Product Overview: The ARBURG 188.462, often referenced as a "Control Board" or "Control Card," is a crucial electronic component manufactured by Arburg, a leading producer of injection molding machines and related automation. This specific board is integral to the control systems of various Arburg industrial machines, likely playing a central role in managing precise machine functions, processing sensor data, and executing automated sequences. While detailed public specifications for internal components like this are scarce, its function as a control board implies it's vital for the machine's operational intelligence, communication, and overall performance. As part of Arburg's robust and specialized equipment, the 188.462 is built for demanding industrial environments and is an indispensable spare part for maintaining and repairing existing Arburg machinery, ensuring continued precision and reliability.

 
Technical Specifications:

 
Part Number: 188.462
 
Alternative Part Number: 188462 (common format without hyphen), often seen with suffix like "V.00" (e.g., 188.462 V.00)
 
Manufacturer: Arburg GmbH + Co KG
 
Type: Control Board / Circuit Board / Control Card
 
Function: Core control module for Arburg industrial machinery.
 
Compatibility: Designed for specific Arburg machine models, particularly within their range of injection molding machines (e.g., Arburg ALLROUNDER 790 and potentially other series).
 
Input/Output: Features various connectors for internal bus communication, power, and signals to/from sensors and actuators; specific I/O details are proprietary to Arburg.
 
Power Supply: Operates on internal voltages provided by the host machine's power system.
 
Mounting: Typically mounted internally within the machine's control cabinet.
 
Dimensions (H x W x D): Specific to PCB form factor; precise dimensions are not publicly available without manufacturer documentation. It is an internal component.
 
Weight: Typical for an industrial circuit board, likely under 1 kg (approx. 2.2 lbs).
 
Environmental Conditions: Designed for industrial environments; specific operating temperature and humidity ranges are dependent on the machine it's installed in.
 
Product Lifecycle: Likely discontinued by the manufacturer; primarily available through industrial surplus suppliers or repair services as a spare part.