Hot Runner Systems-Review

Product Description

Hot Runner Systems – Description

The Hot Runner System control modules are fully automatic PID controllers with on board diagnostics for Open, Shorted, or Reversed thermocouple.The Hot Runner System also features LED’s for under temperature or over temperature indication, Heat load on/off, Ramp start, and Open or closed loop operation. The display can also be set for set point or process temperature indication and a +/- 3 degree indicator flashes when process temperature is within 3 degrees of setpoint.Hot Runner System control modules are also designed for full communication capability with alarm and standby module.

Hot Runner System Features:

• Microprocessor based controllers
• Automatic tuning PID Control
• Touch pad front panel controls
• Soft start ramp up standard feature
• Auto or manual mode available thermocouple status indicator
• Current indication setpoint or process indication
• Under/over temperature indication

Hot Runner System Specifications:

Voltage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 or 240 volts
Output Current/ Watts. . . . .15 amps 3600 watts at 240 1800 at 120
Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Type J thermocouple Grounded or ungrounded
T/C Break protection. . . . . . Inhibits power to heater
Control Accuracy. . . . . . . . +/-1℉ or +/- .5℃
Temperature Range. . . . . . .Ambient to 999℉ (535℃)
Cycle time. . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.33 seconds
Manual control. . . . . . . . . . Adjustable from 0 to 100%
Ramp Start. . . . . . . . . . . . .Duration 5 minutes
Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Zero cross triac triggering
Data Communication. . . . . .IBM PC compatible
Compatibility. . . . . . . . . . . .Hot runner industrial standard compatible
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . 600 to 240 volts step down transformers
Power connectors 5, 8,12, zones
Thermocouple connectors 5, 8,12 zones
Floor Stands will support up to 48 zones
Main Frames 5, 8,12, Stackable to 48 zones