Mitsubishi Electronics 882.00273.00 specifications Typical Batch Sizes, Blender, Batch Size lbs

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Figure 38: Typical Batch Sizes

Because the blending systems must handle a wide variety of materials, with varying bulk densities, the actual amount of weight of material the weigh hopper will hold can vary dramatically from application to application.

This feature allows the operator to change the size of the batch to be made. A value will need to be entered between 0.5 to 99.9. This can also be changed while making a batch without affecting the current running batch. If the size is changed then you will need to touch “Accept New Recipe” on the Recipe screen before the change takes place. This feature allows stored recipes with different batch sizes to easily be loaded without the operator having to reconfigure the blender every time they want to load a stored recipe.

The weigh hopper size selected should be one that approaches the maximum capacity of the load cells without over-filling the weigh hopper. During the initial setup of each blender, the weigh hopper size setting should be checked to ensure that the weigh hopper is not overfilling due to a large percentage of light weight regrind, etc. The batch size will vary from model to model. The bulk density of the material being blended will also affect the batch size.

Note: If running a high percentage of lighter density regrind, set the batch size so that the mixer does not overfill, preventing the weigh hopper from fully dumping when operating in “Batch Ready Mode”.

Figure 38: Typical Batch Sizes

Blender

Batch Size (lbs.)

150

1.5

500

4.0

900

8.0

2500

25.0

4000

35.0

6000

45.0

Inventory Shutdown

In many applications, the user of the Slide Gate/Auger System produces large runs of blended material on the same recipe during production. An example may be a 40,000-lb. run of a certain specification plastic extrusion. Others may wish to fill a 1,000-lb. gaylord box in a central blending application. In either case, the manufacturer has provided a means to automatically stop the blending system when the blended material has reached a preset total blended weight. This is known as Inventory Shutdown.

When the Inventory Shutdown value is reached, the blender will finish the current batch of material. It will then stop and display to the operator that the inventory value has been reached. Additionally, it will flash an alarm and wait for operator attention. An example of this screen is shown below:

Figure 39: Typical Blender Shutdown User Prompt Operator Screen

Touch to make another box of material

Touch if you don’t want to make another batch

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Contents Gravimetric Slide Gate Batch Blender Mitsubishi Controller Write Down Your Serial Numbers Here For Future ReferencePart Number Bulletin Number BF1-615.3 Effective 11/07/07 We are committed to a continuing program of product improvementUnpacking and Inspection Shipping InfoIn the Event of Shipping Damage If the Shipment is Not CompleteCredit Returns Warranty ReturnsCHAPTER 1 SAFETY Table of ContentsCHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION CHAPTER 2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTIONCHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCECHAPTER 4 OPERATION CHAPTER 7 APPENDIXHopper Additive Feeder Sub-Assembly Optional Safety Symbols Used in this Manual Chapter 1 Safety1-1 How to Use This Manual Description Figure 1 Safety Tags and Warning LabelsCAUSING BODILY INJURY EXISTS ANY TIME THE POWER IS ON 1-2 Warnings and PrecautionsWear SAFETY GLASSES and WORK GLOVES Use care when LOADING, UNLOADING, RIGGING, or MOVING this equipmentOperator Responsibility 1-3 ResponsibilityGeneral Responsibility REMEMBER Reporting a Safety Defect Maintenance ResponsibilityCustomer Service AccessoriesChapter 2 Functional Description 2-1 Models Covered in This ManualFigure 3 Typical Blender Assembly Figure 2 Equipment SpecificationsDimensions and Specifications 2500Mechanical Features 2-3 Typical Features and ComponentsController Features Figure 4 Typical Mitsubishi Controller Touch Screen DisplaySupply Hoppers Figure 5 Typical Hopper AssemblySystem Component Description Slide Gates Weigh Hopper Figure 6 Typical Slide Gate AssemblyFigure 7 Typical Weigh Hopper Assembly Operator Control Panel Display Figure 8 Typical Mixer AssemblyMix Chamber Figure 10 Controller Pushbuttons & Touchscreen Tags Figure 9 Typical Mitsubishi Controller Touch Screen DisplayButton Function22 of Figure 11 Typical Operator Screens23 of Figure 12 Typical Setup Screens24 of 2-4 Optional Components Figure 13 Mixer Slide Gate Switch PositionsPneumatic Slide Gate below Mixer PositionFigure 16 Typical Additive Feeder Configuration Figure 15 Typical R.A.M. Hopper Blender ConfigurationRegrind Auger Metering R.A.M. Hopper Additive Feeder HopperSafety Circuit Standards 2-5 Safety FeaturesSafety Device Lock-Outs Fail Safe OperationFigure 18 Twist Cap Plug Figure 17 Electrical Disconnect PlugTwist Cap Plug Connected to Each Feeder Auger Motor Figure 19 Electrical Safety Interlock Switch Located on mixer door Electric Safety Interlock Switch3-2 Mechanical Installation Chapter 3 Installation3-1 Uncrating the Equipment Figure 20 Blender Lifting Lugs 1 on each sideMachine Mount Mounting ConfigurationsSite Requirements Mezzanine Mount Note Larger blenders need to be braced as part of the installationFigure 21 Typical Mezzanine Mounted Batch Blender GRAVIMETRIC BATCH BLENDER MEZZANINE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMERFigure 22 Typical Floor Mount Central Blender Layout Floor Mount Central BlenderFigure 23 Customer-Supplied Pneumatic Components 3-3 Electrical Connections3-4 Pneumatic Connections Mechanical Set-up 3-5 Initial Set-upStroke Limiters for Metering Gates Figure 24 Stroke LimitersFigure 25 Weigh Hopper Weigh Hopper InstallationFinal Connections Figure 26 Display Startup ScreenController Set-up Figure 27 Display Main Recipe ScreenBlender Controller Menu Structure Blender Calibration Figure 29 Display Calibration Screen Figure 28 Display Calibration Menu ScreenEnter in the Calibration Weight Press here to perform the calibration Current Loadcell Bits Follow InstructionsFigure 30 Display Alarm Flags & Feeder Setup Screen Alarm SetupFeeder Calibration Auger Blenders Select a Feeder to Configure Change the Alarm Silence DelayFigure 31 Ethernet Setup Screen Network SetupSetting Date and Time Figure 32 PanelView Configuration ScreenAdditional Setup Parameters 3-6 Initial Startup Chapter 4 Operation Quick Start Procedure4-1 Start-up General OperationNote Press “Push to Start or Stop” button to start blender 4-2 Operation ProceduresExisting Recipes Figure 34 Typical Manual Control Operator Screen Operator DisplaysFigure 33 Typical Recipe Entry Operator Screen Recipe Entry Formats Figure 35 Typical Inventory Display Operator ScreenRecipe Format Menu “Quickset” Mode Most common in injection molding Page Recipe Setup Switching Modes“Percentage” Mode Most common in extrusion and blow molding Figure 37 Example Calculations of a 4-component blend in “Parts” modeBlender Figure 38 Typical Batch SizesBatch Size lbs Inventory ShutdownMixer and Dump Setup Auto Start FeatureMix Timer Figure 40 Typical Mixer and Dump Setup Operator ScreenWeigh Hopper Dump Delay Time Re-Mix TimerWeigh Hopper Dump Time Figure 41 Typical “Out of Material” Alarm Screen Alarm FlagsWeigh Hopper Dump Cycle Mixer Dump TimeMAX HOPPER WEIGHT EXCEEDED check batch size Figure 42 Typical “Maximum Hopper Weight” Alarm ScreenFigure 43 Typical “Calibration Error” Alarm Screen Figure 44 Typical “Power Interruption” Alarm ScreenFigure 46 Typical “E-Stop Activated” Alarm Screen Figure 45 Typical “PLC Battery Low” Alarm ScreenPLC BATTERY LOW Figure 47 Typical Manual Control Operator Screen Feeder Clean OutTree Diagram in section 3-5 of this manual Recipe BookFigure 48 Typical Recipe Book Operator Screen Display Recipe ContentsSave Running Recipe to the Book Load a Saved Recipe from the BookColor Changes Erase Recipe or Entire BookFigure 49 Typical Inventory Shutdown Operator Screen 4-3 Shut-down5-1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule Chapter 5 MaintenanceFigure 50 Sample Preventative Maintenance Schedule System model #5-3 Corrective Maintenance 5-2 Preventative MaintenanceElectrical Internal Components of the Control PanelNote The alarm contact has a maximum load of 3 amps Input Signals to Programmable ControllerOutput Signals from Programmable Controller Problem Chapter 6 Troubleshooting6-1 Introduction Corrective actionCorrective action ProblemCorrective action warranty will be voided Service Department Equipment Specifications 7-1 Technical SpecificationsFigure 52 Equipment Specifications Chapter 7 AppendixAnnex B Information Figure 53 Typical Final Assembly Parts List 7-2 Drawings and DiagramsFinal Assembly 75 of Mixer Sub-AssemblyA0770319 Figure 54 Typical Mixer Assembly Parts ListFigure 55 Typical Hopper Assembly Parts List Hopper Sub-assemblyFigure 56 Typical R.A.M. Hopper Assembly Parts List Hopper R.A.M. Regrind Auger Metering Sub-Assembly OptionalFigure 57 Typical Additive Feeder Hopper Assembly Parts List Hopper Additive Feeder Sub-Assembly OptionalFigure 58 Typical Weigh Hopper Assembly Parts List Weigh Hopper Sub-assemblyFigure 59 Typical Slidegate Assembly Parts List Slide Gate Sub-assemblyFigure 60 Typical Knife Gate below mixer Assembly Parts List Knife Gate Sub-assembly HD OptionalFigure 61 Typical Knife Gate floor stand Assembly Parts List Knife Gate Sub-assembly RD OptionalControl Panel Layout Figure 62 Typical Mitsubishi Controller Main Parts ListFigure 63 Typical Mitsubishi Display Main Parts List Spare Parts Kits Figure 64 Blender Spare Parts ListingPasswords 7-4 Addendum Service Supervisor InformationProgrammable Settings Figure 65 Typical Operator Setup ScreenFactory Setup Menu Figure 66 Typical Engineering Only Setup ScreenAdvanced Weight Options Screen Metering Test ScreenFeed Algorithm Options Screen Figure 68 Typical Advanced Weight Options ScreenFigure 69 Typical Feed Algorithm Options Screen Feed Calibration Options ScreenFigure 72 Typical Feeder Setup Screen Feeder SetupMechanical Options Screen Figure 71 Typical Mechanical Options ScreenFigure 74 Typical Ethernet Setup Screen Customer Setup MenuUnits Figure 73 Typical Units ScreenFigure 76 Typical Alarm Log Screen Figure 75 Typical Alarm Flags & Feeder Setup ScreenAlarm Log BF1-615.3 Factory Default Setup ParametersChapter 7 6BAppendix 92 ofVIRGIN 93 ofNote ITEMS MARKED R ARE READ ONLY AND ITEMS MARKED RW ARE READ/WRITE 7-5 Mitsubishi Communications ManualGENERAL BLENDER INFO BLENDER STARTING AND STOPPINGBLENDER ALARMS INVENTORY INFO CURRENT RECIPE INFO THIS IS THE RECIPE THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING MADE RECIPE INFO THIS IS WHERE YOU RIGHT THE NEW RECIPE TORECIPE BOOK MANIPULATION TARGETS VS. ACTUAL WEIGHT INFOFIXED DECIMAL EXPLANATION Alarm Number ExplanationUNTIL THE HOPPER FEEDS MATERIAL INTO THE NEW BATCH WRITING RECIPE EXPLANATIONRECORDING THE TARGETS VS. ACTUALS FOR EACH BATCH 7-6 Technical Assistance Service DepartmentParts Department Sales Department
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