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EDGE PLUS TOUCHSCREEN

HOT RUNNER TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM

CONTROL ALGORITHM
The EDGE Plus Pinpoint Control Technology uses an advanced form of
adaptive fuzzy logic with PID algorithm, allowing the EDGE Plus to control
virtually any type and size of heater within +/- 0.1°F (0.05°C).

ENHANCED DATA MONITORING
The EDGE Plus monitors various aspects of the heater as it is running. Max
resistance and max wattage of the individual heaters are also recorded with
the max current. Along with recorded max values, users can monitor running
wattage, resistance and current of the heaters in real time in the Zone Details
screen. Current is constantly monitored in real time to track errors including
over-current conditions, shorted Triac and open Triac/Heater/Fuse.

PLASTIC LEAKAGE DETECTION
The EDGE Plus early leak detection will alert the user to variances in the
monitored heater, which indicate a plastic leakage upon startup. This gives Graph View: View real-time graphs for up to 24 zones
users early warning for problems before they can lead to damage and loss at a time.
of product.

ADVANCED DATA ACQUISITION
The EDGE Plus features an intuitive user interface. Based on Windows and
MSDE database systems, the EDGE Plus can store large amounts of data
for analysis. Reports including system information, controller specifications
and errors can be created.

AUTO GROUPING
Thermocouple slaving requires controllers to be placed into groups. The
EDGE Plus simplifies the process by automatically grouping controllers
intelligently. When grouped, the controllers will display in various preset colors
to aid in differentiation. If groups need to be modified, the user still has full
control through the Zone Settings menu.

ALARMS Zone Details: Advanced parameter manipulation for
Each zone has separate parameters allowing the system to react to alarm zone controllers.
conditions on an individual basis. All parameters, including alarms, can be
set individually or globally. A siren or an opening or closing of a relay is
activated for critical alarms. When an error is detected, the color of the
interface control is changed to alert the user for easy identification.
MOLD DIAGNOSTICS
The EDGE Plus diagnostic and troubleshooting tool offers the ability to check
for problems before production is started. When a new mold or a tool change
occurs, the diagnostics can assist in detection of miswired power and
thermocouples. Early detection of thermocouple problems such as open,
reversed or shorted; problems with power such as open fuses, open or
shorted heater/Triac; and indication of controller status will reduce downtimes
and help prevent damage to tools.
EMERGENCY START BUTTON
If the interface is inoperable, the system can be started by pressing the Interactive Mold Photos: Link interactive overlays
emergency start button. The controllers will run from settings they have saved to photos for easy identification.
from the last profile, as long as the proper shutdown procedure was followed
beforehand.
2 YEAR
PORTABILITY
The 72 and 120 Zone Systems include casters for portabilty. An optional WARRANTY
floorstand can be purchased for the 48 zone and smaller systems if desired.
Cable hooks are included on systems with casters and the optional floorstand.
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