Sterling 882.00274.00 specifications Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: SAFETY

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1-1 How to Use This Manual

v

 

Safety Symbols Used in this Manual

v

1-2

Warnings and Precautions

vi

1-3

Responsibility

vii

 

General Responsibility

vii

 

Operator Responsibility

viii

 

Maintenance Responsibility

ix

 

Reporting a Safety Defect

ix

CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

10

2-1 Models Covered in This Manual

10

2-2

General Description

10

2-3

Standard Features

10

 

Mechanical Features

10

 

Electrical Features

11

 

Controller Features

11

2-4

Options

11

2-5

Accessories

12

2-6 Safety Devices and Interlocks

13

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION

15

3-1

Uncrating the Equipment

15

3-2 Rigging and Placing the Additive Feeder

15

3-3

Electrical Connections

16

3-4

Setup Procedures

17

 

Determining the Desired Feed Rate

17

 

Calibration Procedure

19

3-5

Initial Start-up

21

 

Pre-Startup Checks

21

 

Starting Up the Additive Feeder

21

 

Shutting Down the Additive Feeder

21

CHAPTER 4: OPERATION

22

4-1

Start-up

22

4-2 Controller Description and Operation

22

 

Identifying Control Panel Indicator Lights and Switches on the Controller

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Timer/Counter Control Operation (Injection Molding Applications)

23

 

Timer/Elapsed Timer Control (Extrusion & Blow Molding Applications)

24

 

Dual Setpoint Control Operation (2 Component Applications)

25

 

Extruder Tracking Control

26

 

Extruder Tracking Installation and Setup

26

 

Field Control Programming

28

 

Additive Feeder Control Factory Defaults

31

4-3 Shutting Down the Additive Feeder

31

Additive Feeders

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Contents SF Series Additive Feeders Parts and Service Department Shipping Information Table of Contents Troubleshooting How to Use This Manual SafetySafety Symbols Used in this Manual Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves Responsibility General ResponsibilityOperator Responsibility RememberMaintenance Responsibility Reporting a Safety DefectStandard Features Mechanical FeaturesFunctional Description Models Covered in This ManualController Features Electrical FeaturesOptions Accessories Safety Circuit Standards Safety Devices and InterlocksFail Safe Operation Safety Device Lock-Outs 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 FeederSwitches Indicator LightsOperation Start-upUsed as a Cycle Override Safety Timer Timer ModuleCounter Module Elapsed Time Module Dual Setpoint Control Operation 2 Component Applications Regrind Feeder with Proximity SwitchSet Point #2 Motor Control Bottom Low Level Extruder Tracking Installation and Setup Extruder Tracking ControlExtruder Tracking Equation Desired Display Setting Field Control ProgrammingEquation Motor RPM = 25.2 X Auger RPMViewing or Changing the Constant Programming ModeProgramming for Follower Operation Viewing or Changing the Program Minimum Setting Viewing or Changing the Program Maximum SettingExiting Programming Mode and Returning to Run Mode Program Minimum SettingAdditive Feeder Control Factory Defaults Shutting Down the Additive FeederPreventative 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 Replacement Motor Brush Part NumbersProblem Possible cause Corrective action TroubleshootingIntroduction Additive Feeders Troubleshooting Warranty AppendixOptional Components Technical Specifications Annex B InformationDrawings and Diagrams Additive Feeder Specifications and Overall DimensionsTypical Additive Feeder Controllers SET Point Spare Parts List Exploded Assembly Drawing Parts ListA0541292 Auger Assembly, 1/2 One Component Control Enclosure Parts Identification Two Component Control Enclosure Parts Identification Safety Tag Information Warranty ReturnsAdditive Feeder Safety Tags Returned Material PolicyAdditive Feeder Identification Serial Number Tag Technical AssistanceWorksheet for Charting Feed Rates Photocopy this page for your records