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MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC.
Weigh Scale Blender
MAGUIRE
WEIGH SCALE BLENDER
12-12 Controller
4088 Standard Controller
with "FOUR" COMPONENT SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE
Copyright © Maguire Products, Inc. 2021
Original Instructions Manual
Revision Date: May 13, 2021

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  • Page 1 MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC. Weigh Scale Blender  MAGUIRE WEIGH SCALE BLENDER  12-12 Controller 4088 Standard Controller with ”FOUR” COMPONENT SOFTWARE INSTALLATION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE Copyright © Maguire Products, Inc. 2021 Original Instructions Manual Revision Date: May 13, 2021...
  • Page 2 S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Use this space to record information about your Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders: Serial Number Date of Purchase Model Number...
  • Page 3 The information contained within this manual including any translations thereof, is the property of Maguire Products Inc. and may not be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of Maguire Products Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Maguire Weigh Scale Blender 4 Software Operation & Maintenance Manual Introduction EC Declaration of Conformity __________________________________________________ 6 Getting Started –...
  • Page 5 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Printed Outputs Monitoring System Accuracy _________________________________________________ 87 *54 Diagnostics Report ______________________________________________________ 87 Parameter Printout __________________________________________________________ 87...

  • Page 6: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . EC Declaration of Conformity...

  • Page 7: Getting Started - Read This Page

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Getting Started – Important! Blender Part Identification Page: 10 Identifying key parts of the blender and what they do.

  • Page 8: Safety Notifications And Safety Hazards

    Cleaning, Maintenance on page 109. Pneumatic Lockout/Tagout Points Disconnect compressed air supply before opening or servicing. If the weigh scale blender is equipped with a manually operated pneumatic valve actuator, use this lockout/tagout valve to perform a pneumatic Read: LOTO, Cleaning, Maintenance lockout/tagout.
  • Page 9 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Safety Hazards See Blender Parts Key for Safety Hazard Locations HAZARD - ROTATING MIX BLADE Mix Blades are driven with substantial torque.

  • Page 10: Blender Parts Key

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Blender Parts Identification...
  • Page 11 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Blender Parts Key 1.

  • Page 12: Controller Parts Key

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . 12-12 Controller Parts Identification The 12-12 controller can be identified by a black metal enclosure.
  • Page 13 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Controller Parts Key 1.

  • Page 14: 4088 Standard Controller Parts Key

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . 4088 Standard Controller Parts Identification The 4088 Standard controller can be identified by a silver metal enclosure.
  • Page 15 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . 12-12 Controller Parts Identification 1.

  • Page 16: Setup And Installation

    ½” eyebolt for lifting purposes. Optional Lifting Hangers are available from Maguire Products to allow lifting the blender with a strap or chain. Weight and dimensions of each model is listed on page: 138.
  • Page 17 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C .
  • Page 18 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Stand Mounted: If you are mounting the blender on a stand, your unit will bolt directly to the stand.
  • Page 19 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Plug the CONTROLLER into the receptacle located under the controller tray. IMPORTANT: Do NOT plug the controller into a separate power source.
  • Page 20 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C .

  • Page 21: Wiring Considerations

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Wiring Considerations The wiring of your blender is very important to its proper operation.
  • Page 22 Home Screen. All Weigh Scale Blender controllers come from factory pre-configured for the model blender they are attached to. If a new blender controller is installed on a blender of a different model, the controller model should be changed to match the blender.

  • Page 23: Selecting The Correct Model

    If a FLOW CONTROL VALVE is installed, check it. TURN POWER ON Display should say: MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC SELF TEST Followed by: FIRMWARE OK Checksum = xxxxxxxx Followed by: 4 COMPONENT Followed by the software version V=xxxxxT...
  • Page 24 Press "NAT" repeatedly to observe operation. REPEAT THIS Repeat process with COL & ADD for each dispense valve on your SEQUENCE WEIGH SCALE BLENDER. Only those connected to devices will operate. 3. OPERATE OTHER DEVICES PRESS The weigh bin air solenoid will operate. Display will show DUMP: ON The weigh bin dump valve will open.
  • Page 25 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Check Out Procedure Diagnostics If display fails to come on at all: Check for power at outlet.

  • Page 26: Loadcell Zero And Full Weight Calibration

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Load Cell Zero and Full Weight Calibration The WSB has a set of load cells for weighing the weigh bin.
  • Page 27 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . FULL WEIGHT CALIBRATION The full weight calibration must be performed immediately after a zero calibration.

  • Page 28: Material Flow Rate Calibration

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Material Flow Rate Calibration Software is set to expect STANDARD hardware.

  • Page 29: Micro Pulse Instructions

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Micro Pulse Instructions MICRO PULSE Micro Pulse valves are available on models: WSB MB...

  • Page 30: Instructions For Normal Operation

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Normal Operation and Saving the Configuration Fill HOPPERS: REGRIND, NATURAL, COLOR, ADDITIVE in hoppers as labeled.

  • Page 31: Special Features - Tag, Recipe Database, Fast, Batch

    DATA To TRACK MATERIAL USAGE, read: KEYPAD, VIEW DATA, and PARAMETERS, PRT Parameter. READ the rest of the manual at your leisure to learn more about how your WEIGH SCALE BLENDER works and what else the blender can do.
  • Page 32 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . KEYSTROKE SEQUENCE for these or other SPECIAL FEATURES Making Changes to Parameters - Keypad Sequence: Switch the STOP END OF CYCLE switch DOWN: Turn POWER ON.

  • Page 33: Wsb Controller Description Of Controls And Outputs

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . WSB Controller – Description of Controls and Outputs There are two version of this controller, the 12-12 (identified by the black enclosure) and the 4088 Standard (Silver enclosure).
  • Page 34 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . DISPENSING: This is displayed while material is being dispensed. The display will also show the accumulated total in grams per batch (upper right), the material Type (REG=REGRIND, NAT=NATURAL, ADD=ADDITIVE, COL=COLOR), and the...
  • Page 35 Controller, when onboard Ethernet became available. For customers who have been using Serial for their communications, this option is still implemented as before making the controller backward compatible with earlier Maguire Weigh Scale Blender communication serial networks. The SERIAL port is a DB9 (9 pin) male port that communicates the MLAN protocol over RS-232 and RS-485.
  • Page 36 Notes about printing to a USB drive When saving printout information to a USB drive, the USB drive must contain a folder named maguire and within the folder, a file labeled PRINTER.TXT must be present. It is this file, PRINTER.TXT that printout functions appended to.
  • Page 37 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Controller - Right Side •...
  • Page 38 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . 12-12 Controller (black enclosure) Front Panel •...
  • Page 39 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . DISPENSING: This is displayed while material is being dispensed. The display will also show the accumulated total in grams per batch (upper right), the material Type (REG=REGRIND, NAT=NATURAL, ADD=ADDITIVE, COL=COLOR), and the...
  • Page 40 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . ALL AIR SOLENOID outputs There is a single 17 pin Amphenol plug located on the front of the control panel.
  • Page 41 12–12 Controller, when onboard Ethernet became available. For customers who have been using Serial for their communications, this option is still implemented as before making the 12-12 Controller backward compatible with earlier Maguire Weigh Scale Blender communication serial networks. The SERIAL port is a DB9 (9 pin) male port that communicates the MLAN protocol over RS-232 and RS-485.
  • Page 42 Notes about printing to a USB drive When saving printout information to a USB drive, the USB drive must contain a folder named maguire and within the folder, a file labeled PRINTER.TXT must be present. It is this file, PRINTER.TXT that printout functions appended to.
  • Page 43 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Controller - Right Side •...

  • Page 44: Controller Keypad - Summary Description

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Controller Keypad – Summary Description Detailed explanations are given on the pages that follow.

  • Page 45: Controller Keypad -Description Of Functions

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Controller Keypad – Description of Functions Three (3) operation Modes are available;...
  • Page 46 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . BATCH - This key allows you to blend a PRE-SELECTED WEIGHT of material, and then STOP running and sound the ALARM.
  • Page 47 G2 Software Manual. Work Order and Operator numbers are for your TRACKING of information ONLY. They have NO EFFECT on the operation of the Weigh Scale Blender. • WORK ORDER number (6 digits) allows you to tag all information with an internal accounting number such as a job or purchase order number.
  • Page 48 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . our G2 or MLAN software, then a 3-digit or 5-digit number will be displayed in this field. If a new recipe number is entered and the TAG or EXIT key is pressed, the controller will display: Waiting for Recipe…...
  • Page 49 FULL scale error will only cause accumulated totals to be off by the degree of this error. The primary function of the WEIGH SCALE BLENDER is to dispense materials in the proper ratios. Because all components are weighed by the same load cells, the accuracy of these ratios is not affected by zero or full scale errors.
  • Page 50 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . KEYPAD - PROGRAM MODE In this mode, you may perform ALL of the functions available in MANUAL mode, plus additional functions that alter the logic with which the controller operates.

  • Page 51: Star Functions - What They Relate To

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Star Functions - What they relate to: Extrusion and Yield Control Four digit (xx.xx) settings Simulate FOUR software...

  • Page 52: Star Functions

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Star Functions Star Functions are only available in PROGRAM mode: CLEAR ALL DATA Press (*,0,0) to CLEAR ALL DATA fields.
  • Page 53 With the USB Recipe Command enabled, the blender will look for a USB drive plugged into the USB port on the controller that contains a file named “RECP_CMD.TXT” located within a folder named “maguire”. If that file exists and is formatted correctly, the controller will run the recipe stored on the USB drive. If the USB drive does not exist, the RECP_CMD.TXT files does not exist or the RECP_CMD.TXT is not...
  • Page 54 Press (*,5,4) to enable writing of Printed Reports containing cycle data to a USB flash drive. Cycle data will write after each full dispense cycle. With this feature ENABLED, a folder named maguire present on the flash drive and the flash drive plugged into the controller's USB port, four lines of information about the dispense cycle that just occurred will be sent to a file named PRINTER.TXT.
  • Page 55 WSB COMMUNICATIONS – Sets the Blender ID number Press (*,6,6) to enter an identification number for this particular weigh scale blender. This I.D. number will appear on all printed reports. If you have more than one unit, this helps to identify reports. If you are using a computer to automatically gather data, then each controller must have a unique address.
  • Page 56 Press (*,7,7) to write a copy of all internal parameters to a plain text file on a USB flash drive. A folder named maguire must be present on the USB flash drive and the flash drive must be plugged into the USB port of the controller. Up to 13 lists will print, a General list and 12 component lists.
  • Page 57 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . To enabled Precision Ratio press (*,8,2). Pressing the CE key will toggle between: PRECISION RATIOING DISABLED, PRECISION RATIOING COLOR, PRECISION RATIOING ADDITIVE.
  • Page 58 Press (*,9,3) to initiate a software update from the USB Drive. Pressing *,9,3 will cause the controller to search the USB drive for a folder named maguire and 3 files within the folder maguire named: UPDATER3.BIN, 912WFxxxxx.crc, and 912WFxxxxx.s28. If more than one .s28 file exists in the maguire folder, the controller will prompt you to select the version.
  • Page 59 Press (*,9,4) to initiate a NET specific software update from the USB Drive. Pressing *,9,4 will cause the controller to search the USB drive for a folder named maguire and 2 files within the folder maguire named: UPDATER.BIN and NETxxxxx.BIN. If more than one .BIN file exists in the maguire folder, the controller will prompt you to select the version.

  • Page 60: Parameters - What They Relate To

    TIME CONTINUE HOLD DUMP STOP COMPUTER END OF CYCLE PARA ZERO FULL ALRM TOTAL WEIGHT-GRAMS CONTINUE WEIGH SCALE BLENDER MAGUIRE PRODUCTS, ASTON, PA PRINTER IMMEDIATE PAUSE LOAD CELLS AIR SOLENOID VALVES ADDITIVE COLOR FUSE FUSE EXTRUSION CONTROL XCV XRC TCV TRC XTP XAL XUL...

  • Page 61: Parameters Introduction

    I N C . Parameters Introduction All WEIGH SCALE BLENDER controllers operate according to certain internal PARAMETERS. Because customer requirements vary widely, we have made over 160 parameters accessible for change through the keypad. There is one GENERAL group and twelve COMPONENT groups.

  • Page 62: General Parameters

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Parameters Overview (20 parameters) (900 series settings shown as example settings) FLG 00000 FLG is a SET of flags for enabling or disabling the keys: TAG, RECIPE, FAST and BATCH.
  • Page 63 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . ROV 00000 REGRIND OVERRIDE - ROV is for closed loop fully automatic reprocessing of regrind scrap.
  • Page 64 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . RNC 00050 Allowable GRAM error within which NO correction is made.
  • Page 65 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Adjustments beyond this voltage change will sound the alarm. MCT 00000 Monitor Cycle Time Alarms if normal cycle timing exceeds previous cycle time by a...
  • Page 66 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . process. To enable the BATCH key, place a 1 or 2 in the 5th (last) position of the parameter.
  • Page 67 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . without the component. 00021 to 00029 = same as 1 to 9, Stop Process, Sound Alarm, but NO more retries.
  • Page 68 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Delays opening and closing of the flow control valve FCV controls three different items: 1) Digit 1 can reverse the output logic of the computer.
  • Page 69 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . allows the first digit to determine how long a reading is taken. A 1 in the first position indicates ½...
  • Page 70 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . is added, 20 percent of this amount will be added to the Natural amounts before a color calculation is made.
  • Page 71 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . This prevents your hopper from becoming full. This is critical in fully automated systems that are evacuating the chamber of a grinder continuously and rely on space in the regrind hopper to keep the grinder discharge clear.
  • Page 72 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . In other words, RHL allows the selection of a percentage that is HIGHER then normal, and a percentage that is LOWER then normal.
  • Page 73 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . If material level rises, goes above the high sensor, the HIGH sensor is COVERED, Regrind usage will increase 3 percent each cycle up to a high limit of 90 percent.
  • Page 74 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . process, such as rotational molding. In this configuration, the thumbwheel switches tell the controller how much weight to dispense in pounds (or kilos).
  • Page 75 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . program mode to change the settings. RLO is the lower limit for SETTING the regrind thumbwheel switches.
  • Page 76 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . flow rate for the specified material (WT/TI). This rate is used to calculate an exact time period to dump the required quantity of material.
  • Page 77 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . actual conditions of the metering. This number has been set based on our experience with the dispense devices.
  • Page 78 12 - for an AC motor being powered through a relay. 20 - for a 1" air cylinder sliding a dispense valve. 127 - for a MAGUIRE automatic speed controller. No change required PRC is the maximum allowable PERCENT rate change per cycle. If a large dispense error occurs, flow rate corrections do not exceed this percent number.
  • Page 79 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . conditions. For example, when dispense quantities are very small (one or two grams), overfeeding by several grams is a distinct possibility.
  • Page 80 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . rate he desires sooner, and the blender can immediately make any required adjustments required to target in on this rate.
  • Page 81 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . for example. You may wish to reduce this number so that operators are warned well in advance of such conditions.
  • Page 82 This parameter is set automatically by the *22 LIW Model Selection. Sensor Blow Off If SBO is set to a value, the Weigh Scale Blender will pulse the FCV valve by a specified pulse length and specified delay in between pulses for the purpose of clearing dust and particles from the face of the sensor.
  • Page 83 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . PARAMETER DEFAULT SETTINGS - FOUR SOFTWARE Here is a complete list of the "default"...

  • Page 84: Changing Parameter Settings

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Changing Parameter Settings To change a PARAMETER, the sequence of keystrokes is as follows: Making Changes to Parameters - Keypad Sequence: Switch the STOP END OF CYCLE switch DOWN:...

  • Page 85: Saving Parameter Settings In User Backup

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Saving Parameters in the User Backup Settings If the changes you have made are PERMANENT, SAVE them in the “User Backup Settings”.

  • Page 86: Communications

    Maguire Blenders. Modbus TCP must be enabled at the controller and uses the IP Address to communicate over port 502. For more information on Modbus TCP, see the Maguire Modbus register mapping document. To enable Modbus see *67 on page 55.

  • Page 87: Printed Outputs

    WSB will automatically write cycle diagnostic information after every cycle to a file named PRINTER.TXT located within a folder named “maguire” on a USB flash drive inserted into the USB port on the controller.

  • Page 88: Interpreting The Cycle Printout

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Interpreting the *54 Cycle Printout 10 or 20 cycles of data can tell a lot about the performance of your blender.

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting With The Cycle Printout

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . The last number (22) is the CYCLE count, a convenient way to keep pages of data in order, like page numbers. Optional "BAILOUT"...
  • Page 90 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . per Second: ½”...

  • Page 91: Load Cell Calibration - Printout Verification

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . First, look for indications of "retries". Retries are evidence of a problem that will also cause percentage errors. When FIRST time dispense, (DATA line 3), does not equal FINAL dispense, (DATA line 1), one or more retries have occurred.

  • Page 92: Special Tests - Printout Verification

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Special Tests - Printout Verification Using the *54 flag the following tests can be made: If you are running these special tests in the MANUAL or PROGRAM mode, a printout will automatically occur after each test provided the PRINT flag (*54) is turned on.
  • Page 93 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . A line is printed for each active component. Each line shows component number, type, setting, grand and current totals.

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting - What To Do

    Now run the blender normally until you have collated 2 pages of Cycle-by-Cycle printout and then fax this with the PARAMETER Report directly to your local Maguire reseller with a short cover note explaining your process, how the blender is located, if any changes have been made recently and...

  • Page 95: Typical Problems

    I N C . Typical Problems These problems are based on phone calls that we have received from Weigh Scale Blender users. The display does not read close to zero when power is turned on, bin empty (plus or minus 10 grams).
  • Page 96 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . • The _SE parameter is LIMITING the thumbwheel switch setting. See KEYPAD, PROGRAM MODE, and PARAMETERS, _SE.

  • Page 97: Alarms - Cause And Solution

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Alarms - Cause and Solution Typically, problems are indicated by an alarm condition on the Blender controller’s display with an audible alarm and a flashing strobe light.
  • Page 98 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . ZERO TARE ALARM Problem: Load Cells outside of acceptable (former: DUMP ALARM) Calibration.
  • Page 99 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . MCT PARAMETER ALARM Problem: Cycle time exceeds previous cycle time by value set in MCT parameter.
  • Page 100 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . REGRIND LESS THAN 100% Problem: All Regrind Recipe or Percent of Total Recipe settings add up to less than 100%.

  • Page 101: Mix Problems

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Mix Problems Customers with mix problems have several options available.

  • Page 102: Increasing Throughput

    If your process consumes a large batch of material all at once (such as during injection and screw return time), and material reserve is not adequate, you may "run out" of material for a few seconds while the Weigh Scale blender is making a new batch.
  • Page 103 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . which component is being dispensed. The INITIAL display is the tare weight of the bin. This will not change during the first dispense.

  • Page 104: Verifying Load Cell Function

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . VERIFYING LOAD CELL FUNCTION Most Problems are related to LOAD CELL function.

  • Page 105: Backup, Restore, Factory Reset

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . To observe this number continuously, use the *98 function in the PROGRAM mode. Press Display will say: ENTER PASSWORD Press...

  • Page 106: Clear Routine

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Clear Routine The “CLEAR”...

  • Page 107: Clear All

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Clear All The "CLEAR ALL"...

  • Page 108: Updating Controller Firmware

    Method 1: USB Drive Update 1. This method uses a standard USB drive. There are 3 files that are required to perform a software update to the 12-12 Controller. These files may be requested from Maguire Products and are labeled: UPDATER.BIN...

  • Page 109: Loto, Cleaning, Maintenance

    Cleaning/Maintenance/Repair of the blender. Pneumatic Lockout/Tagout Points Disconnect compressed air supply before performing Cleaning/Maintenance/Repair. If the weigh scale blender is equipped with a manually operated pneumatic valve actuator, use this lockout/tagout valve to perform a pneumatic lockout/tagout. If the blender is connected directly to an air supply, it must be disconnected from the air supply.
  • Page 110 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Manual Operations – Manual Operations in the touchscreen controller provides manual operation of the valves, augers, weigh bin an mix motor/blades for manual cleanout and testing procedures.

  • Page 111: Maintenance And Preventative Maintenance

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance Air Pressure Recommendations: Approximately 5.5 bar (80 psi) is recommended for most models.
  • Page 112 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Weigh Bin Clearances – Free Movement of Weigh Bin Carefully examine all the parts of the weigh bin and the bin hanging bracket to be sure that the weigh bin or weigh bin hanging bracket does not come in contact with windows or guards.

  • Page 113: 17 Pin Amphenol Connector Pin Assignments

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . 17 pin Amphenol connector Pin assignments This table describes the pin assignment to device of the 17 pin Amphenol connector with factory wire color assignment.
  • Page 114 MODEL WST - WEIGH SCALE TOTALIZER THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR "TOTALIZERS" ONLY Maguire Weigh Scale Totalizers track the exact weight of material that passes through the unit. They operate exactly like Weigh Scale Blenders except that typically only one component is dispensed.
  • Page 115 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Basic Totalizer Operation - Startup, Shutdown, Recording Totals With Power OFF, toggle the PAUSE and STOP switches to the OFF position (down position).

  • Page 116: Technical Drawings, Electrical Diagrams, Pneumatic Diagrams

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Technical Drawings...
  • Page 117 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C .
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  • Page 128 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . FCA INSTALLATION DIAGRAM...
  • Page 129 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . D-WSB-E0001 - Electrical Diagram, WSB Export, Single Phase...
  • Page 130 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . D-WSB-E0002 - Electrical Diagram, WSB Export, 3-Phase...
  • Page 131 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . D-WSB-E0003 - Electrical Diagram, WSB Export, 1800 3-Phase...
  • Page 132 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . D-WSB-E0004 - Electrical Diagram, WSB Export, Maxibatch...
  • Page 133 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . WSB Single Phase Motor Safety Circuit WSB 3-Phase Motor Safety Circuit WSB-18 3-Phase Motor Safety Circuit...
  • Page 134 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . D-WSB-P0001 - Pneumatic Diagram, WSB, with Non-Removable Hoppers...
  • Page 135 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . D-WSB-P0002 - Pneumatic Diagram, WSB, with Removable Hoppers...
  • Page 136 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C .
  • Page 137 B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . FCA INSTALLATION DIAGRAM...

  • Page 138: Dimensions And Weight By Model

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . WSB Model Dimensions and Weight Model Overall Dimensions Overall Weight...

  • Page 139: Decommissioning And Disposal

    B L E N D E R  W E I G H S C A L E M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C . Decommissioning and Disposal Decommissioning the unit: Disconnect the unit from the power supply.

  • Page 140: Warranty

    EXCLUDED ITEMS: LOAD CELLS on our WEIGH SCALE BLENDER are covered as long as they have not been damaged from improper handling. MB, 100, and 200 series units use load cells rated for 6.6 pounds (3KG) maximum load.

  • Page 141: Technical Support And Contact Information

    Tamworth Staffordshire B775DY Tel: + 44 1827 265 850 Fax: + 44 1827 265 855 Email: info@maguire-europe.com Maguire Products Asia PTE LTD Main Office 15 Changi North Street 1 #01-15, I-Lofts Singapore 498765 Tel: 65 6848-7117 Fax: 65 6542-8577 E-mail:...

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