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Operation
ProMix
®
2KS
Plural Component Proportioner
312779G
EN
Automatic system for proportional mixing of plural component coatings, with Wall Mount
Fluid Station or RoboMix Fluid Station. For professional use only.
Approved for use in explosive atmospheres (except the EasyKey).
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this manual. Save these instructions.
See pages 4-7 for model information, including maxi-
mum working pressure. Equipment approval labels are
on page 3. Some components shown are not included
with all systems.
Automatic System with RoboMix Fluid Station
Automatic System with Wall Mount Fluid Station
TI12552a
TI12553a
0359
# 53
34II 2
2
Contents
Related Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Equipment Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Configuration and Part Numbers . . . . . . . 4
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Important Two-Component Material Information 11
Isocyanate Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Material Self-ignition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Keep Components A and B Separate . . . . . . . . 11
Moisture Sensitivity of Isocyanates . . . . . . . . . . 12
Changing Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Important Acid Catalyst Information . . . . . . . . . . 13
Acid Catalyst Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Moisture Sensitivity of Acid Catalysts . . . . . . . . 13
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EasyKey Display and Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
AC Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
I/S Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Audible Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Graco Web Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Run Mode Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Splash Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Manual Override Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Totals Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Reset Total Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Reset Solvent Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Alarms Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Level Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Password Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Set Up Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Option Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Advanced Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Recipe Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Calibration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
ProMix Integration Specifics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
System Setup for Automatic Operation . . . . . . . 56
Status Verification of Automatic Operation . . . . 57
Discrete I/O vs Network Communications . . . . . 57
Discrete I/O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Modbus and I/O Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Start Mix Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Stop Mix Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Color Change Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Purge Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Typical PLC Interaction with ProMix . . . . . . . . . 76
Integrated Flow Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Flow Control Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Flow Control Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Fluid and Air Pressure Requirements . . . . . . . . 86
Flow Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Flow Control Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Flow Control Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
One-Point Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Flow Control Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Pressure Flow Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Sequential Dosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Dynamic Dosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Recipe (Color) Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Solvent Push . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
General Operating Cycle, Sequential Dosing . . 98
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Pressure Relief Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Purging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Solvent Push Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Meter Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Color Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Color Change Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Color Change Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Alarms and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
System Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
System Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Alarm Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Schematic Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Meter Performance Data (G3000 on A and B) . . 147
Meter Performance Data (G3000 on A,
Coriolis on B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Graco Standard Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Graco Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
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Related Manuals
Related Manuals
Component Manuals in English
Manual
312778
312780
312781
312782
312783
312787
312784
310745
312786
312785
308778
313599
313212
313290
313542
313386
406800
Description
ProMix 2KS Automatic System
Installation
ProMix 2KS Automatic System
Repair-Parts
Fluid Mix Manifold
Dispense Valve
Color Change Valve Stacks
Color Change Module Kit
Gun Flush Box Kits
Gun Air Shutoff Kit
Dump Valve and Third Purge Valve Kits
Network Communication Kits
G3000/G3000HR/G250/G250HR Flow
Meter
Coriolis Flow Meter
Gun Flush Box Integration Kit
Floor Stand Kit
Beacon Kit
Basic Web Interface/Advanced Web
Interface
15V825 Discrete I/O Board Kit
Equipment Approvals
Equipment approvals appear on the following labels which are attached to the Fluid Station and EasyKey
™
.
See F IG . 1 on page 4 and F IG . 2 on page 6 for label locations.
EasyKey and Fluid Station Label
ATEX Certificate is listed here
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PART NO.
Artwork No. 293538
SERIES SERIAL MFG. YR.
US
Intrinsically safe equipment for Class I, Div 1, Group D, T3
Ta = -20°C to 50°C
Install per 289833
FLUID PANEL
MAX AIR WPR
FM08ATEX0073
II 2 G
Ex ia IIA T3
.7
7
MPa
100 bar PSI
GRACO INC.
P.O. Box 1441
Minneapolis, MN
55440 U.S.A.
TI13581a
ATEX Certificate is listed here
EasyKey Label
PART NO.
SERIES NO. MFG. YR.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
VOLTS
AMPS
85-250 ~
2 AMPS MAX
GRACO INC.
P.O. Box 1441
Minneapolis, MN
55440 U.S.A.
C US
Intrinsically safe connections for Class I, Div 1, Group D
Ta = -20°C to 50°C
Install per 289833
Um: 250 V
50/60 Hz
II (2) G
[Ex ia] IIA
FM08ATEX0072
TI13582a
ATEX Certificate is listed here
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System Configuration and Part Numbers
System Configuration and Part Numbers
Wall Mount Fluid Station Configurator Key
The configured part number for your equipment is printed on the equipment identification labels. See F IG . 1 for location of the identification labels. The part number includes one digit from each of the following six categories, depending on the configuration of your system.
Automatic
System
Control and Display
A
A and B Meter Color Valves
D = EasyKey with LCD Display 0 = No Meters 0 = No Valves
(single color)
1 = G3000 (A and B)
2 = G3000HR (A and B)
1 = Two Valves
(low pressure)
3 = 1/8 in. Coriolis (A) and
G3000 (B)
2 = Four Valves
(low pressure)
4 = G3000 (A) and 1/8 in.
Coriolis (B)
3 = Seven Valves
(low pressure)
5 = 1/8 in. Coriolis (A) and
G3000HR (B)
6 = G3000HR (A) and 1/8 in.
Coriolis (B)
4 = Twelve Valves
(low pressure)
A
(acid models)
Catalyst Valves Flow
Control
0 = No Valves
(single catalyst)
N = No
Y = Yes
1 = Two Valves
(low pressure)
2 = Four Valves
(low pressure)
7 = 1/8 in. Coriolis (A and B)
D = EasyKey with LCD Display 8 = G3000 (A) and G3000A
(B)
0 = No Valves
(no color; need to order acid kit
26A096-26A100;
0 = No Valves
(single catalyst)
N = No
Label Location on Fluid Station
TI12423a
Maximum Fluid
Working Pressure is listed here
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Label Location on EasyKey
TI12418a
Configured Part Number
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System Configuration and Part Numbers
Hazardous Location Approval
Models using a G3000, G3000HR, G3000A, or intrinsically safe Coriolis meter for both A and B meters are approved for installation in a Hazardous Location - Class I, Div I, Group D, T3 or Zone I Group IIA T3.
Maximum Working Pressure
Maximum working pressure rating is dependent on the fluid component options selected. The pressure rating is based on the rating of the lowest rated fluid component.
Refer to the component pressure ratings below.
Example: Model AD110Y has a maximum working pressure of 190 psi (1.31 MPa, 13.1 bar).
Check the identification label on the EasyKey or fluid station for the system maximum working pressure.
See F IG . 1.
ProMix Fluid Components Maximum Working Pressure
Base System (no meters [option 0], no color/catalyst change [option 0], and no flow control [option N]) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 psi (27.58 MPa, 275.8 bar)
Meter Option 1 and 2 (G3000 or G3000HR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 psi (27.58 MPa, 275.8 bar)
Meter Option 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 (one or two Coriolis Meters) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2300 psi (15.86 MPa, 158.6 bar)
Meter Option 8 (G3000 and G3000A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000 psi (27.58 MPa, 275.8 bar)
Color Change Option 1, 2, 3 and 4 and
Catalyst Change Option 1 and 2 (low pressure valves) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 psi (2.07 MPa, 20.6 bar)
Flow Control Option Y (Yes) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190 psi (1.31 MPa 13.1 bar)
Flow Meter Fluid Flow Rate Range
G3000 and G3000A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75-3800 cc/min. (0.02-1.0 gal./min.)
G3000HR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-1900 cc/min. (0.01-0.50 gal./min.)
Coriolis Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-3800 cc/min. (0.005-1.00 gal./min.)
S3000 Solvent Meter (accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-1900 cc/min. (0.01-0.50 gal./min.)
Standard Features
Feature
EasyKey with LCD
Fiber Optic and Power Cables, 50 ft (15.25 m)
Wall Mount Fluid Station, 50 cc Integrator and Static Mixer
Discrete I/O Board
A Side Dump Valve, if color valve(s) selected
B Side Dump Valve, if catalyst valve(s) selected
Flow Control with 15 ft (4.57 m) Cable (if selected)
Basic Web Interface
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System Configuration and Part Numbers
RoboMix Fluid Station Configurator Key
The configured part number for your equipment is printed on the equipment identification labels. See F IG . 2 for location of the identification labels. The part number includes one digit from each of the following six categories, depending on the configuration of your system.
Control and Display A and B Meter Color Valves Catalyst Valves RoboMix
System
R
Flow
Control
N = No
Y = Yes
D = EasyKey with LCD Display 0 = No Meters 0 = No Valves
(single color)
1 = G250 (A and B)
2 = G250HR (A and B)
1 = Two Valves
(low pressure)
2 = Four Valves
(low pressure)
3 = Seven Valves
(low pressure)
4 = Twelve Valves
(low pressure)
0 = No Valves
(single catalyst)
1 = Two Valves
(low pressure)
2 = Four Valves
(low pressure)
Label Location on
RoboMix Fluid Station
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Working Pressure is listed here
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TI12418a
Configured Part Number
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System Configuration and Part Numbers
Hazardous Location Approval
Models using a G250 or G250HR for both A and B meters are approved for installation in a Hazardous Location -
Class I, Div I, Group D, T3 or Zone I Group IIA T3.
Maximum Working Pressure
Maximum working pressure rating for RoboMix Systems is 190 psi (1.31 MPa, 13.1 bar).
Check the identification label on the EasyKey or RoboMix fluid station for the system maximum working pressure. See F IG . 2.
ProMix RoboMix Systems Maximum Working Pressure
RoboMix Fluid Station Options (all) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 psi (1.31 MPa, 13.1 bar)
Flow Meter Fluid Flow Rate Range
G250 Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75-3800 cc/min. (0.02-1.0 gal./min.)
G250HR Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-1900 cc/min. (0.01-0.50 gal./min.)
Standard Features
Feature
EasyKey with LCD
RS 485 Network Cable, 50 ft (15.25 m)
Fiber Optic and Power Cables, 50 ft (15.25 m)
Remote Fluid Station, 25 cc Integrator
Discrete I/O Board
A Side Dump Valve, if color valve(s) selected
B Side Dump Valve, if catalyst valve(s) selected
Flow Control with 15 ft (4.57 m) Cable (if selected)
Basic Web Interface
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Accessories
Accessories
2KS Accessories
Accessory
15V354 Third Purge Valve Kit
15V202 Third Purge Valve Kit
15V536 Solvent Flow Switch Kit
15V213 Power Cable, 100 ft (30.5 m)
15G710 Fiber Optic Cable, 100 ft (30.5 m)
15G614 Flow Control Extension Cable, 40 ft (12.2 m)
15U955 Injection Kit for Dynamic Dosing
15V034 10 cc Integrator Kit
15V033 25 cc Integrator Kit
15V021 50 cc Integrator Kit
24B618 100 cc Integrator Kit
15W034 Strobe Light Alarm Indicator Kit
15V331 Gateway Ethernet Communication Kit
15V963 Gateway DeviceNet Communication Kit
15V964 Gateway Profibus Communication Kit
15V337 Advanced Web Interface
280555 S3000 Solvent Flow Meter Kit
2KS Acid Compatible
Accessories
Intended for use with acid catalyst materials.
Accessory
26A096 No Color /1 Catalyst Change Kit
26A097 2 Color/1 Catalyst Change Kit
26A098 4 Color/1 Catalyst Change Kit
26A099 7 Color/1 Catalyst Change Kit
26A100 12 Color/1 Catalyst Change Kit
NOTE : This is not a complete list of available accessories and kits. Refer to the Graco website for more information about accessories available for use with this product.
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Warnings
Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When these symbols appear in the body of this manual, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific hazard symbols and warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion:
• Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
• Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop cloths (potential static arc).
• Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
• Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable fumes are present.
• Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions in your system installation manual.
• Use only grounded hoses.
• Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.
• If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately.
Do not use equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
• Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
This equipment must be grounded. Improper grounding, setup, or usage of the system can cause electric shock.
• Turn off and disconnect power at main switch before disconnecting any cables and before servicing equipment.
• Connect only to grounded power source.
• All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician and comply with all local codes and regulations.
INTRINSIC SAFETY
Intrinsically safe equipment that is installed improperly or connected to non-intrinsically safe equipment will create a hazardous condition and can cause fire, explosion, or electric shock. Follow local regulations and the following safety requirements.
• Only models with a G3000, G250, G3000HR, G250HR, G3000A, or intrinsically safe Coriolis meter are approved for installation in a Hazardous Location - Class I, Div I, Group D, T3 or Zone I Group
IIA T3.
• Do not install equipment approved only for a non-hazardous location in a hazardous area. See the
ID label for the intrinsic safety rating of your model.
• Do not substitute or modify system components as this may impair intrinsic safety.
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Warnings
WARNING
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
High-pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This may look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate surgical treatment.
• Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
• Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
• Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
• Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
• Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
• Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.
• Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings. For complete information about your material, request MSDS forms from distributor or retailer.
• Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine manufacturer’s replacement parts only.
• Do not alter or modify equipment.
• Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your distributor for information.
• Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
• Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.
• Keep children and animals away from work area.
• Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or swallowed.
• Read MSDS’s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
• Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.
• Always wear chemically impermeable gloves when spraying or cleaning equipment.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the operating area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including eye injury, inhalation of toxic fumes, burns, and hearing loss. This equipment includes but is not limited to:
• Protective eyewear
• Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
• Gloves
• Hearing protection
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Important Two-Component Material Information
Important Two-Component Material Information
Isocyanates (ISO) are catalysts used in two component materials.
Material Self-ignition
Isocyanate Conditions
Some materials may become self-igniting if applied too thick. Read material manufacturer’s warnings and
Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Spraying or dispensing materials that contain isocyanates creates potentially harmful mists, vapors, and atomized particulates.
• Read and understand the fluid manufacturer’s warnings and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to know specific hazards and precautions related to isocyanates.
• Use of isocyanates involves potentially hazardous procedures. Do not spray with this equipment unless you are trained, qualified, and have read and understood the information in this manual and in the fluid manufacturer’s application instructions and SDS.
• Use of incorrectly maintained or mis-adjusted equipment may result in improperly cured material. Equipment must be carefully maintained and adjusted according to instructions in the manual.
• To prevent inhalation of isocyanate mists, vapors, and atomized particulates, everyone in the work area must wear appropriate respiratory protection.
Always wear a properly fitting respirator, which may include a supplied-air respirator. Ventilate the work area according to instructions in the fluid manufacturer’s SDS.
• Avoid all skin contact with isocyanates. Everyone in the work area must wear chemically impermeable gloves, protective clothing and foot coverings as recommended by the fluid manufacturer and local regulatory authority.
Follow all fluid manufacturer recommendations, including those regarding handling of contaminated clothing. After spraying, wash hands and face before eating or drinking.
Keep Components A and B
Separate
Cross-contamination can result in cured material in fluid lines which could cause serious injury or damage equipment. To prevent cross-contamination:
• Never interchange component A and component
B wetted parts.
• Never use solvent on one side if it has been contaminated from the other side.
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Important Two-Component Material Information
Moisture Sensitivity of
Isocyanates
Exposure to moisture (such as humidity) will cause ISO to partially cure; forming small, hard, abrasive crystals, which become suspended in the fluid. Eventually a film will form on the surface and the ISO will begin to gel, increasing in viscosity.
NOTICE
Partially cured ISO will reduce performance and the life of all wetted parts.
• Always use a sealed container with a desiccant dryer in the vent, or a nitrogen atmosphere.
Never store ISO in an open container.
• Keep the ISO pump wet cup or reservoir (if installed) filled with appropriate lubricant. The lubricant creates a barrier between the ISO and the atmosphere.
• Use only moisture-proof hoses compatible with
ISO.
• Never use reclaimed solvents, which may contain moisture. Always keep solvent containers closed when not in use.
• Always lubricate threaded parts with an appropriate lubricant when reassembling.
NOTE: The amount of film formation and rate of crystallization varies depending on the blend of ISO, the humidity, and the temperature.
Changing Materials
NOTICE
Changing the material types used in your equipment requires special attention to avoid equipment damage and downtime.
• When changing materials, flush the equipment multiple times to ensure it is thoroughly clean.
• Always clean the fluid inlet strainers after flushing.
• Check with your material manufacturer for chemical compatibility.
• When changing between epoxies and urethanes or polyureas, disassemble and clean all fluid components and change hoses. Epoxies often have amines on the B (hardener) side. Polyureas often have aminies on the A (resin) side.
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Important Acid Catalyst Information
Important Acid Catalyst Information
The 2KS Plural Component Proportioner is designed for acid catalysts (“acid”) currently used in two-component, wood-finishing materials. Current acids in use (with pH levels as low as 1) are more corrosive than earlier acids.
More corrosion-resistant wetted materials of construction are required, and must be used without substitution, to withstand the increased corrosive properties of these acids.
Acid Catalyst Conditions
Acid is flammable, and spraying or dispensing acid creates potentially harmful mists, vapors, and atomized particulates. To help prevent fire and explosion and serious injury:
• Read and understand the fluid manufacturer’s warnings and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to know specific hazards and precautions related to the acid.
• Use only genuine, manufacturer’s recommended acid-compatible parts in the catalyst system (hoses, fittings, etc). A reaction may occur between any substituted parts and the acid.
• To prevent inhalation of acid mists, vapors, and atomized particulates, everyone in the work area must wear appropriate respiratory protection. Always wear a properly fitting respirator, which may include a supplied-air respirator. Ventilate the work area according to instructions in the acid manufacturer’s SDS.
• Avoid all skin contact with acid. Everyone in the work area must wear chemically impermeable gloves, protective clothing, foot coverings, aprons, and face shields as recommended by the acid manufacturer and local regulatory authority. Follow all fluid manufacturer recommendations, including those regarding handling of contaminated clothing. Wash hands and face before eating or drinking.
• Regularly inspect equipment for potential leaks and remove spills promptly and completely to avoid direct contact or inhalation of the acid and its vapors.
• Keep acid away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Do not smoke in the work area. Eliminate all ignition sources.
• Store acid in the original container in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and away from other chemicals in accordance with acid manufacturer’s recommendations. To avoid corrosion of containers, do not store acid in substitute containers. Reseal the original container to prevent vapors from contaminating the storage space and surrounding facility.
Moisture Sensitivity of Acid
Catalysts
Acid catalysts can be sensitive to atmospheric moisture and other contaminants. It is recommended the catalyst pump and valve seal areas exposed to atmosphere are flooded with ISO oil, TSL, or other compatible material to prevent acid build-up and premature seal damage and failure.
NOTICE
Acid build-up will damage the valve seals and reduce the performance and life of the catalyst pump. To prevent exposing acid to moisture:
• Always use a sealed container with a desiccant dryer in the vent, or a nitrogen atmosphere.
Never store acids in an open container.
• Keep the catalyst pump and the valve seals filled with the appropriate lubricant. The lubricant creates a barrier between the acid and the atmosphere.
• Use only moisture-proof hoses compatible with acids.
• Always lubricate threaded parts with an appropriate lubricant when reassembling.
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Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
Advanced Web Interface (AWI) - This allows remote
ProMix backup and restore, configuration, logging, and software update options.
Air Chop - the process of mixing air and solvent together during the flush cycle to help clean the lines and reduce solvent usage.
Air Chop Time - duration of each activation of the air purge valve during a chop sequence. User settable from
0.0-99.9 seconds.
Analog - relating to, or being a device in which data are represented by continuously variable, measurable, physical quantities, such as length, width, voltage, or pressure.
B Purge After Chop - Optional 2-second B solvent valve activation after the Chop sequence. This is used to separate the chop material and the Final Purge material to prevent unwanted mixing.
Basic Web Interface (BWI) - This allows remote Pro-
Mix backup and restore, logging, and software update options.
Bootloader - The utility program that handles initial system startup re-programming of the main ProMix application.
Chop Time - refers to the total length of the chop sequence during a purge. User settable from 0-999 seconds.
Closed Loop Flow Control - refers to the process when the flow rate is adjusted automatically to maintain a constant flow.
Color/Catalyst Purge - refers to the time required to flush the lines from the color or catalyst change module to the mix manifold during a color or catalyst change.
Color/Catalyst Fill - refers to the time required to fill the lines from the color or catalyst change module to the mix manifold.
Command Holdoff - The amount of time that flow rate learning is not allowed after the set point is changed to allow the flow rate to stabilize.
Coriolis Meter - a non-intrusive flow meter often used in low flow applications or with light viscosity, shear sensitive, or acid catalyzed materials. This meter uses vibration to measure flow.
Custom Language - A method to load a translation file into the ProMix to display languages other than those built into the system. Only Unicode characters through codespace 0x00FF are supported.
Digital Input and Output - a description of data which is transmitted as a sequence of discrete symbols, most commonly this means binary data represented using electronic or electromagnetic signals.
Discrete I/O - refers to data that constitutes a separate entity and has direct communication to another control.
Dose Size - the amount of resin (A) and catalyst (B) that is dispensed into an integrator.
Dose Time Alarm - the amount of time that is allowed for a dose to occur before an alarm occurs. More than
30 pulses from the flow meter of the active dose valve are needed while the Gun Trigger is on to prevent the alarm.
Dynamic Dosing - Component A dispenses constantly.
Component B dispenses intermittently in the necessary volume to attain the mix ratio.
Ethernet - a method for directly connecting a computer to a network or equipment in the same physical location.
ExtSP - External Set Point selection for PLC input of the flow rate set point while operating in Flow Control Override mode.
Fiber Optic Communication - the use of light to transmit communication signals. Blue is the transmitter, and black is the receiver. This must be cross-connected between the EasyKey and the Fluid Panel for communication to work. The Fiber Optic cable has a blue band to indicate the proper connection.
Final Purge Source - source of the media used in the final purge cycle. User settable to air purge valve, solvent purge valve, or 3rd purge valve.
Final Purge Time - duration of the final purge cycle.
User settable from 0-999 seconds.
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First Purge Source - source of the media used in the first purge cycle. User settable to air purge valve, solvent purge valve, or 3rd purge valve
First Purge Time - duration of the first purge cycle. User settable from 0-999 seconds.
Flow Control Resolution - a settable value that allows the flow control system to maximize its performance.
The value is based on maximum desired flow rates.
Flow Rate Analog Signal - the type of communication signal that can be used on the ProControl module.
Flow Rate Tolerance - the settable percent of acceptable variance that the system will allow before a flow rate warning occurs.
Flow Set Point - a predefined flow rate target.
Flush Volume Check - system monitors flush volume.
E-11 Alarm occurs if minimum volume is not achieved.
Minimum flush volume is user settable (0-999 cc).
Global - indicates that values on the screen apply to all recipes, 1 through 60.
Grand Total - a non-resettable value that shows the total amount of material dispensed through the system.
GT-Off Drive Time - The amount of time to regulate the fluid pressure based on the flow rate set point after the gun trigger is closed.
GT-Off Target Rise - The additional time to regulate the fluid pressure based on the flow rate set point after the gun trigger is closed.
Gun Trigger Holdoff - The amount of time that flow rate learning is not allowed after the gun trigger is opened to allow the flow rate to stabilize.
Gun Trigger Input Signal - used to manage ratio assurance dose times and flow control processes.
Intrinsically Safe (IS) - refers to the ability to locate certain components in a hazardous location.
Idle - if the gun is not triggered for 2 minutes the system enters Idle mode. Trigger the gun to resume operation.
Job Total - a resettable value that shows the amount of material dispensed through the system for one job. A job is complete when a color change or complete system flush occurs.
K-factor - a value that refers to the amount of material that passes through a meter. The assigned value refers to an amount of material per pulse.
Kd - refers to the amount the fluid flow system attempts to not overshoot the target set point.
Ki - refers to the degree fluid flow over shoots its set point.
Kp - refers to the speed in which the fluid flow reaches its set point.
Learn Strength - How much and how quickly to apply the difference in the flow rate set point compared to the measured flow rate when updating the flow control data table.
Manual Mode - when the proportioning or flow control system is controlling the inputs without any input from an outside control.
Minimum Material Fill Volume - system monitors material fill volume. E-21 Alarm occurs if minimum volume is not achieved. Minimum material fill volume is user settable (0-9999 cc).
Mix - when cross-linking of the resin (A) and catalyst (B) occurs.
Mix Fill Push - An option for the Autodump selection to automatically clear the Potlife alarm if the gun is in the
Gun Flush Box by running new mixed material through the gun.
Mix Input Signal - refers to system mode status where system begins a dose sequence each time the mix signal is made “High”.
Mixed Material Fill Time - the amount of time that is required to load mixed material from the dose valves to the applicator/gun.
Modbus/TCP - a type of communication protocol used to communicate Digital I/O signals over an ethernet.
Network Station - a means to identify a particular individual proportioning or flow control system.
One-Point Learning - Flow Control table calibration method using learned points above a specified flow rate to interpolate the table at low flow rates with short gun trigger times.
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Overdose (A, B, C) Alarm - when either the resin (A), or catalyst (B), or reducer (C) component dispenses too much material and the system cannot compensate for the additional material.
Potlife Time - the amount of time before a material becomes unsprayable.
Potlife Volume - the amount of material that is required to move through the mix manifold, hose and applicator before the potlife timer is reset.
Purge - when all mixed material is flushed from the system.
Purge Drive - The voltage drive during the Purge sequence, maximum of 3300 mV. The response curve of the V/P regulator is not linear, so it may be necessary to test the response using Manual Override mode.
Purge Time - the amount of time required to flush all mixed material from the system.
Purge Volume Alarm - E-11 Alarm occurs if minimum flush volume is not achieved.
Ratio Tolerance - the settable percent of acceptable variance that the system will allow before a ratio alarm occurs.
Sequential Color Change - the process when a color change is initiated and the system automatically flushes the old color and loads a new color.
Sequential Dosing - Components A and B dispense sequentially in the necessary volumes to attain the mix ratio.
Solvent/3rd Purge Valve Chop Time - duration of each activation of the solvent or 3rd purge valve during a chop sequence. User settable from 0.0-99.9 seconds.
Solvent Fill - the time required to fill the mixed material line with solvent.
Solvent Push - enables the user to save some mixed material by pushing it out to the gun with solvent.
Requires an accessory solvent meter.
Standby - refers to the status of the system.
System Idle - This warning occurs if the ProMix is set to
Mix, and 2 minutes have elapsed since the system received a flow meter pulse.
Third Purge Valve - refers to the use of three purge valves used to flush some waterborne materials. The valves are used to flush with water, air and solvent.
V/P - refers to the voltage to pressure device in the flow control module.
Valve Holdoff Maximum - The maximum amount of time that flow rate learning is not allowed after a dose valve cycles. The system may internally use a time less than is based on the stability of the fluid meter pulse stream.
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Overview
Overview
Usage
The Graco ProMix is an electronic two-component paint proportioner. It can blend most two-component solvent and waterborne epoxy, polyurethane, and acid-catalyzed paints. It is not for use with “quick-setting” paints (those with a potlife of less than 15 minutes).
• Can proportion at ratios from 0.1:1 to 50:1 in 0.1 increments.
• Has user selectable ratio assurance and can maintain up to +/-1% accuracy, depending on materials and operating conditions.
• Color change options are available for low pressure
(300 psi [2.1 MPa, 21 bar]) air spray and high pressure (3000 psi [21 MPa, 210 bar]) systems with up to 30 color change valves and up to 4 catalyst change valves.
• Models are available to operate air spray or air-assisted systems with a capacity of up to 3800 cc/min.
NOTE: Optional accessories are available for in field installation to achieve 30 colors.
Component Identification and Definition
. 3 for the wall mount system components and F IG . 5 for the RoboMix system components.
Table 1: Component Descriptions
Component
EasyKey (EK)
Wall Mount Fluid
Station (ST, used on
ADxxxx and AExxxx
Models only)
RoboMix Fluid
Station (RS, used on RDxxxx and
RExxxx Models only)
Fluid Manifold (FM)
Description
Used to set up, display, operate, and monitor the system. The EasyKey accepts 85-250
VAC, 50/60 Hz line power and converts that power to acceptable low voltage and optical signals used by other system components.
Includes air control solenoids, flow switches, and mountings for the fluid flow meters, and the fluid manifold assembly. Its control board manages all proportioning functions.
Includes air control solenoids, flow switches, fluid flow meters, and the fluid manifold assembly to control and monitor fluid dispensing. Its control board manages all proportioning functions.
• Pneumatically Operated Dose Valves for component A and B
• Purge Valves for solvent and air purge
• Sampling Valves for calibrating the flow meters and performing ratio checks (Wall
Mount Panel only)
• Shutoff Valves for component A and B to close their fluid passages to the mix manifold, to allow for accurate calibration and ratio checks (Wall Mount Panel only)
• Mix Manifold , which includes the fluid integrator and static mixer.
Fluid Integrator is the chamber where component A and B align at the selected ratio and begin to mix.
Static Mixer has 24 elements to uniformly blend the materials downstream of the fluid integrator.
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Table 1: Component Descriptions
Component
Flow Meters (MA,
MB, MS)
Description
The following optional flow meters are available from Graco:
• G3000 is a general purpose gear meter typically used in flow ranges of 75-3800 cc/min. (0.02–1.0 gal/min.), pressures up to 4000 psi (28 MPa, 276 bar), and viscosities of 20–3000 centipoise. The K-factor is approximately 0.119 cc/pulse.
• G3000A is a gear meter for use with acid catalyst fluids. It is typically used in flow ranges of 75-3800 cc/min. (0.02–1.0 gal/min.), pressures up to 4000 psi (28 MPa,
276 bar), and viscosities of 20–3000 centipoise. The K-factor is approximately 0.119 cc/pulse.
• G3000HR is a high resolution version of the G3000 meter. It is typically used in flow ranges of 38–1900 cc/min. (0.01–0.5 gal/min.), pressures up to 4000 psi (28 MPa,
276 bar). and viscosities of 20–3000 centipoise. The K-factor is approximately 0.061 cc/pulse.
• G250 is a general purpose gear meter, used in RoboMix systems. It is typically used in flow ranges of 75-3800 cc/min. (0.02–1.0 gal/min.), pressures up to 300 psi (2.1
MPa, 21 bar), and viscosities of 20–3000 centipoise. The K-factor is approximately
0.119 cc/pulse.
• G250HR is a high resolution version of the G250 meter, used in RoboMix systems. It is typically used in flow ranges of 38–1900 cc/min. (0.01–0.5 gal/min.), pressures up to 300 psi (2.1 MPa, 21 bar). and viscosities of 20–3000 centipoise. The K-factor is approximately 0.061 cc/pulse.
• S3000 is a gear meter used for solvents in flow ranges of 38-1900 cc/min. (0.01–0.50 gal/min.), pressures up to 3000 psi (21 MPa, 210 bar), and viscosities of 20–50 centipoise. The K-factor is approximately 0.021 cc/pulse. Required to use the Solvent
Push feature.
• Coriolis is a specialty meter capable of a wide range of flow rates and viscosities.
This meter is available with 1/8 in. or 3/8 in. diameter fluid passages. For detailed information on the Coriolis meter, see manual 313599.
The K-factor is user-settable; at lower flow rates use a lower K-factor.
1/8 in. fluid passages: set K-factor to .020 or .061.
3/8 in. fluid passages: set K-factor to .061 or 0.119.
An optional component. It is available as a color change valve stack for either low or high pressure with up to 30 color change valves. Each stack includes one additional valve for solvent to clean the fluid line between color changes.
Color Change
Valves (ACV) and
Color Change
Module (CCM)
Catalyst Change
Valves (BCV)
Dual Fiber Optic
Cable (FO)
Fluid Station Power
Supply Cable (PS)
Flow Control
Regulator
Assembly (FC)
An optional component. It is available as a catalyst change valve stack for either low or high pressure with up to 4 catalyst change valves. Each stack includes one additional valve for solvent to clean the fluid line between catalyst changes.
A different catalyst change valve is used on acid catalyst systems.
Used to communicate between the EasyKey and Wall Mount Fluid Station or RoboMix.
Used to provide power to the Wall Mount Fluid Station or RoboMix.
Includes an air operated fluid pressure regulator, fluid pressure sensor, voltage to air pressure transducer and circuit board. The function of this unit is to receive the flow analog signal and drive (manage) the desired flow rate.
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Wall Mount System Components
EK ACV
CCM
PS*
BCV
FO*
ST
MA
MS
MB
BCV - acid model
FC
FM
* See the ProMix
Repair-Parts manual for optional cable lengths.
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. 3. Wall Mount System, shown with G3000 Meters, Color/Catalyst Change, Accessory Solvent Meter, and
Flow Control
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DVA FI DVB
MA
MB
MS
RVB
AT
APV
RVA
SVA
F IG . 4. Wall Mount Fluid Station
Key:
MA Component A Meter
DVA Component A Dose Valve
RVA Component A Sampling Valve
SVA Component A Shutoff Valve
MB Component B Meter
DVB Component B Dose Valve
RVB Component B Sampling Valve
SVB Component B Shutoff Valve
MS Solvent Meter (accessory)
SPV Solvent Purge Valve
APV Air Purge Valve
SM Static Mixer
FI Fluid Integrator
AT Air Purge Valve Air Supply Tube
SM SVB SPV
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RoboMix System Components
EK
ACV
CCM
Overview
BCV
Air Controls
FC
Purge Air
RoboMix
Control Air
FO*
RS
PS*
* See the ProMix
Repair-Parts manual for optional cable lengths.
F IG . 5. RoboMix System shown with Color/Catalyst Change and Flow Control
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Cable Path
B Supply (1/4 npt)
Ground Screw
Air Logic In
A Supply (1/4 npt)
Cover is removed for clarity
B Dump Out
Air Purge
Solvent Supply
(1/4 npt)
A Dump Out
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DVB
MA
F IG . 6: Details of RoboMix Fluid Station
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EasyKey Display and Keypad
LCD Display
EasyKey Display and Keypad
Keypad
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F IG . 7. EasyKey Display and Keypad
Navigation Keys Alarm Reset Key
Display
Shows graphical and text information related to setup and spray operations. Back light will turn off after 10 minutes without any key press. Press any key to turn back on.
NOTE : Pressing a key to turn on the display back light will also perform the function of that key. If you are unsure whether that key will impact your current operation, use the setup or navigation keys to turn on the display back light.
Keypad
Used to input numerical data, enter setup screens, scroll through screens, and select setup values.
In addition to the numbered keys on the EasyKey keypad, which are used to enter values in setup, there are keys to navigate within a screen and between screens,
and to save entered values. See Table 2.
Table 2: EasyKey Keypad Functions (see F IG . 7)
Key Function
Setup: press to enter or exit Setup mode.
Enter: if cursor is in menu box, press Enter key to view menu. Press Enter to save a value either keyed in from the numerical keypad or selected from a menu.
Up Arrow: move to previous field or menu item, or to previous screen within a group.
Down Arrow: move to next field or menu item, or to next screen within a group.
Left Arrow: move to previous screen group.
Right Arrow: move to next screen group.
Alarm Reset: resets alarms.
If the display becomes unresponsive, pressing this key 4 times in succession will re-initialize the display.
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EasyKey Display and Keypad
Fiber Optic Strain
Relief Port
Audible Alarm
AC
Power
Main Power
Access Port
Ground Screw I/S Power Graco Web
Interface
Discrete I/O Cable
Connector Ports
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. 8. EasyKey Connections and AC Power Switch
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AC Power Switch
Turns system AC power on or off.
I/S Power
Power circuit to Fluid Station.
Audible Alarm
Alerts the user when an alarm occurs. Available settings for selecting which alarms will cause an audible alarm
are explained in Configure Screen 1 , page 35.
Clear the audible alarm by pressing the Alarm Reset key.
Graco Web Interface Port
Used to communicate with the ProMix from a PC to:
Upgrade software
View software version
Download
• Job and alarm logs
• Material usage report
• Setup values (can also upload)
Clear job, alarm, and material usage reports
Upload a custom language to view on screen
Restore factory defaults
Restore setup password
See manual 313386 for more information.
NOTE: If using the Graco Gateway in your system, disconnect its cable from the EasyKey before updating the
ProMix software.
Even after the Alarm Reset key is pressed, the Potlife
Exceeded alarm message will remain displayed until a sufficient amount of mixed material has been dispensed to ensure that the expired material has been ejected.
Ethernet Connection
You can access data on an office or industrial network through the internet with the proper configuration. See manual 313386 for more information.
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Run Mode Screens
NOTE: See F IG . 11 for a map of the Run screens.
Detailed screen descriptions follow.
Splash Screen
At power up, the Graco logo and software revision will display for approximately 5 seconds, followed by the
.
F IG . 9. Splash Screen
The Splash screen will also momentarily display “Establishing Communication.” If this display remains for more than one minute, check that the fluid station circuit board is powered up (LED is on) and that the fiber optic cable is properly connected (see Installation manual).
NOTE: If the software version of the fluid plate does not match the version of the EasyKey, the EasyKey will update the fluid plate, and the fluid plate programming screen will appear until the update is completed.
F IG . 10. Fluid Plate Programming Screen
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Run Mode Screens
Press the Setup key to enter Setup mode.
F IG . 11. Run Screens Map
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Run Mode Screens
Status Screen
• Use the Up or Down keys to scroll through the
Run screens.
• Press the Setup key to enter the Setup screens from the Status screen.
• The other keys have no function in this Status screen.
1
2
3
4
5
7
F IG . 12. Status Screen
11
10
6
10
8
9
Key to F IG . 12:
1 Active Recipe: shows the active recipe.
NOTE: At power up the system defaults to Recipe
61, which is not a valid recipe number.
2 Target Ratio: for the active recipe. The ratio can be from 0.0:1–50.0:1, in 0.1 increments.
3 Actual Ratio: in hundredths, calculated after each dose of A and B.
4 Potlife Timer: shows remaining potlife time in minutes. Two times are shown if there are two guns
(manual or semi-automatic mode only).
5 Status Bar: shows current alarm or operation mode
(standby, mix, purge, recipe change, or the current alarm).
NOTE: If the auto key board is removed from the
EasyKey display board, the Status Bar will read
“Auto key not found.” This indicates that the automatic mode is not operable.
6 Target Flow Rate and Current Flow Rate: in cc/min.
7 Animation: when the gun is triggered, the gun appears to spray and the component A or B hose lights up, showing which component dose valve is open.
8 Current Date and Time
9 Screen Number and Scroll Arrows: displays the current screen number and the total number of screens in a group. The Up and Down arrows on the right edge of the screen indicate the scroll feature.
The total number of screens in some groups may vary depending on system configuration selections.
10 Current Flow Control Data: fluid output pressure and voltage of analog signal used for driving the fluid regulator V/P.
The fluid target pressure is shown if Flow Control in
Configure Screen 5 on page 38 is set to “On:
Setup”.
11 Lock Symbol: indicates that Setup screens are
password protected. See page 32.
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Manual Override Screen
F
IG
. 13. Manual Override Screen
This screen will appear if Manual Override is set to “On” in
Advanced Setup Screen 1 (page 42). It shows the
active recipe, new/go to recipe, and manual override mode.
If Flow Control is set to “On” in
on
page 38, this screen will also display Flow Rate Range,
Flow Set Point, Flow Control Calibration (Start/Abort), and Global Flow Control Data Copy (Start/Abort).
Manual Override Menu
This field allows you to set the operating mode from the
EasyKey. Press the Enter key to view the menu, then select the desired operating mode (Standby, Mix,
Purge, or Recipe Change). See F IG . 14.
Flow Rate Range
This screen displays the flow rate range selected on
Advanced Setup Screen 5 (see page 44).
Flow Set Point
The Flow Set Point is user settable. If Flow Control
Override is set to “Off” or “Pressure” in Advanced
Setup Screen 1 on page 42, the Flow Set Point will dis-
play as cc/min. Enter the desired flow set point within the range.
If Flow Control Override is set to “% Open,” the Flow Set
Point will display as % Open. This percentage relates to the flow control V/P ratio which translates to a fluid flow rate. Set the initial percentage at 35% and increase as necessary to reach the desired flow rate.
Flow Control Calibration
This field allows you to calibrate flow control for each recipe. The system must be in Mix mode and receiving a
Gun Trigger signal. Press the Enter key to view the menu, then select Start or Abort. See F
IG
. 15.
The flow rate will drop to 0, then incrementally increase until it reaches the maximum flow rate. To view the
progress, go to the Status Screen , page 27. The sys-
tem will populate the data for the current recipe. To copy this data to all recipes, see
F IG . 15. Flow Control Calibration
F IG . 14. Manual Override Menu
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Global Flow Control Data Copy
This field allows you to copy flow control data from the active recipe to all recipes. Press the Enter key to view the menu, then select Start or Abort. See F
IG
. 16.
NOTE: Grand totals are not resettable.
Reset Total Screen
Run Mode Screens
F IG . 16. Global FC Data Copy
Totals Screen
F IG . 18. Reset Total Screen
If job is reset, job number will increment by one for default.
Reset Solvent Screen
F IG . 17. Totals Screen
F IG . 19. Reset Solvent Total Screen
This screen shows the job totals, fill totals, grand totals, and job number. Use the tabs to reset job totals (Job
Complete), reset solvent totals (Rst Solvent), or go to
Level Control Screen , page 30.
The job totals generally refer to material dispensed while in Mix mode. This is likely atomized and sprayed material with the gun trigger “On”.
The fill totals generally refer to material dispensed while in Mix-fill mode after a color change or a purge operation. This is likely not sprayed or atomized, and is dispensed to a purge container.
Solvent Totals and the Rst Solvent tab only appear if
“Meter” is selected under Solvent Monitor in
The screen will ask if you want to reset solvent total.
Select Yes or No.
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Alarms Screen
See F IG . 22. If the tank volume reaches the low-level
threshold, the EasyKey screen will display the Tank
Level Low alarm and prompt the user to do one of the following:
1.
Refill tank volume to clear the alarm.
2.
Resume mixing by selecting “Spray 25% of Remainder.” If this selection is chosen, a second alarm will occur after 25% of the remaining volume is mixed.
Refill tank volume to clear the alarm.
F IG . 20. Alarms Screen
Two screens show the last 10 alarms. Use the Up or
Down keys to scroll between the two screens.
See Table 19 on page 131 for a list of alarm codes.
Level Control Screen
F IG . 22. Tank Level Low Screen (Tank A Shown)
F IG . 21. Level Control Screen
This screen shows the current volume for each fluid.
Adjust the current volumes on this screen, or use the tab to go to Usage (
Totals Screen , page 29). The Alarm
Level values may be adjusted using the advanced web interface.
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Setup Mode
Setup Mode
Press the Setup key to enter Setup mode.
Press the Setup key to enter Setup mode.
NOTE: See F IG . 23 for a map of the Setup screens.
Detailed screen descriptions follow.
This screen appears only if a password is activated.
To access Advanced Setup Screens
, page
41 and Recipe Setup Screens , page 47.
To access
Press the Setup key to exit
Setup mode and return to the Status screen.
This screen appears momentarily if a password is activated.
F IG . 23. Setup Screens Map
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Setup Mode
Password Screen
If a password has been activated (see
Screen 1 , page 35), the Password screen will appear.
You must enter the password to access the
Home Screen . Entering the wrong password returns the
display to the
NOTE: If you forget the password, you can reset the password (to 0), using the ProMix Web Interface (see manual 313386).
Set Up Home Screen
F
IG
. 26. Set Up Home Screen
F IG . 24. Password Screen
NOTE: If a password is activated, Setup Locked displays momentarily after exiting Setup mode and returning to the
symbol appears on the
This screen displays when you enter Setup mode. From it you can go to
Recipe and Advanced Setup Screens
(pages 41-51) or System Configuration Screens
(pages 34-40). Press the Enter
selected screen set.
key to go to the
The screen also displays software versions and internet addresses of various components. The values shown in
F IG . 26 are only examples and may vary on your screen.
See Table 3 for further information.
F IG . 25. Setup Locked Screen
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Table 3: Component Software Versions
Component
EK (EasyKey)
FP (Fluid Plate)
BC (Booth Control)
C1/C2 (Color Change
Modules 1 and 2)
AK (Autokey)
XP (XPORT)
MC (Micro Controller)
Axx By Cz
IP (Internet Address)
MAC (MAC address)
Display (may vary from examples shown) Description
3.01.001
3.01.001
-.-
1.XX
2.XX
-.-
1.XX
2.XX
No Key
2K-Auto
3K-Auto
V6.6.0.2
1042.0198
A30 B4 Cx
192.168.178.3
00204AAD1810
EasyKey software version.
Fluid Plate software version.
Booth Control not installed, not detected, or not operational.
Booth Control software version 1.00 or 1.01.
Booth Control software version 2.XX.
Color Change Module 1/2 not installed, not detected, or not operational.
Color Change Module software version 1.00 or 1.01.
Color Change Module software version 2.XX.
No AutoKey installed or detected. System operates in 2K Manual
Mode only
2K AutoKey detected. System can operate in 2K Manual, Semi-automatic, or Automatic Mode.
3K AutoKey detected. System can operate in 3K Manual, Semi-automatic, or Automatic Mode.
Example of XPORT network module software version. Other versions are acceptable.
Example of fluid plate micro controller version. Other versions are acceptable.
Color Change board valve configuration. This shows the number of valves available for each of the components. This is set by the configuration switches on the color change boards connected to the system.
Code
x
1
Description
Component not available with this machine configuration.
Component not used with this machine configuration.
Component available but no change stack.
4-30 Component available with change stack.
Number of valves flushed with a solvent valve.
Example of the address EasyKey is set to for basic and advanced web interface reporting.
Example of internet MAC address. Each EasyKey will have a different value in this format.
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System Configuration Screens
NOTE: See F IG
. 27 for a map of the System Configuration Screens . Detailed screen descriptions follow.
NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number and the total number of screens in the group.
F IG . 27. System Configuration and Option Screens Map
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Configure Screen 1
Setup Mode
Screen Timeout
Select the desired screen timeout in minutes (0-99). 5 is the default.
Configure Screen 2
F
IG
. 28. Configure Screen 1
Language
Defines the language of the screen text. Select English
(default), Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese (Kanji), Korean, Chinese (Simplified), and Custom.
NOTE : Refer to document 313386 for instructions on using the Custom Language feature to modify the screens to support undefined languages.
Password
The password is only used to enter Setup mode. The default is 0, which means no password is required to enter Setup. If a password is desired, enter a number from 1 to 9999.
NOTE: Be sure to write down the password and keep it in a secure location.
Display Units
Select the desired display units:
• cc/liter (default)
• cc/gallon
Buzzer Alarms
As the default, the alarm buzzer is set to “Potlife Only” and will sound only for the Potlife Alarm (E-2).
Set to “All Alarms” to have the buzzer sound for any alarm.
Set to “All Except Potlife” to have the buzzer sound for any alarm except a Potlife Alarm (E2). This option is not recommended unless another active method of handling the Potlife Alarm is implemented.
F IG . 29. Configure Screen 2
Month
Enter current month.
Day
Enter current day.
Year
Enter current year (four digits).
Time
Enter current time in hours (24 hour clock), minutes, and seconds. Seconds are not adjustable.
Date Format
Select MM-DD-YYYY, DD-MM-YYYY, or
YYYY-MM-DD.
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Configure Screen 3
F
IG
. 30. Configure Screen 3
1K/2K/3K
Set this value to indicate the system performance level designation. Selecting a value other than the installed system level will result in restricted functionality.
Run Mode
NOTE : If an Autokey is installed, additional selections of
Semi-Automatic and Automatic are available.
Select the Run mode application from the pulldown menu: Automatic, Semi-Automatic (uses a manual spray gun), or Manual.
NOTE: ProControl 1KS is also available as a selection.
For further information, see ProControl 1KS operation manual 3A1080.
Dump Valve A
This field only appears if the color change option is detected from the cc board. Select “On” if an optional
Dump Valve A is installed and desired to be used.
Dump Valve B
This field only appears if the catalyst change option is detected from the cc board, meaning that dump valve B is present. On is the only setting.
3rd Flush Valve
Off is default. If optional 3rd flush valve is used, set to
On.
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Configure Screen 4
Setup Mode
System Idle Timeout
The number of minutes to wait before entering System
Idle when it is in Mix with no Gun Trigger input. The range is 2 to 99 minutes.
F IG . 31. Configure Screen 4
Dose Time Alarm
Enter the dose time (1 to 99 seconds). This is the amount of time allowed for a dose to occur before a dose time alarm occurs.
Dose Size
Select the total dose size (cc) from the pulldown menu:
100, 50, 25, 10, or select DD to turn on dynamic dosing.
Example:
For a total dose size of 50 cc and a ratio of 4.0:1, the component A dose size is 40 cc and component B dose size is 10 cc.
NOTE: Increase the dose size in applications with higher flow rates or wider ratios. Decrease the dose size for a better mix under low flow conditions.
Number of Guns
This field can only be changed if Run Mode is set to
NOTE: Only 1 gun is allowed in automatic mode. The value shown here is for information only and is not selectable.
Gun Flush Box
NOTE : This field is only shown if the system is being operated in either Manual or Semi-Automatic mode.
Enter the number of gun flush boxes (Off, 1, or 2). For color change and flushing purposes, it is recommended that two GFBs are installed when using a 2-gun system.
F IG . 32. Configure Screen 4, dynamic dosing selected
F IG . 33. Configure Screen 4, dynamic dosing setup mode enabled
DD Setup Mode
Selecting a Dose Size of “DD” makes the Dynamic Dosing Setup mode field appear. Select On to enable DD setup mode, or Off to disable. See page 101 for further information.
Gun Flush Box (manual or semi-automatic mode)
This field only appears if Run Mode is set to “Manual” or
Semi-Automatic” in
Enter the number of gun flush boxes (Off, 1, or 2).
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Configure Screen 5 Configure Screen 6
F IG . 34. Configure Screen 5 F IG . 35. Configure Screen 6 (Automatic mode shown)
Flow Control
This field only appears if Run Mode is set to “Automatic” in
Configure Screen 3 , page 36. Select “On”, “Off”, or
“On: Setup”.
If set to “On” Advanced Setup Screen 5 , page 44 and
Advanced Setup Screen 6 , page 45 are added.
If set to “On: Setup”
, page
Advanced Setup Screen 6 , page 45, and
Advanced Setup Screen 7 , page 45 are added.
Special Outputs
Select special outputs (0-4, or 3 + GFB on #4). A selection of “0” will disable use of the Special Outputs. If the
“3 + GFB on #4” selection is chosen, the other 3 special outputs (1-3) can be used for user-defined functions and the special output #4 settings will duplicate those settings established for the Gun Flush Box.
Each output has two different start times and durations defined on the Recipe Setup screen (Flush and Fill Input
is set to “Recipe” in Option Screen 1 , page 39), or on
the Advanced Setup screen (Flush and Fill Input is set to “Global” in
NOTE : At system power up, the Special Outputs may activate for up to 1/4 second.
Solvent Monitor
Select solvent monitor (Off, Flow Switch, or Meter).
Web Browser IP
The default web browser IP address prefix is
192.168.178.__ Assign a unique number for each
EasyKey in your system (1-99) and enter it here.
Flow Set Source
This field only appears if Run Mode is set to “Automatic”
in Configure Screen 3 , page 36 and Flow Control is set
to “On” in
Configure Screen 5 , page 38. Select “Dis-
crete” or “Network.”
Proportioning
Select “Discrete” or “Network.”
Gun 1 Trigger
Select “Discrete”, “Network”, or “AFS 1” if Run Mode is
set to “Automatic” or “Semi-automatic” in Configure
Gun 2 Trigger
Displays AFS if Number of Guns is set to “2” in Configure Screen 4 , page 37.
Control Network ID
Used for the Graco Gateway network system. See
Graco Gateway manual 312785 for further information
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Option Screens
NOTE: See F IG
. 27 on page 34 for a map of the Option
Screens . Detailed screen descriptions follow.
NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number and the total number of screens in the group.
Option Screen 1
Minimum Material Fill Volume
Enter 0-9999 cc.
Verification Screen
Setup Mode
F
IG
. 37. Verification Screen
F IG . 36. Option Screen 1
Flush Volume Check
This field only appears if Solvent Monitor is set to
“Meter” in
If set to “On”, Minimum Flush Volume will appear in
Recipe Setup Screen 2 , page 48.
Flush and Fill Input
If set to “Global”, Color/Catalyst Purge and Color/Catalyst Fill are added to
Advanced Setup Screen 1 , page
and 3 are added. See
If set to “Recipe”, Color/Catalyst Purge and Color/Catalyst Fill are added to
Recipe Setup Screen 2 , page 48.
Recipe Setup Screen 3, 4, and 7
are added. See
K-factor Input
Global mode is useful when the material properties, flush and fill characteristics, or K-factors are the same for all materials used by the system.
If set to “Global,”
Advanced Setup Screen 4 , page 44
is added.
If set to “Recipe,”
Recipe Setup Screen 5 , page 50, is
added.
Verification
This screen appears if Flush and Fill Input or K-factor
Input are changed from “Recipe” to “Global” in
.
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Option Screen 2
F
IG
. 38. Option Screen 2
External Color Change
If set to “Off”, Color/Catalyst Purge Time and Color/Cat-
alyst Fill Time appear in Advanced Setup Screen 1 , page 42 or
Recipe Setup Screen 2 , page 48 (depend-
ing on whether Flush and Fill Inputs are set to “Global” or “Recipe”).
If set to “On”, these fields are removed from the screens.
Auto Dump
If the auto dump feature is being used, set to “On”. Once the auto dump is enabled, the gun flush box is enabled and the potlife alarm is active for 2 minutes, the system will automatically flush out the old material.
This feature is only available in Semi-automatic mode when a Gun Flush Box is installed.
Flow Rate Monitor
This field only appears if Flow Control is set to “Off” in
If set to “On,”
Recipe Setup Screen 6 on page 50 is
added, enabling setting of high and low flow limits.
If set to “Off,” flow rate monitoring is disabled and
Recipe Setup Screen 6 on page 50 will not appear.
Solvent Push Enable
NOTE : See
Solvent Push Feature on page 114 for
more information.
To enable the Solvent Push feature, select “Solvent” or
“3rd Valve” (available if 3rd Flush Valve in
Screen 3 , page 36, is set to “On”).
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To disable the Solvent Push feature, set to “Off.”
B Purge After Chop
NOTE : This is used to isolate the Chop cycle from the
Final Purge cycle with solvent to prevent reaction issues with some types of materials.
Optional 2-second burst (2 s B) operation of the B Purge valve on the integrator after the Chop cycle.
See
Color Change Sequences , page 117 for color
change charts and timing information.
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Advanced Setup Screens
NOTE: See F IG
. 39 for a map of the Advanced Setup Screens
. Detailed screen descriptions follow.
Advanced Setup screens 2, 3, 4, and 10 appear depending on selections made in
Option screens 1 and 2. Screens 5 and 6 appear if Flow Control is set to “On” in
Configure screen 5. Screens 5, 6, and 7 appear if Flow Control is set to “On: Setup” in Configure screen 5.
Setup Mode
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F IG . 39. Advanced Setup Screens Map
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NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number and the total number of screens in the group. The total number of screens in a group and the fields displayed on each screen may vary depending on selections made in the
System Configuration Screens and
Option Screens . The title at the top of the Advanced
Setup screens will display “Global” when Flush and Fill on
Option Screen 1 , page 39 is set to “Global”.
Advanced Setup Screen 1
Manual Override
This field only appears if Run Mode is set to “Automatic” or “Semi-automatic” in
Set to “On: EK” to override all outside control using the
Manual Override “Flow Set Point” control to set the flow rate. Set it to “On: EXT” to use the Flow Set Source on
Configure Screen 6 , page 38 to determine if the flow
rate is set from the Discrete or the Network input. If
selected, the Manual Override Screen (page 28) will
be added, and the Flow Control Override field appears
(see above).
Gun 1/Gun2 Potlife Volume
Enter the potlife volume (1 to 1999 cc) for each gun.
This is the amount of material required to move through the mix manifold, hose and applicator/gun before the potlife timer is reset.
Use the following information to determine approximate pot life volume (PLV) in cc:
F IG
. 40. Advanced Setup Screen 1
Flow Control Override
This field only appears if Flow Control is set to “On” in
Configure Screen 5 on page 38. The selections made
will affect the display in
on
page 28. Choose the desired selection as defined
below:
Selection
Off
% Open
Pressure
ExtSP
Description
Normal operation
Flow control regulator is opened to a desired percentage.
Flow control regulator is opened to a calibrated pressure.
External Setpoint. The regulator output voltage is set to a percentage of full scale. The range is 0 to 10000 which correlates to 0 to 100.00%. The register used for this is setup.Reg-
ManualPercent, at address 40120.
Hose ID (inches) Volume (cc/foot)*
3/16
1/4
3/8
5.43
9.648
21.71
Integrator manifold and mixer volume = 75 cc
Spray Gun Volume = 20 cc
(Hose Volume* x Feet of Hose) + 75 + 20 = PLV
Color/Catalyst Purge
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module and Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Global” in
Option Screen 1 , page 39. Enter the purge
time (0 to 99 seconds). It refers to the amount of time required to flush the lines from the color or catalyst module to the dose valve or dump valve.
Color/Catalyst Fill
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module and Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Global” in
Option Screen 1 , page 39. Enter the fill time
(0 to 99 seconds). It refers to the time required to fill the lines from the color or catalyst module to the dose valve or dump valve.
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Advanced Setup Screen 2 Advanced Setup Screen 3
Setup Mode
F IG . 41. Advanced Setup Screen 2
F
IG
. 42. Advanced Setup Screen 3
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Global” in
First Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Chop Type
Select “Air/Solvent” or “Air/3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 36). This refers to the process of mix-
ing air and solvent (or air and 3rd flush fluid) together during the flush cycle, to help clean the lines and reduce solvent usage.
Final Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Air Chop Time
Enter the air chop time (0.0 to 99.9 seconds).
Solvent Chop Time/3rd Flush Valve Chop Time
Enter the solvent or 3rd flush valve chop time (0.0 to
99.9 seconds).
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Global” in Option Screen 1 , page 39.
If Number of Guns is set to “2” in
,
page 37, a Gun 2 column will appear in this screen.
First Purge Time
Enter the first purge time (0 to 999 seconds).
Total Chop Time
Enter the total chop time (0 to 999 seconds).
Final Purge Time
Enter the final purge time (0 to 999 seconds).
Mixed Material Fill Time
Enter the mixed material fill time (0 to 999 seconds). It refers to the amount of time that is required to load mixed material from the dose valves to the applicator/gun.
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Advanced Setup Screen 4 Advanced Setup Screen 5
F
IG
. 43. Advanced Setup Screen 4
F IG . 44. Advanced Setup Screen 5 (Automatic Mode with Flow Control Only)
This screen appears only if K-factor Input is set to
“Global” in Option Screen 1 , page 39.
K-factor A Meter
Enter the k-factor (cc/pulse) for flow meter A. This is the amount of material that passes through the flow meter per pulse (electrical pulse signal).
K-factor B Meter
Enter the k-factor (cc/pulse) for flow meter B.
K-factor Solvent Meter
This field only appears if Solvent Monitor in Configure
Screen 5 , page 38, is set to “Meter.” Enter the k-factor
(cc/pulse) for the solvent flow meter.
This screen appears only if Flow Control is set to either
“On” or “On: Setup” in Configure Screen 5 , page 38.
Range
Enter the flow rate range (0-300, 0-600, or 0-1200). This determines the flow control PID loop resolution.
Tolerance
Enter the flow rate tolerance (1 to 99%). This is the percentage of variance that the system will allow before a flow rate warning/alarm occurs.
Alarm Time
Enter the flow rate alarm time (1 to 99 seconds).
Ki
Enter the flow rate Ki (flow control PID loop integral value). Output drive amount based on the accumulation of error between the command and measured pressures scaled to the output transducer.
Kp
Enter the flow rate Kp (flow control PID loop proportional value). Output drive amount based on the instantaneous error between the command and measured pressures scaled to the output transducer.
Kd
Enter the flow rate Kd (flow control PID loop derivative value). Output drive amount based on the change of error between the command and measured pressures scaled to the output transducer.
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Advanced Setup Screen 6 Advanced Setup Screen 7
Setup Mode
F IG . 45. Advanced Setup Screen 6
F IG . 46. Advanced Setup Screen 7
This screen appears only if Flow Control is set to either
“On” or “On: Setup” in
One-Point threshold
Flow Control runs in Pressure mode for flow setpoints below this value. If the setpoint is at or above this value, a linear calibration is made from (0, 0) to the point.
Learn Strength
This controls how much of the flow error signal is applied when adjusting the Pressure-Flow curve. It will always target the same flow. Because the flow control drives to pressure, the reported flow rate may jump around. However, if the material is consistent and the pressure is constant, then the actual flow is correct.
Pressure zero offset
Zero-pressure calibration adjustment for pressure sensor. Used primarily for accurate flow rate calculation in
Pressure mode. This is added to the pressure reading, so a negative value zeroes out a positive offset.
Pressure intercept
Pressure-axis intercept of Pressure-Flow curve to match the slope with the actual response.
This screen appears only if Flow Control is set to “On” in
Command holdoff
Learn blanking time after setpoint command change.
Flow learning is turned off during this interval. May be reduced for systems that have less than around x2 from minimum to maximum pressure setpoints. May need to be increased for systems with wide pressure swings.
Gun trigger holdoff
Learn blanking time after gun trigger is opened. Flow learning is turned off during this interval. May be reduced for high-pressure systems. May need to be increased for low-pressure systems.
GT-Off drive time
Time to drive to pressure while the gun trigger is off.
GT-Off target rise
The additional pressure to control to based on flow rate setpoint when the gun is closed. This allows the system to be close to the pressure target when the gun is opened.
Purge drive
Output drive during the Purge sequence. Maximum of
3300 mV.
Valve holdoff maximum
The maximum learn blanking time after dose valve change. This is adjusted based on how much learning was needed per dose changeover up to this maximum value.
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Advanced Setup Screen 8 Advanced Setup Screen 10
F IG . 49. Advanced Setup Screen 10
F IG . 47. Advanced Setup Screen 8
This screen shows the status of digital inputs, digital outputs, and the Flow Control voltage input. If box is shaded the input is active. If not, input is off. See pages
59-61 for details on the inputs and outputs.
Advanced Setup Screen 9
F IG . 48. Advanced Setup Screen 9
This screen shows the status of digital inputs and digital outputs. If box is shaded the input is active. If not, input
is off. See pages 59-61 for details on the inputs and out-
puts.
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Global” in
and Special Outputs is set to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 3 + GFB on #4 in
Screen 5 , page 38. The I/O board has four programma-
ble outputs.
NOTE : If 3 + GFB on #4 is selected, this screen will only display columns for Special 1, 2, and 3. Column Special
4 is not displayed because this output has assumed the same settings as those assigned to the Gun Flush Box
#1.
On-Purge
Delay time at the start of the purge cycle before the Special Output turns on.
Length
Duration for the Special Output to be active during the purge cycle.
On-Fill
Delay time at the start of the fill cycle before the Special
Output turns on.
Length
Duration for the Special Output to be active during the fill cycle.
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Recipe Setup Screens
NOTE: See F IG . 50 for a map of the Recipe screens. Detailed screen descriptions follow.
Setup Mode
Recipe 0 Screens
F IG . 50: Recipe Screens Map
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Recipe screens 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 appear depending on selections made in Option screens 1 and 2
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NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number and the total number of screens in the group. The total number of screens in a group and the fields displayed on each screen may vary depending on selections made in the
System Configuration Screens and
Recipe Setup Screen 1
Recipe Setup Screen 2
F IG . 52. Recipe Setup Screen 2
F IG . 51. Recipe Setup Screen 1
Ratio
Enter the mix ratio of component A over component B
(0.0:1 to 50:1). A ratio of 0.0:1 activates only component
A for 1K operation.
Ratio Tolerance
Enter the ratio tolerance (1 to 99%). This refers to the percent of acceptable variance that the system will allow before a ratio alarm occurs.
Component A (Color) Valve (if present)
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module. Enter the color valve number (1 to 30).
Component B (Catalyst) Valve (if present)
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module. Enter the catalyst valve number (1 to
4).
Minimum Flush Volume
This field only appears if Flush Volume Check is set to
“On” in Option Screen 1 on page 39. Enter the mini-
mum flush volume (0 to 9999 cc). Entering 0 disables this function.
Potlife Time
Enter the potlife time (0 to 999 minutes). Entering 0 disables this function.
Color/Catalyst Purge
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module and Flush and Fill Input is set to “Rec-
ipe” in Option Screen 1 , page 39. Enter the purge time
(0 to 99 seconds). It refers to the amount of time required to flush the lines from the color or catalyst module to the dose valve or dump valve.
Color/Catalyst Fill
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module and Flush and Fill Input is set to “Rec-
ipe” in Option Screen 1 , page 39. Enter the fill time (0
to 99 seconds). It refers to the time required to fill the lines from the color or catalyst module to the dose valve or dump valve.
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Recipe Setup Screen 3 Recipe Setup Screen 4
Setup Mode
F
IG
. 53. Recipe Setup Screen 3 F IG . 54. Recipe Setup Screen 4
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Recipe” in Option Screen 1 , page 39.
First Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Chop Type
Select “Air/Solvent” or “Air/3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 36). This refers to the process of mix-
ing air and solvent (or air and 3rd flush fluid) together during the flush cycle, to help clean the lines and reduce solvent usage.
Final Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Air Chop Time
Enter the air chop time (0.0 to 99.9 seconds).
Solvent Chop Time/3rd Flush Valve Chop Time
Enter the solvent or 3rd flush valve chop time (0.0 to
99.9 seconds).
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Recipe” in Option Screen 1 , page 39.
In Automatic mode, only one gun is allowed. In
Semi-automatic mode, two guns are allowed. If Number
of Guns is set to “2” in Configure Screen 4 , page 37, a
Gun 2 column will appear in this screen.
First Purge Time
Enter the first purge time (0 to 999 seconds).
Total Chop Time
Enter the total chop time (0 to 999 seconds).
Final Purge Time
Enter the final purge time (0 to 999 seconds).
Mixed Material Fill Time
Enter the mixed material fill time (0 to 999 seconds). It refers to the amount of time that is required to load mixed material from the dose valves to the applicator/gun.
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Recipe Setup Screen 5 Recipe Setup Screen 6
F IG . 55. Recipe Setup Screen 5
F
IG
. 56. Recipe Setup Screen 6
This screen appears only if K-factor Input is set to “Rec-
ipe” in Option Screen 1 , page 39.
K-factor A Meter
Enter the k-factor (cc/pulse) for flow meter A. This is the amount of material that passes through the flow meter per pulse (electrical pulse signal).
K-factor B Meter
Enter the k-factor (cc/pulse) for flow meter B.
K-factor Solvent Meter
This field only appears if Solvent Monitor is set to
“Meter” in Configure Screen 5 , page 38. Enter the
k-factor (cc/pulse) for the solvent flow meter.
This screen appears only if Flow Rate Monitor is set to
“On” in Option Screen 2 on page 40.
Flow Rate Monitor
Select the desired flow rate monitoring (Off, Warning, or
Alarm).
Low Flow Limit
Enter the low flow rate limit (1 to 3999 cc/min).
High Flow Limit
Enter the high flow rate limit (1 to 3999 cc/min).
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Recipe Setup Screen 7
F IG . 57. Recipe Screen 7
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Recipe” in Option Screen 1 , page 39
and Special Outputs is set to 1, 2, 3, or 4 in
, page
38. The I/O board has four programmable outputs.
On-Purge
Delay time at the start of the purge cycle before the Special Output turns on.
Length
Duration for the Special Output to be active during the purge cycle.
On-Fill
Delay time at the start of the fill cycle before the Special
Output turns on.
Length
Duration for the Special Output to be active during the fill cycle.
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Setup Mode
Recipe 0 Screens
NOTE: See F IG . 50 on page 47 for a map of the Recipe
0 screens. Detailed screen descriptions follow.
Recipe 0 is typically used:
• in multiple color systems to purge out material lines without loading a new color
• at the end of a shift to prevent hardening of catalyzed material.
NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number and the total number of screens in the group. The total number of screens in a group and the fields displayed on each screen may vary depending on selections made in the
System Configuration Screens and
Recipe 0 Screen 1
Final Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in
Air Chop Time
Enter the air chop time (0.0 to 99.9 seconds).
Solvent Chop Time/3rd Flush Valve Chop Time
Enter the solvent or 3rd flush valve chop time (0.0 to
99.9 seconds).
Recipe 0 Screen 2
F IG . 59. Recipe 0 Screen 2
F IG . 58. Recipe 0 Screen 1
First Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Chop Type
Select “Air/Solvent” or “Air/3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 36). This refers to the process of mix-
ing air and solvent (or air and 3rd flush fluid) together during the flush cycle, to help clean the lines and reduce solvent usage.
If Number of Guns is set to “2” in
Configure Screen 4 , page 37, a Gun 2 column will appear in this screen.
Color/Catalyst Purge Time
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module. It refers to the amount of time required to flush the lines from the color or catalyst module to the dose valve or dump valve. Enter the purge time (0 to
999 seconds).
First Purge Time
Enter the first purge time (0 to 999 seconds).
Total Chop Time
Enter the total chop time (0 to 999 seconds).
Final Purge Time
Enter the final purge time (0 to 999 seconds).
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Setup Mode
Recipe 0 Screen 3
F IG . 61. Recipe 0 Screen 4
F IG . 60. Recipe 0 Screen 3
This screen only appears if Solvent Monitor is set to
“Meter” in
and Flush Vol-
ume Check is set to “On” in Option Screen 1 , page 39
or
3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure Screen 3 on page 36.
Minimum Flush Volume
This field only appears if Flush Volume Check is set to
“On” in Option Screen 1 on page 39. Enter the mini-
mum flush volume (0 to 9999 cc).
Exiting Fill Source
This field only appears if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in
Configure Screen 3 on page 36. Select “Off,” “Air,”
“Solvent,” or “3rd Valve.”
Exiting Fill Time
This field only appears if Exiting Fill Source is set to
“Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Valve.” Enter the time in seconds.
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Recipe” in Option Screen 1 , page 39
and Special Outputs is set to 1, 2, 3, or 4 in
, page
38. The I/O board has four programmable outputs.
On-Purge
Delay time at the start of the purge cycle before the Special Output turns on.
Length
Duration for the Special Output to be active during the purge cycle.
On-Fill
Delay time at the start of the fill cycle before the Special
Output turns on.
Length
Duration for the Special Output to be active during the fill cycle.
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Calibration Screen
F IG . 62. Calibration Screen
Use this screen to calibrate a meter. Set to “Meter A,”
“Meter B,” or “Solvent Meter” (available if Solvent Moni-
tor in Configure Screen 5 , page 38, is set to “Meter”).
• Start start calibration
• Abort stop calibration
• Purge purge sampling valves after calibration
See
Meter Calibration , page 115, for when and how to
calibrate meter.
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System Setup for Automatic
Operation
Configuration of the options for ProMix Automatic operation is done through a few setup screens. Several utility screens are also available for debug and verification.
First, set the ProMix to Automatic mode:
F
IG
. 63. Configure Screen 3
If Flow Control is used, then turn it on. There are two activation options: “On”, and “On: Setup”. The only difference is that “On: Setup” allows the display of the
“Flow Control Tuning” screen.
F IG . 64. Configure Screen 5
Several control interface options are available when using Automatic mode.
56
F IG . 65. Configure Screen 6
Flow Set Source
This appears only if Flow Control is turned on. Select
“Discrete” or “Network”.
In Discrete mode control is driven through the analog voltage input. In Network mode control is driven through a Modbus register.
Proportioning
Select “Discrete” or “Network”.
In Discrete mode control is driven through the Discrete
I/O board. In Network mode control is driven through a
Modbus register.
NOTE : It is not possible to read back the active recipe number using the Discrete I/O interface.
Gun 1 Trigger
Select “Discrete”, “Network”, or “AFS 1”.
In Discrete mode the gun trigger control is read by an
EasyKey digital input and sent to the Fluid Panel. In Network mode it is written to the EasyKey over the Modbus interface. In AFS 1 mode it is applied to the Fluid Panel in the Hazardous location.
NOTE : Discrete I/O is recommended. It is easy to connect in the normal location to the PLC. AFS 1 mode is used for special cases where the gun trigger timing is critical.
NOTE : Network gun trigger with Flow Control has a long time delay through the PLC to ProMix communications structure. This will negatively affect Flow Control operation.
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Control Network ID
Select the Modbus address of the ProMix. The range is from 1 though 247.
Modbus communications for reading back information is available even when Discrete I/O control is enabled.
Status Verification of Automatic
Operation
Several screens allow viewing of control interface status information.
Discrete I/O bits as used on the ProMix are available in
Advanced Setup Screen 8 and Advanced Setup
Screen 9 If control is through the Network interface the
status data comes from those registers.
This data is updated live.
Discrete I/O vs Network
Communications
The ProMix Automatic system does not use a Booth
Control. Instead, it uses Discrete I/O or Network Communications to drive the system. Each method can be used exclusively, or both at the same time.
In Automatic mode, the following fields can be set to
“Discrete” or “Network” (see
on
• Flow Control
• Proportioning
• Gun 1 Trigger
NOTE: In Semi-automatic mode, only the Proportioning field is available.
NOTE: The Manual Override function enables you to operate the system before the automation (PLC) is available. Manual Override still requires some communication through Discrete I/O or Network Communications. Although Manual Override is not intended to be the main mode of control, it can be used if proper Gun
Trigger Input is provided.
F IG . 66. Advanced Setup Screen 8
F IG . 67. Advanced Setup Screen 9
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Discrete I/O
Discrete I/O requires a 24 Vdc power supply which must be supplied on site. The ProMix does not supply power for Discrete I/O.
9 on page 71 for inputs and outputs. Understanding
these inputs and outputs is necessary to properly integrate the ProMix to the automation.
Input and output connections are made at the Discrete
I/O terminal strips (F IG . 69) and the discrete I/O board
(F IG . 70) inside the EasyKey. Also see the
Electrical Schematic on page 144.
Review the Color Change Charts (F IG
full understanding of the color change sequence is necessary to properly drive the inputs and monitor the outputs.
Advanced Setup Screen 9 , page 46. This screen
shows the actual status of all inputs and outputs. It is important to ensure that each input from local automation (PLC) is received by the EasyKey and to verify that the ProMix is sending outputs to the automation.
The following paragraphs describe each discrete I/O function in detail.
Display Board Barrier Board Terminal Strips
(see F IG . 69)
F
IG
. 68: EasyKey Control Boards
Discrete I/O Board (see F IG . 70)
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Digital Inputs
See Automation Flow Charts , pages 62-66.
Mix Start: This is a maintained input. When High, the
ProMix will attempt to enter Mix mode. This Mix Start input should not be attempted unless the Mix_Ready output is recognized. This ensures that there are no alarms and that the Mix Start input is appropriate.
This input stays High at all times when mixing on demand is required. When Low, the intent is to stop mixing material and perform a purge or recipe change.
Do not toggle this input to set the unit to Standby mode during short work stoppages. The ProMix will automatically go into Idle mode after 2 minutes of inactivity.
When a Gun Trigger input is seen, the ProMix will automatically leave Idle mode and resume mixing material where it left off.
Purge Start: This is a maintained input. When recognized by the ProMix, the Purge Sequence will start, using the Purge Time from the active recipe. This will also include the Solvent Fill Time. Proper monitoring of the Purge/Color Change Output is required to ensure this function has begun. Once this output is removed, the system will immediately go to Standby mode.
Color Change Start: This is a momentary input, 100 msec minimum. When recognized by the ProMix, the
Color Change sequence will begin, starting at the
Color/Catalyst Dump.
NOTE: If the new recipe has the same color as the active recipe, then the Color/Catalyst Dump and
Color/Catalyst Fill times are skipped and the Color
Change Sequence starts with the Purge. Also, the recipe bit configuration for the Color Change must be loaded at least 100 msec before the Color Change Start input is turned on. The recipe bit configuration must remain on while the Color Change Start input is removed. Graco recommends the recipe bits stay active and do not change until a new color is required. The
PLC should monitor the Purge/Color Change Output as well as the Fill Active Output to ensure the process happens as required. A complete color change without errors (resulting in a Mix Ready Output state) is a completed color change.
NOTE: This also applies if using the Modbus Registers
(see the Modbus Map table in manual 312785).
Gun Trigger: When High, this input signals the ProMix that the gun is actually triggered. It should be sent every time the gun is triggered. This input provides timing for alarm functions and also drives the flow control functions. Without it, no flow control functions will start.
Job Complete: This is a momentary input, 100 msec minimum. When recognized by the ProMix, the Job totals are cleared and a time/date stamp is added for retrieval.
Remote Stop: Use this input when external equipment is used to stop the system. Clear any alarms before using this input. For more information about when this input is needed, contact your Graco distributor.
Alarm Reset: This is a momentary input, 100 msec minimum. When recognized by the ProMix it clears any active alarms and allows the automation to take the next step.
Common: This is not an input, but the ProMix expects to have the COM side of the 24 Vdc supply connected
as shown in Table 9. This ensures proper operation of
each input and output.
I/O Terminal Strip Detail
Pin 1
Pin 1
RS485 Integration A
RS485 Integration B
RS485 Integration Ground
RS485 Network A (unused)
RS485 Network B (unused)
RS485 Network Ground (unused)
Flow Control Calibrate
Gun Trigger
Digital Common
Remote Stop
INPUTS
Alarm Reset
General Alarm
Digital Common
Potlife Alarm
OUTPUTS
Flow Rate Analog In
Flow Rate Analog Common
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F IG . 69: EasyKey Terminal Strips
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F IG . 70: 255766 Discrete I/O Board
60
Digital Output Common/Power
Flow Rate Alarm Output
Flow Control Calibrate Active
Fill Active
Mix Ready Output
Mix Active Output
Purge/Recipe Change Active Output
Digital Output Common/Power
Recipe Change Input
Recipe Bit 5 Input
Recipe Bit 4 Input
Recipe Bit 3 Input
Recipe Bit 2 Input
Recipe Bit 1 Input
Recipe Bit 0 Input
Digital Input Common
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Digital Outputs
See Automation Flow Charts , pages 62-66.
Purge_CC_Active: This output will remain High during the manual Purge or Color Change purge sequence.
See the Color Change Charts (F IG
ther information.
Fill_Active: This output will remain High while the Pro-
Mix is in the Mixed Material Fill at the end of a typical color change sequence.
Mix_Active: This output will remain High while the Pro-
Mix is in Mix mode. There may be alarm outputs while this output is High; these are typically High/Low Flow
Warnings. Always monitor this output and the alarm outputs to provide feedback of the actual status of the Pro-
Mix. (See the Modbus charts in the Graco Gateway manual 312785.)
Mix_Ready: This output will remain High while there are no alarms and the ProMix is ready to go to Mix mode.
General Alarm: This output will remain High when any alarm is active. See Table 19 on page 131 for a complete list of alarms.
NOTE: It is important to monitor this output along with
Mix_Active to understand the alarm’s true meaning.
Alarm_Potlife: This output will remain High along with the Alarm output when the potlife time has been reached for the active recipe. The Mix_Active output will drop Low, even if the Mix_Start input is High.
This output will remain High until the potlife volume is dispensed or the ProMix completes a Purge or a Color Change.
The Alarm Reset input will not stop this output but will silence the audible alarm on the EasyKey.
Analog Inputs
Flow Command: This is the positive side of the 0 – 10
Vdc signal. (See Common under
59.) This input corresponds to the Flow Range setting in
Advanced Setup Screen 5 , page 44.
For example, if the setting is 0 – 300 cc/min, the 0 Vdc analog input is 0 cc/min, therefore the 10 Vdc analog input is 300 cc/min.
3
4
5
1
2
Table 4: Sourcing/Sinking Inputs and Outputs
Inputs (Automation Sourcing)
Flow Control Calibration
Gun Trigger
Black
White
+
+
Digital In Common
Remote Stop
Alarm Reset
Red
Green
Brown
Outputs (Automation Sourcing)
-
+
+
+
-
+
6
7
8
6
7
8
Alarm Output
Digital Out Common
Blue
Orange
Pot Life Yellow
Outputs (Automation Sinking)
Alarm Output
+24 Volts
Pot Life
9
Automation
Flow Rate Analog In
10 Flow Rate Analog Common
Blue
Orange
Yellow
Purple
Gray
+
-
-
+
-
NOTE: The Alarm Reset audible alarm. key will also reset the
To dispense the potlife volume, the ProMix Mix_Start input must be turned Off then back to High to spray material. At this point, Mix_Active, Alarm, and
Alarm_Potlife outputs will be High until the potlife volume is sprayed.
Digital Out Supply: This is the supply for the digital outputs. It is the same supply for the digital inputs. (See
Common
under Digital Inputs , page 59.)
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Start Mix Mode Process
Start Mix Mode
Process
NOTE:
Must be Alarm Condition or Active Recipe
61. See Alarm Processing on page 66,
or Startup from Recipe 61 (see NOTE
NO
Is Mix Ready bit = 1?
YES
Set Mix bit = 1
At power up the system defaults to Recipe 61, which is not a valid recipe number. Initiate a color change to Recipe 0 or a valid recipe number (1-60).
NO
Is Mix Active bit = 1?
YES
ProMix in Mix Mode
(Complete) Mix
Active = 1 while the
ProMix is in Mix mode
F IG . 71. Start Mix Mode Process Flow Chart
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Mixing Mode Process
Mixing Mode
Process
Mixing Mode is desired.
PLC is polling to ensure
Mixing Mode is maintained.
NO
Is Mix Active bit = 1?
YES
Mixing Process active
Check Alarm
Condition: is Alarm_
General bit = 1?
NO
YES
F IG . 72. Mixing Mode Process Flow Chart
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Purge Mode Process
Start
NO
Is Mix Ready bit = 1?
YES
Must be Alarm
Condition or Active
Recipe 61. See
Alarm Processing on page 66, or
Startup from Recipe
61 (see NOTE
Set Purge bit = 1?
NO (Wait for Mix Ready)
Is Mix Ready bit = 1?
NOTE: At power up the system defaults to Recipe 61, which is not a valid recipe number. Initiate a color change to Recipe 0 or a valid recipe number (1-60).
YES
F IG . 73. Purge Mode Process Flow Chart
64
NO
Is Purge_CC_Active bit = 1?
YES
ProMix in Purge_CC
Mode (Process
Started)
ProMix Purge
Process (Complete)
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Color Change Mode Process
Color Change
Process
(basic)
Do nothing.
Spraying at desired recipe.
YES
Is Active Recipe = to desired recipe?
(Register 40005).
NO
Load ccNewRecipe
(Register 40046) with recipe number to Color
Change to (0 through
60 is valid).
Ensure ColorChange bit is seen by ProMix
NO
Is Purge_CC_Active bit = 1?
Set ColorChange (CC) bit = 1.
YES
Clear ColorChange (CC) bit (momentary input).
CC process started.
NO
NO
Check Alarm
Condition: is Alarm_
General bit = 1?
(Wait for Mix Ready)
Is Mix Ready bit = 1?
YES
YES
ProMix Color Change
Process (Complete)
Process Alarm. See
,
F IG . 74. Color Change Mode Process Flow Chart
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Alarm Processing
. 75, Table 5, Table 6, and Table 7 and Table 8.
Alarm Processing
An Alarm Condition has been found previously. Alarm_-
General = 1.
Determine the exact alarm
from Table 7 or Table 8 on page 69 and solve what
caused the alarm, as required.
Reset the alarm.
Reset_Alarm = 1.
NO Check if Potlife
Alarm: is Alarm_
Potlife bit = 1?
YES
Two options:
• Purge or Color Change to remove mixed material in the line.
• Place in Mix mode and spray the
Potlife Volume set in the ProMix.
NOTE: The Reset key only silences the alarm. To clear the alarm you must use one of these two options.
NO
Is Mix Ready bit = 1?
YES
F IG . 75. Alarm Processing Flow Chart
66
Go to next process, as desired.
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Table 5: ProMix Digital Inputs (Modbus Register 40040)
Bit Digital Input Binary Name Details
7
8
0:5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X X X X X X Recipe
6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Color Change
(CC)
9
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mix
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Purge
10
Binary bits for viewing discrete inputs only.
Set bit to “1” to initiate Color Change (momentary)
Set bit initiate Mix mode (maintained)
Set bit to “1” to initiate Purge sequence (maintained)
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Job_Complete Set bit to “1” to initiate Job Complete input (momentary)
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 External CC
Ready
Set bit to “1” to initiate External Color Change
(momentary)
11
12
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Solvent Push
Enable
Set bit to “1” to initiate Solvent Push
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 FC _Calibrate Set bit to “1” to initiate a Flow Control Calibrate input
(momentary)
13
14
15
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Gun_Trigger Set bit to “1” to indicate the gun is actually triggered
(maintain while gun is triggered, remove when gun is closed)
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Reset_Alarm Set bit to “1” to clear an active Alarm (momentary)
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Remote Stop Set bit to remotely stop unit (momentary)
NOTE:
Shaded cells relate to the flow charts on pages 62-66.
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Table 6: ProMix Digital Outputs (Modbus Register 40041)
1
2
3
10
11
12
Bit Digital Output Binary
0
4
5
6
7
8
9
13
14
15
Name
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Purge_CC_Active
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 Mix_Active
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 Mix_Ready
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 CC_Fill_Active
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 FCalActive
Details
“1” indicates Purge or Color Change is in progress
“1” indicates Mix is in progress
“1” indicates No Alarms and OK to Mix
“1” indicates the Fill portion of a Color Change is in progress
“1” indicates the Flow Control Calibrate routine is in progress
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 Flow_Rate_Alarm “1” indicates the Flow Rate Alarm/Warning is active
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Special_1 “1” indicates the Special_1 output is on (monitor only)
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Special_2
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Special_3
“1” indicates the Special_2 output is on (monitor only)
“1” indicates the Special_3 output is on (monitor only)
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Special_4
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GFB _1_Copy
0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GFB _2_Copy
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Alarm_General
0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Alarm_Potlife
0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AFS _1_Copy
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AFS _2_Copy
“1” indicates the Special_4 output is on (monitor only)
“1” indicates the output for GFB 1 is on
“1” indicates the output for GFB 2 is on
“1” indicates a General Alarm is in process. (If
Mix_Active is still High, then a Warning only.)
See the Modbus charts in the Graco Gateway manual 312785 for details on type.
“1” indicates a Potlife Alarm is in process.
“1” indicates the AFS 1 input to the Fluid Panel is on
“1” indicates the AFS 2 input to the Fluid Panel is on
NOTE:
Shaded cells relate to the flow charts on pages 62-66.
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Code Hex
E-8
E-9
E-10
E-11
E-12
E-13
E-14
E-15
E-16
E-4
E-5
E-6
E-7
None
E-1
E-2
E-3
0080
0100
0200
0400
0800
1000
2000
4000
8000
0000
0001
0002
0004
0008
0010
0020
0040
Table 7: ProMix Low Word Active Alarms (Modbus Register 40010)
Binary Code
0000 0000 0000 0000
0000 0000 0000 0001
0000 0000 0000 0010
0000 0000 0000 0100
0000 0000 0000 1000
0000 0000 0001 0000
0000 0000 0010 0000
0000 0000 0100 0000
0000 0000 1000 0000
0000 0001 0000 0000
0000 0010 0000 0000
0000 0100 0000 0000
0000 1000 0000 0000
0001 0000 0000 0000
0010 0000 0000 0000
0100 0000 0000 0000
1000 0000 0000 0000
Name
No bits set / no active low-word alarm
Communication Error Alarm
Potlife Alarm
Ratio High Alarm
Ratio Low Alarm
Overdose A/B Dose Too Short Alarm
Overdose B/A Dose Too Short Alarm
Dose Time A Alarm
Dose Time B Alarm
Not used
Remote Stop Alarm
Purge Volume Alarm
CAN Network Communication Error
High Flow Alarm
Low Flow Alarm
System Idle Warning
Setup Change Warning
Code Hex
E-24
E-25
E-26
E-27
E-28
E-29
E-30
E-31
E-32
None
E-17
E-18
E-19
E-20
E-21
E-22
E-23
0080
0100
0200
0400
0800
1000
2000
4000
8000
0000
0001
0002
0004
0008
0010
0020
0040
Table 8: ProMix High Word Active Alarms (Modbus Register 40010)
Binary Code
0000 0000 0000 0000
0000 0000 0000 0001
0000 0000 0000 0010
0000 0000 0000 0100
0000 0000 0000 1000
0000 0000 0001 0000
0000 0000 0010 0000
0000 0000 0100 0000
0000 0000 1000 0000
0000 0001 0000 0000
0000 0010 0000 0000
0000 0100 0000 0000
0000 1000 0000 0000
0001 0000 0000 0000
0010 0000 0000 0000
0100 0000 0000 0000
1000 0000 0000 0000
Name
No bits set / no active high-word alarm
Power On Warning
Defaults Loaded Warning
I/O Alarm. See
Alarm Troubleshooting , page 132
Purge Initiate Alarm
Material Fill Alarm
Tank A Low Alarm
Tank B Low Alarm
Tank S Low Alarm
Auto Dump Complete Alarm
Color/Catalyst Purge Alarm
Color/Catalyst Fill Alarm
Material Advance Complete
Tank C Low Alarm
Overdose C Alarm
Dose Time C Alarm
Audible Buzzer Active
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ProMix EasyKey Digital Input
Input
Common
Input
PLC Output
(Sourcing)
Output
24
Vdc
Common
ProMix EasyKey Digital Output
Output
Common
Output
ProMix EasyKey Digital Output
Output
Common
Output
PLC Input
(Sinking)
24
Vdc
Input
Common
PLC Input
(Sourcing)
Input
24
Vdc
Common
F IG . 76. Automation 24 Vdc Sourcing Input Diagram
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Pin Port Name
Table 9: Discrete I/O Terminal Connections
Details (also see pages 67 and 68)
Digital Inputs to Remote I/O Board for Proportioning
3
4
1
2
J2
J2
J2
J2
Mix
Purge
Job_Complete
External CC Ready
5 J2 Solvent Push Enable
6* J2 Digital Input Common
Set Bit to Initiate Mix Mode (maintain)
Set Bit to “1” to initiate Purge Sequence (maintained)
Set Bit to “1” to initiate Job Complete Input (momentary)
Set Bit to “1” to initiate External Color Change (maintained)
Set Bit to “1” to initiate Solvent Push
Set Binary Bits for Recipe to Change To (hold until changing again)
Digital Inputs to Remote I/O Board for Color Change
7
8
5
6
3
4
1* J3 Digital Input Common
2 J3 Recipe Bit 0
J3
J3
J3
J3
J3
J3
Recipe Bit 1
Recipe Bit 2
Recipe Bit 3
Recipe Bit 4
Recipe Bit 5
Color Change (CC)
Set Binary Bits for Recipe to Change To (hold until changing again)
Set Binary Bits for Recipe to Change To (hold until changing again)
Set Binary Bits for Recipe to Change To (hold until changing again)
Set Binary Bits for Recipe to Change To (hold until changing again)
Set Binary Bits for Recipe to Change To (hold until changing again)
Set Binary Bits for Recipe to Change To (hold until changing again)
Set Bit to “1” to initiate Color Change (momentary)
Digital Inputs to EasyKey 10-Pin Terminal Block for Gun Trigger and Alarm Processing
1
2
J5
J5
Flow Control Calibrate
Gun Trigger
Set Bit to “1” to initiate Flow Control Calibrate (momentary)
Set Bit to “1” to indicate Gun is Triggered (fluid flow expected)
3† J5
4
5
J5
J5
Digital Input Common
Remote Stop
Reset_Alarm
Set Bit to “1” to initiate a Remote Stop (momentary)
Set Bit to “1” to Clear an Active Alarm (momentary)
*
Digital inputs tied together on the I/O board (see F IG . 70).
† Digital inputs tied together on the EasyKey Display Board.
Multiple connection points for convenience.
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Pin Port Name
Table 9: Discrete I/O Terminal Connections (Continued)
Details (also see pages 67 and 68)
3
4
1 J4
2 J4
J4
J4
5
6
J4
J4
7 J4
8 J4
3
4
1 J5
2 J5
J5
J5
5 J5
6 J5
Digital Outputs from Remote I/O Board for Proportioning
Digital Output Common/Power
Purge CC Active
Mix Active
Mix Ready
CC Fill Active
FC Cal Active
Flow Rate
Digital Output Common/Power
“1” Indicates Purge or Color Change is in progress
“1” Indicates Mix is in progress
“1” Indicates No Alarms and OK to Mix
“1” Indicates the Fill Portion of a Color Change is in progress
“1” Indicates the Flow Control Calibrate routine is in progress
“1” Indicates the Flow Rate Alarm/Warning is active
Digital Outputs from Remote I/O Board for Special Outputs
Digital Output Common/Power
Special_1
Special_2
Special_3
Special_4
Digital Output Common/Power
“1” Indicates the Special_1 Output is on
“1” Indicates the Special_2 Output is on
“1” Indicates the Special_3 Output is on
“1” Indicates the Special_4 Output is on
6
7
8
9
10
J5
J5
J5
J5
J5
Digital Outputs from EasyKey 10-Pin Terminal Block for Alarm and Potlife Indication
General Alarm Output
Digital Output Common/Power
Potlife Alarm
“1” Indicates the General Alarm Output is on
“1” Indicates the Potlife Alarm Output is on
Analog Input to EasyKey 10-Pin Terminal Block for Flow Rate Set Point
Flow Rate Analog In (0-10
VDC)
Flow Rate Common to Pin 9
0 - 10VDC input for Flow Setpoint relative to flow range set in 2KS
Flow Range Screen
Common side of Flow Setpoint from Terminal 9
Modbus Network Communications on EasyKey 6-Pin Terminal Block
1
2
3
J10 RS485 Integration A
J10 RS485 Integration B
J10 RS485 Integration
Shield/Ground
Communication to External PLC/Controller
4
5
J10 RS485 Network A
J10 RS485 Network B Not used
6 J10 RS485 Network Shield/Ground
Digital outputs tied together on the I/O board (see F IG . 70).
Digital outputs tied together on the EasyKey Display Board.
Multiple connection points for convenience.
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Modbus and I/O Data
See Table 10 and Table 11 for Modbus register
addresses and input/output data.
Reference the Discrete I/O listing of all the inputs and
outputs (see page 75). Ensure these are fully under-
stood. The same implementation used for Discrete I/O is used for the Network communication protocol.
For example: The Gun Trigger Input will now be a specific bit of Modbus Register 40040. Monitoring of Modbus Register 40041 for specific output status conditions will be required as explained in the Discrete I/O section of the ProMix Operation manual. The PLC will have to read the various bits, and in some cases (40040 and
40041 for example) must mask out the various bit positions to determine each of the separate input and output statuses. This requires experience and should not be done on the job site. A full understanding of the color change process as well as the required timing of various inputs and outputs is required.
NOTE: Analog input for flow control set point will now be a dedicated Modbus register. Register 40137 will require the specific flow rate (i.e. 125 cc/min). This is not a voltage reading but the actual flow target.
material where it left off. Do not toggle the Mix bit; doing so restarts the Mix process from the beginning.
Color Change Process
1.
Verify that Mix Ready is set. This ensures that there are no alarms and that the system is ready for the next command.
2.
Load ccNewRecipe (Modbus 40046) with a recipe number to color change to.
3.
Set color change (40040 bit 6).
4.
Verify that Purge_CC_Active is seen (40041 bit 0).
5.
Clear color change bit (momentary only).
6.
Do not change the ccNewRecipe value until a new recipe change is requested.
7.
The color change process will stop automatically as programmed. Monitor Purge_CC_Active bit for completion.
Start Mix Process
1.
Verify that the Mix Ready bit (bit 2 of 40041) is on.
2.
Turn on the Mix bit (bit 7 of 40040).
3.
Verify that the Mix Active bit (bit 1 of 40041) is on, to ensure that the Mix request was received.
Stop Mix Process
1.
Clear the Mix bit.
2.
The Mix Active output should clear and Mix Ready should now be set.
NOTE: The ProMix will automatically go into Idle mode after 2 minutes of inactivity. A general alarm will be present and Mix Active will remain High. The Alarm bit
(40010) will indicate the system Idle alarm. When a new
Gun Trigger input is seen, the ProMix will resume mixing
Purge Process
1.
Verify that Mix Ready is set. This ensures that there are no alarms and that the system is ready for the next command.
2.
Set purge (40040 bit 8).
3.
Verify that Purge_CC_Active is seen (40041 bit 0).
4.
When Purge_CC_Active bit clears, clear
Purge_Start bit. Clearing this bit in the middle of a purge sequence will abort the purge sequence.
NOTE : It only requires three Modbus registers to provide full communications from the PLC to the ProMix. All other registers are on a need to view and monitor basis.
40040Robot Digital In (Send/Edit Values in ProMix)
40041Robot Digital Out (READ ONLY - Active values)
40046Go To Recipe value for next ProMix recipe
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* Read/Write
Status
EasyKey
Modbus
Register Description Size Units
Read Only
Read Only
Read Only
Read Only
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read Only
Read Only
Read Only
Read/Write
40003 Current flow rate
40004 Actual ratio
40005 Active recipe
40006 Potlife 1 remaining
40007 Job complete
40008 Reset job total
40009 Potlife 2 remaining
40010 Active fault
40032 Control version
40040 Robot digital input
16 Bit cc/min
16 Bit none
16 Bit none
16 Bit sec
16 Bit none
16 Bit none
16 Bit sec
32 Bit none
32 Bit none
16 Bit none
Read Only
Read/Write
Read Only
Read Only
40041 Robot digital output
40046 CC New recipe
40048 Current fluid pressure
40049 V/P percent output
16 Bit none
16 Bit none
16 Bit 1/100 psi
16 Bit %
Read Only **40056 Actual ratio reducer
Read Only
Read/Write
Read/Write
40114 Flow control option
16 Bit none
16 Bit 0=proportioning only
1=1K flow control (future)
2=2K flow control
3=pressure override
4=manual pct. override
40115 Flow setpoint data source 16 Bit 0=discrete
1=network
40120 Manual override pct. drive 16 Bit %
Read/Write 40125 ***FC range
Read/Write
Read/Write
40126
40127
FC tolerance
FC proportional gain Kp
16 Bit 0=0-300 cc/min
1=0-600 cc/min
2=0-1200 cc/min
16 Bit %
16 Bit default=400
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
40128
40129
40137
40159
40171
43123
43141
FC integral gain Ki
FC alarm time
FC setpoint
FC Learn Strength
FC Learn Threshold
FC override mode
FC enable
16 Bit default=40
16 Bit sec
16 Bit cc/min
16 Bit %
16 Bit cc/min
16 Bit 0=off (normal)
1=% open
2=pressure mode
16 Bit 0=off
1=on
Low
Limit
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0x0000
0x0000
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
High Limit
5000
9999
60
9999
0xFFFF
9
9999
0xFFFF FFFF
0xFFFF FFFF
0xFFFF
0xFFFF
60
50000
100
9999
4
1
100
2
99
9999
9999
99
1200
100
1200
2
1
* This column represents the rule that must be implemented by automation. Writing to Read Only registers must be avoided.
**For ProMix 3KS Systems only.
Table 10: ProMix Modbus/TCP Variable Map
***Flow Control
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Recipe Bits
5 4 3 2 1 0
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 1
0 0 0 0 1 0
0 0 0 0 1 1
0 0 0 1 0 0
0 0 0 1 0 1
0 0 0 1 1 0
0 0 0 1 1 1
0 0 1 0 0 0
0 0 1 0 0 1
0 0 1 0 1 0
0 0 1 0 1 1
0 0 1 1 0 0
0 0 1 1 0 1
0 0 1 1 1 0
0 0 1 1 1 1
0 1 0 0 0 0
0 1 0 0 0 1
0 1 0 0 1 0
0 1 0 0 1 1
0 1 0 1 0 0
0 1 0 1 0 1
0 1 0 1 1 0
0 1 0 1 1 1
0 1 1 0 0 0
0 1 1 0 0 1
0 1 1 0 1 0
0 1 1 0 1 1
0 1 1 1 0 0
0 1 1 1 0 1
0 1 1 1 1 0
0 1 1 1 1 1
1 0 0 0 0 0
27
28
29
30
31
32
21
22
23
24
25
26
17
18
19
20
11
12
13
14
15
16
9
10
7
8
2
3
0
1
4
5
6
Table 11: ProMix Recipe Bits
Number Recipe Bits
5 4 3 2 1 0
1 0 0 0 0 1
1 0 0 0 1 0
1 0 0 0 1 1
1 0 0 1 0 0
1 0 0 1 0 1
1 0 0 1 1 0
1 0 0 1 1 1
1 0 1 0 0 0
1 0 1 0 0 1
1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 0 1 1
1 0 1 1 0 0
1 0 1 1 0 1
1 0 1 1 1 0
1 0 1 1 1 1
1 1 0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0 0 1
1 1 0 0 1 0
1 1 0 0 1 1
1 1 0 1 0 0
1 1 0 1 0 1
1 1 0 1 1 0
1 1 0 1 1 1
1 1 1 0 0 0
1 1 1 0 0 1
1 1 1 0 1 0
1 1 1 0 1 1
1 1 1 1 0 0
Number
44
45
46
47
48
49
40
41
42
43
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
54
55
56
57
50
51
52
53
58
59
60
Modbus and I/O Data
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Modbus and I/O Data
Typical PLC Interaction with
ProMix
This section describes a typical interaction when a local
PLC is directly connected to the Discrete I/O connections of the ProMix.
See
ProMix Integration Specifics on page 56 for a
detailed explanation of inputs and outputs.
NOTE:
Communications fields of Configure Screen 6 must be set to DISCRETE (see page 38).
Start Mixing
To start the mix process, the PLC will monitor and ensure the Mix_Ready output is High. This provides assurance it is ready to mix. PLC will drive High the Mix-
_Start input, keep it High and monitor the Mix_Active output to ensure the ProMix followed through on the request.
Stop Mixing
To stop mixing (to perform a purge or color change), remove the Mix_Start input (the status bar on the
EasyKey will show STANDBY). Monitor the Mix_Ready output to ensure the Mix_Active output goes Low.
Color Change
To perform a color change, ensure there are no alarms
(except the Potlife Alarm). If alarms are present, the
Alarm_Reset input should be sent momentarily to clear the alarm (>100 msec).
NOTE: Alarm_Reset will not reset a Potlife alarm. Only dispensing the Potlife Volume or a complete
Purge/Color Change will reset a Potlife alarm.
The Alarm Reset Input will silence the audible alarm.
Turn the Color_Change_Start input on momentarily
(>100 msec) while the proper sequence of recipe bits are set.
NOTE: The Recipe Bits must be presented at least 100 msec before the Color Change Start input is turned on and remain until a new recipe is required.
During the short On state, the recipe will be read from this binary sequence and the status bar of the EasyKey will display COLOR CHANGE XX. The Purge_CC_Active output will be High for the duration of the color change purge process. During the Mixed Material Load portion at the end of the Color Change sequence, the
Fill_Active output will be on, indicating that portion of the color change. These will not be on at the same time.
Once the Mix_Ready output goes High with no alarms, then the PLC has assurance that the requested color change has taken place with the requested recipe being the current active recipe. If any error occurs during the process, the requested recipe will not be loaded, and the old recipe will remain active.
NOTE: It is not possible to read the active recipe through Discrete I/O alone. Only by monitoring networked registers through the Gateway is it possible to view the active recipe. Proper management of the alarm status outputs during the color change process will ensure the active recipe is what is expected.
Purge
To start a Purge (no color change), drive the
Purge_Start input High (maintained) while ensuring Mix-
_Ready output is High (ensuring no active alarms). An
exception is Potlife alarm (see Color Change above if
alarms are present.) The Purge_CC_Active output is
High for the entire Purge process. Ensure there are no alarms during this process. Fill_Active is High when Mix is on. When complete, Mix _Ready output will be High, indicating a completed purge.
NOTE: No change is made to the active recipe.
Gun Trigger Input
This input is sent and expected every time the gun is actually triggered, and this input is turned off when the gun is not triggered. Never tie this input with any other signal. Without this input, some critical mixing alarms are eliminated.
IMPORTANT: This input must be provided through Discrete I/O for integrated flow control applications, to ensure fast coordination with the flow control process.
Applications without flow control can use Gun Trigger input through Network Communications or Discrete I/O.
NOTE: The Gun Trigger input has the same effect as the air flow switch used on manual ProMix systems.
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Alarm Monitoring/Reset (Discrete I/O)
Anytime an alarm occurs, the Alarm Reset input will reset the alarms and allow for processing of the next step by automation, except for the following conditions:
• Potlife Alarms cannot be reset by the Alarm Reset input or through the EasyKey Alarm Reset key. Only a Purge/Color Change or spraying the
Potlife volume will reset a Potlife alarm. (See
Alarm_Potlife output information on page 61.)
• When Flow Control is turned on (see
Screen 5 on page 38), the Flow_Rate_Alarm output
will be High when the instantaneous flow rate is above or below the Flow Rate tolerance setting.
(High Flow or Low Flow will be the condition, indicating in the status bar of the EasyKey.) This output will be High along with the Mix_Active output. The
PLC should monitor the amount of time this condition exists and take action at a predetermined time.
With Flow Control there will be times (for example during flow rate changes) where the general alarm as described here will be High (typically momentarily). The PLC must read this Alarm output (i.e. general alarm), see if Mix_Active is still High, and if so, start a timer. A typical example would be to ensure all parts are sprayed within a specific flow rate range. A maximum predetermined time would be set to allow a Low or High flow condition to exist continuously.
• Shutdown or go to Standby after the flow rate alarm time expires.
Job_Complete Input
Every time a momentary Job_Complete input is seen by the ProMix, a job log will be recorded, logging the A and
B meter volumes (cc) with a time and date stamp. The volumes will then be reset to 0. (Volume totals are accumulated since the last reset.)
NOTE: A Color Change accomplishes the same Job
Complete Reset functions. The Job_Complete input is commonly used to record material usage for a specific set of parts. These volumes are sprayed material volumes.
For Applications with Dump Valves (for quick purges/color changes at or near the gun):
ProMix has four specials that can each be turned off and on twice throughout a color change sequence. See
Advanced Setup Screen 8 on page 46 or
For example, a dump valve at a gun on a robot could be opened at the appropriate times to facilitate fast color changes. Another output could be used to automatically drive an air-operated fluid regulator High during the
Purge or Color Change process.
NOTE: With integrated Flow Control, the flow control regulator automatically is driven High. See
Setup Screen 5 on page 44 for specifics on setting up
these values. Each of the specials can be monitored, but can only be controlled through the times entered within the setup screens of the EasyKey or by managing the proper registers on the network.
The following ProMix inputs should never be on (High) at the same time:
• Mix_Start
• Purge_Start
• Color_Change_Start
The Recipe Bits (0-6) are always on at the same time.
The only time these bits are recognized is when the Color_Change_Start input is High. The Recipe Bits should be loaded and stay loaded for the current recipe. Do not change the Recipe Bits until a color change is required again. Inconsistent results are possible if this is not followed.
Integration Timing Charts
. 77 - F IG . 83 for integration timing charts.
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F IG . 77. Integration Control Recipe Change X to Y
F IG . 78. Integration Control Recipe Change X to Y External Color Change
F IG . 79. Integration Control Y Purge
F IG . 80. Integration Control Y Fill
F IG . 81. Integration Control Y Purge and Fill
F IG . 82. Integration Control Mix Sequences
F IG . 83. Integration Control Alarm Processing
Integrated Flow Control
Integrated Flow Control
Flow Control Description
Flow control is an optional feature which incorporates an intrinsically safe regulator control module with the Pro-
Mix automatic system. Flow control precisely regulates the flow of material to a manual or automatic air spray gun, to help ensure adequate coverage and avoid sags or runs in the finish coat.
NOTE: Flow control cannot be selected with dynamic dosing. It is not for use with air-assisted or airless spray guns.
Flow control uses the existing flow meters in a wall mounted fluid station or a RoboMix fluid station. There is no flow meter in the mixed material line.
Air-operated
Fluid Regulator
1/8 npt(f)
Fluid Inlet
Power and
Signal
Cable Input
Fluid Pressure
Gauge Port
Fluid Pressure
Sensor
1/8 npt(f)
Fluid Outlet
Flow Control Components
249849 Flow Control Module
See F IG . 84. The 249849 Flow Control Module includes
an air-operated fluid pressure regulator, fluid pressure sensor, voltage to air pressure valve, and circuit board.
See manual 3A2097. The function of this unit is to receive the flow analog signal and drive (manage) the desired flow rate.
24H989 Flow Control Module
See F IG . 85. The 24H989 Flow Control Module is for use
with a user-supplied, remotely mounted, air-operated fluid pressure regulator. The module includes a remote fluid pressure sensor and connecting cable, voltage to air pressure valve, and circuit board. See manual
3A2097. The function of this unit is to receive the flow analog signal and drive (manage) the desired flow rate.
NOTE: For best results, place the supplied pressure sensor as close to the remote fluid regulator as possible.
Air Inlet Fitting,
1/4 in. (6 mm) OD
Tube
Circuit Board
V/P (Voltage/Air
Pressure) Valve
TI17116a
F
IG
. 84. Cutaway of 249849 Flow Control Module
Air Pressure
Gauge
(not included)
Power and
Signal
Cable Input
Air Outlet Fitting,
1/4 in. (6 mm) OD Tube
Remote Fluid
Pressure
Sensor
V/P (Voltage/Air
Pressure) Valve
Air Inlet Fitting,
1/4 in. (6 mm) OD
Tube
Circuit Board
(hidden)
TI18956a
F
IG
. 85. Cutaway of 24H989 Flow Control Module
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Fluid and Air Pressure
Requirements
The fluid input pressure to the fluid regulator must be high enough to provide a 15-20 psi (0.1-0.14 MPa,
1.0-1.4 bar) pressure differential across the regulator at the highest flow setting. For example, if the maximum flow rate set point is 280 cc/min and 35 psi outlet pressure is required to achieve that flow, the input pressure must be 50-55 psi.
Required air pressure to the flow control module is
70-100 psi (0.35-0.7 MPa, 3.5-7.0 bar).
NOTE:
• For flow control modules 249849 and 24H989 used with a 1:1 fluid regulator, the fluid outlet pressure from the regulator must be between 5-75 psi
(0.034-0.52 MPa, 0.34-5.2 bar) for all flow set points. Flow rate set points with pressures outside this range are not achievable. There must be at least 5 psi (0.034 MPa, 0.34 bar) fluid pressure at the lowest flow rate.
• If flow control module 24H989 is used with a fluid regulator at a ratio greater than 1:1, the relationship of air pressure to fluid outlet pressure is very important. The lowest recommended air pressure from the
V/P is 5 psi (0.034 MPa, 0.34 bar). Back pressure may be required to ensure minimal fluid pressure at the lowest flow rate setpoint.
The turn down ratio of the typical fluid regulator is approximately 3:1 or 4:1, depending on material type and viscosity. For example, if the lowest flow rate required is 100 cc/min, the top flow rate achievable may be 300-400 cc/min.
NOTE: The top flow rate is not the maximum flow rate range selected.
Flow Control Operation
See F IG . 86 for module 249849 and F IG . 87 for module
24H989. The Flow Control System includes two information loops:
• The pressure loop monitors fluid pressure with the pressure sensor in the module. This allows the system to react very quickly to set point changes.
While the gun is not triggered the system still drives to the pressure determined from the data table from the flow rate set point. This pressure drive will operate for the amount of time set in the “GT-Off drive time” value in the Advanced Screen. This screen can be accessed and the setting modified while Flow Control is set to “On:
Setup” in Configure Screen 5 , page 38.
The target pressure when the gun trigger is off can be adjusted using the “GT-Off target rise” value in the
Advanced Setup Screen 7 , page 45. This amount is
added to the value from the data table. This may compensate for the immediate pressure drop at the gun when the gun trigger is opened. Adjust for gun triggers at the lowest flow rates.
• The flow loop monitors fluid flow through flow meter pulses, ensuring accuracy. The gun must be triggered during the flow loop.
The Flow Control System creates a data table that targets a desired flow rate based on the fluid pressure. It then monitors the flow loop to maintain the flow rate.
The data table update performance can be modified
using the “Learn Strength” value in Advanced Setup
Screen 6 , page 45. This determines how much of the
instantaneous flow error value is applied when updating the table. High values make it learn more quickly, but may lead to oscillation. Low values make it learn more slowly, but may make adjustment times unacceptable.
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Flow Input:
Feedback from
Meters A and B
Meter B
Mixed Material Line
Air-operated
Fluid Regulator
Fluid Pressure Sensor
Fluid Control
Board
Meter A
Analog Signal to V/P
Air Line
Pressure Input: Feedback from Fluid Pressure Sensor
F IG . 86. ProMix Flow Control Schematic Diagram (249849 Module)
Air-operated Remote
Fluid Regulator
Flow Input: Feedback from
Meters A and B
Meter B
Mixed Material Line
Fluid
Control
Board
Pressure Input:
Feedback from
Fluid Pressure
Sensor
Meter A
Analog Signal to V/P
Air Line
F IG . 87. ProMix Flow Control Schematic Diagram (24H989 Module)
V/P (Voltage/Air
Pressure) Valve
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Regulator
V/P (Voltage/Air
Pressure) Valve
TI17118a
Fluid Pressure
Sensor
Air Signal to
Regulator
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Integrated Flow Control
Flow Control Operating Process Example
Operating Ranges
Flow Control operating ranges correlate the desired flow rate to the incoming flow set point signal (see below).
The operating ranges are:
• 0-300 cc/min
• 0-600 cc/min
• 0-1200 cc/min
• 0-100% (% open in manual override mode)
In this example, the range is set to 0-300 cc/min and the target flow rate is 150 cc/min.
Step 1: Flow Set Point Input Signal
Discrete Input
A discrete signal is 0-10Vdc, which corresponds linearly to the set operating range. For example, if the set range is 0-300 cc/min and the desired flow rate is 150 cc/min, the ProMix receives a flow rate setpoint (5Vdc signal) from the PLC or robot.
Network Communication Input
A network communication signal is either the desired flow rate (150 cc/min in this example) or the % open.
Step 2: Pressure Loop
NOTE: The gun must be triggered during the pressure loop.
See F IG . 88 for module 249849 and F IG . 89 for module
24H989. The ProMix drives the system to the necessary pressure to meet the desired flow rate (150 cc/min). The pressure sensor in the module verifies the actual pressure and returns the reading back to the ProMix.
Step 3: Flow Loop
NOTE: The gun must be triggered during the flow loop.
The flow meters verify that the target flow rate is achieved and feeds this information back to the ProMix.
The ProMix adjusts the voltage to the V/P to maintain the actual flow.
Step 2 and Step 3 repeat continuously to maintain pressure and flow.
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Step 1:
ProMix receives a flow rate setpoint from PLC/robot
Integrated Flow Control
Fluid Pressure
Sensor
Analog Signal to V/P
Air Line
Step 2: Pressure Input
F IG . 88. ProMix Flow Control Pressure Loop and Flow Loop (249849 Module)
V/P (Voltage/Air
Pressure) Valve
TI17118a
Step 3: Flow Input
Step 1:
ProMix receives a flow rate setpoint from
PLC/robot
Air Line to
Remote
Fluid
Regulator
Analog Signal to V/P
Step 2: Pressure Input
Air Line
V/P (Voltage/Air
Pressure) Valve
F IG . 89. ProMix Flow Control Pressure Loop and Flow Loop (24H989 Module)
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Integrated Flow Control
Flow Control Setup
1.
Install the intrinsically safe flow regulator (FC) as explained in the ProMix Installation Manual.
2.
Ensure that the analog signal is 0-10 Vdc, or is properly provided through network communication.
3.
Calibrate the system’s flow meters; see page 115.
This ensures that the K-factors are tuned to the range of materials being used.
4.
Verify that the I/O inputs are working properly. If
using discrete I/O, check by viewing Advanced
and
Advanced Setup Screen 7 , page 45. If using network communication, ensure
the commands are being sent by viewing the
, page 27, and Advanced Setup Screen 6 and Advanced Setup Screen 7 , page 45, for
inputs.
NOTE: See the Graco Gateway manual for Flow Control
Modbus addresses.
5.
See
.
appear. The other option, “On: Ext” is used for partial control by a PLC robot.
F
IG
. 91. Advanced Setup Screen 1
3.
Set Flow Control Override to % Open. See F
and Table 12. On the Manual Override Screen
, the
Flow Set Point field will display as a percentage
Flow Control Startup
1.
Set Flow Control to “On: Setup” in
.
F IG . 92. Flow Control Override Menu
F
IG
. 90. Configure Screen 5
2.
In
Advanced Setup Screen 1 , turn Manual Over-
ride “On: EK”. This sets the override control source as the EasyKey. The Flow Control Override field will
Table 12: Flow Control Override Selections
Selection
Off
% Open
Pressure
ExtSP
Description
Normal operation
Flow control regulator is opened to a desired percentage.
Flow control regulator is opened to a calibrated pressure.
External PLC in control of Set Point
NOTE: Set the Flow Control Override to “Pressure” to use the
Pressure Flow Control Mode (see page 95).
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F IG . 93. Flow Set Point as a Percentage
4.
On the
, drive the regulator to a percentage open that starts fluid flow. Fluid pressure should be above 5 psi (0.034 MPa, 0.34
bar) [see the Status Screen ]. Observe the fluid flow
rate at this pressure. This is the achievable low end flow rate for the system’s given restriction. If a lower flow rate is required, increase the restriction between the flow control regulator and the spray gun.
NOTE: If the lowest flow rate achieved is well below 5 psi (0.034 MPa, 0.34 bar), add restriction to achieve fluid pressure closer to 5 psi. Pressures below 5 psi can be inconsistent.
5.
Drive the regulator to 100% open. This is the maximum achievable flow rate based on the low flow requirement and the flow control module’s functional range.
6.
When an acceptable operating range is achieved, turn Flow Control Override Off.
One-Point Learning
For situations where there are fast gun triggers (less than 2 seconds) there may not be enough stable flow data to allow the flow loop to learn. This situation is also affected by low flow rates (less than 100 cc/min).
If the job sequence contains an extended gun trigger time, instead of learning at individual flow rates the system can instead learn only points above a specified flow rate, which are then linearly interpolated between that point and the (0 Pressure, 0 Flow) origin of the data table.
One-Point Learning Example
Suppose a part has a spray sequence of:
Table 13: Example Spray Sequence
Pass Flow Rate
3
4
1
2
50
65
50
150
Gun Trigger Time
1 s
1/2 s
1 s
4 s
The system won’t be able to learn the points at 50 and
65 cc/min. However, there is enough data to learn at the
150 cc/min set point.
If the “One-Point threshold” in the
Screen 6 , page 45 is set to a flow rate such as 100
cc/min, then learning is disabled for flow rates below this. However, when the 150 cc/min pass is active, when the point is learned the linear interpolation is applied for the entire flow rate range.
F IG . 94. Advanced Setup Screen 1
7.
Run Flow Control Calibration , page 92.
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Flow Control Calibration
Flow Control Calibration is an automatic routine that establishes a pressure vs flow profile between low and
high operating points. See F IG . 99. The profile may be
unique to each recipe or may be globally copied to all recipes.
NOTE: Calibration cannot be done in recipe 0 or 61.
1.
Load a color.
2.
Go to
Advanced Setup Screen 5 (see F
IG . 95).
Select the flow rate range that best covers the largest flow target for your application (for example,
0-1200).
F IG . 97. Manual Override Screen
5.
(see F IG . 98). The status bar at the bottom of the screen will indicate that
Mix Calibration is in progress.
7
F IG . 95. Advanced Setup Screen 5 (Automatic Mode with Flow Control Only)
Mix Calibration
F IG . 98. Status Screen
3.
Go to
Advanced Setup Screen 1 (see F
IG . 96).
Turn Manual Override On.
.
F IG . 96. Advanced Setup Screen 1
4.
Go to the
IG . 97).
Set Manual Override to Mix, and set Flow Ctrl Calibration to Start.
6.
Trigger the gun and make sure the gun trigger input is high.
7.
IG . 98), the voltage will start at 0 and increase incrementally to 3.3 V. The flow rate will also begin to increase during calibration, but this may not show for the first few voltage increases.
8.
When calibration is complete, the Status Screen
will change from Mix Calibration to Mix. The unit should have built a complete table for the flow rate
NOTE: If the voltage reached 3.3 V (flow control wide open) but the unit did not reach the top of the selected flow rate range, the delivery system is not providing enough volume. Do one of the following:
• If the volume is acceptable, change the flow rate range accordingly.
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• If the volume is not acceptable, increase the delivery pressure. Increasing the pressure may affect your low flow rate setting.
9.
De-trigger the gun.
10. Set Manual Override to Standby.
11. To copy the data table to all recipes, see
Data Copy , page 93. This loads a starting point for
each recipe, and continuous learning will create a unique data table when the recipe is run.
NOTE: If you want to do a flow calibration for each rec-
ipe, do not do a Global FC Data Copy
.
30
(0.21, 2.1)
25
(0.17, 1.7)
20
(0.14, 1.4)
15
(0.10, 1.0)
10
(.07, 0.7)
5
(.035, 0.35)
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Flow (cc/min)
F IG . 99. Typical Flow Calibration (0-300 cc/min range)
350
Global FC Data Copy
Set Global FC Data Copy to Start on the
(see F IG . 100). Global copy provides a
starting point for all recipes, enabling
Learning (see page 93) to take over.
Global copy works very well with multiple colors when the viscosities are similar. It may only require a calibration and global copy each time a regulator is serviced or if restriction downstream of the regulator is changed.
F IG . 100. Manual Override Screen
Continuous Learning
The flow profile will automatically adjust as necessary to drive to the required flow set point, reflecting changes in material viscosity or system dynamics (such as restrictions downstream from the regulator).
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When changing recipes, the profile is saved to the current active recipe. A Job Complete input will also save the profile to the active recipe.
Setting Ki and Kp
F IG . 102 shows the definition and relationship between
Ki and Kp.
• The default value for Ki is 40.
• The default value for Kp is 400.
For most applications, Ki and Kp do not need to change.
Do not change these vallues unless you are sure it is required.
Before adjusting these values, ensure that the input fluid pressure to the regulator is pulsation free, and the outlet pressure is higher than 12 psi (.08 MPa, 0.84 bar) for each flow rate set point.
Applications with viscosities less than 20 cps or greater than 300 cps may require that the Ki and Kp be adjusted. Do this by making small variable changes to
the values in Advanced Setup Screen 5
. See F IG . 101.
F IG . 101. Advanced Setup Screen 5 (Automatic Mode with Flow Control Only)
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Pressure Flow Control Mode
When the Flow Control Override is set to “Pressure”, the system will only drive to the pressure associated with the flow rate request of the saved calibration table. It will not close the loop with the flow meters.
This mode may be used with a ProMix connected both to a robot with flow control and to a manual gun.
Because there are two flow paths, the meters cannot be used to close the flow loop. Therefore the robot can run a calibration by itself. When calibration is complete, set to “Pressure.” The robot will run in open loop mode, and the manual gun can spray at the same time.
Kp refers to the speed at which fluid flow reaches its set point.
Kp
Target Flow Rate
Ki
Ki refers to the degree fluid flow over shoots its set point.
NOTE: Ki and Kp are dependent on each other. If one changes the other must change.
F IG . 102. Kp/Ki Graph
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Flow Control Troubleshooting
Problem: Flow Command does not produce fluid output.
Test the system as follows, to determine if the problem is mechanical or electrical.
1.
Install a 0-100 psi (0-0.7 MPa, 0-7.0 bar), 1/8 npt(m) air pressure gauge (not supplied) as follows.
a.
For module 249849: Remove the plug from the
1/8 npt(f) air gauge port and install the gauge.
b.
For module 24H989: Install a 1/8 npt(m) x 1/8 npt (fbe) tee in the air outlet port. Install the gauge in one branch of the tee and the air outlet
fitting in the other. See F IG . 85 on page 85.
2.
Set the system to Manual Override, % Open mode;
3.
Set the % Open value to 50. See F IG . 103.
Set % Open value to 50
50
F IG . 103. Set % Open to 50 Percent
4.
Ensure that the gun is triggered. Increase the %
Open value on the EasyKey, then decrease. The gauge reading should also increase then decrease.
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Result of the Test
Gauge reading increases and decreases as % Open value is changed and fluid flow does not change or is not present.
Gauge reading does not increase and decrease as % Open value is changed.
Cause
The problem is mechanical:
• restriction/plugged hose
• plugged gun tip
• fluid regulator failure
The problem is electrical:
• Fuse F2 is blown
• disconnected wires or cables
• pressure control failure
• V/P valve failure
• flow control board failure
Solution
1.
Clear any clogs.
2.
Remove restrictions.
3.
Clean and/or repair fluid regulator.
1.
Measure the voltage to the regulator at one of two places:
• At J5 on the fluid control board, measure across the white (pin 1) and black (pin 6) wire connections. The voltage should be in the range of
0-3.3 Vdc for 0%-100% Open command (approximately
1.65 Vdc for 50% Open).
• At J2 on the flow control board of the module, measure across the red (pin 1) and black (pin 2) wire connections. The voltage should be in the range of 0-21 Vdc for 0%-100% Open command (approximately 12 Vdc for 50% Open).
2.
If voltage is not present, check if fuse F2 on the fluid control board is blown.
3.
If voltage is present, ensure the cable is properly connected to the module circuit board.
4.
If cable is properly connected, replace pressure control, VP valve, and flow control board sequentially to isolate failure.
See manual 3A2097.
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System Operation
Operation Modes
Mix
System mixes and dispenses material (apply Mix input).
Standby
Stops the system (remove Mix input).
Purge
Purges the system, using air and solvent (apply Purge input).
Sequential Dosing
Components A and B dispense sequentially in the necessary volumes to attain the mix ratio.
Dynamic Dosing
In typical operation (ratios 1:1 and above), component A dispenses constantly. Component B dispenses intermittently in the necessary volume to attain the mix ratio.
Recipe (Color) Change
The process when the system automatically flushes out
the old color and loads a new color. See pages 117-129.
Solvent Push
The Solvent Push feature enables the user to save some mixed material by pushing it out to the gun with solvent. The feature requires an accessory solvent
meter. See page 114 for complete information.
General Operating Cycle,
Sequential Dosing
1.
The system enters and loads the desired color.
2.
The system enters Mix mode to begin operation.
3.
The ProMix controller sends signals to activate the solenoid valves. The solenoid valves activate Dose
Valves A and B. Fluid flow begins when the Gun
Trigger input is seen.
4.
Components A and B are introduced into the fluid integrator (FI) one at a time as follows. a.
Dose Valve A (DVA) opens, and fluid flows into the integrator. b.
Flow Meter A (MA) monitors the fluid volume dispensed and sends electrical pulses to the
ProMix controller. The controller monitors these pulses and signals. c.
When the target volume dispenses, Dose Valve
A closes.
NOTE: The dispense volume of component A and B is based on the mix ratio and dose size set by the user and calculated by the ProMix controller.
d.
Dose Valve B (DVB) opens, and fluid flows into the integrator and is aligned proportionately with component A. e.
Flow Meter B (MB) monitors the fluid volume dispensed and sends electrical pulses to the
ProMix controller.
f.
When the target volume is dispensed, Dose
Valve B closes.
5.
The components are pre-mixed in the integrator, then uniformly blended in the static mixer (SM).
NOTE: To control output from the static mixer to the gun, install an optional fluid pressure regulator.
6.
Components A and B are alternately fed into the integrator as long as the Gun Trigger input is seen.
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7.
If the Gun Trigger input is not seen for two minutes, the system switches to Idle mode, which closes off the mix manifold dose valves.
8.
When the Gun Trigger input is seen again, the Pro-
Mix continues the process where it left off.
NOTE: Operation can be stopped at any time by going to Standby mode (remove Mix input).
Dose 1
Table 14: Sequential Dosing Operation
Dose 2 Dose 3 Ratio = 2.0:1
A = 2
B = 1
DVA FI DVB
MA
MB
MS
RVB
AT
APV
RVA SVA SM SVB SPV
Key:
MA Component A Meter
DVA Component A Dose Valve
RVA Component A Sampling Valve
SVA Component A Shutoff Valve
MB Component B Meter
DVB Component B Dose Valve
RVB Component B Sampling Valve
F IG . 104. Wall Mount Fluid Station, Sequential Dosing
SVB Component B Shutoff Valve
MS Solvent Meter (accessory)
SPV Solvent Purge Valve
APV Air Purge Valve
SM Static Mixer
FI Fluid Integrator
AT Air Purge Valve Air Supply Tube
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General Operating Cycle, Dynamic Dosing
Overview
Dynamic Dosing provides on-demand proportioning, eliminating the need for an integrator and therefore minimizing undesired material contact. This feature is especially useful with shear-sensitive and waterborne materials.
A restrictor injects component B into a continuous stream of component A. The software controls the dura-
tion and frequency of each injection. See F IG . 105 for a
schematic diagram of the process.
Dynamic Dosing System Parameters
The following parameters affect dynamic dosing performance:
• Component A Flow: Ensure that the supply pump is sized to provide sufficient and uninterrupted flow.
Note that component A provides majority of system flow at higher mix ratios.
• Component B Flow: Ensure that the supply pump is sized to provide sufficient and uninterrupted flow.
• Component A Pressure: Ensure precise pressure regulation. It is recommended that the component A pressure be 5-15% lower than the component B pressure.
• Component B Pressure: Ensure precise pressure regulation. It is recommended that the component B pressure be 5-15% higher than the component A pressure.
NOTE: When using dynamic dosing it is very important to maintain a constant, well-regulated fluid supply. To obtain proper pressure control and minimize pump pulsation, install a fluid regulator on the A and B supply lines upstream of the meters. In systems with color change, install the regulator downstream of the color/catalyst valve stack.
Component A (continuous flow) Proportioned Material
To Static
Mixer
Component B (pulsed injection)
F IG . 105. Schematic Diagram of Dynamic Dosing Operation
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Select a Component B Restrictor Size
Install the 15U955 Injection Kit in the fluid manifold as explained in the ProMix Installation manual. Use the charts provided in that manual to select an appropriate restrictor size based on the desired flow and mix ratio.
Turn On Dynamic Dosing
1.
On the EasyKey press the Setup key to access the Set Up Home screen. Select “System Configu-
ration” to access the configuration screens. F IG .
3.
Selecting “DD” in System Configure Screen 4
makes the DD Setup mode available. See F IG . 108.
To enable DD setup mode, select On in the DD
Setup mode drop down menu. This disables Off
Ratio alarms E-3 and E-4, allowing uninterrupted setup and tuning.
NOTE: Do not use the material mixed when in DD setup mode, as it may not be on ratio due to the disabled alarms.
NOTE: If DD setup mode is not turned Off at the end of setup, it will automatically turn off 3 minutes after initiation of a Mix command.
F
IG
. 106. Set Up Home Screen
2.
Navigate to System Configure Screen 4. Select
“DD” option from the “Dose Size” drop down menu.
F
IG
. 108. Configure Screen 4, dynamic dosing setup mode enabled
F IG . 107. Configure Screen 4, dynamic dosing selected
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Balancing A/B Pressure
If component B pressure is too high, it will push the component A stream aside during B injection. The valve will not open long enough, causing a High Ratio alarm.
If component B pressure is too low, it will not be injected in sufficient volume. The valve will stay open too long, causing a Low Ratio alarm.
Selecting the correct component B restrictor size and balancing the A/B pressures will keep the system in the proper pressure range, resulting in a consistent mix ratio.
F IG . 110 shows the A to B pressure balance, read at the
proportioner inlet. It is recommended that the component B pressure be 5-15% higher than the component A pressure to keep the system in the control range, hold the proper mix ratio, and obtain properly mixed material.
If pressures are not balanced (“B Pressure Too High” or
“B Pressure Too Low”), it may not be possible to hold the desired mix ratio. The system will generate an off ratio alarm and stop operation.
NOTE: In multi-flow rate systems, it is recommended that you set up the system to run properly at the highest flow rate, to ensure adequate fluid supply across the flow rate range.
In dynamic dosing, component A dose valve is constantly on. Component B dose valve will cycle on and off; one cycle every 0.5 – 1.0 seconds indicates proper balance.
Monitor system performance by watching the EasyKey display for warning messages which provide information on system performance, and adjust pressures accordingly. See Table 15 on page 103.
B Pressure
Too High
A Pressure B Pressure
F IG . 110. A/B Control Range with Properly Sized
Restrictor
B Pressure
Too High
Co ntr ol R ang e
Con trol
Ra nge all)
(too
sm
B Pressure
Too Low
B Pressure
Too Low
A Pressure B Pressure
NOTE: If the restrictor is too small, it may be necessary to supply more differential pressure than is available in your system.
F IG . 111. A/B Control Range with Too Large a
Restrictor
F
IG
. 109. B Pressure Too Low, displayed on EasyKey
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Table 15: Dynamic Dosing Troubleshooting Guide
(for complete system troubleshooting, see Table 20 beginning on page 132)
Warning/Alarm Message
B Pressure Too Low (see F IG . 109)
B Pressure Too High
Off Ratio Low
Off Ratio High
Solution
• Increase B pressure.
• Clean restrictor or use a larger size.
• Verify B valve is opening properly.
• Increase A pressure or decrease B pressure.
• Use a smaller restrictor.
• Increase A pressure or decrease B pressure.
• Use a smaller restrictor.
• Increase B pressure.
• Clean restrictor or use a larger size.
• Verify B valve is opening properly.
System Operation
Mix Manifold Valve Settings
To open dose or purge valves, turn hex nut (E) counterclockwise . To close, turn clockwise. See Table 16 and
F IG . 112.
E
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F IG . 112. Valve Adjustment
Valve
Dose (see
F IG . 112)
Purge (see
F IG . 112)
Shutoff (SVA and SVB,
Sampling
(RVA and
RVB, see
Setting
Hex nut (E) 1-1/4 turns out from fully closed
Hex nut (E) 1-1/4 turns out from fully closed
Fully open during Run/Mix operation
Fully closed during Run/Mix operation
Table 16: Mix Manifold Valve Settings
Function
Limits maximum fluid flow rate into integrator and minimizes valve response time.
Limits maximum fluid flow rate into integrator and minimizes valve response time.
Closes component A and B ports to integrator during ratio check or meter calibration. Open ports during Run/Mix operation.
Open to dispense component A and B while calibrating meters. Do not open sampling valves unless fluid shutoff valves are closed.
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Start Up
1.
Go through the Pre-Operation Checklist in Table 17.
Table 17: Pre-Operation Checklist
Checklist
System grounded
Verify all grounding connections were made. See the Installation manual.
All connections tight and correct
Verify all electrical, fluid, air, and system connections are tight and installed according to the
Installation manual.
Check air purge valve tubing
Check the air purge valve supply tube daily for any visible solvent accumulation. Notify your supervisor if solvent is present.
Fluid supply containers filled
Check component A and B and solvent supply containers.
Mix manifold valves set
Check that mix manifold valves are set correctly.
Start with the settings recommended in
Mix Manifold Valve Settings , page 103, then adjust as
needed.
Fluid supply valves open and pressure set
Component A and B fluid supply pressures should be equal unless one component is more viscous and requires a higher pressure setting.
Solenoid pressure set
75-100 psi inlet air supply (0.5-0.7 MPa, 5.2-7 bar)
2.
Turn the AC Power Switch ON (I = ON, 0 = OFF).
F IG . 113. Power Switch
I = ON
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Graco logo, software revision, and “Establishing
Communication” will display, followed by Status
At power up the system defaults to Recipe 61, which is not a valid recipe number. Initiate a color change to Recipe 0 or a valid recipe number (1-60).
In bottom left corner, the system status displays, which can be Standby, Mix, Purge, or an alarm notification.
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F IG . 114. Status Screen
3.
Verify that the EasyKey is working. The active recipe number and Standby mode should be displayed.
4.
If this is the first time starting up the system, purge it
as instructed in Purging Fluid Supply System , page 111. The equipment was tested with light-
weight oil, which should be flushed out to avoid contaminating your material.
5.
Make sure that the EasyKey is in Standby (remove
Mix input) .
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6.
Adjust component A and B fluid supplies as needed for your application. Use lowest pressure possible.
7.
Do not exceed the maximum rated working pressure shown on the system identification label or the lowest rated component in the system.
8.
Open the fluid supply valves to the system.
9.
Adjust the air pressure. Most applications require about 80 psi (552 kPa, 5.5 bar) air pressure to operate properly. Do not use less than 75 psi (517 kPa, 5.2 bar).
10. Purge air from the fluid lines.
a.
Shut off air to the gun by closing the air regulator or shutoff valve for the gun atomizing air.
b.
Trigger the gun (manual or automatic) into a grounded metal pail.
Manual gun shown c.
Go to Mix mode.
d.
If the flow meters over-run because of air in the system, an alarm will occur and operation stops.
Press the Alarm Reset alarm.
e.
Go to Mix mode.
key to clear
11. Adjust the flow rate.
The fluid flow rate shown on the EasyKey Status screen is for either component A or B, depending on which dose valve is open. The fluid supply lines on the screen highlight to show which dose valve is open.
F IG . 115. Status Screen Flow Rate Display
Watch the fluid flow rate displayed on the Status screen while the gun is fully open. Verify that the flow rate of components A and B are within 10% of each other.
If the fluid flow rate is too low: increase air pressure to component A and B fluid supplies or increase the regulated fluid pressure.
If the fluid flow rate is too high: reduce the air pressure, close the fluid manifold dose valves further, or adjust the fluid pressure regulator.
NOTE: Pressure adjustments of each component will vary with fluid viscosity. Start with the same fluid pressure for component A and B, then adjust as needed.
NOTE: Do not use the first 4-5 oz. (120-150 cc) of material as it may not be thoroughly mixed due to alarms while priming the system.
12. Turn on atomizing air to the gun. Check the spray pattern as instructed in your spray gun manual.
NOTE: Do not allow a fluid supply tank to run empty. It is possible for air flow in the supply line to turn gear meters in the same manner as fluid. This can lead to the proportioning of fluid and air that meets the ratio and tolerance settings of the equipment. This can further result in spraying uncatalyzed or poorly catalyzed material.
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Shutdown
Overnight Shutdown
1.
Leave the power on.
2.
Run Recipe 0 to purge solvent through meters and gun.
Service Shutdown
1.
Follow Pressure Relief Procedure on page 106.
2.
Close main air shutoff valve on air supply line and on ProMix.
3.
Shut off ProMix power (0 position). F IG . 116.
4.
If servicing EasyKey, also shut off power at main circuit breaker.
F IG . 116. Power Switch
0 = OFF
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Pressure Relief Procedure
NOTE: The following procedures relieve all fluid and air pressure in the ProMix system. Use the procedure appropriate for your system configuration.
Relieve pressure when you stop spraying, before changing spray tips, and before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.
Single Color Systems
1.
While in Mix mode (gun triggered), shut off the A and B fluid supply pumps/pressure pots. Close all fluid shutoff valves at the pump outlets.
2.
With the gun triggered, push the manual override on the A and B dose valve solenoids to relieve pressure. See F IG . 117.
NOTE: If a Dose Time alarm (E-7, E-8) occurs, clear the alarm.
3.
Do a complete system purge, following the instructions under
Purging Using Recipe 0 , page 111.
4.
Shut off the fluid supply to the solvent purge valve
(SPV) and the air supply to the air purge valve
(APV), F IG . 119.
5.
With the gun triggered, push the manual override on the A and B purge valve solenoids to relieve air and solvent pressure. See F IG . 117. Verify that solvent pressure is reduced to 0.
NOTE: If a Purge Volume alarm (E-11) occurs, clear the alarm.
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Systems with Color Change and without
Dump Valves
NOTE: This procedure relieves pressure through the sampling valve.
1.
Complete all steps under
Single Color Systems , page 106.
2.
Close the A side shutoff valve (SVA), F IG . 119.
Open the A side sampling valve (RVA).
3.
Direct the A side sampling tube into a waste container.
4.
See F IG . 118. Open the color change module. Using the solenoid identification labels as a guide, press and hold the override button on each color solenoid until flow from the sampling valve stops.
5.
Press and hold the solvent solenoid override until clean solvent comes from the sampling valve, then release.
6.
Shutoff the solvent supply to the color change stack solvent valve.
7.
Press and hold the solvent solenoid override until solvent flow from the sampling valve stops.
8.
Open the A side shutoff valve (SVA), F IG . 119.
Close the A side sampling valve (RVA).
Systems with Color/Catalyst Change and
Dump Valves
NOTE: This procedure relieves pressure through the dump valves.
1.
Complete all steps under
Single Color Systems , page 106.
2.
Shut off all color and catalyst supplies to the valve stacks.
3.
Press and hold the dump valve A solenoid override,
F IG . 117.
4.
See F IG . 118. Open the color change module. Using the solenoid identification labels as a guide, press and hold the override button on each color solenoid until flow from dump valve A stops.
5.
Press and hold the dump valve B solenoid override,
F IG . 117.
6.
See F IG . 118. Using the solenoid identification labels as a guide, press and hold the override button on each catalyst solenoid until flow from dump valve B stops.
7.
Press and hold the dump valve A solenoid override,
F IG . 117.
8.
Press and hold the A side (color) solvent solenoid override until clean solvent comes from the dump valve, then release.
9.
Press and hold the dump valve B solenoid override,
F IG . 117.
10. Press and hold the B side (catalyst) solvent solenoid override until clean solvent comes from the dump valve, then release.
11. Shutoff the solvent supply to the color/catalyst change stack solvent valves.
12. Press and hold the A and B solvent solenoid overrides and dump valve overrides until solvent flow from the dump valves stops.
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RoboMix Fluid Station Dose Valve B
Override Button
Dose Valve A
Override Button
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Wall Mount Fluid Station
Valve
J1
F1 F2
J13
J12
Dose A
Dose B
J3
1
J9
1
J14
1
J15
1
J8
Power
CAN
Fiber
Optic
CAN
Dose Valve A
Solenoid
Dose Valve B
Solenoid
Purge Valve A
Solenoid
F IG . 117. Fluid Solenoids
108
Purge Valve B
Solenoid
Dump Valve A
Dump Valve B
GFB 1
GFB 2
3rd Purge Valve
Solenoid
Optional Solenoid
Locations
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Solenoid
Identification
Label
Solenoid
Identification
Label
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Solvent Solenoid
Overrides
F IG . 118: Color Change Solenoids
MA
AT
DVA FI DVB
APV
RVA
SVA
F IG . 119. Wall Mount Fluid Station
SM SVB SPV
MB
MS
RVB
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Key:
MA Component A Meter
DVA Component A
Dose Valve
RVA Component A
Sampling Valve
SVA Component A
Shutoff Valve
MB Component B Meter
DVB Component B
Dose Valve
RVB Component B
Sampling Valve
SVB Component B
Shutoff Valve
MS Solvent Meter
(accessory)
SPV Solvent Purge Valve
APV Air Purge Valve
SM Static Mixer
FI Fluid Integrator
AT Air Purge Valve Air
Supply Tube
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Purging
Read Warnings , page 9. Follow the
Grounding instructions in your system Installation manual.
To avoid splashing fluid in the eyes, wear eye protection.
There are 4 purging procedures in this manual:
•
(below)
•
Purging Using Recipe 0 (page 111)
•
Purging Fluid Supply System (page 111)
•
Purging Sampling Valves and Tubes (page 112)
Use the criteria listed in each procedure to determine which procedure to use.
Purging Mixed Material
There are times when you only want to purge the fluid manifold, such as:
• end of potlife
• breaks in spraying that exceed the potlife
• overnight shutdown
• before servicing the fluid manifold assembly, hose or gun.
Solvent purges the component B (catalyst, right) side of the mix manifold and the inner tube of the integrator. Air purges the component A (resin, left) side and the outer tube of the integrator.
1.
Go to Standby mode (remove Mix input).
2.
Set the solvent supply pressure regulator at a pressure high enough to completely purge the system in a reasonable amount of time but low enough to avoid splashing or an injection injury. Generally, a setting of 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) is sufficient.
3.
If using a gun flush box, place the gun into the box and close the lid. Go to Purge mode. The purge sequence automatically starts.
If the gun flush box is not used, trigger the gun (manual or automatic) into a grounded metal pail until the purge sequence is complete.
When done purging, the EasyKey automatically switches to Standby mode.
4.
If the system is not completely clean, repeat step 3.
NOTE: If necessary, adjust purge sequence so only one cycle is required.
Trigger the gun to relieve pressure. Engage trigger lock.
5.
If spray tip was removed, reinstall it.
6.
Adjust the solvent supply regulator back to its normal operating pressure.
Trigger the gun to relieve pressure.
If you are using a high pressure gun, engage the trigger lock. Remove spray tip and clean tip separately.
If using an electrostatic gun shut off the electrostatics before flushing the gun.
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Purging Using Recipe 0
Recipe 0 is typically used:
• in multiple color systems to purge out material lines without loading a new color
• at the end of a shift to prevent hardening of cata-
To setup Recipe 0, go to Advanced Setup. Select the
Recipe tab and change the Recipe to 0. The Recipe 0
Setup Screen appears. Set the chop times from 0-999 seconds in increments of 1 second.
1.
Go to Standby mode (remove Mix input).
Purging Fluid Supply System
Follow this procedure before:
• the first time material is loaded into equipment*
• servicing
• shutting down equipment for an extended period of time
• putting equipment into storage
* Some steps are not necessary for initial flushing, as no material has been loaded into the system yet.
1.
Go to Standby mode (remove Mix input).
Trigger the gun to relieve pressure.
If you are using a high pressure gun, engage the trigger lock. Remove spray tip and clean tip separately.
Trigger the gun to relieve pressure.
If you are using a high pressure gun, engage the trigger lock. Remove spray tip and clean tip separately.
If using an electrostatic gun shut off the electrostatics before flushing the gun.
2.
If using a gun flush box, place the gun into the box and close the lid.
3.
Select Recipe 0 and press Enter
4.
If a gun flush box is not used, trigger the gun (manual or automatic) into a grounded metal pail until the purge sequence is complete.
.
5.
The color change LED blinks while Recipe 0 runs and turns solid after purge sequence is complete.
6.
If the system is not completely clean, you can repeat Recipe 0 by pressing Enter .
If using an electrostatic gun, shut off the electrostatics before flushing the gun.
2.
Attach solvent supply lines as follows:
• Single color/single catalyst systems: disconnect the component A and B fluid supplies at the flow meter inlets, and connect regulated solvent supply lines.
• Multiple color/single catalyst systems: disconnect only the component B fluid supply at the flow meter inlet and connect a regulated solvent supply line.
• Multiple color/multiple catalyst systems: connect the solvent supply lines to the designated solvent valve on the color and catalyst valve stacks. Do not connect a solvent supply to either flow meter.
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3.
Adjust the solvent fluid supply pressure. Use the lowest possible pressure to avoid splashing.
4.
Remove the Fluid Station cover to access the solenoid valves. See F IG . 117 on page 108.
5.
Purge as follows:
• Single color/single catalyst systems: Purge component A side. Press the manual override on the Dose Valve A solenoid valve and trigger the gun into a grounded metal pail.
Purge component B side. Press the manual override on the Dose Valve B solenoid valve and trigger the gun into a grounded metal pail until clean solvent flows from the gun.
Repeat to thoroughly clean the fluid integrator.
• Multiple color/single catalyst systems:
Select Recipe 0 and press Enter to purge the component A side. The color change LED blinks while Recipe 0 runs and turns solid after purge sequence is complete.
Purge component B side. Press the manual override on the Dose Valve B solenoid valve and trigger the gun into a grounded metal pail until clean solvent flows from the gun.
Repeat to thoroughly clean the fluid integrator.
• Multiple color/multiple catalyst systems:
Select Recipe 0 and press Enter to purge the component A side and the component B side. The color change LED blinks while Recipe
0 runs and turns solid after purge sequence is complete.
Repeat to thoroughly clean the fluid integrator.
6.
Reinstall the Fluid Station cover.
7.
Shut off the solvent fluid supply.
8.
Disconnect the solvent supply lines and reconnect the component A and B fluid supplies.
9.
procedure.
Purging Sampling Valves and Tubes
Follow this procedure after meter calibration.
1.
Go to Standby mode (remove Mix input).
2.
See F IG . 119, page 109. Close both fluid shutoff valves and sampling valves.
3.
Route the sampling tubes into a grounded waste container.
4.
On a single color system, attach a solvent supply line to Flow Meter A inlet.
5.
On the EasyKey, press Setup key and access the Advanced Setup screens.
6.
Press the Right Arrow key to select the Calibration screen. Press the Down Arrow key and select Purge from the menu. Press the Enter key .
Dose A, solvent purge valve (B side), and color change solvent valves (if used) will open.
F IG . 120. Calibration Screen
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7.
To avoid splashing, slowly open the sampling valves and dispense solvent until the valves and tubes are clean.
NOTE: When performing a calibration purge, the solvent valve(s) close automatically after 2 minutes or when Abort is selected on the screen.
8.
Close sampling valves.
NOTE: Select Abort on Calibration screen to cancel current calibration and close dose or purge valves.
9.
Fully open both fluid shutoff valves.
10.
On a single color system, reconnect component A fluid supply line to flow meter A.
NOTE: After calibration it is necessary to clean out contaminated mix material. Do a manual purge and resume the recipe just tested, or do Recipe 0 then go on to the next recipe.
System Operation
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System Operation
Solvent Push Feature
The Solvent Push feature enables the user to save some mixed material by pushing it out to the gun with solvent. The quantity saved is 50% of the potlife volume entered in
Advanced Setup Screen 1 on page 42. If
there are 2 guns, the smaller potlife volume is used.
Solvent Push requires an accessory solvent meter (MS).
Order Graco Part No. 16D329 S3000 Solvent Meter Kit.
See manual 308778.
1.
See F IG . 121. Install the solvent meter (MS) on the side of the fluid station, as explained in the ProMix
Installation Manual.
2.
To enable Solvent Push, select “Solvent” or “3rd
Valve,” as desired. See Option Screen 2 , page 40.
NOTE: If you are using a 3rd purge valve instead of the solvent purge valve to run the Solvent Push feature, connect the solvent supply line from the solvent meter to the inlet of the 3rd purge valve.
NOTE : The system must be in Mix to initiate Solvent
Push.
3.
Press and hold the Mix key for 5 seconds to turn on Solvent Push. The green Mix LED will light and the Recipe LED will blink. The system will close the Dose Valves (DVA, DVB) and open the
Solvent Purge Valve (SPV).
4.
The system will dispense solvent to push the mixed material out to the gun. The Booth Control display alternately shows dashes and the percent remaining
(0-99%) of the 50% of the potlife volume.
NOTE: To manually interrupt Solvent Push, press the
Standby key. The Solvent Purge Valve (SPV) or
3rd purge valve will close. To re-enter Solvent Push, press the Mix key.
5.
When the total solvent dispensed exceeds 50% of the potlife volume, the system will go into Standby
mode.
6.
Perform a manual purge or recipe change to purge the remaining mixed material. This will clear the system out of Solvent Push, allowing you to resume
Mix mode.
NOTE: Once the system senses that solvent exceeds
50% of potlife volume, attempts to re-enter Solvent
Push will cause an Overdose_A/B Alarm (E-5, E-6).
Key:
DVA Component A Dose Valve
DVB Component B Dose Valve
MS Solvent Meter (required)
SPV Solvent Purge Valve
APV Air Purge Valve
SMC Solvent Meter Cable
SS Solvent Supply Line
DVA is closed DVB is closed
MS
SMC
F
IG
. 121. Solvent Push Setup
114
SS
TI12556b
SPV is open
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Meter Calibration
Meter Calibration
To avoid splashing fluid in the eyes, wear eye protection. The fluid shutoff valves and ratio check valves are retained by mechanical stops that prevent accidental removal of the valve stem while the manifold is pressurized. If you cannot turn the valve stems manually, relieve the system pressure, then disassemble and clean the valve to remove the resistance.
Calibrate the meter:
• The first time the system is operated.
• Whenever new materials are used in the system, especially if the materials have viscosities that differ significantly.
• At least once per month as part of regular maintenance.
• Whenever a flow meter is serviced or replaced.
NOTE:
•
K-factors on the Calibration Screen are
updated automatically after the calibration procedure is completed.
• K-factor values on the screen are viewable only.
If needed, you can manually edit the K-factors
in Advanced Setup Screen 4 (see page 44) or
Recipe Setup Screen 5 (page 50).
• All values on this screen are in cc, independent of the units set in
.
• The controller will use the active recipe
K-factors for meter calibration. The active recipe must be recipe 1 to recipe 60. Recipes
0 and 61 do not have K-factor values .
1.
Before calibrating meter A or B, prime the system with material. For a color/catalyst change system, make sure the color/catalyst valve is open.
2.
Shut off all spray or dispense devices connected to the ProMix.
3.
Close both fluid shutoff valves and sampling valves.
(Wall Mount Fluid Station only.)
4.
Place the beakers (minimum size - 250 cc) in holders. Put the sampling tubes into the beakers. (Wall
Mount Fluid Station only.)
NOTE: If tubes need replacing, use 5/32 in. or 4 mm
OD tubing.
5.
6.
On the EasyKey, press the Setup setup screens.
Select
Enter
Recipe & Advanced Setup
key to select.
key to access
and press the
7.
Press the Right Arrow key to select the
the Enter key to select either A Meter or B Meter. Press the Down Arrow key and select Start from the menu. Start only one at a time.
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Meter Calibration
8.
Dispense component A or B into beaker.
a.
To avoid splashing, slowly open sampling valves.
b.
For more accurate calibration, adjust the valve to dispense at a flow rate similar to your production spray flow rate.
c.
Dispense a minimum of 250 cc; make sure enough material is dispensed to accurately read the volume with your beaker. The A and B volumes do not have to be equal or at any particular ratio.
d.
Close sampling valve tightly.
9.
The volume that the ProMix measured displays on the EasyKey.
10. Compare the amounts on the EasyKey to the amount in the beakers.
NOTE: For maximum accuracy, use a gravimetric
(mass) method to determine the actual volumes dispensed.
11. If the screen and actual volumes are different, enter the actual dispensed volume in cc for A, B, or Solvent Volume field, and press the Enter key .
If the value was substantially different, repeat the calibration process.
NOTE: If the screen and actual volume is the same or if for any reason you want to cancel the calibration procedure, scroll to Abort on the
Screen menu and press the Enter
key .
12. After the volume for A, B, or Solvent is entered, the
ProMix controller calculates the new flow meter
K-factor and shows it on the Calibration Screen .
NOTE: K-factor values on the screen are viewable only. If needed, you can manually edit the K-factors
13. Always purge sampling valves after calibrating meters. Use one of the following methods.
• Follow the
• Place the sampling valve fluid tubes into a compatible cleaning fluid (TSL or solvent) or cap them.
NOTE: If fluid hardens in sampling tubes, replace them with 5/32 in. or 4 mm OD tubing.
14. Make sure both sampling valves are closed and both fluid shutoff valves are fully open.
15. Before you begin production, clear the system of solvent and prime it with material.
a.
Go to Mix mode.
b.
Trigger the gun into a grounded metal pail until mixed material flows from the gun nozzle.
c.
To begin operation, see
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Color Change
Color Change
Color Change Procedures
Multiple Color Systems
1.
Shut off air to the gun.
2.
Place the gun in the gun flush box if used, and close the lid.
3.
Go to Standby mode (remove Mix input).
4.
Select the new recipe. Begin the color change sequence.
5.
If a gun flush box is not used, trigger the gun (manual or automatic) into a grounded metal pail until the color change sequence is complete.
NOTE: The color change timer does not start until a
Gun Trigger input is seen and fluid flow is detected.
If no flow is detected within 2 minutes, the color change operation aborts. The system enters
Standby ous color.
mode (remove Mix input) at the previ-
6.
When you are ready to spray, remove the gun from the gun flush box if used, and close its door (manual and semi-automatic systems only).
NOTE: The gun flush box door must be closed for the atomizing air valve to open.
7.
Enter Mix
Single Color Systems
1.
Follow procedure for Purging Fluid Supply System , page 111.
2.
Load the new color. See Start Up , page 104.
3.
Enter Mix mode to start spraying.
mode to start spraying.
Color Change Sequences
. 122 through F IG . 131 illustrate various color change
sequences. See Table 18 to determine which figure to reference, based on the recipe change and system configuration.
NOTE: For software version 2.04.xxx and older, the system uses the color/catalyst purge and fill times from the new recipe.
NOTE:
See Setup Mode on page 31 to select purge
sources and set desired purge, chop, and fill times.
NOTES:
• The system uses old recipe data for the purge cycle.
However, it opens the new color/catalyst valve based on the new recipe data.
• The system uses the new recipe data for the fill cycle.
• For the one gun flush box (GFB) option, the spray gun must be inserted in the GFB during the entire color change cycle (purge and fill). The GFB trigger output will be on during the recipe change cycle.
• For the two gun flush box (GFB) option, both spray guns must be inserted in the GFBs during the entire color change cycle (purge and fill). The system will turn each GFB trigger output on and off based on the preset time for each gun.
• For Special Outputs options, the system will turn each output on and off based on the preset times.
Each Special Output has two different start times and durations.
• For systems without dump valves, the First Purge begins after the Color/Catalyst Change steps are completed.
• Dump Valve B is required for a Catalyst Change system.
• When going from Recipe X to Recipe 0, only the purge cycle data from Recipe 0 is used.
• When going from Recipe 0 to Recipe Y, only the fill cycle data from Recipe Y is used.
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Color Change
Color Purge/Dump
• This sequence flushes out the color with solvent, from the color valve to the Dump A valve.
• The color change solvent valve and the Dump A valve open during the Purge Time.
• The color change solvent valve closes when the
Purge Time expires.
Color Fill
• This sequence fills the line with the new color all the way to the Dump A valve.
• The new color valve and the Dump A valve open during the Fill Time.
• The new color valve and the Dump A valve close when the Fill Time expires.
Catalyst Purge/Dump
• This sequence flushes out the catalyst with solvent, from the catalyst valve to the Dump B valve.
• The catalyst change solvent valve and the Dump B valve open during the Purge Time.
• The catalyst change solvent valve closes when the
Purge Time expires.
Catalyst Fill
• This sequence fills the line with the new catalyst all the way to the Dump B valve.
• The new catalyst valve and the Dump B valve open during the Fill Time.
• The new catalyst valve and the Dump B valve close when the Fill Time expires.
First Purge
Select the First Purge Source (air, solvent, or 3rd valve) and First Purge Time. For most applications, air is selected.
The system purges the old material from the dose valves to the gun, using only the selected purge media
(usually air). The selected purge valve opens during the
First Purge Time and closes when the time expires.
Chop Cycle
Select the Chop Type (air/solvent or air/3rd valve) and
Chop Times.
The air purge valve opens only during the air chop cycle, and the solvent (or 3rd valve) opens only during the solvent chop cycle. The number of chop cycles is determined by dividing the Total Chop Time by the sum of the Air and Solvent Chop Times.
Final Purge
Select the Final Purge Source (air, solvent, or 3rd valve) and Final Purge Time. For most applications, solvent is selected.
The system fills the line with solvent from the dose valves to the gun, using only the selected purge media
(usually solvent). The selected purge valve opens during the Final Purge Time and closes when the time expires.
Fill
This sequence fills the line from the dose valves to the gun, and is also referred to as the mixed material fill.
The system begins mixing components A and B until the
Fill Time expires.
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Starting
Recipe
X
X
0
0
0
0
0
0
X
X
Table 18: Color Change Chart Reference
Ending
Recipe
0
0
Y
Y
0
0
Y
Y
Y
Y
Change
Type
Change
Change
Fill
Fill
Fill
Fill
Purge
Purge
Purge
Purge
Dump A
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Exiting Fill?
NA
NA
Yes
No
Yes
No
NA
NA
NA
NA
Refer to
Fig.
Color Change
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Solvent A
Dump A
Component A
Solvent B
Dump B
Component B
Color/Catalyst/(Reducer)
Purge from X, Fill from Y -->
Stack Valves
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
Purge from X -->
Purge Valves
First Purge Selection
Purge A (Air)
Purge B (Solvent)
3rd Purge Valve on A
2 s B Purge after Chop
Final Purge Selection
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
Fill from Y -->
Dose Valves
Dose A
Dose B
A Purge
First Purge
ProMix 2KS Recipe Change Chart #1 X to Y
Stack Valves A1 to A2, B1 to B2
Dump A Enabled, 3rd Flush Valve Enabled
A Fill
Color Change Stack Purge and Fill Operations by Time
B Purge
Color Change Stack Flush Sequence
B Fill Waiting
Color Change Stack Components
If a component is not changing, that time segment is skipped
Flush out old color and fill with new color
Flush out old catalyst and fill with new catalyst
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Purge and Chop Operations by Time
Total Chop 2 s B
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
Final Purge
Purge Operation Details
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Fixed for Purge A (Air)
If Chop Type is "Air/Solvent"
If Chop Type is "Air/3rd Purge"
Fixed Purge B. Enabled in Options Screen 2
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Dose Valve and Integrator Mix Fill Operations by Time
Mixed Fill Time using Sequential Dosing
Mixed Fill Time using Dynamic Dosing
GFB Outputs
If No Gun Flush Boxes
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
1 Gun
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Guns
Digital I/O
Color Change Input
Purge Active Output
Fill Active Output
Mix Ready Output
Special Outputs
Special Output #1
Special Output #2
Special Output #3
Special Output #4
3 + GFB on #4
<- Start of Color Change
F IG . 122: ProMix 2KS Recipe Change Chart #1 X to Y
Gun and Hose Flush Operations by Time
Discrete I/O Signals by Time
<- Length ->
Gun and Hose Mix Material Fill Operations by Time
This happens on the same time scale as the Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
Each Integrator Flush Purge, Chop, and Mix Material Fill operation runs sequentially for Gun 1 then for Gun 2
<- Start of On-Purge
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
<- Start of On-Fill
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
End of Color Change ->
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
2KS X to Y K15
Color/Catalyst/(Reducer)
Purge from X, Fill from Y -->
Stack Valves
Solvent A
Dump A
Component A
Solvent B
Dump B
Component B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
Purge Valves
Purge from X -->
First Purge Selection
Purge A (Air)
Purge B (Solvent)
3rd Purge Valve on A
2 s B Purge after Chop
Final Purge Selection
Dose A
Dose B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
Fill from Y -->
Dose Valves
A Purge
No Dump A
Waiting
ProMix 2KS Recipe Change Chart #2 X to Y
Stack Valves A1 to A2, B1 to B2
No Dump A, 3rd Flush Valve Enabled
A Fill B Purge
Color Change Stack Purge and Fill Operations by Time
B Fill
Color Change Stack Flush Sequence
Waiting
Color Change Stack Components
If a component is not changing, that time segment is skipped
Flush out old color and fill with new color
Flush out old catalyst and fill with new catalyst
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Purge and Chop Operations by Time
First Purge Total Chop
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
2 s B Final Purge
Purge Operation Details
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Fixed for Purge A (Air)
If Chop Type is "Air/Solvent"
If Chop Type is "Air/3rd Purge"
Fixed Purge B. Enabled in Options Screen 2
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Dose Valve and Integrator Mix Fill Operations by Time
Mixed Fill Time using Sequential Dosing
<- A Purge and A Fill through Dose A with no Dump A
Mixed Fill Time using Dynamic Dosing
GFB Outputs
If No Gun Flush Boxes
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Guns
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
Digital I/O
Color Change Input
Purge Active Output
Fill Active Output
Mix Ready Output
Special Outputs
Special Output #1
Special Output #2
Special Output #3
Special Output #4
3 + GFB on #4
Gun and Hose Flush Operations by Time Gun and Hose Mix Material Fill Operations by Time
This happens on the same time scale as the Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
GFB 1 Only
Each Integrator Flush Purge, Chop, and Mix Material Fill operation runs sequentially for Gun 1 then for Gun 2
Discrete I/O Signals by Time
<- Start of Color Change
<- Start of On-Purge
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
F IG . 123: ProMix 2KS Recipe Change Chart #2 X to Y
<- Length ->
<- Start of On-Fill
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
End of Color Change ->
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
2KS X to Y K13
Color/Catalyst/(Reducer)
No Purge, Fill from Y -->
Stack Valves
Solvent A
Dump A
Component A
Solvent B
Dump B
Component B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
No Purge -->
Purge Valves
Exiting Fill Selection
First Purge Selection
Purge A (Air)
Purge B (Solvent)
3rd Purge Valve on A
2 s B Purge after Chop
Final Purge Selection
Dose A
Dose B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
Fill from Y -->
Dose Valves
Waiting
Exit. Fill
From Recipe 0
ProMix 2KS Recipe Fill Chart #3 0 to Y
Stack Valves A1, B1
Dump A Enabled, 3rd Flush Valve Enabled
Exiting Fill Enabled
A Fill
Color Change Stack Purge and Fill Operations by Time
B Fill
Color Change Stack Fill Sequence Color Change Stack Components
Only active components are filled
Push out solvent and fill with new color
Push out solvent and fill with new catalyst
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Purge and Chop Operations by Time
Waiting
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence Purge Operation Details
Recipe 0: Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Fixed for Purge A (Air)
If Chop Type is "Air/Solvent"
If Chop Type is "Air/3rd Purge"
Fixed Purge B. Enabled in Options Screen 2
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Dose Valve and Integrator Mix Fill Operations by Time
Mixed Fill Time using Sequential Dosing
Mixed Fill Time using Dynamic Dosing
GFB Outputs
If No Gun Flush Boxes
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Guns
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
Digital I/O
Color Change Input
Purge Active Output
Fill Active Output
Mix Ready Output
Special Outputs
Special Output #1
Special Output #2
Special Output #3
Special Output #4
3 + GFB on #4
<- Start of Color Change
<- Start of On-Purge
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
F IG . 124: ProMix 2KS Recipe Fill Chart #3 0 to Y
Gun and Hose Flush Operations by Time
Each Integrator Flush Purge, Chop, and Mix Material Fill operation runs sequentially for Gun 1 then for Gun 2
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
Discrete I/O Signals by Time
Gun and Hose Mix Material Fill Operations by Time
This happens on the same time scale as the Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
<- Start of On-Fill
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
End of Color Change ->
<- Length ->
2KS 0 to Y K15
Color/Catalyst/(Reducer)
No Purge, Fill from Y -->
Stack Valves
Solvent A
Dump A
Component A
Solvent B
Dump B
Component B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
No Purge -->
Purge Valves
First Purge Selection
Purge A (Air)
Purge B (Solvent)
3rd Purge Valve on A
2 s B Purge after Chop
Final Purge Selection
Dose A
Dose B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
Fill from Y -->
Dose Valves
A Fill
ProMix 2KS Recipe Fill Chart #4 0 to Y
Stack Valves A1, B1
Dump A Enabled, 3rd Flush Valve Enabled
No Exiting Fill
Color Change Stack Purge and Fill Operations by Time
B Fill
Color Change Stack Flush Sequence Color Change Stack Components
Only active components are filled
Push out solvent and fill with new color
Push out solvent and fill with new catalyst
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Purge and Chop Operations by Time
Waiting
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence Purge Operation Details
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Fixed for Purge A (Air)
If Chop Type is "Air/Solvent"
If Chop Type is "Air/3rd Purge"
Fixed Purge B. Enabled in Options Screen 2
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Dose Valve and Integrator Mix Fill Operations by Time
Mixed Fill Time using Sequential Dosing
Mixed Fill Time using Dynamic Dosing
GFB Outputs
If No Gun Flush Boxes
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Guns
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
Digital I/O
Color Change Input
Purge Active Output
Fill Active Output
Mix Ready Output
Special Outputs
Special Output #1
Special Output #2
Special Output #3
Special Output #4
3 + GFB on #4
<- Start of Color Change
<- Start of On-Purge
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
F IG . 125: ProMix 2KS Recipe Fill Chart #4 0 to Y
Gun and Hose Flush Operations by Time
<- Length ->
Discrete I/O Signals by Time
<- Length ->
Gun and Hose Mix Material Fill Operations by Time
This happens on the same time scale as the Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
Each Integrator Flush Purge, Chop, and Mix Material Fill operation runs sequentially for Gun 1 then for Gun 2
<- Start of On-Fill
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
End of Color Change ->
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
2KS 0 to Y K14
Solvent A
Dump A
Component A
Solvent B
Dump B
Component B
Color/Catalyst/(Reducer)
No Purge, Fill from Y -->
Stack Valves
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
No Purge -->
Purge Valves
Exiting Fill Selection
First Purge Selection
Purge A (Air)
Purge B (Solvent)
3rd Purge Valve on A
2 s B Purge after Chop
Final Purge Selection
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
Fill from Y -->
Dose Valves
Dose A
Dose B
Waiting
Exit. Fill
From Recipe 0
ProMix 2KS Recipe Fill Chart #5 0 to Y
Stack Valves A1, B1
No Dump A, 3rd Flush Valve Enabled
Exiting Fill Enabled
A Fill
Color Change Stack Purge and Fill Operations by Time
B Fill
Color Change Stack Fill Sequence
No Dump A
Color Change Stack Components
Only active components are filled
Push out solvent and fill with new color
Push out solvent and fill with new catalyst
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Purge and Chop Operations by Time
Waiting
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence Purge Operation Details
Recipe 0: Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Fixed for Purge A (Air)
If Chop Type is "Air/Solvent"
If Chop Type is "Air/3rd Purge"
Fixed Purge B. Enabled in Options Screen 2
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Dose Valve and Integrator Mix Fill Operations by Time
Mixed Fill Time using Sequential Dosing
<- A Fill through Dose A with no Dump A
Mixed Fill Time using Dynamic Dosing
GFB Outputs
If No Gun Flush Boxes
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Guns
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
Digital I/O
Color Change Input
Purge Active Output
Fill Active Output
Mix Ready Output
Special Outputs
Special Output #1
Special Output #2
Special Output #3
Special Output #4
3 + GFB on #4
<- Start of Color Change
<- Start of On-Purge
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
F IG . 126: ProMix 2KS Recipe Fill Chart #5 0 to Y
Gun and Hose Flush Operations by Time
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
Discrete I/O Signals by Time
Gun and Hose Mix Material Fill Operations by Time
This happens on the same time scale as the Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
Each Integrator Flush Purge, Chop, and Mix Material Fill operation runs sequentially for Gun 1 then for Gun 2
GFB 1 Only
<- Start of On-Fill
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
End of Color Change ->
<- Length ->
2KS 0 to Y K13
Color/Catalyst/(Reducer)
No Purge, Fill from Y -->
Stack Valves
Solvent A
Dump A
Component A
Solvent B
Dump B
Component B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
No Purge -->
Purge Valves
First Purge Selection
Purge A (Air)
Purge B (Solvent)
3rd Purge Valve on A
2 s B Purge after Chop
Final Purge Selection
Dose A
Dose B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
Fill from Y -->
Dose Valves
A Fill
No Dump A
ProMix 2KS Recipe Fill Chart #6 0 to Y
Stack Valves A1, B1
No Dump A, 3rd Flush Valve Enabled
No Exiting Fill
Color Change Stack Purge and Fill Operations by Time
B Fill
Color Change Stack Flush Sequence Color Change Stack Components
Only active components are filled
Push out solvent and fill with new color
Push out solvent and fill with new catalyst
Waiting
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Purge and Chop Operations by Time
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence Purge Operation Details
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Fixed for Purge A (Air)
If Chop Type is "Air/Solvent"
If Chop Type is "Air/3rd Purge"
Fixed Purge B. Enabled in Options Screen 2
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Dose Valve and Integrator Mix Fill Operations by Time
Mixed Fill Time using Sequential Dosing
<- A Fill through Dose A with no Dump A
Mixed Fill Time using Dynamic Dosing
GFB Outputs
If No Gun Flush Boxes
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Guns
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
Digital I/O
Color Change Input
Purge Active Output
Fill Active Output
Mix Ready Output
Special Outputs
Special Output #1
Special Output #2
Special Output #3
Special Output #4
3 + GFB on #4
GFB 1 Only
<- Start of Color Change
<- Start of On-Purge
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
Gun and Hose Flush Operations by Time
Each Integrator Flush Purge, Chop, and Mix Material Fill operation runs sequentially for Gun 1 then for Gun 2
<- Length ->
F IG . 127: ProMix 2KS Recipe Fill Chart #6 0 to Y
This happens on the same time scale as the Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
<- Length ->
Discrete I/O Signals by Time
Gun and Hose Mix Material Fill Operations by Time
<- Start of On-Fill
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
End of Color Change ->
<- Length ->
2KS 0 to X K12
Color/Catalyst/(Reducer)
Purge from 0, No Fill -->
Stack Valves
Solvent A
Dump A
Component A
Solvent B
Dump B
Component B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
Purge from 0 -->
Purge Valves
First Purge Selection
Purge A (Air)
Purge B (Solvent)
3rd Purge Valve on A
2 s B Purge after Chop
Final Purge Selection
Dose A
Dose B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
No Fill -->
Dose Valves
First Purge
A Purge
ProMix 2KS Recipe Purge Chart #7 X to 0
Stack Valves Off
Dump A Enabled, 3rd Flush Valve Enabled
Color Change Stack Purge and Fill Operations by Time
B Purge
Color Change Stack Flush Sequence Color Change Stack Components
Every recipe 0 entry will flush all components
Flush out old color
Flush out old catalyst
Total Chop
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Purge and Chop Operations by Time
2 s B
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
Final Purge
Purge Operation Details
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Fixed for Purge A (Air)
If Chop Type is "Air/Solvent"
If Chop Type is "Air/3rd Purge"
Fixed Purge B. Enabled in Options Screen 2
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Dose Valve and Integrator Mix Fill Operations by Time
Mixed Fill Time using Sequential Dosing
Mixed Fill Time using Dynamic Dosing
GFB Outputs
If No Gun Flush Boxes
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Guns
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
Digital I/O
Color Change Input
Purge Active Output
Fill Active Output
Mix Ready Output
Special Outputs
Special Output #1
Special Output #2
Special Output #3
Special Output #4
3 + GFB on #4
<- Start of Color Change
<- Start of On-Purge
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
Gun and Hose Flush Operations by Time
Discrete I/O Signals by Time
End of Color Change ->
Gun and Hose Mix Material Fill Operations by Time
This happens on the same time scale as the Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
Each Integrator Flush Purge, Chop, and Mix Material Fill operation runs sequentially for Gun 1 then for Gun 2
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
This activates for Autodump operations only
F IG . 128: ProMix 2KS Recipe Purge Chart #7 X to 0
2KS X to 0 K15
Color/Catalyst/(Reducer)
Purge from X, Fill from Y -->
Stack Valves
Solvent A
Dump A
Component A
Solvent B
Dump B
Component B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
Purge from 0 -->
Purge Valves
First Purge Selection
Purge A (Air)
Purge B (Solvent)
3rd Purge Valve on A
2 s B Purge after Chop
Final Purge Selection
Dose A
Dose B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
No Fill -->
Dose Valves
A Purge
No Dump A
Waiting
ProMix 2KS Recipe Purge Chart #8 X to 0
Stack Valves Off
No Dump A, 3rd Flush Valve Enabled
Color Change Stack Purge and Fill Operations by Time
B Purge
Color Change Stack Flush Sequence
Waiting
Color Change Stack Components
Every recipe 0 entry will flush all components
Flush out old color
Flush out old catalyst
First Purge
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Purge and Chop Operations by Time
Total Chop
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
2 s B Final Purge
Purge Operation Details
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Fixed for Purge A (Air)
If Chop Type is "Air/Solvent"
If Chop Type is "Air/3rd Purge"
Fixed Purge B. Enabled in Options Screen 2
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Dose Valve and Integrator Mix Fill Operations by Time
Mixed Fill Time using Sequential Dosing
<- A Purge through Dose A with no Dump A
Mixed Fill Time using Dynamic Dosing
GFB Outputs
If No Gun Flush Boxes
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Guns
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
Digital I/O
Color Change Input
Purge Active Output
Fill Active Output
Mix Ready Output
Special Outputs
Special Output #1
Special Output #2
Special Output #3
Special Output #4
3 + GFB on #4
GFB 1 Only
<- Start of Color Change
<- Start of On-Purge
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
Gun and Hose Flush Operations by Time
Discrete I/O Signals by Time
End of Color Change ->
Gun and Hose Mix Material Fill Operations by Time
This happens on the same time scale as the Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
Each Integrator Flush Purge, Chop, and Mix Material Fill operation runs sequentially for Gun 1 then for Gun 2
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
This activates for Autodump operations only
F IG . 129: ProMix 2KS Recipe Purge Chart #8 X to 0
2KS X to 0 K13
Color/Catalyst/(Reducer)
Purge from 0, No Fill -->
Stack Valves
Solvent A
Dump A
Component A
Solvent B
Dump B
Component B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
Purge from 0 -->
Purge Valves
Exiting Fill Selection
First Purge Selection
Purge A (Air)
Purge B (Solvent)
3rd Purge Valve on A
2 s B Purge after Chop
Final Purge Selection
Dose A
Dose B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
No Fill -->
Dose Valves
Waiting
Exit. Fill
From Recipe 0
ProMix 2KS Recipe Purge Chart #9 0 to 0
Stack Valves Off
Dump A Enabled, 3rd Flush Valve Enabled
Exiting Fill Enabled
A Purge
Color Change Stack Purge and Fill Operations by Time - From Recipe 0
B Purge
Color Change Stack Flush Sequence
Waiting
Color Change Stack Components
Every recipe 0 entry will flush all components
Flush out old color
Flush out old catalyst
First Purge
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Purge and Chop Operations by Time - From Recipe 0
Total Chop 2 s B
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
Final Purge
Purge Operation Details
Recipe 0: Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Fixed for Purge A (Air)
If Chop Type is "Air/Solvent"
If Chop Type is "Air/3rd Purge"
Fixed Purge B. Enabled in Options Screen 2
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Dose Valve and Integrator Mix Fill Operations by Time
Mixed Fill Time using Sequential Dosing
Mixed Fill Time using Dynamic Dosing
GFB Outputs
If No Gun Flush Boxes
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Guns
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
Digital I/O
Color Change Input
Purge Active Output
Fill Active Output
Mix Ready Output
Special Outputs
Special Output #1
Special Output #2
Special Output #3
Special Output #4
3 + GFB on #4
<- Start of Color Change
<- Start of On-Purge
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
Gun and Hose Flush Operations by Time
F IG . 130: ProMix 2KS Recipe Purge Chart #9 0 to 0
Each Integrator Flush Purge, Chop, and Mix Material Fill operation runs sequentially for Gun 1 then for Gun 2
<- Length ->
Discrete I/O Signals by Time
End of Color Change ->
Gun and Hose Mix Material Fill Operations by Time
This happens on the same time scale as the Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
<- Length ->
2KS 0 to 0 K3
Color/Catalyst/(Reducer)
Purge from 0, No Fill -->
Stack Valves
Solvent A
Dump A
Component A
Solvent B
Dump B
Component B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
Purge from 0 -->
Purge Valves
Exiting Fill Selection
First Purge Selection
Purge A (Air)
Purge B (Solvent)
3rd Purge Valve on A
2 s B Purge after Chop
Final Purge Selection
Dose A
Dose B
Separate Gun 1 and Gun 2
No Fill -->
Dose Valves
Waiting
Exit. Fill
From Recipe 0
ProMix 2KS Recipe Purge Chart #10 0 to 0
Stack Valves Off
No Dump A, 3rd Flush Valve Enabled
Exiting Fill Enabled
A Purge B Purge
Color Change Stack Purge and Fill Operations by Time - From Recipe 0
Waiting
Color Change Stack Flush Sequence
No Dump A
Color Change Stack Components
Every recipe 0 entry will flush all components
Flush out old color
Flush out old catalyst
Waiting
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Purge and Chop Operations by Time - From Recipe 0
First Purge Total Chop
Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
2 s B Final Purge
Purge Operation Details
Recipe 0: Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Fixed for Purge A (Air)
If Chop Type is "Air/Solvent"
If Chop Type is "Air/3rd Purge"
Fixed Purge B. Enabled in Options Screen 2
Select Purge A (Air), Purge B (Solvent), or 3rd Valve on A
Dose Valve and Integrator Mix Fill Operations by Time
Mixed Fill Time using Sequential Dosing
<- A Purge through Dose A with no Dump A
Mixed Fill Time using Dynamic Dosing
GFB Outputs
If No Gun Flush Boxes
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Guns
Gun Flush Box Output 1
Gun Flush Box Output 2
Digital I/O
Color Change Input
Purge Active Output
Fill Active Output
Mix Ready Output
Special Outputs
Special Output #1
Special Output #2
Special Output #3
Special Output #4
3 + GFB on #4
<- Start of Color Change
<- Start of On-Purge
<- Length ->
<- Length ->
Gun and Hose Flush Operations by Time
Discrete I/O Signals by Time
End of Color Change ->
Gun and Hose Mix Material Fill Operations by Time
This happens on the same time scale as the Dose Valve and Integrator Flush Sequence
Each Integrator Flush Purge, Chop, and Mix Material Fill operation runs sequentially for Gun 1 then for Gun 2
<- Length ->
F IG . 131: ProMix 2KS Recipe Purge Chart #10 0 to 0
<- Length ->
2KS 0 to 0 K1
Color Change
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Alarms and Warnings
Alarms and Warnings
NOTE: Do not use the fluid in the line that was dispensed off ratio as it may not cure properly.
System Alarms
System alarms alert you of a problem and help prevent off-ratio spraying. If an alarm occurs, operation stops and the following occurs:
•
Buzzer sounds (for E-2 only; see page 35 to set for
all alarms).
• Status bar on the EasyKey shows the alarm E-Code with a description (see Table 19).
System Warnings
Table 19 lists the System Warning Codes. Warnings do not stop operation or sound an alarm. They are saved in the date/time stamped log, which can be viewed on a
PC, using the ProMix Web Interface (see manual
313386).
To Reset Alarm and Restart
NOTE: When an alarm occurs be sure to determine the
E-Code before resetting it. See Table 19. If you forget which E-Code occurred, use the
30) to view the last 10 alarms, with date and time
stamps.
To reset alarms, see Table 20. Many alarms can be
cleared by simply pressing the Alarm Reset key.
Table 19: System Alarm/Warning Codes
Code Description Details
E-1 Communication Error Alarm
E-2 Potlife Alarm
E-3 Ratio High Alarm
E-4 Ratio Low Alarm
E-5 Overdose A/B Dose Too Short
Alarm
E-6 Overdose B/A Dose Too Short
Alarm
Page 132
E-7 Dose Time A Alarm
E-8 Dose Time B Alarm
E-9 Not used
E-10 Remote Stop Alarm
NA
E-11 Purge Volume Alarm
E-12 CAN Network Communication Error
Alarm
E-13 High Flow Alarm
E-14 Low Flow Alarm
E-15 System Idle Warning
E-16 Setup Change Warning
E-17 Power On Warning
E-18 Defaults Loaded Warning
E-19 I/O Alarm
E-20 Purge Initiate Alarm
E-21 Material Fill Alarm
E-22 Tank A Low Alarm
E-23 Tank B Low Alarm
E-24 Tank S Low Alarm
E-25 Auto Dump Complete Alarm
E-26 Color/Catalyst Purge Alarm
E-27 Color/Catalyst Fill Alarm
E-28 Mix Fill Push Complete
E-29 Tank C Low Alarm
E-30 Overdose C Alarm
E-31 Dose Time C Alarm
Page 139
Page 139
Page 139
Page 139
Page 139
Page 142
Page 142
Page 142
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Alarm Troubleshooting
Table 20. Alarm Troubleshooting
E-1: COMM ERROR
Cause Solution
No power to the EasyKey.
Connect power to EasyKey.
No power to Fluid Station. The intrinsically safe power cable between the EasyKey and Fluid Station is not connected.
Verify that the cable is correctly connected. See Installation manual.
No power to Fluid Station. The fluid control board fuse is blown.
Verify condition of fuse and replace if necessary. See
Repair-Parts manual.
The fiber optic cable between the EasyKey and Fluid
Station is not connected.
The fiber optic cable is cut or bent.
Dirty fiber optic cable ends.
A communication cable or connector failed.
E-2: POTLIFE ALARM
Verify that the cable is correctly connected. See Installation manual.
Verify that the cable has not been cut or bent at a radius smaller than 1.6 in. (40 mm).
Disconnect fiber optic cable ends and clean with a lint-free cloth.
Replace cable.
Cause Solution
The potlife time has been exceeded for the mixed material.
Press the Alarm Reset key to stop the audible alarm. Purge the system with solvent, fresh mixed material, or a new color:
NOTICE
To prevent mixed material from curing in the equipment, do not shut off power. Follow one of the solutions at right.
• Solvent Purge See
Purging Mixed Material on page 110. The system purges until the preset purge
time is complete.
• New Mixed Material Purge Go to Mix mode and spray the required volume to restart the timer.
• Color Change Perform a color change, see page
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Table 20. Alarm Troubleshooting (Continued)
E-3: RATIO HIGH ALARM
Sequential Dosing System
The mix ratio is higher than the set tolerance on the previous dose cycle.
Dynamic Dosing System
The mix ratio is higher than the set tolerance for an A to B component volume comparison.
Cause
There is too little restriction in the system.
•
Solution
Check that the system is fully loaded with material.
• Check that the supply pump’s cycle rate is set properly.
• Check that the spray tip/nozzle is properly sized for the flow and application, and that it is not worn.
• Check that the fluid regulator is set properly.
If the alarm occurs during start up, after purging, the flow rate was probably too high.
Restrict gun needle travel to slow down the initial fluid delivery rate until fluid hoses are loaded with material.
If the alarm occurred after you were spraying for some time, the pressures from the fluid supplies could be unbalanced.
A djust component A and B fluid supply regulator pressures until they are about equal. If the pressures are already about equal, verify that component A and B dose valves are operating properly.
Slow actuation of the component A or B valves. This can be caused by:
Manually operate the Dispense A and B solenoid valves as instructed in the ProMix Repair-Parts manual to check operation.
• Air pressure to the valve actuators is too low.
• Increase air pressure. Air pressure must be 75-120 psi (0.52-0.84 MPa, 5.2-8.4 bar); 120 psi is recommended.
• Something is restricting the solenoid or tubing and interrupting valve actuation air.
• A dose valve is turned in too far.
• Fluid pressure is high and air pressure is low.
•
•
There may be dirt or moisture in the air supply. Filter appropriately.
Refer to Table 16: Mix Manifold Valve Settings page 104, for adjustment guidelines.
,
• Adjust air and fluid pressure. See recommended air pressure above.
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Table 20. Alarm Troubleshooting (Continued)
E-4: RATIO LOW ALARM
Sequential Dosing System
The mix ratio is lower than the set tolerance on the previous dose cycle.
Dynamic Dosing System
The mix ratio is lower than the set tolerance for an A to B component volume comparison.
Cause
There is too much restriction in the system.
•
Solution
Check that the system is fully loaded with material.
• Check that the supply pump’s cycle rate is set properly.
• Check that the spray tip/nozzle is properly sized for the flow and application, and that it is not clogged.
• Check that the fluid regulator is set properly.
If the alarm occurs during start up, after purging, the flow rate was probably too high.
Restrict gun needle travel to slow down the initial fluid delivery rate until fluid hoses are loaded with material.
If the alarm occurred after you were spraying for some time, the pressures from the fluid supplies could be unbalanced.
A djust component A and B fluid supply regulator pressures until they are about equal. If the pressures are already about equal, verify that component A and B dose valves are operating properly.
Slow actuation of the component A or B valves. This can be caused by:
Manually operate the Dispense A and B solenoid valves as instructed in the ProMix Repair-Parts manual to check operation.
• Air pressure to the valve actuators is too low.
• Increase air pressure. Air pressure must be 75-120 psi (0.52-0.84 MPa, 5.2-8.4 bar); 120 psi is recommended.
• Something is restricting the solenoid or tubing and interrupting valve actuation air.
• A dose valve is turned in too far.
• Fluid pressure is high and air pressure is low.
•
•
There may be dirt or moisture in the air supply. Filter appropriately.
Refer to Table 16: Mix Manifold Valve Settings page 104, for adjustment guidelines.
,
• Adjust air and fluid pressure. See recommended air pressure above.
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Table 20. Alarm Troubleshooting (Continued)
E-5: OVERDOSE A/B DOSE TOO SHORT ALARM and
E-6: OVERDOSE B/A DOSE TOO SHORT ALARM
E-5: the A dose overshoots and, when combined with B, is too large for the mix chamber capacity.
E-6: the B dose overshoots and forces an A side dose that, when combined with B, is too large for the mix chamber capacity.
Cause Solution
Valve seal or needle/seat are leaking. Check
Totals Screen on page 29. If A and B are dosing simul-
taneously (sequential dosing only), there is a leak.
Repair the valve (see valve manual 312782).
Sampling valve is leaking.
Tighten or replace valve.
Flow meter fluctuations caused by pressure pulsations.
Check for pressure pulsations:
Slow actuation of component A or B valves.
Running a high mix ratio and a high flow rate.
1.
Close all the manifold valves.
2.
Turn on the circulating pumps and all the booth equipment (such as fans and conveyors).
3.
Check if the ProMix is reading any fluid flow.
4.
If the ProMix shows there is fluid flow and there are no leaks from the gun or any other seals or fittings, the flow meters are probably being affected by pressure pulsations.
5.
Close the fluid shutoff valve between the fluid supply system and the flow meter. The flow indication should stop.
6.
If necessary, install pressure regulators or a surge tank on the fluid inlets to the ProMix to reduce the fluid supply pressure. Contact your Graco distributor for information.
See
It may be necessary to restrict the flow rate through the component B dose valve by adjusting its hex nut (E).
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Table 20. Alarm Troubleshooting (Continued)
E-7: DOSE TIME A ALARM and E-8: DOSE TIME B ALARM
E-7: gun trigger input is active (AFS or Integration) and fewer than 31 A meter pulses were detected during the dose time selected.
E-8: gun trigger input is active (AFS or Integration) and fewer than 31 B meter pulses were detected during the dose time selected.
Cause Solution
System is in Mix mode and gun is only partially triggered, allowing air but no fluid to pass through gun.
Fully trigger the gun.
Fluid flow rate is too low.
Dose time setting is too short for the current flow rate.
Flow meter or cable failed or flow meter clogged.
Increase flow rate.
Increase the dose time setting.
To check meter sensor operation, remove meter cap to expose sensor. Pass a ferrous metal tool in front of the sensor.
TI12792a
Slow actuation of component A or B valves.
The supply pump is not turned on.
System is in Mix mode with 0 volume entered for Min
Material Fill Volume (see Option Screen 1 , page 39),
and Fuse F1 is blown.
If there is a meter or cable failure, you will see a large difference between the amount of fluid dispensed and the flow meter volume displayed by the EasyKey. Clean or repair meter as necessary. Also see meter manual
308778.
Follow
Meter Calibration procedure, page 115.
and
Turn on the supply pump.
Verify condition of fuse and replace if necessary. See
Repair-Parts manual.
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Table 20. Alarm Troubleshooting (Continued)
E-9: Not used
E-10: REMOTE STOP ALARM
Cause Solution
Automation has requested that the system abort all operations.
Abort operations. Troubleshoot automation system.
E-11: PURGE VOLUME ALARM
Cause Solution
ProMix solvent flow switch is not activated while purging. Verify that the gun is not shut off and that the solvent flow switch is activated while purge is taking place.
Minimum flush volume is not achieved.
Increase solvent supply or decrease minimum volume setting.
No meter pulses during Color/Catalyst Dump.
Color change solvent supply not set up or functional.
Check Color Change setup.
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Table 20. Alarm Troubleshooting (Continued)
E-12: CAN COMM ERROR ALARM
Cause Solution
Communication between the Color Change Module and the Fluid Station is interrupted.
• Verify that all cables are connected securely and that the Color Change power LED turns on. If the power
LED does not turn on, the problem is probably caused by a bad connection. The nut on the connector must make at least 5 complete turns to ensure a good connection. If the power LED still does not light, the cable or board is bad.
• Check the color change board DIP switch settings.
See the Installation manual.
• Check the fluid plate board DIP switch setting. An incorrect setting will not cause E-12 alarms, but a correct setting will help prevent E-12 caused by electrical noise. See the Installation manual.
• Check EasyKey software version (displayed at power up for all versions and when the lock key is pressed for version 2.02.000 and above). If older than 1.06.002, upgrade. Be sure to save settings through BWI or AWI before upgrading, as they will be erased.
• The sticker on the color change board shows the software part number and version, for example
15T270 1.01. If the version is older than 1.01, replace the board.
• If all software versions and DIP switch settings are correct and you still have E-12 alarms, then the system has a bad connection, bad cable, or bad circuit board. Use a multimeter on the CAN connectors to test whether there is a good connection between systems. If there is, you have a bad circuit board. If there is not, you have a bad connector, connection, or cable.
• Appears on the EasyKey display if the unit is programmed for Manual Mode, and a booth control is not connected.
• The dip switch settings on the Color Change Control
Module were changed (see manual 312787) while the power was on. Cycle the power to clear the alarm.
• The dip switch configuration on the Color Change
Control Module (see manual 312787) is setup incorrectly.
Communication between the Color Change Module and the Fluid Station is interrupted. The fluid control board fuse is blown.
Verify condition of fuse and replace if necessary. See
Repair-Parts manual.
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Table 20. Alarm Troubleshooting (Continued)
E-13: HIGH FLOW ALARM or E-14: LOW FLOW ALARM (may also be set as Warnings)
Cause Solution
Fluid system is producing too much or too little flow.
Troubleshoot fluid system for restrictions, leaks, exhausted fluid supply, incorrect settings, etc. Increase or decrease flow rate, as required.
E-15: SYSTEM IDLE WARNING
Cause Solution
Mix input is high, but the gun has not been triggered for 2 minutes.
If not painting, clear alarm and resume operation.
If painting, shut down and inspect fluid meter.
E-16: SETUP CHANGE WARNING
Cause
The system setup parameters have been changed.
Solution
No action required. See Event Log available through advanced web interface.
E-17: POWER ON WARNING
Cause Solution
The power to the system has been cycled.
Voltage becoming too low due to weak power supply.
Power wires are disconnected or making intermittent contact.
Reset button has been pushed (S1 on EasyKey display board, S3 on Autokey).
Software update is initiated on EasyKey.
No action required. See Event Log available through advanced web interface.
Replace power supply. See Repair-Parts manual.
Check that all wires are securely connected. Ensure that wires are not stretched too tightly.
No action required. See Event Log available through advanced web interface.
No action required. See Event Log available through advanced web interface.
E-18: DEFAULTS LOADED WARNING
Cause Solution
The factory defaults have been installed on the system.
No action required. See Event Log available through advanced web interface.
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Table 20. Alarm Troubleshooting (Continued)
E-19: I/O ALARM
Cause Solution
The Mix and Purge digital inputs are on at the same time. Ensure that only one input is on at a time. At least 1 sec delay is required when switching from Mix to Purge or vice versa.
NOTE: The I/O alarm incorporates several sub-alarms relating to internal data issues, as detailed below. These alarms are only seen in the Alarm log or through BWI or AWI, and may not apply to all software versions.
FP Reboot (Fluid Plate Reboot): Occurs if the system detects a fluid plate control board reboot or power cycle not triggered from the EasyKey. The system reverts to
Recipe 61, and mixed material may be in the lines.
Flush the system or perform a color change. If possible, identify the origin of the reboot or power cycle.
Autokey Lost: Occurs if the Autokey is lost or changed after having been detected. (A short term loss of the
Autokey will not be registered.) Some system functions may become unavailable. For example, an automatic system will not respond to PLC or robot control.
Reinstall the Autokey, or verify that the Autokey is set properly.
Illegal Source: Occurs if a recipe outside of the range
1-60 is detected as the source data for global recipe data copies. This is possible if an invalid configuration file is sent to the EasyKey.
Verify that the source data is from a valid recipe (1-60).
2K/3K Error: Occurs if the recipe data is incompatible with the current Autokey setting (2K or 3K). This is possible if the Autokey is changed or an invalid configuration file is sent to the EasyKey.
Verify that the Autokey is set properly or that the configuration file is valid.
Init Error: Occurs if the recipe data codes specifying the type of machine they were made on are not what is expected. For example, a 3KS machine receives a configuration file originally made on a 2KS machine.
Verify that the configuration file is valid.
Config Error: Occurs if a configuration file sent to the
EasyKey specifies a different hardware setup than what exists. For example, the configuration file specifies 2 color change boards but only 1 is present.
Verify that the configuration file specifications and the hardware conform.
Verify that the recipe specifications and the hardware conform.
Range Error: Occurs if a valve used in a recipe is not present in the current hardware setup. For example, a recipe calls for valve 30 but the system has only 12 valves.
LC Error (Level Control Error): Occurs if level control data is received by the EasyKey, and the current Autokey setting (2K or 3K) has changed since the level control data was originally initialized.
Verify that the Autokey is set properly.
LC Range Error (Level Control Range Error): Occurs if level control data includes a valve range exceeding the capability of the machine.
Set level control data correctly.
MB Overflow (Modbus Overflow): Occurs if the Modbus connection to a PLC experiences data overflow.
Verify the Modbus protocol to the EasyKey.
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E-20: PURGE INITIATE ALARM
Cause
Table 20. Alarm Troubleshooting (Continued)
System detects atomizing air to the gun when purge is selected.
For systems with a gun flush box, gun is not in the box when purge is selected.
For systems with auto dump on, gun is not in the box when auto dump is initiated.
For systems with a gun flush box, Fuse F2 is blown.
Shut off gun air.
Solution
Place gun in gun flush box. Verify that gun flush box is operating properly.
Place gun in gun flush box. Verify that gun flush box is operating properly.
Verify condition of fuse and replace if necessary. See
Repair-Parts manual.
E-21: MATERIAL FILL ALARM
Cause Solution
Check for restrictions or leaks in the fluid supply system.
For systems with minimum mixed material fill volume entered, the system detects that fill volume is not achieved during mixed material fill time. Check if the fill volume is properly configured:
• Adjust fill volume.
• Adjust fill time.
For systems without color change and with minimum mixed material fill volume entered, Fuse F1 is blown.
Verify condition of fuse and replace if necessary. See
Repair-Parts manual.
E-22: TANK A LOW ALARM, E-23: TANK B LOW ALARM, or E-24: TANK S LOW ALARM
Cause
The tank volume reaches the low-level threshold.
Solution
The EasyKey screen will display the alarm and prompt the user to do one of the following:
• Refill tank volume to clear the alarm.
• Resume mixing by selecting “Spray 25% of remaining volume.” If this selection is chosen, a second alarm will occur after 25% of the remaining volume is mixed. Refill tank volume to clear the alarm.
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Table 20. Alarm Troubleshooting (Continued)
E-25: AUTO DUMP COMPLETE ALARM
Cause Solution
A potlife alarm is active for more than 2 minutes, the gun flush box is enabled and gun is in the gun flush box, and an auto dump flush sequence is complete.
Be sure to spray all mixed material before potlife expires.
E-26: COLOR/CATALYST PURGE ALARM
Cause Solution
System detects no meter pulses, or a disruption in meter pulses lasting longer than 1 second throughout the
Color/Catalyst purge time duration.
Check that meter cable is connected.
Clean or repair meter.
E-27: COLOR/CATALYST FILL ALARM
Cause Solution
System detects no meter pulses, or system must detect at least 10cc of material from each side throughout the
Color/Catalyst fill time duration.
Check that meter cable is connected.
Clean or repair meter.
Open the valve.
Gun, dump valve, or correct color/catalyst valve not open.
Exhausted fluid supply.
Switch settings (S3-S6) on color change board do not match hardware configuration.
Fuse F1, F2, or both are blown.
Check fluid level and refill if necessary.
Verify that color change board switches are set correctly.
See installation manual.
Verify condition of fuses and replace if necessary. See
Repair-Parts manual.
E-28: MIX FILL PUSH COMPLETE
Cause
Potlife of mixed material expired and new material has replaced the expired material.
E-29: TANK C LOW ALARM
Solution
Expired material purged.
Solution Cause
NA for this system type.
E-30: OVERDOSE C ALARM
Cause
NA for this system type.
E-31: DOSE TIME C ALARM
Cause
NA for this system type.
Solution
Solution
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Schematic Diagrams
Schematic Diagrams
System Pneumatic Schematic
AIR INPUT
3/8 AIR FILTER
MANUAL DRAIN
5 MICRON
WALL MOUNT ONLY
05
AIR INPUT
MANIFOLD
AIR EXHAUST MUFFLER
12 VDC
4-WAY SOLENOID
A B
12 VDC
4-WAY SOLENOID
A B
12 VDC
4-WAY SOLENOID
A B
12 VDC
4-WAY SOLENOID
A B
12 VDC
4-WAY SOLENOID
AIR EXHAUST MUFFLER
12 VDC
3-WAY SOLENOID
A
A B
12 VDC
3-WAY SOLENOID
A
12 VDC
3-WAY SOLENOID
12 VDC
3-WAY SOLENOID
A
A
5/32 TUBE
OPEN
5/32 TUBE
OPEN
5/32 TUBE
OPEN
5/32 TUBE
OPEN
MANIFOLD
CLOSE
5/32 TUBE
OPEN
CLOSE
5/32 TUBE
OPEN
CLOSE
5/32 TUBE
OPEN
CLOSE
5/32 TUBE
OPEN
CLOSE
5/32 TUBE
OPEN
COLOR
CHANGE
CONTROL
COLOR
VALVE
STACKS
COLOR 1
COLOR 2
COLOR 3
COLOR 4
COLOR 5
COLOR 6
COLOR 7
COLOR 8
COLOR SOLVENT
COLOR 9
COLOR 10
COLOR 11
COLOR 12
CATALYST 1
CATALYST 2
CATALYST 3
CATALYST 4
CATALYST SOLVENT
COLOR 13
COLOR 14
COLOR 15
COLOR 16
COLOR 17
COLOR 18
COLOR 19
COLOR 20
COLOR 21
COLOR 22
COLOR 23
COLOR 24
COLOR 25
COLOR 26
COLOR 27
COLOR 28
COLOR 29
COLOR 30
MAC
36 SERIES SOLENOID VALVES
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Schematic Diagrams
System Electrical Schematic
NOTE: The electrical schematic illustrates all possible wiring expansions in a ProMix system. Some components shown are not included with all systems.
Non-Hazardous Area
MEMBRANE
SWITCH
WITH
RIBBON
CABLE
DISPLAY
POWER HARNESS
J2
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
10
11
12
18
19
20
14
15
16
17
J4
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
10
11
DISPLAY
BOARD
J6
RJ45
J9
4
3
2
1
RJ45
-
+
J5
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
10
J10
4
3
2
1
6
5
DC OK
+24 VDC
COMMON
COMMON -
-
+
+
OPERATOR INTERFACE
POWER
SUPPLY
2
1
POWER DIST.
TERMINAL
BLOCKS
-
+
+
-
-
+
+
FLOW CONTROL CAL. (BLK)
GUN TRIGGER (WHT)
DIGITAL IN COMMON (RED)
REMOTE STOP (GRN)
ALARM RESET (BRN)
ALARM OUTPUT (BLU)
DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMON (ORG)
POT LIFE (YEL)
FLOW RATE ANALOG IN (PUR)
FLOW RATE ANALOG COMMON (GRAY)
I/O HARNESSES
BARRIER
BOARD
J1
J5
4
3
5
2
1
2
1
3
J4 2
1
3
RS485 INTEGRATION A (WHT/BLU)
RS485 INTEGRATION B (BLU/WHT)
RS485 INTEGRATION GROUND (SHIELD)
RS485 NETWORK A (WHT/ORG)
RS485 NETWORK B (ORG/WHT)
RS485 NETWORK GROUND (SHIELD)
NON-HAZARDOUS AREA
L1
N
85-250 VAC
LINE
FILTER
L1
GND
L1
GND
TERMINAL
BLOCK
L1
N
GND
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
HARNESS
+12VDC I/S (RED)
SHIELD
+24VDC
OPEN
COMMON
ALARM
-
+
3'
8
6
5
4
3
2
1
7
9
10
OPEN
OPEN
RJ45 RJ45
REMOTE
I/O
INTEGRATION
BOARD
J2
J3
J4
J5
4
3
2
1
6
5
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
6
5
4
3
8
7
2
1
6
5
4
3
2
1
2
1
3
2
1
1A
1B
GND LUG
POWER
ROCKER
SWITCH
CABLE
(50' STD.)/
(100' OPTION)
MIX INPUT
PURGE INPUT
JOB COMPLETE INPUT
EXTERNAL CLR CHG READY
RECIPE BIT 0 INPUT
RECIPE BIT 1 INPUT
RECIPE BIT 2 INPUT
RECIPE BIT 3 INPUT
RECIPE BIT 4 INPUT
RECIPE BIT 5 INPUT
RECIPE CHANGE INPUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMON/POWER
PURGE/RECIPE CHG ACTIVE OUTPUT
MIX ACTIVE OUTPUT
MIX READY OUTPUT
FLOW CAL. ACTIVE
FLOW RATE ALARM OUTPUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMON/POWER
DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMON/POWER
SPECIAL OUTPUT #1
SPECIAL OUTPUT #3
SPECIAL OUTPUT #4
DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMON/POWER
GND N L1
85-250
VAC
(+24) YEL
(COM) GRAY
ORG
RED
BEACON
4
3
2
1
6
5
TERMINAL
BLOCKS
CABLE
P1
RJ45
J7
J8
RJ45
FO IN (BLK)
FO OUT (BLU)
3'
RJ45
BULKHEAD
3'
(25'-200' OPTIONS)
WEB SERVER
MODULE
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Schematic Diagrams
System Electrical Schematic
NOTE: The electrical schematic illustrates all possible wiring expansions in a ProMix system. Some components shown are not included with all systems.
Hazardous Area
FO OUT
(BLU)
FO IN
(BLK)
FLUID PANEL CONTROL BOX
FLUID
PANEL
CONTROL
BOARD
J3
3
4
1
2
5
6
J10
2
1
3
COM
SHIELD
J12
4
6
2
3
J13
J5
5
6
2
3
1
2
4
5
6
MH2
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
HAZARDOUS AREA
3X CABLE
PWR (RED)
COM (BLACK)
SHIELD/GRN
PWR (RED)
COM (BLACK)
SIG (WHITE)
SHIELD/GRN
PWR (RED)
SIG (WHITE)
SHIELD/GRN
GROUND
TERMINAL
(10')/
(40')
J11
5
4
3
2
1
J7
4
1
3
2
6' STD.
(3'-100' OPTIONS)
50' STD.
GRD (BLK)
+12VDC (RED)
SHIELD (BARE)
CAN L (BLU)
GRD (BLK)
+12VDC (RED)
CAN H (WHT)
CAN L (BLU)
5
4
3
2
1
BOOTH
CONTROL
BOARD
J4
J6
J8
J15
J14
J9
J1
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
9
10
RED
BLACK
BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED
RED
BLACK
RED
COM
SIG
SIG
COM
SIG
COM
SIG
COM
MANIFOLD
MANIFOLD
DUMP B
GFB #1
GFB #2
DUMP A
NOT USED
PURGE C
PURGE B
PURGE A
NOT USED
NOT USED
DOSE B
DOSE A
AIR FLOW SWITCH 1
AIR FLOW SWITCH 2
SOLVENT FLOW SWITCH
GFB 1 PRESSURE SWITCH
GFB 2 PRESSURE SWITCH
FLOW METER A
FLOW METER B
FLOW METER SOLVENT
I.S. METERS
V/P ANALOG OUT (WHT)
PRESS. (GRN)
+12 V (RED)
CHASSIS (BARE)
J1
3
4
1
2
5
FLOW
CONTROL
BOARD
3
5
1
2
1
2
J2
SIG (RED)
COM (BLK)
J4
+ PRESSURE (GRN)
COM (RED)
EX+ (WHT)
- PRESSURE (BLK)
SHIELD (BARE)
CLR 8
CLR 7
CLR 6
CLR 5
CLR 4
CLR 3
MANIFOLD
CLR 2
CLR 1
SOL CLR
CLR 21
CLR 20
CLR 19
CLR 18
CLR 17
CLR 16
MANIFOLD
CLR 15
CLR 14
CLR 13
TECNO
V/P
FLUID
PRESS.
SENS.
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
COM
+12VDC
COM
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
J7/J11
3
4
1
2
5
6
3
4
1
2
5
6
J8
J15
1 4 5 2 3
COLOR
BOARD 1
(COLORS
1 THRU 12,
CATALYST
1 THRU 4)
J9
J16
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
3
4
1
2
5
6
J14
1 4 5 2 3
J7/J11
J10
3
2
5
4
1
4
3
6
5
2
1
4
3
6
5
6' STD.
J7/J11
1 4 5 2 3
COLOR
BOARD 2
(COLORS
13 THRU 30)
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
MANIFOLD
CLR 9
CLR 10
CLR 11
CLR 12
CAT 4
CAT 3
CAT 2
CAT 1
SOL CAT
3
4
1
2
5
6
3
4
1
2
5
6
3
4
1
2
5
6
J8
J15
J14
J9
J16
3
2
5
4
1
J10
3
2
5
4
1
4
3
6
5
2
1
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
MANIFOLD
CLR 22
CLR 23
CLR 24
CLR 25
CLR 26
CLR 27
CLR 28
CLR 29
CLR 30
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Schematic Diagrams
EasyKey Electrical Schematic
- +
GND L1 N
BROWN 16 A
GND L1 N
L1 N
BROWN 16 A
1 2
1A 2A
POWER ROCKER SWIT
BROWN 16 A
L L N N
HIGH VOL
24 VDC+ OUTPUT
- - + DC OK
RED/BLA BLA RED 18 A
RED 18 A
J4-3 J4-2 J4-1 J1-5 J1-4 J1-3 J1-2 J1-1 J5-3 J5-2 J5-1
J4 24 VDC+ IN
IS POWER 12
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Meter Performance Data (G3000 on A and B)
Meter Performance Data (G3000 on A and B)
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Flow Rate (cc/min)
147
Meter Performance Data (G3000 on A, Coriolis on B)
Meter Performance Data (G3000 on A, Coriolis on B)
148
Flow Rate (cc/min)
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Technical Data
Technical Data
Maximum fluid working pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Base system: 4000 psi (27.58 MPa, 275.8 bar)
Low pressure color change: 300 psi (2.07 MPa, 20.6 bar)
Coriolis meter: 2300 psi (15.86 MPa, 158.6 bar)
RoboMix system: 190 psi (1.31 MPa, 13.1 bar)
Flow control: 190 psi (1.31 MPa, 13.1 bar)
Maximum working air pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar)
Air supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 - 100 psi (0.5 - 0.7 MPa, 5.2 - 7 bar)
Air filter inlet size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/8 npt(f)
Air filtration for air logic and purge air
(Graco-supplied). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 micron (minimum) filtration required; clean and dry air
Air filtration for atomizing air (user-supplied) . . . . . . 30 micron (minimum) filtration required; clean and dry air
Mixing ratio range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1:1- 50:1*
On-ratio accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to + 1%, user selectable
Fluids handled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one or two component:
• solvent and waterborne paints
• polyurethanes
• epoxies
• acid catalyzed varnishes
• moisture sensitive isocyanates
Viscosity range of fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20- 5000 cps*
Fluid filtration (user-supplied) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 mesh minimum
Fluid flow rate range*
G3000, G250, G3000A Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G3000HR, G250HR Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
75 - 3800 cc/min. (0.02-1.00 gal./min.)
38 - 1900 cc/min. (0.01-0.50 gal./min.)
Coriolis Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S3000 Solvent Meter (accessory) . . . . . . . . . . .
20 - 3800 cc/min. (0.005-1.00 gal./min.)
38 - 1900 cc/min. (0.01-0.50 gal./min.)
Fluid inlet sizes
Flow Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dose Valve/Color Valve Adapters . . . . . . . . . . .
1/4 npt(f)
1/4 npt(f)
Fluid outlet size (static mixer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 npt(f)
External Power Supply Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 85 - 250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 2 amps maximum draw
15 amp maximum circuit breaker required
8 to 14 AWG power supply wire gauge
Operating temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41- 122° F (5-50° C)
Environmental Conditions Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . indoor use, pollution degree (2), installation category II
Noise Level
Sound pressure level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound power level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
below 70 dBA below 85 dBA
Wetted parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303, 304 SST, Tungsten carbide (with nickel binder), perfluoroelastomer; PTFE
Additional wetted materials on acid model
(AD800N) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316, 17-4 SST; PEEK
* Dependent on programmed K-factor and application. The maximum allowable flow meter pulse frequency is 425
Hz (pulses/sec). For more detailed information on viscosities, flow rates, or mixing ratios, consult your Graco distributor.
See individual component manuals for additional technical data.
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Graco Standard Warranty
Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by
Graco to be defective. This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with Graco’s written recommendations.
This warranty does not cover, and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear, or any malfunction, damage or wear caused by faulty installation, misapplication, abrasion, corrosion, inadequate or improper maintenance, negligence, accident, tampering, or substitution of non-Graco component parts. Nor shall Graco be liable for malfunction, damage or wear caused by the incompatibility of Graco equipment with structures, accessories, equipment or materials not supplied by Graco, or the improper design, manufacture, installation, operation or maintenance of structures, accessories, equipment or materials not supplied by Graco.
This warranty is conditioned upon the prepaid return of the equipment claimed to be defective to an authorized Graco distributor for verification of the claimed defect. If the claimed defect is verified, Graco will repair or replace free of charge any defective parts. The equipment will be returned to the original purchaser transportation prepaid. If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship, repairs will be made at a reasonable charge, which charges may include the costs of parts, labor, and transportation.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE, AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE .
Graco’s sole obligation and buyer’s sole remedy for any breach of warranty shall be as set forth above. The buyer agrees that no other remedy
(including, but not limited to, incidental or consequential damages for lost profits, lost sales, injury to person or property, or any other incidental or consequential loss) shall be available. Any action for breach of warranty must be brought within two (2) years of the date of sale.
GRACO MAKES NO WARRANTY, AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IN CONNECTION WITH ACCESSORIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS SOLD BUT NOT
MANUFACTURED BY GRACO . These items sold, but not manufactured by Graco (such as electric motors, switches, hose, etc.), are subject to the warranty, if any, of their manufacturer. Graco will provide purchaser with reasonable assistance in making any claim for breach of these warranties.
In no event will Graco be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages resulting from Graco supplying equipment hereunder, or the furnishing, performance, or use of any products or other goods sold hereto, whether due to a breach of contract, breach of warranty, the negligence of Graco, or otherwise.
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Phone: 612-623-6921 or Toll Free: 1-800-328-0211 Fax: 612-378-3505
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Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
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Table of contents
- 3 Related Manuals
- 3 Equipment Approvals
- 4 System Configuration and Part Numbers
- 8 Accessories
- 9 Warnings
- 11 Important Two-Component Material Information
- 13 Important Acid Catalyst Information
- 14 Glossary of Terms
- 17 Overview
- 23 EasyKey Display and Keypad
- 25 Run Mode Screens
- 31 Setup Mode
- 56 ProMix Integration Specifics
- 73 Modbus and I/O Data
- 85 Integrated Flow Control
- 98 System Operation
- 115 Meter Calibration
- 117 Color Change
- 131 Alarms and Warnings
- 132 Alarm Troubleshooting
- 143 Schematic Diagrams
- 147 Meter Performance Data (G3000 on A and B)
- 148 Meter Performance Data (G3000 on A, Coriolis on B)
- 149 Technical Data
- 150 Graco Standard Warranty
- 150 Graco Information