Sterling SSC1-5Q Bedienungsanleitung

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 $30 00[...]

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Page ii of 38 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 mi[...]

Page iii of 38 Table of Contents 1 General Information ......................................................................... 8 1-1 Equipment Function...................................................................................... 8 1-2 Necessary Documents ................................................................................. 8 [...]

Page iv of 38 Table of Contents 5 Using the Controller ....................................................................... 21 5-1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 21 5-2 Setup ............................................................................................[...]

Page v of 38 Charts and Figures 1 SSC1-5Q Controller ............................................................................................. 10[...]

Safety Considerations Sterling conveying systems are designed to provide safe and reliable operation when install ed 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 [...]

Page 7 of 38 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[...]

Page 8 of 38 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 Document s The documents below are necessary for proper installation, operation an[...]

Page 9 of 38 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 Equipmen[...]

Page 10 of 38 Figure 1: SSC1-5Q Controller 16 ” 16 ” 6” Display * De p th dimension is 12” 2.0” 6.35”[...]

Page 11 of 38 2 Safety 2-1 W ork 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 [...]

Page 12 of 38 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 provi des additional information to make a step or procedure easier to understand. Disre[...]

Page 13 of 38 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 ma nual as a guide to equipment safety. This manual contains safety warnings throughout, specific to each function and point of operation. 2-5 Oper[...]

Page 14 of 38 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 i[...]

Page 15 of 38 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 lockou[...]

Page 16 of 38 -Notes-[...]

Page 17 of 38 3 Shipping Information 3-1 Unp acking and Inspection You should inspect your Sterling SSC1-5Q 5-station controller for any possible sh ipping 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 transi[...]

Page 18 of 38 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 li[...]

Page 19 of 38 4 Installation 4-1 Inst alling 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[...]

Page 20 of 38 VDC) as the SSC control panel voltage. Consult the control panel serial tag and the solenoid valve nameplates. 4. Wire size depends on control voltage, distance, number of vacuum receivers, and the number of wires in each raceway. Consult a qualified electrician. 5. Properly ground each receiver to reduce static build up generated by [...]

Page 21 of 38 5 Using the Controller 5-1 Introduction This chapter gives the procedures for configuring your SSC1-5Q controller. Configuration of your SSC1-50Q controller includes setting the number of stations, setting variables such as convey time and blow-back interval. Sterling recommends that you carry out these procedures in the order given h[...]

Page 22 of 38 This screen allows the operator to adjust the convey time (CONVEY) , dump delay (DUMP) , and the number of tries before the no convy alarm activates (NO CONVEY) . To disable a station, set the convey time to 0 (zero). Important! DO NOT set the Dump delay or No Convey to 0 (zero). To set the parameters for each receiver, use the left ([...]

Page 23 of 38 Important! Setting either the CNV>BB or BB CYC parameters to “0” will disable the blowback feature. DO NOT set other blowback parameters to “0.” 5-2-1-1-3 Input and Output Screen Features To access the I/O screen, press the right arrow key ( ► ) when the Blowback Parameter screen is displayed or the left arrow key ( ◄ )[...]

Page 24 of 38 1. Press the green START pushbutton in . The controller will display “ ✷✷✷ ” in the lower right corner of station and pump setup screens. Once the system has been start ed, each active station is polled in sequence for a demand signal. The convey sequence upon initiation, will continue until the set convey time has elapsed o[...]

Page 25 of 38 6 Configurable Settings This section describes the proper setup of the SSC1-5Q control system parameters. These parameters are operator changeable; however, these items should require setup only during the initial installation. Only authorized personnel should change them. Many of the variables and setup parameters have been preset at[...]

Page 26 of 38 6-2 Options for Pump Setup The ramp time represents the amount of time it takes for the vacuum blower to come up to full speed once it has been turned on. The ramp down time represents the amount of time it takes the blower to stop once it has been turned off. The ramp up time lets the bl ower reach full speed unloaded. When the ramp [...]

Page 27 of 38 7 Maintenance No Periodic maintenance is required on this unit.[...]

Page 28 of 38 8 Troubleshooting 8-1 General T roubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The control panel is not turned on. Turn on the control panel. The external disconnect (recommended) in the dedicated circuit is open (off). Close the switch (on). Fuse/circuit breaker in the power drop is blown/tripped. Replace/reset. The control panel doe[...]

Page 29 of 38 8-2 Alarms The format for all station alarms is “Station n [alarm text],” for example, “Station 12 receiver low level.” The format for all pump alarms is “Pump n [alarm text].” Any alarm that does not start with “Station” or “Pump” is a system alarm. The following tables list all alarms alphabetically, together wit[...]

Page 30 of 38 9 Options The following is a list of options that your controller may be equipped with: 230/1/60 Operation Required to operate with a 230/1/60 supply voltage. CE Package for 220/1/50 Operation Required in Europe and other areas that need 220/1/50 supply voltage Remote Audible/visual alarm Alarm light and horn assembly that can be remo[...]

Page 31 of 38 10 Spare Parts List 10-1 Recommended S p are Part s List Quantity Sterling Part Number Vendor Part Number Description 1 A0538007 FNM-6 Fuse 1 A0536896 FNM-2 Fuse[...]

Page 32 of 38 11 Technical Assistance 11-1 Cont act Information for T echnical Assist ance Parts Department Call toll-free 7am–5pm CST [ 800 ] 423-3183 or call [414] 354-0970, Fax [414] 354-6421 The ACS Customer Service Group will provide your company with genuine OEM quality parts manufactured to Sterling engineering design specifications, which[...]

Page 33 of 38 11-2 Returned Material Policy 11-2-1 Credit Returns 1. Prior to the return of any material, authorization must be given by Sterling. A RMS number will be assigned for the equipment to be returned. 2. Reason for requesting the return must be given. 3. All returned material purchased from Sterling returned is subject to 15% ($75.00 mini[...]

Page 34 of 38 11-3 W arranty Sterling warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in workmanship and material when used under recommended conditions. The Company’s obligation is limited to repair or replace FOB the factory any parts that are returned prepaid within one year of equipment shipment to the original purchaser, an[...]

Page 35 of 38 12 Safety Tag Information 12-1 Controller Safety T ags 12-2 Controller Identification (Serial Number) T ag (Located on the side of the controller box) 5200 W. Clinton Ave Milwaukee, WI 53223 Tel. (414) 354-0970 Fax (414) 354-6421 SSC CONTROL PANEL Model No. SSC1-5Q Serial No. 31K0182 115 Volt 60 Hz 1 Ph Control Voltage 24VDC High Volt[...]

Page 36 of 38 13 Appendix Review electrical drawings supplied in the packet with the manual.[...]

Sterling warrants all equipment manufactured by it to be free from defects in workmanship and material when used under recommended conditions . The Company’s obligation is limited to repair or replace FOB the factory any parts that are re turned prepaid within one (1) year of equipment shipment to the original purchaser, and which, in the Company[...]

Service Department Call Toll Free (800) 783-7835 Auxiliary Equipment for the Process Industries PO Box 245018 5200 West Clinton Avenue • Milwaukee, WI 53224-9518 (414) 354-0970 • Fax (414) 354-6421 Scrap Process Heating/ Automated Material Recovery Systems Cooling Parts Removal Processing[...]