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- Page 1 English AUTOSORT [COMPONENTS] WITH FLYING BEAM® TECHNOLOGY PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS A GLOBAL PIONEER IN SENSOR-BASED SORTING...
- Page 2 Information about display accessibility, mounting of the control unit, effective cable length and personnel requirements added. Checklist removed and its content added to the relevant paragraphs. Changed naming from TITECH autosort to AUTOSORT 2015-04-14 Christoph Helbach Chapter Signal Interface updated...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Power supply ........................15 Compressed air supply .....................16 Requirements ......................... Customer scope of supply ....................18 Requirements for installation ...................18 Construction and planning ....................19 AUTOSORT conveyor (if not bought as an option) .............19 5.4.1 Belt .................................19 5.4.2 Side walls ..............................20 5.4.3 Belt scraper/brush ............................21 5.4.4... - Page 4 Damage and claims ......................32 Lifting the machine parts ....................32 Storage ........................... 33 Electrical connection ......................Electrical welding ......................34 AUTOSORT power connection ..................35 Effective cable length ......................36 Signal interface and operating conditions ................36 7.4.1 Terminal list ..............................38 7.4.2 Flex signals ..............................
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Page 5: Introduction
To ensure problem-free and cost-efficient operation of the machine, carefully read and comply with all requirements of this document. The document explains all the interfaces between the plant and the TOMRA Sorting equipment and also informs you about the necessary safety precautions. -
Page 6: Safety
Safe operation cannot be guaranteed if the machine is not used according to the specifications. The AUTOSORT must only be operated indoors. The machine is intended for the industrial separation of recyclable materials in dry or moist bulk material. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
+ Provide notification of who is responsible for the installation. + Provide a description of the first aid procedure at the work place. + To brief the TOMRA Sorting personnel installing the machine on the internal safety regulations, and document this briefing with a signature list. -
Page 8: Personal Protective Equipment
Pre-installation Requirements Safety Personal protective equipment Wear suitable protective equipment. For details, refer to the warning signs. The following protective equipment must be provided: Safety gloves Safety footwear, according to DIN EN ISO 20345, category S3, or in compliance with local regulations. -
Page 9: Personnel Requirements
Operating phase Requirements Explanation Transport Instructed personnel Assembly/ Specialist Performed by TOMRA Sorting service or by a contracted third party. Installation Setup/ Specialist By the manufacturer. Commissioning The operating company is authorized, after receiving appropriate instruction, to specify different settings for materials and run differ-... -
Page 10: Danger Areas
Prior to start-up/acknowledgment, check that no persons are within the danger area. We strongly recommend you do not attempt to access the area below the AUTOSORT when the sorter is in operation. Always stay at a safe distance to avoid injuries. -
Page 11: Device Description
Functional description 3.1.1 AUTOSORT AUTOSORT systems consist of a scanner unit (pos. 2) with control unit and a valve block at the end of a conveyor. Figure 3 shows a high-mounted system with several possible options. Feeding of unsorted material... -
Page 12: Tomra Sorting Scope Of Supply
3.2.1 AUTOSORT The TOMRA Sorting scope of supply consists of the orange components shown in the illustration below. The conveyor, scanner frame, support frame and VPBS adjustment are to be supplied by the customer, or can be purchased as optional equipment. -
Page 13: Vbps Scope Of Supply
TOMRA Sorting only delivers the electrical (VBPS control unit, cables) and pneumatic parts (VBPS pressure regulator, hoses) for the AUTOSORT VBPS. TOMRA only delivers both cylinders and the position sensor (see figure 3 on page 13 in orange) for the mechanical part (VBPS adjustment). -
Page 14: Technical Data
Tab. 3: Ambient conditions Dimensions and weights The following table lists the dimensions and weights of the machine components. For exact values please refer to the dimensioned drawing provided by the TOMRA Sorting project manager. Component Type - Assembly Weight... -
Page 15: Power Supply
TOMRA Sorting project manager. Power supply The AUTOSORT system has to be supplied continuously with an undisturbed electrical sine voltage. During normal operation, the system must not be switched off/on and has to be powered... -
Page 16: Compressed Air Supply
Typical values for air consumption are stated in the offer. Specific values should be defined in a contract. All AUTOSORT systems are delivered with a 1”x 40 mm hose nipple A. Customer scope of supply 18 Compressed air tube 19 Ball valve B. - Page 17 (figure 4, item 5). The interface is the inlet hose nipple of the air pressure regulator delivered by TOMRA Sorting. The customer must provide compressed air tubing or a hose with a connection length of min. 1000 mm (39.37 in.) up to the inlet, including the clamps to fix the hose.
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Page 18: Requirements
TOMRA Sorting GmbH project manager. 1.If bought as an option, the component is delivered by TOMRA and must be installed by the customer 18 of 44... -
Page 19: Construction And Planning
5 meters (5.468 yd) is required from the material dropping point to the scanner. The material must be stable on the belt. Width: + The belt must be wider than the detection area of the AUTOSORT scanner due to the side wall skirt (see figure 5 on page 20). 19 of 44... -
Page 20: Side Walls
Elevation: + The belt must be installed horizontally. If necessary, a maximum incline of 5° in the direction of material flow is allowed. TOMRA Sorting project management must confirm whether an incline is possible. + The control unit must always be installed horizontally. -
Page 21: Belt Scraper/Brush
Pre-installation Requirements Requirements 5.4.3 Belt scraper/brush + The reflection from the surface of the belt must not vary. Keep the belt as clean as possible. Mount a scraper/brush or other cleaning devices underneath the belt. The cleaning device depends on the material being sorted. 5.4.4 Material feed Mono-layer... -
Page 22: Support Frame (If Not Bought As An Option)
Pre-installation Requirements Requirements Support frame (if not bought as an option) Drawing no.: A_SG... Fig. 6: Support frame The following equipment is installed on the support frame: + Scanner frame + Optional ABCS air regulator + Control unit + Optional EM2 control unit + Main air pressure regulator + Optional transformer cabinet + VBPS control unit... - Page 23 + It must be possible to reach and read the control unit display in order to operate, configure and maintain the AUTOSORT. To achieve this, the display must be installed at a height (H in figure 7 on page 23) of 1600 to 1700 mm (62.99 to 66.93 in) above the floor of the gangway.
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Page 24: Scanner Frame (If Not Bought As An Option)
Drawing no.: A_SG... The scanner frame (hatched area in figure 9 on page 24) holds the scanner on the support frame. 5.6.1 Required assembly sequence All AUTOSORT units must be assembled in the following order. In conveying direction access platform scanner... -
Page 25: Scanner Position
Variations in the ambient light can significantly affect the sorting result. To avoid this problem, TOMRA Sorting recommends protecting the area under the scanner unit in all sorting systems equipped with a VIS sensor from direct sunlight and powerful indoor lamps. The figure below shows an example of a housing. -
Page 26: Separation Chamber (If Not Bought As An Option)
“bounce back”. An AUTOSORT separation chamber design can be provided as an option. + The separation chamber must be closed on all sides except input, output and ventilation. -
Page 27: Valve Block Positioning System (Vbps)
Scope of supply The mechanical parts must be provided by the customer. Only the cylinders, the pressure regulator of the valve block adjustment, the VBPS CU, hoses and cables are delivered by TOMRA Sorting (see figure 3 on page 13). - Page 28 The optional signal tower is an alarm signal tower with 2 lamps and 2 signal relay contacts which signals when the VBPS is out of position. It must be possible to mount the signal tower close to the AUTOSORT control unit. 28 of 44...
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Page 29: Splitter
+ The roller diameter depends on the material. The maximum diameter is 100 mm (3.94 in). The height and distance to the valve block depends on the speed of the belt and the composition of the material. The TOMRA Sorting engineer will supervise the adjustments and fixing of the splitter during commissioning. -
Page 30: Maintenance Area
Pre-installation Requirements Requirements Maintenance area 5.8.1 Access platform The access platform is mandatory for the high mounted system in order to carry out servicing and maintenance. 5.8.2 Conveyor Customers must provide a gangway around the device that is large enough to allow operation and maintenance to be carried out. -
Page 31: Control Unit With Heat Exchanger
(11.81 in) above the heat exchanger (see figure 17 on page 30). 5.8.5 Optional EM sensor In AUTOSORT systems equipped with an EM sensor, more space is required around the sensor for maintenance. Read and observe the corresponding PIR of the EM sensor for more information about these requirements. -
Page 32: Transport
We recommend you only carry heavy loads with the assistance of others. Damage and claims If the customer detects any damage, they shall inform TOMRA Sorting within three working days from receipt. They shall also take all necessary measures to give information about the nature and extent of such damage (by taking photographs or making a video recording). -
Page 33: Storage
The buyer must provide proof that appropriate insurance cover is in place. TOMRA Sorting reserves the right to determine that storage is proper if it has reasonable grounds to do so. All costs associated with any such check will be borne by the buyer. -
Page 34: Electrical Connection
The control unit contains the main computer and the interfaces to control the AUTOSORT system. Electrical welding If welding is to be done on a TOMRA Sorting system, please consult the detailed safety rules for welding in advance in order to prevent injury or damage of machinery like PE wires! The recommended minimum guideline is the information in German provided by the employer’s... -
Page 35: Autosort Power Connection
3 Wire Fig. 22: AUTOSORT power connection - 480V transformer The AUTOSORT system has to be supplied continuously with an undisturbed electrical sine voltage. During normal operation, the system must not be switched off/on and has to be powered uninterruptedly! The fluctuations in the main supply voltage must not exceed +/-10%... -
Page 36: Effective Cable Length
Electrical connection Effective cable length The following table shows the effective standard length of the connections between the parts and the AUTOSORT control unit. If a larger effective cable length is required please contact TOMRA Sorting project management. Connected parts... - Page 37 Pre-installation Requirements Electrical connection -7K1 -7K2 -7K3 -7K4 Flex out 1 Flex out 2 Flex out 3 Error lamps defective active = closed contact active = closed contact active = closed contact active = closed contact Default usage: Default usage: Default usage: Error air pressure out of Error valve defective...
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Page 38: Terminal List
+ 24 VDC From customer PLC. 5/6: 5/6: closed contact Sorter ready AUTOSORT is ready to sort (computer has fully 24 V DC 13:2 A or booted up). 230 V AC 15:3 A Direct connec- + 24 VDC From customer PLC. -
Page 39: Flex Signals
7.4.2 Flex signals If required by the customer, TOMRA Sorting service can configure three flexible outputs and the “Common Warning” output. Each signal can be sent to each output. The “Common Warning” output can be used for one signal or to combine several signals. Each Flex output is limited to one signal. -
Page 40: Sequence Diagram
To switch sorting on/off by remote control. The signal must be set when the belt moves, and reset before the belt is stopped. 4. Internal error: If an internal error occurs in the AUTOSORT which stops the sorting operation, the “Running” signal is set to off. Action by the user normally required in such cases. -
Page 41: Optional Vbps Signals
Multiple wires for signals Multiple wires are required for the signals to be displayed in the control room. The standard AUTOSORT system delivers 1 input (2 wires) and 6 output signals (7 wires). So a minimum of 9 wires is required. -
Page 42: Network Cables
Pre-installation Requirements Electrical connection 7.5.1 Network cables The Ethernet network requires shielded cables with 4 twisted pairs, each shielded as follows: Twisted-pair wires S/FTP S/STP Cable jacket Overall shielding Shielding of each pair braid S/STP or foil S/FTP + S/STP = Shielded (braid) cable / shielded (braid) twisted pair cable + S/FTP = Shielded (braid) cable / shielded (foil) twisted pair cable Depending on the length of the cable, a minimum cross-sectional area A of the network cables is required:... -
Page 43: Network Layout
The following diagram shows the required network configuration depending on the number of installed AUTOSORT systems. The internal network switch is used to connect up to 5 units. From 6 to 13 units a separate network cabinet is required. For any questions or if more than 13 machines are integrated in the network, contact TOMRA Sorting project management. -
Page 44: List Of Abbreviations
The Air Blast Cleaning System blasts the valve block with compressed air at specific times in order to remove loose contaminants. Central Control Unit - a central computer to control and monitor the AUTOSORT units. The CCU can be added as an option. The PC system is supplied, installed and configured by TOMRA Sort- ing.
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