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Instructions and Parts 3A3954B ProBell® Air Controllers For manual or electronic air control of a ProBell rotary applicator as part of a paint coating system. For professional use only. Not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous locations. Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual and in your ProBell®...
Replace the Control Module......24 Warnings ............3 Replace a Trigger or Auxiliary Solenoid Valve ..........27 ProBell System Information ......... 5 Replace the Voltage to Pressure (V2P) System Connections and Features ...... 6 Regulator ........28 Replace A Shaping Air Solenoid Valve ... 29 Component Identification........
Warnings Warnings The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation 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.
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Warnings WARNING EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury. • Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component.
ProBell System Information ProBell System Information The ProBell Air Controller is an optional component in the ProBell Rotary Applicator system. The Electronic Air Controller sends air activation signals for the paint, dump, and solvent (cup wash) valves. It also electronically controls the inner and outer shaping air pressures.
System Connections and Features System Connections and Features Air Line Port Label Speed Controller Electronic Manual Air Connections Air Controller Controller Connections Connections B (Bearing Air) * * BK (Braking Air) BR (Bearing Air Return) * * DT (Dump Valve Trigger) ...
Component Identification Component Identification Electronic Air Controller Ref. Component Ref. Component Control Module — manages the operation Outer Shaping Air Solenoid Valve — shuts of all air controller components off the flow of the outer shaping air Terminal Blocks —provide electrical wire Voltage to Pressure Regulator —...
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Component Identification Manual Air Controller Ref. Component Ref. Component Control Module — manages the operation Outer Shaping Air Regulator — air pressure of all air controller components signal to regulator M Terminal Blocks —provide electrical wire Inner Shaping Air Regulator — air pressure connections signal to regulator L Solenoid Valves —...
Installation Installation Mount the Controller Wall Mounting The pre-installed mounting brackets can be used to mount the controller on any flat wall. Mount the Air Controller in the non-hazardous area, as close to To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not install the applicator as possible to minimize pressure loss equipment approved only for a non-hazardous in the air lines.
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Installation Manual Air Controller Cart Mounting 2. Use four screws (provided with cart) to mount the air controller box on the cart in the location shown in Figure 1. For some ordering options, the air controller will be mounted on the cart at the factory. If the cart was ordered separately, follow these steps: 1.
Grounding provides an escape wire for the electric current. For full system grounding instructions and requirements, see your ProBell Rotary Applicator manual (334452 or 334626). Use the ground wire and clamp provided to ground the Air Controller to a true earth ground.
Overview • Your system uses some combination of Graco controllers and your existing devices. Air Air control in your ProBell system will use one of the control will then require a combination of the following common setups: connections shown in the figures and use of •...
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Auxiliary port for optional optocoupler wiring. Bearing Air — Use 8 mm (5/16 in) OD tube Bearing Air Return – Use 4 mm (5/32 in) tubing. Black Graco CAN/Power (24VDC) White Dump Valve Trigger – Use 4 mm (5/32 in) tubing. Black Main Air Port —...
Graco Air Controllers are labeled with the same The air controllers (Manual or Electronic) reference letters as the applicator, for easier communicate to the rest of the system over Graco matching. CAN cables. Each component and the power supply must be on the Graco CAN network. The best...
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Controller Connections One Gun Wiring Two Gun Wiring Other configurations (not shown) are possible. Follow these rules when building the CAN network. • Connect controllers in series. • Remove any other termination resistors from the system. • A termination resistor must be installed on the power supply port.
(see System Logic Controller manual 3A3955). The Paint Trigger Input uses an optocoupler to protect the Graco ProBell air control box from outside voltages. • Optocoupler ports 13+ and 14 are wired to the control module.
Controller Connections Wiring the Optional Interlock Input The Optional Interlock Input uses an optocoupler to protect the Graco ProBell air control box from outside voltages. The Optional Interlock Input provides a means to signal the System Logic Controller to stop the •...
Event Name Description Solution Type CAP1 Alarm Commu- The System Logic • Verify Graco CAN connection on bottom of the Air nication Controller has lost Controller. CAP2 Error Air communication • Check status LEDs on the control module. Control with the air controller.
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Troubleshooting Table 4 Electronic Shaping Air Errors Code Event Name Description Solution Type P111 or Alarm Pressure Low, Actual air pressure 1 Verify shaping air 1 (inner) hose is not is lower than the alarm P112 Air 1 (Inner) cut or split. limit for longer than the alarm time (as set on Gun Screen 2).
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Troubleshooting Code Event Name Description Solution Type P611 or Alarm Sensor The returned value of the • Replace cable 17K902. P612 Disconnected, pressure sensor for inner • Replace volltage to pressure regulator Inner Shaping shaping air is zero P6Y1 or Alarm Sensor The returned value of the...
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Troubleshooting Table 7 Maintenance Advisories Code Event Name Description Remedy Type MD11 Advisory Maintenance Valve Gun 1 paint valve is due for Paint Gun 1 maintenance. MD12 Advisory Maintenance Valve Gun 2 paint valve is due for Paint Gun 2 maintenance.
Repair Prepare for Service Replace the Control Module Follow these instructions to replace the control module (Refs. 2 and 6). Order Kit 25C423, which includes the module and the necessary software token. 1. Follow directions at Prepare for Service, page •...
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Repair Table 8 Replace Control Module, Electronic Air Controller Table 9 Replace Control Module, Manual Air Controller 3A3954B...
Repair Front Side Back Side Table 10 Electronic Air Controller Module Purpose System Connection Connection Terminal Blocks 1 and 3 Paint Trigger Solenoid Dump Trigger Solenoid Terminal Blocks 4 and 5 Solvent Trigger Solenoid Terminal Blocks 6 and 7 Trigger In Optocoupler Shaping Air Inner Solenoid and V2P Terminal Blocks 12–17...
Repair Replace a Trigger or Auxiliary Solenoid Valve 1. Follow directions at Prepare for Service, page 3. Remove the solenoid (34). 2. Disconnect the electrical wires. See table. 4. Install a new solenoid (34). Connect the line power and the COM wire to the two terminal blocks listed.
Repair Replace the Voltage to Pressure (V2P) Regulator NOTE: This part is not used on Manual Air 8. Use screws (40a) to attach the new regulator Controllers. (41) to the bracket. 9. Use screws (35) to attach the assembly to the Follow these directions to replace the voltage to controller box.
Repair Replace A Shaping Air Solenoid Valve NOTE: This part is not used on Manual Air 5. Remove fittings (58, 59) and muffler (61) from Controllers. the solenoid (57). 6. Apply thread sealant to the threads on the fittings Follow these directions to replace either the inner (58, 59).
Repair Replace the Pressure Switch Replace a Pressure Gauge NOTE: This part is not used on Electronic Air NOTE: This part is not used on Electronic Air Controllers. Controllers. Follow these directions to replace the pressure switch Follow these directions to replace a pressure gauge (101, Kit 26A292).
Repair Replace A Pressure Regulator Replace the Bearing Air Filter NOTE: This part is not used on Electronic Air NOTE: This part is not used on Electronic Air Controllers. Controllers. Follow these directions to replace a pressure Follow these directions to replace the bearing air regulator (106).
Parts Manual Air Controller (Model 24Z221) 3A3954B...
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Parts Manual Air Controller (Model 24Z221) 3A3954B...
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Parts Part Description Part Description — — — ENCLOSURE — — — MARKER, terminal block, 31–40 289697 MODULE, base 111987 CONNECTOR, strain relief 1 — — — SCREW, machine, pan — — — BRACKET, mounting, head, 6–32 x 1 1/2 in. enclosure —...
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Parts Part Description Replacement Danger and Warning labels, tags, ▲ and cards are available at no cost. — — — FITTING, straight, 1/2 x 3/8 Tube 061513 TUBE, 1/2 OD 2 ft. 3A3954B...
Kits and Accessories Kits and Accessories Power Supply Kit 24Z224 Ref. Part Description Qty. 100518 WASHER, flat 103181 WASHER, lock 141395 SCREW, machine, pan head, #6–32 x 0.375 in. 120999 RESISTOR, termination — — — POWER SUPPLY — — — 245202 CORDSET, USA, 10 ft.
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Kits and Accessories System Logic Controller Kit 24Z223 ProBell Gateway Installation Kit 24Z574 Part Description Qty. Part Description — — — MODULE, System Logic — — — Controller TOKEN, programming 130193 CABLE, CAN, 0.5 m 17M465 TOKEN, software upgrade 121901 SUPPRESSOR —...
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications ProBell Air Controller Metric Maximum air working pressure 100 psi 0.69 MPa, 7.0 bar Turbine speed, maximum 60,000 rpm operating Bearing air, minimum required 70 psi 0.5 MPa, 5.0 bar Air Connection 1/2” npt Maximum Operating Voltage 24 VDC, 2.5A...
Graco to be defective. This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with Graco’s written recommendations. This warranty does not cover, and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear, or any malfunction, damage or wear caused by faulty installation, misapplication, abrasion, corrosion, inadequate or improper maintenance, negligence, accident, tampering, or substitution of non-Graco component parts.
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