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I.O.M. #134 updated : 01/27/2017
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
• INSTALLATION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE
Models with
VE Series Instrument
ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC.
525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, IN 46142
317-887-0729 fax: 317-881-1277
Model:
Service Department fax: 317-885-8683
www.AdvantageEngineering.com
Serial Number :
sales@AdvantageEngineering.com

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  • Page 1 I.O.M. #134 updated : 01/27/2017 INSTRUCTION MANUAL • INSTALLATION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE Models with VE Series Instrument ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, IN 46142 317-887-0729 fax: 317-881-1277 Model: Service Department fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com Serial Number :...
  • Page 3 INSTRUCTION MANUAL SENTRA ‘SK’ ‘VE’ SERIES INSTRUMENT COVERING INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, IN 46142 317-887-0729 fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com E-mail: sales@AdvantageEngineering.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    COMPONENTS Mechanical system Electrical system RELATED DRAWINGS Physical Circuit Schematic Regulator / Bypass Installation Dual Zone Dolly Stacking Rack Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 4 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...
  • Page 5 Interpretation of Process Pressure Gauges Mold Purge Operation AS5 Pump Parts List - 1/2 HP to 1 HP AS5 Pump Parts List - 1 1/2 HP to 3 HP Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 5 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729...
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  • Page 7: General

    Temperature Control Units : Sentra with VE Series Instrument GENERAL Receiving Instructions Introduction Safety Water Treatment Components Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 7 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...

  • Page 8: Receiving Instructions

    WARNING: This equipment contains hazardous voltages that can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect and lock out incoming power before installing or servicing the equipment. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 8 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...

  • Page 9: Water Treatment

    It is the equipment owner’s responsibility to prevent damage caused by poor water quality. The services of a water treatment professional is recommended. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 9 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...

  • Page 10: Components

    It is recommended that the services of a qualified water treatment specialist be engaged to determine what water treatment is required. Advantage assumes no responsibility for equipment failures which result from untreated or improperly treated water. Do not use deionized water in this unit. Some customized units may be compatible with deionized water.
  • Page 11 Electrical Panel (Inside stainless steel cabinet.) Cooling Cylinder Pump Pump Motor Thermoformed Cover Panel Vented Stainless Steel Cabinet Caster Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 11 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...
  • Page 12 Process Connection Label Details process connections hook-up. Unit Data Tag Details unit Serial Number, voltage and other important unit information. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 12 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...

  • Page 13: Installation

    Temperature Control Units : Sentra with VE Series Instrument INSTALLATION General To and From Process Connections Water Supply Connection Drain Connection Electrical Connection Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 13 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...

  • Page 14: General

    If installed, all such devices must be open and clean during unit operation. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 14 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...

  • Page 15: Water Supply Connection

    Chilled water system return for chilled water system supply. The factory recommends a minimum of 10 psi pressure differential between the water supply and drain line for proper cooling. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 15 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...

  • Page 16: Electrical Connection

    WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A VOLTAGE SUPPLY SOURCE NOT EQUAL TO THE UNIT’S VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED ON THE UNIT’S DATA PLATE. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 16 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729...
  • Page 17 60 cycle. The control circuit is supplied by the factory installed transformer. A control circuit fuse is provided. Typical control circuit transformer fuse Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 17 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...
  • Page 18 WARNING: Check that all electrical connections are tight before starting. Disconnect power before servicing. Follow all facility lock-out tag-out procedures. Typical electrical panel. Shown with thermoformed panel removed. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 18 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729...
  • Page 19 Transformer Heater Con- Fuse Blocks tactor Typical Electrical Panel Low Water Control Transformer Pump Motor Con- Pressure Switch troller Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 19 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...
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  • Page 21: Start Up Sequence

    Temperature Control Units : Sentra with VE Series Instrument OPERATIONS General Machine Start Up and Operation Instrument Operation Shut Down / Disconnect Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 21 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...

  • Page 22: General

    Entrained air in the system will adversely affect the unit’s ability to control process temperature and can cause heater failure when the heating elements are exposed to this air. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 22 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
  • Page 23 C. If the unit is phased incorrect, continue with step 2. To correct unit phase: Disengage the electrical power supply to the unit at the unit’s disconnect Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 23 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
  • Page 24 This is done by opening the electrical panel cover and identifying the overload relay. WARNING: To correct phase ... switch power leads at the disconnect switch only. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 24 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
  • Page 25 If the amp draw is excessive (higher than the listed name plate amp rating), a throttling valve must be installed in the “from process” water Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 25 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
  • Page 26 Adjust the valve for a minimum of 10 GPM. INSTRUMENT Setpoint Adjust- Machine Sta- ment Buttons tus Lights Temperature Display Unit “On/Off” Switch Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 26 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...

  • Page 27: Instrument : Quick Start

    Temperature window by a “--- ---”. Check the sensor cable and connector for loose wires or moisture. If no problems are found, replace the sensor. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 27 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
  • Page 28 Even with the On / Off rocker switch “on”, the Pump light will not illuminate if a safety fault condition exists. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 28 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...

  • Page 29: Shut Down - Disconnect

    Press the stop button. Relieve residual static pressure before disconnecting or servicing the unit. Follow all lock-out tag-out requirements. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 29 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729...
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  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Unit will not start (Display is not Illuminated) Unit will not start (Display Illuminated) Unit Stops Unit Overheats Unit Underheats Pressure Relief Valve Leaks Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 31 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...

  • Page 32: Unit Will Not Start (Display Is Not Illuminated)

    To Process temperature sensor. If this switch is open (due to a high temperature condition), the unit cannot be started and must “cool down” before the “high temperature limit switch” will automatically reset. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 32 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...

  • Page 33: Unit Overheats

    Instrument defective. The instrument is designed and manufactured exclusively by Advantage. The instrument is life-tested and found to be field reliable. However, in the case where the instrument is determined to be defective, the operator must remove the assembly according Advantage Engineering, Inc.

  • Page 34: Unit Underheats

    KW rating for the load. Instrument defective. The instrument is designed and manufactured exclusively by Advantage. The instrument is life-tested and found to be field reliable. However, in the case where the instrument is determined to be defective, the operator must remove the assembly according to instructions outlined in this manual and return the assembly to the factory.
  • Page 35 If this is the case, the operator must determine why the system internal pressure is excessive and correct the condition. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 35 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
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  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Cooling Valve Service Voltage Change Sensor Probe Service Pressure Switch Service Electronic Instrument Repair Policy & Procedure Celsius Temperature Display Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 37 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...

  • Page 38: Pump Seal Replacement

    Pump casing bolts Figure 5.1D Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 38 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
  • Page 39 Mate the motor and adapter to the pump casing. Reinstall the 4 pump casing bolts. Seal components Figure 5.1H Reconnect the motor power cord and leads. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 39 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...
  • Page 40 Stationary member Figure 5.1H Rotating member Figure 5.1I Aligning impeller and Figure 5.1J spring Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 40 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...

  • Page 41: Heating Cylinder Replacement

    Set new heater into tank. Aligning the bolt Remove heater Figure 5.2D pattern of the heater and tank flanges. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 41 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...
  • Page 42 Reconnect the power cable to the heater terminals. Be certain to tighten the power cord junction box connector. Replace the junction box cover and the lift-off cover panel. When complete, restart the unit. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 42 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729...

  • Page 43: Cooling Valve Service

    Note the arrangement of the core spring and core assembly, diaphragm spring and diaphragm assembly. (See diagram.) Clean all components as required. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 43 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...
  • Page 44 Temperature Control Units : Sentra with VE Series Instrument Coil and solenoid base sub assembly Valve body Core spring Core Body Diaphragm Diaphragm assembly assembly Gasket spring Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 44 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...

  • Page 45: Voltage Change

    VOLTAGE CHANGE Some units can undergo a field voltage conversion by qualified technicians. Consult with the Advantage Service Department to determine if your unit can be converted. Have your Serial Number ready and call 317-887-0729. Typical Conversions for 1/2 to 7.5 horsepower motors and 10 to 16 kW heaters:...
  • Page 46 Figure 5.5E Motor Starter and Overload Block Figure 5.5D Wiring schematics for 240 and 480 volt pump motors Figure 5.5F Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 46 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...

  • Page 47: Sensor Probe Service

    Using a crescent wrench, thread the new sensor into the machined boss of the cylinder. Reconnect the service connection. Restart the unit as outlined in section 3 of this manual. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 47 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729...

  • Page 48: Pressure Switch Service

    Tighten to lock the pressure switch in place. Install the brass elbow fitting. Teflon tape and leak preventative paste should be used to prevent water leakage. Install the capillary tube and resume operations. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 48 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...

  • Page 49: Electronic Instrument Repair Policy And Procedure

    Temperature Control Units : Sentra with VE Series Instrument ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT REPAIR POLICY AND PROCEDURE All control instruments used in Advantage temperature control units are covered by the machine’s warranty. Proprietary ‘tailor made’ instrument are manufactured specifically for Advantage. IN WARRANTY SERVICE INCIDENT Call the factory for diagnostic assistance.

  • Page 50: Celsius Temperature Display

    The change will take effect once Jumper position for Celsius tem- power is resupplied to the unit. perature display. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 50 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...

  • Page 51: Components

    Temperature Control Units : Sentra with VE Series Instrument COMPONENTS Mechanical System Electrical System Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 51 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...

  • Page 52: Mechanical System

    Seal flush tube tank is flanged mounted to the pump casing. Reinforced machined bosses accept the “to process/high temperature limit” sensor probe and the “to process” connection. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 52 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729...

  • Page 53: Electrical System

    (figure 6.2B). Typical instrument with service PUMP MOTOR CONTROLLER. The electrical motor connections removed is engaged when the motor starter contacts close, Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 53 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...
  • Page 54 Standard models with 24kW and 34kW heaters are not supplied with a power cord and the customer must provide a 3 conductor with 1 ground wire sized for the unit. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 54 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...

  • Page 55: Related Drawings

    Temperature Control Units : Sentra with VE Series Instrument RELATED DRAWINGS Physical Circuit Schematic Regulator / Bypass Dual Zone Dolly Stacking Rack Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 55 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...

  • Page 56: Physical

    To Process Instrument Drain Pressure Gauges From Process 26 5/8 Water Supply Rear View Right Side View 12 1/2 Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 56 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...

  • Page 57: Circuit Schematic

    SUCTION TANK PUMP PUMP SEAL FLUSH DRAIN Provided for display purposes only. Refer to electrical drawing supplied with unit for details. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 57 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...

  • Page 58: Regulator/Bypass Installation

    PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE WATER BYPASS VALVE TYPE: WATTS U5B 1/2" SUPPLY TYPE: WATTS BP-30 1/2" 25-75psi RANGE. 45-100psi RANGE. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 58 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...

  • Page 59: Dual Zone Dolly

    DRAIN CONNECTION TO SENTRA '2' Molders often need to run different temperatures on each mold half to produce the best quality part. Advantage can provide a dual zone dolly that holds two standard single zone temperature control units to meet this need.

  • Page 60: Stacking Rack

    Temperature Control Units : Sentra with VE Series Instrument STACKING RACK Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 60 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...
  • Page 61 Interpretation of Process Pressure Gauges Mold Purge Operation AS5 Pump Parts List - 1/2 hp to 1 hp AS5 Pump Parts List - 1.5 hp to 3 hp Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 61 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729...
  • Page 62 100 = 100 GPM @ 7 1/2 Horsepower Control Instrument T = T series instrument G = G series instrument VE = VE series instrument Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 62 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...
  • Page 63 ∆ P values. This spike is called “water hammer”. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 63 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
  • Page 64 The remaining pressure will be equal to the compressed air pressure used for the purge process. Use caution because disconnecting process lines under pressure incorrectly may cause injury. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 64 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142...
  • Page 65 Opens to allow compressed air to enter during mold purge operation COMPRESSED AIR CONNEC- TION Typical mold purge equipment configuration. Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 65 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683...
  • Page 66 Nut S-4989 AS5 5622271 O-ring Case S-5091 AS5 6490000 Shaft seal 101-173 5/8 EPT 6491000 Shaft seal EPT/Ceramic 4949 AE5/AS5 Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 66 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...
  • Page 67 Nut S-4989 AS5 5622271 O-ring Case S-5091 AS5 6490000 Shaft seal 101-173 5/8 EPT 6491000 Shaft seal EPT/Ceramic 4949 AE5/AS5 Advantage Engineering, Inc. Page: 67 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, Indiana 46142 317-887-0729 Fax: 317-881-1277 Service Department Fax: 317-885-8683 www.AdvantageEngineering.com...
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