Rockwell Automation 1771-QDC, D17716.5.93(Passport) PLASTIC MOLDING MODULE - Manual (Page 8)

Preface
P-1
Important Information
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
Learn about the inject, clamp, and eject process.
This 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
Learn about the configuration process.
This describes procedures you perform using this
manual.
Chapter 3
Configure the QDC module mode of operation to match
your specific application, and its communication with its
inputs and outputs.
Chapter 4
Jog the ram (screw), clamp, and ejector.
This task requires that you configure jog setpoints and
pressure alarm setpoints.
Chapter 5
Set up communications between your PLCĆ5 processor
and the QDC module. You write ladder logic to handle
command bit interaction between the two devices.
Chapter 6
Prepare to run your machine in open loop.
This task requires that you determine and enter initial
values into the ram (screw), clamp, and ejector
configuration blocks.
Chapter 7
Prepare to run and tune your machine in open loop.
This task requires that you determine and enter initial
values into ram (screw), clamp, and ejector profile blocks.
Chapter 8
Span your ram (screw), clamp, and ejector 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