Modular HOT RUNNER CONTROLS athenacontrols.com ATHENA CONTROLS, INC. 5145 Campus Drive Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462-1129 U.S.A.
HOT RUNNER CONTROL SYSTEMS Athena has achieved its reputation as the leader in the field of “hot runner” temperature control through a series of firsts in the plastics industry: • Microprocessor-based self-tuning temperature controllers, from basic units to sophisticated modules featuring Modbus ® communications and ZonePilotTM software for remote configuration via a Palm® handheld device • 1-, 2-, and 3-zone portable models and modular mainframe systems up to 48 zones • Wide range of cables, connectors, an
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page How to Order a Hot Runner System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Series IMP Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Series RMB Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Series RMC Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Series SY Dual-Voltage System .
HOW TO ORDER A HOT RUNNER CONTROL SYSTEM ORDERING SPECIFICATIONS 1. Specify type of controller required. IMP, RMB, or RMC 2. Amperage required per zone? (heater wattage x voltage) 15 or 30 amp 3. How many zones of control are required? Up to 48 zones 4. Specify the mainframe cabinet. • Size frame required is the number of control modules plus any accessory modules. • If 15 amp modules are used, specify MFL style frame. • If 30 amp modules are used, specify MFH style frame.
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SERIES IMP Athena’s Series IMP Modules use microprocessor-based circuitry to perform all required control functions. Units have built-in diagnostics and are fully self-tuning– setpoint temperatures are maintained without the need to manually preset or adjust the control temperature.
SERIES IMP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Control Mode CompuCycle® system Temperature Range Ambient to 999˚F, or ambient to 535˚C Temperature Reset Automatically corrects reset to within 2˚F (1˚C) at all settings ±1.0˚F (± 0.5˚C) dependent on the total thermal Control Accuracy system Temperature ± 0.5% of full scale over the ambient range of Stability 32 to 140˚F (0 to 60˚C) Calibration Accuracy Better than 0.2% of full scale Power Response Time Better than 0.
SERIES RMB The Athena Series RMB is a microprocessor-based, single-zone temperature controller specifically designed for runnerless molding applications. It features an easy-to-use operator keypad, two LED displays, and three discrete indicators for heat-current, alarm and manual mode. • Compatible with all D-M-E Company’s G SERIES and SMART SERIES®, ITC, MCS, Yudo®, and Incoe® brand mainframes.
SERIES RMB TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Auto Control Mode Compu-Cycle® system ± 0.1˚F (± 0.1˚C) dependent on Control Accuracy the total thermal system Temperature Range 32 to 999˚F (0 to 537˚C) Temperature ± 0.5% of full scale over the ambient Stability range of 32 to 131˚F (0 to 55˚C) Calibration Accuracy Better than 0.
SERIES RMC The Athena Series RMC brings new and highly productive benefits to injection molders looking for a modular hot runner controller that’s flexible, easy to set up, and simple to operate. Using the popular Modbus® communications protocol, the next-generation RMC gives users the ability to set or change all zones, either remotely from a desktop computer, from a Palm® handheld device, or (with the ALL command) from any other individual RMC module in the mainframe.
SERIES RMC TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Auto Control Mode CompuCycle® system ± 0.1˚F (±0.1˚C) dependent on Control Accuracy the total thermal system Temperature Range 32 to 999˚F (0 to 537˚C) Temperature ±0.5% of full scale over the ambient Stability range of 32 to 131˚F (0 to 55˚C) Calibration Accuracy Better than 0.
SERIES SY Athena’s low-voltage hot runner temperature control systems combine 240 Vac and 24 Vac into one unit and are available in either Series RMB or Series RMC control module configurations. A special safety interlock prevents insertion of a 24 Vac control module into a 240 Vac mainframe.
SERIES SY DUAL-VOLTAGE HOT RUNNER SYSTEM The Athena Series RMB controller features an easy-to-use operator keypad, two LED displays, and three discrete indicators for heatcurrent, alarm and manual mode.
SAM SERIES Over/under temperature alarm. Built in standby/night heat. Audio and relay output. For use with IMP only.
MAINFRAME CONFIGURATIONS Dimensions* MFL Mainframe MAINFRAMES FOR 15-AMP MODULES* The configurations illustrated below provide a wide selection of zone capacities to suit almost any control application. The 5, 8 and 12 zone frames use individual frame sections. The 16 thru 48 zone frames use 2, 3 or 4 frame sections rigidly fastened together into one prewired integral unit which requires only one main AC power input connection.
MAINFRAME ORDERING INFORMATION Ordering Information STANDARD MAINFRAMES Base MFL = 15 A zones Communications O = No comms. C = Comms. Market D = Domestic X = Export E = CE HIGH-POWER MAINFRAMES Base MFH =30 A zones Communications O = No comms. C = Comms.
TRI-ZONETM CONTROLLER MAINFRAME Ordering Information 0 3 Base MFL Communications 0 = No 1 = Yes Market D = Domestic X = Export Combo Cable for Tri-ZoneTM Controller Mainframe T P T C Cable TPTC = Output Cable for Tri-ZoneTM Controller Mainframe Length 10 = 10’ 20 = 20’ Individual Zone Cable (3 Required) M P T C Individual-Zone, 5-Pin MPTC = 5-Pin Cable (3 required) for Tri-ZoneTM Controller Mainframe Length 10 = 10’ 20 = 20’ Combo Connector for Tri-ZoneTM Controller Mainframe T P T 0 3 Connector T
SERIES IMP/P AND RMC/P PORTABLE CONTROLLERS SERIES IMP/P SINGLE-ZONE CONTROLLER SERIES RMC/P SINGLE-ZONE CONTROLLER Note: For features and technical specifications of the Series RMC/P, refer to the Series RMC description on page 10. Note: For features and technical specifications of the Series IMP/P, refer to the Series IMP description on page 6.
PORTABLE CONTROLLER MAINFRAMES Ordering Information SINGLE / DUAL ZONE MAINFRAMES MF L Controller MFL = 15 amp Zones Market D = Domestic X = Export Zone Count 1 = Single Zone 2 = Dual Zone Input (Power) NO = NEMA CO = Clamp Output (Power) NF = NEMA / Fan CO = Clamp PO = 5-Pin PS = 5-Pin / Switch PF = 5-Pin / Fan Special Options 000 = Consult factory HIGH-POWER SINGLE ZONE MAINFRAMES MF H Controller MFH = 30 amp Zones Market D = Domestic X = Export Zone Count 1 = Single Zone Input (Power) CO= Cla
HOT RUNNER CONTROLS, SYSTEM COMPONENTS DOMESTIC AND EXPORT CABLES #Zones Mold Power (C10=10 Ft) (C20=20 Ft) Thermocouple (C10=10 Ft) (C20=20 Ft) CONNECTORS Mold Power Input* Thermocouple STANDARD MAIN FRAME ( “A” SUFFIX = DOMESTIC OR EXPORT) TERMINAL BOXES ** Power Input Thermocouple Combination * Includes Crimp Connectors **Order Power Input and Thermocouple or Combination 5 1-MPCL05CxxA 1-TC05CxxA 1-PICL05A 1-MTC05A 1-PICL512TBA 1-MTC005TBA 1-PTCL005TBA 8 1-MPCL08CxxA 1-TC08CxxA 1-PICL08
HOT RUNNER CONTROLS, SYSTEM COMPONENTS CE- COMPLIANT CABLES #Zones Mold Power (C10=10 Ft) (C20=20 Ft) Thermocouple (C10=10 Ft) (C20=20 Ft) CONNECTORS Mold Power Input* Thermocouple STANDARD MAINFRAME (“E” SUFFIX = CE-COMPLIANT) TERMINAL BOXES * * Power Input Thermocouple Combination * Includes Crimp Connectors **Order Power Input and Thermocouple or Combination 5 1-MPCL05CxxE 1-TC05CxxE 1-PICL05E 1-MTC05E 1-PICL005TBE 1-MTC005TBE 1-PTCL005TBE 8 1-MPCL08CxxE 1-TC08CxxE 1-PICL08E 1-MTC08E
POWER AND THERMOCOUPLE CABLE ORDERING INFORMATION Mold Thermocouple Cable -- MFL and MFH Mainframes Cable TC = Mold thermocouple cable # Zones 05 = 5 Zones 08 = 8 Zones 12 = 12 Zones Length* C10 = 10’ C20 = 20’ Market A = Domestic and Export E = CE Special Options 000 = Consult factory Length* C10 = 10’ C20 = 20’ Market A = Domestic and Export E = CE Special Options 000 = Consult factory Length* C10 = 10’ C20 = 20’ Market A = Domestic and Export E = CE Special Options 000 = Consult factory Mol
CUSTOM AND COMBINATION CABLES Custom Cables for Incoe ® and Fast Heat® Systems For Incoe® Systems Custom Cable CC = Combination For Fast Heat ® Systems # Zones 04 = 4 Zones 08 = 8 Zones 12 = 12 Zones Length C10 = C20 = 10’ 20’ Market A = Domestic and Export Configuration 002 Note: Athena connectors are on mainframe side.
THERMOCOUPLE AND MOLD POWER CONNECTORS THERMOCOUPLE CONNECTORS Connector MTC = Mold Thermocouple Connector # Zones O5= 5 Zones O8= 8 Zones 12 = 12 Zones Market A = Domestic and Export E = CE MOLD POWER/INPUT CONNECTORS Connector PICL = Mold Power Connector Connector PICH = High-Power Mold Power Connector # Zones O5 = 5 Zones O8 = 8 Zones 12 = 12 Zones # Zones 23 = 2 or 3 Zones 05 = 5 Zones 06 = 6 Zones COMBO CONNECTORS FOR TRI-ZONE TM SYSTEM T P T 0 3 Connector TPT03 = Output Connector for Tri-Zon
CONNECTORS AND CABLE FOR PORTABLE SYSTEMS COMBINATION POWER AND THERMOCOUPLE CONNECTORS FOR SINGLE-, DUAL-, AND TRI-ZONE (ONE PER ZONE) OC1 M1 F1 IC1 C K P T Individual-Zone Combo Connectors CKPT = 5-Pin Combo Mold Power/ Thermocouple Connectors for Portable Mainframes Type OC1 = Frame M1 = Cable, Frame-End F1 = Cable, Mold-End IC1 = Mold OTHER CONNECTORS FOR PORTABLE SYSTEMS 215K005U01 (AC1512F) Cord connector, female 15 A, 125 V Power out 215K002U01 (AC2024F) Connector chassis, female 20 A, 250
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TERMINAL MOUNTING BOXES - ORDERING INFORMATION Box MTC = Thermocouple Box # Zones 005 = 5 Zones 008 = 8 Zones 012 = 12 Zones Kit TB = Terminal Box Market A = Domestic or Export E = CE MTC Terminal Mounting Boxes for Thermocouple Connectors Box PICL = Power Box (Domestic and Export) PICL and PICH Terminal Mounting Boxes for Mold Power Input Connectors (15 amps) PTCH and PTCL Combination Terminal Mounting Boxes (30 amps) # Zones 512 = 5 Zones 512 = 8 Zones 512 = 12 Zones Kit TB = Terminal Box Market
HOT RUNNER SYSTEM ACCESSORIES Ordering Information TRANSFORMER KITS Transformer kits are fully wired and include enclosed transformer (480 Vac 3ø in, 240 Vac 3ø out) with adjustable voltage taps, power cable to main frame, disconnect switch, extra fuses, and floor stand with all hardware. Other transformers are available for your particular power requirements.
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