Sterling 882.00722.00 Typical Features and Components, Mechanical Features, Controller Features

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Figure 2: Equipment Specifications

Model		10	20		40
Maximum Extrusion Rate, lbs/hr (kg/hr)		600 (272)	1200 (680)		2500 (1134)
Weigh Hopper Capacity, cu.ft. (Liters)		0.35 (10)	0.7	(20)	1.41 (40)
Typical Weigh Hopper Size, lbs.		10	20		40
Load Cell Capacity, kgs		1 @ 10 kg	1 @ 20 kg		1 @ 30 kg
Approximate Dimensions, in. (mm)	Height (5)	34.5 (875)	51.5 (1308)		56.5 (1435)
	Width (5)	26.0 (650)	37.5	(952)	37.0 (940)
	Depth (5)	22.0 (560)	37.0	(940)	40.0 (1016)

2-3 Typical Features and Components

Mechanical Features

•Removable stainless steel weigh hoppers.

•Stainless steel surge (supper supply) hopper with integral air cylinder and urethane dump cone.

•Precision 1/10% span accurate cantilever load cell weighing system

•Inductive extruder tracking proximity switch (not necessary if writing extruder speed through communications)

•Rugged industrial mild steel painted frame.

•Cast aluminum spool with drain and purge ports.

Figure 4: Typical GH Allen-Bradley PLC Enclosure

Controller Features

•LCD touch-screen interface display operator control panel with 8’ cable (optional on GH-M units, system requires 1 per facility for setup and maintenance)

•Allen Bradley Micrologix 1500 PLC

•Thermocouple Input card for loadcell

•Analog Output module for GH Full Control units and GH-F Gravimetric Feeder Systems.

•Manual key switch control function for reload

•Visual Alarm

•Alarm log

•Full control diagnostics

•Serial printer Output

Chapter 2: Functional Description

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Contents GH-M Rate Monitor Allen-Bradley Controller Write Down Your Serial Numbers Here For Future Reference If the Shipment is Not Complete Shipping InfoUnpacking and Inspection Event of Shipping DamageWarranty Returns ReturnsCredit Returns Table of Contents Maintenance Safety How to Use This ManualSafety Symbols Used in this Manual Safety Tags and Warning Labels Description Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves Follow all Safety CodesResponsibility General ResponsibilityOperator Responsibility Remember Reporting a Safety Defect Maintenance ResponsibilityGeneral Description AccessoriesFunctional Description Models Covered in This ManualCustomer Service Typical Features and Components Mechanical FeaturesController Features Extruder Inductive Proximity Switch System Component DescriptionSurge Hopper Weigh Hopper OpenFunction Typical GH-M Operator Screen Operator Screens Common to all GH Systems Typical Setup Screens Ethernet Module Optional ComponentsSafety Features Pneumatic Slide Gate below surge hopperLow Level Proximity Sensors Uncrating the Equipment InstallationMechanical Installation Mounting ConfigurationsMachine Mount Electrical ConnectionsPneumatic Connections Extruder RPM connection Weigh Hopper InstallationInitial Set-up Mechanical Set-upDisplay Startup Screen Final ConnectionsController Set-up Recipe Page Start GH Controller Menu StructureWeigh Hopper Load Cell Calibration GH CalibrationDisplay Calibration Menu Screen WTP/RPM Calibration Hopper Size SetupHauloff Setup and Encoder Calibration Extruder SetupNetwork Setup Alarm SetupPanelView Configuration Screen Setting Date and TimeGH-M Operation Procedures OperationOperator Displays Typical Operator Screen for GH Full Control system GH Full Control Operation ProceduresGH-F Gravimetric Feeder Operation Procedures Typical Manual Control Operator Screen Common ScreensAlarm Flags Alarms with DescriptionsPrint Inventory Preventative Maintenance Schedule MaintenanceInternal Components of the Control Panel Preventative MaintenanceCorrective Maintenance ElectricalOutput Signals from Programmable Controller Input Signals to Programmable ControllerIntroduction TroubleshootingProblem Problem Corrective actionWarranty Liabilities Warranty and Spare PartsWarranty Specifications Warranty RestrictionsAnnex B Information Customer ResponsibilitiesTypical Surge Hopper Assembly Parts List Addendum Service Supervisor Information PasswordsProgrammable Settings Typical Engineering Only Setup Screen WTP/RPM Filter Percent of hopper Method DefaultExtruder Pulse Count Method Full Hopper MethodMechanical Options Screen Max Allowed WTP/RPMTypical Analog Options Analog options screen Diagnostics ScreenUnits Customer Setup MenuPassword Protection Alarm LogAllen-Bradley Communications Manual Below are the items that can be accessed for the GH HopperAppendix Reload TOO Long Fixed Decimal Explanation Service Department Sales Department Parts DepartmentContract Department