Sterling AF-XXX specifications Accessories, Safety Devices and Interlocks

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Extruder Following Feature

•This feature allows the additive feeder to automatically increase or decrease the material feed rate as the extruder screw speed changes.

Quick Change Supply Hopper

•0.3 cubic foot capacity hopper with slide gate allows for rapid change of additives

Supply Hopper Covers

•Hopper mounting cutout for vacuum receivers

•Hopper loader mounting cutout for hopper loaders

•Blank cover available for custom cutout

Additional Auger Assemblies

•Switch augers for changing process throughputs

Mounting Adapters

•Special main throat and flanges can eliminate transitions and accommodate different machine hoppers

2-5 Accessories

Low Level Alarm

•Audible/visual alert to allow supply hopper level to avoid feeding straight resin into the processing machine

•Remote mount

•Advisory or process interrupt capability

•Alarm silence/acknowledge button

Drawer Magnet

•Removes tramp metal from the process stream

2-6 Safety Devices and Interlocks

This section includes information on safety devices and procedures that are inherent to the additive feeder. 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.

At the completion of this section, the operator and maintenance personnel will be able to do the following:

•Identify and locate specific safety devices.

•Understand the proper use of the safety devices provided.

•Describe the function of the safety device.

Additive Feeders

Chapter 2: Functional Description

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Contents SF Series Additive Feeders Shipping Information Table of Contents Program Parameter Descriptions How to Use This Manual SafetySafety Symbols Used in this Manual Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves General Responsibility ResponsibilityRemember Operator ResponsibilityMaintenance Responsibility Additive Feeder Safety TagsReporting a Safety Defect Mechanical Features Standard FeaturesFunctional Description Models Covered in This ManualController Features Electrical FeaturesOptions Safety Devices and Interlocks AccessoriesSafety Device Lock-Outs Safety Circuit StandardsFail Safe Operation Supply System Installation InstallationUncrating the Equipment Rigging and Placing the Additive FeederElectrical Connections Main Power ConnectionControl Relay Connection Determining the Desired Feed Rate Setup Procedures110 100 Procedure Calibration ProcedureEquipment Needed Observed Feed Rates ExamplesPre-Startup Checks Initial Start-upStarting Up the Additive Feeder Shutting Down the Additive FeederUsed as a Cycle Override Safety Timer Timer ModuleOperation Start-upElapsed Time Module Counter ModuleInjection Molding Injection Molding ApplicationsControl Relay Connection Field Control ProgrammingJP1 Program Enable Jumper Resetting the Unit to Un-Programmed StateProgramming Step by Step Guide Additive Feeders Operation Injection Mode Application Notes Extruder Tracking Control Extrusion ApplicationsExtruder Tracking Equation Extruder Tracking Installation and SetupParameter-Selection Mode Running ModeValue Mode Resetting the Unit to Un-Programmed State Extruder Tracking Control Application Notes Input Pulse Signal RequirementsMinimum Input Pulse Rate Minimum and Maximum Percent Setpoints Maximum Input Pulse RateDefining Program Parameters Program Parameter DescriptionsMode 1 Default to Zero Parameter 19 Power-up Value Parameter 35 Signal Input 2 S2 Input Configuration Parameter 36 Signal Input 2 S2 Setpoint Preventative Maintenance Schedule MaintenancePhotocopy this page for your maintenance records Material Cleanout/Changeover Preventative MaintenanceAuger Assembly Changeover Corrective MaintenanceRemoving Auger Assembly Installing Auger AssemblyMotor Brush Replacement Problem Possible cause Corrective action TroubleshootingIntroduction Problem Possible cause Corrective action Additive Feeders Troubleshooting Appendix Technical SpecificationsAnnex B Information Additive Feeder Specifications and Overall Dimensions Drawings and DiagramsTypical Additive Feeder Controllers Exploded Assembly Drawing Parts List Spare Parts ListDetail # Part number Part/assembly description One Component Control Enclosure Parts Identification Warranty Returns Safety Tag InformationReturned Material Policy Credit ReturnsCompany Logo Additive Feeder Identification Serial Number TagSterling, Inc Th Street New Berlin, WI Technical AssistanceWorksheet for Charting Feed Rates