Electrical Cabinet

VBCM
Manual P/N 7105553_05
- English -

Edition 11/15

NORDSON ENGINEERING GMBH  LÜNEBURG  GERMANY

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Trademarks
AccuJet, AeroCharge, Allegro, Apogee, AquaGuard, Artiste, Asymtek, Automove, Autotech, Baitgun, BKG, Blue Box, BM-32, BM-58, BM-63, Bowtie,
Build‐A‐Part, CanWorks, Century, CF, CleanSleeve, CleanSpray, Color‐on‐Demand, ColorMax, Connections to Life, Contour, Control Coat, Coolwave,
Cross‐Cut, CrystallCut, cScan+, Dage, Dispensejet, DispenseMate, DuraBlue, DuraDrum, Durafiber, DuraPail, Dura‐Screen, Durasystem, Easy Coat, Easymelt,
Easymove Plus, Ecodry, Econo‐Coat, e.dot, EFD, Eliminator, Emerald, Encore, Equatherm, ESP, e-stylized, ETI‐stylized, Excel 2000, Fibrijet, Fillmaster,
FlexiCoat, Flexi‐Spray, Flex‐O‐Coat, Flow Sentry, Fluidmove, FoamMelt, FoamMelt - stylized, FoamMix, F.R. Gross, Freedom, Fulfill, GreenUV, HDLV, Heli‐flow,
Helix, Horizon, Hot Shot, iControl, iDry, iFlow, Isocoil, Isocore, Iso‐Flo, iTRAX, JR, KB30, Kinetix, KISS, Lean Cell, Little Squirt, LogiComm, Magnastatic, March,
Maverick, MEG, Meltex, MicroCoat, MicroMark, Micromedics, Micro‐Meter, MicroSet, Microshot, Millenium, MiniBlue, Mini Squirt, Moist‐Cure, Mountaingate,
MultiScan, NexJet, No‐Drip, Nordson, Nordson-stylized, Nordson and Arc, nXheat, OptiMix, Optimum, Package of Values, Paragon, PatternView, PermaFlo,
PICO, PicoDot, Plasmod, PluraFoam, Poly-Check, Polymer Solution Casting, Porous Coat, PowderGrid, Powderware, Precisecoat, PRIMARC, Printplus, Prism,
ProBlue, Prodigy, Pro‐Flo, Program‐A‐Bead, Program‐A‐Shot, Program‐A‐Stream, Program‐A‐Swirl, ProLink, Pro‐Meter, Pro‐Stream, Pulsar, Quantum, RBX,
Rhino, Saturn, Saturn with rings, Scoreguard, SC5, S. design stylized, Seal Sentry, Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc., SEE and design, See‐Flow, Select
Charge, Select Coat, Select Cure, Servo‐Flo, Shot‐A‐Matic, Signature, Signature - stylized, Slautterback, Smart‐Coat, Smart‐Gun, Solder Plus, Spectrum,
Speed‐Coat, Spirex, Spraymelt, Spray Squirt, StediFlo, Stratablend, Super Squirt, SureBead, Sure Clean, Sure Coat, Sure‐Max, SureWrap, TAH, Tela‐Therm,
Tip‐Seal, Tracking Plus, TRAK, Trends, Tribomatic, Trilogy, TrueBlue, TrueCoat, Tubesetter, Ultra, UniScan, UpTime, U‐TAH, Value Plastics, Vantage, Veritec,
VersaBlue, Versa‐Coat, VersaDrum, VersaPail, Versa‐Screen, Versa‐Spray, VP Quick Fit, VP Quick-Fit stylized, VP stylized, Walcom, Watermark, When you
expect more., X‐Plane, Xaloy, Xaloy-stylized, YesTech are registered trademarks - ® - of Nordson Corporation.

Accubar, Active Nozzle, Advanced Plasma Systems, AeroDeck, AeroWash, AltaBlue, AltaSlot, Alta Spray, AquaCure, ATS, Auto‐Flo, AutoScan, Axiom, Best
Choice, BetterBook, Blue Series, Bravura, CanNeck, CanPro, Celero, Chameleon, Champion, Check Mate, ClassicBlue, Classic IX, Clean Coat, Cobalt, Concert,
ContourCoat, Controlled Fiberization, Control Weave, CPX, cSelect, Cyclo‐Kinetic, DispensLink, DropCure, Dry Cure, DuraBraid, DuraCoat, e.dot+, E‐Nordson,
Easy Clean, EasyOn, EasyPW, Eclipse, EdgeControl, Equalizer, EquiBead, Exchange Plus, FillEasy, Fill Sentry, FlexSeam, Flow Coat, Fluxplus, G‐Net, G‐Site,
Genius, Get Green With Blue, Gluie, Ink‐Dot, IntelliJet, iON, Iso‐Flex, iTrend, KVLP, Lacquer Cure, Maxima, Mesa, MicroFin, MicroMax, Mikros, MiniEdge,
Minimeter, MiniPUR, MonoCure, Multifil, MultiScan, Myritex, Nano, OmniScan, OptiStroke, Optix, Origin, Partnership+Plus, PatternJet, PatternPro, PCI,
PharmaLok, Pinnacle, PluraMix, Powder Pilot, Powder Port, Powercure, Process Sentry, Pulse Spray, PURBlue, PUReOne, PURJet, PurTech, Quad Cure, Ready
Coat, RediCoat, RollVIA, Royal Blue, Select Series, Sensomatic, Shaftshield, SheetAire, Smart, Smartfil, SolidBlue, Spectral, Spectronic, SpeedKing, Spray
Works, StediTherm, StrokeControl, Summit, Sure Brand, SureFoam, SureMix, SureSeal, Swirl Coat, Tempus, ThruWave, TinyCure, Trade Plus, Trio, TruFlow,
Ultra FoamMix, UltraMax, Ultrasaver, Ultrasmart, Universal, ValueMate, Versa, VersaPUR, Viper, Vista, Web Cure, 2 Rings (design) are trademarks -  - of the
Nordson Corporation.

Designations and trademarks stated in this document may be brands that, when used by third parties for their own
purposes, could lead to violation of the owners' right.

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 Table of Contents I

Table of Contents
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Area of Use (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Operating Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Unintended Use - Examples - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Residual Risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Note on Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Definition of Terms ACM and VBCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ACM with CAN Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ACM with CAN Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
CAN Repeater and CAN Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electrical Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Components of the Electrical Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Main Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Motor Circuit Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Electrical Cabinet Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Heat Exchanger (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Door Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Receptacles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Control Components in Electrical Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ID Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lifting (Unpacked Electrical Cabinet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Required Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation Personnel's Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Important Note When Using Residual Current Circuit Breakers 10
Laying Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting Cable Harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Interface Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting Heat Exchanger / Cooling Unit (Option) . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Removing and Disposing of Electrical Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Note on Motor Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Note on Servo Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Preventive Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Visual Inspection for External Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cleaning or Replacing Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Heat Exchanger / Cooling Unit (Option) Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance Record Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CAN Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
CAN Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Motor/Servo Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pressure Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replacing ACM I/O Board Slide‐ins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replacing CANopen Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Motor/Servo Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Temperature Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting CAN Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Setting DIP Switch S3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Product Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maximum Length of CAN Bus Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ACM: CAN Address and Baud Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CANopen Gateway XN-GWBR (Beginning 2015) . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CANopen Gateway XN-GW (Until 2014) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Safety Instructions
ATTENTION: Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks.
Follow the safety instructions here and in the entire documentation.

Introduction

Intended Use
The electrical cabinet, hereafter also referred to as ACM or VBCM, may be
used only to trigger the intended gear pump metering station within a
VersaBlue application system.
Any other use is considered to be unintended. Nordson will not be liable for
personal injury or property damage resulting from unintended use.
Intended use includes the observance of Nordson safety instructions.

Area of Use (EMC)

In regard to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), the electrical cabinet is
intended for use in industrial applications.

Operating Restrictions
When operated in residential or commercial areas, the electrical cabinet may
cause interference in other electrical units, e.g. radios.

Unintended Use - Examples -

The electrical cabinet may not be used under the following conditions:
 In defective condition
 With electrical cabinet door open
 When changes or modifications have been made by the customer
 In a potentially explosive atmosphere.

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Residual Risks
Nordson knows of no residual risks.

Note on Manual
The ACM is operated via the control panel on the VersaBlue melter (Refer to
section Operation in the melter manual).

Definition of Terms ACM and VBCM

ACM is the abbreviation for Auxiliary Control Module (additional electrical
cabinet). An ACM in the VersaBlue system environment is also referred to as
VBCM. This is the abbreviation for VersaBlue Control Module.

System Overview
Input and output signals between the VersaBlue melter and the ACM(s) are
transmitted via the CAN bus. A CAN repeater or a CAN bridge connects the
two networks (melter and ACM).

ACM with CAN Repeater

NOTE: The maximum line length with a CAN repeater is 40 meters.

XSP
ACM 2
To ACM 2, if present

CAN bus
CAN repeater

Temperature
Temperature
control board ACM I/O board Motor controller
ACM 1
control board vector or servo
Motor controller
vector or servo

Pressure switch Motor circuit Coupling

switch (1x) monitoring
Analog
Pressure switch
pressure sensor
Analog
pressure sensor

Fig. 1 ACM with CAN repeater

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ACM with CAN Bridge

NOTE: The maximum line length with a CAN bridge is 75 meters.

XSP ACM 2

To ACM 2, if present

CAN bus
CAN bridge

ACM 1
Temperature Motor controller
control board ACM I/O board vector or servo
Temperature Motor controller
control board vector or servo

Interface output
signals: Motor
running
Main contactor with
auxiliary contact
Interface input
signals: Enable
motor
0 - 10 V
Pressure switch
Pressure switch
Analog Motor circuit Coupling
pressure sensor switch (1x) monitoring
Analog
pressure sensor

Fig. 2 ACM with CAN bridge

CAN Repeater and CAN Bridge

Repeaters are used to establish a physical coupling of two or more segments
of a CAN bus system. The signals are electrically decoupled due to the
electrical separation. A CAN repeater transforms only the electrical signal. It
can not be used to extend a CAN bus system; in this case: 40 meters.
CAN bridges allow two CAN networks to be linked, even with different bit
rates. The CAN bridge receives complete CAN messages and, complying
with certain rules, sends them to the respective CAN network (store forward
principle). CAN partial networks that are linked with CAN bridges are
independent of one another and can be considered autonomous networks.
Unlike the CAN repeater, the CAN bridge can be used to achieve the
maximum network expansion; in this case: 75 meters.

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Electrical Cabinet

15

2
6

4
7
3

10

11

12

13
14
Fig. 3
1 Motor circuit switch 7 Receptacles (motor) 11 Receptacle (CAN bus)
2 Main switch 8 Receptacles (sensor, coupling) 12 Receptacle or terminating resistor
3 Fan with filter 9 Receptacles (pressure switch) (CAN bus), if last ACM
4 Door lock 10 Receptacles (pressure sensor) 13 Duct (power supply)
5 Air filter 14 ID plate
6 Receptacles (hose, gun) 15 Heat exchanger, (option)

Note: The quantity of electrical receptacles is a factor of the electrical cabinet model.

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Components of the Electrical Cabinet

Main Switch
The main switch is used to turn on and off the electrical cabinet.
Position 0/OFF = Electrical cabinet switched off.
Position 1/ON = Electrical cabinet switched on.
Padlocks can be used to protect the main switch from being turned on by
unauthorized personnel.

Motor Circuit Switch

NOTE: The motor circuit switch is also called motor maintenance or repair
switch.
The motor circuit switch is used to deenergize all motor controllers in the
electrical cabinet on which the switch is located as well as the corresponding
motors.
Position 0/OFF = Motor(s) switched off.
Position 1/ON = Motor(s) switched on.
This is important when, in the event of maintenance or repair, the melter and
heaters must remain switched on but the motors absolutely may not turn.
Padlocks can be used to protect the motor circuit switch from being turned on
by unauthorized personnel.

Electrical Cabinet Ventilation

The electrical cabinet ventilation serves to maintain a constant temperature
in the electrical cabinet.
The electrical cabinet is equipped with a fan with filter (3, Fig. 3) and with an
air filter (5, Fig. 3).

Heat Exchanger (Option)

The ACM can be equipped with a cooling unit or heat exchanger (15, Fig. 3)
instead of the fan and air filter.
Refer to separate manual.

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Components of the Electrical Cabinet (contd.)

Door Lock
The electrical cabinet can be opened for installation, maintenance and repair.
Please store the included key such that it is accessible only to qualified and
authorized personnel. The unit may not be operated when the electrical
cabinet is open.

Receptacles
These receptacles are used to electrically connect the electrical cabinet to
the system environment.
Refer to wiring diagram.

Control Components in Electrical Cabinet

With the aid of a remote I/O system (Fig. 4), also called ACM board, the
electrical cabinet controls all connected components, such as gear pump
metering stations.
The control unit is connected to the melter or another electrical cabinet via
CAN bus gateway.

Fig. 4 Example of a remote I/O system with the various slide-ins

The control unit compiles and regulates the different parameters:

 Temperatures of the different temperature channels
 Material pressure in closed hoses, gear pump metering stations and
applicators
 Motor speeds
 The couplings of the connected motors are monitored and, in the event of
a broken coupling, the respective motor is stopped.

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ID Plate

Fig. 5

Information Description Unit

Code Unit designation and configuration code -
P/N Order number (part number) -
Ser. Serial number -
U Operating voltage Volt
I Fuse protection Ampère
f Line voltage frequency Hertz
P Power consumption of unit Watt
Pmax Power consumption of unit and connected accessories Watt

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Installation
ATTENTION: Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks.
Follow the safety instructions here and in the entire documentation.

Transport
 Refer to consignment note for weight. Use only suitable transport
devices.
 If possible, use the pallet that came with the electrical cabinet, and use
angle brackets to fasten the electrical cabinet.
 Use sturdy cardboard or a box to protect from damage.
 Protect from humidity and dust.
 Avoid jolts and vibrations.

Storage
CAUTION: Do not store the electrical cabinet outside! Protect from humidity,
dust and extreme temperature fluctuations (formation of condensation).

Unpacking
Unpack carefully and check for damage caused during transport. Save pallet,
angle brackets and box for later use, or dispose of it properly according to
local regulations.

Lifting (Unpacked Electrical Cabinet)

Refer to consignment note for weight. Lift only with suitable lifting equipment
or a forklift.

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Installation Requirements
Set up only in an environment that corresponds to the stated Degree of
Protection (Refer to section Technical Data). Do not set up in a potentially
explosive atmosphere! Protect from vibration.

Required Space
The size of the electrical cabinet is a factor of the configuration code (Refer
to ACM ID plate for box/code).
If the ACM is equipped with a cooling unit or heat exchanger, the height (H)
of the unit must be considered (Refer to Fig. 6).
*) Observe minimum bending radii and do not bend connecting cable

H
1200 (Box:8 Code:E)
760 (Box:8 Code:R)

730 (Box:8 Code:R) 760 (Box:8 Code:R)

*)
800 (Box:8 Code:E) 1000 (Box:8 Code:E)

Fig. 6

Installation Personnel's Experience

The instructions contained in this section are intended for personnel with
experience/authorization in the following fields:
 Industrial electrical wiring of power and control lines
 Industrial mechanical installation
 General knowledge of process control.

CAUTION: Illuminated seals may not be installed in the application system.

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Electrical Connections
ATTENTION: Risk of electrical shock. Failure to observe may result in
personal injury, death, or equipment damage.

Important Note When Using Residual Current Circuit Breakers

Local regulations in some industrial branches require residual current circuit
breakers.

Then observe the following points:

 Residual current circuit breakers are to be installed only between the
power supply and the melter.
 Use only residual current circuit breakers sensitive to pulsating current or
universal current (> 30 mA).

Laying Cable
ATTENTION: Ensure that cables do not touch rotating and/or hot melter
components. Do not pinch cables and check regularly for damage. Replace
damaged cables immediately!

Operating Voltage
ATTENTION: Operate only at the operating voltage shown on the ID plate.

NOTE: Permitted deviation from the rated line voltage is 10%.

NOTE: The power cable must have a cross‐section matching the maximum
power consumption (Refer to Pmax on the ID plate).

Connecting Cable Harnesses

Connect the cable harnesses to the electrical cabinet as shown in the system
plan.
NOTE: Ensure that the maximum line lengths for the CAN bus connection
are not exceeded (Refer to Technical Data).

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Interface Assignment
Refer to wiring diagram.

Connecting Heat Exchanger / Cooling Unit (Option)

Depending on the model, water hoses may need to be connected to drain
condensation. Refer to separate manual.

Removing and Disposing of Electrical Cabinet

When your Nordson product has exhausted its purpose, dispose of it
properly according to local regulations.

Operation
ATTENTION: Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks.
Follow the safety instructions here and in the entire documentation.

When an ACM has been added to a system, additional melter operating

software is supplied.
NOTE: The operating software is described in detail in the VersaBlue melter
manual.

Note on Motor Controllers

The power supply to the motor controllers is activated at the same time as
the heaters.
The heaters can be switched on via the control panel, the interface Standard
I/O, the seven‐day clock, or in Field bus mode via the field bus.

Note on Servo Controllers

CAUTION: After switching off the heaters, wait 3 min before switching on
again.

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Maintenance
ATTENTION: Allow only qualified personnel to perform the following tasks.
Follow the safety instructions here and in the entire documentation.

NOTE: Maintenance is an important preventive measure for maintaining

operating safety and extending the service life of the unit. It should not be
neglected under any circumstances.

Preventive Maintenance
The maintenance intervals are general guidelines based on experience.
Depending on the operating environment, production conditions and melter
hours of operation, other scheduled maintenance tasks may prove
necessary.
NOTE: The motor/servo controllers require no maintenance.

Electrical cabinet Activity Interval Refer to

component
Complete electrical External cleaning Daily -
cabinet
Visual inspection for Daily Page 11
external damage
Fan and Check filter, clean or Depending on dust Page 12
Air filter replace if necessary accumulation; daily if necessary
Clean fan screen
Power cable Inspect for damage Every time the electrical cabinet -
is serviced
Cooling unit / heat Refer to separate manual
exchanger

Visual Inspection for External Damage

ATTENTION: When damaged parts pose a risk to the operational safety of
the melter and/or safety of personnel, switch off the melter and have the
damaged parts replaced by qualified personnel. Use only original Nordson
spare parts.

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Cleaning or Replacing Air Filter

The filters must be cleaned or replaced, depending on dust accumulation. A
dirty filter can be recognized by its dark color and is cleaned by shaking it
out. The fan screens may need to be cleaned daily, depending on dust
accumulation.

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Fig. 7

Heat Exchanger / Cooling Unit (Option) Maintenance

Refer to separate manual from manufacturer.

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Maintenance Record Form

Unit part Activity Date Name Date Name
Electrical cabinet Visual inspection

External cleaning

Fan and air filter Check filter, clean or

replace if necessary

Clean fan screen

Power cable Visual inspection

Cooling unit / heat Visual inspection

exchanger
(option)

External cleaning

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Troubleshooting
Fault indications are shown on the melter control panel. Refer to the melter
manual.

CAN Repeater
The LEDs on the CAN repeater help to quickly diagnose faults.

LED green LED red Meaning

 
On Off CAN2 transmitting
Off On CAN2 segment disrupted
On Off CAN1 transmitting
Off On CAN1 segment disrupted

NOTE: The CAN segments in the repeater are numbered as follows:

CAN2: Internal bus in VBCM.
CAN1: External bus between melter and VBCM.
Fig. 8

CAN Bridge
The LEDs on the CAN bridge help to quickly diagnose faults.

LED Meaning
LED green LED red
PWR Voltage is supplied and the Watchdog reset
microcontroller is initialized
CAN 1 Lights up every time a Lights up when transmission
CAN 2 message is successfully sent or receipt of a message is
PWR or received interrupted (CAN error
CAN 1
CAN 2
warning level reached)
SER
Remains illuminated when
communication is no longer
possible (CAN BUS OFF)
SER Lights up briefly every time a Lights up when a message is
message is successfully sent faulty
or received

Fig. 9
NOTE: The CAN segments in the bridge are numbered as follows:
CAN1: Internal bus in VBCM.
CAN2: External bus between melter and VBCM.

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Motor/Servo Controller
Refer to separate manual from manufacturer.

Pressure Switch
The pressure switch installed in the application system is used to monitor
overpressure. Monitoring occurs only when the heaters are in operation.
If the fixed pressure value is reached, the fault indication Overpressure fault:
pressure switch 1 - up to max. 16 - appears on the control panel. This fault
switches off all motors in the application system.

Repair
Replacement of the components in the ACM as well as those in the melter is
described in the melter manual.

Replacing ACM I/O Board Slide‐ins

CAUTION: Do not change the slot sequence of the individual slide‐ins.
An individual slide‐in can be replaced with a slide‐in with the same function.
The base remains in the electrical cabinet and the cable need not be
changed.

Fig. 10 I/O slide-ins and base

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If, however, the entire ACM I/O board has been replaced, the setup button
must be pressed with a pointed object for at least two seconds to load the
board configuration.
The setup button is located under the gateway cover (arrow).
Refer to Technical Data - ACM: CAN Address and Baud Rate - … for the
CAN address and Baud rate settings.

XN‐GW‐CANopen XN‐GWBR‐CANopen
(until 2014) (beginning 2015)

Fig. 11 Configuration button in CANopen gateways, older and newer model

Replacing CANopen Gateway

The CANopen gateway type XN-GW-CANopen is no longer available.
The gateway XN-GW and the bus refreshing board XN‐BR have been
replaced with the gateway with internal voltage supply XN-GWBR since
2015.
If the gateway has to be replaced, an upgrade kit can be ordered from
Nordson:
Upgrade Kit CANopen Gateway: P/N 7556554
The kit also contains a detailed description of the retrofitting procedure.

Motor/Servo Controller
Refer to separate manual from manufacturer.

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Temperature Control Board

Setting CAN Address
The table contains the full range of equipment.

Dial (default) ACM 1 Temperature channel

S1 S2
7 4
7 5
7 6
7 ...
7 9
Dial (default)
S1 S2
7 A
7 B
7 C
7 ...
7 F
NOTE: Dial setting S1 may not be changed.
Board no.
1 17 to 22
2 23 to 28
3 29 to 34
... ...
6 47 to 52
ACM 2 Temperature channel
Board no.
1 -
2 -
3 -
... ...
6 -

NOTE: On the control panel, the first temperature channel number of ACM 1
always appears as 17, regardless of the number of temperature control
boards in the melter. The channel numbers of ACM 2 continue where those
of ACM 1 left off.

Example
ACM 1 has two temperature control boards, and ACM 2 has one temperature
control board. The numbers 17 to 28 (ACM 1) and 29 to 34 (ACM 2) are
assigned on the control panel.

Setting DIP Switch S3

Set all switches to OFF.

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Product Configuration
The configuration code and the table indicate the configurable components and parts of this product.

VBCM-I2RLLLLXXXXN06#####XX

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Box
I 2 RL L L L X XX X N 0 6 # # # # # X X Code

Fig. 12

Box Code Components / parts

1-4 VBCM VersaBlue Control Module
5 - Standard configurable unit
Options
6 - Control System
I Industrial PC (IPC)
A Rockwell ControlLogix PLC
S Siemens S7 PLC
7 - Voltage
2 230 VAC, DELTA (3P), 50/60 Hz
4 400 VAC, WYE (3P N/PE), 50/60 Hz
8 - Panel Footprint
(More than 4 drives in panel may require a custom panel size)
R 2 x Drives, 6 x Hose/Gun Connectors (760 x 760 x 350 mm)
E 4 x Drives, 12 x Hose/Gun Connectors (1000 x 1200 x 350 mm)
S Special (more than 4 drives)
9 - 16 - Drives
(Maximum 8 drives for single ACM or combination of 2 ACMs on a single melter)
Y AC (Lenze 8200) w/Danfoss 250
L AC (Lenze 8200) w/Danfoss 370
B Servo (Lenze 9300) w/GP STD. only available with Box 7, Code 4 (400V)
C Servo (Lenze 9300) w/GP Compact only available with Box 7: Code 4 (400V)
A Servo (Lenze 9300) LH (CCW) Slice only available with Box 7: Code 4 (400V)
U Servo (Lenze 9300) RH (CW) Slice only available with Box 7: Code 4 (400V)
V Engineered AC Motor w/IPC
Motor: custom, Drive: Lenze 8200Vector or 93xx Series
S Engineered Servo Motor w/IPC only available with Box 7: Code 4 (400V)
Motor: custom, Drive: Lenze 8200Vector or 93xx series
R AC (Rockwell PowerFlex 40)
T Servo (Rockwell Ultra)
X No drives

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Box Code Components / parts

Options
17 - Temperature Sensor
N Ni 120
P Pt 100
X No Temperature
18 - 19 - Temperature Channels
(Maximum 24 zones for single ACM or 36 zones total when combining 2 ACMs on a
single melter)
06 6 channels, 3 hose/gun connectors IPC control only
12 12 channels, 6 hose/gun connectors IPC control only
18 18 channels, 9 hose/gun connectors IPC control only
24 24 channels, 12 hose/gun connectors IPC control only
30 30 channels, 15 hose/gun connectors IPC control only
36 36 channels, 18 hose/gun connectors IPC control only
8 8 channels, 4 hose/gun connectors PLC control only
16 16 channels, 8 hose/gun connectors PLC control only
24 24 channels, 12 hose/gun connectors PLC control only
32 32 channels, 16 hose/gun connectors PLC control only
XX No Temperature Channels
20 - 21 - Pressure Transducers
## Number of analog pressure inputs
(Maximum 16 XDCRs for single ACM or combination of 2 ACMs on a single melter)
XX None
22 - 23 - Digital Pressure Inputs
## Number of digital pressure inputs
(Maximum 16 pressure inputs (e.g. pressure switches) for single ACM or combination
of 2 ACMs on a single melter)
XX None
24 - Gun Solenoid Control
# Gun Solenoid Control, per Drive, max. #8
X None
25 - Heat Exchanger
E Heat Exchanger
S Special
X None
26 - Main Switch
1 Main Switch Red - 4 Pole
2 Main Switch Black - 3 Pole
3 Main Switch Black - 4 Pole
X Standard - Main Switch Red - 3 Pole

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Technical Data
Degree of protection IP 54

Maximum Length of CAN Bus Connection

Network with repeater 40 m
Network with bridge 75 m

ACM: CAN Address and Baud Rate

CANopen Gateway XN-GWBR (Beginning 2015)
NOTE: The node address is set in decimal numbers.

DIP switch

Dial

Fig. 13 CANopen gateway XN-GWBR

Dial (default) ON

1
2
H L 3
4

1 0 ACM 1 500 kBit/s

1 1 ACM 2 500 kBit/s
CAUTION: Adjust settings only when the ACM is deenergized. Do not change the dial settings.

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ACM: CAN Address and Baud Rate (contd.)

CANopen Gateway XN-GW (Until 2014)

NOTE: The node address is set in hexadecimal numbers. In the decimal
number system, A = 10 and B = 11.

DIP switch

Dial

Fig. 14 CANopen gateway XN-GW

Dial (default) ON

1
2
H L 3
4

0 A ACM 1 500 kBit/s

0 B ACM 2 500 kBit/s
CAUTION: Adjust settings only when the ACM is deenergized. Do not change the dial settings.

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