AEC OFC Series - Manual (Page 27)

Extrusion Control & Extruder Monitor Units Chapter 4: Operation 26
6. Start the extruder and start the extrusion control unit. When you press 1 to start the
unit, the computer automatically sets the pre-programmed Weight/Length and the
Stretch Factor. The extrusion control unit will always start up in Monitor mode and
will not start adjusting the pot or haul off speed until START is pressed.
Extruder or Haul Off Control
The extrusion control unit can be configured to operate to adjust either the haul off or the
extruder speed, or both.
Field wire in the motorized pot to the appropriate speed control that you wish to control. If
the unit is displaying the wrong mode, contact the factory to be given the reconfiguration
software code for that particular unit to change it. It will require the serial number of the unit
to be given the proper code.
Display Changes
The second line of the display can show the following:
• Pounds/hour
• Inventory
• Weigh hopper weight
• Extruder or Haul Off Pick-up data
Toggle the ENTER key when the unit is running to display the selected status.
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