Sterling AF-XXX specifications Options, Electrical Features, Controller Features

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Motor Assembly

•Quick release swing-away motor mount speeds auger/motor changes and cleanout

•Permanently lubricated

•Replaceable motor brushes

Electrical Features

Motor Assembly

•Continuous service fractional horsepower DC motor.

•Hall Effect sensor transmits RPM to microprocessor control

•115/1/60 supply voltage

Controller Features

•Closed-loop control constantly monitors feedback from the auger motor RPM sensor for high accuracy and repeatability. Feed rates remain stable during main power supply voltage fluctuations.

•Remote control mounting capability permits mounting the control panel up to 9 feet from the feeder.

•Field-programmable display permits viewing in rpm, pounds per hour, kilos per hour, etc., as well as high/low limits.

•Automatic and manual/calibration operation modes.

2-4 Options

Special Voltage

•230/1/60 VAC

Timer/Counter Control

•Designed for use with cycled processes like injection molding

•Cycle timer can be set to limit the additive feeder cycle to avoid feeding straight color if a resin supply problem occurs in conjunction with a processing machine control relay failure.

•Batch counter provides inventory management information

•Calibration feature allows precise, repeatable sampling during setup

Timer/Elapsed Timer Control

•Designed for use with continuous processes like extrusion

•Elapsed timer provides inventory management information

•Calibration feature allows precise, repeatable sampling during setup

Additive Feeders

Chapter 2: Functional Description

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Contents SF Series Additive Feeders Shipping Information Table of Contents Program Parameter Descriptions Safety How to Use This ManualSafety Symbols Used in this Manual Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves Responsibility General ResponsibilityOperator Responsibility RememberAdditive Feeder Safety Tags Maintenance ResponsibilityReporting a Safety Defect Standard Features Mechanical FeaturesFunctional Description Models Covered in This ManualElectrical Features Controller FeaturesOptions Accessories Safety Devices and InterlocksSafety Circuit Standards Safety Device Lock-OutsFail Safe Operation Installation Supply System InstallationUncrating the Equipment Rigging and Placing the Additive FeederMain Power Connection Electrical ConnectionsControl Relay Connection Setup Procedures Determining the Desired Feed Rate110 100 Calibration Procedure ProcedureEquipment Needed Examples Observed Feed RatesInitial Start-up Pre-Startup ChecksStarting Up the Additive Feeder Shutting Down the Additive FeederTimer Module Used as a Cycle Override Safety TimerOperation Start-upCounter Module Elapsed Time ModuleInjection Molding Applications Injection MoldingControl Relay Connection Field Control ProgrammingResetting the Unit to Un-Programmed State JP1 Program Enable JumperProgramming Step by Step Guide Additive Feeders Operation Injection Mode Application Notes Extrusion Applications Extruder Tracking ControlExtruder Tracking Installation and Setup Extruder Tracking EquationRunning Mode Parameter-Selection ModeValue Mode Resetting the Unit to Un-Programmed State Input Pulse Signal Requirements Extruder Tracking Control Application NotesMinimum Input Pulse Rate Maximum Input Pulse Rate Minimum and Maximum Percent SetpointsProgram Parameter Descriptions Defining Program ParametersMode 1 Default to Zero Parameter 19 Power-up Value Parameter 35 Signal Input 2 S2 Input Configuration Parameter 36 Signal Input 2 S2 Setpoint Maintenance Preventative Maintenance SchedulePhotocopy this page for your maintenance records Preventative Maintenance Material Cleanout/ChangeoverCorrective Maintenance Auger Assembly ChangeoverRemoving Auger Assembly Installing Auger AssemblyMotor Brush Replacement Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective actionIntroduction Problem Possible cause Corrective action Additive Feeders Troubleshooting Technical Specifications AppendixAnnex B Information Drawings and Diagrams Additive Feeder Specifications and Overall DimensionsTypical Additive Feeder Controllers Spare Parts List Exploded Assembly Drawing Parts ListDetail # Part number Part/assembly description One Component Control Enclosure Parts Identification Safety Tag Information Warranty ReturnsReturned Material Policy Credit ReturnsAdditive Feeder Identification Serial Number Tag Company LogoTechnical Assistance Sterling, Inc Th Street New Berlin, WIWorksheet for Charting Feed Rates