Sterling 882.00722.00 manual Safety Features, Pneumatic Slide Gate below surge hopper

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Pneumatic Slide Gate below surge hopper

The surge hopper can be equipped with a pneumatic slide gate in lieu of the air cylinder and urethane dump cone. The knife gate is opened and closed by the PLC. A 24 VDC solenoid is used to open and close the knife gate.

WARNING! Slide gates create a pinch-point hazard

Low Level Proximity Sensors

Detects material supply problems before rate monitor hoppers are empty. A 24VDC capacitive proximity switch is utilized for this option. The proximity switch is wired directly into the PLC enclosure. If there is a material supply problem, a visual alarm is activated.

2-5 Safety Features

This section includes information on safety devices and procedures that are inherent to the rate monitor system. This manual is not intended to supersede or alter safety standards established by the user of this equipment. Instead, the material contained in this section is recommended to supplement these procedures in order to provide a safer working environment.

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 DamageCredit Returns Warranty ReturnsReturns Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Symbols Used in this Manual SafetyHow to Use This Manual Safety Tags and Warning Labels Description Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves Follow all Safety CodesOperator Responsibility ResponsibilityGeneral Responsibility Remember Reporting a Safety Defect Maintenance ResponsibilityGeneral Description AccessoriesFunctional Description Models Covered in This ManualCustomer Service Controller Features Typical Features and ComponentsMechanical Features Surge Hopper Extruder Inductive Proximity SwitchSystem Component Description Weigh Hopper OpenFunction Typical GH-M Operator Screen Operator Screens Common to all GH Systems Typical Setup Screens Ethernet Module Optional ComponentsLow Level Proximity Sensors Safety FeaturesPneumatic Slide Gate below surge hopper 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 TimeOperator Displays GH-M Operation ProceduresOperation Typical Operator Screen for GH Full Control system GH Full Control Operation ProceduresGH-F Gravimetric Feeder Operation Procedures Typical Manual Control Operator Screen Common ScreensPrint Inventory Alarm FlagsAlarms with Descriptions 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 Programmable Settings Addendum Service Supervisor InformationPasswords 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 Contract Department Service Department Sales DepartmentParts Department