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Chapter 3: Installation and Operation

3-1 Installation

Hopper Piece

Processing

Machine

Direction of Material Flow

Figure 4. Digital Dosing Feeder Assembly

1.The Digital Dosing additive feeder is not affected by machine vibration, so the best performance is achieved by mounting the feeder directly on the feed throat of the molding machine or extruder (see Figure 4). The inlet into the process machine must be greater than 2” diameter, or an adapter may be necessary. If an adapter is required, it must be designed so that there are no edges where material can hang up - it must be smooth to promote consistent material flow.

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Contents Digital Dosing Disc Additive Feeders Write Down Your Serial Numbers Here For Future Reference Unpacking and Inspection Shipping InfoTable of Contents Appendix a Basic Parameter Settings How to Use This Manual SafetyResponsibility General Safety RegulationsOperate this equipment within design specifications Introduction Functional DescriptionDuo Dual Station Digital Dosing Feeder A250 ControllerUnpacking Quick Start-Up GuideFeeder Configuration Injection Molding Encoder Pulses Motor and alarm utilty selectionPage Additive % Injection moldingShot Size Calibration weight Screw Recovery TimeDD Pellet Discs Additive Sample weighing DT Pellet & Regrind DiscsDP Powder Discs DiscRPM Page Recipe Setup for Simple Extrusion Throughput Feeder Configuration Extrusion follower 8400 Bodine Motor and alarm utilty selection Recipe Setup for Simple Extrusion Throughput Speed Disc Calibration Number Thickness Weight CalibrationScreen Screen Screen Installation Installation and Operation882.01749.00 TB #51 TB #54 Initial Operation Recipe Menu RecipesEnter / Edit Recipes Screw Recovery Time Simple Extrusion Recipe Extrusion Follower Recipe Throughput Speed Calibration Screen Screen Prerequisites Status screensCommon Elements Buttons Disc Motor Indicator Speed Status IndicatorPress Signal Indicator Throughput Screen Totalizer ScreenMotor Speed Screen Manual Run / Jog Screen Screw Recovery Times Screen Injection onlySystem Setup Menu Configuration NavigationSystem Setup Navigation Buttons 882.01749.00 882.01749.00 Feeder Type Maximum Motor Speed Encoder PulsesManufacturer Motor Color Black & silver Speed Alarm Drive TuningDefault Additive Measure Default Shot Size / Throughput Measure Injection Press Additive / Virgin Material Sensor Minimum Press Signal. Extrusion Follower only Press Signal Type. Extrusion Follower onlyMaximum Press Signal. Extrusion Follower only Passwords Screen Digital I/O Monitor Level switches probes Optional FeaturesAnalog / Encoder Monitor Level Sensor Adjustment Screw Optional Additive Hoppers Communication Protocol Interfaces882.01749.00 Virgin Material Supply Hoppers Preventative Maintenance Intervals MaintenanceDD Dosing Module Pellets Removing the Shear Plate DD dosing Module Installing the shearRemoving the shear Dismantling the Dosing Module Removing the DD Disc and Cleaning the Dosing ModuleInstalling Different Types of Dosing Discs Installing the Dosing ModuleDT Dosing Module Pellets and Some Regrind Removing/Replacing the Wiper in the DT Dosing Station Removing the DT Disc and cleaning the dosing station DP Powder Dosing Module Removing/Replacing the DT Disc & Cleaning the Dosing Station Removing the DP Disc and Cleaning the Dosing Station DP Discs Exchangeable Dosing ModulesDD Discs DT DiscsQTY Description Spare Parts DD Dosing UnitsQTY Description DT Dosing UnitsQTY Description DP Dosing UnitsAdditional Spare Parts DD/DT/DPRecipe Formulas Appendix a Basic Parameter SettingsDisc Appendix B Disc Sizing GuidesDisc Min/Max Single Station Digital Dosing Feeder Appendix C DrawingsDuo Digital Dosing Feeder Electrical Schematics of A250 Controller 882.01749.00 Replacement Motor Assembly Part Numbers Appendix D Spare Parts ListDosing Disc/Shear Order Numbers Sterling, Inc Appendix E Technical Assistance882.01749.00