. Â NOTE Information that requires special emphasis . Â TIP Alternate techniques or clarifying information. SHALL: This word is understood to be mandatory . SHOULD: This word is understood to be advisory . Sentry Equipment Corp...
. If the sample container is removed from the sampler, do not insert any body part or other item into the sample discharge port . Crushing will occur . Sentry DS-3B Automatic Belt Sampler...
. With an overall height of less than 24 inches (61 cm), the low profile Sentry DS-3 sampler mounts at any convenient point along a conveyor and allows for installation in areas with low headroom . The sampler arm and drive components are mounted within a steel enclosure .
Using installation and parts list drawing as a guide, C-clamp four vertical legs (3” X 3” angles) to conveyor side frames . Be sure the leg bottoms are flush with the conveyor frame bottom . Sentry DS-3B Automatic Belt Sampler...
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5. Final adjustments of scoop depth is by slotted holes in scoop . Loosen the capscrews holding the scoop onto its carrier and slide the scoop to its final position . Approximately 7/8” of adjustment is provided in scoop slots . Sentry Equipment Corp...
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Connect conveyor interlock between terminals 5 and 6 in the sampler control enclosure so that the sampler can only operate when the conveyor belt is moving . Refer to the circuit drawing included in this manual . Sentry DS-3B Automatic Belt Sampler...
Adjust arm dwell/stop position by changing the position of the cam that engages the limit switch on the upper shaft of the gear reducer within the drive enclosure . SLOW TO MEDIUM BELT SPEEDS—LIGHTER, (EASY-FLOWING MATERIALS): – Adjust arm to stop BEYOND vertical position (uppermost point of its arc) . Sentry Equipment Corp...
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– Convert total ALARM time desired to seconds . – Push switch “ON” for largest number which does NOT exceed desired time . – Subtract above selected number from total time required . Repeat until remainder is ZERO . Sentry DS-3B Automatic Belt Sampler...
. All guards MUST be in place and enclosures MUST be closed . Sample portions removed from the conveyor belt are discharged through a hopper and into a sample collection container . Optional “open” and “closed” sample collection systems are available from factory for use on belt samplers . Sentry Equipment Corp...
AUTO” switch to “OFF” does not disconnect electrical power within control enclosure . Always use external disconnect switch when performing service work within belt sampler and control enclosures . The Sentry DS-3B sampler is ruggedly built for years of reliable operation . Establish a regular inspection/maintenance schedule and replace worn components before complete failure occurs .
Replacements Parts & Consumables—Order your replacement parts and consumables . Sentry ProShield Services – select from four ProShield Guardian service plans providing diff erent levels of support to protect your large system investments with regularly scheduled maintenance .
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