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

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Preface

P-2

Before attempting to apply the QDC module to a molding machine we
assume that you are:

an injection molding professional

an experienced PLC

programmer (especially with the Allen-Bradley

PLC-5 family of processors)

an hydraulics designer or technician

We use these abbreviations:

Abbreviated Name:

Title:

QDC module

1771ĆQDC Plastic Molding Module

PLCĆ5 processor

PLCĆ5 Programmable Controller

T47 or T50 terminal

1784ĆT47 or 1784ĆT50 Programming Terminal

ProĆSet

600 Software 6500ĆPS600 ProĆSet 600 Injection Molding Operator Interface Software

PanelView

Terminal

2711ĆKC1 PanelView Operator Interface Terminal

ERC

Expert Response Compensation

The next table presents other terms we commonly use in this manual:

Term:

Definition:

Selected Valve

In multiĆvalve systems, depending on the configured profile, the QDC

module controls one valve and presets the setting of the remaining

valves to produce moldingĆmachine profiles. We call the valve being

controlled by the QDC modules algorithms the selected valve.

Unselected Valves

In multiĆvalve systems, depending on the configured profile, the QDC

module controls one valve and presets the setting of the remaining

valves to produce moldingĆmachine profiles. We call the valves that are

preset with an openĆloop percentage setpoint the unselected valves.

Profile

A group of mold/part setpoints which define a given machine operation

to the QDC module.

Command Block

Data blocks downloaded from the PLCĆ5 data table to the QDC module

to make configuration changes or to initiate machine actions.

Status Block

Data blocks used by the QDC module to relay information to the PLCĆ5

processor about the QDC module's current operating status.

Profile Block

Command block containing mold/part setpoints.

Configuration Block

Command block containing machine setpoints.

Direct Acting Valve

An analog control valve that delivers increasing velocity or pressure with

increasing signal input.

Reverse Acting Valve An analog control valve that delivers increasing velocity or pressure with

decreasing signal input.

Audience

Use of Terms

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