RJG Lynx User manual

PRODUCT MANUAL
Training and Technology for injecTion Molding
Lynx™ DigitaL FLow‑temperature
interFace moDuLe
IA2‑M‑DFT

PRINT DATE 08.22.2019
REVISION NO. DRAFT

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PRODUCT MANUAL
Lynx™ DigitaL FLow‑temperature
interFace moDuLe
IA2‑M‑DFT
INTRODUCTION
DISCLAIMER III
PRIVACY III
ALERTS III
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS 1
PROCESS MONITORING AND CONTROL 1
OPERATION 1
FLOW 1
TEMPERATURE 1
DIMENSIONS 2
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 3
IA2‑M‑FT 3
eDART CONNECTION 3
INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS 4
REQUIREMENTS 4
MOUTING 4
WIRING 4
SOFTWARE SETUP 5
eDART SOFTWARE VERSION 9.XX 5
eDART SOFTWARE VERSION 10.XX 6

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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING 7
REGULAR CLEANING 7
WARRANTY 7
RJG, INC. STANDARD WARRANTY 7
PRODUCT DISCLAIMER 7
TROUBLESHOOTING
CUSTOMER SUPPORT 10
RELATED PRODUCTS
COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS 11
SMARTFLOW® TRACERVM™ WITH USER INTERFACE FLOW‑TEMPERATURE
METER 11
LYNX SHIELDED SEQUENCE MODULE ID7‑M‑SEQ 11
eDART PROCESS CONTROLLER 11
SIMILAR PRODUCTS 12
SIMILAR PRODUCTS 12
LYNX COMMUNICATIONS ADAPTER
DIN/LX‑D 12
LYNX SHIELDED DUAL‑RELAY OUTPUT MODULE OR2‑M 12
LYNX SURFACE‑MOUNT ANALOG INPUT MODULE IA1‑S‑VI‑24 12
PRODUCT MANUAL
Lynx™ DigitaL FLow‑temperature in‑
terFace moDuLe
IA2‑M‑DFT

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INTRODUCTION
Read, understand, and comply with all following
instructions. This guide must be kept available
for reference at all times.
DISCLAIMER
Inasmuch as RJG, Inc. has no control over the
use to which others may put this material, it
does not guarantee that the same results as
those described herein will be obtained. Nor
does RJG, Inc. guarantee the effectiveness or
safety of any possible or suggested design for
articles of manufacture as illustrated herein by
any photographs, technical drawings, and the
like. Each user of the material or design or
both should make his own tests to determine
the suitability of the material or any material
for the design as well as the suitability of the
material, process, and/or design for his own
particular use. Statements concerning possible
or suggested uses of the material or designs
described herein are not to be construed as
constituting a license under any RJG, Inc. patent
covering such use or as recommendations
for use of such material or designs in the
infringement of any patent.
PRIVACY
Designed and developed by RJG, Inc. Manual
design, format and structure copyright 2019
RJG, Inc. content documentation copyright
2019 RJG, Inc. All rights reserved. Material
contained herein may not be copied by hand,
mechanical, or electronic means, either whole
or in part, without the express written consent
of RJG, Inc. Permission will normally be granted
for use in conjunction with inter‑company use
not in conflict with RJG’s best interests.
ALERTS
The following three alert types are used as
needed to further clarify or highlight information
presented in the manual:
Term
A definition of a term or terms used in the
text.
NOTE A note provides additional information
about a discussion topic.
CAUTION A caution is used to make the
operator aware of conditions that can cause
damage to equipment and/or injury to personnel.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Lynx™digital flow‑temperature interface
module IA2‑M‑DFT provides all the inputs
and outputs needed to interface the eDART®
System to Smartflow®’s TracerVM™with User
Interface line of flowmeters. The IA2‑M‑DFT
is shielded to ensure high quality data even in
rugged molding environments and is designed
for use to with other Lynx shielded interface
modules.
APPLICATIONS
PROCESS MONITORING AND CONTROL
The IA2‑M‑DFT is used to connect a
Smartflow® TracerVM™with User Interface
flow‑temperature meter to the eDART system
for process control and monitoring purposes.
OPERATION
The interface module can measure either the
total flow input to the mold or to individual
circuits, or water input temperature to the
mold or to individual circuts. When interfaced
with the eDART system, the IA2‑M‑DFT and
Smartflow® TracerVM™ with User Interface
flow‑temperature meter allows users to
perform a variety of funcitons.
FLOW
• Reject parts if the flow doesn’t meet set
requirements to make a good part
• Create a template of the flow
• Overlay GPM curves on the cycle graph
• Set alarms around peak values of the coolant
flow
• Set excessive rejects to stop the machine if
the coolant flow alarms rejects parts more
than the set thresholds
TEMPERATURE
• Determine if the water temperature control
unit is delivering the correct temperature
needed to make good parts
• Reject parts if the temperature doesn’t meet
set requirements to make a good part
• Create a template of the coolant temperature
• Overlay temperature curves on the cycle
graph
• Set alarms around peak values of the coolant
temperature
• Set excessive rejects to stop the machine if
the coolant temperature alamrs rejects parts
more than the set thresholds

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DIMENSIONS

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW
The shielded, digital flow‑temperature interface
module is mounted to a solid surface, such as
the machine frame, inside the molding machine
on a DIN rail.
IA2‑M‑FT
The shielded, digital flow‑temperature interface
module cable is connected directly to the
Smartflow® TracerVM™with User Interface
flow‑temperature meter on one end, and
connected to the IA1‑M‑DFT on the other using
the eight‑pin connector. The shielded, digital
flow‑temperature interface module is connected
to the ID7‑M‑SEQ, IA1‑M‑V, OR2‑M, OA1‑M‑V,
or DIN/LX‑D using the integraded amphenol
connector. Either an ID7‑M‑SEQ or DIN/
LX‑M shielded module is required to physically
connect the IA2‑M‑DFT to the eDART system.
eDART CONNECTION
A Lynx cable CE‑LX5 is connected to the Lynx
port on the ID7‑M‑SEQ or DIN/LX‑M and to
a Lynx port on the eDART to provide it with
the machine’s sequence signals for process
monitoring and control calculations, along with
the other installed machine interface module
signals.
FLOW/TEMPERATURE METER CABLE
IA2‑M‑DFT
ID7‑M‑SEQ/
DIN/LX‑M
SMARTFLOW® TRACERVM™ FLOWMETER
LYNX CABLE
CE‑LX5 TO eDART

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INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS
The instructions that follow are a general guide;
actual steps necessary to install this product
will vary based on injection molding machine
manufacturer, model, and otptions.
REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION Before beginning IA2‑M‑DFT
installation, disconnect and lockout/tagout any
and all power to the molding machine. Failure to
comply will result in personal injury or death, and
damage or destruction of equipment.
MOUTING
Mount the IA2‑M‑DFT module to a solid
surface—such as the molding machine frame—
using the supplied 1.38” (35 mm) DIN rail. A
clearance height of 6.0” (152,4 mm) from the
face of the module is recommended. Connect
the IA2‑M‑DFT to the ID7‑M‑SEQ or DIN/
LX‑M using the side‑integrated amphenol
connector.
NOTE Modules and connecting cables must
be located away from any static sources, such as
feeder tubes and material hoppers.
WIRING
Attach the supplied cable to the
Smartflow® TracerVM™with User Interface
flow‑temperature meter on one end, and
connect to the IA1‑M‑DFT on the other using
the four‑pin connector.
A Lynx cable CE‑LX5 must connect the
ID7‑M‑SEQ or DIN/LX‑M to the eDART
System.

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SOFTWARE SETUP
eDART SOFTWARE VERSION 9.XX
Open the 1Sensor Locations window from
the 2Main Menu.
Click the drop‑down menu in the 3Sensor
Location column in line with the “Coolant Flow
Rate” in the Sensor Type column to set the
location.
Click the 4Setup button in the Setup
column in line with the VM‑#‑#‑150‑B flow
meter’s Serial#.:Signal; the Sensor Type will
indicate “Coolant Flow Rate” and “Coolant
Temperature”.
In the Sensor Scaling Setup window, select the
5VM‑#‑#‑150‑B sensor model from the
Sensor Model drop‑down menu.
Click the 6Accept button.
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eDART SOFTWARE VERSION 10.XX
Click the 1Machine button, and then
click the arrow next to an existing machine
name or the Create New Machine button.
Enter a Machine Name/Number and Screw
Diameter, if creating an new machine. Click
the 2NEXT button.
Click , hold, and drag the flow meter from the
Available Sensor list and drop into the 3Other
Sensors box.
Click the 7exit button to close the Other
Sensors window.
In the Coolant Flow Rate pop‑up window,
select the 4VM‑#‑#‑150‑B sensor model
from the Sensor Model drop‑down menu.
Select the 5Location from the drop‑down
menu. Click the 6Save button.
SOFTWARE SETUP (continued)
Complete the Machine Setup.
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MAINTENANCE
The shielded, digital flow‑temperature interface
module requires little to no maintenance
provided that all installation instructions are
followed.
CLEANING
REGULAR CLEANING
Cables must be installed in areas free from oil,
dirt, grime, and grease.
RJG, Inc. recommends the following cleaners:
• Microcare MCC‑CCC Contact Cleaner C
• Microcare MCC‑SPR SuprClean™
• Miller‑Stephenson MS‑730L Contact Re‑Nu®
WARRANTY
RJG, INC. STANDARD WARRANTY
RJG, Inc. is confident in the quality
and robustness of the shielded, digital
flow‑temperature interface module, and so are
offering a one‑year warranty. RJG’s products
are guaranteed against defects in material and
workmanship for one year from the original
date of purchase. The warranty is void if it is
determined that the adapter was subjected to
abuse or neglect beyond the normal wear and
tear of field use, or in the event the adapter box
has been opened by the customer.
PRODUCT DISCLAIMER
RJG, Inc. is not responsible for the improper
installation of this equipment, or any other
equipment RJG manufactures.
Proper RJG equipment installation does not
interfere with original equipment safety features
of the machine. Safety mechanisms on all
machines should never be removed.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Summary of troubleshooting product.

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Contact RJG’s Customer Support team by
phone or email.
RJG, Inc. Customer Support
P: 800.472.0566 (Toll Free)
P: +1.231.933.8170
www.rjginc.com/support

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RELATED PRODUCTS
The shielded, digital flow‑temperature interface
module is compatible with other RJG, Inc.
products for use with the eDART process
control and monitoring system.
COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS
SMARTFLOW® TRACERVM™ WITH USER
INTERFACE FLOW‑TEMPERATURE METER
Smartflow 1/2” NPT 2‑40 LPM
The Smartflow® TracerVM™ with User
Interface ( 1at right) is a simple flow meter to
measure either the total input to the mold or
to individual circuits, or the temperature input
to the mold or to individual circuits. When
interfaced with the eDART®System, users can
access and use data such as: excessive reject
control, summary variables, template values,
and summary and cycle values.
LYNX SHIELDED SEQUENCE MODULE
ID7‑M‑SEQ
The Lynx shielded sequence module
ID7‑M‑SEQ ( 2at right) is a DIN‑rail‑mounted
module that is wired to the molding machine
in order to collect 24 V DC timing signals for
use with the eDART system, including injection
forward, screw run, mold closed, first stage,
and mold opening.
eDART PROCESS CONTROLLER
The eDART process controller ( 3at right) is
the base hardware unit for the eDART system.
The eDART system is the most powerful process
control system in the industry, allowing molders
to stabilize and control injection molding
processes and contain bad parts, ensuring high
quality and cost‑reduction.
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SIMILAR PRODUCTS
SIMILAR PRODUCTS
The following products, similar to the
IA2‑M‑DFT, are compatible for use with the
eDART process control and monitoring system.
LYNX COMMUNICATIONS ADAPTER
DIN/LX‑D
The Lynx communications adapter DIN/LX‑D
(1at right) is a shielded, DIN‑rail‑mounted
module that interfaces other RJG, Inc. shielded
machine interface modules with the eDART
system when the ID7‑M‑SEQ is not used. This
module is shielded to ensure high quality data
even in rugged molding environments, and
designed to be mounted on standard 35 mm
DIN rails often found in machine panels.
LYNX SHIELDED DUAL‑RELAY OUTPUT
MODULE OR2‑M
The Lynx shielded dual‑relay output
module OR2‑M ( 2at right) is a shielded,
DIN‑rail‑mounted module that interfaces the
eDART and sorting equipment or injection
molding machines to implement part
containment or control transfer. This module
is shielded to ensure high quality data even in
rugged molding environments, and designed to
be mounted on standard 35 mm DIN rails often
found in machine panels.
LYNX SURFACE‑MOUNT ANALOG INPUT
MODULE IA1‑S‑VI‑24
The Lynx surface‑mount analog input module
IA1‑S‑VI‑24 ( 3at right) is a shielded,
surface‑mounted module that interfaces the
eDART and injection molding machines in order
to collect 0–10 V DC signals from analog
measurement devices, providing information
such as: injection pressure, plastic pressure,
screw position, and temperature.
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