CONVEYINGSYSTEM

ALARMS

The No Material Alarm can be triggered in two ways:

•The Alarm Check signals an alarm after the operator-set number of consecutive loading attempts fails to satisfy the receiver’s demand for material.

•The optional fill sensor in the receiver or hopper is not sat- isfied after one loading cycle.

AlarmPossible cause Solution

No Material Alarm There is no material at the source.

rVerify that there is enough material at the source, including regrind sources if a ratio valve is used.

rVerify that the material line is connected to the correct source of material.

Loader Settings are

If the parameters set on the

incorrect.

Loader Settings screen are

 

incorrect, material demand

 

may not be satisfied.

 

r Verify that the Load Time,

 

or Load Time plus Purge

 

Time, is sufficient to fill the

 

receiver. Adjust as needed.

 

r Verify that the Alarm

 

Check allows a sufficient

 

number of loading cycles to

 

fill the receiver. Adjust as

 

needed.

 

r Verify that the loader is

 

assigned to the correct

 

pump system.

 

 

 

If there are leaks in the system,

 

the pump cannot pull a good

 

vacuum and the receiver may

 

have no or little material flow-

There is a leak in the

ing into it. Check the vacuum

vacuum system.

pump gauge. If the reading is

 

low, check all hoses, gaskets,

 

receiver lids, and valves for

 

signs of damage or wear.

 

Replace as needed.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Basic 32 Loader Control

UGC007/0702