Sterling 882.00294.00, DH1-610-2 Chapter 4: Operation

Chapter 4: Operation

4-1 Controller Description and Operation

Identifying Control Panel Components for the AP-1 Controller

Disconnect Switch

The Disconnect Switch is located in the front upper right hand corner of the control

enclosure. It allows the user to disconnect power to the dryer for emergency shutdown,

service or long periods of inactivity.

Control Power Switch

The Control Power Switch is located on the front of the control enclosure below the touch

screen. The switch energizes the control circuit (PLC, touch screen, relays, etc.) within the

control enclosure.

Touch Screen

The Touch Screen is located in the center of the control enclosure. Once the disconnect is

on and the control circuit is energized, the machine can be started and parameters can be

adjusted through the touch screen.

Alarm Horn & Light

The Alarm Horn is located in the center of the control enclosure, next to the Control Power

Switch. The Alarm Light is located on the top of the enclosure. These devices give an

audible and visual indication that there is a malfunction with the system.

Figure 3: Typical Control Panel

Portable Drying/Conveying Systems Chapter 4: Operation 21 of 63

Contents

Main SDAA 25-100 Small Dryer With AP-1 Controls Shipping Information Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: SAFETY ................................................................6 CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION............................ 11 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION ..................................................15 CHAPTER 4: OPERATION .......................................................21 CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE.................................................. 40 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING........................................ 48 CHAPTER 7: APPENDIX ..........................................................55 Chapter 1: Safety 1-1 How to Use This Manual DANGER! 1-2 Safety Tag Information 1-3 Warnings and Precautions 1-4 Responsibility Page Page Chapter 2: Functional Description 2-1 Models Covered in This Manual 2-2 General Description 2-3 Standard Features 2-4 Options 2-5 Safety Devices and Interlocks Page Chapter 3: Installation 3-1 Uncrating the Equipment 3-2 Rigging and Placing the Dryer Note: Floor Mounted Dryers can be lifted by hoist or fork lift. USE FORK LIFT TRUCK USE Overhead Crane 3-3 Electrical Connections 3-4 Setup Procedures Checking for Proper Blower Rotation Drying Hopper Air Trap Considerations (If Equipped) Installing the Optional Aftercooler 3-5 Initial Start-up Pre-Startup Checks Starting Up the Dryer The process blower starts. Auto-Tuning the Dryer (Requires Supervisory Password) Page Chapter 4: Operation 4-1 Controller Description and Operation Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Restoring the WATLOW Redundant Safety Controller to Factory Setup Entering Operating Parameters to Select Modes Figure 6: Setting List for Redundant Safety Controller (WATLOW), Part No. A0568961 4-2 System Operation Procedures process. regeneration. beginning. 4-3 Shutting Down the Dryer Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule Portable Drying/Conveying Systems Chapter 5: Maintenance 40 of 63 replacement date inspection 5-2 Preventative Maintenance Servicing Process Air Filters Recommendations for Cleaning and Replacing Filters Figure7: Air Filter Location and Disassembly Vacuuming Cleaning with Compressed Air Servicing the Dew Point Monitor 5-3 Corrective Maintenance Symptoms of Worn Desiccant + FIRST AID + In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. SEE A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. Replacing Worn Desiccant Figure 8: Desiccant Bed Location and Disassembly Figure 9: Required Desiccant Amounts Replacing the regeneration heaters Procedures (see figure 8). Replacing the Process Heater Figure 10: Process Heater Location and Disassembly Procedures Replacing/Cleaning the Cooling Coils Figure 11: Cooling Coil Location and Disassembly Page Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 6-1 Introduction Page Page Page Page Page 6-2 Determining Temperature Controller Errors or Sensor Errors Using a Thermocouple Chapter 7: Appendix 7-1 Warranty Warranty Specifications Warranty Restrictions Warranty Liabilities 7-2 Optional Components 7-3 Technical Specifications Annex B Information Aftercooler Design Specifications Portable Drying/Conveying Systems Chapter 7: Appendix 57 of 63 7-4 Drawings and Diagrams Figure 12: Standard Model (180F to 250F) Air Flow Schematic Page Figure 14: Low Heat Model (120F to 250F) Air Flow Schematic 7-5 Spare Parts List Figure 15: Level 1 Spare Parts List (Electrical & Mechanical) Portable Drying/Conveying Systems Chapter 7: Appendix 60 of 63 Page 7-6 Returned Material Policy 7-7 Dryer Identification (Serial Number) Tag 7-8 Technical Assistance Portable Drying/Conveying Systems Chapter 7: Appendix 63 of 63 Parts Department Service Department Sales Department