Sterling 882.01749.00 manual Table of Contents

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: SAFETY

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1-1 How to Use This Manual

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Safety Symbols Used in this Manual

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1-2

General Safety Regulations

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1-3

Responsibility

7

1-4

Warnings and Precautions

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CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

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2-1

Introduction

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2-1

A250 Controller

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2-2

Quick Start-Up Guide

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Unpacking:

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Mounting:

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Feeder Configuration - Injection Molding:

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Recipe Setup - Injection Molding:

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Feeder Configuration – Simple extrusion:

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Feeder Configuration – Extrusion follower:

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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

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3-1

Installation

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3-2

Initial Operation

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3-3

Recipes

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3-4

Calibration

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3-5

Status screens

44

3-6

Optional Features

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Level switches (probes)

63

Communication Protocol Interfaces

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OPTIONAL Additive Hoppers

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Virgin Material Supply Hoppers

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CHAPTER 4: MAINTENANCE

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4-1

Preventative Maintenance Intervals

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4-2 Removing the Shear Plate (“DD dosing Module)

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Removing the shear

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Installing the shear

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4-3 Removing the “DD” Disc and Cleaning the Dosing Module

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Dismantling the Dosing Module

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Installing the Dosing Module

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Installing Different Types of Dosing Discs

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4-4 Removing/Replacing the Wiper in the “DT” Dosing Station

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4-5 Removing the “DT” Disc and cleaning the dosing station

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4-6 Removing/Replacing the “DT” Disc & Cleaning the Dosing Station

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4-7 Removing the “DP” Disc and Cleaning the Dosing Station

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4-8

Exchangeable Dosing Modules

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4-9

Spare Parts

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Contents Digital Dosing Disc Additive Feeders Write Down Your Serial Numbers Here For Future Reference Shipping Info Unpacking and InspectionTable of Contents Appendix a Basic Parameter Settings Safety How to Use This ManualGeneral Safety Regulations ResponsibilityOperate this equipment within design specifications Functional Description IntroductionA250 Controller Duo Dual Station Digital Dosing FeederQuick Start-Up Guide UnpackingFeeder Configuration Injection Molding Motor and alarm utilty selection Encoder PulsesPage Additive % Injection moldingShot Size Calibration weight Screw Recovery TimeDD Pellet Discs DT Pellet & Regrind Discs DP Powder DiscsDisc Additive Sample weighingRPM 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 Weight Calibration Disc Calibration Number ThicknessScreen Screen Screen Installation and Operation Installation882.01749.00 TB #51 TB #54 Initial Operation Recipes Recipe MenuEnter / Edit Recipes Screw Recovery Time Simple Extrusion Recipe Extrusion Follower Recipe Throughput Speed Calibration Screen Screen Status screens PrerequisitesCommon Elements Buttons Disc Motor Indicator Speed Status IndicatorPress Signal Indicator Throughput Screen Totalizer ScreenMotor Speed Screen Screw Recovery Times Screen Injection only Manual Run / Jog ScreenConfiguration Navigation System Setup MenuSystem Setup Navigation Buttons 882.01749.00 882.01749.00 Feeder Type Maximum Motor Speed Encoder PulsesManufacturer Motor Color Black & silver Drive Tuning Speed AlarmDefault 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 Communication Protocol Interfaces Optional Additive Hoppers882.01749.00 Virgin Material Supply Hoppers Maintenance Preventative Maintenance IntervalsDD Dosing Module Pellets Removing the Shear Plate DD dosing Module Installing the shearRemoving the shear Removing the DD Disc and Cleaning the Dosing Module Dismantling the Dosing ModuleInstalling the Dosing Module Installing Different Types of Dosing DiscsDT 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 Exchangeable Dosing Modules DD DiscsDT Discs DP DiscsSpare Parts DD Dosing Units QTY DescriptionDT Dosing Units QTY DescriptionDP Dosing Units QTY DescriptionDD/DT/DP Additional Spare PartsAppendix a Basic Parameter Settings Recipe FormulasAppendix B Disc Sizing Guides DiscDisc Min/Max Appendix C Drawings Single Station Digital Dosing FeederDuo 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 Appendix E Technical Assistance Sterling, Inc882.01749.00