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Хорошее руководство по эксплуатации

Законодательство обязывает продавца передать покупателю, вместе с товаром, руководство по эксплуатации Conair GB/ WSB. Отсутствие инструкции либо неправильная информация, переданная потребителю, составляют основание для рекламации в связи с несоответствием устройства с договором. В законодательстве допускается предоставлении руководства в другой, чем бумажная форме, что, в последнее время, часто используется, предоставляя графическую или электронную форму инструкции Conair GB/ WSB или обучающее видео для пользователей. Условием остается четкая и понятная форма.

Что такое руководство?

Слово происходит от латинского "instructio", тоесть привести в порядок. Следовательно в инструкции Conair GB/ WSB можно найти описание этапов поведения. Цель инструкции заключается в облегчении запуска, использования оборудования либо выполнения определенной деятельности. Инструкция является набором информации о предмете/услуге, подсказкой.

К сожалению немного пользователей находит время для чтения инструкций Conair GB/ WSB, и хорошая инструкция позволяет не только узнать ряд дополнительных функций приобретенного устройства, но и позволяет избежать возникновения большинства поломок.

Из чего должно состоять идеальное руководство по эксплуатации?

Прежде всего в инструкции Conair GB/ WSB должна находится:
- информация относительно технических данных устройства Conair GB/ WSB
- название производителя и год производства оборудования Conair GB/ WSB
- правила обслуживания, настройки и ухода за оборудованием Conair GB/ WSB
- знаки безопасности и сертификаты, подтверждающие соответствие стандартам

Почему мы не читаем инструкций?

Как правило из-за нехватки времени и уверенности в отдельных функциональностях приобретенных устройств. К сожалению само подсоединение и запуск Conair GB/ WSB это слишком мало. Инструкция заключает ряд отдельных указаний, касающихся функциональности, принципов безопасности, способов ухода (даже то, какие средства стоит использовать), возможных поломок Conair GB/ WSB и способов решения проблем, возникающих во время использования. И наконец то, в инструкции можно найти адресные данные сайта Conair, в случае отсутствия эффективности предлагаемых решений. Сейчас очень большой популярностью пользуются инструкции в форме интересных анимаций или видео материалов, которое лучше, чем брошюра воспринимаются пользователем. Такой вид инструкции позволяет пользователю просмотреть весь фильм, не пропуская спецификацию и сложные технические описания Conair GB/ WSB, как это часто бывает в случае бумажной версии.

Почему стоит читать инструкции?

Прежде всего здесь мы найдем ответы касательно конструкции, возможностей устройства Conair GB/ WSB, использования отдельных аксессуаров и ряд информации, позволяющей вполне использовать все функции и упрощения.

После удачной покупки оборудования/устройства стоит посвятить несколько минут для ознакомления с каждой частью инструкции Conair GB/ WSB. Сейчас их старательно готовят или переводят, чтобы они были не только понятными для пользователя, но и чтобы выполняли свою основную информационно-поддерживающую функцию.

Содержание руководства

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    Gra vimetric Blender s Instant Access P arts and Ser vice (800) 458-1960 (814) 437-6861 www .conairnet.com The Conair Group , Inc. One Conair Drive Pittsburgh, P A 15202 Phone: (412) 312-6000 F ax: (412)-312-6320 GB and WSB models with 4-component contr ol UGB006/ 1103 Installation Maintenance Operation T r oubleshooting[...]

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    It’ s a good idea to record the model and serial number(s) of your equipment and the date you recei ved it in the User Guide. Our service department uses this information, along with the manual number , to provide help for the specif ic equipment you installed. Please keep this User Guide and all manuals, engineering prints and parts lists togeth[...]

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    The Conair Group Inc. FOUR COMPONENT SOFTWARE GB and WSB Model Blenders TABLE of CONTENTS GETTING STARTED, READ THIS PAGE ................ Page 3 SAFETY HAZARDS ................................. Page 4 DISCLAIMERS .................................... Page 5 PART I - ASSEMBLY Assembly and Installation Instructions ......... Page 6 Wiring Considerati[...]

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    Page 2 GETTING STARTED, READ THIS PAGE. THE NEXT 9 PAGES OF THIS MANUAL WILL GUIDE YOU, STEP BY STEP, TO A SUCCESSFUL STARTUP. IT WON'T TAKE LONG; SO.... PLEASE, DON'T SKIP AHEAD. HERE ARE THE STEPS YOU WILL FOLLOW. SAFETY HAZARDS: Two hazards exist on this unit: mix blades and Page 4 slide valves. Read this short sensible page so no one [...]

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    Page 3 SAFETY HAZARDS +-----------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ MIX BLADES ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ Mix blades are driven with substantial torque. ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ NEVER place your hand in the mix chamber ¦ ¦ unless power is completely disconnected. ¦ ¦ ¦ ¦ SERIOUS INJURY may result. ¦ +--------------------------------------------------[...]

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    Page 4 DISCLAIMERS PRODUCTION of FAULTY PRODUCT Processing conditions and materials vary widely from customer to customer and from product to product. It is IMPOSSIBLE for us to anticipate ALL processing conditions and requirements, or to be certain that our equipment will perform properly in all instances. You, the customer, must observe and verif[...]

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    Page 5 +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ PART I - ASSEMBLY ¦ +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ ASSEMBLY and INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: LOAD CELLS ARE EASILY DAMAGED. If the FRAME is dropped from TWO FEET, the load cells WILL be DAMAGED. PLEASE, BE CAREFUL. The fol[...]

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    2. Slide the WEIGH BIN into position. It rests high in the frame and is inserted from the side that has the hinged access window. Install with the air cylinder toward you. If bin is already in place, remove any shipping materials, tape or string. 3. Hang the Color and Additive Feeders: a. Lift side latches and fully extend slide assembly. Remove th[...]

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    WIRING CONSIDERATIONS The wiring of your blender is very important to its proper operation. Electronics are very susceptible to voltage spikes and static charges, both of which are very common in plastics factories. To MINIMIZE these things, consider the following. 1. The power supply should be solid; a strong supply, not limited by a "just ad[...]

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    CHECK OUT PROCEDURE As you go through this procedure, if WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN, doesn't happen, see the next section, DIAGNOSTICS, for what to check. NOTE: 100 and 200 series models (3K load cells), display all weight readings in 1/10 grams ( x.x). 400, 900, and 1800 series models (10K load cells) display in FULL grams, no decimal. On this page w[...]

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    PRESS "REG" KEY Regrind air solenoid will operate. LED # 1 will light. The Regrind dump valve will open. Press "REG" repeatedly to observe operation. PRESS "NAT" KEY Natural air solenoid will operate. LED # 2 will light. The Natural dump valve will open. Press "NAT" repeatedly to observe operation. PRESS &quo[...]

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    DIAGNOSTICS - for the CHECK OUT PROCEDURE If display fails to come on at all: check for power at outlet. Check the 1/2 amp fuse on panel front. If first display says ( TWELVE ), this is NOT the correct manual for this software. Obtain a TWELVE software manual. Possible model numbers are: 140, 220, 240, 420, 440, 940, 1840. If model number is not co[...]

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    We program every controller to match the model it is shipped with. If your controller DOES NOT display the correct model (first two digits only) on power up, follow these instructions. There are SEVEN basic models of Weigh Scale Blenders. The MODEL number your unit is set for (first two digits only) is displayed during the start up sequence every t[...]

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    +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ PART II - OPERATION ¦ +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ LOAD CELL CALIBRATION NOTE: Display examples shown here are in tenths of grams as displayed On 100 and 200 series models. 400, 900 and 1800 series models display full grams, no decim[...]

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    RATE CALIBRATION RATE CALIBRATION is probably not necessary. The software initially expects STANDARD hardware. However, if you are using an auger feeder on a model with four dispense valves, or a 1/2 inch auger instead of a 1" auger, the software will take 10 or 20 cycles to adjust to correct operation. This slows down the process for a short [...]

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    SELECTED MODELS - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS This section relates SPECIAL information about a few selected models. MICRO PULSE Micro Pulse valves are available on models: GB/WSB MB (MICRO Blender) with optional MICRO PULSE valves. GB/WSB 122 with optional MICRO PULSE valves. GB/WSB 131 with optional MICRO PULSE valves. GB/WSB 140 with optional MICRO PULS[...]

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    INSTRUCTIONS FOR NORMAL OPERATION OPERATION: ....very simple. 1. Fill HOPPERS: REGRIND, NATURAL, COLOR, ADDITIVE: in hoppers as labeled. If auger feeders are used: COLOR in RIGHT side feeder, ADDITIVE in LEFT side feeder. 2. Set THUMBWHEEL switches for percentages desired. REGRIND, enter as a percent of the entire mix. (xx percent) COLOR, as a perc[...]

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    NORMAL OPERATING SEQUENCE - EACH CYCLE As the sensor is uncovered, the cycle begins. The target weight of a complete depends on model; 400, 1000, 2000, 4000, 9000, or 18000 grams. REGRIND, if requested, will dispense first. After the Regrind dispense the space remaining in the weigh bin is calculated. NATURAL will dispense second. This dispense is [...]

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    To run a LOWER PERCENTAGE then 00.1 percent, read: PARAMETERS, _XT parameter. To place UPPER LIMITS on the thumbwheel settings, read: PARAMETERS, _SE Parameter. To LOCK OUT others from changing settings, read: KEYPAD, STAR FUNCTIONS, (*78) - Changing the Password. To blend TWO NATURAL materials instead of Natural and Regrind, read: KEYPAD, STAR FUN[...]

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    CONTROLS and OUTPUTS 1. POWER ON switch. Controls all power to the controller and all outputs. When power is switched off, battery backed-up RAM preserves all internal totals and parameters. All other functions are reset for normal start-up when power is restored. 2. STOP END OF CYCLE / CONTINUE switch This is the PREFERRED STOP switch. This switch[...]

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    7. ALL AIR SOLENOID outputs This is a single 17 pin Amphanol plug located on the front of the control panel. This provides 24 volt power for the NATURAL, REGRIND, WEIGH BIN DUMP, and FLOW CONTROL (optional) air solenoids. On Models 140, 240, 440, 940, and 1840 (FOUR valve units), COLOR and ADDITIVE dispense valve solenoids are also powered. These p[...]

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    10. LED LIGHTS The LED lights in two vertical columns of eight located above the 8 character display indicate the following: LEFT COLUMN: 1. REG Regrind dump solenoid operating. 2. NAT Natural dump solenoid operating. 3. COL Color drive relay operating. 4. ADD Additive drive relay operating. 5. DMP Dump valve solenoid operating. 6. ALM Alarm output[...]

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    14. MIXER MOTOR OUTLET This outlet is energized continuously when the MIXER SWITCH is ON (up). In the TIMED position, it stays energized for a time period following the dump of the weigh bin. You may adjust this time in the parameter table (MIX 03010). This time should be just long enough to provide adequate mixing. Mixing for a longer period may c[...]

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    19. COMPUTER input / output If you choose to gather material usage data automatically and continuously by computer, this connector allows for connection to an IBM PC type computer operating under MS-DOS or WINDOWS. The COMPUTER port is a DB9 (9 pin) male port. You will need a specially wired cable from us to connect to the serial output on your sta[...]

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    Detailed explanations are given on the pages that follow. AUTOMATIC OPERATION MODE: (normal operation on power up) These keys are operational in this mode. VIEW: View Data: date, time, cycles, and lbs of Reg, Nat, Col, Add. Press VIEW,* to print all data. At end press 00 to clear data. RCP: Enter and retrieve stored RECIPES. BTCH: Blend a preset we[...]

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    Three (3) operation Modes are available; AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, PROGRAM. KEYPAD - AUTOMATIC OPERATION MODE This is the NORMAL operating mode. When power is turned on, the unit is in this mode. Automatic dispensing occurs ONLY in this mode. The AUTOMATIC mode is indicated by the ABSENCE of the letter "P" or "M" at the left end of the[...]

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    Press RCP to look at another recipe. Display = (GET __). Enter 2 digits to retrieve one of 99 recipes. Display will flash through the current stored data: (RCP __), (R = xx ), (C = xx.x), (A = xx.x), (*TO LOAD) Press * to LOAD this recipe into memory. Routine will exit automatically. Press RCP or EXIT to return to the display (GET __). Press RCP or[...]

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    the ONLY way to CONTINUE OPERATION after a BATCH amount has been run. Assuming a proper "FLG" parameter is set: Press the BTCH key once to view the desired BATCH WEIGHT. Display will say (BW #####). BATCH WEIGHT is the amount you wish to dispense before stopping and/or sounding the alarm. Press again to view the CURRENT PORTION, of the ba[...]

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    NOTE: Fractional cycles are not blended. Total weight may be in over the target by as much as one cycle weight. The EXIT key will exit the BTCH sequence at any point but will NOT cause the system to start a new batch. If an additional 120 volt output is desired for an alarm, substitute a 4 or 7 for the 00001. 4 turns on the Additive outlet, 7 turns[...]

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    These numbers are for your TRACKING of information ONLY. They have NO EFFECT on the operation of the Weigh Scale Blender. WORK ORDER number (6 digits) allows you to tag all information with an internal accounting number such as a job or purchase order number. OPERATOR number (3 digits) allows you to track who is operating the equipment. RECIPE numb[...]

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    The following manual functions are available in the MANUAL mode. SETTING: Press once followed by one of 3 keys: REG, COL, or ADD. The (SET) current thumbwheel setting is displayed. If, while in the program mode, the keypad was used to enter this setting then it will not match the thumbwheel setting. EXIT will exit the sequence. OPERATE: Press once [...]

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    For this key to function, you must first set the weight calibration flag ON. Press *99 to observe flag status. Press * to toggle flag ON or OFF. With flag set ON, press EXIT. Power-off always resets this flag to OFF. Since the bin, even when empty, weighs about 1300 grams, it is necessary on initial setup of equipment to instruct the controller of [...]

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    the WEIGH SCALE BLENDER is to dispense materials in the proper ratios. Because all components are weighed by the same load cells, the accuracy of these ratios is not affected by zero or full scale errors. STAR FUNCTIONS available in this mode. *00 Press (*,0,0) to CLEAR ALL DATA fields. These are the material usage totals that are viewed with the V[...]

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    A new setting may be entered at this time by keypad if so desired. (CE will cancel entry before last digit is entered.) Settings entered by keypad CAN NOT BE ALTERED by the thumbwheel switches. After entering a setting by keypad, verify this by rotating the appropriate thumbwheel switches. An LED will light indicating that the internal setting bein[...]

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    alter the display only. In all other respects, the blender will operate normally. *05 Press (*,0,5) to inhibit the (00=CLEAR) display at the end of the VIEW sequence. Customers using MLAN or G2 software for retrieval of material usage information, may wish to restrict an operators ability to clear the material usage data at the controller. This opt[...]

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    poor electrical environment of a factory. Should some unforeseen circumstances cause the data in RAM to be corrupted or lost, a CLEAR-RESTART procedure is provided that will retrieve the parameter table stored in the EEPROM and copy it into RAM memory for use. If you make changes to the PARAMETER table, these changes reside only in RAM and may be l[...]

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    Normal operation is to end the cycle EMPTY. The (END FULL) option is ONLY for SPECIAL installations where the sensor has been relocated BELOW the mix chamber and the purpose of the unit is to calculate exact material usage rates in order to control an extruder. Leave this flag set to (END EMTY), unless you have specific instructions to do otherwise[...]

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    *57 For LIQUID COLOR applications only. This function usually operates in conjunction with an additional two air solenoids mounted on the blender frame. Press (*,5,7) to allow automatic switch over to a full drum when the current drum of color runs out. When function is off, display will say (COL= 4 ). Press * to toggle to (COL= 4+7). When display [...]

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    NOTE: Do not use these features in combination with *82. *71 and *72 This flag for SPECIAL APPLICATIONS ONLY. Press (*,7,1) to change the Color setting to be interpreted as percent of the entire MIX instead of percent of the Natural. Press (*,7,2) to change the Additive setting in the same way. The display will say (CPM -OFF) or (APM -OFF). Press &[...]

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    Natural will dispense after the Color (or Additive) dispense and will be calculated to assure the most exact percentage ratio for the selected component. Because the Natural dispense is larger, this method allows for more exact ratioing of the one selected critical component. NOTE: Do not use this feature in combination with *69. *83 Press (*,8,3) [...]

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    know the number. But we still will, just in case. Then your own selected regular password will work and as long as you don't forget it, your ok. Blenders are pre-programed with two normal passwords; (22222) is the default password for the PROGRAM mode, (11111) is the default password for the MANUAL mode. You can alter these passwords to any 5 [...]

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    Date: 11/09/93 Time: 17:22:01 Machine number: 002 Display Readout: P 500.0 This is useful for obtaining printed verification of load cell accuracy to comply with ISO-9000 and British Standards rules. The recommended procedure is: 1. Place the unit into the Program mode. 2. Press *88 for printout of empty bin TARE weight. 3. Place a KNOWN CERTIFIED [...]

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    PARAMETERS All WEIGH SCALE BLENDER controllers operate according to certain internal PARAMETERS. Because customer requirements vary widely, we have made over 60 parameters accessible for change through the keypad. BRIEF explanations are given first. FULL information is given in the section that follows. NOTE: Values shown here are initial ROM value[...]

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    JOG 03030 Mix blade JOG count and interval This parameter sets how many jogs will occur and how often. FCV 00006 TIME the Flow Control valve delays before opening (sec.). This parameter holds each batch in the mix chamber for a time to assure mixing. This is only for units equipped with the optional flow control valve under the mix chamber. DTI 000[...]

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    for extremely fluffy or very heavy material. MAX prevents overflowing of the weigh bin. It is reset automatically if the FUL parameter is changed. TH 01000 The highest and lowest acceptable TARE weights for TL 00500 blend cycle to start. (full or tenth grams) TL prevents starting with the weigh bin out of place. No change is required. TH prevents s[...]

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    RMI 00001 Minimum valid dump rate GRAMS/sec. (full or tenth grams) NMI 00001 Error correction is bypassed when dispense rate is lower. CMI 00001 AMI 00001 On power up, these are always set to 1. After several consistent cycles, they are reset to 80 percent of actual flow rate. These prevent excessive swings in flow rate calculations if material is [...]

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    SCR 00000 Special Customer Request function to be activated. BCR 00000 For BAR CODE input equipped blenders. The following parameters are all related to EXTRUSION CONTROL only. XTP 05050 Extrusion Control - TRIP POINT for a Rate adjustment. As batch timing errors accumulate, this number determines how large the accumulated error must be to force an[...]

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    FULL EXPLANATION OF PARAMETERS Most parameters begin with R, N, C, or A. These letters indicate which dispense the parameter controls: REGRIND, NATURAL, COLOR, or ADDITIVE. In the following explanations, only the 2nd and 3rd letters are referenced for each group of codes that start with R, N, C, and A. ==============================================[...]

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    pulsed operation. The first three digits (001xx) controls ON time in tenths of seconds. The last two digits (xxx01) controls OFF time. Larger numbers produce slower dispense rates without any increase in accuracy. Smaller numbers may not allow enough time for the slide to shift fully. Pulsed Output may also assist in dispensing regrind and some pow[...]

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    other correction to allow the process to continue. 00031 to 00039 = DO NOT sound alarm. After specified number of retries stop the retries and continue with the remainder of the cycle. The last digit determines the number of retries before continuing with the process. This would be appropriate if you wish to make several attempts at a dispense, suc[...]

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    digits (FCV 000xx). If your unit is equipped with a Flow Control Valve, under the mix chamber, it is programmed to open whenever the sensor is covered. It will close again immediately when the sensor is uncovered. This assures that material has time to mix before dropping into a bin below. When a batch is dropped into the mix chamber the sensor is [...]

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    target weight during the dispense, a BAILOUT occurs. This ends this dispense immediately just like reaching the end of the dispense time. This in no way effects accuracy. The dispense is checked and retries occur if required. A bailout does not occur unless target weight is exceeded by the weight given in the BAILOUT ERROR parameter. This is primar[...]

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    ROC parameter (ROC 10000), will cause a portion of the Regrind to be SUBTRACTED from the Natural portion, instead of added. EXAMPLE: ROC set to (ROC 10020). The 20 means take 20 % of the REGRIND dispense and ADJUST the NATURAL dispense by this amount. The 1 means adjust by SUBTRACTION. Whatever amount of REGRIND is added, 20 percent of this amount [...]

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    the system takes this to indicate that the regrind hopper is now empty, and the controls revert back to normal. ====================================================================== RHL (LEVEL SENSORS are required for this parameter to work) (Use only if you have regrind level sensors fitted) RHL instructs the controller to change the regrind sett[...]

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    Example: RHL is set to 90 and 10 percent (RHL 09010). ROV is set to zero, (ROV 00000). The "Regrind" thumbwheel switch is set to 25 percent (025). The Software logic is as follows: If material level is high, above the high sensor, the HIGH sensor is COVERED, (returns NO signal); Regrind runs at the HIGH setting; 90 percent. If material le[...]

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    over 3000 grams probably would exceed the volume capacity of the bin and, therefore, not be accurate. We have set the full batch weight to 2000 grams which we considered a conservative full batch weight. Higher batch weights will increase maximum throughput rates. If your Regrind is very fluffy and you use a lot of it, you may find 2000 grams to be[...]

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    _SE (This might be useful) _SE is the upper SETTING limits for the thumbwheel switches. This allows a reasonable cap to be set for each component so that an operator cannot accidentally set the controls to an excessively high setting. For color and additive, these limits will ensure that expensive material is not wasted. Thumbwheel settings that ar[...]

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    interruption for the full specified DELAY time. To prevent false starts from the mix blade, a 1 second minimum (00244) is recommended. Sometimes throughput is slow enough that each new batch buries the mix blade for a while. When this happens the material on top does not mix well. To reduce this, you can delay the start of a new batch by adding to [...]

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    This rate is used to calculate an exact time period to dump the required quantity of material. Both of these numbers are adjusted by the computer logic after each cycle as a means of continuously calibrating the dispense times. This rate correction takes place continuously and the battery- backed RAM maintains the correct rate even when power is tu[...]

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    corrections will take place. Since no equipment is perfect, we must accept that a certain range of error is normal. To make corrections within this range only adds an additional error due to hunting, and broadens the error range. This parameter controls and prevents this. This parameter is adjusted automatically by the software according to the act[...]

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    to occur when very large dispense percentages are being requested. Depending on the accuracy of the metering device, a certain amount of hunting is to be expected from one dispense to the next. Allowing the software to stop trying when it gets sufficiently close to the target results in more perfect average dispenses. The mix chamber and the barrel[...]

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    is required, the _LA number is very important. A lag time number that is too small will result in no dispense at all because of inadequate time for the device to operate. A lag time number that is too big may result in over dispenses when very small amounts are called for. Since too small a number may stall the process, always add 2 to the minimum [...]

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    If you know ONE bar code input is required to before a new cycle is initiated, set this parameter to 00001. The blender is then prevented from operating until one single valid input is received. If two inputs are expected, set this parameter to 00002, etc. ====================================================================== XCV + XRC For Extrusio[...]

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    batch weight of 2000 grams. The FIRST TWO digits indicate how many cycles must run without a rate adjustment before the operator is permitted to switch from voltage (manual) control to Throughput (automatic) control. This is a factor during startup only. Larger numbers assure a very accurate rate has been learned. This is preferred if you like the [...]

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    PTD Yield Control - extrusion control - Pulse Train Delta This allows some error in the pulse train rate. For example, if the pulses are being generated at a rate of 6030 per minute, which is 100.5 per second, and we count pulses every second, then we will count 100 for one second, 101 for the next, then 100, then 101 and so on. This "error&qu[...]

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    If the alarm is activated, the display will say (TIME OUT). Press the alarm silence button to reset the alarm. A new cycle will also reset the alarm. If another alarm is currently active (material not dispensing for example) then this Monitor alarm is ignored or reset. ====================================================================== Page 67[...]

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    PARAMETER DEFAULT SETTINGS - FOUR SOFTWARE Here is a complete list of the "default" entries for all parameters as they are provided in the original program, and as they will appear after a CLEAR ALL or a model change. The Model 220 list is the ORIGINAL BASE list. Models 240, 140, MB, and 940 show only changes from the 220 list. Models 184[...]

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    NPT 00 ¦ CPT 00 ¦ APT 00 ¦ ¦ RWT 26000 26000 18000 22400 ¦ 30000 20800 20800 RTI 976 976 976 15616 ¦ 976 7808 7808 NWT 26000 26000 18000 22400 ¦ 30000 20800 20800 NTI 976 976 976 15616 ¦ 976 7808 7808 CWT 20480 26000 1280 22400 ¦ 20800 2048 20800 CTI 31232 976 31232 15616 ¦ 7808 31232 7808 AWT 20480 26000 1280 22400 ¦ 20800 2048 20800 AT[...]

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    CHANGING PARAMETERS To change a PARAMETER, the sequence of keystrokes is as follows: +--------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ Press: * Display will say: (PASSWORD) ¦ ¦ Press: 22222 Display will say: (P x.x) ¦ ¦ Press: PARA Display will say: (RRAxxxxx) ¦ ¦ Press: PARA Press again to walk FORWARD through list. ¦ ¦ P[...]

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    +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ PART III - PRINTED OUTPUTS ¦ +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ MONITORING SYSTEM ACCURACY *54 - CYCLE PRINTOUT INFORMATION The best way to monitor system accuracy is to connect a printer to the printer port and turn the printer flag ON (K[...]

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    Notice that REG shows a full percentage only, no tenths. The software only accepts full percentage entries for regrind. Tenths are ignored. TWELVE software will print up to 3 line groups, 4 components per line, printing only those that are currently turned on. The CYCLE heading: ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ ------ * 11/10/97 [...]

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    If the first dispense weight, (data line 3), matches the final dispense, (data line 1), then no "retries" occurred. In other words, the first try was accepted by the software. If they do not match, then the first try was short and one or more retries occurred. The second number is the dispense time that the software calculated to be a cor[...]

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    RETRIES: (DATA line 3 and 1, FIRST and FINAL dispense) When FIRST time dispense, (DATA line 3), does not equal FINAL dispense, (DATA line 1), one or more retries have occurred. Retries are evidence of a problem that will also cause percentage errors. Retries may indicate possible problems; perhaps the hopper ran out of material, or the flow rate is[...]

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    ERROR CORRECTIONS: RATE NUMBERS. (DATA line 2) The RATE numbers are used by the software, each cycle, to calculate material dispense times. They are adjusted every cycle until flow rates stabilize. When a significant error is detected, the software adjusts the RATE numbers. The GRAM number is adjusted first. The TIME number (interrupts) is changed [...]

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    small amounts, but are using a high rate dispense valve to do the job. An auger, a vertical valve, a horizontal valve with a flow restrictor, or a smaller valve would help to improve accuracy and control. If the timing number is below 5, you are operating in a range were it is difficult for the blender to perform well. The LAG time parameter adds t[...]

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    3. Third, look at the dispense TIME (DATA line 3). Very short times (10, 20, 30 interrupts) indicate dispense devices not well matched to the task. Accuracy on a percentage basis, cycle to cycle, will suffer. This may very well be acceptable as long as overall usage percentages are still accurate. BAILOUT: (line 4) If bailouts occur, vibration is u[...]

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    MATERIAL USAGE INFORMATION Pressing the VIEW key followed by the * key will cause all material usage totals to be printed. The (*54) flag need not be on. These totals are since the last time printed, and since the last time cleared. This same information may be periodically, and automatically, printed by setting the PRT parameter to a time interval[...]

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    +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ PART IV - TROUBLESHOOTING ¦ +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ WHAT TO DO If you are reading this section, you are having problems. To locate and correct the problem we suggest that you take the following steps: 1. Start by reading the WIR[...]

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    INCREASING THROUGHPUT A correctly sized blender should have throughput that always exceeds your process requirements. If, for some reason, your blender is not keeping up, here are a few ways to increase throughput. 1. If your blender is equipped with a flow control slide gate, under the blender, this will reduce throughput up to 25 percent. To coun[...]

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    TYPICAL PROBLEMS These problems are based on phone calls that we have received from GB/WSB Autoweigh Blender. The display does not read close to zero when power is turned on, bin empty (plus or minus 10 grams). * The load cells are not plugged in. * The weigh bin is not resting properly and freely in its platform or the platform is not resting prop[...]

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    Occasionally, the system gets STUCK doing retries of a component but the retry time is so short that nothing gets dispensed. * The LAG TIME parameter is set for too short a time. See KEYPAD, TIME, and PARAMETER, _LA. * The dispense valve is sticking, slightly delaying it's opening. The time period is too short for the valve to begin moving. Th[...]

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    NORMAL OPERATING SEQUENCE This section tells you how the system is supposed to work. If your system is not operating correctly, this description may help you spot exactly where the system is failing, providing a clue to the problem. Turn POWER ON: The following displays occur for 1 second each: Program version date (V=21031A), the check sum number [...]

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    NATURAL second: The NATURAL dispense occurs next in the sequence. The letter "N" will appear in the display. The exact weight of the NATURAL dispensed is now determined for calculating the COLOR and ADDITIVE dispenses. The TOTAL weight of NATURAL and REGRIND combined will appear in the display 3 seconds AFTER the Natural dispense has ende[...]

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    VERIFYING LOAD CELL FUNCTION Most Problems are related to LOAD CELL function. There are several ways to VERIFY that the load cells are functioning properly. The slightest touch on the weigh bin should result in a change in the readout. If this is not the case, something is wrong. When the light touch is removed, the display should return to its sta[...]

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    LOAD CELL RAW SIGNAL READOUT Press "CE" key to check this RAW number for several seconds. Load cells put out a very small voltage that varies slightly as the load cell is deflected. This voltage is converted, on the circuit board, to a pulse train and these pulses are counted for 1 full second to determine a weight load. The software can [...]

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    LOAD CELL plus WEIGH BIN TEST to verify correct operation This test is to help you determine if the load cells are working correctly, and if the weigh bin and weigh bin hanger are moving freely and registering weight correctly. Have a pad and pencil ready to write down the weight readings that appear on the display, both before and after each dispe[...]

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    "CLEAR" ROUTINE A "CLEAR" routine is available that will clear all data, flags, and all other current information from memory. Since MEMORY is battery backed up, turning power off does not clear all fields. A great deal of information is intentionally held for later use. A "CLEAR" routine will clear all RAM data and st[...]

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    +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ ¦ PART VI - HARDWARE MAINTENANCE ¦ +--------------------------------------------------------------------+ HARDWARE ADJUSTMENTS AIR PRESSURE Set AIR PRESSURE to about 80 PSI for best accuracy. However, lower pressures will work. If you plant air fluctuates, set the regulator to[...]

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    CLEAN OUT ISSUES We always try to design with clean out in mind. For this reason all models have removable weigh bins, mix blades, and mix chambers. Selected models have additional clean out issues. GBM Micro Blenders and all blenders with removable hoppers use our verticalor pivot style valves. Most pivot valves are fitted with a sleeve over the a[...]

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    MIX PROBLEMS Customers with mix problems have several options available. 1. Decrease the batch size by lowering the FUL parameter value. This does two things. First, it causes the components to be dispensed in smaller, more frequent batches which places more and smaller layers of material into the mix chamber. Second, it lowers the level of materia[...]

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    9. Models GB/WSB-GBM, 100 series, and some 200 series units use an air drive for the mix blade, instead of an electric motor. Air drives have these advantages: a) Improved mixing due to back and forth motion of the blades. b) No EMF (Electro Magnetic Force) feedback to the processor from electrical demands of the motor resulting, the results in les[...]

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    RECALIBRATION OF LOAD CELLS This unit was calibrated at the factory to match the load cells that were supplied with it. If you recalibrate, note the following: Recalibration can not be done until the Recalibration flag is turned ON. The proper sequence of keystrokes is given below. BE SURE the load cell plug is plugged into the side of the controll[...]

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    BLENDER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE There are no components of your blender that require periodic maintenance. However, over the years, blenders may be subjected to abuse or difficult conditions, and accuracy can suffer. To maintain control over the cost of expensive color and additives, you must maintain accuracy. We recommend that blenders be examined[...]

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    The blade assembly should slip on and off the motor shaft easily. The need to use excessive force to remove the mixer assembly may bend the blades and they may eventually break off. Correct this if it is a problem. *77 and *54 PRINTOUTS After you have fixed any problems, use the *77 and *54 functions to obtain printouts and fax them to us for evalu[...]

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    SPECIAL TOTALIZER FUNCTION A special function is available that allows throughput TOTALS to be displayed at all times. This flag is for TOTALIZER models only. When set, the display will continuously display the total amount of material that has passed through the unit since the total fields were last cleared. When the unit is functioning as a total[...]

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    COMPUTER OUTPUTS - WIRING SUPPLEMENT 17 pin connector This computer output; | drives this device on the board; | that goes to the outside world through this connector; | to drive this external device. | wire color | formerly optical coupler outputs | 17 pin Amphonal connector | 1 1 pin A weigh bin dump air solenoid brown 2 2 pin B component 1 air s[...]

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    Conair has made the lar gest in v estment in customer suppor t in the plastics industr y . Our ser vice experts are a v ailab le to help with any pr oblem y ou might ha v e installing and oper ating your equipment. Y our Conair sales r epresentati v e also can help analyz e the na tur e of y our pr oblem, assuring tha t it did not result fr om misa[...]

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    A PPENDIX A-2 W ARRANTY I NFORMA TION E QUIPMENT G U ARANTEE P ERFORMANCE W ARRANTY W ARRANTY L IMIT A TIONS IMS0003/0795 Conair guar antees the mac hiner y and equipment on this or der , f or a period as def ined in the quota tion fr om da te of shipment, against def ects in ma ter ial and w or kmanship under the normal use and ser vice f or whic [...]

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    One Conair Drive ● Pittsb urgh, P A 15202 ● 412-312-6000 ● F AX 412-312-6227 ● www .conair net.com MODELS GBM22 GBM31 GBM40 Perf ormance characteristics Batch size lbs {g} .882 {400} .882 {400} .882 {400} Maximum throughput lbs/hr {kg/hr}* 97 {44} 111 {50} 132 {60} Bin capacity - large bins ft 3 {liter} 0.4 {11.3} 0.4 {11.3} 0.4 {11.3} Maxi[...]

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    One Conair Drive ● Pittsb urgh, P A 15202 ● 412-312-6000 ● F AX 412-312-6227 ● www .conair net.com MODELS GB122 GB131 GB140 Perf ormance characteristics Batch size lbs {g} 2.2 {1000} 2.2 {1000} 2.2 {1000} Maximum throughput lbs/hr {kg/hr}* 200 {90} 280 {128} 450 {204} Bin capacity - main ingredient ft 3 {liter} 1.0 {28.32} 1.0 {28.32} 1.0 {[...]

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    One Conair Drive ● Pittsb urgh, P A 15202 ● 412-312-6000 ● F AX 412-312-6227 ● www .conair net.com GRA VIMETRIC B A TCH BLENDERS GB 220 and 420 Models SPECIFICA TION NOTES: Each bin compar tment will suppor t a 12-inch to 15-inch loader or vacuum receiver . * Throughput rates are based on using no more than 5% additiv e or colorant material[...]

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    One Conair Drive ● Pittsb urgh, P A 15202 ● 412-312-6000 ● F AX 412-312-6227 ● www .conair net.com B A GRA VIMETRIC B A TCH BLENDERS A utoW eigh GB240 and GB440 Models SPECIFICA TION NOTES: Each bin compar tment can suppor t a 12-inch to 15-inch loader or vacuum receiver . * Throughput rates are based on using no more than 2% additive or co[...]

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    One Conair Drive ● Pittsb urgh, P A 15202 ● 412-312-6000 ● F AX 412-312-6227 ● www .conair net.com MODELS GB920 GB940 GB960 Perf ormance characteristics Batch size lbs {g} 19.8 {9000} 19.8 {9000} 19.8 {9000} Maximum throughput lbs/hr {kg/hr}* 5200 {2359} 3300 {1497} 2124 {965} Bin capacity - main ingredient ft 3 {liter} 8.5 {240.7} 6.7 {189[...]

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    One Conair Drive ● Pittsb urgh, P A 15202 ● 412-312-6000 ● F AX 412-312-6227 ● www .conair net.com MODELS GB1840 GB1860 Perf ormance characteristics Batch size lbs {g} 39.7 {18000} 39.7 {18000} Maximum throughput lbs/hr {kg/hr}* 4114 {1870} 2566 {1166} Bin Capacity - Main Ingredient ft 3 {liter} 6.7 {189.7} 3.8 {107.6} Bin Capacity - Minor [...]

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    One Conair Drive ● Pittsb urgh, P A 15202 ● 412-312-6000 ● F AX 412-312-6227 ● www .conair net.com MODELS WSBM22 WSBM131 WSBM140 Perf ormance characteristics Batch size lbs {g} 0.882 {400} 0.882 {400} 0.882 {400} Maximum throughput lbs/hr {kg/hr}* 97 {44} 111 {50} 132 {60} Bin capacity - standard bins ft 3 {liter} 0.4 {5.7} 0.4 {5.7} 0.4 {5[...]

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    One Conair Drive ● Pittsb urgh, P A 15202 ● 412-312-6000 ● F AX 412-312-6227 ● www .conair net.com MODELS WSB122 WSB131 WSB140 Perf ormance characteristics Batch size lbs {g} 2.2 {1000} 2.2 {1000} 2.2 {1000} Maximum throughput lbs/hr {kg/hr}* 200 {91} 280 {128} 450 {204} Bin capacity - main ingredient ft 3 {liter} 1.0 {28.3} 1.0 {28.3} 1.0 [...]

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    One Conair Drive ● Pittsb urgh, P A 15202 ● 412-312-6000 ● F AX 412-312-6227 ● www .conair net.com 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B A GRA VIMETRIC B A TCH BLENDERS WSB 220 and 420 Models SPECIFICA TION NOTES: Each bin compar tment will suppor t a 12-inch to 15-inch loader or vacuum receiver . * Throughput rates are based on using no more than 5% additiv[...]

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    One Conair Drive ● Pittsb urgh, P A 15202 ● 412-312-6000 ● F AX 412-312-6227 ● www .conair net.com MODELS WSB240 WSB241 WSB242 WSB440 WSB441 WSB442 Perf ormance characteristics Batch size lbs {g} 4.4 {2000} 4.4 {2000} 4.4 {2000} 8.8 {4000} 8.8 {4000} 8.8 {4000} Maximum throughput lbs/hr {kg/hr} * 993 {451} 678 {308} 518 {235} 1645 {748} 983[...]

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    One Conair Drive ● Pittsb urgh, P A 15202 ● 412-312-6000 ● F AX 412-312-6227 ● www .conair net.com MODELS WSB920 WSB940 WSB950 WSB960 Perf ormance characteristics Batch size lbs {g} 19.8 {9000} 19.8 {9000} 19.8 {9000} 19.8 {9000} Maximum throughput lbs/hr {kg/hr}* 5200 {2359} 3300 {1487} 2492 {1132} 2124 {965} Bin capacity - main ingredient[...]

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    One Conair Drive ● Pittsb urgh, P A 15202 ● 412-312-6000 ● F AX 412-312-6227 ● www .conair net.com MODELS WSB1840 WSB1850 WSB1860 Perf ormance characteristics Batch size lbs {g} 39.7 {18000} 39.7 {18000} 39.7 {18000} Maximum throughput lbs/hr {kg/hr}* 4114 {1866} 3160 {1433} 2566 {1164} Bin Capacity - Main Ingredient ft 3 {liter} 6.7 {189.7[...]

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