RJG LYNX L-PX User manual
PRODUCT MANUALPRODUCT MANUAL
Training and Technology for Injection Molding
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PRINT DATE 01.27.2023
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PRODUCT MANUAL
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INTRODUCTION
DISCLAIMER III
PRIVACY III
ALERTS III
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS 1
OPERATION 1
INSTALLATION
STANDARD INSTALLATION 3
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING 5
TESTING & CALIBRATION 5
TESTING 5
CALIBRATION 5
WARRANTY 5
RJG, INC. STANDARD ONE‑YEAR WARRANTY 5
PRODUCT DISCLAIMER 5
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TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMON ERRORS 7
SIGNAL ERRORS 7
CUSTOMER SUPPORT 8
RELATED PRODUCTS
COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS 9
LYNX CABLES CE‑LX5 9
eDART PROCESS CONTROLLER 9
COPILOT SYSTEM APPLICATION PROCESSOR AP4.0 9
SIMILAR PRODUCTS 10
LYNX SHIELDED SEQUENCE MODULE ID7‑M‑SEQ 10
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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 2023 RJG, Inc. content
documentation copyright 2023 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:
DEFINITIONA definition or clarification of a
term or terms used in the text.
NOTESLA note provides additional
information about a discussion
topic.
CAUTIONaA 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™ Proximity Switch Interface
L‑PX is an interface, bracket (part
number MA‑LPXP‑BKT), cable, and
proximity switch (12mm normally‑open,
load‑positive‑connected/negative‑switched
(NPN) sensor with LED) set which, when
connected to the eDART® or CoPilot®
System, provides the machine sequence
mold‑clamped signal from an injection
molding machine.
APPLICATIONS
The machine sequence signal
mold‑clamped is required by the eDART or
CoPilot system in order for certain process
values to be calculated; the L‑PX can be
used to acquire the mold‑clamped signal
when one cannot be obtained using the
RJG Lynx Shielded Sequence Module
ID7‑M‑SEQ, or an ID7‑M‑SEQ is not used.
The mold‑clamped signal is required for
the eDART and CoPilot systems to compute
cycle time, and is also used by the systems
to zero (reset) sensors.
OPERATION
The proximity switch is mounted in one
bracket on the stationary half of the mold;
the target bracket is placed on the moving
half of the mold so that when the mold
is closed, the proximity sensor is within
0.1” (25,4mm) of the target bracket. The
switch detects the change in proximity of
the target bracket, providing the signal to
the L‑PX interface, which then supplies the
proximity (mold is closed/mold is open)
signal to the eDART or CoPilot system for
use in process monitoring and control.
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INSTALLATION
The proximity switch and brackets are
positioned on the mold using the provided
magnets. Once an appropriate installation
is templated, the magnets are removed and
the brackets are permanently installed. The
L‑PX is permanently installed on either the
machine or mold. The proximity switch and
interface are then connected to each other
and the eDART or CoPilot system by Lynx
cables.
STANDARD INSTALLATION
CAUTIONaBefore beginning L‑PX Lynx
proximity switch interface
installation, disconnect, lock out,
and tag out any and all power to the
molding machine. Failure to comply
will result in personal injury or
death and damage or destruction
of equipment.
NOTESLThe injection molding machine
must be in Manual mode, with the
mold closed to perform installation.
1. Install brackets, proximity switch, and
proximity switch interface on mold.
Use the included magnets to position the
proximity sensor/bracket and interface on
the non‑moving half.
Use the included magnets to position the
target bracket on the moving half; adjust
the target bracket as close as possible to
the proximity switch (less than 0.1” (25,4
mm) distance); confirm that the LED is
illuminated.
Once suitable mounting locations are
confirmed, remove the included magnets
and permanently install the proximity
sensor, brackets, and proximity switch
interface.
2. Install Lynx Cable on the proximity
switch and interface.
Install Lynx cable on proximity switch.
CAUTIONaInstall the proximity switch so that
the switch and/or cable does not
become damaged by the ejector
plate /mold during operation.
Install Lynx cable on proximity switch
interface.
3. Install Lynx Cable on the interface and
eDART/CoPilot system or junction.
Connect Lynx cable to proximity switch
interface.
Install Lynx cable on eDART or CoPilot
system or junction to eDART or CoPilot
system; if installed on junction, ensure
junction is connected to eDART or CoPilot
system with additional Lynx CE‑LX5 cable.
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MAINTENANCE
The L‑PX requires little to no maintenance.
CLEANING
Clean cable connections when a mold
is pulled for preventative maintenance.
Sensors, connectors, and 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®
TESTING & CALIBRATION
TESTING
The mold clamped machine sequence
signal is ON when mold is clamped to
full‑tonnage,and OFF when mold begins
to open. DO NOT assign a mold opening
or mold closed signal as a mold clamped
signal.
Test the L‑PX‑supplied mold clamped signal
after assignment using the Sequence
Lights/Sequence Inputs tool in eDART
version 9.xx software, or utilize the
integrated LED on the proximity switch to
verify that the light goes on/off for the mold
clamped machine sequence.
The Sequence Lights tool in eDART version
9.xx software displays what stage of the
process is taking place showing the on/off
status of machine sequences. If a “light” is
on, then the signal is on; if a “light is off,
the signal is off. The Sequence Lights tool
displays machine sequences that are not
necessarily wired to the sequence module.
CALIBRATION
The L‑PX requires no calibration.
WARRANTY
RJG, INC. STANDARD ONE‑YEAR
WARRANTY
RJG, Inc. is confident in the quality and
robustness of the L‑PX, and so are offering
a one‑year warranty. RJG’s proximity switch
interface is 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
product was subjected to abuse or neglect
beyond the normal wear and tear of field
use, or in the event the product 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
COMMON ERRORS
SIGNAL ERRORS
1. No signal is detected by the eDART or
CoPilot system
If no signal is detected by the eDART or
CoPilot system, ensure the following:
• Proximity switch LED illuminates when
the switch/target bracket are in closest
positions.
• Lynx cables are secured to each
connection between the proximity switch
and the eDART or CoPilot system
• The LP‑X has the correct Type and
Location assigned in the eDART or
CoPilot system software.
NOTESLThe mold clamped signal provided
by the L‑PX will NOT display on
the eDART version 10.xx software
Machine Setup/Inputs. Use the
integrated LED on the proximity
switch to determine if the mold
clamped signal is correct.
2. Signal is intermittent
If the signal is detected by the eDART or
CoPilot system intermittently, ensure the
following:
• Proximity switch LED illuminates when
the switch/target bracket are in closest
positions.
• Lynx cables are secured to each
connection between the proximity switch
and the eDART or CoPilot system.
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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
email: [email protected]
www.rjginc.com/support
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RELATED PRODUCTS
The shielded sequence module is
compatible with other RJG, Inc. products
for use with the eDART and CoPilot
process control and monitoring systems.
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COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS
LYNX CABLES CE‑LX5
The Lynx sensor cable ( 1at right) is a
polypropylene‑coated cable suited for the
heat and stress found in injection molding
environments. The cable is available in
lengths 11.8–472.4” (0,3–12 m), and can
be ordered with straight or 90° fittings.
One CE‑LX5 is required to interface the
ID7‑M‑SEQ with the eDART or CoPilot
systems.
eDART PROCESS CONTROLLER
The eDART process controller ( 2at 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.
COPILOT SYSTEM APPLICATION
PROCESSOR AP4.0
The CoPilot system application processor
AP4.0 ( 3at right) is the base hardware
unit for the CoPilot system. The CoPilot
system is the latest in injection molding
smart technology. The simple, user‑friendly
software ensures customers receive only
the highest quality parts while minimizing
waste in the process.
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SIMILAR PRODUCTS
The following product, similar to the L‑PX,
is compatible for use with the eDART or
CoPilot process control and monitoring
systems.
LYNX SHIELDED SEQUENCE MODULE
ID7‑M‑SEQ
The Lynx shielded sequence
module ID7‑M‑SEQ ( 1at right) is a
DIN‑rail‑mounted module that is wired to
the molding machine in order to collect
24VDC timing signals for use with the
eDART system, including injection forward,
screw run, mold closed, first stage, and
mold opening.
LOCATIONS / OFFICES
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P +01 231 947‑3111
F +01 231 947‑6403
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Singapore
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Arnithod, France
P +33 384 442 992
sales@fr.rjginc.com
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P +86 28 6201 6816
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P +49 (0) 6188 44696 11
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Seoul, Korea
P +82 02‑2113‑1870
sales@ko.rjginc.com
www.caepro.co.kr
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Peterborough, England
P +44(0)1733‑232211
www.rjginc.co.uk
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