VALCOBABY MCP-25/MS User manual

MCP-25/MS Control
Manual Number: MC051
Release Date: June 2004

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Section 1—Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 1-1
About this Manual .................................................................................................................................. 1-1
Description of the MCP-25/MS Control ................................................................................................ 1-1
Section 2—Safety Information ....................................................................................................................... 2-1
General Information ............................................................................................................................... 2-1
Warnings ................................................................................................................................................. 2-1
Cautions .................................................................................................................................................. 2-2
What to do if Contact with Hot Adhesive Occurs .................................................................................. 2-3
What to do if Adhesive-Related Fire/Exposion Occurs ......................................................................... 2-3
What to do if Inhalation of Adhesive Fumes Occurs ............................................................................. 2-4
Section 3—General Wiring Guidelines .......................................................................................................... 3-1
Routing Low-Voltage Leads .................................................................................................................. 3-1
Connecting the Supply of Electrical Power............................................................................................ 3-1
Section 4—Basic Features ............................................................................................................................... 4-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Front Panel .............................................................................................................................................. 4-1
Description of Front-Panel Features ............................................................................................ 4-2
Enclosure Options................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Back Panel of Field-Wirable Control ..................................................................................................... 4-5
Description of Back-Panel Features ............................................................................................ 4-5
Back Panel of Control with Connector ................................................................................................... 4-6
Description of Back-Panel Features ............................................................................................ 4-6
Internal Components .............................................................................................................................. 4-8
Skew Detection Option ........................................................................................................................... 4-9
MCP-25 Skew Detection System Components and Options ....................................................... 4-9
Section 5—Installation .................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 5-1
MCP-25/MS Control Installation ........................................................................................................... 5-1
Connecting the Main Power Supply ............................................................................................ 5-1
Setting the Powerup-Selection Switch .............................................................................. 5-3
Scanner Installation ................................................................................................................................ 5-4
Mechanical Installation of the Scanner ........................................................................................ 5-4
Electrical Installation of the Scanner ........................................................................................... 5-4
Encoder Installation ................................................................................................................................ 5-6
Mechanical Installation of the Encoder ....................................................................................... 5-6
Electrical Installation of the Encoder........................................................................................... 5-6
Valve Installation .................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Mechanical Installation of the Valves ......................................................................................... 5-9
Electrical Installation of the Valves ............................................................................................. 5-9
Connections for Relay, Alarm, and 24VAC Outputs ............................................................................. 5-10
Electrical Installation of the Alarm/Beacon................................................................................. 5-10
Electrical Installation of the Machine Stop.................................................................................. 5-11
Electrical Installation of the DD-1 Pump .................................................................................... 5-12
Low-Level-Detector Installation ............................................................................................................ 5-13
Mechanical Installation of the Low-Level Detector .................................................................... 5-13
Electrical Installation of the Low-Level Detector ....................................................................... 5-13
Pressure-Transducer Installation ............................................................................................................ 5-14
Mechanical Installation of the Pressure Transducer .................................................................... 5-14
Electrical Installation of the Pressure Transducer ....................................................................... 5-14
Table of Contents

Section 5—Installation, Continued
Sensor Installation .................................................................................................................................. 5-20
AS-301/601/700 Sensors ............................................................................................................. 5-20
Description ........................................................................................................................ 5-20
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 5-20
Mounting and Adjusting the AS-301 Sensor ..................................................................... 5-21
AS-701 Sensor and Mounting Brackets ............................................................................ 5-22
Sensor Suitability .............................................................................................................. 5-24
Limitations......................................................................................................................... 5-24
Installing the AS-301/601/700 Sensor .............................................................................. 5-24
Adjusting the Internal Scanner Signal for the AS-301/601/700 Sensor ........................... 5-26
CGS-30 Gate Sensor .................................................................................................................... 5-27
Description ........................................................................................................................ 5-27
Installing the CGS-30 Gate Sensor ................................................................................... 5-27
Cleaning the CGS-30 Gate Sensor ................................................................................... 5-27
CGS-40 Gate Sensor .................................................................................................................... 5-30
Description ........................................................................................................................ 5-30
Installing the CGS-40 Gate Sensor ................................................................................... 5-30
Cleaning the CGS-40 Gate Sensor ................................................................................... 5-30
D-12 Sensor ................................................................................................................................. 5-33
Description ........................................................................................................................ 5-33
Installing the D-12 Sensor ................................................................................................ 5-33
MW-101 Microwave Sensor ........................................................................................................ 5-34
Description ........................................................................................................................ 5-34
Specifications .................................................................................................................... 5-34
Sensor Suitability .............................................................................................................. 5-34
Limitations......................................................................................................................... 5-34
Installing the MW-101 Microwave Sensor ....................................................................... 5-36
Digital NPN/PNP Sensor ............................................................................................................. 5-37
Description ........................................................................................................................ 5-37
Installing the Digital NPN/PNP Sensor ............................................................................ 5-37
Section 6—Menu Overview ............................................................................................................................ 6-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 6-1
Initial Screen ........................................................................................................................................... 6-1
Initial Screen Function Keys........................................................................................................ 6-1
Learn-Function Screens .......................................................................................................................... 6-2
Main-Menu Screens ................................................................................................................................ 6-2
Section 7—Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 7-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 7-1
Creating a New Job................................................................................................................................. 7-1
Adjustments ............................................................................................................................................ 7-2
Adjusting the Glue-Pattern Position ............................................................................................ 7-2
Adjusting the Glue Volume ......................................................................................................... 7-3
Section 8—Setup Menu ................................................................................................................................... 8-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 8-1
Valve Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 8-1
Valve Configuration Parameters ............................................................................................................ 8-2
Valve-Type Parameters .......................................................................................................................... 8-3
Pressure-Transducer Configuration ........................................................................................................ 8-4
Pressure-Transducer Configuration Parameters ..................................................................................... 8-5
Table of Contents, Continued

Section 8—Setup Menu, Continued
Encoder Configuration ........................................................................................................................... 8-6
Encoder-Configuration Parameters ........................................................................................................ 8-7
Sensor Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 8-8
Sensor Configuration Parameters ........................................................................................................... 8-8
Alarm Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 8-8
Alarm Configuration Parameters ............................................................................................................ 8-8
Marking-Valve Configuration ................................................................................................................ 8-9
Marking-Valve Configuration Parameters ............................................................................................. 8-9
Tolerance Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 8-10
Tolerance-Level Configuration Parameters ........................................................................................... 8-10
Report Configurations ............................................................................................................................ 8-11
Report Headers ............................................................................................................................ 8-11
Section Names ............................................................................................................................. 8-11
Programming Time, Date, and PIN Code .............................................................................................. 8-13
Selecting Language, Country Code, Date Format, and Length Unit ..................................................... 8-14
Section 9—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Standard) .......................................................................................... 9-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 9-1
Types of Modes ...................................................................................................................................... 9-1
Glue-Pattern-Edit Parameters ................................................................................................................. 9-2
Glue-Pattern Example (Standard Mode) ................................................................................................ 9-4
Selecting a Mode .................................................................................................................................... 9-5
Entering/Editing a Glue Pattern .............................................................................................................. 9-6
Deleting a Glue Pattern........................................................................................................................... 9-7
Copying a Glue Pattern ........................................................................................................................... 9-8
Automatic Gluing Function .................................................................................................................... 9-9
Section 10—Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu (Flexoseal) ........................................................................................ 10-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 10-1
Flexoseal Modes ..................................................................................................................................... 10-1
Accessing the Glue-Pattern-Edit Main Menu ......................................................................................... 10-1
Main Screen for Mode 0—Top-Down Gluing, Tab Only ........................................................... 10-2
Main Screen for Mode 1—Top-Down Gluing, Tab and 4th Panel ............................................. 10-2
Main Screen for Mode 2—Top-Down, Bottom-Up Gluing, Tab and 4th Panel ......................... 10-3
Main Screen for Mode 3—Top-Down, Bottom-Up Gluing, Tab Only ....................................... 10-3
Glue-Pattern-Edit Parameters ................................................................................................................. 10-4
Selecting 4th-Panel or Tab Gluing............................................................................................... 10-5
Selecting a Glue-Pattern Mode .................................................................................................... 10-6
Selecting Extended-Tab or Normal-Tab Gluing .......................................................................... 10-7
Selecting Scanner Position and Assignment ................................................................................ 10-8
Programming the Automatic Gluing Function ............................................................................ 10-9
Glue Inspection ................................................................................................................. 10-9
Selecting A Channel .................................................................................................................... 10-10
Accessing the Glue-Pressure-Edit Main Menu ...................................................................................... 10-11
Glue-Pressure-Edit Parameters ............................................................................................................... 10-12
Section 11—Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu .......................................................................................................... 11-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 11-1
Glue-Pressure-Edit Parameters ............................................................................................................... 11-1
Creating a Glue-Pressure Curve ............................................................................................................. 11-3
Examples of Glue-Pressure Values ........................................................................................................ 11-3
Entering the Glue-Pressure Data Manually ............................................................................................ 11-4
Entering the Glue-Pressure Data with the Insert Function ..................................................................... 11-5
Changing the Glue Pressure ................................................................................................................... 11-6
Deleting a Current Glue-Pressure Curve ................................................................................................ 11-6

Section 12—Inspection Menu ......................................................................................................................... 12-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 12-1
Glue-Volume Bar Graph ........................................................................................................................ 12-1
Glue-Pattern Bar Graph .......................................................................................................................... 12-2
Inspection-Menu Parameters .................................................................................................................. 12-3
Changing Inspection-Menu Parameters ................................................................................................. 12-4
Marking-Valve Data ............................................................................................................................... 12-5
Fault-Counter Data ................................................................................................................................. 12-6
Tolerance Data ........................................................................................................................................ 12-7
Fault Data................................................................................................................................................ 12-7
Jam Preventer ......................................................................................................................................... 12-8
Resetting the Alarm Contact ........................................................................................................ 12-8
Jam Function Overview ............................................................................................................... 12-9
Section 13—The Learn Function ................................................................................................................... 13-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 13-1
Accessing the Learn Function ................................................................................................................ 13-1
Learn Results Screens ............................................................................................................................. 13-2
Learning Glue Volume ........................................................................................................................... 13-3
Learning the Distance Between Sensor and Marking Valve/Ejector ..................................................... 13-4
Learning Reference Values .................................................................................................................... 13-5
Learning Glue-Pattern Positions ............................................................................................................. 13-6
Section 14—Job-Management Menu ............................................................................................................. 14-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 14-1
Function Keys on Page 1 ............................................................................................................. 14-1
Function Keys on Page 2 ............................................................................................................. 14-1
Function Keys on Screen 3 .......................................................................................................... 14-1
Saving a Job ............................................................................................................................................ 14-2
Loading a Job .......................................................................................................................................... 14-3
Copying a Job ......................................................................................................................................... 14-4
Deleting a Job ......................................................................................................................................... 14-5
Go To Screen 2 ....................................................................................................................................... 14-5
Creating a New Current Job ................................................................................................................... 14-6
Editing a Job in Memory ........................................................................................................................ 14-7
Preparing a New Job in Memory ............................................................................................................ 14-8
Renaming a Job ...................................................................................................................................... 14-9
Go To Screen 3 ....................................................................................................................................... 14-9
Backup and Restore Functions ............................................................................................................... 14-10
Back up to Flash memory ....................................................................................................................... 14-10
Restore Data from Flash memory........................................................................................................... 14-11
Restore Data from Flash memory after Software Update ...................................................................... 14-12
Erase the Flash memory ......................................................................................................................... 14-12
Section 15—Diagnostic Menu ......................................................................................................................... 15-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 15-1
Printing a Diagnostic Report .................................................................................................................. 15-1
Diagnostic Parameters ............................................................................................................................ 15-2
Obtaining CPU Version Number ............................................................................................................ 15-3
Viewing Sensor Diagnostics ................................................................................................................... 15-3
Table of Contents, Continued

Section 16—Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................... 16-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 16-1
Section 17—Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 17-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 17-1
Section 18—Part-Number List ....................................................................................................................... 18-1
How to Order Parts ................................................................................................................................. 18-1
MCP-25/MS Spare Parts List ................................................................................................................. 18-1
MCP-25 Installation Kit (091xx441) ........................................................................................... 18-2
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................. 18-2
Encoders....................................................................................................................................... 18-2
Encoder Cables ............................................................................................................................ 18-3
Sensors ......................................................................................................................................... 18-3
Sensor Cables ............................................................................................................................... 18-4
Pressure Transducers ................................................................................................................... 18-4
Pressure-Transducer Cables ......................................................................................................... 18-5
Section 19—Warranty..................................................................................................................................... 19-1
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................................. 19-1
Cold-Glue Equipment and Electronic Controls ........................................................................... 19-1
Hot-Melt Units, Hoses, Valves, and Related Equipment ............................................................ 19-1
Section 20—Service ......................................................................................................................................... 20-1
Service Needs ......................................................................................................................................... 20-1
Appendix A—Maintenance Procedures ........................................................................................................ A-1
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ A-1
Daily Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. A-1
Weekly Maintenance .............................................................................................................................. A-2
3-Month Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ A-3
6-Month Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ A-4
12-Month Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... A-5
Appendix B—Wiring Information (Older Generation Controls) ............................................................... B-1
Back Panel of Field-Wirable Control ..................................................................................................... B-1
Description of Back-Panel Features ............................................................................................ B-1
Back Panel of Control with Connector ................................................................................................... B-4
Description of Back Panel Features ............................................................................................. B-4
Alarm/Beacon Wiring Connections ....................................................................................................... B-5
Appendix C—Glue-Pressure Software (Older Generation Controls) ........................................................ C-1
Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu ....................................................................................................................... C-1
Accessing the Glue-Pressure-Edit Parameters ............................................................................. C-1
Glue-Pressure-Edit Parameters .................................................................................................... C-2
Creating a Glue-Pressure Curve .................................................................................................. C-3
Examples of Glue-Pressure Values.............................................................................................. C-3
Entering the Glue-Pressure Data Manually ................................................................................. C-4
Entering the Glue-Pressure Data with the Learn Function .......................................................... C-5
Changing the Glue Pressure ......................................................................................................... C-6
Deleting a Current Glue-Pressure Curve ..................................................................................... C-6
Copying a Glue-Pressure Curve .................................................................................................. C-7
Index

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Section 1—Introduction
About this Manual
Valco Cincinnati has prepared this manual as an aid for installing, operating, and servicing the MCP-25/MS control.
The manual also contains a list of part numbers for replacement parts. If you need more information, please contact
your Valco Cincinnati representative.
Description of the MCP-25/MS Control
The MCP-25/MS is a modular microprocessor control system. It is designed to allow users to easily program
multiple and complex glue patterns. The control is capable of operating a combination of different styles and types
of glue valves and dispensing systems.
Programs or program changes may be made “on-the-fly” with the results immediately occurring on the product. The
system maintains precision through machine speeds up to 2000 m/min. (6500 ft./min.).
With user-friendly, multi-language software, valve outputs can be individually compensated and assigned to a
selection of scanner and encoder inputs. A two-channel pressure output with programmable curve and integrated
bypass functions interfaces with the most complex adhesive delivery systems.
The MCP-25/MS offers unequaled flexibility and performance for the most demanding adhesive dispensing
applications.

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General Information
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to ensure that all local, county, state, and national codes, regulations, rules, and
laws relating to safety and safe operating conditions are met and followed.
The best safeguard is trained personnel. The purchaser is responsible for providing personnel who are adequately
trained to install, operate, and maintain Valco components and systems.
This section contains information that is essential to the safety of personnel. Safety information is included through-
out the rest of the manual as well. The following safety conventions are used to indicate potential safety hazards:
Warnings
All personnel involved with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment must read and thoroughly
understand the following warnings:
WARNING! Disconnect all power before opening the control. OTHERWISE,
DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. Only qualified personnel
should open and service the control.
WARNING! Promptly repair or replace all worn or damaged electrical wiring
and equipment wires. OTHERWISE, DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD
OCCUR.
WARNING! Properly route all electrical wires. OTHERWISE, DEATH, PER-
SONAL INJURY, OR DAMAGE TO THE MOVING PARTS OF THE MACHINE
MAY OCCUR.
WARNING! This symbol indicates the presence of uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure. This voltage may cause electrical
shock or fire. FAILURE TO OBSERVE WARNING MAY RESULT IN DEATH,
PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
WARNING! This convention is used to alert the user to important installation,
operation, and/or maintenance information. FAILURE TO OBSERVE WARN-
ING MAY RESULT IN DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE.
CAUTION! This convention is used to alert the user to important installation,
operation, and/or maintenance information. FAILURE TO OBSERVE CAUTION
MAY CAUSE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
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WARNING! When making adjustments or performing checkout procedures,
stay clear of any moving mechanical parts and do not touch exposed electri-
cal equipment or electrical connectors. OTHERWISE, DEATH OR PERSONAL
INJURY COULD OCCUR.
WARNING! Keep pump cover and electrical enclosures closed except during
setup, service, and checkout procedures. OTHERWISE, DEATH OR PER-
SONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
WARNING! Promptly repair or replace all worn or damaged parts. OTHER-
WISE, PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
WARNING! Always wear insulated gloves and proper eye protection when
working aound hot-melt equipment. A protective screen around the face is
also recommended. OTHERWISE, DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD
OCCUR.
WARNING! People with respiratory problems (e.g., asthma, bronchitis, etc.)
should not work in the vicinity of the molten adhesive. RESPIRATORY PROB-
LEMS MAY BE AGGRAVATED BY THE FUMES. Do not wear a face mask
when working around the molten adhesive. THE MASK MAY TRAP THE
FUMES AND DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
WARNING! Purge the fluid pressure from the system before disconnecting
any part of the system. OTHERWISE, DEATH OR PERSONAL INJURY COULD
OCCUR.
WARNING! Keep the hot-melt hoses away from walkways and the moving
parts of the hot-melt system. OTHERWISE, PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIP-
MENT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
WARNING! The hot-melt unit should be installed so that it can be turned off at
a location away from the hot-melt unit.
Cautions
All personnel involved with the installation, operation, and maintenance of the equipment must read and thoroughly
understand the following cautions:
CAUTION! Never hose or steam-clean the unit. If the surrounding area is
cleaned in this manner, protect the unit by covering it with plastic or other
waterproof material. OTHERWISE, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT COULD OCCUR.
CAUTION! Do not bend the hot-melt hoses less than an 18-inch (460 mm)
radius. OTHERWISE, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
CAUTION! Place Material Safety Data Sheets for the adhesive near the unit.
OTHERWISE, DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT COULD OCCUR.

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What to Do if Contact with Hot Adhesive Occurs
WARNING! The heat that is contained in the hot-melt material will continue to
penetrate and deeply burn the skin unless rapidly cooled by external means
such as water. Do not attempt to remove the set hot-melt adhesive from the
skin.
If hot adhesive comes in contact with the skin, do the following:
1. Immediately immerse the contacted area in clean, cold water.
Note! It is recommended that a source of clean, cold water be provided near the hot-melt
work area.
2. Cover the affected area with a clean, wet compress and see a physician immediately.
What to Do if Adhesive-Related Fire or Explosion Occurs
During the heating and melting process, the surface of the adhesive will be exposed to air. The mixture of polymer
fumes and air can catch fire if the hot-melt is overheated.
WARNING! Poor ventilation, smoking, and open flames can cause overheated
hot-melt to ignite. Adequate ventilation must be provided. Smoking should
be prohibited in the immediate vicinity of the molten adhesive. Open flames
must be kept away from the area around the molten adhesive. OTHERWISE,
DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT COULD OCCUR.
WARNING! Exposed arcing may ignite the fume/air mixture. Shield all electri-
cal equipment from the melt fumes to avoid exposed arcing. OTHERWISE,
PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
WARNING! Do not use a water extinguisher to extinguish the fire! OTHER-
WISE, PERSONAL INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
If the hot-melt adhesive ignites, promptly perform the following steps:
1. Sound a fire alarm.
2. Evacuate the immediate area.
3. Turn off all local electrical equipment at the source.
4. Fight the fire in one of the following ways:
• Smother the fire with a fire blanket.
• Aim a CO2 fire extinguisher at the base of the flames.
• Aim a dry-powder fire extinguisher at the base of the flames.

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What to Do if Inhalation of Adhesive Fumes Occurs
If the adhesive fumes are inhaled, immediately follow these steps:
1. Take the victim away from the immediate work area.
2. Provide the victim with fresh air.
3. Call a qualified medical authority.

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Section 3—General Wiring Guidelines
Routing Low-Voltage Leads
When routing low-voltage leads, follow these guidelines:
• Do not route low-voltage leads in the same conduit as wires carrying a high-current load.
• Do not route low-voltage leads adjacent to, or across wires carrying a high-current load. If low-voltage
leads must cross or run parallel to wires carrying high current, keep the leads at least 6" (152 mm) from
high-current wires.
• Do not splice or solder leads.
• Trim leads to the required length. Leads should be only as long as necessary for installation.
• All wiring should be in conduits or wireways.
Connecting the Supply of Electrical Power
WARNING! Electrical connections should be made only by experienced
service personnel! OTHERWISE, DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR EQUIP-
MENT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.
When connecting the supply of electrical power, follow this guideline:
• Connect the control to a “clean” supply of electrical power. Use a dedicated circuit if possible.
Note! If a dedicated circuit is not available, do not connect the control to a circuit that supplies high-
amperage equipment—use another circuit such as a lighting circuit. Otherwise, equipment may not
function properly.
WARNING! Electrical installation should be accomplished only by experi-
enced service personnel! OTHERWISE, DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE COULD OCCUR.

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Introduction
This section describes the basic features of the MCP-25/MS Control.
Front-Panel
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Description of Front-Panel Features
1 Valve-selection buttons
• If the control is in the purge mode, pressing and holding a valve-selection button activates the valve. The
valve is active as long as the button is pressed. Purge mode can be selected during production (the
control continues to apply glue patterns). The green LED illuminates to indicate the valve is activated.
• If the control is in the valve-selection mode, pressing a valve-selection button causes the programmed
glue-pattern information to be sent to the valve(s) selected. Pressing the valve-selection button a second
time will turn off the selected valve(s).
• The valve-selection buttons have a special function when copying a glue pattern in the “glue-pattern-edit
menu.” A pattern can be copied to a valve by selecting a valve-selection button with a blinking light.
2 Valve on/off LEDs
The LED next to the valve number illuminates when the valve is open (on). The LED goes out when the valve
is closed (off).
3 Valve-selection LEDs
LED off = Valve has not been selected.
LED green = Valve has been selected.
LED red = Fault indicator. Check the fuse, voltage, etc. (see Section 13—Diagnostic Menu).

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Description of Front-Panel Features (cont.)
4 Standby (power) switch and LED
Orange = Standby status
Green = Indicates that power is on
Red = Indicates a power-supply defect
5 Mode button ( )
The mode button is used to choose the function of valve-selection buttons 1 to 4.
— When the green LED is on, the control is in purge mode and the valve-selection buttons
function as purge buttons. When the green LED is off, the control is in valve-selection mode
and the valve-selection buttons function as on/off buttons.
6 Learn button
Pressing this button enables the “Learn” function. The “Learn” function allows you to teach glue volume,
reference values, and glue-pattern positions to the system (see Section 7—The Learn Function).
7 Main-menu buttons
The main-menu buttons are used to select the main menus. A red LED on the button illuminates when the
menu has been selected.
Note! The main menu buttons are active in all menus. You can switch to another main menu at any time.
Job-Management Menu
Glue-Pattern-Edit Menu
Glue-Pressure-Edit Menu
Inspection Menu
Setup Menu
Diagnostic Menu
8 LCD display
9 Plus/minus scroll buttons
Use the scroll buttons to enter alpha characters and numeric values by ones or tens.
10 Numeric keypad, escape, enter and arrow buttons
• Use the numeric keypad to enter numbers.
• Press the ENTER button to move the cursor to the next entry field.
• Press the ESC button to return to the original numeric value for the field in which you are
working.
• Use the cursor buttons to move the on-screen cursor within a menu.
11 Scanner LEDs (6)
• If LEDs 1 to 6 illuminate, corresponding scanner is detecting product.
• If LED U illuminates, scanner supply voltage is OK.

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12 Pressure transducer LEDs (2)
• If LED 1 or 2 illuminates, the corresponding pressure transducer is active. These LEDa get
brighter as the glue pressure increases and dimmer as the pressure decreases.
• If LED U illuminates, the pressure transducer supply voltage is OK.
13 Encoder LEDs (2)
• If the LED does not illuminate, the corresponding encoder is idle.
• If the LED illuminates, the corresponding encoder is operating. These LEDs get brighter as the
speed of the parent machine increases and dimmer as the speed decreases.
• If the LED U illuminates, the encoder supply voltage is OK. If this LED does not illuminate, there
is a fault with either the 15V or 24V supply.
14 Internal supply voltage LEDs (5VDC and 24VDC)
15 Help button
Pressing this button displays information about the current menu shown in the display.
16 Function buttons (F1-F5)
These buttons correlate to the screen information above them.
17 Sensor on/off buttons
The LED next to the sensor number illuminates when the sensor is on. The LED goes out when the sensor
is off.
18 Sensor measurement status
• Green = indicates that glue is under the sensor
• Red = indicates that the last product was a fault
• Orange = indicates that glue is under the sensor and that the last product was a fault
19 Sensor status LED
• Off = indicates that the sensor is turned off
• Green = indicates that the sensor is turned on
• Red = indicates that either the sensor is not connected or that there is a sensor defect

Section 4—Basic Features MCP-25/MS
Valco Cincinnati4-4
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2
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Figure 4-2. Vertical Mount Enclosure
Enclosure Options

Section 4—Basic Features
MCP-25/MS
Valco Cincinnati 4-5
1 COM 1
Serial interface (Option: RS232, RS485,
or current loop)
2 COM 2
Interface for other Valco controls
3 COM 3
Diagnostic printer/modem interface
4 Scanner connections (maximum of 6)
5 Encoder connections (maximum of 2)
6 Glue valve connections (maximum of 4)
7 Sensor connections (maximum of 4)
8 Machine stop (jam), feeder stop (alarm)
9 Power input (rack-mount version) and
fuse holder
115V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz (2 fuses,
6.3A-GDC)
10 Ground
Connects to machine ground with
wire >AWG 16 (6 mm2)
Back Panel of Field-Wirable Control
11 Power output
115V/60Hz or 230V/50Hz
12 Scanner for marking valve
13 Additional alarm outputs (printer and ejector)
14 Relay, alarm, and 24VAC outputs
15 Marking valve
16 Bypass valve connections (maximum of 2)
17 Scanner 6 or level indicator
18 Pressure transducer connections
(maximum of 2)
19 Fuse (F3), 24V encoder (0.5 amp-GDC)
20 Fuse (F5), 15V encoder (0.5 amp-GDC)
21 Fuse (F4), flow control (1.6 amp-GDC)
22 Fuse (F2), 24V scanner (0.5 amp-GDC)
23 Optional fiber optic interface
1 2
1 3
1 21 2 3
4 5 6 3 4
2 4
12
1 2
1
2
22
21
19 18
23 3 4 56789
10
11
1213141517 1620
Description of Back Panel Features
WARNING! Turn off the power and unplug the unit before switch-
ing the power voltage. OTHERWISE, DEATH OR PERSONAL
INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Section 4—Basic Features MCP-25/MS
Valco Cincinnati4-6
Back Panel of Control with Connector
Description of Back Panel Features
1 COM 1
Serial interface
(Option: RS232, RS485, or current loop)
2 COM 2
Interface for other Valco controls
3 COM 3
Diagnostic printer/modem interface
4 Fuse (F2), 24V scanner (0.5AT)
5 Fuse (F4), 24V pressure transducer (1.6AT)
6 Fuse (F5), 15V encoder (0.5AT)
7 Fuse (F3), 24V encoder (0.5AT)
8 Scanner connections (maximum of 6)
9 Alarm, 24V
10 Alarm, dry contact
11 Glue-valve connections (maximum of 8)
12 Glue inspection (maximum of 4)
13 Power-entry module
14 Marking valve
15 Bypass-valve connections (maximum of 2)
16 Pressure transducers (maximum of 2)
17 Pump
18 Encoder connections (maximum of 2)
9 10 11 12
1516
13
1417
7
3
1
2
4
5
6
18
8