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CTT 1200 Colortronic GmbH retains all rights to change the information in these operating instructions at any time without notice. We assume no liability for any errors or direct or indirect damage resulting in con- text with these operating instructions.
Dehumidified Air Dryer 1. General Information Version: 64.10-8248GB02 05/03 » These operating instructions are addressed to all users of the device. These operating instructions must be used by every person charged with work on the unit. General Information 1-1...
Dehumidified Air Dryer 1.1. Warnings and symbols The following warnings and symbols are used in these operating instructions: » This symbol indicates danger to life! Fatal or serious injury is possible if the corresponding instructions, regulations or warnings are not observed. This symbol indicates that serious injury is possible if the corresponding instructions, regulations or warnings are not observed.
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Dehumidified Air Dryer When disposing of drying agents / batteries / oil, observe all official rules. Caution: High noise pollution! For all work on the equipment, hearing protection should be worn. Avoids impairment of hearing! Caution: Danger of crushing! Disconnect the equipment from mains supply before starting mainenance procedures.
Dehumidified Air Dryer 1.2. Explanations and information Various terms and designations are used in these operating instructions to ensure clarity. There- fore please note that the terms used in the text stand for the corresponding explanations listed be- low. • Equipment ”Equipment”...
Dehumidified Air Dryer 2. Safety instructions Version: 64.10-0127GB02 04/02 » These safety instructions apply to all persons within the range of action of the equipment. Please inform all persons within the range of action of the equipment of the direct and indirect hazards connected with the equipment. These operating instructions are to be used by all persons assigned activities connected with the equipment.
Dehumidified Air Dryer 2.1. For your safety General The operating personnel of this equipment must be at least 16 years old. Please read these operating instructions carefully before taking into operation for the first time. Contact us should questions arise. This avoids injury and damage to equipment! These operating instructions must be kept available at all times at the place of operation of the equipment.
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Do not modify, add other equipment or change the design of the equipment without the approval of the manufacturer. Caution: Danger of accidents! Attachments not supplied by Colortronic must be manufactured in accordance with safety regula- tion EN 294. Danger of accidents! The equipment may only be operated when all the associated components are properly connec- ted up and in accordance with the relevant regulations.
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Dehumidified Air Dryer When drying plastics which emit gases dangerous for human health, take care that the regenera- tion exhaust air is disposed of without polluting the environment. This will prevent danger to peo- ple and material! Operate the dryer only if there is at least one drying hopper operating. This will prevent damage of material! Maintenance Before starting maintenance work, appoint a supervisor.
When you dispose of drying agents, observe all official rules. Note that drying cells are replaced or refilled by Colortronic only if they are empty. The material level may not fall below 40 % in the drying hopper, when material is continuously re- moved from the drying hopper, but no material is continuously fed into the drying hopper (batch drying).
CTT 1200 3. Start-up Version: 64.10-8279GB02 05/03 » This chapter is directed at the operators of the equipment. This chapter assumes general skills in dealing with drying systems and SPS (PLC) control units. This chapter assumes that the functional description has been read and un- derstood.
CTT 1200 3.1. Control system The control system is switched on at the main switch. The control system is operated via a ”selection window” and the keyboard of the operator panel. The facility’s control system is factory-programmed. Nevertheless, you have to set specific values (basic parameters) which are dependent on the processed material, for instance.
CTT 1200 3.2. Switching on the dryer Switch on the system by means of the main switch. & The control system carries through a self-test; after that, the name of the dryer and the operation status of the unit are displayed.
CTT 1200 3.3. Viewing the software-version “±” Press the -key. & The software-version will be displayed. 3.4. Passwords The entry of a password prevents unauthorised persons from having access to the data entered into the control system. Important data can then be entered or modified only after the password has been entered.
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CTT 1200 Login Press the key “F2". Enter the password. Press the ENTER key. & If the password has been entered correctly, the corresponding password level is displayed. You can now enter data into the control system or modify data which have already been entered.
CTT 1200 3.5. Basic parameters Press the ”F1"-key. 3.5.1. Turning the devices on/off Select ”Main menu”. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Press the ”F2”-key. Dryer on/off ”on” = turn dryer on, ”off” = turn dryer off. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Timer on/off Press the SHIFT-key and choose with the arrow-keys the desired operation: ”internal”...
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CTT 1200 Hopper # on/off #: Select the drying hopper that you wish to enable or disable. Press the ENTER key. “on”/ “off”: Press the SHIFT key. Using the arrow-keys enter “ON” if you want to enable the dry- ing hopper. Enter “OFF” if you want to disable the drying hopper. Press the ENTER key.
CTT 1200 3.5.2. Entering dryer values Select ”Dryer”. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Press the ”F3”-key. Regeneration Heater Act. The regenerated heat temperature will be displayed. Used air Act. The current temperature of the used air will be displayed. Press the “â” key.
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CTT 1200 & If the unit operates with a return resp. pre air cooler (optional): Return / Pre air cooler Target Enter the max. permissible air temperature. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Return / Pre air cooler Act. The current air temperature will be displayed.
CTT 1200 3.5.3. Entering hopper values Select ”Hopper”. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Press the ”F4”-key. Hopper entry # Enter the drying hopper number whoose value you want to view or modify. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Hopper entry Target Enter the drying temperature for the drying hopper (when operating with supplementary heating).
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CTT 1200 & If the unit operates with motor flaps (optional): Granules # Enter the drying hopper number whoose value you want to view or modify. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Granules target: _ % = _ °C Enter the material temperature at which the flap (optional) on the drying hopper should close.
CTT 1200 3.5.3.1. Entering drying hopper names & This function is password protected. Press the SHIFT-key and the ”F3”-key. Enter the password if requested. Hopper # Enter the drying hopper number. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Name TT: ######## Enter the drying hopper name. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key.
CTT 1200 3.5.3.2. Entering dwelling time & This function is password protected. Press the SHIFT-key and the ”F3”-key. Enter the password if requested. Hopper # Enter the drying hopper number. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Dwelling time: _ min Enter the dwelling time of the material within the drying hopper in minutes. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key.
CTT 1200 3.5.4. Observing processing status Select ”Status”. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Press the ”K1”-key. & The current operation status of individual assembly parts is displayed: e.g.: valve block moved in/moved out/error “moved in” = The upper drying cells are within the drying circuit; the lower ones are regenerated.
CTT 1200 3.5.5. Setting date and time & This function is password protected. Press the “K3"-key. Enter the password if requested. Date Press the SHIFT key. By means of the arrow keys, select the desired week-day. By means of the arrow keys, select the shown date.
CTT 1200 3.5.6. Viewing/changing language and contrast & This function is password protected. Press the “K4"-key. Enter the password if requested. Contrast Press the SHIFT key. By means of the arrow keys, select the adjustment which suits you best. Press the ENTER key.
Press the SHIFT-key and the ”K1”-key. Run on time drying blower -- 300 sec. Standard setting: 300 seconds, changes only after contacting Colortronic Service. Press the “â” key. Parameters The values in this menu may only be changed after contacting Colortronic Service.
CTT 1200 3.5.8. Setting the timer Select ”Timer”. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Press the SHIFT-key and the ”F1”-key. XX ON 00:00 OFF 00:00 (XX = day Mo-Su) Enter for each day the switching on time and the switching off time.
CTT 1200 3.6. Starting continuous operation When you have carried through all basic settings, you can start with continuous operation. Make sure that hoppers which are not in use are separated from the de- humidified air supply. Make sure that the set drying temperatures are suited for the materials in the hoppers.
CTT 1200 3.7. Viewing system runtime Select ”System runtime”. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Press the SHIFT-key and the ”F2”-key. System runtime #.## h r.-blwr. #.## h m.-blwr. #.## h & The runtime of the blowers and the PLC (SPS) is shown in hours.
CTT 1200 3.8. Switching the dryer off Select ”Main menu”. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Press the ”F2”-key. Select ”Dryer off”. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Wait until the regeneration phase is finished and the blower has come to a standstill. Switch off the dryer at the main switch.
Dehumidified Air Dryer 4. Error and error correction Version: 64.10-8270GB01 06/02 » This chapter is directed at the operators of the equipment. This chapter assumes general skills in dealing with drying systems and SPS (PLC) control units. This chapter assumes that the “start-up” description has been read and un- derstood.
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Dehumidified Air Dryer & Alarm messages are displayed in plain language on the screen of the operator device. The display of alarm messages in the operator device can only be erased by pressing the ”ACK” key. The failure is not repaired. A failure is given by flashing of the LED “alarm”.
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Dehumidified Air Dryer View Press the ”F2"-key. All alarm messages with their numbers (see Texts), date, time and the supplement ”K”, ”G”, or ”Q” are displayed. & ”K” = coming (a failure occured) Pressing the “à”-key displays the alarm message in plain text. ”G”...
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The number of current alarm messages is displayed. Press the ESC-key. Delete Press the ”F3"-key. & This function is password protected (Colortronic service). Press the ENTER-key for deleting the messages. Press the ESC-key. Press the “â”-key. Error and error correction 4-4...
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& If there are more current alarm messages than can be saved, a warning message (= residual buffer reached) may be given. This function is password protected (Colortronic service). Overflow warning On/Off Press the SHIFT-key. By means of the arrow keys, select ”on” if a warning message is to be given.
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Dehumidified Air Dryer Text Press the ”F3"-key. All possible alarm messages are displayed with their numbers (see Viewing). For viewing the possible alarm messages, press the arrow keys: PLC (= SPS) Battery is Empty Replace the SPS battery. Main Switch is Off The main switch has been placed in the off position.
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Short circuit check. Excess Temperature Regeneration Heater The regeneration temperature is too high. Check the safety temperature limiter. Colortronic Service. Insufficient Temperature Regeneration Heater The regeneration temperature is too low. Check the regeneration heater. The Safety Switch Regeneration Heater Has Been Actuated Check the heater.
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Check the power supply. Short circuit check. Excess Temperature Drying Heater The drying temperature is too high. Check the safety temperature limiter. Colortronic Service. Insufficient Temperature Drying Heater The drying temperature is too low. Check the drying heater. Safety Switch Drying Heater Check the heater.
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Dehumidified Air Dryer Temperature Measurement Granules Defective Hopper X (X = number of the drying hopper) Check cables and sensor. Check the power supply. Short circuit check. Excess Temperature Granules Hopper X (X = number of the drying hopper) The material temperature is too high. Check the heater.
Never operate the equipment when partially dismantled. All maintenace and repair work not described in this chapter, may only be carried out by Colortronic service personnel or authorized personnel (ap- pointed by Colortronic). Disconnect the equipment from mains supply before starting maintenan- ce procedures to ensure that it cannot be switched on unintentionally.
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Ensure that materials and incidentals required for operation as well as spare parts are disposed of properly and in an environmentally sound manner. Use only original Colortronic spare parts. Keep record of all maintenance and repair procedures. Maintenance 5-2...
CTT 1200 5.1. Maintenance intervals Daily: Check warning signs on equipment for good legibility and completeness Clean return air filter and housing (depending on amount of dust collected) Lamp test: if you press the ”+/-”-button longer than 2 seconds all LED’s must light up...
CTT 1200 5.2. Cleaning/renewing the air filters Press the ”F2”-key. Select ”Dryer off”. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Wait until the blowers have stopped turning. Switch off the dryer at the main switch. Disconnect the power supply. Open the upper panel by means of the provided switch cabinet key.
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CTT 1200 Return air filter Loosen the securing nut on the return air filter housing Regeneration air filter and remove the housing lid. Return air filter Remove the return air filter. Clean the return air filter with compressed air from in- side to out or renew the filter.
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CTT 1200 Regeneration air filter Loosen the securing nut on lid of the regeneration air filter. Remove the lid and regeneration air filter housing. Loosen the two wing nuts. Remove the circular grid. Remove the filter mat. Blow through the filter mat with compressed air from the inside to the outside, or renew the filter.
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CTT 1200 Filter of the electrical cabinet Remove the lid of the filter. Remove the filter mat. Blow through the filter mat with compressed air from inside to outside or renew the filter mat. Clean the filter housing. Use lint-free cleaning rags.
CTT 1200 5.3. Tensioning the V-belts Press the ”F2”-key. Select ”Dryer off”. Acknowledge with the ENTER-key. Wait until the blowers have stopped turning. Switch off the dryer at the main switch. Disconnect the power supply. Open the upper panel by means of the provided switch cabinet key.
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CTT 1200 Blower ”regeneration heater” Remove the protective grid of the blower (position 3). Loosen the nut (position 1). Loosen and remove the screw (position 2). Slide motor with carrier flange plate (position 6) towards the carrier flange housing (position 4).
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CTT 1200 Blower ”drying heater” Remove the protective grid of the blower (position 1). Loosen nuts on threaded bolt (position 3). Remove defective V-belts (position 2), put on new ones. Attention should be given to exact alignment of the V-belt pulleys.
High-pressure blowers with frequency converter operation Blowers work without V-belts! 5.4. Disposing of the drying agent Ensure that drying cells are exchanged by Colortronic or refilled only when empty. Drying agents must be disposed of in accordance with all official regula- tions.
CTT 1200 5.6. Changing the battery of the control system » This work may be carried through only by qualified personnel trained in the field of electrical engineering. The battery may be changed only with the control system switched on.
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CTT 1200 Store backup batteries in a dry and cool place. Backup batteries can be stored for approx. 5 years. If backup batteries are not treated properly, they can ignite, explode and cause severe burning. & Order number battery: ID 83809 Batteries must be disposed of in keeping with the relevant national envi- ronment protection regulations/guidelines.
CTT 1200 5.6.1. Resetting the control values » This electrical work is intended to be carried out only by trained personnel. & After changing the battery or the PLC the control values should be reset- ted. All control values are set back to the standard settings.
CTT 1200 6. Functional description Version: 64.10-8250GB01 05/03 » This functional description is intended for all operating personnel of the equipment. Prerequisite for this functional description is general knowledge of dryers and SPS (PLC) systems. Ensure in each case that the operating personnel are sufficiently informed.
CTT 1200 6.1. Dryer The dryer operates with dehumidified air, i.e. the air is not only heated but also dehumidified befo- re flowing into the drying hopper. This principle allows plastic granules to be dried to a residual moisture content as low as 0.002 % (PET granulate).
CTT 1200 6.2. Drying hopper (optional) The material is dried in the drying hopper. The dehumidified air is forced through the material in the hopper, collecting moisture in the process. The drying hopper must be dimensioned according to its intended use to ensure that the final moisture content is attained. When the hopper is filled for the first time or at the start of a drying procedure, the material in the hopper must be dried com- pletely before material can be removed from the hopper for the first time.
CTT 1200 6.3. Return air cooler (optional) A return air cooler is generally required in cases in which the return air temperature is over 65 °C. A return air cooler improves the efficiency of the drying cells. The return air cooler reduces the return air temperature to a defined value.
A device for connection to the dehumidified air supply line is also available. Please note that the function of this combination is different from that of the conventional Colortronic suction boxes. Functional description 6-5...
Dehumidified Air Dryer 7. Transport, Assembly and Storage Version: 64.10-8248GB01 04/02 » This chapter is intended for all operating personnel of the equipment. Personnel using these instructions must be instructed in the regulations for the prevention of accidents, the operating conditions and safety regulations and their implementation.
Dehumidified Air Dryer 7.1. Transport and Packing » Please ensure adequate carrying capacity of the lifting equipment. Note that the dryer system is top-heavy. Risc of toppling! The equipment pass a rigorous operating test in the factory and are packed carefully to avoid transport damage.
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Dehumidified Air Dryer with a workshop crane Check if the eyelets are installed on the dryer housing. If this condition is met, fasten the transport cables to the eyelets. If this condition is not met, mount the eyelets and then fasten the transport cables to the eyelets. Disassemble the eyelets after set-up.
Dehumidified Air Dryer 7.2. Assembly » Please ensure adequate carrying capacity of the lifting equipment. Check the carrying capacity of the point of installation, particularly if installed on a platform. The place selected for installation should be as free of vibrations as possible. The main switch must be freely accessible.
Dehumidified Air Dryer 8. Assembly instructions Version: 64.10-8248GB01 04/02 » These installation instructions are intended for persons with skills in electri- cal and mechanical areas due to their training, experience and received in- structions. Personnel using these installation instructions must be instructed in the reg- ulations for the prevention of accidents, the operating conditions and safety regulations and their implementation.
Dehumidified Air Dryer 8.1. Mounting of the suction device for regeneration exhaust air When plastics are dried which produce hazardous gases, environmentally sound disposal of the regeneration exhaust air must be provided. The throughput of the regeneration blower may not be changed.
The electrical connection may only be carried through or assigned by Color- tronic service staff or by qualified staff authorized by Colortronic. Other persons are not permitted to carry through the electrical connection.
CTT 1200 9. Technical Data Version: 64.10-8250GB01 05/03 Basic Equipment · Centrally monitored PLC S7 drying control system with operator panel OP 7 · Central temperature controls for all heating elements to ensure constant temperature levels · Safety temperature limiter for all heaters ·...
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CTT 1200 Dimension sheet 630 mm 222O mm 274O mm 87.4" 25" 108" Dimensions in mm. Specifications may be subject to alterations. Technical Data 9-2...
CTT 1200 10. Spare parts list Version: 64.10-8279GB02 05/03 » This spare parts list is intended to be used only by trained personnel. Other persons are not permitted to modify or repair the equipment. & ID-numbers for units with special voltage, for ex. blowers, only on re- quest.
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CTT 1200 Pos. ID-number Description 95828 Tubular heating element 230 V, 3 kW (reg.) 93795 Tubular heating element 230 V, 2450 W (reg.) 85275 STB 360-500 °C (reg.) 95828 Tubular heating element 230 V, 3 kW (dry., optional) 93795 Tubular heating element 230 V, 2450 W (dry., optional) 85276 STB 160-250 °C (dry., optional)
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CTT 1200 Pos. ID-number Description 84156 84157 Filter unit complete 87491 Spare filter mat 86356 Filter cartridge (if no return air cooler is in use) 83986 Moisture sensor 92717 High-pressure blower HRD 14/4T, 1.6 kW, 400 V/50 Hz, (reg.) 86355...
CTT 1200 Accessories 85241 Timer (external, optional) Return air cooler (optional) 29790 Return air cooler, complete 87099 Solenoid valve 24 V 84503 Temperature converter 86036 Filter cartridge, temperature-proof (if a return air cooler is in use) 10.1. Switching Cabinet and Operating Unit &...
Dehumidified Air Dryer 11. Electrical manual Version: 64.10-0133GB01 10/97 » This electrical manual is intended to be used only by Colortronic service personnel and trained personnel authorized by Colortronic. Other persons are not permitted to modify or repair the equipment. ¨...
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Dehumidified Air Dryer 12. Accessories Version: 64.10-0134GB01 10/97 ¨ Entering values on the OP 7 / 17 ¨ Flap control with Fuzzy-Logic ¨ Elektror High-pressure blower with frequency converter operation ¨ Elektror High-pressure blower ¨ Spare parts list drying hoppers TT 25 - TT 6400 ¨...
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Dehumidified Air Dryer Accessories 12-2...
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Dehumidified Air Dryer Accessories 12-3...
Accessories Entering values on the OP 7 / 17 Colortronic GmbH...
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General Operation Entering Values General procedure In input fields, values can be entered on the OP and transferred to the PLC. To do this, proceed as follows: Step Procedure Branch initially to the screen you require and then to the corresponding screen entry. Using the arrow keys, select the input field you require within the screen entry.
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General Operation 3.3.1 Entering Numerical Values Input using numer- In fields that allow the operator to enter a numerical value, you enter the nu- ical keypad merical value character by character using the keypad on the system key- board. Changing the If there is a value in the field already, it is cleared completely from the field value when the first character is entered.
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General Operation 3.3.2 Entering Alphanumeric Values Mixed input of With the input of alphanumeric values, digits and letters are mixed. digits and letters For the numerical components of the input, proceed as described in section 3.3.1. If, however, you wish to enter a letter at the current cursor position, you must enable the corresponding alphanumeric font.
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General Operation Extended charac- If the characters available on the keypad are not sufficient for the alphanu- ter set meric input, you can select additional letters and special characters from the extended character set. The extended character set is available for all KC type fields.
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General Operation 3.3.3 Entering Symbolic Values Text instead of a When you enter a symbolic value, text is displayed instead of the value. If a value field has to be filled by entering symbolic values, take the value from a list of options.
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Accessories Flap control with Fuzzy-Logic Colortronic GmbH...
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Flap control with Fuzzy-Logic Observe that the hopper is not switched off after the flap has closed. Turning hopper off: see chapter “start-up, turning the devices on/off”. Control unit “flap” Switch position: = “Quick closing” flap closes quick 1 = “Slow closing” flap closes controlled 2 = “Automatic control”...
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Accessories Spare parts list Drying Hoppers TT 25 - TT 6400 Colortronic GmbH...
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TT 25 - TT 6400 Colortronic GmbH retains all rights to change the information in these operating instructions at any time without notice. We assume no liability for any errors or direct or indirect damage resulting in con- text with these operating instructions.
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