Sterling AF-XXX specifications Program Parameter Descriptions

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	Resetting the Unit to Un-Programmed State	25
	JP1 (Program Enable Jumper)	25
	Programming Step by Step Guide	25
	Injection Mode Application Notes	27
4-4	Extrusion Applications	28
	Steps that must be completed before the additive feeder will perform properly:.28
	Extruder Tracking Control	28
	Control Relay Connection	28
	Extruder Tracking Installation and Setup	29
	Field Control Programming	30
	Resetting the Unit to Un-Programmed State	31
	JP1 (Program Enable Jumper)	31
	Programming Step by Step Guide	31
	Extruder Tracking Control Application Notes	32
CHAPTER 5: PROGRAM PARAMETER DESCRIPTIONS		34
5-1	Defining Program Parameters	34
CHAPTER 6: MAINTENANCE		39
6-1	Preventative Maintenance Schedule	39
6-2	Preventative Maintenance	40
	Material Cleanout/Changeover	40
6-3	Corrective Maintenance	41
	Auger Assembly Changeover	41
	Motor Brush Replacement	42
CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING		43
7-1	Introduction	43
CHAPTER 8: APPENDIX		46
8-1	Technical Specifications	46
	Annex B Information	46
8-2	Drawings and Diagrams	47
8-3	Spare Parts List	49
8-4	Returned Material Policy	52
	Credit Returns	52
	Warranty Returns	52
8-5	Safety Tag Information	52
	Additive Feeder Safety Tags	52
8-6 Additive Feeder Identification (Serial Number) Tag		53
8-7	Technical Assistance	54
	Parts Department	54
	Service Department	54
	Sales Department	54
	Contract Department	54

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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 Responsibility General ResponsibilityOperator Responsibility RememberAdditive Feeder Safety Tags Maintenance ResponsibilityReporting a Safety Defect Standard Features Mechanical FeaturesFunctional Description Models Covered in This ManualController Features Electrical FeaturesOptions Accessories Safety Devices and InterlocksSafety Device Lock-Outs Safety Circuit StandardsFail Safe Operation Installation Supply System InstallationUncrating the Equipment Rigging and Placing the Additive FeederElectrical Connections Main Power ConnectionControl Relay Connection Setup Procedures Determining the Desired Feed Rate110 100 Procedure Calibration 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 ProgrammingJP1 Program Enable Jumper Resetting the Unit to Un-Programmed StateProgramming Step by Step Guide Additive Feeders Operation Injection Mode Application Notes Extrusion Applications Extruder Tracking ControlExtruder Tracking Installation and Setup Extruder Tracking EquationParameter-Selection Mode Running ModeValue Mode Resetting the Unit to Un-Programmed State Extruder Tracking Control Application Notes Input Pulse Signal RequirementsMinimum 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 Preventative Maintenance Schedule MaintenancePhotocopy this page for your maintenance records Preventative Maintenance Material Cleanout/ChangeoverCorrective Maintenance Auger Assembly ChangeoverRemoving 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 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