Electronics WM 3000-24 User Manual

WM 3000-24 MagnaValve®

Instruction Manual

56790 Magnetic Drive, Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 USA • 1-800-832-5653 or [phone] • www.electronics-inc.com

Rev2/13

Table of Contents

Product Overview and Principle of Operation ...........................................................................3

Installation .................................................................................................................................................. 4

Adjustments ..............................................................................................................................................4

Operation - MagnaValve ...................................................................................................................... 4

Operation - Remote Valve Driver ..................................................................................................... 5

Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Dimensions ................................................................................................................................................ 7

Remote Valve Driver Cable Connection ........................................................................................ 8

AC-24 Controller Cable Connection ...............................................................................................8

Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................9

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................10

Spare Parts List ........................................................................................................................................10

Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................10

Contacting Electronics Inc.................................................................................................................10

Read this manual completely before installing the MagnaValve.

WARNING!

The MagnaValve emits magnetic elds and can be harmful to pacemaker wearers.

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Product Overview and

Principle of Operation

MagnaValve® Description

The MagnaValve® WM 3000-24 is a normally closed valve that regulates the ow
of steel shot or grit in wheel-blast machines for blast cleaning applications. It is a
powerful valve with a ow rate capacity of up to 3,000 lb/min (1,361 kg/min) for
wheels up to 125 hp. The Remote Valve Driver for the MagnaValve comes with a 6-ft
cable for installation in the customer’s electrical panel, making it an ideal valve for
blast machines in high-temperature environments.

The MagnaValve reduces media usage, energy costs, machine downtime, and wear
and tear on equipment.

How It Works

The MagnaValve’s maintenance-free construction includes a rare earth permanent
magnet for normally closed operation and an electromagnet for controlling shot ow
rates. With power applied, the magnetic eld is neutralized and shot is allowed to
ow through the valve. When no power is applied to the MagnaValve, the permanent
magnet stops all ow. If the power is interrupted for any reason, the permanent
magnet securely holds the shot.

The MagnaValve is factory tested and results are supplied upon request.

MagnaValve Controllers for Closed-Loop Operation

For an “automatic” closed-loop operation, an Electronics Inc. AC-24 Controller will
detect the current load on the wheel motor and regulate the ow of media to the
WM 3000-24. The WM 3000-24 MagnaValve, with the AC-24 Controller, provides
reliable, repetitive, and consistent media ow rates for blast cleaning applications.
The MagnaValve system makes it easy to document ow rates and establish or repeat
a good set-up.

AC-24 Controller Data Sheet

http://www.electronics-inc.com/uploads/AC-24Controller(1).pdf

AC-24 Controller Instruction Manual

http://www.electronics-inc.com/data_sheets_and_instruction_manuals_for_wheel_blast_machine_products2.html

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