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Basic Software Me lter Configuration 6 -1 1 Part 1121836_03 E 1 1/2014 Nordson Corporation Configuring the Pump By default, you should be able to Enable/Di sable the pump, change its Operation mode ( Manual or Gear-t o-L…
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NOTES:
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It is recommended that you power down the melter when you change
external zone components.
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You cannot mix handguns and automatic applicators.
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Touch Custom PID to enter your own PID values. PID is an acronym
for Proportional, Integral, Derivative, which is a continuous feedback
loop that ensures optimum performance and accuracy. Refer to
textbooks or the Internet for proportional integral derivative or PID
Control for additional information
Term Description
P Controls how fast the system responds to changes.
I Controls the offset error between the set point and the actual.
D
Used
to
optimize
the
system
response
-
but
only
if
the
feedback signal is stable.
Note: Always leave the Derivative constant set to zero unless
the feedback signal is very stable and noise free; otherwise,
you
may
experience
unstable
system
response.
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Configuring the Pump
By default, you should be able to Enable/Disable the pump, change its
Operation mode (Manual or Gear-to-Line) and adjust its speed (RPM).
Use the Advanced pump settings to Calibrate the pump, enable/disable the
Auto Pump option, define Low Adhesive Timeout and hand applicator/pump
settings. Refer to the next chapter for more information.
Requirements for Running the Pump
The following lists the system requirements before you can run the pump:
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The melter status must indicate Ready/OK.
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The pump must be On.
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In addition to the Platen, at least one external zone must be enabled.
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The Master Heater Control must indicate On.
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The Master Pump Control must indicate On.
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The Master Pump and Heater Controls automatically switch Off,
when the melter is in a Fault condition.
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You must wait until the melter status indicates Ready\OK before you
can manually or remotely switch On the Pump.
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Use the Auto Pump option to automatically switch On the Pump
once the melter status indicates Ready\OK.
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The state of a pump is independent of the overall status of the melter.
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Make sure to save your changes to a recipe. Refer to Managing
Recipes for more information.
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You can make use of standard or hand applicators in Manual or
Gear-to-Line pump operation modes.
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If you connect a standard (automatic) applicator to one external zone
and a handgun to a different external zone, regardless of which you
connect first, the pump will operate in hand applicator mode. The
Home screen also displays both zones with a handgun icon,
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Basic Pump Configuration
You can do the following tasks:
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Change Operation Modes
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Switch the pump On/Off
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Adjust the speed (RPM) of the pump
The following sections detail each task in greater detail.
NOTE: Refer to Advanced Pump Settings in the next chapter for more
information.