Operation, Start-up, Switches | Sterling 882.00274.00 specs

Chapter 4: Operation

4-1 Start-up

1.Turn the power switch ON.

2.Set the desired feed rate on the RPM display using the up or down arrows.

3.Flip the motor switch to AUTO.

If the additive feeder is installed correcly, it should begin operation at the desired RPM when the processing machine screw is in operation.

4-2 Controller Description and Operation

Identifying Control Panel Indicator Lights and Switches on the Controller

Switches

Power Switch. This switch turns the control ON and OFF.

Motor Switch. This switch has three (3) positions:

•OFF stops the auger motor.

•AUTO starts normal automatic operation.

•MANUAL operates the auger at the set point as long as the switch is held in this position. Use this feature when calibrating the feeder or during cleanout.

Indicator Lights

Motor Light. This indicator lights when the auger motor is turning.

Auger Speed. This LED displays the auger speed setpoint.

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Sterling 882.00274.00 specifications Start-up, Controller Description and Operation, Switches, Indicator Lights

Contents

SF Series Additive Feeders Parts and Service Department Shipping Information Table of Contents Troubleshooting Safety Symbols Used in this Manual SafetyHow to Use This Manual Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves General Responsibility Responsibility Remember Operator Responsibility Reporting a Safety Defect Maintenance Responsibility Models Covered in This Manual Standard FeaturesMechanical Features Functional Description Options Electrical FeaturesController Features Accessories Fail Safe Operation Safety Devices and InterlocksSafety Circuit Standards Safety Device Lock-Outs Rigging and Placing the Additive Feeder InstallationSupply System Installation Uncrating the Equipment Control Relay Connection Main Power ConnectionElectrical Connections Determining the Desired Feed Rate Setup Procedures 110 100 Equipment Needed Calibration ProcedureProcedure Observed Feed Rates Examples Shutting Down the Additive Feeder Initial Start-upPre-Startup Checks Starting Up the Additive Feeder Start-up SwitchesIndicator Lights Operation Counter Module Timer ModuleUsed as a Cycle Override Safety Timer Elapsed Time Module Set Point #2 Motor Control Bottom Low Level Regrind Feeder with Proximity SwitchDual Setpoint Control Operation 2 Component Applications Extruder Tracking Control Extruder Tracking Installation and Setup Extruder Tracking Equation Motor RPM = 25.2 X Auger RPM Desired Display SettingField Control Programming Equation Programming for Follower Operation Programming ModeViewing or Changing the Constant Program Minimum Setting Viewing or Changing the Program Minimum SettingViewing or Changing the Program Maximum Setting Exiting Programming Mode and Returning to Run Mode Shutting Down the Additive Feeder Additive Feeder Control Factory Defaults Photocopy this page for your maintenance records MaintenancePreventative Maintenance Schedule Material Cleanout/Changeover Preventative Maintenance Installing Auger Assembly Corrective MaintenanceAuger Assembly Changeover Removing Auger Assembly Replacement Motor Brush Part Numbers Motor Brush Replacement Introduction TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Corrective action Additive Feeders Troubleshooting Appendix Warranty Optional Components Annex B Information Technical Specifications Additive Feeder Specifications and Overall Dimensions Drawings and Diagrams Typical Additive Feeder Controllers SET Point Exploded Assembly Drawing Parts List Spare Parts List A0541292 Auger Assembly, 1/2 One Component Control Enclosure Parts Identification Two Component Control Enclosure Parts Identification Returned Material Policy Safety Tag InformationWarranty Returns Additive Feeder Safety Tags Technical Assistance Additive Feeder Identification Serial Number Tag Photocopy this page for your records Worksheet for Charting Feed Rates