Sterling AF-XXX specifications Additive Feeders Troubleshooting

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	AC line supplying power has	Review routing of power wires
	too much noise.	in machine to minimize
		electrical noise. Look for other
		devices which share the same
		circuit and may be producing
		unacceptable levels of line
		noise. In some applications,
		such as welding equipment, a
		careful regiment of applying an
		AC line filter, re-routing wires,
When power is applied, “LF-L”		dividing circuits, using shielded
OR “LF-H” is displayed.		cable, and properly grounding
		devices will usually solve the
		problem.

	AC line supplying power to unit	The unit is designed to operate
	has an abnormally high	with AC lines from 48-62 Hertz
	frequency.	(cycles per second). This is
		typically not a problem because
		the international standards are
		50 and 60 Hertz.

Other service problems or questions can be answered by contacting the Service Department.

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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 General Responsibility ResponsibilityRemember Operator ResponsibilityMaintenance Responsibility Additive Feeder Safety TagsReporting a Safety Defect Mechanical Features Standard FeaturesFunctional Description Models Covered in This ManualElectrical Features Controller FeaturesOptions Safety Devices and Interlocks AccessoriesSafety Circuit Standards Safety Device Lock-OutsFail Safe Operation Supply System Installation InstallationUncrating the Equipment Rigging and Placing the Additive FeederMain Power Connection Electrical ConnectionsControl Relay Connection Determining the Desired Feed Rate Setup Procedures110 100 Calibration Procedure 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 ProgrammingResetting the Unit to Un-Programmed State JP1 Program Enable JumperProgramming Step by Step Guide Additive Feeders Operation Injection Mode Application Notes Extruder Tracking Control Extrusion ApplicationsExtruder Tracking Equation Extruder Tracking Installation and SetupRunning Mode Parameter-Selection ModeValue Mode Resetting the Unit to Un-Programmed State Input Pulse Signal Requirements Extruder Tracking Control Application NotesMinimum 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 Maintenance Preventative Maintenance SchedulePhotocopy this page for your maintenance records Material Cleanout/Changeover Preventative MaintenanceAuger Assembly Changeover Corrective MaintenanceRemoving 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 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