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APPENDIX C: TrueFeed Technical Specifications
Controls:
Set and actual % setting for injection molding and extrusion
Extrusion control by relay or tachometer
Injection molding control
Automatic metering time synchronization or by manual timer
Manual speed and time setting
Speed: Manual setting from 0.1 to 200 RPM max, in increments of 0.1 RPM.
Time: Manual settings from 0.1 to 999 sec in increments of 0.1 sec.
3 keyboard user levels
Integrated hopper loader control
Monitoring/System Information/External communication
128 x 84 full graphic LCD front display with integrated backlight.
Man/Machine interface: Using full language command structure
External Communication: PC link using TCP/IP internet protocol; optional RS232 or 485 available
Alarm: 2 user alarm levels
Specifications/Standards & Directives/ Technical data:
Power supply: Operating power from 80 VAC to 260 VAC, 50 and 60 Hz
by integrated automatic voltage selector
Power consumption: 80 Watt maximum
Stepper motor: (1.8 degr/step) max 2A or 4A (high output) at 40 Volt.
Operating Temperature: -4° to +158° F {-20° to +70° C}.
Load cell and electronics: 20 bits A/D resolution with a full digital filtering
Input signal(s):
Injection molding: Start/Stop trigger input, potential free or 24VDC*
Extrusion: Start/Stop trigger input, potential free or 24VDC*
Tachometer input 0 to 30VDC
* Note potential contact
Guaranteed OFF: 0-8VDC
Guaranteed ON: 18-30VDC
Output(s):
-Stepper motor max. output 2A or 4A (high output) at 40VDC
-Solid state 24VDC/0.5 A output for valve hopper loader
-Solid state 24VDC/0.5 A output for external warning
-Relay for alarm level (max. 230VAC/30VDC, 5A)
-Relay for running contact (max. 230VAC/30VDC, 5A)
-Maximum total output power: 12 Watt (Valve output + alarm output)
Standard Directives:
Protection class: IP-50
According to CE standards:
EN50081-2 (HF radiation industry)
EN50082-2 (HF immunity industry)
Safety
• In case of overload due to short-circuit or incorrect connection, the power supply automatically shuts down.
• Opto insulated start input for connection to production machine.
Machine connection flange:
Standard flange NSt40-throat adaptor with cleaning opening.
Inlet/outlet ø 1.9 in / ø 1.5 in {ø50mm / ø40mm}, steel epoxy coated RAL 3002
Loadframe:
- Balance frame: Steel, epoxy coated RAL 3002
- Weighing frame: Aluminum, epoxy coated RAL 9005
- Load cell : Nominal Load: 44 lb {20 kg}
Temp. compensated
Temp. range: -4° to 140° F { -20° to 60° C}
Protection level: IP63 EN60529
Optional parts
• 12 liter hopper stainless steel.
• Flange type NSt90 with cleaning opening and inlet/outlet Ø1.9 in/Ø3.5 in {Ø50 mm/ Ø90 mm}, steel epoxy coated.
• Water-cooled flange BH(A) inlet/outlet Ø1.9 in/Ø1.9 in {50 mm/50 mm} stainless steel ANSI 304.
• Water-cooled flange PHA inlet/outlet Ø3.9 in/Ø3.9 in {100 mm/100 mm}
• Hopper loader type ME
• Hopper loader type MV
• Hopper loader type EX
• Mixers
• External Alarm Flash light
• External Alarm Siren