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Contents 3 Preliminary Remarks 16 Troubleshooting The following symbols are used 16 Error Codes in these instructions: § indicates required steps 3 Intended Use 16 Weight Discrepancies 3 Warranty 16 Troubleshooting Electrical Problems $ indicates steps required only under 3 Safety Instructions 16 Errors in Normal Operation certain conditions 3 Safety Instructions regarding the...
Danger! regulations for accident prevention and feed and discharge. WM series equip- Denotes a dangerous situation. Fatal or environmental protection. National ment can be used to check samples at least serious injury, or considerable...
– The following regulations and guidelines – Inform operating personnel before any Safety Instructions regarding must be observed during transport, installa- work is performed on the equipment, the Pneumatics tion and operation of the equipment: including maintenance and service work. –...
– Dust cover for display and control unit CE Equipment Designation Label (Example) Sartorius Fast-Factory Special Version: 40004525 VF1812 Order no. Internal ID no. SARTORIUS AG GÖTTINGEN Germany WM35GEP – I000Q 91000001 230V ac 50/60 Hz 0.3K W Yr of mfr. 2000 Model Serial no. Power supply/frequency...
Installation Instructions Ambient Conditions Choose a suitable location for setting up the machine/system. The place of installation should be dry, level and even. The allowable operating tempera- ture range is -10°C to +40°C (14°F to 104°F). Observe the following when choosing a location for the equipment: –...
Adjusting the Checkweigher Important Note: In addition to the usual tools, a 1-meter spirit level is required for adjusting the check- weigher. § Loosen the locknuts on the leveling feet (1). § Extend or retract the leveling feet until the level indicator on the weighing platform of the checkweigher indicates a level position.
Changing the Conveyor Direction You can change the direction of conveyance by turning the entire checkweigher around (i.e., the checkweigher with frame; models WM35, 60 and 120). Only one direction of conveyance is possible for checkweigher model WM6. § Install the checkweigher without its support trestle to have it facing in the desired direc- tion.
Getting Started Connecting the Equipment to AC Power Danger! Before connecting the equipment to power, make sure the power cords are not live. The main switch must be in the “OFF” or “0” position. Installation For the electrical connection to the power supply, a feeder with a cross section of 3 + 1.5 mm is required.
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§ Connect power supply cables in accordance with industry standards. Connect the black wire (L1; live) to terminal (1) Connect the blue wire (N; neutral) to terminal (2) Connect the green/yellow wire (PE; protective earth; grounding conductor) to the grounding terminal (screw) Refer to the wiring diagram for terminal assignments.
Serial Data Interface You can connect a Sartorius printer (see “Accessories”) or a computer to the serial ASCII RS-232 data interface on the control cabinet. § Plug the connector into the data interface. Note: Keep the threaded cap in a safe place.
Motor Cable The motor cable is attached to the checkweigher frame at the factory. This must not be modified. § Check whether the motor cable is unobstructed and not in contact with any objects (e.g., the load plate on the checkweigher). §...
Inspection and Adjustment following Initial Power-up The conveyor belt may have to be adjusted. It is important that this belt remain centered while the equipment is running. A conveyor belt tends to center itself at the point of highest tension. Due to the convexity of the drive roller, this point is the middle of the conveyor unit.
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Determining Weight Values (Inspection and Adjustment) You can check the accuracy of weighing either statically (with the equipment at a stand- still) or dynamically (with the conveyor belt running). In either case, the checkweigher must be zeroed and calibrated/adjusted by pressing the “Zero/tare” key (=) before you begin.
Determining Weight Values (The following description refers to the illustrations on the left.) The product approaches the measurement (weighing) section of the conveyor system. The product is detected on the conveyor belt. The weight value increases from “0” to “G” on the checkweigher display. The product now rests entirely on the conveyor belt.
If the error cannot be localized, or if the cause of the problem cannot be eliminated, please contact the Sartorius Technical Customer Service Center. Errors in Normal Operation There are a number of factors that can disrupt normal operation or cause errors.
The LED on the photo sensor remains off: – the photo sensor is not adjusted correctly, thus transmitter and receiver are not communicating – transmitter or receiver is defective – the photo sensor has been wired incorrectly (e.g., during recent replacement) –...
Important Note: The 4 screws for fastening the weighing platform to the frame must not be tightened nor loosened. Make sure that these screws cannot be adjusted or manipulated. Annual Maintenance We recommend having the equipment inspected annually by our customer service center. Electrical Maintenance Always perform the following inspections first: 1.
6. Turn on the motor; switch position “ON” – Does the display of the FC’s protective switch show the most recently set frequencies? – Does the motor start? Note: We recommend drawing up a checklist for your maintenance personnel so that these inspections can be checked off, and thus documented, as they are performed.
Product at photo sensor (conveyor belt outlet): Product at outlet detected (photo sensor) Output of measured value to serial interface (RS-232, ASCII, 16 characters): 40 – 70 ms Setting the control outputs <, =, > 100 ms (< or = or > or no signal) Conveyor belt speed Setting in control cabinet The conveyor belt speed is set in the control cabinet, at the motor controls, by changing...
Specifications Model Model DCP... Model ECP... Model EDP... Model FCP... Model FDP... Conveyor belt width 300+200 400+200 400+300 500+200 500+300 Weighing capacity 25g to 6kg 25g to 6kg 25g to 6kg 25g to 6kg 25g to 6kg Max. overload capacity Total weight Throughput in pc/min* <109...
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Model Model MHE... Model OHE... Model RHE... Model RKE... Conveyor belt width 1100+700 1300+700 1500+700 1500+900 Weighing capacity 25g to 120kg 25g to 120kg 25g to 120kg 25g to 120kg Max. overload capacity Total weight Throughput in pc/min.* <45 <38 <33 <33 Conveyor belt speed (max.)
If a defect or failure occurs and can be eliminated only by replacing one or more parts of the system, the spare part(s) required must be obtained from Sartorius AG. The information (address, e-mail, fax and phone numbers) for contacting Sartorius is listed in the chapter entitled “Safety Instructions.”...
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