CHART CryoDoser FleX Product Manual

CHART CryoDoser FleX Product Manual

Liquid nitrogen dosing system

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Product Manual
CryoDoser FleX
Liquid Nitrogen Dosing System
Designed and Built by:
Chart Inc.
46441 Landing Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538 USA
(800) 371-3303
Part Number 15960 Rev. A
© 2017 Chart Inc.

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  • Page 1 Product Manual CryoDoser FleX ™ Liquid Nitrogen Dosing System Designed and Built by: Chart Inc. 46441 Landing Parkway Fremont, CA 94538 USA (800) 371-3303 Part Number 15960 Rev. A © 2017 Chart Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Product Manual - CryoDoser FleX Dosing System ™ Contents Revision Log Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1...
  • Page 4: Revision Log

    Table of Contents Product Manual - CryoDoser FleX Dosing System ™ Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19...
  • Page 5: Preface

    Chart Inc. has designed a brand new dosing system that can be used from the slowest production lines to the fastest. • Oxygen Reduction - create an inert environment to...
  • Page 6: Terms

    Preface Product Manual - CryoDoser FleX Dosing System ™ Terms Acronyms / Abbreviations Throughout this manual safety precautions will be designated The following acronyms / abbreviations are used throughout as follows: this manual: Pressure (Metric) Warning! Description of a condition that...
  • Page 7: Safety

    Handle liquid so that it will not splash or spill. Protect your eyes and cover skin where the possibility of contact with Thank you for your purchase of Chart Inc.’s CryoDoser liquid, cold pipes and equipment, or cold gas exists. Safety FleX Liquid Nitrogen Dosing System.
  • Page 8: Safety Bulletin

    Safety Product Manual - CryoDoser FleX Dosing System ™ Caution! Before removing parts or Most individuals working in or around oxygen deficient atmospheres rely on the “buddy system” for protection. loosening fittings, empty the CryoDoser FleX system of liquid Obviously the “buddy” is equally susceptible to asphyxiation...
  • Page 9: Installation

    The application must be evaluated to determine the ideal location of the dosing head Upon arrival of the CryoDoser FleX system, it is advised to on the filling line. immediately inspect for any signs of damage. If any damage occurred in shipping, claims must be filed with the shipping •...
  • Page 10: Mounting The Dosing Body

    CryoDoser FleX body and two clamps section of the stand. designed to fit on a 1½” stainless steel rod. Chart can supply a prefabricated stand (and stand base) to accommodate the Note: The Control box is mounted to the two mounting bracket assembly.
  • Page 11: Electro-Mechanical Connections

    Installing the Nozzle User Interface Connector - High end applications Three nozzles are supplied with the CryoDoser FleX system when I/O signals will be exchanged between the dosing (0.040 inch, 0.050 inch, and 0.060 inch). Custom sizes may system and filling lines.
  • Page 12 Installation Product Manual - CryoDoser FleX Dosing System ™ Select a nozzle. Insert the nozzle into the nozzle tool, threads out (see Image 9). Thread the nozzle into the dosing head area in a clockwise direction (Image 10 & 11). Do not over torque Re-apply the dosing head heater.
  • Page 13: Positioning The Dosing Head

    Installing the Container Detect Sensor The container detect sensor must be a PNP type sensor and is used to detect if containers are present on the line. Chart provides a container detect sensor with the CryoDoser FleX system (Image 13). Ideal sensor placement is about four to six pockets from the dosing head.
  • Page 14: Installing The Encoder

    The speed sensor is installed to detect filling line speed and Encoder Pin No. Function Wire Color must be installed for the CryoDoser FleX system to operate Not Used properly. Chart provides an additional PNP 12mm inductive Not Used proximity sensor that may be used with the CryoDoser FleX...
  • Page 15: Installing The Flex Controller

    Chart prefabricated to disable dosing support stand or 1-1/2” diameter rod or round bar. If Chart’s prefabricated brackets are not utilized, the controller’s • Light Tower Status - The indicator light provides a visual mounting tabs can be utilized.
  • Page 17: Daily Operating Procedures

    Product Manual - CryoDoser FleX Dosing System ™ Daily Operating Procedures The CryoDoser FleX system can be fed by either a portable Dura-Cyl Liquid Cylinder or a bulk tank (house fed) liquid ® nitrogen system Dura-Cyl Liquid Cylinder Fed ®...
  • Page 18: Bulk Tank (House Fed) System

    CryoDoser FleX body. This may be because of product CryoDoser FleX unit is still at or splashing, steam from CIP, or just an intake of moisture from near LN temperatures (-320°F;...
  • Page 19: System Shut Down

    • Soft dose nozzles such as the “Regar” nozzle have a If your CryoDoser FleX system is being fed off of a Chart shower head spray pattern that can be used to diffuse Dura-Cyl liquid cylinder close (clockwise) the valve of the slightly to minimize product ejection.
  • Page 20: How Much Ln 2 Is Needed

    Product Manual - CryoDoser FleX Dosing System ™ How much LN is needed? Sensors provided for Chart dosing systems are as follows: Identifying the right amount of liquid can be challenging. Timing Some trial and error is commonplace. However, there are...
  • Page 21: Service And Maintenance

    Activating Insta-Purge Caution! The dosing head heater may still be in operation. Do not expose The CryoDoser FleX unit has a purge feature that minimizes skin to prolonged contact with downtime for maintenance and/or nozzle change out without the dosing head heater. The...
  • Page 22: Purging With Gaseous Nitrogen

    Note that possible causes for specific symptoms are listed in descending order of significance. That is, check out the first cause listed before proceeding to the next. If you need further assistance please contact Chart’s service team at 1-408-371- 4932...
  • Page 23: Specifications

    Product Manual - CryoDoser FleX Dosing System ™ Specifications CryoDoser FleX Technical Specifications Materials Stainless Steel Series 316L Weight 38 lbs (17 kg) Body Dimensions 28.5”H x 6”W (724mm x 152 mm) Dosing Head Dimensions 13.5”H x 2”W (338mm x 50.8mm) Arm Reach 20-1/2”...
  • Page 24: Cryodoser Flex Components

    The CryoDoser FleX unit is supplied with a mounting bracket assembly. The assembly consists of the bracket attaching to the CryoDoser FleX unit and two clamps. These C-Flex Hose clamps are designed to fit on Chart’s support stand or 1-1/2”...
  • Page 25: Common Replacement Parts

    Product Manual - CryoDoser FleX Dosing System Specifications ™ Common Replacement Parts Item Number Part Description Part Number CryoDoser FleX Body 35000 Short Arm 35050 Long Arm 35051 / 35061 EDS Electric Actuator 35053 EASE Electric Actuator 35058 Long Arm Support...
  • Page 26: Sensor Positioning

    Specifications Product Manual - CryoDoser FleX Dosing System ™ Sensor Positioning...
  • Page 27: Craft Custom Control Box Schematic

    Product Manual - CryoDoser FleX Dosing System Specifications ™ Craft Custom Control Box Schematic...
  • Page 28: Craft Custom Interface Box Schematic

    Specifications Product Manual - CryoDoser FleX Dosing System ™ Craft Custom Interface Box Schematic...
  • Page 29: Warranty

    HEREIN. The original purchaser shall indemnify, defend days after receipt of the LN Dosing Systems. Chart shall and hold Chart harmless from any third party claims as a inspect the returned LN Dosing Systems, and, if said LN result of the use, sale, or lease of the LN Dosing Systems Dosing Systems is found defective, shall, at Chart’s option...

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