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MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC.
Vacuum Batch Dryer
Touchscreen Controller
INSTALLATION  OPERATION  MAINTENANCE
Rev. March 5, 2018
- VBD-1000
VBD-1000
Vacuum Batch Dryer
Touch Screen Controller
Copyright  Maguire Products, Inc. 2018

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  • Page 1 MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC. Vacuum Batch Dryer - VBD-1000   Touchscreen Controller VBD-1000  Vacuum Batch Dryer  Touch Screen Controller INSTALLATION  OPERATION  MAINTENANCE Rev. March 5, 2018 Copyright  Maguire Products, Inc. 2018...
  • Page 2 Maguire Products, Inc. VBD - Vacuum Dryer Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 3 The information contained within this manual including any translations thereof, is the property of Maguire Products Inc. and may not be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of Maguire Products Inc.
  • Page 4 India, Middle East & Africa Lobby 18, Floor 7, Office 6 JAFZA View 18Jebel Ali Downtown PO Box 17493, Dubai, UAE Tel: +971 4 881 6700 info@maguire-imea.com Please e-mail comments and suggestions to: support@maguire.com Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Alarms - Cause and Solution Logs and Print Outputs Dryer Firmware Updates General Information Technical Specifications Theory of Operation / Performance Warranty Recommended Spare Parts List Wiring Diagrams Declaration of Conformity Technical Support / Contact Information Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 6 Please note that we always strive to satisfy our customers in whatever manner is deemed most expedient to overcome any problems they may have in connection with our equipment. GETTING STARTED: PROCEED TO: SAFETY WARNINGS NEXT PAGE Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 7 USE CAUTION when removing and installing canisters. USE GLOVES DO NOT REACH into the dryer enclosure. RISK OF SHOCK: Disconnect power supply before servicing the Dryer. GETTING STARTED: PROCEED TO: INSTALLATION - NEXT PAGE Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 8: Installation

    Ensure your lifting equipment is rated to lifting the weight of the individual sections of the VBD-1000. The three main sections of the VBD-1000 Dryer are shipped with Forged Eye Bolts to be used specifically as lifting points. When lifting the Retention Hopper Assembly (A) and the Vacuum Chamber Assembly (B), utilize all 4 Forged Eye Bolts to distribute the weight evenly.
  • Page 9 Maguire Products, Inc. VBD - Vacuum Dryer Overall layout and Dimensions Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 10 Maguire Products, Inc. VBD - Vacuum Dryer Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 11 Maguire Products, Inc. VBD - Vacuum Dryer Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 12: Dryer Assembly

    Base Frame using (10) 1/2-13 grade 8 bolts. If the Base Frame is not used – Lower the Retention Hopper Assembly (Section A) into place. The Retention Hopper Assembly must be leveled BEFORE installing the next section. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 13 Also bring the rubber grommets through the sheet metal and install the grommets in the slot to protect the wires and air lines. Connect the air lines, Connect the sensor cables and reinstall the sheet metal panel. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 14 Installing the Upper Vacuum Gate Note: If your Upper Vacuum Slide Gate is already installed from factory, skip this step. If the VBD-1000 Upper Vacuum Gate was shipped detached from the VBD-1000 it must be installed after the Heating Hopper is installed.

  • Page 15: Engaging The Load Cells

    Engaging the Load Cells The Load cells are disengaged for shipping and must be engaged for proper operation of the VBD-1000 Dryer. There are two sets of load cells: the Vacuum Chamber load cell and the Retention Hopper load cell pair.
  • Page 16 RTD thermometer cables and one sensor wire (not pictured) bundled within the VBD-1000 enclosure for safety during shipping of the VBD-1000. The air lines and cables must be brought through the enclosure using the predrilled slotted keyholes. in the top panel.
  • Page 17 Install the Heating Hopper bracket and sensor on top of Heating Hopper (as shown). Located the sensor cable that exits the top of the VBD Heating Hopper and attach the sensor cable to the sensor. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 18 Heating Hopper Heater. Carefully rest the Heater on top of the blower output so that the heater rests directly on the blower’s 6-inch output. Tighten the clamp firmly to secure the Heater to the blower. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 19: Dryer Connections

    Do not supply Dryer with a lubricated air supply. Damage to Dryer may result. Use only a clean, dry, oil-free air supply. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 20: Electrical Connection

    On the outside of the electrical box below the power switch is a red 3-Phase indicator light. If 3-Phase power is correctly connected, the controller will power up and the red indicator light will NOT be lit. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 21 T3s – Heating Hopper Air Outlet Temperature Setting T3a – Heating Hopper Air Outlet Temperature Actual T4 – Material Outlet Temperature (optional) T4s – Material Outlet Temperature Setting T4a – Material Outlet Temperature Actual Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 22: Home Screen Overview

    System Information including firmware versions, IP and MAC address and machine operating tags. Run Dryer - See page 23 Clean Out – See page 57 Manual Operations - See page 30 Top Level Menu: Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 23: Operation

    Power Button located on the Control Panel for 2 seconds. (Note: The VBD’s Control Panel can be powered OFF without powering down the Main Power by pressing and holding the Red Power button for 4 seconds). Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 24 T1 Setpoint - Heating Hopper inlet air temperature Setpoint. T2 Temp – Actual Heating Hopper temperature Vacuum Time – Vacuum Time Actual and Vacuum Time Setpoint. Vacuum Chamber Weight - Vacuum Chamber Actual/Maximum Weight. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 25: What Is Happening When The Dryer Is Running

    5 minute window where no material is available. This indicates that the throughput of the dryer has been exceeded. If the Throughput Alarm is enabled (Alarm Setup), a Throughput Alarm (Alarm Code 20) will be triggered. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 26: Shutdown - Immediate Or Planned

    Auto Stop date and time see page 27. Immediate Shutdown – Fast but controlled shutdown of the heater, blower, the vacuum system and the purge system. Cancel - Exits the shutdown prompt screen, doing nothing. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 27 Set the time of day Auto-Stop should occur. Press to select the days of the week Auto-Stop should occur. Press to save the Auto-Stop settings. Press the Home Button to return to the Home Screen. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 28 Totalizer - Calculated total of all cycles since last clear of totals. Thruput - Calculated throughput, weight per hour. Vacuum - Vacuum Chamber Actual Weight Retention - Current material weight in Retention Hopper. Residence – Actual Vacuum Time. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 29: Recommended Drying Temperatures

    Measurement of moisture content of material, both prior to and after drying, is accomplished by using a moisture analyzer. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 30: Setup Menu Map -Brief Explanation

    ESD - Energy Savings Differential  EST - Energy Saver Time  RMP - Temperature Ramp Settings  CTM - Cool-Down Temperature  CTR - Cool-Down Timer ► System  ELT - Event Logging Time Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 31 ► Print Alarm History - Prints Alarm History to USB Flash Drive ► Print All - Prints all above reports to USB Flash Drive ► Diagnostics ► System Information - Firmware, bootloader, I/O versions ► Load-Cell Diagnostics - Loadcell raw counts Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 32 ► MLAN I.D. Number - Set Dryer identification number ► Modbus Server - enable/disable Modbus TCP ► TCP/IP Configuration - Sets IP address, Subnet mask, gateway ► MLAN Serial Baud Rate - Set baud rate of MLAN over serial Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 33 See VPD parameter. Purge Cham: OFF/CYC/ON Vacuum Chamber Timed Dispense – Opens valves for specified milliseconds. Fill: Fill Time of the Vacuum Chamber in milliseconds. Dump: Dump time of the Vacuum Chamber in milliseconds. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 34 Dump Heat Hopper – Opens the Vacuum Chamber Fill Valve, drains the Heating Hopper. Dump Vacuum Chamber – Opens Vacuum Chamber dump valve, draining Vacuum Chamber Dump All – Opens both the Vacuum Chamber Fill Valve and Vacuum Chamber dump valve Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 35 OFF: Disables the Material Shortage alarm When Material Shortage Alarm is in Warn or Shutdown Mode Fill Retries are ENABLED. When set to OFF, Fill Retries are disabled. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 36 If the Throughput alarm is enabled, the alarm Throughput Alarm - will sound if the material in the Retention Hopper is used faster than the dryer can produce dried material. (Material level reaches RTL Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 37 Throughput or Weight.  Reset Totalizer - Resets Weighed totals to zero. Totals are the amount of material that has been conveyed away from the dryer since the Totalizer has been reset. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 38  Cycle Info - ON/OFF – Displays Cycle info on main screen.  Dispense Time - ON/OFF – Displays the fill time on main screen.  Residence Time - ON/OFF – When ON, displays a Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 39 User Settings – Save/Restore Settings – Used for saving or restoring previously saved parameters. For more information on Saving and Restoring Settings, see “Saving Parameters in the User Backup Settings” on page 72. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 40 – Restores Factory Defaults. WARNING: Only do a Restore All when directed by a Maguire Technician. Restore Parameters – Resets parameters back to factory defaults. Firmware Update - Update VBD-1000 firmware. See page 73. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 41: Parameters Explained

    Heating Hopper Volume Vacuum Shutdown Offset Heating Hopper High Level Low Vacuum Timeout Heating Hopper Level Alarm No Vacuum Timeout Chamber Purge Timer Chamber Purge Interval Atmospheric Pressure System Parameters: Event Logging Time Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 42 Activated when the level sensor is below BZL (parameter). Setting the first digit to a 1 overrides the percent adjustment and effectively turns off the heater when material is below the BZL threshold. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 43 Fill Lag Time (ms) – 00175 The time, in milliseconds, that is added to every vacuum chamber fill valve opening operation. This compensates for the fill valve opening delay caused by the inherent Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 44 Loader Trip Point – weight (1/10 pound or kilogram) – 00005 If loader 2 (downstream loader) is enabled, and the amount of material in the retention hopper is at or above this weight, the loader 2 output turns on. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 45 Changes to this parameter should not be made unless directed by a Maguire Technician. The proportional term (or “gain”) makes a change to the heating hopper heater output that is proportional to the current error value difference between set-point and actual temperature. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 46 If Energy Savings Mode is enabled and Energy Savings Mode has been activated, the Energy Saving Time is the time that will elapse before Energy Savings Mode is reactivated to bring the temperature of the material back up. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 47 Maguire technician or if load cells are replaced. If load cells are replaced, instructions will be provided. When this parameter is set to zero (00000), restriction on loadcell calibration is disabled. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 48 The measured ambient atmospheric pressure. This parameter is updated once per cycle. Do not change this parameter. System Parameters Event Logging Time (Time in seconds) – 00060 Time in seconds between logging data (when logging is enabled). Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 49: Changing Parameters

    The parameter that you Display will show 5 digits. want to adjust. Press the up or down arrows to adjust. Press To save the parameter adjustment or press the red X to cancel and exit. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 50: Batch Mode

    Reset Totalizer to reset the totalized value back to zero (if applicable). Press To save the entered batch weight and begin the batch and start the Dryer. Press the red X to cancel. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 51: Communication Setup

    Communications Setup VBD-1000 communications enabled software communication over Ethernet using the MLAN Protocol. For more information about the MLAN Protocol and the VBD-1000 Dryer see the MLAN Protocol manual, available on the Maguire Products Inc website. MLAN communications over Ethernet use port 9999 to communicate.
  • Page 52 Communications Display will show the System Communications categories. Press Modbus Server Display will show the Modbus Server screen. On this screen, press the checkbox Enable to enable Modbus. Press To save the Changes. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    If it does not maintain pressure your supply line is not sized properly. Do not supply Dryer with a lubricated air supply. Damage to Dryer may result. Use only a clean, dry, oil-free air supply. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 54: Loadcell Calibration

    ZERO to FULL shift together. The ZERO weight calibration routine resets the full range of the cells and, therefore, corrects FULL weight readings as well. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 55 ZERO. Gram weight of 0 follows successful calibration. Press Display will show a keypad and the message: Enter the known FULL weight and then press ENTER. Enter your known weight in GRAMS and then press ENTER. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 56 Wait while calibrating load cells. Do not touch weigh bin during calibration. After Full calibration has proceeded successfully, you will be prompted. To exit Zero / Full Weight Calibration screen. Press Repeat procedure for Retention Hopper. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 57: Cleanout Procedure

    350F, (180C). Typically these surfaces are not at dangerous temperatures, however all hot surfaces should be avoided. Do Not Perform a Clean Out Unless VBD-1000 Dryer is First Properly Shut Down. For proper shutdown proceedure, see Startup and Operation on page 26.
  • Page 58 Hopper Drain Valve button (located near the upper rear of the Vacuum Chamber area) can be used to empty the Heating Hopper. Press Dump All Confirmation window will appear. Press to start the Clean Out. Press to return to the Home Screen. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 59 Vacuum Chamber Hatch. Do not drop. Access the interior of the Vacuum Chamber through the hatch opening. When cleanout is complete, clean the seal around the hatch insert and then re-secure the hatch to the Vacuum Chamber. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 60 Retention Hopper out towards the front of the Dryer. When cleanout is complete, slide the Retention Hopper back into the Dryer, then lower the Retention Hopper using the black lift handle. Finally lower the Retention Hopper Skirt. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 61: Alarms - Cause And Solution

    Disconnecting heater from circuit is not necessary to measure resistance. Measurement should read 80 ohms. See wiring diagram on page 80. If the dryer’s heater shorted, the result would be a trip of the breaker or fuse supplying power to the VBD-1000 dryer. ALARM:03...
  • Page 62 See OT2 parameter for more information. Solution: No solution is necessary under normal circumstances as the dryer is alerting to a temperature adjustment. If this alarm continued to repeat, contact Maguire Technical Support. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 63 Problem: Air pressure sensor has detected air pressure ALARM:15 below 50 psi. Solution: Check exhausting lockout valve located on the front lower left side of VBD-1000. Ensure that the valve is open. Check pressure of air supply. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 64 Solution: If Retention Hopper is missing replace Retention Hopper. If Retention Hopper is in place, ensure the hopper is empty and zero calibrate the load cells. If load cells are damaged, a zero calibration may detect this. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 65 This alarm triggers at the end of a batch run, the end being defined as the time at which the retention hopper is depleted to the HHL parameter level after the final vacuum chamber dump of said batch run. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 66 ESM parameter level, this alarm will trigger. Its purpose is to alert the operator that insufficient heating has occurred, most likely from a process throughput that exceeds the capacity of the VBD. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 67: Logs And Print Outputs

    Log. To print the Alarm and Events Log a USB Flash Drive must be plugged into the VBD. Files will be created on the flash drive in the root of the drive. VBDALARM.LOG - Alarm Log VBDEVENT.LOG - Event Log Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 68 | T1s: 180F | T1a: 174F | H1: 21.2 | T2s: 180F | T2a: 91F | H2: 25.5 | T3: 89F | T4: 80F | BLW: 0.00ma | LS: 98% | VTIME: 00:00/20:00 | ABS: 755mmHg | VT LC: 6 | RH LC: 10 | THROUGHPUT: 0 Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 69 00015 00015 00000 00100 Term H1-7 Heat1 Update Time 00415 00415 00000 65535 Sec/Sec H1-8 Heat1 OverTarg Alarm 06006 06006 00000 65535 Sec/Deg H1-9 Heat1 No Heat Alarm 00090 00090 00000 65535 Second Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 70 Cycle Info Display Temp. Fill Time Dump Time I/O Status Preheat Temp Preheat Temp. Residence Time Screen Timeout Vacuum Time Heat Settings: Temperature Unit Fahrenheit Preheat Mode Timed Energy Saver Ramp DryPurge Temp. Auto Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 71 Blower LOADCELL CALIBRATION NAME ZERO DELTA FULL LAST ZERO LAST FULL RH LC: 3303829 1588575 15422 Fri 06/17/2016 11:01 Thu 01/01/1970 00:00 VT LC: 3364083 1408275 16147 Fri 06/17/2016 11:01 Thu 01/01/1970 00:00 Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 72 Display will show Restore User Settings / Save User Settings. Press Restore User Settings Display will prompt for confirmation to Restore user settings. Press To restore the user settings including parameters or press the red X to cancel and exit. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 73: Dryer Firmware Updates

    If necessary the firmware in the VBD can be updated using a firmware update supplied by Maguire Products. Firmware updates use the USB port located below the control screen. The following instructions detail how to do a firmware update.

  • Page 74: General Information

    Swing valve for vacuum shut-off RETENTION HOPPER Capacity: 400 lb (180 kg) Double insulated construction, 4” of R-7.5 insulation 304 Stainless steel internal wall construction, material contact Adjustable height, paddle style, material level control Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 75 Expandable manifold to accept future add-ons 1” Electro-pneumatic check valve Balanced pressure regulator to insure the maximum efficient operational level OTHER FEATURES Noise reduction assembly on blower inlet with filter OPTIONS Magnehelic gauge on blower Power Analyzer Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 76 12.8 cu. ft. vacuum tank weight, empty lbs. kgs. retention hopper material capacity cu. ft. retention hopper absolute capacity 13.4 cu. ft. retention hopper weight, empty lbs. kgs. * when running Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 77: Theory Of Operation / Performance

    You may visually assess performance by monitoring temperature and vacuum levels yourself. Of course, the final test is in the quality of the product you manufacture. We welcome your comments and observations. Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 78: Warranty

    Dryers. This warranty shall not apply to equipment repaired or altered outside MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC. factory, unless such repair or alteration was, in our judgment, not responsible for the failure; nor which...

  • Page 79: Recommended Spare Parts List

    24VDC electrical cabinet ehb-2 piezo buzzer, 24VDC electrical cabinet esw-09H interlock handle, red/yellow pistol electrical cabinet ecf-120 cooling fan, 120mm, 106 CFM, 115VAC .24A electrical cabinet Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 80: Wiring Diagrams

    Maguire Products, Inc. VBD - Vacuum Dryer Wiring Diagrams Low Voltage Wiring Diagram Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 81 Maguire Products, Inc. VBD - Vacuum Dryer High Voltage Wiring Diagrams Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 82 Maguire Products, Inc. VBD - Vacuum Dryer Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...
  • Page 83 Maguire Products, Inc. VBD - Vacuum Dryer Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 84: Declaration Of Conformity

    Maguire Products, Inc. VBD - Vacuum Dryer Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

  • Page 85: Technical Support / Contact Information

    Tel: + 44 1827 265 850 Fax: + 44 1827 265 855 Email: info@maguire-europe.com Maguire Products Asia PTE LTD Main Office 15 Changi North Street 1 #01-15, I-Lofts Singapore 498765 Tel: 65 6848-7117 Fax: 65 6542-8577 E-mail: magasia@maguire-products.com.sg Rev. March 5, 2018 – VBD-1000 Touchscreen...

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