Conair GB/ WSB manual Typical Problems

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TYPICAL PROBLEMS

These problems are based on phone calls that we have received from GB/WSB Autoweigh Blender.

The display does not read close to zero when power is turned on, bin empty (plus or minus 10 grams).

*The load cells are not plugged in.

*The weigh bin is not resting properly and freely in its platform or the platform is not resting properly on the bolts that protrude from the load cell enclosures.

*The controller was never calibrated for these load cells or you just did a CLEAR ALL. In this case it will most likely read about 400 grams. See LOAD CELL CALIBRATION.

*The load cells are damaged. See CHECKING THE LOAD CELLS

The Controller "RESETS" itself for no reason. This indicates electrical noise or voltage spikes disrupting the processor.

*See WIRING CONSIDERATIONS, ASSEMBLY section.

The ALARM is flashing and the display shows a weight above 100 or below -50 grams. If above 100, the Weigh bin dump valve keeps opening and closing every 6 or 7 seconds. * There is material in the weigh bin that will not dump out.

*The dump flap may be stuck.

*The load cells are hung up or obstructed.

*The load cells are out of calibration.

*Incorrect grounding is causing wide load cell readouts.

The VERY FIRST DISPENSE

does NOT take place.

After a few seconds the

ALARM begins to flash.

The display says (N

x.x) and is flashing.

*The air supply is not connected or the pressure is set too low.

*The Natural solenoid is not connected properly.

*The 1/2 amp panel front fuse is blown.

*The NATURAL air cylinder is jammed. Maybe the mount is bent.

The NATURAL dispense valve continues to dump repeatedly even though the weigh bin has filled to overflowing. The weight reading is still below 2000.0 grams.

*The weigh bin is not free to move.

*The load cells are jammed.

*The load cells are damaged. See CHECKING THE LOAD CELLS

The system operates but always needs MANY RETRIES to complete a dispense and never seems to "learn" the proper dispense rate.

*The Minimum rate parameter is set to high. To correct, turn power off and then on again. The software will recalculate this parameter within the first 10 or 20 cycles.

The THUMBWHEEL SWITCHES do not seem to be controlling output. One or more LEDs (3 at bottom right) are on all the time.

*Someone has LOCKED IN a setting using the keypad. See KEYPAD, PROGRAM MODE, SETTING.

*The _SE parameter is LIMITING the thumbwheel switch setting. See KEYPAD, PROGRAM MODE, and PARAMETERS, _SE.

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Contents Gravimetric Blenders Date Manual Number UGB006/1103 Serial numbers Model numbers Part Troubleshooting / Software Part Hardware MaintenanceFour Component Software Part OperationAssembly Instructions Check OUT ProcedureSpecial Features Proceed to Safety Hazards NextSafety Hazards MIX Blades Safety Features Safety Interlock SwitchProceed to Assembly Next Additional MIX Blade HazardDisclaimers Part Assembly Load Cells are Easily DamagedPlease Be Careful On the NextPage Wiring Considerations Proceed to Check OUT Procedure NextProcedure What should Happen Plug in Controller Turn Power onAT this Point Touch Weigh BIN Very LightlyPress Alarm KEY Press REG KEYLED # Press NAT KEYPage Password ExitPart Operation Load Cell Calibration Be SureCAL OFF CALProceed to Normal Operation Next OperOperate COLSelected Models Special Instructions Micro PulseGB/WSB MB GB/WSB 240RIf Problems Develop Power OFFPower on Instructions for Normal OperationNormal Operating Sequence Each Cycle Exit Regrind Eight Character Display ROM OKRight Column Alarms Strobe Light and Beeper AlarmsAlarm Silence LED LightsMixer Motor Fuse Mixer Motor ON/OFF/TIMED SwitchMixer Motor Outlet Internal Fuses KeypadDate Keypad Automatic Operation Mode RecipeRUN RCPTABLE, FLG SaveBtch Page Fast TAGKeypad Manual Mode ALLTimed Time ADDPage Keypad Program Mode YLD Ctrl ParaStar Functions Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page MIX Time ParametersParameter List Brief Explanations XXX RLO Page CPL Full Explanation of Parameters No ALARM, no Retries MPOMIX KDF / WDF BERPage ROV Page Example RHL is Set 10 percent Page Setting SETPage Page Page Page Page XTP XCV + XRCTCV + TRC XAL XULMCT PTDLIQ Page Parameter Default Settings Four Software FLG RPO NPO CPOAPO MPO RAL NAL CAL AAL MIX JOGNPT CPT APT RWT RTINWT NTIChanging Parameters Prnt OFF PrntREG Natural COL TotalFinal DISP,% What to Check for Page Page Page Special Tests TimeTime Natural Calibrate Natural Material Usage Information PARAMETER, PRT Date Time Totals Grand PCT Current Cycles Last Printed 11/01/90Part IV Troubleshooting What to do Increasing Throughput Typical Problems Page Normal Operating Sequence Material Runs OUT Verifying Load Cell Function CNT Load Cell RAW Signal ReadoutCNT OFF Results to Expect Core Dump Clear RoutineClear ALL Restart Weigh BIN Dump Valve Soft Close Clean OUT Issues MIX Problems Page Recalibration of Load Cells ZeroWait FullBlender Preventive Maintenance Dispense GatesLoad Cells Weigh BinsThese Instructions for Totalizers only Special Totalizer Function Stop END of CycleBlender TotalizeComputer Outputs Wiring Supplement Call Appendix A-2 Specifications Gravimetric Batch Blenders Autoweigh GBM Series ModelsGravimetric Batch Blenders AutoWeigh GB100 Series Models TOP View Front View Side View120V/1 phase/50-60 Hz 240V/1 phase/50-60 Hz Gravimetric Batch Blenders GB 220 and 420 ModelsGravimetric Batch Blenders AutoWeigh GB240 and GB440 Models TOP View Mounting InterfaceGravimetric Batch Blenders AutoWeigh GB900 Series Models 2124Gravimetric Batch Blenders AutoWeigh GB1840 and 1860 Models GB1840 GB1860Gravimetric Batch Blenders Wsbm Series models Control Remote Mounted Models WSBM22 WSBM131 WSBM140Gravimetric Batch Blenders WSB 100 and 100R Models Side View Front View Side View, R Model Front View, R ModelGravimetric Batch Blenders WSB 220 and 420 Models 24.4Gravimetric Batch Blenders WSB 240/440 and 240/440R Models WSB442Gravimetric Batch Blenders WSB 1840, 1850 and 1860 Models Appendix C Appendix C Appendix C Appendix C Appendix C Appendix C Appendix C Appendix C
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