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Calibration weight is determined from chart 5.1, and is dependant on the disc installed in the feeder. This weight is the amount of standard density material dispensed by the feeder during one revolution of the disc. This weight is used as the initial value for recipe validation and feed rate calculation. If samples are not weighed as described in the next section, this value is used during operation. The weight can be entered in ounces or grams. The unit of measure is changed by pressing the units button at the middle right of the screen. Changing the unit of measure will NOT change the value displayed on the screen. The value initially displayed is the weight which would result in a motor speed of 25%. The valid range of values would then be ¼ to 2.5 times this initial value.

Additive Sample weighing.

Weighing samples of additive provides for more precise control of feed rate. Up to 5 samples can be weighed. All weights entered are averaged to arrive at a value to be used during operation. The weighing process may be skipped altogether, in which case the calibration weight is used for calculations of feed rate.

3-4 Calibration

The final step of recipe setup is weight calibration. This procedure is common to all types of presses supported. After entering the calibration weight, pressing the “Next” button displays the following screen:

Press the “Menu” button to skip the weighing procedure and use the calibration weight for feed rate calculations. Note that using the calibration weight is not as accurate as weighing samples. Pressing the “Next” button displays screen #1.

Screen 1.

Initial preparation for weighing samples. The access cover to the calibration chamber should be removed / opened. The container used to catch and hold the samples should be tared (place the container on the scale and zero the scale). The container should then be placed in the calibration chamber. Press “Next” when these steps have been completed. The motor will begin to run as Screen 2 will be displayed.

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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 Shot Size Injection moldingAdditive % DD Pellet Discs Screw Recovery TimeCalibration weight DP Powder Discs DT Pellet & Regrind 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 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 Press Signal Indicator Speed Status IndicatorDisc Motor Indicator Motor Speed Screen Totalizer ScreenThroughput 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 Manufacturer Motor Color Encoder PulsesMaximum Motor Speed Black & silver Speed Alarm Drive TuningDefault Additive Measure Default Shot Size / Throughput Measure Injection Press Additive / Virgin Material Sensor Maximum Press Signal. Extrusion Follower only Press Signal Type. Extrusion Follower onlyMinimum Press Signal. Extrusion Follower only Passwords Screen Digital I/O Monitor Analog / Encoder Monitor Optional FeaturesLevel switches probes 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 Installing the shearRemoving the Shear Plate DD dosing Module 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 DD Discs Exchangeable Dosing ModulesDT Discs DP 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 Dosing Disc/Shear Order Numbers Appendix D Spare Parts ListReplacement Motor Assembly Part Numbers Sterling, Inc Appendix E Technical Assistance882.01749.00