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INSTALLATION, OPERATION, & MAINTENANCE MANUAL PURGE SERIES MP Systems - 34 Bradley Park Road, East Granby, CT 06026 USA Phone + 1 (877)-689-1860 - Email mpteam@mpsystems.net MPSYSTEMS-M-011/02 (Purge Operator)
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Thanks to our quality components, dedicated engineers, sales team and manufacturing personnel, MP SYSTEMS high pressure coolant systems & accessories are low maintenance and longer lasting. MP SYSTEMS prides itself on building and supporting a dependable product. Our team works closely with CNC machine tool manufactures, distributors and customers to provide excellent customer service.
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PURGE SERIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE MANUAL DOCUMENT PART #: B PURGE SERIES Date Revision Description Proofed By: Issued Original 04/25/19 B. Jalbert • Purge Drive Tuning Instructions Added • Add 1 ¼” Hose to Install Kit 9/9/19 • Add Mounting Bracket to Install •...
MP SYSTEMS does not accept responsibility for improper use of the equipment, unauthorized modifications, or non-observance of the instructions contained in the manual.
WARNING: Indicates a possible danger situation. Failure to heed this warning carries a risk of injury. INFORMATION: Indicates important information or advice on the use of the machine. FLAMMABLE: Indicates possible flammable material. LOCK-OUT/TAG-OUT: Lock-Out/Tag-Out Purge Series before service can be done. MPSYSTEMS-M-011/02 (Purge Operator)
MP SYSTEMS. • To function correctly, and for operator security, the Purge Series must be operated with all panels in place and secured. • Dangerous voltage contained within Purge Series. Before carrying out any operations on Purge Series, ensure that the electrical supply has been switched off.
2.1. General Rules The Purge Series has been designed and constructed in such a way to minimize any possible cause of danger to the operator and their surroundings. However, residual risk still remains and can arise through improper use of the machine and can be of various types: •...
3. Intended Uses 3.1. Why the Purge Works 3.1.1. Without the Purge • Coolant and chips run through the machine and go into the “dirty side” of the machine tank. • Coolant flows from dirty side to clean side through a screen, which collects chips and debris.
Debris Collection Device • Directs and contains incoming debris for pickup by the collection pump • Type of collection device may be more complex based on application o For more information, please call MP SYSTEMS. 3.2.3. Collection Pump • High quality cast pump with a 3 HP inverter duty motor.
4. Specifications MP SYSTEMS equipment ships with an identification label. The label is located on the control box on the front of the machine. *Information listed on Identification Label: • Pump Type • Serial Number • Build Date • Operating Voltage (208-230VAC) (Optional 480V) •...
The machine must be transported in a vertical position, as shipped. The tank MUST BE EMPTY before moving. The Purge Series has been constructed to be moved by fork truck. The machine must be moved in such a way as to avoid the risk of damage.
All MP SYSTEMS Purge Series are shipped on wooden pallets designed for the safe transport of the Purge Series Full Flow Filtration System. A large MP SYSTEMS box protects the Purge from any unnecessary damage during transportation. If there is visible damage from transportation, refer to Section 5.1 Delivery Checks.
Many large industrial facilities run on 480v 3phase @ 60Hz electricity. Most machine tools in the United States require a step down transformer as the machine tools, typically, run on 200 +/- 10% VAC. 208-230v is the standard voltage for MP Systems units. (Optionally, 480V units...
6.3.3. Control Signal Installation (Optional) Using machine tool control signals is not recommended by MP SYSTEMS. If required for your application, please contact MP SYSTEMS for more information. 6.4. Inlet Installation 6.4.1. Suction Dip Tube Placement One of the biggest factors of a successful Purge install is where you place the suction dip tube in the tank.
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Perfect! This is the best case for the ✓ Conveyor Purge. All of the flow from the conveyor is directed immediately into the dip tube. Tank In this case, the exit is very wide, however all of the flow is getting ✓...
6.5. Return Installation and Hose Routing 6.5.1. Return Installation The bottom of the return pipe is cut at a 45° angle. Be sure to point the dip tube into the tank and not into a wall. Tank tops usually have multiple cutouts in the clean section of the tank for various pumps and accessories.
• If the problem persists, contact MP SYSTEMS. Check to make sure the coolant is flowing through the screen in the reverse direction. The coolant in the clean side should now be level with or higher than the dirty side.
7.1.2. PLC Settings Caution: Modifying PLC settings may result in malfunction. Please contact MP SYSTEMS before modifying PLC settings. Parameters can be modified through PLC. Standard PLC settings listed as well as additional options. MAIN DISPLAY START/STOP – Press to start and stop the PURGING –...
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USE MACHINE READY – (Optional) If using the optional signal interface, will turn on the Purge when the machine tool is in a “Safe to Run” state. EMAIL\ TEXT OPTIONS – (Optional) Contact MP SYSTEMS for more information. FLOW – Used to set requested flow rate. MAX 80 GPM COOLANT ON –...
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“Clean” and “Dirty” sides of the tank, the Max Flow option can be used. *IF YOU ARE NOT SURE IF MAX FLOW IS RIGHT FOR YOU, CONTACT MP SYSTEMS.* *FLOW RATES CAN EXCEED 100GPM. IMPROPER USE CAN CAUSE TANK OVER FLOW* Instead of maintaining a specific flow rate, the Purge will slowly increase the flow rate over time until it reaches the limit of the system.
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Contact MP SYSTEMS before changing these settings. LOW/HIGH PRESSURE, MAX FREQUENCY, SENSOR ERROR – Contact MP SYSTEMS before changing these settings. ZERO – This will zero out the pressure sensor, only when the pump is off. Contact MP SYSTEMS if you suspect your pressure sensor is having issues.
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AUTO START/STOP UPDATE RTC SETTING – Used to update Real Time Clock if it is incorrect START TIME – Used to set time when the Purge will turn itself on. Set to 00:00 to disable (24H) STOP TIME – Used to set time when the Purge will turn itself off. Set to 00:00 to disable (24H) DAYS OF THE WEEK –...
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ALARM HISTORY ALARM # – Shows the current alarm number, 0-50. Press and enter a number to jump to an alarm. ALARM ID – Brief description of alarm FREQ – Motor frequency at time of alarm PSI – Pressure at time of alarm CURRENT –...
7.1.3. Alarms The machine uses one alarm output but MP SYSTEMS does not recommend using it. If a fault occurs, the strobe light will go off and the alarm will be displayed on the screen. EXAMPLE OF THE ALARM DISPLAY:...
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POSSIBLE ALARMS AND SOLUTIONS: MOST COMMON ALARM DESCRIPTION SYMPTOM(S) SOLUTION(S) Dirty Filter Alarm High Change all Filters, then press • Dirty Filters “Clear Alarm” Frequency Dirty Filter Alarm High Change all Filters, then press • Dirty Filters “Clear Alarm” Pressure Cycle Power •...
8. Maintenance Before carrying out any maintenance on the unit or accessing any internal components, ensure that the power supply has been switched to the ‘OFF’ position. Before working on the unit, carefully read the safety instructions set out in Section 2.
6. Switch power to ‘ON’ position, and press the “START” button on the PLC screen. 7. Continue normal operation. Filters may not evenly fill – This is OK. If there is a significant difference in chip volume, check hoses for blockages or call MP SYSTEMS for more information. MPSYSTEMS-M-011/02 (Purge Operator)
Inlet Hose Clamp(s) T-Bolt Hose Clamp for HC 3” TS HOSE CLAMP Return Circuit Breaker ED CB 20A ED CB 10A For parts not listed, please contact MP SYSTEMS at 877-689-1860 MP SYSTSEMS recommends stocking (8) spare filter bags. MPSYSTEMS-M-011/02 (Purge Operator)
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