Kemro K2

KePlast HMI.KVS
Visualization
User's manual V 2.86

Translation of the original manual

Document : V 2.86 / article no.: 1000685

Filename : keplast_hmikvs_bhen.pdf
Pages
: 285
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KEBA 2014
Specifications are subject to change due to further technical developments. Details presented may be subject to correction.
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KePlast HMI.KVS

Record of Revision

Record of Revision
Version

Date

Change in chapter

1.0
2.0

05-2007

2.1

Description

changed by

newly created

dro

all

Adaptated to KePlast V1.06

dro/meis

several

Masks inserted for electrical injection molding machine; dro

Adaptated to KePlast V1.10.
Mask hierarchy expanded, mask for injection graphics rb
inserted, mask for cycle time analysis inserted, sequence cycletime optimization inserted.

2.2

10-2007

several

2.3

04-2008

several

2.4

05-2008

several

Adaptated to KePlast V1.16

kalt

2.5

08-2008

Inject graph

Mask for injection graphics renewed

kalt

2.6

09-2008

diverse

Adaptated to KePlast V1.20

kalt

2.61

02-2009

several

Adaptated to KePlast V1.23

kalt

2.62

04-2009

several

Adaptated to KePlast V1.24

kalt

2.7

09-2009

all

Adapted to new Design

kalt

2.71

02-2010

several

Adaptated to KePlast V1.27

bru/pchr

2.72

04-2010

several

Adapted Auto calibration and heating parameters

pchr

2.74

07-2011

several

Adaptated to KePlast V1.30

pchr

2.76

09-2011

several

Adaptated to KePlast V1.32

lir/pchr

2.78

07-2012

several

Adaptated to KePlast V1.34

pchr

2.80

10-2012

several

Adaptated to KePlast V1.35

pchr

2.81

03-2013

several

Adaptated to KePlast V1.36

pchr

2.82

06-2013

several

Adaptated to KePlast V1.36

pchr

2.84

04-2014

several

Adaptated to KePlast V1.38

pchr, steg,
hdm

2.86

06-2014

Adaptated to KePlast V1.38a

steg, pchr

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Table of Contents

Introduction..................................................................................................................... 17
1.1
Purpose of the document...................................................................................... 17
1.2
Target group, Requirements for user.................................................................... 17
1.3
Notes on this document........................................................................................ 17
1.3.1
Contents of document............................................................................ 17
1.3.2
Not contained in this document.............................................................. 18
1.4
Overview of KePlast HMI.KVS documentation..................................................... 18
1.5
Documentation for further reading........................................................................ 18

Safety Notes.................................................................................................................... 19
2.1
Representation...................................................................................................... 19
2.2
General safety instructions.................................................................................... 20

Operation and display.................................................................................................... 21

3.1
Basic layout........................................................................................................... 21
3.1.1
Status bar............................................................................................... 22
3.1.2
Active movements.................................................................................. 23
3.1.3
Main menu, pop up-menu...................................................................... 25
3.1.4
Context menu......................................................................................... 26
3.1.5
Menu basic functions.............................................................................. 26
3.2
Tables................................................................................................................... 28
3.3
Input panel (virtual keyboard)................................................................................ 28
3.3.1
Alpha-numerical input panel................................................................... 28
3.3.2
Numeric input panel............................................................................... 29
3.3.3
Configuration.......................................................................................... 30
3.4
Mask hierarchy...................................................................................................... 31

Description of the operating masks.............................................................................. 34

4.1
Overview............................................................................................................... 34
4.1.1
Purpose.................................................................................................. 34
4.1.2
Description of the mask.......................................................................... 34
4.1.3
Description of the elements.................................................................... 34
4.2
Overview vertical................................................................................................... 36
4.2.1
Purpose.................................................................................................. 36
4.2.2
Description of the mask.......................................................................... 36
4.2.3
Description of the elements.................................................................... 37
4.3
Mold...................................................................................................................... 39
4.3.1
Purpose.................................................................................................. 39
4.3.2
Description of the mask.......................................................................... 39
4.3.3
Description of the elements.................................................................... 40
4.4
Mold Parameter..................................................................................................... 41
4.4.1
Purpose.................................................................................................. 41
4.4.2
Description of the mask.......................................................................... 42
4.4.3
Description of the elements.................................................................... 42

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4.6

4.7

4.8

4.9

4.10

4.11

4.12

4.13

4.14

4.15

4.16

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Mold height adjust................................................................................................. 44

4.5.1
Purpose.................................................................................................. 44
4.5.2
Description of the mask.......................................................................... 44
4.5.3
Description of the elements.................................................................... 44
Rotary table........................................................................................................... 46
4.6.1
Purpose.................................................................................................. 46
4.6.2
Description of the mask.......................................................................... 46
4.6.3
Description of the elements.................................................................... 47
Slide table............................................................................................................. 47
4.7.1
Purpose.................................................................................................. 47
4.7.2
Description of the mask.......................................................................... 48
4.7.3
Description of the elements.................................................................... 48
Automatic safety gate............................................................................................ 49
4.8.1
Purpose.................................................................................................. 49
4.8.2
Description of the mask.......................................................................... 49
4.8.3
Description of the elements.................................................................... 50
Coining and Venting.............................................................................................. 51
4.9.1
Purpose.................................................................................................. 51
4.9.2
Description of the mask.......................................................................... 51
4.9.3
Description of the elements.................................................................... 51
Mold control........................................................................................................... 53
4.10.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 53
4.10.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 53
4.10.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 53
Ejector settings...................................................................................................... 54
4.11.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 54
4.11.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 54
4.11.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 55
Ejector parameters................................................................................................ 57
4.12.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 57
4.12.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 57
4.12.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 58
Air valves............................................................................................................... 59
4.13.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 59
4.13.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 59
4.13.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 59
Cores..................................................................................................................... 60
4.14.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 60
4.14.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 60
4.14.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 61
Core parameters................................................................................................... 63
4.15.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 63
4.15.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 63
4.15.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 63
Injection settings................................................................................................... 64
4.16.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 64
4.16.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 64
4.16.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 65
Inject parameter settings....................................................................................... 66

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4.19

4.20

4.21

4.22

4.23

4.24

4.25

4.26

4.27

4.28

4.29

4.17.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 66
4.17.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 66
4.17.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 67
Hold....................................................................................................................... 67
4.18.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 67
4.18.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 67
4.18.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 68
Injection graphics.................................................................................................. 68
4.19.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 68
4.19.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 68
4.19.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 73
Valve Gates........................................................................................................... 81
4.20.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 81
4.20.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 81
4.20.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 82
Plasticizing and decompressing............................................................................ 83
4.21.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 83
4.21.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 83
4.21.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 84
Plasticize parameters............................................................................................ 85
4.22.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 85
4.22.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 85
4.22.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 86
Nozzle................................................................................................................... 86
4.23.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 86
4.23.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 86
4.23.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 87
Nozzle parameters................................................................................................ 89
4.24.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 89
4.24.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 89
4.24.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 89
Auto purge............................................................................................................. 90
4.25.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 90
4.25.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 90
4.25.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 90
Shut-off nozzle...................................................................................................... 90
4.26.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 90
4.26.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 91
4.26.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 91
Heating Nozzle...................................................................................................... 91
4.27.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 91
4.27.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 91
4.27.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 92
Heating parameters............................................................................................... 93
4.28.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 93
4.28.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 94
4.28.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 94
Heating parameter 2............................................................................................. 96
4.29.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 96

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4.31

4.32

4.33

4.34
4.35
4.36

4.37

4.38

4.39

4.40

4.41

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4.29.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 96

4.29.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 97
Hot runner parameters.......................................................................................... 97
4.30.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 97
4.30.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 97
4.30.3 Description of the elements.................................................................... 98
Hot runner settings 1............................................................................................. 99
4.31.1 Purpose.................................................................................................. 99
4.31.2 Description of the mask.......................................................................... 99
4.31.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 100
Hot runner settings 2........................................................................................... 101
4.32.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 101
4.32.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 101
4.32.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 102
Operating options................................................................................................ 102
4.33.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 102
4.33.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 102
4.33.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 103
EasyMold............................................................................................................ 105
T.I.G production control station........................................................................... 105
Flex IO Mask....................................................................................................... 106
4.36.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 106
4.36.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 106
4.36.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 106
Energy Monitor.................................................................................................... 107
4.37.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 107
4.37.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 108
4.37.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 108
Energy Chart (by shot)........................................................................................ 109
4.38.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 109
4.38.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 109
4.38.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 110
Energy Chart (by time)........................................................................................ 110
4.39.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 110
4.39.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 111
4.39.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 111
Drive information................................................................................................. 112
4.40.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 112
4.40.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 112
4.40.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 113
Alarms................................................................................................................. 114
4.41.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 114
4.41.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 114
4.41.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 115
Mold data............................................................................................................ 116
4.42.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 116
4.42.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 116
4.42.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 117
Machine data....................................................................................................... 118

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4.46

4.47

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4.43.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 118

4.43.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 118
4.43.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 118
Process data protocol......................................................................................... 119
4.44.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 119
4.44.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 119
4.44.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 120
Process Data Graphic......................................................................................... 128
4.45.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 128
4.45.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 128
4.45.3 Description of the elements ................................................................. 129
Process data histogram...................................................................................... 132
4.46.1 Description of the mask........................................................................ 132
4.46.2 Description of the elements.................................................................. 133
Cycle-time analysis............................................................................................. 134
4.47.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 134
4.47.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 134
4.47.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 135
Notepad............................................................................................................... 137
4.48.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 137
4.48.2 Description of the mask der Maske...................................................... 137
4.48.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 137

Description of the configuration masks..................................................................... 139

5.1
Machine parameters - Tab "Machine limits"........................................................ 139
5.1.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 139
5.1.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 139
5.1.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 140
5.2
Machine parameters - Tab "Stroke / diameter"................................................... 141
5.2.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 141
5.2.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 141
5.2.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 142
5.3
Machine parameters - Tab "Stroke / diameter2"................................................. 143
5.3.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 143
5.3.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 143
5.3.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 144
5.4
Machine parameters - Tab "Max. velocity".......................................................... 144
5.4.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 144
5.4.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 145
5.4.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 145
5.5
Thermocompensation......................................................................................... 146
5.5.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 146
5.5.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 146
5.5.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 147
5.6
Machine equipment - Tab "Basic"....................................................................... 148
5.6.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 148
5.6.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 148
5.6.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 149
5.7
Machine equipment - Tab "Extended"................................................................. 151
5.7.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 151

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5.9

5.10

5.11

5.12

5.13

5.14

5.15

5.16

5.17

5.18

5.19

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5.7.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 151
5.7.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 152
Machine equipment - Tab "Extended 2".............................................................. 154
5.8.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 154
5.8.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 154
5.8.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 155
Profiles and ramps - Tab "Profiles 1".................................................................. 156
5.9.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 156
5.9.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 156
5.9.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 157
Profiles and ramps - Tab "Profiles 2".................................................................. 158
5.10.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 158
5.10.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 158
5.10.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 159
Profiles and ramps - Tab Profiles 3.................................................................. 159
5.11.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 159
5.11.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 159
5.11.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 160
Profiles and ramps - Tab Profiles 4.................................................................. 161
5.12.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 161
5.12.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 161
5.12.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 161
Profiles and ramps - Tab "Setup mode 1"........................................................... 162
5.13.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 162
5.13.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 162
5.13.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 162
Profiles and ramps - Tab " Setup mode 2".......................................................... 163
5.14.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 163
5.14.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 163
5.14.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 164
Profiles and ramps - Tab " Setup mode 3".......................................................... 164
5.15.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 164
5.15.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 165
5.15.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 165
Profiles and ramps - Tab " Setup mode 4".......................................................... 165
5.16.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 165
5.16.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 166
5.16.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 166
Profiles and ramps - Tab "Ramp adjust 1".......................................................... 167
5.17.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 167
5.17.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 167
5.17.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 168
Profiles and ramps - Tab "Ramp adjust 2".......................................................... 169
5.18.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 169
5.18.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 169
5.18.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 170
Core settings....................................................................................................... 170
5.19.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 170
5.19.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 170

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5.21

5.22

5.23

5.24

5.25

5.26

5.27

5.28

5.29

5.30

5.31

5.19.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 171

PID-Settings........................................................................................................ 172
5.20.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 172
5.20.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 172
5.20.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 173
Position control settings...................................................................................... 175
5.21.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 175
5.21.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 175
5.21.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 176
Time settings - Tab "Movement delay"............................................................... 177
5.22.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 177
5.22.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 177
5.22.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 178
Time settings - Tab "Delay times"....................................................................... 179
5.23.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 179
5.23.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 179
5.23.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 180
Calibration - Tab "Auto calibration"..................................................................... 181
5.24.1 Purpose ............................................................................................... 181
5.24.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 182
5.24.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 183
Calibration - Tab "Ejector"................................................................................... 185
5.25.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 185
5.25.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 185
5.25.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 185
Calibration - Tab "Mold"...................................................................................... 186
5.26.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 186
5.26.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 186
5.26.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 186
Calibration - Tab "Nozzle"................................................................................... 187
5.27.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 187
5.27.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 187
5.27.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 187
Calibration - Tab "Injection"................................................................................. 188
5.28.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 188
5.28.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 188
5.28.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 188
Calibration - Tab "Pump pressure"...................................................................... 189
5.29.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 189
5.29.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 189
5.29.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 189
Calibration - Tab "Servo pressure foward".......................................................... 190
5.30.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 190
5.30.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 190
5.30.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 190
Calibration - Tab "Pump velocity"........................................................................ 190
5.31.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 190
5.31.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 191
5.31.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 191

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5.33

5.34

5.35

5.36

5.37

5.38

5.39

5.40

5.41

5.42

5.43

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Calibration - Tab "Servo velocity forward"........................................................... 191

5.32.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 191
5.32.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 192
5.32.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 192
Calibration - Tab "RPM"...................................................................................... 192
5.33.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 192
5.33.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 192
5.33.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 193
Calibration - Tab "Slide Table"............................................................................ 193
5.34.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 193
5.34.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 193
5.34.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 194
Calibration - Tab "Back pressure"....................................................................... 194
5.35.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 194
5.35.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 194
5.35.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 195
Calibration - Tab "Injection pressure".................................................................. 195
5.36.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 195
5.36.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 195
5.36.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 196
Calibration - Tab "Injection system pressure"..................................................... 196
5.37.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 196
5.37.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 196
5.37.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 197
Calibration - Tab "Cavity pressure"..................................................................... 197
5.38.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 197
5.38.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 197
5.38.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 198
Calibration - Tab "Clamp force sensor"............................................................... 198
5.39.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 198
5.39.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 198
5.39.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 199
Calibration - Tab "Mold pressure sensor close valve / open valve".................... 199
5.40.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 199
5.40.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 200
5.40.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 200
Calibration - Tab "LOG"...................................................................................... 200
5.41.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 200
5.41.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 201
Lintab loader....................................................................................................... 201
5.42.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 201
5.42.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 201
5.42.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 202
Auto calibration limits.......................................................................................... 202
5.43.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 202
5.43.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 203
5.43.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 203
Automatic ramp identification.............................................................................. 204
5.44.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 204

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5.44.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 204

5.44.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 205
Setup (HMI)......................................................................................................... 205
5.45.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 205
5.45.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 206
5.45.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 206
Machine Locking/Unlocking................................................................................ 213
5.46.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 213
5.46.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 214
5.46.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 214
Service Mask - Tab "Service grease/lubrication"................................................ 215
5.47.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 215
5.47.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 215
5.47.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 216
Service Mask - Tab "Service Oilfilter" ................................................................ 216
5.48.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 216
5.48.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 216
5.48.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 217
Service Mask - Tab "Service Oilcooler" ............................................................. 217
5.49.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 217
5.49.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 218
5.49.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 218
Drive Monitor SpeedPump.................................................................................. 219
5.50.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 219
5.50.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 219
5.50.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 219
Drive Tuning........................................................................................................ 220
5.51.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 220
5.51.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 220
5.51.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 221
PQ- Chart............................................................................................................ 223
5.52.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 223
5.52.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 223
5.52.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 224
Temperature- Chart............................................................................................. 224
5.53.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 224
5.53.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 225
5.53.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 225

Description of the service and maintenance masks................................................. 226

6.1
IO-Monitor........................................................................................................... 226
6.1.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 226
6.1.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 226
6.1.3
Force of endpoints................................................................................ 230
6.2
Variable monitor.................................................................................................. 231
6.2.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 231
6.2.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 231
6.2.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 233
6.3
Infolog................................................................................................................. 236
6.3.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 236

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6.5

6.6

6.7

6.8

6.9

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6.3.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 236
6.3.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 237
IO-Replace.......................................................................................................... 240
6.4.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 240
6.4.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 240
6.4.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 240
6.4.4
Description of the mask........................................................................ 241
6.4.5
Description of the elements.................................................................. 241
Drive-Monitor....................................................................................................... 242
6.5.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 242
6.5.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 242
6.5.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 243
Sequence mask.................................................................................................. 244
6.6.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 244
6.6.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 244
6.6.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 245
Scope.................................................................................................................. 246
6.7.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 246
6.7.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 247
6.7.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 248
ServiceNet Overview........................................................................................... 255
6.8.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 255
6.8.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 255
6.8.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 256
ServiceNet Setup................................................................................................ 257
6.9.1
Purpose................................................................................................ 257
6.9.2
Description of the mask........................................................................ 257
6.9.3
Description of the elements.................................................................. 258
ServiceNet SIM card information........................................................................ 259
6.10.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 259
6.10.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 259
6.10.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 260
ServiceNet SIM list.............................................................................................. 260
6.11.1 Purpose................................................................................................ 260
6.11.2 Description of the mask........................................................................ 260
6.11.3 Description of the elements.................................................................. 261

KePlast Machine Sequencer........................................................................................ 262

7.1
General product description................................................................................ 262
7.1.1
Operation modes.................................................................................. 262
7.1.2
Open the KePlast Machine Sequencer................................................ 262
7.1.3
Open the KePlast Machine Sequencer with time view......................... 262
7.2
User Interface of the new sequencer.................................................................. 263
7.2.1
Visualization- and operating elements................................................. 263
7.2.2
Load/Save cycle................................................................................... 266
7.2.3
Templates............................................................................................. 267
7.2.4
Inserting new elements........................................................................ 269
7.2.5
Editing the Sequence........................................................................... 274
7.2.6
Printing................................................................................................. 276
7.2.7
Zooming............................................................................................... 276

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Limitations............................................................................................ 278

CycleView Mode - Time View....................................................................................... 279

8.1
Visualization- and operating elements................................................................ 279
8.1.1
Timeline................................................................................................ 279
8.1.2
Track.................................................................................................... 280
8.1.3
Actual timeline...................................................................................... 281
8.1.4
Movement............................................................................................. 281
8.1.5
Duration................................................................................................ 282
8.1.6
Event.................................................................................................... 283
8.1.7
Actual value.......................................................................................... 283
8.1.8
Toolbar................................................................................................. 284
8.2
Deactivate Tracks/Movements............................................................................ 284

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1.1

Introduction

Introduction
Purpose of the document
This document describes all masks of the KePlast HMI.KVS visualization and
principal operating sequences. The document serves as template for the machine manufacturer and can be used as basis for the preparation of user
documentation for injection molding machines.

1.2

Target group, Requirements for user

The user must meet the following requirements for the work with this manual:
Target group

Required knowledge and skills

Basic technical education or operational training.
Required knowledge:

Machine setter

Safety instructions,
functioning of the machine or plant,
editing the display forms via touchscreen,
operating and setting an injection molding machine.
Operational training.
Required knowledge:

Machine operator

Safety instructions,
sequence of an injection molding process,
editing the display forms via touchscreen.
Basic technical education (technical college or corresponding professional experience).
Required knowledge:

Service technician

functioning of a SPS,
Safety instructions,
functioning of the machine or plant,
diagnosis functions,
analyzing and resolving machine errors systematically.

1.3

Notes on this document

This manual is integral part of the product. It is to be retained over the entire
life cycle of the product and should be forwarded to any subsequent owners
or users of the product.

1.3.1

Contents of document

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1.3.2

Not contained in this document

1.4

Description of the principal operating sequences during the production

process.
Description of the principal operating sequences during machine adjustment.

Does not supply setting values for the injection molding machine.
Does not describe the installation and programming of the KePlast
HMI.KVS visualization.
Does not describe sequence of injection molding process

Overview of KePlast HMI.KVS documentation

The documentation of the KePlast HMI.KVS visualization consists of the following manuals:
Doc.No.

Designation

Description

DE: 1000645
KePlast HMI.KVS user manual

This document

EN: 1000685
DE: 1000702
EN: 1000703
DE: 1000926
EN: 1000927

Connection of T.I.G. production con- Describes the connection of the

trol station
T.I.G.production control station
KePlast MachineLockFunction user Describes the functionality of the Kemanual
Plast.MachineLockFunction.

DE: 1000965
KePlast Sequencer user manual

Describes functionality and usage of

the KePlast Sequencer.

KePlast easyMold user manual

Describes the easyMold start-up wizard

EN: 1000926
DE: 1000752
EN: 1000753

1.5

Documentation for further reading

Dok.Nr.
DE: 1000113
EN: 1000123
DE: 1000114
EN: 1000196
DE: 1000193
EN: 1000197
DE: 1000441
EN: 1000475

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Bezeichnung
KeView ViewStandard user
manual
KeView ViewStandard installation manual
KeView ViewStandard training documentation
KeView ViewStandard programmers manual

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2.1

Safety Notes

Safety Notes
Representation
At various points in this manual you will see notes and precautionary warnings
regarding possible hazards. The symbols used have the following meaning:

DANGER!

indicates an imminently hazardous situation which will result in death or

serious bodily injury if the corresponding precautions are not taken.

WARNING!

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can result in death or serious bodily injury if the corresponding precautions are not taken.

CAUTION!

means that if the corresponding safety measures are not taken, a potentially
hazardous situation can occur that may result in property injury or slight
bodily injury.

CAUTION

CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to property.

This symbol reminds you of the possible consequences of touching electrostatically sensitive components.

Information
Useful practical tips and information on the use of equipment are identified
by the Information symbol. They do not contain any information that warns
about potentially dangerous or harmful functions.

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2.2

KePlast HMI.KVS

General safety instructions

WARNING!
The system (hardware and software) only meets category B according to
EN ISO 13849-1. Thus it is not intended for usage in safety-relevant control applications in the field of personal safety (e.g. emergency stop).
To implement potentially necessary safety-relevants control tasks, always use
additional external safety devices according to EN ISO 13849-1 that are intended
for the particular purpose and meet the necessary functional safety.
For further information see EN ISO 13849-1 and refer to chapter "EC directives
and standards" in the manuals for a list of norms applying to the product.
The safety notices for the installation and commissioning of the product can be
found in the user manuals of the components or in the system manual and must
be read and observed before installation or commissioning.
The user manual must be kept throughout the entire service life of the product.

WARNING!

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This document serves as template for the machine manufacturer.

Prior to transfer to the machine operator the contents of this document must
be adjusted to the injection molding machine on which the system is used.
The machine manufacturer must insert safety instructions at the relevant
positions in the document.

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Operation and display

Operation and display

This chapter describes the principal screen display and important operating
elements of touch screen operation. The chapter end contains an overview of
the mask hierarchy of the KePlast.KVS application.

3.1

Basic layout
The basic layout represents the basic framework of the display and operation.
It contains basic operating elements (e.g. navigation elements, status displays,
) and is permanently visible on the screen. The display of the programmed
masks occurs within the basic layout.

Fig.3-1:

Basic layout of the KePlast HMI.KVS application

1 ... status bar

3 ... Status Icons (e.g. Heater on/off, Motor on/off,
etc.)
5 ... menu for basic functions
7 ... pop up-menu

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4 ... context menu
6 ... main menu
8 ... main display for masks

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3.1.1

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Status bar

Fig.3-2:

Status bar in basic layout

1 ... Display of the acutal ejector position,

mold position. screw position and screw
revolution.
3 ... Display of the actual system pressure,
the actual system velocity (% of the maximum pump velocity) and the actual inject
pressure.
5 ... Date and time

3.1.1.1

2 ... Last active alarm message. By clicking the alarm display panel, the alarm
mask opens automatically.
4 ... Current user and user level. By clicking the user display panel, the user
login dialog opens automatically.

Status Icons
Icon

Beschreibung
Motor on

Nozzle heating on

Lubrication active

Mold heating on

Control center (EasyNet or T.I.G. production control station) conneted

Remote- HMI connection active

3.1.1.2

Display of operating mode

This section shows the currently active operating mode of the machine.
Icon

Operating mode
Automatic cycle active

Half automatic cycle active

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Icon

Operating mode
Manual mode active

Setup mode active

3.1.2

Active movements
This section presents a graphic depiction of the currently executed movements
of the machine and the machine states.
The following table provides an overview of the possible status icons.
Icon

State
Mold close

Mold open

Mold close up to interposition

Mold open up to interposition

Air valve active including air valve number

Cooling active

Core in including core number

Core out with display of core number

Ejector backward

Ejector forward

Automatic mold height adjustment

Mold height adjustment backward

Mold height adjustment forward

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Icon

State
Mold height adjustment during production

Nozzle backward

Nozzle forward

Shut-off nozzle close

Shut-off nozzle open

Close safety door

Open safety door

Screw forward, inject

Screw backward, decompression

Inject hold

Screw forward up to interposition

Screw backward up to interposition

Rotate screw, plastisize

Cold drop

Intrusion

Rotary table rotate clockwise

Rotary table rotate counterclockwise

Slide table in

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Icon

State
Slide table out

Lock pin in

Lock pin out

3.1.3

Main menu, pop up-menu

The main menu is located at the lower border of the basic layout.
The following table provides an overview of the entries in the main menu. The
indented menu items can only be accesses via the overriding item.
Icon

Beschreibung
Overview

Machine Sequencer

Setup

Diagnosis

Mold

Ejector

Core 1/2

Core 3/4

Core 5/6
Core 7/8
Injection settings

Plasticizing

Nozzle settings

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Icon

Beschreibung
Heater settings
Operation options

Alarm

3.1.4

Context menu
Via the context menu additional masks can be opened - depending on the mask
selected from the main menu. All masks that can be selected via main menu
and context menu can be seen in chapter chapter 3.4 "Mask hierarchy" on
page 31.
Information
Context specific masks and options can be opened from the context menu
area of the basic layout.

3.1.5

Menu basic functions

The menu basic functions offers the following functionalities:
Icon

Description
Print, opens the printer dialogue

Help, opens the online-help for the current mask

Back-Button

3.1.5.1

Print dialogue
When pressing the button Print, a dialogue that offers the following possibilities
will be opened:

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Selection of masks
Current mask
Hardcopy

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Print dialogue

Selection of masks
An additional dialog for selecting one or more visualization masks gets opened.
After confirming the dialog, the slected masks will be printed.
Current mask
A further dialogue for selecting one or several masks of the visualization will
be opened. After confirming this dialogue the selected masks will be sent to
printer.
Hardcopy
A screenshot of current mask and basic layout and open dialogues will be sent
to printer. A hardcopy can also be stored as PNG- or Postscript-file. This can
be defined within the setup-dialogue (by pressing button Setup within the print
dialogue).
3.1.5.2

Online help
By pressing the Help-button an online help window which contains a description of the current mask will be opened.

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3.2

KePlast HMI.KVS

Displaying the online help

Tables
In principle, clicking on a column head will sort a table alphabetically in ascending and/or descending (by renewed clicking) order. It is not possible to
change the width of the column during runtime.

3.3

Input panel (virtual keyboard)

By clicking on the input field the input panel (virtual keyboard) appropriate for
the field type is automatically displayed. After the input is made and the OK
key (
) has been pressed the value is adopted into the input field.

3.3.1

Alpha-numerical input panel

The alpha-numerical input fields are assigned to the textual input fields. The
editing line is located in the upper part. It shows the text that is entered.

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Alpha-numerical input panel

Besides the already familiar keys there are a number of special keys that help
with the input.
Key

Description
By pressing this key a text can be marked with the arrow keys, starting
out from the position of the cursor.

Inserts the text from the clipboard to the position of the cursor in the
editing line.

Copies the text marked in the editing line into the clipboard.
All

3.3.2

Selects the entire text in the editing line.

Numeric input panel

The numerical input panel is assigned to the numerical input fields. The editing
line is located in the upper part. It shows the text that is entered. Underneath
the value range is displayed. It shows the valid range of input. If the input is
above or below the value range the input panel cannot be closed by pressing
the value range will be highlighted red.
Underneath the value range the current content of the clipboard is shown.

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Fig.3-6:

Numeric input panel

Besides the already familiar keys there are a number of special keys that help
with the input.
Key

Description
Inserts the text from the clipboard to the position of the cursor in the
editing line.

Decrements of 1 from the last figure shown (e.g. 17.5 17.4).

Increments of 1 from the last figure shown (e.g. 17.5 17.6).

Shows the help information for the variable, with which the input panel
is connected.

Display
Clipboard

Description
Shows the actual content of the clipboard.
Shows the value range within which a value can be entered.

3.3.3

Configuration
The configuration is done in ViewEdit in the ProjectExplorer view under the
node Config.

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Parameter

Description

Standard value

Sets the keyboard factory for

small input panels.
KeyboardFactory

value:
com.keba.kemro.kv.input.touch. KvSmallKeyboardFactory

3.4

Mask hierarchy
Information
Grey coloured mask names are optional. Their availability depends on the
configuration or on available machine options.
All masks shown within this hierarchy will be described in detail later in this
document.

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KePlast HMI.KVS

Description of the operating masks

This chapter describes the masks, which are used predominantly during ongoing production operation.

4.1
4.1.1

Overview
Purpose
This mask serves as standard display in ongoing production operation and
provides the operating personnel with an overview of the machine's key data.

4.1.2

Description of the mask

The upper part of the mask provides a graphic display of the states of the
heating zones (nozzle heater). The central part of the mask shows the injection
molding machine. The actual position of the machine axis is displayed below.
Further actual overview data like pressure, velocity and production time of the
current production process are displayed.

Fig.4-1:

4.1.3

Mask "Overview"

Description of the elements

Heating zones
The current temperature is shown in the middle of the respective heating
zones. In case an alarm is pending, an alarm icon is displayed above the heating zone affected by the alarm. The alarm can be confirmed in the alarm mask.

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Information
The display depends on the number of heating zones.

Fig.4-2:

Depiction of the heating zones

1 ... Status of the heater (Heater active/inactive, error of a heating zone )

3 ... Zone 1 - n

2 ... Status of the heater (red....heating,

green...target temperature attained)
4 ... Actual temperature

Overview data
Field
Pressure
(optional)

Velocity

Description
Current system pressure
This display field is only shown with hydraulic injection molding
machines.
Current system velocity (display in percent of maximum pump flow
rate)

(optional)

Current system velocity (display in percent of maximum pump flow

rate)

Screw speed

Current screw feed speed

Back Pressure

Current back pressure

Current position of ejector in reference to its zero position (ejector
fully retracted).

Ejector position

An analog bar shows the current position graphically. Markers to

the left and right of the analog bar indicate when the end position
is reached.
Current distance from movable half of mold to fixed half of mold.

Mold position

An analog bar shows the current position graphically. Markers to

the left and right of the analog bar indicate when the end position
is reached.
Current position of screw in reference to front end point (end position)

Screw position

An analog bar shows the current position graphically. Markers to

the left and right of the analog bar indicate when the end position
is reached.
Current position of nozzle, relative to reference point.

Nozzle position

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An analog bar shows the current position graphically. Markers to

the left and right of the analog bar indicate when the end position
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Field

Prod. counter

KePlast HMI.KVS

Description
The current number of shots (shot counter) is shown in the Actual field. The remaining number of shots is shown in the Remain field. The total number of shots to be produced can be
specified in the Total field.
Production counter settings (including resetting the counter) can
be made in mask operation options.

Prod.time

The current production time is shown in the Actual field. The remaining production time is shown in the Remain field. The total
production time is shown in the Total field.
Production time settings can be made in mask operation options.

Cycle time

The current cycle time is shown in the left field (grey). The maximum cycle time is shown in the right field (white). The last cycle
time is shown in the middle field (grey).

Mold data

Active mold data record. This record can be changed in the mask
"Mold data". It is opened by clicking on the display.
Indicates that the corresponding core is closed.
Indicates that the corresponding core is opened.

4.2
4.2.1

Overview vertical
Purpose
This mask serves as standard display in ongoing production operation and
provides the operating personnel with an overview of the machine's key data.

4.2.2

Description of the mask

The upper part of the mask provides a graphic display of the states of the
heating zones (nozzle heater). The central part of the mask shows the injection
molding machine. The actual position of the machine axis is displayed next to
the machine graphic. Further actual overview data like pressure, velocity and
production time of the current production process are displayed.

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Fig.4-3:

4.2.3

Mask "Overview vertical"

Description of the elements

Heating zones
The current temperature is shown in the middle of the respective heating
zones. In case an alarm is pending, an alarm icon is displayed above the heating zone affected by the alarm. The alarm can be confirmed in the alarm mask.
Information
The display depends on the number of heating zones (maximum of 9).

Fig.4-4:

Depiction of the heating zones

1 ... Status of the heater (Heater active/inactive, error of a heating zone )

3 ... Zone 1 - n

2 ... Status of the heater (red....heating,

green...target temperature attained)
4 ... Actual temperature

Overview data
Information
Depending on the availability of a rotary table or a slide table, different symbols are displayed above the lock pin.

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Designation

KePlast HMI.KVS

Description

Pressure

Current system pressure

Velocity

Current system quantity (displayed in percentage of maximum pump flow rate).

Screw rotation

Current screw torque

Back pressure

Current back pressure

Ejector position

Current position of ejector in reference to its

zero position (ejector fully retracted). Below
and above the analog bar, status markers
show if the ejector has reached on of its end
position.

Mold position

Slide table state

Current distance from movable half of mold to

fixed half of mold. Below and above the analog
bar, status markers show if the molf has
reached on of its end position.

Status markers show if the slide table or rotary

table has reached one of its endpositions.

Rotary table state

Status markers show if the lock pin has

reached one of its endpositions.
Lock pin state

Screw position

Current position of screw in reference to front

end point (end position). Below and above the
analog bar, status markers show if the screw
has reached on of its end position.
Current position of nozzle, relative to reference
point.. Below and above the analog bar, status
markers show if the screw has reached on of
its end position.

Nozzle position

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This display field is only shown if a transducer

is in-stalled to determine the position of the
nozzle.

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Designation

Production counter

Description
The current number of shots (shot counter) is
shown in the left field Actual. The remaining
number of shots is shown in the center field
Remain. The number of shots to be produced
can be specified in the right field Total.
Settings regarding the production counter (inclusively resetting), can be done in mask 'Operating Options'.

Production time

The current production time is shown in the left

field Actual. The remaining production time is
shown in the center field Remain. The total
production time is shown in the right field Total.

Cycle time

The current cycle time is shown in the left field

(grey). The maximum cycle time is shown in the
right field (white). The last cycle time is shown
in the middle field (grey).

Mold data

Active mold data record. This record can be

changed in the mask 'Mold data'.
Indicates that the corresponding core is closed.
Indicates that the corresponding core is
opened.

4.3

Mold

4.3.1

Purpose
The settings for the mold that is currently in operation can be adjusted in this
mask.

4.3.2

Description of the mask

Force and velocity can be defined for specific sections of the mold movement.
The values for "Mold open" and "Mold close" are specified separately.
Besides the input fields, the pressure profiles (green) and the velocity profiles
(grey) are shown in the form of curves.

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Fig.4-5:

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Mask "Mold"

Besides entering the values directly into the fields, the pressure and velocity
values can also be adjusted with the arrow keys next to the profile curves. For
each click the profile curve is adjusted by +/-5 units.
A separate button is used to switch pressure and velocity to constant output.

Fig.4-6:

4.3.3

Display of the profile curves

Description of the elements

Mold close
Field

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Description

Stages

Number of adjustable stages (maximum of 5)

1..n

Setting of Pressure and Velocity between the end position of the

previous stage (in case of stage 1, the "Mold open" position) and
the position specified under to during "Mold close".

Protect

Setting of Pressure and Velocity between the positions "Close1"

and the position specified under to during 'Mold close'. Mold protect is active in this area.

High pres.

Setting of pressure (field: Pressure) and velocity (field: Velocity)

when the mold is closed.

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Field
Mold protect time

Description
Setting of the maximum period for passing through the last zone
(Mold protect - end) If this period is exceeded an alarm is triggered.
Mold protect is active in the range specified here.

Protect from - to

Hydr. Machine: Profile stages from the previous stage to mold

protect stage.
Electr. Machine: Individual range in which mold protect is active.

Clamp force

The left field displays the current clamp force. The set value for
clamp force is specified in the right field.
This field is only shown if a clamp force sensor is available.
Setting of the force build up time for movement mold close.

Force build up time

This field is only shown at a direct clamp machine with no clamp

force sensor.

Mold open
Field
Stages

Description
Number of adjustable stages (maximum of 5)
Setting of Pressure and Velocity between the end position of the
previous stage (in case of stage 1, the "Mold closed" position) and
the position specified under to during "Mold open".

1 .. n

A simple configuration for Pressure profiles can be made in the

Machine Equipment mask:
Simplify Profile = TRUE: The configuration of Pressure for the
first stage is valid for all follwoing stages (see screenshot).
Simplify Profile = FALSE: The Pressure has to be set for each
stage.

End

Pressure release endpos

(optional)

Amplifier activation force

(optional)

4.4

Setting of Pressure and Velocity between the end position of the

previous stage and the position specified under to during "Mold
open".
High pressure release valve is closed if this mold position is
reached during mold open movement.
This field is only shown for direct clamping machines and if a high
pressure release valve is available.
Activation clamp force for opening the pressure amplifier valve
during clamp pressure build up.
This field is only shown for direct clamping machines and if a clamp
force sensor and a pressure amplifier valve is available.

Mold Parameter

4.4.1

Purpose
Additional parameters for opening and closing the mold can be configured
within this mask.

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Description of the mask

Besides the configuration of the maximum time for Mold open and Mold
close additional parameters for opening and closing the mold can be set.

Fig.4-7:

4.4.3

Mask "Mold Parameter"

Description of the elements

Field

Description

Max. close time

The left field displays the current time for Mold close. The maximum permitted time until the mold is completely closed is specified in the right field. If this time is exceeded an alarm will be
triggered and the cycle is stopped.

Max. open time

The left field displays the current time for Mold open. The maximum permitted time until the mold is completely opened is specified in the right field. If this time is exceeded an alarm will be
triggered and the cycle is stopped.

Max. lock time

The duration of Mold HighPressure (last profile stage in mold profile) is shown in the left field. The monitoring time is entered in the
right field.

Fast close
(optional)

Open while plasticizing

(optional)

Open after protect

By selecting the checkbox within this mask an additional valve for

feeding the movement Mold close with return oil will be activated.
This option is only available for hydraulic machines if an additional
valve for fast close has been configured.
By selecting this option the mold will be opened during the process
of plasticizing.
This option is only available for electric injection molding machines.
By selecting this option the mold opens automatically when a mold
protect event occurs. Otherwise the machine stops when a mold
protect event occurs.
Number of mold close attempts after a mold protect event occurs.

Mold protect retry count

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The specified number is only active, if option 'Open after protect'

is selected.

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Field

Use adaptive mold open

Description
By selecting this option the mold open movement will be optimized. Thus a jerky stop of the mold when reaching mold open
endposition because of different hydraulic characteristics can be
avoided.
To use this option, a minimal profile output and a valve delay time
have to be set in masks Profile and ramps and Time settings.

Ejector safety plate

This option can be activated to detect a break of the ejector rod by

checking a digital input which is integrated in the mold. If this function is activated the digital input must be true, otherwise all mold
close movements are locked.
This field is only displayed if the digital input for ejector safety plate
is configured.

High pressure keep time

Relative tolerance
(optional)

Cyclic initialization
(optional)

After mold close movement has finished, high pressure stage

stays active for this time.
The sensitivity of the mold protect monitor is adjusted here. This
is specified in percentage of the torque for electric injection molding machines.
This option is only available for electric injection molding machines.
If this option is selected the values of the last cycle will always be
used as reference values for monitoring.
This option is only available for electric injection molding machines.
Only available for verticlal IMM machine.

Max. Lock pin in time

The duration of "Lock pin in movement" is shown in the left field.

The monitoring time is entered in the right field.
Only available for verticlal IMM machine.

Max. Lock pin out time

The duration of "Lock pin out movement" is shown in the left field.
The monitoring time is entered in the right field.
Only available for verticlal IMM machine with a rotary table.

Max. CWW time

The duration of "rotary table clockwise movement" is shown in the

left field. The monitoring time is entered in the right field.
Only available for verticlal IMM machine with a rotary table.

Max. CW time

The duration of "rotary table counterclockwise movement" is

shown in the left field. The monitoring time is entered in the right
field.
Only available for verticlal IMM machine with a slide table.

Max. Slide in time

The duration of "slide table forward" is shown in the left field. The
monitoring time is entered in the right field.
Only available for verticlal IMM machine with a slide table.

Max. Slide out time

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The duration of "slide table backward" is shown in the left field.

The monitoring time is entered in the right field.

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4.5
4.5.1

KePlast HMI.KVS

Mold height adjust

Purpose
The settings for the mold height adjustment can be made in this mask.

4.5.2

Description of the mask

The mask is divided into the sections Mold adjust settings, Clamp force
build-up (only EIMM) and Clamp force monitoring (optional).

Fig.4-8:

4.5.3

Mask " Mold adjust"

Description of the elements

Mold height adjustment
Field
Mold adjust forward

Description
Specification of Pressure and Velocity for hydraulic mold height
adjustment when mold is closing.
This field is only shown with hydraulic mold height adjustment.

Mold adjust backward

Specification of Pressure and Velocity for hydraulic mold height

adjustment when mold is opening.
This field is only shown with hydraulic mold height adjustment.

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Field

Description
Mode of mold height adjustment for toggle clamp machines with
the following selection options:
Position
The mold height is set depending on the position. This requires
specification of the minimum and maximum mold height and the
origin of the mold height in the mask 'Machine limits'.

Adjust mode

Force:
The mold height is determined by the set clamp force in input field
'Clamp force' (specification of maximum clamping force and system pressure in the mask 'Machine limits' is required).
Pressure:
The mold height is determined by the set clamp pressure in input
field 'Clamp pressure'. In this case the set profiles for mold close
and mold open movement will be executed.

Adjust by one gear

When this function is activated the manual mold height adjustment

is executed in setup mode via single steps. The mold moves up to
the next detected impulse.

Adjust by time

When this function is activated the mold height adjustment is executed over a defined period (Input filed 'Adjust time').

Auto mold adjust

Starts the automatic mold height adjustment.

Clamp force

The clamp force that is used for mold height adjustment when using adjust mode 'Force' is specified in the right field.The left field
displays the last determined clamp force during mold height adjustment.
This setting is only active in the Adjust mode "Force".

Clamp pressure

The pressure that is used for mold height adjustment when using
adjust mode 'Pressure' is specified in the right field.
This setting is only active in the Adjust mode "Pressure".

Mold height

The new mold height is specified in the right field. The left field
displays the actual determined mold height.
This setting is only active in adjust mode "Position".

Monitor time

Specification of the maximum duration for the procedure of automatic mold height adjustment. If this time is exceeded an alarm
will be triggered.
Time that passes until a standstill during mold height adjustment
forward is detected.

Standstill

This field is only shown with hydraulic mold height adjustment.

Adjust time

The period for 'Adjust by time' mode is specified here.

Impulse sensor

Indicates the single impulses during mold height adjustment.

Single impulse timeout

Specification of the maximum duration between two impulses.

Clamp force build-up (only EIMM)

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Velocity

Velocity for clamp force build-up.

Force

Force for clamp force build-up.

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Clamp force monitoring (optional)

This section is only shown, if a clamp force sensor is available.
Field

Description

Monitor clamp press

Activates clamp force monitoring.

Clamp force tol.

Setting a tolerance for the clamping force. If this tolerance is exceeded, an alarm is triggered.

Actual clamp force

Display of the current clamp force.

If activated, at the end of each production cycle the mold height

gets adjusted automatically if the actual clamp force is greater or
Mold adjust during produc- lower than the allowed clamp force range (set clamp force +/- the
configured clamp force tolerance).
tion
Mold height is always adjusted by one gear per production cycle
if clamp force it out of tolerance.

4.6
4.6.1

Rotary table
Purpose
The settings for rotary table and lock pin can be adjusted in this mask.

4.6.2

Description of the mask

Pressure and velocity can be defined for fast and slow rotation of the rotary
table and for Lock pin movements. The values for "Rotate CW" and "Rotate
CCW" are specified separately.

Fig.4-9:

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Description of the operating masks

Description of the elements

Rotate CW
Feld

Beschreibung
Setting of Pressure and Velocity during fast
rotation clockwise.

Rotate CW Fast

Setting of Pressure and Velocity during slow

rotation clockwise.
Rotate CW Slow

Switching from fast rotation to slow rotation is

done, after an according digital input becomes
TRUE.
Setting of Pressure and Velocity for lock pin
in movement.

Lock pin in
A marker shows if the lock pin is moved in
completely.
Setting of Pressure and Velocity for lock pin
out movement.
Lock pin out
A marker shows if the lock pin is moved out
completely.
Use lock pin

Disables / Enables lock pin movement.

Hold lock pin out during rotate

During rotary table movement, the lock pin is

hold in position "out" actively.

Rotate CCW
Field
Rotate CCW Fast

Description
Setting of Pressure and Velocity during fast
rotation counter clockwise.
Setting of Pressure and Velocity during slow
rotation counter clockwise.

Rotate CCW Slow

Switching from fast rotation to slow rotation is

done, after an according digital input becomes
TRUE.
Work pos mode

Work pos. mode

Single: Rotary table with one workstation

Dual: Rotary table with two workstations

Endposition reached

4.7

Markers show if the rotary table has reached

one of its endpositions.

Slide table

4.7.1

Purpose
The settings for slide table and lock pin can be adjusted in this mask.

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4.7.2

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Description of the mask

Pressure and velocity can be defined for slide table and lock pin movements.
The values for "Slide out" and "Slide in" are specified separately.

Fig.4-10:

4.7.3

Mask "Slide table"

Description of the elements

Slide out
Feld

Beschreibung

Stages

Number of adjustable stages.

Backward 1..Backward n

Setting of Pressure and Velocity between the position specified

in field to and the position of the the previous stage during "Slide
table out".
Setting of Pressure and Velocity for lock pin in movement.

Lock pin in
A marker shows if the lock pin is moved in completely.
Setting of Pressure and Velocity for lock pin out movement.
Lock pin out
A marker shows if the lock pin is moved out completely.
Use lock pin

Disables / Enables lock pin movement.

Hold lock pin out during

slide

During slide table movement, the lock pin is hold in position "out"
actively.

Slide in
Feld

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Beschreibung

Stages

Number of adjustable stages.

Forward1..Forward n

Setting of Pressure and Velocity between the position specified

in field to and the position of the the previous stage during "Slide
table in".

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Feld

Beschreibung
Work pos mode

Work pos. mode

Single: Slide table with one workstation

Dual: Slide table with two workstations

4.8

Act. Position

Actual slide table position.

Endposition reached

Markers show if the slide table has reached one of its endpositions.

Automatic safety gate

4.8.1

Purpose
The settings for an automatic safety gate can be adjusted on this mask.

4.8.2

Description of the mask

The mask contains the genral settings on the left side and the hydraulic settings
on the right side. The hydraulic settings are only displayed if the machien is
equipped with an hydraulic safety gate. If the machine is equipped with an
electric or pneumatic safety gate, this settings are not displayed.

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4.8.3

KePlast HMI.KVS

Description of the elements

WARNING!
The system (hardware and software) only meets category B according to
EN ISO 13849-1. Thus it is not intended for usage in safety-relevant control applications in the field of personal safety (e.g. emergency stop).
To implement potentially necessary safety-relevants control tasks, always use
additional external safety devices according to EN ISO 13849-1 that are intended
for the particular purpose and meet the necessary functional safety.
For further information see EN ISO 13849-1 and refer to chapter "EC directives
and standards" in the manuals for a list of norms applying to the product.
The safety notices for the installation and commissioning of the product can be
found in the user manuals of the components or in the system manual and must
be read and observed before installation or commissioning.
The user manual must be kept throughout the entire service life of the product.
Field

Description
The behaviour of the automatic safety gate during autocycle can
be adjusted here. Following mode are possible:
Not open

SG Auto open mode

Safety gate is not opened automatically.

After mold open sequence
Safety gate is opened after end of mold opening sequence and
closed before begin of closing sequence.

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SG Auto open time

If this time is expired, the safety gate open movement stopps. Setting the value to 0.0s deactivates this function.

Max. close time

If this time is exceeded during safety gate close, the closing movement stopps and an alarm will be triggered.

Max. open time

If this time is exceeded during safety gate open, the opening

movement stopps and an alarm will be triggered.

Close delay

The delay time for auto safety gate close is adjusted here.

Open delay

The delay time for auto safety gate open is adjusted here.

Close fast

Pressure and velocity setting for fast close movement of safety

gate.

Close slow

Pressure and velocity setting for slow close movement of safety

gate.

Open fast

Pressure and velocity setting for fast open movement of safety

gate.

Open slow

Pressure and velocity setting for slow open movement of safety

gate.

Max. set pressure

The maximum pressure (upper limit) for the hydraulic settings of

the safety gate can be set in this field.

Max. set velocity

The maximum velocity (upper limit) for the hydraulic settings of the
safety gate can be set in this field.

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Description of the operating masks

Coining and Venting

4.9.1

Purpose
The settings for coining and venting can be adjusted in this mask.

4.9.2

Description of the mask

The upper part of the maske displays the settings for venting, the lower part of
the mask displays the settings for coining.

Fig.4-12:

4.9.3

Mask "Coining and Venting"

Description of the elements

Venting
Field
Stages

Description
Number of adjustable stages for venting movement (maximum of 5).
Setting of
Velocity: Veclocity for the venting stage.
Time: Time that a stage is active

Venting 1..n

Position: Mold position for the stage. The

possible mold positions depend on the configured velocity and time for the stage.
Force: Set force for clamp force control
for each stage are configured.

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Field

Description
Parallel: Venting movement is exectued
parallel to inject movement.

Sequence Mode

Sequential: Venting movement is exectued sequential to inject movement.

No use: Venting deactivated.
After inject: Venting starts after inject
Inject position: Venting starts at a defined
inject position

Activate Mode

Inject pressure: Venting starts when a defined inject pressure is achieved.

Inject Pressure

Venting starts if configured inject pressure is

achieved.

Inject Position

Venting starts if configured inject position is

achieved.

Delay time

Delay time for starting venting.

Coining
Field
Stages

Description
Number of adjustable stages for coining movement (maximum of 5).
Setting of
Velocity: Veclocity for the coining stage.
Time: Time that a stage is active

Coining 1..n

Position: Mold position for the stage. The

possible mold positions depend on the configured velocity and time for the stage.
Force: Set force for clamp force control
for each stage are configured.

Mold position

Defines mold position where mold close movement stops and coining sequence begins.
No use: Coining deactivated.
After inject: Coining starts after inject

Activate Mode

Inject position: Coining starts at a defined

inject position
Inject pressure: Coining starts when a defined inject pressure is achieved.

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Inject Pressure

Coining starts if configured inject pressure is

achieved.

Inject Position

Coining starts if configured inject position is

achieved.

Delay time

Delay time for starting coining.

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Description of the operating masks

Mold control

4.10.1

Purpose
This mask can be used to setup the data for a mold servovalve.

4.10.2

Description of the mask

The mask is divided into a part for mold control (left side) and a part for general
settings of the valve (right side).

Fig.4-13:

4.10.3

Mask "Mold Control"

Description of the elements

Control settings
Field

Description

Use

Enable / disable controller.

Gain P mold bwd

Proportional gain for position error during mold open.

Gain D mold bwd

Proportional gain for velocity error during mold open.

Gain P mold fwd

Proportional gain for position error during mold close.

Gain D mold fwd

Proportional gain for velocity error during mold close.

Valve data
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Valve offset fwd

Necessary voltage on servovalve to start mold close movement.

Valve offset bwd

Necessary voltage on servovalve to start mold open movement.

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Field

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Description

Nominal pressure

Pressure difference on valve at the nominal flow. This value can

be found on the datasheet of the servo valve.

Nominal flow

Nominal flow of used servovalve. This value can be found on the

datasheet of the servo valve.

Force control
Field

4.11
4.11.1

Description

Gain P

The proportional part for the clamp force controller is adjusted

here.

Gain open loop forward

Open loop gain of mold forward movement for clamp force controller

Gain open loop backward

Open loop gain of mold backward movement for clamp force controller

Ejector settings
Purpose
Settings for the ejector can be made in this mask.

4.11.2

Description of the mask

Besides the ejector's operating mode, this mask defines the force and velocity
for the ejector movements within different sections. Besides the input fields,
the pressure profiles (green) and the velocity profiles (grey) are shown in the
form of curves.

Fig.4-14:

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Description of the operating masks

Besides entering the values directly into the fields, the pressure and velocity
values can also be adjusted with the arrow keys next to the profile curves. For
each click the profile curve is adjusted by +/-5 units.

4.11.3

Fig.4-15:

Display of the profile curves

Fig.4-16:

Mask "Ejector settings" for ejector with limit switch

Description of the elements

Settings ejector forward - Machine with transducer for ejector
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Description

Stages

Number of adjustable stages.

1..n

Setting of Force and Velocity between the end position of the

previous stage (in case of stage 1, the "Ejector backward" position)
and the position specified under to during ejector forward.

End

Setting of Force and Velocity between the end position of the

previous stage and the position specified under To during ejector
forward.

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Field

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Description
These modes are available:
No: Ejector is deactivated
Hold: This ejector mode is only available for operating mode
'semi-automatic'.

Ejector mode

The Ejector stays in front end position at the end of production

cycle. The ejector has to be moved to rear end position manually before the next full automatic production cycle will be
released.
Continous: The ejector moves automatically between front
and rear end position. The number of sequences (one sequence equals a forward and backward movement) per production cycle can be set in field Shake counter.
Shake: The ejector moves automatically between front position and the position of the next to last profile stage of movement 'Ejector backward'. The number of sequences (one
sequence equals a forward and backward movement) per production cycle can be set in field Shake counter.

Shake counter

Number of sequences (one sequence equals a forward and backward movement) for the ejector for each production cycle. This
setting is only valid for the ejector modes "Continuous" and
"Shake".

Settings ejector forward - Machine with limit switch for ejector

Field

Description
Setting of Force and Velocity during "Ejector forward" movement.

Forward
A status icon shows if the ejector has reached its front end position.
These modes are available:
No: Ejector is deactivated
Hold: This ejector mode is only available for operating mode
'semi-automatic'.

Ejector mode

The Ejector stays in front end position at the end of production

cycle. The ejector has to be moved to rear end position manually before the next full automatic production cycle will be
released.
Continous: The ejector moves automatically between front
and rear end position. The number of sequences (one sequence equals a forward and backward movement) per production cycle can be set in field Shake counter.
Shake: The ejector moves automatically to front end position
and then backward for the time that is set in field Shake backward time. The number of sequences (one sequence equals
a forward and backward movement) per production cycle can
be set in field Shake counter.

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Field
Shake counter

Shake backward time

Description
Number of sequences (one sequence equals a forward and backward movement) for the ejector for each production cycle. This
setting is only valid for the ejector modes "Continuous" and
"Shake".
Duration that the ejector is moving backward during shake- movement.
This setting is only valid for the ejector mode "Shake".

Ejector backward - Machine with transducer for ejector

Field

Description

Stages

Number of adjustable stages.

1..n

Setting of Force and Velocity between the end position of the

previous stage (in case of stage 1, the "Ejector forward" position)
and the position specified under to during ejector backward.

End

Setting of Force and Velocity between the end position of the

previous stage and the position specified under To during ejector
backward.
Ejector can only move forward if the actual mold position is
greater than the set mold check position.

Mold check position

Ejector has to be at rear end position if mold position is less

than the set mold check position.
If one of the criteria is not met, an alarm will be triggered and
the cycle is stopped.
If value is set to 0, the monitoring is deactivated

Mold position

Displays the current mold position.

Ejector backward - Machine with limit switch for ejector

Field
Backward

Description
Setting of Force and Velocity during "Ejector backward" movement.
A status icon shows if the ejector has reached its rear end position.

4.12

Ejector parameters

4.12.1

Purpose
Additional parameters for Ejector forward and Ejector backward can be set
within this mask.

4.12.2

Description of the mask

Besides setting maximum time for Ejector forward and Ejector backward
values for Ejector stroke, Ejector offset and the Ejector zero position can
be set. Furthermore the ejector can be set to move parallel to mold open.

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Mask Ejector parameters

Description of the elements

Field

Description

Max. forward time

The maximum time (without delay time) that is acceptable for the
forward movement of the ejector can be set. If this time is exceeded an alarm will be raised and the cycle will be stopped.

Max. backward time

The maximum time (without delay time) that is acceptable for the
backward movement of the ejector can be set. If this time is exceeded an alarm will be raised and the cycle will be stopped.

Ejector stroke

Stroke of the ejector in [mm] depending on its starting position

(configured in field Ejector offset).

Ejector offset

Actual starting position of the ejector, measured by its distance

from its absolute zero position (offset).

Set ejector zero pos.

Sets the ejector offset to the current ejector position.

Override ejector safety

Movement of ejector is even allowed, if mold, core and other ejectors are not in the correct position.
If set, the ejector will be moved during mold open.

Eject during mold open

If the machine is equipped with only one hydraulic pump for the
mold- and ejector movement, both movements share the pump
output. A pump output to the ejector only happens as long as the
mold movement is active.

Ejector fwd start position

Mold Position where ejector starts parallel to mold open movement.

Mold position

Displays the current mold position.

Ejector can only move forward if the actual mold position is greater
than the set mold check position.

Mold check position

Ejector has to be at rear end position if mold position is less than

the set mold check position.
If one of the criteria is not met, an alarm will be triggered and the
cycle is stopped.
If value is set to 0, the monitoring is deactivated

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Air valves

4.13.1

Purpose

Description of the operating masks

The settings for the air valves can be adjusted in this mask.

4.13.2

Description of the mask

The upper part of the mask displays the current mold position as well as the
current ejector position. Below this the settings for the respective air valves
can be adjusted.
Information
The settings are the same for all available air valves. The display depends on
the actual number of available air valves.

Fig.4-18:

4.13.3

Mask "Air valves"

Description of the elements

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Description

Mold Position

Displays the mold position.

Ejector position

Displays the ejector position.

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Air Valve Settings

Field

Description
Operating mode of an air valve with the following options:
Off: Air valve deactivated.
After charge: Air valve becomes active after charging.

Mode

After mold open: Air valve becomes active after mold open.
After ejector: Air valve becomes active after ejection of finished part..
During mold open: Air valve is active during mold open.
Before charge: Air valve becomes active before charging.

Start position

Once the position has been reached and the waiting time specified
under "Delay Time" has passed, the corresponding air valve is
activated.
This setting is only active during operating modes 'During mold
open' and 'Before charge.

Delay time

Time between the end of the step specified under "Mode" and the
activation of the corresponding air valve.
This setting is deactivated during 'Off' mode.
On time of the corresponding air valve.

Time
This setting is deactivated during 'Off' mode.

4.14
4.14.1

Cores
Purpose
Settings for the operating modes of the cores can be made in this mask.

4.14.2

Description of the mask

The activation and the operating mode of the core can be adjusted in the upper
section of the mask. The following has two input groups for "Core In" and "Core
Out", in which details can be entered for the specific core movements. The
lower section of the mask shows the actual end positions of each core. Furthermore priorities for each core can be set.

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4.14.3

Description of the operating masks

Mask "Core 1/2"

Description of the elements

Core control
Field
Mold position

Description
Displays the current mold position.
Activates the core.
Off: Core is inactive.

Use

On: Core is active.

Editability of all elements within this mask depends on wether a
core is active or inactive.
Operating mode of the core during entry with the following options:
Before close: Core enters prior to closure of the mold.

In mode

During close: Core enters during closure of the mold. Therefore the mold is stopped, the core moves in and the mold
closes afterwards to its end position. If option 'Cores parallel
to mold' is set in Core parameters mask, the mold is not stopped and the core moves parallel to closure of the mold.
After close: Core enters after closure of the mold.

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Act. pos (Core in)

Position of the mold at which the core enters. This setting becomes
only active in the entry mode 'During close'.

Mon. pos (Core in)

If the 'Core in' movement is executed parallel to a movement of

the mold, the core movement must have concluded at the mold
position here specified. Otherwise the cycle stops.and an alarm
will be triggered.

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Field

Description
Operating mode of the core during 'Core out' with the following
options:
Before open: Core is extracted prior to the opening of the
mold.
During open: Core is extracted during opening of the mold.
Therefore the mold is stopped, the core moves out and the
mold closes afterwards to its end position. If option 'Cores parallel to mold' is set in Core parameters mask, the mold is not
stopped and the core moves parallel to the opening of the
mold.

Out Mode

After open: Core is extracted after opening of the mold.

Act. pos (Core out)

Position of the mold at which the core is extracted. This setting

becomes only active in extraction mode 'During open'.

Mon. pos (Core out)

If the 'Core out' movement is executed parallel to a movement of

the mold, the core movement must have concluded at the mold
position here specified. Otherwise the cycle stops and an alarm
will be triggered.

Core settings
For each core two lines (In, Out) are available for making the following settings:
Field

Description
These modes can be selected:

Monitoring mode

Count: Core movement follows the number of Screw

counts set for the core transducer.
Time: Core movement follows the duration set under Time.
Limit: Core monitoring is done by limit switch.

Pressure

Pressure of core movement.

Velocity

Velocity for core movement.

Hold

The core is held forward with pressure after entering.

Time

Core movement follows the the time set for Core In resp. Core Out
movement.
This setting is only acitve in the cores mode Time

Screw count

Number of impulses of the core screw transducer during Core In

resp. Core out movement.
This setting is only active in the core's mode Count.

Prio core in

If several core movements are carried out at the same time (e.g.
before close), the sequence for core movement is set in this field.
The core with the lowest value for Prio core in is moved in first.

Prio core out

If several core movement are carried out at the same time (e.g.
prior to opening), the sequence for core movement is set in this
field. The core with the lowest value for Prio core out is moved
out first.
Displays if the core is in.
Displays if the core is out.

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Description of the operating masks

Core parameters

4.15.1

Purpose
Additional settings for core movement can be made in this mask.

4.15.2

Description of the mask

Overriding core safety and parallel movements for cores can be configured in
this mask. Further maximum movement time for movements 'Core In' and
'Core Out' can be set.

Fig.4-20:

4.15.3

Mask "Core parameter settings"

Description of the elements

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Max. Core In time

The maximum time (without delay time) that is acceptable for the
core in movement can be set. If this time is exceeded an alarm will
be raised and the cycle will be stopped.

Max. Core Out time

The maximum time (without delay time) that is acceptable for the
core out movement can be set. If this time is exceeded an alarm
will be raised and the cycle will be stopped.

Override core safety

If this function is enabled, core movements can be made in setup

mode at any time.

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Field

Description
Cores move parallel to mold movements if core mode in core mask
is set to 'During close' or 'During open'.

Cores parallel to mold

If the machine is equipped with only one hydraulic pump for the
mold- and core movement, both movements share the pump output. A pump output to the core only happens as long as the mold
movement is active.
All cores that have the same mode in core mask move parallel to
each other. Only for modes 'Before close', 'After close', 'Before
open' and 'After open'.

Parallel core movement

4.16
4.16.1

If the machine is equipped with only one hydraulic pump for the
core movements, all parallel core movements share the pump
output. A pump output to a core only happens as long as the core
with the highest priority is active (see core priority settings on core
mask).

Injection settings
Purpose
This mask is used to adjust the settings for the screw movement during injection and the cut off point.

4.16.2

Description of the mask

Besides the input fields, the pressure profiles (green) and the velocity profiles
(grey) are shown in the form of curves.

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Besides entering the values directly into the fields, the pressure and velocity
values can also be adjusted with the arrow keys next to the profile curves. For
each click the profile curve is adjusted by +/-5 untis.
A separate button is used to switch pressure and velocity to constant output.

Fig.4-22:

4.16.3

Display of the profile curves

Description of the elements

Inject
Field

Description

Stages

Number of adjustable stages

1..n

Setting of Pressure and Velocity between the end position of the

previous stage (in case of stage 1, screw position "Rear end position" when plasticizing) and the position specified under to during
injection.

End

Setting of Pressure and Velocity between the end position of the

previous stage and the end position during injection.

Spec. inject pressure

Display of the current specific injection pressure.

This field is only shown if a corresponding pressure sensor for injection is available.

(optional)

Displays the current plasticize stroke.

Plasticize stroke

The plasticize stroke is the value of the last plasticizing stage plus
the position value of Decompression after plasticize in plasticizing mask.

Cut off
The cutt off criterion, at which the system changes from injection to hold pressure, can be adjusted in this section. When selecting more than one criterion,
the system changes over to hold pressure as soon as one condition is met.
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Screw position

Specification of the screw position at which the system changes

to hold pressure. This criterion is activated by selecting the adjacent check box.

Inject time

Specification of the duration, measured from the start of the injection process until the point when the system changes to hold
pressure. This criterion is activated by selecting the adjacent
check box.

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Field
Inject pressure
(optional)

Specification of the cavity pressure at which the system changes

to hold pressure. This criterion is activated by selecting the adjacent check box.

(optional)

This field is only shown if a sensor is available for cavity pressure

and the option Measure cavity pressure is activated in mask
Machine equipment.

External DI

The cut off position is signalized by an external digital input.

(optional)

This field is only shown if an appropriate digital input is configured.

Cut off activation position

(optional)

4.17.1

Specification of the injection pressure at which the system

changes to hold pressure. This criterion is activated by selecting
the adjacent check box.
This field is only shown if a sensor is available for injection pressure.

Cavity pressure

4.17

Description

Screw position at which the changeover point detection is activated. This function avoids the erroneous actuation of the switchover point detection at the start of the injection.
This setting is only available when the criterion injection pressure
is active.

Inject parameter settings

Purpose
Additional parameters for screw movement during injection can be set within
this mask.

4.17.2

Description of the mask

Within this mask maximum inject time and values for the sequences Intrusion and Cold drop can be set.

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Description of the operating masks

Description of the elements

Field

Description
The left field displays the inject time of the current cycle. In the
right field, the maximum inject time (without delay time) can be set.

Max. inject time

If this time is exceeded an alarm will be raised and the cycle will
be stopped.
The checkbox activates this function. The fields beneath will be
used for setting Pressure, Velocity and Time for the intrusion
(permanent screw rotation before Inject).

Intrusion

If this checkbox is activated, inject will be done time controlled before the movement nozzle forward is executed.
Cold slug eject

This option can be used for removing material from the nozzle that
has grown stiff before the injection sequence will be started.
The fields beneath will be used for setting Pressure, Velocity and
Time for Cold slug eject.

4.18

Hold

4.18.1

Purpose
The holding pressure settings are made in this mask.

4.18.2

Description of the mask

Besides the input fields, the pressure profiles (green) and the velocity profiles
(grey) are shown in the form of curves. The cooling time (duration of cooling
after hold pressure) and the number of stages (time intervals) can be set here.

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Besides entering the values directly into the fields, the pressure and velocity
values can also be adjusted with the arrow keys next to the profile curves. For
each click the profile curve is adjusted by +/-5 units.

Fig.4-25:

4.18.3

Display of the profile curves

Description of the elements

Field
Stages

Description
Number of adjustable.
Setting the Pressure and Velocity for the duration specified under
To at hold pressure.

1..n

The input field for Velocity is available only with hydraulic machines.
Depending on the number of stages, additional input fields are
shown here to adjust the stages (2,3,....). These settings always
apply for the time intervals between the end of the prior stage and
the duration specified under To.

4.19
4.19.1

End

Setting the Pressure and Velocity between the prior stage and
the final duration at hold pressure.

Inject pressure

Display of the injection pressure.

(optional)

This field is only shown if a corresponding sensor is available.

Screw position

Display of the current screw position.

Cushion

Display of melt cushion at the end of injection.

Cooling Time

The current cooling time (actual value) is shown in the left field
(grey). The cooling time (setpoint) can be entered into the right
(white) field.

Injection graphics
Purpose
Injection graphics is used for measurement and display of preset system variables.

4.19.2

Description of the mask

The recorded variables are shown as curves in a diagram. Measuring interval,
measurement length (only for display type Time) are shown above the diagram.

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The name and the current actual value of the variables are shown below the
diagram.
The following functions are possible:

Definition of reference curves

Display of the last trend curve
Monitoring using tolerance band

The change-over point ( the point at which the system changes from injection
to hold pressure) is shown as vertical line. The area between the maximum
(latest) and minimum (earliest) change-over point is shown as white bar at the
upper edge of the diagram, which is very small in the ideal situation (process
is set well). The mean value of all change-over points up to now is shown as
black line within the white bar.
The display of the measured values curves occurs selectively in the following
modes

Time (y/t graph),

Position (y/x graph) and
Split (mixed form, both diagram types).
Graphical element

Description

Blue curve

Current injection pressure

Black curve

Reference curve

Grey curves

Trend curves

Yellow curves

Tolerance band

Light blue line

Switchover point

Time mode:
In this display mode the x axis of the diagram corresponds to the period of time
of the injection process (injection and hold pressure)

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Mask "Time mode"

Position mode:
In this mode the diagram is displayed position-dependently. The position values are shown on the x axis; the end value 0 mm is always located at the right
edge. The measure values are recorded from the start of the injection process
until reaching the change-over point.
Information
In this type of display only the secured values can be displayed with the actual
value cursor; i.e. it jumps between the positions that have actually been
measured.

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Description of the operating masks

Mask "Position mode"

Split mode:
In this mode, two diagrams are displayed. The left diagram contains the position-dependent y/x graph of the injection phase. The measurement in this
graph ends when the change-over point has been reached and is then continued in the right, time-dependent y/t graph for the hold pressure phase.

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Description of the elements

Men
Menu button
Activate / Deactivate

Description
Activates / deactivates the measurement. Alternatively, the button
is displayed depending on the current status of the measurement.
Configuration:
Opens the settings dialog for entry of measuring duration and the
number of displayed curves in the trend display (curves cluster).
Set all ref. curves:
This is used to select all displayed curves as reference curves.
Actuating it again cancels the selection of reference curves
Export:
Opens the settings dialog for the export of measurements.

Setup

Load original setup:

If data from a file was loaded and displayed via the import function,
this function can be returned to for the currently running measurement.
Reset cut off position
Signaling of cut off position and its position variability will be deleted.
Delete trendcurve:
Recorded trend curves can be deleted seperately. With button
Prev and Next single trend curves can be selected and deleted.
Zoom xxx%:
Enlarges the displayed area by the corresponding factor
User defined:

Zoom

an arbitrary area can be selected and then displayed magnified

here.
Auto scale:
The x/y scales are automatically adapted to the optimum scaling.

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Menu button

Description
Actual value:
Shows the actual value cursor (shown by a red cross per curve)
that can be shifted using the position buttons (Left, Right) to any
position on the displayed curves. The measurement values at this
position are displayed in the legend.
Using the Cancel button, the actual value view can again be exited.
Maximize:
Enlarges or shrinks the displayed graph (display/hide legend).
Tol.band:

View

Activates or deactivates the display of the tolerance bands for all

curves.
Trend:
Display / hide trend display.
The previous curves are displayed simultaneously with the current
curves in a slightly lighter color than the current curve. The number
of curves to be displayed can be set in the settings dialog and is
limited to 10 curves.
Reference:
Activates or deactivates the display of the reference curve for all
curves.
Transfer:
Enables the transfer of curves into a monitoring range, inside
which the curve is to move. The reference curve or the available
trend curve can be referenced for every variable here as source.

Tolerance band

A selection dialog is displayed in which a selection can be made

whether the reference curve or the trend curves are used as
source for the tolerance band. If the trend curve or reference curve
are not available, the corresponding selection box is deactivated.
The selection box is also deactivated if no matching "Tolerance
properties" were entered.
Start Export:
Starts the export of the current curve.

File

Load measurement:
Opens a saved measurement and shows the variable values in
the diagram.

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Configuration - Display settings

Fig.4-29:

Dialogue Configuration - tab Display settings

Element

Description
Selection of the display type for the diagram.
Time
Display of the measurement as y/t graph. (injection and hold pressure)
Position

Display mode

Display of the measurements as y/x graph. (inject only)

Split (Position/Time)
Display of the measurements in two diagrams, as y/x graph (injecting) up to reaching of the change-over point, then as y/t graph
(hold pressure).
A change of the display is also possible during a running measurement.

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Number of trends

Specification of the number of trendcurves to be displayed within

the diagram.

Start Position

This option is only available for display modes Position and

Split.

Stop Position

This option is only available for display modes Position and

Split.

Interval Position

This option is only available for display modes Position and

Split.

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Element

Description
Specification of the duration for the measurement.
This field can only be modified when the measurement is stopped.

Duration

Attention: This also effects a deleting of all trend, reference and

measurement curves.
This option is only active in the display modes 'Time' and 'Split'.
Display of the time period between two measurements. This is
automatically calculated by the system.

Interval

This field is only available in the display mode 'Time'.

The application suggests values for Duration,

Set proposal

Start/Stop position and 'Interval position' due to the set ramps

and profiles. These values can be adopted using this button. The
new measuring interval is adopted in the process. The 'Interval
position' value shows the minimum measuring interval.
This option is only active for the elements being displayed in the
corresponding display mode.

Configuration - Parameter selection

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Field / Button

Description

Process Parameter

List of all available IEC variables. The content of this list will be
read from the variable group Injection, which can be edited in the
mask Var monitor. See mask Var monitor.

Selection

Lists all IEC variables that were selected for recording. The selection can be made by using the arrow buttons > / << / <
> Moves elements selected in list Process Parameter into list
Selection,

> / << / <

< inverse function,

<< removes all elements from list 'Selection.

Parameter
The settings dialog for the respective parameter can be opened by clicking on
the legend element of the desired curve. This dialog contains the two tabs
"Curve properties" and "Tolerance properties".
"Curve properties" tab:

Fig.4-31:

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Scale 100%

Unit value which shall be shown at 100% of the vertical scale of

the diagram.

Scale 0%

Unit value which shall be shown at 0% of the vertical scale of the

diagram.

Line Color

Selection of the line color.

Actual curve visible

Specification whether the curve in the diagram is displayed.

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"Trend properties" tab:

Fig.4-32:

Injection graphic - Parameter - Tab "Trend properties"

Element

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Description

Ref.curve activated

Specification whether the curve is to also be adopted as reference

curve.

Actualize

This button adopts the actual shot as reference curve.

Activated

You can specify here whether the trend curves are saved and displayed for the curves.

Delete last

Deletes the last saved trend curve.

Delete all

Deletes all saved trend curves.

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"Tolerance properties" tab:

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Error action

Specification of which action is to executed if the curve is not completely within the tolerance range of the monitoring tube.

Absolute tolerance

The tolerance range of the monitoring tube can be specified here

(maximum deviation for X, Y, and T).

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Export settings

Fig.4-34:

Dialogue Export settings

The selection between the Binary Format (later import for viewing possible)
and Text (for import into Excel) is made in the group Output format.
The group Output mode is used to select between Manual mode and Automatic mode. Manual mode means that on activation of the "Start Export"
button the current and complete measurement is output once into the specified
file. Any file with the same name is overwritten. Automatic Mode means that
at the start of the next measurement the data are written into the specified file
in the format selected. The export can either be explicitly terminated by the
user or is terminated if the end criterion is reached (File Count).
The specification of an Interval > 1 enables the selective omission of measurement. With binary measurements exactly one file will be created in the
automatic mode for an order (Output in the area Output file under Name).
These are then automatically given a consecutive number by the system (e.g.:
MyExportFile000.bin, MyExportFile001.bin, ...). After notification to the user
any given measurement sequence with the same name is completely deleted
prior to the start of the new measurement.

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Transfer tolerance band from

Fig.4-35:

Dialogue Transfer tolerance band from

Element
Name

Description
Display of the available curves.
If this field is activated, the tolerance band for the curve is transferred from the reference curve.

Ref.
This field is only available if a reference curve for the curve is
saved.
If this field is activated, the tolerance band for the curve is transferred from the trend curve.
Trend
This field is only available if trend curves for the curve are available.

4.20

Valve Gates

4.20.1

Purpose
This mask is used to adjust the settings for available valve gates.
Information
This mask is only visible if a valve gate is available and configured.

4.20.2

Description of the mask

The single valve gates can be activated and deactivated in this mask. Furthermore settings for opening and closing of a valve gate can be done. The
mask depends on the number of valve gates. Eight valve gates are grouped
on a single tab.

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Mask "Valve gate"

Description of the elements

Information
During inject process (including hold) at least one valve gate must be open.
Otherwise an alarm appears and the inject process will be stopped.
Below the valve gate number an icon shows if the corresponding valve gate is
actually actuated.
Field

Description
Activate/Deactivate a valve gate.

Use

Each valve gate has two input fields for using/not using. Thus during inject process (except hold process) a valve gate can be
opened and closed twice.
e.g. valve gate 1 opens at position 120mm, closes at position
80mm, opens again at position 60mm and closes again at position
30mm.
Mode of opening a valve gate with the following options.

Mode
(Open at inject)

Pos:Setting of a time and position is possible. Position defines

at which screw position the valve gate opens. Set time value
defines a delay time which has to elapse after reaching the set
screw position before the valve gate opens.
Time:Definition of a position is not possible. Set time value
defines a delay time which has to elapse after inject starts before the valve gate opens.
For the second time opening a valve gate, the modes are not selectable. The modes of the first opening and closing are taken.

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Field

Description
Mode of closing a valve gate with the following options.

Mode
(Close at inject)

Pos:Setting of a time and position is possible. Position defines

at which screw position the valve gate closes. Set time value
defines a delay time which has to elapse after reaching the set
screw position before the valve gate closes.
Time: Definition of a position is not possible. Set time value
defines a delay time which has to elapse before the valve gate
closes. The delay time starts after the valve gate is open.
For the second time closing a valve gate, the modes are not selectable. The modes of the first opening and closing are taken.
Mode of opening a valve gate during hold with the following options.
Use:Activates the option, that a valve gate opens during hold
with the defined parameters for 'Delay' and 'Time'.

Open at hold

Delay: Definition of a delay time which has to elapse after

reaching cut off before the valve gate opens.
Time: Definition how long the valve gate is open during hold.
Force: Only selectable in setup mode. This option forces a
valve gate to open independent of the set time parameters.

4.21

Plasticizing and decompressing

4.21.1

Purpose
This mask is used to adjust the settings of the procedures for plasticizing and
decompressing.

4.21.2

Description of the mask

The back pressure and screw feed speed for specific screw positions can be
entered in the section Plasticizing and Backpressure. The values are shown
in the form of curves to the right of the input fields. They can be changed with
the arrow keys. In increments of 5 the back pressure is increased and/or decreased with the green keys while the grey keys are used for the screw feed
speed.
In the section Decompression settings can be made for the processes Decompression before plasticize and Decompression after plasticize.

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Mask "Plasticizing and decompressing"

Description of the elements

Plasticizing and back-pressure
Field

Description

Stages

Number of adjustable stages.

1..n

Setting the Back pressure and Screw velocity between the end
postion of the previous stage (in case of stage 1, the screw positions after hold movement) and the position specified under To
when plasticizing.

Screw position

Display of the current screw position.

Screw revolution

Display of the current screw revolution.

Pressure

Set value for pump pressure (equal for all plasticizing stages).

(optional)

Only displayed on hydraulic machines.

Delay

The delay time for the start of plasticize is specified here.

Charge torque

Specification of the maximum charge torque.

(optional)

Only displayed on electric machines.

Decompression
These settings apply for both procedures Decompression before plasticizing and Decompression after plasticizing.
Information
In manual and adjustment mode the function Decompression after plasticize will always be used.

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Field

Description
Mode of decompression, with the following selection options:
No:
no decompressing.
Time:

Mode

decompression for a specified time duration.

Position:
decompression until a specified screw position.
Specification of the pressure for the linear screw movement.
Pressure

This field can only be edited when 'Time' or 'Position' mode has
been selected.
Specification of the quantity for the linear screw movement.

Velocity

This field can only be edited when 'Time' or 'Position' mode has
been selected.

Position / Time

4.22

Specification of the screw position or the duration of the decompression. The display is dependent on the mode selected.

Plasticize parameters

4.22.1

Purpose
This mask is used to adjust additional settings of the procedures of plasticizing.

4.22.2

Description of the mask

The maximum time for the process of plasticizing and decompression can be
set within this mask.

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Description of the elements

Field

4.23
4.23.1

Description

Max. plasticize time

Here the maximum allowed plasticize time can be set. If the time
is exceeded an alarm will be raised and the cycle will be stopped.

Max. decomp. time

Here the maximum allowed decompression time can be set. This

value is the maximum allowed value to be input on the mask plasiticize.

Nozzle
Purpose
Settings for the nozzle movement can be done in this mask.

4.23.2

Description of the mask

Within the sections Nozzle forward and Nozzle backward, the pressure and
flow for the nozzle forward movement and for the nozzle backward movement
can be specified. The number of input fields depends if the the nozzle moves
position depending (with limit switch or transducer) or time depending. For
machines equipped with position sensors for the nozzle movement, pressure
profiles (green) and the velocity profiles (grey) are shown in the form of curves.
The movement mode (Position or Time) for the nozzle movement can be
specified in the Machine equipment mask. Further special settings for the
forward movement of the nozzle and for contact force build up can be set here.
The contact force build up after reaching the forward endposition is always
executed. It can be deactivated by setting the Force build up time to 0 seconds.
The operating mode for the nozzle's backward movement can be selected via
Nozzle back mode.

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Fig.4-40:

Mask "Nozzle" (machine with position encoder)

Fig.4-41:

Display of profile curves

Description of the elements

Nozzle forward - Machine with limit switch:
Field
Before limit switch

After limit switch

Description
Force and Velocity for forward movement of nozzle up to limit
switch.
Force and Velocity for forward movement of nozzle after the limit
switch is reached. If a second limit switch is available, the settings
will be used until the second limit switch is reached.
If no second limit switch is available, a time can be set for the
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Contact force

Defines the Force and Velocity which is used to press the nozzle
against the mold.

Force build up time

Defines the time which is permitted for the pressure(force) build

up of the nozzle. Pressure build up can be deactivated by setting
this time to 0.0s.

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Nozzle forward - Machine with transducer:

Field

Description

Stages

Number of adjustable stages.

1..n

Setting of Pressure/Force and Velocity between the end position

of the previous stage (in case of stage 1, the "nozzle backward"
position) and the position specified under to for nozzle forward
movement.

End

Setting of Pressure/Force and Velocity between the end position

of the previous stage and the end position specified under to for
nozzle forward movement.

Contact force

Defines the Force and Velocity which is used to press the nozzle
against the mold.

Force build up time

Defines the time which is permitted for the pressure(force) build

up of the nozzle. Pressure build up can be deactivated by setting
this time to 0.0s.

Nozzle Backward
Field

Description
Selects a mode for the backward movement of the nozzle.
No: Deactivate nozzle mode backward. If this is selected the
nozzle remains in the injection position.

Nozzle back mode

After Plasticize: After plasticizing the nozzle moves back to

rear end point and/or time-controlled backwards, depending of
the selected nozzle movement mode.
Before mold open: Before opening the mold the nozzle
moves back to rear end point and/or time-controlled backwards, depending on the selected nozzle movement mode.
After inject: After injection the nozzle moves back to rear end
point and/or time-controlled backwards, depending of the selected nozzle movement mode.

Nozzle backward - Machine with limit switch:

Field
Backward movement

Description
Force and Velocity for backward movement of nozzle. The left
field of Time (grey) displays the duration of the backward movement in the current cycle. The right field (white) will be used for
configuring the set-point time for backward movement.

Nozzle backward - Machine with position sensor:

Field

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Description

Stages

Number of adjustable stages.

1..n

Setting of Pressure/Force and Velocity between the end position

of the previous stage (in case of stage 1, the "nozzle forward" position) and the position specified under to for nozzle backward
movement.

End

Setting of Pressure/Force and Velocity between the end position

of the previous stage and the end position specified under to for
nozzle backward movement.

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Description of the operating masks

Nozzle parameters

4.24.1

Purpose
Additional parameters for nozzle movement can be set within this mask.

4.24.2

Description of the mask

Maximum time for the movements nozzle forward and nozzle backward can
be set as well as additional parameters for nozzle forward movement, the
maximum time for automatic purge and for nozzle adjust.

Fig.4-42:

4.24.3

Mask "Nozzle parameter settings"

Description of the elements

Field

Description

Max. forward time

The maximum time allowed for the forward movement of the nozzle (without delay time) can be set. If this time is exceeded an
alarm will be raised and the cycle will be stopped.

Max. backward time

The maximum time allowed for the backward movement of the

nozzle (without delay time) can be set. If this time is exceeded an
alarm will be raised and the cycle will be stopped.

Max. purge time

Maximum purge time (without delay time) can be set. If this time
is exceeded an alarm will be raised and the cycle will be stopped.

Nozzle hold during plast

If set, the nozzle will be pressed against the mold actively while
plasticizing.

Nozzle hold during inject

If set, the nozzle will be pressed against the mold actively while
injecting.

Monitor time

Maximum time which is permitted for automatic nozzle adjustment.

If this time is exceeded an alarm will be raised.

Standstill

If the standstill time exceeds during automatic nozzle adjust without any movement of the nozzle, an alarm will be raised.
This button starts or stops the automatic nozzle adjustment.

Auto nozzle adjust

Only allowed in Setup mode.

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4.25

Auto purge

4.25.1

Purpose

KePlast HMI.KVS

Settings for the automatic purge (when changing the material) can be made in
this mask. The procedure for auto purge follows the sequence of plasticizing injection - decompressing (sequence depends on the start position of the
screw).

4.25.2

Description of the mask

Fig.4-43:

4.25.3

Mask "Auto purge"

Description of the elements

Field

4.26
4.26.1

Description

Injection

Setting of Pressure and Flow up to specified Position (To) for

injection during auto purge.

Decompression

Setting of Pressure and Flow up to specified Position (To) for

descompression during auto purge.

Plasticize

Setting of Pressure and Flow up to specified Time for plasticizing

during auto purge.

Purge count

Specification of the cycles for purging at change of material.

Purge time

Displays the elapsed time for purge.

Screw position

Displays the current screw position.

Shut-off nozzle
Purpose
Settings for the shut-off-nozzle can be made in this mask.
Information
This mask is only available if a shut-off nozzle is available and has been configured.

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Description of the operating masks

Description of the mask

Pressure, velocity and active time can be set for opening and closing the shutoff nozzle.

Fig.4-44:

4.26.3

Mask "Shut-off nozzle"

Description of the elements

Field

Description
Specifying Pressure, Velocity and Active Time for closing the
shut-off nozzle.

Close

Shut-off nozzle will be closed with the specified parameters after

injection has finished resp. after each process where material is
carried out of the nozzle.
Specifying Pressure, Velocity and Active Time for opening the
shut-off nozzle.

Open

4.27

Shut-off nozzle will be opened with the specified parameters before injection starts resp. before each process where material is
carried out of the nozzle.

Heating Nozzle

4.27.1

Purpose
The temperature settings for the heater can be entered in this mask. For each
weekday a starting time for heating can be configured furthermore.

4.27.2

Description of the mask

The individual heating zones are graphically depicted in the section Heating
zones. The current temperature is shown in the middle of each heating zone.
The input fields for the set-point temperature and tolerance are located underneath the heating zones.

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Information
The display depends on the number of heating zones.
General settings for the automatic mode of the nozzle heater and other general
settings for the heater can be made in the input section Auto heating.
Information
In order to start the heater at the configured starting times the machine itself
has to be turned on.

Fig.4-45:

4.27.3

Mask "Heating"

Description of the elements

Heating zones
Field

Set

Description
Specification of the temperature set-point value of the corresponding heating zone. Depending on the selected operating mode of
the screw heater, the specification is made in percentage of the
maximum heating performance (operating mode "Setter") or in
degree (operating mode "PID").
The operating mode of the screw heater can be selected in the
mask "Heating parameters".
These fields specify the upper and lower tolerance temperature

Tol. high / Tol. low

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If the current temperature of the heating zone is below Tol. low or

above Tol. high an alarm will be raised. Screw movement is only
possible if temperatures of all heating zones are within their tolerances.

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Temperatures
Field

Description

Monday, Tuesday, WedSelection of the weekdays at which the heater shall be started at
nesday, Thursday, Friday,
the given time.
Saturday, Sunday

Standby temperature

Specification of the lowering temperature of the corresponding

heating zone. The temperature is not lowered underneath this value. If this function is activated, the standby temperature is adopted
as the new set-point value.
This setting is only active if the function Activate standby is selected.
Function is used to hold the temperature of the heating zones
constantly above the standby temperature. As long as standby is
activated, no screw movement is possible.

Keep warm

On: Nozzle warming activated. The nozzle is kept at standby temperature.

Off: The nozzle is not kept warm.
This setting is only effective with the operating mode "PID" of the
nozzle heater.
Pre-selection for optimizing all heating zones.
On:

Optimize nozzle heating

Off:
The optimization itself is only started once this option has been
selected and the heater has been switched on. After optimization
has finished, the value will be set to 'Finished' automatically.

Undo change pid param

If this field is activated, the PID parameters of the previous optimization are restored

Group heating

Activates group heating. The single zones are heated within the
set tolerance values.

Oil temperature

Displays the current oil temperature.

Cool prevent time

Specification of the waiting period until release of the screw movement, measured as of the moment when the temperatures of all
heating zones are within a specific tolerance.
This value only takes effect if the machine is connected with EasyNet Control Center and if the option "Heatup optimization" of
EasyNet is used.

Max. preheat time

This value defines how long the used material is allowed to be on
operating temperature without any impairment of the material
characteristics.

4.28

Heating parameters

4.28.1

Purpose
This mask is used to specify the operating mode of the nozzle heater and
settings for oil heating and oil cooling.

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4.28.2

KePlast HMI.KVS

Description of the mask

Information
The display depends on the number of heating zones (see machine parameter mask - "Tab Basic")

Fig.4-46:

4.28.3

Mask "Heating parameters"

Description of the elements

For each heating zone the following settings can be made:

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Field
Sensor type

Description
Selection of the type of temperature sensor (J-, K- or L-type).
Operating mode of the heating zones:
Off = heating zone is switched off
Measure = only temperature measurement
Setter = Heating output is fixed (between 0 and 100% of maximum performance). If additional cooling of heating zones is
possible, values between -100 to +100% can be entered in
Setter input field. The negative %- value defines the cooling
performance. -100% equals the maximum cooling performance.
No monitoring via temperature sensor is done in Setter- mode.

Mode

PID 2pt = controlled

PID 3pt = controlled heating and cooling
PID 2pt EM = Emergency mode. If the referring zone signals
an alarm (e.g. sensor break), the machine cycle continues
compared to the normal operating modes. But the referring
temperature zone wont be controlled anymore.
PID 3pt EM = Emergency mode. If the referring zone signals
an alarm (e.g. sensor break), the machine cycle continues
compared to the normal operating modes. But the referring
temperature zone wont be controlled anymore.
Specification of the pulse width for triggering the heating zone in
percent. This setting is only active in the mode Setter. The heating
performance is determined by the pulse/pause ratio of the pulse
width modulation.

Setter

Specification of the effective power of the heating band.

Power

Based on this value the power consumption of the heating is calculated and displayed on the energy monitor mask.

Oil temperature
Information
This fields are only shown if an oil temperature sensor is available.
The display will be in the lower area of the mask.
Field

Description

Oil temperature

Display field for current oil temperature.

Alarm temperature

If oil temperature exceeds this limit, an alarm will be raised and

the motor will be turned off.
If the oil temperature exceeds this limit, a warning will be raised.

Warn temp high

The monitoring for this temperature is only active in full- and half
automatic mode.
If the oil temperature falls below this limit, a warning will be raised.

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Warn temp low

The monitoring for this temperature is only active in full- and half
automatic mode.

Sensor type

Selection of the type of oil sensor (none, J-, K- or L type).

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Oil temperature options

Information
If no tank heating is available, the oil can be heated by circulation (preheating).
Field

Description
Start = Specification of the maximum oil temperature. If this value
is exceeded, the oil cooling is activated.

Oil cooler
Stop = Specification of the lower temperature at which the oil
cooling is deactivated again.

(optional)

This field is only displayed if a cooler is available.

Start = Specification of the minimum oil temperature. If this value
is fallen below, the oil pre heating is activated.
Pre-heating

Stop = Specification of the temperature at which the oil pre heating

is deactivated again.

(optional)

Dieses Feld wird nur angezeigt, wenn ein entsprechender Khler

vorhanden ist.
Activate pre heating

4.29
4.29.1

The preheating function can be activated by this field.

Heating parameter 2
Purpose
The settings of the material entrance cooling/hooper cooling can be made on
this mask

4.29.2

Description of the mask

Information
This mask is only shown if the material entrance cooling/hooper cooling is
available and configured.

Fig.4-47:

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Description of the elements

For the material entrance cooling the following settings can be made:
Material entrance cooling
Field

4.30

Description

Temperature entrance
cooling

Display field for the actual temperature.

Start temperature cooling

The material entrance cooling will be activated if the temperature

exceeds this value.

Stop temperature cooling

The material entrance cooling will be deactivated if the temperature falls below this value.

Warning temperature

If the value exceeds the warning temperature, an alarm will be

triggered. The machine is not halted.

Alarm temperature

If the value exceeds the alarm temperature, an alarm will be triggered. The machine is halted.

Sensor type

Selection field of the temperature sensor type for the material entrance cooling (J-, K- and. L-Type).

Hot runner parameters

4.30.1

Purpose
The settings for the individual hot runners of a heating system can be made in
this mask.
Information
This mask is only available if a hot runner function is available and configured.

4.30.2

Description of the mask

The individual hot runners can be activated/deactivated in this mask. Also settings for the set temperature, tolerance limits and temperature increase
can be made. The mask is divided into several tabs. Six runners are displayed
on each tab. In sector Quick Set also values for the set temperature and tolerance limits can be entered. After confirmation these are taken over for all hot
runners of the tab displayed. The current state for each hot runner is additionally displayed by a graph. An analog bar shows the current temperature of the
hot runner, the set value and tolerance limits are displayed by horizontal lines.
If the temperature of the hot runner is within tolerance the bar is displayed in
green. For tolerances above or below limits the bar is displayed in red. When
the hot runner is deactivated the analog bar is gray.
Information
A maximum of 60 hot runners can be selected.

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4.30.3

KePlast HMI.KVS

Mask "Hot runner parameters

Description of the elements

Field

Description

Channel

Display of the hot runner channel number.

On

Here the hot runner can be activated or deactivated.

Allocation of hot runner channel of the controller to plugged hot
runner of the mold.

Name

e.g. channel 1 of the controller can be connected to hot runner 5

of the mold. In this case type 5 has to be defined for channel 1.
In addtion, a symbol displays if the channel is used as hot runner
zone or a block heating zone.
Hot runner zone

Block heating zone

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Temperature

Display of the current temperature of the hot runner.

Set temp.

Specifies the hot runner's set temperature.

Tol+

Specifies the upper tolerance limit.

Tol-

Specifies the lower tolerance limit.

Output

Displays the current heating output (in % of maximum possible

output).

Inc. temp

Here the temperature increase for fast heating of the zone can be
activated. If this function is active the value under Increase in
temp. difference in mask "hot runner settings" is added to the
value specified for the temperature of the zone.

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Quick Set
In this sector the settings for the set temperature and tolerance limits can be
made which take effect for all hot runners that are displayed on the current tab.
Field

Description

Set temp

Specifies the set temperature of the hot runners.

Tol+

Specifies the upper tolerance limit.

Tol-

Specifies the lower tolerance limit.

Must be activated to copy the values for Set, Tol+ and Tol- to every
hot runner zone.

4.31

Hot runner settings 1

4.31.1

Purpose
In this mask the settings for operating the hot runner system as well as its
starting time can be set for each weekday.
Information
This mask is only available if a hot runner function is available and configured.

4.31.2

Description of the mask

In Hotrunner general settings the basic settings for operating the hot runner
can be specified. Sector Auto heat serves to specify the starting times for the
respective weekdays.
Information
A maximum of 60 hot runners can be selected.
To ensure that the heater is switched on at the specified starting times, the
machine itself must also be switched on.

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Fig.4-49:

4.31.3

KePlast HMI.KVS

Mask "Hot runner settings 1"

Description of the elements

Hot runner settings
Field

Description

Activate hotrunner

Activates/deactivates hot runner funciton

Max. temperature

Specification of hot runner maximum temperature.

Standby temperature

Temperature which is hold when function Activate standby is active.

Activate standby

This function is used to hold the temperatures of the heating zones

constantly above the standby temperature. This setting is only effective with operating mode "PID" of the hot runners.

Evaporation temp.

Temperature at which the moisture escapes from the hot runner

through evaporation.

Evaporation time

Duration for evaporation of a hot runner zone.

Evaporation time block

Duration for evaporation of a block heating zone.

Softstart alarm time

If the evaporation temperature is not reached in this specified time,

heating up will be aborted, mold heating will be deactivated and
an appropriate alarm wil be triggered.

Increase temp. difference

With some nozzles it may be necessary to raise the temperature

of the hot runners during certain processes (e.g. heating up or
purging old material from the nozzle). In this field the increaseing
temperature is entered.

Optimize mold heating

Optimizing of all hot runner zones. Function is used to balcance

possible temperature fluctuations when changing set temperatures of different hot runner zones.
This value only takes effect if the machine is connected with EasyNet Control Center and if the option "Heatup optimization" of
EasyNet is used.

Max. preheat time

This value defines how long the used material is allowed to be on
operating temperature without any impairment of the material
characteristics.

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Auto heat
Feld

Beschreibung

Monday, Tuesday, WedIn this section the automatic heatup start time for each weekdays
nesday, Thursday, Friday,
can be defined.
Saturday, Sunday

4.32

Hot runner settings 2

4.32.1

Purpose
In this mask the settings for the single zones of the mold heating (hot runner)
system are set.
Information
This mask is only available if a hot runner function is available and configured.

4.32.2

Description of the mask

For zones 1-n, the mode, sensor type, mold heating type and the maximum
evaporation power can be set.

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4.32.3

KePlast HMI.KVS

Description of the elements

Field

Description
Selection of the type of temperature sensor (J-, K- or L-type).

Sensor

J-Typ
K-Typ
L-Typ
Operating mode of the hot runner zones:
Off = heating zone is switched off
Measure = only temperature measurement
Setter= only available with block heating. Heating output is
fixed (between 0-100% of maximum performance), no monitoring via temperature sensor.
PID 2pt = controlled

Mode

PID 3pt = controlled heating and cooling

PID 2pt EM = Emergency mode. If the referring zone signals
an alarm (e.g. sensor break), the machine cycle continues
compared to the normal operating modes. But the referring
temperature zone won't be controlled anymore.
PID 3pt EM = Emergency mode. If the referring zone signals
an alarm (e.g. sensor break), the machine cycle continues
compared to the normal operating modes. But the referring
temperature zone won't be controlled anymore.

Setter

Type
Max. evaporation power

Specification of the pulse width for triggering the heating zone in

percent. This setting is only active in the mode Setter. The heating
performance is determined by the pulse/pause ratio of the pulse
width modulation.
block heating zone
hot runner zone
During heating up to the set evaporation temperature, the heating
power is limited by this value.
Specification of the effective power of the hotrunner zone.

Power

4.33
4.33.1

Based on this value the power consumption of the heating is calculated and displayed on the energy monitor mask.

Operating options
Purpose
This mask offers settings for functions as well as display and setting options
for the production process.

4.33.2

Description of the mask

This mask is used to make different settings that affect the operation of the
machine. This includes production settings and time settings. Additionally, the
language can be set for the system, various counters can be reset and the user
specified units can be configured.

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4.33.3

Description of the operating masks

Mask "Operating options"

Description of the elements

Production settings
Field

Description

Use Prod.counter

Activates/deactivates the use of prod. counter limit (see overview

mask).

Reset shotcounter

Sets the shot counter (prod. counter) on 0.

Number of cavitites

Displays the number of cavities of the mold being used.

Cycle delay time

Defines a delay time between production cycles in automatic

mode.
In the left field (grey) the period of the current production cycle (in
seconds) is shown.

Max. cycle time

Part mass

In the right field (white), the maximum cycle time can be set. If the
production cycle exceeds this time, the process is stopped and an
alarm is triggered.
Setting of the part mass of the actually produced parts. This value
is used for calculating the energy consumption per part. The energy consumption is displayed on mask energy monitor.

The programmed machine cycle of Machine Sequencer will be

Disable machine sequenc- deactivated. Thus machine cycle depends on the mode movement
modes that are set in the main masks.
er
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Power on time

Display of the machine's total runtime in hours.

Full auto time

Display of the machines total runtime in automatic mode..

Total shotcounter

Total shotcounter (not resettable).

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Lubrication settings
Field

Description
The left field (grey) displays the number of machine cycles since
its last lubrication.

Lubrication interval
In the right field (white) the number of machine cycles after which
a lubrication has to take place can be set.
Lubrication time

The left field (grey) displays the current lubrication time. In the right
field (white) the duration of a lubrication can be set.
The lubrication will be done pulsative.

On time

The left field (grey) displays the current active time (duration) of
the lubrication pulse. In the right field (white) the active time (duration) of the lubrication pulse can be set.
The lubrication will be done pulsative.

Off time

The left field (grey) displays the current inactive time (duration) of
the lubrication pulse. In the right field (white) the inactive time (duration) of the lubrication pulse can be set.

Start lubrication mold

This field is only displayed for electric injection molding machines.

Start lubrication inject

This field is only displayed for electric injection molding machines.

User settings
In the combobox Language the language displayed on the visualization masks
can be selected. The button User opens a dialogue for logging on / off a user
(also refer to description of mask Setup (HMI)).
4.33.3.1

Unit setup
In dialog Unit setup the user can configure, load and save user specific units.
The selected units are used on the operating masks.

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Fig.4-52:

Mask "Unit setup"

Element

4.34

Description

Unit setup

The dialog is divided in different unit groups. The selected units

are valid for the whole unit group. e.g. for mold, ejector and nozzle
the same units are used.

Load

Allows to load already stored unit setting templates.

Save

Saves the current used unit settings.

EasyMold
For further information about the KePlast EasyMold run-up assistent please
read the corresponding user manual.

4.35

T.I.G production control station

For further information about the T.I.G production control station please read
the corresponding user manual.

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4.36
4.36.1

KePlast HMI.KVS

Flex IO Mask
Purpose
The settings for programmable digital outputs. For each output "ON" and "OFF
conditions can be defined. These condintions are defined depending on a system variable.

4.36.2

Description of the mask

There are 3 digital outputs displayed in one tab.
Information
These tabs are only displayed when the corresponding digital outputs are
available and configured.
User level for Flex IO mask is set to 8 (Endcustomer technican).

Fig.4-53:

4.36.3

Mask "Flex IO"

Description of the elements

Field

106

Description

DO

Status of the digitale output (active / inactive).

Active

Use/NoDefines if the digital output is used as programable output or not.

HW-Path

Declaration of the IO number.

Functionality

Description of the functionality (user adjustable).

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Field

Description
A system variable can be defined as condition for setting (ON) and
resetting (OFF) of a digital output. All variables of the variable
group IOParam are available as system variable. The variable
group is displayed in the IO Monitor Mask.
In each case, the short text of the system variable is used.

System variable

System variables are either of datatype

Bool
Real
Integer or
Time
Depending on the selected system variable, different settings are
possible.
Rising for datatype Bool
The digital output will be set/reset if the state of the variable
changes from FALSE to TRUE
Rising for datatype Real/Integer/Time
The digital output will be set/reset if the value of the system
variable exceeds a defined threshold.

Mode

Falling for datatype Bool

The digital output will be set/reset if the state of the variable
changes from TRUE to FALSE
Falling for datatype Real/Integer/Time
The digital output will be set/reset if the value of the system
variable falls below the defined threshold.
Change
The digital output will be set/reset if the value of the system
variable changes.
Not available for datatype Real and Time
Not available for datatype Bool.

Threshold

Defines the threshold where a digital output will be set/reset.

Threshold is a time value if the system variable is from datatype
time.

4.37

Delay

Delays the setting/resetting of a digital output.

Modulo

Defines how often a condition has to be fulfilled in order to set/

reset a digital output.

Energy Monitor

4.37.1

Purpose
This mask shows the power and energy consumption of the machine.

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Information
The mask is only displayed if the option speed pump is used.

4.37.2

Description of the mask

The upper part of the mask shows the actual power consumption of the machine.
The lower part of the mask shows different energy consumption values of the
machine.

Fig.4-54:

4.37.3

Mask "Energy Monitor"

Description of the elements

Power
Field

Description of the elements

Motor

Current motor porwer.

Heating

Current heating power.

Sum

Sum of the current required power.

Energy
Field

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Description of the elements

Per shot

Displays the consumed energy per shot.

Shot volume

Displays the consumed energy per cm of a

shot volume.

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Field

4.38

Description of the elements

Part mass

Displays the consumed energy per gram of the

part mass. For calculation, the correct part
mass has to be entered on mask operating options.

Part

Displays the consumed energy per part.

Production

Displays the consumed energy of the actual

running production. For calculation, the production counter mass must be activated on
mask operating options.

Sum

Displays the consumed total energy.

Reset

Resets the actual energy consumption values.

Energy Chart (by shot)

4.38.1

Purpose
The mask energy chart (by shot) is used to record and display the energy
consumption of the machine for every shot graphically.
Information
The mask is only displayed if the option speed pump is used.

4.38.2

Description of the mask

The energy consumption of the machine for each shot is displayed graphically
in Joule [J]. The [%]- value on the left y- axis shows which area of the chart is
actually displayed. The single shots are displayed on the x- axis of the diagram.
Button View -> Maximize fades- in resp. fades- out a legend which shows the
actual energy consumption and its color-coded assignments.

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Fig.4-55:

4.38.3

Mask "Energy Chart (by shot)"

Description of the elements

Field

4.39
4.39.1

KePlast HMI.KVS

Description

Activate / Deactivate

Stops and starts the graphic recording.

Zoom X Out

Zoom out in x- direction.

Zoom X In

Zoom in in x- direction.

Zoom Y Out

Zoom out in y- direction.

Zoom Y In

Zoom in in y- direction.

Act. Value

A vertical red cursor is displayed which is used

for navigation inside the diagram by pressing
left and right cursor buttons of the operating
panel. Thus it is possible to navigate to each
single shot and read out the actual value.

Maximize

Fades- in and fades- out the legend. The legend shows the actual energy consumption of
the machine.

Energy Chart (by time)

Purpose
The mask energy chart (by time) is used to record and display the power consumption of the machine during a complete machine cycle.
Information
The mask is only displayed if the option speed pump is used.

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Description of the operating masks

Description of the mask

The power consumption of the machine for a complete machine cycle is displayed graphically in [kW] and results from the motor and heating power
consumption. The [%]- value on the left y- axis shows which area of the chart
is actually displayed. On the x- axis the cycle time is displayed. Button View > Maximize fades- in resp. fades- out a legend which shows the actual power
consumption and its color-coded assignments. A further diagram shows at
which moment the movements "Mold open", "Mold close", "Plasticize" and "Inject" are active during machine cylce. Thus it is possible to visualize the power
consumption during the single movements.
Information
The time on the x- axis gets scaled automatically with every cycle depending
on the current cycle time.

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4.39.3

Mask "Energy Chart (by time)"

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Activate / Deactivate

Stops and starts the graphic recording.

Zoom X Out

Zoom out in x- direction.

Zoom X In

Zoom in in x- direction.

Zoom Y Out

Zoom out in y- direction.

Zoom Y In

Zoom in in y- direction.

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Description

Act. Value

A vertical red cursor is displayed which is used

for navigation inside the diagram by pressing
left and right cursor buttons of the operating
panel. Thus it is possible to navigate to each
point of the machine cycle in order to read out
the actual energy values.

Maximize

Fades- in and fades- out the legend.

Drive information
Purpose
Information
This mask is only available for electric injection molding machines.
This mask shows the essential drive parameters (actual values) during live
operation. This mask offers the machine's operator a simple overview of the
drive and thus enables him to make an initial diagnosis in case problems occur
on the drive.

4.40.2

Description of the mask

The mask shows information pertaining to the respective drive (Injection, mold,
plasticizing, ejector, nozzle). The mask can also be used for referencing the
drives. Each drive is shown on a separate tab. The representation and functionality is the same for all drives.

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Description of the operating masks

Description of the elements

State
Field

Description
The section Status shows the drive states on the left.
Possible drive states:

Status display

AF = Drive Clearance
Ab = Drive ready
AH = Drive halt

Error

Display of a pending error message for this drive. The error message is displayed in the alarm mask.

Warning

Display of a pending warning message for this drive. The warning

message is displayed in the alarm mask.
Initialization status of the drive (display only)
Green = Drive is initialized and ready for operation

Init OK

Empty = Drive is not initialized / ready for operation

In the section Status the communication phases (communication
states) are shown on the right hand side in text form (e.g. "Communication phase 4").

Communication status disFolgende Kommunikationsphasen sind mglich:

play

1, 2 or 3: Start-up phase or parameter set transfer

4: Cyclical mode OK

Current values
Field

Description
Torque of the drive in percent of the maximum torque.
The percentage value is shown as bar chart in text form in a field.
The bar chart can have the following colors, depending on the respective value:

Torque

Green = Normal range

Yellow = Warning range
Red = Critical range
The threshold values for the changing colors are defined in the
drive configuration.
Temperature of the drive's performance component.
The value is shown as bar chart in text form in a field. The bar chart
can have the following colors, depending on the respective value:

Amplifier temperature

Green = Normal range

Yellow = Warning range
Red = Critical range
The threshold values for the changing colors are defined in the
drive configuration.

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Field

Description
Temperature of the motor.
The value is shown as bar chart in text form in a field. The bar chart
can have the following colors, depending on the respective value:

Motor temperature

Green = Normal range

Yellow = Warning range
Red = Critical range
The threshold values for the changing colors are defined in the
drive configuration.
Current position of the drive.

Position
The position is shown as bar chart in text form in a field.
Revolution velocity of the drive (unit: rpm).
Velocity
The revolution velocity is shown as bar chart in text form in a field.
Starts and/or stops the referencing of the drive.
Start reference

Status display

4.41
4.41.1

The current status of referencing is shown in a text line to the right

of this button.
The status display of the drive is to the right of the button Start
referencing. The states are shown in text form.

Alarms
Purpose
The alarm mask shows a list of the alarms triggered by the control including
status, time of occurrence, alarm class and alarm text (possibly with parameters) and help ID.
The user can acknowledge the alarms in this list.

4.41.2

Description of the mask

All pending alarms are shown in a table at the upper section of the mask. The
alarms can be displayed on one page or over several pages (tabs) depending
on the system configuration. The alarms are assigned to specific tabs in dependence of their alarm classes, e.g. for displaying warnings and process
errors in different tabs.
Within the alarm table alarm texts that are too long will be cut off. A status line
underneath the table shows the entire alarm text of the selected alarm.
Alarms can be acknowledged either individually or collectively via the menu
bar.

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Mask "Alarm"

Display of alarms on different tabs: The alarm classes are displayed according to the tab description on these optional tabs.

4.41.3
4.41.3.1

Description of the elements

Menu
Menu button

4.41.3.2

Description

Confirm

The user can acknowledge alarms here. At the same time, a multiple selection of consecutive alarms is possible. Only those
alarms can be acknowledged which the user is permitted to acknowledge. The non-acknowledgeable alarms are left in the case
of multiple selections. When an alarm line is selected, any futile
attempt at acknowledgement is notified in an info window.

Confirm all

This function allows the user to confirm all alarms with one click.

Help

This button can call up an alarm help for a selected alarm line.

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State

Shows the State icon of the alarm.

Time

Date and time when the alarm occurred.

Class

Icon of alarm class.

Description

Alarm text.

Help ID

Help ID of the system alarm (see also Kemro.iecedit- online Help).

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4.41.3.3

Alarm status
Icon

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State

Description

Active alarm

Pending alarm

Inactive alarm

Alarm is reset by the application, but not yet acknowledged by the user.

Confirmed alarm

The alarm has been acknowledged by the user, but has

not been reset by the application yet.

Cancelled alarm

The alarm has been deleted (only relevant for Infolog).

Message classes
Icon

4.42

Mold data

4.42.1

Purpose

Message class

Description

Error

Warning

Info

10

HMI

11

User 1

12

User 2

13

User 3

Mold-specific settings (e.g. all process date such as movement settings, profiles, temperature set-points etc.) can be stored and uploaded again as mold
data record in the mold data mask.

4.42.2

Description of the mask

The upper section contains a table that can be used to show and/or select all
previously created mold data records.
A mold data record contains the settings for profiles, temperatures, mold height
etc.

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New mold data records can be changed via the menu bar, while existing records can be edited or deleted.

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4.42.3

Mask "Mold data"

Description of the elements

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Active mold data

Currently loaded mold data record.

Drive

Selection of a drive (local compact flash or USB stick) for saving

and loading. If the system is connected to a TIG production control
station, drive "TIG Host" has to be selected to be able to load data
records from the host computer.

Comment

Here a comment about the current mold data set can be entered.

Name

Designation of the mold data record.

Date

Date of creation of the mold data record.

Size

File size of the mold data record.

Comment

Display of comments on the mold data set.

Load

Loads the settings (variable values) of the selected mold data record.

Save

Saves the actual settings under the name of the actual loaded
mold data record.

Save as

Saves the actual settings under the name specified.

Delete

Deletes the selected mold data record.

Rename

Renames the selected mold data record.

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Machine data
Purpose
Machine-specific settings, such as the number of heating zones, drive type,
mold height adjustment, maximum injection velocity etc. can be loaded and
saved in the Machine data mask.

4.43.2

Description of the mask

Fig.4-60:

4.43.3

Mask " Machine data"

Description of the elements

Designation

Description

DropDown menu

Path of machine data for loading and saving (e.g.: local or USB
stick).

Load

Loads all values of the IEC-system variables from the group

'vg_machinedata' (e.g.: calibration data, number of heating zones,
). (see Kemro.iecedit documentation)

Save

Saves all values of the IEC-system variables from the group

'vg_machinedata' (e.g.: calibration data, number of heating zones,
). (see Kemro.iecedit documentation)
Backs up the saved machine file as backup.

Backup

This button is only available if machine data has already been

saved. Restores the saved machine file. This button is only available if a backup is available.
Restores the saved machine file.

Restore backup
This button is only available if a backup is available.

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Description of the operating masks

Process data protocol

4.44.1

Purpose
The process data protocol (PDP) serves to show and monitor process data in
tabular form. The recorded values can also be printed out during measurement
or saved to a file.

4.44.2

Description of the mask

The upper part of the mask displays the recorded process parameters in a
table. In menu PDP- Setup, the process parameters that should be displayed
can be configured.
The lower part of the mask shows miscellaneous statistics regarding the recorded process parameters. Further miscellaneous monitoring parameters
can be activated and configured. Also the statistic and monitoring parameters
that should be displayed can be configured in menu PDP- Setup.

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Description of the elements

Process data list
Element

Description
Shows for every shot if a configured limit (upper limit or lower limit)
of a configured process parameter has been exceeded/not
reached.
Only displayed if the error- or warning monitoring has been activated.
Shows if the configured error limits are exceeded/not reached for
a process parameter.
Also displayed if the error monitoring has been deactivated.
There is no signalization for exceeding/not reaching warning limits.

Statistic- and monitoring parameters

Parameter

Description

Reference

For each process parameter a reference value can be set, thus a

comparison with later on recorded values is possible. A reference
value can be manually set or changed at time by the user.

Minimum

Shows minimum value of the process parameter during recording.

Maximum

Shows maximum value of the process parameter during recording.

Dirfference

Difference between minimum and maximum.

Error Monitor

Activates error monitoring resp. warning monitoring. Error- resp.

warning limits will be monitored.

Warning Monitor
Error Upper Limit
Warning Upper Limit
Error Lower Limit

When exceeding the upper error/warning limit, the configured error/warning action will be executed.

Warning Lower Limit

When falling below the lower error/warning limit, the configured

error/warning action will be executed.

Error Count

Number of errors/warnings that occured for each process parameter.

Warning Count

Counter will only be actualized if error/Warning monitoring is active.

Actual mean value within a random sample of the process parameter (Random sample size is configurable in PDP setup- menu).

Mean (Samples)
Also a parameter for the actual mean value for the whole recording
sample can be configured.
Standard deviation (Samples)

Standard deviation within a random sample of the process parameter (Random sample size is configurable in PDP setupmenu).
Also a parameter for the total deviation can be configured.

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cm (Samples)

Machine ability index (from quality data statistics, compares upper

and lower limit to the process standard deviation s).

cmk (Samples)

Machine ability index (will be calculated by using methods from

quality data statistics, by taking into account the position of the
distributen relative to its specification limit).

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Parameter

Description

cp (Samples)

Process ability index (from quality data statistics, describes the

variation size relative to the specification limits).

cpk (Samples)

Process ability index (from quality data statistics, describes the

variation and position compared to its specification limits).
Total number of errors of all process parameters.

Error total
Counter will only be actualized if error monitoring is active.

Information
The values cmk, cm, cpk and cp are international standardized characteristic
values and serve for the qualitative control of the production process and the
machine in use.
PDP menu
Menu button

Description

Start / Stop

Starts / stops the measurement of process data. Alternatively, the

button is displayed depending on the current status of the measurement.

Setup

Opens the setup dialog of the process data protocol.

Details off: This option is used to show and/or hide the status line
at the upper rim of the mask.
Delete: Deletes the displayed list.

View

Hold list: Stops or starts the display of new values. The logging
of the protocol continues to run in the background. A renewed actuation of the button continues the display on the position of the
current measurement.
Statistics off: Hides the statistic- and monitoring parameters of
the lower part of the mask.

Export

4.44.3.1

Opens the dialog for exporting of recorded data.

Setup - measure parameter

On this dialog, basic settings regarding PD- protocolling and for exporting the
protocol can be done.

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Setup PD-protocol: Measure parameter

Field

Description

Time measure

When this measurement type is selected the measurement is

made at the time intervals set in Interval.

Cycle measure

When this measurement type is selected the measurement is

made after each number of shots (number of machine cycles)
predefined in Interval.

Start delay

Delay between the activation of the Start button and the actual
start of measurement. For time measure the specification is made
in seconds and for cycle measure according to the number of injections.

Interval

Specification of measurement interval. For time measure the specification is made in seconds and for cycle measure according to
the number of shots.

Number of records

Number of records for each process parameter. e.g. value = 10

means that exactly 10 values per process parameter are recorded.
If value = 0 is specified, the measurement continues until it is
stopped by the user.

Random sample

Number of shots that are used for statistic calculations (mean value, standard deviation,..).

to file

Activates parallel protocolling to a file and can be changed during

recording.
In the text input field the name of the protocol file is specified.

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to printer

Activates parallel protocolling to a printer. A printer dialog opens.

Units

Opens the unit setup dialog. There the units for protocolling can
be specified. The general units that are used for the application
(see mask "Operating options") are not affected.

Decimalseparator

Selection of the decimal separator (comma or point).

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Printer setting
This dialog will be opened when the option "to printer" was selected in the
settings-dialogue.

Fig.4-63:

Printer settings

The user can choose between using a printer or sending the output to a file.
In this case a MIME type (file type, e.g. Postscript), a directory and a filename
can be set.
4.44.3.2

Setup - Parameter Selection

The process parameters to be recorded can be selected from a list. The selected parameters are available on the PD protocol main mask.

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Field / Button

Description

Available parameters

List of available process parameters.

Selected parameter

List of the process parameters selected for the

protocol. The arrow buttons > / << / < will be
used for moving elements between the two
lists.
> Moves the parameter selected in Available
Parameter into list "Selected Parameter",
< inverse function,

> / << / <

<< removes all parameters from list "Selected

Parameter".

4.44.3.3

Userdefined

Opens the dialog for the creation of a user-defined group of process parameters.

Parameter

Direct entry of a process parameters via the

keyboard. If the keyboard is displayed a variable designation from the clipboard can be inserted with the appropriate button.

Add

Inserts the process parameters specified in

"Parameter" to the list of "Selected Parameter".

Setup - Statistic/Monitoring
On this dialog, statistic- and monitoring parameters to be recorded can be selected from a list. The selected parameters are available on the PD protocol
main mask.

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Field / Button

Description

Available parameter

List of available statistic- and monitoring parameters.

Selected parameter

List of the statistic- and monitoring parameters

selected for the protocol. The arrow buttons > /
<< / < will be used for moving elements between the two lists.
> Moves the parameter selected in Available
Parameter into list "Selected Parameter",
< inverse function,

> / << / <

<< removes all parameters from list "Selected

Parameter".
Max. number of rows

4.44.3.4

Maximum number of rows that are displayed

without scrolling on PD- protocol main mask for
statistic- and monitoring parameters.

Setup - Error Monitor

On this dialog the error monitoring for the configured process parameters is
defined.

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PD-Protocoll settings: Error monitor

Field / Button
Selected parameter

Description
List of available process parameters.
Actiation/deactivation of error monitoring.

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When exceeding the upper limit or falling below
the lower limit, the configured error action will
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Field / Button

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Description

Reference by meanvalue (Samples)

Sets the reference value of the process parameter on the PD- protocol main mask to the
displayed mean value. The displayed mean
value is determined automatically by the configured random sample (number of shots).

Limit by tolerance

Automatically sets the lower and upper limit

based on the configured tolerance.

Limit by Standard deviation (Samples)

Automatically sets the lower and upper limit

based on the displayed standard deviation.
The displayed standard deviation is determined automatically by the configured random
sample (number of shots).

Error Action

Defines which action is executed if an error occurs.

Setup - Warning Monitor

On this dialog the warning monitoring for the configured process parameters
is defined.

Fig.4-67:

PD-Protocoll settings: Warning monitor

Field / Button
Selected parameter

Description
List of available process parameters.
Actiation/deactivation of warning monitoring.

Warning monitor

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Specification of the lower and upper limit.

When exceeding the upper limit or falling below
the lower limit, the configured warning action
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Field / Button

4.44.3.6

Description

Reference by meanvalue (Samples)

Sets the reference value of the process parameter on the PD- protocol main mask to the
displayed mean value. The displayed mean
value is determined automatically by the configured random sample (number of shots).

Limit by tolerance

Automatically sets the lower and upper limit

based on the configured tolerance.

Limit by Standard deviation (Samples)

Automatically sets the lower and upper limit

based on the displayed standard deviation.
The displayed standard deviation is determined automatically by the configured random
sample (number of shots).

Warning Action

Defines which action is executed if a warning

occurs.

Export
This dialog enables exporting of recorded measure data into a csv-file.

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Field / Button

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Description
Number of recorded measure data rows for export.

Number of records

Add date and time to file name

With the selection of "first / last" you can define,

if the oldest or the youngest measure data is
exported.
Determines, if current date and time is added
as suffix to the file name.
Defines path and name of csv export file.

Filename

4.45
4.45.1

The file chooser dialog enables saving into a

predefined folder on the CF card and to USB
stick.

Process Data Graphic

Purpose
The process data graphic (PDG) is used to display process data in graphic
form. The recorded curves can also be printed out.

4.45.2

Description of the mask

The recorded IEC variables are shown in a plot. A maximum of 6 process
values can be displayed at a time.
A line can be activated by clicking the corresponding legend field (see picture)
below the plot.

The color of the lines can be configured in the setup of the Process Data Protocol. If the measurement area is exceeded (graph is completely full), the
graphic is pushed to the left. How far the graphic is pushed can be set in the
setup of the Process Data Graphic. The current display area can also be printed (automatically or manually).

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4.45.3

Mask "Process data graphic"

Description of the elements

Menu button
Start / Stop

Description
Starts / stops the measurement of process data. The button
changes its function (start/stop) depending on the current status
of the measurement.
Print: Prints the area displayed including the status line and upper/
lower limit of each curve. A printer-dialog appears.

Measurement

Automatic print: This function automatically starts printing a fully

drawn diagram (for the contents, see above). A printer-dialog appears.
Setup: Opens the settings dialog of the PDP graphic.

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Menu button

Description
Used for selection of the visible area of the graphics. X axis can
be stretched and just a part of the graphics will be shown.
Userdefined: A proposed area of the graphic will be marked red.
It can be moved and resized. By confirming the selection, the
graphic zooms in so that only this area is visible.

Zoom

Zoom 25%, Zoom 50%: Shows 25% or 50% of the graphic. The
visible area of the graphic can be moved by scrolling.
Zoom 100% resets the zoom function and shows the whole graphic.
Details On/Off: Shows/hides the detail display in the upper part
of the graphic.
Maximize/Minimize: Shows/hides the legend in the lower part of
the graphic.
Statistics: Opens a dialog with a value overview and a correlation
analysis.
View
Delete: Deletes the display of the curve.
Actual value: displays the actual value cursor which can be pushed to any position of the displayed curve using the position buttons
(left, right). The measurement values at this position are displayed
in the legend.
Exit: Leaves the actual value display.

4.45.3.1

Settings - measurement parameters

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PD graphic settings: Mesasure Parameter

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Description

Time measure

When this measurement type is selected the measurement is

made at the time intervals set in Interval.

Cycle measure

When this measurement type is selected the measurement is

made after each number of shots (number of machine cycles)
predefined in Interval.

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Input field

Description

Start delay

Delay between the activation of the Start button and the actual
start of measurement. For time measure the specification is made
in seconds and for cycle measure according to the number of injections.

Interval

Specification of measurement interval. For time measure the specification is made in seconds and for cycle measure according to
the number of injections.

Number of records

Number of measurement points (e.g. events = 10 means that exactly 10 values per variable are recorded, and if 0 is specified, the
measurement continues until it is stopped by the user).

To X-Division

Defines the area for scrolling around the fully drawn graphic. Here
To X-division=0 indicates pushing the graphic by the complete
display area, To X-division =2 indicates pushing the graphic by
half of the area, To X-division =5 indicates pushing the graphic
by 1/5, To X-division =10 indicates pushing the graphic by 1/10
of the area, etc.
This field can be changed during measurement.

4.45.3.2

Settings - Parameter Selection

This dialogue can be opened by selecting Measurement - Setup, tab Parameter selection.
Parameters can be configured the same was as described in mask Process
data protocol (subchapter Settings - Parameter selection).

4.45.3.3

Settings - Properties
This dialogue can be opened by selecting Measurement Setup, tab Properties.
This dialog is used to assign each curve its own line color.

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Curve settings
Clicking on a curve designation in the legend of the PD graphic, a dialog including the settings of the curve appears.

Fig.4-72:

PD graphics - curve settings

In section Scale the scale of the corresponding curve can be set by specifying
values for 100% and 0% scale.
In section Curve the line color can be set. Checkbox Visible indicates if the
curve is shown within the graphic or not. If the scale of the curve shall be shown
along the y-axis of the diagram, Show Scale has to be activated. The scale
will be displayed in the color of the curve.

4.46

Process data histogram

4.46.1

Description of the mask

In this diagram, the frequency distribution of the measured values for the selected variable is displayed. The x-axis is divided into n-classes (partial ranges). The value range of such a parial range results from the minimum and
maximum measured value of the selected variable. The height of a bar represents the number of measured values of the corresponding part area.

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4.46.2

PD Histogramm

Description of the elements

Button / field

Description

Setup

Opens a dialog for setting classes. The specified number of

classes determines the division of the grids in the chart.

Fetch

Updates display (data)

Delete

Delete display

PD-Program

Selection of a process data profile

Parameter

Combo box for selecting a variable

Actual value (besides comLast measured value

bo box)

4.46.2.1

x-mean

Mean value

Min

Minimum value

Max

Maximum value

Difference

Standard deviation from the average.

Difference %

Relative value of the standard deviation.

Setting
The classes (grid division X axis) are specified here. If for example the value
of the input field is 3, there will be 3 classes (columns).

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PD histogram - setting

Cycle-time analysis
Purpose
This mask supports the setter of the machine in optimizing the total period of
a production cycle. This provides an overview of selected movements which
start at a particular time and their duration.

4.47.2

Description of the mask

The mask shows the starting and running times of selected movements in form
of a bar graph and as numerical values in an adjacent table. The time window
starts with a 0 at the start of a production cycle and ends with the last movement. The time is displayed in seconds. The buttons are used to show various
values on the display. Movements that are to be displayed are selected in the
setup mask. The bar can be arranged after the initial run. The processes are
sorted in ascending order according to their start time.

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Bar graph
Two horizontal time bars are displayed for each movement.
Bars

Meaning

Current, last movement

Lower bar, in green or red
Green bar: Movement within limit values.
color:
Red bar: Movement has exceeded limit values.
Comparative value, option
Upper bar, in blue color:

The last cycle,

a previously stored reference cycle or
entered limit values

As soon as a movement starts the bar of the current cycle grows on the time
axis until the movement stops. If a movement exceeds a set limit value or the
tolerance value of the compared reference curve, the respective bar turns red.
No other action is triggered, however.
Above the current bar a second value with the selected comparative value is
displayed.
The total cycle time is displayed as additional bar at the bottom of the mask.
The time axis is scaled so that it shows the total cycle time. It can be scaled
with the zoom function.
Display of values
The times are shown in the form of a table next to the bar graph. A times or
difference display can be selected. See description of elements - view and
comparison / times.
Cursor and zoom function
A cursor can be faded in and moved via touch screen or with the arrow keys.
The values at the current cursor position are shown in the value display.
The zoom function can be used to change the time sector displayed in the
window in stages. The button Total view switches back to the view of the total
cycle.

4.47.3

Description of the elements

Menu
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Total view

Deactivation of zoom function and switch-back to the display of

the total production cycle.

View

Selection of comparative values in the bar and value display. Can

only be selected in the comparison display.

Set reference

The last complete cycle is stored as reference for future comparison.

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Menu button

Description
Selection of the display mode for the value display.
Times: Display of start, end and duration of movement.

Compare / Times

Comparison Display of the current movement duration, of the

comparison value (last cycle, reference value or limit value) selected in the display, and the difference between both. The limit
values can be set in the mask. User permission >10 is required for
setting the values. See chapter Optimizing cycle time.

Cursor on / off

Fading in of a cursor for selecting the displayed values.

Setup

Opens the setting mask for selecting movements.

View
With button View in the comparison display the following values can be selected in the value display.
View

Displayed values

Last cycle

Comparative values of last cycle.

Reference cycle

Values of the previously stored reference cycle.

Limit values

Set limit values.

The view selected is also used for the comparison bar in the bar graph.
Setup
In window Cycle time setup the available movements can be selected and
can be transferred to the list of selected parameters.

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Element

Description

Settable tolerance from which a deviation of the current cycle from

Tolerance Reference Cycle the reference value is displayed by the color of the bar turning to
red.
Sort (Starttime)

4.48

The movement is sorted according to start time, to better follow

the sequence of movements visually.

Notepad

4.48.1

Purpose
The notepad is a central medium for depositing messages. These are saved
in the control and can be read by every user.

4.48.2

Description of the mask der Maske

The left column displays all messages with title and user name of the author.
Messages can be selected here and displayed in the notepad display (righthand part of the window).

Fig.4-77:

4.48.3

Mask "Notepad"

Description of the elements

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New

A new note can be created with this button. After an entry has been
made under Title, the content of the note can be entered in the
lower part of the notepad.

Edit

Modify the selected note.

Save

Saving of the new or modified note in the system.

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Description

Delete

Deletes the selected note.

Cancel

Cancels the current action (e.g. 'New').

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Description of the configuration masks

This chapter describes the masks that are used during starup of the machine
and also in parts during maintenance of the machine.

5.1

Machine parameters - Tab "Machine limits"

5.1.1

Purpose
This mask is used to set the principal characteristic values of the machine.

5.1.2

Description of the mask

This mask contains the options for setting the various limits of machine parameters. This mask is divided into the sections:

Mold adjust
Flow
Pressure and clamping force
Screw
Injection speed

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Description of the elements

Mold adjust
Field

Description

Min. mold height

The specification of minimum mold height (minimum distance between fixed and moving plate in closed state).

Max. mold height

The specification of maximum mold height (maximum distance

between fixed and moving plate in closed state).
Sets the current mold height.

Mold height origin

Once this check box has been selected the value set is adopted
as the new actual value.

Specifies the second value for calculation (distance to position

Mold height origin), which is required for the calibration of the
automatic Mold adjust in pressure and position mode. The value
Calculate distance/impulse for Mold height origin must have been already set.
By selecting this check box the caclulation of distance/impulse for
the mold height adjust is started. This step is necessary before
automatic mold height adjust is executed.

Flow
Field
Absolute Flow

Description
The maximum absolute flow can be specified here.

Screw
Field

Description

Max. revolution

Specification of the maximum screw feed speed.

Screw gain

Impulses per screw rotation.

Max. plast velocity

Specification of the maximum plasticize velocity.

Pressure and clamping force

Field

Description

Max. system pressure

Specification of the maximum system pressure.

Max. backpressure

Specification of the maximum backpressure.

Max. mold adjust pressure Specification of the maximum mold adjust pressure.
Max. mold adjust velocity

Specification of the maximum mold adjust velocity.

Allowable inejct pres

The maximum allowable inject pressure is defined here.

Allowable hold pres.

The maximum allowable hold pressure is defined here.

Max. pressure mold protect

Entry of the maximum pressure for mold protect. If this pressure

is exceeded during mold protect, an error is triggered.

Max. clamp force mold adMaximum value of the clamp force.

just

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Injection speed
Information
The maximum injection speeds are required for controlled injection.
Field
Max speed fwd

With accumulator
(optional)

5.2

Description
The maximum injection speed without the use of an accumulator
is specified here.
The maximum injection speed with the use of an accumulator is
specified here.
This field is only shown if a corresponding accumulator is available.

Machine parameters - Tab "Stroke / diameter"

5.2.1

Purpose
This mask is used to set the principal characteristic values (stroke and diameter) for specific sections of the machine.

5.2.2

Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the sections:

Mold
Ejector
Inject
Nozzle

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Mold
Information
Specification about cylinders and piston rods are only displayed for hydraulic
machines.
Field

Description

Max. mold stroke

The maximum stroke of the moveable plate is adjusted here (distance between "Mold close" and "Mold open").

Cylinder diameter

The diameter of the cylinder(s) is specified here.

Piston rod diameter

The diameter of the piston rod(s) is specified here.

Number of cylinders

The number of cylinders is specified here.

Mold close by ring area

This check box must be activated, if the mechanical integration of

the hydraulic cylinder for this movement requires that the movement 'Mold close' is controlled by the ring area of the cylinder.

Ejector
Information
Specification about cylinders and piston rods are only displayed for hydraulic
machines.
Field

Description

Max. ejector stroke

This setting defines the maximum stroke of the ejector (distance

between "Ejector Out" and "Ejector In").

Cylinder diameter

The diameter of the cylinder(s) is specified here.

Piston rod diameter

The diameter of the piston rod(s) is specified here.

Number of cylinders

The number of cylinders is specified here.

This check box must be activated, if the mechanical integration of

Move forward by ring area the hydraulic cylinder for this movement requires that the movement 'Ejector forward' is controlled by the ring area of the cylinder.

Inject
Information
Specification about cylinders and piston rods are only displayed for hydraulic
machines.
Field

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Description

Max. screw stroke

The maximum distance between front and rear end position of the
screw is specified here.

Screw diameter

The diameter of the screw is specified here.

Cylinder diameter

The diameter of the cylinder(s) is specified here.

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Field

Description

Piston rod diameter

The diameter of the piston rod(s) is specified here.

Number of cylinders

The number of cylinders is specified here.

Do injection by ring area

This check box must be activated, if the mechanical integration of

the hydraulic cylinder for this movement requires that the injection
is controlled by the ring area of the cylinder.

Nozzle
Information
Specification about cylinders and piston rods are only displayed for hydraulic
machines.
Field

Description
Specification of the maximum nozzle stroke possible.

Max. nozzle stroke

This setting is only shown if a position sensor for the nozzle is

available.

Cylinder diameter

The diameter of the cylinder(s) is specified here.

Piston rod diameter

The diameter of the piston rod(s) is specified here.

Number of cylinders

The number of cylinders is specified here.

This check box must be activated, if the mechanical integration of

Move forward by ring area the hydraulic cylinder for this movement requires that the movement 'Nozzle forward' is controlled by the ring area of the cylinder.

5.3

Machine parameters - Tab "Stroke / diameter2"

5.3.1

Purpose
This mask is used to set the principal characteristic values (stroke and diameter) for specific sections of the machine.

5.3.2

Description of the mask

Information
This mask is only shown if a slide table table is available.
This mask is divided into the sections:

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Mask "Machine parameters - tab "Stroke / Diameter2"

Description of the elements

Slide table
Information
Specification about cylinders and piston rods are only displayed for hydraulic
machines.
Field

5.4
5.4.1

Description

Stroke

The maximum stroke of the moveable plate is adjusted here (distance between "Slide forward" and "Slide backward").

Cylinder diameter

The diameter of the cylinder(s) is specified here.

Piston rod diameter

The diameter of the piston rod(s) is specified here.

Number of cylinders

The number of cylinders is specified here.

Move in by ring area

This check box must be activated, if the mechanical integration of

the hydraulic cylinder for this movement requires that the movement 'Slide forward' is controlled by the ring area of the cylinder.

Machine parameters - Tab "Max. velocity"

Purpose
This mask shows the maximum velocities of specific movements.

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Description of the mask

The maximum velocities for ejector-, mold-, injection-, mold adjust-and nozzle
movements will be displayed.
These values will be calculated automatically from the maximum set-values
and the diameter of the cylinders.

Fig.5-4:

5.4.3

Mask Machine parameters - tab Max. velocity

Description of the elements

Mold
Field

Description

Max. speed forward

Display of the maximum velocity for the 'Mold close' movement.

Max. speed backward

Display of the maximum velocity for the 'Mold open' movement.

Inject
Field

Description

Max. speed forward

Display of the maximum velocity forward for the injection.

Max. speed backward

Display of the maximum velocity backward for the injection.

Mold height adjustment

Field
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Display of the maximum velocity for mold height adjustment.

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Nozzle
Field

Description

Max. speed forward

Display of the maximum velocity for the Nozzle forward movement.

Max. speed backward

Display of the maximum velocity for the Nozzle backward movement.

Ejector
Field

Description

Max. speed forward

Display of the maximum velocity for the 'Ejector forward' movement.

Max. speed backward

Display of the maximum velocity for the 'Ejector backward' movement.

Slide table
Only visible if a slide table with transducer is used.
Field

5.5
5.5.1

Description

Max. speed forward

Display of the maximum velocity for the 'Slide table forward' movement.

Max. speed backward

Display of the maximum velocity for the 'Slide table backward'

movement.

Thermocompensation
Purpose
On this mask, temperature measurement errors depending on the used thermo
couple wires can be compensated.

5.5.2

Description of the mask

The temperature compensation can be activated/deactivated in this mask. The
compensation is calculated from the values Length, Wire diameter and Cross
section of the thermo couple wire.
Information
The temperature compensation only takes effect after a reboot of the controller.

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5.5.3

Mask "Temperature compensation

Description of the elements

Field

Description

TI

Display of the temperature inputs of the controller that can be used

for temperature compensation.

Use

Activates the temperature compensation for the specific temperature input.

Length

Length of the thermo couple wire.

Wire diameter

Diameter of the thermo couple wire.

Cross section

Cross section of the thermo couple wire.

Quick Set
In this sector the settings can be done in order to take affect for all temperature
inputs.
Field

Description

Use

Activates the temperature compensation for all temperature inputs.

Length

Length of the thermo couple wire.

Wire diameter

Diameter of the thermo couple wire.

Cross section

Cross section of the thermo couple wire.

Must be activated to copy the values for all temperature inputs.

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5.6
5.6.1

KePlast HMI.KVS

Machine equipment - Tab "Basic"

Purpose
This mask is used for the general specifications for the machine equipment.

5.6.2

Description of the mask

The mask is divided in following sections.

Operation and movement settings

Mold adjust
Safety gates
Light curtain (optional)
Heat settings
Motors

Information
The motor display field is only shown with hydraulic injection molding machines.

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Description of the elements

Operation and movement settings
Field

Description

Simplify profile

Activates a simplified profile display in the main menue masks. For

every pressure resp. force profile stage, the value of the first profile
stage is taken over.

Allow full auto mode

Full automatic mode of the machine is only allowed if this option

is activated.
Following movement modes for the nozzle are available.

Nozzle movement mode

Position: Nozzle position is determined by limit switches or

transducer.
Time: The nozzle is moved time-controlled (no limit switch or
position sensor).

Mold adjust
Field

Description
Specification of the type of drive for the mold height adjustment
with the following selection options:

Mold height motor

hydraulic: Hydraulic drive.

electric: Electric drive.
Type of limit switch for the mold height adjustment.

Limit switch mode

Norm. Closed: If the end position has been reached, the contact is closed.
Norm. Open: If the end position has been reached, the contact
is opened.

Safety gates

WARNING!
The system (hardware and software) only meets category B according to
EN ISO 13849-1. Thus it is not intended for usage in safety-relevant control applications in the field of personal safety (e.g. emergency stop).
To implement potentially necessary safety-relevants control tasks, always use
additional external safety devices according to EN ISO 13849-1 that are intended
for the particular purpose and meet the necessary functional safety.
For further information see EN ISO 13849-1 and refer to chapter "EC directives
and standards" in the manuals for a list of norms applying to the product.
The safety notices for the installation and commissioning of the product can be
found in the user manuals of the components or in the system manual and must
be read and observed before installation or commissioning.
The user manual must be kept throughout the entire service life of the product.

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Field

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Description

This input field is only visible if two digital inputs (safety gate open
and safety gate closed) are configured. If both digital inputs have
Mold gate supervision time the same state for this set time, the application will trigger an alarm.
This alarm can only be confirmed after the safety gate was detected once as opened and once as closed.

Light curtain

WARNING!
The system (hardware and software) only meets category B according to
EN ISO 13849-1. Thus it is not intended for usage in safety-relevant control applications in the field of personal safety (e.g. emergency stop).
To implement potentially necessary safety-relevants control tasks, always use
additional external safety devices according to EN ISO 13849-1 that are intended
for the particular purpose and meet the necessary functional safety.
For further information see EN ISO 13849-1 and refer to chapter "EC directives
and standards" in the manuals for a list of norms applying to the product.
The safety notices for the installation and commissioning of the product can be
found in the user manuals of the components or in the system manual and must
be read and observed before installation or commissioning.
The user manual must be kept throughout the entire service life of the product.
Field

Description
This field is only available if the machien is equipped with a light
curtain instead of a mold safety gate.

Interrupt reaction

The reaction to an interrupt of the light curtain can be set here.

Following modes are possible:
Stop movements: stop all movements
Stop movements and open mold: stop all movements and
then star tmold open
This field is only available if the machine is equipped with a light
curtain instead of a mold safety gate.
This setting can be used to decide during which movements the
light curtain should be checked. Following modes are possible:
always active: Supervision of the light curtain is always active.

Light curtain active

during table move: Supervision is active during slide table or

rotary table movement
during mold close: Supervision is active during mold close
movement
combined: Supervision starts at the beginning of slide table
or rotary table movement and ends after mold close.

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Heat settings
Field

Description

Number of heating zones

The number of existing heating zones is specified here. A maximum of 12 heating zones are supported by the standard version.

Max. temperature

The maximum temperature (set-point value) can be specified here

(applies for all heating zones).
Parameter is relevant for heating element supervervision.

Observation temp. difference

Within a defined time (default 180 seconds) the temperature of the

heating element must increase at least for the configured observation temperature difference when heating output is 100%.
Otherwise an alarm will be raised.

Cycle time

Cycle duration of PWM-impulses for heating up every zone.

Minimal pulse time

Minimal pulse time which is used for heating up every zone.

Motors
Information
This section is only shown with hydraulic injection molding machines
Field
Motor wye on time

Description
The duration of the motor's wye operation at delta-wye start-up is
specified here.

The duration specified here represents the time between the end
Motor delta-wye delay time of the wye operation and the start of the delta operation of the
motor.
Defines whether a normally closed or normally open switch is used
for detectring motor overload.
Motor overload mode

Normally closed: Alarm will be raised if digital input becomes

False.
Normal open: Alarm will be raised if digital input becomes
True.

5.7

Machine equipment - Tab "Extended"

5.7.1

Purpose
This mask allows additional specifying for machine equipment.

5.7.2

Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the following sections:

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Euromap
Oil level
Accumulator

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Buzzer

Information
These sectors are only displayed when the corresponding options are available and have been configured.

Fig.5-7:

5.7.3

Mask "Machine equipment" - Tab "Extended"

Description of the elements

Oil filter
Information
These functions are only displayed if the machine is equipped with an oil filter.
Field

Description

Oil filter error mode

According to sensor type, this field defines when an oil filter error
is triggered (rising or falling edge).

Oil filter monitor time

The monitoring time for the oil filter is specified here. If the oil filter
signals an error for the time specified here, a corresponding alarm
is triggered.

Oil level
Information
These functions are only displayed if the machine is equipped with an oil level
sensor.

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Field

Description

Oil level error mode

According to sensor type, this field defines when an oil level error
is triggered (rising or falling edge).

Oil level monitor time

The monitoring time for the oil level is specified here. If an oil level
error is signaled for the time specified here, a corresponding alarm
is triggered.

Euromap
Information
This function is only shown if a robot interface according to Euromap has been
activated.

WARNING!
The system (hardware and software) only meets category B according to
EN ISO 13849-1. Thus it is not intended for usage in safety-relevant control applications in the field of personal safety (e.g. emergency stop).
To implement potentially necessary safety-relevants control tasks, always use
additional external safety devices according to EN ISO 13849-1 that are intended
for the particular purpose and meet the necessary functional safety.
For further information see EN ISO 13849-1 and refer to chapter "EC directives
and standards" in the manuals for a list of norms applying to the product.
The safety notices for the installation and commissioning of the product can be
found in the user manuals of the components or in the system manual and must
be read and observed before installation or commissioning.
The user manual must be kept throughout the entire service life of the product.

WARNING!
Following signals of the Euromap interface are not handled by the software.

Emergency stop of machine

Safety devices of machine
Field

Description

Robot interface

Here you can select the required Euromap robot interface.

Imterm. mold open pos.

If this mold position is reached during mold open, a signal to the

robot is send.
Allocatation of a core of the machine to the euromap signal core1.

Core signal 1 connection

Function is only displayed when Euromap 12 or Euromap 67 interface is selected.

Allocatation of a core of the machine to the euromap signal core2.

Core signal 2 connection

Function is only displayed when Euromap 67 interface is selected.

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Accumulator
Information
These functions are only displayed if the machine is equipped with an accumulator.
Field

Description

Use accumulator

Activates the accumulator.

Charging pressure

Pressure which is used for charing the accumulator.

Charging velocity

Velocity which is used for charging the accumulator.

Buzzer
Information
This function is only displayed if the machine is equipped with a buzzer.
Field

5.8
5.8.1

Description

Buzzer on time

The duration of the signal is specified here.

Buzzer pulse time

The pulse duration of the signal is specified here.

Machine equipment - Tab "Extended 2"

Purpose
This mask allows additional specifying for machine equipment.

5.8.2

Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the following sections:

Oil preheating
Cavity pressure sensors
Photosensor

Information
These sectors are only displayed when the corresponding options are available and have been configured.

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Description of the configuration masks

Mask "Machine equipment" - Tab "Extended 2"

Description of the elements

Oil preheating
Information
If no tank heating is available, the oil can be heated by circulation (preheating).
Field

Description

Pre heat velocity

The velocity for pre heating is specified here.

Pre heat pressure

Specification of the pressure for the preheating.

Cavity pressure sensors

Information
This function is only displayed if the machine is equipped with cavity pressure
sensors.
Field

Description

The cavity pressure sensor which will be used for measuring is

Selected cavity pres sensor
selected here.
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Photosensor
Information
This function is only displayed if the machine is equipped with a photo sensor.
Field

Description

Use photo sensor

Activation of a photosensor for part detection.

Photosensor timeout

If the monitoring time is exceeded, an error is triggered.

Servo valve inject

Information
Is only displayed if an inject servovalve is available.
Field

Description
Depending on the servo hydraulic system the inject process is
done either with the AP or the BP orifice of the valve. This means
that the screw possibly moves in the wrong direction during inject.

Valve direction screw forward with P-B

5.9
5.9.1

To check the movement direction of the inject unit switch to setup

mode and press the inject button. If the screw is moving forward
(to inject direction) the actual value of the input field is ok, otherwise change the value.

Minimum valve voltage

Minimum voltage of the servo valve that is used for the identification of the servo valve's flow characteristic.

Maximum valve voltage

Maximum voltage of the servo valve that is used for the identification of the servo valve's flow characteristic.

Profiles and ramps - Tab "Profiles 1"

Purpose
This mask is used to adjust profiles and ramps for the production operation.

5.9.2

Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the sections:

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Mask "Profiles and ramps" - tab Profiles 1"

Description of the elements

Mold
Field

Description

Max. ramp close

The maximum ramp (pressure, velocity) for the movement "Mold

close" is adjusted here.

Max. ramp open

The maximum ramp (pressure, velocity) for the movement "Mold

open" is adjusted here.

Min. profile output fwd

The minimum profile output (pressure, velocity) for the movement

Mold close is adjusted here. This output never falls below any
section of the profile.

Min. profile output bwd

The minimum profile output (pressure, velocity) for the movement

Mold open is adjusted here. This output never falls below any
section of the profile.

Max. ramp mold adjust fwd

The maximum ramp (pressure, velocity) for mold ajustement forward is adjusted here.

Max. ramp mold adjust bwd

The maximum ramp (pressure, velocity) for mold ajustement backward is adjusted here.

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Max. ramp bwd

The maximum ramp (pressure, velocity) for the backward movement of the ejector is adjusted here.

Max. ramp fwd

The maximum ramp (pressure, velocity) for the forward movement

of the ejector is set here.

Min. profile output fwd

The minimum profile output (pressure, velocity) for the movement

Ejector forward is adjusted here. This output never falls below
any section of the profile.

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Field

5.10
5.10.1

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Description

Min. profile output bwd

The minimum profile output (pressure, velocity) for the movement

Ejector backward is adjusted here. This output never falls below
any section of the profile.

Shake output

At change in direction of ejector movement, the profile output

(pressure, velocity) ramps down to this value. If the set value is
greater than the last profile output of the 'Ejector forward' and
'Ejector backward'- movement, the last profile output of the 'Ejector
forward' and 'Ejector backward'- movement is used.

Profiles and ramps - Tab "Profiles 2"

Purpose
This mask is used to adjust profiles and ramps for the production operation.

5.10.2

Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the sections:

Inject
Hold
Plasticize
Decompression

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Description of the elements

Inject
Field

Description

Max. ramp

The maximum ramp (pressure, velocity) for injection is adjusted

here.

Min. profile output

The minimum profile output (pressure, velocity) at injection is adjusted here. This output never falls below any section of the profile.

Hold pressure
Field
Max. ramp

Description
The maximum ramp (pressure, velocity) for the hold pressure profile adjusted here.

Plasticizing
Field

Description

Max. ramp

The maximum ramp (pressure, velocity) at plasticizing is adjusted

here.

Max. ramp backpressure

The maximum ramp (backpressure) at plasticizing is adjusted

here.

Min. profile output

The minimum profile output (pressure, velocity) at plasticizing is

adjusted here. This output never falls below any section of the
profile.

Decompression
Field

5.11

Description

Ramp before plasticize

The ramp (pressure, velocity) for the decompressing before plasticizing is adjusted here.

Ramp after plasticize

The ramp (pressure, velocity) for the decompressing after plasticizing is adjusted here.

Min. output

The minimum profile output (pressure, velocity) at decompressing

is adjusted here.

Profiles and ramps - Tab Profiles 3

5.11.1

Purpose
This mask is used to adjust profiles and ramps for the production operation.

5.11.2

Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the sections:

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Mask "Profiles and ramps" - tab Profiles 3"

Description of the elements

Field
Ramp fwd before limit
switch

Description
The ramp (pressure, velocity) for the nozzle's forward movement
before reaching the limit switch is specified here.
This setting option only exists if a limit switch is available.

The ramp (pressure, velocity) for the nozzle's forward movement

Ramp fwd after limit switch after reaching the limit switch is specified here.
This setting option only exists if a limit switch is available.
Max. ramp forward

The ramp (pressure, velocity) for the nozzle's forward movement

is adjusted here
This setting option only exists if a transducer is available.

Max. ramp backward

The ramp (pressure, velocity) for the nozzle's backward movement is adjusted here
This setting option only exists if a transducer is available.

Backward ramp

The ramp (pressure, velocity) for the nozzle's backward movement is adjusted here.
This setting option only exists if a limit switch is available.

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Contact force ramp

The ramp (pressure, velocity) for the contact force build up of the
nozzle is adjusted here.

Min. profile output fwd

The minimum profile output (pressure, velocity) for the forward

movement of the nozzle is adjusted here.

Min. profile output bwd

The minimum profile output (pressure, velocity) for the backward

movement of the nozzle is adjusted here.

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Description of the configuration masks

Profiles and ramps - Tab Profiles 4

5.12.1

Purpose
This mask is used to adjust profiles and ramps for the production operation.

5.12.2

Description of the mask

Information
This mask is only shown if a slide table resp. rotary table is available.
This mask is divided into the sections:

Slide Table resp. Rotary Table

Fig.5-12:

5.12.3

Mask "Profiles and ramps" - tab Profiles 4"

Description of the elements

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Max. Ramp backward

The maximum ramp (pressure, velocity) for the slide table's backward movement is specified here.

Max. Ramp forward

The maximum ramp (pressure, velocity) for the slide table's forward movement is specified here.

Max. Ramp lock pin in

The maximum ramp (pressure, velocity) for the lock pin's in movement is specified here.

Max. Ramp lock pin out

The maximum ramp (pressure, velocity) for the lock pin's out
movement is specified here.

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Field

5.13
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Description

Min. profile output forward

The minimum profile output (pressure, velocity) for the forward

movement of the slide table is specified here.

Min. profile output backward

The minimum profile output (pressure, velocity) for the backward

movement of the slide table is specified here.

Profiles and ramps - Tab "Setup mode 1"

Purpose
This mask is used to adjust the constant outputs and ramps in set-up mode for
mold and ejector.

5.13.2

Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the sections:

Mold
Ejector

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5.13.3

Mask "Profiles and ramps - Tab Setup mode 1"

Description of the elements

Mold
Field

162

Description

Backward velocity

Velocity and ramp for the mold's backward movement in set-up

mode.

Backward pressure

Pressure and ramp for the mold's backward movement in set-up

mode.

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Field

Description

Forward velocity

Velocity and ramp for the mold's forward movement in set-up

mode.

Forward pressure

Pressure and ramp for the mold's forward movement in set-up

mode.

Ejector
Field

5.14

Description

Backward velocity

Velocity and ramp for the ejector's backward movement in set-up

mode.

Backward pressure

Pressure and ramp for the ejector's backward movement in set-up

mode.

Forward velocity

Velocity and ramp for the ejector's forward movement in set-up

mode.

Forward pressure

Pressure and ramp for the ejector's forward movement in set-up

mode.

Profiles and ramps - Tab " Setup mode 2"

5.14.1

Purpose
This mask is used to adjust the constant outputs in set-up mode for plasticizing,
injection and decompression.

5.14.2

Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the sections:

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Decompression

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Mask "Profiles and ramps - Tab Setup mode 2"

Description of the elements

Plasticize
Field

Description

Velocity

Velocity and ramp for plasticizing in set-up mode.

Pressure

Pressure and ramp for plasticizing in set-up mode.

Inject
Field

Description

Velocity

Velocity and ramp for injecting in set-up mode.

Pressure

Pressure and ramp for injecting in set-up mode.

Decompression
Field

5.15
5.15.1

Description

Velocity

Velocity and ramp for decompressing in set-up mode.

Pressure

Pressure and ramp for decompressing in set-up mode.

Profiles and ramps - Tab " Setup mode 3"

Purpose
This mask is used to adjust the constant outputs in set-up mode for the nozzle.

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Description of the configuration masks

Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the sections:

Nozzle

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5.15.3

Mask "Profiles and ramps - Tab Setup mode 3"

Description of the elements

Nozzle
Field

5.16

Description

Backward velocity

Velocity and ramp for the nozzle's backward movement in set-up

mode.

Backward force

Force resp. pressure and ramp for the nozzle's backward movement in set-up mode.

Forward velocity

Velocity and ramp for the nozzle's forward movement in set-up

mode.

Forward force

Force resp. pressure and ramp for the nozzle's forward movement
in set-up mode.

Profiles and ramps - Tab " Setup mode 4"

5.16.1

Purpose
This mask is used to adjust the constant outputs in set-up mode for the slide
table resp. rotary table.

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Description of the mask

Information
This mask is only shown if a slide table table or rotary table is available.
This mask is divided into the sections:

Slide table
Rotary table

Fig.5-16:

5.16.3

Mask "Profiles and ramps - Tab Setup mode 4"

Description of the elements

Slide table
Field

166

Description

Slide forward velocity

Velocity and ramp for the slide tables's forward movement in setup mode.

Slide forward pressure

Force resp. pressure and ramp for the slide tables's forward movement in set-up mode.

Slide backward velocity

Velocity and ramp for the slide tables's backward movement in setup mode.

Slide backward pressure

Force resp. pressure and ramp for the slide tables's backward
movement in set-up mode.

Lock pin in velocity

Velocity and ramp for the lock pin in movement in set-up mode.

Lock pin in pressure

Force resp. pressure and ramp for the lock pin in movement in setup mode.

Lock pin out velocity

Velocity and ramp for the lock pin out movement in set-up mode.

Lock pin out pressure

Force resp. pressure and ramp for the lock pin out movement in
set-up mode.

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Rotary table
Field

5.17

Description

Rotary velocity

Velocity and ramp for the rotary tables's rotary movement in setup mode.

Rotary pressure

Force resp. pressure and ramp for the rotary tables's rotary movement in set-up mode.

Lock pin in velocity

Velocity and ramp for the lock pin in movement in set-up mode.

Lock pin in pressure

Force resp. pressure and ramp for the lock pin in movement in setup mode.

Lock pin out velocity

Velocity and ramp for the lock pin out movement in set-up mode.

Lock pin out pressure

Force resp. pressure and ramp for the lock pin out movement in
set-up mode.

Profiles and ramps - Tab "Ramp adjust 1"

5.17.1

Purpose
This mask is used to adjust the ramps [%] for specific movements .

5.17.2

Description of the mask

For different movements, a ramp for the start of the movement (Start), a ramp
for the end of the movement (End) and a ramp for all inner profile ramps
(Mid) of the movement can be specified.
In addition, a 'smooth factor' (Smooth) can be specified for some movements.
The smooth- factor is used to allow a smooth ending of a movement. If smoothfactor = 0%, the ending of a movement will be detected when the target position
has been reached. Thus the movement will be stopped abrupt (valves will be
closed). If smooth- factor = 100%, first the standstill of a movement will be
awaited and afterwards the valves will be closed. Reference value for the
smooth factor is the maximum speed of the respective movement (see mask
'Max. Velocity').

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Mask "Profiles and ramps - Tab Ramp adjust 1"

Description of the elements

Mold
Field

Description

Mold open

Ramp values for the movement 'Mold open'.

Mold close

Ramp values for the movement 'Mold close'.

Ejector
Field

Description

Ejector forward

Ramp values for the movement 'Ejector forward'.

Ejector backward

Ramp values for the movement 'Ejector backward'.

Nozzle
Field

Description

Nozzle forward

Ramp values for the movement 'Nozzle forward'.

Nozzle backward

Ramp values for the movement 'Nozzle backward'.

Inject and Hold

Field

168

Description

Inject

Ramp values for the movement 'injection'.

Hold

Ramp values for the movement 'hold'.

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Plasticize
Field
Plasticize

5.18

Description
Ramp values for the movement ' plasticizing'.

Profiles and ramps - Tab "Ramp adjust 2"

5.18.1

Purpose
This mask is used to adjust the ramps [%] for specific movements .

5.18.2

Description of the mask

For different movements, a ramp for the start of the movement (Start), a ramp
for the end of the movement (End) and a ramp for all inner profile ramps
(Mid) of the movement can be specified.
In addition, a 'smooth factor' (Smooth) can be specified for some movements.
The smooth- factor is used to allow a smooth ending of a movement. If smoothfactor = 0%, the ending of a movement will be detected when the target position
has been reached. Thus the movement will be stopped abrupt (valves will be
closed). If smooth- factor = 100%, first the standstill of a movement will be
awaited and afterwards the valves will be closed. Reference value for the
smooth factor is the maximum speed of the respective movement (see mask
'Max. Velocity').

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Description of the elements

Information
The number of elements displayed, depends on the number of cores that are
available.
Core n
Field

5.19
5.19.1

Description

Mold open core 1

Ramp values before and after 'Core 1 out' for the movement 'Mold
open'.

Mold close core 1

Ramp values for before and after 'Core 1 in' for the movement
'Mold close'.

Mold open core 2

Ramp values before and after 'Core 2 out' for the movement 'Mold
open'.

Mold open core 2

Ramp values for before and after 'Core 2 in' for the movement
'Mold close'.

Core settings
Purpose
This mask is used to adjust ramps and constants outputs for the core's set-up
mode and manual mode.

5.19.2

Description of the mask

The settings for each core are displayed on one tab.
Information
If there are no cores, this mask is empty.

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Description of the configuration masks

Mask "Core settings"

Description of the elements

Core x manual operation
Field

Description

Ramp core in

The ramp (pressure and flow) can be adjusted here for the "Core
in"- movement.

Ramp core out

The ramp (pressure and flow) can be adjusted here for the "Core
out"- movement

Core x setup mode

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Const core in

The values for the constant output during the core's entering into
the mold can be adjusted here. These values will be retained after
traversing of the ramp.

Const core out

The values for the constant output during the core's extracting from
the mold can be adjusted here. These values will be retained after
traversing of the ramp.

Ramp core in

The ramp (pressure and flow) can be adjusted here for the core's
entering into the mold.

Ramp core out

The ramp (pressure and flow) can be adjusted here for the core's
extracting from the mold.

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Core x delay times

Field

Description
Field pump determines the time that is waited between the movement 'Core in' and the activation of the pressure pump.

In delay

Field valve determines the time that is waited between the end of
the movement 'Core in' and the closing of the control valve in order
to release the remaining pressure.
Field pump determines the time that is waited between the movement 'Core out' and the activation of the pressure pump.

Out delay

5.20
5.20.1

Field valve determines the time that is waited between the end of
the movement 'Core out' and the closing of the control valve in
order to release the remaining pressure.

PID-Settings
Purpose
This mask is used to set the control parameter for injection, hold pressure and
plasticizing.

5.20.2

Description of the mask

This mask is divided into the sections:

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Inject
Inject pressure limit
Hold
Backpressure
Plasticize
Hold set value filter

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Description of the configuration masks

Mask "PID-Settings"

Description of the elements

Inject
Field

Description

Use PID

When this option is selected, the injection is regulated (PID), otherwise it will be controlled.

The proportional part for the injection regulator is adjusted here.

The integral part for the injection regulator is adjusted here.

The differential part for the injection regulator is adjusted here.

Inject Pressure limit

Information
Is only displayed if a servo valve for injection or an eletric injection unit is used.
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Use PID

When this option is selected, the pressure limit is regulated (PID),

otherwise it will be controlled.

The proportional part for the pressure limit controller is adjusted

here.

The integral part for the pressure limit controller is adjusted here.

The differential part for the pressure limit controller is adjusted

here.

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Hold
Field

Description

Use PID

When this option is selected, the hold pressure is regulated (PID),

otherwise it will be controlled.

The proportional part for the hold pressure controller is adjusted

here.

The integral part for the hold pressure controller is adjusted here.

The differential part for the hold pressure controller is adjusted

here.

Backpressure
Field

Description
When this option is selected, the backpressure at plasticizing is
regulated (PID), otherwise it will be controlled (precondition for
control: Oil backflow at linear screw movement in backward direction must be throttled by an electro-magnetically activated proportional valve).

Use PID

This setting cannot be deactivated on electric machines.

P

The proportional part for the back pressure at plasticizing is adjusted here.

The integral part for the back pressure at plasticizing is adjusted

here.

The differential part for the back pressure at plasticizing is adjusted

here.

Plasticize
Field

Description

Use PID

When this option is selected, the screw feed speed at plasticizing

is regulated (PID), otherwise it will be controlled.

The proportional part for the torque controller at plasticizing is adjusted here.

The integral part for the torque controller at plasticizing is adjusted

here.

The differential part for the torque controller at plasticizing is adjusted here.

Hold set value filter

Information
Is only displayed if a servo valve for injection or an eletric injection unit is used.

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Field

Description
The filter time for the set value of hold controller is adjusted here
Decreasing the filter time leads to a faster control rise time.

Filter time

5.21

At the same time, a decreasing filter time can lead to undershoot

resp. overshoot during hold process and furthermore to a degradation of the part quality.

Position control settings

5.21.1

Purpose
On this mask the parameters for position control of different axis can be adjusted. The mask is only shown for eletric driven axis or if an inject- or mold
servo valve is available.

5.21.2

Description of the mask

The mask is divided into the sections:

Screw position controller

Mold position controller
Ejector position controller
Nozzle position controller

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Description of the elements

Screw position controller (optional)
Information
Is only displayed for an electric driven axis or if a servovalve for injection is
available.
Field

Description

Use position control

The position controller for the screw can be activated.

The proportional part for the screw position controller is adjusted

here.

Max control time

Position controlling starts after a screw movement has finished

and stopps after this time value. If this time is set to 0.0 s, the
position controller keeps active until the next screw movement is
started.

Mold position controller (optional)

Information
Is only displayed for an electric driven axis or if a servovalve for the mold is
available.
Field

Description

Use position control

The position controller for the mold can be activated.

The proportional part for the mold position controller is adjusted

here.

Max control time

Position controlling starts after a mold movement has finished and

stopps after this time value. If this time is set to 0.0 s, the position
controller keeps active until the next mold movement is started.

Ejector position controller (optional)

Information
Is only displayed for an electric driven axis.
Field

176

Description

Use position control

The position controller for the mold can be activated.

The proportional part for the mold position controller is adjusted

here.

Max control time

Position controlling starts after a mold movement has finished and

stopps after this time value. If this time is set to 0.0 s, the position
controller keeps active until the next mold movement is started.

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Nozzle position controller (optional)

Information
Is only displayed for an electric driven axis.
Field

5.22

Description

Use position control

The position controller for the mold can be activated.

The proportional part for the mold position controller is adjusted

here.

Max control time

Position controlling starts after a mold movement has finished and

stopps after this time value. If this time is set to 0.0 s, the position
controller keeps active until the next mold movement is started.

Time settings - Tab "Movement delay"

5.22.1

Purpose
This mask is used to set delay times for the production operation.

5.22.2

Description of the mask

Information
Delay times adjusted in this mask only affect the semi automatic and full automatic mode. These settings have no effect on manual and set-up mode.

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Description of the elements

Mold
Field

Description

Close delay

The delay time for the mold close movement is adjusted here.

Open delay

The delay time for the mold open movement is adjusted here.

Ejector
Field

Description

Forward delay

The delay time for the ejector forward movement is adjusted here.

Backward delay

The delay time for the ejector backward movement is adjusted

here.

Slide table
Only displayed when using a slide table.
Field

Description

Slide out

The delay time for the slide table backward movement is adjusted
here.

Slide in

The delay time for the slide table forward movement is adjusted
here.

Lock pin in delay

The delay time for the lock pin in movement is adjusted here.

Lock pin outdelay

The delay time for the lock pin out movement is adjusted here.

Rotary table
Only displayed when using a rotary table.
Field

Description

Rotary CW

The delay time for the clockwise rotary table movement is adjusted
here.

Rotary CCW

The delay time for the counter clockwise rotary table movement is
adjusted here.

Lock pin in delay

The delay time for the lock pin in movement is adjusted here.

Lock pin outdelay

The delay time for the lock pin out movement is adjusted here.

Inject
Field

Description
The delay time between reaching the nozzle touch locating point
and the start of injection is specified here.

Delay

Decompression
Field
Delay

178

Description
The delay time for the start of decompression is specified here.

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Nozzle
Field

5.23

Description

Forward delay

The duration between the plasticizing and the start of the nozzle's
forward movement is specified here.

Backward delay

The duration between the end of injecting and the start of the nozzle's backward movement is specified here.

Time settings - Tab "Delay times"

5.23.1

Purpose
This mask is used to set delay times for opening and closing the hydraulic
valves.

5.23.2

Description of the mask

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Description of the elements

Mold
Field

Description
Field Pump on specifies the time that is waited between the start
of the 'Mold open' movement and the activation of the pressure
pump.

Mold open
Field Valve off determines the time that is waited between the end
of the movement 'Mold open' and the closing of the control valve
in order to release the remaining pressure.
Field Pump on specifies the time that is waited between the start
of the 'Mold close' movement and the activation of the pressure
pump.
Mold close
Field Valve off determines the time that is waited between the end
of the movement 'Mold close' and the closing of the control valve
in order to release the remaining pressure.

Ejector
Field

Description
Field Pump on specifies the time that is waited between the start
of the 'Ejector forward' movement and the activation of the pressure pump.

Ejector forward
Field Valve off determines the time that is waited between the end
of the movement 'Ejector forward' and the closing of the control
valve in order to release the remaining pressure.
Field Pump on specifies the time that is waited between the start
of the 'Ejector backward' movement and the activation of the pressure pump.
Ejector backward
Field Valve off determines the time that is waited between the end
of the movement 'Ejector backward' and the closing of the control
valve in order to release the remaining pressure.

Inject
Field

Description
Field Pump on specifies the time that is waited between the start
of the injection process and the activation of the pressure pump.

Inject

Field Valve off determines the time that is waited between the end
of the injection process and the closing of the control valve in order
to release the remaining pressure.

Plasticize
Field

Description
Field Pump specifies the time that is waited between the start of
the plasticizing and the activation of the pressure pump.

Plasticize

180

Field Valve determines the time that is waited between the end of
the plasticizing and the closing of the control valve in order to release the remaining pressure.

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Decompression
Field

Description
Field Pump on specifies the time that is waited between the start
of the decompression and the activation of the pressure pump.

Decompression

Field Valve off determines the time that is waited between the end
of decompression and the closing of the control valve in order to
release the remaining pressure.

Nozzle
Field

Description
Field Pump on specifies the time that is waited between the start
of the 'Nozzle forward' movement and the activation of the pressure pump.

Forward delay
Field Valve determines the time that is waited between the end of
the movement 'Nozzle forward' and the closing of the control valve
in order to release the remaining pressure.
Field Pump on specifies the time that is waited between the start
of the 'Nozzle backward' movement and the activation of the pressure pump.
Backward delay
Field Valve off determines the time that is waited between the end
of the movement 'Nozzle backward' and the closing of the control
valve in order to release the remaining pressure.

5.24

Calibration - Tab "Auto calibration"

5.24.1

Purpose
This mask is used for the calibration of transducers and valves automatically.
Information
This mask is only available for hydraulic injection molding machines.
Standard:

Ensure that the system pressure sensor (settings in tab Inject pressure)
has been calibrated before starting auto calibration.
If no pressure sensor is available, pump pressure (settings in tab pump
pressure) has to be calibrated manually.

Servo valve:

If a servo valve is used, ensure that pressure before and after servo
valve (settings in tabs Inject pressure and Inject system pressure)
have been calibrated.

If one of these pre- conditions are not fulfilled, auto calibration probably results
in incorrect parameters.

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Description of the mask

The calibration settings for transducer, pressure, flow and hold pressure are
grouped together in separate calibration groups.
This mask is used to calibrate transducers and valves automatically.
Auto calibration can be either executed for each component manually or all
necessary calibration steps can be triggered automatically.

Fig.5-24:

Mask "Calibration - tab auto calibration"

Information
If an automatic calibration step (e.g. ejector auto calibration) fails, the auto
calibration is aborted and the next calibration step is not processed.
The status display (to the left next to the labeling) shows the following states:
Flashing green:

Calibration is active.

Green:

Calibration successfully completed.

Red:

Calibration failed.

The graphic in the right sector of the mask displays the characteristic movement curve for each respective element.

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Description of the configuration masks

Description of the elements

Auto calibration steps triggered automatically
Button

Description
Starts the auto calibration and then processes the following steps
one after another:
1) Ejector calibration
2) Mold calibration
3) Nozzle calibration (only if nozzle transducer is available)
4) Inject calibration
5) Pump pressure calibration
6) Pump velocity calibration
7) Servo pressure forward (only if servo valve is available)
8) Servo velocity forward (only if servo valve is available)
9) Screw rotation calibration RPM
10) Injection velocity calibration
11) Servo pressure release calibration (only if servo valve is available)
12) Hold pressure calibration (only if no servo valve is available)
Abortion of the auto calibration

Information
If a servo valve is available, calibration group Closed loop wont be executed
automatically.
Automatic calibration for closed loop components has to be triggered manually.
Executing auto calibration step by step
Auto calibration for each component is triggered by corresponding button
Information
In general, it is recommended to execute the single auto calibration steps in
the same order as they are performed when executing all auto calibration
steps automatically. For single auto calibration, following rules must be adhered.

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Calibration of Injection in group Transducer has to be executed before

calibration of Injection in group Closed loop.
If a servo valve is available, Pump pressure and Pump velocity have
to be calibrated before Servo press fwd and Servo vel fwd.
Control system must not reboot between the calibration steps Servo
press fwd and Servo vel fwd.

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Transducer
Field

Description
Ejector calibration:

Ejector
Display of the ejector stroke.
Mold calibration:
Mold
Display of the mold stroke
Nozzle calibration
Nozzle
Display of the nozzle stroke.
Inject calibration:
Injection
Display of injection velocity

Pressure
Field

Description

Pump pressure

Pump pressure calibration.

Servo pressure fwd

Pressure calibration servo valve.

(optional)

Only displayed if a servo valve is available.

Velocity
Field

Description

Pump velocity

Pump flow calibration

Servo vel fwd

Flow calibration servo valve.

(optional)

Only displayed if a servo valve is available.

Screw torque calibration:
Display of the maximum possible torque.

RPM

Input field is used to limit the maximum possible torque during

calibration. If value is set to '0', the maximum torque will be detected automatically. If an other value is set, this value won't be
exceeded during calibration.

Closed loop
Field
Servo press release
(optional)

Description
Calibration in order to get characteristic of servo valve when releasing pressure.
Only displayed if a servo valve is available.
Injection speed calibration:

Injection

Detection of the injection control parameters.

Display of the maximum possible inject speed.

Hold

Hold calibration:
Detection of the hold control parameters.

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5.25

Description of the configuration masks

Calibration - Tab "Ejector"

5.25.1

Purpose
This mask is used for the calibration of the transducer for the ejector.

5.25.2

Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

Fig.5-25:

5.25.3

Mask "Calibration - tab Ejector"

Description of the elements

Name

Description
Displays the actual voltage of the transducer.

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For electric drives the encoder position is displayed.

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

V / mm

Calibration is done by entering the voltage [V]

and the position [mm] for each linearization
point.

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5.26
5.26.1

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Calibration - Tab "Mold"

Purpose
This mask is used for the calibration of the mold transducer of the machine.

5.26.2

Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

Fig.5-26:

5.26.3

Maske"Calibration" - tab "Mold"

Description of the elements

Name

Description
Displays the actual voltage of the transducer.

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Mold transducer

For electric drives the encoder position is displayed.

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

V / mm

Calibration is done by entering the voltage [V]

and the position [mm] for each linearization
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Description of the configuration masks

Calibration - Tab "Nozzle"

5.27.1

Purpose
This mask is used for the calibration of the nozzle transducer of the machine.

5.27.2

Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

Fig.5-27:

5.27.3

Mask "Calibration - tab Nozzle"

Description of the elements

Name

Description
Displays the actual voltage of the transducer.

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For electric drives the encoder position is displayed.

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

V / mm

Calibration is done by entering the voltage [V]

and the position [mm] for each linearization
point.

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Calibration - Tab "Injection"

Purpose
This mask is used for the calibration of the injection transducer of the machine.

5.28.2

Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

Fig.5-28:

5.28.3

Mask "Calibration - tab Injection"

Description of the elements

Name

Description
Displays the actual voltage of the transducer.

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Injection transducer

For electric drives the encoder position is displayed.

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

V / mm

Calibration is done by entering the voltage [V]

and the position [mm] for each linearization
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Description of the configuration masks

Calibration - Tab "Pump pressure"

5.29.1

Purpose
This mask is used to calibrate the pressure of the pumps.

5.29.2

Description of the mask

The Table shows the values of the individual stages, where they can also be
changed manually. The linearization table is displayed on the right.

Fig.5-29:

5.29.3

Mask "Calibration - tab Pump pressure"

Description of the elements

Name

Description

Pump pressure

Displays the actual pump pressure.

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

Set output voltage

Possibility to force the set-voltage for the analog output for pump pressure. For each linearization point, the forcing of the analog output
voltage can be activated by entering '1'.
The resulting pump pressure is shown in field
'Pump pressure' and can be entered for the
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+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

bar / V

Calibration is done by entering the pressure

[bar] and the voltage [V] for each linearization
point.

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5.30
5.30.1

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Calibration - Tab "Servo pressure foward"

Purpose
This mask is used to calibrate the pressure of the servo valve.

5.30.2

Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

Fig.5-30:

5.30.3

Mask "Calibration" - Tab "Servo pressure"

Description of the elements

Name

5.31
5.31.1

Description

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

bar / V

Calibration is done by entering the pressure

[bar] and the voltage [V] for each linearization
point.

Calibration - Tab "Pump velocity"

Purpose
This mask is used to calibrate the velocity of the pump.

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Description of the configuration masks

Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

Fig.5-31:

5.31.3

Mask "Calibration - tab "pump velocity"

Description of the elements

Name

Description

Pump velocity

Displays the actual pump velocity.

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

Set output voltage

Possibility to force the set-voltage for the analog output for pump velocity. For each linearization point, the forcing of the analog output
voltage can be activated by entering '1'.
The resulting pump velocity is shown in field
'Pump velocity' and can be entered for the corresponding linearization point.

5.32

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

%/V

Calibration is done by entering the velocity

[%] and the voltage [V] for each linearization
point.

Calibration - Tab "Servo velocity forward"

5.32.1

Purpose
This mask is used to calibrate the velocity of the servo valve.

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Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

Fig.5-32:

5.32.3

Mask "Calibration" - Tab "Servo velocity"

Description of the elements

Name

5.33
5.33.1

Description

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

%/V

Calibration is done by entering the velocity

[%] and the voltage [V] for each linearization
point.

Calibration - Tab "RPM"

Purpose
This mask is used for the calibration of the screw's revolutions per minute of
the machine.

5.33.2

Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

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5.33.3

Description of the configuration masks

Mask "Calibration - tab RPM"

Description of the elements

Name

5.34

Description

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

rpm / %

Calibration is done by entering the rotations per

minute [rpm] and the velocity [%] for each linearization point.

Calibration - Tab "Slide Table"

5.34.1

Purpose
This mask is used for the calibration of the transducer of the slide table.

5.34.2

Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

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5.34.3

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Mask "Calibration - tab Slide table"

Description of the elements

Name

Description
Displays the actual voltage of the transducer.

5.35
5.35.1

Slide table transducer

For electric drives the encoder position is displayed.

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

V / mm

Calibration is done by entering the voltage [V]

and the position [mm] for each linearization
point.

Calibration - Tab "Back pressure"

Purpose
This mask is used for the calibration of the back pressure valve.

5.35.2

Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

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5.35.3

Description of the configuration masks

Mask "Calibration - tab Back pressure"

Description of the elements

Name

Description

Backpressure valve

Displays the actual back pressure.

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

Set output voltage

Possibility to force the set-voltage for the analog output for backpressure. For each linearization point, the forcing of the analog output
voltage can be activated by entering '1'.
The resulting backpressure is shown in field
'Backpressure valve' and can be entered for
the corresponding linearization point.

5.36

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

bar / V

Calibration is done by entering the pressure

[bar] and the voltage [V] for each linearization
point.

Calibration - Tab "Injection pressure"

5.36.1

Purpose
This mask is used for calibrating the machine's injection pressure.

5.36.2

Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

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Fig.5-36:

5.36.3

Mask "Calibration" - Tab "Injection pressure"

Description of the elements

Name

5.37
5.37.1

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Description

Injection pressure

Displays the actual voltage of the pressure

sensor.

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

V / bar

Calibration is done by entering the voltage [V]

and the pressure [bar] for each linearization
point.

Calibration - Tab "Injection system pressure"

Purpose
This mask is used for calibrating the machine's injection system pressure.

5.37.2

Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

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5.37.3

Description of the configuration masks

Mask "Calibration" - Tab "Injection system pressure"

Description of the elements

Name

5.38

Description

Injection system pressure

Displays the actual voltage of the sensor.

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

V / bar

Calibration is done by entering the voltage [V]

and the pressure [bar] for each linearization
point.

Calibration - Tab "Cavity pressure"

5.38.1

Purpose
This mask is used for calibrating the machine's cavity pressure.
Information
This mask is only shown if a cavity pressure sensor is available. For each
cavity pressure sensor a single tab will be displayed (Cavity press 1, 2, etc.).

5.38.2

Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

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Fig.5-38:

5.38.3

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Mask "Calibration" - Tab "Cavity pressure"

Description of the elements

Name

5.39
5.39.1

Description

Injection pressure

Displays the actual voltage of the pressure

sensor.

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

V / bar

Calibration is done by entering the voltage [V]

and the pressure [bar] for each linearization
point.

Calibration - Tab "Clamp force sensor"

Purpose
This mask is used for calibrating the machine's clamp pressure.
Information
This mask is only shown if a clamp pressure sensor is available. For each
clamp pressure sensor a single tab will be displayed (Clamp press 1, 2, etc.).

5.39.2

Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

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5.39.3

Description of the configuration masks

Mask "Calibration - tab Clamp pressure"

Description of the elements

Name

5.40

Description

Clamp force sensor

Displays the actual voltage of the sensor.

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

V / bar

Calibration is done by entering the voltage [V]

and the pressure [bar] for each linearization
point.

Calibration - Tab "Mold pressure sensor close valve / open

valve"

5.40.1

Purpose
When using a servo valve for mold positioning, two pressure sensors for
measuring the pressure drop at the mold servo valve are required.
This mask can be used to manually calibrate these pressure sensors.
Information
For each mold pressure sensor a single tab will be displayed (Mold pressure
sensor close valve / open valve).

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Description of the mask

The manual calibration of a sensor is done by entering values in a linearization
table. On the right side the linearization table is displayed graphically.

Fig.5-40:

5.40.3

Mask "Calibration" - Tab "Mold pressure"

Description of the elements

Name

5.41
5.41.1

Description

Mold pressure sensor close valve / open valve

Displays the actual voltage of the pressure

sensor.

Points

Number of points in the linearization table.

+/-

With buttons + und - a linearization point can

either be deleted or removed.

V / bar

Calibration is done by entering the voltage [V]

and the pressure [bar] for each linearization
point.

Calibration - Tab "LOG"

Purpose
This mask is used to display a protocol of the current automatic calibration
process.
Information
This mask is only available for hydraulic injection molding machines.

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Description of the configuration masks

Description of the mask

The LOG file informs on possible errors in case a calibration process has failed.

Fig.5-41:

5.42

Mask "Calibration - tab LOG"

Lintab loader

5.42.1

Purpose
This mask is used to load the movement linearization table for the mold height
adjustment of toggle clamp machines.

5.42.2

Description of the mask

The mask is structured into the sectors Mold height - clamp force characteristic curve (only on EIMM) and Toggle lever characteristic curve. Each
sector contains a combobox from which to select a linearization table and a
graphic representation of the linearization table. The linearization tables can
neither be edited not deleted in this mask.

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Fig.5-42:

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Maske "Lintab loader"

The linearization table available must be located in the following directories:

Pfad

5.42.3

Mold height lintab

\workspace\lintab\moldheight

Toggle lever lintab

\workspace\lintab\togglelever

Description of the elements

Mold height - clamping force characteristic curve (only on EIMM)
This diagram shows the open stroke on the X-axis and the clamping force along
the Y-axis.
Field

Description
Combo box for selecting a linearization table. The file names of
the lintab files are shown. As soon as a file has been selected, the
linearization table is loaded.

File name

Toggle lever characteristic curve

This diagram shows the toggle lever position on the X-axis and the position of
the mold along the Y-axis.
Field
File name

5.43
5.43.1

Description
Combo box for selecting a linearization table. The file names of
the lintab files are shown. As soon as a file has been selected, the
linearization table is loaded.

Auto calibration limits

Purpose
The setup mask can be used to adjust system settings for the visualization and
to display system information.

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5.43.2

Description of the configuration masks

Description of the mask

The maximum voltage for the pressure and velocity output can be set during
the automatic calibration in this mask. The maximum values are not applied to
the output voltage on a servo valve. the delay time between pressure calibration steps can be set. Furthermore this delay time is effective for the pressure
calibration of pump and servo valve. Besides these, the maximum voltage
output for the velocity during pressure calibration and the maximum position
relative to the screw stroke during velocity calibration can be set.

Fig.5-43:

5.43.3

Maske"Auto calibration limits"

Description of the elements

Limit Velocity
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Description

Max. voltage velocity

Maximum output voltage for pump velocity during autocalibration.

Min. voltage AO velocity

Minimum output voltage for AO velocity (also if

no movement is active). In setup mode this value is not considered. The output voltage after
the end of a movement is always 0.0 V in this
case.

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Limit pressure
Field

Description

Max. voltage pressure

Maximum output voltage for pump pressure

during autocalibration.

Min. voltage AO pressure

Minimum output voltage for AO pressure (also

if no movement is active). In setup mode this
value is not considered. The output voltage after the end of a movement is always 0.0 V in
this case.

Min. voltage AO backpressure (optional)

Minimum output voltage for AO backpressure

(also if no movement is active). In setup mode
this value is not considered. The output voltage
after the end of a movement is always 0.0 V in
this case.

Pressure calibration
Field
Max. velocity output during pressure calibration

Description
Maximum output voltage for velocity during
pressure calibration.

Delay between attemtps at pressure calibration

Field
Delay between pump pressure calib steps

Description
Delay time between two following pressure calibration steps. This delaytime is considered for
pump pressure and servo pressure calibration.

Maximum position
Field
Maximum measure position relative to screw
stroke

5.44
5.44.1

Description
Maximum position relative to screw stroke during velocity calibration. It is displayed in percent of the cylinder length.

Automatic ramp identification

Purpose
In this mask the automatic ramp identification can be executed during ramp
calibration.

5.44.2

Description of the mask

The maximum ramp and dead time can be identified during calibration on this
mask. The identified values for the ejector, mold, nozzle and inject are displayed.

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5.44.3

Description of the configuration masks

Maske "Automatic ramp identification"

Description of the elements

Ramp calibration
Field

Description
Identified maximum ramp. This value equates
the maximum velocity ramps in masks 'Profiles
1', 'Profiles 2' and 'Profiles 3'.

Max. ramp

Identified dead time of a ramp.

This value is used for internal dead time compensation during execution of a movement.
The dead time compensation is used to improve the positioning accuracy of a movement.

Dead time

If a movement doesn't reach its target position

after optimization, the value of the dead time
has to be reduced.

Start auto ramp calibration

With the button

5.45

Setup (HMI)

5.45.1

Purpose

, the automatic ramp calibration can be started.

The setup mask can be used to adjust system settings for the visualization and
to display system information.

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5.45.2

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Description of the mask

The language of the display text and the date / time can be set in the Settings section. System information shows specific information. These cannot
be changed here. The further functions of the setup mask can be invoked via
the menu bar.

Fig.5-45:

5.45.3
5.45.3.1

Mask "Setup"

Description of the elements

Settings
Element

206

Description

Language

Select a system language from the languages available in this

field.

Date and time

The system time and the current date of the control can be set
here. These are centrally managed and saved in the control.

Screensaver

Screensaver will be activated if no user action takes place during

this time.

Auto logout

After the duration which can be specified here, the system is automatically logged out.

User

This field shows the name of the user that is logged in. To the right
the access level of the user is displayed (1-16).

HMI Version

Shows the current version of the Kemro.view.standard runtime

system (format: Vxx.yy).

Printer spooler

Shows the number of pending print jobs within the printer spooler.

Device IP

IP address of the visualization system.

Host IP

IP adress of the control system

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Description of the configuration masks

Buttons
Element

Description

User

Opens the login dialog and/or the user administration (see section
User).

Display

Set brightness and contrast of the display.

System

Further settings and system information can be displayed here

(see section "System").

Lock

Locking and releasing the touch screen operation.

Pressing this button on a local station opens a file selection dialog,
in which the status report can be saved on a drive with any specific
name. The drives and directories which are available can be
specified in the HMI configuration. Pressing the status report button on a remote station will store the status report permanently on
the system drive (Root-directory) of the control.
The status report contains the following information:
PMA stack (up to 4 files)
HMI event trace (key presses)

Report

Boot log (optional)

System catalog
Infolog
Current PCB configuration
Task analysis (WVR file)
Status report info file
Network status
KNet status
KNet error
Performance log

Masks

5.45.3.3

Opens a dialog with a list of application masks. The masks displayed are specified in the HMI configuration. Switch to this mask
by selecting a mask and press the button Confirmation (in the
dialog).

User
The User button opens the login dialog. If one user is already logged in, the
user administration can be directly accessed. Only the administrator, though,
has access to the full range of functions.

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Login dialog (all users)

Fig.5-46:

Login dialog

Input field / Check box

User

Description
Defined users can be selected from a list here. This list is determined by the administrator.
Concealed entry of the password (the type of input panel can be
selected in the HMI configuration).
Following users are available with following passwords by default.
Level 1: Worker: Password "w". Level1 is also used when
user logs out.
Level 3: Mold Prepare: Password "m"

Password

Level 4: Production: Password "p"

Level 5: Quality: Password "q"
Level 6: Process expert: Password "p"
Level 8: Service technician: Password "s"
Level 12: Startup technician: Password "s"
Level 12: Administrator: Password "pass". This user has
administration rights for user administration.
Passwords for all users can be changed in tab 'Administration''.

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Input field / Check box

Description

Force Write Permission

By selecting this check box, the receipt of write permission can be

forced if the maximum number of sessions with write permission
on the system has been reached.

Read only

If this check box is selected, the login is made without write permission.

Information
When logged in with a chip card (RFID) the login dialog is not displayed, as
all necessary data, including password, are read directly from the chip card.
Additionally a keyswitch can be used (activated) to get userlevel 5 without entering a password.
The registered user can be selected from the list in the Combo box User. After
entering the correct password and pressing Login, the user is logged in. A
language or unit change-over may occur.
By pressing the button Logout the current user is logged out and the user level
automatically returns to 1.
User administration - online (all users)
This page displays all logged-in users. If a user is authorized with the appropriate user rights, he can select another user and log that user out via the button
Logout.

Fig.5-47:

User administration - logged in

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User

Shows the name of a logged-in user.

Station

Name (IP address) of station on which the user is logged in.

Level

User level of user logged in.

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Column / button

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Description

Write

Activating this check box gives the user the write permission.

Local

Displays whether the user has logged in from a local or remote

station.

Logout

This button enables a selected user to log out.

User administration - administration (only for administrators)

New users can be created, existing users modified or deleted in this tab of the
user administration.

Fig.5-48:

User administration - administration

Column / button

Description

User

Displays the name of the user defined on the control.

Local

User level on local stations or on remote stations if the request of

the level has been confirmed on a local station.

Remote

If the user on a remote station logs into the system, this user level
is assigned. No local confirmation is made. This user level must
be equal to or less than the local user level.

Language

Standard language of user.

Unit

Standard unit system of user (ISO or imperial).

New User

Opens a dialog in which a new user can be defined including all

settings required.

Delete User

Deletes the user selected in the list.

Modify Profile

Opens a dialog in which the user profile of the selected user can
be modified.

Save (only available, if chip

The user profile selected from the table can be saved on a chip
card or RFID card is availacard or an RFID card with this button.
ble in the system)

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Create / Change user profile (only for administrators)

After selection of a user from the table and activation of the button New
User or Modify Profile the following dialog is displayed in which to insert (or
change) the user settings.

Fig.5-49:

New User or Modify Profile

Input field

Description

User

Displays the name of the user defined on the control.

Password

Entry of the user password (the type of input panel can be selected
in the HMI configuration).

Confirmation

Repeated entry of a new password as confirmation.

Local

User level on local stations or on remote stations if the request of

the level has been confirmed on a local station.

Remote

User level on a remote station. This user level must be equal to or

less than the local user level.

Language

Standard language of user.

Administrator

Selecting this checkbox will assign this user administrator rights.

User administration - Configuration (only for administrators)

This mask shows an overview of all settings made in the user administration.
Button "Safety- Key" allows to define a Safety- Key (input valid from 0 to
2147483647) for user login with an USB- stick or a RFID- card.
Afterwards the defined Safety- Key is transferred to a connected USB stick or
a RFID- card.
A user login with an USB- stick or an RFID- card is only possible if the SafetyKey on the USB- stick or the RFID- card is according to the Safety- Key of the
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User administration - configuration

System
The entries of this menu group can be used to open dialogs in which to modify
the following settings.
Menu item

212

Description

Network

Opens the dialog for setting the network parameters. This option
is only available on the OF45x and at the KeTop under VxWorks.

Versions

This dialog shows the system and application versions for the
control and the visualization

Spooler

Opens the spooler dialog and shows all pending print jobs (only
under VxWorks).

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Menu item

Description
This menu entry can be used to display the dialog box for further
system information.
OK:
Confirmation button for closing the dialog.
System:
Shows an overview of the configuration settings of the visualization and the start-up times of the loaded masks.

Detail

SysVars:
Shows an overview of the system variables the system is communicating with.
Update:
Updates the display.
Logfile:
Saves the overview of the communicating system variables in the
file hmi.log (normally in the root directory of the system drive).

Restart HMI

5.46

Restarts the visualization anew.

Machine Locking/Unlocking

5.46.1

Purpose
This mask serves for locking/unlocking the machine.
The machine producer can agree with the client upon a testing phase. If no
valid unlock key has been entered until the end of the testing phase (e.g. 1
month), the machine will be locked, which means that the motor will be turned
off and no further production is possible.
For unlocking the machine an unlock key has to be requested from the manufacturer of the injection molding machine and the key has to be entered into
this mask.

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Information
The lock status of the machine can also be changed with an USB device that
contains a valid lock key or unlock key.
As soon as an USB device with valid machine lock or unlock data is detected,
the machine lock status will be changed automatically.
A lock or unlock key can only be used for one time. After that the key becomes
invalid.
If the USB device contains multiple lock keys, always the lock key with the
expire date which lies the farthest in the future will be used. All other lock keys
on the USB device also become invalid as soon as the lock key which lies the
farthest in the future becomes active.
If the USB device contains a lock key and a unlock key, always the unlock
key will be used.

5.46.2

Description of the mask

Fig.5-51:

5.46.3

Mask "Locking"

Description of the elements

Field

214

Description

CPU serial number

Display of the control's serial number.

Lock / unlock key

Field for entering a lock or unlock key for locking/unlocking the

machine.

Machine locked

Displays if the machine is already locked.

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Field

5.47

Description

Lock key active

Displays if the machine lock function is active. The machine will

be locked at the displayed expire date.

Expire date

Displays the date at which the machine will be locked. The expire
date is related to the beginning of a day.

Service Mask - Tab "Service grease/lubrication"

5.47.1

Purpose
This mask serves for making service interval settings for the grease and lubrictaion.
Information
This mask is only displayed for hydraulic machines.

5.47.2

Description of the mask

For Grease and Lubrication oil the possible input parameters are equal.

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Description of the elements

Field

Description
Off = Service function deactivated

Service mode

Interval Date = next service has to occur at a specific date.

Power on time = next service has to occur after a specific
power on time of the machine.
Only relevant when service type = Interval Date

Service interval

Definition of the service interval (weeks), when a service has

to be executed (e.g. every 6 weeks).

Time for alarm

Defines the time of day an alarm is triggered if a service interval

is expired.

Date to confirm

Date of next required service.

Last confirmation

Only relevant when service type = Interval Date

Date of last service confirmation
Only relevant when service type = Power on time

Power on set time

Last confirmation
Confirm

5.48
5.48.1

Defines the power on time of the machine (hours), when the

next service has to be executed (e.g. every 200 hours).
Only relevant when service type = Power on time
Date of last service confirmation
Confirmation of an executed service.

Service Mask - Tab "Service Oilfilter"

Purpose
This mask serves for making service interval settings for the oilfilter.
Information
This mask is only displayed for hydraulic machines.

5.48.2

Description of the mask

For Clean oil filter and Replace oil filter the possible input parameters are
equal.

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Mask "Service oilfilter"

Description of the elements

Field

Description
Off = Service function deactivated

Service mode

Interval Date = next service has to occur at a specific date.

Power on time = next service has to occur after a specific
power on time of the machine.
Only relevant when service type = Interval Date

Service interval

Definition of the service interval (weeks), when a service has

to be executed (e.g. every 6 weeks).

Time for alarm

Defines the time of day an alarm is triggered if a service interval

is expired.

Date to confirm

Date of next required service.

Last confirmation

Only relevant when service type = Interval Date

Date of last service confirmation
Only relevant when service type = Power on time

Power on set time

Last confirmation
Confirm

5.49

Defines the power on time of the machine (hours), when the

next service has to be executed (e.g. every 200 hours).
Only relevant when service type = Power on time
Date of last service confirmation
Confirmation of an executed service.

Service Mask - Tab "Service Oilcooler"

5.49.1

Purpose
This mask serves for making service interval settings for the oilcooler.

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Information
This mask is only displayed for hydraulic machines.

5.49.2

Description of the mask

Fig.5-54:

5.49.3

Mask "Service oilcooler"

Description of the elements

Field

Description
Off = Service function deactivated

Service mode

Interval Date = next service has to occur at a specific date.

Power on time = next service has to occur after a specific
power on time of the machine.
Only relevant when service type = Interval Date

Service interval

Definition of the service interval (weeks), when a service has

to be executed (e.g. every 6 weeks).

Time for alarm

Defines the time of day an alarm is triggered if a service interval

is expired.

Date to confirm

Date of next required service.

Last confirmation

Only relevant when service type = Interval Date

Date of last service confirmation
Only relevant when service type = Power on time

Power on set time

Last confirmation
Confirm

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Defines the power on time of the machine (hours), when the

next service has to be executed (e.g. every 200 hours).
Only relevant when service type = Power on time
Date of last service confirmation
Confirmation of an executed service.

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Description of the configuration masks

Drive Monitor SpeedPump

5.50.1

Purpose
This mask shows the essential drive parameters (actual values) during live
operation. For master and slave(s) a seperate mask is displayed.
Information
The mask is only displayed if the option speed pump is used.

5.50.2

Description of the mask

Informations about the temperature, the drive status and the drive firmware
version are displayed.

Fig.5-55:

5.50.3

Mask "Speed Pump Drive Monitor"

Description of the elements

Temperature
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Drive

Actual drive temperature.

Motor temperature

Actual motor temperature.

Brake resistor power

Actually consumed energy of the brake resistor

related to the maximum allowed energy.

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Drive status
Field

Description

Velocity

Actual speed of the drive.

Torque

Actual torque of the drive.

Status word

Actual operating state of the drive.

Displays the closed-loop control mode that is
actually active (only visible for drive master).

Control mode

Pressure Control
Velocity control

Drive information
Field

5.51
5.51.1

Description

Drive Name

Name of the used drive.

Firmware Version

Firmware version of the used drive.

Drive Tuning
Purpose
Parameters of electrical drives can be displayed and their values changed. For
master and slave(s) a seperate mask is displayed.
Information
The mask is only displayed if the option speed pump is used.

5.51.2

Description of the mask

The mask is divided into sections for setting the control parameters as well as
for loading, saving and editing drive parameters.

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Mask "Speed Pump Drive Settings"

Description of the elements

Velocity controller
Field

Description

Configuration of the proportional part for the

velocity controller. User can reduce the overshot by increasing the gain P. But this increases also the rising time.

Configuration of the integral part for the velocity

controller. User can reduce the rising time by
increasing the I.

Pressure controller (only displayed for drive master)

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Configuration of the proportional part for the

pressure controller. User can reduce the overshot by increasing the gain P. But this increases also the rising time.

Configuration of the integral part for the pressure controller. User can reduce the rising time
by increasing the I.

Kff

Configration of the feed forward gain for the

pressure controller.

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Parameter set
Field

Description

Load parameter to drive

Uploads the drive parameters that are currently

stored on the compact flash of the control to the
drive.

Save parameter from drive

Saves the actual drive parameters from the

drive on the compact flash of the control.

Reset Drive to Factory Settings

Resets the parameters of the drive to factory

settings.

Process

Shows the actual progress of the loading- resp.

saving- procedure.

AI pressure feedback offset

Field

Description

Analog input offset

In order to compensate an possible Offset of

the system pressure, the value of the displayed
system pressure below has to be entered.

System pressure

Actual deviation of the system pressure.

Single parameter transfer

With these settings it is possible to configure single drive parameters via control
system.
Field

222

Description

Objekt ID

Objekt ID of the drive parameter.

Sub ID

Sub ID of the drive parameter.

Data type

Data type of the drive parameter selected

above.

Read value

Reads and displays the drive parameter selected above.

Write value

Reconfiguration and writing of the read drive

parameter.

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PQ Advanced settings
Field

Description
Defines the trigger for recording pump pressure and velocity in mask PQ- Chart.
No trigger: No recording in mask PQChart.

Trigger of movement

Mold close: Recording starts at the beginning of each mold close movement.
Mold open: Recording starts at the beginning of each mold open movement.
Injection: Recording starts at the beginning of each inject movement.
Plast: Recording starts at the beginning of
each plast movement.

Force P

Force of pressure.

Force Q

Force of velocity.

5.52

PQ- Chart

5.52.1

Purpose
The mask PQ- chart is used to record and display the pressure and velocity of
the pumps of the machine during a complete machine cycle.
Information
The mask is only displayed if the option speed pump is used.

5.52.2

Description of the mask

Pressure and velocity of the pumps during a machine cycle are displayed
graphically in [%].The [%]- value on the right y- axis refers to the pressure and
velocity. The [%]- value on the left y- axis only shows which area of the chart
is actually displayed. On the x- axis the cycle time is displayed. Button View > Maximize fades- in resp. fades- out a legend which shows the actual and
set values of the pumps and their color-coded assignments. A further chart
shows at which moment the movements "Mold open", "Mold close", "Plasticize"
and "Inject" are active during machine cylce. Thus it is possible to visualize the
pressure and velocity of each pump during the single movements.
Information
The cycle time on the x- axis is static and predefined to 40sec. Independent
from the machine cycle time, the pq- Chart always uses the same possible
resolution.

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Information
For recording in automatic cycle, a trigger must be configured in mask "Drive
tuning".

Fig.5-57:

5.52.3

Mask "PQ- chart"

Description of the elements

Field

5.53
5.53.1

Description

Activate / Deactivate

Stops and starts the graphic recording.

Zoom X Out

Zoom out in x- direction.

Zoom X In

Zoom in in x- direction.

Zoom Y Out

Zoom out in y- direction.

Zoom Y In

Zoom in in y- direction.

Act. Value

A vertical red cursor is displayed which is used

for navigation inside the chart by pressing left
and right cursor buttons of the operating panel.
Thus it is possible to navigate to each point of
the machine cycle in order to read out the actual values.

Maximize

Fades- in and fades- out the legend.

Temperature- Chart
Purpose
The mask temperature chart is used to record and display the temperature of
the motors and drives of the machine.

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Information
The mask is only displayed if the option speed pump is used.

5.53.2

Description of the mask

The actual temperature of the motors and drives is displayed graphically over
time. The [%]- value on the left y- axis only shows which area of the chart is
actually displayed. Button Keys fades- in resp. fades- out a legend which
shows the actual temperatures and their color-coded assignments in the diagram.

Fig.5-58:

5.53.3

Mask "Temperature Chart"

Description of the elements

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Activate / Deactivate

Stops and starts the graphic recording.

Zoom X Out

Zoom out in x- direction.

Zoom X In

Zoom in in x- direction.

Zoom Y Out

Zoom out in y- direction.

Zoom Y In

Zoom in in y- direction.

Act. Value

A vertical red cursor is displayed which is used

for navigation inside the diagram by pressing
left and right cursor buttons of the operating
panel. Thus it is possible to navigate to each
point in the diagram in order to read out the
corresponding temperature values.

Maximize

Fades- in and fades- out the legend.

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Description of the service and maintenance masks

This chapter describes the masks that are used during service and maintenance work.

6.1
6.1.1

IO-Monitor
Purpose
The IO-Monitor is used for monitoring hardware-modules. It is possible to force
these modules in case of starting up, maintenance and service.

6.1.2

Description of the mask

The mask provides two different views:

6.1.2.1

Overview
Detailview

Overview
All hardware modules and their endpoints are displayed in a tree structure. the
selection of the module for detailed view is done by a checkbox.

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Element

Description

Detail

Is used to change into detailed view. Therefore

it is necessary to select a hardware module
through a checkbox.

Info

The electronic label of the hardware module is

read and the information (firmware, BIOS, operating hours) is displayed in a seperate dialog.
(Further informationen is found in the description of the hardware module)

Besides the name of the hardware module the status is additionally displays
in the overview.
Element

Description
Module is simulated (not physically given)

Node monitoring (Guarding) de-activated

At least one input or output at the module is forced

Unknown module status

Module status OK

Error

6.1.2.2

Detail
After selecting a module it is possible to change into detailed view, where the
state of endpoints is displayed and the possibility is provided to force them.

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IO-Monitor: Detailed view

Element

Description

Overview

To change back to overview mode. All forced

IO-endpoints are retained.

Filter on/off

Is used for activation and deactivation of the

filter. the configuration is done in the Setupdialog.

Setup

The hardware modules, which should be displayed in detailed view are chosen in this dialog. the selection is done via a checkbox.
Is is possible to choose between three different
display modes.
Compact
Only the connection designations and the
status icons are displayed.

View

Normal
The assigned system variable is displayed
besides tje connection designations and
the status icon.
List
Shows the connections in tabular form.

Print

The Printing of the selected hardware modules

and of theirs endpoints is done via a printing
dialog.

Unforce all

This button can be used to cancel all forced IO

states.

The states of the IO-endpoints are displayed via icons (digital IOs) or colored
boarders and can be found in detailed view mode.

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Element

State of digital inputs and outputs

State 0

State 1

State 0 forced

State 1 forced

Error

Element

State of analog inputs and outputs

State 0V

State 5V

State 0V forced

State 5V forced

6.1.2.3

Bus statistic
To determine the statistics for transmitting and receiving handle the following
steps:
1) Open the overview in the IO-Monitor.
2)

Choose a CPU via

and select the device in the dialog. Then press
Start/Stop and confirm with OK.

3) Select the desired bus in the overview and press Info. The dialog offers
the bus statistics.
6.1.2.4

Filter
All available hardware modules are displayed in the filter dialog and can be
selected via a checkbox. The selection effects the display in the detailed view
mode.

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IO-Monitor: Filterdialog

Element

Description
Deselect all

Select all

Online help

6.1.3

Force of endpoints
It is possible to individually force endpoints of hardware modules through the
detailed view mode.
A dialog is opened by clicking on a hardware endpoint in detailed view, where
the actions are done for forcing endpoints

6.1.3.1

Forcing a digital endpoint

The forcing of a digital endpoint is done by a specific dialog..The dialog also
displays the current state (actual value) of the endpoint.

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Forcing an analog endpoint

Similar to the forcing of digital endpoints it is possible the set voltage values
for analog endpoints.

Fig.6-5:

6.2

IO-Monitor: Force of an analog endpoint

Variable monitor

6.2.1

Purpose
The variables monitor is used for viewing and modifying IEC variables.
The user can put together any variables in groups, save and observe the value
of the variables group or modify. This service mask is mainly used for error
diagnosis and start-up.

6.2.2

Description of the mask

The variables monitor consists of three sections (tabs):

6.2.2.1

Variable selection, for grouping of variables,

Variable list, for displaying selected variables,
Search result

Variable selection
If the variables monitor is opened, a variables selection list appears at first with
an overview of all machine units (empty machine units are not displayed).
These can be expanded and all variables, structures and arrays contained
within can be displayed.
In the variables selection any variables can be chosen for display in the variable
list. Additionally the variables can be organized in groups.

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Variables monitor: Variables selection

List of Variables
All IEC-variables of a group are displayed and can be modified here.

Fig.6-7:

6.2.2.3

Variables monitor: List of variables

Search Result
The search result is displayed in this area. The current machine unit and the
specified search term is displayed above the result. The search result remains
until the next search process is received.

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Information
A maximum of 100 search results are displayed. The search process can be
resumed with the Continue button and the following results are displayed.

Fig.6-8:

6.2.3
6.2.3.1

Variables monitor: Search result

Description of the elements

Variables selection
Button/ Combo box
Current group

Description
A variables group made up of all existing groups can be selected
here.
This button opens a pop-up menu where the following functions
can be selected:
New: Creating a new group.
Delete: Delete current group

Group
Save: Save current group
Restore: Restoring the selected variable group
The created group is also used for variable selection in PDProtocol, PDGraphic and PDSupervision.
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Button/ Combo box

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Description
The selected variable is added to the currently selected group. If
a structure is selected, only the base elements of the next level of
this structure are added with Insert.

Insert

These variables will be inserted into the current group.

After selecting an element (machine unit, structure,..), a dialog in
which a search can be made for system variables within the selected element can be opened with this button. With this, the name,
long text, short text or the unit of the variable(s) being searched
for can be specified (multiple specifications are linked with AND).
The search result is displayed under Search result.

Search

Variables out of this list can be added to a group with the Insert
button.

Information
If a group has been modified (a variable added or removed), but has not been
saved yet, a dialog for saving the group will appear when you quit the variable
monitor or select a new group.

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6.2.3.2

Variables monitor - Search dialog

Variables list
Element

Description

Current group

Here you can select a group of variables from all existing groups.

Display Variable Text

Selecting this button displays the long text of the variable instead
of the variable name.
This button opens a pop-up menu where the following functions
can be selected:

Group

New: Creating a new group.

Delete: Delete current group.
Save: Save current group.

Attributes

The attributes for the selected variable are displayed in a dialog.

Remove variable

Removes the selected variable in the list of this group.

Remove All

Removes all variables of the list of this group. To avoid faulty operation a confirmation dialog is displayed once more before deletion.

Print

Print variables list.

Column

Description

Name / long text

The name of the variable incl. path is displayed here. If the variable
name is longer than the column width, it is truncated in the middle
with "\..\". The full name is displayed in the status line when it is
selected. The long text is displayed with the option Display Variable Text.

Value

Displays the value of the variable. The value can be modified directly.

Unit

Unit of the variable.

Information
If a group has been modified (a variable added or removed), but has not been
saved yet, a dialog for saving the group will appear when you quit the variable
monitor or select a new group.

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Search result
Element
Current group

Description
A variables group made up of all existing groups can be selected
here.
Opens a pop-up menu with the following functions:
New: Creates a new variable group.
Clear: Deletes the current variable group.

Group

Save: Saves changes of the current variable group.

Restore all: Restores the current variable group.
Variable groups will also be used for selecting variables within the
masks PDProtocol, PDGraphic and PDMonitoring.
Adds the selected variable to the current variable group. If a structure has been selected, the button "Insert" adds all basic variables
of this structure to the variable group.

Insert
The inserted variables will be inserted into the variable list of the
current variable group and will be displayed in tab "List of Variables".
Attributes

Search

Displays the attributes of the selected variable.

After selecting an element within the tree (structure, ) this button
opens a dialog for searching IEC-variables within the selected tree
element. The name, long text, short text or unit of the variables to
be found can be entered into the dialog (the search criteria will be
concatenated by AND). The variables matching the search criteria
will be displayed within tab "Search Result".
In the list of search results single variables can be selected and
added into a variable group by using the button "Insert".

View

6.3
6.3.1

If a structure is marked in the search result, this button can be used

to skip to the variable selection, where the cursor is positioned on
this structure. Variables for the current group can then be added
here or their attributes displayed.

Infolog
Purpose
System events (alarms, user changes, system errors, etc.) are recorded or
logged in the Infolog. In this way a complete machine history, for example, can
be realized.
The Infolog mask only displays information. Alarms cannot be confirmed here.

6.3.2

Description of the mask

All system events are shown in the table. The list can be limited to specific
system events using the aid of a filter (e.g. Error, Warning, Info, Appliction,
System, ).
Infolog entries that do not fit into the chronological sequence of entries can be
highlighted with a different background color (default: light blue).

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Information
The infolog buffer is split into several ring buffers for different events. Therefore it may happen that one ring buffer will be filled faster than another one.
In this case the content of one ring buffer will not match with contents of other
ring buffer chronologically. This means that the chronological sequence can
no longe be taken for granted.

Fig.6-11:

6.3.3
6.3.3.1

Mask "Infolog"

Description of the elements

Menu
Menu button
Filter

Description
Allows a filter to be selected. Pressing the button restricts the display according to the filter settings. The filters for alarms, system,
errors and application are predefined. By selecting Filter off, all
entires can again be displayed.
Independent filters can be defined via menu item Filter and the
entries searched for text or time of occurrence.

Setup
Also settings for the display of events can be made (display of long
text, log file on and chronological display of events)-

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Save

The entire Infolog can be written to any file that is selected via the
file selection dialog.

Print

Opens a printer-dialog and prints out the Infolog. All currently displayed messages will be printed.

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Menu button

6.3.3.2

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Description

Help

Displays the corresponding help page for the infolog mask.

Hold list

By pressing this button no further entries will be written into the

list, which is helpful for viewing or printing the list. The logging will
be continued in background and by pressing this button a second
time (release list) all additional entries will be added to the list and
logging continues as usual.

Setup / filter

Fig.6-12:

Dialogue "Setup/filter"

Menu button / input

field

Description

Check boxes (Alarm, Sys- The corresponding Infolog class is displayed by selecting a check
tem,.)
box. All Infolog classes are selected by default.
Find

The Infolog entries are searched for the search term entered here
and displayed with OK.

from / to

Confirm the entries.

OK

Besttigung der Eingabe

Clears the text boxes Search, from and to or the content of check
boxes when the entry fields are empty. By pressing this button all
checkboxes are reset again.

Loads predefined basic settings.

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Help

Displays the corresponding help page.

Cancel

Closes the dialog. Changes are not adopted.

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Logged events
Alarm:
Text in the Infolog
filter dialog class
Alarm 1 - 7

1-7

Description

Example

Alarm

System:
Text in the Infolog
filter dialog class

Description

Example

System mes8
sage

Firmware message

Starting / stopping system (cold start, new

start,)

Module exchange

17

Module exchange

Entry with new Serial. no., rev., module

name,...

PLC action

18

PLC operation

Starting / stopping PLC, starting / stopping debug session,...)

Teach action 19

Action in the online di- Starting /stopping / error of the KEMRO.teachalog system
control run time system

PDP error
protocol

Error protocol of the

PDP

22

Warning limits violation, tolerance limits violation

Error:
Text in the Infolog
filter dialog class

Description

Example

Note

System information

Information of the PLC runtime system at startup

Warning

10

System warning

Error when reading a config. entry, SV not

found,

Error

11

System error

Errors which affect the control (e.g. FU could

not be started,)

Critical error

12

Critical system error

Error which has a critical effect on the system

(insufficient memory,)

Fatal error

13

Fatal system error

Total crash

Application:
Text in the Infolog
filter dialog class
Change in
value

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Description

Example

Operator actions

Changes in value via user input

File operation 15

File operations

Loading/saving files (e.g. recipes,)

Mode

16

Switching operating
mode

Changing operating mode

Change of
user

20

Action of the user adUser login/logout, administration actions

ministration

HMI application

21

Application-specific
action in the visualization

Entry from the HMI application

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Text in the Infolog

filter dialog class

6.4
6.4.1

KePlast HMI.KVS

Description

Example

Application
PLC 1

23

Application-specific
action in control 0

1st entry from IEC application

Application
PLC 2

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Application-specific
action in control 1

2nd entry from IEC application

IO-Replace
Purpose
If an IO on a CPU- or IO-Module is defective, it is possible to allocate the defective IO to an other free IO. There is no modification in the software necessary.
Afterwards the IO only has to be rewired.

6.4.2

Description of the mask

The mask shows all available Module. By selecting a module, the IO-Mapping
Buttons gets available in order to perform an IO- allocation.

Fig.6-13:

6.4.3

Mask "IO-Change"

Description of the elements

Field

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Description

Name

Name of the selectable module.

Serialnumber

Seriennummer of the selectable module.

Modified

Shows if a reallocation has already been performed.

IO-Mapping

After selecting a module, this button gets available.

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After selecting a module, the IO allocation can be performed, by selecting the

IO-Mapping button.

6.4.4

Description of the mask

The IO reallocation occurs in this mask.

Fig.6-14:

6.4.5

Mask "IO-Mapping"

Description of the elements

Field

Description

Overview

Returning to IO-Change overview mask.

IO-Types

Opens the submenu with the available IO groups.

TI

Shows all free thermo inputs.

DI DO

Shows all free digitalen In- and Outputs.

AI AO

Shows all free analog In- and Outputs.

Freier IO

Listing of all free IOs which can be used for allocation.

Defekter IO

Declaration of the defect IOs which should be allocated.

Variablensumme

After the allocation, the short text of the allocated IO appears.

After allocation, a restart is necessary. Before that, the rewiring of the IOs has
to be done.
After restarting the system, the defect IO has been allocated to the free functional IO.
In order to allocate an IO to the original IO (e.g. the defect IO has been fixed),
value -1 has to be entered in the field Defect IO .
Restart and rewiring of the IO is also necessary.

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6.5
6.5.1

KePlast HMI.KVS

Drive-Monitor
Purpose
Parameters of electrical drives can be displayed in the drive monitor and their
values changed. The complete parameter set of a drive can be stored as a file
and/or loaded by a file for the drive.
Information
This mask is only available with electric injection molding machines.

6.5.2

Description of the mask

The left part of the mask shows the existing drives in a tree structure. By unfolding the structure the individual parameter groups can be selected. The right
part of the mask shows the parameters of selected groups is tabular form.

Fig.6-15:

Mask "Drive-Monitor"

Information
Of the configured axes/drives only those are displayed that are actually given.

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Description of the elements

Table and menu
Element

Description

Parameter (Column)

Designation of the parameter. If the parameter is an array, the

structure can be unfolded with the "+"-button that is in the same
line.

Index

Unique index of the parameters (incl. Sub-Index).

Value

Value of the parameter.

Unit

Unit of the parameter.

Printout of the displayed parameters.

Print
This button is only active if the printer has been configured.
This button is used to open a dialog for the direct display of a parameter (Parameter selection).
If the parameter is an array, the dialog can be opened only by
selecting the root element and/or by pressing [ ] in the Value column. It is not possible to select an array element directly in the tree
structure.

Parameter

6.5.3.2

Drive -> SPS

The entire parameter set of the selected drive can be stored in a

file (*.vda) here. The file name can also be specified besides the
storage location.

SPS -> Drive

The entire parameter set from a file (*.vda) can be loaded into the
selected drive here.

Parameter selection
After the index and sub-index have been entered the corresponding parameter-value is shown. Here the parameter value can be changed and the display
form can be switched between decimal and hexa-decimal. In addition the
header of dialog shows the designation of the selected axis.

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Element

6.5.3.3

KePlast HMI.KVS

Description

Index

Input field for index and sub-index of the parameter.

Value

Request value of the parameter with the index specified.

Input field Value

The value of the parameter is displayed here. The value can be

modified by an entry in this field.

Dec

The value is shown as decimal.

Hex

The value is shown as hexa-decimal.

Parameter selection (Array)

By pressing [ ] in the Value column of the array root node the parameter section
dialog is shown. The array values can be changed in this dialog.
Element

6.6
6.6.1

Description

Index

Index of the array element.

Value

Value of the array element.

Delete

Deletes the value if the array element selected in the table.

Edit

Entry of a new value if the array element selected in the table.

OK

Closes the dialog and adopts all changes.

Sequence mask
Purpose
This mask represents the machine sequence and its state.

6.6.2

Description of the mask

The following information about the machine sequence is shown in the debug
mask:

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the movements contained in the machine sequence,

the actual movement duration,
the sequence of the movements,
if a movement is safety relevant,
the state of movements and
the sequences of the machine cycle.

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Description of the service and maintenance masks

Mask Sequence mask

Description of the elements

Name

Description

Name

Name of movement (e.g. Mold1Fwd).

Movement duration

Display of the actual movement duration.

Safety relevant

Safety-relevant movements are marked with

an interlock symbol. A safety-relevant movement can be executed only when certain conditions are met. When clicking on a safetyrelevant movement, a safety dialog opens
which displays the conditions.

Movement state
Movements that already finisehd are marked
with a tick.
Movements that are currently active, are
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Connecting lines

Connections between the individual movements are shown by black lines.

Sequences

The machine sequence is divided into sequences by colored bars on the left edge of the
mask. A legend about the sequences is displayed at the bottom edge of the mask.

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Safety dialog

WARNING!
The system (hardware and software) only meets category B according to
EN ISO 13849-1. Thus it is not intended for usage in safety-relevant control applications in the field of personal safety (e.g. emergency stop).
To implement potentially necessary safety-relevants control tasks, always use
additional external safety devices according to EN ISO 13849-1 that are intended
for the particular purpose and meet the necessary functional safety.
For further information see EN ISO 13849-1 and refer to chapter "EC directives
and standards" in the manuals for a list of norms applying to the product.
The safety notices for the installation and commissioning of the product can be
found in the user manuals of the components or in the system manual and must
be read and observed before installation or commissioning.
The user manual must be kept throughout the entire service life of the product.

When clicking on a safety-relevant movement, a safety dialog opens which

displays the conditions that have to be met in order to execute the movement.
A safety relevant movement can only be exectued if all displayed conditions
have been fulfilled.

Fig.6-18:

6.7
6.7.1

Safety dialog

Scope
Purpose
The software oscilloscope is used for recording and displaying process variables. The measured values are represented in an yt-chart. The purpose is the
diagnosis of process or system problems.
Recordings can be saved and displayed again at a later date or on a different
system. A measurement can also be saved in a text format and then displayed
in another application (e.g. MS Excel). Measurements can be started either
manually or trigger-driven. System variables, system events and system
alarms can be used as trigger events.

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Description of the mask

The measured values are represented in an yt-Diagram. The visibility of the
curves depicted can be changed by the user even during a current measurement. The same applies when labeling the right y-axis, which represents the
Scale for a curve. If the scale for a curve is displayed, the 0-line is depicted
separately (in form of a thick horizontal scaling line).
The Legend is located underneath the diagram. It contains the short and long
texts as well as the current actual value of the variable. The actual value corresponds with the factual value of the variable and is updated with the update
cycle of the variables service. Instead of the current actual value the display
of actual value shows the measures value at the cursor position.
By pressing an element on the legend (area) the respective curve can be hidden or displayed.
The Legend dialog can be accessed via the button of a legend element. This
dialog can be used to adjust the line color, the upper and lower limit of the
scaling and the visibility of the scaling.
The Status line is located above the diagram. It can be used to display the
duration of the measurement (not for continuous recordings), the Interval of
the recording and the pre-/post-trigger (for triggered measurements). In the
display of the actual value the x-position of the actual value cursor is displayed
in addition here.

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6.7.3

KePlast HMI.KVS

Description of the elements

Button

Description

Starts / stops the recording. The button is depicted alternating,

Start / stop activate / deac- depending on the current status of the measurement (Start/stop
tivate
during manual measurement; activate/deactivate during triggerdriven measurement).
Setup: Opens the settings dialog (see setting of software oscilloscope).
Setup

All ref. curves: Is used to select all displayed reference curves.

Actuating it again cancels the selection of reference curves (see
selection of reference curves).
Zoom...: Enlarges the displayed area by the corresponding factor
(100%, 50% or 25%).

Zoom

User-defined: Any area (red bordered) can be selected and then

displayed magnified here.
Detail view: Stretching the chart in x-direction, enabling all measurement values in the buffer to be depicted (Note: the 100% view
will allow only every 4th measurement point to be depicted).
IEC name / Var name: The designations of the selected parameters shown in the legend can be switched here. Thus, either the
variable or the IEC names of the parameters are shown.
Details off: The status line at the upper mask edge can be shown
and/or hidden here.
Maximize: Increases or decreases the displayed graph (show/
hide legend).

View
Delete: Deletes the display of the curves.
Actual value view: Displays the actual value cursor which can be
pushed to any position of the displayed curves using the position
buttons (left, right). The measured values at this position are
shown in the legend.
Print: Prints the current view (header, chart, short-/long text of the
variables, scale of each variable). A printer-dialog appears.
Start export: Starts the export according to the export settings
Export

Export settings: Opens the settings dialog

Save settings: Saves the current configuration (measurement
settings, curves selected, export settings, trigger settings).
Load measurements: Opens a saved measurement and shows
the variable values in a chart.

Import

Load settings: Loads a saved configuration (see Save settings).

Load original setup (only active with loaded measurement):
Loads the settings in the data recorder. The measurement can be
started with these settings.

6.7.3.1

Settings
All parameters required for a measurement are configured in the settings dialog. These include the setting of the measurement type (manual and/or triggerdriven measurement) and their characteristic values (trigger event, pre/posttrigger, interval, measurement duration, threshold value, etc.) In addition, the

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variables for the measurement are selected here and their visual attributes
defined.
Settings - Measure Parameter
The settings dialog can be opened by pressing the menu button Setup Setup. The tab "Measure Parameter" defines the measurement type,
duration and interval of the measurement.
The setting in the section Scroll range determines the area around which to
scroll in case of a fully drawn graphic. Here Scroll Factor = 0 indicates pushing
the graphic by the complete display area, Scroll Factor = 2 indicates pushing
the graphic by half of the area, Scroll Factor = 5 indicates pushing the graphic
by 1/5 of the area, etc.

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Software oscilloscope setup - Measurement parameters (first image: manual Measurement;

second picture: triggered Measurement)

During manual Measure both the Interval (scan interval; every x-measurement is saved) as well as the Duration can be set. If the value 0 has been
specified as measurement duration, the measurement will be continuous. This
measurement can only be terminated by pressing the button Stop.
If a measurement duration greater than 0 is entered, the scan interval will be
automatically corrected if necessary, to ensure that the measurement duration
corresponds with the buffer size x of the (corrected) scan interval. An automatic
correction of the measurement duration is implemented, if the scan interval is
changed, so that the measurement duration (once more corrected) corresponds with the buffer size x of the scan interval. If a continuous measurement
is set (measurement duration = 0) the scan interval is not corrected.
Example 1:
Buffer size: 2,000 measurement values, scan interval: 0.01 s measurement
duration = 20 s.
During the triggered Measure it is possible to specify a Pretrigger as well as
Posttrigger besides the Interval (scan interval) and the Duration. The configuration of a continuous measurement is not possible. The pretrigger and the
posttrigger are specified as time period (s). The measurement duration is the
cumulative sum of pretrigger and posttrigger. If the scan interval is changed,
the time values for both, pre- as well as posttrigger, are adjusted aliquot.
Example 2:
Original scan interval: 0.1 s
Measurement duration: Pre-trigger 4 s, Post-trigger 3 s (measurement buffer
full).

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New scan interval: 0.05 s

Makes: Pre-trigger 2 s, Posttrigger 3 s (measurement buffer full).
The triggered Measure cycle is functionally identical with the triggered measurement, but the trigger is re-activated after successful measurement so as to
start a new measurement once the trigger conditions occur again.
Settings - trigger selection
The settings dialog can be opened by pressing the menu button Setup Configuration, tab Trigger.
The configuration of the IEC-variables, which can be used as triggers, is applied in the variables monitor. All groups and their variables, which were
created in the variables monitor are available in the software oscilloscope in
the same grouping. All types of system variables, which can be recorded, can
also be used as trigger variables.

Fig.6-21:

Software oscilloscope setup - Trigger selection

If a numerical system variable has been selected as trigger, a Trigger threshold must be entered and a Excess / Undershoot must be specified at which
the measurement shall be started. For a Boolean variable the Edge must be
selected.
Settings - Parameter
The settings dialog can be opened by pressing the menu button Setup Configuration, tab Parameter of the software oscilloscope mask. The
parameter selection enables selection of the system variables to be recorded.
A maximum of 12 variables can be selected.

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The following types of system variables can be logged:

all INT-types (SINT, INT, DINT, LINT, USINT, UINT, UDINT,

ULINT)

all REAL-types (REAL, LREAL)

all Bit-types (BOOL, BYTE, WORD, DWORD, LWORD)

TIME and TIME_OF_DAY

Fig.6-22:

Settings oscilloscope parameter selection

The variables that can be selected for a measurement are configured via the
variables monitor, i.e. all variables groupings, which were created in the variables monitor, are represented in the same grouping.
Information
If no groupings were created in the variables monitor, no variables are available.
Parameters can be manually added by entering them into the field Parameter and subsequent confirmation of the addition.
Settings - Linecolor
The settings dialog will be opened by pressing the menu button Setup Configuration, tab Linecolor of the software oscilloscope mask. Every IEC variable can be assigned a specific line color here.

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Software oscilloscope - Line color

Curve settings
By clicking on the button of the respective legend field (see illustration) underneath the graphics (see illustration), a dialog with the settings for the graph
opens.

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The scaling of the associated graph can be specified under Limiting values
(values in units of the system variables).
Under Curve the Line color can be selected and by selecting Scale this will
be displayed for the selected curve on the right edge. A scale previously selected for a different curve will be deselected. With he check box next to
Reference curve the system variable will be displayed in addition to the reference curve (therefor see chapter "Selection of reference curves").
6.7.3.3

Export settings
The export settings dialog can be opened by using the menu items Export Export Setup.

Fig.6-25:

Software oscilloscope - Export settings

The selection between the Binary format format (later import for viewing possible) and Text (for import into Excel) is made in the group Output mode.
The group Output mode is used to select between Manual mode and Automatic mode. Manual Mode means that on activation of the key Export Start
Export the current and complete measurement is output once into the specified file. Any file with the same name is overwritten. Automatic mode means
that at the start of the next measurement the data are written into the specified
file in the format selected. The export can either be explicitly terminated by the
user or in case the end criteria is reached (File Count).
The specification of an Interval > 1 enables the selective omission of measurements. With binary measurements exactly one file will be created in the
automatic mode for an order (output under File name). These are then automatically given continuous numbers by the system (e.g.: MyExportFile000.bin, MyExportFile001.bin, ...). After notification to the user
any given measurement sequence with the same name is completely deleted

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prior to the start of the new measurement. During text export the data are always attached to the existing file, which was newly created at the start of the
measurement. Behavior, if files exist with the same name, as described above.
6.7.3.4

Selection of referencecurves
The software oscilloscope enables the selection of reference curves in order
to compare a previously recorded curve against the current values of IEC variables. Reference curves can only be selected during triggered recording
and not during manual recording.
IEC variables are selected as reference curves in two ways:

Selection of all curves

Selection of single curves

Selection of all curves

Selection of all curves can be done by pressing the button Setup All
ref.curves Pressing this button a second time removes the selection of all
curves.
Selection of single curves
Selecting single curves can be done by pressing the button Referencecurve
within the curve settings dialog. Referencecurves will be shown as slashed
line with the same color as the corresponding current curve.
Saving / loading settings
Button Export Save Settings settings also saves the selected referencecurves. The stored referencecurves can be loaded again by pressing the
button Import Load Settings settings.

6.8

ServiceNet Overview

6.8.1

Purpose
ServiceNet overview mask is used to establish a connection to a remote PC
with a modem that is connected to the control.

6.8.2

Description of the mask

The mask is divided into following sections.

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Maschine information

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Mask "ServiceNet Overview"

Description of the elements

Contact information
Field

Description

Contact to

Selection of the remote PC a connection should be established to.

The possible selections of remote PCs is configured on mask
"ServiceNet setup".

Request from

Optional information about the person that requires a remote connection. This information will be transferred to the remote PC when
establishing the remote connection. The possible selections are
configured on mask "ServiceNet setup".
Shows the actual connection status.
Disconnected = no connection to a remote PC established.
Request Pending = a connection to a remote PC has been
established.

Connection status

Service Accepted = service request has been accepted by

the operator of the remote PC.
Service Active = after the machine operator has confirmed
the remote connection (see "Confirm ServiceNet remote access"), this connection status will be displayed.

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Text message

Optional text message that is transferred to the remote PC when

establishing the remote connection.

Button Connect

Controller tries to establish a remote conenction to the remote PC

that is configured in input field "Contact to".

Button Disconnect

Cancels the established remote connection.

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Confirm ServiceNet remote access

If connection status is Service Accepted, a confirmation for remote access
will be requested from the remote PC. Thus a confirmation dialog appears. By
confirming the request (OK- button), the connection status changes to Service
Active. By pressing the Back- button, the connection status will be reset to
Disconnected.
Machine information
Following optional informations of the machine will be transferred to the remote
PC when establishing the remote connection.
Field

6.9

Description

CPU serial number

Displays the CPU- serial number.

Customer name

Optional information about customer name.

Maschine name

Optional information about machine name.

Country

Optional information about the country where the machine is located.

License key

Optional information about the licence key for remote service support.

ServiceNet Setup

6.9.1

Purpose
This mask is used to set the connection data and the contact data which are
selectable on the ServiceNet overview mask. Further the contact data can be
imported from a USB mass storage device as well as exported to a mass storage device.

6.9.2

Description of the mask

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"Contact to". By using the tabs, 3 different contact information groups can
be defined.
"Request from". By using the tabs, 3 different groups can be defined. This
information will be transferred to the remote PC when establishing a remote connection.
Export/Import data

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Fig.6-27:

6.9.3

Mask "ServiceNet contact information"

Description of the elements

Field

Description

Contact Name

Declaration of a meaningful name which is displayed on the ServiceNet Overview mask in field "Contact to".

Hostname or adress

Declaration of the IP- adress of the remote PC a connection should

be established to. This IP adress is assigned to the contact name
that is defined in field "Contact name".

Name

Optional declaration of the machine operators resp. service technicians name on location.

EMail Adress

Optional declaration of the machine operators resp. service technicians email adress on location.

Phone number

Optional declaration of the machine operators resp. service technicians phone number on location.

Skype name

Optional declaration of the machine operators resp. service technicians skype name on location.

Import contact data from

USB

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Imports the contact data information that is configurable on the

mask from a connected USB mass storage device.
A PC- tool ServiceNetData.exe for creating the contact data on a
USB mass storage device can be obtained from KEBA.

Export contact data to USB

Exports the contact data information that is configured on the mask

to a connected USB mass storage device.

USB- Slot

Selection of the USB- device which is used to import or export

contact data.

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ServiceNet SIM card information

6.10.1

Purpose
On this mask, the settings for the SIM card that is used in the modem are
adjusted.

6.10.2

Description of the mask

If a SIM- card is used for establishing a connection to a remote PC, the correct
SIM data settings have to be transferred to the modem that is connected to the
control.
Information
The correct SIM card information must be downloaded to the modem before a SIM card is inserted into the modem. After download has finished
successfully, unplug the modem from the supply voltage, insert the SIM card
and afterwards restart the modem.
User Name, Password and Access Point Name (APN), which can be loaded
in mask "ServiceNet SIM list" are displayed on this mask. The SIM data settings
can be downloaded to the modem that is connected to the control on this mask.

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Description of the elements

Field

Description

Download

SIM card settings that are dsiplayed on the mask will be downloaded to the modem.

Username

Displays the SIM- provider specific user name which will be downloaded to the modem. This setting is optional and depends on the
used provider.

Password

Displays the SIM- provider specific password which will be downloaded to the modem. This setting is optional and depends on the
used provider.

Displays the SIM- provider specific Access Point Name (APN)

which will be downloaded to the modem. An Access Point Name
Access Point Name (APN)
is a mandatory setting if a SIM- card is used for establishing a
connection to a remote PC.
SIM- card PIN

6.11
6.11.1

Setting of a SIM PIN if the used SIM card requires a PIN code.

ServiceNet SIM list

Purpose
On this mask, provider specific SIM data records (User Name, password, APN)
can be loaded or saved.

6.11.2

Description of the mask

The table contains the available SIM data records.
New SIM data records can be saved via the menu bar, while existing records
can be loaded or deleted.

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Mask "ServiceNet SIM list"

Description of the elements

SIM data record
Field

Description

SIM data

Name of the currently loaded SIM data record.

Drive

Selects the target for saving and loading (Compact Flash or USB storage medium, if connected).

Buttons
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Load

Loads the settings of the selected SIM data record.

Save

Saves the actual SIM data settings under the

name of the actual loaded SIM data record.

Sava as

Saves the actual SIM data settings under the

name specified.

Delete

Deletes the selected SIM data record.

Rename

Renames the selected SIM data record.

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7.1

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KePlast Machine Sequencer

General product description
KePlast Machine Sequencer is used to view, create and edit a machine
cycle directly on an injection molding machine. The software is an option in
KePlast i2500 & KePlast i5000 systems and is provied via
KePlast HMI.KVS visualization.
With KePlast Machine Sequencer, the user is able to adapt the machine
cycle very quick and flexible to the different machine characteristics without
making adaptations in the application software code.

7.1.1

Operation modes
KePlast Machine Sequencer provides two operation modes.

CycleView Mode: Used for graphic display of the machine cycle. The user
is able to save and load the machine cycle but can't add, remove or move
elements. It's only possible to modify the parameters.
Teach Mode: In Teach Mode the machine cycle can be created and modified.

Information
Teach Mode is not available anymore for Sequencer with time view.

7.1.2

Open the KePlast Machine Sequencer

The KePlast Machine Sequencer can be opened via Button
in the PopUp- menu of the overview mask of KePlast HMI.KVS visualization.
When opening KePlast Machine Sequencer for the first time, the CycleView
Mode will be opened. Thereby the actual active machine sequence is visualized.
Operation mode can be switched in the context menu via menu buttons for
Teach Mode
and CycleView Mode
. From now on, when opening
Machine Sequencer via Button in the PopUp-menu of the overview mask, always the last used mode will be opened.

7.1.3

Open the KePlast Machine Sequencer with time view

in
KePlast Machine Sequencer with time view can be opened via Button
the PopUp- menu of the overview mask of KePlast HMI.KVS visualization.

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The KePlast Machine Sequencer with time view can only be used for visualizing the current sequence. It is no longer possible to add, remove or move
elements. It's only possible to modify the parameters.

7.2

User Interface of the new sequencer

The sequencer supports two different operating modes: View Mode and Edit
Mode. In the View Mode only marginal options to modify the cycle are available.
This means that only the properties of the elements can be changed, it is not
possible to add, delete or move elements. In the Edit Mode the cycle can be
completely changed.

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3
5
7

7.2.1
7.2.1.1

...
...
...
...

Sequence
Toolbar
Cycle loop
Element Properties: Attributes

2
4
6
8

...
...
...
...

Element Properties
Element
Element Properties: Title
Element Properties: Safety conditions

Visualization- and operating elements

Sequence and elements
The left part of the editor is used to visualize the sequence. Movements, digital
in- and outputs, control structures and all other elements are represented as
quadrates connected with lines. The lines emphasize if elements are followed
by each other, if they are parallel or if the element in question is a condition or
a loop.
Additionally to the quadrates there exist two additional elements, the begin and
the end of the cycle loop. They are represented as the parallel liens at the top
and at the bottom oft the sequence. The cycle loop can be selected like any
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A list of all available elements are shown in the following table: Elements
available for the sequence editor.
Elements available for the sequence editor
Element

Explanation
Cycle loop - begin
Per default, the begin of the cycle loop is at the top of the sequence. It is possible
to add elements before the cycle loop, those action will be executed before the
loop starts for the first time.
Default elements
Most elements are visualized as quadrates with an icon. The shown example
represents the mold close movement.
parallel elements
Parallel elements are surrounded with two parallel lines.
Conditions
Conditions are visualized with a turned quadrate. The text on this element can be
chosen by the user. Inside the yes and the no branch of the condition, elements
can be placed freely. The end of the condition is represented by bringing together
the yes and the no branch.

Loops
The loop is represented as a rhombus. The text on this element can be chosen
by the user. The end of the loop element is represented by a returning arrow.

Groups
Multiple elements can be combined into a group. A group is represented as a
quadrate. The text on this element can be chosen freely by the user. On selecting
a group an expand/collapse icon is shown next to the group for expanding and
collapsing the group.
Cycle loop - end
Per default, the end of the cycle loop is at the bottom of the sequence. It is possible
to add elements after the cycle loop, those actions will be executed after the last
iteration of the sequence loop has ended.

7.2.1.2

Properties
The right side of the sequencer is used to show the properties of the currently
selected element. In Edit Mode, if the option for adding an element is selected,
a list of available elements is shown instead. In the View Mode, in addition to
the element properties, the safety conditions for the element are shown if there
are any available.

Safety conditions
In View Mode the right side of the sequencer shows the safety conditions of
the currently selected element, if there are any available. Every safety condi-

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tion has its own line consisting of an expand/collapse icon, a green/red icon
and the name of the movement. The expander icon shows the position that the
movement has to reach to make the condition come true. It is sufficient that
one of the possible positions is reached for the safety condition to be valid. If
the condition is true a green icon whill be shown, if the condition is false a red
icon will be shown.
fig. 7-1 "Safety conditions" on page 265 shows how the safety conditions of
an element could look like.

Fig.7-1:

7.2.1.3

Safety conditions

Toolbar
Information
In View Mode not all of the elements in the toolbar are available. Elements
that are not available are grayed out.

Fig.7-2:

Toolbar

Toolbar in detail
Element

Description
The disk symbol allows the following actions to be performed:
Download cycle: Download sequence to the PLC.
Load/Save cycle: Save/Load a sequence from/to a XML file.
Save Template: Stores a selected group as a template on the flash.
Manage template: Managing templates.
Print: Opens the print dialog.

Undo: Revert the last action.

Redo: Revert the last undo action.

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Multiple selection: Allows selecting multiple elements. If a lot elements should

be selected it isn't necessary to select every single one of them. If for example
the top and the bottom element of a sequence are selected the whole sequence
will get selected.
Moving elements: After selecting an element it can be moved to an arbitrary
position in the sequence. To finish the movement operation the element close
to the new position must be selected.

Insert: After choosing this operation new elements can be added to the sequence.

Delete: Deletes the currently selected elements.

The following actions can be performed after selecting the edit-symbol.

Define group: The selected elements can be combined into a group.
Define sequences: Allows defining special sequences (Inject-, Plast-, Closing-, Opening sequence and Begin sequence).
Start condition: On parallel elements a start condition can be set.
Check position: On parallel elements a check position can be set.
Fade in/out properties: Allows fading in/out the properties at the right side of
the sequencer.
The loupe symbol allows for the following actions:
View sequences: A sub-sequence can be selected, the selection will be
highlighted in the sequence.
Zoom In: Zoom in to the default size.
Zoom Out: Zoom out to get an overview on the sequence.
Active Zeit: Under every movement the time is shown that the movement
took on its last execution.
Tab.7-3:

7.2.2

Toolbar in detail

Load/Save cycle
Information
When saving a mold data set in KePlast HMI.KVS visualization, the current
machine cycle will be stored together with the mold data. When loading a
mold data set, the stored machine cycle within the mold data set will be loaded
automatically.
In CycleView Mode there is a possibility to save and load machine cycles separated from the mold data.
Therefore proceed as follows.
1) Select Load/Save in the toolbar.

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Fig.7-4:

Load and Save

2) Select Load/Save Cycle.

3) The dialog for loading and saving machine cycles appears.

Fig.7-5:

Loading and saving of machine cycles

The field Active sequence data shows the name of the currently loaded
machine cycle record. If the current machine cycle has not been saved,
this field is empty. The input field comment is used to add comments to
the selected record. The input field Drive determines, which drive is used
for loading and saving the machine cycle record.
The table lists all available machine cycle records which are located on the
selected drive. The name (Name), the date of creation (Date), the size of
the record (Size) as well as the appropriate comments (Comment) are
shown.
By pushing the Load button, the selected machine cycle record will be
loaded. The button Save is used to overwrite the selected machine cycle
record with the currently used machine cycle data. Save as creates a new
cycle record and saves the currently used machine cycle. Therefore it is
necessary to declare a record name. By pushing the button Delete, the
selected cycle record can be deleted. Rename is used to rename the selected cycle record.

7.2.3

Templates
Templates are groups that have been previously saved, they can be inserted
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resulting groups are independent from each other and don't share any parameters.

Fig.7-6:

7.2.3.1

Save/Load Menu

Saving Templates
The sequencer can save parts of the active sequence as templates which can
be reused in the same or in a different sequence. Templates can only be generated from groups. After selecting a group the disk-symbol must be selected
and from its popup menu the entry Save Templates must be selected. Then
the dialog from fig. 7-7 "Save template" on page 268 for saving the new template will appear.
This dialog shows the already existing templates with their name and their
group symbol. After entering a name and accepting the dialog the new template
is saved. The cancel button aborts the current operation. If an already existing
name is chosen a dialog will ask if the existing template should be overwritten.

Fig.7-7:

7.2.3.2

Save template

Managing Templates
The menu entry Manage templates allows renaming or deleting templates.
The operation menu is shown in fig. 7-8 "Managing templates" on page 269.

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Managing templates

Inserting new elements

Fig.7-9:

Inserting new elements

While in Edit Mode it is possible to insert elements into the sequence. The
selection of the plus-icon will replace the property area with the inserting area
shown in fig. 7-10 "Edit mode" on page 270.

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Edit mode

List of the available elements

GroupIcon

Elements of the Group Description

This group contains the following elements:
Mold: Open, close, open up to position, close up to position.
Ejector: Forward, backward, shake.
Nozzle: Backward, forward, forward and contact force.
Inject, Cold slug eject, inject up to position, decompensate up to position, intruse, plast
Cool
This group lists all the configured cores, this example has two
configured cores. Each core can be moved In or Out.

This group lists all the configured airvalves, this example has
two configured airvalves. Die airvalve can do one of the following two operations: Blow and Blow and wait.

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This group lists the available digital inputs and outputs. After
the selection of an input or an output a specific input/output
must be selected.

This group lists the controlstructures for conditions and loops

chapter 7.2.4.1 "Conditions and Loops" on page 272 describes this group in detail.
This group provides a list of previously stored templates.
Templates can be inserted into the sequence like any other
element.

Tab.7-11:

List of the available elements

Previously to inserting an element the element needs to get selected, then one
of the existing elements in the sequence must be chosen (this includes the
cycle loop). This will open the following dialog:fig. 7-12 "Inserting" on page
271.

Fig.7-12:

Inserting

Elements can be inserted before, after or parallel to the selected element.

The option Startcondition inserts the element parallel to the selected elements and asks for a start condition at the same time.
Insert movements over the end of the cycle
To insert a movement over the end of the cycle the multi selection modus must
be active. Now the desired start position, then the end of the cycle loop ad then
the desired end position must be selected. The following graphic shows how
the element cooling is inserted over the cycle end.

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Isnerting over cycle loop

1 ... Select position where element should start

3 ... Select position where element should end
5 ... Result

7.2.4.1

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2 ... Select end of the cycle loop

4 ... Select Parallel entry

Conditions and Loops

The following conditions are available:

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Fig.7-14:

Available conditions

First cycle ... Condition will be entered only

on the first iteration
Odd cycle ... Condition will be entered on
every odd iteration
Check digi- ... A digital input and a condition
tal input
(true, false) can be selected.
If the selected condition is
true, the condition will be entered.

Even cycle ... Condition will be entered on

every even iteration
n Cycle
... N can have any number. The
condition is entered on every
N'th iteration.
Check Val- ... Ejector-, Mold-, or Screw poue
sition can be selected and
combined with a selectable
operator (<,<=,>,>=), to compare it with a value chosen by
the user. If the selected condition is true, the condition will
be entered.

The iteration count of a loop can be chosen between 1 and 99.

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Editing the Sequence

Fig.7-15:

Editing the Sequence

The edit icon enables the following operations.

Define Group
It is possible to group parts of the sequence by selecting the desired sequence and selecting the Define Group option. On creation a name, an
image and a description can be added to the group. Furthermore it's possible to assign a minimum user level requirement for editing the group.
Define Sequences

Fig.7-16:

Reset Sequence

Fig.7-17:

Select parts of the Sequence

Allows defining sub sequences (Inject, Plast, Closing and Opening sequence). The sub sequence can be selected via pressing the button with
the three dots. The minus symbol deletes the currently selected sub sequence. The checkbox Show toggles a colored background for the selected sequence. fig. 7-18 "Highlighted Sequence" on page 275 shows how
a sequence with colored background looks like.

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Fig.7-18:

Start condition

Fig.7-19:

Highlighted Sequence

Element with start condition

For parallel elements a start condition can be defined. Elements with a

start condition have a black dot in the bottom right corner of the element.
An element with a start condition is only allowed to start its movement if
the parallel element has reached a previously specified position.
Example: After the mold reached a specific position, the ejector starts to
move.
Check position

Fig.7-20:

Element with check position

For parallel elements a check position can be defined. Elements with a

check position have a black dot in the top right corner of the element.
An element with a check position must finish its movement before the parallel element has reached a previously specified position. If this is not the
case, the parallel movement will be stopped meanwhile.
Example: The mold is only allowed to close after core1 is in position In.

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Printing
The disk-symbol offers the option Print to print the whole sequence. The dialog
from fig. 7-21 "Printing dialog" on page 276 is shown if the print option is selected.

Fig.7-21:

Printing dialog

The setup option allows choosing between printing the sequence on a printer
or redirecting the output to a file (PNG, PDF or postscript). If the file should be
stored local a path and a filename can be configured.

7.2.7

Zooming

Fig.7-22:

Zoom menu

The zoom menu offers the following options.

View sequences
This menu entry opens the dialog from fig. 7-23 "Sequences visibility" on page
277. There a sequence can be selected to be highlighted with a background
color.

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Sequences visibility

The background of the selected sequence is colored after accepting the dialog.
Zoom In
Zoom sequence to default size.
Zoom Out
Show an overview of the sequence
Active time

Fig.7-24:

Element with active time

If this option is activ every movement shows the time that was needed for its
execution.
Information
The active time of a movement can only be shown if it has already been executed once.

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Limitations
The maximum amount of parallel elements is 6, vertically 100 elements can
be connected. The main loop and groups also add up to the maximum amount
of vertical elements. If the horizontal or the vertical bounds are not respected
the error message from fig. 7-25 "Invalid Sequence-Dimensions" on page
278 is shown.

Fig.7-25:

Invalid Sequence-Dimensions

The maximum amount of conditions is 50.

The maximum amount of loops is 10.

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CycleView Mode - Time View

The CycleView Mode is used to visualize the actual machine cycle with a time
line. In this mode, it is not possible to create, move or delete elements. Further
the machine cycle can be loaded resp. saved as XML-Files. If the cycle contains contol structures, initial steps or end steps it is not possible to load the
cycle. In this case the error message fromfig. 8-1 "Unable to laod cycle" on
page 279 is shown.

Fig.8-1:

Unable to laod cycle

Fig.8-2:

CycleView mode

1
3
5
7

8.1

...
...
...
...

Timeline
Actual timeline
Duration
Toolbar

2
4
6

... Trace
... Movement
... Event

Visualization- and operating elements

8.1.1

Timeline
The timeline shows the duration of the machine cycle. The timeline proceeds
from top to bottom beginning with 0 and visualizes the duration of the machine
cycle in seconds.

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Fig.8-3:

8.1.2

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Timeline

Track
Tracks represent the components of an injection molding machine. Tracks are
arranged side by side at the head of the mask.
Following tracks are available by default.
Icon

Description
Mold

Ejector

Core

Nozzle
Injection Unit

Airvalve

Cooling
Event In
Event Out
Safety Gate

Icons of components, that exist multiple (e.g. Cores), contain the number of
the component (e.g. Core 1).

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Information
Only tracks, whose components are available in the application, reps. whose
components were selected in KePlast.AppCo when generating a machine
project, are displayed.
Tracks can be deactivated, blanked out or collapsed, see and . Tracks which
are deactivated, are signed with symbol , collapsed tracks are signed with
symbol . Blanked out tracks wont be displayed.

8.1.3

Actual timeline
The horizontal timeline moves downward vertically when executing a movement and displays the already elapsed time.

8.1.4

Movement
Movements (e.g. Mold Close) are displayed in the appropriate track as follows.

Fig.8-4:

1
3

Movement display

... Start of movement

... Duration of movement

2
4

... End of movement

... Position of machine axis

For clear identification, some movements are marked with a symbol.

Example:
Injection Unit Inject
The movement Inject incl. Hold is displayed as follows.

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Display of movement Injection Unit Inject

Information
With every machine cycle, each single movements is adjusted to the actual
existing cycle time.
If a new machine cycle is created, the duration of the single movements is
calculated due to the actual parameter settings. When executing the first cycle, the calculated duration of the movements will be adapted to the actual
movement durations. That also applies for changes of parameters, which
have an effect on the duration of a movement (e.g. position, velocity). In this
case, the movement duration is also calculated first and will be adapted to
the actual movement duration after the movement has been exectuted for the
first time.

8.1.5

Duration
Movements Cooling, Airvalve Intrusion, 'Cold slug eject' and 'Safety Gate'
are displayed as duration, because there is no change in position change at
the machine axis.

Fig.8-6:

1
3

Display of a duration

... Start of duration

... Duration

... End of duration

It is possible to compress a duration, by selecting a duration. After that an icon

appears which has to be selected. The scaling of the timeline will be adapted
according to this.

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Fig.8-7:

8.1.6

Duration, compressed view

Event
Events reproduce digital Inputs (Event In) and Outputs (Event Out) in the machine cycle. Free digital In-/Outputs can be used as Events. The number of
free digital In-/Outputs is configured in KePlast.AppCo. In addition, DIs
which are already used in the application, are also available as Event In.
There are two different kind of Events

Event In
Event Out

Both kind of Events have a separate track in KePlast Machine Sequencer.

Event In
An Event In is comparable to a condition. The Event verifies, if the value of a
digital Input equals a defined valule (TRUE or FALSE). If the condition is not
fulfilled, the cycle is paused until the condition is reached..
Event Out
An Event Out allocates a value (TRUE or FALSE) to a specific digital output.

8.1.7

Actual value
The actual value of a component (e.g. Mold) is displayed below the icon of
each component. The values show actual position- and time status for each
component during a machine cycle.
Component/Track

Actual Value

Unit

Mold

Position

mm resp. inch

Ejector

Position

mm resp. inch

In if core has moved in

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Nozzle

Position

mm resp. inch

Injection Unit

Volume

cm resp. inch

Airvalve

Time

Cooling

Time

Event In

no actual value

Event Out

no actual value

Safety Gate

Time

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Toolbar
Information
In CycleView Mode not all elements of the toolbar are available. Not available
elements are grayed out.

Fig.8-8:

Toolbar in CycleView Mode

Icon

Description
Property dialog: opens the property dialog for the selected
movement..
Overall Zoom: scales the machine cycle vertically in order to
show the whole cycle.
Zoom In: enlarges the cycle view.
Zoom Out: minimizes the cycle view.
View Sequences: opens a dialog which is used to highlight
selectable cycle sequences in Machine Sequencer.
Scale Area: provides the possibility to zoom into a specific
area by selecting two points in the cycle view.
Parallel Blocks: Highlights movements that run parallel.
Active Path: Highlights the sequential path of the machine
cycle.
Critical Path: Highlights, which movements have an effect
on the cycle time.

8.2

Deactivate Tracks/Movements
Information
When deactivating a Track, all movements that are part of the track, will be
disabled.
To disable a track, proceed as follows.
1) Select the desired track in the upper section.

Fig.8-9:

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2) Select the property dialog in the toolbar.

Fig.8-10:

Tool property dialog

3) The property dialog opens

Fig.8-11:

Property dialog of a track

Now the track can be activated resp. deactivated in the prperty dialog.
Information
Only non-safety relevant tracks can be deacitvated.
Safety relevant tracks which cannot be deactivated are Mold, Ejector and
Core by defauit.

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