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GH-M Rate Monitor
Allen-Bradley Controller
Part Number: 882.00722.00
Bulletin Number: BF2-610
Effective: 2/08/2007
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Write Down Your Serial Numbers Here For Future Reference: _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ We are committed to a continuing program of product improvement. Specifications, appearance, and dimensions described in this manual are subject to change without notice. DCN No. ____________ ©
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Shipping Info Unpacking and Inspection You should inspect your equipment for possible shipping damage. Thoroughly check the equipment for any damage that might have occurred in transit, such as broken or loose wiring and components, loose hardware and mounting screws, etc. In the Event of Shipping Damage According to the contract terms and conditions of the Carrier, the responsibility of the Shipper ends at the time and place of shipment. Notify the transportation company’s local agent i
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Returns Do not return any damaged or incorrect items until you receive shipping instructions from the shipping department. Credit Returns Prior to the return of any material, the manufacturer must give authorization. A RMA number will be assigned for the equipment to be returned. Reason for requesting the return must be given. ALL returned material purchased from the manufacturer returned is subject to 15% ($75.00 minimum) restocking charge. ALL returns are to be shipped prepaid. The i
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: SAFETY................................................................ 7 1-1 How to Use This Manual .............................................................................................7 Safety Symbols Used in this Manual.....................................................................7 1-2 Warnings and Precautions ..........................................................................................9 1-3 Responsibility ..........................
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GH Calibration.....................................................................................................31 WTP/RPM Calibration Page................................................................................33 This page is used to monitor the lbs/hr per RPM analyzer and is used as a tool for tuning the WTP Algorithm Options mentioned later in this book.......................33 Hopper Size Setup ...................................................................................
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Chapter 1: Safety 1-1 How to Use This Manual Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your rate monitor. The purpose is to assist you in applying efficient, proven techniques that enhance equipment productivity. This manual covers only light corrective maintenance. No other maintenance should be undertaken without first contacting a service engineer. The Functional Description section outlines models covered, standard features, and safety feat
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Figure 1: Safety Tags and Warning Labels Tag Description Tag Description Read Operation & Pinch Point Slide Gate Installation Manual Shear Point Rotating Earth Ground Mixer High Voltage Inside Protected Earth Ground Enclosure PE Shear Hazard Rotating Lifting Point Auger Chapter 1: Safety 8 of 60
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1-2 Warnings and Precautions Our equipment is designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated within design specifications, following national and local safety codes. This may include, but is not limited to OSHA, NEC, CSA, SPI, and any other local, national and international regulations. To avoid possible personal injury or equipment damage when installing, operating, or maintaining this equipment, use good judgment and follow these safe practices: Read and f
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1-3 Responsibility These machines are constructed for maximum operator safety when used under standard operating conditions and when recommended instructions are followed in the maintenance and operation of the machine. All personnel engaged in the use of the machine should become familiar with its operation as described in this manual. Proper operation of the machine promotes safety for the operator and all workers in its vicinity. Becoming familiar with materials, inspection, speed lim
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Learn and always use safe operation. Cooperate with co-workers to promote safe practices. Immediately report any potentially dangerous situation to your supervisor or appropriate person. REMEMBER: • NEVER place your hands or any part of your body in any dangerous location. • NEVER operate, service, or adjust the rate monitor without appropriate training and first reading and understanding this manual. • NEVER try to pull material out of the rate monitor with your hands while it is runnin
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Maintenance Responsibility Proper maintenance is essential to safety. If you are a maintenance worker, you must make safety a priority to effectively repair and maintain equipment. Before removing, adjusting, or replacing parts on a machine, remember to turn off all electric supplies and all accessory equipment at the machine, and disconnect and lockout electrical power. Attach warning tags to the disconnect switch. When you need to perform maintenance or repair work on a rate monitor abov
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Chapter 2: Functional Description 2-1 Models Covered in This Manual This manual provides operation, installation, and maintenance instructions for rate monitors of various extrusion rates and specifications. See below for a list of available models. • GH-M Rate Monitor Units • GH Full Control Units with or without Line Speed Control • GH-F Gravimetric Feeder Units Model numbers are listed on the serial tag. Make sure you know the model and serial number of your equipment before contac
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Customer Service The intent of this manual is to familiarize the operator and maintenance personnel with these rate monitors and help your organization get the maximum service from your equipment. If you have any questions regarding installation, service, repair, custom equipment, or applications, please do not hesitate to contact us for the information required. Prices for additional equipment, accessories, or repair parts will be furnished promptly upon request. Note: If you desire to
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Figure 2: Equipment Specifications Model 10 20 40 Maximum Extrusion Rate, lbs/hr (kg/hr) 600 (272) 1200 (680) 2500 (1134) Weigh Hopper Capacity, cu.ft. (Liters) 0.35 (10) 0.7 (20) 1.41 (40) Typical Weigh Hopper Size, lbs. 10 20 40 Load Cell Capacity, kgs 1 @ 10 kg 1 @ 20 kg 1 @ 30 kg Approximate Dimensions, in. (mm) Height (5) 34.5 (875) 51.5 (1308) 56.5 (1435) Width (5) 26.0 (650) 37.5 (952) 37.0 (940) Depth (5) 22.0 (560) 37.0 (940) 40.0 (1016) 2-3 Typical Features and Components Mechani
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• Optional Ethernet communications System Component Description This section describes the various components of the rate monitor system. Extruder Inductive Proximity Switch The extruders RPM must be reported to all GH, GH-M, and GH-F Systems for them to function. To accomplish this, an inductive proximity switch is provided to let the controller know the RPM of the extruder. This switch should be field mounted in an appropriate way to read the extruder’s true RPM. It is important this
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OPEN Dump cone gate open all the time CLOSE Dump cone closed all the time Each surge hopper is supplied with a lid. Standard lids contain a cutout to accept a vacuum receiver. A blank lid may also be provided if specified. If the rate monitor is being refilled from a mezzanine-mounted GH Hopper, the surge hopper lid will have a tube stub on it. The surge hopper will be mounted on the frame at the factory. The 24V dc solenoid will also be factory wired. In some rare cases, it may be
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After installation and setup, the GH-M will begin monitoring the system process once the rate monitor detects an extruder speed. The following figures show some typical screens of the GH-M rate monitor. Figure 8: Typical GH Series Controller Touch Screen Display Figure 9: Controller Pushbuttons & Touchscreen Tags Button Function Turns power on to the GH Hopper controller. (Found on the back of the controller.) (Power On) Turns power off to the GH Hopper controller.
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Figure 10a: Typical GH-M Operator Screen Figure 10b: Typical GH Full Control Operator Screen Figure 10c: Typical GH-F Gravimetric Feeder Operator Screen Chapter 2: Functional Description 19 of 60
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Figure 10d: Operator Screens Common to all GH Systems Chapter 2: Functional Description 20 of 60
