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General Information
Husky Technical Support
Husky Technical Support is a service provided to all of our customers. Our goal is to provide
quick and accurate responses to all customers entitled to our service. When you contact
Support, your case will be immediately logged. Your support issue will be tracked from the
time it is opened until a resolution is provided.
If you require assistance in the North America, please contact the toll free number. Elsewhere,
contact your nearest Husky Regional Service and Sales Office. When you email one of our
Support staff, please put the Case ID number as the subject line if this an existing case;
otherwise use “New Case” as the email subject.
To improve the response time, please have the following information available:
• The release number and build number of the Neo2 software that you are using.
• The serial number of your Altanium/Neo2 system.
• If possible, detailed steps to reproduce your issue.
Telephone Support Numbers
North America Toll free
Direct
For on-site service, contact your nearest Husky Regional Service and Sales office.
Husky Regional Service and Sales Offices
For the location closest to you, please visit www.husky.co.
1-800-465-HUSKY (4875)
(905) 951-4875
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Table of Contents
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Husky Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Telephone Support Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Husky Regional Service and Sales Offices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1.1 Safety Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Purpose of the Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Restrictions of Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 Input Wiring (Conventional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.6 Environmental Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.7 Controller Lifting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chapter 2: Hot Runner Temperature Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Types of Temperature Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.1 Open Loop Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1.2 Closed Loop Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.1.2.1 Temperature Measurement (thermocouples) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.2 Power Control Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.2.1 Zero Cross Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.2.2 Phase Angle Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
2.3 Heating Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
2.4 Thermocouple Types and Color Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Chapter 3: Connecting the System to the Mold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Prior to Start Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.2 Verifying the Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
3.3 Start Up Procedure Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Chapter 4: Neo2 Operator Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
4.2 Operator Interface Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
4.2.1 Changing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
4.3 USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4.4 Printing Reports to File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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4.5 Changing the Language Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.6 Supply Voltage Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
4.6.1 Viewing the Supply Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chapter 5: Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.1 Entering a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
5.2 Changing a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.3 Setting Security Levels for Specific Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.3.1 Security Item Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 6: Mold Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.1 Loading a Mold Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.2 Resetting a Mold Setup to the Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.3 Copying a Mold Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.4 Entering a Mold Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
6.5 Importing and Exporting Mold Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
6.5.1 Importing a Mold Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.5.2 Exporting a Mold Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
6.5.3 Exporting All Mold Setups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
6.5.4 Deleting a Mold Setup from a USB Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Chapter 7: Making Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.1 Zone Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
7.1.1 Zone Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.1.2 Zone Information Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
7.1.3 Changing the Zone Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7.2 Adjusting Basic Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.2.1 Changing a Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
7.2.2 Turning a Zone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
7.2.3 Changing the Zone Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.2.4 Changing the Standby Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
7.2.5 Changing the Boost Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.3 Adjusting Advanced Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
7.3.1 Naming a Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
7.3.2 Changing the Alarm Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
7.3.3 Changing the Abort Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
7.3.4 Zone Slave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.3.4.1 Automatic Slave Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
7.3.4.2 Using the Automatic Slave Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.3.4.3 Manually Slaving One Zone To Another . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.3.5 Changing the Sensor Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
7.3.6 Changing the Priority Control Mode (PCM) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.3.6.1 The Optional Priority Control Mode (PCM) Digital Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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7.3.7 Changing the Automatic Manual Control (AMC) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
7.3.8 Changing the Power Limit Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
7.3.9 Changing the Earth Leakage Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
7.3.10 Changing the Power Output Control Method Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.3.11 PID Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
7.3.11.1 Typical PID Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
7.3.11.2 Possible Causes of Oscillation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
7.3.12 Changing PID Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
7.4 ACTIVE REASONING Technology - The Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
7.4.1 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
7.4.2 What it does . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
7.4.3 Control Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
7.4.4 Changing the Control From PID To ART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
7.4.5 When to Use the Manual ART Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
7.4.5.1 Running ART on a Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Chapter 8: Mold Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
8.1 Mold Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
8.1.1 Running a Mold Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
8.1.2 Setting the Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
8.2 Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
8.2.1 Test Results Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
8.2.2 Saving Test Data for Future Reference. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
8.2.3 Automatic Thermocouple Rewiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
8.2.4 Viewing Amps, Volts, Watts and Ohms Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Chapter 9: System Setup and Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
9.1 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
9.1.1 System Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
9.1.2 Software Release Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
9.1.3 System KWH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
9.1.4 Basic And Advanced Display Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
9.1.5 Setting the Units (°F or °C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
9.1.6 Changing the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
9.1.6.1 Changing the Date and Time Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
9.1.6.2 Changing the Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
9.1.6.3 Changing the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
9.1.6.4 Changing AM and PM with a 12-Hour Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
9.1.7 Adjusting the Screen Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
9.2 Advanced System Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
9.2.1 Setting the Maximum Temperature Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9.2.2 Setting the Earth Leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
9.2.3 Enabling or Disabling Auto Slave Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
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9.2.4 Setting the Global Power Limit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
9.2.5 Setting the Forced Bake Out Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
9.2.6 Calibrating the Thermocouple Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
9.2.7 Automatically Loading the Last Mold Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
9.2.8 Setting the Monitor Regulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
9.2.9 Access the Customize Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
9.3 Customizing the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
9.3.1 Displaying Zone Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
9.3.2 Enabling or Disabling the Mold Setups Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.3.3 Enabling or Disabling the Security Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
9.3.4 Assign to Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
9.3.5 Assign to Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
9.3.6 Reset to Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
9.4 Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
9.4.1 Standby Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9.4.1.1 Setting the Manual Standby Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
9.4.1.2 Setting the Remote Standby Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
9.4.1.3 Setting the Delay Standby Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
9.4.1.4 Standby Operation Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
9.4.2 Boost Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.4.2.1 Setting the Manual Boost Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
9.4.2.2 Setting the Remote Boost Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
9.4.2.2.1 Changing the Standby Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
9.4.2.3 Setting the Delay Boost Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
9.4.2.4 Boost Operation Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
9.5 Alarms and the Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
9.5.1 Viewing Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
9.5.2 Clearing and Resetting Alarm and Abort Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
9.5.3 Viewing the Error Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
9.5.4 Printing the Error Log to File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
9.5.5 Alarm and Abort Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
9.5.5.1 Alarm Conditions (Warning Errors) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
9.5.5.2 Abort Conditions (Shut Down Errors): . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
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10.1 Starting the Neo2 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
10.2 Earth Leakage / Wet Heater Bake Out System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
10.3 Soft Start Routine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Chapter 11: System Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
11.1 Altanium/Neo2 Optional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
11.2 Integrated I/O. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
11.2.1 Integrated I/O Option (Inputs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
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11.2.2 Integrated I/O Option (Outputs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
11.2.3 Input and Output Option Cable Pin-Out Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
11.3 Altanium I/O Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
11.3.1 Connecting the Altanium I/O Box to the Neo2 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
11.3.2 I/O Box Options (Inputs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
11.3.3 I/O Box Options (Outputs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
11.3.4 Input/Output Option Connector Pin-Out Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
11.4 Configuring the Altanium Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
11.4.1 Turning the Digital Input/Output On or Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
11.4.2 Turning an Input/Output On or Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
11.4.3 Configuring Input or Output Channels as Normally Open or Closed . . . . . . . .93
11.5 Enabling the Mold Cooling Temperature Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
11.6 SPI Communication Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
11.6.1 Viewing the SPI Communications Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Chapter 12: User Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
12.1 Altanium/Neo2 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
12.2 Servicing the Altanium System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
12.2.1 Altanium Card Cage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
12.2.2 Replacing an Intelligent Control Card (ICC2 or ICC3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
12.2.3 Replacing a Blown Fuse on an ICC2 or ICC3 (Intelligent Control Card) . . . . .100
12.2.4 Replacing a Blown Fuse on the Display and Internal Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . .101
12.3 Replacing a Neo2 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
12.4 Calibrating the Thermocouple Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
12.5 Cleaning the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Chapter 13: SPI Protocol Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
13.1 SPI Command Summary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
13.1.1 Echo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
13.1.2 Process Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
13.1.3 Process Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
13.1.4 Alarm Active Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
13.1.5 Alarm 1 Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
13.1.6 Alarm 2 Setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
13.1.7 Alarm 1 Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
13.1.8 Controller Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
13.1.9 Manual Percent Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
13.1.10 Open/Closed Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This User Guide includes general warnings and cautions to avoid injury to personnel and
damage to the system. These warnings and cautions are not intended to be, nor are they allinclusive to every condition or application that may occur during operation. Maintenance
and safety procedures remain the sole responsibility of the individual and his or her
company.
IMPORTANT!
Some manuals may contain addendums that detail new or updated information. Before
reading a manual, make sure to review all available addendums located at the end of the
manual.
1.1 General Safety
WARNING!
Electrical shock risk - de-energize controller prior to connecting, disconnecting or
servicing the controller, hot runner or mold.
WARNING!
Electrical hazard - risk of shock or personal injury. ALWAYS ensure the screw on the
back of the top portion of the controller, marked with the general warning symbol, is
installed when controller is energized. This is the grounding point for the top cover to
the chassis. Removal of this screw could cause an unsafe condition unless proper
precautions are taken such, as Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
WARNING!
Gas/vapor hazard - risk of respiratory injury. Certain processed materials could release
harmful gas, vapors or dust. Install an exhaust system according to local codes. Plastic
degrades with prolonged exposure to the setpoint temperature. Do not leave machine
and controller unattended.
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• The system should only be installed by qualified personnel in accordance with local
codes.
• The safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the responsibility of the
assembler of the system.
• Only persons with a thorough knowledge of the system's operation and capabilities
should operate the system.
• Read all of these instructions before connecting power and turning on the system.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the system.
• Unless specifically explained in this manual or directed by Husky, do not attempt to
repair the system. Doing so could result in damage to the system, or serious personal
injury.
• Only use the specified input supply voltage that is indicated on the identification label
attached to the power input cable and/or the cabinet
NOTE:If unsure of the appropriate supply voltage, call the nearest Husky Regional
Service and Sales office.
CAUTION!
Mechanical hazard - risk of damage to the equipment. NEVER allow the fan inlets or
outlets on the unit to become blocked. This is where the system's cooling airflow enters
and exits. If this area of the mainframe becomes cluttered and insufficient airflow
results, damage may occur to the system.
CAUTION!
When switching OFF the system wait 30 seconds before switching the main disconnect
back ON. Failure to wait 30 seconds may result in communication issues.
1.1.1 Safety Signs
Safety signs clearly mark potentially hazardous areas in or around equipment. For the safety
of personnel involved in equipment installation, operation and maintenance, use the
following guidelines:
The following safety symbol may appear on safety signs:
NOTE:Safety signs may include a detailed explanation of the potential hazard and
associated consequences.
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Safety Symbol General Description of Symbol
General
This symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard. It is usually
accompanied by another pictogram or text to describe the hazard.
Hazardous Voltage
This symbol indicates a potential hazard that may cause death or serious injury
and will appear on any panel that, if removed, will expose the user to more
than 40 VAC.
1.2 Purpose of the Equipment
Husky controllers are designed to control the process temperature for injection molding
applications only.
Contact your nearest Husky Regional Service and Sales office if you plan to use a Husky
product for anything other than its intended use.
1.3 Restrictions of Use
Husky injection molding equipment must never be:
• used for any purpose other than that described in Section 1.2, unless otherwise
approved by Husky
• operated or serviced by personnel unfamiliar with the inherent risks and necessary
precautions related to controllers
1.4 General Safety
WARNING!
Electrical shock risk - de-energize controller prior to connecting, disconnecting or
servicing the controller, hot runner or mold.
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WARNING!
Electrical hazard - risk of shock or personal injury. ALWAYS ensure the screw on the
back of the top portion of the controller, marked with the general warning symbol, is
installed when controller is energized. This is the grounding point for the top cover to
the chassis. Removal of this screw could cause an unsafe condition unless proper
precautions are taken such, as Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO).
WARNING!
Gas/vapor hazard - risk of respiratory injury. Certain processed materials could release
harmful gas, vapors or dust. Install an exhaust system according to local codes. Plastic
degrades with prolonged exposure to the setpoint temperature. Do not leave machine
and controller unattended.
• The system should only be installed by qualified personnel in accordance with local
codes.
• The safety of any system incorporating this equipment is the responsibility of the
assembler of the system.
• Only persons with a thorough knowledge of the system's operation and capabilities
should operate the system.
• Read all of these instructions before connecting power and turning on the system.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the system.
• Unless specifically explained in this manual or directed by Husky, do not attempt to
repair the system. Doing so could result in damage to the system, or serious personal
injury.
• Only use the specified input supply voltage that is indicated on the identification label
attached to the power input cable and/or the cabinet
NOTE:If unsure of the appropriate supply voltage, call the nearest Husky Regional
Service and Sales office.
CAUTION!
Mechanical hazard - risk of damage to the equipment. NEVER allow the fan inlets or
outlets on the unit to become blocked. This is where the system's cooling airflow enters
and exits. If this area of the mainframe becomes cluttered and insufficient airflow
results, damage may occur to the system.
CAUTION!
When switching OFF the system wait 30 seconds before switching the main disconnect
back ON. Failure to wait 30 seconds may result in communication issues.
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1.5 Input Wiring (Conventional)
The following table summarizes the wiring conventions used.
Description Wire Color
Neutral Blue
Earth/Ground Green Green/Yellow
Line Black Black
Line Brown Red
Line Gray White
DANGER!
Electrocution and/or mechanical hazard - risk of death or serious injury and possible
damage to the equipment.
Incorrectly wiring the controller could cause death or serious injury and/or damage to
the controller or hot runner. Only qualified personnel should connect the electrical
power supply. All work must conform to applicable local electrical codes.
1.6 Environmental Specification
Operating Temperature: 0-40 °C (32-104 °F)
Operating Humidity: 0%-95% RH, Non-Condensing
1.7 Controller Lifting Instructions
Use the follow steps when lifting the Altanium controller. The lifting device (crane or forklift)
and straps that are used vary in lifting ability and lengths, depending on whether the
Altanium is a single, double, or triple stack controller. See the table that follows for the correct
lifting ability and lengths.
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Controller
Single Stack Two, 2.44 m x 25.4 mm
Double Stack Two, 3.66 m x 25.4 mm
Triple Stack Two, 3.66 m x 25.4 mm
Webbed Straps Rated
2903 kg (6400 lb)
(8 ft x 1 in.)
(12 ft x 1 in.)
(12 ft x 1 in.)
Ratchet Strap
One, 1.52 m (5 ft) 227 kg (500 lb)
One, 1.83 m (6 ft) 454 kg (1000 lb)
One, 2.44 m (8 ft) 907 kg (2000 lb)
Lifting Device
(Lifting Ability)
1. Place each of the webbed straps under the controller. See the table for the correct strap
lengths.
a. For single stack controllers, the webbed straps go under the equipment from left to
right.
b. For double and triple stack controllers, the webbed straps go under the equipment
from front to back.
2. Bring the straps up and above the Altanium controller and attach them to the lifting
device.
Figure 1-1 Attaching Straps to Lifting Device
a. Make sure the straps are positioned between the caster wheels and the retaining
brackets under the base of the controller.
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Figure 1-2 P ositioning Straps
b. Make sure the straps are not pinching or crushing any cables attached to the
controller.
Figure 1-3 Checking Cables
3. Use the lifting device to apply enough upward force on the straps to remove the slack,
but do not lift the controller at this time.
4. Place the ratchet strap around top of the controller, holding the four ends of the
webbed straps. Do not tighten the ratchet strap at this time.
NOTE:The ratchet strap keeps the controller from tipping when the controller is lifted.
5. Place cloth or other cushioning material between the ratchet strap and the controller to
keep the finish of the controller free from rubs and scratches.
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Figure 1-4 Protecting the Controller Finish
6. Tighten the ratchet strap.
7. Use the lifting device to slowly lift the controller off the ground a few inches.
8. Check the webbed and ratchet straps to ensure the controller will not tip.
9. Move the controller to the new location.
10. At the new location, slowly lower the controller to the ground.
11. Remove the ratchet straps, cushioning material and webbed straps from the controller.
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Chapter 2 Hot Runner Temperature Control
This guide is designed to make sure that you receive the maximum possible benefit from the
use of the Altanium Hot Runner Control Systems.
The Altanium controllers were designed as a processor's tool for hot runner molding. The
fundamental criteria required to operate a hot runner mold is controlling the process
temperature so that it is as consistent and repeatable as possible with respect to the process
setpoint. The closer to the setpoint the process temperature is maintained at, the lower the
setpoint temperature may be set. This equates to less cooling time required (energy in energy out), and faster cycle times.
2.1 Types of Temperature Control
The Altanium controller uses two basic types of control:
• Open loop control with no thermocouple feedback.
• Closed loop control with thermocouple feedback. Closed loop can be sub-categorized
as follows:
• Internal Thermocouple - Located inside and as part of the heater assembly.
• External Thermocouple - Located close to but not actually part of a single heater
assembly, and may even be allocated to a group of heaters to form a zone.
2.1.1 Open Loop Control
Without a thermocouple, it is not possible to control the temperature inside the mold, only
the amount of power that is supplied to the heater. The Altanium controller is able to
maintain this power output accurately with a resolution of 1%. This method of control is
called Manual Regulation.
Open loop control is normally associated with tip heaters where the physical size of the tip
precludes the use of an internal thermocouple.
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2.1.2 Closed Loop Control
With the aid of a thermocouple, it is possible to control the actual temperature inside the
mold. The Altanium controller can only control the temperature at the point at which the
temperature sensor is positioned. The position of the thermocouple, combined with the
capacity (wattage) of the heaters, in relation to the application, will be the over-riding factors
in the response of the system. The control parameters have been matched to this response
for optimum control. This method of control is referred to as Automatic Regulation.
• Internal thermocouples are normally associated with larger part weight tips, bodies, and
runners. These tend to have relatively fast responses due to the fact that the
thermocouple is in close proximity to the heater.
• External thermocouples are normally associated with manifolds. These tend to have
relatively slow responses due to the fact that the thermocouple is separated from the
heater by a mass of metal.
2.1.2.1 Temperature Measurement (thermocouples)
To control the temperature within a closed loop system, the Altanium controller must be
able to measure the process temperature. This is achieved using a thermocouple.
There are various types of thermocouples, but in the plastics industry they are predominantly
of the Iron/Constantan type, generally known as Fe/Cu-Ni, Iron/Con or type “J”
thermocouple. The other type used to a lesser extent is Nickel-Chromium/Nickel-Aluminum,
Ni-Cr/Ni-Al, or type “K”.
These thermocouple types are physically recognizable by a combination of their individual
core and sheath colors; however, these vary from standard to standard.
2.2 Power Control Methods
In an effort to match the energy input requirements of differing types of loads, it is necessary
for the output power delivered to the heaters to be adjusted over a range of 0 to 100%. The
Altanium controller can be set up to achieve this by using either Zero Cross Control or Phase
Angle Control.
2.2.1 Zero Cross Control
This method defines how the power to each heater is averaged over a period of time. This is
achieved by switching complete half cycles of the heater supply voltage using an Alternistor
Triac as a switching device.
2.2.2 Phase Angle Control
This method defines how the power to each heater is adjusted, by varying the point in each
half cycle at which the Alternistor Triac (switching device) is turned on.
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In either control method, the Altanium controller recalculates the power output
requirements for the entire system every 8 milliseconds to obtain the maximum control
resolution. By combining either of the above control methods with the Active Reasoning
Technology (ART) control algorithm, it is possible to achieve accurate temperature control
with the expectation of control accuracy of ± 1 digit under steady state conditions.
2.3 Heating Elements
Hot runner molds can have a number of different types of heating elements:
• Integral, which is a part of the probe.
• Cartridge, which is slid into the probe or directly into the mold steel.
In the manifold, a series of cartridge heaters or bent tubular style heaters are normally used.
The wire inside an element is typically made of nickel-chrome, which is then surrounded by
magnesium oxide. The size of this wire and number of turns determine its resistance, which
in turn determines its wattage (the amount of energy). This determines its performance in
the mold. Undersize heating elements (too little wattage) create a serious problem when the
control asks for power and none is available. In almost all cases it is better to be oversize than
undersize in a hot runner mold.
If your heating element supplier has not provided you with wattage, resistance or amperage
information for your heaters, the Altanium controller will provide this for you. Alternatively,
you can determine this information using OHMS Law. The diagram and formulas below show
you how.
WARNING!
Electrical hazard – risk of death or serious injury. Lock out and tag the Altanium main
controller switch, and then disconnect all electrical power from the mold and
controller prior to performing this test. Failure to lock and tag and disconnect the
power could result in serious injury or death.
1. Disconnect all electrical power from the mold and the controller.
2. Using your multimeter, set the selector to measure resistance.
3. Place the (red) positive lead onto the first wire from the heating element and place the
(black) negative lead from the meter onto the second wire (these may be pins on a
connector, or the zone output fuses in the system as long as you are sure they are
connected to the heating element).
The meter will now display a resistance in ohms. Note this measurement on a piece of
paper.
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Ohm's Law says:
Amps = Watts / Volts Amps = Volts / Resistance
Resistance = Volts / Amps Watts = Volts x Amps
Example: If the resistance is 12.5 ohms, and the input voltage is 240 volts, you would
divide 240 by 12.5 to calculate the maximum amperage draw on that heating element:
240 / 12.5 = 19.2 amps
19.2 Amps x 240 volts = 4,608 watts.
In hot runner molding, some portions of Ohm's law are more useful than others. We have
only presented here those laws that apply.
Input
24 V 110 V208 V220 V240 V
voltage
Resistance
Amperage
Watts
20 Ω 20 Ω 20 Ω 20 Ω 20 Ω
1.2 A 5.5 A 10.4 A 11.0 A 12.0A
28.8 W 605.0W 2163.2 W 2420 W 2880 W
2.4 Thermocouple Types and Color Codes
International
Code Type
J Iron/ Constantan/ (Copper-
Nickel)
Color Code
(BS4937 Part
30:1993)
Overall Black Overall Black Overall Black Overall Blue
+ ve - ve + ve - ve + ve - ve + ve - ve
BRITISH
(BS1843:1952)
AMERICAN
ANSI
GERMAN DIN
Black White Yellow Blue White Red Red Blue
K Nickel- Chromium/ Nickel-
Aluminum
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Overall Green Overall Red Overall Yellow Overall Green
+ ve - ve + ve - ve + ve - ve + ve - ve
Green White Brown Blue Yellow Red Red Green
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Chapter 3 Connecting the System to the Mold
This chapter outlines various checks to make prior to starting up the system.
3.1 Prior to Start Up
• Check that the system is completely disconnected from the power source.
• Clean up any water, oil, dirt, cleaning fluids etc. that may have spilled during a mold
change or since the last production run.
• Check all of the cable connections between the system and the mold (if required). Make
sure all of the cables are free from wear or damage.
• Check that the earth/ground connection is in good condition. Verify the system and the
mold have the same ground reference.
3.2 Verifying the Connection
1. Connect the thermocouple and power output cables (if required).
2. Using an Ohmmeter, touch one test lead to the mold and the other to the mold ground
terminal on the system. Resistance must be less than 1 .
3. Check the main input power disconnect and make sure it is in the OFF position prior to
connection of the controller to the power source.
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3.3 Start Up Procedure Checklist
Item Step
1 Connect power/thermocouple cables between the mold and controller (if
required).
2 Connect option cables (if required).
3 Connect the controller to the power source.
4 Switch the controller ON.
5Load a mold setup.
6 Touch START to run the system.
7 Check that the controller is functioning correctly.
NOTE:There are no Controller to Mold Interconnection details included in this User Guide.
Please see the Mechanical / Electrical Engineering Documents provided with the
controller.
IMPORTANT!
When switching Off the system you MUST wait 30 seconds before switching the main
disconnect back On. You may experience communication issues if you do not wait the
required 30 seconds.
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Chapter 4 Neo2 Operator Interface
This section describes the fundamental operating procedures of the Altanium/Neo2 hot
runner process controller.
The interface between the user and the Altanium/Neo2 is a color LCD Display with a Touch
Screen. This display is referred to as Neo2 for the remainder of this guide. All software
functions of the system are accessed by touching buttons on the screen.
CAUTION!
Mechanical hazard - risk of damage to the equipment. Use a finger to operate the touch
screen. Do not use a screwdriver, pen, or any other tool to touch the screen as this could
cause damage to the touch screen on Neo2.
4.1 Overview
Neo2 comes standard with a high-resolution color display. This offers the advantages of high
definition and a wide viewing angle, even in adverse lighting conditions.
During general operation the controller will display up to 48 zones of information on this
screen.
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Figure 4-1 Home Screen
The STOP, START, STANDBY and BOOST function buttons are located in the upper left hand
portion of the LCD display.
Button Description
STOP button - Turns power OFF to all zones, regardless of system
condition.The button will appear darker when in the STOP mode.
START button - Turns power ON to the zones that have a set point
displayed.The button will appear darker when in the START mode.
STANDBY button - Places the system in STANDBY mode.The button will
appear darker when in the STANDBY mode (along with the START
button).
BOOST button - Places the system in BOOST mode.The button will
appear darker when in the BOOST mode (along with the START button).
Next Page button - Used to view the next page of data. This button is not
applicable to all screens.
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Button Description
Zone Data Layout - Used to toggle between 6, 12, 24 and 48 zone screen
layouts.
Home - Used to return to the Home screen
SPEAKER - used to clear and reset Alarm and Abort errors.
Date/Time - Displays current date and time on the system. To change the
date and time refer to Section 9.1.6.
4.2 Operator Interface Modes
Neo2 has two different operator interface modes, Basic and Advanced.
Basic mode allows the operator to adjust the following parameters; Setpoint, Zone On/Off,
Regulation, Standby Setpoint, and Boost Setpoint.
Advanced mode allows the operator to adjust the Basic parameters plus; Alarm, Abort, Slave,
Sensor, Output Control, AMC, PCM, PID/ART, Earth Leakage, Name, and Power Limit.
All Neo2 systems are shipped from the factory in Basic mode.
4.2.1 Changing Modes
To change modes:
1. On the Home screen, touch SYSTEM SETUP and the System Setup screen will appear.
On the BASIC ADV button, the box beside the mode highlights the system’s current
mode.
2. Touch BASIC ADV.
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Figure 4-2 System Setup Screen - Basic Mode
1. BASIC ADV button
3. To go back to Basic mode, touch BASIC ADV.
4.3 USB Port
The USB port on the Neo2 is intended to be used to copy mold setup files to and from the
system and to print information to a file. The screen for importing or exporting mold setups
is displayed only if a user inserts a USB disk into the USB port while in the Mold Setup Screen.
These mold setup files can be copied to other Altanium controllers that support the same file
type. The Print screen is an area where a user can print important reports directly to a USB
disk in a text file format. Refer to Section 4.4 for information on reports.
CAUTION!
Mechanical hazard - risk of damage to the unit and data integrity.
• Never power on with a device in the USB port.
• Never connect more than one memory device at a time.
• Never connect a powered hub or other device to the USB port.
• Removing the USB disk from the system during a read or write operation could
cause data corruption to the USB disk contents that could result in bad files or the
entire drive from being usable.
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The following warnings and restrictions should be observed when using the USB port:
• Only supports USB disks that use a File Allocation Table (FAT or FAT32) format.
• Only supports USB versions 2.0 and 1.1.
• Use an empty USB disk or one that contain as few files as possible.
4.4 Printing Reports to File
Neo2 has five reports available for printing. The data is printed directly to the USB drive in a
TEXT file format. A USB drive must be installed to enable the report buttons.
• Zone Data Short — report for the currently loaded mold set up includes Zone Number,
Setpoint, Actual Temperature.
• Zone Data Long — report for the currently loaded mold set up includes Zone Number,
Zone Name, Setpoint, Actual Temperature, Power, Amps, Alarm setting, Abort setting,
Regulation, Watts, VAC, and Ohms.
• Mold Test Data — report for the currently loaded mold set up includes the mold test
results. This is only available if a mold test has been run previously.
• Mold Setup Data — report for the currently loaded mold set up includes the mold setup
data.
• Error Log — report for the 100 most current alarms.
To print a report to file:
1. Insert a USB drive.
2. On the Home screen, touch Print.
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Figure 4-3 Print Screen
3. Touch the report to print. The selected report prints to file on the USB drive.
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4.5 Changing the Language Display
Neo2 allows the operator to select the language displayed on screen.
To change the language:
1. On the Home screen, touch Language. The Language screen appears and displays
available options.
Figure 4-4 Language Screen
2. Touch the language to display.
3. Touch OK. The screen is now updated to the language selected.
4.6 Supply Voltage Screen
The Supply Voltage screen displays a graphical view of the phase pairs based on the Supply
Configuration parameter selected in the System Setup screen:
• Delta 3PH
• Wye 3PH+N
• Single Phase
• Integrated TX
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4.6.1 Viewing the Supply Voltage
To view the Supply Voltage screen, do the following:
On the Home screen, touch the Supply Voltage button. The Supply Voltage screen
displays for the type of configuration selected.
Figure 4-5 Wye 3PH+N Supply Voltage Screen
The image on the left of the Wye 3 PH+N Supply Voltage screen is a visual representation of
the supply configuration. The numerical values shown for each of the phases is the average
voltage value for all the zones associated with a phase.
NOTE:The voltage values display “---” if the voltage is not calibrated for all the zones
associated with a particular phase or all the zones are XL cards.
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Figure 4-6 Delta 3PH Supply Voltage Screen
Figure 4-7 S ingle Phase Supply Voltage Screen
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Figure 4-8 Integrated TX Supply Voltage Screen
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Chapter 5 Security
The System can be configured to display the Security screen when the system is powered up
(Refer to Section 9.2.7) or bypassed. If this screen is not configured to be displayed on power
up, then it can be accessed from the Home Screen.
From the Security screen, the appropriate security code must be entered to gain access to
operate the system.
All system functions are listed on this screen along with the required security code needed
to adjust them.
Figure 5-1 Security Screen
Button Description
ENTER PSWD Touch this button to enter a password.
CHANGE LVL1 Touch to change the password for level 1. You must know the present
level 2 password to do this.
CHANGE LVL2 Touch this button to change the password for level 2. You must know
the present level 2 password to do this.
OK Touch this button to exit out of the Security screen.
0 Touch this button to change the selected function to security level 0.
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Button Description
1 Touch this button to change the selected function to security level 1.
2 Touch this button to change the selected function to security level 2.
5.1 Entering a Password
Factory set passwords; (Level 1 and 2) are shipped in a sealed envelope along with the
controller. These passwords should be kept in a secure place.
To enter your password:
1. Touch ENTER PSWD.
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Figure 5-2 Numerical Key Window
1. Enter Button
2. On the numerical key window, touch the numbers on the keypad, and then touch Enter.
The present level will change based on the code you entered. The system will power up with
the Default security level selected in the Security window. Look at the Current Level on the
Security screen and your entered level should be displayed.
5.2 Changing a Password
To change the password for Level 1 or 2:
1. Enter the level 2 password.
2. Touch the CHANGE LVL 1 to change the level 1 password or the CHANGE LVL 2 to
change the level 2 password.
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Figure 5-3 Numerical Key Window
1. Enter Button
3. In the numerical key window, enter the new password and then touch Enter.
Passwords are limited to 10 digits. The new password will now be displayed.
5.3 Setting Security Levels for Specific Functions
The Neo2 security system provides different levels of security to restrict the access of users
and maintains the controls and settings for the system.
To change a Security Level for a function the level 2 password must be entered first. Look at
the Current Level in the Security screen and level 2 should be displayed.
To change the Security Level for a specific function:
1. On the Security screen, touch the Function number.
2. Touch the 0, 1, or 2 buttons to set the desired level.
3. Touch OK.
For a description of the items on the security screen refer to Section 5.3.1.
5.3.1 Security Item Descriptions
Following is a brief description of the different features that require a Security Level.
Feature Description
Zone Setpoint Enables the operator to adjust the zone setpoints.
Zone Abort Window Enables the operator to adjust the value for the ABORT shutdown
condition.
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Feature Description
Zone Alarm Window Enables the operator to adjust the value for the ALARM condition.
Zone Sensor Input Enables the operator to reassign Thermocouple Inputs.
Zone Name Enables the operator to change the name of the zone.
Zone ON / OFF Enables the operator to turn a zone ON or OFF.
Zone Setpoint Limits Enables the operator to make changes to the minimum and maximum
setpoint limits. These limits are used to prevent a setpoint from being set
too high or too low depending on the requirement of the process.
Standby Setpoints Enables the operator to adjust the Standby setpoints in the System
screen.
Boost Setpoints Enables the operator to adjust the Boost setpoints in the System screen.
Zone Regulation Enables the operator to adjust the zone regulation mode between AUTO
and MANUAL modes.
Zone Slave Enables the operator to manually select a zone to follow the power
output control of a different zone should the thermocouple fail.
Zone Output Enables the operator to specify which power output control method to
use: Zero-Cross (Z/C) or Phase Angle (P/A).
Priority Control Mode Enables the operator to select the zone shutdown sequence between
ZONE and SYSTEM in an abort condition. If ZONE is selected ONLY the
zone will turn OFF, but if SYSTEM is selected ALL zones will turn OFF.
Automatic Manual
Control
Zone Earth Leakage Enables the operator to turn the earth leakage check On or Off.
Zone Power Limit Enables the operator to assign a power limit value to an individual zone
Zone Control Enables the operator to change between ART or PID as the control
Zone PID Enables the operator to adjust the P-I-D parameters in the ART/PID
Mold Setup File Load Enables the operator to load Mold Setups from the Molds screen.
Mold Setup File Copy Enables the operator to copy a stored mold setup to a different location.
Enables the operator to enable the zone to continue running when the
thermocouple fails. The zone is supplied with an averaged power output
percentage in Manual Control Mode, based on the history of that same
zone.
per mold setup. Power Limiting is defined in percentage (0%-100%) and
is used to prevent the controller from delivering full power to a heater.
method.
screen.
Mold Setup File Default Enables the operator to delete the contents of a stored mold setup and
return all values to Husky's default.
Mold Setup
Import/Export
Temperature Units Enables the operator to toggle the displayed temperature units
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Enables an operator to import or export a mold setup using a USB disk.
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Feature Description
Print Screen Enables an operator to access the Print screen to print data to a file and
store it to a USB disk.
Standby Timers Enables the operator to adjust the Standby timers in the System screen.
Boost Timers Enables the operator to adjust the Boost timers in the System screen.
Manual ART Enables the operator to ART a zone or group of zones.
Global Power Limit Enables the operator to assign a system wide power limit value to all
zones. Power Limiting is defined in percentage (0%-100%) and is used to
prevent the controller from delivering full power to a heater.
System Screen Enables the operator to access the System screen. This screen is used to
make changes to system wide parameters.
Run Mold Test Enables the operator to run the mold test.
Options Screen Enables an operator to access the Options screen. This screen is used to
set the Standby and Boost timers.
Time / Date Change Enables the operator to set the Time and Date from the System screen.
Language Screen Enables the operator to access the Languages screen to change the
language displayed on the interface.
Error log Enables the operator to view the error log page. The error log displays
the last 100 errors that have occurred in the system.
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Chapter 6 Mold Setups
Depending on how the system is configured (Refer to Chapter 5–Security), touching the OK
button in the Security screen will display the Mold Setup screen. In this screen allows the
operator to choose from 24 individual mold setups to heat up your mold. If this screen is not
configured to be displayed on power up, then it can be accessed from the Home Screen.
Figure 6-1 M old Setup Screen
Function Description
LOAD Touch this button to load the highlighted mold setup into the system.
You must have a mold setup loaded before you can heat up the mold.
DEFAULT Touch this button and it will return all settings on the highlighted mold
setup to the default values. For safety reasons the system will not allow
the presently loaded mold setup to return to default values.
COPY Touch this button to make a copy of an existing mold setup in a different
location.
PASTE Touch this button to copy the existing mold setup in a different location.
NAME Touch this button to name or rename a mold setup. The maximum
number of characters allowed is 10.
OK Touch this button to exit out of the Mold Setup screen.
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6.1 Loading a Mold Setup
A mold setup must be loaded before the controller can heat up the mold. Loading a mold
setup tells Neo2 the values for the setpoints, alarm bands, abort bands, etc.
NOTE:Make sure the present security level is allowed to make this change.
To load a mold setup:
1. On the Mold Setup screen, touch the Mold Setup number for the mold setup file to load.
2. Touch LOAD and the selected mold setup is loaded and the Zone Data screen appears.
6.2 Resetting a Mold Setup to the Default Settings
NOTE:Make sure the present security level is allowed to make this change.
IMPORTANT!
For safety reasons the system will not allow you to default the mold setup that is presently
loaded.
To reset a mold setup to the default settings:
1. On the Mold Setup screen, touch the Mold Setup number for the mold setup to reset to
default.
2. Touch DEFAULT.
3. Acknowledge the confirmation dialog box, and the factory settings are restored. The
Change and Name fields display dashed lines.
6.3 Copying a Mold Setup
The copy function is used to make a copy of a mold setup in a different mold setup number
location on the Neo2.
NOTE:Make sure the present security level is allowed to make this change.
To copy a mold setup:
1. On the Mold Setup screen, touch the Mold Setup number to select the mold setup file
you want to copy.
2. Touch COPY. The number button for that mold setup changes to magenta and the
number changes to C.
3. Touch the Mold Setup number to select the destination mold setup file location.
4. Touch PASTE. The keyboard is displayed.
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5. Enter the mold setup name and the touch Enter.
You will notice the time and date will be copied to the new location but the mold name
will not. This is done so you will have some way to distinguish between the original and
the copied setup.
6.4 Entering a Mold Name
To help in identifying different mold setups the Neo2 allows mold setups to be assigned a
name.
NOTE:Make sure the present security level is allowed to make this change.
To enter a mold name:
1. On the Mold Setup screen, touch the Mold Setup number to select the mold setup file
you want to name. Mold setups names are allowed a maximum of 10 characters.
2. Touch NAME and the Keyboard window appears.
Figure 6-2 Keyboard Window
1. Enter Button
3. Enter the name for the mold. A maximum of 10 characters are allowed.
4. Touch Enter. The name will now be stored in the NAME column in the location you
selected.
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6.5 Importing and Exporting Mold Setups
The Mold Setup Import/Export screen is used to import and export mold setups to and from
the system. This screen only appears if a USB disk is connected to the USB port.
Figure 6-3 Mold Setup Import/Export Screen
6.5.1 Importing a Mold Setup
To import a mold setup:
1. Insert a USB disk to the USB port.
2. On the Mold Setup Import/Export screen, touch the Mold Setup number from the USB
MOLD SETUPS list to select the mold setup file you want to import.
3. Touch COPY. Once selected the COPY button is greyed out and the number button for
the selected setup turns magenta and a C replaces the number.
4. Touch the Mold Setup number in the INTERNAL MOLD SETUPS list to select the
destination mold setup file location.
5. Touch PASTE and the file is copied to the new destination.
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6.5.2 Exporting a Mold Setup
To export a mold setup:
1. Insert a USB disk to the USB port.
2. On the Mold Setup Import/Export screen, touch the Mold Setup number from the
INTERNAL MOLD SETUPS list to select the mold setup file you want to export.
3. Touch COPY. Once selected the COPY button is greyed out and the number button for
the selected setup turns magenta and a C replaces the number.
4. Touch the Mold Setup number in the USB MOLD SETUPS list to select the destination
mold setup file location.
5. Touch PASTE and the file is copied to the new destination.
6.5.3 Exporting All Mold Setups
To export all mold setups:
1. Insert a USB disk to the USB port.
2. On the Mold Setup Import/Export screen, touch COPY ALL. Once selected the COPY
ALL button is greyed out and the number buttons for the selected setups turns
magenta and a C replaces the numbers.
3. Touch PASTE ALL and all the files are copied to the USB disk.
6.5.4 Deleting a Mold Setup from a USB Disk
To delete a mold setup from the USB disk:
1. Touch the Mold Setup number from the USB MOLD SETUPS list to select the mold setup
file you want to delete.
2. Touch DELETE. The selected files are permanently deleted.
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Chapter 7 Making Adjustments
This chapter explains how to use Neo2 to monitor and modify the system.
7.1 Zone Data
On the Zone Data screen up to 48 heater zones are displayed on one screen.
Depending on the number of zones and the zone layout selected each zone displays the
Zone more or less information.
To select a zone for adjustment, touch the zone.
Figure 7-1 Zone Data Screen — 6 Zone Layout
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7.1.1 Zone Status
1
3
2
7
8
6
4
5
9
Color coding is used to display the status of each zone.
• Grey indicates the zone is turned Off.
• Black indicates the zone temperature is outside of the specified limits.
• Green indicates the zone temperature is inside the specified limits.
• Blue indicates the zone is in Standby mode.
• Orange indicates the zone is in Boost mode.
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Figure 7-2 Single Zone (Zone from 6 Zone Layout)
1. Zone Name 2. Zone Number 3. Power Output Bar 4. Actual Temperature 5. Setpoint
6. Power Output 7. Amps 8. Volts 9. Watts
Field Description
Zone Name The user defined name of the zone.
Zone Number The number of the zone. This is a static field.
Power Output Bar This graphic displays the power output applied to the zone. Each line within
the bar indicates a 25% increment.
Actual Temperature The actual temperature being read by the thermocouple. If the zone is Off,
OFF is displayed.
Setpoint The zone setpoint for the current mode.
Power Output The power output percentage applied to the zone.
Amps The actual current being used by the heater. This is not displayed if the
system is configured with XL-Series cards.
Volts The actual voltage being delivered to the heater. This is directly related to the
supply voltage feeding the Altanium mainframe. This is not displayed if the
system is configured with XL-Series cards.
Watts The actual wattage being used by the heater. This is not displayed if the
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Figure 7-3 12 Zone Layout
Figure 7-4 24 Zone Layout
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Figure 7-5 48 Zone Layout
7.1.3 Changing the Zone Layout
Touch the Zone Layout button to cycle through the 6 zone, 12 zone, 24 zone and 48 zone
layouts.
NOTE:The Zone Layout button can be used to navigate back to the Zone Data screen from
any other screen in the system.
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7.2 Adjusting Basic Parameters
This section describes how to adjust the basic parameters, turn zones on and off and to set
the manual boost and standby settings.
7.2.1 Changing a Setpoint
Temperatures of the heaters must be specified. The default setting is 177 °C (350 °F).
To change a setpoint:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to adjust.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to SETPOINT.
Figure 7-6 Quick Set Screen with Zone 1 Selected
1. Zone Number 2. Selected Zone 3. Current Parameter Value 4. Parameter Type
5. Parameter Scroll Buttons 6. Select All Button 7. Clear All Button 8. Block Button
3. Touch SETPOINT and the numerical key window appears.
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Figure 7-7 Numerical Key Window
1. Enter Button
4. Enter the new setpoint, and then touch Enter.
The operator can also add or subtract from the current setpoint by entering the number
and then touching the + or - button. For example, to add 4 degrees to the selected zones
setpoint touch the 4 button followed by the + button.
5. Touch OK.
7.2.2 Turning a Zone On or Off
Neo2 allows the operator to set each zone to On or Off. Zones that are On apply power to the
heater and zones that are Off do not.
It may be necessary to run a mold with one or more zones turned off.
To turn a zone off:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to adjust.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to ZONE.
3. Touch ON or OFF to toggle the selected zones from ON to OFF or vice versa.
4. Touch OK.
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7.2.3 Changing the Zone Regulation
Each zone in Neo2 has the ability to run in one of two control modes, Automatic (closed loop)
or Manual (open loop). This is referred to as zone regulation.
A control mode must be specified for each zone. The default setting is AUTO (automatic).
To change the zone regulation:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to adjust.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to REGULATION.
3. Touch REGULATION to toggle the selected zones from AUTO to MANUAL or vice versa.
4. Touch OK.
7.2.4 Changing the Standby Setpoint
It may be necessary to lower the temperatures in the mold for a period of time. Neo2 gives
the operator the ability to do this by touching one button without having to change the
normal setpoint. The standby temperature setpoint for the heaters must be specified, this
value is used when the STANDBY button is touched. The default setting is 121 °C (250 °F).
IMPORTANT!
Entering a value of 0 will place the selected zones into a NO CHANGE (---) mode. When in this
mode, these zones will not change their setpoint when the STANDBY button is touched.
To change the standby setpoint:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to adjust.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to STANDBY SETPOINT.
3. Touch STANDBY and a numerical Key window appears.
4. Enter the new setpoint, and then touch Enter.
The operator can also add or subtract from the current setpoint by entering the number
and touching the + or - button. For example, to add 4 degrees to the selected zones
setpoint, touch the 4 button followed by the + button.
NOTE:Neo2 will remain in Standby until the STANDBY button is touched again or
until the manual standby timer expires, if set.
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7.2.5 Changing the Boost Setpoint
It may be necessary to raise the temperatures in the mold for a period of time. Neo2 gives the
operator the ability to do this by touching one button without having to change the normal
setpoint. The boost temperature setpoint for the heaters must be specified, this value is used
when the BOOST button is touched. The default setting is NO CHANGE, which is displayed
as dashed lines (---).
IMPORTANT!
Entering a value of 0 will place the selected zones into a NO CHANGE (---) mode. When in this
mode, these zones will not change their setpoint when the BOOST button is touched.
To change a boost setpoint:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to adjust.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to BOOST SETPOINT.
3. Using the numerical keypad, enter the new setpoint, and then touch Enter.
The operator can also add or subtract from the current setpoint by entering the number
you want and then touching the + or - button. For example, to add 4 degrees to the
selected zones setpoint, touch the 4 button followed by the + button.
NOTE:Neo2 will remain in Boost until the BOOST button is touched again or until the
manual standby timer expires, if set.
7.3 Adjusting Advanced Parameters
This section describes how to set more advanced parameters such as alarm and abort bands,
sensor assignment, slaving zones and PID.
7.3.1 Naming a Zone
To name a zone:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to adjust.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to NAME.
3. Touch NAME and the Keyboard window appears.
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Figure 7-8 Keyboard Window
1. Enter Button
4. Enter the name or select one of the predefined names.
A maximum of 12 characters are available.
5. To automatically number, touch AUTO #. Using this button will save the name and
automatically number the selected zones.
6. Touch OK.
7.3.2 Changing the Alarm Band
The number of degrees over or under setpoint must be specified for an alarm is initiated. The
default setting is 17 °C (30 °F).
NOTE:Neo2 must be in Advanced mode to change this setting. Refer to Section 4.2.1.
To change the alarm band:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to adjust.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to ALARM.
3. Touch ALARM and a numerical key window appears.
4. Enter the new value, and then touch Enter.
The operator can also add or subtract from the current value by entering the number
and then touching the + or - button. For example, to add 4 degrees to the selected zones
Alarm Band, touch the 4 button followed by the + button.
Alarm Example: Setpoint = 350 °F, ALARM = 30 °F
At 381 °F or 319 °F the alarm will be initiated. If the normal setpoint is changed to 400 °F, the
ALARM will be initiated at 431 °F or 369 °F. The setting is always represented as an amount
above and below the present setpoint.
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7.3.3 Changing the Abort Band
The number of degrees over or under setpoint must be specified to initial an alarm and the
system to be stopped. The default setting is 28 °C (50 °F).
NOTE:Neo2 must be in Advanced mode to change this setting. Refer to Section 4.2.1.
To change the abort band:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to adjust.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to ABORT.
3. Touch ABORT and a numerical key window appears.
4. Enter the new value, and then touch Enter.
The operator can also add or subtract from the current value by entering the number
and touching the + or - button. For example, to add 4 degrees to the selected zones
Abort Band, touch the 4 button followed by the + button.
Abort Example: Setpoint = 350 °F, ABORT = 50 °F
At 401 °F or 299 °F degrees the alarm will be initiated and the system will be Stopped. If the
normal setpoint is changed to 400 °F, the alarm will be initiated and the system will be
Stopped at 451 °F or 349 °F degrees. The setting is always represented as an amount above
and below the present setpoint.
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7.3.4 Zone Slave
Some of the most vulnerable components in the mold are the thermocouples. If a
thermocouple fails, Neo2 will initiate an alarm and display an error on the Alarm Status
screen for the affected zone. At this point there are three choices:
1. Stop molding, remove the mold and repair the fault. This may not be desirable or even
possible.
2. Switch the zone to Manual control mode and continue processing. This has limitations
as Manual mode is not able to compensate for changes in the process that affect the
heater's power requirements, for example, shear heat.
3. Slave the faulty zone to another. Due to the symmetry in the design of hot runner molds,
frequently there are other zones that have very similar thermal characteristics as the
faulty zone. Neo2 can apply the power output from a fully functioning zone to the zone
with the defective thermocouple. This means that any processing changes that affect
the power requirements of the heaters are automatically applied to the defective zone.
It is similar to repairing the defective thermocouple without ever opening the mold.
7.3.4.1 Automatic Slave Function
If a thermocouple malfunctions during operation of the mold, the Neo2 Auto-Slave function
will take over. Neo2 constantly monitors the heaters in the mold and stores comparative
data. This data is used to select an almost identical Master/Slave relationship for every zone
in the mold. If a thermocouple fails, Neo2 will initiate an alarm and display the error on the
Home screen for the offending zone.
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Based on the comparative data stored, the system knows which zone to slave the faulty zone
to so that it continues to operate in a closed loop control mode. On the Home screen the
auto-slaved zones number will switch between the slaved zone number and the master zone
number.
7.3.4.2 Using the Automatic Slave Function
The only requirement as the operator is to see the error, Clear and Reset the alarm. The
moment this is done, the slave data will be permanently stored to that zone.
Once a zone is Slaved, the auto-slaved zone's name and number, on the Zone Data screen,
will switch between the slaved zone number and the master zone number. The master zone's
name and number will be displayed in Blue.
In the event the automatic slaving function was unable to find a suitable partner it would
pass onto the Automatic Manual Control (AMC) function. AMC allows the system to
automatically switch the bad zone into manual mode.
7.3.4.3 Manually Slaving One Zone To Another
If a thermocouple is about to fail you can manually slave it to another zone before it fails
completely.
NOTE:Neo2 must be in Advanced mode to change this setting. Refer to Section 4.2.1.
To manually slave one zone to another:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to change.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to SLAVE.
3. Touch SLAVE and a numerical Key window appears.
4. Enter the zone number to Slave the faulty zone to, and then touch Enter. Make sure to
pick a zone with similar heater characteristics, do not slave a manifold zone to a tip zone.
A zone cannot be slaved to itself, if it is attempted, Neo2 will ignore it.
Once the Slave for a zone is not required, touch SLAVE and enter 0 in the numerical key
window and the slave assignment will disappear (--).
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7.3.5 Changing the Sensor Assignment
The Sensor Assignment function allows the operator to assign any thermocouple to control
any heater. This is important in the instance where thermocouples or heaters in the mold are
mis-wired.
For example, Heater number 1 is connected to thermocouple 5 and heater number 5 is
connected to thermocouple number 1. In this instance the operator can manually switch the
thermocouple inputs by changing the Sensor Assignment. The default setting is Sensor 1 is
matched to heater 1.
NOTE:Neo2 must be in Advanced mode to change this setting. Refer to Section 4.2.1.
To change zone sensor assignment:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to change.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to SENSOR.
3. Touch SENSOR and a numerical Key window appears.
4. Enter the number of the sensor for this zone, and then touch Enter.
5. Touch OK.
7.3.6 Changing the Priority Control Mode (PCM) Setting
If there is a malfunction during normal operation, the software will make every attempt to
circumvent the problem. If this is impossible, it will initiate a shutdown sequence. The
operator must specify what to shut down if this happens.
In the case of an Abort condition, if PCM is set to ZONE, the control will turn OFF only the
defective zone and continue to operate all other zones as normal. If PCM is set to SYSTEM, the
controller will shutdown all power output to the mold (if the failure occurs on this zone). The
PCM is zone selectable, so one zone may only shut itself OFF and another may shut down the
controller. What the operator sets this to all depends on the zone and how critical it is to the
mold. Usually the cavities are set to Zone and the manifolds are set to System. The default
setting is SYSTEM on all zones.
NOTE:Make sure the present security level is allowed to make this change.
To change the PCM setting:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to change.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to PCM.
3. Touch PCM to toggle the selected zones from SYSTEM to ZONE or vice versa.
4. Touch OK.
7.3.6.1 The Optional Priority Control Mode (PCM) Digital Output
If the PCM digital output option is turned on, it will be activated ONLY when a zone set to
System experiences an abort condition. It will remain in this state until the PCM error is reset.
Refer to Section 11.3.3 for the connector pin-out.
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7.3.7 Changing the Automatic Manual Control (AMC) Setting
If a thermocouple malfunctions during normal operation, the software can automatically
apply a manual power output percentage to the heater based on the information gathered
before the thermocouple failed. This feature is called Automatic Manual Control (AMC).
If a thermocouple fails and AMC is turned ON (Yes), the control changes the failed zone into
manual mode and sets a manual power output based on the previously recorded average
power output to that heater. If AMC is turned OFF (No), the control skips to PCM (Priority
Control Mode) and performs the designated task. The default setting is ON for all zones.
NOTE:Make sure the present security level is allowed to make this change.
To change the AMC setting:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to change.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to AMC.
3. Touch AMC to toggle the selected zones from YES to NO or vice versa.
4. Touch OK.
7.3.8 Changing the Power Limit Setting
The Power Limit setting allows the operator to set the maximum amount of power that can
be delivered to the heaters. The default power limit for all zones is 100%.
To change the Power Limit setting for a zone:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to adjust.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to POWER LIMIT.
3. Touch POWER LIMIT and a numerical key window appears.
4. Enter the new value, and then touch Enter. The range is 0% to 100%.
5. Touch OK.
7.3.9 Changing the Earth Leakage Setting
In some cases there may not be a need to check for earth leakage errors on some zones. Neo2
has the ability shut the earth leakage check off on one or more zones in the system. The
default setting is YES on all zones which means all zones are checking for earth leakages
whenever the start button is touched.
NOTE:Make sure the present security level is allowed to make this change.
To change a Earth Leakage setting:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to change.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to EARTH LEAKAGE.
3. Touch EARTH LEAKAGE to toggle the selected zones from YES to NO or vice versa.
4. Touch OK.
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For more information on the Neo2’s advanced earth leakage system see Section 10.2.
7.3.10 Changing the Power Output Control Method Setting
In hot runner process control systems there are two schools of thought in regards to how the
power output should be switched to the heaters. The choices are Zero Cross Control or Phase
Angle Control. Each method has its own set of pros and cons, but in all practicality they offer
very similar results. Only you can decide which method is right for your application.
Neo2 has the flexibility to run each individual zone in either mode, Zero Cross Control or
Phase Angle Control. The default setting is Z/C (zero cross) for all zones.
NOTE:Neo2 must be in Advanced mode to change this setting. Refer to Section 4.2.1.
To change a zone’s output control:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to change.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to OUTPUT CONTROL.
3. Touch OUTPUT CONTROL and the selected zones toggle from Z/C (Zero Cross) to P/A
(Phase Angle).
4. Touch OK.
7.3.11 PID Control
Neo2 gives the operator the choice of using ART (automatic tuning), or a PID program
(manual tuning). The default setting is ART on all zones.
7.3.11.1 Typical PID Values
The following is a list of some typical PID values.
Table 7-1 Typical List of PID Values
P I D Type Example
015 010 002 Fast Probes or heaters with internally located
050 020 000 Fast
020 010 000 Fast
015 015 000 Fast
thermocouples
020 007 100 Medium Probes or heaters with internally located
020 005 200 Medium
100 003 000 Slow Manifolds or heaters with externally located
075 003 150 Slow
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7.3.11.2 Possible Causes of Oscillation
It is possible to set the control terms incorrectly, inducing an oscillation. The following are the
most common causes:
Table 7-2 Possible Causes of Oscillation
Cause Description
“P” too large Power change too great per °C of temperature change.
“I” too large Power changing too quickly for the process to follow it.
“D” too large Stepped power change too large for the rate of change of temperature.
Shear An important issue often overlooked is the effect of shear in the material as
it passes through the gating area. This can cause rises in temperature in
excess of 33 °C (60 °F) under severe conditions. Therefore, if large
temperature variations occur during molding, it is worth plotting this
variation against the molding cycle time. As the controller cannot initiate
additional cooling, it is only possible to minimize this effect with properly
selected PID terms.
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7.3.12 Changing PID Values
Sometimes it may be necessary to adjust the P, I or D values to better control the
temperatures of the heaters in the mold. Refer to Table 7-1 for a list of typical PID values. The
default settings are, “P” value of 20, “I” value of 4 and “D” value of 2. At least one zone must
be set to PID to be able to access the parameters.
NOTE:Neo2 must be in Advanced mode to change this setting. Refer to Section 4.2.1.
To change a P, I or D value:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to adjust.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to P, I or D.
3. Touch P, I or D and a numerical Key window appears.
4. Enter the number, and then touch Enter.
5. Touch OK.
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7.4 ACTIVE REASONING Technology - The Definition
The science of applying microprocessor based control systems to automatic decisionmaking. A control method directed at an active or continuous learning process which is
tolerant to faulty functions and incorrect operation by intentionally circumventing the
incorrect operation or failure.
7.4.1 Background
Active Reasoning is a term we coined to describe what Neo2 is doing during operation,
which is, actively reasoning. In 1990, we set out to develop the first intelligent hot runner
control system. In 1992 the first Active Reasoning Technology (ART) systems were shipped.
Throughout the years, we have improved and fine tuned ART, and today it is still the premier
heat control technology in the hot runner control industry.
7.4.2 What it does
Active Reasoning software combined with integrated hardware disseminates information
and makes better process decisions than any modular single input, single output controller
is capable of. The ability of all zones to interact with one another and understand the effects
of that interaction is paramount. Totally automatic control is one advantage. During Neo2
start up, the control looks at all zones individually, then looks at comparisons of all zones and
determines any interaction between them. It tests for any earth leakages individually and as
a whole. It then creates the necessary bake out and soft start routines to successfully and
evenly heat the mold.
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7.4.3 Control Method
The use of Active Reasoning Technology for control eliminates the tasks of using self-tune or
“automatic” tune PID, PIDD or PPID algorithms. ART performs all of these tasks without the
need for manual intervention. ART is based on control algorithms which through the use of
fuzzy logic, perform all functions as a normal PID control would. ART however is far better
due to its ability to see the whole picture and automatically adapt to the individual
characteristics of each heater.
7.4.4 Changing the Control From PID To ART
Neo2 can automatically adjust the control algorithm to suit different heater requirements.
This control method is referred to as ART. ART is the default control method.
NOTE:Neo2 must be in Advanced mode to change this setting. Refer to Section 4.2.1.
To change a zone from ART to PID:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to change.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Using the Parameter Scroll buttons, scroll to ART/PID.
3. Touch ART/PID and the selected zones will toggle from ART to PID.
4. Touch OK.
7.4.5 When to Use the Manual ART Function
Due to a change to a particular zone, such as the replacement of a heating element or
thermocouple, the ART parameters for that zone may need to be reset. Poor control of the
zone may also lead the operator to make this decision. For example, the temperatures may
be consistently swinging over and under setpoint, yet not triggering an alarm. This is not to
be confused with shear heat from the material, which appears as sudden increases in
temperature with no undershoot.
When ART is manually run on a zone, Neo2 deletes its knowledge base on that zone and “rethinks” the control process. It then stores this data and uses it to calculate the proper output
to control this zone best at setpoint. Use this function sparingly and only permit highly
qualified individuals to use it. The molding process may be interrupted if ART is run on
several zones at one time, but this is rare. It is best to run ART on a zone once it is at setpoint.
7.4.5.1 Running ART on a Zone
When Neo2 runs a mold for the first time it automatically performs the ART process on all
zones that have ART selected. If a particular zone is not controlling properly when it has
reached its setpoint, ART can be manually run on that zone. The system must be running and
ART must be selected for that zone on the PID/ART screen. If the zone had been previously
ARTed, ART will be displayed on the zone button. If it has never been ARTed, the zone button
will display NO ART.
NOTE:Neo2 must be in Advanced mode to change this setting. Refer to Section 4.2.1.
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NOTE:The system must be in run mode before a zone can be Re-ARTed.
To ART a zone:
1. On the Quick Set screen, touch the zone to ART.
To select more than one zone, touch the additional zones and they will be selected.
2. Touch Re-ART and the tuning process will begin on the selected zones.
During the ART process the following will be displayed on the zone data buttons:
• 6 Zone Layout — zone number, zone name and ART in the middle of the button.
• 12 Zone Layout — zone number, zone name and ART in the middle of the button.
• 24 Zone Layout — zone number and ART in the middle of the button.
• 48 Zone Layout — zone number and ART in the middle of the button.
The time it takes to ART on a zone is dependent on the time it takes for the heater to heat
up. Small heaters will be the fastest and large manifold heaters will take more time.
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Chapter 8 Mold Diagnostics
Throughout the history of hot runner molding, diagnosing problems in the mold has been a
tedious, painstaking job. If done incorrectly or completely ignored, poor diagnostics result in
a high probability of failure when the mold is placed into the machine.
8.1 Mold Test
Figure 8-1 Mold Test Screen
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Function Button Description
Zone Displays the zone number and the test/result status.
• Grey - Zone is turned off or not selected for testing.
• Yellow - Zone is being tested or is selected for testing.
• Red - Test is complete and zone has failed one or more tests.
• Green - Test is complete and zone has passed all tests.
TEST RESULTS Displays the results from the last test.
DELAY TIME Used to adjust the time delay between one zone completing testing and
the next one starting.
Clears all of the selected zones.
Selects all of the selected zones.
OK Closes the Test screen.
8.1.1 Running a Mold Test
To run the automated mold diagnostics test please follow the steps below:
1. Before connecting any power to the controller or the mold, clean the area. Remove any
debris or fluids from the surrounding area.
CAUTION!
Mechanical hazard - risk of damage to the equipment — Do not rely on the possibility
of a ground in the mold cables. Using a piece of grounding wire and attach it to the
mold ground connector on the Altanium mainframe.
2. For safety reasons, make sure the controller and mold share the same ground.
3. Check all mold wiring one more time to make sure there are no bare wires, frayed ends
or cut insulation.
4. If thermocouple and power cables are available, connect them from the controller to the
mold, checking them for a clean fit.
5. Connect the Altanium mainframe to the main input power and turn it On via the main
disconnect.
6. Load a mold setup before running the Mold Test.
7. Verify the zones to test are turned On. Any zones turned Off will not be tested.
8. On the Home screen touch Mold Test.
NOTE:The mold test function can performed when the system is stopped.
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9. Touch the zone or zone to test.
10. On the Mold Test screen, touch RUN TEST and the diagnostics test will begin.
The test can be stopped at any time by touching STOP TEST.
8.1.2 Setting the Delay Time
Neo2 can wait for a certain period of time before moving on to test the next zone. This is
necessary in some molds because sometimes a heater will continue to heat up long after
power has been removed. This is very common with large manifolds. If the Neo2 started
testing the next zone before the previous zones temperature stopped increasing this could
affect the test results. The default setting is 10 seconds. Each mold can have its own set of
delay times.
To set the delay time:
1. Touch the zone or zone to add the delay time.
2. Touch DELAY TIME. The numerical key window appears.
3. Enter the delay time (MM:SS).
4. Touch the Enter button.
8.2 Test Results
Figure 8-2 Mold Test Results Screen
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Function Button Description
REWIRE During the test, if the Neo2 finds any thermocouples wired incorrectly,
touch this button, acknowledge to confirmation dialog box to rewire the
thermocouples to the correct location.
AMP, VOLT, WATT, OHM.
240V
SAVE Saves the AMPS, VOLTS, WATTS, OHMS and 220V WATTS readings on all
OK Closes the Test Results screen.
8.2.1 Test Results Display
Item Description
ZONE The zone number. The operator can view up to 12 zones on one page. If
TEMP The actual zone temperature being read from the thermocouple in the
DELAY Used to set a delay time between zones to allow for cooling. The default
These buttons select the information displayed in the associated
column.
zones into the LAST column for future reference.
there are more than 12 zones use the PAGE button to view the rest of the
zones.
mold by the Neo2.
is 10 seconds.
TIME The zones elapsed test time.
LAST The AMPS, VOLTS, WATTS, OHMS and 220V WATTS readings that were
saved the last time the diagnostics were ran and the SAVE button was
pressed.
AMPS The actual AMPS, VOLTS, WATTS, OHMS and ADJ WATTS readings of
each tested zone. The column header will change based on the
information being displayed.
EL The earth leakage status for each zone.
SEN The thermocouple sensor test results for each zone.
FUSE The fuse test results for both fuses on each zone.
WIRE The thermocouple wiring test results.
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8.2.2 Saving Test Data for Future Reference
The test results of a mold can be saved to compare them to another test at a later date. To do
this they are saved to the internal memory of the Neo2.
NOTE:Each mold setup can store its own set of saved Test data.
To save the test data to the internal memory:
• Touch SAVE following the completion of the Test. The values for all zones will be
transferred to the LAST column.
8.2.3 Automatic Thermocouple Rewiring
Often thermocouples can be inadvertently cross-wired in the mold, where the thermocouple
for one heater ends up connected with another heater, and vice versa.
The Neo2 Test checks the thermocouple/heater wiring and determines if it is correct or not.
When the Test is complete it will provide the operator with a possible re-wiring solution and
ask for confirmation. The operator may choose to ignore or accept its findings. If the Test
program finds a mis-wired zone, it will ask the operator if they want the controller to re-wire
the thermocouples to where it thinks they belong. If the Test determines that a
thermocouple is wired to the wrong heater, the Neo2 will display the information under the
WIRE column.
For example, if the thermocouple for heater number 5 was wired to heater number 1 and vice
versa, the Neo2 would display a 5 on zone 1 and a 1 on zone 5 under the WIRE column.
If the operator does not have time to physically re-wire the mold:
1. Touch and hold REWIRE.
2. Acknowledge the confirmation dialog box and the Neo2 will automatically reassign the
thermocouples to the correct location.
8.2.4 Viewing Amps, Volts, Watts and Ohms Data
During the Diagnostics Test, the Neo2 measures the amperage for each heater and displays
the value under the AMPS column. It also measures Volts, calculates Watts and Ohms for each
heater in the mold.
To view the Amps, Volts, Watts or Ohms data:
1. Touch VOLTS and Volts readings appear in the table.
2. Touch WATTS and the Watts readings appear in the table.
3. Touch OHMS and the Ohms readings appear in the table.
4. Touch AMPS and the Amps reading appears in the table.
Not all factories are equipped with the same supply voltage (240VAC) but most heater
wattage specs are based on 240 volts. If the operator wants to know what the wattage of the
heater would be based on 240VAC, the data displayed in the WATTS column is an accurate
representation of the actual wattage of the heater based on its supply voltage.
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To see what the wattage would be at 240 volts:
• Touch 240V and the adjusted wattage is displayed based on 240 VAC.
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Chapter 9 System Setup and Customization
The chapter explains how to configure the system using the System Setup, Advanced System
Setup, Customize and Option screens.
9.1 System Setup
In the System Setup screen the System parameters can be adjusted. To access the System
Setup screen, touch the SYSTEM SETUP button on the Home screen.
Figure 9-1 S etup Screen — Basic
9.1.1 System Serial Number
Each Neo2 has a unique serial number assigned to it before it leaves the factory. In the event
the operator needs to contact Husky, they may ask for this number. Only Husky personnel
can change this number.
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9.1.2 Software Release Number
Located in the center of the screen is the Neo2 Software Release Number, Build Number and
the USB Controller version. In the event the operator needs to contact Husky for service, the
technician may ask for these numbers. This is not a button and touching it will do nothing.
9.1.3 System KWH
This field displays a running kilowatt hours total for the system. This is informational only.
9.1.4 Basic And Advanced Display Modes
As described in Chapter 4–Neo2 Operator Interface, Neo2 has two different operator
interface modes, Basic and Advanced. Basic and Advanced modes can be modified in the
Customize screen to display only those zone parameters that are desired.
Basic mode allows the operator to adjust the following parameters; Setpoint, Zone On/Off,
Regulation, Standby Setpoint, and Boost Setpoint.
Advanced mode allows the operator to adjust the Basic parameters plus; Alarm, Abort, Slave,
Sensor, Output Control, AMC, PCM, PID/ART, P, I, D, Re-ART, Earth Leakage, Name, Power
Limit, Min/Max Limits, Remote Standby and Remote Boost if configured.
All Neo2 systems are shipped from the factory in Basic mode.
9.1.5 Setting the Units (°F or °C)
Neo2 allows the temperature to be displayed in either Fahrenheit or Celsius for all zones. The
default setting is Fahrenheit (°F).
To change the units:
1. On the Home screen, touch SYSTEM SETUP.
2. Touch °F / °C and the units will toggle from °F to °C or vice versa.
9.1.6 Changing the Time and Date
The date and time can be changed on the system. The system can display the date and time
in the following formats.
• 24 hour and YY-MM-DD
• 12 hour and DD-MM-YY
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9.1.6.1 Changing the Date and Time Format
To change the Time/Date format:
1. On the Home screen, touch SYSTEM SETUP.
2. Touch TIME/DATE and the units will toggle from 12hr to 24hr format or vice versa.
9.1.6.2 Changing the Date
To change the date:
1. On the Home screen, touch SYSTEM SETUP.
2. Touch SET DATE
Figure 9-2 Date Key Window
1. Enter Button
3. Enter the new Date.
4. Touch Enter.
9.1.6.3 Changing the Time
To change the time:
1. On the Home screen, touch SYSTEM SETUP.
2. Touch SET TIME.
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Figure 9-3 Time Key Window
1. Enter Button
3. Enter the new time.
4. Touch Enter.
9.1.6.4 Changing AM and PM with a 12-Hour Clock
The AM/PM button is used to differentiate the time of day when the 12-hour time format is
selected. AM is indicated by a small A and PM by a small P in the Time/Date field.
To change the AM and PM setting:
• Touch the AM/PM button and the system will toggle between the two parameters.
NOTE:This button is only active when the 12-hour time format is selected.
9.1.7 Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Neo2 allows the operator to increase or decrease the brightness of the screen.
To increase the brightness of the screen:
• Touch the + button repeatedly until the desired brightness is achieved.
To decrease the brightness of the screen:
• Touch the - button repeatedly until the desired brightness is achieved.
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9.2 Advanced System Setup
In Advanced System Setup, additional system parameters and settings can be adjusted.
To access the Advance System Setup screen a code is required. Contact Husky technical
service for the Advanced System Setup screen code.
Figure 9-4 Advanced System Setup Screen
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To access the Advanced System Setup screen:
1. Touch SYSTEM. The numeric key window appears.
2. Enter the Advanced System Setup screen code and then touch Enter.
9.2.1 Setting the Maximum Temperature Limit
The MAX TEMP LIMIT button sets the over maximum temperature limit for the system. This
value is interpreted as the number of degrees over the setpoint the maximum temperature
alarm is activated.
To set the maximum temperature limit:
1. On the Advanced System Setup screen, touch MAX TEMP LIMIT. The numerical key
window appears.
Figure 9-5 Numerical Key Window
1. Enter Button
2. Enter the value for the number of degrees over the setpoint for maximum temperature.
The default setting is 111 °C (200 °F).
3. Touch Enter.
9.2.2 Setting the Earth Leakage
The EARTH LEAKAGE button enables or disables the earth leakage testing on the system.
This setting overrides the individual zone settings.
To set the earth leakage testing on the system:
1. On the Advanced System Setup screen, the EARTH LEAKAGE button displays the
setting.
2. Touch EARTH LEAKAGE to toggle the setting between YES and NO. The default setting
is YES.
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9.2.3 Enabling or Disabling Auto Slave Function
The AUTO SLAVE button sets the auto slave function for the system. If auto slave is set to No,
it does not affect the ability to manually slave zones.
To enable or disable the autoslave function:
1. On the Advanced System Setup screen, the AUTO SLAVE button displays the setting.
2. Touch AUTO SLAVE to toggle the setting between YES and NO. The default setting is
YES.
9.2.4 Setting the Global Power Limit
The GLOBAL PWR LIMIT button sets the Power Limit for the system. This setting overrides
any individual power limit setting for a zone if the individual setting is higher than the global
power limit.
To set the global power limit for the system:
1. On the Advanced System Setup screen, touch GLOBAL PWR LIMIT. The numerical key
window appears.
Figure 9-6 Numerical Key Window
1. Enter Button
2. Enter the value for the power limit. The default setting is 100%.
3. Touch Enter.
9.2.5 Setting the Forced Bake Out Time
Forced bake-out is primarily used with cards that do not have current measurement
capability (XL-Series cards as indicated by a black colored heat sink). In this case, the ability
to detect a earth leakage does not exist and as a result the automatic wet-heater bake out
detection will not work. However, if the mold is running in a humid environment or it is felt
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that there is a high probability of moisture being trapped in the heaters, then a user should
use the Forced Bake-Out feature.
NOTE:The default value for the FORCE BAKE OUT button is 0, which indicates that this
function is turned off. Each value greater than 0 indicates the amount of time (in
minutes) that the system will automatically go through the wet heater bake-out
process whenever the start button is pressed. Additionally, if the system contains
either the X-Series (Silver heat sink) or XE-Series (Green Heat sink) cards and this
feature is activated, the bake out routine will be automatically initiated on every
startup and the current detection, on these cards, for this particular fault, will be
overridden.
To set the force bake out time for the system:
1. On the Advanced System Setup screen, touch FORCE BAKE OUT. The numerical Key
window appears.
2. Enter the value for the time limit. The range is 1 to 30 minutes (0=OFF). The default
setting is 0.
3. Touch Enter.
9.2.6 Calibrating the Thermocouple Inputs
NOTE:Contact Technical Services for instructions on calibrating the thermocouple inputs.
To open the System Calibration screen:
1. On the Advanced System Setup screen, touch CAL.
2. If calibration is required, contact Technical Services for instructions.
9.2.7 Automatically Loading the Last Mold Setup
If set to yes the system will load the last mold setup that was loaded prior to the systems
power down. Also, when this feature is enabled it bypasses the Security and Mold Setup
screens during the boot up sequence.
To automatically load the last mold setup:
1. On the Advanced System Setup screen, the LAST MOLD button displays the setting.
2. Touch LAST MOLD to toggle the setting between YES and NO. The default setting is
YES.
9.2.8 Setting the Monitor Regulation
The MONITOR REG button allows for the Regulation setting for the zones to be set to
Monitor in addition to the Automatic and Manual settings. Monitor reads the temperature
only and not power output control.
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To set the monitor regulation:
1. On the Advanced System Setup screen, the MONITOR REG button displays the setting.
2. Touch MONITOR REG to toggle the setting between YES and NO. The default setting is
NO.
9.2.9 Access the Customize Screen
To access the Customize screen:
On the Advanced System Setup screen, touch CUSTOM. Refer to Section 9.3 for details.
9.3 Customizing the Display
This feature allows the administrator to customize the screens displayed during the boot-up
sequence and the zone parameters that are available in the Quick Set screen.
To access the Customize screen, on the Advanced System Setup screen, touch CUSTOM.
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2
1
Figure 9-7 System Customize Screen
1. Parameters Buttons 2. Next Page Button
9.3.1 Displaying Zone Parameters
The first three rows on the Customize screen are the zone parameters that can be selected to
display on the Quick Set screen. These zone parameters can be assigned to either the Basic
mode button or the Advanced mode button. Doing so modifies the number of zone
parameters that will be displayed in the Quick Set screen when in Basic or Advanced modes.
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To select the zone parameters to display:
1. On the Customize screen, touch the parameter button. The button toggles the setting
between YES and NO.
If the PID/ART parameter has been set to No, then the P, I and D settings in the Quick Set
screen are turned off as well. If PID/ART parameter is set to Yes, the P, I and D settings are
turned On.
NOTE:Use the Next Page button to access the remote standby (R. STDBY) and remote
boost (R. BOOST) parameters.
2. Touch OK to return to the Advanced Setup screen.
9.3.2 Enabling or Disabling the Mold Setups Screen
The MOLD SETUPS button enables or disables the access to the Mold Setup screen on the
system. The button on the Home screen will be greyed out.
Additionally, this setting overrides the boot-up sequence and automatically sets the Load
Last Mold Setup feature to On.
To enable or disable the Mold Setup screen:
1. On the Customize screen, touch MOLD SETUPS. The button toggles the setting
between YES and NO.
2. Touch OK to return to the Advanced Setup screen.
9.3.3 Enabling or Disabling the Security Screen
The SECURITY button enables or disables the access to the Security screen on the system.
The button on the Home screen will be greyed out.
Additionally, this setting overrides the boot-up sequence and removes security from all zone
parameters and settings in the system.
To enable or disable the Security screen:
1. On the Customize screen, touch SECURITY. The button toggles the setting between
YES and NO.
2. Touch OK to return to the Advanced Setup screen.
9.3.4 Assign to Basic
Touch ASSIGN TO BASIC, to assign the user defined zone parameter settings to the Basic
button in the System Setup screen. If selected, anytime a user puts the system in Basic mode,
the available zone parameters will reflect what was assigned to the Basic button from this
screen.
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9.3.5 Assign to Advanced
Touch ASSIGN TO ADVANCED, to assign the user defined zone parameter settings to the
Advanced button in the System Setup screen. If selected, anytime a user puts the system in
Advanced mode, the available zone parameters will reflect what was assigned to the
Advanced button from this screen.
9.3.6 Reset to Default Settings
Touch DEFAULT SETTINGS and acknowledge the confirmation dialog box. This returns all of
the settings in the Customize screen to the factory defaults. This includes restoring the bootup sequence.
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The Timers screen allows the operator to select and setup the standby, boost timers.
Figure 9-8 Options Screen
9.4.1 Standby Timers
To reduce the temperatures in the mold for a certain period of time, the Standby timers
associated with each standby function can be set. Once the system enters standby, the timer
will start. When the timer finishes, the temperatures will return to the normal setpoint. The
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Standby timer is used to protect the material from burning if the molding machine is stopped
for a specified period
9.4.1.1 Setting the Manual Standby Timer
Once the system is in manual standby the manual standby timer starts to count down. When
the time limit is over the system will return to run mode.
To set the manual standby timer:
1. On the Home screen, touch TIMERS.
2. Touch MANUAL STANDBY TIMER.
3. Enter the new timer value (HH:MM:SS).
4. Touch Enter.
9.4.1.2 Setting the Remote Standby Timer
The Input Option settings and Standby Cycle Enable setting determine how the system
reacts when it receives the Remote Standby input.
NOTE:If the system is not equipped with Remote Standby, only the Manual Standby timer
setting is displayed on the Timers screen.
To set the remote standby timer:
1. On the Home screen, touch TIMERS.
2. Touch REMOTE STANDBY TIMER.
3. Enter the new timer value (HH:MM:SS).
4. Touch Enter.
9.4.1.3 Setting the Delay Standby Timer
The Delay Standby timer is a feature available with Remote Standby. If a Delay Standby time
is set, Neo2 will not decrease the temperatures until the delay time has elapsed.
For example, when the operator opens the door on the molding machine to check the mold,
a signal to start Delay Standby could be sent to Neo2. If the door is closed before the delay
time has elapsed, Neo2 will not enter Standby. If the door remains open, Neo2 then enters
Standby
To set the delay standby timer:
1. On the Home screen, touch TIMERS.
2. Touch DELAY STANDBY TIMER.
3. Enter the new timer value (HH:MM:SS).
4. Touch Enter.
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9.4.1.4 Standby Operation Description
Table 9-1 Manual Standby Operational Description
Manual
Time
0:00:00 ---- ---- ---- ---- System enters Standby indefinitely.
X:XX:XX ---- ---- ---- ---- System remains in Standby until the
Delay
Time
Remote
Time
Input
Mode
Cycle
Enabled
Operation - STANDBY Button
Select
timer expires.
Manual Standby can be cancelled at any time by touching STANDBY or STOP buttons.
Table 9-2 Remote Standby Operational Description
Manual
Time
---- 0:00:00 0:00:00 Trigger ---- System will not enter Standby since no
---- 0:00:00 X:XX:XX Trigger ---- System immediately enters and
---- X:XX:XX X:XX:XX Trigger No System delays for specified time and
Delay
Time
Remote
Time
Input
Mode
Cycle
Enabled
Operation - STANDBY Button
Select
timers are set.
remains in Standby until the timer
expires.
then enters Standby until the timer
expires.
---- X:XX:XX 0:00:00 Trigger No System delays for specified time and
then enters Standby indefinitely.
---- X:XX:XX X:XX:XX Trigger Yes System delays for specified time and
then enters Standby until the timer
expires. If the input signal changes
state while delay timer is active, the
delay timer is reset to the specified
value.
---- X:XX:XX 0:00:00 Trigger Yes System delays for specified time and
then enters Standby indefinitely. If the
input signal changes state while the
delay timer is active, the delay timer is
reset to the specified value.
---- 0:00:00 0:00:00 ON/OFF ---- System enters Standby until the input
signal is not active.
---- 0:00:00 X:XX:XX ON/OFF ---- System enters Standby until the input
signal is not active or the timer expires.
---- X:XX:XX X:XX:XX ON/OFF ---- System delays for specified time and
then enters Standby until the signal is
not active or the timer expires
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Table 9-2 Remote Standby Operational Description (Continued)
Manual
Time
---- X:XX:XX 0:00:00 ON/OFF ---- System delays for specified time and
---- ---- ---- Direct ---- System enters Standby until the input
Remote Standby can be cancelled at any time by touching the STANDBY or STOP buttons.
9.4.2 Boost Timers
To increase the temperatures in the mold for a certain period of time, the Boost timers
associated with each boost function can be set. Once the system enters boost, the timer will
start. When the timer finishes, the temperatures will return to the normal setpoint.
Delay
Time
Remote
Time
Input
Mode
Cycle
Enabled
Operation - STANDBY Button
Select
then enters Standby until the input
signal is not active.
signal is not active. If the input signal is
active when the system is started, it
will immediately go into Standby
mode.
9.4.2.1 Setting the Manual Boost Timer
Once the system is in manual boost the manual boost timer starts to count down. When the
time limit is over the system will return to run mode.
To set the manual boost timer:
1. On the Home screen, touch TIMERS.
2. Touch MANUAL BOOST TIMER.
3. Enter the new timer value (HH:MM:SS).
4. Touch Enter.
9.4.2.2 Setting the Remote Boost Timer
The Input Option settings determine how the system reacts when it receives Remote Boost
input.
NOTE:If the system is not equipped with Remote Boost, only the Manual Boost timer
setting is displayed on the Timers screen.
To set the remote boost timer:
1. On the Home screen, touch TIMERS.
2. Touch REMOTE BOOST TIMER.
3. Enter the new timer value (HH:MM:SS).
4. Touch Enter.
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9.4.2.2.1 Changing the Standby Cycle
To enable or disable the Standby Cycle:
1. On the Home screen, touch Options
2. Touch the Standby Cycle box to toggle the Standby Cycle On or Off.
NOTE:This setting will not appear if the system does not have Remote Standby available.
9.4.2.3 Setting the Delay Boost Timer
The Delay Boost timer is used to wait for a specified period before entering Boost.
To set the delay boost timer:
1. On the Home screen, touch TIMERS.
2. Touch DELAY BOOST TIMER.
3. Enter the new timer value (HH:MM:SS).
4. Touch Enter.
9.4.2.4 Boost Operation Description
Table 9-3 Manual Boost Operational Description
Manual
Time
0:00:00 ---- ---- ---- System enters Boost indefinitely.
X:XX:XX ---- ---- ---- System remains in Boost until the timer expires.
Manual Boost can be cancelled at any time by touching BOOST or STOP buttons.
Table 9-4 Remote Boost Operational Description
Manual
Time
---- 0:00:00 0:00:00 Trigger System will not enter Boost since no timers are set.
---- 0:00:00 X:XX:XX Trigger System immediately enters and remains in Boost
---- X:XX:XX X:XX:XX Trigger System delays for specified time and then enters
Delay
Time
Delay
Time
Remote
Time
Remote
Time
Input
Mode
Input
Mode
Operation - BOOST Button Select
Operation - Boost Button Select
until the timer expires.
Boost until the timer expires.
---- X:XX:XX 0:00:00 Trigger System delays for specified time and then enters
Boost indefinitely.
---- 0:00:00 0:00:00 ON/OFF System enters Boost until the input signal is not
active.
---- 0:00:00 X:XX:XX ON/OFF System enters Boost until the input signal is not
active or the timer expires.
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Table 9-4 Remote Boost Operational Description (Continued)
Manual
Time
---- X:XX:XX X:XX:XX ON/OFF System delays for specified time and then enters
---- X:XX:XX 0:00:00 ON/OFF System delays for specified time and then enters
---- ---- ---- Direct System enters Boost until the input signal is not
Remote Boost can be cancelled at any time by touching BOOST or STOP buttons.
Delay
Time
Remote
Time
9.5 Alarms and the Error Log
Neo2 Alarms Status screen allows the operator to view the status of each zone and reset any
alarms that occur in the system.
Input
Mode
Operation - Boost Button Select
Boost until the input signal is not active or the
timer expires.
Boost until the signal is not active.
active. If the input signal is active when the system
is started, it will immediately go into Boost mode.
9.5.1 Viewing Alarms
To view alarms:
1. On the Home screen, touch ALARM STATUS.
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Figure 9-9 Alarm Screen
1. SPEAKER Button
2. Touch OK to return to the Home screen.
9.5.2 Clearing and Resetting Alarm and Abort Errors
When a alarm occurs the SPEAKER button will flash red and the siren will sound.
To clear and reset an alarm or abort error:
1. Touch the SPEAKER button to silence the audible alarm but the SPEAKER button will
remain flashing red. This will not remove the error message on the screen.
2. A second touch of SPEAKER will reset the error message.
If after one minute the operator has not touched SPEAKER a second time (resetting the
error message) the system will initiate the audible alarm again.
9.5.3 Viewing the Error Log
The Error Log allows the operator to view the last 400 errors that occurred in the system.
To view the Error Log:
1. On the Alarms Status screen, touch ERROR LOG.
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Figure 9-10 Error Log Screen
2. Touch OK to return to the Home screen.
Error Log Column
Heading
# The error number listed from newest to oldest.
ZN Zone number
DATE Date the alarm occurred.
TIME Time the alarm occurred.
MD Mold setup at the time the alarm occurred.
SET The setpoint at the time the alarm occurred.
ACT The actual temperature at the time the alarm occurred.
SYSTEM The status of the system at the time the alarm occurred.
STATUS The actual alarm that occurred on the zone.
Description
9.5.4 Printing the Error Log to File
Refer to Section 4.4.
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9.5.5 Alarm and Abort Conditions
In the event an error occurs, Neo2 will turn on the audible alarm and display the Alarm Status
screen. The zone or zones with the errors will be highlighted in red.
9.5.5.1 Alarm Conditions (Warning Errors)
The following conditions will cause the audible alarm to initiate. Since these are Warning
Errors, they will not shut down the system.
Table 9-5 Alarm Condition Descriptions
Alarm Condition Description
ALM OVER Over Temperature Alarm. A zone's actual temperature has exceeded its
setpoint by the amount set for the alarm limit.
ALM UNDER Under Temperature Alarm. A zone's actual temperature has dropped
below its setpoint by the amount set for the alarm limit.
A-SLAVE Lost Thermocouple, Auto Slave activated. A zone has had its
thermocouple become defective while running in automatic control
mode. The system has AUTOMATICALLY SLAVED this zone to another
one using data collected before the thermocouple became faulty. The
faulty zone is now being controlled by the power output from another
similar zone. Once a zone is Slaved, the auto-slaved zones number on
the Home screen will switch between the slaved zone number and the
master zone number.
AMC-NO T/C Lost Thermocouple, AMC activated. A zone has had its thermocouple
become defective while running in automatic control mode. There was
no match found for this zone in the mold by the Auto-Slave feature. The
zone has been setup to go into AUTOMATIC MANUAL CONTROL in this
event. The zone is now being controlled in manual mode at a power
percentage selected by the controller using data it collected before the
thermocouple became faulty.
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9.5.5.2 Abort Conditions (Shut Down Errors):
The following conditions will cause the audible and visual alarms to initiate. Since they are
Shut Down Errors, they will cause the system to shut down and remove power to the heaters.
Table 9-6 Abort Condition Descriptions
Abort Condition Description
ABT OVER Over Temperature Abort. A zone's actual temperature has exceeded its
setpoint by the amount set for the abort limit.
ABT UNDER Under Temperature Abort. A zone's actual temperature has dropped
below its setpoint by the amount set for the abort limit.
FUSE 1 Fuse 1 Blown. One of the heater protection circuits (fuses) has been
blown. It is necessary to replace it. Refer to Section 12.2.3.
FUSE 2 Fuse 2 Blown. One of the heater protection circuits (fuses) has been
blown. It is necessary to replace it. Refer to Section 12.2.3.
NO RESP No Thermocouple Response. Neo2 has been applying between 96% and
100% power to this heater and the thermocouple is not responding. The
thermocouple may be pinched or the mold could be mis-wired.
LOST T/C Lost Thermocouple. This zone has a defective or open thermocouple.
REV T/C Reversed Thermocouple. The positive and negative leads from the
thermocouple have been switched or the connections are reversed. As
power is applied to the heater, the temperature decreases instead of
increasing. The operator must correct this situation at the point where
the wires are reversed.
EARTH LEAKAGE Earth Leakage. This zone has current flowing greater than 3 Amperes to
ground (earth) and there is potential for a short circuit.
OVER MAX Over Maximum Temperature. The temperature on this zone has risen
above the maximum value allowed. This usually means the switching
device has failed in the closed position and the zone ran away. The
factory setting is 200 °F over the normal setpoint.
OVER CRNT Over Maximum Current. The current on this zone has risen above the
maximum value allowed.
NO HEATER This zone is not showing any current draw. This usually means there is
not a heater hooked up to this zone or the wires to the heater have been
severed.
CC RX COMM Control Card Receive Communications Error. This zone has stopped
receiving data from the Neo2 operator interface.
CC TX COMM Control Card Transmit Communications Error. This zone has stopped
transmitting data to the Neo2 operator interface.
CC MAX TEMP Control Card PCB Over Temperature. The temperature sensor on the
control card is reading too high, this means the PCB is running too hot.
A possible cause could be that one of the system fans has stopped
working.
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Chapter 10 Heating the Mold
This chapter describes how to start the Neo2 system and check for any errors, and alarm
conditions if any errors occur.
WARNING!
Risk of serious injury, death or equipment damage. Read this entire manual before
attempting the startup of the system. Call the nearest Husky Regional Service and
Sales office if you have any questions.
10.1 Starting the Neo2 System
With all Altanium/Neo2 to mold connections made and the mold cooling turned on, Start
Neo2 by touching START in the upper left-hand area of the display. Following this Neo2 will
enter into its startup routine to heat the mold to its setpoint.
10.2 Earth Leakage / Wet Heater Bake Out System
Neo2 is equipped with an advanced Earth Leakage/Wet Heater Bake Out system. From the
moment the system is started, Altanium will constantly check for earth leakage conditions on
every heater in the mold simultaneously. When necessary, it will initiate a low voltage bake
out on the faulty zone(s) to try to bake the moisture out of the heater(s).
There are two types of earth leakages, which are described below.
For X Cards (ICC
• The system will declare an earth leakage error based on a user settable percentage limit,
or if a zone has not gone through diagnostics, based on a default value of 0.2 amps.
• The system will declare a bake out error based on a user settable Bake Out Limit with a
default value of 0.2 amps and an adjustable range from 0 to 5 amps. Any value of 0.2
amps or higher, but lower than the earth leakage limit, will trigger a bake out error.
• The calculated earth leakage limit or the default value is compared against the
minimum limit and the lower of the two values is applied.
For H Cards (ICC
2
):
3
):
• The cards include a sensor specifically for monitoring leakage current in the heater
circuit on a continuous basis. The system will declare an earth leakage error based on a
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user settable Earth Leakage Fault Limit with a default value of 500 milliamps and an
adjustable range from 1 to 999 milliamps.
• The system will declare a bake out error based on a user settable Bake Out Limit with a
default value of 200 milliamps and an adjustable range from 1 to 999 milliamps. Any
value of 200 milliamps or higher, but lower than the earth leakage limit, will trigger a
bake out error.
NOTE:Make a note of the zone(s) that are displaying EARTH LEAKAGE and turn the
system’s main breaker off as soon as possible so the problem can be fixed.
Neo2 allows the Earth Leakage check ON or OFF for the entire system to be turned off.
The default setting is ON for all zones. Turning Earth Leakage off is only necessary under
very special circumstances. To turn the Earth Leakage check off please call the nearest
Husky Regional Service and Sales office.
10.3 Soft Start Routine
For many years hot runner molders started their molds by turning on the manifold zones
(larger mass, longer time required to heat up) first. Once the manifolds were hot, they would
turn on the probes (small mass, fast time to heat up) and wait for them to reach setpoint. The
manifold has the potential to grow and shift first and in many cases can misalign itself to the
probes. Also, the material in the manifold channel now has a varied residence heat time to
the material internal to the probes. In each case the possibility of a mold leak or gate
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With Neo2, all zones warm up simultaneously, rising in temperature at the same rate to
ensure even thermal expansion and identical residence heat time on the material.
During the Soft Start routine Neo2 will display the following:
1. After touching START, Neo2 will begin the Bake Out process if necessary.
The power applied to the heaters varies from the probes to the manifold zones, the
probes receiving less power and the manifolds receiving more. All of the zones increase
in temperature at the same rate to ensure a smooth even thermal transfer within the
mold. This helps to eliminate mold leakage.
2. Once all temperatures are up to their setpoint you are ready to begin molding.
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Chapter 11 System Options
The Altanium/Neo2 has a host of optional features available for an additional cost to assist
you in your molding process.
11.1 Altanium/Neo2 Optional Components
Software settings for the system options are available in the OPTIONS menu.
Integrated I/O This includes 3 inputs and 3 outputs that are internal to the Neo2
enclosure and managed through the system's operator interface. The
available functionality is fixed as follows:
Inputs: R. Standby, R. Boost and R. Stop
Outputs: At-Temperature, Abort (PCM) and Alarm Error
Altanium I/O Box This is an external box that enables the use of additional inputs and
outputs that are not supported using the integrated I/O. This option is
available in user definable packages of two, four and All.
SPI Communication The SPI option enables the Neo2 to communicate with any central
network or molding machine that supports the Society of Plastics
Industry (SPI) standard protocol.
11.2 Integrated I/O
The integrated I/O are internal to Neo2 and managed through the operator interface.
11.2.1 Integrated I/O Option (Inputs)
The table below provides a description of the inputs that are included with the Integrated I/O
option. To activate any input, all that is required is the closure of two contacts on the Input
connector. Refer to Table 11-3 for connection details.
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CAUTION!
Mechanical hazard - risk of damage to the equipment. DO NOT apply a voltage to any
of the Inputs. Doing so could damage Neo2.
Table 11-1 Integrated I/O Option (Inputs)
Option Name Description
R. STANDBY If the R. STANDBY (Remote Standby) digital input option is turned on, it
will place all zones that have a Remote Standby setpoint set into the
Standby mode whenever this input signal gets activated.
R. BOOST If the R. BOOST (Remote Boost) digital input option is turned on, it will
place all zones that have a Remote Boost setpoint set into the Boost
mode whenever this input signal gets activated.
R. STOP If the R. STOP (Remote Stop) digital input option is turned on, it will STOP
the system whenever this signal is remotely activated. This state will
remain until the START button is selected or Remote Start is activated.
NOTE:You cannot start the system when this input is active.
11.2.2 Integrated I/O Option (Outputs)
The table below provides a description of the outputs that are included with the Integrated
I/O option. All outputs are dry contacts; whatever you put in you will get out when the output
is activated. Refer to Table 11-4 for connection details.
CAUTION!
Mechanical hazard - risk of damage to the equipment. DO NOT apply a voltage greater
than 120 VAC/VDC (1amp) to any of the Outputs. Doing so could damage Neo2.
Table 11-2 Integrated I/O Option (Outputs)
Option Name Description
ALARM RLY If the Alarm Error dry contact output option is turned on, it will be
activated when an Alarm or Abort condition occurs. This state will
remain until the alarm condition is CLEARED or RESET.
PCM RLY If the PCM dry contact output option is turned on, it will be activated
when an Abort condition occurs, and the PCM setting in the Quick Set
screen is set to System. This state will remain until the alarm condition is
CLEARED or RESET.
AT TEMP If the AT TEMP (at temperature) dry contact output option is turned on,
it will be activated ONLY when all zones are above the Under
Temperature alarm limit. This state will remain until any zone drops
below the Under Temperature alarm limit.
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11.2.3 Input and Output Option Cable Pin-Out Description
Below are the cable connection details for all of the optional Inputs and Outputs. The
connectors are shown as if you were looking at the contact side of the cable.
Table 11-3 Optional Inputs
Option Inputs (female) Pins Wire Colors
Remote Standby Input 1 - 2 green - orange
Remote Boost Input 3 - 4 red - blue
Remote Stop Input 5 - 6 white - black
Table 11-4 Optional Outputs
11.3 Altanium I/O Box
The addition of any inputs and outputs that are not supported by the integrated I/O option,
requires an Altanium I/O (Input/Output) box. This box connects to Neo2 via an 8-pin
communications cable. It can also be mounted remotely at the location of your choice.
Option Outputs (male) Pins Wire Colors
Alarm Error Output 1 - 2 green - orange
Abort Error Output 3 - 4 red - blue
At Temperature Output 5 - 6 white - black
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Figure 11-1 Altanium I/O Box
1. Front view 2. Side view
11.3.1 Connecting the Altanium I/O Box to the Neo2 Display
1. Before you can use any of the I/O options, you must connect an 8-pin communications
cable between the Altanium I/O Box and Neo2.
2. Connect the appropriate wires in the Input and Output cables to the required location
(for example, the injection molding machine).
3. Connect the I/O box to the I/O COMM Port on Neo2.
11.3.2 I/O Box Options (Inputs)
The Input options that can be purchased for your Altanium/Neo2, along with a description of
each, are listed below. To activate any input, all that is required is the closure of two contacts
on the Input connector.
CAUTION!
Mechanical hazard - risk of damage to the equipment. DO NOT apply a voltage to any
of the inputs. Doing so could damage the I/O box or Neo2.
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Table 11-5 I/O Box Options (Inputs)
Option Name Description
R. STANDBY If the R. STANDBY (Remote Standby) digital input option is turned on, it
will place all zones that have a Remote Standby setpoint set into the
Standby mode whenever this input signal gets activated.
R. BOOST If the R. BOOST (Remote Boost) digital input option is turned on, it will
place all zones that have a Remote Boost setpoint set into the Boost
mode whenever this input signal gets activated.
R. START If the R. START (Remote Start) digital input option is turned on, it will
START the system whenever this signal is remotely activated. This state
will remain until the STOP button is selected or Remote Stop is activated.
R. STOP If the R. STOP (Remote Sto)p digital input option is turned on, it will STOP
the system whenever this signal is remotely activated. This state will
remain until the START button is selected or Remote Start is activated.
NOTE:You cannot start the system when this input is active.
M. BOOST If the M. BOOST (Remote Manual Boost) digital input option is turned on,
it will place all zones that have a Manual Boost setpoint set into the Boost
mode whenever this input signal gets activated. This acts just like
selecting the BOOST button in Neo2.
11.3.3 I/O Box Options (Outputs)
The Output options that can be purchased are listed below, along with a description of each.
Some of these options are part of the Remote Load option. All outputs are dry contacts;
whatever you put in, you will get out when the output is activated.
CAUTION!
Mechanical hazard - risk of damage to the equipment. DO NOT apply a voltage greater
than 120 VAC/VDC (1amp) to any of the Outputs. Doing so could damage the I/O Box or
Neo2.
Table 11-6 I/O Box Options (Outputs)
Option Name Description
ALARM RLY If the Alarm Error dry contact output option is turned on, it will be
activated when an Alarm or Abort condition occurs. This state will
remain until the alarm condition is CLEARED or RESET.
PCM RLY If the PCM dry contact output option is turned on, it will be activated
when an Abort condition occurs, and the PCM setting in the Quick Set
screen is set to System. This state will remain until the alarm condition is
CLEARED or RESET.
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Table 11-6 I/O Box Options (Outputs) (Continued)
Option Name Description
AT TEMP If the AT TEMP (at temperature) dry contact output option is turned on,
it will be activated ONLY when all zones are above the Under
Temperature alarm limit. This state will remain until any zone drops
below the Under Temperature alarm limit.
R. STANDBY If the R. STANDBY (Remote Standby) dry contact output option is turned
on, it will be activated when Neo2 has received the Remote Standby
signal.
AT BOOST If the AT BOOST (at boost) dry contact output option is turned on, it will
be activated ONLY when all zones are above the under temperature
alarm limit while in BOOST mode. This state will remain until any zone
drops below the under temperature alarm limit. If any or all zones go
above the over temperature alarm limit the state will remain.
RUN LIGHT If the RUN LIGHT Output dry contact output option is turned on, it will be
activated whenever the system is running. This state will remain until the
system is stopped.
MOLD COOL The Mold Cooling signal is activated based on the temperature limit set
on the Mold Cooling Enabled button in the Options screen.
If the controller is heating up (Start button is pressed), then the output
changes state once all zone temperatures are above the Mold Cooling
Enable limit
If the controller is cooling down (Stop button is pressed), then the
output returns to its original state once all of the zone temperatures are
below the Mold Cooling Enable limit
TEMP ERR If the TEMP ERR (over maximum temperature error) dry contact output
option is turned on, it will be activated when any zone exceeds the Over
Maximum Temperature limit.
AT STANDBY This signal is activated only when all zones are above the under
temperature alarm limit while in STANDBY mode. This state should
remain until any zone drops below the under temperature alarm limit.
Additionally, If any or all zones go above the over temperature alarm
limit the state will remain.
COMM ERR If the Comm Error dry contact output option is turned on, it will get
activated if Neo2 stops communicating with any of the Control Cards.
This state will remain until communications are restored.
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