Sterling 30 cfm, 60 cfm Setting the Process Air Temperature, E5CN Operating Parameters

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Setting the Process Air Temperature

When setting the process air temperature, consult with the resin manufacture for the recommended drying temperature.

To change the process air temperature set point with the dryer running:

•Press to raise the set point to the temperature you want.

•Press to lower the set point to the temperature you want.

Restoring the Process Air Temperature Controller (E5CN) to Factory Settings

If the preset parameters on the controller have been tampered with and it no longer properly controls temperature, you can restore the controllers to the factory setup. Call the Service

Department for detailed instructions.

E5CN Operating Parameters

The E5CN controller has several mode selections. Within each mode are numerous parameters that can be set.

The factory has set the security level to protect the critical parameters from being accidentally changed. Below is an explanation of the operating modes you will have access to and on the following page are the manufacturers’ default settings.

Available E5CN Modes

Operation Level

	Indicator		Name	Description

			Run/Stop Mode	When “RUN” is selected, the control is running.
			(r-S)	When “STOP” is selected, the control is stopped.
				When the control is stopped, the STOP display
				lights. The default is set to “RUN.”

			Alarm Value 1	This setting is used to indicate how many degrees
			Mode (AL-1)	the process temperature will be allowed to exceed
			(35°F)	the set point temperature. An alarm output will de-
			(35°F)	energize the heaters and blower.
				energize the heaters and blower.

	Adjustment Level

	Indicator		Name	Description

			Auto-Tune Mode	See Page 19 of Chapter 3 for instructions on how
			(At)	to Auto-Tune your dryer.
				Note: Although the controller is calibrated at
				the factory, the manufacturer
				recommends that the unit be Auto-
				Tuned prior to dryer startup.

			Temperature Input	This setting is used to offset an error between the
			Shift Mode (TnS)	set point and the actual temperature. The entire
				input range is shifted by a set figure
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