Initial Set-up, Mechanical Set-up | Sterling 882.00722.00 specification

3-5 Initial Set-up

This section will discuss the mechanical setup and control system setup of the rate monitor system. After reading this section, you should be familiar with the mechanical setup and the electronic control setup of the rate monitor.

Mechanical Set-up

Weigh Hopper Installation

It is necessary to install the weigh hopper. Remove the weigh hopper from the shipping box and install it onto the load cell bracket. Two provided thumbscrews are used to secure the weigh hopper to the load cell bracket.

Figure 12: Picture of Weigh Hopper

Note: THE WEIGH HOPPER ASSEMBLY MUST HANG FREELY AND BE FREE FROM FRICTION, WITH NO MECHANICAL OBSTRUCTIONS OTHER THAN THE LOAD CELL ITSELF.

It is very important the tube stub of the weigh hopper does not touch the supplied dust ring. It is also important the flange of the weigh hopper be completely flush with the load cell bracket.

Extruder RPM connection

The supplied inductive proximity switch must be mounted to accurately read the Extruder’s RPM. If the optional Ethernet module was purchased, the extruder’s speed may be reported to the controller via communications (see communications section at the end of this manual,

NOT AVAILABLE FOR GH-F UNITS).

The proximity switch must be mounted securely, and read the actual RPM of the extruder. Supplementary documentation on this proximity switch is provided from its manufacturer.

To wire the supplied inductive proximity switch the PLC enclosure, please refer to the supplied wiring schematics.

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Contents

GH-M Rate Monitor Allen-Bradley Controller Write Down Your Serial Numbers Here For Future Reference If the Shipment is Not Complete Shipping InfoUnpacking and Inspection Event of Shipping Damage Warranty Returns ReturnsCredit Returns Table of Contents Maintenance Safety How to Use This ManualSafety Symbols Used in this Manual Safety Tags and Warning Labels Description Wear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves Follow all Safety Codes Responsibility General ResponsibilityOperator Responsibility Remember Reporting a Safety Defect Maintenance Responsibility General Description AccessoriesFunctional Description Models Covered in This Manual Customer Service Typical Features and Components Mechanical FeaturesController Features Extruder Inductive Proximity Switch System Component DescriptionSurge Hopper Weigh Hopper Open Function Typical GH-M Operator Screen Operator Screens Common to all GH Systems Typical Setup Screens Ethernet Module Optional Components Safety Features Pneumatic Slide Gate below surge hopperLow Level Proximity Sensors Uncrating the Equipment InstallationMechanical Installation Mounting Configurations Machine Mount Electrical Connections Pneumatic Connections Extruder RPM connection Weigh Hopper InstallationInitial Set-up Mechanical Set-up Display Startup Screen Final Connections Controller Set-up Recipe Page Start GH Controller Menu Structure Weigh Hopper Load Cell Calibration GH Calibration Display Calibration Menu Screen WTP/RPM Calibration Hopper Size Setup Hauloff Setup and Encoder Calibration Extruder Setup Network Setup Alarm Setup PanelView Configuration Screen Setting Date and Time GH-M Operation Procedures OperationOperator Displays Typical Operator Screen for GH Full Control system GH Full Control Operation Procedures GH-F Gravimetric Feeder Operation Procedures Typical Manual Control Operator Screen Common Screens Alarm Flags Alarms with DescriptionsPrint Inventory Preventative Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Internal Components of the Control Panel Preventative MaintenanceCorrective Maintenance Electrical Output Signals from Programmable Controller Input Signals to Programmable Controller Introduction Troubleshooting Problem Problem Corrective action Warranty Liabilities Warranty and Spare PartsWarranty Specifications Warranty Restrictions Annex B Information Customer Responsibilities Typical Surge Hopper Assembly Parts List Addendum Service Supervisor Information PasswordsProgrammable Settings Typical Engineering Only Setup Screen WTP/RPM Filter Percent of hopper Method DefaultExtruder Pulse Count Method Full Hopper Method Mechanical Options Screen Max Allowed WTP/RPM Typical Analog Options Analog options screen Diagnostics Screen Units Customer Setup MenuPassword Protection Alarm Log Allen-Bradley Communications Manual Below are the items that can be accessed for the GH Hopper Appendix Reload TOO Long Fixed Decimal Explanation Service Department Sales Department Parts DepartmentContract Department