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Sampler Model: GRA Installation and Operation Manual PNEG-2174 Version: 1.0 Date: 01-04-18 PNEG-2174...
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All information, illustrations, photos, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
Chapter 8 Troubleshooting ..........................31 General GRA Sampler Troubleshooting ..................... 31 Directional Solenoid Valve Troubleshooting ..................32 Air Components Troubleshooting ......................33 Chapter 9 Parts List .............................35 Sampler Model GRA Parts List ......................35 Chapter 10 Warranty ............................39 PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
1. Introduction This manual covers the installation and operation for the Sampler GRA Model. This manual provides guidelines for installing the product. You must retain a qualified contractor to provide on-site expertise. INTERSYSTEMS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
Piston Seal Kit for 3-1/4" Bore Air Cylinder (Parker 2MA Series) 524000 Piston Seal Kit for 4" Bore Air Cylinder (Parker 2MA Series) 513963 Gauge for Filter Regulator 524011 Filter Element for Filter Regulator (Norgren B08 Series) PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
Personnel operating or working around equipment must read this manual. This manual must be delivered with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment. ST-0001-3 PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
This symbol is used to address practices not related to NOTICE personal injury. This symbol indicates a general hazard. This symbol indicates a prohibited activity. This symbol indicates a mandatory action. ST-0005-2 PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
Learn how to operate the machine and how to use controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction. • If you do not understand any part of this manual or need assistance, contact your dealer. ST-0002-1 PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
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Electrical Code for the US, Canadian Electric Code, or EN60204 along with applicable European Directives for Europe). • Lock-out power source before making adjustments, cleaning, or maintaining equipment. • Make sure all equipment and bins are properly grounded. ST-0075-1 PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
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Entanglement in rotating parts or exposed belts will cause serious injury or death. • Keep all shields and covers in place at all times. • Lock-out power source before making adjustments, cleaning, or maintaining equipment. ST-0072-1 PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
Below is a sign-off sheet that can be used to verify that all personnel have read and understood the safety instructions. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping. Date Employee Name Supervisor Name ST-0007 PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
Phone: (402) 330-1500 FAX: (402) 330-3350 Figure 3A GRA Sampler Safety Label Locations NOTE: These signs must never be removed, tampered with, painted over or obscured in anyway. If labels are damaged or become unreadable, replacement labels are available from InterSystems.
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Reorder No. EMC 3032 WARNING EMC42834 Eye Protection Flying material can cause severe eye injury or blindness. Wear safety glasses around operating equipment. Clarion 15225 No. EMC 28 34 IS526X4 IS Logo OMAHA, NEBRASKA USA PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
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Reorder No. EMC 402 34 WARNING Stay clear. Starts Without Warning Machine EMC40334 starts without warning. Clarion clarionsafety.com Reorder No. EMC 403 34 InterSystems Samplers IS Samplers IS 516x1 OMAHA, NEBRASKA DALLAS, TX. IS 516X1 PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
4. General Information System Description The GRA Sampler is designed to collect a representative sample of granular, flake, pellet, slurry or other materials in a vertical gravity conveying line. Sample collection is initiated in response to either an operator’s manual command or a signal automatically generated by controller logic, usually time-based but which could also be volume or quantity based.
Standard sampler construction is of painted carbon steel or Type 304 Stainless Steel. Other materials and/or finishes appropriate to the operating environment and the material or product being sampled may be used. Refer to the certified drawing(s) for any optional or special components installed on the sampler. PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
National Electrical Code and all other applicable federal, state and local codes and regulations). Location The GRA sampler is typically mounted vertically into a gravity flowing conveying line carrying the product to be sampled as shown in Figure 4A on Page 15.
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Recommended air supply pressure is 80-100 PSI. Model/Size Air Consumption per Sample Cycle @ 80 PSI GRA-6 and 10 0.36 SCF GRA-14 and 18 0.59 SCF GRA-22, 26 and 30 0.91 SCF PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
Lock out power before performing any maintenance. Control Components and their Functions Figure 6A Standard Nema 4 Control Panel Detail Refer to the certified electrical drawing(s) for dimensions on control panels with optional features. PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
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“hours” ranges. When the delay relay is energized at time-out, a triangular Time-Out symbol appears to the left of the digits. The Timing Bar blinks noticeably faster at time-out. PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
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(CW or CCW) and they are “pull” removable, if digit set security is desired. Changing one or more digits, during counting, will instantly be reflected by an equivalent change in the counter’s display. Setting all three digits to zero will cause instant count-out of the counter. PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
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Terminal Strip This 10-position barrier terminal strip serves as the controller’s interface and connection point for all external circuits and for the components mounted on the enclosure’s front panel. Refer to the certified electrical drawing(s). PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
3. When the desired cylinder operating speed in one direction has been achieved, tighten the nut to lock the adjustment and repeat procedure to adjust the other speed control valve. PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
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Pneumatic Cylinder (Sample Cutter Drive) This double-acting air cylinder pivots the sample cutter either left or right thru the product flow. The cylinder rod is direct connected to the sample pelican. Solenoid valve V-1 controls positioning of this cylinder. PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
Refer to the manufacturer's technical literature. Note that by introducing oil into the airline, it will be discharged into the surrounding environment near the air exhausts of the directional control valve(s) on the sampler. PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
9. Move the sample pelican to its home position on each side and check to see that the cutter fits snugly under the pelican seals. 10. Re-install the inspection cover on the housing. 11. Restore power to the sampler and operate it through several collection cycles. PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
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When following the instructions below, refer to Figure 7A and the section drawings of the samplers on Pages 35 and 36 the certified drawing(s). Figure 7A Model GRA Drive Arm and Torque Hub Ref # Description Ref # Description Air Cylinder...
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Shaft Size Nut Size Installation Torque On Nut GRA-6 and GRA-10 1-1/4" 1-3/4'' 1800 In./Lbs. (150 Ft./Lbs.) GRA-14 and GRA-18 1-1/2" 2.00'' 2100 In./Lbs. (175 Ft./Lbs.) GRA-22 and GRA-26 1-15/16" 2-1/2'' 3500 In./Lbs. (290 Ft./Lbs.) PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
Clean as outlined in Section. (See Draining Sampler sluggish Filter clogged. and Servicing the Filter on Page 28.) (Operates too slowly). Airline from filter regulator blocked Inspect and correct. or damaged. See Air Components Troubleshooting Cylinder seal leakage. on Page 33. PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
NOTE: All horizontal runs of an airline should have a moisture trap and the traps should be drained frequently, at least once a day, especially, when humidity levels are high. PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
If air can be detected leaking from the airline connected to the supposedly unpressurized port, then the problem lies elsewhere in the pneumatic system. PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
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• If there is a leakage out of the line from the cylinder, the cylinder seals are defective and must be replaced. Detail 2 Detail 1 Detail 3 Detail 4 Figure 8B PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
9. Parts List Sampler Model GRA Parts List NOTE: The parts pointed out on this page are listed on Pages 37and PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
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9. Parts List Sampler Model GRA Parts List (Continued) NOTE: The parts pointed out on this page are listed on Pages 37and PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
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9. Parts List Sampler Parts Listing GRA Parts List Ref # Part # Description 28163 3/8'' NPT Filter Regulator 28164 Filter Regulator Mounting Bracket 513735 Mounting Nut for Filter Regulator 4***** 28167 Standard 4-Way 3/8'' NPT Dual Solenoid Valve 4*****...
INTERSYSTEMS, INC. NEITHER MAKES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY WARRANTY OTHER THAN AS HEREIN CONTAINED. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PNEG-2174 Sampler - Model GRA...
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