Overview

Fluid Plate Assembly Overview

Fluid Plate Components

The fluid plate assembly in FIG. 5 can be attached to an automation arm or mounted on a pedestal. The main components of the fluid plate assembly include:

Fluid regulator (cartridge, ambient mastic, or heated mastic) (P).

Flow meter (R) (optional) precisely measures the flow rate of fluid dispensed.

Solenoid air valve (S) controls the dispense valve.

Voltage to Pressure Transducer (T), abbreviated V/P transducer, adjusts the air pressure to the fluid regu- lator (P).

Fluid Control Module (FCM) (U) receives pulse read- ings from the flow meter (R) and pressure readings from the regulator. It also controls the fluid regulator

(P) and solenoid air valve (S).

ST

U

P

R

FIG. 5: Fluid Plate Components

The PCF fluid regulator is electrically controlled by the PCF fluid control module. Consistent material flow is assured by a closed-loop pressure or closed-loop flow control design. The module responds to automa- tion-supplied signals to provide an accurate and consis- tent output flow based on a comparison of actual to desired flow rates. The fluid regulator uses air pressure to control fluid pressure and to provide fast response to electronic commands and ensure a precisely controlled, continuous flow of material.

The fluid plate assembly is available in two versions: ambient and heated.

Ambient Fluid Plate Assembly

There are four ambient versions available:

cartridge regulator without a flow meter;

ambient mastic regulator without a flow meter;

cartridge regulator with a high resolution meter;

ambient mastic regulator with a high resolution meter;

cartridge regulator with an ultra high resolution flow meter.

Heated Fluid Plate Assembly

There are two heated versions available:

heated mastic fluid regulator with a heated flow meter,

and a heated mastic fluid regulator without a flow meter.

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Graco 3A2098H Fluid Plate Assembly Overview, Ambient Fluid Plate Assembly, Heated Fluid Plate Assembly