Cold Jet AERO2 PLT 60 Operator's Manual

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PLT 60

Operator Manual

Original Instructions [English]

September 2019

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Page 1 PLT 60 ® Operator Manual Original Instructions [English] September 2019...
Page 2 Cold Jet and the client and remains the exclusive property of Cold Jet. If you find any problems in the documentation, please report them to us in writing. Cold Jet does not warrant that this document is error-free.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ................................1 Safety ..................................3 PLT 60 System Description ..........................7 Operations ................................17 Cold Jet CONNECT™ ............................33 Maintenance ..............................35 Warranty ................................39 EU Declaration of Conformity ........................41 Technical Schematics............................43 Contact Information ............................50...
Page 5 AC VOLTS ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PHASE _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FREQUENCY ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ AMPS ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MAX OPERATION PRESSURE ______________________________________________________________________________________ MOTOR KW _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mo./Yr. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SCCR _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Supplier Responsible for the Equipment: Cold Jet, LLC 455 Wards Corner Road Loveland, Ohio 45140 USA Phone: +1-800-777-9101 Website: www.coldjet.com...
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction About This Manual This manual should be kept with the machine and be readily accessible to machine operators and maintenance personnel. This manual contains information on the safety, transportation, operation and maintenance of this machine. The graphics used in this manual may show machine details that may be different than the actual machine.
Page 9: Safety
Safety General Safety Guidelines This machine is designed to comply with international design standards and the European Machinery Directives. Therefore, using the machine does not pose a risk to the operator when the instructions in this manual are followed carefully. However, certain precautions must be followed during its use.
Page 10 Safety Labels The symbols used on the machine were developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and are defined below. These symbols may include yellow warnings triangles, blue mandatory action circles or red prohibited action circles. Symbol Definition General Warning Cold Temperature Warning Pressurized Material Ejection Hazards Electrostatic Discharge Warning...
Page 11 WARNING This machine has been designed for use with 3mm dry ice pellets recommended by Cold Jet. The use of other cleaning agents or chemicals may adversely affect the safety of the machine. WARNING High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons, live electrical equipment or the machine itself.
Page 12 High pressure hoses, fittings and couplings are important for the safety of the machine. Use only hoses, fittings and couplings recommended by Cold Jet. WARNING To ensure machine safety, use only original spare parts from Cold Jet or approved by Cold Jet. WARNING The applicator and applicator hose contain electrical connections.
Page 13: Plt 60 System Description
PLT 60 System Description The PLT 60 will be supplied with the Performance Kit. This applicator kit is as follows: 3/4 in or 1 in Performance Applicator Performance nozzle Nozzle handle 1 in air supply hose 25 ft (7.62 meters) 3/4 in or 1 in Hybrid-Flex blast hose 20 ft (6.09 meters) Hose carrier Hose wrap...
Page 14 1in (25.4 mm) Performance Applicator with on/off; air only; light control Control/Display 7 in (17.7 cm) LCD screen with rotary encoder dial Communication IoT connectivity via a cellular 3G/LTE Global and Cold Jet CONNECT™ Automation/Integration capable with PLC controlled system (Modbus protocol) by Integration (Optional)
Page 15 PLT 60 Components Hopper Lid Power Button Emergency Stop HMI Screen Rotary Encoder Dial Control Cable Connection Power Supply Connection Blast Hose Connection Static Ground Reel Parking Brake...
Page 16 Performance Applicator Components Nozzle Lights Applicator Controls Blast Hose Connection Applicator Control Cable Trigger Trigger Safety Performance Applicator Nozzles There are several different styles of nozzles, depending on the application the PLT 60 was ordered for. The tables below can be used to help with initial settings as you set up the PLT 60 for operation. Specialty nozzles are available on request.
Page 17 Specialty Nozzles These nozzles have various configurations for special applications and operation. Nozzle Air Consumption Blast Swath Dry Ice Feed rate Length Material 70cfm @ 80psi 0.25 in 1-3 lbs/min 12 x 2 in Polymer 112HK 2.0m /min @ 5.5 bar (0.6 cm) 0.5-1.4 kg/min (30.5 x 5.1 cm)
Page 18 High Flow Nozzles These straight nozzles have air consumption rate of more than 100 cfm at 80 psi. Nozzle Blast Feed rate Length Material Consumption Swath 165cfm @ 80psi 2 in 3-5 lbs/min 7 in Aluminum 507S2 (4.7m /min @ 5.5 bar) (5.1 cm) (1.4-2.3 kg/min) (17.8 cm)
Page 19 Variable Fragmenting MERN Nozzles With patented MERN technology and variable fragmenting technology, you have the power to control aggression downstream of the nozzle throat for a full range of performance with maximum effectiveness; the most ever from a single nozzle. Nozzle Blast Feed rate...
Page 20 Control Panel and HMI Screens The PLT 60 uses a rotary encoder dial that allows the operator to navigate, select and adjust settings on the control panel screen. Navigate between options by pressing the rotary encoder and turning the rotary encoder dial left or right; this will highlight the option in blue. Once the desired option is highlighted, simply press the dial again to select it;...
Page 21 Figure 2: Home Screen Figure 3: Settings Screen...
Page 22 Figure 4: Hopper Level Indicator During operation, some items on the screen will indicate level or failure mode by changing colors. Green is normal, yellow or orange is a warning and red is critical and needs attention. The above illustration indicates the level of the dry ice in the hopper. Figure 5: Numeric Color Indicator Numbers change states much like the hopper levels.
Page 23: Operations
Refer to the packing slip for a list of the components shipped with the machine. Contact Cold Jet if any damage has occurred to the shipping container or the machine (see “Contact Information” on page 50).
Page 24 To transport the PLT 60, use the methods illustrated: Do not strap over the console as this could damage the screen and components for operating the PLT 60. Strap the PLT 60 transversely as shown. Strapping the PLT 60 for long periods of time is not advised.
Page 25 To lift the PLT 60, use the method illustrated: WARNING Do not lift the PLT 60 using the front handle bar, upper handle bar, or the lower bumper as there will be no stability which could cause damage or harm to personnel.
Page 26 Setting Up the PLT 60 WARNING Improper installation of hoses and adapters to the PLT 60 can cause damage to the machine. Do not use one wrench when tightening or replacing fittings on the PLT 60. Always use two wrenches to install and remove hoses and accessories on the PLT 60. CAUTION When attaching the blast hose, make sure to put a 1”...
Page 27 Follow the instructions below to set up the PLT 60: 1. Set the parking brake by pressing down (lift to release). 2. Attach the blast hose and control cable to the PLT 60. 3. Attach an applicator to the blast hose and control cable. 4.
Page 28 Compressed Air Supply For best results while blasting, incoming air supply must be as free of oil and dirt as possible. It is recommended that the incoming supply air— filters, oil filters and water separators are continuously monitored to ensure the PLT 60 receives the appropriate air quality the machine is specified for. The compressed air must have a low moisture level for optimal and continued performance.
Page 29 Follow the instructions below to start the blasting job: 1. On the control panel, press the red power button to turn the PLT 60 on. The power button will turn blue. Figure 7: Power Button ON Status 2. Purge the system: Always purge the system with compressed air during start-up, after breaks and before loading dry ice.
Page 30 c. Check the hopper for the presence of any foreign material or condensation and clean or remove as necessary. d. Load the hopper with 3 mm dry ice pellets. CAUTION Use only 3mm dry ice pellets for blast media. The use of any other media will lead to loss of warranty coverage e.
Page 31 Follow the instructions below to start blasting dry ice particles: 1. On the applicator, press the air/ice control (II) to activate (green light ON). 2. It is recommended to start blasting next to the target (but in a safe place) and move onto the target.
Page 32 Shutting Down the PLT 60 Follow the instructions below to shut down the PLT 60: Always remove any remaining dry ice from the hopper if shutting down the PLT 60 for more than 15 minutes to prevent the internal mechanics and/or nozzle from freezing.
Page 33 3. On the control panel, press the power button to turn the PLT 60 OFF (the power button will turn red). 4. Turn off the compressed air supply. The PLT 60 will automatically bleed any remaining pressure. There is no need to bleed the air pressure from the PLT 60. The PLT 60 automatically bleeds air pressure during proper shut down.
Page 34 Password The following screens describe how to lock the screen settings so that the blaster settings cannot be changed. 1. From the settings screen, select “E” using the rotary encoder dial to access the screen lock screen. 2. Using the rotary encoder dial, select the top blank line of the password entry screen and press the dial once.
Page 35 Recipes The following screens describe the recipe functions for the PLT 60. Recipes are useful for saving optimal settings for the machine for different types of surfaces. This saves time when switching from one type of surface to another. Below describes how to save recipes and how to recall for use. Figure 8: Recipe Screen 1.
Page 36 Advanced Settings The advanced settings screen is for setting up preferences for the PLT 60 such as units of measure, thumper time and more. If dry ice begins clumping in the hopper, the thumper frequency and time can be increased to help the flow of dry ice while blasting. Figure 9: Advanced Settings Screen 1.
Page 37 Emergency Stop The emergency stop button is used in the event that the PLT 60 must be shut down immediately. If any event occurs that could cause harm to personnel or equipment, then use the emergency stop to shut down the PLT 60. Once pushed, the button must be rotated clockwise to reset. Then reset the PLT 60 on the screen.
Page 38 In addition, through the machine’s control panel, you can initiate Diagnostic Mode when working with Cold Jet’s technical service personnel which will send a sustained burst of more detailed operating data for help in evaluating technical issues. To initiate the diagnostic mode, hold the rotary encoder button down for 8 seconds.
Page 39: Cold Jet Connect
In the increasingly smart connected world, technology makes it easier to support and maintain your Cold Jet equipment. As part of our commitment to the support of your dry ice blasting machine, it comes with its own personal support site through MyColdjet.com and a link to Cold Jet CONNECT –...
Page 41: Maintenance
Maintenance WARNING Prior to any maintenance or inspection procedures, ensure that the PLT 60 is powered down and the power source is disconnected. Ensure that the air supply is closed, bled off and the air supply hose is disconnected from the PLT Daily Inspect the hopper area for any dirt or debris.
Page 42 Use the table below to troubleshoot any issues with the machine. If the issue cannot be resolved, contact Cold Jet at (see Contact Information on page 50). Warnings do not shut down the PLT 60. Warnings will display in two states: yellow which means that an item is nearing a point that attention must be given and red: which means that an item needs immediate attention.
Page 43 Error Code Procedure An error code for the PLT 60 is a critical error. If an error code is displayed (item 6 on the legend below) and the PLT 60 defaults to the idle mode, follow these procedures. 1. Turn off the air supply. 2.
Page 45: Warranty
Warranty Cold Jet® (“CJ”) warrants its products (“Equipment”) provided under this Agreement to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months (90 days on used equipment), under normal use, maintenance and service as stipulated in the Operator’s Manual, Commissioning, and Operator Training. At the discretion of CJ, failure to complete Installation, Commissioning, and Operator Training shall result in forfeit of warranty rights.
Page 47: Eu Declaration Of Conformity
EU Declaration of Conformity Original EN This declaration is issued under the sole responsibility of the Cold Jet group: Cold Jet, LLC 455 Wards Corner Road Loveland, Ohio 45140 USA Hereby declare the following product: Product Designation: AERO2 PLT 60 ...
Page 49: Technical Schematics
Technical Schematics Assembly Drawing with Pneumatic Schematics [2A0347] ............44-45 Electrical Schematics [6G0545] ......................46-47...
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Page 56: Contact Information
1727 Industrial Road, Unit 1 After Hours Support: +1-800-777-9101 Cambridge, Ontario N3H 5G7 Email: service@coldjet.com Latin America - Cold Jet Latinoamérica Phone: +52 (81) 1097-0445 San Alberto 404 P2 Col. Residencial After Hours Support: +1 (513) 576-8981 Santa Barbara Email: soporte@coldjet.com...