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LEADING IN PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY EcoDose 2K Operating Manual OPERATING MANUAL MDR00003EN Material number: N10100003V Release : Date : 25.05.2020 www.durr.com...
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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Manufacturer: Dürr System AG Application Technology Carl-Benz Str. 34 74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen Germany Telephon: +49 7142 78-0 Internet: www.durr.com Revision Status Quality Assurance System is responsible to maintain updated this document in its last version applicable. Version / Changes Version of this document: 10 dated 25.05.2020 Story of version / changes:...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....................How to Use this Document ..................Terminology ......................Explanation of Safety Notes and Signs ..............Technical Data ..................... Range of Application and Intended Use ............... Key Data ........................Version ........................Determination of the Ex Zones ................Associated Documents ...................
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System configuration....................Management of PLC alarms for consumable components ........ Operations ....................Overview controls ....................Operative modes...................... Visualization ......................Browsing windows ....................8.4.1 System page ....................8.4.2 Cycle program page ..................8.4.3 Parameters page ..................8.4.4 Pre-purge and purge cycle page ............... 8.4.5 Active alarm page ..................
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8.5.8 Parameters ....................8.5.9 Alarms windows ................... 8.5.9.1 Actual alarms ................... 8.5.9.2 Alarm history ................... Messages and alarm groups .................. External recipe mode ....................External control interface ..................8.8.1 Outputs to external control interface ............8.8.2 Inputs from external control interface ............Example interface flowchart ...................
Introduction This document is intended for the assembly, operating and directing and maintenance personnel. Everyone implied in operation, maintenance and repair must have read and understood this document – especially the texts marked with the safety symbol. This document should always be at the disposal of personnel. Attached to this document there are drawings, parts lists, manuals of the main components that should be used for more information.
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It is assumed that before performing the operations therein described, the operator has fully understood the entire manual and knows its contents. The sole observance of safety notes is by no means sufficient. Dangers to life and limb The red safety note "Danger" indicates a high risk that will result in death or a severe injury D A N G E R Danger of lethal injuries...
According to type of flow meters used, are available two versions, with Coriolis flow meters and with Gear flow meters, each of them in high pressure or low pressure. EcoDose 2K was built exclusively for use in the field of surface finish or similar activities EcoDose should be installed, maintained and repaired only by persons who know the equipment very well and have been made aware about the dangers.
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(optional ) Gear Version Coriolis Version D A N G E R EcoDose 2K in “stand alone” version cannot be installed in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres, please see “separated version” for fluidic panel installation into Ex areas. Grounding The metal parts of the plants subject to contact with people who for lack of insulation or other causes may be energized, must be grounded.
2.2 Key Data Coriolis version Gear version Dimensions in mm. Dimensions in mm. Product temperature 15 – 40 °C Air inlet pressure 5,5 - 8 bar Mixing ratio (variable) 1:0 - 30:1 20 bar max pressure in/out (low pressure version) max pressure in /out (high pressure version - gear) 200 bar 160 bar...
2.3 Versions Gear Flow Control Gear Flow Meter A o B type 1 : 0,005-2 lt. 5cc-2000cc type 2 : 0,02-3 lt. 20cc-3000cc Volume Mixing ratio Range Range Flow Range Range Viscosity A CPS Viscosity B CPS 30cc / 1200 cc * 1:1 to 30:1 25-350 25-350...
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Coriolis Flow Control Coriolis Flow Meter A o B type 1 Volume Mixing ratio Range Range Flow Range Range Viscosity A CPS Viscosity B CPS 40cc / 3400cc 1:1 to 30:1 20-500 20-500 color change block valves : Low or high Pressure n.
2.4 Determination of the Ex Zones Version : Stand Alone Connection paint master controller / robot / safety Not included into "ED2K scope of supply", to be supplied/installed by a different entity/scope. All hoses for paint supply and air supply to and from the machine are not included into the scope of supply.
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Version : Separate Connection paint master controller / robot / safety Not included into "ED2K scope of supply", to be supplied/installed by a different entity/scope. All hoses for paint supply and air supply to and from the machine are not included into the scope of supply. Flow control Color change valves Filter product...
Besides the observance of safety instructions therein described, as far transport operations, installation, normal functioning maintenance are concerned, also refer to the instructions contained in the manuals of the equipment connected to EcoDose 2K For example: • Filter product • Pumping unit •...
2.6 Normative Requirements Below is the table with the directives and regulations for the complete machine and just for the Fluidic Panel : Complete machine declaration : Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014 / 30 / CE Regulations: UNI EN ISO 12100:2010 assessment...
- personnel having knowledge of the possible dangers - personnel having knowledge of the applicable safety regulations. The installation, maintenance and repair of EcoDose 2k can only be carried out by experienced personnel [3]. An adequate advanced training or qualification of the personnel i has to be regularly performed.
The customer must ensure that the operator’s tasks and responsibilities have been clearly defined. The customer must ensure that every operator has been informed and instructed about all dangers. The customer must provide the operator with the necessary protective equipment. Each operator must have been informed and instructed about safety functions and safety equipment.
3.3 Basic Information on Safety Notes A T T E N T I O N General dangers relative to the plant where EcoDose 2K is going to be installed are not expressly referred to in this manual. The personnel must be informed by the customer and correspondingly trained on these dangers.
Transport and Storage A T T E N T I O N The following operations can be performed only by adequately trained personnel. See chap. 3 of this manual C A U T I O N You must wear personal protective equipment Always wear the following equipment during assembly operations.
To remove EcoDose2K from the wooden crate, use the appropriate plank on the support frame. C A U T I O N Use a lift strap with a payload of at least 500 kg. 4.2 Storage The EcoDose2K must be stored in a closed space. Environmental conditions inside the storage place: - Temperature: 10 °C - 40 °C - Humidity: 35 % –...
EcoDose 2K is a designed machine for dosing and mixing fluid components (typically bases and catalysts) according to pre-defined reports. The dosage is obtained within EcoDose 2K by controlling the quantity of each component, through the timed opening of pneumatic valves.
5.1.1 Remote magnetic switch panel Optionally, you can equip the 'EcoDose 2K with a special remote control panel equipped with magnetic switches, placed outside the glass of the booth, which allows the operator, staying in the cabin, start the main controls, with a magnet.
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5.2 Operating system Compressed air is provided to EcoDose 2K from the compressed air network through the manual valve (5). Power supply equipments consist of a pressure generator (4), generally being a pump for the catalyst, basic components and the flushing products.
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The components (catalyst, paint base) are combined and premixed. The exact mixing takes place in the static mixer (9). When a gun (10) (Airmix too) is connected to EcoDose 2K the equipment is activated and controlled with an airflowmeter, that is installed in the control panel.
5.3 Design of the Modules Electrical panel Scalance switch 5 doors ♦♦♦ Power supply 24 Vdc 24 Vdc safety device♦♦♦ Circuit breaker Relè ♦♦♦ Terminal board Safety barrier ♦♦♦ Indicative picture ♦♦♦ where provided For the full list of the electrical panel’s components, see the drawing: “Universal electrical cabinet - Parts list “attached to Chapter 11 of this manual Pneumatic panel Atomization air valves...
Assembly Instructions A T T E N T I O N The following operations can be performed only by adequately trained personnel. 1 electrical skilled man can perform properly connections described above. See chap. 3 of this manual. C A U T I O N You must wear personal protective equipment Always wear the following equipment during assembly operations.
Grounding The metal parts of the plants subject to contact with people who for lack of insulation or other causes may be energized, must be grounded. In this regard, on the base of the machine there is a point of contact identified by an adhesive (see drawing) for the connection with the network of general grounding of establishment.
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6.2.2 Pneumatic connection Compressed air general power supply (min. 5 bar - max. 8 bar) You must use the 1/2” gas F threaded connections. You must use a flexible pipe of at least Ø 1/2 " gas Connection of the atomization air to the guns You must use the 3/8”...
6.3 Product connection IN EcoMCC3 low pressure color change valves max. 20 bar only used on circuit A (base) You must use 1/8 "gas female threaded connection ( 1 ) 1/8” gas female connections ( 2 ), are normally plugged, and they are used only in case of paint recirculation EcoValve7 20 color low pressure change valves...
6.4 Product connection OUT One Spray Gun option Double Spray Gun option Version without Low complete with Low complete with Low Pressure Regulator Flow pressure regulator flow pressure regulator flow Use 1/4 "gas 60° cone threaded connection W A R N I N G You must use suitable pipes to the operating pressure and to the products used.
Commissioning A T T E N T I O N The following operations can be performed only by adequately trained personnel. See chap. 3 of this manual. C A U T I O N You must wear personal protective equipment Always wear the following equipment during assembly operations.
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7.3 Alarms management on PLC for consumable components A T T E N T I O N The control system provides a warning message "MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PULSES ACHIEVED, PROVIDE MAINTENANCE" for consumable components EcoMCC3 20 EcoValve7 20 EcoMCC200 color change valves Color change valves color change valves low pressure...
Operation A T T E N T I O N The following operations can be performed only by adequately trained personnel. See chap. 3 of this manual. C A U T I O N You must wear personal protective equipment Always wear the following equipment during assembly operations.
Operative modes EcoDose 2K can be operated in the following modes. Manual operation This operating mode is reserved to maintenance technicians (password level 3) with the only purpose to check the equipments efficiency, during maintenance operation. In manual mode valves can be operated individually.
Visualization Descriptive header and footer In the visualization each page has the same header and menu on the left side. Header The header displays the following information Figure 2 header In the left outer side of the header the mode currently chosen is displayed through the following pictograms.
Left side menu The operating elements shown in the left side menu are used to navigate between the individual user interfaces (Configuration window, Spray window, Recipe window, Cycle program window, etc.). System page Spray page Spray data page Recipe page Cycle program page Parameter pages Purge program page...
8.5 Description and operation of each visualization window 8.5.1 System page functions Figure 24 switch mode “System page” 8.5.1 .1 Switching the operating modes By tapping the mode symbol in the header, a sub-window opens, through which you can switch into different modes. This sub-window can be opened from the headers of all main windows.
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When the key “Recipe mode on/off” is green the system is in Recipe mode. In this mode the operator can change the recipe in use and start the cycle programs. Login with a level 3password, tap on the button “Recipe mode on/off“ to leave the Recipe mode and enter the Manual mode.
8.5.1.2 Language switching By tapping on “Select language” dialog box A list box opens and you can make your language choice. By tapping on the appropriate language in the list box, the selection is confirmed and the texts of all images and alarms are displayed in the selected language.
8.5.1.3 User administration Level User Password Authorization - password entry - menu choices - language change Simple worker - start cycle programs - save consumption data to USB stick - change date and time - switch external recipe mode on/off Expert worker duerr12 - select active guns...
8.5.1.5 Data backup to USB storage Using the dropdown menu “USB functions” you will be able to secure the following data on a USB stick or to transfer them from a USB stick to the internal flash of the controller. •...
8.5.1.6 USB Data Save/Load Operations Insert USB stick in the IF4 – USB port. Log-in with appropriate user level Select the action that you want to perform Push the button to execute the action A message will be displayed with the result of the operation: The message disappears automatically after five seconds.
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On the USB Stick are created: • “EcoDose2K_ConfigData\Configuration” after saving Configuration to USB device, • “EcoDose2K_ParamData\Parameters” after saving Parameters to USB device, • “EcoDose2K_PurgeData\PurgePrograms” after saving Purge Programs to USB device, • “EcoDose2K_RecipeData\Recipes” after saving Recipes to USB device, • “EcoDose2K_Consumptions\Consumptions.csv”...
8.5.1.8 Change passwords “User management” key opens the menu where passwords can be changed. Only the highest user level (Level 3) has the authorization to change passwords. Figure 31 Page change password The level of the changed password (Level 1-3) will be selected in the “User level”...
8.5.1.9 Reset passwords This window, which can be accessed by pressing this key is used to reset user passwords. The confirmation key to reset the passwords will appear if the correct “PIN CODE” is entered. PIN CODE : eco-auc-axb-cyd Figure 33 Resetting all passwords Pressing the following button all passwords are reset to factory settings.
8.5.1.10 Change IP address Figure 34 System page Using the IF2 IP port connection, the display is connected to the controller. This address cannot be changed. IP Address: 192.168.102.100 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Using the IF3 IP port connection, the controller can be connected to an external controller.
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Here the required IP address can be entered, using the corresponding input fields. The input is activated through the “confirmation button The menu can be left through the “exit button” In the display field “IP IF3 address” the new IP address will be displayed. Figure 36 System page The IP address of the interfaces IF2 and IF3 can be in different sub-networks.
8.5.1.11 Change calibration data Flowmeters need to be parameterized by entering the number of pulses generated for each liter of flowing material. This value can be figured out with a specific measure carried out in a specific cycle program. The number of impulses per liter, however, can be entered manually as described below, for both channel A and B.
In the right bottom of the screen there are three other buttons: copy, paste and save. using this button you can copy temporarily a Copy button row of the table using this button you can replace a Paste button previously row line with another using this button you can save all the Save button changes...
8.5.2 Cycle programs – recipe selection Figure 38 Cycle programs – recipe selection In this window the hydraulic and pneumatic circuits are shown in a schematic form. The scheme can vary slightly according to the equipment installed on the machine. From this window, in recipe mode, each cycle program (“purge”, “load”, “long purge”, “calibration A”...
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Once the cycle is selected press the button to start the cycle. If the system is equipped with EcoCleaner M, the valves to pull the spray gun’s trigger in the flushing box are automatically activated. While a cycle program is running, the bar of the related gun is filled in green color, to show the progress of the cycle.
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Once you have selected the required calibration, the calibration pop-up window appears. The window is divided in three sections. In the first there is the selection of the recipe on which you want to perform the calibration. In the second section there are the available commands: •...
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In the second display “Required quantity” you must enter the amount of the product on which you want to perform the calibration, then press start the cycle program. The volume of product sprayed must be collected into a measuring cup. Once the calibration cycle program is ended without error, a confirmation key is shown at the bottom of the calibration popup window.
8.5.2.2 System status list Purging cycle program “Purge” is running, the entire system is flushed. the entire system is free of paint residues. This status is displayed Purged when cycle program “Purge” is completed without error. Loading cycle program “Load” is running the system is loaded with a color.
8.5.2.4 Recipe selection To change recipe in use fill out the field “Requested recipe” with a recipe number, 1 in the example. Tap on the requested recipe field, a display will appear on the screen with a keyboard with which you can type the number of the recipe you want to use. After entering the required recipe number, you have to press the start recipe change.
8.5.3 Spray - valves Figure 39 Cycle programs – Spray page At the left side of the atomizer page are present the current process values and the status of the machine. Recipe n°: number of the recipe in use. number of the color valve of the recipe in use number of the hardener valve of the recipe in use Mix ratio the mixing ratio of the recipe in use...
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Valves color valve solvent valve for color YPL1 purge air valve hardener valve YV1/H solvent valve for hardener BZL1 atomizing air pressure gun 1 BZL2 atomizing air pressure gun 2 YG 1 selection valve gun 1 YG 2 selection valve gun 2 BFDS color pressure valve BFDS1...
8.5.3.2 Valves manual control Requirement for manual control valves: • control voltage must be switched on • manual mode must be selected To toggle the valve status, open or closed, you must tap the valve symbol Valve closed. Valve opens with a touch Valve opened.
8.5.4 Spray data Figure 40 Spray data page page While the system is spraying the window displays: • the current flow in channel A (color channel) in ml/min • the current flow in channel B (hardener channel) in ml/min • the current flow of mixed material in ml/min •...
8.5.5 Recipes data Figure 41 recipe page In this page all the recipes are listed and numbered from one to one hundred. Each recipe includes a set of parameters and a name that appears in a display at the top right. Color valve number Hardener valve number Mixing ratio: Color part for each catalyst part...
In the right center of the screen there are buttons that allows to scroll the recipes list: it’s possible to browse them one at a time, ten at a time or go to the first and to last directly. In the right bottom of the screen there are three other buttons: copy, paste and save.
8.5.6.1 Pre-purge purging sequence: first A then B or opposite T-V1 solvent time in seconds T-PL1 air time in seconds quantity of color solvent (channel A) in milliliter quantity of hardener solvent (channel B) in milliliter Phase 1: YV1 valve is opened for T-V1 seconds, then YPL1 valve is opened for T-PL1 seconds;...
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In the right center of the screen there are buttons that allows to scroll the recipes list: you can browse them one at a time, ten at a time or go to the first and to last directly. In the right bottom of the screen there are three other buttons: copy, paste and save.
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You can browse recipes to control the consumptions of color and hardener for each recipe. To reset the consumption data login with user level 1 or higher. Every display has a “reset” button to reset the counters. There is also a “reset all” button to set all the counters to zero at once. Consumption data can be saved on the flash memory of the controller in a csv file which is possible to access in read and write mode, with a FTP connection, connecting to the Ethernet port IF3 with the credentials.
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OFF [s] valve is closed too, with the delay here specified. Default value 4 [s] If the EcoDose 2K supplies an automatic machine, set this option as YES. In this case automatic POT LIFE purge is allowed without AUTOMATIC MACHINE checking signals from gun-flushing box;...
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Used when the EcoDose 2K supplies an automatic machine and is equipped with a valve to control the guns’ needle. Choosing YES the Needle external actuation needle valve is opened also while spraying, Yes/No controlled by the external signal commands needle G1 or needle G2.
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After the loading cycle is finished the atomizing air is enabled with the delay here specified. This parameter is useful when the system is not equipped with EcoGunCleaner DELAY SPRAY ON [s] system equipped with EcoGunCleaner M, to be the atomizing air enabled after the time above here specified, the gun must be out of the EcoGunCleaner M and the cleaner box cover closed.
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In order to keep YF color valve always open during the DELAY VALVE YF catalyst injection, it can be kept opened for a short time (A) OFF [ms] here specified, even when there is a surplus of color in the A/B mixing ratio. Default value 300 [ms] In order to reduce the number of operations (frequency) DELAY VALVE YH of the catalyst valve, it can be kept opened for a short...
At the time here indicated the daily quantity consumed of solvents, colors and catalysts for each recipe, is saved in a CSV format file on the flash memory of the controller, REGISTER accessible by FTP connection. The saved file name is CONSUMPTION composed of the pair of characters written in the name TIME name-h:m...
Figure 48 Parameters page 5 Only for system equipped with Coriolis flowmeter While spraying the temperature of color and TEMPERATURE ALARM catalyst are controlled. If the values of the THRESHOLDS [C°], DELAY temperature are consistently out of the intervals ALARM TEMPERATURE [s] here specified, after the time specified in DELAY ALARM TEMPERATURE, an alarm is raised.
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From the Parameter page SET UP 1 press the key to access the valves and flowmeter wear counters Figure 49 Valves operations - page 1 Figure 50 Valves operations - page 2 In order to reset the counters, you must log in with user level 3 and press the specific reset keys.
8.5.9 Alarms windows By pressing the alarm line you can open the alarm window. There are two alarms windows: active alarms and alarms history Press the button at the page footer to toggle the windows view: Actual alarms Alarm history 8.5.9.1 Actual alarms In this page are displayed all currently pending alarms and warnings.
8.5.9.2 Alarm history Figure 52 Alarm history page Column 1 number of alarm group Column 2 number of alarm within the alarm group Column 3 alarm text Column 4 date and time of the alarm event Alarm history records up to 1000 alarms. Use the key to empty the buffer.
8.6 Messages and alarm groups Group 0: System messages Alarm number Alarm Acknowledged all Bypassed all System init Cannot read alarm data Group 1: Process alarms Alarm number Alarm External recipe out of range Component A is not flowing Component B is not flowing Leakage valve channel A Leakage valve channel B Air supply pressure too low...
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External recipe the recipe number from the external controller is null or out of range beyond the maximum recipe number. Possible cause: after YF or YV1 and YG1/YG2 valves (when present)are opened and the spray gun is open, no impulses are measured by the flowmeter. Fault elimination: you must trigger the gun into waiting time flow control until the product is delivered.
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Possible cause: the POT-LIFE is expired POT life alarm Fault elimination. Purge the equipment to reset the alarm. Possible cause: for the selected recipe, calibration factors are Calibration not yet defined. factor (A or B ) Fault elimination: you must login as user level 3 and enter the less or equal to right values in the calibration table;...
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Analog input Possible cause : wrong analog signal of temperature from temperature A PLC analog input card only with Fault elimination: it requires maintenance intervention to Coriolis check the electrical connections flowmeter Possible cause : while spraying the temperature of the fluid Temperature A component in channel A is beyond the limits assigned in out of range only...
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Group 3: Hardware alarms Alarm number Alarm Festo valve module CTEU-CO not OK Card X20AI2322 not OK Card X20AO4622 not OK Profibus EcoPUC A RA BUS not OK No heart beat from external control Wrong serial number. Use the right configuration file All the hardware alarms require a maintenance personnel intervention to check the electrical components status and their connections Group 4: General system alarms...
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Error in program initialization routine Error in recipes initialization Possible cause : when powered, the PLC loads all the working routine data: cycle program, recipes, configuration, parameters and consumption from files in the memory storage area. If the Error in operation is unsuccessful this alarm is set.
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Possible cause: when powered, the PLC loads all the working data. If the operation is unsuccessful this alarm is set. Error in global Fault elimination: try to restore the missing data from a initialization previous backup saved on a USB memory stick. See the manual routines specific section.
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Possible Cause: There was an error during the daily process of writing data consumption on the flash memory accessible via Error saving FTP. Fault elimination : check the label name (couple of letters) to consumption of the saved data files (see parameter section 4 page settings). flash Check that the flash is present consumption folder, path F: \ Consumption \ where the file is saved.
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Alarm number Alarm YPL1 valve has been activated too many times, provide for maintenance YV1H valve has been activated too many times, provide for maintenance YG1 valve has been activated too many times, provide for maintenance YG2 valve has been activated too many times, provide for maintenance Max pulse amount reached on channel A, provide for maintenance...
8.7 External recipe mode From Switch mode window, you can open the external recipe mode window by touching this button Figure 53 External interface control signal page This page summarizes input and output signals that are received from the external plc when the system is in “External recipe mode”. The window contains: •...
8.8 External control interface 8.8.1 Outputs to external control interface OUTPUT TO EXTERNAL CONTROLLER Telegram Counter. It has to be copied to iTelCount AckTelCounter on the remote controller Alarm group information byte 0/1 (global iAlarmGrpIfoGlb1 alarm) Alarm group information byte 2/3 (global iAlarmGrpIfoGlb2 alarm) Alarm group information byte 0/1...
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30.0 iActualSetAtomizz_G2 Actual set atomizing air Gun 2 mbar 32.0 iActualSetColPress_G1 Actual set out pressure Gun 1 mbar 34.0 iActualSetColPress_G2 Actual set out pressure Gun 2 mbar 36.0 iColorFlow Actual color flow P1 And Or P2 [ml/min] Consumption color spray cycle in progress 38.0 iConsA [ml]...
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48.0 iSpare_48 50.0 iSpare_50 52.0 iSpare_52 54.0 iSpare_54 56.0 iSpare_56 58.0 iSpare_58 60.0 iSpare_60 62.0 mPurgeRun BOOL Program Purge is active 62.1 mLoadRun BOOL Program Load is active 62.2 mLongPurgeRun BOOL Program Long Purge is active 62.3 mPurgeNecessary BOOL Purge is necessary for the new recipe 62.4 mLoadNecessary BOOL...
8.8.2 Input from external control interface INPUT FROM EXTERNAL CONTROLLER iAckTelCount Acknowledge telegram counter => Ext iDateYear Date year => Ext bDateMonth BYTE Date month => Ext bDateDay BYTE Date day => Ext bTimeHours BYTE Time hours => Ext bTimeMinutes BYTE Time minutes =>...
8.10 UDP connection EcoDose and external control To use external recipe mode it must be connected to the master controller through an UDP connection with the “EcoDose control”. To connect the IF3 interface the X20CP1381 B&R module must be used. On EcoDose control a UDP server is programmed, the corresponding external control must be programmed to connect a UDP client.
8.11 Closed loop flow regulation On a system with one spray gun, equipped with a flow modulating valve, can be activated, when available, a closed loop flow control. In the parameter page SETUP 4 activate, when available, the flow control option ”...
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Regulator page Figure 57 flow regulation automatic mode This page shows on the left the actual recipe in use, the value of the set point in [ml/min], and on the right, the system status, the value of the regulator output in percentage and in bar, the current measured value of the flow.
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Even if in the parameters setting the system is configured as closed loop, operating the regulator in manual mode, the system can be controlled while spraying as if it were regulated in pressure. Press on the key to access the recipe regulation data later described. Figure 59 recipe page –...
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Regulation table data In this table for each recipe is assigned a table of couples of values (regulator output percentage and corresponding flow) which should cover the working range of the recipe. After a recipe is loaded, these values of the output in percentage are taken as initial value of the output, then, while spraying, a PI algorithm will control the output regulator and therefore the flow.
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While filling out the table, write in the column T [C°] the temperature shown on the screen, measured by the Coriolis flow meters. While spraying at different temperatures, the calculated values of the output are corrected adding a ∆ term obtained multiplying the difference in temperature between the value in the table and the actual temperature for the coefficient K.
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Write in the recipe the output percentages of the regulator you want to measure the corresponding flow, set the output regulator in manual mode and press the key An automatic procedure is carried out where, the sequence of the set points written in the recipe is assigned to the output, and the corresponding values of the measured flow saved in the recipe regulation table.
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In the regulation page, press the button to open the graphic page, where are represented the values of the set point, the current flow, and the regulator output. You can zoom the graph by changing the parameters as described below. Regulation parameters In the regulation page, press the button to open the page of...
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Set this value at the lowest limit of the regulator output in percentage, which let the material pass through the Regulator lower spray gun; this avoid the regulator output gets stuck at limit such a low value doesn’t let the material pass. Default value 20% If air is sprayed with the gun, use this parameter to avoid the regulator output rises while the gun trigger is...
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External interface signal Figure 67 flow regulation – External interface control signal page In external recipe mode when the option “closed loop” is active, flow can be controlled through the signal interface in the variable Set Color flow. If the value of Set color flow is zero, the flow set point value is taken from the actual recipe in use.
8.12 Remote magnetic switch panel The system can be equipped with a remote magnetic switch panel, separated from an Ex hazardous area by a glass wall. The operator, staying in the paint booth, can activate the main commands with a magnet. 8.12.1 Available commands The available commands are: to start a purging cycle.
8.12.2 Recipe change + / - and confirm When the system is purged the recipe in use can be changed. The panel shows in the lower row the actual recipe number. The panel shows in the upper row the requested recipe number. Put the magnet in front of the sensors + or - and hold it in place for a short time, to increase or decrease the required recipe number.
The system can be equipped with the remote panel EcoPUC A RA BUS can be used Ex hazardous. The operator, staying in the paint booth, can activate the main commands pressing the keys on the EcoPUC A RA BUS which is connected with a cable to the EcoDose 2K controller. 8.13.1 Main menu...
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EcoDose 2k Color change status undefined, flushed, ready Alarm group EcoDose 2K to the alarms are associated codes, 000 means no alarm present. The red led on EcoPUC A RA BUS when an alarm is active is blinking every second...
8.13.1.2 Menu nominal parameters This menu is used to run commands on EcoDose 2K Press the key OK to enter the menu choices. Purging Press the keys up or down until you reach the flush request window Press the keys OK, the dashed line starts blinking Press the arrow up key to start the purging cycle The sign start is visualized.
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Loading Press the keys up or down arrow until you reach the fill request window Start or stop the loading cycle as described for the purging cycle. Recipe change Press the arrow up or down key until you reach the recipe change request window.
Maintenance A T T E N T I O N The following operations can be performed only by adequately trained personnel. See chap. 3 of this manual. C A U T I O N You must wear personal protective equipment. Always wear the following equipment during assembly operations.
Fluidic panel COMPLETE “FLUIDIC PANEL” Gear version Coriolis version Daily inspect fluidic panel for visible damage. C.C. VALVES EcoMCC200 EcoValve7 20 EcoMCC3 C.c valves should be inspected periodically following the manufacturer's instructions (see Chapter 11 documents). The valve activity is controlled by the PLC, and if the number of switching operations carried out exceeds the programmed value, the display shows the following message: "MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PULSES ACHIEVED, PROVIDE MAINTENANCE".
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“CORIOLIS” FLOWMETER “Coriolis”mass flowmeters do not need any maintenance in addition to the normal calibration tests to ensure the suitable conditions. “GEAR” FLOWMETER For “Gear” flowmeters, if a measurement cell is not used for a long period, it must be washed with a suitable solvent. The washing is particularly important for measuring instruments, since the products release particles that can stick to the gear wheels.
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“GEAR FILTER” (only for versions with gear Flowmeter) Daily remove the filter, clean the cartridge or replace if necessary. For the model, see drawing mixing panel attached to chapter 11 of this manual EXCLUSION “GEAR FILTER” (only for versions with gear Flowmeter) If there should be the need of removing one or both “GEAR FILTER”...
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