Mitsubishi Electronics A0567659 specifications Why Blender Calibration is Necessary

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Why Blender Calibration is Necessary

The load cells on the Slide Gate/Auger blender are FACTORY CALIBRATED. Since the load cells can be subject to shock loading during shipping, moving, etc., we recommend that they be recalibrated.

The heart of the blending system is the load cell with the supply calibration weight. They monitor the weight off each ingredient added to the blender weigh hopper. Since load cells are reading the actual material weight that is metered by the feeders, the proper calibration of these load cells is essential for the correct operation of the blender. This calibration must be performed upon initial installation and startup of the blender. They should also be checked once a month with a calibration weight and if necessary recalibrated to ensure that they have not been damaged in the normal routine of removing and replacing the weigh hopper for cleaning, color changes, etc.

The calibration of each load cell is accomplished by using two reference points on the output of the load cell scale. The first of these points is known as the “Tare Weight”. This is the weight of the empty hopper assembly on the load cell. This is also known as the zero weight point (starting point) of the scale. This zero or starting point must be initialized with an empty weigh hopper. There must be no binding or leverage put on the load cell.

The second weight point used in the load cell calibration procedure is a known amount of weight for the weigh hopper. A calibration weight is provided with all Slide Gate/Auger blending systems. The calibration weight is stamped with its actual weight on top. If this is not available, any object with a known weight accurate to the nearest 1/100th of a pound, in the 2 - 10 lb. range, proportional to your size blender, will suffice. (The weight should be as close as possible to the maximum batch size you plan to run.) The weight will be in pounds, unless the blender is provided for metric operation. In the case of a metric blender display, the weight to be used is calibrated in kilograms.

Given the two weight points on the load cell scale, the controller should determine any other weight on the load cell span. This is limited to the maximum capacity of the load cell. The standard load cell used on these blenders has a span accuracy of 1/10%.

The maximum capacity of each load cell is clearly marked on top of the load cell. This value will be indicated in kilograms (1 kg = 2.2 lbs.).

Weigh Hopper (Load Cell) Calibration on blenders equipped with an OptiMix mixer

Enter the Setup menu as described previously. See Page 59 for menu tree. The factory pre-calibrates the weigh hopper on the Slide Gate/Auger blenders.

Button #3 on the Setup Menu is “Calibration”. Press it to enter the screen (shown below) which will prompt you to enter the Calibration area. Press the button marked “Scale Calibration” to enter the scale calibration menu.

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Contents Write Down Your Serial Numbers Here For Future Reference Shipping Information Credit Returns Warranty ReturnsTable of Contents Troubleshooting Addendum Safety Symbols Used in this Manual SafetyHow to Use This Manual Gravimetric Batch Blender Safety Tags Description Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves Follow all Safety CodesGeneral Responsibility ResponsibilityRemember Operator ResponsibilityReporting a Safety Defect Maintenance ResponsibilityModels Covered in This Manual AccessoriesCustomer Service Functional DescriptionBoth Blender Styles Typical Features & ComponentsMechanical Features Blender Controller shown with Mitsubishi Touch Screen Controller FeaturesMaterial Supply Hoppers Slide Gate & Auger Blender System Component DescriptionSlide Gate Metering Assemblies Slide Gate Blenders Auger Blenders available with a Choice of Mixers Auger Metering AssembliesTypical Weigh Hopper Weigh HopperHC Mixer Weigh Hopper Discharge ValveMix Chamber Opti-MixerController Pushbutton & Touchscreen Tags Button Function Operator Control PanelTypical Setup Screens Logo Pneumatic Slide Gate Below Mixer OptionsRemote Touch Screen Safety Circuit Standards Safety Devices and InterlocksFail Safe Operation Safety Device Lock-OutsTwist Cap Plug Electric Safety Interlock Switch All ModelsRigging and Placing the Unit InstallationMounting Configuration Uncrating the EquipmentMachine Mount Mezzanine Mounted Batch Blender Mezzanine MountTypical Central Blender Layout Floor Mount Central BlenderMechanical Installation Electrical InstallationCustomer-Supplied Components Pneumatic InstallationStroke Limiters for Metering Gates Weigh Hopper Installation Slide Gate Models onlySet-up Load Cell Mechanical Stop Adjustment Load Cell AdjustmentLogo Final ConnectionsRecipe Format Menu Controller SetupRecipe Entry Formats Quickset Mode Most common in injection molding Percentage Mode Most common in extrusion and blow molding Feeder Metering Order Parts Mode Often used in Compounding ApplicationsSwitching Modes Current Recipe MenuInventory Shutdown Batch Size MenuWeigh Every Batch Batch Ready ModeAutoStart Feature Every Fourth Batch Every Second BatchEvery Third Batch Printer Features Blender Calibration Batch Interval or Timed Interval PrintoutPrint Inventory Display Time and DatePage Why Blender Calibration is Necessary Feeder Calibration Auger Blenders Re-Mix Timer Mix TimerWeigh Hopper Dump Cycle Weigh Hopper Dump Delay TimeWeigh Hopper Dump Time Timed Mixing Option Setting Date & TimeFeeder Alarm Setup & Flags Mixer OptionsMAX Hopper Weight Exceeded Power Interruption Additional settings that usually do not have to be changed Network Communications Baud Rate & I.D. SettingsShutting Down Blender Initial StartupGeneral Operation Quick Start ProcedureOperation Start-upExisting Recipes Display Description LCD Controller Description & OperationRecipe Page Start Slide Gate & Auger Blender Control System Menu StructureRecipe Book Storage Menus Control FunctionsErase Recipe or Entire Book Display Recipe ContentsSave Running Recipe to the Book Load a Saved Recipe from the BookFeeder Clean Out Color Changes Page Standard Run Time Displays Shutting Down the Blender Photocopy this page for your maintenance records MaintenancePreventative Maintenance Schedule Internal Components of the Control Panel Preventative MaintenanceCorrective Maintenance ElectricalOutput Signals from Programmable Controller Input Signals to Programmable ControllerPneumatic System Maintenance Introduction TroubleshootingProblem Corrective action ±10%. This voltage must remain constant with all the motors Problem Corrective action Warranty will be voided Problem Corrective action Warranty Liabilities WarrantyWarranty Specifications Warranty RestrictionsAnnex B Information Technical SpecificationsCustomer Responsibilities Auger Blender -E Series Specifications Slide Gate Blender -E Series SpecificationsSlide Gate Gravimetric Batch Blending Systems Drawings & DiagramsSpare Parts List Typical Slide Gate Model Assembly OverviewModel 002 with Opti-Mixer Model 4000Auger Gravimetric Batch Blending Systems Model 012 with Common Feeder Components Model 012 with Opti-MixerModel 012 with Rotary HC mixer Model 060 with Rotary HC Mixer Model 060 with OptimixerModel 060 with Common Feeder Components Typical Mixer Section Front Typical Opti-Mixer Front Assembly DetailTypical Mixer Section Rear Typical Opti-Mixer Rear Assembly DetailTypical Mixer Frame Typical Opti-Mixer Frame AssemblyTypical Slide Gate Diamond Gate Assembly Detail Typical Gate AssemblyTypical Supply Hopper Typical Slide Gate-014 Series Hopper Assembly DetailTypical Weigh Hopper & Load Cell Detail Technical Assistance Blender Identification Serial Number TagAddendum Service Supervisor InformationProgrammable Settings Factory Setup Menu Available SelectionsFeed Algorithm Options Screen Advanced Weight Options ScreenMechanical Options Screen Feed Calibration Options ScreenUnits Feeder SetupCustomer Setup Menu Network SetupAlarm Log Alarm SetupMaintenance Password Programmable FeaturesPasswords User Password

A0567659 specifications

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