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Additive Feeders 

Chapter 4: Operation 

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Timer/Counter Control Operation (Injection Molding Applications) 
The Timer/Counter control is designed for use with cyclical processes like injection molding 
and features a timer and counter module.  It also acts as a cycle override safety timer. 

This feature of the controller assists in calibration of the additive feeder (See Page 20 for 
specific calibration instructions.). 

1.  Set the timer to the desired calibration period, using the round timer keys (See the 

timer information sheet for additional information.). 

2.  Start the additive feeder by flipping the MOTOR switch to the MANUAL position. 

3.  When the timer times out, the feeder automatically stops. 

This component of the controller allows the operator to override the molding machine shot 
cycle when the additive feeder motor is running in AUTO mode. 

1.  Time the duration of feeder operation during a typical Injection molding machine 

shot cycle. 

2.  Set the timer to a slightly longer value. 

3.  Start the additive feeder by flipping the motor switch to the AUTO position. 

4.  If the timer times out because of a process flow problem, the feeder will 

automatically stop. 

5.  Reset the power switch. 

The counter module may be used as an inventory management aid and can also confirm the 
total cycles between reset independent of the IMM’s control.  Every IMM cycle will 
increment the display value.  The counter module has battery-backed memory and will not 
lose count if the electrical power is interrupted. 

•  Press the RESET button to reset the counter.