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Powder Feed Center Customer Product Manual Part 1060125-07 Issued 03/20 For parts and technical support, call the Finishing Customer Support Center at (800) 433-9319. This document is available on the Internet at http://emanuals.nordson.com/finishing NORDSON CORPORATION • AMHERST, OHIO • USA...
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Contact Us Notice This is a Nordson Corporation publication which is protected by copyright. Nordson Corporation welcomes requests for information, comments, and Original copyright date 2005. No part of this document may be inquiries about its products. General information about Nordson can be...
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Change Record Change Record Revision Date Change 03/20 Internal admin change Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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Change Record Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Regulations and Approvals Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in which it is used. Any approvals obtained for Nordson equipment will be voided if instructions for installation, operation, and service are not followed. Part 1060125-07...
Refer to local codes or your material SDS for guidance. Do not disconnect live electrical circuits while working with flammable materials. Shut off power at a disconnect switch first to prevent sparking. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Clean, maintain, test, and repair equipment according to the instructions in your equipment documentation. Use only replacement parts that are designed for use with original equipment. Contact your Nordson representative for parts information and advice. Grounding WARNING: Operating faulty electrostatic equipment is hazardous and can cause electrocution, fire, or explosion.
Disconnect and lock out electrical power. Close pneumatic shutoff valves and relieve pressures. Identify the reason for the malfunction and correct it before restarting the equipment. Disposal Dispose of equipment and materials used in operation and servicing according to local codes. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Section 2 Description Introduction See Figure 2-1. The Spectrum II Powder Feed Center delivers powder to up to 24 powder spray guns and returns reclaimed powder to the virgin powder source. The powder feed center efficiently reclaims powder and helps a powder coating system achieve fast, efficient color changes.
Draws reclaimed powder from the booth’s cyclones or color System module and returns it to the sieve. There are several types of powder reclaim transfer systems available. Refer to Powder Transfer Systems on page 2-6 for more information. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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Description POWDER FEED CENTER Figure 2-2 Powder Feed Center Components Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Operation section for more information about the operator interface. NOTE: In quick color change systems, the PLC and operator interface also control other booth functions. Refer to your quick color change system manual for more information about the operator interface. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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Description Nordson FEED CENTER COLLECTOR HOPPER TRANSFER FLUIDIZE COLLECTOR LANCE FLUIDIZE FLUIDIZE COLLECTOR PULSE Figure 2-3 Control Panel Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Standard powder feed centers have two sets of powder feed hoses: one for use with light-colored powders, and one for use with dark-colored powders. Having two separate sets of powder feed hoses minimizes the possibility of cross-contamination of powder after a color change. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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When a set of hoses is not being used, it is stored offline in the hose locker on the side of the feed center. POWDER FEED CENTER Figure 2-4 Powder Fluidization and Transfer 1. Sieve 4. Feed source 2. Powder pumps 5. Vibratory table 3. Lance assembly 6. Purge manifold Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
(2) before the air returns to the spray room. Figure 2-5 Powder Feed Center Air Filtration 1. Exhaust fan 4. Cartridge filters 2. Final filters 5. Waste hopper 3. Pulse valves Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Powder Transfer System Operation Refer to your powder transfer system manual for a description of how the powder transfer system operates. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
If the feed center does not have the optional bulk virgin powder feed system, the low powder alarm timer delay starts. After the pre-set delay expires, the alarm buzzer turns on and a low powder alarm condition appears on the operator interface. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
These procedures need to be completed only when you start up the powder feed center for the first time. After the initial configuration is completed and the system is operating, you may also access the configuration menus to change operating parameters. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Config System to go to the Spray System Configuration menu. The Spray System Configuration menu allows you to specify the hardware included in the spray booth. Touch this button to view descriptions of the settings on the current menu. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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Initial Setup Figure 3-1 System Configuration Menus Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Note: The Comp. Air button is optional. Compressed Air Setup (Optional Feature) See Screen 3-2. From the Setup Menu, touch the Comp. Air button to show the optional Compressed Air Setup menu. Screen 3-2 Compressed Air Setup Menu Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
See Figure 3-2. From the Setup Menu, touch the Feed Center button to show the Feed Center Setup menu. Touch the Next and Previous buttons to switch between the two Feed Center Setup menus. Figure 3-2 Feed Center Setup Menus Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Powder Transfer System Setup From the Setup Menu, touch the Transfer button to show the Powder Transfer Setup menu. NOTE: Refer to your powder transfer system manual for more information about setting up the powder transfer system. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
You may need to adjust the settings if the feed center’s cartridge filters are not being pulsed sufficiently. Table 3-3 Typical Pulse Valve Timer Board Settings Timer Setting Filter Pulse On Duration 0.07 seconds Filter Pulse Off Duration 10 minutes Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Yellow and Flashing quickly Short circuit of the switching output Lit temporarily Normal function check; level sensor probe is approaching the full state Lit continuously Level sensor probe is dirty or out of adjustment. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
3. See Figure 3-3. Press the programming button until the green LED flashes quickly. The green LED flashes slowly at first, then after five seconds it flashes quickly. When both the green and yellow LEDs are lit continuously, the full adjustment is complete. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
LED Ring OUT OFF Programming Button OUT ON Programming Button Figure 3-4 Programming the Two Button Level Sensor Probe LED Functions for Operation LED Color Status Meaning Green Material not detected Yellow Material detected Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
3. See Figure 3-4. Press the OUT ON programming button until the yellow light from the LED ring goes from flashing slowly to flashing quickly. 4. Release the button and the LED ring lights yellow continuously. The full adjustment is complete. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
The PLC in the powder feed center control panel controls most of the automatic processes in a typical system. Your Nordson application engineer typically programs and configures the PLC to suit your application requirements.
Refer to the Initial Setup section. Booth Move Displays the Booth Move Control menu, which allows you to move the (optional feature) powder spray booth on and off line, if applicable. Refer to Booth Move on page 4-5. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Screen 4-2 Compressed Air Status Menu Auto Menu See Screen 4-3. The Auto Menu allows the operator to control the automated functions of the powder feed center. Screen 4-3 Auto Menu Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Optional Feature Optional Feature Optional Feature Refer to your powder transfer system manual for more information Optional Feature Figure 4-5 Manual Feed Center Control Menus Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
NOTE: The Booth Move Control menu is only included with feed centers that are part of a roll-on/roll-off powder coating system in which the afterfilter assembly does not roll with the spray booth. Screen 4-4 Booth Move Control Menu Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
No Operator status. If there is no activity on the operator interface for 60 minutes, the current operator will be automatically logged off. Screen 4-5 Logging On and Logging Off: Special Functions Menu Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
4. Touch the Select Box or Select Hopper button to match the feed source installed. The button text will change to either BOX Selected or HOPPER Selected and the lance assembly will move down to the position appropriate for the feed source. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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Enable Virgin Transfer Enables the optional bulk virgin powder feed system Enable Vibrasonic Enables the optional Vibrasonic sieve screen 7. Start spraying powder. Refer to your gun control system manual for information about gun triggering. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
If the optional bulk feed level sensor does not sense powder, the sensor activates control for a low-powder alarm or automatic bulk feed. Color Change Refer to your powder transfer system manual for color change procedures. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
The cyclone disconnect and duct dampers may be controlled either automatically or manually, depending on how the Cyclone Disc. Duct Dampers Mode button is set. Screen 4-7 Booth Move Control Menu Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
The Booth at Off-line Position or Booth at On-line Position indicator will light. 5. Touch the CYCLONE DISC. CLOSE button on the Booth Move Control menu. The Cyclone Disc. Closed indicator will light. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Press the SYSTEM STOP button on the system control panel. b. Turn the electrical disconnect switch on the powder feed center control panel to the off position. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Replace any worn parts. Cartridge Filters Check the seals around the cartridge filters. If the cartridge filters are not sealing properly, tighten them. Powder Supply Check the powder supply level regularly and add powder as necessary. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
WASTE PUMPS STOP button. NOTE: The waste transfer process will automatically stop after several minutes. The duration of the waste transfer process may be changed on the Feed Center Setup menu. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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Maintenance Figure 5-1 Emptying the Waste Hopper 1. Vent hose 3. Scrap drum with lid 5. Transfer pump -in. Transfer hoses 4. Ground clamp 6. Feed center vent stub Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Electrical System Tighten all electrical connections and inspect for loose or broken wires. Check the electrical system for electrical safety every 12 months. The system must comply with all local, state, and federal codes. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
This section contains troubleshooting procedures. These procedures cover only the most common problems that you may encounter. If you cannot solve the problem with the information given here, contact your local Nordson representative for help. Table 6-1 Powder Supply Problems Problem Page Spray guns are surging or spitting;...
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Final filters clogged; powder in the fan section Fan stops unexpectedly Table 6-5 Other Problems Problem Page Vibratory table will not start 6-10 No or limited response to commands from operator 6-10 interface No display at operator interface 6-10 Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
The hose should be no longer than 7.6 m (25 ft) with a maximum 2.7-m (9-ft) vertical rise. Severe tribo-charging in powder Contact your Nordson Corporation feed hose representative for a suitable hose material. Contact your powder supplier.
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Check the powder feed hose for leaks or damage. Replace as necessary. Powder pump leak Check all pump O-rings. Replace any damaged O-rings. Gaps in enclosure seams or Caulk seams or replace gaskets. gaskets Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Purge valve failure There is one purge valve per purge manifold. Check the purge valve operation and wiring. WARNING: High air pressure. Use caution when servicing or actuating the purge valves. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
LED (5) illuminates. With the LED illuminated, tighten the sensor bracket. 6. Use the LANCE UP/DOWN buttons to make sure that the sensor LED illuminates when the pickup plates engage the purge manifolds. Readjust the stop bolts and sensor if necessary. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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Purge Position Sensor and Stop Bolt Realignment 1. Hopper stop sensor 5. Sensor LED 8. Stop bolts 2. Box stop sensor 6. Linear slide 9. Pickup plate 3. Purge position sensor 7. Jam nuts 10. Purge manifold 4. Sensor bracket Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Check the isolators for looseness or sleeves damaged damage. Tighten the isolator mounting screws. Check the rubber sleeves for damage and replace them if necessary. Contaminants in Sieve screen torn Replace the screen. powder in feed source Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Repair section for instructions. Fan stops Final filter pressure too high The final filter pressure switch is unexpectedly detecting abnormal pressure at the final filters. Refer to Problem 3 in this table. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
24 VDC power supply and its circuit protector. Check the 24 VDC wiring and connections to the operator interface. Operator interface failure Replace the operator interface. Nordson-specific program software must be installed. Contact Nordson Customer Support. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
This section contains basic repair instructions for the powder feed center. Repair procedures for other system components are covered in their own, separate manuals. NOTE: Contact your Nordson representative about any powder feed center repair procedures that are not covered in this section. Cartridge Filter Replacement NOTE: Two people are required to replace the cartridge filters.
8. Tighten the nut until the mounting and centering brackets are touching. This will compress the gasket (11) and seal the cartridge against the mounting plate. 9. Install the pulse valve and cartridge filter access panels (1, 2). Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
5. Place the new final filter into the powder feed center. 6. Install the final filter brackets. 7. Tighten the bracket nuts to compress the final filter evenly on all four sides. Figure 7-2 Final Filter Replacement 1. Brackets 2. Final filter Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
9. Connect the air tubing to the elbow. 10. Install the pulse valve access panel and turn on system air pressure. Figure 7-3 Pulse Valve Replacement 1. Nipple 4. Nozzle 2. Elbow 5. Pulse valve access panel 3. Pulse valve Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
NOTE: As you tighten the retaining angles, push down on them to compress the fluidizing plate gasket evenly. 8. Secure the retaining angles and fluidizing plate to the waste hopper using the screws, lock washers, and flat washers. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
A dash (—) is used when the part number applies to all parts in the illustration. The number in the Part column is the Nordson Corporation part number. A series of dashes in this column (- - - - - -) means the part cannot be ordered separately.
NOTE A: The powder feed center has 1, 2, or 3 lance assemblies, depending on the number of spray guns in the system. B: Two of these parts are included for each lance assembly. AR: As Required POWDER FEED CENTER 8, 9 Figure 8-1 Powder Feed Center Assembly Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
GASKET, screen, sieve, 15 in. 1017602 MOUNT, isolation, sieve 1600758 GASKET, plastic, wear ring Figure 8-2 Sieve Parts Note: Shown with Prodigy HDLV powder transfer system sieve deck. Your sieve deck may look different. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
CLAMP, final filter, 18.5 x 2.75 in. - - - - - - NUT, hex, serrated, -16, steel, zinc NOTE A: Contact your Nordson representative for information about replacement parts for the fan assembly. AR: As Required Figure 8-5 Fan Housing Assembly...
Bulkhead union, 8 mm KQ2E08-00 8 mm poly tubing TU0805-BU MANIFOLD C(2) Male elbow, 12 mm x 3/8 NPT KQ2L12-03S Regulator AR40-N04-Z RG6(2) Male elbow, 10 mm x 1/2 NPT KQ2L10-04S Gauge 226715 Nordson Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Options Introduction This section contains information about optional equipment for the Spectrum II powder feed center. Contact your Nordson representative for more information about the options listed in this section. Fluidizing Hopper The fluidizing hopper can be used as an alternative feed source in place of a standard powder box.
When all feed center modes are set to AUTO, the lance assembly lowers to the hopper limit position and stays there. If the optional bulk feed level sensor does not sense powder, the sensor activates control for a low-powder alarm or automatic bulk feed. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
B: Order this kit to install a handle on the hopper cart. C: These parts included in 1086406 Kit, Service, Fluidizing Hopper, PFC. D: These parts included in 1100936 Kit, Service, PFC Hopper Hardware. NS: Not Shown Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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Options Figure 9-2 Fluidizing Hopper Parts Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
2. Four-meter control cable 7. Sieve screen 3. Support bracket 8. Cap screw 4. Transducer cable 9. Vibratory sieve 5. Sieve deck Note: Shown with Prodigy HDLV transfer system sieve. Your sieve may look different Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Failure to observe this warning may result in personal injury or equipment damage. NOTE: Inspect all Vibrasonic system components for cleanliness and damage. Contact your Nordson representative if any components are damaged. Vibrasonic Transducer and Sieve Screen Installation 1.
If you cannot solve the problem with the information given here, contact your local Nordson representative for help. Fault Conditions The LEDs and indicators on the control box indicate faults with the Vibrasonic system.
Short circuit in four-meter cable Replace the four-meter cable. circuit in output from control box) Short circuit in either four-meter or Thoroughly clean the connectors. transducer cable connectors Short circuit in transducer Replace the transducer. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
Turn off control box power and check polarity in four-meter or transducer the transducer cap screw for the VIBRASONICS: flashing cable proper torque. Turn on control box power and check indicators. If the condition persists, replace the cables. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
S SCREW, cap, socket head, M8 1600759 S GROMMET, cord feed thru NOTE A: Other mesh sizes are available. Contact your Nordson representative for more information. B: Not used on all Spectrum II Feed Centers. NS: Not Shown Figure 9-4...
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Control Panel Diagrams Section 10 Control Panel Diagrams The following diagrams illustrate the pneumatic and electrical layout of the powder feed center’s main control panel. Refer to your powder transfer system manual for other diagrams. Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...
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10-2 Control Panel Diagrams Part 1060125-07 E 2020 Nordson Corporation...