Sterling 882.01749.00 manual Feeder Configuration Injection Molding

6.EXTRUSION – “Simple”: Connect the input cable (2-conductor cable-gray) to a dry contact (zero voltage) signal that indicates the extruder screw is turning. (The connection in the controller should

be on terminal block #10 and PLC input X5.. A jumper wire can also be installed on the same terminals (instead of a dry contact.) if the feeder is to be started and stopped through the feeder controller, and not with the extruder screw.

7.EXTRUSION – “Follower”: Connect the input cable (2-conductor cable-gray) to a 0-10 VDC, 0-20 mA, or 4-20 mA signal from the extruder that indicates the screw speed (rpm) of the extruder. (The connection inside the controller should be on terminals blocks 51and 54.

Feeder Configuration - Injection Molding:

Touch the ACS logo on the main menu screen to access the configuration menu. See section # for details.

Feeder Type Selection. Select injection molding (default value).

Maximum Motor speed. Enter nominal motor speed.

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