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- Page 1 Operating Manual Process 11 Twin Screw Extruder “Original operating manual” Revision 1.01 Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific...
- Page 3 Preface Section Preface Section Operating Manual Issue Control Record Operations Manual Reference: 042-3687 Operations Manual Revision: 1.01 Thermo Scientific Process 11...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
3.3 General Operational Sequence ............3-4 3.4 Components ..................3-5 3.4.1 Extruder Screw and Screw Elements ........3-5 3.4.2 Arrangement of Screw Elements ..........3-7 3.4.3 Strand Die ..................3-9 3.5 Machine Type / Data Sheet ............3-11 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... - Page 5 5.15 Removing the Inlet Funnel ............5-31 5.16 Mounting the Vacuum Assembly ..........5-32 5.16.1 Mounting the Vent Port Adaptor ......... 5-32 5.16.2 Mounting the Vacuum Stack ..........5-34 5.17 Removing the Vacuum Assembly ..........5-35 Thermo Scientific Process 11...
- Page 6 6.19 Alarm Help ..................6-44 6.20 About ....................6-49 6.21 Contact ..................... 6-49 Maintenance ................7-1 7.1 General ....................7-2 7.2 Cleandown ................... 7-3 7.2.1 Cleaning Instructions ..............7-3 7.3 Changing the Filter Cartridge ............7-5 7.4 Lubrication ..................7-6 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 7 Fig. 5-20 Inlet funnel mounting ..............5-30 Fig. 5-21 Vent port adaptor mounting ............. 5-32 Fig. 5-22 Alignment of vent port adaptor ..........5-33 Fig. 5-23 Vacuum assembly mounting ............. 5-34 Fig. 7-1 Removing the inline filter cartridge ..........7-5 Thermo Scientific Process 11...
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Page 9: Introductory Information
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Page 10: Purpose Of This Operating Instructions
Keep this manual carefully in the area around the machine. If you have any questions after reading these instructions, please contact the manufacturer or his representatives. Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 11: Ce Marking
Introductory Information CE Marking 1.2 CE Marking Thermo Scientific electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use bears the CE marking. The CE marking attests the compliance of the product with the EC- Directives which are necessary to apply and confirms that the apparatus meets all relevant essential requirements of the directive, the defined relevant protection requirements. -
Page 12: Quality Assurance
Please inform us if, despite our precautionary measures, you should find any product defects. You can thus help us to avoid such faults in future. Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 13: Customer Support
• Lower maintenance costs • Reduced equipment downtime • Opportunity to plan maintenance • Increased efficiency and product quality • Opportunity to budget for wear part replacement. • Reduced resource time attending to breakdown management Thermo Scientific Process 11... - Page 14 “part exchange” their existing machines for new. Machines can also be modified to include the latest design features or to allow additional equipment to be added. For further details of these services, please contact us. Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 15: Contact To Thermo Fisher Scientific
Note: The following specifications should be given any time when product enquiries are made: Fig. 1-1 Type plate Unit name: e.g. Process 11 Type No.: e.g.: 567-7600 Serial No.: e.g.: 1 12004711001 The instrument’s serial number contains the year of manufacturing. The first two numbers after the blank character indicate the year of construc- tion. - Page 16 Introductory Information Contact to Thermo Fisher Scientific Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 17: Health And Safety
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Page 18: Intended Use
Community. In other countries, the applicable laws and regulations are to be respected. In addition to the safety instructions in this manual the generally applicable rules for accident prevention and environmental protection are to be respected and observed. Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 19: Warning Signs And Notes
Hazards by High Temperature: This machine will operate at high temperatures. The extruder barrel, dies or any other attachment in contact with the barrel may run at high temperatures. Thermo Scientific Process 11... -
Page 20: Technical Conditions
Danger Technical modifications, alterations and additions that are made by the user at the machine, will influence the CE-conformity of the machine and are the responsibility of the operator. Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 21: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions 2.5 Safety Instructions 2.5.1 General Safety Instructions The Process 11 Twin Screw Extruder is a universal tool. The details about the application conditions and the nature of the used substances and materials are not known by the manufacturer, Danger thus it can only be the responsibility of the operator. -
Page 22: Instructions For Personal Safety
• Heated machine parts can be very hot. Never touch them with bare hands. You may wear protective gloves. • Avoid an unnatural posture and maintain balance at all times. Wear work shoes to increase your stability. Wear suitable working clothes. Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 23: Safety Instructions For Working On Electrics
• Don’t let the machine run unattended and keep a safe distance to moving or heated machine parts. • Never run the machine without material. The screws and the barrel can be damaged. Thermo Scientific Process 11... -
Page 24: Safety Instructions For Maintenance Work
• Ensure that a qualified electrician carries out any electrical repairs/maintenance. • The Process 11 must only be repaired by a Thermo Fisher Scientific Service Engineer. (Refer to Section 1.4 for Customer Support Information.) 2.5.7 Guards and Safety Devices Please pay attention to the following. -
Page 25: Disposal And Recycling
(PS). These materials can be reused after reprocessing, if you have forwarded it to a collection point for an appropriate disposal company. If you will forward the packaging material is correctly sorted, so it can be fed directly to the reuse. Thermo Scientific Process 11... -
Page 26: Disposal Of Used-Up Machines
The lubricant manufacturer should be able to give you disposal information of the used lubricants. Disposal information of the used lubricants is given by the lubricant manufacturer. Please check to product specific the data sheets. 2-10 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 27: Weee Compliance
You can get detailed information by our Customer support. See contact data on page 1.5 2.6.7 RoHS Compliance With designing and building his machine all requirements of the RoHS declaration is kept. Thermo Scientific Process 11 2-11... - Page 28 Health and Safety Disposal and Recycling 2-12 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 29: Unit Description
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Page 30: Field Of Application
The Thermo Scientific Process 11 twin screw extruder is a machine for producing small batches or performing a continuous production. The Process 11 is one model within our range of twin screw extruders that serves a variety of markets, including polymer, nanotechnology. -
Page 31: Machinery Overview
3.2.2 Machinery Overview A typical layout of the extruder and associated equipment is shown below: Fig. 3-1 Machine layout The Process 11 executes main extrusion process. Extruder All components of this base machine are des- cribed in section 3.4 on page 3-5. -
Page 32: General Operational Sequence
Once the product is being processed successfully, Running forward it to the downstream process equipment. ê Stop any material feeding and reduce screw speed. Shut-down Press Extruder On-/Off-button to stop extruder running. ê Cleaning Perform extruder dismantling and cleaning. Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 33: Components
1/2 L/D reverse feeding is required, the elements can where longer than 1/2 L/D reverse feeding is required, the elements can be combined. be combined. 1 L/D 1/2 L/D 1/2 L/D reverse Fig. 3 Fig. 3-3 Feed screws Thermo Scientific Process 11... - Page 34 For open discharge application also con- veying elements with the counter bore are available. veying elements with the counter bore are available. veying elements with the counter bore are available. Fig. 3 Fig. 3-6 Discharge extrusion elements Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 35: Arrangement Of Screw Elements
3.4.2 Arrangement of Screw Elements With changing the arrangement or using additional kinds of screw ele- ments it is possible to customize the screw assembly to the application requirements. Following in Fig. 3-7 the standard screw configuration is shown. Thermo Scientific Process 11... -
Page 36: Fig. 3-7 Standard Screw Configuration
Unit Description Components Fig. 3-7 Standard screw configuration Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 37: Strand Die
Unit Description Components 3.4.3 Strand Die The Process 11 standard die with cone (diameter: 2.0 mm) creates a continuous strand with circular cross section. Barrel Terminal for Thermocouple Bayonet Coupling 1/8” BSP Terminal for Die Heater Terminal for Pressure Probe 1/2” UNF... - Page 38 In addition a corresponding set of inserts with different diameters is avail- able. Equipment Description Item No. Process 11 Set of Die Inserts 567-7640 (0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.5, 3.0 mm) If special dies with customised dimensions are needed for individual applications, please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Page 39: Machine Type / Data Sheet
Unit Description Machine Type / Data Sheet 3.5 Machine Type / Data Sheet Type name: Process 11 Item number: 567-7600 Quantity name Value Barrel diameter 11 mm Barrel length 40 L/D (440 mm) Screw center line distance 8,6 mm Screw clearance 0,15 mm Ratio screw outer dia./ inner dia. - Page 40 Unit Description Machine Type / Data Sheet 3-12 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 41: Commissioning
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Page 42: Transport
During storage the recommended storage temperature of 5 … 45 °C should not be deviate. During storage, all electric drives and control components are covered with plastic sheeting. Metal surfaces are susceptible to corrosion should be covered with a suitable corrosion protection. Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 43: Unpacking
Otherwise, the damage claim may be refused. If concealed damage or pilferage is discovered, notify the carrier immediately and retain the entire shipment intact for inspection. Thermo Scientific Process 11... -
Page 44: Initial Cleaning
Ensure good ventilation to avoid during the cleaning a health risk by toxic fumes. 4.5 Space requirements Place the Process 11 on a leveled table (with inflammable surface) where it is convenient to operate: Footprint of base machine 900 mm x 500 mm... -
Page 45: Installation Work
4.7 Installation Work This section describes several preparation procedures to be performed before the Process 11 is used for a compounding run and the working steps for operating the machine. To allow a fast and trouble-free installation of the machine, there are several ‘Pre-Installation Requirements’... -
Page 46: Machine Connectors
Input Connection for Cooling Water Connector Socket for a PictBridge compatible Printer Connector Socket for Data Logging Connector Socket for Feeder Electrical Feeder System Connector Socket for Profi-Bus Connection to the Feeder Connector Socket for Power Cord Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 47: Connection To The Electrical Power Supply
Only attach the units to mains sockets with a grounded earth. Only use the mains cable that is designated for the locally exist- ing power supply, else the machine will be seriously damaged. Caution The right voltage is labeled onto the delivered main cables. Thermo Scientific Process 11... -
Page 48: Connection To The Cooling Water Supply
Within our range of accessory equipment Thermo Fisher Scien- tific offers suitable Water Chillers. Equipment Description Item No. Chiller Unit PROCESS 11, 230 V 567-7625 Chiller Unit PROCESS 11, 115 V 567-7626 It’s recommended to keep the given cooling temperature level. -
Page 49: Fig. 4-3 Supplied In-Line Water Filter
Do not use quick release couplings with integrated shut-off valve. Remaining water inside the cooling system will lead to high vapor pressure when machine is still heated to operating temperatures. Thermo Scientific Process 11... - Page 50 Connect the inlet and the outlet fitting of the cooled feed port block with the couplings at the cooling water supply. Activate the water flow slowly and increase the flow rate if necessary. 4-10 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 51: Hardware Operations
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Page 52: Controls
All electrical devices will come to the operating mode. Position 0 = machine without supply behind that isolator (switched off) Position 1 = machine connected to power supply (switched on) Fig. 5-1 Control elements Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 53: Machine Operations
Connect the extruder with the cooling water supply (see section 4.7.3 on page 4-7). Ensure the right connection to the main power supply and switch on the Process 11. Start the machine and touch the control screen to enter the overview page (see section 6.5 on page 6-7). -
Page 54: Extruder Start-Up
% Torque Indicator is showing approx. 60 %. Increase extruder speed in several steps to required speed (max. speed is 1000 rpm). Gently increase feeder speed, ensure that % Torque Indicator does not exceed 80 %. Process 11 Thermo Scientific... - Page 55 To achieve a higher output you must increase the feeding rate to point C. You can continue to follow this “staircase” until we approach the maxi- mum screw speed point F and maximum throughput at point G with maximum torque. Thermo Scientific Process 11...
- Page 56 80 %. The process limit is influenced by the maximum of torque or clear volume between screws and barrel. The position of the Process Boundary depends on barrel temperature profile, screw configuration etc. Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 57: Mounting The Barrel
For pre-assembling the screws see section 5.5 on page 5-17. Bottom half barrel Rear Screw Front Screw Coupling Sleeve (2x) Coupling Housing Screw Coupling Gearbox Output shaft (2x) Fig. 5-2 Inserting the screws Thermo Scientific Process 11... -
Page 58: Fig. 5-3 Coupling Details
Rotate the screws A + B simultaneously to align the hexagon sockets of couplings with the gearbox shafts Push both screws firmly back to the gearbox shafts Fig. 5-3 Coupling details Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 59: Mounting The Top Half Barrel
To enable running of screw drive, it is necessary that the switch actuator rod is fitted. Alignment Pin in Bottom Half Barrel (2x) Top Half Barrel Bottom Half Barrel Switch Actuator Rod Proximity Switch for Interlocking the Screw Drive Fig. 5-4 Assembly of top half barrel Thermo Scientific Process 11... -
Page 60: Assembling The Die
12.9 only. 5.3.3 Assembling the Die Hexagon Socket Cap Screw M6x30 Die Body Hexagon Socket Cap Screw M6x25 Top Half Barrel Bottom Half Barrel Fig. 5-5 Die assembly 5-10 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... - Page 61 To apply the clamping force to die, first tension with 8 Nm (80% of maximum torque) and finally after heating-up apply the maximum screw torque of 10 Nm. Use a torque wrench. Thermo Scientific Process 11 5-11...
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Page 62: Assembling The Barrel
Hardware Operations Mounting the Barrel 5.3.4 Assembling the Barrel Hexagon Socket Cap Screw M6x25 Top Half Barrel Coupling Housing Barrel Clamp Bar Hexagon Socket Cap Screw M6x16 Fig. 5-6 Barrel clamping bar 5-12 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 63: Fig. 5-7 Barrel Screws Clamping Order
Fig. 5-7. Use a torque wrench. First tension with 8 Nm (80% of maximum torque) and finally after heating-up again following the sequence apply the maximum screw torque of 10 Nm. Discharge Drive end Fig. 5-7 Barrel screws clamping order Thermo Scientific Process 11 5-13... -
Page 64: Assembling Die Heater And Thermocouple
2.5 mm Allen key. After mounting the die heater connect the power supply cable of heater cartridge with the machine socket. Before inserting the thermocouple ensure that its surface and the borehole are perfectly cleaned. 5-14 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 65: Opening The Barrel
5.15 on page 5-31. If it is necessary to dismantle the additional barrel equipment as barrel plugs, liquid injection Adaptor or vacuum assembly for better cleaning or a new configuration, first remove these components before opening the barrel. Thermo Scientific Process 11 5-15... -
Page 66: Fig. 5-9 Disassembly Of Top Half Barrel
At least when the top half barrel is removed, the screws stop rotating when the removed switch actuator rod opens the safety proximity switch. Notch inside Top Half Barrel Top Half Barrel Bottom Half Barrel Switch Actuator Rod Tri-Clover-Clamp Fig. 5-9 Disassembly of top half barrel 5-16 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 67: Assembling The Screws
Fig. 5-10, when the hexagonal shafts are at 90° to each other. α Discharge Extrusion Element β Discharge Extrusion Element Screw Shaft Fig. 5-10 Screw assembly - discharge extrusion elements Thermo Scientific Process 11 5-17... -
Page 68: Assembling The Screw Elements
. Product information and application notes of the manufacturer are to be observed. Slide all screw elements onto the screw shaft to configuration requirements, till screw length is completely filled-up. Complete the screw assembly as described in section 5.5.3. 5-18 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 69: Assembling The Gland Bush And Coupling
5.5.2. Slide the gland bush onto its support at the coupling Slide the coupling with the gland bush onto the screw shaft Fit the coupling retaining screw to secure screw elements via the fixed coupling. Thermo Scientific Process 11 5-19... -
Page 70: Removing The Screws
Prepare the barrel for opening and remove the top half barrel. Refer to section 5.4.2 on page 5-15. Check the screws for free moving. If screws are not stuck to the barrel, continue with with working step 4 . 5-20 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 71: Fig. 5-14 Turning Back The Screw Removal Device
. As long the removal block is not in its original position this indicating pin protrudes into the barrel section and the top half barrel can’t be fit. Fig. 5-14 Turning back the screw removal device Thermo Scientific Process 11 5-21... -
Page 72: Removing The Screw Elements
It’s recommended that the two discharge extrusion elements are to be left on the Screw Shaft . Clean off parts & inspect before re-fitting. Ensure that all surfaces are clean and free from debris. 5-22 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 73: Mounting The Pressure Probe
Loosen the pressure probe by using a 16 mm wrench at the spanner Loosen the pressure probe by using a 16 mm wrench at the spanner flats and remove it. Thermo Scientific Process 11 5-23... -
Page 74: Mounting The Barrel Plugs
Ensure that all plugs are in place, if barrel port is not covered by a funnel, liquid injection or venting port. Danger Required tools: 6 mm Allen key • Required consumables: • Anti-Seize-Compound (Item No. 086-2314) 5-24 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 75: Fig. 5-17 Interfering Of Barrel Plug With Screws
Never insert a plug or adaptor when screws are running. Caution Never run the machine with a misaligned plugs or adaptors. Before inserting the barrel plugs or adaptors take care about the right alignment. Fig. 5-17 Interfering of barrel plug with screws Thermo Scientific Process 11 5-25... -
Page 76: Removing The Barrel Plugs
Removing the Barrel Plugs 5.11 Removing the Barrel Plugs Barrel Plug Removal Tool Guiding Rod (with threaded pin) Slide Hammer Hexagon Socket Cap Screw M6x 10 (2x) Barrel Plug Fig. 5-18 Using the plug removal tool 5-26 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... - Page 77 Repeatly dash the slide hammer upwards to apply a vertical force that withdraws the barrel plug out of the barrel port. Thermo Scientific Process 11 5-27...
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Page 78: Mounting The Liquid Injection Adaptor
Equipment Description Equipment Description Item No. Item No. Liquid Feeding Liquid Feeding Adaptor for Process 11 567-764 7640 with M8 Injection Nozzle (1 mm hole) with M8 Injection Nozzle (1 mm hole) Barrel Port... -
Page 79: Removing The Liquid Injection Adaptor
Remove the liquid injection nozzle (see item C in Fig. 5-19). If suitable disconnect the feeding hose first. To remove the liquid injection adaptor, follow the working steps 2 to 4 as described in section 5.11. Thermo Scientific Process 11 5-29... -
Page 80: Mounting The Inlet Funnel
Put the inlet funnel onto the barrel port Coat screws lightly with ‘Anti-Seize’ compound before fitting. Insert the 2 retaining screws into the taped holes and tighten it. 5-30 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 81: Removing The Inlet Funnel
For general cleaning purpose of the barrel it is not necessary to remove the inlet funnel. Required tools: 5 mm Allen key • To remove the inlet funnel, follow the working steps as described in section 5.14 in the reversed order. Thermo Scientific Process 11 5-31... -
Page 82: Mounting The Vacuum Assembly
Supporting the outgasing by an additional vacuum pump it is necessary to install the optional vacuum stack. Equipment Description Item No. Vacuum Stack for Process 11 567-7623 5.16.1 Mounting the Vent Port Adaptor Barrel Port Vent Port Adaptor... -
Page 83: Fig. 5-22 Alignment Of Vent Port Adaptor
, whose orientation to the rotating screws must be as shown in Fig. 5-22. Fig. 5-22 Alignment of vent port adaptor Coat retaining bolts lightly with ‘Anti-Seize’ compound before fitt- ing. Insert the 2 retaining screws into the taped holes and tighten them. Thermo Scientific Process 11 5-33... -
Page 84: Mounting The Vacuum Stack
Hexagon Socket Cap Screw M6x60 (2x) Tapped Hole (2x) Silencer Bypass Valve Suction hole Vacuum Gauge Vacuum Housing Fig. 5-23 Vacuum assembly mounting Required tools: 6 mm Allen key • Required consumables: • Anti-Seize-Compound (Item No. 086-2314) 5-34 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 85: Removing The Vacuum Assembly
Loosen and remove the retaining bolts If present remove the vacuum stack Remove the vent port adaptor . While removing take care about the interfering with extruder screws, as shown in Fig. 5-17 on page 5-25. Thermo Scientific Process 11 5-35... - Page 86 Hardware Operations Removing the Vacuum Assembly 5-36 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 87: Software Operations
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Page 88: Menus
6.11 on page 6-24. Selecting Close will close the pulled down menu. lose the pulled down menu. Process 11 Thermo Scientific... - Page 89 This is des alarm occurred on the machine. This is described in section 6.18 on page 6-43 Selecting Close will close the pulled down menu. will close the pulled down menu. Thermo Scientific Process 11...
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Page 90: Character Input
Numeric Input Box Numeric Input Box e.g. for setting a RPM value Alphanumeric Input Box Alphanumeric Input Box e.g. for setting a recipe name e.g. for setting a recipe name Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 91: Temperature Input
Touching “Clear” will erase the value in the input field. Touching “Clear” will erase the value in the input field. Touching “ Touching “ESC” will cancel the input procedure and close the box. ” will cancel the input procedure and close the box. Thermo Scientific Process 11... -
Page 92: Start-Up
6.4 Start Start-up When switching When switching-on the machine an introductory screen appears while the on the machine an introductory screen appears while the control is starting control is starting-up. Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 93: The Overview
6.5. 6.5 The The Overview The main page for operating the The main page for operating the Process 11 allows the user: allows the user: - to set the screw speed (in rpm) to set the screw speed (in rpm) - to set the barrel temperature (in °C) - Page 94 Overview Overview Process Trend Temperature Trend Temperature Trend Temperature Profile Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 95 Pressure Setpoint Feeder and Actual Pressure (gravimetric & volumetric) (gravimetric & volumetric) Melt Pressure Feed Rate Setpoint Temperature Probe Probe and Actual Feed Rate Thermo Scientific Process 11...
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Page 96: Input Fields And Control Buttons
Main feed zone 1 is permanently cooled Main feed zone 1 is permanently cooled without temperature control. without temperature control. 6-10 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... - Page 97 Refer to section 6.8 on page 6-15. To stop temperature control touch the Heating O Heating On button. The button will change to Off and the color changes color changes from green to red. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-11...
- Page 98 Touch the Extruder Off button to start operation. The button will button to start operation. The button will change to On . To stop operation touch the Extruder On button. The button will button. The button will change to Off. 6-12 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 99: Feeder Overview
The operations status of a feeder is displayed by a status code and an The operations status of a feeder is displayed by a status code and an additional message in a line display. additional message in a line display. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-13... -
Page 100: Feeder Control Panels
Pressing this button will close the control panel. When When pressing the grey or green feeder icon on the screen another feeder icon on the screen another small control panel appears. small control panel appears. 6-14 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 101: Temperature Profile
All fields with green characters shows the setpoint temperature; all fields with red characters are displaying the actually measured values. with red characters are displaying the actually measured values. with red characters are displaying the actually measured values. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-15... - Page 102 To close the Temperature Profile page just change to another page or touch the close icon touch the close icon in the upper right corner of the window. in the upper right corner of the window. 6-16 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 103: Temperature Trend
To scroll through the horizontal time scale four To scroll through the horizontal time scale four navigation navigation icons are located on located on top of the Temperature Trend screen. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-17... - Page 104 Two additional icons are located on the Temperature Trend screen. £ £ Log Clear Touching this icon erase the complete record of all logging data. £ £ Pause Touching this icon will pause any record of logging data. 6-18 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 105: Process Trend
Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-19... - Page 106 Touching this icon scrolls the time scale slowly forward to younger data records till the realtime record is reached. Fast Forward Touching this icon scrolls the time scale fast forward to younger data records till the realtime record is reached. 6-20 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 107 To close the Process Trend page, just change to another page or touch the close icon in the upper right corner of the window. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-21...
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Page 108: Recipes
Number of the recipe selected in the recipe index. Number of the recipe selected in the recipe index. Loaded Loaded Recipe No: Number of the recipe currently loaded in the PLC. Number of the recipe currently loaded in the PLC. 6-22 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... - Page 109 PLC written to the PLC. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-23...
- Page 110 Touching this button will save the currently set parameter values of the Recipe ecipe Editor page. A recipe is saved with the displayed recipe name and A recipe is saved with the displayed recipe name and number. 6-24 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 111 (see Overview page) can be copied to the Recipe Editor by touching the Upload Recipe button. To save the parameter set of the Recipe Editor page, touch the Save Recipe button, described on page 6-24. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-25...
- Page 112 To run the extruder with the updated process parameter of the recipe To run the extruder with the updated process parameter of the recipe close the opened recipe page to change to the Overview. close the opened recipe page to change to the Overview. 6-26 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 113: Embedding Of Equipment
To set the operating pressures via the Overview page follow the steps below. When exceeding this pressure limit an alarm message appears. below. When exceeding this pressure limit an alarm message appears. below. When exceeding this pressure limit an alarm message appears. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-27... -
Page 114: Feeder Set-Up
Note: Note: If the user leaves the user leaves this page without stopping the feeder first, the this page without stopping the feeder first, the feeder will be stopped automatically. feeder will be stopped automatically. 6-28 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 115: Gravimetric Feeder Set-Up
This field displays the actual feed rate (in kg/h). This input field displays the actual percental devia This input field displays the actual percental devia- tion of the actual feed rate to the tion of the actual feed rate to the setpoint. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-29... - Page 116 This input field defines the maximum percental deviation of the actual feed rate to the setpoint. Exceeding this maximum deviation for longer than 60 seconds leads to a feeder stop. An alarm message is shown in the line display 6-30 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 117: Maximum Output Calculation
Concurrently displays the tared weight. Concurrently the displayed weight in field displayed weight in field is set to ‘ is set to ‘ 0.000 kg ’. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-31... - Page 118 The set motor speed value has an influence to the amount of material that is fed during the last step of calculating the maximum is fed during the last step of calculating the maximum is fed during the last step of calculating the maximum output. 6-32 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 119 ” Calculating Max Output. Please wait “ is flashing till calculation is finished. After one minute when the procedure is finished the result is displayed in the Maximum output field of the set-up page. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-33...
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Page 120: Set-Up Pressure Probe
If error If error occurs loosen the pressure probe in die terminal and/or heat occurs loosen the pressure probe in die terminal and/or heat up the die. up the die. 6-34 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 121: Time & Date
HMI. The displayed time settings of the PLC Clock and PLC Calendar will The displayed time settings of the PLC Clock and PLC Calendar will be refreshed. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-35... -
Page 122: Engineering
Read First” that is sent together with this operating manual is operating manual. Type in the access code. Press Enter to change to the main Engineering screen Press Enter to change to the main Engineering screen. 6-36 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... - Page 123 The descriptions of all alarms are shown in The descriptions of all alarms are shown in chapter 6.19 on page 6-44 Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-37...
- Page 124 After closing the main Engineering Menu Page appears again. After closing the main Engineering Menu Page appears again. After closing the main Engineering Menu Page appears again. 6-38 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 125: Temperature Alarms
6.2 on page 6-4. Touch the Alarms Off button to switch on the alarm temperature to switch on the alarm temperature control. Touching the Alarms On button switches off this function switches off this function . Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-39... -
Page 126: Torque Trip Level Setting
PLC. torque value to the PLC. If writing wanted press If writing wanted press YES button to continue, else button to continue, else press press NO button to abort. 6-40 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 127: Plc I/O Status
Touching “PLC Digital Output Status” or “PLC Digital Input Status” Touching “PLC Digital Output Status” or “PLC Digital Input Status” Touching “PLC Digital Output Status” or “PLC Digital Input Status” will change between both pages. will change between both pages. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-41... -
Page 128: Speed Maximum Level Setting
PLC. speed value to the PLC. If writing wanted press If writing wanted press YES button to continue, else press button to continue, else press NO button to abort. 6-42 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 129: Alarm Viewer
This page shows a table with the counter of the occurred alarms. To delete this counter press the button delete this counter press the button Reset Alarm Summary Reset Alarm Summary shown in section section 6.16 on page 6-36. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-43... -
Page 130: Alarm Help
If the barrel is fitted correctly check the digital input page on the HMI check the digital input page on the HMI as the barrel proximity switch could be l proximity switch could be faulty. 6-44 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... - Page 131 Please check line display beneath feeder Please check line display beneath feeder and check feeder for damage or faults. and check feeder for damage or faults. For further reference check the feeder further reference check the feeder manual. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-45...
- Page 132 This alarm can be disabled on the temperature alarm page. temperature alarm page. If this alarm is disabled the temperature If this alarm is disabled the temperature alarms for each zone will also be zone will also be disabled. 6-46 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
- Page 133 Contact the manufacturers service Contact the manufacturers service Department. Refer to section 1.4 1.4 ‘Customer Support’ on page 1-5. As described adjacent in Alarm Message. As described adjacent in Alarm Message. Thermo Scientific Process 11 6-47...
- Page 134 The emergency stop button has been pressed. Please note although all devices have Please note although all devices have been stopped the barrel may still be hot. been stopped the barrel may still be hot. 6-48 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 135: About
If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of the Process 11 Process 11 please contact us. Any queries or problems should be Any queries or problems should be directed to directed to Thermo Fisher Scientific Customer Support. -
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Software Operations Contact 6-50 Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
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Page 138: General
Caution After the machine has been running for a few hours, check that all nuts, screws, setscrews, etc. are tight, and re-tighten where necessary. These should be checked periodically. Process 11 Thermo Scientific... -
Page 139: Cleandown
• All parts must be dry and clean before assembly. The machine should be regularly cleaned from waste material and contaminations. Cleaning can be performed either by dry cleaning or by wet cleaning with the help of cleaning agents or solvents. Thermo Scientific Process 11... - Page 140 If necessary for cleaning, dismantle the components shown in section 5 Hardware Operations on page 5-1. Perform a dry or wet cleaning, depending on the kind of contamination. After re-assembling check for correct installation. For testing the machine can be run without material first. Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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Page 141: Changing The Filter Cartridge
If filter cartridge is not fully cleanable, replace it by a new one. Spare part: Spare part: Filter cartridge, 50µm Part No.: Part No.: 006-1649 Fig. 7 Fig. 7-1 Removing the inline filter cartridge Filter Cartridge Filter Bowl Thermo Scientific Process 11... -
Page 142: Lubrication
Do not overfill the gear drive section with too much lubricant. Else the lubricant will disperse into the housing. If necessary lubricate the gear drive with recommended oil. Lubricant: Klübersynth UH1 14-22 or comparable Part No.: 086-2371 Process 11 Thermo Scientific...
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