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PRESSMATE CONTROLLER SERVICE MANUAL For Use By Authorised Service Agents Models covered by this manual: SL100A1—Single Phase 2.2kW Motor SL100A3– Three Phase 2.2kW Motor SL200-Three Phase 4kW Motor SL400-Three Phase 5.5.kW Motor 27 Young Street Deepwater. N.S.W. 2371 Australia. Phone: (02) 67 345 262...
CONTENTS Owners Manual Introduction…………………………………………………..4 Important Safety Notice…………………………………….5 Location of Controls and Switches………………………..6 Basic Operating Proceedures……………………………..7 Motor Operation…………………………………………….8 Optional Extras……………………………………………...8 Basic Servicing……………………………………………...9 Copyright…………………………………………………...10 Specifications……………………………………………...10 Warranty…………………………………………………..11 Service Manual The Hydraulic Pressure Switch………………………..12 The Full Bale Switch……………………………………..13 The Infra-Red Detection System………………………...14 The Hydraulic Valve Energisation Method……………...14 Machine Protection Features in Controller……………..15 Controller Active LED….………………………………….16 Electric Motor Control……….……………………………...
OWNERS MANUAL Thankyou For choosing a Starlogixs PressMate Controller. For operating this Controller properly, please take some time to read this owners man- ual thoroughly before starting operation of your Autobaler. Keep this manual handy for future reference IMPORTANT NOTICE...
Should you leave your Autobaler unattended for a period of time, it is strongly recommended that you switch the power off and remove the key. The StarLogixs PressMate Controller provides vital safety features in your press. • If the Controller has been damaged always have it checked by an approved ser- vice agent before operating the press.
BASIC OPERATING PROCEEDURES IMPORTANT Read this procedure in conjunction with procedures in your press manual. CAUTION 1. Switch on Power Key Switch and check that Emergency Stop Button is not depressed (rotate to release). The Power LED should illuminate. 2. Close press doors. If door is not properly shut the Door LED will remain illuminated and the only function that will work is the bale eject.
In addition it allows for monitoring of a secondary safety door or device, and also pro- vides a full bale light. The standard kit provides 5 meters (15 feet) of cable between the PressMate Controller and the remote operator panel. For more details contact your local sales agent.
BASIC SERVICING The StarLogixs PressMate Controller is a state of the art electronic control system that is designed for long service free life. No part of the controller is serviceable, and should never be opened because there are dangerous voltages inside.
StarLogixs service facility, or transportation costs. StarLogixs is not responsible or liable for indirect, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the Con- troller or other damages with respect to any economic loss, loss of property, loss of revenues or profit, or cost of removal, installation or reinstallation.
THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH The hydraulic pressure switch is pre-adjusted, and field adjustment is not recommended. The switch set-point is adjusted to be about 150psi below the hydraulic system by-pass pressure. There are no mechanical sensors to detect the end of stroke of the main hydraulic cylinders.
THE FULL BALE SWITCH The full bale limit switch is situated on the front left- hand corner of the press, and detects if the left-hand cylinder is fully retracted when the pressure switch closes. If the pressure switch closes before the cylinder fully retracts then the material in the pressing chamber is carrying the total applied load and the bale is full.
THE INFRA-RED DETECTION SYSTEM The infra-red detection system detects material in the pressing hopper and if the Controller is active and the bale not full will cause the press to cycle until the beam is cleared (i.e. no material in pressing hopper.) It is a transmissive type system with the IR Transmitter located on the back of the press and the receiver inside the Controller.
MACHINE PROTECTION FEATURES IN CONTROLLER The Controller incorporates a number of features to protect the ma- chine from sensor faults. The two main features are: • Excessive Cycling If the infra-red detection beam becomes obstructed and cycling of the baler does not clear the obstruction, then an unattended baler may continually cycle causing unnecessary machine wear.
THE CONTROLLER ACTIVE LED The second LED from the top on the Controller is the active LED. This indicates if the Controller is in full automatic mode. If the LED is flash- ing the Controller will start the electric motor and cycle the press if the infra-red detection beam is interrupted.
TROUBLE-SHOOTING NO POWER Plug another machine into the wall socket power Call Electrician Is the socket powered ? Disconnect press plug from wall socket and thoroughly check entire length of power cable and cable to motor for damage Replace/repair Leads cables O.K.? Rotate Emergency Stop Button clockwise to release and check key switch is on...
TROUBLE-SHOOTING Refer to No Power Power Flow Chart Light On? Shut Press Doors Fault in door switch or Door Emergency Bar Open LED illuminated Press cycle button Wait 5 minutes for auto-resetting overload Motor relay Starts? Motor Starts? Down LED Possible Faulty Control Illuminated Panel/ Motor Wiring or...
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Wait for hydraulic cylinder to reach the end of its stroke Check hydraulic system pressure- Replace faulty pres- Down LED stays sure illuminated ? Switch Check wiring to pressure switch Press Up or Cycle Button Up LED Possible Controller Illuminated? Fault Check up valve coil Cycles...
TROUBLE-SHOOTING BALER CONTINUALLY CYCLES Switch power on, shut press doors and press down or cycle button Refer to Baler Won't Press cycles? Cycle Flow Chart Material Press should cycle Blocking until eye beam is Eye Beam? cleared Press Baler O.K. cycles? -Clean eye lens covers -Replace lens covers if...
TROUBLE-SHOOTING B A L E R W O N 'T E J E C T O p e n P r e s s D o o r s D o o r O p e n F a u l t i n D o o r S w i t c h o r L E D E m e r g e n c y B a r S w i t c h I l l u m i n a t e d...
VALVE COIL DOWN VALVE COIL VALVE COIL EJECT Green Blue Pink MOTOR-3PH 9 WAY D-CON. MAIN HARNESS PLUG MOTOR PLUG MOTOR SOCKET 15 WAY D-CON. OPTIONS PLUG KEY SW. EMERG. STOP PANEL FUSE EMERG. BAR SW. DOOR SW. LIMIT SWITCH INTERLOCKING SW.
MOTOR CONTACTOR AND OVERLOAD RELAY DETAILS All contactors and overloaders are General Electric Brand, and the parts numbers are listed below for the range of Controller models: • 2.2 kW Single Phase 240V Full load Amps = 17 Overload Relay = RTIM (5.5 to 8.5A) Contactor = CL00A310T—24Vac coil Note: all three phases in parallel—only active switched.
SPARE PARTS LIST Description StarLogixs No. Manufacturer Man. Part Number Full Bale Switch SL-S008 Omron Z15GQ21-B Emergency Stop SL-S001 General Electric P9CER4RN Key Switch SL-S009 General Electric P9XSCD0A95 Spare Keys SL-H026 General Electric 077C3095 Interlocked Door Sw. SL-S006 Omron D4DS-15FS Interlocked Sw.
Proceedure to Change Power Block [Disconnect from power source and completely remove Controller from press] 1. Remove 3 Phase plug from the end of the supply cable. Take note of any cable clamps and wire locations and ensure they are returned to original when re-fitting the plug.
6. Loosen the screw marked A2 on the contactor and remove wire. 7. Loosen the screws in the contact block on the top of the transformer marked 24V. Remove the two wires. Note: That it does not matter which way around these two wires are connected. 8.
6. If necessary remove 4 screws on the top of the NEW switch and rotate the head to the correct orientation. Replace screws. 7. Remove gland nut from OLD switch and fit to the NEW switch. 8. Carefully fit blind hold in NEW switch over the plastic rivet. 9.
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3. Loosen the two screws and remove the options plug. 4. Using a 5mm nut driver remove the 4 D-connector nuts. 5. Using a 1 point Phillips screw-driver remove the 4 PCB retaining screws. Options Plug PCB Retaining Screws D-Connector Nuts 6.
Fax: (02) 67345 020 Email: mark@starlogixs.com.au A.C.N.: 095 551 198 September 2003 PRESSMATE CONTROLLER CHANGES TO SATISFY REQUIREMENTS OF AS4024.1:1996 CATEGORY III SAFETY The following modifications were carried out : 1) A PILZ PNOZ X2.1 safety relay was fitted to monitor both contacts of the door switch.
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CRITICAL SAFETY COMPONENTS Substitution of other parts may void the safety compliance of this machine. Item/Circuit Manufacturer Type/Model Technical Conformity party Designation Data with marks of following approval standards Door Switch Omron D4DS-1AFS 400Vac 2A EN1088, CE and UL contact EN50047, rating –...
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