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Assembly and operating instructions Ultromat ULPa ® Oscillating system A0999 Please carefully read these operating instructions before use! · Do not discard! The operator shall be liable for any damage caused by installation or operating errors! Technical changes reserved. Part no.: 985886 Original operating instructions (2006/42/EC) BA UL 033 11/13 EN...
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Supplemental instructions General non-discriminatory approach In order to make it easier to read, this document uses the male form in grammatical structures but with an implied neutral sense. It is aimed equally at both men and women. We kindly ask female readers for their understanding in this simplification of the text.
Table of contents Table of contents Product identification............... 6 1.1 Identity code ULPa ..............6 Safety and responsibility..............8 2.1 Explanation of the safety information........8 2.2 Correct and Proper Use............9 2.3 Users' qualifications.............. 10 2.4 Ultromat ® Safety Information..........10 2.5 Description and testing of safety equipment......
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Table of contents 9.7 Remote Operation..............41 9.8 Jump to the Archive [F3]............41 9.9 Level display................. 42 9.10 Water supply............... 43 9.11 Redilution................43 9.12 Operating mode MANUAL ..........43 9.13 Maturing time..............44 Operating Menu [F2]..............45 10.1 Parameters................45 10.1.1 Parameter [WATER]............
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Table of contents Systems / data sheets..............76 16.1 Logical states..............76 16.2 Operating Menu ..............78 16.3 Commissioning Report............80 16.4 Lubricating plan..............81 16.5 Control sequence..............81 16.6 EC Declaration of Conformity for Machinery....... 82 Index....................83...
Product identification Product identification 1.1 Identity code ULPa Type / Container Size / Extraction rate 0400 Oscillating system / 2x400 l / 400 l/h 1000 Oscillating system / 2x1000 l / 1000 l/h 2000 Oscillating system / 2x2000 l / 2000 l/h 4000 Oscillating system / 2x4000 l / 4000 l/h Construction...
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Product identification Type / Container Size / Extraction rate with Spectra prepared for Sigma prepared for Spectra Monitoring for liquid concentrate pump 0 none 1 with float switch for concentrate tank 2 with flow monitor (Spectra only) 3 with float switch and flow monitor (Spectra only) Water pipework for flush valve 1 Wetting cone, PVC (0400,1000) 2 Wetting cone, PVC (2000)
About this product The Ultromat ® manufactured by ProMinent is an automatic polyelectrolyte preparation system. It can be used in any application where synthetic poly‐ mers are to be automatically prepared to form polymer solutions to act as flocculation aids. As such a dissolving station, the system is suitable for a large number of process engineering applications, e.g.
– All other uses or a modification of the system are only permitted with the written authorisation of ProMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH, Heidelberg! – The system is not designed for use in areas at risk from explosion! –...
Trained user A trained user is a person who fulfils the requirements made of an instructed person and who has also received additional training specific to the system from ProMinent or another authorised distribution partner. Trained qualified personnel...
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Safety and responsibility WARNING! Danger of electric shock! Possible consequence: Fatal or very serious injuries The control cabinet must always be closed during operation. The mains switch must be set to "0" and secured against restart before any installation or maintenance work can begin.
Safety and responsibility 2.5 Description and testing of safety equipment Safety Equipment A0899 Fig. 1: Safety Equipment Main switch Cover of inspection opening with "Warning of injury to "Warning of hazardous electrical voltage" warning hands" warning label label "Warning of hot surfaces" warning label Main switch The red-yellow main switch on the right-hand side of the control cabinet disconnects the system and any connected units.
Safety and responsibility Warning labels A0428 Fig. 2: Warning labels Warning of injury to hands Warning of hazardous electrical voltage III. Warning of hot surfaces Test: Check whether the labels are still affixed and legible. 2.6 Sound Pressure Level The sound pressure level is < 70 dB (A) for powdered polymer, according to EN ISO 11202:1997 (Acoustics - Noise emission from machinery and equipment)
Transporting and storing the system Transporting and storing the system Ä Chapter 2.3 ‘Users' qualifications’ User qualification: trained user, see on page 10 WARNING! High system weight Possible consequence: Death or severe injuries, if the floor cannot support the system and breaks. Measure: Ensure that the floor of the installation site can support the weight of both the empty and full system.
Information on the system The Ultromat ® manufactured by ProMinent is an automatic polyelectrolyte preparation system. It can be used in any application where synthetic polymers are to be auto‐ matically prepared to form polymer solutions e.g. to act as flocculation aids.
Information on the system 4.2 Technical data Please refer to the dimensions sheet for the precise dimen‐ sions of your Ultromat ® system Ultromat ® ULPa 1000 2000 4000 Ultromat ® ULPa Storage tank volume (l) 2x400 2x1000 2x2000 2x4000 Extraction rate (l/h) 1000 2000...
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Information on the system Metering pumps of the Ultromat ® ULPa 1000 2000 4000 Ultromat ® ULPa Sigma Type S1CaH 12035 12035 10050 10050 Capacity 35 l/h 35 l/h 50 l/h 50 l/h Degree of protection IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 IP 65 Spectra...
Design and function Design and function 5.1 System construction The system parts for powder storage, powder metering, wetting, dissolving and maturing of the powder polymers are combined in a compact unit. An Ultromat ® is assembled using the identity code from the following func‐ tional units: Water apparatus (1) Concentrate pump (2)
Design and function 5.2.1 Twin chamber storage tank A0902 Fig. 5: Extraction openings Extraction cock for the matured polymer Drainage storage tank left Drainage storage tank right The closed design PP storage tank with stirrer traverses, the brackets for powder feeder and control cabinet, plug overflow, drainage and extraction connections is divided into two separate storage tanks.
Design and function 5.2.3 Water apparatus 5.2.3.1 Water apparatus with wetting cone (powder) 2. 3. A0915 Fig. 6: Water apparatus with wetting cone Shut-off valve Pressure reducer Solenoid valve turboDOS ® Regulating valve Wetting cone Overflow sensor Overflow 3/2-way motorised ball valve The water pipework supplies the system with the required preparation water.
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Design and function 5.2.3.2 Water apparatus with flush valve (liquid) 2. 3. A0903 Fig. 7: Water apparatus with wetting apparatus Shut-off valve Pressure reducer Solenoid valve turboDOS ® (flow meter) Regulating valve 3/2-way motorised ball valve Point of injection for liquid concentrate...
Design and function 5.2.6 Stirrers CAUTION! The stirrers can start up suddenly as soon as they are con‐ nected to mains power. The Ultromat ® is fitted with two electrical stirrers as standard. The stirrers ensure that the solution is gently agitated in the reservoir chambers. 5.2.7 Control cabinet The control cabinet contains, alongside the power supply and the fuses, all the electrical control and command devices necessary for operation of the...
Design and function As the feed pump can be switched on and off externally, there is an addi‐ tional input at the Ultromat control for determining the state of the motor starter (potential-free auxiliary contact). The evaluation of the min. contact at the flow meter is only carried out if the feed pump is running and conse‐...
Assembly and installation Assembly and installation User qualification, mechanical installation: trained qualified personnel, see Ä Chapter 2.3 ‘Users' qualifications’ on page 10 User qualification, electrical installation: Electrical technician, see Ä Chapter 2.3 ‘Users' qualifications’ on page 10 The system is fully factory pre-assembled. The cabling between the con‐ trol cabinet and the electrical power units is fully installed.
Assembly and installation NOTICE! – Route the overflow and drainage lines with a slope. These must be operated without back pressure – To drain the system install a T-piece with a stopcock to provide a drainage option between the chamber 3 shut- off valve and the feed pump Connect the preparation water line to the water fitting Connect the concentrate pump line for the liquid polymer...
Assembly and installation 6.3.2 Adjusting the capacitive sensors The capacitive sensors for reporting a shortage of powder in the powder feeder or an overflow in the wetting cone must be checked and possibly adjusted. The sensor has a yellow LED at its cable end to indicate the switching state and also a countersunk adjustment screw to adjust its sensitivity.
Operation of the Sinamics G110 frequency converter Operation of the Sinamics G110 frequency converter Frequency Converter = FC 7.1 Function of the operating elements The parameters of the frequency converter are set in the factory using the dry feeders and liquid concentrate pumps used in the Ultromat. Once the liquid concentrate pump is connected (not contained in the scope of supply), the parameters must be checked locally and adjusted to match the liquid concentrate pump.
Operation of the Sinamics G110 frequency converter 7.2 Adjustment of the frequency converter The frequency converter parameters are set in the factory on the dry feeder and liquid concentrate pump. Here, the following parameters differ from the standard parameters of the frequency converter (FC): Settings for the dry feeder: Parameter G110...
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Operation of the Sinamics G110 frequency converter Settings for the Spectra liquid concentrate pump: Parameter G110 Spectra values 0003 0305 1.9 A 0307 0.37 kW 0311 1380 RPM 0700 0731 1000 1082 83 Hz 1120 0.1 s 1121 0.1 s 1210 2000 83 Hz...
Setting the additional components Setting the additional components 8.1 Adjusting the Capacitive Sensor The capacitive sensor for reporting a shortage of powder in the dry mate‐ rial feeder must be checked and possibly adjusted. The sensor has a yellow LED at its cable end to indicate the switching state and also a sunken adjustment screw to adjust its sensitivity.
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Setting the additional components Analog - ANALOG Manual - MANUAL Analog Manual CONTACT Batch CONTACT - CONTACT Batch - BATCH Continuous display B0085 Fig. 11: Selecting the operating mode (MODE menu) A1796 Fig. 12: [Analog] operating mode settings [P] key pressed until the display flashes. Then release the Setting "Analog"...
General Notes on Operation General Notes on Operation The Ultromat is equipped with the KTP 400 operating unit to visualise the control process. You can operate the control using the touch display and the 4 function keys. The operating unit communicates with the S7-1200 control via the PROFINET/Ethernet interface.
General Notes on Operation 9.1 Operating Menu Keys Level 1 Level 2 Entry [F1] Mode STOP / AUTO / [Change powder/liquid] MANUAL [F2] Mode PARAMETER Water Pre-rinse; post-rinse/flush period; min. flow Stirrer Stirrer On / Off Level top Max-Max; Max; Start Polymer; Min Level bottom Max-Max;...
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General Notes on Operation [STOP] operating mode, all drives and the water supply valve (10) are Operating mode STOP switched off. No new preparation is started. The content of chamber 3 can [Min Min] . If the level falls below this, the be extracted down to the level ‘Ultromat tank empty’...
General Notes on Operation 9.4 User administration 9.4.1 User groups Touch panel operation is subdivided into 3 groups: General operation Advanced operation (User + 5050) Service (Service + 5555) User rights for user groups Activity General Advanced Service Operation Operation Unit Stop - Unit Auto switchover Switchover dry product/liquid concentrate Change concentration...
General Notes on Operation 9.4.2 Login Unit Auto Menu Parameter Concentration Login User Password Calibration Info Cancel System Service Mode Menu Archive Reset A0799 Fig. 15: User administration Fig. 16: Login screen keyboard If you call a function on the touch panel, which requires higher user rights, the login window appears automatically for entry of user and password.
General Notes on Operation 9.5 Entering values on the touch panel A0791 Fig. 17: Entering values on the touch panel Touch an entry field on the touch panel ð The virtual keyboard appears for value entry. The MIN and MAX limits are displayed at the top left of the touch panel.
General Notes on Operation 9.6 Selecting the dosing product Unit Stop Mode Powder kg/h Change Powder/Liquid Mode Menu Archive Reset A0907 Fig. 18: Selecting the dosing product Display of the currently used dosing product Display of the concentration Display of the feed rate [Change Powder / Liquid] Button You can only change the dosing product with the system...
General Notes on Operation 9.7 Remote Operation Unit Pause Mode Powder kg/h Mode Menu Archive Reset A0908 Fig. 19: System in operating mode [PAUSE] [PAUSE] using an external The Ultromat can be set to the operating mode switch. [PAUSE] , no new preparation can be started. The During operating mode content can be extracted down to the level [Min Min] .
General Notes on Operation 9.9 Level display Unit Auto Mode Powder kg/h Mode Menu Archive Reset A0909 Fig. 20: Level measurement [mm] Current level in Bar indicator of the current level NOTICE! Incorrect measurement due to contamination of the pressure sensor To avoid incorrect measurements, the pressure sensor must be cleaned during system maintenance.
General Notes on Operation 9.10 Water supply Unit Auto Mode Powder kg/h Change Powder/Liquid Mode Menu Archive Reset A0910 Fig. 21: Water supply [l/h] Process water flow volume in Process water solenoid valve display (white = off // black = on) The flow volume is measured using a pulse encoder in the water appa‐...
General Notes on Operation Manual Mode Setpoint %: Mode Powder kg/h Change Powder/Liquid Mode Menu Archive Reset A0911 Fig. 22: Operating mode [MANUAL] [MANUAL] operating mode, it is possible to switch the individual drives [MANUAL] on and off independently. To switchover to operating mode [MODE] key in the start screen and then the [MANUAL] key.
Operating Menu [F2] Operating Menu [F2] [F2] is used to jump to the [Menu] . Further settings can The function key be made in the menu. Unit Auto Menu Parameter Concentration Calibration Info System Service Mode Home Archive Reset A0792 Fig.
Operating Menu [F2] 10.1.1 Parameter [WATER] Unit Stop Parameter Water Water Stirrer Level Powder Liquid Pre rinse Post rinse: Flowrate Min: 400.0 Mode Menu Archive Reset A0825 Fig. 24: Parameter [WATER] Parameter Factory setting Adjustment range Pre rinse 1 - 30 s Post-rinse 1 - 30 s Ä...
Operating Menu [F2] 10.1.2 Parameter [Stirrer] Unit Stop Parameter Stirrer Water Stirrer Level Powder Liquid Stirrer left on: Stirrer left off: Stirrer right on: Stirrer right off: Mode Menu Archive Reset A0912 Fig. 25: Parameter [Stirrer] After the preparation operation, the stirrer can continue running in [Pulse/Pause mode] .
Operating Menu [F2] 10.1.3 Parameter [Powder] Unit Stop Parameter Powder Water Stirrer Level Powder Liquid Heater on: Heater off: Vibrator on: Vibrator off: Maturing time: Mode Menu Archive Reset A0876 Fig. 26: Parameter [Powder] A metering pipe heating system also removes any moisture that has pene‐ trated the unit and thus prevents any caking of the powder.
Operating Menu [F2] 10.1.5 Parameters [Level] System stop Pressure sensor parameter Water Stirrer Level Powder Liquid Level Max Max: Level Max: Start Polymer: Level Min: Level Min Min: Mode Menu Archive Reset A0829 Fig. 28: Parameters [Level] Parameter Remark [Level Max Max] is used to monitor for overfilling. If overfilling occurs, an [Overfill] alarm is Level Max Max signalled.
Operating Menu [F2] 10.2 Calibration The calibration menu is for calibration of the following fields: Calibration Powder Calibration Liquid Calibration Flow monitor Calibration Water Before the first switching on of the system in automatic mode, you must calibrate the dry feeder and the liquid concentrate pump. The system must [Stop] .
Operating Menu [F2] Materials required: Weighing scales PE bag (capacity min. 500 g) Loosen the screw fastenings to remove the wetting cone Hold a PE bag (min. fill-volume 500 g) beneath the feeder screw pipe [START] key. Start the calibration by pressing the Wait until the calibration time has elapsed Weigh the feed chemical caught in the PE bag [ENTER WEIGHT] parameter in...
Operating Menu [F2] Materials required: Weighing scales Collecting vessel (fill-volume min. 1 l) Determine the net weight of the collecting vessel Open the metering line at a suitable point Hold the collecting vessel beneath the opening in the metering line [START] key.
Operating Menu [F2] Ultromat Water supply 1600 1000 4000 2000 8000 4000 14000 Unit Stop Calibration Water Flow mon. Powder Liquid Water Actual flow: Start Calibration Water Mode Menu Archive Reset A0798 Fig. 32: Calibration Water Carry out calibration Interrupting the calibration You can interrupt the calibration at any time by pressing the [STOP] key.
Operating Menu [F2] 10.3.1 Changing the language Unit Stop System language Language Time Touch Confirm language Mode Menu Archive Reset A0801 Fig. 33: Changing the language To change the displayed language, you Select the desired language must proceed as follows: [Confirm language] Touch the button [shutting down] is displayed.
Operating Menu [F2] [0-9] enter the actual date in the format Using the keys [dd.mm.yyyy] . Example: 31.02.2011 Decimal point = Key above the [0] Enter empty spaces, to do this touch the key to the right of [hh:mm:ss] . Example: 14:01:48 Enter the time in the format Colon = press [+-/*] key, then confirm[:] Number pad = Press key [0-9]...
Operating Menu [F2] [Calibrate touch] via the button [Activate] . This is Calibrate touch: You can call the function for renewed calibration of sensors if the touch function is insufficiently accurate. [Activate] Press Touch the displayed cross five times with the finger Touch the touch panel once more so that the calibration value is accepted 10.4...
Operating Menu [F2] The parameters [Powder/Liquid concentration] can be used to adjust the concentration of the prepared polymer solution set in the Ultromat. The parameter [Liquid active ingredient] specifies how high the content of the active ingredient is in the liquid polymer. Liquid active ingredient The liquid polymers are provided with different active ingredi‐...
Operating Menu [F2] Feature Note Float switch Only in the ‘Liquid’ version. Monitors the liquid level of the liquid concentrate in the storage tank. Profibus Interface for data exchange 10.5.2 Software Version Unit Stop Software Version Ultromat Identcode Version Version Touchpanel: Creation date: Version S7 Project: Creation date:...
Operating Menu [F2] 10.6 Service Unit Stop Service Water meter Run. empty Pressure sensor Factory setting Water meter Mode measurement: Auto Manual Auto Imp/l Flow meter: Mode Menu Archive Reset A0804 Fig. 39: Service Button for jumping to the various service groups Title of the current service group 10.6.1 Service - Water meter...
Operating Menu [F2] Flow meter: The flow volume is measured using a pulse encoder. This encoder gives a [number of pulses per litre] of water. This field is used to enter the correct pulse number when using different pulse encoders. 10.6.2 Service running empty Running empty:...
Operating Menu [F2] 10.6.3 Service - pressure sensor Unit Stop Service Pressure sensor Run. empty Pressure sensor Factory setting Water meter Level sensor left Sensor Value: Measured Value: Offset: Level sensor right Sensor Value: Measured Value: Offset: Mode Menu Archive Reset A0914 Fig.
Operating Menu [F2] 10.6.4 Service - Reset Unit Stop Service factory settings Run. empty Pressure sensor Factory setting Water meter Factory setting: Reset Identcode: Change Mode Menu Archive Reset A0808 Fig. 43: Service - Reset Factory setting: You reset the parameters of the Ultromat to the factory settings via the [Reset] button.
Operation of the system Operation of the system Ä Chapter 2.3 User qualification, system operation: trained user, see ‘Users' qualifications’ on page 10 WARNING! Danger of slipping Danger due to the escaping of water or polymer. Mixtures of polymer and water are slippery –...
Operation of the system Behaviour When Switching on Mains Power and in the Event of Mains 11.2 Power Failure WARNING! Automatic start-up Each time mains power is switched on, the stirrers start up without regard to the system status measured Each time mains power is switched on, preparation mode can commence.
NOTICE! Regulations governing disposal of used parts – Note the current national regulations and legal standards which apply in your country ProMinent Dosiertechnik GmbH, Heidelberg will take back decontami‐ nated used devices providing that they are covered by adequate postage.
Incorrect Operation of the System Incorrect Operation of the System The incorrect position of the discharge valves can result in malfunction The incorrect position of the shut-off valves in the water supply line can result in malfunction Unauthorised persons must be prevented from entering or changing operating parameters.
Commissioning Commissioning During commissioning, proceed according to the following plan: Step Activity Ä Chapter 6 ‘Assembly and installation’ on page 25 Assembly and installation, see Ä Chapter 6.3.2 ‘Adjusting the capacitive sensors’ on page 27 Adjusting the capacitive sensors, see Ä...
Maintenance Maintenance 14.1 Inspect the powder feeder and wetting apparatus Powder feeder Inspect the powder feeder regularly during operation to ensure that it is working correctly Check that the powdered polymer is being dosed correctly Wetting equipment Check whether the conical wetting area of the wetting cone is com‐ pletely rinsed over with water and that no powder deposits form 14.2 Cleaning the filter insert in the pressure reducer...
Maintenance Check the diaphragm for damage Clean the housing inner, especially the throttling port and the small pre-spill port in the valve outlet 14.4 Remove the flow meter (turboDOS) and test CAUTION! Possibility of incorrect system operation – When handling the flow meter always be aware of the cable –...
Unspecified faults Should a problem occur, which is not included in this list or should a listed fault not be remedied by the suggested troubleshooting measures, please contact ProMinent ® -ProMaqua ® Customer Services to remedy the problem.
Fault Messages 15.2 General notes on fault messages Acknowledging fault messages You must acknowledge fault messages. If the system generates a fault message, optical and acoustic signalling of the fault is triggered. Simultaneously with the generation of the fault message a message about the type and time of the fault is output to the display of the operating panel.
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Fault Messages Fault message Cause Remedy Prepara‐ Extraction tion blocked stop Liquid concentrate pump is Liquid concentrate pump is not Calibrate the liquid con‐ not calibrated yet calibrated centrate pump Check liquid concentrate Pump defective Check pump pump Sigma Check frequency converter Frequency converter defective Check frequency con‐...
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Fault Messages Fault message Cause Remedy Prepara‐ Extraction tion blocked stop Sensor defective Check sensors Digital input defective Check digital input Ultromat storage tank is empty Extraction from the Ultromat is Reduce extraction too high (left/right) Water supply too low Increase water supply Pressure sensor defective Check pressure sensor...
Systems / data sheets Systems / data sheets 16.1 Logical states Logical states of the digital inputs: Input Signal description State description Logical state ✻ DI A.0 Turbodos DI A.1 Fault voltage 230 V Voltage OK Fault DI A.2 Fault voltage 24 V Voltage OK Fault DI A.3...
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Systems / data sheets Logical states of the digital outputs: Input Signal description State description Logical state ✻ DQ A.0 Ready for operation Ultromat not ready Ultromat ready DQ A.1 Dry run Dry run (chamber 3 is empty) Chamber 3 is full DQ A.2 Collective alarm No collective alarm...
Systems / data sheets 16.2 Operating Menu Keys Level 1 Level 2 Entry [F1] Mode STOP / AUTO / [Change powder/liquid] MANUAL [F2] Mode PARAMETER Water Pre-rinse; post-rinse/flush period; min. flow Stirrer Stirrer left: On/Off Stirrer right: On/Off Level Max-Max; Max; Start Polymer; Min; Min-Min Powder Heater ON/OFF Vibrator ON/OFF...
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Systems / data sheets Keys Level 1 Level 2 Entry Pulse rate [DFM] Run empty Stop / On Pressure sensor, left Sensor measured value Measured value Offset Pressure sensor, right Sensor measured value Measured value Offset Factory setting Reset / Change identity code [F3] Archive [F4] Reset...
Systems / data sheets 16.3 Commissioning Report ® Ultromat commissioning report ® Ultromat Ultromat ULP P U U LPa a a a Ultromat Ultromat □ 400 □ 1 000 □ 2 000 □ 4 000 Identification code: Software Version: Project number: ULP P U U LPa a a a Version S7 Project...
Systems / data sheets 16.4 Lubricating plan Except the Spectra pump all Ultromat drives are maintenance free. Units Gearbox Interval Volume Stirrers Sigma Spectra SK01-71L/4 10,000 h / 2 years ISO VG 220 250 ml Dry material feeder SK1 SD Maintenance free 16.5 Control sequence...
In accordance with DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PAR‐ LIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL, Appendix I, BASIC HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS, section 1.7.4.2. C. ProMinent Systems s.r.o. Fügnernova ul. 567 CZ - 33601 Blovice hereby declares that the product specified in the following, complies with...
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