Rockwell Automation 1771-QDC, D17716.5.86(Passport) PLASTIC MOLDING MODULE - Manual (Page 8)

Preface
P-1
Using This Manual
Use this preface to familiarize yourself with this manual so you can use it
effectively. This manual shows you how to apply the QDC module to your
molding machine in a reasonable length of time.
Since this manual is task oriented, we recommend that you perform these
tasks in the following order:
Perform this task: As discussed in this chapter:
Browse through the entire manual to become familiar with
its contents.
All chapters
Overview the inject and clamp process describes how the
QDC module controls your injection molding system.
Chapter 1
Install the QDC module. This includes such tasks as
wiring and setting jumpers.
Chapter 2
Configure the QDC module mode off operation to match
your specific application, and configure its communication
with its inputs and outputs.
Chapter 3
Overview of remaining configuration procedures that you
perform throughout the remainder of this manual.
Chapter 4
Jog the ram (screw) and clamp. This task requires that
you configure jog and pressure alarms setpoints.
Chapter 5
Set up communications between your PLCĆ5 processor
and the QDC module. You select command and status
bits that you use to write your ladder logic.
Chapter 6
Prepare to run your machine in open loop. This task
requires you to determine and enter initial values into the
ram (screw) and clamp configuration blocks.
Chapter 7
Prepare to run and tune your machine in open loop. This
task requires you to determine and enter initial values into
the ram (screw) and clamp profile blocks.
Chapter 8
Span your ram (screw) and clamp valves. This is done
using setĆoutput and openĆloop control.
Chapter 9
Tune the machine for parts production. Chapter 10
Troubleshoot problems that may occur with QDC module. Chapter 11
Refer to this appendix for a blank copy of each worksheet
contained in this manual.
Appendix A
Manual Objectives