Sterling 882.00722.00 manual How to Use This Manual, Safety Symbols Used in this Manual

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Chapter 1: Safety

1-1 How to Use This Manual

Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your rate monitor. The purpose is to assist you in applying efficient, proven techniques that enhance equipment productivity.

This manual covers only light corrective maintenance. No other maintenance should be undertaken without first contacting a service engineer.

The Functional Description section outlines models covered, standard features, and safety features. Additional sections within the manual provide instructions for installation, pre- operational procedures, operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance.

The Installation chapter includes required data for receiving, unpacking, inspecting, and setup of the GH hopper. We can also provide the assistance of a factory-trained technician to help train your operator(s) for a nominal charge. This section includes instructions, checks, and adjustments that should be followed before commencing with operation of the GH Hopper. These instructions are intended to supplement standard shop procedures performed at shift, daily, and weekly intervals.

The Operation chapter includes a description of electrical and mechanical controls, in addition to information for operating the GH Hopper safely and efficiently.

The Maintenance chapter is intended to serve as a source of detailed assembly and disassembly instructions for those areas of the equipment requiring service. Preventive maintenance sections are included to ensure that your GH hopper provides excellent, long service.

The Troubleshooting chapter serves as a guide for identification of most common problems. Potential problems are listed, along with possible causes and related solutions.

The Appendix contains technical specifications, drawings, schematics, parts lists, and available options. Refer to this section for a listing of spare parts for purchase. Have your serial number and model number ready when ordering.

Safety Symbols Used in this Manual

The following safety alert symbols are used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow these symbols to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER! DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING! WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution! CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.

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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 DamageReturns Warranty ReturnsCredit Returns Table of Contents Maintenance How to Use This Manual SafetySafety Symbols Used in this Manual Safety Tags and Warning Labels Description Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves Follow all Safety CodesGeneral Responsibility ResponsibilityOperator Responsibility Remember Reporting a Safety Defect Maintenance ResponsibilityGeneral Description AccessoriesFunctional Description Models Covered in This ManualCustomer Service Mechanical Features Typical Features and ComponentsController Features System Component Description Extruder Inductive Proximity SwitchSurge Hopper Weigh Hopper OpenFunction Typical GH-M Operator Screen Operator Screens Common to all GH Systems Typical Setup Screens Ethernet Module Optional ComponentsPneumatic Slide Gate below surge hopper Safety FeaturesLow 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 TimeOperation GH-M Operation ProceduresOperator 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 ScreensAlarms with Descriptions Alarm FlagsPrint 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 Passwords Addendum Service Supervisor InformationProgrammable 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 Parts Department Service Department Sales DepartmentContract Department
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