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USER GUIDE
UGB011-0207
TrueBlend™
Gravimetric Blender
Software Version V2.7
USER INSTRUCTIONS • About this operating manual • Warranty and liability • Layout of the manual • Meaning of safety
information Display conventions • Pictograms for safety and information Abbreviations • SAFETY • General • Designated
use • Sources of danger • Safety devices • Warning symbols on the unit • Information for the operator • Information for
operating and maintenance personnel • TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Manufacturer • Specifications • TRANSPORT AND
SETUP • Unpacking • Lifting • Setup • Positioning controller • Making connections • Stowing discharge chute
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION • Structure of the unit • Brief description of the functional units • Layout of the material
hoppers • Operating modes • Gravimetric mode • Volumetric mode • Combined mode • COMMISSIONING • OPERATION
Switching on • Menu structure • Navigation • Starting and stopping the metering and mixing process • Switching off
Logging in/logging out • Commissioning • Mixing process • Component setup • GRAVICOLOR Setup • Working with recipes
Changing material for a component (also valid for all other components) • Checking total throughout • Creating reports
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Copyright
© 2007 Conair
The information contained in these operating instructions, including any translation thereof, is the property of Conair and may not be reproduced or transmitted in
any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or
otherwise, nor stored in any retrieval system of any nature for any purpose) without the express written authority of Conair
• To every person concerned with commissioning of the devices/systems it is
recommended to read thoroughly these operating instructions.
Conair accepts no responsibility or liability for damage or malfunction of the
equipment arising from non-observance of these operating instructions.
• To avoid errors and to ensure trouble-free operation, it is essential that
these operating instructions are read and understood by all personnel who
are to use the equipment.
• Should you have problems or difficulties with the equipment, please contact
your local Conair partner (see list attached).
• These operating instructions only apply to the equipment described below.
Manufacturing address:
The Conair Group, Inc.
455 Allegheny Blvd.
Franklin, PA 16323
USA
Conair Headquarters:
The Conair Group, Inc.
One Conair Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
USA
Phone: 412.312.6000
Fax: 412.312.6227
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Contents
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Contents
1.0 User instructions................................................................................................ 7
1.1 About this operating manual.................................................................................... 7
1.2 Layout of the manual............................................................................................... 8
1.3 Meaning of safety information ................................................................................. 9
1.4 Pictograms for safety and information................................................................... 10
1.5 Abbreviations......................................................................................................... 10
2.0 Safety ................................................................................................................
2.1 General.................................................................................................................. 11
2.2 Safety Hazards...................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Safety Features..................................................................................................... 12
2.4 Designated use .....................................................................................................12
2.5 Sources of danger................................................................................................. 14
2.6 Safety devices ....................................................................................................... 17
2.6.1 Position of safety devices........................................................................... 17
2.6.2 Detachable Material Hopper Procedure ..................................................... 18
2.7 Warning symbols on the unit................................................................................. 19
2.7.1 Position of warning symbols on the unit ..................................................... 19
2.7.2 Meaning of warning symbols on the unit .................................................... 20
2.8 Information for the operator................................................................................... 20
2.8.1 Qualifications of personnel ......................................................................... 20
2.9 Information for operating and maintenance personnel.......................................... 21
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3.0 Technical specifications.................................................................................. 22
4.0 Transport and setup ........................................................................................ 31
4.1 Unpacking .............................................................................................................31
4.2 Lifting..................................................................................................................... 31
4.3 Setup..................................................................................................................... 32
4.4 Positioning controller............................................................................................. 32
4.5 Making connections............................................................................................... 33
4.5.1 Compressed air connection ....................................................................... 33
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4.5.2 Electrical connection .................................................................................. 33
4.5.3 Hopper loader connection (option)............................................................. 34
5.0 Structure and function .....................................................................................35
5.1 Structure of the unit............................................................................................... 35
5.2 Brief description of the functional units (Item numbers refer to diagram on
previous page)................................................................................................................
5.3 Layout of the material hoppers ............................................................................. 36
5.3.1 For four component blenders..................................................................... 37
5.3.2 For six component blenders....................................................................... 37
5.4 Operating modes .................................................................................................. 38
5.4.1 Gravimetric mode....................................................................................... 39
5.4.2 Volumetric mode ........................................................................................ 39
5.4.3 Combined mode......................................................................................... 39
36
6.0 Start-up..............................................................................................................40
7.0 Operation...........................................................................................................40
7.1 Switching on.......................................................................................................... 40
7.1.1 Switch on main switch................................................................................ 40
7.2 Menu structure ...................................................................................................... 41
7.3 Navigation ............................................................................................................. 41
7.3.1 Explanation of the navigation buttons ........................................................ 42
7.3.2 Explanation of keypad screens .................................................................. 45
7.3.3 Explanation of additional screen icons....................................................... 46
7.4 Starting and stopping the blending process.......................................................... 47
7.4.1 Starting blender process (with set values or factory setting) ..................... 47
7.4.2 Stopping the blending process................................................................... 47
7.4.3 Restarting after EMERGENCY STOP ....................................................... 47
7.5 Turning off the power ............................................................................................ 48
7.5.1 Stopping the blender at the end of a cycle................................................. 48
7.5.2 Switching off in emergency ........................................................................ 48
7.6 Logging in/logging out........................................................................................... 49
7.6.1 User levels and password input (for service users only!) (Level 3)........ 49
7.6.2 Changing password (for service users only!) (Level 3) .......................... 49
7.6.3 Auto logout (for service users only!) (Level 3) ....................................... 50
7.6.4 Parameters/Global Reset (for service users only!) (Level 3) ................. 51
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7.7 Start-up.................................................................................................................. 52
7.7.1 Checking functions in manual mode ..........................................................52
7.7.2 Calibrating .................................................................................................. 56
7.7.3 Input TrueBlend Model/Name (for service users only!) (Level 3) ........... 61
7.7.4 Input TrueBlend name................................................................................ 62
7.7.5 Activating Batch Setting .............................................................................62
7.8 Blending process................................................................................................... 65
7.8.1 Assigning components – factory default setting ......................................... 65
7.8.2 Example of a mixing process ..................................................................... 67
7.8.3 Typical dispense cycle based (7.8.2) settings............................................ 68
7.9 Component setup.................................................................................................. 69
7.9.1 Input of material percentages..................................................................... 70
7.9.2 Input of Material type.................................................................................. 70
7.9.3 Input Alarm mode ....................................................................................... 71
7.9.4 Input Dosing retries .................................................................................... 71
7.10 TrueBlend Setup ...................................................................................................72
7.10.1 Setting Operating mode .............................................................................72
7.10.2 Setting Weigh Bin Batch weight ................................................................. 73
7.10.3 Setting Mixing time ..................................................................................... 74
7.10.4 Setting the Interval time ............................................................................. 74
7.10.5 Setting Damping......................................................................................... 74
7.10.6 Advanced Operation Settings (Password level 3 only) .............................. 75
7.11 Working with recipes ............................................................................................. 79
7.11.1 Calling recipe status ................................................................................... 79
7.11.2 Assigning an order number ........................................................................ 79
7.11.3 Save a new recipe...................................................................................... 80
7.11.4 Naming a recipe ......................................................................................... 80
7.11.5 Deleting a recipe ........................................................................................81
7.11.6 Load/view a recipe .....................................................................................82
7.12 Changing material in a blender component (also valid for all other components). 83
7.12.1 Detachable Material Hopper Procedure ..................................................... 83
7.12.2 Manual cleaning: ........................................................................................ 84
7.12.3 Clean-out with optional drain chute with safety interlock ........................... 86
7.13 Checking total throughput .....................................................................................88
7.14 Creating reports..................................................................................................... 89
7.14.1 Reports for batches, shifts, recipes and scales.......................................... 89
7.14.2 Report generator – TrueBlend Reports ...................................................... 90
7.14.3 Operation ................................................................................................... 91
7.15 System setup......................................................................................................... 95
7.16 Panel setup ...........................................................................................................96
7.17 System info............................................................................................................ 97
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7.18 Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 98
7.19 Hopper loaders (Optional)................................................................................... 100
7.19.1 Go to Material loading (conveying) overview screen ............................... 100
7.19.2 Switching on hopper loaders.................................................................... 100
7.19.3 Changes to Loader Screen ...................................................................... 102
7.19.4 Loader Alarm Settings ............................................................................. 102
7.19.5 Settings .................................................................................................... 103
8.0 Alarm messages and troubleshooting..........................................................108
8.1 Signaling alarm message.................................................................................... 108
8.2 Handling alarm messages .................................................................................. 108
8.3 Deciphering Alarm Messages ............................................................................. 109
8.4 Alarm messages and correction ......................................................................... 109
8.5 Troubleshooting/Mechanics ................................................................................ 114
8.6 Diagnostic Overview Screens ............................................................................. 115
9.0 Maintenance and repair..................................................................................117
9.1 Safety.................................................................................................................. 117
9.1.1 Qualifications of personnel....................................................................... 117
9.1.2 Safety equipment ..................................................................................... 117
9.1.3 Safety equipment ..................................................................................... 117
9.2 Before starting work ............................................................................................ 118
9.2.1 Switch off unit/disconnect from compressed air supply ........................... 118
9.3 Inspections.......................................................................................................... 118
9.3.1 Checking EMERGENCY STOP function ................................................. 118
9.3.2 Testing safety interlock switch ................................................................. 118
9.3.3 Test the safety interlock switch as described in 7.7.1
Checking functions in manual mode. ..................................................................
9.4 Mixing chamber instructions ............................................................................... 119
9.5 Maintenance work............................................................................................... 120
9.5.1 Annual maintenance work........................................................................ 121
9.6 Repair work......................................................................................................... 123
9.6.1 Calibrate/adjust a sensor with no material present. ................................. 123
9.6.2 Replacing pneumatic cylinder on vertical dispense valve assembly........ 126
9.6.3 Load Cell Removal and Installation for Trueblend models,
TB045 and TB100............................................................................................... 127
9.6.4 Load Cell Removal and Installation for Trueblend models,
TB250, TB500 and TB900 ..................................................................................
9.6.5 Replacing controller ................................................................................. 132
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9.7 Cleaning .............................................................................................................. 133
9.7.1 Cleaning material hopper and mixing chamber........................................ 133
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10.0 Decommissioning and disposal........................................................... 134
10.1 Decommissioning the unit ................................................................................... 134
10.2 Disposing of unit parts......................................................................................... 134
11.0 Appendix ................................................................................................ 135
11.1 Menu structure ....................................................................................................135
11.1.1 Operating levels/password level .............................................................. 135
11.1.2 Menu overview/dosing unit....................................................................... 136
11.1.3 Menu overview/conveying ........................................................................ 137
11.1.4 System settings menu .............................................................................. 138
11.1.5 Unit settings menu ................................................................................... 139
11.1.6 Conveyor settings menu .......................................................................... 140
12.0 Appendix: Addendum for Retrofit Blenders........................................ 141
12.1 Retrofit Control Blender Start up Procedures...................................................... 141
13.0 Appendix ................................................................................................ 143
13.1 Blow off installation instruction sheet ..................................................................143
14.0 Appendix ................................................................................................
14.1 Replacing the TrueBlend Touch Screen Control................................................. 145
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1.0 User instructions
1.1 About this operating manual
This operating manual is a component of the TrueBlend Gravimetric blender.
It contains important instructions on the correct operative and maintenance of the
unit. Follow these instructions to avoid dangers, to prevent repair expenses and
downtime and to increase the service life of the unit.
The manual must be kept for referral with the unit at its place of use. The manual
must also accompany the unit if it is rented or sold.
It is directed to people who operate and repair the unit and must be read, understood and used by every person who is responsible for the following work with the
unit:
• Transport and setup,
• Operation,
• Maintenance and repair,
• Correction of faults,
• Decommissioning and disposal.
Take particular note of
• the chapter on,
• the warning notes in the various chapters.
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1.2 Layout of the manual
This manual is classified into several main parts:
• User information,
• Safety,
• Technical specifications,
• Transport and setup,
• Structure and function,
• Operation,
• Maintenance and repair,
• Decommissioning and disposal,
• Appendix (menu structure).
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1.3 Meaning of safety information
Safety instructions are placed before the work steps. Read the safety instructions
carefully before carrying out the subsequent operation.
If safety instructions are not followed, serious personal injury - possibly with fatal
results - and property and environmental damage may occur!
The safety instruction in this operating manual are indicated with a symbol. The
symbol contains a signal word indicating how serious the danger is.
A symbol with the word "DANGER" warns of an imminent danger to the
health and life of persons.
DANGER!
WARNING!
If these safety instructions are not observed serious or even fatal injuries
will be caused.
Î Always observe the directions for avoiding such dangers.
A symbol with the word "WARNING" warns of a possible dangerous situation for the health and life of persons.
If these safety instructions are not observed serious or even fatal injuries
may be caused.
Î Always observe the directions for avoiding such dangers.
CAUTION!
A symbol with the word "CAUTION" warns of a possible dangerous situation for the health and life of persons or of property and environmental damage.
If these safety instruction are not observed injury or property and environmental damage may occur.
Î Always observe the directions for avoiding such dangers.
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1.4 Pictograms for safety and information
In this operating manual you will find sections of text that a re identified by pictograms. The meaning of the pictograms is described below.
Pictogram for general identification of hazards. This pictogram occurs in connection with safety instructions (see
Pictogram for hand injury. This pictogram occurs in connection with safety
instructions (see
Pictogram for electric shock. This pictogram occurs in connection with safety
instructions (see
Pictogram information for identification of important instructions, additional
information and tips.
1.3 Meaning of safety information).
1.3 Meaning of safety information).
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1.3 Meaning of safety information).
Pictogram for safety gloves that warns you to wear safety gloves.
1.5 Abbreviations
The following terms and abbreviations are used in this operating manual (in alphabetical order):
Abbreviation
CAN
E-motor
LED
PU
Meaning
Controller Area Network
Electric motor
Light-emitting diode
Polyurethane
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2.0 Safety
2.1 General
This chapter contains basic safety instructions for working with the gravimetric
batch blending unit.
Observe all the instructions for the operation and maintenance of the unit in this
chapter.
In addition, observe the warning notices that are placed before the action directions where the operating steps are described.
2.2 Safety Hazards
MIX BLADES
Mix blades are driven with substantial torque.
NEVER place your hand in the mix chamber unless power is completely disconnected.
SERIOUS INJURY may result.
ADDITIONAL MIX BLADE HAZARD
Over time, mix blades may become RAZOR SHARP.
Always be careful when TOUCHING or CLEANING these blades.
Check for sharp edges frequently.
Replace blade if a hazard exists.
VERTICAL VALVES
Vertical valves in hoppers SLAM CLOSED without warning.
They will injure your fingers.
ALWAYS keep fingers clear valve openings.
NEVER use your fingers to clear an obstruction.
NEVER use your fingers to move a sticking valve.
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NEVER use your fingers to move a sticking slide gate under the mix cham-
ber.
2.3 Safety Features
The ACCESS DOOR is equipped with a safety interlock switch that prevents
the mix motor from running and the slide valves from operating.
DO NOT defeat this safety switch
Finger guards are fitted into each hopper compartment.
DO NOT reach through these guards.
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SLIDE GATE/MIX CHAMBER
SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH
HOPPER FINGER GUARDS
DO NOT use your fingers to clear an obstruction below these guards.
DO NOT remove these guards.
2.4 Designated use
The TrueBlend gravimetric blender must be used exclusively for metering and
mixing free-flowing
rials can be metered and mixed in the TB 45 and TB 100 models. Other models
for up to six different materials are available including the: TB 250, 500 and 900
model series.
The following must not be metered and mixed:
• Foods of all types (the unit does not meet the hygienic standards),
• Highly abrasive materials, such as stones, sand (increased wear of unit
components),
• Poorly free-flowing, sticky materials (materials only flow poorly, airtight seal
by the pneumatic cylinder is adversely affected),
• Liquids and powders (airtight seal by the pneumatic cylinder is not possible).
1
as per DIN ISO 3435
1
plastic granulate and additives. A total of four different mate-
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Do not make any changes to the unit. Any changes may adversely affect the
safety of the unit.
Designated use includes following this operating manual and following the specified maintenance intervals and conditions.
Please contact Conair if you have any questions about the designated use of
the unit.
NOTE
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2.5 Sources of danger
The unit is manufactured to comply with the state of the art in technology and the
generally accepted rules of safety engineering. However, operation of the unit
may give rise to dangers for life and limb of the operator or third parties or damage to the unit or other property.
The unit has four sources of danger, which are shown in the figure below:
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Fig. 1: Sources of danger
[1] Electrical system/power cabinet
[2] Pneumatic material seal at the outlet of the pneumatically operated vertical
valves
[3] Agitator in mixing chamber
[4] Pneumatic seal at the discharge slide gate
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The sources of danger and the consequences are shown in more detail below:
Danger source Consequences
Electrical system Fatal injury by electric shock!
High voltages can cause life-threatening currents
in the body and electric shock.
Î Allow only trained and qualified electrical tech-
nicians to work on the electrical system.
Î Before any electrical work disconnect the unit
from the power supply and lock to prevent unauthorized persons switching it on.
Pneumatic seal on
supply hoppers
Mixer Danger of injury by moving parts!
Danger of injury by moving parts!
Vertically moving pneumatic cylinders can cause
crushing, impact and shearing injuries.
Î Do not reach into the pneumatic seal of the
supply hopper during normal operation and
during manual operation.
Rotating mixing blades can catch body parts and
pull them in and cause life-threatening crushing,
shearing and bone fracture injuries.
The edges of the mixing blades can be as sharp
as knives after extended operation.
Î Never reach into the mixing chamber while the
mixer is rotating.
Î Do not extend any objects into the movement
range of the mixer.
Î Do not disable the safety interlock switch.
Î Wear gloves when touching or cleaning the
stationary mixer.
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Danger source Consequences
Pneumatic seal on the
discharge slide gate2 at
bottom of mix chamber
Danger of injury by moving parts!
Horizontally moving pneumatic cylinders can
cause crushing, impact and shearing injuries and
bone fractures.
Î Do not reach into the pneumatic discharge
slide gate during normal operation and during
manual operation.
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2
The pneumatic discharge slide gate is not installed if a manual slide gate is installed and the unit is
mounted directly on the injection molding machine.
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2.6 Safety devices
Safety devices protect your health and your life.
Do not operate the unit without effective safety devices.
DANGER OF INJURY!
WARNING!
2.6.1 Position of safety devices
The operator runs the risk of injury if the safety devices are not operating correctly.
Î Check that the safety devices function correctly after work has finished
(see
7.7.1 Testing the mix chamber safety interlock switch).
Electrical System/Power Cabinet
Fig. 2: Safety devices
[1] Finger guard
[2] Safety interlock switch (Mix chamber door)
[3] Main switch (=EMERGENCY STOP)
[4] Padlock
[5} Alarm beacon
[6] Alarm horn
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Safety device Safety function
Safety guard
Prevents injury by crushing and impact at the pneumatic cylinder of the supply hopper.
Safety interlock
Stops the mixer motor when the main door is opened.
switch
EMERGENCY STOP
Stops all movement of the machine.
switch
Padlock
Locks the switch to prevent unauthorized persons
switching it on.
2.6.2 Detachable Material Hopper Procedure
Detachable material hopper for TB45 (4 bins) TB100 (2 bins) and
TB250R-4 (2 bins) models.
NOTE
All detachable material hoppers on the above referenced models are held in place
with a captive retainer (screw) held in the hopper support frame. The retainer
stabilizes the detachable hopper when mounted in the blender support frame from
forces exerted on the hopper by resin weight and various types of automatic
loading/receiving device(s) during normal vibration from the process. There is a
separate retainer for each detachable hopper.
When removing any of these detachable hoppers for cleaning or material
changeover; first, remove the automatic loading/receiving device; then use the
proper hex head socket or screwdriver and back out the captive retainer. Hopper
can then be removed.
Upon re-insertion of the detachable hopper, it is very important to re-anchor
the respective hopper(s) using the captive retainer to provide stability
during normal operation of the blender. Once the hoppers have been placed
and anchored, the respective loading / receiving devices can be mounted.
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2.7 Warning symbols on the unit
The instructional, warning and prohibition signs on the unit are a component of
the operating manual. Observe and follow these signs in the same way as with
the manual. Keep the signs clean and legible and never remove them, paint over
them or stick other signs over them.
2.7.1 Position of warning symbols on the unit
Fig. 3: Warning symbols on the unit
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2.7.2 Meaning of warning symbols on the unit
Symbol Meaning Explanation
Warning of hazardous electrical voltage
Warning of injury to hands Do not reach into the pneumatic
2.8 Information for the operator
The operator is responsible for the designated use of the unit.
2.8.1 Qualifications of personnel
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Only electrical technicians may
work on the electrical system.
seal on the supply hoppers and
the discharge slide gate during
operation. Never touch the mixer
blades.
WARNING!
The operator is responsible for ensuring that the personnel are qualified for the
requirements of their tasks.
• The machine must only be operated by trained and qualified person authorized by the operator.
• Personnel, who are apprentices, are in training or instruction may only work
on the machine under the supervision of an experienced person.
DANGER OF INJURY!
Improper operation and maintenance by insufficiently qualified personnel
may lead to incalculable risks with negative results for persons, machine and
the environment.
Î Only qualified and authorized technicians may operate the machine and
carry out repair and maintenance work.
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2.9 Information for operating and maintenance personnel
Persons who are required to operate and maintain the unit must read and understand the operating manual, particularly the section on safety, before starting
work.
The following safety instructions are particularly important for avoiding personal
injury and property damage:
• Observe all safety and danger information on the unit.
• Keep all unauthorized people clear of the unit.
• Make sure that no people are in the danger zone every time before starting
the unit.
• Keep the operating station clear of tools, equipment and other objects. Do
not place tools or other objects on the unit. Vibration can cause them fall off
the unit and injure persons and/or cause property damage.
• Keep the unit and work area clean and make sure that granulate does not
accumulate on the floor. It may cause people to slip and injure themselves.
• Wear work gloves when working on the stationary mixer. Work gloves protect hands and fingers from being cut.
• The local safety and accident prevention regulation always apply for work
with the unit.
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TPBM024-0207
MODELS TB45-4
Performance characteristics
Batch size lb {g} 1.0 {450}
Maximum throughput rate lb/hr {kg/hr}
*
200 {91}
Bin capacity - main ingredient ft
3
{liter} 0.2 {5.7}
Bin capacity - minor ingredient ft
3
{liter} 0.2 {5.7}
Maximum number of materials 4
Number of vertical discharge valves 4
Number/(size) of major bin valves 2 - (40 mm)
Number/(size) of minor bin valves 2 - (20 mm)
Dimensions inches {mm}
A - Height above mounting plate
†
30.90 {785}
B - Width 23.63 {600}
C - Depth 25.78 {655}
D - Control height 8.25 {209.6}
E - Control width 9.25 {235.0}
F - Control depth 4.75 {120.6}
Weight lbs {kg}
Installed 75 {34}
Shipping 125 {57}
Voltage total amps
115V/1 phase/60 hz 1.0
230V/1 phase/50 hz 0.5
Compressed air requirements
Discharge valves 90 psi @ 0.2 ft
3
/min {6 bars
@ 0.09 liters/sec}; 1/4 in. NPT fitting
Maximum loader sizes
8 inch loaders Number of loaders - 4
Top view
Front view
Side view
SPECIFICATION NOTES
*
Maximum throughput rates are based on 35 lb/ft3pelletized material and using all standard valve sizes. Use
of reducer inserts will lower the rate shown.
†
The optional flow control valve will mount inside the
chassis in the space of the manual slide valve. Conair
recommends using the optional flow control valve when
mounting the blender on a stand, surge bin or hopper.
‡ Hopper positions three and four are supplied with
eight inch cover plates as standard.
Specifications may change without notice consult with a
Conair representative for the most current information.
7-7/8 {200}
1-25/32
diameter
{45}
5 {127}
3-3/4
{95}
7-15/32 {190}
1-7/16
{37}
1-1/4
{31}
3-15/16
{100}
5 {127}
Control
MOUNTING INTERFACE
A
B
C
F
E
D
Position 1
Position 2
‡
Position 4
‡
Position 3
Dimensions shown
in inches and
{mm}.
4
3
1
4
Mixing chamber access door this side of the interface.
Mounting bolt hole size (4 holes) 7/16 inch {11.0 mm}.
Predrilled 5 x 5 mounting pattern as standard.
Purchase
the optional
material drain chute
that readily installs to the
chassis opening of the
blender for fast and
simple cleanout.
Drain chute
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TPBM025-0207
MODELS TB100-4
Performance characteristics
Batch size lb {g} 2.2 {1000}
Maximum throughput rate lb/hr {kg/hr}
*
450 {204}
Bin capacity - main ingredient ft
3
{liter} 0.6 {17}
Bin capacity - minor ingredient ft
3
{liter} 0.3 {8}
Maximum number of materials 4
Number of vertical discharge valves 4
Number/(size) of major bin valves 2 - (60 mm)
Number/(size) of minor bin valves 2 - (20 mm)
Dimensions inches {mm}
A - Height above mounting plate
†
45.0 {1145}
B - Width 30.25 {769}
C - Depth 31.85 {809}
D - Control height 8.25 {209.6}
E - Control width 9.25 {235.0}
F - Control depth 4.75 {120.6}
Weight lbs {kg}
Installed 160 {72}
Shipping 270 {122}
Voltage total amps
115V/1 phase/60 hz 3.0
230V/1 phase/50 hz 1.5
Compressed air requirements
Discharge valves 90 psi @ 0.2 ft
3
/min {6 bars
@ 0.09 liters/sec}; 1/4 in. NPT fitting
Maximum loader sizes
8 inch loaders Number of loaders - 2
12 inch loaders Number of loaders - 2
Top view
Front view
Side view
SPECIFICATION NOTES
*
Maximum throughput rates are based on 35 lb/ft
3
pelletized material and using all standard valve sizes.
Use of reducer inserts will lower the rate shown.
†
The optional flow control valve will mount inside the
chassis in the space of the manual slide valve. Conair
recommends using the optional flow control valve when
mounting the blender on a stand, surge bin or hopper.
‡ Hopper position two is supplied with a 12-8 adapter
and eight inch cover plate as standard.
Specifications may change without notice consult with a
Conair representative for the most current information.
5-1/8
{130}
10-7/32 {260}
8 {203}
10-1/4 {260}
2-5/32
diameter
{55}
8 {203}
1-1/8
{28}
1-1/8
{28}
5-1/8
{130}
Control
MOUNTING INTERFACE
A
B
C
F
E
D
Position 1
Position 2
‡
Position 4
‡
Position 3
Dimensions shown
in inches and
{mm}.
4
3
1
4
Mixing chamber access door this side of the interface.
Mounting bolt hole size (4 holes) 9/16 inch {14.0 mm}.
Predrilled 8 x 8 mounting pattern as standard.
Purchase
the optional
material drain chute
that readily installs to the
chassis opening of the
blender for fast and
simple cleanout.
Drain chute
TrueBlend™ TB100-4
Technical Specifications
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MODELS TB250-4 TB250-6
Performance characteristics
Batch size lb {g} 5.5 {2500} 5.5 {2500}
Maximum throughput rate lb/hr {kg/hr}
*
1000 {454} 800 {363}
Bin capacity - main ingredient ft
3
{liter} 1.6 {45.3} 2.7 {76.4}
Bin capacity - minor ingredient ft
3
{liter} 1.6 {45.3} 1.4 {39.6}
Maximum number of materials 4 6
Number of vertical discharge valves 4 6
Number/(size) of major bin valves 2 - (60 mm) 2 - (60 mm)
Number/(size) of minor bin valves 2 - (30 mm) 4 - (30 mm)
Dimensions inches {mm}
A - Height above mounting plate
†
57.50 {1461} 63.0 {1600}
B - Width 36.50 {926} 40.13 {1026}
C - Depth 40.83 {1037} 42.67 {1084}
D - Control height 8.25 {209.6} 8.25 {209.6}
E - Control width 9.25 {235.0} 9.25 {235.0}
F - Control depth 4.75 {120.6} 4.75 {120.6}
Weight lbs {kg}
Installed 320 {145} 400 {182}
Shipping 440 {200} 520 {236}
Voltage total amps
115V/1 phase/60 hz 6.3 6.3
230V/1 phase/50 hz 3.2 3.2
Compressed air requirements
Discharge valves 90 psi @ 0.2 ft
3
/min {6 bars @ 0.09
liters/sec}; 1/4 in. NPT fitting
Maximum loader sizes
15 inch loaders - number of loaders - 4 2
8 inch loaders- number of loaders - NA 4
Top view
Front view
Side view
SPECIFICATION NOTES
*
Maximum throughput rates are based on 35 lb/ft3pelletized material and using all standard valve sizes. Use of
reducer inserts will lower the rate shown.
†
The optional flow control valve will mount inside the
chassis in the space of the manual slide valve. Conair
recommends using the optional flow control valve when
mounting the blender on a stand, surge bin or hopper.
‡ TB250-4 hopper positions two and four are supplied with
12-8 adapters with eight inch cover plates as standard.
TB250-6 hopper position two is supplied with a 12-8
adapter with an eight inch cover.
Specifications may change without notice consult with a
Conair representative for the most current information.
Control
MOUNTING INTERFACE
A
1
C
F
E
D
Position 1
Position 2
‡Position 4
‡Position 3
Dimensions
shown in
inches and {mm}.
4
3
Position 1
‡Position 4
‡Position 3
Position 2
4 position
6 position
‡Position 5
‡Position 6
NOTE: Side and front view
drawings are model TB250-4.
The bin positions change for a
TB250-6 see the top view.
B
Mixing chamber access door this side of the interface.
Purchase
the optional
material drain chute
that readily installs to the
chassis opening of the
blender for fast and
simple cleanout.
Mounting bolt hole size (8 holes) 9/16 inch {14.0 mm}.
Predrilled 8 x 8 and 12 X 12 mounting pattern as standard.
Drain chute
TrueBlend™ TB250-4
Technical Specifications
and TB250-6
TPBS026/0207
3-5/32
diameter
{80}
2-1/16
{53}
4-1/16
{103}
2-1/16
{53}
4-1/16
{103}
16-5/32 {410}
12 {305}
8 {203}
8-1/16
{205}
8-1/16
{205}
16-5/32 {410}
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TrueBlend™ TB250-R-4
TPBS035-0207
Technical Specifications
Side view
C
Front view
B
1
4
3
A
Drain chute
Purchase
the optional
material drain chute
that readily installs to the
chassis opening of the
blender for fast and
simple cleanout.
MODELS TB250R-4
Performance characteristics
Batch size lb {g} 5.5 {2500}
Maximum throughput rate lb/hr {kg/hr}
Bin capacity - main ingredient ft
Bin capacity - minor ingredient ft
Maximum number of materials 4
Number of vertical discharge valves 4
Number/(size) of major bin valves 2 - (60 mm)
Number/(size) of minor bin valves
Dimensions inches {mm}
A - Height above mounting plate
B - Width 36.50 {926}
C - Depth 38.88 {988}
D - Control height 8.25 {209.6}
E - Control width 9.25 {235.0}
F - Control depth 4.75 {120.6}
Weight lbs {kg}
Installed 280
Shipping 400
Voltage total amps
115V/1 phase/60 hz 6.3
230V/1 phase/50 hz 3.2
Compressed air requirements
Discharge valves 90 psi @ 0.2 ft
Maximum loader sizes
15 inch loaders - number of loaders - 2
8 inch loaders- number of loaders - 2
*
3
{liter} 1.6 {45.3}
3
{liter} 0.3 {8}
(removable) 2 - (20 mm)
†
800 {363}
57.50 {1461}
{6 bars @ 0.09 liters/sec};
1/4 in. NPT fitting
3
/min
Top view
4 position
Position 1
‡Position 4
‡Position 2
‡Position 3
Control
D
F
MOUNTING INTERFACE
Dimensions
shown in
inches and {mm}.
Mounting bolt hole size (8 holes) 9/16 inch {14.0 mm}.
Predrilled 8 x 8 and 12 X 12 mounting pattern as standard.
SPECIFICATION NOTES
*
Maximum throughput rates are based on 35 lb/ft3pelletized material
and using all standard valve sizes. Use of reducer inserts will lower
the rate shown.
†
The optional flow control valve will mount inside the chassis in the
space of the manual slide valve. Conair recommends using the
optional flow control valve when mounting the blender on a stand,
surge bin or hopper.
‡ TB250R-4 hopper position two is supplied with a 12-8 adapter with
an eight inch cover plate as standard. Position three and four are
supplied with hand-fill lids.
Specifications may change without notice consult with a Conair representative for the most current information.
Mixing chamber access door -
this side of the interface.
3-5/32
diameter
{80}
2-1/16
{53}
4-1/16
{103}
2-1/16
{53}
4-1/16
{103}
16-5/32 {410}
12 {305}
8 {203}
8-1/16
{205}
8-1/16
{205}
E
16-5/32 {410}
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MODELS TB500-4 TB500-6
Performance characteristics
Batch size lb {g} 11 {5000} 11 {5000}
Maximum throughput rate lb/hr {kg/hr}
*
1550 {703} 1200 {544}
Bin capacity - main ingredient ft
3
{liter} 2.7 {76.4} 2.7 {76.4}
Bin capacity - minor ingredient ft
3
{liter} 2.7 {76.4} 1.35 {38.2}
Maximum number of materials 4 6
Number of vertical discharge valves 4 6
Number/(size) of major bin valves 2 - (100/60 mm) 2 - (100/60 mm)
Number/(size) of minor bin valves 2 - (30 mm) 4 - (30 mm)
Dimensions inches {mm}
A - Height above mounting plate
†
63.00 {1600} 63.00 {1600}
B - Width 40.13 {1026} 40.13 {1026}
C - Depth 43.00 {1092} 43.00 {1092}
D - Control height 8.25 {209.6} 8.25 {209.6}
E - Control width 9.25 {235.0} 9.25 {235.0}
F - Control depth 4.75 {120.6} 4.75 {120.6}
Weight lbs {kg}
Installed 400 {182} 400 {182}
Shipping 520 {236} 520 {236}
Voltage total amps
115V/1 phase/60 hz 6.3 6.3
230V/1 phase/50 hz 3.2 3.2
Compressed air requirements
Discharge valves 90 psi @ 0.2 ft
3
/min {6 bars @ 0.09
liters/sec}; 1/4 in. NPT fitting
Maximum loader sizes
15 inch loaders - number of loaders - 4 2
8 inch loaders - number of loaders - NA 4
Top view
Front view
Side view
SPECIFICATION NOTES
* Maximum throughput rates are based on 35 lb/ft
3
pelletized material and
using all standard valve sizes. Use of reducer inserts will lower the rate
shown.
†
The optional flow control valve will mount inside the chassis in the space
of the manual slide valve. Conair recommends using the optional flow
control valve when mounting the blender on a stand, surge bin or hopper.
‡ TB500-4 hopper positions three and four are supplied with 12-8
adapters with 8 inch cover plates as standard. TB500-6 hopper
position two is supplied with a 12-8 adapter and an 8 inch cover
plate as standard.
Specifications may change without notice, consult with a Conair representative for the most current information.
Control
MOUNTING INTERFACE
A
B
C
F
E
D
Position 1
Position 2
‡Position 4
‡Position 3
4
3
Position 1
‡Position 4
‡Position 3
Position 2
4 position
6 position
‡Position 5
‡Position 6
1
NOTE: Side and front view
drawings are model TB500-4.
The bin positions change for a
TB500-6, see the top view.
Dimensions
shown in
inches and {mm}.
Mixing chamber access door - this
side of the interface.
Purchase
the optional
material drain chute
that readily installs to
the chassis opening of
the blender for fast
and simple cleanout.
Mounting bolt hole size (8 holes) 9/16 inch {14.0 mm}.
Predrilled 8 x 8 and 12 X 12 mounting pattern as standard.
Drain chute
TrueBlend™ TB500-4
Technical Specifications
and TB500-6
TPBS027-0207
16-5/32 {410}
12 {305}
3-5/32
diameter
{80}
2-1/16
{53}
4-1/16
{103}
2-1/16
{53}
4-1/16
{103}
8 {203}
8-1/16
{205}
8-1/16
{205}
16-5/32 {410}
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MODELS TB900-4 TB900-6
Performance characteristics
Batch size lb {g} 19.8 {9000} 19.8 {9000}
Maximum throughput rate lb/hr {kg/hr}
*
3500 {1588} 2800 {1270}
Bin capacity - main ingredient ft
3
{liter} 4.4 {124.6} 4.4 {124.6}
Bin capacity - minor ingredient ft
3
{liter} 4.4 {124.6} 2.2 {62.3}
Maximum number of materials 4 6
Number of vertical discharge valves 4 6
Number/(size) of major bin valves 2 - (100 mm) 2 - (100 mm)
Number/(size) of minor bin valves 2 - (60 mm) 4 - (60 mm)
Dimensions inches {mm}
A - Height above mounting plate
†
74.75 {1896} 74,75 {1896}
B - Width 48.5 {1229} 48.5 {1229}
C - Depth 51.0 {1296} 51.0 {1296}
D - Control height 8.25 {209.6} 8.25 {209.6}
E - Control width 9.25 {235.0} 9.25 {235.0}
F - Control depth 4.75 {120.6} 4.75 {120.6}
Weight lbs {kg}
Installed 550 {249} 550 {249}
Shipping 700 {318} 700 {318}
Voltage total amps
115V/1 phase/60 hz 6.3 6.3
230V/1 phase/50 hz 3.2 3.2
Compressed air requirements
Discharge valves 90 psi @ 0.2 ft
3
/min {6 bars @ 0.09
liters/sec}; 1/4 in. NPT fitting
Maximum loader sizes
20 inch loaders - number of loaders 4 2
15 inch loaders - number of loaders NA 2
8 inch loaders - number of loaders NA 2
SPECIFICATION NOTES
*
Maximum throughput rates are based on 35 lb/ft3pelletized
material and using all standard valve sizes. Use of reducer
inserts will lower the rate shown.
†
The optional flow control valve will mount inside the chassis in
the space of the manual slide valve. Conair recommends using
the optional flow control valve when mounting the blender on a
stand, surge bin or hopper.
‡ TB900-4 hopper positions three and four are supplied with
12-8 adapters with eight inch cover plates as standard. TB900-6
hopper positions three and six are supplied with 12-8 adapters
and eight inch cover plates as standard.
Specifications may change without notice, consult with a Conair
representative for the most current information.
MOUNTING INTERFACE
Dimensions
shown in inches
and {mm}.
Top view
Front view
Side view
Control
A
B
C
F
E
D
Position 1
Position 2
‡Position 4
‡Position 3
Position 1
‡Position 4
‡Position 3
Position 2
4 position
6 position
‡Position 5
‡Position 6
NOTE: Side and front view drawings
are model TB900-6.
The bin positions change for a
TB900-4, see the top view.
16 5
4
Mixing chamber access door this side of the interface.
Purchase
the optional
material drain chute
that readily installs to
the chassis opening of
the blender for fast
and simple cleanout.
Mounting bolt hole size (8 holes) 9/16 inch {14.0 mm}.
Predrilled 8 x 8 and 16 X 16 mounting pattern as standard.
Drain chute
TrueBlend™ TB900-4
Technical Specifications
and TB900-6
TPBS028-0207
3-15/16
diameter
{100}
5-15/16
{151}
1-27/32
{47}
1-15/16
{49}
19-11/16 {500}
16 {406}
8 {203}
9-27/32
5-27/32
{148}
{250}
19-7/8 {505}
9-15/16 {252}
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SPECIFICATION NOTES
*
Maximum throughput rates are based on 35 lb/ft
3
pelletized material and using all standard valve sizes.
Use of reducer inserts will lower the rate shown.
The optional flow control valve will mount inside the
chassis in the space of the manual slide valve. Conair
recommends using the optional flow control valve
when mounting the blender on a stand, surge bin or
hopper.
Specifications may change without notice, consult with a
Conair representative for the most current information.
Ø6
{Ø152.4}
30 {762.0}
27 {685.8}
15 {381.0}
30 {762.0}
27 {685.8}
15 {381.0}
8 {203.2}
15 {381.0}
24 {609.6}
8 {203.2}
15 {381.0}
16 {406.4}
MOUNTING INTERFACE
Dimensions
shown in inches
and {mm}.
Top view
Front view
Side view
Control
B
C
F
E
D
65
4
5
MODELS TB1800-4 TB1800-5 TB1800-6
Performance characteristics
Batch size lbs {g} (grams or kilograms) 40 {18000} 40 {18000} 40 {18000}
Maximum throughput lbs/hr
{kg/hr}* 6000 {2722} 5500 {2495} 4800 {2177}
Bin capacity - main ingredient
ft3 {liter} 6 {170} 6 {170} 6 {170}
Bin capacity - minor ingredient
ft3 {liter} 6 {170} 4 {113} 4 {113}
Maximum number of materials 4 5 6
Number of major valves 4 (5X5) 3 (5X5) 2 (5X5)
Number of minor valves 0 2 (2X5) 4 (2X5)
Dimensions inches {mm}
A - Height above mounting plate 94.4 {2397.8} 94.4 {2397.8} 94.4 {2397.8}
B - Width 53.0 {1346.2} 53.0 {1346.2} 53.0 {1346.2}
C - Depth 53.0 {1346.2} 53.0 {1346.2} 53.0 {1346.2}
D - Controller height 8.25 {209.6} 8.25 {209.6} 8.25 {209.6}
E - Controller width 9.25 {235.0} 9.25 {235.0} 9.25 {235.0}
F - Controller depth 4.75 {120.6} 4.75 {120.6} 4.75 {120.6}
Weight lbs {kg}
Installed 1465 {665} 1498 {679} 1532 {695}
Shipping 1715 {778} 1748 {793} 1782 {808}
Voltage total amps
220V/1 phase/50 hz 11.3 11.3 11.3
220V/1 phase/60 hz 11.3 11.3 11.3
240V/3 phase/60 hz 7.5 7.5 7.5
400V/3 phase/50 hz 5.0 5.0 5.0
480V/3 phase/60 hz 4.5 4.5 4.5
575V/3 phase/60 hz 3.9 3.9 3.9
Compressed air requirements
0.3 ft
3
/min @ 90 psi {6 bars @ 0.14 liters/sec}
3/8 in. NPT fitting
Maximum loader sizes
4 DL25 3 DL25 2 DL15 2 DL25 4 DL15
2 DL25 2 DL15 3 DL25 2 AR10 2 DL25 4 AR10
2 DL25 2 AR10 4 DL20 2 DL15
4 DL20 4 DL20 2 AR10
A
5 position4 position
6 position
1
2
1
4
2
43
1
3
5
2
3
4
5
6
front
front
front
NOTE: Side and front view drawings are shown for model TB1800-6.
The bin positions change for a TB1800-4 and TB1800-5 models, see
the top view.
TrueBlend™ TB1800-4
Technical Specifications
28
TB1800-5, and TB1800-6
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