For general information about the separator, please consult the Instruction book for the machine. Note: We assume that you ask your Alfa Laval representative to install and start-up the separation system, if you are in any way uncertain how to do that.
• Parts of the equipment coming in contact with hot process liquid can cause grave burns if touched. Be careful when working near pipes, valves and the separator. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 4...
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• NEVER operate a separator unless it is properly mounted • NEVER neglect an alarm. Find out what caused the alarm and remedy it before the alarm is reset. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 5...
The electric system consists of the control/starter unit with frequency Electric system converter for the separator motor. The EPC 60 control unit controls and supervises the complete system and gives alarms and actions if anything goes wrong. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 6...
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See also appendix D for a description of process and instrument components in the flow chart. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 7...
The EPC 60 operator panel is shown in the following figure: The operator panel consists of: • Alfanumeric display and numeric keyboard with <enter> button • four special keys <arrow up> , <arrow down> <escape> and <information> Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 8...
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See chapter 3. for detailed information about alarm handling and the supervised functions in the system. Note: The alarm history is found. “in menu 5 alarm history Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 9...
<first alt.> flashing Setting <second alt.> Select with the arrow keys and press <enter> Press <escape> to return to the main menu. Changed value become active after pressing <escape>. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 10...
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Alarm History with date and times are displayed. Step through the list using the arrow keys. Additional information is available pressing the <info> key for the selected alarm. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 11...
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Access to resp. protection level is given when the operator enters the right password using procedure 1 Login. The password is then valid for 20 minutes, or until procedure 2 Logout is used. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 12...
• daily totalizer in litres. There is a point behind the unit (L.) in order to distinguish it from the main totalizer. • Reset by simultaneously pressing the buttons for 2 seconds. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 13...
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• Change to "RES YES" by pushing the button. • Push repeatedly until the normal operation mode is reached again. Note: The daily totalizer will also be reset by this procedure! Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 14...
The Alarm LED will go out when there is no active alarm in the system. The Alarm page can also be reached pressing the <escape> key. The Alarm History is accessed via the Settings page, see section 2.1.2. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 15...
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"Stop" or "STB" means the system will issue an alarm and change automatically to that mode, e.g. STOP or STAND BY. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 16...
No action if "override" ON. Alarm delayed by P219. Alarm limit in P218. Flow alarm override on Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Selected with P121. Reminder only. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 17...
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CPU temp too high Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Reminder only. CPU temperature > 85°C. A100 I/O module hardware fault Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Alarm Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 18...
START SAFETY STOP Power STOP STAND BY PRODUCTION CLEANING Production Cleaning Discharge sequence Discharge sequence operation sub-modes operator selected transition automatic transition Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 19...
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In STAND BY mode it is possible to initiate a discharge sequence manually. For supply of make-up water and sealing water while separator running, see appendix F, Activation diagram. It is possible to select PRODUCTION, CLEANING or STOP from STANDBY. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 20...
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300 rpm. All other equipment is controlled as in normal STOP mode. Restart is not possible. After completed Safety-stop-sequence the system will end up in STAND STILL. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 21...
SV372 is activated for the time in P229, and SV376 for the time in P230. Repeat as many times as set in P231. The solids pump runs all the time. The sequence is not activated at restart. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 22...
5 Operating routine Contents 5.1. POWER ON/STAND STILL 5.2. START 5.3. STAND BY 5.4. PRODUCTION 5.5. CLEANING 5.6. NORMAL STOP 5.7. EMERGENCY STOP Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 23...
The system automatically enters the STAND BY mode when the start-sequence is completed. At the end of the start period a number of start discharges are performed. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 24...
Check electrical drawings in order to use. • Leave the PRODUCTION mode by pressing the Production button once again. The system returns to STAND BY mode where the Standby LED is lit. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 25...
Check electrical drawings in order to use. • Leave the CLEANING mode by pressing the CIP button once again. The system returns to STAND BY mode where the Standby LED is lit. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 26...
• Wait, until the separator has stopped and danger no longer occurs. • Reset the emergency stop pushbutton by turning it. It is not possible to re-start the system before STAND STILL mode has been reached. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 27...
5 and 30 mm above the floor. The forks must cover the whole width of the frame. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 28...
Open/Closing time V201-3 P211 Speed Recovery time after Discharge P212 Discharge valve open time SV372 P213 Bowl closing time SV376 10.0 P214 Make up water interval time SV376 Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 32...
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0.03 1.00 discharge Sensor check: Flow change test limit relative P242 0.01 m³ 1.00 during Prod/CIP * P240 till P242 can be disabled by setting value to 0 Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 33...
Pump running for 20 s if STAND STILL is reached from STOP after any wet full speed mode (PRODUCTION or CLEANING). Close valve and stop feed pump at 300 rpm. Brake function activated. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 34...
YES to reset the total Total NO, YES throughput. Do not change! You always have to use the Code 0000 code, if different from ”0000”. Press ENTER to leave programming. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 35...
Min Speed for Func DC Brake Current DC Braking Time 60.0 DC Brake Cut In Sp DC Brake Cut In Sp Brake Function AC Brake Brake Check AC brake Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 36...
Load discrete inputs 10100 - 10249 with current alarm status Input.Alarms.LoadAck Load discrete inputs 10100 - 10249 with current alarm acknowledge status Input.Alarms.LoadActivation Load discrete inputs 10100 - 10249 with current alarm activation status Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 38...
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Output.ActValues.Output.InletVale Output.ActValues.Output.DisplacementWater Clara 20 10043 Output.ActValues.Output.A4_2 Clara 80 Spare Output.ActValues.Output.Discharge OWN Clara200 10044 Output.ActValues.Output.FeedPump 10045 Output.ActValues.Output.SolidsPump Output.ActValues.Output.Waterpump Clara80 10046 Output.ActValues.Output.A5_3 Clara20, 200 10047 Output.ActValues.Output.A5_4 10048 Output.ActValues.Output.M701_0 (Run Motor) Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 39...
Input.Parameters.Number Pararameter number which should be set with coil 13 40002 Input.Parameters.Value Value of the parameter which should be set with coil 13 40009 Reserved AlfaLaval Debug variable Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 41...
The password needed for access to protection level 2 is 2760. Remove this page and store it in a safe place if you do not want unauthorized persons to change the settings. Operating Manual Clara 80, 9699 6301 00, First Issue, 08-09-15, page 42...
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