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