Extrusion control system
In combination with the Mini8® DIN rail controller, a very low cost extrusion control system can be implemented. The 2704MP acts as the master melt pressure controller. It also provides an operator interface to view parameters and change setpoints of the temperature zones implemented in the Mini8 controller. Each Mini8 controller base unit can implement up to 16 control loops.
10 temperature zones can be easily displayed and supervised by the 2704MP. Additionally, extra parameters such as extruder Amps and RPM can be measured by the Mini8 controller and displayed on the 2704MP.
Communications
The modular build of the 2704 provides the user with a selection of communication protocols. Modbus RTU, Profibus and DeviceNet® communications are available for connection to supervisory computers or programmable controllers.
Additionally a Modbus Master port can be used to communicate to a host of slave devices including other temperature control products. For example, the 2704MP can be used as a master to a number of model 3508 slave temperature controllers. Each 3508 can switch up to 29 setpoints by using the multiplexor blocks. Setpoints can be selected automatically via the 2704MP user interface - providing a simple recipe management system.
