GB and WSB models with 12-componentcontrol
Installation Maintenance Operation
Troubleshooting
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Date Manual Number: UGB007/1103 Serial numbers
Model numbers
TABLE of CONTENTS
SAFETY HAZARDS
ASSEMBLY
Assembly and Installation Instructions
SAFETY HAZARDS
CHECK OUT PROCEDURE
the setting
SETTINGS and NORMAL OPERATION
SAFETY HAZARDS
ACCURACY of THIS MANUAL
DISCLAIMERS PRODUCTION of FAULTY PRODUCT
Part
PART I - ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.FRAME and HOPPER assembly: bolted to skid
4.FLOW CONTROL ASSEMBLY: optional
3.Hang the Color and Additive Feeders
c.Mixer motor into right side of controller
d.Sensor cord plug into right side of controller
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WIRING CONSIDERATIONS
CHECK OUT PROCEDURE
PROCEDURE
reversed. If a FLOW CONTROL valve is installed
TURN POWER ON
LED # 2 will light
DIAGNOSTICS - for the CHECK OUT PROCEDURE
If pressing * does not display PASSWORD
Check the 1/2 amp panel front fuse
Possible model numbers are
SELECTING CORRECT MODEL
PART II - OPERATION
How to set them is
TURNING ON OUTPUTS - MATERIAL TYPES
Material TYPES are REGRIND, NATURAL, and ADDITIVE
So PLEASE read this page CAREFULLY
ADDITIVE
PERCENT OF ALL NATURALS
Components designated
ADDITIVE will be added as
PASSWORD
When done
SET MATERIAL TYPES
The Keystroke sequence to set
RATE CALIBRATION YOU DONT HAVE TO DO THIS
SETTINGS
xx.x is Setting
Enter a 3 digit setting
Regrind settings
SELECTED MODELS - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NORMAL OPERATION
SPECIAL FEATURES
To increase throughput, using the FAST key, read
To place UPPER LIMITS on settings, read
NORMAL OPERATING SEQUENCE - EACH CYCLE
PARAMETERS, *78 - Changing the Password
PRINTER OUTPUT and TROUBLESHOOTING sections
switch DOWN
POWER ON
CONTROLS and OUTPUTS 1.POWER ON switch
2.STOP END OF CYCLE / CONTINUE switch
3.IMMEDIATE PAUSE / CONTINUE switch
5.POWER OUTPUTS receptacles on panel front
8.Alarm output operating
8.STROBE LIGHT AND BEEPER ALARMS
9.ALARM SILENCE
INVALID indicates 1.you pressed an incorrect key
12.MIXER MOTOR ON/OFF/TIMED SWITCH
11.MIXER MOTOR OUTLET
13.MIXER MOTOR FUSE - 3 amp
14.LOAD CELL input port
20.THUMBWHEEL SWITCHES
detailed explanation of these printouts
16.COMPUTER input / output
17.PANEL FUSE for duplex receptacle - 3 amp
SET: Press to review or change settings
Four digit xx.xx settings
Stop, alarm MAX wt exceeded
Alarm on weight drop
KEYPAD - AUTOMATIC OPERATION MODE
weight
weight
the PROGRAM mode
To SAVE a RECIPE you must be in the PROGRAM mode
and then STOP running and sound the ALARM
the MAINTENANCE section, PARAMETER TABLE, FLG
The ALARM
weights being taken
volumetric dispenses, not gravimetric. These
Press again
view
Press * key to backup in the list
NEW settings may be entered directly
Press * to toggle between FAST ON and FAST OFF
Press EXIT, to exit
KEYPAD - MANUAL MODE
mode only
STOP switch must be in the STOP -END
When in
cancel
weight
EXIT. Power-offalways resets this flag to OFF
EXIT will exit the sequence and close all outputs
and EMPTY when this key is pressed
wish to reset
for proper full-weight
scale display, use any known weight
STAR FUNCTIONS available in the MANUAL mode
KEYPAD - PROGRAM MODE
The PARA key operates in this mode
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The PARAMETER LIST looks like this
STAR FUNCTIONS available in this mode
The default display is
Press *,0,2 to turn on
Extrusion
On 140, 240, 440 and 940 models
If R,N,C,A is selected, PARAMETERS are set
If N,N,C,A; same as above except: 1TY = NAT 2CS
On 220 and 420 models
power
automatically retrieved when the
CLEAR procedure is
The remaining five entries are two digits each
1TY= REG, 1TY= NAT, 1TY= ADD, or 1TY= OFF
The * key will walk you through all components
The CE key will change the TYPE for a component
EXIT will exit the sequence at any time
47 Special function, DISPENSE systems only
44 This flag for SPECIAL APPLICATIONS ONLY
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72 This flag for SPECIAL APPLICATIONS ONLY
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The keypad sequence
Press *,8,3. Display will say COL OFF
Use the * key to walk through all the components
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Press EXIT when done to save new settings
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The recommended procedure is
1.Place the unit into the Program mode
2.Press *88 for printout of empty bin TARE weight
Date:11/09/93 Time:17:22:01 Machine number:
WEIGHTS are always expressed as GRAMS
PERCENTS are expressed in tenths for settings
FAST key allows a higher output mode
PARAMETERS
DLY 00488 Delay before cycle start. interrupts
No change is required
automatically if the FUL parameter is changed
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DS1 00000 Thumbwheel switch override setting DS2
Percentage adjustment limit
adjustment limit
Extrusion control
These parameters set ALARM functions
Move decimal left on setting
When set
settings
Retries occur until both conditions are met
1PO 00000 Pulse rate of MICRO PULSE valves
PARAMETER LIST - FULL EXPLANATIONS
GENERAL PARAMETERS 20 parameters
2Digits 2 and 3 set the time delay before closing
3Digits 4 and 5 set the time delay before opening
FCV controls three different items
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change only if severe vibration causes problems
DTI probably no need to ever change this
KDF, WDF
No change required
The first digit is 0 to add, 1 to subtract
EXAMPLE: ROC set to ROC
The first 0 means add. The 1 is component
EXAMPLE: ROC set to ROC
IF ROV equals zero ROV
See RHL below for examples
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The Software logic is as follows
If material level is low, below the low sensor
IF ROV equals 1 to 9 ROV 10001 to ROV
The Software logic is as follows
DISPENSE STATION CONFIGURATION
DISPENSE STATION CONFIGURATION
See MAX, next, for more information
set automatically if FUL parameter is changed
TL are acceptable error
WEIGHT
starting TARE weight
consider changing if mixing is a problem
mode only
switch settings
dispense weight is
the top thumbwheel switch or from
XCV + XRC
For Extrusion Control Systems only
TCV + TRC
For Extrusion Control Systems only
Extrusion Control Adjustment Limit
Extrusion Control - Upper Adjustment Limit
Yield Control - extrusion control
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MCT 02060, an alarm will
generates
for Micro Blender air driven reciprocating mixer
Monitor Cycle Time
Designates material type for this component
_TY is the number that
designates if this Component is used and
what material TYPE it is
Sets alarm functions
Set AUTOMATICALLY when you enter settings
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Allows a setting entry of less then
Use to lock out high settings or limit access
Any setting
When a
10 cycles after every power up
80 % of this is expressed as _MI
Changes itself automatically over time
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_PT for augers and micro pulse devices only
_RP and _RD
No change required
_RD is set AUTOMATICALLY by the CALIBRATE routine
change if you change metering device
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12- for an AC motor being powered through a relay
Typical LAG TIMES are: minimum time plus five
20- for a 1 air cylinder sliding a dispense valve
127- for a automatic speed controller
PARAMETER DEFAULT SETTINGS - TWELVE SOFTWARE
The Model 200 list is the ORIGINAL BASE list
General list
Base 3K
Component lists
CHANGING PARAMETERS
PASSWORD
PART
PRINTED OUTPUTS
MONITORING
The CYCLE heading
11/10/97 * * 16:17:53 * RECIPE
OPR000
DATA line
WHAT TO CHECK FOR TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: DATA line
TARE WEIGHT. DATA line
Optional BAILOUT line
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FLOW RATE NUMBERS: DATA line
In the example above
Device
Approximate grams
DISPENSE TIMING: DATA line
ERROR CORRECTIONS: RATE NUMBERS. DATA line
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3.Third, look at the dispense TIME DATA line
PERCENTAGE ERRORS: DATA line
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SPECIAL TESTS Using the *54 flag
^weight
^dispense time ^weight dispensed ^lag time used
BAILOUT: line
MATERIAL USAGE INFORMATION
PARAMETER, PRT The printout looks like this
DATE
TIME
PART IV - TROUBLESHOOTING
PASSWORD
Press: * Display will say: PASSWORD
WHAT TO DO
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
See WIRING CONSIDERATIONS, ASSEMBLY section
ALARM begins to flash
The load cells are not plugged in
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Turn POWER ON
If the ALARM flashes
NORMAL OPERATING SEQUENCE
BEGIN operation
If ALARM flashes
NATURALS second
ADDITIVES third
MATERIAL RUNS OUT
Most Problems are related to LOAD CELL function
LOAD CELL RAW SIGNAL READOUT, next page, and
VERIFYING LOAD CELL FUNCTION
An over stressed
LOAD CELL RAW SIGNAL READOUT
PASSWORD
Press
Display will say
Wait for dispense then record the new weight
4.Repeat step 2, recording the weight readings
LOAD CELL - WEIGH BIN TEST
To verify correct operation
1.When a NEW PROGRAM CHIP has been installed
2.When all else fails
CLEAR ROUTINE
CLEAR ALL - RESTART
PART V - HARDWARE MAINTENANCE
HARDWARE ADJUSTMENTS AIR PRESSURE
Adjusting sensor sensitivity
MIX MOTOR timed power source
MIX PROBLEMS
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Air drives have these advantages
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PASSWORD
weight is not
weight that YOU use
Remove weights
BLENDER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
DISPENSE GATES
LOAD CELLS
WEIGH BINS
77 and *54 PRINTOUTS
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COMPUTER OUTPUTS - WIRING SUPPLEMENT
17 pin connector
to the outside world through this connector
wire color
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WE’RE HERE TO HELP
APPENDIX A-1
HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE
CALL
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE PERFORMANCE WARRANTY
APPENDIX A-2
SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX B
SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX B
CONTROL
B C A B TOP VIEW
SPECIFICATIONS
GRAVIMETRIC BATCH BLENDERS GB 220 and 420 Models
APPENDIX B
SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX B
SPECIFICATIONS
C C C
SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX B
SPECIFICATIONS
GRAVIMETRIC BATCH BLENDERS WSBM Series models
APPENDIX B
SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX B
Top View D
Top View, R Model D
SPECIFICATIONS
GRAVIMETRIC BATCH BLENDERS WSB 220 and 420 Models
APPENDIX B
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions inches mm
APPENDIX B
MODELS
GRAVIMETRIC BATCH BLENDERS
WSB 920, 940, 950 and 960 Models
SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX B
WSB 1840, 1850 and 1860 Models
SPECIFICATIONS
GRAVIMETRIC BATCH BLENDERS
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX C