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- Page 1 NovaWheel™ Dry-Convey Dryers NWDC – Series, With NovaTouch™ Touch Panel PLC MODELS NW-25NC-DC through NW-150NC-DC) CRITICAL INFORMATION: Please see Technical Bulletin on Page 2 of this Instruction Manual © 2013 NOVATEC, Inc. All Rights Reserved Instruction Manual NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014...
- Page 2 ONLY EMERGENCY USE ONLY WARNING: DO NOT turn dryer OFF with EMERGENCY STOP. Turn dryer ON & OFF at bottom of touch screen with button. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 2...
- Page 3 DISCLAIMER: NOVATEC, Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained in this Instruction Manual nor for misinterpretation of information contained herein. NOVATEC shall not, in any event, be held liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages in connection with performance or use of this information.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Starting The Dryer ................... 17 Checking Electrical Phase ................17 Your NOVATEC NWDC Dryer includes Phase Detection. This is particularly important for dryers that may be moved around the plant. When you turn the MAIN Disconnect switch to the ON position, a Pop-Up Alarm will appear on the screen if the connection is not correct. - Page 5 11.8 Drive Motor Replacement ................36 12 TROUBLE SHOOTING and ERROR MESSAGES ..........37 13 WARRANTY – NOVATEC, INC. - Effective Date 6-12-2012 ......... 39 FOREWORD This manual is dedicated to the principle that any engineered system will have many elements contributing to the smooth operation of the system, and that these must be understood in order that installation and operation can proceed successfully.
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Page 6: Unpacking For Novawheel™ Nwdc Dry/Convey Models
8 Hose Clamps Hopper Receiver on Fiber Tube Casters Bolts & Washers (packed (with flapper valve underneath) separately for -150) 5’ Long Pickup Wand NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 6... -
Page 7: Assembly Instructions
NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 Assembly Instructions Identifying Major Components: Flex Hose Basic Components of NOVATEC NWDC Dryer Assembly Hopper Receiver VR-5 or VR-12 EPV Dual Station Vacuum Valve Stubs Electrical Enclosure Machine Mount Receiver Mounting Plate Receiver Pickup Wand... -
Page 8: Prepare/Assemble Machine Mount Receiver
A clean source of 80-120 psi compressed air should be connected to the supplied FNPT fitting. (3/8” on the VR-5 and ¼” on the VR-12) Roll the NWDC into position next to the process machine it will be serving. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 8... -
Page 9: Install Machine Mount Receiver And Connect Flex Hose
Vacuum Valve Stub extending from the top of the dryer. Cut flex hose to length and attach it securely to the stub with a hose clamp. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 9... -
Page 10: Electrical Connections
You should immediately correct this condition. NOTE: Please make sure all electrical connections are tight. It is not common but a loose connection is possible after a long truck ride. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 10... -
Page 11: Pre-Cooler Water Connections
A clean compressed air supply (60-90 psi) should be connected to the 1/8” NPT inlet. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 11... -
Page 12: Hopper Extensions
% of regrind to raise level of cone. You are now ready to start the dryer. See QuickCard attached to dryer. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 12... -
Page 13: Sales And Service
Service@novatec.com SHIPPING AND INSPECTION Although NOVATEC uses reputed carriers to deliver products, it has no control over the products once it leaves the manufacturing facility. Upon receiving the products, thoroughly inspect all equipment inside and out for damage that may have occurred during shipment. -
Page 14: Resin Conveying
5.3 Product Familiarization The major components and their locations are shown below plus a System Flow Diagram. NW-100-DC NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 14... -
Page 15: Specifications - Nwdc Dry Convey Series
Compressed Air Fittings for Hopper Receivers with Blowback: VR-5-B: 3/8” FNPT, VR-12-B: ¼” FNPT Compressed Air requirements for Blowback: 80-120 psi (5.5-8.3 Bar) *Based on material bulk density of 38 lb./ft NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 15... -
Page 16: Function Controls
6.6 Conveying Control Provides entry of load/dump times and number of attempted loads before No-Load Alarm is activated plus Blow Back control, if specified. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 16... -
Page 17: Pre-Operating System Check
Any wiring procedure should only be done by a qualified electrician familiar with three phase electrical wiring. 7.3 Changing From F° to C° Degrees can be set to C or F on the NOVATEC SCREEN… Basic Machine Configuration. (See page 28) -
Page 18: Novatouch™ Control
Select to view the info text of the IO field. Select to confirm your entries or cancel them with . Both actions close the screen keyboard. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 18... - Page 19 Other symbols will include: Automatic start is on. Automation 2 set point is on. Language on screen is U.S. English as indicated on Main menu by en-US. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 19...
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Page 20: Screen Maps
NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 8.2 Screen Maps: For all operational functions available to processor: The NOVATEC screen map defines all of the screens provided for all engineering functions: (Available with NOVATEC level password only) NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 ©... -
Page 21: Drying Material
Press “Monitor Mode - Press to Program” to start clock. Press button, then Auto-Start Menu if you want to program automatic Start/Stop times for the dryer. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 21... - Page 22 Time See page 23 for Proportioning. Number of cycles of Number of failure to Blow Back load before Pulses an alarm (If enabled) NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 22...
- Page 23 Press each function button to enter or change values Dump Time for Machine Mount Turn Receiver. MM Receiver Number of On/OFF cycles of failure to load before an alarm NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 23...
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Page 24: Using The Resin Menu
° You will find that changing materials is extremely easy. Select the proper resin from the menu or enter the desired drying temperature and press start. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 24... -
Page 25: Programming Other Drying And Conveying Functions
Quick-Op Screen Dryer Setup Dryer Operation Status View Message Screen (Alarms) Clean Screen Contrast Adjustments En-US = English US NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 25... - Page 26 Complete instructions are on page 20. Remember to press “Disabled Press to Enable” to enable changes AND press it Mode AGAIN when changes are completed to enable Auto Start/Stop. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 26...
- Page 27 NOTE: If you change the factory pre-set values (which are fine for just about any drying scenario) they will apply to every resin you dry so be sure to re-enter the factory pre-sets. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 27...
- Page 28 Press each function button to enter or change values Dump Time for Machine Mount Receiver. Number of Turn cycles of MM Receiver failure to load On/OFF before an alarm NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 28...
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Page 29: Other Helpful Screens
Then you may select whichever status you want to display. This screen is typically used when viewing parameters from the ground if the dryer is on a mezzanine. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 29... - Page 30 Alarm messages will appear as a dropdown box on any screen when the Alarm icon is pressed. The NOVATEC MENU can be seen by Novatec Menu touching the upper LH corner of any other screen. It can only be accessed with a NOVATEC password.
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Page 31: Rarely Used Screens
When the system is enabled an icon will be displayed on the operations screens in the upper left corner. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 31... -
Page 32: Maintenance Instructions
Compare process temperature setting to hopper inlet temperature Process Heater to make sure they are comparable. Every 2 weeks If they are not - Contact NOVATEC Service Department. Check for leaks or holes. Hose. Tubing & Clamps Every 2 months Tighten or replace as necessary. -
Page 33: Filters
Close the valve after draining. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 33... -
Page 34: Chain And Sprockets
Inspect the face of the rotor to see that no surface damage has occurred. The rotor should turn smoothly upon the shaft. Desiccant Rotor Drive Motor NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 34... -
Page 35: Motor Rotation Signal
Remove the driven sprocket. Slide the Rotor straight & upward, make sure that rotor does not get damaged. Replace the desiccant rotor. To re-install rotor, reverse the above procedure. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 35... -
Page 36: Seal Replacement
2. Remove the drive sprocket from the motor shaft. 3. Remove the screws of the motor from the plate. 4. Replace the drive motor. To re-install drive motor, reverse the above procedure. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 36... -
Page 37: Trouble Shooting And Error Messages
(Rotor not fully reactivating.) Check set temperature on NWDC Reactivation temperature microprocessor controller. it should be controller set too Low 380° F. (190°C) Replace heaters. Reactivation heaters faulty. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 37... - Page 38 RPH speed. Rotor drive motor defective. Replace motor NOTE: When ALARM message is followed by a ?, press the message for more information. NWDC IM 26 MAR 2014 © 2014 Novatec, Inc. All Rights Reserved Page 38...
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Page 39: Warranty - Novatec, Inc. - Effective Date 6-12-2012
The provisions in equipment specifications are descriptive, unless expressly stated as warranties. The liability of NOVATEC to the purchaser, except as to title, arising out of the supplying of the said equipment, or its use, whether based upon warranty, contract or negligence, shall not in any case exceed the cost of correcting defects in the equipment as herein provided.
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