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- Page 1 PLC Settings Manual Compact dust collectors FlexPAK Software #2168209-X Original plc settings manual PLC SETTINGS MANUAL 2021-05-12 2130258 (02)
- Page 2 FlexPAK Trace back information: Workspace Main version a43 Checked in 2021-05-12 Skribenta version 5.4.015...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2 Safety ....................................Classification of important information ......................General safety requirements ........................... 3 PLC messages ................................. Status messages ..............................3.1.1 Nederman FlexPAK Off (Off mode) ....................3.1.2 FlexPAK Standby (Standby mode) ....................3.1.3 Running (Running mode) ........................3.1.4 FlexPAK Idling (Idling mode) ...................... - Page 4 4.2.44 Rot valve LI ............................4.2.45 Rot fault Al ............................4.2.46 Vibr Setting ............................4.2.47 AUX Setting ............................4.2.48 Layout Pressure Measurement FlexPAK system ................4.2.49 CFdP Setting ............................4.2.50 MFdP Setting ............................4.2.51 Fire Alarm input Setting ........................5 Automatic bin emptying function ..........................
- Page 5 Settings TH = Cleaning Pulse Time (FC Valve opening Time) ............Total Filter Cleaning sequence time ....................... 8.5.1 Settings TL = Vacuum Load Time ..................... FC Start Impulse ..............................9 FlexPAK IOT System ..............................Preset IP Addresses for FlexPAK IOT Units ....................10 Appendix A: PLC settings protocol ..........................
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Page 6: Figures
FlexPAK Figures FlexPak Hi Vacum Unit TimeTo Service 2000 Hours FlexPAK Off NEDERMAN FLEXPAK Standby Wai ng For Pilot Signal Mo 15:33 Standby Pilot signal OFF Pilot signal On Running Running DIRTm 00:00 s OTTmr 00:00 h P = -5... - Page 7 FlexPAK...
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Page 9: Preface
Persons who will be using Flex- This product is designed to meet the requirements PAK, or may come in contact with FlexPAK, is to of relevant EC directives. To maintain this status, all be informed about this risk. -
Page 10: Plc Messages
See Figure 1 for a chart that shows how FlexPAK moves between different unit modes. 3.1.1 Nederman FlexPAK Off (Off mode) The unit is in Off mode, which is also the unit’s start menu. The unit can also go into Off mode if something is wrong, such as if an alarm is activated. -
Page 11: Filter Cleaning
FlexPAK 3.1.5 Filter Cleaning The unit is cleaning its filter. Cycles: How many cleaning pulses will be carried out. Filter Elapsed: How many cleaning pulses are made. Cleanining Cycles Clean: Remaining time for cleaning pulse. Elapsed Clean 00:00 s Charge: Remaining vacuum build time; the time until cleaning pulse is activ-... -
Page 12: Close Lower Slide Valve V11
05:00 s 3.1.12 Isolation Damper Closing Duct When the parameter (Softkey, DuctIsoDamp = On), FlexPAK is configured to control a damper that separates the filter from the factory’s channel system. The message appears before filter cleaning starts. The display shows the time delay set for opening the damper after filter cleaning. -
Page 13: Pressure Sensor Display
FlexPAK 3.1.15 Pressure Sensor Display The Pressure Sensor Reading display is manually activated. ESC + C Thu 10:45 2018-02-01 Date Window Arrow Window The display is activated by the following sequence: • Toggle with arrow key “UP” or “Down” until Date Window is visible. -
Page 14: Emptying Bin By Rotary Valve
FlexPAK Ppump -21 kPa Pressure readings from the pump pressure sensor → CFdP 2.8 kPA Control Filter dp pressure → MaxdP 5.0 kPa Control Filter Max dp pressure Limit setting → See “CFdP Setting” for more information Displayed when Main Filter and Control Filter are installed... -
Page 15: Temperature Sensor Display
FlexPAK 3.1.17 Temperature Sensor Display The temperature Sensor Reading display is manually activated. • Toggle with arrow key “UP” or “Down” until Date Window is visible. • Toggle with arrow key “Left” or “Right” until Arrow Window is visible. Press the “ESC” button simultaneously while pressing the arrow key “Left” to view Temperature sensor data. -
Page 16: Warning Messages
FlexPAK 3.2 Warning messages If a warning is activated, a problem needs to be corrected, but the unit continues to work. If a warning message is displayed in the PLC display, the light in the Standby/Running button flashes one second on, one second off. -
Page 17: Bag Replacement Switch Activated
FlexPAK 3.2.4 Bag Replacement Switch Activated The bag replacement switch (SC2) is activated. It shows the maximum allowed time to replace the dust bag, and how much time is left to replace the dust bag and turn off the bag replacement switch before the unit is put into Off mode. -
Page 18: Aux Temp Limit Exceeded 2
FlexPAK 3.2.7 AUX Temp Limit Exceeded 2 This message is displayed when one of the AUX temperatures exceeds limits settings, and the stop functional- ity is activated. This message also shows the remaining time until the unit stops. A UX T e m p L i m i t E x c e e d e d... -
Page 19: Alarms
If this message appears in the display, one or more emergency stops have been activated and the machine has been switched off. External systems can be connected to the FlexPAK E-stop circuit, eg On the FlexPAK DX unit. RPS panel sensor is connected. -
Page 20: Low Pressure Or Duct Isolation Released
The Compressed Air Switch (CAS) indicates that the compressed air pressure is too low. Or, there is a duct isolation valve connected to the system that has released and isolated FlexPAK from the duct system. Check the isolation valve release sensor, released isolation valve = open electrical circuit to input on PLC. -
Page 21: Alarm! Control Filter Clogged
FlexPAK 3.3.8 Alarm! Control Filter Clogged The control filter is clogged and needs to be cleaned. It generally indicates a problem with the main filter, or the control filter has been used too long and needs to be replaced. This alarm is activated when CFDPS-Al has been activated for 5 seconds. -
Page 22: Tvfd Alarm! Lower Slide Not Closed
FlexPAK 3.3.11 TVFD Alarm! Lower Slide Not Closed The TVFD Lower Solenoid Valve does not close while the dust bin is being emptied. TVFDC-Al has expired. It can be caused by the following: • The lower slide valve has not been activated as it should. -
Page 23: Alarm! Dustbin Full
FlexPAK 3.3.14 Alarm! Dustbin Full When a level indicator set for a time delay of 30 minutes is activated, then when the delay has elapsed a mes- sage “Alarm! Dustbin Full” appears on the display and the unit is stopped. Empty the dust bin and press the OK button to reset the Alarm. -
Page 24: Aux Lo Temp Limit Exceeded
Shows Max RESET vibration limit setting → If this alarm activates, do not reset and restart the FlexPAK. It is very inappropriate and a risk of personal injuries if the fan is restarted before carefully investigating the cause of the vibration stop. Before start- ing the FlexPAK pump, make sure that the Side Chanel Fan is not damaged in any way. -
Page 25: Rotary Valve Fault
FlexPAK 3.3.19 Rotary valve fault This alarm is displayed if parameter Rot valve:ERR = ON, and the rotary valve control unit has indicated a fault for longer than parameter Rot fault Al. -
Page 26: Plc Settings
FlexPAK 4 PLC settings The following PLC displays show the different settings that can be configured for the unit. 4.1 Find a parameter and set its value Stop > FlexPak Program Program > > Hi Vacuum Unit Setup > Thu 10:45 Network >... -
Page 27: Parameter Settings
FlexPAK 4.2 Parameter settings 4.2.1 Adjust the time and date Stop > FlexPak Program > Hi Vacuum Unit Setup Setup > > Thu 10:45 Network > 2018-02-01 Diagnos cs > Time To Service 2000 hours Msg Config > Set Clock Set Clock >... - Page 28 FlexPAK Do the following to set the weekly timer: From the PLC status screen, press the Down arrow to go to the date and time screen. Press Escape to go to the main menu. Press the Down arrow to go to Program. Press OK to confirm.
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Page 29: H-Meter 1
FlexPAK Weekend or second shift setting D3 = _ _ _ _ _ SS: Default setting; Saturday and Sunday. WeekTmr On3 = _ _: Default setting Time the unit set to ‘Stand By’ on chosen D3 days. Off2 = -- : -- The default setting is no preset time. -
Page 30: Cooltmr
FlexPAK 4.2.5 CoolTmr CoolTmr cools the unit by open Cleaning Valve V1 “SCV” to cool the vacuum pump. The CoolTmr timer function is started by CoolTmp. When the fan’s outgoing air temperature is over the CoolTmp threshold, “On=97”, CoolTmr is activated and opens Cleaning Valve V1 (SCV). -
Page 31: Presep
FlexPAK 4.2.9 Presep Menu for activating automatic emptying of two pre-separators. This cannot be used together with TVFD. Presep activates PresepTm to control the TVFD Solenoid Upper Valve (SUV). It uses BinOpnTm to control the TVFD Solenoid Lower Valve (SLV). Switch=Off is the default setting; Presep is deactivated and TFVD is activ- ated. -
Page 32: Bli-Wr
FlexPAK 4.2.13 BLI-Wr Menu for setting the delay time for the Bin Level Indicator warning message. When the BLI signal disappears, the BLI-Wr timer is activated. When the timer elapses, the message ‘Warning! Dustbin Full’ is activated, see Sec- tion 3.2.3 Dustbin Full. -
Page 33: Tvfdadv
FlexPAK 4.2.17 TVFDAdv Menu for activating the advanced TVFD where an upper and a lower position sensor are used to detect TVFD valve position. Switch=Off is the default setting; advanced TVFD is deactivated. Simple TVFD, AEB or pre-separator is activated. TVFDAdv Switch = Off To activate advanced TVFD, set Switch=On. -
Page 34: Flushcy2
FlexPAK 4.2.22 FlushCy2 Menu for setting the amount of time for automatic flushing of the duct system by flushing valve 2 (SFV2). FlushCy2 is activated by FlushCy1. ‘T’ is how long flushing valve 2 is open. T=10:00s: Time flush valve 2 (SFV2) is open. The default setting is 10 seconds. -
Page 35: Flushtmp
FlexPAK 4.2.24 FlushTmp Menu for temperature settings for regulating the fan’s outgoing air with the help of the flush valve (SFV1). When the air temperature of outgoing air reaches the value set by FlushTMP, the flush valve (SFV1) opens to let in the air in the system to reduce the outgoing air’s temperature. -
Page 36: Brstmr
FlexPAK 4.2.27 BRSTmr Menu for setting the maximum amount of time the Bag Replacement Switch (SC2) can be activated. When this timer has elapsed, the unit turns off and goes into Off mode and an alarm message is displayed in the PLC. See Section 3.3.7 Bag Replacement Switch Time... -
Page 37: Flushcy1
FlexPAK 4.2.30 FlushCy1 Menu for setting the amount of time for automatic flushing of the duct system by flushing valve 1 (SFV1). If PSCFlush is deactivated, FlushCy1 is activated by FlushTmr. If PSCFlush is activated and there is no pilot signal. -
Page 38: Flushtmr
FlexPAK 4.2.34 FlushTmr Menu for automatic flushing of the duct system with the interval timer. FlushTmr activates FlushCy1 and FlushCy2. FlushTmr is deactivated if PSCFlush is activated ‘Switch=On’, see Section 4.2.18 PSCFlush. FlushTmr = 30:00m Ta = 00:00m 4.2.35 FCDelay FCDelay is used in ATEX applications. -
Page 39: Ductisodamp
FlexPAK 4.2.37 DuctIsoDamp DuctIsoDamp is used in ATEX applications. This function enables the Duct Isolation Damper sequence function. DuctIsoDamp is used to ensure that the safety damper, Duct Insulation Damper Safety Damper, does not delib- erately close during filter cleaning. When enabled, settings must be made by the Parameters (IsoVDly and FCDely). -
Page 40: Emtyidli
FlexPAK 4.2.41 EmtyIdli Menu for activating automatic dust bin emptying when the unit goes into Idling Mode. Switch=Off is the default setting. EmtyIdli is deactivated. EmtyIdli 1/1 To activate EmtyIdli, set Switch=On. Switch = Off 4.2.42 Clean cycle The time duration for a cleaning cycle. -
Page 41: Vibr Setting
To detect and protect the Side Channel Fan against abnormal vibrations, the unit can be equipped with a vibra- tion sensor. If FlexPAK is equipped with a vibration sensor, set the vibration sensor parameters in Parameter Vibr Setting. MaxS = Default =10mm/s=1000... -
Page 42: Aux Setting
If the temperature alarm is activated and Temperature Alarm Delay Timer not elapsed = TDly > 0 and the tem- perature is lower than MaxR, the alarm is reset and FlexPAK is not stopped. Always set MaxR = MaxS! MinS = Set Temperature Threshold Minimum accepted Temperature. -
Page 43: Layout Pressure Measurement Flexpak System
FlexPAK 4.2.48 Layout Pressure Measurement FlexPAK system CFP= ”Pump Pressure” ”Control Filter Sensor Pressure” Sensor Pump/ Side- Channel Fan Control Filter Main Filter MFP= ”Main Filter Pressure” Sensor MFdP Switch CFdP Switch Duct PP =Pump Pressure CFP= Control Filter Pressure DucP= Duct Pressure/ Dirty side of Main Filter •... -
Page 44: Cfdp Setting
Control Filter monitoring can be done by an analogue pressure sensor or digital dP Switch. When the monitoring detects hi dP across Control Filter the “Alarm! Control Filter Clogged” is displayed and the FlexPAK fan stops. See Parameter CFDPS-Al and Alarm Message, “Alarm! Control Filter Clogged”. - Page 45 FlexPAK If the monitoring system detects that the dp across the Main filter passes a high dP limit, it activates the Main Filter Warning and Alarm delay timers. When the Warning delay timer elapses the “Warning! Main Filter Clogged” is displayed after a time. When the Alarm delay timer elapses, the fan stops and simultaneously the “Alarm! Main Filter Clogged”...
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Page 46: Fire Alarm Input Setting
FlexPAK 4.2.51 Fire Alarm input Setting Parameter “Fire_Al_Set “ sets the digital input DI10, to be sensitive to a high or low input signal. The input activates by either Low signal, e.g. “Fire Alarm” or by a High signal “RPS Rapture Panel Sensor”... -
Page 47: Simple Tvfd Valve Settings
FlexPAK 5.2 Simple TVFD Valve Settings 5.2.1 Hardware Simple TVFD Valve controlled by the V11 TVFD (SLV) Solenoid Lower Valve and the V12 TVFD (SUV) Solenoid Upper Valve. 5.2.2 PLC Settings Presep (Softkey) = Off (standard setting). AEB-TVFD (Softkey) =Off (standard setting=On). TVFDAdv (Softkey) = Off (standard setting). -
Page 48: Advanced Tvfd Valve Settings
FlexPAK 5.4 Advanced TVFD Valve Settings 5.4.1 Hardware • TVFD (SUV) Solenoid Upper Valve (V12) • TVFD (SLV) Solenoid Lower Valve (V11) • TVFD Upper Position Sensor (UPS) monitoring slide valve (V12) • TVFD Lower Position Sensor (LPS) monitoring slide valve (V11) 5.4.2 PLC Settings... -
Page 49: Machining Chips And Swarf Extraction
To perform a new filter cleaning in Idling mode, activ- If FlexPAK is used for machining chips and swarf ex- ate the pilot signal and enter Running mode, or toggle traction, it is recommended that the unit be con- the Standby/Running button to go to Standby mode figured for this purpose. -
Page 50: Flush Cycle Settings
Normally the default setting is a proper starting point Damper and filter. Default is 4 seconds. In- to use and test the FlexPAK system. If a problem oc- crease IsoVDly (T) parameter if a problem oc- curs such as an unintended activation of the Duct Isol-... -
Page 51: Default Clencyl(T) Parameter Settings
(-35Pa). After a while, the motor speed is Logo PLC and VACON VFD. slowing down and the vacuum reading returns to All FlexPAK sold after the 6th of May 2019 are pre- the setpoint value. pared for IOT, which means that if you order a Flex-... -
Page 52: Preset Ip Addresses For Flexpak Iot Units
FlexPAK System, Operating Modes Running time, Timer settings, etcetera Off, Idling, Stand By, Run 9.1 Preset IP Addresses for FlexPAK IOT Units System Processes Cleaning, Flushing, Emptying of bin, etcetera Siemens Logo 8 10.5.3.91 Message Vacon VFD 10.5.3.92 Larm Message... -
Page 53: Appendix A: Plc Settings Protocol
FlexPAK 10 Appendix A: PLC settings protocol Copy the PLC settings protocol, fill it in and save it as a service record. PLC setting Default value Customer specific value ... - Page 54 FlexPAK PLC setting Default value Customer specific value ...
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