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- Page 1 FarragTech GmbH Dammstrasse 61 A-6922 Wolfurt +43.5574.83800 +43.5574.83800 11 info@farragtech.com www.farragtech.com OPERATING MANUAL FIT 01.09 Version 6.15 ENGLISH April 2010...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SWITCHING OFF ____________________________________________________ 22 OPERATION BASICS ________________________________________________ 23 MENU STRUCTURE _________________________________________________ 24 12.1 E ________________________________________________________________ 25 12.2 E ___________________________________________________________ 27 XTENDED 12.3 S _______________________________________________________ 30 YSTEM ARAMETERS CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 4 FAULTS AND REMEDY ______________________________________________ 75 18.1 F __________________________________________________ 75 AULTS WITH ISPLAY 18.2 F ______________________________________________ 82 AULTS WITHOUT ISPLAY MAINTENANCE ______________________________________________________ 83 SPARE PARTS LIST _________________________________________________ 84 CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 5: General Information
. The user is requested not to allow anyone but qualified personnel to install, start up or operate the CARD G FIT and only as instructed in this manual. Wear and tear parts and components are not included in the standard warranty provided with the CARD G FIT series. In... -
Page 6: Misuse
GENERAL INFORMATION is not liable for any damage or injury resulting from the misuse of CARD G FIT, installation, start up, operation or maintenance not complying with the instructions in this manual. ISUSE nstalling, starting up, operating, repairing or performing maintenance on CARD G FIT without reading and complying with the instructions in this manual or any written instructions from regarding the use of CARD G FIT series is considered misuse. -
Page 7: Applied Afety Igns
This denotes danger for man and equipment. Damage to equipment may occur if not followed. This is useful information for operation of equipment. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... -
Page 8: General Safety Information
The CARD G FIT is to be installed and operated according to the data on the name plate of the unit and according to the instructions in this manual. Any deviation requires the written permission of ... -
Page 9: Transportation And Storage
The standard delivery terms of the CARD G FIT series are ex-works unless otherwise agreed upon in writing. The box including the CARD G FIT and any accessories delivered with the main equipment are to be inspected upon arrival at the owner’s/operator’s destination and prior to signing the delivery... -
Page 10: Name Plate
NAME PLATE NAME PLATE he name plate of the CARD G FIT is mounted on the back side of the unit and it contains important operation data. The example below shows the name plate of a CARD 3G FIT. The name plate contains the following information: ... -
Page 11: How It Works
HOW IT WORKS HOW IT WORKS CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 12 2~220V/60Hz). Compressed air is to be supplied through the hose connector (1.1) on the back of the unit. The CARD G FIT is switched on through the main switch on the back. The display of the FIT- controller (5.2) will illuminate when power is available.
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Page 13: Technical Data
310 / 280 / EIGHT inch 12.2 11.0 [mm / 200 / 152 / IDTH inch [mm / 138 / 133 / EPTH inch [kg / EIGHT Constant compressed air consumption CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 14 19.6 [mm / 285 / 310 / IDTH inch 11.2 12.2 [mm / 205 / 230 / EPTH inch [kg / 11 / EIGHT 19.8 24.3 Constant compressed air consumption CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 15: Set Up And Installation
CARD G FIT unit. To install the CARD G FIT on an extruder, a flange needs to be mounted on the base plate of the unit. This flange can then be slid on the steel base plate on the extruder. Locking the release handle fastens the CARD G FIT on the extruder’s base plate. - Page 16 It is strongly recommended to install a refrigeration dryer on the branch from the main compressed air main pipe work to the CARD G FIT, if condensation is likely in the main lines or in the branch to the dryer. The capacity of the dryer should match or exceed the maximum air flow requirement of all units supplied from the line.
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Page 17: First Start-Up
(S -Mode). The voltage to the external contact is LEEP supplied by the CARD G FIT (24V DC – see wiring diagram in the annex). CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... -
Page 18: Exhaust Air Filter
A venturi type loader (one- or two-components) may be bolted to the lid of the dryer and connected to the provisions provided on the back of the CARD G FIT. The electrical power (24V DC) for the solenoid valve of a venturi loader can be plugged to the connection (3.3). -
Page 19: External
Unless a loading unit is connected to the CARD G FIT, a dry contact (24V DC) can be provided through pin 2 and 3 on the plug for the proximity switch or flap (3.2) on the back to allow an external signal activating and deactivating the S (see chapter 17.4 on page 50 and the... -
Page 20: Data Communication
The CARD G FIT unit may be started up by qualified personnel after insuring following points: Make sure that the first set up and the installation are properly done. -
Page 21: Additional Check Points At First Start Up
It slows down as it approaches the set temperature and finally stays at the set temperature. Switch the dryer off by simultaneously pressing CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 22 The function of the hopper loader may be adjusted and tested if it is installed and connected to the CARD G FIT. It is strongly recommended to double check the installation of the hopper loader before attempting to start up this device. Make sure that the proper electrical power and compressed air are connected to the device before start up.
- Page 23 Turn the main power switch to the OFF position if the dryer is not going to be used for a longer period of time. Contact and/or its representative for any question regarding the start up and the normal operation if you feel unsure before you resume normal operation. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 24: Switching Off
SWITCHING OFF 10. SWITCHING OFF he following instructions are to be followed whenever the CARD G FIT unit is to be switched off: NEVER USE THE MAIN POWER SWITCH TO SWITCH OFF THE DRYER UNLESS IN EMERGENCY. To stop the hopper loader, press the keys (if connected to the ... -
Page 25: Operation Basics
OFF position. The CARD G FIT is powered on and off through the main switch on the back of the unit. The display of the FIT-controller illuminates when power is on. -
Page 26: Menu Structure
MENU STRUCTURE 12. MENU STRUCTURE CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... -
Page 27: Easy Mode
MENU STRUCTURE 12.1 CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 28 MENU STRUCTURE CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 29: Extended Mode
MENU STRUCTURE 12.2 XTENDED CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 30 MENU STRUCTURE CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
- Page 31 MENU STRUCTURE CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 32: System Parameters
MENU STRUCTURE 12.3 YSTEM ARAMETERS CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 33 MENU STRUCTURE CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 34: Data Input
If a wrong value is entered, the operator will be pointed out by a red blinking maximum or minimum value. The wrong value must be cleared with the key before a new value can be entered. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 35 In certain menus, parameters are released or hidden depending on the setting of the non- numeric value. The key needs to be pressed to move the cursor to the next or previous position. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
- Page 36 DATA INPUT The former screen can be accessed by pressing the key . Using this key several times always leads the operator from any screen back to the M CREEN CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 37: Navigation
The menu for parameter input is selected from the M with the CREEN Some screens include multiple pages which can be accessed through the arrow keys. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 38 It is recommended to try the appropriate keys shown in the display to explore the possibilities of the FIT-controller. The S appears every time the CARD G FIT unit is powered on. It can also be attained TART CREEN from the M by pressing the keys simultaneously for 5 seconds.
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Page 39: Start Screen And Language Selection
START SCREEN AND LANGUAGE SELECTION 15. START SCREEN AND LANGUAGE SELECTION he S appears on the FIT-controller every time the CARD G FIT unit is TART CREEN powered on. If there is not made any selection by the operator, this screen remains displayed for... - Page 40 The S can be activated from the M at any time through the keys TART CREEN CREEN being pressed simultaneously for 5 seconds (see chapter 14 on page 35). CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 41: Easy Mode
Only the set point of the drying temperature as well as the suction time for a vacuum loading device – provided that connected to the CARD G FIT – may be altered in the E . The suction time for loading will only be displayed if device HL (Hopper Loader) is chosen in the menu... -
Page 42: Extended Mode
The key used to input set value and other parameters can only be applied in the M CREEN CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 43 After the drying process has been switched off, the message „COOL DOWN“ flashes until the heater is cooled down properly. The CARD G FIT is allowed to get switched off by the man power switch only after the cool down period has expired or in case of an emergency.
- Page 44 RYING (see chapter 17.4 on page 50). The dewpoint temperature will only be shown if an ARAMETERS optional dew point meter is mounted in the CARD G FIT and the dew point measurement is activated in the S YSTEM ARAMETERS...
- Page 45 (SL-SET) is loaded when the S has expired. The line with the LEEP LEEP data stops flashing and lights permanently red. LEEP According to upper illustrations following drying program would be executed: CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
- Page 46 Data like total and current power consumption, total and current compressed air consumption in the process circuit and the total drying time are shown in this area. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 47: Energy And Data Screens
The energy consumption of the process heater and the compressed air consumption of the CARD G FIT are shown in this screen over a specified period. The field “TOTAL CONSUMPTION” displays the energy data of the dryer since the first start-up. -
Page 48: Input Status Screen
NERGY CREEN This screen is helpful for troubleshooting in case of alarms at the CARD G FIT. It shows the status of the digital inputs connected to the FIT-controller. Value 1 means the appropriate input is ON, value 0 means the input is OFF. -
Page 49: Output Status Screen
TATUS CREEN This screen is helpful for troubleshooting in case of alarms at the CARD G FIT. It shows the status of the digital outputs connected to the FIT-controller. Value 1 means the appropriate output is switched ON, value 0 means the appropriate output is switched OFF. -
Page 50: Process Data Screen
If more than 250 data sets recorded, each new data set will replace the oldest one. The temperature characteristics displayed in the M refer to the data saved herein. CREEN Further important process data are additionally saved. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 51 Date and time are written as “08. / 15:31”. The first value shows the day of the current month, the other two values describe the time of recording. The key can be used at any time to return from the P back to the M ROCESS CREEN CREEN CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 52: Drying Parameters
ETTING The material is dried with this temperature. If desired, the allowed minimum and the maximum input value being entered can be changed in the menu with the R (see SYSTEMS MANUAL CARD G FIT). EGULATING ARAMETERS CDOWN Timer 0h 0m... - Page 53 IMER CARD G FIT unit. The timer will be reset to its initial value if the signal is revoked. The air temperature will be lowered to the SLEEP T...
- Page 54 EXTENDED MODE RAMP Timer 0h 0m ACTORY ETTING Starting the drying process heats the material in the CARD G FIT up to RAMP T (see EMPERATURE previous parameter) for the time set in this parameter. The RAMP M is used to achieve a soft heating-up process of certain materials to avoid the resin getting stuck together.
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Page 55: Conveying Parameters
This chapter refers to parameters for a hopper loader of both types (venturi and vacuum loaders) as well as standard and blending unit. The hopper loader equipment must be connected to the CARD G FIT unit to allow its operation through the FIT-controller. Furthermore, the control of a pneumatic slide can be activated herein. - Page 56 (according time settings of CHANNEL A and CHANNEL B). The key can be used at any time to return from this screen back to the screen with the RYING ARAMETERS CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 57: Recipes
The screen D is opened and allows checking the loaded values once more. If RYING ARAMETERS necessary, changes can be made again. After pressing the key the M appears. CREEN CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 58 The values for set temperatures and timers are entered through the numeric keypad on the FIT- controller. The meaning of set temperatures and timers are explained in chapter 17.4 on page 50. The same rules for the adjustment need to be considered. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 59: Customer Recipes
55 apply for changing and loading this TANDARD ECIPES data. The key can be used at any time to return from this screen back to the screen with the RYING ARAMETERS CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... -
Page 60: Weekly Timer
The drying is activated again on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. and continues to work until 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, because all prior switching times are set to 0:00. On Sunday the drying remains deactivated, because ON- and OFF-time show the same value. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 61 Customized data can be programmed and saved into the FIT-controller using one of these three keys. The respective program is overwritten in this case. The green message S will occur if a program is stored to the FIT. AVED CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
- Page 62 Loading can be started and stopped with the drying process through the general weekly timer. The loading process must once be switched on with the keys at activated drying process to get automatically activated and deactivated with the drying process. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 63: Weekly Timer Loading
The weekly timer starts or stops the loading process at the next valid switching time. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... -
Page 64: Date And Time
The weekday can be directly selected with the key. To accept the new values the keys need to be pressed at the same time. The key is to be pressed to abandon this screen. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... -
Page 65: Faults Screen
17.8 AULTS CREEN AULTS CREEN automatically activated in case of an alarm on the CARD G FIT. It can also be attained from the screen with the D with the key RYING ARAMETERS The type of error with date and time of appearance and elimination are shown in this screen. The yellow number in the header informs how many faults currently exist. - Page 66 AULTS CREEN Once all alarms are eliminated and acknowledged, the M appears automatically. AIN SCREEN For trouble shooting and fault diagnosis - see chapter 18 on page 75. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 67: Status Report
Pressing the key for 3 seconds displays the last (oldest) record. Pressing the key for 3 seconds displays the first (youngest) record. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... -
Page 68: System Parameters
YSTEM ARAMETERS applications (for detailed information see SYSTEMS MANUAL CARD G FIT). The parameters can be accessed after a password has been entered. The P is attained from the screen with the D... - Page 69 ONVEYING be accessed through the numeric keys illustrated in the lower part of the display. The key is to be pressed to abandon the S at any time. YSTEM ARAMETERS CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 70: Data Transfer
RANSFER ONVEYING Process data of the CARD G FIT can be recorded through the serial port or through a USB-stick plugged into the FIT-controller. Data logging through the serial port is barely used anymore but still offered to keep the compatibility to the former model of the FIT-controller. - Page 71 The values OFF, DATA, FAULTS, TOTAL and STATUS can be selected in this parameter. The setting defines which data are transferred to the serial port on the back of the CARD G FIT. The particular meaning is explained in parameter T USB.
- Page 72 The appropriate data will be transferred if ON is chosen. The appropriate data will not be transferred if OFF is chosen. Unintended power failures on the CARD G FIT unit may cause corrupted data on the USB-stick. It is strongly recommended to backup these data periodically.
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Page 73: Lan Settings
A message will be shown in the display when the values are accepted. Finally, the CARD G FIT must be powered off and on again to accept the new LAN parameters. The drying process must be deactivated and the cool down period must be expired before the unit may be powered off. -
Page 74: Unit Selection
ETTING The values OFF and ON might be selected in this parameter. This parameter must be set to ON to allow the adjustment of the parameter CARD G T . With setting OFF in this parameter, the FIT-controller detects the correct CARD G FIT type automatically. - Page 75 Based on the standard supply voltage of 230 Volts, the electrical power consumption in the E NERGY is calculated. CREEN This value may be altered if the supply voltage to the CARD G FIT unit differs from 230 Volts. Offset [kWh] + 0.0 % ACTORY...
- Page 76 The difference must be set as an absolute value. The key is to be used to return from this screen back to the screen C ONVEYING The key is to be pressed to return to the M CREEN CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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Page 77: Faults And Remedy
FAULTS AND REMEDY 18. FAULTS AND REMEDY he following pages contain an overview of faults which may occur on the CARD G FIT with appropriate troubleshooting. NOTE: The numbers mentioned between parentheses in this chapter are references to part numbers in the schematic drawing in chapter 6 on page 9, and the numbers mentioned between brackets are references to the wiring diagram at the end of this manual. - Page 78 replace SSR if necessary. Heater (1.7) [1E7] defective. Check heater resistance (290Ohm); necessary, replace heater. This fault cannot be eliminated before is pressed to switch off the drying process. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
- Page 79 The PT1000 sensor (1.8) [2B14] is shorted out on Repair or replace the wire. one of the wires. PT1000 sensor (1.8) [2B14] defective. Replace the sensor. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
- Page 80 See also TEMP. NOT REACHED on page 78. Remedy according this alarm (see page 78). CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
- Page 81 Alarm time is set too short (venturi type). Extend the alarm time (see SYSTEMS MANUAL CARD G FIT). The proximity switch [2B10] for venturi loader Check 24V DC is available on the terminal does not switch on.
- Page 82 On venturi type loaders (VacuJet), the loading process is monitored via the proximity switch mounted on the material separator. In case of faulty switching operations, the loading sensor’s sensitivity can be adjusted by turning the yellow screw on the proximity sensor. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
- Page 83 No dew point sensor installed and dew point Deactivate dew point measuring (see measuring is activated. SYSTEMS MANUAL CARD G FIT) or install dew point sensor. The compressed air dew point is too high. Check the compressed air supply source and...
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Page 84: Faults Without Display Text
No 24V DC power even when the wires on the Replace the power supply unit. 24V DC side of the power supply unit [1G12] are disconnected and 220...230V AC supply is available. CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... -
Page 85: Maintenance
(6.5) on the lid of the CARD G FIT unit. Check and clean periodically the air filters of the optional hopper loader device if used. -
Page 86: Spare Parts List
[1A2] Main power switch 1 pc. E10356 Main power supply cord 1 pc. E 10303 (1.2) [3Y14] Solenoid valve 1/8“ inclusive coil 24V DC 1 pc. E 10311 CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010... - Page 87 Pressure regulator, ¼“ 1 pc. M 20040 (1.7) [1E7] Heater inclusive housing, strain relief and power cords 1 pc. E 10202k (180W) (1.9) [3S8] Temperature limiter, 340°C [645°F] 1 pc. E 10001 CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
- Page 88 1 pc. each relay socket clamp E 10142 E 10147 E 10148 [1V7] Solid state relay, 230V inclusive varistor 1 pc. E 10208 (SSR) E 10209 (varistor) CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
- Page 89 SPARE PARTS LIST [1G12] 24VDC power supply 1 pc. E 10233 (5.2) [2D2] FIT-controller 1 pc. E 10516 [xP3] Sub-D connector, 9-poles inclusive screws 1 pc. E 10060k CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
- Page 90 1 pc. E 10177 (5.3) [3H9] CARD 1G Alarm horn, 24V DC 1 pc. E 10005 (6.7) CARD 1G CARD 3G, CARD 6G Sight glass 1 pc. M 20348 M 20211 CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
- Page 91 SPARE PARTS LIST Hinge 1 pc. M 20014 (6.5) Air outlet filter 1 pc. M 20374 CARD G / FIT V 6.15 E / April 2010...
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