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Inobox Control module Instruction manual DRT7145 C - 2022/11...
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Sames operating manuals are written in French and translated into English, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. The French version is deemed the official text and Sames will not be liable for the translations into other languages. Member of Exel group...
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Services Certification and referencing Sames is certified as a training center by the DIRRECTE of the Auvergne Rhône Alpes region under the number 84 38 06768 38. Our company provides, throughout the year, training courses allowing you to acquire the essential know-how for the implementation and maintenance of your equipment in order to guarantee its performance in the long term.
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7.2. Inobox NF connected to an Inogun A automatic gun ......56 7.2.1. Start screen of an Inobox connected to an Inogun A automatic gun....56 7.2.2.
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 1. Health and safety instructions 1.1. Applicable standards Inobox control module has been designed according to standards indicated below: Canadian Standards: • CSA C22.2 No. 61010-1:12 • CSA C22.2 No. 213:19 • CSA C22.2 No. 0:20 •...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 1.3. Meaning of pictograms Warning electricity Warning Warning Warning General warning Automatic start-up Hot surfaces Explosive material sign Warning Warning Warning for Warning Warning High pressure Crushing of hands explosive Flammable material Corrosive substance atmospheres Warning: Warning No access for people Wear ear protection...
Before any use of the Inobox control module, check that all operators: • have previously be trained by the compagny Sames, or by their distributors registered by them for this purpose. • have read and understood the user manual and all rules for installation and operation, as laid out below.
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• The ambient temperature around the Inobox control module must be no greater than 40°C. • The Inoboxmodule must not be altered from its original condition. • Only Sames spare parts, or a repair performed by the Sames repair department, are able to ensure and guarantee the operational safety of the Inobox module.
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 2. Introduction The Inobox is a control module designed to pilot the Inogun M spray guns or the Inogun A projector. The function of the Inogun M spray guns or the Inogun A projector is to project the electrically charged powder by means of a high voltage unit integrated in the barrel which delivers up to 100kV and 110 μA.
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 Presentation of the Rear Panel: Item Description PLC connection Spray gun connection Vibrator/smoke extraction connection 100 VAC - 240 VAC +/- 2% /50Hz – 60 Hz Power supply 100 VAC - 240 VAC +/- 2% /50Hz – 60 Hz overvoltage category II (EN 61010-1) Earth connection terminal Fluidization air outlet Blowing air outlet...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 3. Technical characteristics 3.1. Mechanical characteristics Width 210 mm x height 167 mm x depth 236.3 mm (without Dimensions connector) Weight 3.9 kg Protection index IP64 - Degree of pollution: 2 (1) Box material Aluminium Ground shield Brass stud M6 Fastening mode On cart or on rails...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 3.2. Electrical characteristics The Inobox control module is intended to be installed in category II (according to EN 61010-1). Supply voltage 100 VAC at 240 VAC / 50 Hz - 60 Hz Maximum Input Power (*) 105 W at 230 VAC Maximum current 0.56 A at 230 VAC / 0.95 A at 115 VAC...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 4. Operating principle of the Inobox The Inobox control module manages the spraying air (injection, dilution, electrode blowing and fluidization) which allows the powder supply to the Inogun M spray guns. 4.1. Pneumatic Connections Item Icons Description Characteristics Air supply...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 4.2. Electrical and Signal Connections Item Icons Description Characteristics I/O- Can Connection to a PLC Coded female connector (12-pin) Low voltage cable to spray gun or projector Coded male connector (10-pin) Vib / Smoke Vibrator connection on vibrating table Coded male connector (4-pin) 100 ~ 240 VAC Inobox module power cable...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 4.3. Starting • Connect the peripheral equipment (spray gun or projector, powder pump, PLC, vibrator, etc.) (see § 4.2 page 15). • Connect the air and fluid supplies(see § 4.1 page 14). • Connect the mains plug to the control module (see §...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5. Use of the various menus of the Inobox VT (Vibrating Table) control module 5.1. Inoboxconnected to a Inogun M or M + spray gun. 5.1.1. Start screens When the module is switched on by pressing the key , one of the following four welcome screens appears: •...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.2. Screen 1: Operating Modes Screen This screen is used to enter the various operating setvalues in the operating modes: Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX µA Area Description Choice of presets, 4 modes are available Voltage setting ( available only in custom mode) Current setting ( available only in custom mode) Setting the injection air or powder flow rate...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.3. Screen 1: Custom mode screen This screen allows to enter the setvalues for using the custom mode different from the 3 previous modes (Simple, Complex and Over-powder coating). Inobox V : XXXX INOGUN M µA Area Description Custom mode...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.4. Screen 2: Setting of electrode supply air and fluidizing air In the selected operating modes Simple, Complex and Overpowder and customized, the operator can set the values for electrode blow-out air and fluidization air. He can also activate the cleaning mode. Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.5. Parameter setting screens 5.1.5.1. Access to the parameter setting screens Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX µA Pressing the 2 keys simultaneously for 3 seconds will take the user to the password entry screen. 5.1.5.2. Password Input Screen Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.5.3. Parameter setting screen 1: Equipment operating time Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX Screen ON h r s H V ON h r s 7 h r s 7 h r s 7 h r s 7 h r s 1 6 0 0 h r s 2 0 0 h r s...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.5.4. Parameter setting screen 2: Fault History Screen This screen displays the history of faults that have occurred from the most recent to the oldest. Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX (*) Fault Nr 1 is the most recent fault that appeared on the module. Area Description Numbering of faults that have occurred and fault number...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.5.5. Parameter setting screen 3: Active cleaning phase Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX Area Description Active cleaning cycle time Press the key to increase the cleaning time in the active phase and key to decrease it Cleaning cycle time at stop (inactive) Press the key to increase the cleaning time in the inactive phase and...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.5.6. Parameter setting screen 4: Parameter setting Locking / Unlocking setpoints Inobox V : XXXX INOGUN M Area Description Locking / Unlocking the voltage modification Press the keys to lock and unlock the voltage setpoint modification Locking / Unlocking the current modification Press the keys to lock and unlock the current setpoint modification...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 Start screen 2 with the activation of the vibrator Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX Area Description Activation of the vibrator at the keyboard if the function was previously activated on the parameter screen 4 (see § 5.1.5.6 page Press the keys to lock and unlock the vibrator.
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.5.7. Parameter setting screen 5: Time Delays Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX 1 5 s 3 0 s 1 5 m i n Area Description Delay of the electrode blowing after the HV control is stopped in seconds Press the keys to set the time delay Delay of fluidisation after the HV control is stopped in seconds...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.5.8. Parameter setting screen 6: Inoflow - Automatic control of the dilution air Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX The activation of the Inoflow mode is characterized on the screen by the logo turning green and by the selection of the hose diameter (see the screen below).
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX µA Area Description Inoflow mode powder flow setting (0 to 100%) 5-step adjustment of the speed of powder projection to the gun Once the Inoflow mode is enabled, the dilution is slaved with the injection. Member of Exel group...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.5.9. Parameter setting screen 7: Contrast and Communication Configuration (a CAN link is used) Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX S L AV E S P E E D 2 0 % Area Description Display contrast setting Press the keys to set the contrast Selection of the +/- function of the gun keypad...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.5.10. Access code modification screen for parameter setting screens Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX O l d o p e r a t o r P I N 0000 N e w o p e r a t o r P I N Area Description To enter a new 4-digit access code:...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.6. Screen 3: Counter Alarm Screen This screen only appears when the operator has exceeded the recommended operating time for maintenance. Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX S c r e e n ON 3 h r s HV ON 0 h r s 1 6 1 0...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.7. Screen 4: Cleaning screen Inobox V : XXXX INOGUN M Area Description Activating / Deactivating cleaning mode When the cleaning mode is activated, the logo. turns green on the screen and the pictogram animated. To interrupt the cleaning cycle (before the programmed stop see §...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.8. Screen 5: Fault Presence Screen If a fault is detected, the Inobox switches to the screen below (screen 5) displaying the flashing symbol then the various information concerning the fault: Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX Area Description Fault icon...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.1.9. Standby Screen / Factory Reset screen Inobox INOBOX M V0005 Standby screen: By default, standby is effective after 15 minutes of inactivity, however the operator can modify this time delay on parameter setting screen 5 (see §...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.2. Inobox VT connected to an Inogun A projector The screens of the Inobox VT connected to an Inogun A are identical to those of a connection to an Inogun M except for the home screen and the settings screen 7 described below: 5.2.1.
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 5.2.2. Parameter setting screen 7: Contrast and Communication Configuration (a CAN link is used) Inobox INOGUN A V : XXXX S L AV E S P E E D 2 0 % Area Description Display contrast setting Press the keys to set the contrast Slave number setting...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 6. Use of the different menus of the Inobox H control module The screens of the Inobox H are identical to those of the Inobox VT whatever the type of gun connected. Inobox INOGUN A V : XXXX µA The icon in Zone 1 indicates the type of Inobox tank control module.
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7. Use of the different menus of the Inobox NF control module 7.1. Inobox NF connected to an Inogun M ou M + manual spray gun 7.1.1. Start screens When the module is switched on by pressing the key , one of the following four welcome screens appears: •...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 • The Inobox has not recognized the equipment to which it is connected or no equipment is connected. Inobox V : XXXX It is therefore necessary: 1 Switch off the module 2 Check connections. 3 Switch the module back on. Member of Exel group...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.2. Screen 1: Operating Modes Screen This screen is used to enter the various operating set values in the operating modes: Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX µA Area Description Choice of presets, 4 modes are available Voltage setting (available only in custom mode) Current setting (available only in custom mode) Setting the injection air or powder flow rate...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.3. Screen 1: Custom mode screen This screen allows to enter the setvalues for using the custom mode different from the 3 previous modes (Simple, Complex and Over-powder coating). Inobox V : XXXX INOGUN M µA Area Description Custom mode...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.4. Screen 2: Setting of electrode supply air In the selected operating modes Simple, Complex and Overpowder, the operator can set the values for electrode blow-out air. He can also activate the cleaning mode. Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX Area Description...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.5. Parameter setting screens 7.1.5.1. Access to the parameter setting screens Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX µA Pressing the 2 keys simultaneously for 3 seconds will take the user to the password entry screen. 7.1.5.2. Password Input Screen Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.5.3. Parameter setting screen 1: Equipment operating time Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX Screen ON h r s H V ON h r s 7 h r s 7 h r s 7 h r s 7 h r s 1 6 0 0 h r s 2 0 0 h r s...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.5.4. Parameter setting screen 2: Fault History Screen This screen displays the history of faults that have occurred from the most recent to the oldest. Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX (*) Fault Nr 1 is the most recent fault that appeared on the module. Area Description Numbering of faults that have occurred and fault number...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.5.5. Parameter setting screen 3: Active cleaning phase Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX Area Description Active cleaning cycle time Press the key to increase the cleaning time in the active phase and key to decrease it Cleaning cycle time at stop (inactive) Press the key to increase the cleaning time in the inactive phase and...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.5.6. Parameter setting screen 4: Parameter setting Locking / Unlocking setpoints Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX Area Description Locking / Unlocking the voltage modification Press the keys to lock and unlock the voltage setpoint modification Locking / Unlocking the current modification Press the keys to lock and unlock the current setpoint modification...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.5.7. Parameter setting screen 5: Time Delays Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX 1 5 s 3 0 s 1 5 m i n Area Description Delay of the electrode blowing after the HV control is stopped in seconds Press the keys to set the time delay Delay of fluidisation delay after the HV control is stopped in seconds...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.5.8. Parameter setting screen 6: Contrast and Communication Configuration (a CAN link is used) Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX S L AV E S P E E D 2 0 % Area Description Display contrast setting Press the keys to set the contrast Selection of the +/- function of the gun keypad...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.5.9. Access code modification screen for parameter setting screens Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX O l d o p e r a t o r P I N 0000 N e w o p e r a t o r P I N Area Description To enter a new 4-digit access code:...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.6. Screen 3: Counter Alarm Screen This screen only appears when the operator has exceeded the recommended operating time for maintenance. Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX S c r e e n ON 3 h r s 0 h r s 1 6 1 0 h r s...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.7. Screen 4: Cleaning screen Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX Area Description Activating / Deactivating cleaning mode When the cleaning mode is activated, the logo turns green on the screen and the pictogram animated. To interrupt the cleaning cycle (before the programmed stop( see §...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.8. Screen 5: Fault Presence Screen If a fault is detected, the Inobox switches to the screen below (screen 5) displaying the flashing symbol then the various information concerning the fault: Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX Area Description Fault icon...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.1.9. Standby Screen / Factory Reset screen Inobox INOBOX M V0005 Standby screen: By default, standby is effective after 15 minutes of inactivity, however the operator can modify this time delay on parameter setting screen 5 (see §...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.2. Inobox NF connected to an Inogun A automatic gun The screens of the Inobox NF connected to an Inogun A are identical to those of a connection to an Inogun M except for the home screen and screen 2 described below: 7.2.1.
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.2.2. Screen 2: Setting of electrode supply air In the selected operating modes Simple, Complex and Overpowder, the operator can set the values for electrode blow-out air. He can also enable the trigger and the cleaning mode. prohibition Inobox INOGUN A...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.2.2.1. Trigger lock activation Inobox INOGUN A V : XXXX The activation of the trigger lock mode is characterized on the screen by the logo turning green and by the display of the trigger lock icon at the top right of the screen. To return to the previous screen, press the key.
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.3. Inobox NF connected to an Inogun M/M+ manual gun or an Inogun A automatic gun on a installation without fluidization control 7.3.1. Start screens When the module is switched on by pressing the key , one of the following four welcome screens appears: •...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 • The Inobox is connected in NF version. It allows to choose either the pressure tank mode or the mode of an integrated equipment on an installation without fluidization control. Inobox Press the key in zone 1 to select the mode of an integrated equipment on a system without fluidization control, and the Inobox automatically switches to the next screen.
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.3.2. Screen 1: Operating Modes Screen This screen is used to enter the various operating setvalues in the operating modes: Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX µA Zone Description Choice of presets, 4 modes are available Voltage setting ( available only in custom mode) Current setting ( available only in custom mode) Setting the injection air or powder flow rate...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.3.3. Screen 1: Custom mode screen This screen allows to enter the setvalues for using the custom mode different from the 3 previous modes (Simple, Complex and Over-powder coating). Inobox V : XXXX INOGUN M µA Area Description Custom mode...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.3.4. Screen 2: Setting of electrode supply air in Inogun M/ M+ version In the selected operating modes Simple, Complex and Overpowder, the operator can set the values for electrode blow-out air. He can also activate the cleaning mode. Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.3.5. Screen 2: Setting of electrode supply air in Inogun A version In the selected operating modes Simple, Complex and Overpowder, the operator can set the values for electrode blow-out air. He can also enable the trigger prohibition and the cleaning mode. Inobox V : XXXX INOGUN A...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.3.5.1. Trigger lock activation Inobox INOGUN A V : XXXX The activation of the trigger lock mode is characterized on the screen by the logo turning green and by the display of the trigger prohibition icon at the top right of the screen. To return to the previous screen, press the key.
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.3.6. Parameter setting screens The parameter screens of the Inobox NF integrated on an installation without fluidization control are identical to those of the Inobox VT whatever the type of gun connected (see § 5 page 17).
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.3.8. Screen 4: Cleaning screen Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX Area Description Activating / Deactivating cleaning mode When the cleaning mode is activated, the logo. turns green on the screen and the pictogram animated. To interrupt the cleaning cycle (before the programmed stop (see §...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.3.9. Screen 5: Fault Presence Screen If a fault is detected, the Inobox switches to the screen below (screen 5) displaying the flashing symbol then the various information concerning the fault: Inobox INOGUN M V : XXXX Area Description Fault icon...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 7.3.10. Standby Screen / Factory Reset screen Inobox INOBOX M V0005 Standby screen: By default, standby is effective after 15 minutes of inactivity, however the operator can modify this time delay on parameter setting screen 4 (see §...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 8. Connections 8.1. CAN Inputs / Outputs connector Description Designation Characteristics Shielding 0V Trigger 0V dry contact pilot for ON / OFF high voltage Solder wire size max. 24 AWG / max. 0,25 mm² Cathode input of the pilot optocoupler On / Off high COM Trigger for Pilot Dry Contact voltage...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 9. Cabling - Connector Inputs / Outputs -CAN Function to be wired externally to the module Designation Shielding (by shield recovery clamp) 0 V TRIGGER On / Off Trigger COM TRIGGER 0V CLEANING On / Off Cleaning COM CLEANING N.O FAULT relay Fault...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 10. High voltage 10.1. Characteristics of spray gun output voltage and current The Inobox module has a voltage and current mapping control that limits the operation according to curve 1. Operator can set all the voltage / current value pairs that are including inside this curve 1. For each UHT IR output current point corresponds to a maximum output voltage point, UR according to a mapping recorded in the HVU and not modifiable by the user.
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 11. Fault management There are two types of faults: • Resettable faults by fault acknowledgment. • Blocking faults that require a restart of the +24V DC supply of the Inobox module. Whatever the type of fault triggered, the regulation cuts off the high voltage and the powdering.
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 11.1. Faults list Associated Nr and Fault label Description pictogram Micro-controller module fault. 1 - Program fault This fault requires a power-on to be reset. The internal +24VDC power supply may fail. it has 2 - +24V power supply fault exceeded the authorized operating limits: 21 V <...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 Pictogramme N° et Libellé du défaut Description associé An injection control is activated without pressure feed- back. Resettable by Fault Acknowledgment Inhibition of injection air flow monitoring: 32 - Injection fault The micro switch S1 at ON allows to inhibit the monitoring of the injection air flow if the setpoint is higher than 20%.
Fault Action to be performed 1 - Program fault The micro-controller is faulty. If the problem persists, contact Sames. Check power supply input on the module. 2 - + 24V power supply fault It must be 24 V DC (min. 21,6 V DC / max. 26,4 V DC).
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 12. Communication with the PLC in CAN 12.1. Characteristics In CAN mode a PLC manages the display and/or control of the data of the Inobox module. It is necessary to configure the address of the Inobox and the communication speed (from 0 to 7) using the last setting screen.
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 12.2. Data exchange 12.2.1. From CAN to the Inobox module 8 bytes are exchanged from a CAN module to the Inobox. Byte Label Description Unit Max. Commands requested by the CAN (see the detailed CAN Command description hereafter) Current setpoint requested by the CAN.
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 12.2.2. From Inobox to a CAN module 8 bytes of feedback are exchanged from Inobox to a CAN module Byte Label Description Unit Max. Status 1 Status information 1(see description hereafter) Status 2 Status information 2 (see description hereafter) Fault 1 Fault information 1 (see description hereafter) Fault 2...
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 Byte 2 Fault 1 Fault information 1 1- Program fault 2 - +24V power supply Spare 17 - Absence of control mode fault see § 11.1 page 74 35 - Fluidisation fault 34 - Blowing fault 33 - Dilution fault 32 - Injection fault Byte 3...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 13. Spare parts list The spare parts are classified in 2 different types: • 1st emergency parts: The 1st emergency parts are strategic components which are not necessarily consumables but which in case of failure prohibit the operation of the equipment. Depending on the production line's commitment and the production rates imposed, the first emergency parts are not necessarily kept available in the customer's stock.
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DRT7145 C - 2022/11 Level Unit of Part Number Description Spare parts sale 910029883 Inobox VT - control module for vibrating table 910029884 Inobox H - control module for tank 910030576 Inobox NF - control module 910030041 Power cable «Europe» 910030398 Power cable «US»...
DRT7145 C - 2022/11 14. Revision index History Created by Checked by: H. Brochier-Cendre Approuved by S. Court Date Index Purpose of the modification and location 2020 S. Court First issue Add CAN NC start screen 2021/05 S. Court faults Second vibrator settings Intensity and program control UKCA Marking...
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