Sterling BF3-600 specifications Controller, Touch Keypad

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1.1 Controller

The Digital Dosing additive feeder consists of a controller, dosing motor, and feeder(s). The controller is used to

•Enter, recall, and run recipes

•To run, monitor, and stop the dosing process

•To calibrate

•To troubleshoot problems via error codes

•To configure the unit to the desired process.

A touch keypad (see Figure 3) is used to enter or change data.

•The Control system is switched on by means of the On/Off switch (switch set in position “1"). (A)

•The control system is operated via the keyboard. (B)

•The individual operating modes are indicated by Symbols. (C)

•Messages appear on a 5-digit display. Up to ten recipes can be saved and read on request. Recipes can be assigned respective numbers. (D)

Figure 3: Touch Keypad

Figure 4. Touch Keypad and Display

Digital Dosing Units

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Contents SDD Digital Dosing Units Parts and Service Department Table of Contents Introduction Station Digital Dosing UnitI C K A R T G E S V E U E R D E R Controller Touch KeypadKeys and Symbols Symbols Unpacking Recipe Setup For Injection MoldingQuick Start-up MountingRecipe Setup For Extrusion CalibrationI C K A R T G E S V E U E R D E R Initial Installation And Operation Initial InstallationElectrical diagram of connections Electrical DiagramDiagram of frequency inputs Initial OperationInjection Molding Recipe Input Injection MoldingStep Step Step Step Operation-Injection Molding Extrusion Constant Recipe Input Extrusion ConstantStep Step Operation -Extrusion Constant Extrusion Proportional Recipe Input Extrusion ProportionalStep Operation -Extrusion Proportional Calibration Determining the Calibration Weight Repeat steps 3 and 4 four 4 more times Digital Dosing Units Advanced Operations/ Control Functions Recipe Storage And RecallRecipe Storage Recipe Recall Acknowledging Alarms Clearing The TotalizerOptional Equipment Alarms Level ProbesMixer Euromap E17 InterfaceRemoving the Scraper MaintenanceMaintenance Intervals Removing the scraperCleaning the Digital Dosing Dosing Station Installing the scraperDismantling the Dosing Station Installing the Dosing Station Installing the Dosing Disc Removing the Dosing DiscInstalling Different Types of Dosing Discs Removing/Replacing the Scraper in the DT Dosing StationCleaning the DT Dosing Station Exchangeable Stations Replacing FusesSee Appendix D on page 61 for fuse part numbers Appendix a Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Unit Will Not OperateMalfunctions or Errors Error Codes Error Codes Injection Molding Determining the Software Setup FactorRecipe Formulas ExtrusionRecipe Limitations Extrusion Appendix B Basic Parameter Settings Extrusion ModeMax. input frequency = Hz Determining the Configuration Value Extrusion Constant or ProportionalProbe Digital Dosing Units Basic Parameter Settings Digital Dosing Units Digital Dosing Units Disc Dosing Factor Disc Guide D30-051725 DT30-102025 DP30 Specification Sheet Disc Dosing Factor TableDigital Dosing unit parameter setup Page Station 1 Digital Dosing Unit Station 2 Digital Dosing Unit Side View TOP ViewDosing Unit Electrical Schematic Chart Appendix D Spare Parts List Dosing Disc/Shear Order NumbersPage Parts Department Service DepartmentTechnical Assistance Sales Department