Husky Altanium Neo2 User Manual
Altanium Neo2
User Guide
Original Instructions
Altanium Neo2
Issue: v 1.4 — September 2015
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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
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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)
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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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User Guide v 1.4 — September 2015 Introduction
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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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
User Guide v 1.4 — September 2015 Connecting the System to the Mold
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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User Guide v 1.4 — September 2015 Neo2 Operator Interface
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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