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| PMS Systems offer the new M2 Series Controllers as an improved replacement for their K-Series range of modular hot runner temperature controllers. |
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The new controller is a modular design, based on our popular double height Eurocard format with two rear bus connectors, one for data, one for power. Two card types are immediately available, comprising the six-zone 5A rated card, suitable for controlling probes and, for heavier loads, there is the four-zone 15A card.
Future development will see the two-zone 20A cards, and later on the single-zone 30A card for larger manifolds. All cards have online current measurement and ground-fault detection as standard.
The design of the bus addressing system allows for mixing of card types in any order, at the build stage. Using the 6 zone card offers maximum zone density, compared to previous designs.
At present there are four cabinet types available, the smallest is the M2XS with 6 card slots. Next up is the M2S with 12 card slots. The bigger sizes then increment 12 zones at a time so the M2M can hold 24 cards while the M2L will take up to 36 cards. And if this isn't enough there are plans on the shelf for the mega M2XL whose capacity may be 48 zone, depending on customer demand.
The typical capacity for each controller within the M2-Series is:
- M2XS - 24 probes with 2-3 manifolds
- M2S - 60 probes with 8 manifolds
- M2M - 120 probes with 16 manifolds
- M2L - 192 probes with 16 manifolds
- M2XL - 240 probes with 32 manifolds (when available)
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| New Modular Water-Flow
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New Water Flow Measurement - For some years PMS have offered a water flow monitoring option for their controllers. The K show will see the launch of a new range of modular water manifolds that feature fully electronic flow sensors. Water manifolds are built quickly from stock parts for any number of mould water circuits. Flow values for each cooling circuit are displayed in various ways on the touch screen main display and 3D graph. Min and max alarms limits can be set for signaling the moulding machine or down stream equipment in the event of a cooling fault. The system is commonly used in the medical industry for qualifying the dimensional stability of critical parts. |
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| The TSA2 is a bigger touch screen that is suitable for the entire range of high cvity controllers. |
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Designed to compliment the higher zone-count controller, this value-packed Touch Screen console sits comfortably, and looks smart, when it is mounted on top of the controller.
Operator usability moves into a higher plane with this PMS touch screen control console. It brings together the latest in Intel Atom powered PC technology and everything we know about hot runner control. Designed for maximum flexibility, the console comes network ready as standard, giving it the capability to be operated and supported remotely if required. |
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| The new KW International Series Cabinets now offer integral change-over between star and delta supplies. |
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| Their range of K-Series control cabinets has also been updated with several new features. The K10 in particular, which is on display, has been redesigned to improve access for serviceability, with the addition of internal switching for use on various three phase power sources available around the world. The K-Series of controllers are noted for their modular design with all control electronics mounted on easily removable control cards. The use of surface mount electronics and multi zone modules makes for very compact cabinets on high zone count applications. Control cards are available in either 6 zones x 5A for probes, 3 x 15A, 2 x 20A or 1 x 30A formats, which can be mixed in any combination to suit any application up to 500 zones. |
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| PMS announces the
new HRS-12 which has been designed to capture the popularity of the HRS-6. This offers two low cost controllers for 6 or 12 zones, each with a full 15A capacity and using a single "Turn-&-Press" user interface. |
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The popular S6 six zone controller introduced last year has also been joined by a new S12 twelve zone version. Both computer based controllers are fully 15A rated and available from stock. Pitched in a particularly price sensitive market, they are economically priced at £995 and £1,795 respectively, complete with cables. Both controllers feature LCD displays, various status LED’s and a simple rotate and press joggle dial for quickly making setting changes. |
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