Wittmann M7 manual

Central network control M7_EN_V1_2 / 5.15.2013 Page 1 of 107

Item No.: LS00000446 Translation of the original training manual

Training manual

Central network control M7.3

from software version: 4.19.01

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Contents 1 Safety instructions ...................................... 3

1.1 Proper use and their limits ........................ 3 1.2 Product labeling ........................................ 3 1.3 Explanation of symbols ............................ 4 1.4 Explanation of terms ................................. 4 1.5 General safety instructions ....................... 4

2 Completeness of Shipment ........................ 6 2.1 Transport damage .................................... 6

3 Installation Notes ......................................... 7 3.1 Transport and preparing for assembly ..... 7 3.2 Requirements for installation area ............ 7 3.3 Electrical connections ............................... 7 3.4 Utility requirements for M7.3 control......... 8

3.4.1 Replacement of a bus module ............ 8 4 M7.3 Control ................................................. 9

4.1 The interface of the M7.3 control .............. 9 4.1.1 Touch .................................................. 9 4.1.2 Teachbox ............................................. 9 4.1.3 Damage to the interface ...................... 9 4.1.4 Feature Overview ................................ 10

4.2 Structure of the M7.3 control .................... 12 5 Operation ...................................................... 13

5.1 Login / Password / Access authorization ............................................. 13

5.2 Main screen .............................................. 14 5.3 Overview of the units ................................ 15

5.3.1 Status of a device ................................ 16 5.4 View mode ................................................ 17

5.4.1 Device properties ................................ 17 5.4.2 System Views ...................................... 17 5.4.3 Priority Filter ........................................ 18 5.4.4 Fade .................................................... 18

5.5 Edit mode ................................................. 19 5.5.1 Device properties ................................ 19 5.5.2 View of the links .................................. 50 5.5.3 Function filter ....................................... 50 5.5.4 Status .................................................. 50

5.6 Witt-Link .................................................... 50 5.6.1 Network ............................................... 50 5.6.2 Remote control .................................... 51

5.7 File menu .................................................. 52 5.7.1 Import feature ...................................... 52

5.7.2 Export feature ......................................53 5.7.3 Report feature ......................................53

5.8 List menu ...................................................53 5.8.1 Material lists .........................................53 5.8.2 Active error ...........................................56 5.8.3 Error list ................................................56 5.8.4 Command list .......................................56 5.8.5 CAN-Quality window ............................56

5.9 Settings .....................................................57 5.9.1 Language .............................................57 5.9.2 Calibrate ...............................................58 5.9.3 Time and date ......................................58 5.9.4 System .................................................59 5.9.5 Memory ................................................60 5.9.6 Licenses ...............................................61

5.10 Configuration .............................................61 5.10.1 Configure tube distributor ....................61 5.10.2 Define user ...........................................62 5.10.3 Assign device to user ...........................62 5.10.4 Create ..................................................62 5.10.5 Assign ..................................................62 5.10.6 Transfer ................................................63 5.10.7 Spare Pump Configuration ..................63

6 Bus-Module ...................................................64 6.1 Bus-Module status information .................64

7 Change material ...........................................65 8 Material Supervisor Service (Option) .........67 9 Troubleshooting ...........................................68

9.1 Frequently asked questions ......................68 9.2 Error list .....................................................70

10 Decommissioning of the M7 control ..........95 11 Technical data ..............................................96

11.1 Bus module ...............................................96 11.2 Lineserver .................................................97 11.3 IPC/Touch .................................................98 11.4 Teachbox ..................................................99

12 Customer Service Centers ..........................100 13 Annex ............................................................103

13.1 Declaration of Conformity Central network control M7.3 .................................103


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MODELL / MODEL

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LEERGEW. / INT. WEIGHT

1 Safety instructions Our technical solutions always put our customers' safety first. Wittmann plastics equipment must satisfy the morst demanding quality standards. Our goal is to ensure the safety of all users and opera-tors..

A few rules are necessary to achieve this goal. The following symbols are used for better clarity.

INFORMATION!

Good English language skills are as-sumed.

Every person responsible for any activity on this unit must read and use this training manual.

Make sure that those using the unit are familiar with the training manual and the unit.

Make every person in the effective range of the unit aware of the direct and indi-rect risks with this unit.

1.1 Proper use and their limits

The M7.3 central network control is used to con-trol, monitor and record the operations of various material handling equipment.

If the M7.3 is used contrary to the above proper use instructions (in any form) the product warranty will be voided.

1.2 Product labeling

Your Lineserver and IPC is provided with an ID-tag. This shows the most important data for the device:

In addition to the ID-tag the 10-digit serial number with a bar code is attached to the unit.

For questions, complaints, procurement of spare parts, service requests, etc., always have readily available your serial number and the item number of your device.

Serial No: 0000XXXXXX


1.3 Explanation of symbols

This training manual uses symbols to mark im-portant information as follows:

Danger!

If the security instruc-tion is not followed, there is immediate danger to life and the health of people!

Warning!

If the security instruc-tion is not followed, there is danger to life and the health of people.

Caution!

If the security instruc-tion is not followed, people the environ-ment or equipment can be damaged.

Tip, Note, Information

Shows additional information that is especially important for users to read.

1.4 Explanation of terms

This training manual uses certain terms and desig-nations repeatedly. These frequently used terms are defined here for your convenience:

Unit The term "unit" can be used for a single device, a unit, a machine, and an entire system.

User The user is the person who is using the unit inde-pendently or under the supervision of another.

Operator The unit operator is the person responsible for all processes (e.g.) production supervisor, building supervisor, etc.). The operator directs the users to perform a task on the unit.

SOPs The standard operating procedure (not to be confused with the operating manual) describes how several units, processes or production pro-cesses work together. The unit operator is respon-sible for drafting the SOP.

Lead user If several users are working on one unit, the lead user coordinates the processes. The operator must appoint the lead user.

Qualified personnel Qualified personnel includes persons who, due to training, are qualified to expertly perform work.

1.5 General safety instructions

Danger! Failure to follow this instruction could result in death! Do not enter drying hoppers and bunkers without the supervisor's permission, and always wear a safety harness with a rope. The person entering the confined space must be kept on a tight rope and observed at all times.

Danger! Before opening disconnect unit from all power sources!

Danger! Make sure that the working environment is cleared and secured during the operation, maintenance and adjustment of the unit.

Danger! When working on the unit, if said work cannot be performed from floor level. The operator must be appropriately secured against falling.

Read the training manual carefully before using the unit. Note all information and ask questions if anything is unclear.

Obey all local laws and requirements.

Compare the power supply data for this unit with the locally available power supply.

Allow only quailified personnel to work on the unit.

Use the training manual to create a detailed SOP for the sequence of operations involv-ing this unit.

Appoint a responsible lead user for the unit.

All users must be at least 16 years old.

On a regular basis, check all lines, hoses and threaded connections for leakage, damage, and tightness. Repair any defects immediately.

Take note of the maintenance instructions and keep records of all maintenance per-formed.

In the event of a malfunction, turn the unit off immediately.


If the unit is turned off for safety reasons, lock the unit so it cannnot be turned on without authorization.

Make sure that filling, mixing, and extraction devices are turned off and/or emptied and protected from unintended and unauthorized start-up.

Do not make any changes to the unit without written authorization from the manufacturer.

Before performing maintenance, name a supervisor and inform the responsible users.

Do not operate this unit in a partally disas-sembled state.

Comply with safety instructions for units connected to this unit.

Store this training manual so that it is always available in close proximity to the unit.

Do not remove any labels that were attached by Wittmann


2 Completeness of Shipment Wittmann equipment is packed with great care to protect it during transport. Remove all packaging from unit components before assembling the unit.

CAUTION!

Sharp instruments can damage painted surfaces and the unit itself.

Be very careful when removing the packaging and protective film from unit components.

Before the unit is started the first time, make sure that the unit is free of all metal parts and packaging.

Check to make sure the shipment is complete and no parts are missing. Remember that some sec-tions of the unit may be disassembled for transport.

2.1 Transport damage

Wittmann Kunststoffgerte GmbH uses only repu-table freight companies to deliver your unit as quickly as possible, with no missing or damaged parts.

The freight company is responsible for delivering your equipment without damaging it.

CAUTION!

Report any visible transport damage at the takeover to the freight company.

Check your unit immediately upon receipt for any visible transport-related damage.

If any transport damage should occur, please contact Wittmann Kunststoffgerte GmbH within 3 days of its discovery.


3 Installation Notes To prevent damage to machines, systems and injury to people, only people authorized to perform installation and start-up tasks should do so.

INFORMATION!

This installation notes assume knowledge of accident prevention rules, operating conditions, and safety regula-tions and their implementation.

This installation notes assume electrical and mechanical skills gained as a result of education, experience and training.

Make sure that people performing these tasks have the appropriate skills.

Obey all safety rules when working with hoists.

Perform all installation tasks with the system in a depressurized, powered-down state.

Our trained installers would be glad to assist you with these tasks.

3.1 Transport and preparing for assembly

CAUTION!

Remove all protective film before operat-ing the unit for the first time.

This unit has a protective film on it to protect it during transport and in-stallation.

3.2 Requirements for installation area

INFORMATION!

Run the unit ONLY in closed, dry spac-es.

Pay special attention to the load rating of the installation area, especially if the unit is being installed on a platform.

The floors around the machine (in the building) must not present a stumbling hazard; the must be level, easy to clean, non-slip surfaces.

Make sure that all parts of the unit re-main easily accessible for maintenance and repair work.

The temperature at the installation area should be above +5C, but may not exceed a maximum temperature of 40C. Remember that the unit will emid additional heat and moisture at the installation location. Other temperature limits apply only to special models equipped with an air-conditioned switch carbinet.

3.3 Electrical connections Comply with your local energy supplier's regula-tions.

Only Wittmann service technicians, or qualified personnel authorized by Wittmann, may set up and assign the electrical connections.

DANGER! Danger to life due to electrical shock!

You must equip the unit with a main fuse that will interrupt the power supply to the unit.

Check all electrical connections and threaded connections regularly to ensure they are tight.


3.4 Utility requirements for M7.3 control

For the installation of an IPC or a teachbox the following requirements must be given:

for each IPC a power supply of 115/230VAC

for each Lineserverer a power supply of 115/230VAC

Morever, in advance of the installation, cable routes must be given for the wiring of the CAN-A and CAN-B lines.

INFORMATION!

CAN-A and CAN-B cable should not be, due to possible communication prob-lems, placed together with other cables.

3.4.1 Replacement of a bus module For the replacement of a bus module, follow the instructions.

1. Unscrew the old bus module from the bus line (CAN-B) and remove the D-sub con-nector.

2. Open the cover of the old and new bus module with a screwdriver.

3. Transfer the jumper setting of the old bus module to the new bus module.

4. Screw the cover on the bus module.

5. Screw the new bus module to the bus line (CAN-B) and connect the D-sub connector.

6. Check, in the CAN-menu of the M7.3 con-trol, if the new bus module is listed with a green background (state ON) and the green LED of the bus module is illuminat-ed. If this is not the case, again check the cor-rect jumper setting and the correct cable connection.

INFORMATION!

If the version of the new bus module is higher than the version of the old bus module, please contact your Wittmann service technician.

If there are any questions about the replacement of the bus module, please feel free to contact our Wittmann service technician.


4 M7.3 Control

4.1 The interface of the M7.3 con-trol

With the operating components of the M7.3 con-trol, the processes in the system are defined, create new device, edit existing equipment, man-age materials, etc.

4.1.1 Touch The IPC/Touch is an operating component of the M7.3 control.

At the IPC/Touch all functions (see Chapter 5) are available.

At this form of the control unit, the screen (Touch) and the computer (IPC) are separated to each other. Power for the IPC is supplied via the power supply of 115/230VAC.

The computer (IPC) is connected to the Lineserv-er.

4.1.2 Teachbox The Teachbox is an operating component of the M7.2 control.

INFORMATION!

Starting at the M7.3 control system (software version 4.18.00) the Teachbox is not available as operating component.

At the Teachbox, not all functions (see Chapter 5) are available.

INFORMATION!

The Teachbox is directly connected to the Lineserver. The Teachbox is sup-plied power by the Lineserver.

4.1.3 Damage to the interface If there is a breakdown of the Touch/Teachbox (eg. broken screen), the system will continue running.


4.1.4 Feature Overview

Depending on the operating component, not all functions are available. In the table below, you will receive an overview of the availability.

Function Touch Teachbox

Info screen Yes Yes

Properties Yes Yes

Edit screen Yes Yes

Properties Yes Yes

Witt-Link Yes No

Network Yes No

Remote control Yes No

E-Mail Yes No

File menu Yes Yes

Import feature Yes Yes

Export feature Yes Yes

Report feature Yes Yes

Lists menu Yes Yes

Material lists Yes Yes

View active error Yes Yes

Alarm lists Yes Yes

Command lists Yes Yes

CAN quality screen Yes Yes

Setting menu Yes Yes

Language feature Yes Yes

Calibration feature Yes Yes

Time and date feature Yes Yes

System feature Yes Yes

Memory feature Yes Yes

Licenses Yes Yes

Configuration menu Yes Yes

Configure tube distributor assignment limitation

Yes Yes

Define user Yes Yes

Assign devices to user Yes Yes

Create feature Yes Yes

Assign feature Yes Yes

Transfer feature Yes Yes

View menu Yes Yes


Material view Yes Yes

Vacuum view Yes Yes

CAN-Bus view Yes Yes

I/O Electrical view Yes Yes

Alarm view Yes Yes

User view Yes Yes

Filter Yes Yes

Filter OFF Yes Yes

Filter unit Yes Yes

Filter Hub Yes Yes

Fade Yes Yes

Fade ON Yes Yes

Fade OFF Yes Yes

Automatic pump change Yes Yes

Change material Yes Yes


4.2 Structure of the M7.3 control

In a M7.3 control can have

2 coded coupling stations

8 Lineservers

8 Blowers

integrated.

For each Lineserver, the following number of units

31 Bus modules (4/4 or 3/4)

8 DRYMAX Battery E

30 SILMAX

8 SILMAX with Level measuring

30 GRAVIMAX

30 Grinders

45 FEEDMAX

8 Alarm modules

30 Purge valves

30 Universal devices

can be installed.

The number of units is calculated in agreement with Wittmann.


5 Operation When the system is booted for the first time, it takes a longer time to load all the data.

After loading all the data, the start-screen appears on the display.

5.1 Login / Password / Access au-thorization

The M7.3 central network control contains various access authorizations, so the operator is able to operate the device.

If no user is logged in, a key appears the top of the display.

1. Press the key on the display.

Automatically following, this screen appears on the display:

1. Tap on the input field on the display.

2. Enter your password.

3. Use the numeric keys for the entry, and the

symbols for:

Cancel entry

Confirm entry

Help

After login the main screen appears.


5.2 Main screen

From the main screen, the operation takes place. All functions are performed by touching the dis-play.

Operating level: View mode

In this menu, the entire system is shown schematically.

Operating level: Edit mode

In this menu, you can perform chang-es to the entire system.

Witt-Link

In this menu, you will find the settings for the links to the network.

File menu

In this menu, the system data can be recorded, exported, or imported.

List menu

In this menu, all information regarding materials and errors are recorded.

Settings

In this menu may general settings (eg language, calibrate display, date, time, etc.) can be changed and retrieved.

Service level: Config mode

In this menu you can create new devices and set their connections to other devices.

View

In this menu you can change between different views.

Priority

By pressing this button, you can choose between Low, Normal, and High. Low will show all devices, Nor-mal will show only actual equipment, and High will hide valves and other peripheral pieces of equipment.

Fade

Fade is only used in systems that have a spare pump installed. The fade button eliminates the additional lines in the vacuum view, that are created by the spare pump configuration, making viewing easier for the opera-tor.


5.3 Overview of the units

In the main screen, the different device types are represented symbolically. The following symbols are defined in the control:

Material source (e.g Surge bin or silo)

Coded material source

Silo with Level measuring (as indoor or outdoor silo)

Material consumer (eg injection molding machine, extruder)

Material Supervisor Service

Coupling station

Dry air generator DRYMAX

Drying hopper SILMAX

Drying hopper without CAN - connec-tion

Controlled suction box (CVTA)

Loader FEEDMAX

Branching point for vacuum (virtual device)

Filter station (for loading)

Vacuum pump

Dosing unit GRAVIMAX

Grinder

Alarm module (eg. light or horn)

Lineserver (Control of the loading line)

Bus module

Purging valve

Bypass valve (to relieve the pump)

Automatic shut-off valve (SOV_AUT)

Automatic shut-off valve, bidirectional (SOV_AUT BI)

Manual shut-off valve (SOV_MAN)

Manual shut-off valve, bidirectional (SOV_MAN BI)

Dry air valve

Branching point

Universal device

User

User group

SmartSourceSelector


5.3.1 Status of a device The status of a device is characterized by the background color of the symbol.

The device status on the example of a loader

device FEEDMAX :

Background GRAY: Status OFF

The device is turned OFF.

Background DARK GREEN: Status ON

The device is turned ON.

Background LIGHT GREEN: Status Loading

The unit conveys material

Background BLUE: Status Purge

The unit purges the material line.

Background YELLOW: Status Wait

The device reports material require-ments, and waits until the loading is allowed.

Background ORANGE: Status Hold up

There is no material for conveying.

Background RED: Status ALARM

An error has occurred.


5.4 View mode

In view mode, all connected devices and their status is displayed.

The configuration in the Teachbox, in the view mode, may not match to the configuration on the Lineserver.

1. Press the button, to get into the view mode.

All devices are connected to each other.

5.4.1 Device properties 1. Select a component / device by double-

clicking the cursor,

or

Highlight a component / device by pressing

the cursor and press the button.

This will open a window, and the device is shown with its settings and graphics.

Leave the window with the button.

5.4.2 System Views

1. Press the button, to get the list of views available.

5.4.2.1 Material View

1. Press the button, to see the combi-nation possibilities of the material line. These are represented by a golden arrow

.

5.4.2.2 Vacuum View The vacuum view is to show the connections/links of the devices on the vacuum line and dry air line.

At the beginning of the line is the vacuum source, and the dry air generator, followed by the connect-ed devices.

1. Press the button, to see the combi-nation possibilities of the vacuum line.

These are represented by a arrow.

5.4.2.3 CAN-Bus View The CAN-Bus is the digital communication link between the devices. All control commands and status are exchanged via the CAN-Bus connection.

The illustration shows at the beginning the Lineserver, followed by the CAN-Bus connected devices.

1. Press the button, to see the possibil-ities of the CAN-Bus connections. These are represented by a pink colored line

.

5.4.2.4 I/O View With this view, each bus module is displayed with its associated electrical inputs and outputs.

Here, the bus module is located at the line begin-ning, followed by the connected devices.

1. Press the button, to see the electri-cal connection. These are represented by

a green line .

You can check the assignment of the inputs and outputs of the bus modules at the Device Proper-ties.

2. Press the button.

3. Choose the button Diagnostics.

The following figure, with the set inputs and out-puts of the device appears on the display.

Mat.

Vac.

Can

I/O


5.4.2.5 Alarm View In the view alarm, all alarm connections will be shown. All devices with alarm outputs can be connected to an alarm module, which will be activated by an incoming alarm.

The function module alarm module is always displayed at the beginning of the line and has two outputs for a lamp and a horn. Also an input for the pushbutton to acknowledge. The activation of the horn, lamp and pushbutton is issued or read in via bus module.

1. Press the button, to show the possi-bilities of the Alarm connections (virtual connections). These are represented by a

red colored line .

5.4.2.6 User View

1. Press the button, to see the list of devices, which each user can control. These are represented by a light blue line

.

5.4.3 Priority Filter In this menu, you can control the display of com-ponents and equipment.

The selection of the filter acts on all views.


The following sub-menus appear next to the filter:

Low

Normal

High

5.4.3.1 Filter Low In this submenu, all devices and components are shown. There is no filter active.

5.4.3.2 Filter Normal Removes devices that are just graphic displays, and shows only actual equipment.

5.4.3.3 Filter High Shows only main pieces of equipment, removes all valves and peripheral pieces of equipment.

5.4.4 Fade This menu has an effect on the displayed compo-nents and devices connected to the spare pump line.

Link branches, which are not active, are hidden.

To show all link branches, press the button.

To hide all the inactive connections, press the

button.

Al.


5.5 Edit mode

In the edit mode, the properties of the connect-eddevices can be changed.

INFORMATION!

In the edit mode, the configuration of the Teachbox and Lineserver must match. If this is not the case, the configuration must be transferred before opening the edit mode.

The display shows all connected devices and their status.

1. Press the button, to enter edit mode.

5.5.1 Device properties The device properties are settings and queries of states.

1. Select a component / device and double-click on the object with the cursor.

or

Mark a component / device with the cursor

and press the button.

It will open a window, and the device is shown with its settings and graphics. By numerical input and text input, the settings of the devices can be edit-ed.

Below is a list of device properties and their mean-ings:

5.5.1.1 Lineserver Properties

General Settings

Version

The version of the Lineserver is shown here.

Loading conflicts

The loading conflicts are the ratio of deferred loading requirements to supported loading re-quirements conducted in percent. A loading conflict can only occur if two vacuum lines are supported by one source, and block each other.

Used Conf. Mem.

Shows the used memory for the configuration of the Lineserver in %.

CAN-Address

Shows the actual CAN-Address of the Lineserver.


Sequence

In this tab card, the vacuum pump and the auto-matic pump changeover are coordinated.

In this tab card, all the pumps are displayed, which provide vacuum to devices on this Lineserver.

Nr.

Shows the number of the pump.

Pumpname

Shows the name of the pump.

Type

Shows by graphical representation the utilization of the vacuum pump.

Indicates that the pump is running at 100%, and only one vacuum line can be supplied.

Indicates that the pump is not used to full capacity, in case of a failure, another pump also supplied these lines.

Timer

A timer for the automatic pump changeover is running.

Set the desired operating intervals of the pump in hours. If the valve 0 is entered, an automatic pump changeover is performed only in case of error.

Use (automatic administration)

Select the check box if an error / timer mode to another pump occurs, and this pump is to be used as a replacement pump.

Act. (active pumps)

Shows if the pump is activated. Following symbols are used:

Pump active Pump disabled

5.5.1.2 Bus module Properties

General Settings

Version

The used version of the bus module is shown.

CAN-Address

Shows the actual CAN-Address of the bus module.


Diagnostics

This page is used to display status of inputs and outputs. This menu cannot be modified.

The LEDs gives you information about the status of the inputs and outputs.

LED : no electrical voltage

LED : switched on

Communication: Okay the communication to the Lineserver works

Communication: Error the communication to the Lineserver doesnt work

5.5.1.3 Alarm module Properties

General Settings

Suppress time

Set the amount of alarm suppression time as desired. To silence the alarm without clearing active errors, press the suppress switch, if availa-ble.

Error text for the external alarm input

Here you can enter the text you want to display, if the electrical alarm input signals an error.


Diagnostics




LED : switched on



5.5.1.4 Universal device Properties

General Settings

Error text when the alarm input is set

Enter the text you want to display, in case of an error.

Image for state Ready

Clicking on the icon displays a browser window with more predefined selections of images.

Image for state Error


Image for state OFF



Material

Material inputs

An active material input at the universal device is needed to represent the unit on the material view.

Activate the check box for the material input.

The material input can be named freely. Changes can only be performed in the Configuration menu.

Vacuum

Vacuum inputs

An active vacuum input at the universal device is needed to represent the unit on the vacuum view.

Activate the check box for the vacuum input. The vacuum input can be named freely.

Diagnostics




LED : switched on




5.5.1.5 Shut-off valve Properties

5.5.1.5.1 Shut-off valve_auto_bi Properties Automatic Bi-valves are valves which air can flow in both directions.




LED : switched on



5.5.1.5.2 Shut-off valve_auto_std Properties Automatic standard shut-off valves are valves which air can flow in only one direction.




LED : switched on




5.5.1.5.3 Shut-off valve_man_bi Properties




LED : switched on



5.5.1.5.4 Shut-off valve_man_std Properties




LED : switched on




5.5.1.6 Controlled suction box Proper-ties


Press the button, to open the suction box.

Press the button, to close the suction box.

If during operation a loading request is coming, the manual changes will be overwritten by the system.



LED : switched on



5.5.1.7 Material distributor Properties

Enter the number of material junctions. Select a value between 2 and 20.


5.5.1.8 FEEDMAX Properties

General Settings

Dump Time

The dump time, is the time, which allows the material to flow out of the loader. The unit can be changed from seconds to minutes in the Config.-Menu.

Volume/Delivery cycle

The volume of the loader is used to determine the flow rate of the silo.

Material

Shows the chosen material.

Check grinder

The status of the grinder will be shown.

Status FEEDMAX

If the LED is green, the FEEDMAX is ON. If the LED is gray the FEEDMAX is OFF.

Error settings

Select the check box to turn on the alarm.

Demand Counts

Set the demand counts #. If the sensor isnt cov-ered after # loading cycles, an error message material error appears.

Startup counter,# of Cycles

With switching ON the loader, or by selecting the check box, the startup counter is activated. The startup counter suppresses the material error for the set # of loading cycles. As soon as the sensor detects material, the error suppression is disabled.

Remaining Cycles

Displays the remaining cycles until the startupcounter has finished.

Loader on after no material error

Select the checkbox if the loader should continue loading despite the error message material error. Note that with the active check box, the overall performance of the loading system is reduced.

Hold loader if material wet

Select the check box for a delivery stop when material is wet. To select this function, the error message when wet material must also be enabled at the SILMAX.

This function is related to the error message error message if SILMAX is switched off at the SILMAX and the error message material is wet. All load-ers, which are connected to the SILMAX are stopped and the error message material is wet appears on the loader.


Delivery

Lock ratio

Select the check box to keep the percentage of the main component and sub component constant.

Loading time

Enter the desired loading time.

Purge device

Choose the required purge valve or controlled suction box.

P-time

Enter the desired purging time.

Overall Time

Depending on the configuration the overall time can be set.

Number of layers

With a DPV loader (Dual Proportioning Valve), the number of layers during the conveying cycle can be set.

Sequence numbers

There are different loading sequences:

Load Material is conveyed.

Load-Purge Material is been conveyed and then the line will be sucked empty.

Purge-Load -Purge Before material is conveyed, the line is sucked empty. After the delivery time, the line will be sucked empty again.

Purge-Load-ExtendedPurge Before material is conveyed the lines are sucked empty. After each feeding the line is sucked empty from the material. The line is sucked empty after each number of material layer.

Smart Loading Smart loading is possible with software version M7: 3.17.XX and Lineserver software LS 3.03.XX. To use Smart Loading, a FEEDMAX loader with level sensor is required. For this sequence the feed time and purging time must first be determined manually. An algorithm is then

used in conjunction with the level sensor to deter-mine the feed time and purging time and will be adjusted frequently.

Load-Purge-Bypass Material is conveyed and afterwards the line is sucked empty. In order to reduce the vacuum in the material line, the pump is switched into bypass. This is helpful with flapper type loaders.

Load-Purge-Material Stop: Material is conveyed and afterwards the line is sucked empty. The material valve of the loader FEEDMAX is still open for the set additional sequence time. After the set time, the material valve of the loader is closed. With the additional sequence time, the total time is increased.

Additional sequence time

INFORMATION!

This setting is only for the sequence number Load-Purge-Material Stop available.

Describes the period of time the material valve stays open after the P-time. During this additional sequence time, the pump is set in bypass.


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Smart Cleaning

This tab can only be displayed, if smart cleaning is set in the configuration menu.

The setting in this tab card can only be changed by Wittmann service technicians or Wittmann authori-zed personnel.

How long should cleaning be on

Enter the desired duration for the smart cleaning of the filter in the FEEDMAX.

How long should cleaning be off

Enter the desired duration of the interval between the cleaning cycles.

Nr. of cleaning cycles

Entert the number of cleaning cylces.


5.5.1.9 DRYMAX Properties General Settings

This displays the process steps and the current temperatures. If a dew point sensor is available, the current dew point is shown and the course is displayed in a graph.

The image sequences are different between bat-tery dryer and compact dryer.

The process steps are classified as follows:

Process step 1: Start regeneration In this step, all valves are moved to the required position for the regeneration.

Process step 2: not used

Process step 3: min. regeneration heating time In this step the regeneration blower is turned ON and the regeneration heater starts heating. After 10 minutes the regeneration heater must reach the regeneration temperature. If the regeneration temperature is not reached, an error message is generated.

Process step 4: Regeneration Heating The temperature is now set on the regeneration temperature and is maintained on this. The next process step is initialed when the regeneration heating time is over (default 40 minutes) or the exhaust air exceeds 120C.


Process step 6: Cooling with fresh air / ambient air The regeneration heater is cooled for 1 minute with fresh air.

Process step 7: Start cooling In this step, all valves are moved to the required position for the cooling.

Process step 8: Min. Regeneration cooling In this step the cartridge is cooled down.

Process step 9: Regeneration cooling The cartridge will be cooled for 45 minutes.

If the exhaust air temperature is higher 120C and a good dew point exists (dew point controlled valve change is enable on the device), it changes to process step 12.

If the exhaust air temperature is below 120C and further falling, and the dew point is poor or not present, it will change to process step 15.



Process step 12: Start waiting time In this step, all valves are moved to the required position for the waiting time.

Process step 13: Waiting time In this step it will be waiting until a poor dew point has reached, or the processing time of 200 minutes has exceeded.


Process step 15: Both cartridges in process start-ing In this step, all valves are moved to the required position for the process.

Process step 16: Both cartridges in process Both cartridges are now in process.

Dew point controlled valve change

If a dew point is available and a dew point con-trolled valve change set on the dryer, a valve change to the regenerated cartridge is performed until the dew point is reached. Set the desired temperature for the dew point and thus for the valve change.

INFORMATION!

The temperature of the dew point can only be set in the M7-control. An input at the DRYMAX is not possible.

If the cartridge is not yet available (regeneration in process), awaiting the cycle until the cartridge is available.


Diagnostics

In this screen you will see the detailed view of the dew point course.

Timer

This screen allows setting the functions of the weekly timer.

Each weekday has a start and stop time. Select the desired time action and enter the time in 24-hour format.

The timer for the DRYMAX can only be set at the M7-control.

Press the button to turn ON the timer.

Press the button to turn OFF the timer.

5.5.1.10 SILMAX Properties

General Settings

Status display

If the LED is green, the SILMAX is turned ON. If the LED is gray, the SILMAX is turned OFF.

Temperature limit for material saver function

Set the temperature limit for the material saver function.

If a coupling station is used, the value from the material database is used after a material change.

Ideal process temperature

Enter the desired process temperature. Observe the information of the material manufacturer.

If a coupling station is used, the value from the material database is used after a material change.

In the configuration menu you can define a low- and high-tolerance for the process temperature.


Option

In this screen you will find all the material data, which are taken from a database.

Remember holding time after material change

Select the check box if the holding time is to be maintained after a material change.

Error message if Silmax is switched off

Select the check box if you want an error mes-sage, if the SILMAX is turned OFF. Further the control shows the same error message when the connected dryer is switched off. If there is a com-munication failure or other failure to the SILMAX, it also shows an error message.

If an communication error, or any other errors occurs on the SILMAX connected dryer, or the dryer is turned off, then loses the SILMAX its release and the error message appears.

If only a hint message appears on the SILMAX, the SILMAX is not turned off and the error message does not appear.

If in the error settings of the loader FEEDMAX the checkbox Hold loader if material wet is activated, all the loaders which are connected to the SILMAX are stopped if the error message Error message if Silmax is switched off occurs.

If the said error occurs, the SILMAX must be turned ON again.

Holding time

Error message if material wet

Select the check box for the evaluation of the holding time. With active monitoring, an error message is set. Additionally the loader can be stopped, therefore the check box at the FEEDMAX must be set.

Start pre-drying

Press the button for a manual start of the pre-drying time.

Elapsed pre-drying time

Display of the elapsed pre-drying time. During this time the loader device can be locked.

Stop pre-drying

Press the button to cancel the pre-drying time. With the abort of the pre-drying time, the locking of the loader device is undone. This action can only be performed when the SILMAX has been once completely filled.

Average cal. Conveying volume/hour

Shows the calculated value for the loading volume per hour.


Timer

This tab map allows the enter the functions of the weekly timer.

Each weekday has a start and stop time. Select the desired time action and enter the time in 24-hour format.

The timer for the SILMAX can only be set at the M7-control.

Press the button to turn ON the timer.

Press the button to turn OFF the timer.

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5.5.1.11 Drying hopper Properties Option

In this screen you will find all the material data, which are taken from a database.

Hopper volume:

Enter the volume capacity of the silo.

Remember holding time after material change

Select the check box if the holding time is to be maintained after a material change. This menu item is to be applied if the hopper wasnt complete-ly drained before new material was filled in.

Holding time

Error message if material wet

Select the check box for the evaluation of the holding time. With active monitoring, an error message is set. Additionally the loader can be stopped, therefore the check box at the FEEDMAX must be set.

Start pre-drying

Press the button for a manual start of the pre-drying time.

Elapsed pre-drying time

Display of the elapsed pre-drying time. During this time the loader device can be locked.

Stop pre-drying

Press the button to cancel the pre-drying time. With the abort of the pre-drying time, the locking of the loader device is undone. This action can only be performed when the SILMAX has been once completely filled.

Average cal. Conveying volume/hour

Shows the calculated value for the loading volume per hour.


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5.5.1.12 Material consumer Properties

General Settings

In this menu, you will get the information about the material used on this device. The data comes from the material database.

Change material on the IMM

Press the button and activate the device properties of the injection molding machine. The display shows the current material.

For a material change on the injection molding

machine, press the forward button and follow the instructions.

You will be prompted to select the new material from the material database and perform the ex-change at the coupling station. With a successful change of material the stored data is taken from the material database.

INFORMATION!

Note that various devices are not shown in all views. Choose an appropriate view.


5.5.1.13 Material source Properties General Settings

This screen displays information about the material on the material source and all entries in the mate-rial database.

To carry out a change of material, you always start with the injection molding machine. Work accord-ing to the material view from left to right.

INFORMATION!

Note that the material change to an source, performs an automatically mate-rial change to all related devices and consumer.

Enable Lot Management

If lot management is activated, you can change and edit the currently used lot.

Start lot change

The change the lot, press the

button.

Automatically following screen appears on the display:

If it isnt a coded material source, only the first entry in the window is enabled.

Enter the material source device code, the material item number and the material lot number. And

confirm the input with the button.

5.5.1.13.1 Coded material source The material source is provided with a BAR code and thus enable the lot monitoring of the material. The coded material source is displayed with follow-

ing symbol .


5.5.1.14 Smart Source Selector The smart source selector is a fictional material source which consists of several real material sources.

A smart source selector can added up to 14 real material sources.

Main

This screen displays information and state about the smart source selector.

Material Info

This screen displays information about the set material on the smart source selector.

Material Source Info

You get detailed information about each material used in the Smart Source Selector.

Nr

The number indicates the order of processing the materials.

Material Source

Shows the name of the material source.

Material name

Shows the name of the material.

Material Lot number

Shows the associated material lot number for the material source.

State

Describes the current state of the material source.

Use the following buttons, to skip the active mate-rial source:

Use the first material source

Use the next material source

Use the previous material source

Use the last material source


Material Source Setting

Add in this tab card, the available material sources to the Smart Source Selector.

1. Mark in the right box, the desired material source.


The material source appears now in the left win-dow.

3. Define the order of the material sources using the following buttons:

Move material source to the first position.

Move the material source one position up.

Move the material source one position down.

Move material source to the last position.

The following information are shown in this tab card.

Nr

The number indicates the order of processing the material sources.

Use

If the checkbox is activated, the material source is used. If this is not activated (eg. no lot number available), the source material is skipped.

Material Source

See the name of the material source.

Error

Describes which action is set if an error occurs at the material source.

1. Press the button to switch be-tween the Error messages Switch to next and Wait Solved.

Switch to next If an error occurs, use the next mate-rial source Wait Solved If an error occurs, wait until the error is solved.


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5.5.1.15 Outdoor silo Properties Silo measuring level

A graph is showing the level of the silo in % speci-fication.

Automatic Measurement

The level measurement is carried out at regular intervals. The remaining time until the next meas-urement is displayed relatively.

Status

Shows the operation status of the measuring sensor.

Start measurement

Press the button to cancel the waiting time and perform a level measurement.

Option

Configure the outdoor silo and the measuring level sensor.

Silo height

Enter the silo height (in m).

Offset Level

To adjust the filling level of the silo an offset is available. The offset means the gap between the silo cover and the material level.

Measuring height of the probe pulse

Adjust the measuring height per measurement pulse.

Automatic measurement

Select the check box for the measurement time level. Enter the desired time interval in hours.

Minimum level error

Activate the check box for an error message at a minimum level. Enter the level (in %) in the low level errors. Once the level is exceeded, an error message appears.

CAN-Address

Enter the CAN-Address of the measurement unit.


5.5.1.16 Coupling station Properties General Settings

Set the variation of the coupling station.

Number of distributor

Enter the number of distributor tubes. Usually the number is identical to the number of material sources.

Number of tubes

Enter the number of hose couplings. Usually the number is identically to the number of injection molding machines.

Standard number of outlets

Enter the number of outlets per distributor pipe. The entry is required only for new created distribu-tors. For existing distributors the number of outlets doesnt change.

Coded coupling station

Select the check box coded coupling station for operation with monitoring the material connection.

Connections

Provides on overview of the status of the coupling station.

Distributor

Shows how many distributors on the device (mate-rial source) are connected.

Outlets

Shows the number of outlets on the distributor.

Free outlets

Shows the number of free outlets on the distribu-tor.

Tubes

Shows the connections on the distributor, means from the material source to the consumer. All connected consumer are listed.


Material

Distributor

Shows how many distributors are connected to a device (material source/silo/Silmax).

Item number

Shows the item number of the chosen material.

Material name

Shows the name of the chosen material.

Change material properties at the material source

Select with the cursor the distributor (material

source). Press the forwards button and follow the instructions.

INFORMATION!

Note that the material change to an source, performs an automatic material change to all related devices and con-sumer.

Material change at the distributor

Press the button and open the properties of the coupling station.

Choose the tab menu Distributor.

The figure shows the current material and the tubing connected to the distributor. For a material change at this material distributor, press the for-

wards button and follow the instructions. You will be prompted to select the new material from the material database and perform the change at the material source (eg. octabin). With a successful material change the stored data will be taken from the material database.

INFORMATION!

Note that various devices are not shown in all views. Choose an appropriate view.


Diagnostics

This menu is only available with a coded coupling station.

Each column corresponds a distributor at the coupling station.

5.5.1.17 Filter station XM-B Properties General Settings

Cleaning after number of loading cycles

Set the number of loading cycles, until the filter station starts the cleaning cycle.

Remembrance message for empty dustbox

Activate the option for the message dustbox full.

Cleaning cycles before dustbox full

Set the number of cleaning cycles and after them, the message dustbox full appears. The option for the message must be activated.

Service the device

Press the button to start the service. During this time, the promotion of the associated loader devices is stopped, or connect-ed to the spare pump. Check at the end of the service the correct assembly of the unit and turn on the function with the service button.

Start filter cleaning

To perform a filter cleaning outside the set clean-

ing cycle, press the button. XM-B filter version 2

Activate the option XM-B filter version 2, if your filter is built to filter station version 2.


Option

Suppress time

Enter the desired duration of the suppress time.

Default: XM-B: 0,5s

Activate cleaning

Enter the desired duration of the cleaning cycle.

Default: XM-B: 4s

Deactivate cleaning

Enter the desired duration of the time between the cleaning cycles.

Default: XM-B: 4s

Number of cleaning cycles

Enter the desired number of cleaning cycles.

Default: XM-B: 2

Pressure difference sensor active

Set the check box for the filter monitoring with a pressure difference sensor.

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5.5.1.18 Filter station F30 Properties General Settings

Cleaning after number of loading cycles

Set the number of loading cycles, until the filter station starts the cleaning cycles.

Remembrance message for empty dustbox

Activate the option for the message dustbox full.

Cleaning cycles before dustbox full

Set the number of cleaning cycles and after them, the message dustbox full appears. The option for the message must be activated.

Service the device

Press the button to start the service. During this time, the promotion of the associated loader devices is stopped, or connect-ed to the spare pump. Check at the end of the service the correct assembly of the unit and turn on the function with the service button.

Start filter cleaning

To perform a filter cleaning outside the set clean-

ing cycle, press the button.

Option

Suppress time

Enter the desired duration of the suppress time.

Default: 0,5s

How long should be cleaning on

Enter the desired duration of the cleaning cycle.

Default: 0,5s

How long should be cleaning off

Enter the desired duration of the time between the cleaning cycles.

Default: 1,0s

Number of cleaning cycles

Enter the desired number of cleaning cycles.

Default: 2

Waiting time before/after cleaning cycle

Enter the desired duration of the waiting time before and after the cleaning cycle.

Default: 3s

Pressure difference sensor active

Set the check box for the filter monitoring with a pressure difference sensor.


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5.5.1.19 Vacuum pump properties General Settings

Idle time

Set the desired duration of idle time before shut-down.

Default: 3 minutes

Service the device

Press the button to perform maintenance work on the pump. By pressing the button the spare pump starts automatically. Bring the manual shutoff valves in the correct position.

By pressing the button again, the maintenance is aborted. If the pump is config-ured as main pump for a line, you will be asked if the pump should again connect to this line. Pay attention to the correct position of the manual shutoff valves.

If the LED lights green, the vacuum pump is turned on. If the LED is gray, the vacuum pump is turned off.

To change the status of the vacuum pump, press

the or button.

Pump activ: Pump capacity

Used as a relative indicator of the vacuum pumps operating hours.

Pump in stand-by: Pump at bypass

Indication of the pump in stand-by position relative to the operating hours.

Pump OFF: Pump ON

Indication of the pump OFF relative to the pump in operation.


Maintenance

Service interval

Set the service intervals. Please refer to the train-ing manual.

The following maintenance- / service work must be performed:

Pump G1 to G19:

After 4.000 operating hours: Cleaning of the fan cover, fan grid, fan and cooling fins

Pump G20 to G39:

after 2.000 operating hours: Visual check trans-mission oil level, check intake filter, clean and replace filter elements

after 20.000 operating hours: Oil change on the root gear, check an clean the protective screen in the suction port if necessary

Pump G40 to G49:

after 2.000 operating hours: Check intake filter, clean or replace filter elements

after 4.000 operating hours: Oil change on the root gear

after 10.000 operating hours: Lubricate or replace motor bearings

after 12.000 operating hours: Replace belt

Elapsed time

Shows the operating hours after the last service.

Reset service

With this function, you can reset the service intera-val. Press the Reset button.

Operating hours

Shows the operating hours of the vacuum pump.

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5.5.1.20 Grinder Properties General Settings

Material sensor suppress time

Set the time that you want the sensor to wait until it can report material. Select a higher time for the sensor to be attenuated. Material flying past the sensor can temporarily activate it.

Default: 5s

Switching external output on if

Activate the checkbox for the events

An error occurs

the grinder is OFF

the material sensor of the grinder in ON

Error if material sensor is on

Activate the check box for the error message when the sensor is activated. Enter the delay time for the message.

Default: 5 min

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5.5.1.21 Blender Properties

General Settings

Input used

Set the checkbox input used when material is conveyed via the material input to the blender. You can name the material input as you wish.

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5.5.1.22 Properties purging valve

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5.5.1.23 Bypass valve Properties General Settings

Suppress time

Enter the desired duration of the suppress time of the bypass valve.

Default: 0,5s

Set el. output during loading cycle

Select the checkbox if the output should be set during loading.

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5.5.2 View of the links Refer to chapter 5.4.2 view of the links.

5.5.3 Function filter Refer to chapter 5.4.3 Function filter.

5.5.4 Status Refer to chapter 5.4.4 Status.

5.6 Witt-Link

With Witt-Link connections to network and remote controls can be made.


Following sub-menus appears next to the Witt-Link button:

Network

Remote control

5.6.1 Network In this menu, you can manage your network set-tings and licenses.


A popup window with two menus appear.

5.6.1.1 Network

In this window enter your IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, DNS server, mail sever, UDP Port and VNC Logout Time.

Ask your network technicians for help.


5.6.1.2 Licenses To increase the number of users, you need more licenses.

Contact the closest Wittmann office and give them the first number.

Have you received your new license, please enter it in the appropriate fields, and confirm it.

5.6.2 Remote control

The list shows the IP addresses connected to the control. In addition, you get the information that the IP address is known or not.

5.6.2.1 Creating a new remote user Enter the IP address and the name of the user. The number of users must not exceed with the number of licenses. However, at the same time not more users participate in the network, as licenses are available.



2. Select the user, with the desired settings.

3. Enter the IP-address.

4. Confirm the entry with .

or

Reject your entry with the button.

5.6.2.2 Delete existing remote user 1. Choose with the cursor the desired remote

user.


The security query message 124 will appear on the display.

3. If the remote user should be permanently

deleted, press the button.

4. Do you want to return without changes in

the window, press the button.

5. To get a help, press the button.

5.6.2.3 Change remote user settings 1. Select the desired user with the cursor.




3. Choose the user with the desired settings.

4. Enter the IP-address.

5. Confirm the entry with .

or


5.7 File menu

In this menu you can manage multiple configura-tions.


Next to the file button the following sub-menus appears:

Import feature

Export feature

Report feature

5.7.1 Import feature This menu allows you to import configuration data.

1. Press the button to load configura-tion data from a storage device in the sys-tem.

2. Select the desired configuration from the list in the file window.

INFORMATION!

Back up the current configuration before you lead the new configuration data. Reading an incorrect configuration could result in system shutdown/error.

If there is no storage media connected, the follow-ing hint appears:

Connect a storage media and try it again.


5.7.2 Export feature This menu allows you to export configuration data.

1. Press the button to load configura-tion data to a storage device in the system.

2. Enter the desired file name for the export-ed file in the file window.

If there is no storage media connected, the follow-ing hint appears:

Connect a storage media and try it again.

5.7.3 Report feature In this menu, a file is created, which is helpful for error analysis of the loading system.


Automatically a file 'M7system.log' is created.

5.8 List menu

In this menu, you can manage multiple tables and lists.


Next to the list button the following sub-menus appears:

Material lists

View active fault

View error list

View command list

CAN-Quality window

5.8.1 Material lists In this menu, the material table can be supple-mented, modified and deleted.

1. Press the button. The following window appears:

All stored materials are listed in this table. Fur-thermore the material information is stored, these are shown in the adjacent columns.

The following information can be found in the columns:


Item number: Identification number of the material.

Material name: The name under which the material appears in the system.

Lock time in min: Pre-drying time, holding time; If a material change is carried out, automatically the lock time starts. During this time a conveying from the hopper isnt possible.

Density kg/l: Bulk density (is required to calculate the material throughput).

TrTmp C: Drying temperature

MPF Tmp C: Temperature limit for the material saver function.

Material saver function

If a SILMAX is used, at a material change the stored value MSF Tmp from the material data-base is written in the material table filed MSF Tmp set in the SILMAX properties.

The return air temperature rises to adjustable threshold value MSF set the DRYMAX lowers the process air temperature to the temperature MSF set + 10C or 18F. Granulate drying is now slowed down considerably while the material is kept dry. If the return air temperature drops below the temperature MSF set 10C or 18F for instance through a conveying cycle. DRYMAX detects the drying demand and sets the process temperature to the specified set value T set.

The above graphic explains the relationship. It shows the time over the temperature. The red upper curve shows the process air temperature.

In practice the following procedure is recommend-ed for setting the threshold value MSF set. Initially set the MSF set to maximum (85C or 185F). Run the device under normal production conditions (no machine stop). After 2 hours of production a

typical return air temperature will have been estab-lished. Set the threshold value MSF set approxi-mately 10C or 18F above the return air tempera-ture.

5.8.1.1 Create new material

1. To create a new material press the button.


2. Enter the material name, the item number,

the lock time in minutes, the material den-sity, the drying temperature and the return air temperature.

3. Confirm the entry with the but-ton.

or

4. Reject your entry with the button.

5.8.1.2 Edit material entry Material items can only be changed if the material is not currently in use, so no material source is assigned.

1. To edit/change a material entry press the

button.



Change the name of the material, item number, the lock time in minutes, the material density, the drying temperature and the return air temperature.


or


5.8.1.3 Delete material entry Material items can only be deleted if the material is not currently in use, so no material source is assigned.

To delete a material item, choose the desired material (row is highlighted in color) and press the

button.

The security query message will appear on the display.

Confirm the security query message with the

button.

If you dont want to proceed with deletion, cancel it

with the button.

5.8.1.4 Import material table

1. To import a material table from a SMD card (ELAN-board) or a USB flash drive

(IPC), press the button.

2. It displays a dialog box in which you can choose the material list for import.

INFORMATION!

Please note, that at the import of the material table, the current material table is overwritten. Only those materials will not be overwritten, which are currently in use.

5.8.1.5 Export material table 1. To export a material table to a SMD card

(ELAN-Board), press the button.

2. A dialog box appears in which you can se-lect the location for the exported file.

INFORMATION!

Please note that, when you export the material table, the material table on the SMD card is overwritten.


5.8.2 Active error

1. To view the active errors, press the button.

or

1. Press the call sign in the status line.

All errors are displayed in long text and logged with date and time.

5.8.3 Error list 1. To show the last 5000 entries, press the

button.

All errors are displayed in long text and logged with date and time.

1. Press the button to export the error list to a SMD card or USB flash drive.

5.8.4 Command list

Press the button to view all command, which were carried out by the operator. The com-mand list includes the last 5000 commands.

1. Press the button to export the command list to a SMD card or USB flash drive.

5.8.5 CAN-Quality window All configured bus modules, SILMAX devices, DRYMAX devices and lineservers are listed in this table. Furthermore to all these devices, information is stored, these are shown in adjacent columns.

The following information is listed in the columns:

Typ: Display of the device with a CAN-interface

Name: Description of the device

Server No.: Address of the Lineserver, which the device is connected

CAN-channel: communication on channel A or channel B; Channel A: Lineserver to bus module or


device with CAN-interface; Channel B: Lineserver to Lineserver

CAN-Quality: Display the transmission quality of the data. It is the ratio of the error data packets to all transmitted data packets. 0 % = error-free communication; 100% = communication isnt possible.

5.9 Settings

In this menu you can make basic setting changes..


Next to the settings-button the following sub-menus appears:

Language

Calibrate

Time and date

Sytem

Memory

Licenses

5.9.1 Language


2. Choose the desired language (row is high-

lighted in color).



5.9.2 Calibrate

INFORMATION!

The calibration of the touch screen is only necessary if keystrokes are not interpreted correctly.

This function calibrates the touch screen of the Teachbox. This is necessary so that the Teachbox can convert the two analog resistance values of the touch screen correctly into digital X/Y-coordinates. Only then the Teachbox react correct-ly, when you tap on the touch screen.

1. Press the button and follow the in-structions on the screen.

5.9.2.1 Calibrate (away from the menu)

INFORMATION!

If the keystrokes are not interpreted correctly, and is thus an achieving of the menu calibrate no longer possible, you must calibrate the touch screen away from the menu.

Follow the instructions below:

1. Turn off the IPC.

2. Turn on the IPC.

3. Wait until the IPC is completely booted up. The home screen appears on the display.

INFORMATION!

During the booting up of the IPC, the screen should not be touched.

4. Press with a finger on the screen and keep it pressed for 15 seconds.

The calibration starts automatically.

5. Follow the instructions on the display.

5.9.3 Time and date

1. Press the button. Following screen appears on the display:

2. Choose the desired format for the date and

enter the actual date.

3. Choose the desired format for the time and enter the actual time.

4. Confirm your entry with the but-ton.


5.9.4 System


At the display appears a window with 5 sub-menus.

5.9.4.1 Unit This menu allows you to choose between Europe-an and US format.

Confirm your entry with the button.

5.9.4.2 Color In this menu you can choose the color for the holding time.

Color for the newest material entry = the last entry, which was conveyed in the hopper/SILMAX

Color for the oldest material entry = The last entry, before all entries have been the total holding time in the hopper/SILMAX

Color for dry material entry = Entries which have been minimum the holding time in the hop-per/SILMAX.

Confirm your entry with the button.


5.9.4.3 Screen saver In this menu you can set the properties for the screen saver.

Confirm the entry with the button.

5.9.4.4 Material settings This tab allows you to enter and change the set-tings.

Material prefix = A character, each material must be labeled with.

Material source prefix = A character, each material source must be labeled with.

Material Supervisor Service

Set the checkbox to deactivate the material super-visor service for a short time.

Silmax/Silo Properties

Set the checkbox to show the flow rate graph in the properties of the Silmax/Silo.

5.9.4.5 Sundry In this menu you can set the logout time.

5.9.5 Memory 1. To obtain information about the storage

situation in the system, press the button.

This menu requires extensive training and is only for Wittmann Service technicians.


5.9.6 Licenses To get information about the licenses, press the

button.

5.10 Configuration

In this menu you can create new devices and the connections.


Next to the configuration-button the following sub-menus appears:

Configure tube distributor

Define user

Assign device to user

Create

Assign

Transfer

5.10.1 Configure tube distributor 1. To configure a tube distributor configura-

tion at the material change, press the

button.

Following screen appears on the display:

Only tube-distributor connections with an A can be chosen at a material change. All connections with a X cant be used.


5.10.2 Define user 1. To create a new user for the M7.3 control,

press the button.


Create or edit the settings of the user.

5.10.3 Assign device to user

In this menu, you can grant users devices which can be configured by the user.

5.10.4 Create

1. To create a new device, press the buuton.


2. Choose the device type from the list.

3. Enter the station number.

5.10.5 Assign 1. To establish connections between the de-

vices, press the button.

2. Each device in the control must be con-nected with other devices. The following connections are made between devices:

M = Material connection

V = Vacuum connection

E = electrical connection

A = Alarm connection

* = CAN-Bus connection

3. Select in the left column the device type, and then the desired device.

4. Select the desired connection.

5. Select in the right column the device type, and then the desired device, which should be connected.

6. Repeat the action 1. 3. for all devices.

To get a hint message to the desired connection,

pres

Documents

Wittmann M7 manual