Cumberland FLX-5363 Installation Manual

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Automated Slide Gate
Models:
FLX-5363
FLX-5364
Installation Manual
PNEG-2280
Version 1.0
Date: 03-25-20
PNEG-2280

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  • Page 1 Automated Slide Gate Models: FLX-5363 FLX-5364 Installation Manual PNEG-2280 Version 1.0 Date: 03-25-20 PNEG-2280...
  • Page 2 All information, illustrations, photos, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. PNEG-2280 Automated Slide Gate...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Gate to the Actuator ...................24 Chapter 3 Wiring Diagrams........................27 Chapter 4 Parts List ..........................31 Automated Slide Gate Assembly (FLX-5363 and FLX-5364)............31 Actuator Assembly - Single (FLX-5365)..................32 Actuator Assembly - Twin (FLX-5366) ..................34 Limited Warranty - Protein Products ..................37 PNEG-2280 Automated Slide Gate...
  • Page 4 NOTES PNEG-2280 Automated Slide Gate...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Safety Guidelines ▪ Cautionary Symbol Definitions ▪ Safety Cautions ▪ Safety Decals ▪ Safety Sign-off Sheet Safety Guidelines Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be followed at all times. This manual is written to help you understand safe operating procedures and problems that can be encountered by the operator and other personnel when using this equipment.
  • Page 6: Cautionary Symbol Definitions

    Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Cautionary Symbol Definitions Cautionary symbols appear in this manual and on product decals. The symbols alert the user of potential safety hazards, prohibited activities and mandatory actions. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below. Table 1-1 Description of the different cautionary symbols Symbol Description...
  • Page 7: Safety Cautions

    Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Cautions Use Personal Protective Equipment • Use appropriate personal protective equipment: Respiratory Foot Protection Protection Protection Hearing Head Fall Protection Protection Protection Hand Protection • Wear clothing appropriate to the job. • Remove all jewelry. •...
  • Page 8 Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Maintain Equipment and Work Area • Understand service procedures before doing work. Keep area clean and dry. • Never service equipment while it is operating. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. • Keep your equipment in proper working condition. Replace worn or broken parts immediately.
  • Page 9: Safety Decals

    Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Rotating Auger Hazard • Keep clear of rotating augers and moving parts. • Do not remove or modify guards or covers. • Lock-out power source before making adjustments, cleaning, or maintaining equipment. • Failure to follow these precautions will result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 10: Safety Sign-Off Sheet

    Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Sign-off Sheet Below is a sign-off sheet that can be used to verify that all personnel have read and understood the safety instructions. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping. Date Employee Name Supervisor Name...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2 Installing The Automated Slide Gate

    Installing the Automated Slide Gate Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Part Numbers ▪ Assembling the Single Slide Gate Actuator Assembly ▪ Assembling the Twin Slide Gate Actuator Assembly ▪ Installing the Receiver Assembly ▪ Installing the Actuator Assembly ▪ Installing and Wiring the Local Module ▪...
  • Page 12: Assembling The Single Slide Gate Actuator Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate Assembling the Single Slide Gate Actuator Assembly 1. Insert the connector (14) to the bottom of the actuator housing (15) and secure it with a lock nut (11) as shown. Figure 2-1 Inserting the conduit connector 2.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate 4. Place the front end of the actuator (16) over the bracket at the middle of the actuator housing (15) and secure in place with a top mount (17) using two 1/4" x 2-3/4" HHCS bolts (3). Figure 2-3 Securing the front end of the actuator 5.
  • Page 14: Assembling The Twin Slide Gate Actuator Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate Assembling the Twin Slide Gate Actuator Assembly 1. Insert the connectors (14) to the bottom of the actuator housing (19) and secure it with a lock nut (11) as shown. Figure 2-5 Inserting the conduit connectors 2.
  • Page 15 Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate 4. Place the front end of the actuators (20) over the bracket at the middle of the actuator housing (19) and secure in place with a top mount (21) using two 1/4" x 2-3/4" HHCS bolts (3). Figure 2-7 Securing the front end of the actuators 5.
  • Page 16: Installing The Receiver Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate Installing the Receiver Assembly What You Should Know Steps 1-3 is for installing the slide gate assembly to the existing tanks. If you are installing the slide gate assembly to the new tanks, skip steps 1-3 and begin at step-4. 1.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate 3. Remove the four 5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts (5) and 5/16" ESNA nuts (13) to detach the existing transfer plate (23) from the unloader assembly (24) and discord the transfer plate (23). Figure 2-11 Removing the existing transfer plate from unloader 4.
  • Page 18: Installing The Actuator Assembly

    Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate 5. Reinstall the unloader assembly (24) to the receiver assembly (25) using four 5/16" x 3/4" flange bolts (5) and 5/16" ESNA nuts (13). Figure 2-13 Installing the unloader assembly Installing the Actuator Assembly What You Should Know The difference between the single actuator housing assembly (A) and twin actuator housing assembly (B) is the number of gates installed inside the actuator housing.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate 2. Attach one end of the chain (36) to the eye bolt (6) and use the other end to form a loop around the collar brace (46) with a S-hook (45). Repeat for other side and hang the actuator assembly (A or B). NOTE: a.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate 4. Align the actuator housing assembly (A or B) to the receiver assembly (25) by inserting alignment punches (27) to two holes at alternate locations. 5. Install the 5/16" x 2" HHCS bolts (7) and 5/16" ESNA nuts (13) to the other two holes with bolt head on the outside of the actuator housing assembly (A or B).
  • Page 21 Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate 8. For Single Slide Gate: Slide the gate (28) through the gate opening of the actuator housing assembly (A). Once again, make sure the gate (28) slides fully through the opening. NOTE: Do not connect the gate (28) to the actuator (16) at this stage. Figure 2-19 Inserting the gate (Single slide gate assembly) 9.
  • Page 22: Installing And Wiring The Local Module

    Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate Installing and Wiring the Local Module 1. Assemble the 4" x 6" module box (37) with the leg mounting bracket (38) using bolts and nuts. 2. Install the leg mounting bracket (38) to the tank leg (39) at a suitable height from the ground level and secure using provided hardware.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate 4. Cut the conduit (40) to the desired length and secure the other end of the conduit (40) to the leg mounting bracket (38) using conduit fitting. NOTE: For twin slide gate assembly, repeat the above two steps to route another conduit (40) from the actuator housing to the local module.
  • Page 24: Connecting The Gate To The Actuator

    Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate Connecting the Gate to the Actuator 1. On the local module screen a. Press the up and down arrows simultaneously. b. Press the mode button, the tile displays “actuator 1” with “enable/disable” flashing. c.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate 6. For twin slide gate assembly, repeat the above five steps to connect the left and right gates (29 and 30) to the actuators (20). Figure 2-26 Connecting the gates to the actuators (Twin slide gate) 7.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Installing the Automated Slide Gate 9. After the settings are complete, close the top of the housing (A or B) with housing cover (33) using one 1/4" x 3/4" HHCS bolt (9) and two 1/4" x 1" round knobs (10). NOTE: Use the bolt (9) at the back of the housing and a knob (10) to each side of the housing.
  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Wiring Diagrams

    Wiring Diagrams Figure 3-1 Power PCB wiring PNEG-2280 Automated Slide Gate...
  • Page 28 Chapter 3: Wiring Diagrams Figure 3-2 CPU PCB wiring Figure 3-3 Limit switch bracket (FLX-5420) wiring PNEG-2280 Automated Slide Gate...
  • Page 29 Chapter 3: Wiring Diagrams RS485 Network Wiring NOTE: Make sure to wire in series (point-to-point or daisy chain) as shown in Figure 3-4, page Figure 3-4 Proper wiring depiction for RS485 network Figure 3-5 Improper wiring depiction for RS485 network PNEG-2280 Automated Slide Gate...
  • Page 30 Chapter 3: Wiring Diagrams RS485 Wiring for FLX-5416 Figure 3-6 RS485 wiring RS485 Communication to Devices Locate the FLX-5419 at the end of the RS485 communication or some place in the middle of the network. Devices are connected through this RS485 communication with 18 gauge wire (two wires and a shield) for a maximum distance of 4000' from farthest wired device to farthest wired device.
  • Page 31: Chapter 4 Parts List

    ▪ Actuator Assembly - Single (FLX-5365) ▪ Actuator Assembly - Twin (FLX-5366) Automated Slide Gate Assembly (FLX-5363 and FLX-5364) Figure 4-1 Automated slide gate assembly parts Table 4-1 Automated slide gate assembly parts list (FLX-5363 and FLX-5364) Description S.No Part Number Screw, MS 5/16"-18 x 1"...
  • Page 32: Actuator Assembly - Single (Flx-5365)

    Chapter 4: Parts List Actuator Assembly - Single (FLX-5365) Figure 4-2 Actuator assembly parts - Single (FLX-5365) PNEG-2280 Automated Slide Gate...
  • Page 33 Chapter 4: Parts List Table 4-2 Actuator assembly parts list - Single (FLX-5365) Description S.No Part Number Bolt, HHCS 1/4"-20 x 3/4" SS S-6798 Bolt, HHCS 1/4"-20 x 2-3/4" SS S-7053 Pin, Clevis 1/2" x 2-3/4" ZN S-10658 Pin, Clevis 1/2" x 2-1/4" ZN S-9247 Bolt, Flange 5/16"-18 x 3/4"...
  • Page 34: Actuator Assembly - Twin (Flx-5366)

    Chapter 4: Parts List Actuator Assembly - Twin (FLX-5366) Figure 4-3 Actuator assembly parts - Twin (FLX-5366) PNEG-2280 Automated Slide Gate...
  • Page 35 Chapter 4: Parts List Table 4-3 Actuator assembly parts list - Twin (FLX-5366) Description S.No Part Number Bolt, HHCS 1/4"-20 x 3/4" SS S-6798 Bolt, HHCS 1/4"-20 x 2-3/4" SS S-7053 Pin, Clevis 1/2" x 2-3/4" ZN S-10658 Pin, Clevis 1/2" x 2-1/4" ZN S-9247 Bolt, Flange 5/16"-18 x 3/4"...
  • Page 36 NOTES PNEG-2280 Automated Slide Gate...
  • Page 37: Limited Warranty - Protein Products

    Fans Performer Series Direct Drive Fan Motor 3 Years ® end user Flex-Flo/Pan Feeding System Motors and Cumberland 2 Years ® ® 3 to 5 years - end user pays 25% 24 Months from date All Protein controls manufactured by GSI...
  • Page 38 This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regulations which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510-0020 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Fax: 1-217-226-4420 www.automatedproduction.com / www.cumberlandpoultry.com...

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