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Model 1550+ AutoJet Modular Spray System Owner’s Manual Read this manual carefully before operating your Modular Spray System. Keep this manual for reference when the system is in operation. All safety related, and operating instruction should always be followed. Note: This manual covers the complete Model 1550+ Modular Spray System and all its versions, configurations and options.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION ............................... 73 DATA SHEETS - PUMP VERSIONS ............................... 74 DATA SHEETS – PUMP LESS VERSIONS ............................77 DATA SHEETS – PRESSURE POT VERSIONS..........................80 CONTROL PANEL ONLY VERSION ............................... 84 NOTES ......................................85 Manual Version No. Description of Change Date Original release of second generation system 2010...
WARNING LEGEND Read and follow instructions All safety related, and operating instructions should be read before the system is operated. Follow all operating instructions. Warnings Red warning denotes a critical note regarding safety The User can be injured (seriously) or his health can be damaged. Or the Machine can be seriously damaged Yellow warning denotes an issue to be heeded.
Product Features & Specifications The Spraying Systems Co. 1550+ AutoJet Modular Spray System is a self-contained unit that can provide you with precise liquid delivery and spray nozzle control in an affordable easy to use turn-key spray system. The system comes in a variety of designs and configurations based on the type of spray nozzle used in your application.
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Liquid spray pressure and recirculation rate. The 1550+ AutoJet Modular Spray System comes in the following configurations: Configuration 1: Liquid and cylinder air – for automatic hydraulic or electric spray nozzles. Pump Less version, configuration 1, shown.
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Inputs for 1 analog inputs, 2 digital inputs and 1 digital output. Features local and remote triggering options. Can control and drive up to eight (8) Spraying Systems Co. electric spray nozzles ® AA10000AUH-03 PulsaJet spray nozzles – Eight (8) AA10000JJAU PulsaJet air atomizing spray nozzles –...
6 mm O.D. tube cylinder air outlet - Metric Pressure regulator with gauge for liquid pressure. Pressure regulators with gauges for atomizing air, and fan air. Materials of construction For air lines: Nickel plated brass, brass, coated aluminum, and Nylon. Wetted components ...
All safety related, and operating instructions should be read before the system is operated. Follow all operating instructions. Note: If the Model 1550+ AutoJet Modular Spray System is used in a manner other than as described in this Manual, protection afforded by the equipment may be impaired.
Verify that the accessories required for your specific system configuration are included. Check all boxes and any packing materials for parts and components. If anything is missing, or if there are any questions, contact Spraying Systems Co. Customer Service immediately.
Position or Mount the System Find a convenient location for the Model 1550+ AutoJet Modular Spray System within a reasonable distance of your spray application. Additionally, the system should be located within a reasonable distance to an easily accessible and properly grounded power outlet.
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Secure the Model 1550+ to its selected location. Mount the Air Supply Lockout Valve/F ilter Unit The included air supply lockout valve/filter unit must be connected to the 1550+ AutoJet Modular Spray System. (not applicable for Control Panel only version) The lockout valve/filter unit can be mounted to the system or mounted to your air line directly.
The inlet is 1/2” NPT (F) [1/2” BSPT (F) for Metric versions]. Connect the air supply lockout valve/filter unit to the Air Inlet connection of the manifold using supplied ½” pipe nipple. If your inlet filter assembly looks like this, you must regulate the If your inlet filter assembly looks like this, air going to the system with your you can set the maximum pressure to the...
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Power input connection, route power cord through oval opening on right-hand side of frame and plug in 120VAC outlet rated for at least 5A. From bottom to top. Remote current “4-20 mA” analog input connections. To be connected if using remote set point PWM controls, (analog 4-20mA). M8 (F) 4 pin connection.
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Full Version Internal Electrical Connections The full version system is designed with a wire harness to bring the connections typically used by the customer to an easily accessible point. The Aux connection is not on the external panel. If you need to access it for trouble shooting or maintenance, it is accessible through either of the two removable access panels.
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External Device Connections for Cont rol Panel Only Connections from left to right are the following: 4-20 mA - Analog input is accessible through this connection. M8 (F) connection. Main - Output is the connection for all electric spray nozzles or cylinder/atomizing air solenoids and fault output. M12 ...
Air and liquid connection locations The fully configured 1550+ AutoJet modular spray system has the following air and liquid connections: Air Connections The system is provided with an air filter and lock out valve assembly. The unit is provided loose for you to mount either directly to the unit or your preferred location.
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Connect suitable 1/2” O.D. tubing from the Liquid Inlet fitting to the liquid tote/tank. Metric systems use 12 mm O.D. tubing Customer to supply tubing NOTE: For pump version systems the liquid source should not be pressurized Connect suitable 1/2” O.D. tubing from the Liquid Out fitting to the corresponding fitting on the spray nozzle(s). Tubing may be supplied with optional spray nozzle hook up kit Note metric nozzle hook up kits are not available Metric systems use 12 mm O.D.
Connect suitable 3/8” O.D. tubing from the Liquid Out fitting on the pressure pot to the corresponding fitting on the spray nozzle(s). Tubing supplied if system is purchased with standard pressure pot. Metric systems use 10 mm O.D. tubing Mounting Spray Nozzles Locate and mount the spray nozzles for your spray application.
System Operation Start up To begin using the system, power up by actuating the power switch on the bottom of the control panel Red LED will illuminate when power is on. Wait for unit to boot up. It will look like this after it boots up The Home screen will appear as shown in the next image: Continue with the next steps.
45 psi (3.1 bar) to the system. It must be above 45 psi (3.1 bar) to actuate air actuated nozzles like Spraying Systems Co. 1/4JAU series. Adjust the Liquid Pressure regulator. For pump version insure that the pump inlet air valve is in the “open” position.
Open the pump air shut off valve (small handled ball valve) just enough until the pump begins to slowly cycle. Allow the pump to cycle slowly until the pump is primed. (1-4 hz) It may be necessary to reduce the pump air pressure slightly to prime pump. Pump is self-priming, so it can be above the level of the liquid (max.
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Touching the Input box opens a Numeric keypad screen to enter your parameters. Press Enter to set value Minimum to maximum values Note the red text “0.00 ~ 100.00” this indicates the minimum and maximum values you can enter for the parameter selected.
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Anticipator and Follower time are used with air atomizing spray nozzles such as the 1/4JAU Automatic air atomizing spray nozzle from Spraying Systems Co. These times allow you to adjust the time of actuation of the atomizing air. They help minimize the spitting that can occur at the beginning or end of a spray cycle.
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E l e ct r i c N o zz l e Se t t i ngs The controller is defaulted to drive AA10000AUH-03 or AA250AUH models from Spraying Systems Co. To use a model AA10000AUH-10 or 1/4JAU air atoming nozzle, go to the second Setup screen.
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Tap on PulsaJet settings, in the next window, tap the drop down arrow. Touch the “PulsaJet -10 or AA250” to switch. D ut y C ycl e I n put Use this to set where the duty cycle is set from. Touch the button to toggle from Local to Remote. Local means you can manually enter the duty cycle on the home screen.
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Trigger button when system is set to local. Touch to activate system When remote trigger options DI2 or DI1+DI2 is selected there is no trigger button displayed on the home screen. Select DI2 when using one of our available sensor options or hand trigger pendant. Or when using the optional trigger cable, which is used for customer supplied sensor (NPN only) or trigger signal (dry contact).
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Setup 2 of 2 Scr een The screen accessed from the Setup screen using the forward button is the second setup screen. This screen offers four active buttons, Diagnostic screen, Language settings, About and PulsaJet settings. As well as one password protected button, System menu.
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Select Language Screen Select the button to change the language used on the HMI screen. English is the default. Screen Saver When the screen saver is running simply touch the screen to get to the last screen you were on.
Password Settings The controller has a password system. There are two levels: ‘No password required’ and ‘Passwords required’. Level 0 – Passwords required - The highest level of protection, every action will require the password for level 1. Level 1 – No password required – The user on this level can change all settings. Out of the box this password is 111. Pick the level you require.
Spray Instructions Simplified: See inside Control Panel door for a simplified explanation of the Fixed, Variable and Repeat Timing Modes. Timing Modes Determine the spray mode required for your process. There are three (3) timing modes you may utilize in the 1550+ Spray Controller. Timing modes are selected by going to the...
Setup Screen. Fixed Spray Time Fixed Spray Time or single shot mode is used for a single spray event. The system will spray after trigger goes high then stops until next trigger event. So for every trigger, there is a single spray event. For this timing mode you enter “Start Delay”...
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For every trigger, the system would receive the trigger signal from the sensor then wait for 2 seconds then spray for exactly 4 seconds. The system would wait for the next trigger signal and repeat the application. Spray Delay is defined as the time the system waits before starting the Spray Period. Spray Delay time can be set from 0.000 to 9999.999 seconds.
G r ap hi c R e p res ent a t i o n o f F i x ed S p r a y Tim e Us i ng PW M Variab le Spray Time...
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Variable Spray Time is used to create spray applications with variable length. The lengths of the spray depends on the specific time delays between the rising and falling edge of the trigger input. Spray follows trigger according to user settings. The system will spray after trigger goes high then stops until next trigger event.
Repeat Repeat is used to create spray applications of specific time during a variable length spray period. The lengths of the spray depends on the specific time delays between the rising and falling edge of the trigger input. Spray follows trigger according to user settings.
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to programmed cycle for 1 second. The system would wait for the next trigger signal and repeat the application. The length of time spraying or Spray Period varies as the sensor reads the object. Spray Delay is defined as the time the system waits before starting the Spray Period. Spray Delay time can be set from 0.000 to 9999.999 seconds.
G r ap hi c re p r es ent at i o n f o r Re p e a t Us i ng P W M : Manual Trigger The 1550+ Spray Controller offers a manual trigger button that allows the user to activate the system manually rather than using a sensor or other trigger signal.
The 1550+ spray controller can be used for PWM, Pulse Width Modulation. This feature is only used with electrically actuated spray nozzles, like the PulsaJet ® spray nozzle from Spraying Systems Co. This unique feature allows the system to control the flowrate by ‘pulsing’ or rapidly opening and closing the spray nozzle during the spray period.
Recirculation The 1550+ AutoJet Modular Spray System is designed to recirculate fluid in two methods. Re-circulating the fluid from the system to the supply tank allows the customer to keep the fluid in a state of motion. This is very useful when spraying fluids that need agitation to keep the viscosity constant.
The second method is to utilize a “Y” splitter on the liquid outlet line, with one leg tied into the fluid return line (see picture below). Please note that this is the lowest fluid return port, which has a needle valve on the back side of the manifold.
Specifications Standard Environmental Specifications: To be installed indoors. Min. ambient temperature: 41°F (5°C) Max. ambient temperature: 104°F (40°C) Max. humidity: 90% Not explosion proof (Non-Ex) UL Type 1 Panel rating Construction Details: Air & Liquid English Connections: Air supply inlet: 1/2"...
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Compressed Air Inlet Pressure: 100 psi (7 bar) (System designed to work at 100 psi) Max. Air Flow: 50 SCFM [Accumulated total; including pump, atomizing, and fan air lines] Required air quality: Clean, dry air according to DIN ISO 8573-1 Solids - Class 5 Water content –...
Anticipator Time: User adjustable 0 – 60.0 sec. Follower Time: User adjustable 0 – 60.0 sec. Pump Specifications Port sizes: Fluid inlet/outlet 3/8” NPT/ 1/2” NPT Exhaust 3/8" NPT/ 3/8” NPT Inlet air 1/4” NPT/ 1/4”NPT Material: Standard version Body wetted areas Polypropylene Diaphragm...
External Input Offerings The system may be purchased with the following input components. Description Connects To Part Number Trigger Cable – Flying leads - 16.4’ (5m) length Trig. LE00M12F5M Hand Pendant Trigger - 16.4’ (5m) length Trig. SW001550M12HT Object Sensor - Photoelectric - 16.4’ (5m) length with mounting bracket Trig.
Trigger Cable Offering Optional trigger cable offering: Un-terminated flying lead cable and connector. Required Input: Part Number - LE00M12F5M – M12(f) x bare lead trigger cable NPN – Switch to 0 VDC to turn on spray trigger. Requires NPN Sensor or dry contact switch. Connects to the connector labeled “Trig.”...
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Secondary Run/Enable Trigger or Level Switch Input The 1550+ controller features an optional secondary run enabled trigger (Trigger Interlock feature) or a digital input for a level switch. Note: Only one can be used at a time. For the secondary run trigger, this feature provides a way for you to provide a run signal to the controller.
Optional Triggering Offerings Optional sensor offerings included the following. Note that we are not a sensor manufacture and that these have been selected for their versatility and quality. They should be selected based on what’s best for your application: Photoelectric Object sensor Infrared –...
Thru Beam Sensor Infrared - thru beam sensor with cables, wye connector and brackets Kit number: 040TS04000028W0 Sensor Specifications: Photoelectric sensor – Infrared – direct reflection sensor with cable, connector, and bracket. NPN – NO + NC 65.6 feet [20 m] sensing range Working temperature range = -4°...
Proximity sensor – Detects all metals 10mm max. sense dist., 24vdc, NPN outputs N.O./N.C., shielded, IP67, 5m cable wired for 1550+ NPN – NO + NC Working temperature range = -13° F to 176° F [-25° C to 80° C] IP67, NEMA type 6 (waterproof);...
Wired normally open Can be wired normally closed M12 (M) connector – connects to “Main” on control panel - 4 pin 16.4 ft (5m) cable length Optional Input Signal Offering Optional Input signal offering consists of a cable with connector and flying leads to be connected to the customer's conditioned 4-20 mA signal in order to remotely control the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) feature of the 1550+ Spray Controller.
Optional Electric Nozzle Cord Set Offering If the system is designed to operate Spraying Systems Co. PulsaJet or AA250 electric spray nozzles, the system is supplied with a cord to connect the spray nozzle to the 1550 Control Panel. All of the electric nozzle cord sets are wired as shown in the diagram.
Cable: 9.8 ft. [3 m] cord length Connector – Mini DIN Connector – M12 3 pin male Electr ical Junction Block If multiple PulsaJet or AA250 electric spray nozzles are used the system comes complete with a junction block to connect the spray nozzles to the unit.
Extension Cable If longer length cables are required, we offer an extension cable that is 16.4’ (5m) [Cable P/N LEXXSD4FD4M005P]. This cable can be used to go between the nozzle cable and the junction block or the junction block cable and the system.
Assembly Specifications: Panel connection: Main Part Number: LE00M12M5M Cable: 16.4 ft. [5 m] cord length Flying Leads Connector – M12 4 pin male Color Code Pin # Color Description Brown PWM + * Fault Output White Fault Output signal max. Blue PWM - 30v/1A NPN...
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Wire the level sensor/float switch to the 1550+ panel utilizing the cable shown below. You will only use the black and blue wires (dry contacts - polarity not important), carefully cut back and tape the brown and white wires. Run the cable back to the 1550+ controller and plug into the port labeled “T.
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Wire the fault output to any 24VDC buzzer, light or PLC. For wiring to the 1550+ panel, order the parts shown in the 1550+ manual. You will need the splitter and the extra cable shown below. Kit 040TS04000054W0 includes both parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING The 1550+ AutoJet Modular Spray System is such an easy way to spray that troubleshooting of the system is very simple. If these troubleshooting steps are followed and the system still does not function, please contact your local Sales Engineer by calling 1-800-95-SPRAY (1-800-957-7729) or call corporate support toll free 1-866-321-2250.
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iii. Activate the main trigger source (object sensor or equivalent). DI2 on diagnostic screen should go from a value of 0 to a value of 1 when the trigger device is activated If this does not occur, then insure that the trigger device is properly wired If problem still occurs, then consult the manufacturer’s manual for the trigger device iv.
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b. By pushing the “reset button”, this physically moves the center rod/spool to one side or the other allowing the pump to start cycling again. Please have them shut the air supply valve off prior to pushing in the reset button, and then turn the air back on. This should start the cycling process and push the reset button back out in the process.
Faults If your 1550+ is showing a fault on one of the screens, you have a fault present. Some faults set the system into standby mode. In this mode, no further triggers are accepted until the reason for the fault has been corrected. Once the fault has been corrected, cycle the power to reset the controller.
See table below for tolerance times. Fault Tolerance time Cause Remedy Gun output error This is normally caused by a bad Check all connections and nozzle cable or coil. coils in electric nozzles, or attached devices on the nozzle output cables. Use voltmeter to diagnose.
Open the door to the controller and remove the four screws holding controller face plate to the panel. Carefully lift out plate holding the HMI and the control board. Carefully check circuit board for damage or burnt components. Also check COM cable (6”...
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Note you can also change touch force sensitivity by moving slider here. Follow the prompts on the screen and touch the three spots it prompts you to touch. For greater accuracy use a small stylus type object. Note it says “Press the center of the target”...
Recommended System Maintenance Pneumatic Controls Monthly: Check all pneumatic connections for leaks and tighten or replace as needed. Check system main air pressure as specified. Adjust to required pressure if necessary. Liquid Controls Monthly: Check all liquid connections for leaks and repair or replace as required. Check all tubes and/or hoses for leaks and repair or replace as required.
Spare Parts List Recommended & Optional Spare Parts Denotes recommended spare part Standard System Spare and Replacement Parts Part number Description Image VC008651AR002NA Regulator VC00L12BA452B01 Solenoid valve VC00M651AY5100 Knob FA00P651AT50496 Body clamp kit PU00DP10BPT_AC01 Pump 1/2” ports assembly with fittings, non-food contact PU00DP10BPTAKIT Pump air valve repair kit PU00DP10BPTLKIT...
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58685-3/8- Air piloted liquid regulator assembly with ½” fittings - Food Contact ACETAL_NM02 version AB58685-FC-KIT Fluid Regulator repair kit, food contact Viton VC00LO1 Cylinder air solenoid – Same for either version VC00L23 Atomizing / Fan air solenoid – Same for either version 3/8TWD-SS100 Liquid strainer, Stainless steel, 3/8”...
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VC00GH0639382 Needle valve for recirc. food contact Yellow wye splitter - For atomizing & fan air solenoids, 8” length LE00M8WYE 2 x M8 (F) branch 1 x M8 (M) trunk Spare and Replacement Cables, etc. Controller Terminating Part number Description Length Image Connector...
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Spare and Replacement Cables, etc. Controller Terminating Part number Description Length Image Connector LEXXSD3M83F010P LEXXSD3M83F020P PulsaJet nozzle Cable (3m standard) M12 3 pole m M8 3 pole f LEXXSD3M83F030P LEXXSD3M83F050P LE00M12MMDIN3MU AA250 Cable M12 4 pole m mini din LE00M12M5M Junction Block Cable M12 4 pole m Bare...
M12 4 pole m M8; Bare Please contact your local Spraying Systems Co. sales office to purchase replacement parts. Warranty Information Warranty is one (1) year on non-wear parts from ship date. Wear items are covered for manufacturing defect only for a period of one (1) year.
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