In-line electronic lubricant meter for use with petroleum-based lubricants only (12 pages)
Summary of Contents for Graco PGM
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Instructions - Parts ™ 3A5185B Precision Gear Metering For metering and dispensing ambient or high-temperature, high-viscosity single-component materials. For professional use only. Not approved for use in European explosive atmosphere locations. 2500 psi (17.2 MPa, 172 bar) Maximum Working Outlet Pressure 1500 psi (10.3 MPa, 103 bar) Maximum Working Inlet Pressure See Technical Specifications on page 102 for temperature ranges See page 4 for model information.
Models Models NOTE: This manual covers a series change to the PGM system. For systems built prior to 2016, refer to manual 3A0260. Check the identification (ID) plate for the 6-digit part number of the fluid metering system. Use the following matrix to define the construction of the system, based on the six digits.
Models Remote Dispense Valves Part Description 124267 Seal Housing, 6 cc Part Description 24E826 Gear Shaft Repair Kit, 6 cc 243694 Heated Dispense Valve 24E827 Seal Shaft Repair Kit, 6 cc 244951 EnDure Valve, Heated, 124266 Pump Seal Housing, 20 cc 1/2 in.
Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclama- tion point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual or on warning labels, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
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Warnings WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. Paint or solvent flowing through the equipment can cause static sparking. To help prevent fire and explosion: • Use equipment only in well-ventilated area. •...
Overview Overview System Configurations Typical Heated System Installation Air Supply Power Drop Site . 1: Typical Heated System Installation Key: AA *Control Center (User Interface) AG Heated Fluid Supply System AB *Gear Meter Assembly AH Fluid Supply Hose AC Applicator/Dispense Valve† AJ Heat Control AD Automation Robot AK Automation Controller...
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Overview Typical Ambient System Installation Air Supply Power Drop Site . 2: Typical Ambient System Installation Key: *Control Center (User Interface) *Gear Meter Cables *Gear Meter Assembly G Fluid Supply System *Applicator/Dispense Valve Fluid Supply Hose Automation Robot Automation Controller Automation Interface Cable†...
• Window and Door General Assembly . 4: Control Center Dimensions The PGM system provides positive displacement meter- ing for precision bead control. The control accepts auto- mation signals to provide accurate and consistent output flow. The gear meter can achieve high flow rates with high viscosity materials.
Installation Before Installation Overview • Have all system and component documentation The basic steps to install a PGM system are shown available during installation. below. See the separate component manuals for detailed information on supply systems and dispense • See component manuals for specific data on compo- valves.
F . 5. Mount Control Center Assembly Measurement Ensure the following criteria are met before mounting the PGM control center: 24.0 in. (610 mm) 22.5 in. (572 mm) • Select a location for the control center that allows 30.0 in.
See component manuals for specific information on • A qualified electrician must complete all ground- component requirements. Information presented ing and wiring connections. here pertains to the PGM gear meter assembly only. • For wiring, refer to F . 6. •...
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Installation 2. Mount and secure the gear meter assembly to the automation unit (or other mounting surface) with mounting plate. The mounting plate is tapped with M10 x 1.5 bolts. Maximum bolt length through plate is 0.75 in. (19 mm). See the mounting dimensions in Table 4 and F .
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For static dissipation, use only electrically conductive plumbing in air filter assembly (234967). Plumb in air hoses or ground the applicator / dispense valves. filter assembly near air drop site (upstream of PGM). Adding an air regulator to this line will provide more Dispense Valve consistent dispense valve response times.
Installation Install Cable Assemblies 1. Connect servo motor power and feedback cables. 3. Connect dispense valve solenoid cable. 2. Connect pressure transducer cable. 4. Connect heat cables, if equipped, to Therm-O-Flow controller. NOTE: Models with 15 meter cables include a remote junction box to be mounted in the field.
System Setup System Setup Overview System Setup The PGM system compensates for temperature, flow, or pressure fluctuations. However, if there is a hardware Configure Control Settings (page 19) change on the supply system or the dispense material is changed, the PGM system must be setup again.
System Setup Configure Control Settings Configure Mode Settings Set the controls for the dispense source, how dispense Set the dispense mode (bead or shot). The bead scale commands are sent, and auto mode settings. and pre-charge are also adjustable from the Mode Set- tings screen.
System Setup Configure Delay Settings Adjust Pressure Sensors Set on and off delays (in milliseconds) for the dispense Set pressure offsets and pressure limits. valve. 1. With the system in setup mode, press to nav- 1. With the system in setup mode, press to nav- igate to the Pressure Sensor screen.
System Setup Configure Errors Set the error type (error or deviation) that will be issued if the pressure or drive torque goes outside the set high and/or low limits. See Appendix A - User Interface Display on page 82 for information on the purpose of each error type.
Otherwise, follow the Standard Startup Initial Startup procedure. 1. Ensure the PGM control enclosure and all of the 2. Turn on the fluid supply pressure to the fluid inlet proper connections to and from the control enclo- block for the PGM.
PGM needs at its inlet. To prevent excessive static pressure at the inlet of the PGM, a dynamic regulator is recom- mended on air motor supply air. During dispense the normal pump regulator is active. During a stalled condi- tion the dynamic regulator is active.
Diagram on page 82 in the Appendix A - User Interface Display section. screen. NOTE: PGM systems are calibrated at the factory. Per- form calibration after pump maintenance or during trou- bleshooting (see page 29 for troubleshooting matrix). 3. Press the Enable Calibration button 4.
Automation Control (Normal) Screen Operation 1. Navigate to the Maintenance screen. See Screen During automation control (normal operation) the PGM Navigation Diagram on page 82 in the Appendix automatically dispenses when it receives a command A - User Interface Display section.
Press or the Purge button on the equipment. 1. Shut off the fluid supply to the PGM inlet block. control enclosure to begin the low flow dis- pense. 2. If equipped, place a waste container beneath the fluid drain valve under the filter.
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Pressure Relief Procedure 8. If the dispense device cannot be actuated from the 9. If you suspect that a valve, hose, or dispense nozzle control center, refer to F . 16 and perform the fol- is clogged or that pressure has not been fully lowing steps to open the dispense valve and relieve relieved: fluid pressure:...
1. Press the Stop button. See F . 17. 2. Shut off the material supply to the gear meter/meter. 3. Shut off heat to PGM. See related manuals section for Therm-O-Flow manual and Accessory Heat Con- trol. 4. For heated systems, open the dispense valve over a waste container while the system is cooling down.
False signal being sent to control Check inlet pressure sensor output; verify that it corresponds to zero pressure; replace sensor and/or amplifier Leak at PGM drive shaft Replace drive shaft seals No Outlet Pressure Dispense motor not rotating Refer to Error code section of the manual;...
Troubleshooting Dispense pattern too light Supply pressure too low Verify inlet pressure needed for flow rate Flow rate too high for application Perform dispense weight verifica- tion, see Calibration procedure on page 24; Lower flow rate and repeat Measured flow does not match Supply pressure too low Verify inlet pressure needed for flow command...
Errors Errors View Errors Clear Errors and Reset Control Unit Errors can be viewed from the Home screen or from the Alarm View screen. Access the Alarm View screen From the Alarm View screen, perform the following There are three levels of errors: alarms, deviations, and steps to clear an error before restarting the control unit: advisories.
Errors Error Codes and Troubleshooting Error Error Error Name Error Description Type Cause Solution PGM Control Errors Control Power Off Control power has Advisory Stop button or Press Control Power been removed E-stop button Inlet Pressure Devia- Inlet material pres-...
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Monitor outlet after dispense pressure; Adjust Pre-Charge pressure. High Pressure Inter- Pressure limit is Advisory Pressure sensors Contact Graco cus- lock OFF bypassed are disabled. tomer service. Dispense Valve Open Dispense valve is Advisory Dispense valve...
Maintenance Maintenance Prior to performing any maintenance procedures, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 26. Maintenance Schedule The following tables list the recommended maintenance procedures and frequencies to operate the equipment safely. The maintenance is divided between mechanical and electrical tasks. Maintenance must be performed by trained personnel per this schedule to assure safety and reliability of the equipment.
Repair Repair Replace Servo Motor or Gear Head NOTE: Refer to Parts section beginning on page 49 for part reference number identification. Replacing either the Servo Motor or Gear Head requires the following procedure. Gear Meter Assembly Remove Servo Motor and Gearhead 1.
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Repair Install Servo Motor or Gearhead 1. Remove key from motor shaft. NOTICE Use caution when handling servo motor to prevent damage. Do not use tools that could cause damage. 2. Slide the gear head. bushing into the drive coupling and align slots in drive coupling and bushing.
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Repair 5. Loosen clamping bolts on each side of coupling and 5. Separate coupling until proper gap is created. F remove coupling. 21. See the following table. NOTE: Pump shaft key may fall out during coupling Pump Size removal. Secure pump shaft key until coupling is cc / revolution Gap (mm) replaced.
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Repair Remove Dispense Valve 4. Connect air lines. 1. Prepare Gear Meter Assembly for Repair, 5. Apply air to the solenoid. page 35. 6. Manually shuttle solenoid, see F . 22. Verify dis- 2. Manually actuate solenoid to ensure pressure has pense valve is open when solenoid is depressed.
Repair PGM-6 Pump Repair 1607 1608 1615 (P/N: 125656) 1614 1605 1611 1609 (P/N: 125657) 1612† 1606 1611 1604 1603 1612† 1610 1613 1601 1602 † Parts included in kit 24E607. Parts included in kit 24E827. Parts included in kit 24E826.
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NOTICE 4. Remove drive assembly. See F . 23. The PGM pump design relies on a lap fit between components for performance and sealing. Be careful not to drop the gears (1607, 1608) or damage the mating surfaces of the pump plates (1601, 1603) and gear case (1602).
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Repair PGM-6 Pump Assembly 12. Install new seals (1612). See F . 26 and F . 27. NOTICE 1515, Do not hammer or force components together or dam- 1614 age may occur. Parts will drop into place if properly cleaned and aligned. Use of a compatible oil is recom- 1512, mended during assembly.
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NOTICE 4. Remove drive assembly. See F . 23. The PGM pump design relies on a lap fit between components for performance and sealing. Be careful not to drop the gears (1607, 1608) or damage the mating surfaces of the pump plates (1601, 1603) and gear case (1602).
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Repair PGM-20 Pump Assembly 14. Align pump shaft key and slide coupling onto pump shaft. Tighten coupling bolt just enough to hold it’s NOTICE position. Do not hammer or force components together, or 15. Attach servo motor, gear head, and top plate to damage may occur.
Repair Gear Pump Maintenance Guide Review these guidelines prior to performing any mainte- nance on the pumps. • Do not run pump dry. • Do not pull from a vacuum or negative suction head. • Do not flush with water or other non-lubricating fluid. •...
Repair Installing new heater units and RTD sensors 1.Prepare Gear Meter Assembly for Repair, page 35. 6. Remove the heaters and sensor from the block. 2. Disconnect the power cables from the heaters. NOTICE The heaters may be difficult to remove and removal depends on the system type.
Parts PGM Ambient Transducer 20 cc Pump 6 cc Pump Part Description 124517 SENSOR, pressure NOTE: Ambient sensors are used on models PGx1xx (unheated). See technical page for ambient operating temperature range. 3A5185B...
Schematics Schematics CUSTOMER MUST SUPPLY BRANCH CIRCUIT PROTECTION 230V/ 1PH/ 50-60HZ DVS-1 DVS-2 POWER FIL-1 CB1A 10 AWG 12 AWG 12 AWG HARNESS HARNESS 17S895 17S930 14 AWG 14 AWG 24V DC PS-1 PG-PS1 DC COM FIL-2 PG-PS1 PG-PS1 HARNESS 120997 10 AWG 16 AWG CABLE FROM PS-1...
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Schematics DC COM CONTROL POWER E-STOP PB-1 PB-1A PB-2 REMOTE STOP CONTROL_PWR PL-3 HMI1 126987 RS232 PORT CAB-1 PLC1 ETHERNET PORT RS232 PORT PROGRAMMING USB PORT . 30: Schematics, Page 2 of 10 3A5185B...
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Schematics PLC-1 24VDC ONBOARD DIGITAL OUTPUTS OPEN DISPENSE VALVE SOL-DV FAULT GEARMETER FAULT PL-2 GEARMETER FAULT PG-IO READY GEARMETER PL-1 READY TO DISPENSE PG-IO GEARMETER IN CYCLE PG-IO PG-IO 24VDC COMMON . 33: Schematics, Page 5 of 10 3A5185B...
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Schematics 24VDC PLC-1 ONBOARD DIGITAL OUTPUTS DRIVE-1 I/O HARNESS 17R672 CONNECTOR DC COM DRIVE-1 ENABLE DRIVE-1 I/O HARNESS 17R671 CONNECTOR DC COM DRIVE-1 DIGITAL-IN3 PRIMARY A DYNAMIC REGULATOR PG-A PG-A SOL-A TANDEM B DYNAMIC REGULATOR PG-B PG-B SOL-B RESERVED . 34: Schematics, Page 6 of 10 3A5185B...
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Schematics 24VDC 24VDC INLET AMP POWER TRANSDUCER -SHUNT +EXCITATION INLET +SUPPLY -EXCITATION WHITE BLACK PRESURE -SUPPLY -SIGNAL TRANSDUCER +OUTPUT +SIGNAL BLACK GREEN -OUTPUT RES A WHITE +SHUNT RES B PLC ANALOG IN MODULE VI-0 CI-0 VI-1 CI-1 VI-2 CI-2 VI-3 CI-3 OUTLET AMP 24VDC...
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Schematics 24VDC PLC ANALOG OUT MODULE #1 VO-0 CO-0 VO-1 CO-1 RESERVED DRIVE-1 I/O HARNESS CONNECTOR 17R672 ANALOG OUT DRIVE-1 0-10 VDC ANALOG-IN COM COMMANDED FLOW TO DRIVE ANALOG-IN + . 36: Schematics, Page 8 of 10 3A5185B...
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Schematics DRIVE-1 24VDC DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION DC COM FAULT IN 7 FAULT +24V HARNESS IN 4 DC COM -24V 17S161 IN 3 ENABLE 24VSTO OUT 2- IN 6 OUT 2+ IN 5 OUT 1- A GND OUT 1+ ANALOG OUT + ANALOG IN - IN 2 IN 1...
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Schematics GROUNDING NOTES: 1. GROUND ALL DISTRIBUTION BARS. 2. GROUND ALL DOORS. 3. DO NOT JUMPER GROUND WIRES. TO GROUND DIST. BAR #1 PLACE NEAR GROUND LUG SUBPLATE STAR WASHER GROUND LUG INCOMING GROUND PROTECTIVE EARTH FIGURE 1 PLACE NEAR GROUND DIST BAR GROUND DIST.
Operation on page 101. Pin # Wire # Color Description Black Dispense Start Job Complete SPARE White SPARE White/Black Orange 24 VDC from PGM Blue 24 VDC common Red/Black Analog flow command Green Analog common SPARE Green/Black Blue/Black Dispenser ready Red/White Fault present...
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5. Adjust the panel mount Therm-O-Flow regulator to zero psi. 6. Connect the dynamic regulator cable from the Therm-O-Flow to the PGM control box. 7. Navigate to the Supply Pump screen. See Appen- dix A - User Interface Display starting on page 82 for Supply Pump screen information.
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24E575. . 39 The dynamic regulator kit is used to control the static pressure of a Therm-O-Flow (98****). The PGM has a maximum inlet pressure of 1500 psi. During dispense the dynamic regulator kit will activate the normal regula- tor located on the front panel of the Therm-O-Flow.
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5. Adjust the air motor regulator at the top of the air tree to zero psi. 6. Connect the dynamic regulator cable from the Therm-O-Flow to the PGM control box. 7. Navigate to the Supply Pump screen. See Appen- dix A - User Interface Display starting on page 82 for Supply Pump screen information.
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. 40 The dynamic regulator kit is used to control the static pressure of a Therm-O-Flow (UH****). The PGM has a maximum inlet pressure of 1500 psi. During dispense the dynamic regulator kit will activate the normal regula- tor located on the front panel of the Therm-O-Flow.
Accessory Parts EnDure Valve Nozzles Heater Nests Part Description Part Description 24E654 10 x 1.5 mm Ribbon Nozzle 24E678 Heater Nest with Blank Insert 24E655 1/8 in. Bead Nozzle 24E679 Heater Nest with Ported Insert 3A5185B...
Appendix A - User Interface Display Main Screen Press the appropriate button to navigate to either the Home or Calibration screen. To access the Calibration screen, select the login button and enter user “setup” and password “PGM17”. Key: Navigate to the Home screen Navigate to the Calibrate screen 3A5185B...
Appendix A - User Interface Display Home Screen Key: Enable Manual mode Navigate to Robot I/O Screen Enable Automatic mode Navigate to Setup Screens Increase Bead Scale Navigate to Main Screen Decrease Bead Scale Navigate to Alarm Screen Current Bead Scale setting Navigate to Supply Pump Screen Navigate to Maintenance Screen AA Navigate to Trend Screen...
Appendix A - User Interface Display Maintenance Screen Key: AB Enable Automatic Dispense Valve AE Enable Shot Manual Mode Control AF Dispense Duration Input Box AC Open the Dispense Valve, Disable AG Flow Rate Input Box Automatic Dispense Valve Control AH Manual Start Dispense AD Enable Bead Manual Mode Dispense Valve Control...
Appendix A - User Interface Display Robot I/O Screen Overview Robot Inputs This screen is for settings related to an external These are signals sent to the external machine to notify machine setup to control the dispense operation of this it of system conditions.
Appendix A - User Interface Display Setup #1 Screen #1 to #6 Buttons Press to navigate to the Setup Screen with that number. For example, press #3 to navigate to Setup Screen #3. Command Value Source Command Values can be controlled by the user-inter- face touch screen or by an external machine connected to the system via the External Control Interface.
Appendix A - User Interface Display Setup #2 Screen Overview Pre-Charge The Dispense Mode, Flow Rate, and Dispense Duration This is the pressure between the meter and the dis- settings apply to Automatic Control Mode pense valve when the dispense valve is closed. If the pre-charge setting is non-zero then, immediately after dispensing, the gear meter will continue to rotate after only.
Appendix A - User Interface Display Setup #3 Screen #1 to #6 Buttons The Off Delay is the amount of time, in milliseconds, between a shot completing and the dispense valve clos- ing. If the Off Delay is set to 100 the machine will wait Press to navigate to the Setup Screen with that number.
Appendix A - User Interface Display Setup #4 Screen #1 to #6 Buttons Press to navigate to the Setup Screen with that number. For example, press #3 to navigate to Setup Screen #3. Pump Settings Snuff Back: This enables the gear meter to rotate in reverse, immediately following dispensing, to pull mate- rial back from the dispense valve to minimize or elimi- nate material drooling.
Appendix A - User Interface Display Setup #5 Screen Overview Min/Max Inlet/Outlet Limits This screen controls settings for the pressure sensors. These limit values are used to set the acceptable range These values are used for triggering errors. of values for dispensing. If values are outside of this range during dispensing the machine will issue an alarm.
Appendix A - User Interface Display Setup #6 Screen Fault Settings Error Reset: If set to Disable, errors cannot be reset. If set to Enable, errors can be reset. Inlet/Outlet Pressure, Drive Torque: If set to Error, an error will be generated when the out-of-limit condition occurs.
Appendix A - User Interface Display Supply Pump Screen NOTE: This screen is used to control the optional dynamic regulator kit for a Therm-O-Flow. See Accessory Parts section on page 74 for additional information on the dynamic regulator kit option. Supply Pumps (Dynamic Analog Regulator) Primary Supply Pump Mode •...
Appendix A - User Interface Display Pressure Trend Screen Key: Navigate to the Torque Trend screen. Overview The Pressure Trend screen allows the user to view both inlet and outlet pressures in real time. The pressures displayed on this screen are the same values shown on the Home and Maintenance screens.
Appendix A - User Interface Display Torque Trend Screen Key: AJ Navigate to the Pressure Trend screen. Overview The Torque Trend screen allows the user to view the pump torque and motor torque in real time. Pump Torque The Pump Torque shows the effective torque on the pump during operation.
Appendix A - User Interface Display Alarm Screen Refer to Error Codes and Troubleshooting on page 32 for information on possible errors. Acknowledge All List When pressed, the Acknowledge All List button acknowledges all errors listed on the Alarm Screen and adds to the screen the time when the errors were acknowledged.
Appendix B - I/O Appendix B - I/O Using the PGM I/O The gear meter uses several I/O signals to communicate with plant automation controllers. There are two digital inputs, three digital outputs, and one analog input. All of these signals are routed to the I/O connector on the top of the controller.
If the automation controller inputs are current sourcing or use a voltage other than 24 VDC, relays with 24 VDC coils must be used as shown in F . 42. PGM Control Automation Pins 10, 11, 12 Load (750 mA max)
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Pin 8 Analog Input . 43 24 VDC From E-Stop The PGM provides a signal that can be used by the automation controller to monitor the emergency stop switch position of the PGM controller. See F . 44. +24 VDC...
Job End delay timer expires. See Digital Inputs Appendix A - User Interface Display on page 82. Dispense Start - This is the Dispense Signal. The PGM Analog Input unit will attempt to dispense at either the commanded flow rate while this signal is SET, dependent on mode.
Flow rates and viscosities are general estimates. Flow rates drop as viscosity increases. Fluids are expected to shear under pressure. New applications or fluids should always be tested to determine proper line sizes and equipment selections. See your Graco Authorized distributor for other capabilities. 3A5185B...
With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective.