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MCLAN 2

UGB029-1014 V1.0.5.UK.05 Software version : 1.0.5 MCTC software : 1.14 or higher Manual revision : 0.5 Date : September 2014

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INDEX

1 Introduction ________________________________________________________________ 3 1.1 General __________________________________________________________________________ 3 1.2 System Requirements _______________________________________________________________ 3 1.3 Licence __________________________________________________________________________ 3 1.4 Symbols _________________________________________________________________________ 3 1.5 Abbreviations _____________________________________________________________________ 3 

2 System setup _______________________________________________________________ 4 2.1 Connecting _______________________________________________________________________ 4 2.2 Installing the application _____________________________________________________________ 4 2.3 Determine computer network configuration ______________________________________________ 5 2.4 MCTC configuration ________________________________________________________________ 5 2.5 Configuring the application ___________________________________________________________ 7 

3 Operation __________________________________________________________________ 8 3.1 Interface _________________________________________________________________________ 8 

3.1.1 Machines overview level ___________________________________________________________________ 8 3.1.2 Groups overview level _____________________________________________________________________ 8 3.1.3 Components overview level ________________________________________________________________ 9 3.1.4 Component details level ___________________________________________________________________ 9 

3.2 Log Data ________________________________________________________________________ 10 3.2.1 Data logging ___________________________________________________________________________ 10 3.2.2 Online – Offline _________________________________________________________________________ 10 3.2.3 Export data ____________________________________________________________________________ 10 3.2.4 Microsoft Office Excel import _______________________________________________________________ 11 3.2.5 Chart view _____________________________________________________________________________ 12 3.2.6 Table view _____________________________________________________________________________ 12 

3.3 Recipes function __________________________________________________________________ 13 3.3.1 Recipe/material management ______________________________________________________________ 13 3.3.2 Edit recipe dialog ________________________________________________________________________ 14 

3.4 Event log ________________________________________________________________________ 15 3.5 Actions _________________________________________________________________________ 15 

4 Settings and License ________________________________________________________ 16 4.1 Application settings ________________________________________________________________ 16 

4.1.1 Login _________________________________________________________________________________ 16 4.2 License _________________________________________________________________________ 17 

5 Document revision history ___________________________________________________ 17

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1 Introduction

1.1 General The MCLAN is a program which can communicate with the Conair equipment for data logging, quality control, tracing errors and process control. The program can be used for all Conair dosing and metering devices which can be configured at the Conair Touchscreen Controller:

MCBalance MCWeight MCHigh Output MCLiquid

1.2 System Requirements

Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8. Intel Pentium processor or compatible 10/100mbps compatible network connection (RJ45)

MCTC with software version 1.14 or higher

1.3 Licence The MCLAN program can be used full functioning for 42 days. After this trial period the program cannot be started anymore and you need to purchase a licence code. Please request your Conair representative for details. The MCLAN licence can be installed to one computer only. For more information see License

1.4 Symbols suggestion

1.5 Abbreviations

MCTC Conair Touchscreen Controller RJ45 Connector type used in Ethernet networks

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2 System setup 2.1 Connecting

There are 2 ways to connect the MCTC to your desktop computer or notebook.

1. Direct connection 2. Multiple MCTC’s connected through a (corporate) network

Using the direct connection, you connect the MCTC with a network cable directly to the computer, without interaction of a network switch or other equipment. Straight network cable can be used, cross cable is not required When connected to a (corporate) network, the MCTC is connected to the computer with interaction of a network switch. With the MCLAN software you are able to monitor multiple MCTC’s simultaneously.

2.2 Installing the application

Execute the Setup.exe program you have downloaded/received. Follow the installation wizard.

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2.3 Determine computer network configuration Be sure the network cable is plugged in. When using a notebook, recommended to turn off the wireless connection Determine the network configuration of your computer: Windows XP

Click start and click “run” Type cmd and hit enter, a black window appears. Type ipconfig and hit enter

Windows 7

Click start Type cmd in the search field and hit enter, a black window appears. Type ipconfig and hit enter

A list of network adapters appears. Read the IP address and gateway of the used network adapter.

Remember the IP(v4)-address, the Subnetmask and if shown the gateway displayed with the ipconfig command.

2.4 MCTC configuration To configure the connection to the MCTC you need to know the network configuration of the computer running MCLAN2, see previous paragraph. Remember this network settings When you are facing problems in one of above steps, please ask your network administrator for help

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On the MCTC, login with supervisor level (See MCTC manual) Go to the system configuration menu:

Enter the IP address + 1 in the IP address field (IP address must be in the same range) o Example:

Computer IP address is 10.4.1.58, MCTC IP address can be 10.4.1.59

Enter subnetmask: 255.255.255.0 Enter gateway: if not known, leave it to 0.0.0.0

o Example IP ADDRESS: 10.4.1.59 SUBNETMASK: 255.255.255.0 GATEWAY: 10.4.1.1

When MCTC is connected to a (corporate) network, ask your network administrator for the right network address settings to be entered in the MCTC.

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2.5 Configuring the application You can start the program by clicking the icon on your desktop:

The machine overview screen will be shown. By clicking the button the Add machines dialog is shown. The MCLAN program scans and displays all available MCTC’s in the network. Select the MCTC’s you want to monitor and click the add button:

It is also possible to add all listed MCTC’s in one time to your configuration by using the Add all button. The configuration of the MCTC is copied to the MCTC configuration. A MCTC can only be monitored once, it is not possible to monitor one MCTC from different computers simultaneously.

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3 Operation

3.1 Interface The program can be controlled by the menu buttons

Button Function Home Return to the Machine overview level Up Go back one level Add Add MCTC to the configuration (only available from the Machine overview level)Actions Opens the Actions dialog (save configuration, VNC connection Events Opens the Events dialog (download of eventlog) Recipes Opens the Recipe management dialog Details Shows the details of the selected component Chart Displays the logged data of the selected component in a chart Table Displays the logged data of the selected component in a table

The MCLAN program is build up in levels. These are the same levels as used in the MCTC configuration. When browsing through the configuration, the current location is shown in the green address bar. This address bar changes color in case of an error or warning situation on a configured MCTC.

3.1.1 Machines overview level Lowest level, displays all configured MCTC devices. The status of each MCTC is shown By clicking on one of the fields/icons you can go one level up, to groups overview level.

3.1.2 Groups overview level Group level displays all configures groups within the selected MCTC

By clicking one of the icons, you go up one level, to component overview level.

1 Machine name Name of MCTC 2 Machine status Green:On, Gray: Off 3 Alarm/warning status OK, Alarm, Warning 4 Log file reference Current order number 5 Change order number Start new order number 6 Production status Offline, On, Off 7 MCTC IP address Ex. 192.168.1.157

1 Group name Name of Group 2 Visual status Green:On, Gray: Off 3 Alarm/warning status OK, Alarm, Warning 4 Group consumption Total consumed material

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3.1.3 Components overview level Component level displays the configuration and status of the selected component.

By clicking one of the icons, you open the component “details” window.

3.1.4 Component details level From the component details overview level, three options are available:

1 Component name Name of Component 2 Component type MCBalance, MCLiquid,

MCHigh Output, MCWeight3 Visual status Green:On, Gray: Off 4 Alarm/warning status OK, Alarm, Warning 5 Production status Off, Standby, Dosing, Filling

1: Details Actual production details 2: Chart Displays production log data

in a chart Chapter 3.2.4

3: Table Displays production log data in a table form

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3.2 Log Data

3.2.1 Data logging As soon as the program is started and the configured MCTC’s are online, the Data logging is started. New log data is added to the log file when the machine is in production. For injection molding, each shot means a new entry in the log data. For extrusion a new entry is added to the log data at a fixed time interval (can be set in settings menu, see chapter Application settings) For each configured MCTC a log file is created. To avoid big sized log files, each day is started with a new log file (at midnight). Log files can be coupled to production order numbers, this number can used in the data log file name.

TC Name, MCTC IP, Date, Order no. The log data is by default saved in the Conair folder in the documents folder of your computer. This path can be changed in the settings menu.

3.2.2 Online – Offline In general MCLAN works in “ONLINE” mode. This means the program is connected to the MCTC’s configured and displays realtime data. To be able to analyze previous production data, it is possible to open data log files within the MCLAN program. To open files, click the menu dropdown button, select Open -> Open log data… Browse for your computer for the required file to open. A new MCLAN window will open in “OFFLINE” mode. You don’t need to have MCTC configured at machine level to be able to open a log data file.

3.2.3 Export data For further analysis the log data can be exported in a comma separated file, this can be used in programs like excel. Within the table view (chapter Table View) you can use the button to export the file.

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3.2.4 Microsoft Office Excel import The in the previous paragraph exported “CSV” file can be imported in for example Microsoft Office Excel for further analysis.

Start MS Office Excel and select File -> Open

Navigate to the folder where the MCLAN2

log files export has been saved to.

Change the file filter property to “All Files (*.*)”

The MCLAN2 log files will be displayed now

Select the file, and choose Open

An import wizard will be started, be sure the

option “Delimited” is checked.

Click Next >

Check the Delimiters option “Semicolon”

Click Finish The data will now be displayed on a MS Office excel worksheet and can be edited for further analysis.

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3.2.5 Chart view The chart view displays real time (actual) and historic process data. The user can select the parameters which will be shown in the chart. For multi component systems, different charts can be selected. The top chart is always belongs to the selected component. The second (slave) chart can be chosen freely. Per chart you can assign different 2 parameters to the left and right axis (controls menu).

Zoom functions:

Zoom to a certain area (window) can be done by pulling a square at the position at the chart (keep left mouse button pressed during pulling).

Panning the chart can be done by keeping middle mouse button pressed, and drag the chart. This panning can only be used on the top chart, not on the slave chart.

Right click on the chart gives you the options: “zoom to fit” and “save to bitmap”. Zoom to fit resets the current zoom level for all charts.

3.2.6 Table view The table view displays the logged data in table form. Data is ordered chronological, last entry on top of the list. Only data of selected component is shown.

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3.3 Recipes function

3.3.1 Recipe/material management With the recipe function it is possible to create, edit and manage recipes. From the Group overview level it is possible to open the recipe management window The recipe window is separated in 2 fields, Materials and Recipes. The active loaded recipe is shown. Using the button, the list is refreshed. Recipe function must be enabled at the selected MCTC, otherwise only materials will be shown.

By using the right mouse button you can call several functions for materials or recipes. Right click on a material give the following options: Delete materials… Deletes selected materials from the controller Export materials… Exports the selected material in CSV format Load material… Import a previous saved material to the controller Save materials Saves the selected materials to your computer Right click on a a recipe gives the following options: Edit recipe Opens the edit recipe dialog for the selected recipe New recipe Opens the edit recipe dialog for creating a new recipe Delete recipe Deletes the selected recipes from the controller Export recipes… Export the selected recipes in CSV format. Load recipes… Import a previous saved recipe to the controller Save recipes… Saves the selected recipes to your computer

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3.3.2 Edit recipe dialog With the edit recipe dialog you can make changes in the recipe or create a new recipe.

Recipe name: This recipe name is also shown at the controller recipe list. Group parameters:

o Injection molding: only one group is available for Injection Molding. Shot weight and dosing time parameters for this group can be edited.

o Extrusion: Multiple groups are available for Extrusion mode. Extruder capacity can be edited.

Component parameters: User can select per component a material curve. Dosing percentage: Dosing percentage for selected component/material. Activate recipe: Sets current recipe to active recipe on controller. Save recipe to controller: Recipe is saved the controller (changes are not activated directly,

user needs to reload the recipe).

1: Recipe name 2: Group parameters 3: Component parameters 4: Material selection 5: Dosing percentage 6: Activate current recipe

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3.4 Event log The event log provides historic information about changes made to the controller configuration or process values. It can be used for process debugging, alarm/warning monitoring, staff monitoring etcetera.

After opening the Event log dialog, the event list is empty, use the button to fetch the event log from the controller to the MCLAN program. The events are displayed chronological and provides the next values:

1: Date Date/time stamp when event occurred 2: Component The component at which the event occurred. 3: Item Type of event: parameter/action description 4: Current value Actual, new value of parameter 5: Previous value Old, previous value of parameter or machine status

3.5 Actions The actions dialog provides some Machine level functions.

1: Save configuration Saves the current controller configuration to a file 2: Update configuration Uploads a previous saved configuration to the controller 3: Delete Remove selected controller from configuration 4: Reconfigure Reload the controller configuration to MCLAN (creates a new log file)5: Open with VNC viewer * Display and control the controller screen on your computer screen

* requires login, see chapter Login

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4 Settings and License From the main menu tab, select “Other”

4.1 Application settings Language: Select the MCLAN program interface language. Database path: Path where logfiles are stored. Log interval: For extrusion, time interval a new log entry is fetched from

controller and stored in the log table. Reload last configuration at startup:

If enabled, the program starts with it last configuration. Otherwise it will restart without configured controllers.

Weight units: Display gram/sec, kg/h or lb/h.

4.1.1 Login The MCLAN program offers more functionality which requires a login. When logged in with supervisor (code 2222) level, VNC functionality will be enabled within the MCLAN2 program.

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4.2 License The MCLAN2 program runs in demo mode by default, after a period of 42 days the program cannot be started anymore and needs a license code. The license can be installed on one computer only. A license code can be purchased at your local dealer. Please mention the Unique ID with your purchase order. License procedure:

Install the MCLAN2 trial software on the computer to be used Start the program, and go to Licence (Other -> License) Write down or copy the shown Unique ID Email this Unique ID number to Movacolor (info@movacolor.com)

(if available, include the purchase order number in this email) You will receive a User name and Activation code Enter this User name and Activation code in the License window Click validate Your MCLAN2 copy is now unlocked

The license code is related to your computer hardware, and can be used on that computer only.

5 Document revision history Revision Date Remarks 1.0.0.0 v0.1 14-11-2013 Pre-release 1.0.1.0 v0.1 10-02-2014 First release:

Changed filename structure, added license, minor changes

1.0.2.0 v0.2 04-04-2014 Changed software revision Added MCTC software version requirement Changed entering of gateway VNC from service to supervisor level Added license procedure

1.0.3.0 v0.3 08-04-2014 Changed software revision Changed computer IP address lookup

1.0.5 v0.4 20-06-2014 Changed software revision Added address bar alarm/warning notification

1.0.5 v0.5 26-09-2014 Added Microsoft Office Excel CSV import

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How to Contact Customer Service To contact Customer Service personnel, call:

NOTE: Normal operating hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST. After hours emergency service is available at the same phone number. From outside the United States, call: 814-437-6861 You can commission Conair service personnel to provide on-site service by contacting the Customer Service Department. Standard rates include an on-site hourly rate, with a one-day minimum plus expenses.

Before You Call... If you do have a problem, please complete the following checklist before calling Conair: Make sure you have all model, control type from the serial tag, and parts list

numbers for your particular equipment. Service personnel will need this information to assist you.

Make sure power is supplied to the equipment.

Make sure that all connectors and wires within and between control systems and related components have been installed correctly.

Check the troubleshooting guide of this manual for a solution.

Thoroughly examine the instruction manual(s) for associated equipment, especially controls. Each manual may have its own troubleshooting guide to help you.

Additional manuals and prints for your Conair equipment may be ordered through the Customer Service or Parts Department for a nominal fee. Most manuals can be downloaded free of charge from the product section of the Conair website. www.conairgroup.com

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Equipment Guarantee Conair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this order, for a period as defined in the quotation from date of shipment, against defects in material and workmanship under the normal use and service for which it was recommended (except for parts that are typi-cally replaced after normal usage, such as filters, liner plates, etc.). Conair’s guarantee is limited to replacing, at our option, the part or parts determined by us to be defective after examination. The customer assumes the cost of transportation of the part or parts to and from the factory.

Performance Warranty Conair warrants that this equipment will perform at or above the ratings stated in specific quotations covering the equipment or as detailed in engineering specifications, provided the equipment is applied, installed, operated and maintained in the recommended manner as outlined in our quotation or specifications. Should performance not meet warranted levels, Conair at its discretion will exercise one of the following options: Inspect the equipment and perform alterations or adjustments to satisfy performance

claims. (Charges for such inspections and corrections will be waived unless failure to meet warranty is due to misapplication, improper installation, poor maintenance practices or improper operation.)

Replace the original equipment with other Conair equipment that will meet original performance claims at no extra cost to the customer.

Refund the invoiced cost to the customer. Credit is subject to prior notice by the cus-tomer at which time a Return Goods Authorization Number (RGA) will be issued by Conair’s Service Department. Returned equipment must be well crated and in proper operating condition, including all parts. Returns must be prepaid.

Purchaser must notify Conair in writing of any claim and provide a customer receipt and other evidence that a claim is being made.

Warranty Limitations Except for the Equipment Guarantee and Performance Warranty stated above, Conair disclaims all other warranties with respect to the equipment, express or implied, arising by operation of law, course of dealing, usage of trade or otherwise, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose