From 466357c6b6358754b56545d59acc1770aae28b1c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dejan Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:01:45 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add readme.md --- readme.md | 119 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 119 insertions(+) create mode 100644 readme.md diff --git a/readme.md b/readme.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..84a5720 --- /dev/null +++ b/readme.md @@ -0,0 +1,119 @@ +# Arburg ↔ Thermoplay Hot Runner Wiring + +> Proportional regulator / Hot runner interface wiring documentation +> Date: 11.11.2023 + +--- + +## Overview + +This document describes the wiring between the **Arburg machine connectors** and the **Thermoplay hot runner** connector. +⚠️ **Important:** Heater zone pinouts and J-type thermocouple (TC) pinouts use **different pin assignments** on each side. + +--- + +## Thermoplay Connector Pinout (M / F) + +From the Thermoplay connector label (Image 2): + +| Function | M-side Pin (+) | F-side Pin (-) | +|----------|---------------|----------------| +| ZONE 1 | 1 | 13 | +| ZONE 2 | 2 | 14 | +| ZONE 3 | 3 | 15 | +| ZONE 4 | 4 | 16 | +| ZONE 5 | 5 | 17 | +| ZONE 6 | 6 | 18 | +| TC 1 | 7 (+) | 19 (−) | +| TC 2 | 8 (+) | 20 (−) | +| TC 3 | 9 (+) | 21 (−) | +| TC 4 | 10 (+) | 22 (−) | +| TC 5 | 11 (+) | 23 (−) | +| TC 6 | 12 (+) | 24 (−) | + +--- + +## Arburg Machine Connector Pinout + +### Heater Zones (connectors -4X4 / -4X2) + +| Arburg Zone | Pin (+) | Pin (−) | +|-------------|---------|---------| +| Heater 1 | 1 | 2 | +| Heater 2 | 3 | 4 | +| Heater 3 | 5 | 6 | +| Heater 4 | 7 | 8 | +| Heater 5 | 9 | 10 | +| Heater 6 | 11 | 12 | + +> Each heater zone uses a **pair of adjacent pins** (odd = +, even = −). + +--- + +### Thermocouple Inputs — J-Type (connectors -4X3 / -4X1) + +| Arburg TC | Pin (+) | Pin (−) | +|-----------|---------|---------| +| TC 1 | 13 | 14 | +| TC 2 | 15 | 16 | +| TC 3 | 17 | 18 | +| TC 4 | 19 | 20 | +| TC 5 | 21 | 22 | +| TC 6 | 23 | 24 | + +> TC signals are **J-type thermocouples**. Polarity must be respected — reversed polarity will cause incorrect temperature readings. + +--- + +## Cross-Wiring Table: Arburg → Thermoplay + +| Signal | Arburg Pin | Thermoplay Pin | +|----------|-----------|----------------| +| Zone 1 + | 1 | 1 | +| Zone 1 − | 2 | 13 | +| Zone 2 + | 3 | 2 | +| Zone 2 − | 4 | 14 | +| Zone 3 + | 5 | 3 | +| Zone 3 − | 6 | 15 | +| Zone 4 + | 7 | 4 | +| Zone 4 − | 8 | 16 | +| Zone 5 + | 9 | 5 | +| Zone 5 − | 10 | 17 | +| Zone 6 + | 11 | 6 | +| Zone 6 − | 12 | 18 | +| TC 1 + | 13 | 7 | +| TC 1 − | 14 | 19 | +| TC 2 + | 15 | 8 | +| TC 2 − | 16 | 20 | +| TC 3 + | 17 | 9 | +| TC 3 − | 18 | 21 | +| TC 4 + | 19 | 10 | +| TC 4 − | 20 | 22 | +| TC 5 + | 21 | 11 | +| TC 5 − | 22 | 23 | +| TC 6 + | 23 | 12 | +| TC 6 − | 24 | 24 | + +--- + +## Key Differences — Arburg vs Thermoplay + +| Property | Arburg Side | Thermoplay Side | +|-------------------|-------------------------------------|------------------------------------| +| Heater pair logic | Adjacent pins (1+2, 3+4, …) | Split across M/F halves (1/13, 2/14, …) | +| TC logic | Sequential pairs (13+14, 15+16, …) | Offset by 12 pins (7/19, 8/20, …) | +| TC type | J-type | J-type | +| Zones supported | Up to 6 | Up to 6 | + +--- + +## Notes + +- Always verify wiring with a multimeter before powering up. +- Mislabelled or swapped TC wires will cause **temperature runaway** or zone shutdown. +- Heater zones carry **mains voltage** — ensure the machine is **locked out** before working on wiring. +- Module references from schematic: `-4X1`, `-4X2`, `-4X3`, `-4X4` + +--- + +*Document generated from Arburg proportional regulator schematic & Thermoplay connector diagram.* \ No newline at end of file