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Volastic VC-M
15 Amp Module
The VC-M series controllers offer many advanced features designed to
increase productivity and ensure fast, accurate and repeatable hot runner
temperature control.
• Compatible with D-M-E company’s G SERIES and SMART SERIES ,
ITC, MCS, YUDO, Athena and INCOE hot runner temperature controller
mainframes.
• Simultaneous display of both process/ set point temperature and process
temperature / percent power output or heater current.
• Auto tuning independently adjusts zone control characteristics.
• Built-in diagnostics alert operator to fault conditions.
• Soft start circuitry design provides for safe heater warm-up through gradual
phase-angle fired voltage control (soft start) or zero-crossing control (less
interference).
• Basic and advanced parameter setting menu with keypad lockout protection
• Accepts both J and K types of thermocouples.
• CE compliant.
• Warranty: 12 month on the VC-M model excluding triacs and fuse type.
• Switchable operation in F°or C°.
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Specifications
Operating temperature
32°F to 131°F (0°C to 55°C)
Shipping temperature
-40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C)
Humidity
10 to 95% non-condensing
Sensor type
J or K thermocouple
Sensor range
32°F to 827°F (0°C to 470°C)
Sampling rate
Noise rejection
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20ms
common mode> 100dB;
series mode> 70 dB
Temperature accuracy
±0.3% of span
Displays
7-segment LEDs; 3-digit upper (red) and 4-digit lower (green)
Upper display height 14.2mm/ 0.56”
Actual Process Temperature
Lower display height 9.15mm/ 0.36”
Set Point or % Power or AMP Current
Output status indicator
Orange LED
Alarm status indicator
Red LED
Soft start mode indicator
Yellow LED
Manual mode indicator
Green LED
AT mode indicator
Dark blue LED
Control output device type
Triac, 15A at 120/ 240 Vac.
Operator Activation/ interface
4 momentary switches, 16A power switch.
Power requirements 85 to 250V 50/ 60 Hz nominal.
Catalog
Number
VC-M
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Volastic VC-1F
VC-1
Ideal for use with PCS Hot Sprue Bushings
The Volastic controllers offer many advanced features designed to increase productivity
and ensure fast, accurate and repeatable mold temperature control.
• Simultaneous display of both process/ set point temperature and process
temperature / percent power output or heater current.
• Auto tuning independently adjusts zone control characteristics.
• Built-in diagnostics alert operator to fault conditions.
• Soft start circuitry design provides for safe heater warm-up through gradual phaseangle fired voltage control (soft start) or zero-crossing control (less interference).
• Basic and advanced parameter setting menu with keypad lockout protection.
• Accepts both J and K type thermocouple.
• CE compliant.
• Warranty: 12 month on the VC-1F Model excluding triac and fuses.
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• Switchable operation in F°or C°.
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Front Panel Digital
LED Indicators
Open Thermocouple
Heater Break
Actual temperature
over range alarm
Actual temperature
over 450°
AT failure
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Catalog Number
Catalog Number
(Included)
VC-1C*
CKPTM-1
*Cables sold separately
Thermocouple reverse
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Volastic Two-Zone
10 AMP Mainframes
The Volastic 2 Zone 10 AMP mainframe, is designed for use with two
15 AMP* Volastic VC-M Temperature Control Modules.
Control Moduels and cables are to be ordered separately.
NOTE: Two zone frame is rated @ 20Amp
VC-2F
A
Dimensions: 7”W x 9”H x 10”L
Zones
Catalog
Number**
Volts
Watts
per Zone
Connectors
Supplied
2
VC-2F
240
2400
(1) AC2024F (Power In)
(2) CKPTM-1
(Power-T/C Out)
B
A:
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AC2024F
(Power to Mainframe)
B:
CKPTM-1
( Connector to heater)
* NOTE: User must install ABC10 (10 AMP) fuses in the 15 AMP control modules to protect
the mainframe.
**Includes frame and connectors listed. Modules and cables ordered separately.
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Terminal Mounting Boxes
Terminal Mounting Boxes
Prewired (15 AMP)
VC-2TB
VC-2TB-TS
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Typical System
Configurations
5 Zones of Control (15 AMP)
OUT ALM SOFT MAN
AT
SET
VC-5PC
MODE
AUTO
MANUAL
VC-5F
VC-5TC
X5
8 Zones of Control (15 AMP)
Global Wiring Capabilities
Unless otherwise specified, all Volastic Mainframes
will be supplied to accept 240VAC, 3 Phase 4-wire,
50-60 Hz input power.
OUT ALM SOFT MAN
AT
SET
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Wiring modifications can be preformed in the field to
suit the requirements of the application.
If specified, PCS will supply the special
mainframe wiring requirements.
Catalog
Numbers
W
VC-5F
14-3/16
VC-8F
20-3/16
VC-12F
28-3/4
VC-8PC
MODE
AUTO
MANUAL
VC-8F
VC-8TC
X8
12 Zones of Control (15 AMP)
OUT ALM SOFT MAN
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SET
VC-12PC
MODE
AUTO
MANUAL
VC-12F
VC-12TC
X12
TOP
Floor Stand Catalog Number
VC-FS
E:
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Standard Mainframe
Configurations
Main Frames
VC-2F
No Breaker
18” H
Stack
Frames
VC-5F 50 AMP
Breaker
VC-8F
50 AMP
Breaker
VC-12F
50 AMP
Breaker
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VC-16F 70AMP
Breaker
VC-20F 70AMP
Breaker
VC-24F 70AMP
Breaker
27” H
Stack
Frames
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VC-28F 70AMP
Breaker
VC-32F 70AMP
Breaker
VC-36F 70AMP
Breaker
36” H
Stack
Frames
VC-40F 70AMP
Breaker
VC-44F 70AMP
Breaker
VC-48F 70AMP
Breaker
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Volastic Mainframes
Mold Power Input
Connectors
Thermocouple
Connectors
Zones
Mold Power
Cables
Mainframe
5
VC-5F
1
VC-5PC
1
VC-5TC
1
VC-5MPC
1
VC-5MTC
8
VC-8F
1
VC-8PC
1
VC-8TC
1
VC-8MPC
1
VC-8MTC
12
VC-12F
1
VC-12PC
1
VC-12TC
1
VC-12MPC
1
VC-12MTC
16
VC-16F
2
VC-8PC
2
VC-8TC
2
VC-8MPC
2
VC-8MTC
20
VC-20F
1
VC-12PC
1
1
VC-8MPC
1
VC-8MTC
24
VC-24F
28
VC-28F
32
VC-32F
36
VC-36F
40
VC-40F
44
VC-44F
48
VC-48F
Catalog #
QTY
Catalog #
Thermocouple Cables
QTY
Catalog #
QTY
Catalog #
QTY
Catalog #
1
VC-8PC
1
VC-12TC and
VC-8TC
1
VC-12MPC
1
VC-12MTC
2
VC-12PC
2
VC-12TC
2
VC-12MPC
2
VC-12MTC
2
VC-8TC and
VC-12TC
1
VC-12MPC
1
VC-12MTC
1
VC-8MPC
2
VC-8MTC
2
VC-8PC
2
VC-8MPC
2
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VC-12PC
1
1
VC-8PC
1
VC-8MTC
2
VC-12PC
2
VC-8TC and
VC-12TC
2
VC-12MPC
1
VC-12MTC
3
VC-12PC
3
VC-12TC
3
VC-12MPC
3
VC-12MTC
VC-8TC and
VC-12TC
2
VC-8MPC
2
VC-8MTC
2
VC-12MPC
2
VC-12MTC
1
VC-8MPC
1
VC-8MTC
2
VC-8PC
2
2
VC-12PC
2
1
VC-8PC
1
3
VC-12PC
3
VC-8TC and
TVC-12TC
4
VC-12PC
4
VC-12TC
3
VC-12MPC
3
VC-12MTC
4
VC-12MPC
4
VC-12MTC
Standard Cables 15ft.
Special Length Cables available upon request.
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Combination Power & TC
QTY
Catalog #
5
1
VC-5TB
8
1
VC-8TB
12
1
VC-12TB
16
2
VC-8TB
1
VC-8TB and
VC-12TB
20
24
28
1
32
36
40
2
VC-12TB
2
VC-8TB and
VC-12TB
1
Zones
Zones
Terminal Mounting Boxes
44
48
Combination Power & TC
QTY
1
Catalog #
2
VC-8TB and
VC-12TB
3
VC-12TB
2
VC-8TB and
VC-12TB
2
1
3
VC-8TB and
VC-12TB
4
VC-12TB
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Terminal Mounting Boxes
VC-2TB
Terminal Mounting Boxes
VC-5TB
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VC-8TB
VC-12TB
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Combination Terminal Mounting Boxes
Catalog
Numbers
Y
X
H
M1
M2
ACCEPTS
VC-2TB
2.75
4.88
4.25
1.500
4.250
(2) CKPTIC-1
VC-5TB
2.75
8.66
4.25
1.500
8.031
VC-5MPC, VC-5MTC
VC-8TB
2.75
9.47
4.25
1.500
8.843
VC-8MPC, VC-8MTC
VC-12TB
2.75
10.53
4.25
1.500
9.906
VC-12MPC, VC-12MTC
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Pre-Wired Combination
Terminal Mounting Boxes
VC-2TB-TS
Terminal Mounting Boxes
VC-5TB-TS
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VC-8TB-TS
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VC-12TB-TS
Pre-wired Terminal Mounting Boxes
Catalog
Numbers
Y
X
H
M1
M2
ACCEPTS
VC-2TB-TS*
2.75
4.88
4.25
1.500
4.250
(2) CKPTIC-1
VC-5TB-TS**
2.75
8.66
4.25
1.500
8.031
VC-5MPC, VC-5MTC
VC-8TB-TS**
2.75
9.47
4.25
1.500
8.843
VC-8MPC, VC-8MTC
VC-12TB-TS**
2.75
10.53
4.25
1.500
9.906
VC-12MPC, VC-12MTC
*Power & thermocouple connectors are pre-wired.
** Comes with all necessary connectors installed and power connector pre-wired to terminal strip.
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Mold Power Thermocouple Cables
Mold Power -Thermocouple Combination Cables - 15 ft. long
Single-zone mold power thermocouple cables are available to connect the
mainframe to the connector on the mold.
Mold Power Thermocouple
Cables Catalog Number
VC-MPTC-15
Thermocouple Cables - 15 ft. long
Thermocouple cables are used to connect the mainframe to the thermocouple connector on the mold. Connector size configurations eliminate connection errors. Cables available are wired for 5,8 or 12 zones for use
with appropriate Volastic mainframes and connectors.
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Catalog
Number
No. of
Zones
(MAX.)
VC-5TC
5
VC-8TC
8
VC-12TC
12
For Connectors
From 15 AMP
Frame (s)
To Thermocouple
Connector
5,8,12 ZONE
VC-5MTC
8,12 ZONE
VC-8MTC
12 ZONE
VC-12MTC
Mold Power Cable (for use with 15 AMP Mainframes) - 15 ft. long
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The Volastic VC-12PC mold power cable also serves as a universal cable for connecting any 15 AMP Volastic
mainframe to any 15 AMP mold power input connector. The maximum number of zones will be determined by
the connector in the mold.
Mold power cables are used to connect the mainframe to the power input connector on the mold. Available
in lengths of 15 feet. Integral retaining latches on both the frame and mold connectors are wired for 5,8 or 12
zones use with appropriate Volastic mainframes and mold power input connectors.
Catalog
Number
No. of
Zones
(MAX.)
VC-5PC
For Connectors
From 15 AMP
Frame (s)
To Power
Connector
5
5,8,12 ZONE
VC-5MPC
VC-8PC
8
8,12 ZONE
VC-8MPC
VC-12-PC
12
12 ZONE
VC-12MPC
Special Lengths available upon request
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Mold Power Input
Connectors
VC-5MPC
VC-12MPC
VC-8MPC
Mold power input connectors are mounted on the mold. They are
supplied with six inches of numbered 14 gauge leads and a ground wire.
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NOTE:
Ground wire must be connected to
mold to ensure operator safety.
Catalog
Number
Number of
Zones (Max)
AMPS (Max)
Per Zone
X
Y
VC-5MPC
5
15
3.386
.689
VC-8MPC
8
15
3.386
.689
VC-12MPC
12
15
3.386
.689
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Mold Thermocouple Connectors
Thermocouple Connectors are mounted on the mold to use with thermocouple cable(s)
from the mainframe. Screw type terminal for use with thermocouple leads are numbered
and coded on the side and bottom of each connector. All three connectors are equipped
with integral retaining latches to provide a secure cable connection. Connector
configuration ensures proper insertion of cable.
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Mold Thermocouple Connectors
Catalog
Numbers
Number
of Pins
No. of
Zones
(Max.)
X
Y
VC-5MTC
10
5
3.268
1.260
VC-8MTC
16
8
4.055
1.260
VC-12MTC
24
12
5.118
1.260
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Y
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Replacement Parts
Replacement Connector Kits
Ground wire must be connected to mold to ensure operator safety.
Male Power T/C Connectors:
•
CKPTM-1 is on VC-MPTC-15 Cables; Mates with Frame
or CKPTF-1L only
•
CKPTM-1L Mates with CKPTF-1 only
AC1512F
Female Power T/C Connectors:
•
CKPTF-1 is on VC-MPTC-15 Cables; Mates with mold or
CKPTM-1L only
•
CKPTF-1L Mates with CKPTM-1 only
CKPTM-1
CKPTF-1
Catalog
Number
Volts
Catalog
Number
Catalog
Number
Catalog
Number
AC1512F
120
CKPTM-1
VC-2TB
CKPTF-1
240
CKPTM-1L
AC2024F
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CKPTF-1L
CKPTM-1L
CKPTF-1L
Floor Stand
The Floor Stand will accommodate all mainframes from one to four sections
high. Stand is made from heavy gauge steel and includes locking casters
(400lb. rating). All assembly and mainframe mounting hardware is included.
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Catalog
Number
Rating
VC-FS
400 LBS
Mainframe Blank
Panels
Module Replacement
Fuses
Insulated Crimp
Connections
Used to cover unused
zones in mainframes.
Push-pull fasteners
included in panel.
VC-10BP covers
one zone.
Sold in packages of 5.
Sold in packages of 30.
Catalog
Number
VC-10BP
Catalog
Number
AMPS
Catalog
Number
AMPS
Wire
Gauge
ABC-15
15
HWCC-1
10-15
16-22 Red
ABC-10
10
HWCC-3
10-15
14-16 Blue
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Replacement Parts
I
C
A
E
B
FEMALE
D
F
H
G
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Reference
Letter
Description
Catalog
Number
A
Mold Thermocouple Output Connectors
B
Mold Power Input Connectors
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Mold End Kit for 5-Zone Thermocouple Cable (15 Amp)
CKTF-15-G
Mold End Kit for 8-Zone Thermocouple Cable (15 Amp)
CKTF-18-G
Mold End Kit for 12-Zone Thermocouple Cable (15 Amp)
CKTF-112-G
D
Mold End Kit for all 15 Amp Power Cables
CKPF-112-BG
E
Frame End Kit for all Thermocouple Cables
CKTF-112-AG
F
Frame End Kit for all 15 Amp Power Cables
CKPM-112-BG
C
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G
Edge Card Kit for all Mainframe PC Boards (10, 15, or 30 AMP)
CKF-312-G
H
Power output kit for all 10 or 15 amp Mainframes
CKPF-212-BG
I
Thermocouple input kit for all Mainframes (15 AMP)
CKTM-212-AG
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Typical Wiring Diagrams
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New design can be configured for
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