the controller or

personal injury.

Molding

Do not remove a cover when power is ON.

Do not operate with a cover removed.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in distraction to the temperature control, and it

cause unstable operation or damaging the controller.

Also could result in the destructive noise to the control unit, and it cause in unstable operation

or damaging the controller.

Maintenance

Clean or replace the filter semi-annually.

The clogged filter may cause the higher temperature and it may result in operation error, fire or

damaging the controller.

CAUTION

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Name and role of each part

Front

Back

LCD touch panel

A display with a touch panel for operation of the controller

Power breaker

Used to turn ON/OFF the power.

Valve timing signal input connector

Used to connect the controller and

molding machine by a valve timing signal

cable. ( only)

Tip timing signal input cable

Used to connect the controller and molding

machine by a tip timing signal cable.

External interface connector

Used to connect the controller and molding

machine, etc. by a digital I/O signal cable.

Input/output connector

Used to connect the controller and mold by

a junction cable.

Cooling fan

Cools the inside of the controller.

Air filter

Prevents dust from entering the controller.

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Inner part

Transformer voltage

changeover terminal

Quick-blow fuse

SSR

Control PCB

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1Only shows up on the “Valve” screen.

Elements of LCD touch panel

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Installation of controller

Controllers are precision machines. Take the environmental condition into consideration when

installing a controller in order to use it under the best condition.

Install the controller on a flat horizontal place, and keep the exhaust port open.

The range of the ambient temperature and humidity should be as follows:

Temperature: 0-40°C

Humidity: Up to 90%RH (Dew condensation not allowed)

Avoid installation in places with excess steam, oil vapor, smoke, corrosive gas, or inflammable gas.

The range of supply voltage and frequency should be as follows:

Voltage: Within ±10% of the voltage shown on the rating plate of the controller

Frequency: 50 or 60 Hz

Be sure to connect the ground wire to the grounding terminal for Type D Grounding (former Type 3

Grounding).

Connect one end of the junction cable to the connector at the back of the controller and the other

end to the connector box of the mold.

Connect the end of the tip timing signal cable with a connector to the TIP TIMING connector of the

controller. Connect the other end to the [Mold opening start signal] or [Mold opening completion

signal] of the molding machine.

Connect the end of the valve timing signal cable ( only) with a connector to the VALVE

TIMING connector of the controller. Connect the other end to the [Mold closing start signal] or

[Mold closing completion signal] of the molding machine.

IMPORTANT

The timing signal input cable comes in two types – one for contact input and the other for voltage input.

Check the specifications.

REFERENCE

The tip timing signal cable is the same as the valve timing signal cable.

Operating environment

Connection of power and ground

Connection of respective cables

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Inputting set values

Set values only for [Initial setting] and [Main setting] of the AHC controller, and the basic molding

operation is possible with other settings remaining unchanged.

Turn on the power to the controller, and [Initialize] blinks for several seconds in the lower left section of

the screen, and the screen shown at left will appear.

Setting the zones to use

This function permits setting of the zones to use for molding.

IMPORTANT

Unconnected zones

When is selected for unconnected zones, a heater disconnection error will be detected. Be sure to select for

unconnected zones.

REFERENCE

For the zones for which is selected, will be indicated in the box of the zone number on the main setting screen.

Individually set the zones of the body to use.

: Set this for zones for output and error

detection.

: Set this for zones that are not used.

Initial setting

Initial screen

The number of controlling points of the

controller is displayed.

Select a language to be used on the screen.

REFERENCE : The language can be changed on the

basic setting screen as well.

→ Initial setting: Basic setting (p.10)

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Individually set the zones of the manifold to use.

: Set this for zones for output and error

detection.

: Set this for zones that are not used.

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Set temperature

of body

Set temperature

of manifold

Stand-by temperature of body

100°C

[Time]

[Temperature]

Basic setting

IMPORTANT

Delay off function

Because of the structural nature of the B type, the temperature around the spear lowers earlier than that of the manifold when

the manifold and body heaters are stopped simultaneously, possibly causing breakage of the spear (tip bending).

Therefore, it is necessary to lower the manifold temperature first and then lower the body temperature. The delay off function

automatically conducts that operation.

(1) The manifold output is stopped and the body temperature remains at the heat-retention temperature.

(2) The temperature of all the manifold lowers below 100°C, or all heaters stop output when 30 minutes pass.

Heat-up Delay off Stop

Set the unit of temperature.

: Celsius (°C) will be selected.

: Fahrenheit (°F) will be selected.

REFERENCE : The set value is automatically

converted when the unit is changed.

Set the delay off function.

: The delay off key is displayed on the

main setting and sub setting screens.

: The delay off key is not displayed on

the main setting and sub setting

screens.

→ Other operations (p.16)

REFERENCE : Keys can be selected in the

T P type only.

Select the language on the screen.

: Display in Japanese

: Display in English

: Display in Chinese

REFERENCE : The screen configuration is almost the

same in any language.

Set temperature

of body

Set temperature

of manifold

Stand-by temperature of body

100°C

[Time]

[Temperature]

Heat-up Delay off Stop

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Manifold setting

REFERENCE

Standard setting

When D type spear is used: The molding machine cylinder temperature ±0°C to +20°C

When B type spear is used: The molding machine cylinder temperature - 20°C to +0°C

Body setting

REFERENCE

The standard temperature setting is the molding machine cylinder temperature ±0°C to 50°C.

Main setting

The present output value is displayed.

Set the manifold temperature.

The setting range is [0-450°C].

The present measured temperature is displayed.

REFERENCE : [999] is displayed when the sensor is not

connected.

The main setting screen is scrolled.

REFERENCE : alone permits shift to the valve

screen.

Set the body temperature.

The setting range is [0-450°C].

The present measured temperature is displayed.

REFERENCE : [999] is displayed when the sensor is not

connected.

The present output value is displayed.

: The current value [A] is displayed.

: The output value [%] is displayed.

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Tip setting

REFERENCE

Standard setting

: In general, set the timer so that the main heating will be started three seconds before injection starts and that it

will be stopped approximately when injection is completed.

Refer to the timing chart of the tip timer for the detailed method of setting.

→ Example of timing chart of tip timer (p.17)

: In general, start main heating three seconds before injection starts.

Adjust the value set in the timer so that the main heating will stop when pressure holding stops.

Set the pre-heating current.

: The setting range is [0.0-14.0 A].

: The setting range is [0-100%].

Set the main heating current.

: The setting range is [0.0-14.0 A].

: The setting range is [0-100%].

The present output value is displayed.

: The current value [A] is displayed.

: The output value [%] is displayed.

Set the delay time.

Set how many seconds later the main heater should

be turned on after the tip timing signal is input.

The setting range is [0.0-99.9 sec.].

Set the on time.

Set the heating time of the main heating current.

The setting range is [0.0-99.9 sec.].

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Valve setting

REFERENCE

The standard number of valve control circuit is one. (A maximum of four circuits can be supported on the setting screen.)

The valve solenoid driving circuit (24 DVC) is provided as standard equipment.

In general, make adjustment so that the valve will open right before injection starts and that it will close when holding pressure

is completed.

Turn tip heater ON when opening or closing the valve.

The method to input a set value and operate the numeric keypad is explained using the manifold

screen.

REFERENCE

When a value beyond the input range is input and is touched, the value will be changed to a maximum value and

entered.

Set the delay time.

Set how many seconds later the valve should be

opened after the valve timing signal is input.

The setting range is [0.0-99.99 sec.].

Set the opening time.

Set the time during which the valve should be open.

The setting range is [0.0-99.99 sec.].

The valve is opened manually.

: Open

: Close

REFERENCE : Operation is possible only when

heat-up has been completed.

The condition of the valve is displayed.

: The valve is open.

: The valve is closed.

Touch the set value key to input.

• The cursor of the set value will be shown in reverse

video, and the numeric keypad will appear.

• Press some other set value key while the numeric

keypad is being displayed, and the position of the set

value will shift.

Input a set value from the numeric keypad.

: The input value is entered.

: The input value is set for all zones.

: The numeric keypad disappears.

Set value inputting and numeric keypad

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Operation

The operation key to operate the controller can be operated on the [Initial setting] and [Main setting]

screens.

1. Touch the Heat Up key.

2. Completion of heat-up (Ready For Molding)

Heat-up is completed when the actually measured temperatures in all zones enter the temperature

monitoring range.

REFERENCE

When the heat-up standby timer is set, the heat-up will be completed after the timer operation is completed.

→ Sub setting: Heat retention and monitoring temperature (p.18)

Procedure for starting molding

The power will be supplied to the heater and the

temperature will rise up to the set temperature.

: Heater power ON.

: Heater power OFF.

The light of Ready icon comes on.

The Ready dialog appears.

Touch the Confirm key and close the Ready dialog.

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3. Tip heating

IMPORTANT

The standard tip heating time for starting molding is 10 seconds.

When the tip timing signal is taken from the mold opening signal, it is necessary to conduct initial tip heating manually.

Conduct a valve opening/closing test. ( only)

When heat-up is completed, open and close the valve manually to confirm the operation.

REFERENCE

For protection of molds, the valve can be opened or closed only when heat-up has been completed.

IMPORTANT

When a valve with a tip is used, be sure to heat the tip before opening or closing the valve.

Tip heating is conducted.

The set main heating current is supplied manually to

the tip heater.

: Tip heating ON

: Tip heating OFF

The valve is opened manually.

: All valves are opened.

: All valves are closed.

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4. Icon

The display of the operation key in each status is shown below.

Error icon

It blinks when some error occurs.

The screen will change from [Status menu] to [Self

diagnosis] automatically.

Tip timing signal icon

: The tip timing has been input.

: There is no signal.

REFERENCE : In general, input the mold opening start

signal or mold opening completion signal

of the molding machine.

Valve timing signal icon ( only)

: The valve timing has been input.

: There is no signal.

REFERENCE : In general, input the mold closing start

signal of the molding machine.

Other operations

The mode shifts to the heat retention (Stand-by)

mode.

The temperature of the manifold and body is raised up to

the heat retention temperature.

: Heat retention (Stand-by) mode

: Heat-up (stop) mode

Sub setting: Heat retention (Stand-by) and

monitoring temperature (p.18)

The mode shifts to the delay off mode.

( only)

The manifold temperature is lowered, and then the

body temperature is lowered.

: Delay off mode

: Heat-up (stop) mode

→ Initial setting: Basic setting (p.10)

REFERENCE : The key will appear only when [ON] is

selected for the delay off function.

Stop Heat-upmolding)Heat retention

(Stand-by)

The mode shifts to the boost mode.

In order to facilitate molding start-up, the

body temperature is raised by as much as

the boost temperature.

: Boost mode

: Heat-up (stop) mode

→ Sub setting: Heat retention and

monitoring temperature (p.18)

REFERENCE: The key will appear only when

the boost temperature is set.

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Molding Machine Controller

Prepare the molding machine for molding.

(Mold open)

Select [Automatic] or [Semi-Automatic] and

close the safety door.

Prepare the controller for molding.

Start Manual Tip Heating.

Start the timing timer

Start the timing timer

Stop the timing timer

Timer on

Timer off. Finish Tip Heat

Generally the timer is set to turn the main heater on 3 sec. before the injection starts, and turn the main heater off when the

injection is completed. Set the main heater on 3 sec. before injection, and off when the injection is completed.

A desirable tolerance for Mold Open + Remove Item + Mold Close time is under 0.1sec.

REFERENCE

REFERENCE

Flow Chart for Molding Start-up (TP type)

Injection

Open Mold

Ejection Item

Tip Signal[Enable]

Tip Signal[Enable]

Tip Signal[Enable]Tip Signal[Enable]

Injection begins 510 sec.

after Manual Tip Heat starts.

Close

Start Tip Heat Timer on

Injection

Open Mold

Timing Chart for the Tip Timer

Open Remove

1.5sec. 2sec.

Injec Stand

Timing

timer

2.5sec.

Tip Heat Timer

Close

1.5sec.

Open Remove

1.5sec. 2sec.

Injec Stand

Timing

timer

2.5sec.

Tip Heat Timer

Close

1.5sec.

Tip Heat Tip Heat

4.5sec. 4.5sec.

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Other settings

Heat retention and monitoring temperature

The setting temperature for operation of the operation key and the monitoring temperature during

molding are set.

Set the boost temperature.

Set a relative temperature with respect to the set

temperature.

The setting range is [0-100°C].

When the boost temperature is set, the boost key will

appear.

REFERENCE : This function is provided to facilitate

gate opening when starting molding.

Set the heat retention (Stand-by) temperature.

The setting range is [0-450°C].

REFERENCE : This temperature is set so that the resin

will not be burned when molding is

stopped temporarily.

Sub setting

Set the temperature monitoring width.

The setting range is [0-999°C].

When the actually measured temperature of all

zones enter the temperature monitoring range

during heat-up, the soak timer begins operation.

When the soak timer stops operation, the

heat-up completion is displayed.

When the temperature changes beyond the

temperature monitoring range during molding,

the temperature error is displayed, and the

machine conducts operation according to the

procedure selected to cope with the error.

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Timer

Set various timers.

REFERENCE

Timer operation

Timer Start Operation when time is over Resetting condition

Setting

range

Heating up

delay timer

Heater power ON

Heat-up start 0-99 min.

Watching

heat-up

timer

Heat-up start

• Heater power OFF

• Heat-up time monitor error Error

Heat-up completion

1-99 min.

Soak timer

All zones enter

temperature monitoring

range.

Heat-up completion

At least one zone is out

of the temperature

monitoring range.

0-30 min.

Suspend

timer

Heat-up completion Heat retention ON

• Controller operation

• Timing signal input

1-99 min.

Tip heat on

over timer

Tip heating ON

Tip heating OFF 1-120 sec.

Input the tip heat on over time.

This timer automatically stops tip

heating.

The actual values set in

respective timers are displayed.

Set the heating up delay time.

Turn on the heater power, and the timer begins operation,

starting heat-up when the operation is completed.

REFERENCE : Touch the heater power key, and the

heating up delay timer operates. When

the operation of the heating up delay timer

is completed (time-up), heating-up

operation starts.

Set the watching heat-up time.

The heat-up time is monitored, and an error is displayed

when heat-up is not completed even if the preset time

comes.

REFERENCE : Detection of heater and sensor

disconnection is possible.

Set the soak time.

When the temperatures of all zones enter the

temperature monitoring range during heat-up, the timer

begins operation, preventing heat-up completion until the

operation is completed.

REFERENCE : The function is the same as the cold

start-up prevention timer of the molding

machine.

Set the suspend time.

The timer operates at all times during heat-up completion.

The timer is reset by the operation of the controller or input

of a timing signal. The operation shifts to heat retention

(Stand-by) when the timer operation is completed.

: The operation delay timer is used.

: The operation delay timer is not used.

REFERENCE : When the molding machine stops due to an

error, the timer shifts the operation to heat

retention (Stand-by).

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Set temperature of

body

Set temperature of

manifold

Stand-by temperature

of body

[Time]Completion of

manifold

Manifold temperature monitoring range

[Temperature]

Option

Set various values for molding.

REFERENCE

2-step heat up function

Set the 2-step heat up.

The body is on standby at the heat retention

temperature until the manifold heat-up is completed.

: The 2-step heat-up function is used.

: The 2-step heat-up function is not used.

REFERENCE : This function raises the probe

temperature when the manifold heat-up is

completed, which is slower than general

heat-up speed, in order to prevent resin

burning in the body.

Set the auto heat up.

When the controller power is turned on, the system

automatically enters the heat-up state.

: The auto heat-up function is used.

: The auto heat-up function is not used.

REFERENCE : Used together with the calendar timer, etc.

of the molding machine.

Set the manifold soft heat up.

The temperature will rise according to a certain heat-up

curve pattern (30°C/min.) when stress should not be

applied to the heater.

: The manifold soft heat-up function is used.

: The manifold soft heat-up function is not

used.

REFERENCE : This function is also effective when the

heater absorbs moisture and the earth

leakage breaker trips.

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Self-diagnosis function

The status of the system is monitored at all times during operation.

When an error occurs, the screen will automatically change to the self-diagnosis screen, entering the

state selected for troubleshooting in advance.

The error signal of the digital I/O connector is output as well

REFERENCE

Kinds of errors to monitor

Sensor disconnection ··············································· This error is detected when the sensor is disconnected.

Crossed sensor error ················································ The response error between the sensor and heater is detected.

Sensor reverse connection error ······························ The erroneous connection of the + and – terminals of the sensor is

detected.

Temperature error ····················································· The temperature out of the temperature monitoring range during molding

is detected.

Heater burned out····················································· This error is detected when the heater is disconnected.

Overcurrent protection circuit operation···················· This error is detected when the overcurrent protection circuit (OCP)

operates.

Heat-up time watching error ····································· This error is detected when the heat-up time exceeds the value set in the

timer.

Air pressure drop error·············································· The air pressure drop signal is monitored.

External error ···························································· The contact input is monitored.

Kinds of system errors

Output device breakage error··································· Breakage of the output device in the state of short circuit is detected.

Watchdog timer error ················································ The error of the control board program is detected.

M24C64 communication error ·································· The error of the control board program is detected.

Gain non-adjusted error············································ The error of the control board program is detected.

Display of PW1

When an error occurs primarily in the mold and

junction cable, “Error code, “Error message,” and

“Error zone” are displayed.

Status monitoring function

Display of system error

The system error that occurred in the controller is

displayed.

Error reset key

The error state is cancelled.

REFERENCE : When the cause of the error has not

been removed, the error code and error

message appear again.

Error code

Error zone

Error message

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Conditions to Detect Abnormality

Abnormality

Start

Observation

Finish

ObservationSet Action Manifold Body Tip

Sensor Burned Out

Heat Up Heat UpEmergency

action setup

Crossed Sensor

Heat UpReady

Heat Off

Sensor Reverse

Heat UpReady

Heat Off

Temp. Monitoring

Ready

Heat Up

or

5

Emergency

action setup

Heater Burned Out

Heat Up Heat UpEmergency

action setup

Over Current

Protection

Heat Up Heat Up Emergency

action setup

Watching Heat-Up

Time

Heat Up

Ready

Heat Off

External

Heat Up Heat Up Action On

External Alarm

Out Put Device

Burned Out Controller On Power Off Heat Off

1. In case output device breaks down during short mode,output power cannot be turned off.

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Troubleshooting

Set the troubleshooting method.

System operation history

The number of total shots of the controller and the number of operation shots after resetting are

displayed.

Select the action on alarm.

: The heat-up state is maintained.

: Shifting to the heat retention (Stand-by)

state.

: Shifting to the stop state.

→ Status monitoring function (p.21)

Select the action from ext. interlock.

: The heat-up state is maintained.

: Shifting to the heat retention (Stand-by)

state.

: Shifting to the stop state.

→ Status monitoring function (p.21)

REFERENCE : The external error signal is input through

the EXT. INTERFACE connector.

Set the external error alarm output.

: An error signal is output when an

external error signal is input.

: No error signal is output.

REFERENCE : This function does not loop the error

signal from the molding machine.

Total counter running hours

The running hours after shipment from the factory are

displayed.

Total counter shot

The number of shots after shipment from the factory is

displayed.

Resettable counter shot

The number of shots after resetting is displayed.

Used to reset the resettable counter.

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Selection of sensor

Set the sensor type.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to use a junction cable suitable for the selected sensor type.

Output fixed control (Regulated Control)

In order to continue molding even if the sensor is disconnected and temperature control is impossible,

fix the output value to tentatively continue molding.

IMPORTANT

Make a note of the output value during normal operation to provide for sensor disconnection.

Excessively high output will cause resin burning and mold breakage.

REFERENCE

Set , and will appear in the box of zone number on the main setting screen.

Special functions

Set the manifold output fixed control value.

The setting range is [0-100%].

Set the zone subject to manifold output fixed

control.

: Output fixed control is conducted.

: Temperature control is conducted.

Set the zone subject to body output fixed control.

: Output fixed control is conducted.

: Temperature control is conducted.

Set the body output fixed control value.

: The setting range is [0.0-4.0 A].

: The setting range is [0-100%].

Set the sensor type for the body.

: The K type is set.

: The J type is set.

Set the sensor type for the manifold.

: The K type is set.

: The J type is set.

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Key lock and password lock functions

The key lock function and password lock function are provided to prevent operation errors.

Locking and unlocking procedure

Set (Disable).

The lock function is not used in this state.

REFERENCE : is invalid.

Set the key lock function.

All the keys including the operation key are locked.

Set the password lock function.

Unless the password is input, set values cannot be

changed. This function is used to protect all set

values.

Touch .

Input a correct password on the screen that

appears when is touched, and Lock and

Unlock will change alternately.

Keep touching for more than two seconds,

and Lock and Unlock will change alternately.

Key lock function

IMPORTANT

The password is shown on the last page.

Password lock function

The status of the lock key changes.

: Locked state

: Unlocked state

3

The input value is

entered.

The screen returns

to the original

screen.

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Temperature control setting

For prevention of operation errors, the screen will change to the temperature control setting screen after

the password is input.

Self-tuning operation

The temperature control constants of the manifold and body can be set manually. Do not change them

unless there is a problem with temperature control.

Self-tuning operation

The controller automatically selects the temperature control constants of the manifold and body.

REFERENCE

Temperature control constant (P.I.D)

P is the size of the proportional band. (400 = 40°C) Make P smaller, and the response will be better. However, excessively

small P may cause instability. When P is larger, the response will be deteriorated but the stability will improve.

I is the integration constant. Make I larger, and the continuous followingness will improve (offset removal is faster), but hunting

will result easily. It is recommended not to make I larger unnecessarily.

D is the differential constant. Make D larger, and the foresighted followingness will improve, stabilizing the temperature when a

6D spear is used. However, excessively large D may cause temperature fluctuation.

Set the manifold temperature control constant (PID).

REFERENCE : Setting is possible when the self-tuning

function is off.

Set for self-tuning.

Set the body temperature control constant (P.I.D).

REFERENCE : Setting is possible when the self-tuning

function is off.

Set for self-tuning.

Since constant setting is conducted automatically, the

respective P.I.D setting keys in reverse video will

disappear.

REFERENCE : conducts self-tuning of the manifold

only.

The automatically set

constant is displayed.

REFERENCE: The numbers

correspond to board

1-4 sequentially

from the left.

Touch the menu.

IMPORTANT The password is shown

on the last page.

The input value is entered.

The screen returns to the

original screen.

Touch the temperature

control setting menu.

Input the password to shift to the temperature control

setting screen.

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Set value storage for each mold

Name the molding condition, and a maximum of 16 cases can be stored and called up.

Storing procedure

: Enter the input name to store the molding condition.

: The screen changes to the name input (number) screen.

: The screen changes to the name input (alphabet) screen.

: Storing operation is stopped, retuning to the previous screen.

REFERENCE

A maximum of 12 characters can be input as a name to store.

Input an alphanumeric name, and touch .

Storage function

The stored names are displayed.

The present value is stored.

Touch of the mold No. to store.

Touch of the mold No. to store.

Mold No.

The stored set value is called up.

Touch of the mold No. to call up.

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The set value dialog for each mold appears.

Calling-up procedure

: The set value for each mold, which is displayed in the

dialog, is called up.

: Calling up is stopped, and the dialog is closed.

Mold No. display

The [Mold No.] is displayed when the stored set value for each mold is displayed.

REFERENCE

The [Mold No.] display will disappear when the set value is changed.

Touch of the mold No. to call up.

The present mold No. is displayed.

The present mold No. is displayed.

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Periodical maintenance

WARNING

Before maintenance

When inspecting the inside of the controller or changing parts, turn off the power breaker to stop power

supply to the controller, and then remove the cover from the controller, otherwise an electric shock or

fire will result.

REFERENCE

It is recommended to make a note of the connection destination and installation position in order to prevent incorrect wiring or

installation.

The filter can be removed for cleaning.

WARNING

When the controller with a clogged filter is used, the temperature inside the controller will rise, not only preventing the controller

from delivering its performance sufficiently but also causing breakage of the controller or fire.

Washing air filter with water

When the filter cannot be cleaned by a vacuum cleaner, it is possible to remove it and wash it with water. When the filter is

washed with water, drain the water sufficiently and dry the filter before installing it again.

Water remaining on the filter will cause trouble.

IMPORTANT

Clean the filter frequently when used in a dusty environment.

It is necessary to clean the air filter at the suction port at least every year.

When removing the air

filter, remove the screws in

four places and then

remove the cover.

Air filter cleaning

Apply a vacuum cleaner to the slit

and suck the dust.

Screw

2

Screw

3

Screw

4

Clean the air filter on the

opposite side in the same

manner.

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When the LCD touch panel blacks out and the LED in the lower left section of the LCD touch panel

comes on in orange (green when normal), the backlight has burned out.

IMPORTANT

When the backlight burns out, the screen blacks out and the display becomes invisible. Since input on the touch panel is valid,

however, improper touch panel operation may result when the touch panel is touched confusing the situation with the backlight

off state.

REFERENCE

When the LED is lit in green while the backlight is off, the function that protects the display element of the LCD touch panel is

activated.

The backlight will go out automatically when the touch panel is not operated for five minutes.

The life of the backlight is approx. five years when used normally.

When the backlight burns out, it must be replaced with a new one. The type is PS300-BU00 (digital).

You can contact our company also for replacement of the backlight.

1. Remove the side panel.

The fuse is on the right side when viewed from the front of the controller.

Replacement of backlight of LCD touch panel

Fuse change

When the LED comes on in

orange, the backlight has burned

out.

Screw

1

Screw

2

Screw

3

Screw

4

Remove the screws

in four places.

Remove the side panel.

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2. Replacement of blown fuse

AHC2VP2

AHC4TP4S

WARNING

Be sure to substitute a specified fuse. Any fuse other than the specified one may cause trouble.

IMPORTANT

Check the cause of the fuse blowing. When the blown fuse is replaced with a new one without removing the cause, the new

fuse will be blown repeatedly.

Do not apply excessive force when putting in and out the fuse, otherwise the glass tube may be broken.

The manifold fuse cannot be confirmed

visually. Use a tester for confirmation.

Select the resistance range of the tester and

apply the probes to both ends of the fuse.

Unless the resistance is approx. “0,” the fuse

has been blown.

When the manifold fuse is blown

Replace it with a reserve fuse (fast-blow fuse

20A for semiconductor protection).

Type of fuse: 314020 (Little fuse)

When the valve fuse is blown

Replace it with a reserve fuse (fast-blow fuse

10A for semiconductor protection).

Type of fuse: 312010 (Little fuse)

Visually check the fuse.

Manifold

Valve

The manifold fuse cannot be confirmed

visually. Use a tester for confirmation.

Select the resistance range of the tester and

apply the probes to both ends of the fuse.

Unless the resistance is approx. “0Ω,” the fuse

has been blown.

Manifold

When the manifold fuse is blown

Replace it with a reserve fuse (fast-blow fuse

20A for semiconductor protection).

Type of fuse: 314020 (Little fuse)

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Valve 2

Valve 1

Valve 1

Manifold 1

Manifold 1

Manifold 2

Manifold 2

Manifold 4

Manifold 4

Manifold 3

Manifold 3

Manifold 1

Manifold 1

Manifold 2

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Troubleshooting for Warning Messages

This section explains about troubleshootings when error message displays on the screen of AHC

controller.

Status monitor error System error Other errors

Sensor Burned Out Failed Output Device

Heater Burned Out Watched Timer Error

Crossed Sensor M24C64 Error

Sensor Reverse Calibration Error

Temp. Too Low

Temp. Too High

Over Current Protection Circuit Action

Timed Up Watching Heat Up Timer

Air Pressure Too Low

External Alarm

Code Description Component to be checked

Manifold Temp. Too Low

Body Temp. Too Low Spear BodyValve Body

Manifold Temp Too High

Body Temp Too High Spear BodyValve Body

External Alarm

Air Pressure Is Too Low

Opened Manifold Sensor

Opened Body Sensor Spear BodyValve Body

Body Heater Burned Out Spear Body

Tip Heater Burned Out Spear TipValve Tip

Body O.C.P Spear Body

Tip O.C.P Spear TipValve Tip

Timed Up Watching Timer

Manifold Sensor Reverse

Body Sensor Reverse Spear BodyValve Body

Crossed Manifold Sensor

Crossed Body Sensor Spear BodyValve Body

Watched Timer Error

M24C64 Error

Failed Output Device

Calibration Error

Warning Code List

higher-level communication

error (02:XX)

Japanese characters

show up even on English

language display.

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CorrectionCause

Status monitor error

Imperfect contact of sensor connector

Remove the junction cable from the controller, and check to see if the

connector pin has receded, causing imperfect contact.

Disconnection of sensor

Disconnection of junction cable

Measure the resistance on the junction cable side (mold side) with an

ohmmeter of a tester. When the needle points at infinity, the sensor,

junction cable, or connector box is out of order. Check it. (The

normal resistance is from several tens of Ω to several kΩ.)

Imperfect contact of spear sensor

Spear

Imperfect contact of valve sensor

Valve

When the condition is normal after inspection for “imperfect contact”

and “disconnection of sensor and junction cable,” it is possible that

disconnection sometimes occurs depending on the body temperature.

Imperfect contact of output connector

Check to see if the connector pin has receded, causing imperfect

contact.

Disconnection of heater

Disconnection of junction cable

Measure the resistance on the heater and junction cable side with an

ohmmeter of a tester. When the needle points at infinity, the heater or

wiring is disconnected. Check it. (The normal resistance is from

several tens of Ω to several kΩ.)

Failure of output board

Spear Valve tip

Touch the error reset button to see if disconnection recurs. If it surely

recurs, the output board may have failed.

Imperfect contact of spear heater When the error occurs occasionally or at the rate of several times per

month, disconnection may be caused by thermal expansion when the

temperature is raised

The sensor and heater are not

responding correctly.

Check the wiring and make adjustment so that the sensor and heater

will response correctly.

The set temperature is more than 50°C

lower than the actual temperature.

Wait until the actually measured temperature lowers, and then raise

the temperature again.

REFERENCE

A response error is displayed when the actually measured temperature exceeds the set value + 50°C during heat-up.

[Sensor disconnection error] Spear Valve Manifold

[Heater disconnection error] Spear Valve tip

[Sensor response error] Spear Valve Manifold

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The ± terminals of the sensor are

connected reversely.

Check and correct the wiring.

REFERENCE

An error is displayed when the actually measured temperature rises on the minus side and lowers up to the room

temperature – 50°C.

The monitoring temperature range is

too small.

Displayed when the actually measured temperature drops below “Set

temperature – Temperature setting range] during molding because of

some trouble.

→ Sub setting: Heat retention and monitoring temperature (p.18)

REFERENCE

: When a spear is used, the body temperature changes

periodically by intermittent heating of the tip heater.

The set temperature was changed

beyond the temperature monitoring

range during molding.

Change the setting temperature little by little, or turn off the heater

power once and then raise the temperature again.

→ Main setting (p.11)

The manifold heater was disconnected.

Manifold heater

The valve body heater was

disconnected.

Valve body

Measure the resistance on the heater and junction cable side with an

ohmmeter of a tester. When the needle points at infinity, the heater or

wiring is disconnected. Check it. The normal resistance is from

several tens of Ω to several kΩ.

The fuse was blown.

Manifold

Valve body

→ Periodical maintenance: Fuse change (p.30)

The power has an open phase. Check to see if the three phases of the controller power is supplied

normally.

The temperature monitoring range is

too small.

Displayed when the actually measured temperature exceeds “Set

temperature + Temperature setting range] during molding because of

some trouble.

→ Sub setting: Heat retention and monitoring temperature (p.18)

REFERENCE : When a spear is used, the body temperature changes

periodically by intermittent heating of the tip heater.

The set temperature was changed to

out of the temperature monitoring range

during molding.0

Wait until the actually measured temperature lowers.

The pre-heating is excessive.

Spear

Excessive pre-heating does not permit body temperature control.

The sensor wiring does not match the

heater wiring.

Check and correct the wiring.

[Sensor reverse connection error] Spear Valve Manifold

[Temperature error (lower limit)] Spear Valve Manifold

[Temperature error (upper limit)] Spear Valve Manifold

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Short circuit due to breakage of heater

Short-circuiting of heater wiring

Short-circuiting of wiring inside

connector box

Remove the junction cable from the connector box, and measure the

resistance with a tester. The normal value is 0.1-1.0Ω for the spear

tip and several Ω for the spear body and valve tip When the

resistance is smaller than the normal value, check for a short-circuited

section.

The sensor has come off and cannot

detect the temperature.

Check and correct the wiring.

The heater is disconnected. Check the heater.

The timer setting is not correct. Correct the heat-up time monitoring timer.

→ Sub setting: Timer (p.19)

The air pressure drop signal was input. Check the air circuit to find the cause of air pressure drop.

The external error signal was input.

Check the external equipment for failure and correct it.

[Overcurrent Protection (OCP) Circuit operation] Spear Valve tip

[Heat-up time monitoring error]

[Air pressure drop error]

[External error]

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System error

The output device (FET) on the control

board was short-circuited and broken.

This error occurs in cases where the OCP circuit fails to protect the

output device when the heater is short-circuited and overcurrent flows

or in cases where the device is deteriorated due to aging.

IMPORTANT : Turn off the main breaker because the power is

supplied to the heater even if the heater power switch

is not pressed.

Contact our sales division shown on the back cover.

The control program has detected an

error.

Contact our sales division shown on the back cover.

The control program has detected an

error.

Contact our sales division shown on the back cover.

The control program has detected an

error.

Contact our sales division shown on the back cover.

The output device on the control board

is broken. Change the board.

[Output device breakage error] Spear Valve

[Watchdog timer error]

[M24C64 error]

[Calibration Error]

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Other errors

The communication data is garbled

under the influence of strong noise

The influence of noise is conceivable when the error occurs several

times a day and the system operates normally after recovery. The

AHC controller is designed to sufficiently withstand the electromagnetic

noise within the industrial standard. When there is some equipment

generating noise in excess of the standard, measures are necessary to

cope with the noise of the equipment.

Breakage of the communication cable,

etc.

Breakage of the communication cable is conceivable when the normal

status is not restored. Contact our sales division shown on the back

cover.

REFERENCE

This message is displayed by the LCD touch panel itself. (Other messages are displayed by the AHC controller.) It is

displayed when the communication data differs from the format.

displayed in Japanese means “High-order

communication error (02:XX)”.

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CorrectionCause

When no message appears

The method to cope with the trouble when no message appears during use of the AHC controller is shown below.

The display on the LCD touch panel disappears.

The earth leakage breaker of the power supply trips.

The temperature will not rise even if the heater power is turned on, or the temperature rises slowly.

The temperature drops during heat-up or molding.

Resin will not come out from a mold in which a spear is used.

The tip (valve) timer will not operate.

The display on the LCD touch panel

disappears.

Lower-left LCD → Green

On the LCD touch panel, the backlight goes out and the panel enters

the screen saver mode when it is not operated for more than five

minutes. Touch the screen, and the backlight will come on and the

original display will return.

The display on the LCD touch panel

disappears.

Lower-left LCD → Orange

When the LCD touch panel blacks out and the LED in the lower left

section of the LCD touch panel comes on in orange (green when

normal), the backlight has burned out.

→ Periodical maintenance: Replacement of backlight of LCD

touch panel (p.30)

The heater may be short-circuited by

moisture.

Manifold

Valve

(1) If the manifold is short-circuited, select Manifold soft start to supply

power to the heater. When Manifold soft start is selected, power

is supplied at first with small output, and the situation will improve

in some cases.

(2) If the earth leakage breaker still trips after the procedure (1),

measure the insulation resistance of the heater, set (Disable) for

the manifold and probe with small resistance, and heat up the

damp heater.

(3) If the earth leakage breaker still trips after the procedure (2),

remove the fuse from the manifold and probe circuits with small

resistance, and heat up the damp heater, because the earth

leakage breaker may be tripped by the leakage current of the

SSR.

(4) If the problem is not solved after the procedure (3), dry the heater

with a dryer and then supply power to the heater.

The display on the LCD touch panel disappears.

The earth leakage breaker of the power supply trips.

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The fuse is blown.

Manifold

Valve body

→ Periodical maintenance; Fuse change (p.30)

The manifold heater is disconnected.

Manifold heater

The valve body heater is disconnected.

Valve body

Measure the resistance on the heater and junction cable side with an

ohmmeter of a tester. When the needle points at infinity, the heater or

wiring is disconnected. Check it. The normal resistance is from

several tens of Ω to several kΩ.

The heat-up delay timer has been

selected.

Wait until the heat-up timer completes operation, or cancel the timer.

→ Sub setting: Timer (p.19)

2-step heat-up has been selected. Keep the body on standby at the heat retention temperature until the

manifold temperature rises up to the temperature monitoring range.

→ Sub setting: Option (p.20)

When the temperature of only one

probe rises slowly or it rises only

halfway, the sensor wiring is

short-circuited.

The sensor may have been short-circuited in the connector box or near

the flange of the probe. When the sensor is short-circuited halfway, a

temperature lower than the actual temperature will be displayed.

The sensor type (J/K) is wrong. When the sensor type is K and the setting on the screen is J, the

temperature shown on the screen will be below the set temperature

although the actual temperature has exceeded the set temperature.

→ Special function: Selection of sensor (p.24)

The sensor is about to come off.

Manifold

In the case of a manifold, a lower temperature may be displayed when

the sensor is about to come off.

Manifold soft start has been set. When Manifold soft start is set, the output is increased gradually from

the low level, taking longer time for heat-up than usual.

→ Sub setting: Option (p.20)

The operation delay timer is used.

Unless the tip timing signal or valve timing signal is input, the timer will

be activated, and when it finishes counting, the system will

automatically shifts to the heat retention status.

→ Sub setting: Timer (p.19)

The heat-up delay timer is set. Stop power supply to the heater when heat-up is not completed within

the preset time.

→ Sub setting: Option (p.20)

The temperature will not rise even if the heater power is turned on, or the temperature rises slowly.

The temperature drops during heat-up or molding.

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Manual tip heating is not conducted

during start-up.

Tip heating for 5-10 seconds is necessary when molding with a spear

is to be started.

→ Operation: Procedure for starting molding (p.14)

The tip timing signal cable has not been

connected.

Tip heating is necessary before injection when the mold has a spear.

Connect the tip timing signal cable to the mold opening start signal or

mold opening completion signal of the molding machine.

Heat-up has not been completed. Unless heat-up has been completed, the tip (valve) timer will not

operate. Wait until heat-up is completed.

A wrong timing cable is used. The signal cable comes in two types – one for the contact and the

other for voltage. Use them correctly according to the output of the

molding machine side.

There is no output from the molding

machine.

When the timing signal is input, and in the upper right corner

of the screen are shown in reverse video. If they are not displayed,

check the output of the molding machine with a tester. Use the

“Voltage range” in the case of voltage output and the “Resistance

range” in the case of the relay output (contact output).

Tip timing signal

When the tip timing signal is

input, this section is shown in

reverse video.

Valve timing signal

When the valve timing signal is

input, this section is shown in

reverse video.

Tip timing signal

When the tip timing signal is

input, this section is shown in

reverse video.

Resin will not come out from a mold in which a spear is used.

The tip (valve) timer will not operate.

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Specification

Item Description

AC200V AC200V

AC220V AC220V Power supply voltage

AC240V AC240V

Environment (temperature) 040°CStorage temperature: -20°C60°C

Environment (Humidity) 90% (Avoid Condensation)

Spear (D, G, ESP, B [max.controllable size is STT22B220])

Controlled object Valve (SVP, SVY, SV32, SV25) , ESN,

Other probes with 200-240V heater

2VP2

2TP2S, 2TP2T

30A (Ground-fault circuit breaker is selectable)

Main breaker

4TP4S, 4TP2T 50A (Ground-fault circuit breaker is selectable)

Sensor (J) 0500°CTemperature Input range

Sensor (K) 0600°C

Temperature Input

Resolution0.1°C / LSB

Temperature Unit Celsius (°C)/ Fahrenheit (°F) (Transformable on the screen)

Contact Input Dry contact input

Timing Signal Input

Voltage Input DC24V, AC100240V

Contact Input Dry contact input

Contact Output DC24V/ 0.5AExt. Interface

24V Voltage Output DC24V/ 300mA

Entry Unit 5.7inch LCD (with a touch panel)

Number of Files 16

Common-mode voltage 2kV (100ns/1us)Line noise

Normal mode voltage 2kV (100ns/1us)

Up to 15KV for air discharge

Noise Immunity

Static electricity

Up to 8KV for contact discharge

Dimension 390(w) x 330(D) x 200(H)

2VP2

18Kg Including Main unit and Power wire. Excluding

Junction cable.

2TP2S, 2TP2T21Kg Including Main unit and Power wire. Excluding

Junction cable.Weight

4TP4S, 4TP2T30Kg Including Main unit and Power wire. Excluding

Junction cable.

Controller Specification

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Output

Voltage

Capacity

Protected

Circuit

Output method Control Method

Manifold AC200V 3KW Quick-blow fuse

(20A)

Time Proportioning Control

Output (Control Cycle 1sec)

PID Temperature

Control

(With self-tuning)

Spear Body AC32V 4.5A Closed-loop effective current

Phase control

PID Temperature

Control

Spear Tip AC11V 14A

Closed-loop effective current

Phase control

Intermittent heat

control

Valve Body AC200V 1.5KW Quick-blow fuse

(20A)

Time Proportioning Control

Output (Control Cycle 1sec)

PID Temperature

Control

(With self-tuning)

Valve Tip AC11V 5A With self-tuning

Intermittent heat

control

Total capacity is restricted to the capacity of main breaker.

Pin # Description Pin # Description

Air pressure Too Low (Contact Input)

External Alarm (Contact Input) Trouble (Contact Output)

Spare (Contact Input)

Spare (Contact Input) Trouble (Contact Output)

Contact Input Common (Contact Input)

Voltage Output Common (24V Voltage Output) Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Open Valve (24V Voltage Output)

Ready (Contact Output)

Rating for the contact output is less or equal to DC24V/ 0.5A

Rating for the contact input is less or equal to DC24V

Rating for the Valve Open (DC24V voltage output) is 300mA.

Digital I/O cable (SH-S10013) is optional parts.

Air unit connection cable (SH-S10009) is optional parts.

REFERENCE

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT

Standard for Heater Output (Power Supply Voltage AC200V)

External interface table

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Password is [5414].

Please keep this paper in safe place by cutting along a perforation at right.

Security setup

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AHC 2VP2 Appearance DrawingAHC 2VP2 Appearance Drawing

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AHC 4TP4S, 4TP2T Appearance DrawingAHC 4TP4S, 4TP2T Appearance Drawing

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AHC 2TP2S Circuit DrawingAHC 2TP2S Circuit Drawing

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