AMCOL 6000E Series Operator's Manual

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AMCOL CORPORATION
6000-ETC ELECTRONIC
TIMING CONTROLLER
Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 AMCOL CORPORATION 6000-ETC ELECTRONIC TIMING CONTROLLER Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Screens & Settings ....................... 10 Operation ........................11 7. Multi-Pump & Multi-6000E Systems ................13 8. System Troubleshooting and Maintenance ............14 9. Schematics ........................16 AMCOL Corporation 21435 Dequindre, Hazel Park, MI 48030 248-414-5700 fax: 248-414-7489 www.amcolcorp.com 6000-ETC Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    PLC. Reprogramming a PLC and installing additional hard wiring for the two- solenoid configuration is not always easy or efficient. To solve this problem, AMCOL has created a simple package to control a dual solenoid 6000E system with a single PLC output.
  • Page 4: Included Components

    2. Included Components Each 6000-ETC comes standard with the following components: 1. Preprogrammed Allen Bradley PLC 2. 6’ grounded power cord with plug 3. Open cable gland to insert the machine PLC control output 4. NEMA 12/13 sealed steel electrical enclosure 5.
  • Page 5: Assembly And Installation

    • WARNING! AMCOL 6000-ETC systems are only designed to function with 6000E applicators and correctly retrofitted 6000P applicators with dual solenoid controls. For installation instructions for 6000E applicators, see the 6000E Operator’s Manual.
  • Page 6: Standard Systems

    4. Standard Systems Screens & Settings Main Screen Setting Description Control Signal Constant signal, active during the entire spray cycle. Cycle Time Total time for one spray cycle. The lowest setting is 100ms (10 cycles per second). Starting point recommendation: 500ms. Increase or decrease according to the process and desired fluid usage.
  • Page 7 Manual Operation To manually test the system to observe spray output, perform the following: • Set the Cycle Time to the desired setting. • Press and hold the left ( ) button on the PLC inside the ETC enclosure. The system status will display “manual.”...
  • Page 8: Ff Systems

    5. Forming and Fabricating Systems Screens & Settings Main Screen Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Setting Description Control Signal Momentary signal (at least 20ms), to increment the input counter on the ETC. Number of Number of input signals required to begin spraying. Set Machine according to the desired spray cycle frequency.
  • Page 9: Operation

    Operation Prior to Getting Started • Follow all operation guidelines outlined in the 6000E Operator’s Manual for the 6000E system. • Provide power to the ETC, either from a 110VAC outlet or 110VAC lead. • If the low-level light is flashing, refill the reservoir on the 6000E applicator. Automatic Operation When the control signal to the ETC is on, the input counter on...
  • Page 10 Modifying Settings • Press the right ( ) button on the PLC to move to the next screen. • Press the up ( ) button on the PLC to increase the value of the currently displayed setting. • Press the down ( ) button on the PLC to decrease the value of the currently displayed setting.
  • Page 11: Bl Systems

    6. Shearing Systems Screens & Settings Main Screen 1 Main Screen 2 Screen 3 Screen 4 Screen 5 Screen 6 Setting Description Control Signal Momentary signal (at least 20ms), to increment the input counter on the ETC. Number of Number of input signals required to begin spraying. Set Machine Inputs according to the desired spray cycle frequency.
  • Page 12: Operation

    Operation Prior to Getting Started • Follow all operation guidelines outlined in the 6000E Operator’s Manual for the 6000E system. • Provide power to the ETC, either from a 110VAC outlet or 110VAC lead. • If the low-level light is flashing, refill the reservoir on the 6000E applicator. Automatic Operation When the control signal to the ETC is on, the input counter on the ETC...
  • Page 13 Modifying Settings • Press the right ( ) button on the PLC to move to the next screen. • Press the up ( ) button on the PLC to increase the value of the currently displayed setting. • Press the down ( ) button on the PLC to decrease the value of the currently displayed setting.
  • Page 14: Multi-Pump & Multi-6000E Systems

    7. Multi-Pump & Multi-6000E Systems Systems controlling multiple pumps or multiple 6000E systems have the same settings as the options above. The main screen displays the current status of both pumps/systems, and settings can be modified following the instructions above. Each set of solenoids operate as if they were connected to their own ETCs.
  • Page 15: System Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    8. System Troubleshooting and Maintenance For troubleshooting issues related to 6000E, see the 6000E Operator’s Manual SYSTEM IS NOT POWERING ON • Check if system is plugged in. • Check if power outlet or lead is functioning correctly. • Check if power cord wires are loose or unsecured in the terminals. SYSTEM IS NOT ACTIVATING SOLENOIDS •...
  • Page 16 Recommended Spares Description Part Number Quantity Lighted cap for 24VDC E-01013-61 solenoid 110VAC E-01013-11 Replacement 24VDC 2080-LC10-12QWB-# programmed PLC 110VAC 2080-LC10-12AWA-# # = Specify programming option, must match in-use ETC 6000-ETC Operator’s Manual P a g e | 15...
  • Page 17: Schematics

    9. Schematics 6000-ETC-110 6000-ETC-24 6000-ETC-110-FF 6000-ETC-24-FF 6000-ETC-110-BL 6000-ETC-24-BL 6000-ETC-110-LLI 6000-ETC-24-LLI 6000-ETC-110-LLI-FF 6000-ETC-24-LLI-FF 6000-ETC-110-LLI-BL 6000-ETC-24-LLI-BL 6000-ETC Operator’s Manual P a g e | 16...
  • Page 18 6000-ETC-110-2 6000-ETC-24-2 6000-ETC-110-2FF 6000-ETC-24-2FF 6000-ETC-110-2BL 6000-ETC-24-2BL 6000-ETC-110-2CM 6000-ETC-24-2CM 6000-ETC-110-LLI-2 6000-ETC-24-LLI-2 6000-ETC-110-LLI-2FF 6000-ETC-24-LLI-2FF 6000-ETC-110-LLI-2BL 6000-ETC-24-LLI-2BL 6000-ETC-110-LLI-2CM 6000-ETC-24-LLI-2CM 6000-ETC Operator’s Manual P a g e | 17...
  • Page 19 AMCOL Corporation 21435 Dequindre, Hazel Park, MI 48030 248-414-5700 fax: 248-414-7489 www.amcolcorp.com 6000-ETC Operator’s Manual P a g e | 18...

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