User guide

Heater Control for Windows 4-1
4 Heater Control for Windows
Heater Control for Windows (HCW) is an accessory application that allows the user to
directly control dispensing system heaters, needle heaters, fluid cooling and temperature
sensing devices.
This chapter explores the user interface of HCW and teaches you how to set up the
configurable options. Most settings are set at the Asymtek factory at the time of shipment
and usually do not need to be changed.
For detailed explanations, factory-set configuration settings and advanced controller
optimization information, refer to the Anafaze User’s Guide which should be included in your
dispensing system documentation. The Anafaze is the controller used in the dispensing
system that communicates with HCW. While you will only be able to access the controller
through HCW, the reference manual still contains valuable information on settings.
To tour Heater Control for Windows:
1. In the FMW Main Window, click on Tools.
2. In the Tools Window, click on Terminal.
3. Click on Heater.
When Heater Control for Windows (HCW) opens, the first window you see is the Loop
Parameters Window which displays each available controller loop and the settings for each
loop. Not every available controller loop will be connected to a functioning heater element.
The loop names are set at the Asymtek factory, but can be changed to fit your specific
requirements. Optional fluid cooling, needle heater and temperature sensing devices may also
be identified as a loop, along with the heaters.