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SDD Series Digital Dosing
Additive Feeders
Part Number: 882.00276.00
Bulletin Number: BF3-600.2
Effective: 11/01/06
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Table of Contents SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION …………….……………………….……….........................3 1.1 C150 Controller... .....................................................................................5 1.2 Keys and Symbols ...................................................................................6 SECTION 2: QUICK START-UP……………………………………...…….........................8 BASIC INPUT PARAMETERS – INJECTION MOLDING...……...……...12 BASIC
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Q U I Section 1: Introduction C This User’s Manual is intended for use with the Digital Dosing Disc Additive Feeder. The K feeder precisely meters and controls the addition of master batches, chemical additives, and regrinds to primary plastics. The Digital Dosing unit can meter both powder and granular S material of various sizes. It can be used on extrusion, blow molding and injection molding T machines. Depending on the application and throughput, two models are available: Sin
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Figure 2. Dual Station Digital Dosing Unit (Shown with optional virgin supply hopper and controller mounting plate) 4 Digital Dosing Units
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1.1 Controller The Digital Dosing additive feeder consists of a controller(s), dosing motor(s), and feeder(s). The controller is used to: • Configure the unit to the desired process. • Calibrate the feeder • Run, monitor, and stop the dosing process • Enter, recall, and run recipes • Troubleshoot problems via error codes A keypad and LED display (see Figure 3) are used to enter, or change, data. • The control system is switched on (position “1") with the On/Off switch. (A) • T
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1.2 Keys and Symbols Recipe Storage/Recall: For saving, recalling or modifying recipes. Stop: Stops the continuous operation of the feeder. Will reset the totalizer showing metered amount of additive to zero if depressed for two seconds. Up-arrow: For increasing the set value in decimal increments. Down-arrow: For decreasing the set value in decimal increments. Arrow Key: For fast increasing/decreasing of the set value in larger increments. Must be pressed simultane
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Symbols Lights when the run signal from the process machine is received by the Digital Dosing controller. During operation, lights when the disc is dosing material. During calibration and recipe input/viewing, lights when a calibration weight is input or viewed. (EXTRUSION ONLY) Lights when a screw speed signal is received from the extruder during proportional extrusion control (tracking, or following) Lights when an alarm occurs. Percent additive Kilograms Grams
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Section 2: Quick Start-up Quick Start is intended to help you in starting up your Digital Dosing feeder quickly and easily. Please refer to the manual to go into greater detail. Unpacking: 1. Unpack box, making sure all parts indicated on packing list are included. 2. Check all parts and equipment for any damage sustained during shipment. 3. If any damage is noted, contact manufacturer for replacement or service. 4. Make sure the following are present before proceeding: Power
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Recipe Setup for Injection Molding: 1. Turn power switch to ON position. 2. Press Input to display # 1, “Additive %”. Using arrow keys, set additive ratio. 3. Press Input to display #2, “Shot size of current mold”. Using arrow keys, set the total shot size (parts and runners) of the current mold capacity in grams/pounds. 4. Press Input to display # 3, “Screw recovery time”. Using arrow keys, set the screw recovery time (in seconds). 5. Press Input to display # 4, “Calibrati
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Recipe Setup for Extrusion: 1. Turn power switch to ON position. 2. Press Input to display # 1, “Additive %”. Using arrow keys, set additive ratio. 3. Press Input to display # 2, “Throughput of extruder”. Using arrow keys, set the total extruder throughput in g/min or lb/min. 4. Press Input to display # 3, “Extruder screw speed”. Using arrow keys, set the extruder screw speed RPM expected during production. NOTE: For Extrusion - Constant operation, the above step will be ski
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7. After all five samples have been completed; press “run” once more and this will save the calibration weight of the material to the recipe. The calibration light will go out and the screen will now show the total amount of additive dosed. The Digital Dosing feeder is now ready to begin operation. 8. Please refer to “Operation Manual” for all supplementary information regarding general operation, cleaning/maintenance, and troubleshooting. 9. Make sure that there is a virgin material s
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Basic Input Parameters for Digital Dosing Feeder with Injection Software (P1._ _ - Older units) or (P2._ _ - newer units) Hold Stop and Input buttons until “7” flashes - Enter the input number for the specific motor from the table below. - This value sets the impulses of the encoder. Manufacturer Motor Color RPM Input Number Bauer Blue 6.4 11739 Bauer Blue 11.5 6600 Bauer Blue 35.5 2135 Bison Black 2 65000 Bison Black 6 25200 Bison 12 14103 Black Bison Black 38 4387
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Press Input button -When “9” flashes, enter the configuration value. - Please see the list: “Determining Configuration Value” for more information. Press Input button - When “10” flashes, enter 1 if a blue Bauer motor is intended for use. - If any another motor is intended for use, enter 0. 13 Digital Dosing Units
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Press Input button - When “11” flashes, enter 50 - This value is the minimum input frequency. Press Input button − When “12” flashes, enter 5.56 − This value is the span factor. Press Input button − When “13” flashes, enter the communication address. − If Euromap17 is not intended to for use, enter 0. − This value is the communication address. Only enter a value here if Euromap17 report is in use. 14 Digital Dosing Units
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Press Input button − When “14” flashes, enter 220 − This value is for the material contents of the mixing hopper. − Only in case of mounting on a micro mixing-hopper. Press Stop to exit parameters, “18” will flash, then it automatically returns to the totalizer screen 15 Digital Dosing Units
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Basic Input Parameters for Colorblend C-150 with Extrusion Software (E1._ _ - Older units) or (E2._ _ - newer units) Hold Stop and Input buttons until “7” flashes - Enter the input number for the specific motor from the table below. - This value sets the impulses of the encoder. Manufacturer Motor Color RPM Input Number Bauer Blue 6.4 11739 Bauer Blue 11.5 6600 Bauer Blue 35.5 2135 Bison Black 2 65000 Bison 6 25200 Black Bison Black 12 14103 Bison Black 38 4387
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Press Input button - When “9” flashes, enter the configuration value. - Please see the list: “Determining Configuration Value” for more information. Press Input button - When “10” flashes, enter 1 if a blue Bauer motor is intended for use. - If any another motor is intended for use, enter 0. 17 Digital Dosing Units
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Press Input button - When “11” flashes, enter 50 - This value is the minimum input frequency. Press Input button − When “12” flashes, enter 10 − This value is the span factor. Press Input button − When “13” flashes, enter the communication address. − If Euromap17 is not intended to for use, enter 0. − This value is the communication address. Only enter a value here if Euromap17 report is in use. 18 Digital Dosing Units
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Press Input button - When “14” flashes, enter 220 - This value is for the material content of the mixing hopper. - Only in case of mounting on a micro mixing-hopper. Press Stop to exit parameters, “18” will flash, then it automatically returns to the totalizer screen. 19 Digital Dosing Units
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Section 3: Initial Installation and Operation 3.1 Initial Installation
Figure 4. Digital Dosing Unit Assembly 1. The Digital Dosing additive feeder is not affected by machine vibration, therefore best performance is achieved by mounting the unit directly to the feed throat of the molding machine or extruder (see Figure 4). The inlet into the process machine must be greater than 2” diameter; otherwise, an adapter might be n
