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SSC1-5Q
Conveying Systems
1-Pump 5-Station Controller
Operation, Installation, and Service Manual
Sterling
5200 W. Clinton Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53223
Tel. (414) 354-0970
Fax (414) 354-6421
www.sterlco.com
Part No. A0 Bulletin No. SM2-615
11/7/03
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Please note that our address and phone information has changed. Please reference this page for updated contact information. These manuals are obsolete and are provided only for their technical information, data and capacities. Portions of these manuals detailing procedures or precautions in the operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of the products may be inadequate, inaccurate, and/or incomplete and shouldn’t be relied upon. Please contact the ACS Group for more current information
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Write down your unit serial number(s) Model # Serial # here for future reference ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ Performance figures stated in this manual are based on a standard atmosphere of 59°F (15°C) at 29.92” Hg (1,014 millibars) at sea level, using 60 Hz power. Altitude is an important consideration when specifying vacuum conveying components. Sterling can advise you on proper selection
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Table of Contents 1 General Information.........................................................................8 1-1 Equipment Function......................................................................................8 1-2 Necessary Documents .................................................................................8 1-3 System Capabilities......................................................................................8 1-4 Equipment Cycle .....................................
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Table of Contents 5 Using the Controller .......................................................................21 5-1 Introduction.................................................................................................21 5-2 Setup ..........................................................................................................21 5-2-1 Setting Up the System....................................................................21 5-2-1-1-1 Setting Pump Parameters...................
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Charts and Figures 1 SSC1-5Q Controller ............................................................................................. 10 Page v of 38
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Safety Considerations Sterling conveying systems are designed to provide safe and reliable operation when installed and operated within design specifications, following national and local safety codes. To avoid possible personnel injury or equipment damage when installing or operating this equipment, always use good judgment and follow these safe practices: Follow all SAFETY CODES. Wear SAFETY GLASSES and WORK GLOVES. Use care when LOADING, UNLOADING, RIGGING, or MOVING this equipment. OPEN,
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Sterling “SSC1-5Q” Conveying Systems 1-Pump 5-Station Controller This controller is manufactured by ACS, Inc. at the ACS-Wood Dale facility: ACS, Inc. 801 Wood Dale Rd. Wood Dale, IL 60191 Phone: 630.595.1060 Fax: 630.595.6641 The equipment is distributed in Europe by our European Facility: ACS-EUROPE Daniels Industrial Estate BATH ROAD Stroud, Gloucestershire, England GL5 3TJ Phone: (44) 1453 768980 Fax: (44) 1453 768990 Page 7 of 38
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1 General Information 1-1 Equipment Function Sterling systems create vacuum for conveying pelletized or granular material in a central material handling system. A typical use is an in-plant distribution system for plastic processing plants. 1-2 Necessary Documents The documents below are necessary for proper installation, operation and maintenance of conveying systems. You can obtain additional copies from the Service Department at Sterling. Make sure that the appropriate personnel are familiar
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Use the minimum effective amount of vinyl flex hose to maximize material line efficiency. Keep material lines as straight as possible. Refer to the Sterling SPD/SPC Series Product Manual (Sterling Part No. A0571050) for installation recommendations. Important! Vacuum leaks occurring anywhere in your system reduce capacity. 1-4 Equipment Cycle Sterling material conveying systems are used for automatic pneumatic handling of most free-flowing, dry, pelletized, or granular materials. Material char
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Figure 1: SSC1-5Q Controller 16” 6.35” 6” Display 2.0” 16” * Depth dimension is 12” Page 10 of 38
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2 Safety 2-1 Work Rules The installation, operation, and maintenance of this equipment must be conducted in accordance with all appli- cable work and safety codes for the installation location. This may include, but is not limited to OSHA, NEC, CSA, SPI, and any other local, national, and international regulations. Read and follow these operating instructions when installing, operating, and maintaining this equipment. If the instructions become damaged or unreadable, additional copies are avail
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DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This word will be limited to the most serious situations. The term IMPORTANT emphasizes areas where equipment damage could result, or provides additional information to make a step or procedure easier to understand. Disregarding information marked IMPORTANT would not be likely to cause personal injury. 2-3-1 Reporting a Safety Defect If you believe that your equipment has a defect
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Hold daily equipment inspections in addition to regular maintenance checks. You will keep your equipment safe for production and exhibit your commitment to safety. Please read and use this manual as a guide to equipment safety. This manual contains safety warnings throughout, specific to each function and point of operation. 2-5 Operator Responsibility The operator’s responsibility does not end with efficient production. The operator usually has the most daily contact with the equipment and inti
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2-7 Safety Devices This section includes information on safety devices and procedures that are inherent to the SSC1-5Q Controller. This manual is not intended to supersede or alter safety standards established by the user of this equipment. Instead, the material contained in this section is recommended to supplement these procedures in order to provide a safer working environment. At the completion of this section, the operator and maintenance personnel will be able to do the following: • Identi
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guarding a motor, and the safety switch fails, the motor should not be able to run. 2-7-3 Safety Device Lock-Outs Some safety devices disconnect electrical energy from a circuit. The safety devices that are used in the SSC1-5Q Controller are primarily concerned with electrical power disconnection. WARNING! Always disconnect and lockout all electrical power and pneumatic (i.e. compressed air) sources prior to servicing the SSC1-5Q Controller. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. No one
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3 Shipping Information 3-1 Unpacking and Inspection You should inspect your Sterling SSC1-5Q 5-station controller for any possible shipping damage. If the container and packing materials are in re-usable condition, save them for reshipment if necessary. 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 case of breakage, damage, shortage, or incorrect shipment, refer to the
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Hold the damaged goods with the container and packing materials for possible inspection by postal authorities. 3-4 United Parcel Service Shipment Contact your local UPS office regarding damage and insurance claims. Retain the container and packing. Notify Sterling at once. 3-5 If the Shipment is Not Complete Check the packing list. The apparent shortage may be inten- tional. Back-ordered items are noted on the packing list. You should have: Sterling SSC1-5Q 5-station controller Bill of Lad
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4 Installation 4-1 Installing the SCC1-5Q Control Panel Note: Before you mount the panel, consider how you run wiring to the vacuum receivers, the filter chamber atmospheric valve (if so equipped) and the pump motor starter(s), vacuum switch(es), and vent valve(s). Mount the panel on a flat, vertical area. It should be a visible area that gives your operator access to the control. The panel requires a low voltage power drop as listed on the serial tag. 4-2 Making Electrical Connections Refer to
