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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG REVISIONS REVISIONs MODEL LANGUAGE DATA VERSION NOTE DRYER English 11/2014 FIRST RELEASE EC/NG The information contained in this handbook is the property of IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.P.A. Drawings and other documents that accompany the machining centre are property of IMPERIA &...
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. HANDBOOK STRUCTURE The manual is divided into 8 chapters. CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter contains general descriptions regarding the handbook structure. CHAPTER 2 – SAFETY This chapter contains a description regarding the standards, working environment conditions, ergonomics, accident prevention devices used, residual risks, warning plates applied to the machining centre.
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION NOTE IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.P.A. the machining centre manufacturing company, is indicated in the handbook with the name: Manufacturer. NOTE The Company purchasing the machining centre, is indicated in the handbook with the name: Customer.
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. GLOSSARY Control circuit (of a machine): circuit used to control the machine operation and to protect the power circuits. Component: part of the electrical equipment, usually specified by its function, but used in various applications.
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG Transport: operations involved to transfer the machine from the manufacturer’s assembly site to the final workplace of the Customer. Incorrect use: machine use out of the limits specified in the technical documentation. User: those who use the machine and associated electrical equipment.
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. SYMBOLS Some symbols are used in the handbook to call the attention of the reader and to highlight certain aspects which are especially important. SYMBOL MEANING NOTES Indicates a hazard with accident risk, even death, for the user.
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER For any type of information or clarification regarding the use, maintenance, installation etc, the Manufacturer Technical Office is always available for requests from the Customer. Please state your requests in clear terms, with reference to this handbook, and always indicating the data of the system identification plate.
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE MANUFACTURER The Manufacturer shall not be held in any way liable for incidents caused by incorrect or improper use of the machining centre, or for any damage cause by the use of spare parts that are not those specified, by maintenance operations not carried out correctly and/or by tampering on system circuits, components and software.
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG WARRANTY The manufacturer guarantees, for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, all parts excluding those subject to normal wear. The warranty shall no longer be valid if the machine has been repaired by unauthorised third parties or if...
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG SAFETY GENERAL INFORMATION The Customer shall instruct the personnel regarding accident risks, safety devices installed on the machining centre and the general rules concerning accident prevention specified by the EU Directives and the laws of the country where the machining centre is installed.
NOTE Any modification made to the Machining centre will immediately annul the EC certification issued by the Manufacturer. 2.2.3 Foreseen and Unforeseen Uses The drier EC/NG drier has been designed, constructed and outfitted exclusively to dry pasta. 2-2 / 108...
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS To permit the best possible environment conditions, it is necessary that the Customer organizes the machining centre and related systems in the workshop in a manner that provides good ventilation. The machining centre is to be installed in an environment equipped with all the safety precautions required by the laws in force in the user country.
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. 2.3.4 Noise The noise has been measured in accordance with the requirements of acoustic standard EN ISO 11200 and related standards. The typical phonometrical data is kept by the Manufacturer. The machining centre operating characteristics are such that, in a dry run, overall noise generated is less that 75 dB (A), measured in the operator workstations.
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG SAFETY DEVICES APPLIED ON THE SYSTEM The machining centre is equipped with safety devices/solutions: Type of device/solution Function Main switch To cut-out machine electric power Fixed and mobile Enclosure of machine hazardous zones protections...
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. 2.4.1 Energy Cut-out Function: To cut-out power supplies of the machining centre. Characteristics and Before starting any type of maintenance job on the system, or part of the same, method: cut-out the power supplies and discharge any accumulated energy.
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG 2.4.2 Fixed and Mobile Protections Function: To segregate hazardous zone of the machining centre Protections are fixed and mobile. Characteristics and method: Fixed protections: The purpose of the fixed protections is to prevent access to machine component movements during the operating cycle.
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. 2.4.3 Emergency Stop Function: Emergency stop by pressing the red head emergency push-button on the machining centre, following a hazard risk for the safety of the operators and/or the system. Characteristics and All motion of the system is stopped.
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG 2.4.4 Personal protection Devices Function: To protect the operator when working. Characteristics and The persons operating on the machine are to use personal protection devices to method: cut the possibility of risks to a minimum.
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. RESIDUAL RISKS 2.5.1 General information During the design, all the zones or parts with risks have been assessed, and as a consequence all the necessary precautions have been taken to avoid risks to persons and damage to system components.
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG 2.5.3 Plates Installed on Machine The Manufacturer has installed several hazard warning and obligatory plates on the machining centre, in accordance with standards regarding the graphic symbols to be used on systems (Directive 92/58/EC).
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG GENERAL DESCRIPTION MAIN MACHINE COMPONENTS Legend: Electric cabinet Air socket Drier access door Vapour exhaust valve Control panel Vapours extraction unit 3-1 / 108...
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. Legend: Air circulation fans motors Stacks of pasta to be dried Air heating resistors 3-2 / 108...
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG TECHNICAL DATA The following table contains the main technical data of the machine. General EC/NG 25 EC/NG 50 EC/NG 100 EC/NG 150 EC/NG 200 Power installed (W) 4160 7720 15740 21360 31480 N° trolleys (nr.) N°...
INSTALLATION WARNING To run the drier, before installation it is necessary to drill 1 hole for EC/NG 25/50 models, and 2 holes for EC/NG 100/150/200 models to extract the humidity (see following “Vapours Extraction” drawings). Drier EC/NG 25 side view...
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. Before installing the system, it is necessary to: Remove the protective packaging ; Remove any fastening restrictions used for transport. The following items are contained in the package: 1. Upper wall including panel and fan For EC 25 n°1 panel measuring 160cm x 60cm...
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG 4. Side walls with different widths according to the drier For EC 25 n°2 panels measuring 240cm x 60cm For EC 50 n°2 panels measuring 240cm x 120cm For EC 100 n°4 panels measuring 240cm x 120cm For EC 150 n°6 panels measuring 240cm x 120cm...
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. 8. Rear side wall guide , width 160 cm (n°1) 9. Side wall guide For EC 25 n°2 guides width 60cm For EC 50 n°2 guides width 120cm For EC 100 n°2 guides width 240 cm For EC 150 n°2 guides width 120 cm...
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG 12. Lower corners closing caps (n°4) 13. Extractor with fastening bracket For EC 25 n°1 Extractor with fastening bracket For EC 50 n°1 Extractor with fastening bracket For EC 100 n°2 Extractors with fastening brackets For EC 150 n°2 Extractors with fastening brackets...
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. 16. “T” joint for vapours extraction pipes For EC 25 n°1 “T” joint For EC 50 n°1 “T” joint For EC 100 n°2 “T” joints For EC 150 n°4 “T” joints For EC 200 n°6 “T” joints 17.
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG 20. Central baffle plate For EC 25 n°4 metal sheets width 60cm For EC 50 n°4 metal sheets width 120cm For EC 100 n°8 metal sheets width 120cm For EC 150 n°12 metal sheets width 120cm For EC 200 n°16 metal sheets width 120cm...
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. 24. Metal sheet for horizontal wall (n°1) 25. Wrench to close panels (n°1) 26. Panels fastening key 27. Panel holes closing cap 4-12 / 108...
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. INSTALLATION 4.1.1 Positioning NOTE Before positioning the machine a preventive visual check is necessary to detect any damage caused during transport. Should one or more components be found damaged, do not continue with the installation, but inform the manufacturer of the faults found, deciding together with the same the action to be taken .
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG 4.1.2 Installation WARNING Check that the floor is perfectly flat and is not uneven. If the surface where the drier is to be installed is rough, level with silicon. Place the guides (8-9-10-12), in the zone where the drier is to be installed fitting each inside the next.
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. Insert a key (25) into each free space of the panels “closure” to give better structural stiffness to the Drier. Carry out this operation for each panel. Hook the 2 side members (5) to the rear wall (2) and lock them with the key (24).
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG To lock the panels to each other, approach the parts, insert the wrench (24) in the seat on the panels, and turn clockwise so that this hook pulls the wall toward it, locking it .
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. Hook the side walls (4) to the side members (5) already mounted. Hook the rear side member (7) and the lateral members (6).to the roof (1) . WARNING Turn the probe on the panel with the sensor facing downward for correct Drier...
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG Place the assembled roof of side members and fasten it to the side walls (4) and the rear wall (2). Fasten the lower baffle plates (19), the central baffle plates (20) and the upper baffle plates (21 to the side walls (4) using the screws (28) supplied in the kit.
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. Fasten the upper horizontal metal sheet (22) to the rear wall (2) using the screws (32) and the resistor support mounted on the roof (1) with the screws (30) supplied in the kit.
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG Fasten the horizontal wall metal sheet (24) to the upper horizontal metal sheet (22) using the screws (30) contained in the kit. Hook the front side member (7) and other 2 lateral side members (5) to the front wall with the doors (3).
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. Fasten the front wall with doors (3) through the side members previously mounted (5 and 7) to the side walls (4) and the upper wall (1). Fasten the pipe support to the left side member (5) of the front wall with doors (3).
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG Insert the valves (15) in the holes in the roof (1) and fasten them using the screws (28) supplied in the kit. Insert the gaskets (18) in the bends (14) and in the “T” joints (16), mount the piping as shown in the figure and fit the bends (14) on the valves (15).
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. Insert the extractor (13) inside the “T” junction (16) with the air expulsion arrow pointing toward the rear of the drier and fasten it to the roof with the screws (28) supplied in the kit.
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG Once the silicon is dry, adjust the doors so they assure a perfect seal in the drier. Unscrew the screws and remove the covering of the door hinges. Remove the grey plastic caps from the hinges using a flat tip screwdriver.
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. Loosen the screws that fasten the hinges to the door. Close the door and check that it is not possible to pass a sheet of paper under the gasket of the door lower section.
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG At this point the microswitches on the door frame may have lost their setting. Loosen the screws (A) of the plates (B) that sustain the microswitches, adjust the correct functioning, retighten the plate screws and check correct functioning of the drier.
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. When there are several groups of electric resistors, make the connections as shown in the following figures. EC25 - TF 400 V EC25 - TF 230 V 4-28 / 108...
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. Extract the connection cable and the power supply terminal of the panel. Connect the cables to the PLC. Position and block the module to the structure fastened on the door, using the relevant screws...
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG Connect the fan motor power supply cables of the heat exchangers (22) and the cooling fans (21) inside the electric panel. Vapours expulsion valves connection (only on EC150 - EC200): 1SV1 BLACK CABLE...
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. WARNING Carefully check that all the terminals of the electrical system are correctly tightened. WARNING Remove all the film from the panels and metal sheets. The drier is mounted and ready for use.
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Legend: Red lamp to indicate faults Main switch Emergency mushroom head button Machine reset button Control panel 5-1 / 108...
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. SCREEN PAGES 1. Power-on the machine from the main switch. 2. Press the machine reset button (to be pressed every time the message “EMERGENCY ON” is displayed). NOTE This button is to be pressed every time the message “EMERGENCY ON” is displayed When the drier is powered the following page is shown.
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG Pressing the key from the main page, the following page is shown. On this page, pressing the relevant key, the language is selected to be used for the operator interface. The square below shows the current language.
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. Pressing the following page is displayed. In the window select the group of recipes from which the required recipe is to be loaded: 1 = protected recipes (that can be selected from the 33 indicated in the following pages).
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. Pressing from the main page displays the following page . On the left of the page the selected group of recipes and the recipe loaded are shown . Press to start the drying cycle.
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG Pressing the key from the main page displays the following page where it is possible to view the setting percentages of the various parameters through a coloured graduated scale. The parameters are the following: ...
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. In the middle of the icons for the two valves the opening is shown as a percentage (minimum 2%). In the centre of the page the resistors are displayed, red when on and green when off.
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG Pressing the key from the main page the following page is displayed to view each parameter of the recipe, both that which is set and the real values (only for recipes group 2). Pressing the key from the main page displays the following page to view all the messages that are shown on the drier.
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. PROGRAMMING A NEW RECIPE To program a new recipe, proceed as follows: 1. Press the “USER RECIPES” key. 2. The following screen page is shown with the top bar empty. 3. Pressing the arrow key as shown in the figure, the following pop-up menu is shown with all the “user...
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG 4. Select the recipe, the fields to be programmed are shown. Set all the parameters for each cycle (27 are available) °C = Temperature UR%1 = Humidity threshold 1 UR%2 = Humidity threshold 2...
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DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. 6. Press the “SAVE” button 7. Return to the main menu and press “SELECT RECIPES”. 8. Press the “SEND RECIPE” button and return to the main menu. 5-14 / 108...
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG MAINTENANCE GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This section describes the inspection and routine maintenance operations that are indispensable to ensure correct functioning of the machine. Any other intervention required to correct failures or operative anomalies are to be specifically authorised by the manufacturer.
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. 6.1.1 General Hazard Notes High voltages can cause death upon contact. Always work with maximum caution and in accordance with the accident prevention rules in force in the country. When the system is running there are moving parts that can cause serious damage to persons. For...
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG 6.1.2 General Warnings System maximum reliability and minimum maintenance costs are the result of a maintenance and inspection schedule planned and scrupulously followed during the entire system life. Scrupulously observe the maintenance time scales set and time operations according to specific requirements related to the machining centre production cycle.
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. QUALIFICATION OF MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS WARNING The safety warden shall make sure that all the persons operating on the machining centre have received all the instructions that concern them, contained in this handbook, including the initial installation and start-up operations.
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG 6.2.2 Tasks of Qualified Operators The composition and qualifications of the teams indicated in the maintenance plan are those recommended by the Manufacturer The operations, if necessary can also be carried out by persons with the same or higher qualifications, who have attended the relevant training courses.
DRYER EC/NG IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. SAFETY CONTROL PLAN WARNING It is strictly forbidden to electrically or mechanically jumper safety switches of guards, light barriers, safety circuits or tamper with them in any way. 6.3.1 Checks and Functional Tests on Safety Devices Maintenance technicians have the obligation to periodically check functioning of safety devices.
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG STOP PROCEDURE FOR MAINTENANCE Before carrying out the maintenance procedures the operator has to stop the machining centre and set it in maintenance mode, using this procedure: Cut out machining centre power supplies if this is required by the maintenance operations.
IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG SPARE PARTS COMPONENTS SUBJECT TO WEAR AND MECHANICAL FATIGUE CAUTION The components subject to wear caused by the relevant functioning are to be checked at regular intervals and replaced as soon as they show significant signs of wear.
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IMPERIA & MONFERRINA S.p.A. DRYER EC/NG GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY GENERAL DESCRIPTION INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE SPARE PARTS WIRING DIAGRAM ...
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