Vario / 4 to 32 zones

VARIO – easy to operate

  The most important features in advance:    

  • stackable desk device with master-slave function
  • Leakage monitoring
  • Multi-channel control system for 4 to 32 zones in steps of 4
  • – 230V / 16A per zone
  • Software updates per download
  • Display can be swiveled up and down

Central control 4.0 – VARIO is the future

One visualisation – one operation: Despite its size, the handy VARIO turns out to be a highly user-friendly, efficient hot runner control device, thanks to its display that can be swiveled up and down. Two desk devices with up to 32 zones can be combined with each other via the master-slave function and controlled per touch panel through just one device. In addition, connecting further devices, including needle valve-control and pressure measurement system, is possible via standard Ethernet connection. The VARIO with microcontroller control meets the highest requirements for the process reliability of your plastic manufacture while remaining as small and handy as possible. A further step towards the future is the linkage of all hot runner controllers to a central mould server within your company network or via OPC/UA.

Technical specifications

Housing:

aluminium, color RAL 5010 gentian blue,

Special color on request, practical carrying handles for easy transport


Mass weight:

See table "Device versions"


Temperature rules:

microprocessor-controlled multi-channel controller

with automatic calculation of

Control parameters individually for each zone


Operation/Visualization:

Microcontroller with swiveling 7" touch panel


sensor input:

Thermocouple Fe/CuNi, switchable to

Ni/CrNi with internal comparison measuring point


Temperature range:

0-500°C, switchable to 32-932°F


calibration accuracy:

≤ 0,25 %


Heater outputs: 230 VAC/16 A = 3680 W per zone, fail-safe algorithm, protected with high-speed fuses FF 16 A, 6.3 x 32 mm


Alarm output:

Potential-free alarm contact, loadable up to

max. 250 VAC/2 A (invertierbar)


Safety shutdown: load shedding with a broken triac (short circuit)


Reduction/boost: switchable manually and externally via 24 V DC

Mould connection:

According to customer specification


Power supply:

400 VAC +10...-10 %, 50...60 Hz, 3P/N/PE,

other voltages on request


Mains connection:

CEE 16 A, CEE 32 A, 4 m


Interfaces:

1x USB-extern, 1x Ethernet, OPC/UA, optional RS232,

RS485, TTY


Control fuse:

Fuse MT 2 A, 5 x 20 mm


Ambient temperature:

Operation 0… 50° C, storage -30… 70° C


Climatic application class:

according to DIN 40 040, relative humidity ≤ 75% im

Annual mean, no condensation


Protective system:

  • IP20


Protection class:

  • I


Safety:

manufactured according to IEC 348 (DIN VDE 0411)


CE marking:

EMC save. 89/336/EWG, EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2


  User interface:    


Thanks to its practical carry handles, the stackable hot runner control device can easily be transported. All fuses are easily accessible from outside.


  1. touch panel that can be swiveled up and down
  2. USB connection
  3. Power button
  4. Fuses

Device rear view:


We will manufacture the mould and network connection according to your individual company standards.


  1. Mould connection – custom-made for you
  2. Power supply – custom-made for you
  3. Ethernet connection
  4. Alarm contact
  5. Ext. Reduction and boost

Possible combinations:


All device data and mould settings can be centrally stored and managed via the Ethernet connection. Furthermore, additional devices such as needle valve-control NVS and pressure measuring system DMS are linked with the devices via the Ethernet connection. These then perform the operation and visualisation. Various injection moulding machines can be connected via conventional data interfaces or via the Ethernet so that operation and visualisation occurs on the machine’s screen.
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