Used to meter and dispense paints, coatings, solvents, water, and lubrication fluids.
For Professional Use Only.
Not for use in explosive atmospheres.
309301G
Part No. 244561 Electronic Preset Dispense System
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this manual.
Save these instructions.
See page 4 for maximum working fluid pressure
and system component information.
ENG
Conforms to ANSI/UL
standard 3121-1
CAN/CSA C22.2 No 1010-1-92
Follow the instructions in this manual (309301) and refer to the component manuals for additional warning, operation, service, and parts information. See the table below for:
•maximum working pressure of the fluid panels
•component part numbers and manual numbers
•parts list page numbers
Fluid Panels Part No.244599
Oil/Lubricant
Maximum Working Pressure1500 psi (10 MPa, 103 bar)250 psi (1.7 MPa, 17 bar)3000 psi (21 MPa, 207 bar)
Fluid Meter Part No.238618513891239716
Manual No.308245—308778
Dispense Valve Part No.——205612
Manual No.——306715
Parts List Page No.646566
Fluid Panels Part No.246837
Grease/Paint
Maximum Working Pressure3000 psi (21 MPa, 207 bar)3000 psi (21 MPa, 207 bar)3000 psi (21 MPa, 207 bar)
Fluid Meter Part No.244292—246190
Manual No.308778—309834
Dispense Valve Part No.205612205612205612
Manual No.306715306715306715
Parts List Page No.697071
ProDispense Controller Part No.244561
Parts List Page No.62
244600
Water/Antifreeze
246838
Meterless
244601
Grease/Paint
246839
Sealants
Remote Operator Station Part No. 116669
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual to help guide you through the information.
Warning Symbols
The warning symbol alerts you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not follow
the instructions.
Symbols, such as fire, explosion, or electric shock hazard (shown at left), alert you to the specific hazard. Read the main Warnings on pages 6-7 for detailed information about the hazard
indicated.
Caution Symbol
The caution symbol alerts you to the possibility of equipment or property damage or to operation errors if you do not follow the instructions.
Note Symbol
The note symbol is used to call your attention to additional helpful information.
Conventions
Amount 20 qts
Recipe#
ID#
1. Enter the ID
number.
•Italicized text in a screen diagram indicates the text may vary according to how the sys-
tem parameters have been configured. For example, the units of measure shown in the
manual may be qts (quarts). The units you see on your screen may be pounds, kilograms,
quarts, gallons, or liters.
•A shaded box is used to indicate a value/field that can be edited on the controller
screen.
1
•A circled number in a screen diagram relates a field on the screen to a step in a proce-
dure.
1
•Numbers and letters in parentheses in the text, such as (A) or (7), refer to reference num-
bers and letters in the figures.
•When you need to press a key during a procedure, the key is indicated by an icon as
shown in the following example: Press Start to begin the dispense.
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WARNING
WARNING
FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor ventilation, open flames or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and result
in fire, explosion or electric shock.
•Installation and service of electrical components must be completed by a qualified electrician.
•Do not install the ProDispense controller, fluid panels, or remote operator station in a hazardous
location.
•Ground the equipment. See Ground the System, page 20.
•If there is any static sparking while using equipment, stop dispensing immediately. Identify and
correct the problem.
•Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid buildup of flammable fumes.
•Eliminate all ignition sources, such as cigarettes.
•Turn off the ProDispense controller power switch before servicing equipment.
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
Hazardous fluid or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on the skin,
inhaled, or swallowed.
•Always wear protective eyewear, gloves, clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and
solvent manufacturer.
•Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using.
•Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,
state and national guidelines.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture or malfunction and result in serious injury.
•This equipment is for professional use only.
•Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.
•Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are not sure, call your Graco distributor.
•Do not alter or modify this equipment.
•Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
•Do not exceed the maximum working pressure stated on the equipment or in the Technical Data,
page 71.
•Use fluids and solvents which are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. Refer to the Techni-
cal Data in all equipment manuals and the fluid manufacturer warnings.
•Route hoses away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not expose
Graco hoses to temperatures above 180° F (82° C) or below -40° F (-40° C).
•Comply with all applicable local, state, and national fire, electrical, and safety regulations.
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WARNING
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD/SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
Fluid Panels 244599 and 244601 can be operated at very high fluid pressure (see page 4). High pressure spray from dispense valves, hoses, or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and
cause an extremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. Splashing fluid in the eyes or on
the skin can also cause a serious injury.
The following precautions should be taken for high pressure fluid dispensing:
•Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury. Get immediate surgi-
cal treatment.
•Do not place a rag over the end of the nozzle and “blow back” fluid to clear the nozzle.
•Follow the additional precautions under LOW PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD.
LOW PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD
Fluid Panel 244600 is for low pressure use only (see page 4). Fluid coming from the dispense valves,
leaks or ruptured components can splash in the eyes or on the skin and cause serious injury.
The following precautions should be taken for either high or low pressure fluid dispensing:
•Wear protective eyewear.
•Do not put your hand or fingers over the valve nozzle or hose.
•Do not point the dispense valve or hose at anyone or at any part of the body.
•Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove or rag.
•Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 24 before cleaning, checking, or servicing the
equipment or installing or cleaning the dispense valve nozzle.
•Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
•Check the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn, damaged, or loose parts immediately.
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Overview
Overview
How the ProDispense System Works
Usage
The ProDispense system enables you to accurately dispense preset amounts of up to three
different fluids or to manually dispense fluid as desired. The fluid meters provide accurate fluid
flow readings to the controller. Controller totalizers use the meter flow readings to calculate
fluid volume and usage and display the information on the screen. The controller can store the
parameters for up to 250 recipe dispenses.
Fluid Supply
The ProDispense system can dispense fluids supplied from pressure tanks or feed pumps.
Each fluid is supplied separately to the ProDispense fluid panels.
Choice of Recipe Dispense or Fluid Dispense
You can choose Fluid Dispense mode to individually enter a fluid preset volume and dispense
the fluid. Or you can choose Recipe Dispense mode to dispense a preset recipe. A recipe
allows you to select or set up to three preset fluid volumes simultaneously.
Regardless of which dispense mode you choose, a dispense tolerance must be entered for
each fluid. The controller monitors the Target and Actual dispense values and reports an error
if the tolerance is not maintained.
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Remote
Operator Station
10’ (3.05 m) station
cable standard*
Fluid Panel
Overview
Main Components
ProDispense Controller
with display and
EasyKey™ pad
50’ (15.24 m) meter &
solenoid cables
FIG. 1
Oil/LubricantGrease/PaintWater/Antifreeze
*20’ (6.1 m) station cable extension 198456 is available.
ProDispense Controller
The controller is used to setup the ProDispense system, fluids, and recipes, calibrate the
meters, and select a recipe or preset a dispense. The controller totalizers enable you to view
fluid dispense information and print the following reports:
•Alarm history report
•Totals report
•Configuration Setup report
•Fluid Setup report
•Recipe Setup report
•Run report
Display and EasyKey™ Pad
The EasyKey™ pad is the operator interface for the ProDispense system. The keypad consists of number keys, enter key, scrolling (arrow) keys, and operation (start, stop, clear, and
print) keys.
The graphic LCD screen displays system status, setup information, and operation options that
can be selected using the keypad.
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Number Keys
Overview
Previous Field
FIG. 2
Display
StartStopClearPrint
Operation Keys
Next Field
Previous Screen
Next Screen
Enter
Key
Scrolling
Keys
Number Keys — type in setup or operation data.
Enter Key — press to accept and enter data.
If you press a scrolling key without pressing Enter, the cursor will move to the next field and
the information you typed will reset back to the previous data.
Scrolling Keys — press the up or down arrows to move between fields on the screen. Use the
left or right arrows to move between screens.
Operation Keys — use to operate the ProDispense system functions.
Start — press to start the current recipe dispense.
Stop — press to stop the current process.
Clear — press to clear an entry in an input field.
Print — press to print a report.
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Overview
Power Switch (A)
On = Off = .
(On side of controller)
Operation Mode Switch (B) and Key (C)
The position of the switch (B) determines which mode of operation you are in:
Dispense Mode or Setup Mode . A key (C) supplied with the ProDispense system is
A
B
C
inserted into the switch and turned to change operation modes. The key cannot be removed
while the system is in Setup Mode.
Dispense Mode is used to dispense a recipe, fluid, check fluid totals, and to view the
alarms log.
Setup Mode is used to configure the system, fluid, and recipe parameters, and to cali-
brate the meters.
STOP
DISPENSE
AUTO ON
DISPENSE
START
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Stop
button
Dispense
switch
Start
button
Remote Operator Stations
A cable connects the operator station to the fluid panel junction box. A separate operator station is needed for each fluid panel installed on the system. The dispense switch can be set to
dispense automatically (AUTO) or manually (ON).
If set to AUTO, the fluid panel will dispense when a recipe or fluid dispense is selected with
the controller and the start button is pressed either on the controller or the operator station.
The dispense will stop when the preset amount is reached or when the stop button is pressed
on either the controller or the operator station.
If set to ON, the fluid panel will begin dispensing immediately or when the dispense valve is
triggered. The dispense is stopped by releasing the trigger or turning the dispense switch to
AUTO or pressing the STOP button on the operator station.
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Overview
Fluid Panels
There are six types of fluid panels available:
•244599 — Oil and Lubricant Fluid Panel
•244600 — Water and Antifreeze Fluid Panel
•244601 — Grease and Paint Fluid Panel
•246837 — Grease and Paint Fluid Panel
•246838 — Meterless Fluid Panel (meter supplied by user)
•246839 — Grease and Paint Fluid Panel
There are three cable connections on the fluid panel junction box for connecting:
•operator station to the solenoid connection
•controller to solenoid connection
•controller to meter connection
Signals from the controller and operator station communicate to the fluid panel(s) when to
start and stop dispensing. Signals from the fluid panel’s fluid meter communicate to the controller how much fluid has been dispensed.
A
C
244599244601
A
B
C
244600
B
A
B
C
D
E
D
E
F
G
H
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F
G
H
ti1434a
D
E
F
H
G
J
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I
Key
AController Solenoid Connection
BController Meter Connection
COperator Station Connection
DJunction Box
EFluid Inlet
FMeter
GSolenoid
HFluid Outlet
IAir Inlet
JFluid Valve
FIG. 3
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Overview
C
D
E
F
FIG. 4
B
246838
A
B
C
246837246839
A
B
C
A
D
D
J
H
H
G
I
G
Key
AController Solenoid Connection
BController Meter Connection
COperator Station Connection
DJunction Box
EFluid Inlet
FMeter
GSolenoid
HFluid Outlet
IAir Inlet
JFluid Valve
J
E
J
F
I
H
I
G
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Installation
Do not install or service this equipment unless you are trained and qualified.
Do not install the ProDispense controller, fluid panels, or remote operator station in a
hazardous location.
•FIG. 5 is not an actual system design. Contact your Graco distributor for assistance in
•See detailed installation instructions, beginning on page 18.
•Be sure all accessories are adequately sized and pressure rated to meet the system
•Be sure mounted surfaces and fasteners can support the weight of the equipment; hose,
Installation
designing your system.
requirements.
tubing and cable attachments; and fluid.
Key for F
1ProDispense Controller with EasyKey™ Pad
2Remote Operator Station
3Oil/Lubricant Fluid Panel (244599)
4Water/Antifreeze Fluid Panel (244600)
5Grease/Paint Fluid Panel (244601)
6Fluid Supply Pump
7Fluid Supply
8Air Supply Line
9Dispense Valve
10 Ground Wire to true earth ground
11 Fluid Supply Line
12 Fluid Dispense Line
13 Fluid Shutoff Valve
14 Bleed-type Air Shutoff Valve
15 Optional Printer
IG. 5
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Installation
14
15
10
13
11
1
EasyKey
TM
123
456
789
0
.
2
2
10
4
13
9
12
11
12
14
6
6
9
10
2
3
10
13
14
11
12
8
5
6
9
7
FIG. 5: ProDispense System - Typical Installation
Install the Fluid Supplies
For maintenance and safety, you must install:
•a fluid shutoff valve between each fluid supply line and the ProDispense fluid panel.
•a bleed-type air shutoff valve on the air supply line to the fluid supplies.
The ProDispense fluid panels can be supplied by pressure tanks, pail or drum pumps, or central recirculating lines.
The fluid supply must be free of pressure spikes, commonly caused by a pump stroke
changeover. If necessary, install pressure regulators or a surge tank on the fluid supply outlets. Note that this will also reduce the fluid supply pressure.
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Installation
Mount the Fluid Panel(s)
Mount the fluid panel(s) on a flat, sturdy surface. Install 1/4” or M6 fasteners in the four 0.28”
mounting holes (C1) and secure the fluid panel (C) to the mounting surface. Connect a
ground wire (G) as instructed on page 20.
13.4”
(315 mm)
12.4”
(340 mm)
C1
G
8”
(203 mm)
9”
(229 mm)
C
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FIG. 6
Connect the Air and Fluid Lines
Fluid Panel 244599 and 244600
Connect the fluid supply line (11) to the 1/2” npt(f) meter inlet. See FIG. 5. Connect a fluid dis-
pense line (12) to the 1/2” npt(f) solenoid outlet. Connect the other end to the dispense valve
(9).
Fluid Panel 244601 and 246837
Connect an air supply line (8) to the 1/4” npt(f) solenoid valve port. The air supply must be filtered to 10 micron to lengthen solenoid valve life.
Connect the fluid supply line (11) to the 1/4” npt(f) meter inlet. Connect a fluid dispense line
(12) to the 3/8” npt(m) outlet of the dispense valve on the fluid panel. Connect the other end to
the dispense valve (9).
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Installation
Fluid Panel 246838
Connect an air supply line (8) to the 1/4” npt(f) solenoid valve port. The air supply must be filtered to 10 micron to lengthen solenoid valve life.
Connect the fluid supply line (11) to the meter inlet. Connect a fluid dispense line (12) to the
3/8” npt(m) outlet of the dispense valve on the fluid panel. Connect the other end to the dispense valve (9).
Fluid Panel 246839
Connect an air supply line (8) to the 1/4” npt(f) solenoid valve port. The air supply must be filtered to 10 micron to lengthen solenoid valve life.
Connect the fluid supply line (11) to the 3/4” npt(f) meter inlet. Connect a fluid dispense line
(12) to the 3/8” npt(m) outlet of the dispense valve on the fluid panel. Connect the other end to
the dispense valve (9).
Install the Remote Operator Station
Mount the operator station (D) in a convenient location for the operator. Secure it with No. 10
or M5 fasteners through the four 0.22” mounting holes (D1). Connect the cable (D2) to the
fluid panel junction box connector marked
20 ft. (6.1 m) station cable extension 198456 is available.
D1
D
D2
C.
C
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FIG. 7
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Installation
Mount the Controller
Mount the controller on a flat, sturdy surface as instructed below.
1. Loosen the four screws (A1), disconnect the two cables (A2, A3) and remove the controller cover (A).
2. Install 0.44” or M11 fasteners in the four 0.51” mounting knockouts (B1) and secure the
controller (B) to the mounting surface.
3. Reconnect the cables (A2, A3).
4. Install the controller cover (A) and secure it with the screws (A1).
FIG. 8
B1
A2
A3
A1
(441 mm)
(368 mm)
17.38”
14.5”
B1
B
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8.5”
(216 mm)
11.3”
(287 mm)
A
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FIG. 9
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Installation
Connect the Cables and Power Cord
On the bottom of the controller, there are meter and solenoid cable connectors for three Fluid
panels. The row of connectors marked
row of connectors marked
cables as instructed below.
1B, 2B, and 3B are for meter cable connections. Connect the
1A, 2A, and 3A are for solenoid cable connections. The
1. Connect the solenoid cable (E) between controller connector
first fluid panel.
2. Connect the meter cable (F) between controller connector
fluid panel.
3. Repeat the cable connection for each of the fluid panels installed in the system (
1A and connector A on the
1B and connector B on the first
2A to A,
2B to B, etc.).
A knockout, marked , is provided for a customer supplied power input (P) cable with strain
relief or for wire conduit.
F
P
FIG. 10
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Installation
Ground the System
The system must be properly grounded. Follow the instructions here and on page 6.
ProDispense Controller: Connect a ground wire (G1) to the grounding lug (H1) on the bottom
of the controller. Connect the other end of the ground wire to a true earth ground.
Fluid Panels: Connect a ground wire (G) to the grounding lug (H) on the junction box bracket.
Connect the other end of the ground wire to a true earth ground.
EasyKey
TM
123
456
789
0
.
H1
G1
H
G
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FIG. 11
Feed Pumps or Pressure Pots: See your separate pump or pressure pot manual.
Air and Fluid Hoses: Use only grounded hose.
Fluid Supply Container: Ground the container according to your local code.
Solvent Pails Used when Purging: Ground pails according to your local code. Use conductive,
metal pails, placed on a grounded surface. Do not place pails on nonconductive surfaces,
such as paper or cardboard.
Check the Resistance
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, the resistance between the ProBatch
components and true earth ground must be less than 1 ohm.
Have a qualified electrician check the resistance between each ProDispense component and
true earth ground. If the resistance is 1 ohm or greater, a different ground site may be
required. Do not operate the system until the problem has been corrected.
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Installation
Connect a Printer (optional)
Connect the 5 ft. (1.52 m) printer cable (provided with printer kit 239873) between the printer
and controller printer connector marked. See F
Accessory Printer Cable 198669, 50 ft. (15.24 m) long, is available. Do not use longer cables.
IG. 5, page 15.
Connect to a PC or Alarm (optional)
The ProDispense system can be connected to a PC via Modbus RTU network protocol (6)
and/or audible alarms (7) as shown in F
instructions on page 26 to setup modbus station number and recipe selection. Contact your
Graco distributor for Modbus address mapping list.
IG. 12. Refer to field wiring chart, page 60. Follow
5
4
7
1
3
1
4
6
2
5
3
TI1454A
2
FIG. 12
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Before Beginning Operation
•Check all fluid and air connections for correctness and tightness.
•Follow the Startup procedure on page 23.
Installation
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Startup
Startup
Follow this procedure to start the ProDispense system for the first time (initial startup) or after
the system has been shut down.
1. Turn on the power. The ProDispense system startup screen will display while the system
is starting, then the Run screen (page 30) or System Setup screen (page 26) will appear,
depending on the mode of operation the system is in. For an explanation of operation
modes, see page 11.
FloSync
Startup screen
ProDispense: Rev. X.XX
2. If this is the initial startup, change to Setup Mode (page 25) and complete the setup procedures.
3. Change to the Dispense Mode Run screen if you are not there already (page 29).
4. Make sure the dispense lines run into the proper reservoir.
5. Load the fluids (page 34).
Software revision
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Pressure Relief Procedure
Follow this procedure to relieve pressure in the fluid panel and dispense line before cleaning,
checking, or servicing the equipment or installing or cleaning a dispense valve nozzle.
Follow the additional instructions in brackets if a dispense valve is installed on the
dispense line.
1. Shut off the fluid supply to the ProDispense fluid panel. Follow the Pressure Relief Proce-
STOP
dure for the fluid supply system.
Pressure Relief Procedure
DISPENSE
AUTO ON
DISPENSE
START
Dispense
Switch ON
2. Place the dispense line [or direct the dispense valve] into a waste container.
3. To begin dispensing, turn the Operator Station dispense switch to ON [and trigger the
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4. When fluid stops flowing and pressure is relieved, [release the dispense valve trigger and]
STOP
DISPENSE
AUTO ON
DISPENSE
START
Dispense
Switch AUTO
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5. Repeat the process for each fluid panel as needed.
Shutdown
Follow this procedure before servicing the equipment and to avoid having fluid dry in the
equipment and fluid lines when the equipment is not being operated.
dispense valve].
turn the dispense switch to AUTO to stop dispensing.
1. Purge the system until it is clean (page 35).
2. Relieve the pressure as instructed above.
3. Turn off the ProDispense controller power switch.
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Setup Mode
Screen Navigation
To enter Setup Mode:
Setup
Mode
You must have the key supplied with the system. Insert the key into the switch and turn it to
Setup Mode. The System Setup screen appears.
Do not turn the key to Setup Mode while the ProDispense is dispensing or the system will
abort the dispense.
Use system setup to enter the date, time, language to display, dispense mode, means of recipe selection and station number.
SYSTEM SETUP
1=Fluid Station
Recipe Selection:
1=User Interface
To setup the system:
1. Type the current date: day (1-31) ,
month (1-12) , year (2000-2099) .
2. Type the current time: hour (0-23) ,
minute (0-59) .
The ProDispense clock is a 24 hour clock. The date
and time are used for date/time stamps on alarms
and reports.
3. Type the desired language number (1-5).
Power must be cycled before the language change
will take affect.
4. Type the number for the desired dispense mode
(1-2).
Fluid Station: use this mode to select individual
fluid stations when dispensing.
Recipe: use this mode to select a recipe when dispensing. Dispensing by recipe will signal all fluid stations included in the recipe to dispense
simultaneously.
5. Type the number for the desired recipe selection
(1-2).
User Interface: use to select recipes from the
EasyKey pad.
Network: use to select recipes from a networked
source.
6. Type the station number (1-99).
This number is used for network communications to
identify the station. Each station must have a
unique number.
7. Press the right arrow key to go to the Fluid Setup
screen.
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Setup Mode
Fluids
Units of Measure
1=cc 2=oz 3=Qt
4=Ltr 5=Gal
Tolerance %
Timeout Value (min)
K-factor (cc/pulse)
SystemFluidsRecipesMeters
Fluid Setup Screen
Use fluid setup to designate the parameters for each fluid you will dispense.
Fluid parameters must be set before the fluid can be used in a recipe.
FLUID SETUP
Fluid 1Fluid 2Fluid 3
To set up the fluids:
You can have 1-3 fluid panels connected to the ProDispense controller. Setup the fluids for each of your fluid
panels as follows:
1. Type the number for the desired units of measure
(1-5).
2. Type the dispense tolerance percentage (1-99).
3. Type the timeout value in minutes (1-99).
If a dispense does not complete by the end of the
entered value, a Dispense Timeout alarm occurs.
See page 33.
1) Manually dispense fluid into a calibrated container
(minimum of 300 cc).
2) Type in Actual Value and Press ENTER.
SystemFluidsRecipesMeters
Dispensed
(cc)
Actual
(cc)
To calibrate a meter:
1. Dispense fluid into a calibrated container (minimum
300 cc) by turning the Operator Station dispense
switch to ON [and triggering the dispense valve].
2. Stop dispensing by [releasing the dispense valve
trigger and] turning the dispense switch to AUTO.
3. The amount the controller detected was dispensed
appears on the screen in the Dispensed column. If
the value in the column differs from the measured
amount in the container, enter the measured value
(in cc) in the Actual column.
If nothing is entered in the Actual column, the K-factor remains unchanged.
4. The controller will calculate the meter K-factor and
display the new value in the K-factor column.
5. Repeat the process for each of your fluid panels.
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Dispense Mode
Screen Navigation
Dispense Mode is used to dispense a fluid or recipe, check fluid dispense totals, and view
The name of the screen that is currently displayed is highlighted.
The Operator Station dispense switch must be set to AUTO to dispense using the controller.
Press the left or right arrow keys on the keypad to move through the screens.
Press the up or down arrow keys to move through data fields on the Run screen.
3 screen selections
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Dispense Mode
Run
Run Screen
Use the Run screen to dispense a recipe or individual fluids. The Run screen displays either
Recipe Dispense or Fluid Dispense, depending on which Dispense Mode was selected in
System setup.
Idle, Dispense, and Alarm Status
In each of the fluid columns, under the Fluid panel number, is a status line, which shows the
status of the associated fluid panel. The three possible statuses are:
Idle — fluid panel is idle (not dispensing).
Dispense — fluid panel is dispensing.
Alarm — controller has detected the fluid panel has an alarm condition. To view alarm
information, press the right arrow key twice to move to Alarm screen. Refer to page 33.
Recipe Dispense displays in the Run screen if “Recipe”
is selected as the Dispense Mode. Recipe Dispense is
used to dispense a set amount of fluid, typically from
more than one fluid panel simultaneously.
1. Place the dispense lines into the receptacle(s) you
2. Set the Operator Station dispense switch to AUTO.
want to dispense into.
RunTotalsAlarms
Start
STOP
DISPENSE
AUTO ON
DISPENSE
START
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Dispense
Switch AUTO
START
3. Type the desired recipe number (1-250).
The Target value is set in Recipe Setup. You cannot
change it in the Run screen.
4. Type a 4 digit ID# if desired.
5. Press the Start button on the Controller or on the
Remote Operator Station to begin dispensing the
recipe.
6. As the fluids dispense, their statuses on the screen
change from Idle to Dispense and the amounts dispensed appear in the Actual row.
7. Each fluid panel stops dispensing when its individual
Target is reached.
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Dispense Mode
Target
Status line
FLUID DISPENSEID#
Fluid 1Fluid 2Fluid 3
IdleIdleIdle
005.00 ltr050.00 ltr010.10 ltr
Fluid Dispense
Fluid Dispense displays in the Run screen if “Fluid Station” is selected as the Dispense Mode. Fluid Dispense
allows you to select a fluid panel and the amount to dispense on an individual basis.
Actual5.00 ltr51.00 ltr10.00 ltr
1. Place the fluid panel dispense line into the recepta-
Tolerance %555
Difference %0+2-1
RunTotalsAlarms
2. Type a 4 digit ID# if desired.
3. In the column for the fluid you want to dispense, type
4. Press the Start button on the Remote Operator Sta-
5. As the fluid dispenses, the status on the screen
STOP
DISPENSE
AUTO ON
DISPENSE
START
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Dispense
Switch AUTO
START
6. The fluid panel stops dispensing when its Target is
cle.
the desired amount of fluid in the Target field.
tion to begin dispensing the fluid.
changes from Idle to Dispense and the amount dispensed appears in the Actual row.
reached.
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Dispense Mode
Totals
Fluid Totals Screen
Press the left or right arrow key to select Totals. The Fluid Totals screen shows how
much of each of the fluids has been dispensed overall. Two totals are shown. Grand totals are
tracked from the time the system is first started up and they are not resettable. Resettable
totals show the total amount of each fluid dispensed since the last reset.
Press Clear and Enter keys simultaneously to reset all
resettable totals.
All resettable totals are reset when Clear and
!
Enter are pressed. Fluid totals cannot be reset
+
individually.
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Dispense Mode
Alarms
DateTimeDescriptionRecipeFluid
03/099:39Invalid K-factor101
03/0814:32Out of Tolerance01
03/0515:01Timeout62
03/058:12Out of Tolerance62
03/0210:59Invalid K-factor03
RunTotals
Alarm History Screen
Press the left or right arrow key to select Alarms. This screen summarizes the last five
alarms that have occurred.
ALARMS
Alarms
Print
Press Print key to print an Alarms Report.
Out of Tolerance Alarm
This alarm occurs when the current actual dispense is either less than target – tolerance or
greater than target + tolerance.
Dispense Timeout Alarm
The controller stops an active dispense and initiates this alarm when the current dispense is
not finished by the end of the Timeout. Timeout is a value entered during Fluid Setup (page
27).
Invalid K-factor Alarm
This alarm occurs if the meter K-factor is set to zero (00.000).
Memory Failure Alarm
This alarm occurs when the memory has been replaced but not programmed or when the
memory has become corrupt.
See page 36 for alarm troubleshooting information.
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Operation Procedures
Wear eye protection whenever you are dispensing fluid.
Follow the additional instructions in brackets if a dispense valve is installed on the
dispense line.
Loading Fluid Lines
Follow this procedure to load the fluid lines and purge out any air:
1. Place the dispense line [or direct the dispense valve] into a waste container.
1. To begin loading fluid, turn the Operator Station dispense switch to ON [and trigger the
dispense valve].
Operation Procedures
DISPENSE
AUTO ON
DISPENSE
START
2. Continue dispensing until all air is purged from the fluid line and fluid flows steadily from
the valve.
3. Turn the dispense switch to AUTO to stop dispensing.
Manual Dispense
1. Place the dispense line [or direct the dispense valve] into the reservoir.
STOP
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STOP
Dispense
Switch ON
START
2. To begin dispensing, turn the Operator Station dispense switch to ON [and trigger the dispense valve].
3. Turn the dispense switch to AUTO [or release the dispense valve trigger] to stop dispensing.
Automatic Dispense
Refer to page 30 for instructions on dispensing a recipe or page 31 to dispense individual
fluids.
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Operation Procedures
Purging Fluid
Follow this procedure to purge the fluid lines:
1. Connect the fluid supply line to a solvent supply. Set the fluid supply pressure as low as
possible to avoid splashing.
2. To begin purging the lines, direct the fluid outlet into a grounded metal pail, turn the Operator Station dispense switch to ON [and trigger the dispense valve].
3. Continue dispensing until fluid lines are clean.
4. Turn the dispense switch to AUTO or [release the dispense valve trigger] to stop dispensing.
5. If you are loading a new material, connect the fluid supply line to the new fluid supply, and
follow the procedure for Loading Fluid Lines.
Emergency Stop
RECIPE DISPENSE
ID#
To stop fluid flow at all the fluid panels connected to the
controller, press the Stop button on the controller.
To stop fluid flow at an individual fluid panel, press the
STOP
DISPENSE
AUTO ON
DISPENSE
START
STOP
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STOP button on the Operator Station connected to the
fluid panel.
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Troubleshooting
ProblemCauseSolution
Troubleshooting
Out of Tolerance AlarmDispense is under or over tolerance
limit set for the fluid.
Dispense Timeout AlarmThe dispense did not complete within
set Dispense Timeout value.
Run screen shows tolerance difference for last
dispense. Use the value to determine whether
you should:
•Increase the tolerance value
•Model 244601 only — increase fluid flow
by further opening the dispense valve
(turn the t-handle clockwise).
•Increase or decrease fluid flow rate of the
fluid supply.
Check the following:
•Fluid supply container is not empty.
•Fluid supply equipment is not faulty.
•Fluid flow rate is sufficient.
•Timeout value is too low and needs
increase.
•Fluid line is not clogged.
•Solenoids are operating.
•Model 244601 only — solenoid is receiv-
ing air and dispense valve is open.
•Cables are properly connected.
•Meters are operating and communicating
with controller.
•Dispense valves are operating.
Service equipment as needed.
Invalid K-factor AlarmMeter K-factor is set to zero (00.000). Set valid meter K-factor (page 27).
Memory Failure AlarmThe system is not configured.Enter setup values (page 25).
ProDispense™ and EasyKey™ are trademarks of Graco Inc.
Accessories and Kits
Part NumberDescription
239873Printer kit
Accessories and Kits
514037Printer paper roll
198669Printer cable
50 ft. (15.24 m)
197902Paint Shield
For display screen, package of 10
198456Remote Station Extension Cable
20 ft. (6.1 m)
245248Software Upgrade Kit for Main PCB
Includes main PCB chip with software upgrade, chip extractor, and grounding strap.
244840Software Upgrade Kit for Display PCB
Includes display PCB chip, chip extractor, and grounding strap.
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