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Problem

Possible solution

 

Weigh hopper occasionally

Check batch weight setting in the recipe menu. See the setup chapter for

 

overfills.

more information.

 

 

Check the load cells and weigh hopper mounting for binding, etc.

 

 

Check to see that a pellet has not lodged under a load cell.

 

 

Check the ingredient supply hoppers to verify proper ventilation. If a

 

 

vacuum receiver has a leaking flapper valve and the supply hopper is not

 

 

vented, the blender computer can learn inaccurately and cause an overfill

 

 

condition on the next few cycles.

 

 

Check the load cell connections to the panel.

 

Material tends to separate

Check the mix timer setting. This problem is normally due to over mixing.

 

in the mixing chamber.

See the mix timer section in the setup chapter. Reduce the time until the

 

 

problem is corrected.

 

 

Check the mixer drive to ensure that the agitator is turning properly.

 

 

Check the high level switch in the mixer to lower the level slightly.

 

Material sticks to the

Increase the Dump Cycles setting in Mixer and Dump Setup.

 

flapper of the weigh

 

 

hopper and is not dumped.

 

 

Too much material

Increase the Mixer Dump Time in Mixer and Dump Setup.

 

remains in the mixer.

 

 

The material is not being

Increase the Mixing Time in Mixer and Dump Setup. Actually if you over

 

mixed thoroughly.

mix material, you can have the same problem. If you have the blender

 

 

set for “Continuous Mixing” then change it to “Timed Mixing” and adjust

 

 

the Mixing Time appropriately.

 

Recorded Inventory Totals

Check the blender’s scale calibration and verify that the batch hopper is

 

don’t match what I’ve

not overfilling. If the hopper is overfilling, adjust your batch size. If this is

 

actually used

correct, then you are probably not accounting for material scrap or other

 

 

items in your process.

 

 

Some error can be introduced by not weighing every batch. Check the

 

 

Recipe Page.

 

Max Hopper Weight

Stop the Blender and then Start it again. This causes the blender to

 

Exceeded Alarm continues

perform an automatic feeder calibration. If this doesn’t fix it, then

 

to re-occur.

manually perform feeder calibrations and retest.

 

Blender occasionally

The blender intermittently dumps a batch of material with one or more of

 

dumps an incorrect

the components incomplete.

 

batch.

Check the recipe information; ensure that both the percentages and batch

 

 

size are set properly.

 

 

Check the status of the alarm flags & Feeder Setup to ensure that all of

 

 

the feeders are set to Retry. In addition, if the blender is configured for

 

 

timed batches then this can cause error.

 

 

Check supply hopper ventilation to prevent problem associated with leaky

 

 

vacuum receiver flappers.

 

Blender keeps dumping

Check the mixer high-level switch sensitivity. When the sensor is covered

 

after mixer is full.

by material, the indicator lamp on the back of the switch should be lit. To

 

 

adjust the sensitivity, use the small adjustment screwdriver that was

 

 

provided with the blender. The adjustment pot is located on the back of

 

 

the sensor. Rotate clockwise to increase the sensitivity (less material in

 

 

front of the switch to actuate it). Rotate counter clockwise to decrease the

 

 

sensitivity (more material covering the switch).

 

 

Check the mixer high-level sensor connection to the control panel.

 

Blender will not batch with

Check the mixer high-level switch sensitivity. Fines may have coated the

 

empty mixer.

level switch; it needs readjustment.

 

 

Check the proximity switch connection.

 

 

Make sure that the recipe is correct.

 

 

Check batch size.

 

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Contents Page Model # Serial # Table of Contents Maintenance Safety Considerations Wear Safety Glasses and Work GlovesSterling SGB-E Series Blenders Annex B Information Introduction AccessoriesCustomer Service Equipment FunctionEquipment Covered by this Manual Necessary DocumentsSystem Capabilities SGB BlendersSGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller Three 3 types of recipe entry procedures available SGB -E Series Specifications Model SGB Blender System Component Description SGBTypical Material Supply Hoppers Material Supply HoppersSlide Gate Metering Assemblies SGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller Weigh Hopper Locating TabsWeigh Hopper Discharge Valve HC Mixer Mix ChamberOpti-Mixer Operator Control PanelTypical Setup Screens Typical Operator Screens SGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller Mixer Slide Gate Switch Positions Pneumatic Slide Gate Below Mixer OptionalSafety Work RulesTools and Equipment Needed Mechanical InstallationSafety Considerations Reporting a Safety Defect General ResponsibilityOperator Responsibility RememberMaintenance Responsibility Safety Description and ObjectivesFail Safe Operation Safety Circuit StandardsSafety Device Lock-Outs Lock-Outs, Plugs, and Other Safety Devices Line Cord PlugElectric Safety Interlock Switch All Models Shipping Information Unpacking and InspectionEvent of Shipping Damages If the Shipment is Not Complete United Parcel Service ShipmentParcel Post Shipment If the Shipment is Not Correct ReturnsChapter Description and Objectives Installation & SetupMounting Configuration Site RequirementsSGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller Mezzanine Mount Floor Mount Central Blender Installation Overview Lifting LugElectrical Installation Pneumatic Installation Blender Set-upLoad Cell Mechanical Stop Adjustment Weigh Hopper InstallationLoad Cell Adjustment Final Setup SGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller SGB Blender Sequence of Operation Quick Start ProcedureOperation Most common in injection molding Recipe Entry FormatsQuick Set Most common in extrusion and blow molding Percentage ModeParts Mode Often used in Compounding ApplicationsSwitching Modes Example of a 5-component Blend in Parts ModePreset Part Calculated Weight Ratio Control SGB Series Control System Menu Structure Recipe Page StartAdditional settings that usually do not have to be changed Blender CalibrationSGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller Controller Mode Setup Setting up a recipeInventory Shutdown Color Change Blender where there are moving parts Additional Operation Features Display Description LCD Please refer to the SGB menu structure in SectionMenu tree Mix Timer Re-Mix TimerWeigh Hopper Dump Time Weigh Hopper Dump Delay TimeMixer Options Feeder Alarm Setup & Flags Weigh Hopper Dump CycleMAX Hopper Weight Exceeded Calibration Error General Operation Feeder Clean OutAdditional Control Functions SGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller Standard Run Time Displays Recipe Menu Recipe Format Menu Current Recipe MenuQuick Set Menu SGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller SGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller Typical Batch Size Batch Size MenuInventory Shutdown Recipe Book Storage Menus Save Running Recipe to the Book Erase Recipe or Entire Book Display Recipe ContentsLoad a Saved Recipe from the Book Controller Features Display Time and Date Setting Date & TimeStroke Limiters for Metering Gates Stroke LimiterMaintenance Maintaining BlendersController Setup Units Setup SGB Series Blender Menu StructureDaily Typical Model SGB Assembly OverviewMechanical WeeklyInput Signals to Programmable Controller ElectricalOutput Signals from Programmable Controller Pneumatic System Maintenance 7Troubleshooting Description and ObjectivesProblem Possible solution Done in the field, the controller warranty will be voided Problem Possible solution Blender Options Model SGB-450 Spare Parts ListSpare Parts Model SGB-900Component Identification and Location OverviewSGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller SGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller Typical Mixer Frame Typical Opti-Mixer Frame Assembly Typical Supply Hopper Typical SGB-450 Series Hopper Assembly Detail Typical Weigh HopperTypical Weigh Hopper & Load Cell Detail Technical Assistance Parts DepartmentCredit Returns Warranty ReturnsReturned Material Policy Warranty Safety Tag Information SGB Blender Safety TagsPushbutton and Touchscreen Tags Power OnPower Off ButtonModel Number SGB-900 Max Blend Capacity 318 KG/HR Blender Identification Serial Number TagLocated on back of mixing chamber 12Appendix Addendum Service Supervisor InformationProgrammable Settings Available Selections Factory Setup MenuAdvanced Weight SGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller 107 Feed Calibration Select a feeder by touching the Select Feeder Customer Setup MenuFeeder Setup Programmable Features Service Notes Passwords Default Values factory defaults shownSGB Blender Configuration Parameters Cont’d Alarm SetupFeed CAL Options SGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller 115 116 SGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller SGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller 117 118 SGB Batch Blender with Mitsubishi Controller

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