Graco 313882C User Manual

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Operation
ProMix
®
3KS
313882C
Plural Component Proportioner
Manual system for proportional mixing of plural component coatings. For professional use only.
Approved for use in explosive atmospheres (except the EasyKey and 3KS Power Supply Module).
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this manual. Save these instructions.
See page 4 for model information, including maximum working pressure. Equipment approval labels are on page 3. Some components shown are not included with all systems.
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Contents
Related Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Equipment Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Configuration and Part Numbers . . . . . . . 4
Configurator Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Component Identification and Definition . . . . . . 12
Booth Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
EasyKey Display and Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EasyKey and 3KS Power Supply Module
Connection Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
EasyKey AC Power Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3KS Power Supply Module AC Power Switch . . 19
EasyKey I/S Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3KS Power Supply Module I/S Power . . . . . . . . 19
EasyKey Potlife Exceeded Audible Alarm . . . . . 19
EasyKey Graco Web Interface Port . . . . . . . . . . 19
EasyKey Ethernet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Run Mode Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Splash Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Totals Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reset Total Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reset Solvent Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Alarms Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Level Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Password Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Set Up Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
System Configuration Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Option Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Advanced Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Recipe Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Recipe 0 Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Calibration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sequential Dosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Recipe (Color) Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
General Operating Cycle, Sequential Dosing . . 45
Mix Manifold Valve Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Air Flow Switch (AFS) Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Pressure Relief Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Purging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Meter Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Color Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Color Change Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Color Change Sequences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Alarms and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
System Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
System Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Alarm Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Schematic Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
System Pneumatic Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
System Electrical Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Power Supply Module Electrical Schematic . . . 96
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Graco Standard Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Graco Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
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Related Manuals

Related Manuals
Component Manuals in English
Manual Description
313881 ProMix 3KS Kit Installation 313883 ProMix 3KS Kit Repair-Parts 312775 ProMix 2KS Manual System Installation 312776 ProMix 2KS Manual System Operation 312777 ProMix 2KS Manual System Repair-Parts 312781 Fluid Mix Manifold 312782 Dispense Valve 312783 Color Change Valve Stacks 312787 Color Change Module Kit 312784 Gun Flush Box Kits 310745 Gun Air Shutoff Kit 312786 Dump Valve and Third Purge Valve Kits 312785 Network Communication Kits 308778 G3000/G3000HR Flow Meter 313599 Coriolis Flow Meter 313290 Floor Stand Kit 313542 Beacon Kit 313386 Basic Web Interface/Advanced Web Inter-
face 406799 15V256 Automatic System Upgrade Kit 406800 15V825 Discrete I/O Board Kit

Equipment Approvals

Equipment approvals appear on the following labels which are attached to the Fluid Station and Power Sup­ply Module. See F
Power Supply Module and Fluid Station Label
ProMix® 3KS
Electronic Proportioner
FM08ATEX0074 II 2 G Ex ia IIA T3
MAX AIR WPR
.7 7 100
MPa bar PSI
MAX FLUID WPR
MPa bar PSI
MAX TEMP 50°C (122°F)
PART NO. SERIES SERIAL MFG. YR.
Intrinsically safe equipment for Class I, Div 1, Group D, T3
CUS
Ta = -20°C to 50°C Install per 289833
IG. 1 on page 4 for label locations.
ATEX Certificate is listed here
Intrinsically Safe (IS) System. Install per IS Control Drawing No. 258682. EasyKey Interface IS Associated Apparatus for use in non hazardous
CUS
Intrinsically safe
equipment for Class I,
Div 1, Group D, T3
Ta = -20°C to 50°C
location, with IS Connection to Smart Fluid Plate IS Apparatus for use in: Class I, Division 1, Group D T3 C Hazardous Locations
Read Instruction Manual
Warning: Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
PART NO. SERIES
MFG. YR.
Fluid Station Label
®
ProMix 3KS
FM08ATEX0073 II 2 G Ex ia IIA T3
FLUID PANEL
MAX AIR WPR
.7 7
MPa bar PSI
SERIAL
GRACO INC. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440 U.S.A.
TI14376a
100
GRACO INC. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440 U.S.A.
TI14374a
ATEX Certificate is listed here
Power Supply Module Label
ProMix 3KS
PART NO.
GRACO INC. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440 U.S.A.
®
SERIES NO. MFG. YR.
Intrinsically safe connections for Class I, Div 1, Group D
CUS
Ta = -20°C to 50°C Install per 258682
Um: 250 V
POWER REQUIREMENTS
VOLTS
AMPS
85-250 ~
2 AMPS MAX
50/60 Hz
II (2) G [Ex ia] IIA FM08ATEX0072
TI14375a
ATEX Certificate is listed here
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System Configuration and Part Numbers

System Configuration and Part Numbers
Configurator Key
The configured part number for your equipment is printed on the equipment identification labels. See F each of the following categories, depending on the configuration of your system.
IG. 1 for location of the identification labels. The part number includes digits from
3K System
Component C Fluid Meter Component C Change
TK 0 = No Meter
1 = G3000 2 = G3000HR 3 = 1/8 in. Coriolis 4 = Solvent Meter
Label Location on Fluid Station
Maximum Fluid
Working Pressure
is listed here
0 = No Valves (single component C) 1 = Two Valves (low pressure) 2 = Four Valves (low pressure) 3= Two Valves (high pressure) 4= Four Valves (high pressure)
ProMix® 3KS
Electronic Proportioner
FM08ATEX0074 II 2 G Ex ia IIA T3
CUS
Intrinsically safe
equipment for Class I,
Div 1, Group D, T3
Ta = -20°C to 50°C
MAX AIR WPR
.7 7 100
MPa bar PSI
MAX FLUID WPR
MPa bar PSI
MAX TEMP 50°C (122°F)
Intrinsically Safe (IS) System. Install per IS Control Drawing No. 258682. EasyKey Interface IS Associated Apparatus for use in non hazardous location, with IS Connection to Smart Fluid Plate IS Apparatus for use in: Class I, Division 1, Group D T3 C Hazardous Locations
Read Instruction Manual
Warning: Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
PART NO. SERIES
MFG. YR.
Not Designated
00
SERIAL
GRACO INC. P.O. Box 1441 Minneapolis, MN 55440 U.S.A.
Not Designated
Label Location on Power Supply Module
TI14370aTI14361a
Configured Part Number
TI14376a
FIG. 1: Identification Label
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System Configuration and Part Numbers
Hazardous Location Approval
Models using a G3000, G3000HR, or intrinsically safe Coriolis meter for A, B, and C meters are approved for installation in a Hazardous Location - Class I, Div I, Group D, T3 or Zone I Group IIA T3.
Maximum Working Pressure
Maximum working pressure rating is dependent on the fluid component options selected. The pressure rating is based on the rating of the lowest rated fluid component. Refer to the component pressure ratings below.
Example: Model TK1400 has a maximum working pressure of 3000 psi (21 MPa, 210 bar).
Check the identification label on the EasyKey, power supply module, or fluid station for the system maxi­mum working pressure. See F
ProMix Fluid Components Maximum Working Pressure
Base System (no meters [option 0], no color/component C change [option 0]) . . . . .3000 psi (21.0 MPa, 210 bar)
Meter Option 1, 2, and 4 (G3000 or G3000HR, Solvent Meter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3000 psi (21.0 MPa, 210 bar)
Meter Option 3 (Coriolis Meter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2300 psi (15.86 MPa, 158.6 bar)
Color Change Option 1 and 2 (low pressure valves) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 psi (2.07 MPa, 20.6 bar)
Color Change Option 3 and 4 (high pressure valves). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3000 psi (21 MPa, 210 bar)
IG. 1.
Flow Meter Fluid Flow Rate Range
G3000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75-3800 cc/min. (0.02-1.0 gal./min.)
G3000HR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-1900 cc/min. (0.01-0.50 gal./min.)
Coriolis Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-3800 cc/min. (0.005-1.00 gal./min.)
S3000 Solvent Meter (accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-1900 cc/min. (0.01-0.50 gal./min.)
Standard Features
Feature
ProMix 3KS Power Supply Module Wall Mount Fluid Station, 50 cc Integrator and Static Mixer IS Power Cable, red color coded, 50 ft (15.25 m) CAN Communication Cable, green color coded, 10 ft (3.05 m) Meter and Solenoid Cable, 10 ft (3.05 m) Third Component Network Cable, yellow color coded, 6 ft (1.83 m) C Side Dump Valve, if color valve(s) selected
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Accessories

Accessory
Gun Flush Box Gun Insert Selection 15V354 Third Purge Valve Kit 15V536 Solvent Flow Switch Kit 15V213 Power Cable, 100 ft (30.5 m) 15G710 Fiber Optic Cable, 100 ft (30.5 m) 15V034 10 cc Integrator Kit 15V033 25 cc Integrator Kit 15V021 50 cc Integrator Kit 24B618 100 cc Integrator Kit 15W034 Strobe Light Alarm Indicator Kit 15V337 Advanced Web Interface 15V256 Automatic Mode Upgrade Kit
Accessories
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Warnings

Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclama­tion point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbol refers to procedure-specific risk. Refer back to these warnings. Additional, product-specific warnings may be found throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent fire and explosion:
Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop cloths (potential static arc).
Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable fumes are present.
Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions.
Use only grounded hoses.
Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.
If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment until you identify and correct the problem.
Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
This equipment must be grounded. Improper grounding, setup, or usage of the system can cause electric shock.
Turn off and disconnect power at main switch before disconnecting any cables and before servicing equipment.
Connect only to grounded power source.
All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician and comply with all local codes and regulations.
INTRINSIC SAFETY
Only models with a G3000, G250, G3000HR, G250HR, or intrinsically safe Coriolis meter for A, B, and C meters are approved for installation in a Hazardous Location - Class I, Div I, Group D, T3 or Zone I Group IIA T3. To help prevent fire and explosion:
Do not install equipment approved only for a non-hazardous location in a hazardous area. See the ID label for the intrinsic safety rating of your model.
Do not substitute or modify system components as this may impair intrinsic safety.
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
High-pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This may look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate surgical treatment.
Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.
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Warnings
WARNING
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system
component. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.
Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical Data in all
equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings. For complete information about your material, request MSDS forms from distributor or retailer.
Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine manu­facturer’s replacement parts only.
Do not alter or modify equipment.
Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your distributor for information.
Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.
Keep children and animals away from work area.
Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or swallowed.
Read MSDS’s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.
Always wear impervious gloves when spraying or cleaning equipment.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the operating area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including eye injury, inhalation of toxic fumes, burns, and hearing loss. This equipment includes but is not limited to:
Protective eyewear
Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
•Gloves
Hearing protection
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Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Terms
Air Chop - the process of mixing air and solvent
together during the flush cycle to help clean the lines and reduce solvent usage.
Analog - relating to, or being a device in which data are represented by continuously variable, measurable, physical quantities, such as length, width, voltage, or pressure.
Closed Loop Flow Control - refers to the process when the flow rate is adjusted automatically to maintain a constant flow.
Coriolis Meter - a non-intrusive flow meter often used in low flow applications or with light viscosity, shear sensi­tive, or acid catalyzed materials. This meter uses vibra­tion to measure flow.
Digital Input and Output - a description of data which is transmitted as a sequence of discrete symbols, most commonly this means binary data represented using electronic or electromagnetic signals.
Discrete I/O - refers to data that constitutes a separate entity and has direct communication to another control.
Dose Size - the amount of resin (A), catalyst (B), and reducer (C) that is dispensed into an integrator.
Dose Time Alarm - the amount of time that is allowed for a dose to occur before an alarm occurs.
Ethernet - a method for directly connecting a computer to a network or equipment in the same physical location.
Fiber Optic Communication - the use of light to trans­mit communication signals.
Fill Time - the amount of time that is required to load mix material to the applicator.
Flow Control Resolution - a settable value that allows the flow control system to maximize its performance. The value is based on maximum desired flow rates.
Flow Rate Analog Signal - the type of communication signal that can be used on the ProControl module.
Flow Rate Tolerance - the settable percent of accept­able variance that the system will allow before a flow rate warning occurs.
Flow Set Point - a predefined flow rate target.
Grand Total - a non-resettable value that shows the
total amount of material dispensed through the system.
Gun Trigger Input Signal - used to manage ratio assur­ance dose times and flow control processes.
Intrinsically Safe (IS) - refers to the ability to locate cer­tain components in a hazardous location.
Idle - if the gun is not triggered for 2 minutes the system enters Idle mode. Trigger the gun to resume operation.
Job Total - a resettable value that shows the amount of material dispensed through the system for one job. A job is complete when a color change or complete system flush occurs.
K-factor - a value that refers to the amount of material that passes through a meter. The assigned value refers to an amount of material per pulse.
Ki - refers to the degree fluid flow over shoots its set point.
Kp - refers to the speed in which the fluid flow reaches its set point.
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Glossary of Terms
Manual Mode - when the proportioning or flow control system is controlling the inputs without any input from an outside control.
Mix - when cross-linking of the resin (A), catalyst (B), and reducer (C) occurs.
Mix Input Signal- refers to system mode status where system begins a dose sequence each time the mix sig­nal is made “High”.
Modbus/TCP - a type of communication protocol used to communicate Digital I/O signals over an ethernet.
Network Station - a means to identify a particular indi­vidual proportioning or flow control system.
Overdose Alarm - when either the resin (A), catalyst (B), or reducer (C) component dispenses too much material and the system cannot compensate for the additional material.
Potlife Time - the amount of time before a material becomes unsprayable.
Potlife Volume - the amount of material that is required to move through the mix manifold, hose and applicator before the potlife timer is reset.
Color/Catalyst Dump - refers to the time required to flush the lines from the color or catalyst change module to the mix manifold during a color or catalyst change.
Purge - when all mixed material is flushed from the sys­tem.
Purge Time - the amount of time required to flush all mixed material from the system.
Ratio Tolerance - the settable percent of acceptable variance that the system will allow before a ratio alarm occurs.
Sequential Color Change - the process when a color change is initiated and the system automatically flushes the old color and loads a new color.
Sequential Dosing - Components A, B, and C dispense sequentially in the necessary volumes to attain the mix ratio.
Solvent Fill - the time required to fill the mixed material line with solvent.
Standby - refers to the status of the system.
Third Purge Valve - refers to the use of three purge
valves used to flush some waterborne materials. The valves are used to flush with water, air and solvent.
V/P - refers to the voltage to pressure device in the flow control module.
Color/Catalyst Fill - refers to the time required to fill the lines from the color or catalyst change module to the mix manifold.
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Overview

Overview
Usage
The Graco ProMix 3KS Kit adapts a ProMix 2KS system to be an electronic 3-component paint proportioner. It can blend most 3-component solvent and waterborne epoxy, polyurethane, and acid-catalyzed paints. It is not for use with “quick-setting” paints (those with a potlife of less than 15 minutes).
Can proportion at ratios from 0.1:1 to 50:1 in 0.1 increments with the wall mount fluid station.
Has user selectable ratio assurance and can main­tain up to +/-1% accuracy, depending on materials and operating conditions.
Models are available to operate air spray or air-assisted systems with a capacity of up to 3800 cc/min.
Color change options are available for low pressure (300 psi [2.1 MPa, 21 bar]) air spray and high pres­sure (3000 psi [21 MPa, 210 bar]) systems with up to 25 color change valves and up to 4 catalyst and 4 component C change valves.
NOTE: Optional accessories are available for in field installation to achieve 25 colors or for component C change.
Component Identification and Definition
See FIG. 2 and Table 1 for the system components. Components marked with a star () are available as part of the ProMix 3KS Kit. All other components are part of the ProMix 2KS System or are available as accessories.
EK
PSM
CCM
PS PS★◆
BCV
FO
ACV
2KS
MA
2KM
See the ProMix 3KS Repair-Parts manual for optional cable lengths.
IG. 2. ProMix 3KS System, shown with G3000 Meters and Color/Catalyst/Component C Change
F
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6 ft (1.83 m) fluid hose (supplied)
MB
3KS
CCV
MC
3KM
BC
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Table 1: Component Descriptions
Component Description
Overview
EasyKey (EK)
3KS Power Supply Module (PSM)
Booth Control (BC)
2KS Fluid Station (2KS)
3KS Fluid Station (3KS)
2K Fluid Manifold (2KM)
3K Fluid Manifold (3KM)
Used to set up, display, operate, and monitor the system. The EasyKey accepts 85-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz line power and converts that power to acceptable low voltage and optical signals used by other system components.
Accepts 85-250 VAC, 50/60 Hz line power and converts that power to acceptable low volt­age signals used by other system components.
Used by the operator for daily painting functions including: choosing recipes, initiating job complete, reading/clearing alarms, and placing the system in Standby, Mix, or Purge mode. It is typically mounted inside the booth or near the painter.
Includes air control solenoids, flow switches, and mountings for the A, B, and solvent flow meters and the 2K fluid manifold assembly. Its control board manages all proportioning functions.
Includes air control solenoids, flow switches, and mountings for the C and solvent flow meters and the 3K fluid manifold assembly. Its control board manages all proportioning functions.
Pneumatically Operated Dose Valves for component A and B
Purge Valves for solvent and air purge
Sampling Valves for calibrating the flow meters and performing ratio checks
Shutoff Valves for component A and B to close their fluid passages to the mix mani-
fold, to allow for accurate calibration and ratio checks
Mix Manifold, which includes the fluid integrator and static mixer. Fluid Integrator is the chamber where component A and B align at the
selected ratio and begin to mix.
Static Mixer has 24 elements to uniformly blend the materials downstream
of the fluid integrator.
Pneumatically Operated Dose Valve for component C
Purge Valve for solvent
Sampling Valve for calibrating the flow meter and performing ratio check
Shutoff Valve for component C to close the fluid passage to the mix manifold, to
allow for accurate calibration and ratio check
Mix Manifold, which includes the fluid integrator and static mixer. Fluid Integrator is the chamber where component C aligns with blended
components A/B at the selected ratio and begins to mix.
Static Mixer has 24 elements to uniformly blend the materials downstream
of the fluid integrator.
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Overview
Table 1: Component Descriptions
Component Description
Flow Meters (MA, MB, MC, MS)
Color Change Valves (ACV) and Color Change Module (CCM)
Catalyst Change Valves (BCV)
Component C Change Valves (CCV)
Four optional flow meters are available from Graco:
G3000 is a general purpose gear meter typically used in flow ranges of 75-3800
cc/min. (0.02–1.0 gal/min.), pressures up to 4000 psi (28 MPa, 276 bar), and viscosi­ties of 20–3000 centipoise. The K-factor is approximately 0.119 cc/pulse.
G3000HR is a high resolution version of the G3000 meter. It is typically used in flow
ranges of 38–1900 cc/min. (0.01–0.5 gal/min.), pressures up to 4000 psi (28 MPa, 276 bar). and viscosities of 20–3000 centipoise. The K-factor is approximately 0.061 cc/pulse.
S3000 is a gear meter used for solvents in flow ranges of 38-1900 cc/min. (0.01–0.50
gal/min.), pressures up to 3000 psi (21 MPa, 210 bar), and viscosities of 20–50 centi­poise. The K-factor is approximately 0.021 cc/pulse.
Coriolis is a specialty meter capable of a wide range of flow rates and viscosities.
This meter is available with 1/8 in. or 3/8 in. diameter fluid passages. For detailed information on the Coriolis meter, see manual 313599. The K-factor is user-settable; at lower flow rates use a lower K-factor.
1/8 in. fluid passages: set K-factor to .020 or .061.3/8 in. fluid passages: set K-factor to .061 or 0.119.
An optional component. It is available as a color change valve stack for either low or high pressure with up to 25 color change valves. Each stack includes one additional valve for solvent to clean the fluid line between color changes.
An optional component. It is available as a catalyst change valve stack for either low or high pressure with up to 4 catalyst change valves. Each stack includes one additional valve for solvent to clean the fluid line between catalyst changes.
An optional component. It is available as a component C change valve stack for either low or high pressure with up to 4 component C change valves. Each stack includes one addi­tional valve for solvent to clean the fluid line between component C changes.
Dual Fiber Optic
Used to communicate between the EasyKey and Wall Mount Fluid Station.
Cable (FO)
Fluid Station
Used to provide power to the Wall Mount Fluid Station.
Power Supply Cable (PS)
Applicator
Not shown. See ProMix 2KS manuals for details.
Handling: use Air Flow Switch (AFS) or Gun Flush Box (GFB)
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Overview
MA
RVA
APV
FI
DVC
AT
DVA
SVA SVB
FI
DVB
SM
Key: ProMix 2KS Fluid Station
MA Component A Meter DVA Component A Dose Valve RVA Component A Sampling
Val ve
SVA Component A Shutoff
Val ve MB Component B Meter DVB Component B Dose Valve RVB Component B Sampling
Val ve
MB
MS
RVB
TI12556a
SPV
SVB Component B Shutoff
Val ve MS Solvent Meter SPV Solvent Purge Valve APV Air Purge Valve SM Static Mixer FI Fluid Integrator AT Air Purge Valve Air Supply
Tu b e
Key: ProMix 3KS Fluid Station
MC
CPV
RVC
1
SVC
MC Component C Meter DVC Component C Dose Valve RVC Component C Sampling Valve SVC Component C Shutoff Valve CPV Component C Purge Valve SM Static Mixer FI Fluid Integrator
1
3KS fluid inlet. Connect fluid supply line from 2KS fluid manifold outlet here.
2
Connect fluid supply line to gun.
SM
2
TI14382a
FIG. 3. ProMix 2KS and ProMix 3KS Wall Mount Fluid Stations
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Booth Control

Booth Control
Used by the operator for daily painting functions includ­ing: changing recipes, signalling job complete, read­ing/clearing alarms, and placing the system in Standby, Mix, or Purge mode. It is typically mounted inside the booth or near the painter.
Table 2: Booth Control Key and Indicator Functions
(see F
IG. 4)
Key/Indicator Definition and Function Display Displays recipe number in Run
mode.
If an alarm occurs, displays the alarm code (E1 to E31) and red Alarm indicator blinks.
Recipe number displays after alarm is reset.
Recipe Indicator
Green LED stays lit while a recipe is in use.
LED shuts off when Up or
Down keys are pressed or if an alarm occurs.
LED blinks while a new recipe is loading and turns solid after load­ing is complete.
LED blinks when purging.
Select a new recipe by pressing
Table 2: Booth Control Key and Indicator Functions
IG. 4)
(see F
Key/Indicator Definition and Function Down Key Scrolls recipe numbers down.
Mix Mode Key Starts Mix mode*.
Green LED remains lit while in Mix mode or in Idle mode.
* After doing a purge, press key
once. The system will do a mixed material fill sequence, then go to Standby. Press again to start Mix mode.
Standby Mode Key
Starts Standby mode.
Green LED remains lit while in Standby mode.
Purge Mode Key
Starts Purge mode.
Green LED remains lit while in Purge mode.
Up
or Down keys, then
pressing Enter .
Alarm Reset Key and Indicator
Red LED blinks when an alarm occurs.
Press key to reset alarm. LED shuts off after alarm is reset.
Job Complete Key and Indicator
Signals that job is complete, and resets A, B, and C totalizers.
Green LED blinks once after key is pressed.
Enter Key Enters selected recipe and starts color
change sequence.
Up Key Scrolls recipe numbers up.
Alarm Indicator (red)
Recipe Indicator (green)
F
IG. 4. Booth Control (see Table 2)
Display
TI11614A
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EasyKey Display and Keyboard

EasyKey Display and Keyboard
LCD Display
F
IG. 5. EasyKey Display and Keypad
Keypad
TI11630A
Navigation Keys Alarm Reset Key
Display
Shows graphical and text information related to setup and spray operations. Back light will turn off after 10 minutes without any key press. Press any key to turn back on.
Keypad
Used to input numerical data, enter setup screens, scroll through screens, and select setup values.
In addition to the numbered keys on the EasyKey key­pad, which are used to enter values in setup, there are keys to navigate within a screen and between screens, and to save entered values. See Table 3.
Table 3: EasyKey Keypad Functions (see FIG. 5)
Key Function
Setup: press to enter or exit Setup mode.
Enter: if cursor is in menu box, press Enter
key to view menu. Press Enter to save a value either keyed in from the numerical keypad or selected from a menu.
Up Arrow: move to previous field or menu item, or to previous screen within a group.
Down Arrow: move to next field or menu item, or to next screen within a group.
Left Arrow: move to previous screen group.
Right Arrow: move to next screen group.
Alarm Reset: resets alarms.
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EasyKey and 3KS Power Supply Module Connection Ports

EasyKey and 3KS Power Supply Module Connection Ports
EasyKey
AC Power
Audible AlarmFiber Optic Strain
Relief Port
Main Power Access Port
Switch
Ground Screw
Ground Screw
I/S Power to 2KS Panel
I/S Power to 3KS Panel
Graco Web Interface
Discrete I/O Cable Connector Ports
TI12638a TI12657a
3KS Power Supply Module
TI14366a TI14372a
AC Power Switch
Main Power Access Port
FIG. 6. Connections and AC Power Switches
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EasyKey and 3KS Power Supply Module Connection Ports
EasyKey AC Power Switch
Turns system AC power on or off.
3KS Power Supply Module AC Power Switch
Turns 3KS AC power on or off.
EasyKey I/S Power
Power circuit to 2KS Fluid Station.
3KS Power Supply Module I/S Power
Power circuit to 3KS Fluid Station.
EasyKey Potlife Exceeded Audible Alarm
Alerts the user when a Potlife Exceeded alarm occurs.
EasyKey Graco Web Interface Port
Used to communicate from a PC to:
Upgrade softwareView software versionDownload
• Job and alarm logs
• Material usage report
• Setup values (can also upload)
Clear job, alarm, and material usage
reports
Upload a custom language to view on
screen
Restore factory defaultsRestore setup password
See manual 313386 for more information.
EasyKey Ethernet Connection
You can access data on an office or industrial network through the internet with the proper configuration. See manual 313386 for more information.
Clear by pressing the Alarm Reset
key.
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Run Mode Screens

Run Mode Screens
NOTE: See FIG. 9 for a map of the Run screens.
Detailed screen descriptions follow.
Splash Screen
At power up, the Graco logo and software revision will display for approximately 5 seconds, followed by the
Status Screen (see page 22).
F
IG. 7. Splash Screen
The Splash screen will also momentarily display “Estab­lishing Communication.” If this display remains for more than one minute, check that the fluid station circuit board is powered up (LED is on) and that the fiber optic cable is properly connected (see ProMix 2KS Installation man­ual).
NOTE: If the software version of the fluid plate does not match the version of the EasyKey, the EasyKey will update the fluid plate, and the fluid plate programming
screen will appear until the update is completed.
F
IG. 8. Fluid Plate Programming Screen
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Run Mode Screens
Press the Setup key to
enter Setup mode.
TI12783a
FIG. 9. Run Screens Map
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Run Mode Screens
Status Screen
Use the Up or Down keys to scroll through the Run screens.
Press the Setup key to enter the Setup screens from the Status screen.
The other keys have no function in this Status screen.
1
2 3 4
5
6
7
10
11
9
8
6
Potlife Timer: shows remaining potlife time in min-
utes. Two times are shown if there are two guns.
7
Status Bar: shows current alarm or operation mode
(standby, mix, purge, recipe change, or the current alarm).
8
Current Flow Rate: in cc/min.
9
Animation: when the gun is triggered, the gun
appears to spray and the component A, B, or C hose lights up, showing which component dose valve is open.
10
Current Date and Time
11
Screen Number and Screen Arrows: displays the
current screen number and the total number of screens in a group. The Up and Down arrows on the right edge of the screen indicate the scroll feature. The total number of screens in some groups may vary depending on system configuration selections.
F
IG. 10. Status Screen
Key to F
1
2
3
4
5
IG. 10:
Active Recipe: shows the active recipe.
NOTE: At power up the system defaults to Recipe
61, which is not a valid recipe number.
Stage 1 Target Ratio (A:B): for the active recipe. The ratio can be from 0.0:1–50.0:1, in 0.1 incre­ments.
Stage 1 Actual Ratio (A:B): in hundredths, calcu­lated after each dose of A and B.
Stage 2 Target Ratio (A+B):C: for the active recipe. The ratio can be from 0.0:1–50.0:1, in 0.1 incre­ments.
Stage 2 Actual Ratio (A+B):C: in hundredths, cal­culated after each dose of C.
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Run Mode Screens
Totals Screen
IG. 11. Totals Screen
F
This screen shows the job totals, grand totals, and job number. Use the tabs to reset job totals (Job Complete), reset solvent totals (Rst Solvent), or go to Level Control Screen, page 24.
Solvent Totals and the Rst Solvent tab only appear if “Meter” is selected under Solvent Monitor in Configure
Screen 5 on page 31.
Reset Solvent Screen
FIG. 13. Reset Solvent Total Screen
The screen will ask if you want to reset solvent total. Select Yes or No.
Alarms Screens
NOTE: Grand totals are not resettable.
Reset Total Screen
F
IG. 12. Reset Total Screen
If job is reset, job number will increment by one for default.
F
IG. 14. Alarms Screen
Two screens show the last 10 alarms. Use the Up or
Down keys to scroll between the two screens.
See Table 9 on page 77 for a list of alarm codes.
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Run Mode Screens
Level Control Screen
F
IG. 15. Level Control Screen
This screen shows the current volume for each fluid. Adjust the actual volumes on this screen, or use the tab to go to Usage (Totals Screen, page 23).
See F
IG. 16. If the tank volume reaches the low-level
threshold, the EasyKey screen will display the Tank Level Low alarm and prompt the user to do one of the following:
1. Refill tank volume to clear the alarm.
2. Resume mixing by selecting “Spray 25% of Remain­der.” If this selection is chosen, a second alarm will occur after 25% of the remaining volume is mixed.
Refill tank volume to clear the alarm.
IG. 16. Tank Level Low Screen (Tank A Shown)
F
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Setup Mode

Setup Mode
Press the Setup key to enter Setup mode.
Press the Setup key to
enter Setup mode.
NOTE: See F
IG. 17 for a map of the Setup screens.
Detailed screen descriptions follow.
This screen appears only if a
password is activated.
To access Advanced Setup Screens, page
34 and Recipe Setup Screens, page 38.
To access System Configuration Screens,
page 28.
Press the Setup key to exit
Setup mode and return to the Status
FIG. 17. Setup Screens Map
screen.
This screen appears momentarily
if a password is activated.
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Password Screen
If a password has been activated (see Configure Screen 1, page 29), the Password screen will appear. You must enter the password to access the Set Up Home Screen. Entering the wrong password returns the display to the Status Screen.
NOTE: If you forget the password, you can reset the
password (to 0), using the ProMix Web Interface (see manual 313386).
F
IG. 18. Password Screen
NOTE: If a password is activated, Setup Locked dis-
plays momentarily after exiting Setup mode and return­ing to the Status Screen. A lock symbol appears
Set Up Home Screen
FIG. 20. Set Up Home Screen
This screen displays when you enter Setup mode. From it you can go to Recipe and Advanced Setup Screens (pages 34-41) or System Configuration Screens
(pages 28-31). Press the Enter key to go to the selected screen set.
The screen also displays software versions and internet addresses of various components. The values shown in F
IG. 20 are only examples and may vary on your screen.
See Table 4 for further information.
on the Status Screen.
IG. 19. Setup Locked Screen
F
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Setup Mode
Table 4: Component Software Versions
Display (may vary from examples
Component
shown) Description
EK (EasyKey) 2.00.012 EasyKey software version. FP (Fluid Plate) 2.00.012 Fluid Plate software version. BC (Booth Control) -.- Booth Control not installed, not detected, or not oper-
ational.
1.XX Booth Control software version 1.00 or 1.01.
2.XX Booth Control software version 2.XX.
C1/C2 (Color Change Modules 1 and 2)
-.- Color Change Module 1/2 not installed, not detected, or not operational.
1.XX Color Change Module software version 1.00 or 1.01.
2.XX Color Change Module software version 2.XX.
AK (Autokey) 2K-Manual No AutoKey installed or detected. System operates in
2K Manual Mode only
2K-Auto 2K AutoKey detected. System can operate in 2K Man-
ual, Semi-automatic, or Automatic Mode.
3K-Auto 3K AutoKey detected. System can operate in 3K Man-
ual, Semi-automatic, or Automatic Mode.
XP (XPORT) V6.6.0.2 Example of XPORT network module software version.
Other versions are acceptable.
MC (Micro Controller) 1042.0198 Example of fluid plate micro controller version. Other
versions are acceptable.
IP (Internet Address) 192.168.178.5 Example of the address EasyKey is set to for basic
and advanced web interface reporting.
MAC (MAC address) 00204AAD1810 Example of internet MAC address. Each EasyKey will
have a different value in this format.
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Setup Mode
System Configuration Screens
NOTE: See FIG. 21 for a map of the System Configura- tion Screens. Detailed screen descriptions follow.
NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number
and the total number of screens in the group.
TI12785a
F
IG. 21. System Configuration and Option Screens Map
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Setup Mode
Configure Screen 1
F
IG. 22. Configure Screen 1
Language
Defines the language of the screen text. Select English (default), Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Jap­anese (Kanji), Korean, and Chinese (Simplified).
Password
The password is only used to enter Setup mode. The default is 0, which means no password is required to enter Setup. If a password is desired, enter a number from 1 to 9999.
Configure Screen 2
FIG. 23. Configure Screen 2
Month
Enter current month.
Day
Enter current day.
Year
Enter current year (four digits).
Time
NOTE: Be sure to write down the password and keep it
in a secure location.
Display Units
Select the desired display units:
cc/liter (default)
cc/gallon
Enter current time in hours (24 hour clock) and minutes. Seconds are not adjustable.
Date Format
Select mm/dd/yy or dd/mm/yy.
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Setup Mode
Configure Screen 3
F
IG. 24. Configure Screen 3
Run Mode
Indicates that this is a Manual system.
Dump Valve A
This field only appears if the system includes an optional dump valve A. If dump valve A is included, set to On.
Dump Valve B
This field only appears if the catalyst change option is detected from the cc board, meaning that dump valve B is present. On is the only setting.
Dump Valve C
Dose Size
Select the total dose size (cc) from the pulldown menu: 100, 50, 25, or 10.
NOTE: Selection DD is for dynamic dosing, which is not used with ProMix 3KS.
FIG. 26. Dose Size Menu
Example:
To calculate the dose size of each component, you must first calculate the A+B:C dose sizes. For example, if the total dose size is 50 cc and the A+B:C ratio is 1:1, the dose size of A+B is 25 cc and the dose size of C is also 25 cc. Then use the ratio of A:B (2:1 in this example) to calculate the dose size of A as 16.67 cc (2/3 of 25) and the dose size of B as 8.33 cc (1/3 of 25).
This field only appears if the component C change option is detected from the cc board, meaning that dump valve C is present. On is the only setting.
3rd Flush Valve
Off is default. If optional 3rd flush valve is used, set to On.
Configure Screen 4
IG. 25. Configure Screen 4
F
Dose Time Alarm
Enter the dose time (1 to 99 seconds). This is the amount of time allowed for a dose to occur before a dose time alarm occurs.
Number of Guns
Enter the number of spray guns (1 or 2).
Gun Flush Box
Enter the number of gun flush boxes (Off, 1, or 2).
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Configure Screen 5
F
IG. 27. Configure Screen 5
Special Outputs
Select special outputs (0-4). Each output has two differ­ent start times and durations.
Setup Mode
Solvent Monitor
Select solvent monitor (Off, Flow Switch, or Meter).
Web Browser IP
The default web browser IP address prefix is
192.168.178.__ Assign a unique number for each EasyKey in your system (1-99) and enter it here.
Control Network ID
Used for the Graco Gateway network system. See Graco Gateway manual 312785 for further information.
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Option Screens
NOTE: See FIG. 21 on page 28 for a map of the Option Screens. Detailed screen descriptions follow.
NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number
and the total number of screens in the group.
Option Screen 1
F
IG. 28. Option Screen 1
Flush Volume Check
This field only appears if Solvent Monitor is set to “Meter” in Configure Screen 5, page 31.
If set to “On”, Minimum Flush Volume will appear in Rec-
ipe Setup Screen 2, page 39.
Stage Fill Volume
This field refers to the amount of material that is required to fill the mixed material line from the A/B fluid panel to the C fluid panel, before adding component C. This value must be the same as the selected dose size. Default is 50 cc.
Verification Screen
FIG. 29. Verification Screen
Verification
This screen appears if Flush and Fill Input or K-Factor Input are changed from “Recipe” to “Global” in Option
Screen 1.
Flush and Fill Input
If set to “Global”, Color/Catalyst Purge and Color/Cata­lyst Fill are added to Advanced Setup Screen 1, page
35. Advanced Setup Screen 2, 3, and 5 are added. See pages 35-37.
If set to “Recipe”, Color/Catalyst Purge and Color/Cata­lyst Fill are added to Recipe Setup Screen 2, page 39. Recipe Setup Screen 3, 4, and 7 are added. See pages 40-41.
K-Factor Input
If set to “Global,” Advanced Setup Screen 4, page 36 is added.
If set to “Recipe,” Recipe Setup Screen 5, page 41, is added.
Minimum Material Fill Volume
Enter 0-9999 cc.
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Option Screen 2
F
IG. 30. Option Screen 2
Auto Dump
If the auto dump feature is being used, set to “On”. Once the auto dump is enabled, the gun flush box is enabled and the potlife alarm is active for 2 minutes, the system will automatically flush out the old material.
Setup Mode
Flow Rate Monitor
If set to “On,” Recipe Setup Screen 6 on page 41 is added, enabling setting of high and low flow limits.
If set to “Off,” flow rate monitoring is disabled and Rec- ipe Setup Screen 6 on page 41 will not appear.
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Advanced Setup Screens
NOTE: See FIG. 31 for a map of the Advanced Setup Screens. Detailed screen descriptions follow.
Advanced Setup screens 2, 3, 4, and 5 appear depending on
selections made in Option
screens 1 and 2.
TI12786a
F
IG. 31. Advanced Setup Screens Map
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NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number and the total number of screens in the group. The total number of screens in a group and the fields displayed on each screen may vary depending on selections made in the System Configuration Screens and
Option Screens.
Advanced Setup Screen 1
F
IG. 32. Advanced Setup Screen 1
Gun 1/Gun2 Potlife Volume
Color/Catalyst Fill
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module and Flush and Fill Input is set to “Global” in Option Screen 1, page 32. Enter the fill time (0 to 99 seconds). It refers to the time required to fill the lines from the color/catalyst/component C module to the dose valve or dump valve.
Advanced Setup Screen 2
FIG. 33. Advanced Setup Screen 2
Enter the potlife volume (1 to 1999 cc) for each gun. This is the amount of material required to move through the mix manifold, hose and applicator/gun before the potlife timer is reset.
Use the following information to determine approximate pot life volume (PLV) in cc:
Hose ID (inches) Volume (cc/foot)*
3/16 5.43
1/4 9.648 3/8 21.71
Integrator manifold and mixer volume = 75 cc Spray Gun Volume = 20 cc
(Hose Volume* x Feet of Hose) + 75 + 20 = PLV
Color/Catalyst Purge
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module and Flush and Fill Input is set to “Global” in Option Screen 1, page 32. Enter the purge time (0 to 99 seconds). It refers to the amount of time required to flush the lines from the color/catalyst/compo­nent C module to the dose valve or dump valve.
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to “Global” in Option Screen 1, page 32.
First Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 30).
Chop Type
Select “Air/Solvent” or “Air/3rd Flush Valve” (available only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure Screen 3 on page 30). This refers to the process of mix­ing air and solvent (or air and 3rd flush fluid) together during the flush cycle, to help clean the lines and reduce solvent usage.
Final Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 30).
Air Chop Time
Enter the air chop time (0.0 to 99.9 seconds).
Solvent Chop Time/3rd Flush Valve Chop Time
Enter the solvent or 3rd flush valve chop time (0.0 to
99.9 seconds).
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Advanced Setup Screen 3
F
IG. 34. Advanced Setup Screen 3
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to “Global” in Option Screen 1, page 32.
If Number of Guns is set to “2” in Configure Screen 4, page 30, a Gun 2 column will appear in this screen.
First Purge Time (Stage 1)
Enter the first purge time (0 to 999 seconds) for compo­nents A and B.
Advanced Setup Screen 4
FIG. 35. Advanced Setup Screen 4
This screen appears only if K-Factor Input is set to “Global” in Option Screen 1, page 32.
K-factor A Meter
Enter the k-factor (cc/pulse) for flow meter A. This is the amount of material that passes through the flow meter per pulse (electrical pulse signal).
K-factor B Meter
C First Purge Time (Stage 2)
Enter the component C first purge time (0 to 999 sec­onds).
Total Chop Time (Stage 1)
Enter the total chop time (0 to 999 seconds) for compo­nents A and B.
Final Purge Time (Stage 1)
Enter the final purge time (0 to 999 seconds) for compo­nents A and B.
C Final Purge Time (Stage 2)
Enter the component C final purge time (0 to 999 sec­onds).
Mixed Fill Time
Enter the mixed fill time (0 to 999 seconds). It refers to the amount of material that is required to fill from the dose valves to the applicator/gun.
Enter the k-factor (cc/pulse) for flow meter B.
K-factor C Meter
Enter the k-factor (cc/pulse) for flow meter C.
K-factor Solvent Meter This field only appears if Solvent Monitor in Configure
Screen 5, page 31, is set to “Meter.” Enter the k-factor
(cc/pulse) for the solvent flow meter.
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Advanced Setup Screen 5
F
IG. 36. Advanced Setup Screen 5
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to “Global” in Option Screen 1, page 32 and Special Out­puts is set to 1, 2, 3, or 4 in Configure Screen 5, page
31. The I/O board has four programmable outputs.
Setup Mode
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Setup Mode
Recipe Setup Screens
NOTE: See FIG. 37 for a map of the Recipe screens. Detailed screen descriptions follow.
Recipe 0 Screens
Recipe screens 3, 4, 5, 6, and
7 appear depending on
selections made in Option
screens 1 and 2
TI12787a
F
IG. 37: Recipe Screens Map
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NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number and the total number of screens in the group. The total number of screens in a group and the fields displayed on each screen may vary depending on selections made in the System Configuration Screens and
Option Screens.
Recipe Setup Screen 1
F
IG. 38. Recipe Setup Screen 1
Ratio
Enter the mix ratio of component A over component B (0.0:1 to 50:1) and the ratio of A+B over C (0.0:1 to 50:1).
Ratio Tolerance
Enter the ratio tolerance (1 to 99%). This refers to the percent of acceptable variance that the system will allow before a ratio alarm occurs.
Recipe Setup Screen 2
FIG. 39. Recipe Setup Screen 2
Minimum Flush Volume
This field only appears if Flush Volume Check is set to “On” in Option Screen 1 on page 32. Enter the mini­mum flush volume (0 to 999 cc). Entering 0 disables this function.
Potlife Time
Enter the potlife time (0 to 999 minutes). Entering 0 dis­ables this function.
Color/Catalyst Purge
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module and Flush and Fill Input is set to “Rec­ipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32. Enter the purge time (0 to 99 seconds). It refers to the amount of time required to flush the lines from the color, catalyst, or component C module to the dose valve or dump valve.
Component A (Color) Valve (if present)
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module. Enter the component A valve number (1 to 25).
Component B (Catalyst) Valve (if present)
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module. Enter the component B valve number (1 to 4).
Component C (Reducer) Valve (if present)
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module. Enter the component C valve number (1 to 4).
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Color/Catalyst Fill
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module and Flush and Fill Input is set to “Rec­ipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32. Enter the fill time (0 to 99 seconds). It refers to the time required to fill the lines from the color, catalyst, or component C module to the dose valve or dump valve.
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Setup Mode
Recipe Setup Screen 3
F
IG. 40. Recipe Setup Screen 3
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to “Recipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32.
First Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 30).
Chop Type
Recipe Setup Screen 4
FIG. 41. Recipe Setup Screen 4
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to “Recipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32.
If Number of Guns is set to “2” in Configure Screen 4, page 30, a Gun 2 column will appear in this screen.
First Purge Time (Stage 1)
Enter the first purge time (0 to 999 seconds) for compo­nents A and B.
Select “Air/Solvent” or “Air/3rd Flush Valve” (available only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure Screen 3 on page 30). This refers to the process of mix­ing air and solvent (or air and 3rd flush fluid) together during the flush cycle, to help clean the lines and reduce solvent usage.
Final Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 30.)
Air Chop Time
Enter the air chop time (0.0 to 99.9 seconds).
Solvent Chop Time/3rd Flush Valve Chop Time
Enter the solvent or 3rd flush valve chop time (0.0 to
99.9 seconds).
C First Purge Time (Stage 2)
Enter the component C first purge time (0 to 999 sec­onds).
Total Chop Time (Stage 1)
Enter the total chop time (0 to 999 seconds) for compo­nents A and B.
Final Purge Time (Stage 1)
Enter the final purge time (0 to 999 seconds) for compo­nents A and B.
C Final Purge Time (Stage 2)
Enter the component C final purge time (0 to 999 sec­onds).
Mixed Material Fill Time
Enter the mixed material fill time (0 to 999 seconds). It refers to the amount of material that is required to fill from the dose valves to the applicator/gun.
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Recipe Setup Screen 5
F
IG. 42. Recipe Setup Screen 5
This screen appears only if K-Factor Input is set to “Rec­ipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32.
K-factor A Meter
Enter the k-factor (cc/pulse) for flow meter A. This is the amount of material that passes through the flow meter per pulse (electrical pulse signal).
Recipe Setup Screen 6
FIG. 43. Recipe Setup Screen 6
This screen appears only if Flow Rate Monitor is set to “On” in Option Screen 2 on page 33.
Flow Rate Monitor
Select the desired flow rate monitoring (Off, Warning, or Alarm).
K-factor B Meter
Enter the k-factor (cc/pulse) for flow meter B.
K-factor C Meter
Enter the k-factor (cc/pulse) for flow meter C.
K-factor Solvent Meter This field only appears if Solvent Monitor in Configure
Screen 5, page 31, is set to “Meter.” Enter the k-factor
(cc/pulse) for the solvent flow meter.
Low Flow Limit
Enter the low flow rate limit (1 to 3999 cc/min).
High Flow Limit
Enter the high flow rate limit (1 to 3999 cc/min).
Recipe Setup Screen 7
F
IG. 44. Recipe Screen 7
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to “Recipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32 and Special Out­puts is set to 1, 2, 3, or 4 in Configure Screen 5, page
31. The I/O board has four programmable outputs.
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Recipe 0 Screens
NOTE: See FIG. 37 on page 38 for a map of the Recipe
0 screens. Detailed screen descriptions follow.
Recipe 0 is typically used:
in multiple color systems to purge out material lines without loading a new color
at the end of a shift to prevent hardening of cata­lyzed material.
NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number and the total number of screens in the group. The total number of screens in a group and the fields displayed on each screen may vary depending on selections made in the System Configuration Screens and
Option Screens.
Recipe 0 Screen 1
Air Chop Time
Enter the air chop time (0.0 to 99.9 seconds).
Solvent Chop Time/3rd Flush Valve Chop Time
Enter the solvent or 3rd flush valve chop time (0.0 to
99.9 seconds).
Recipe 0 Screen 2
FIG. 46. Recipe 0 Screen 2
F
IG. 45. Recipe 0 Screen 1
First Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 30).
Chop Type
Select “Air/Solvent” or “Air/3rd Flush Valve” (available only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure Screen 3 on page 30). This refers to the process of mix­ing air and solvent (or air and 3rd flush fluid) together during the flush cycle, to help clean the lines and reduce solvent usage.
Final Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure Screen 3 on page 30.)
If Number of Guns is set to “2” in Configure Screen 4, page 30, a Gun 2 column will appear in this screen.
Color/Catalyst Purge Time
This field only appears if the system includes a color change module. Enter the purge time (0 to 999 sec­onds).
First Purge Time (Stage 1)
Enter the first purge time (0 to 999 seconds) for compo­nents A and B.
C First Purge Time (Stage 2)
Enter the component C first purge time (0 to 999 sec­onds).
Total Chop Time
Enter the total chop time (0 to 999 seconds) for compo­nents A and B.
Final Purge Time (Stage 1)
Enter the final purge time (0 to 999 seconds) for compo­nents A and B.
C Final Purge Time (Stage 2)
Enter the component C final purge time (0 to 999 sec­onds).
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Recipe 0 Screen 3
F
IG. 47. Recipe 0 Screen 3
This screen only appears if Solvent Monitor is set to “Meter” in Configure Screen 5, page 31 and Flush Vol­ume Check is set to “On” in Option Screen 1, page 32 or 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure Screen 3 on page 30.
Minimum Flush Volume
This field only appears if Flush Volume Check is set to “On” in Option Screen 1 on page 32. Enter the mini­mum flush volume (0 to 999 cc).
Recipe 0 Screen 4
FIG. 48. Recipe 0 Screen 4
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to “Recipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32 and Special Out­puts is set to 1, 2, 3, or 4 in Configure Screen 5, page
31. The I/O board has four programmable outputs.
Exiting Fill Source
This field only appears if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure Screen 3 on page 30. Select “Off,” “Air,” “Sol­vent,” or “3rd Valve.”
Exiting Fill Time
This field only appears if Exiting Fill Source is set to “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Valve.” Enter the time in seconds.
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Calibration Screen
F
IG. 49. Calibration Screen
Use this screen to calibrate a meter. Set to “Meter A,” “Meter B,” “Meter C,” or “Solvent Meter” (available if Sol­vent Monitor in Configure Screen 5, page 31, is set to “Meter”).
Start - start calibration
Abort - stop calibration
Purge - purge sampling valves after calibration
See Meter Calibration, page 62, for when and how to calibrate a meter.
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System Operation
Operation Modes
Mix
System mixes and dispenses material.
Standby
Stops the system.
Purge
Purges the system, using air and solvent.
Sequential Dosing
Components A, B, and C dispense sequentially in the necessary volumes to attain the mix ratio.
Recipe (Color) Change
The process when the system automatically flushes out the old color and loads a new color. See pages 64-76.
General Operating Cycle, Sequential Dosing
1. The spray gun operator enters and loads the desired recipe. The color change LED blinks while recipe is loading, then turns solid when complete.
2. The operator presses the Mix key to begin operation.
3. The controller sends signals to activate the solenoid valves. The solenoid valves activate Dose Valves A, B, and C. Fluid flow begins when the gun is trig­gered.
Stage 1 (see FIG. 50, ProMix 2KS Detail)
4. Components A and B are introduced into the 2KS fluid integrator (FI) one at a time as follows.
a. Dose Valve B (DVB) opens, and fluid flows into
the integrator.
b. Flow Meter B (MB) monitors the fluid volume
dispensed and sends electrical pulses to the ProMix 2KS controller. The controller monitors these pulses and signals.
c. When the target volume dispenses, Dose Valve
B closes.
NOTE: The dispense volume of component A and B is based on the mix ratio and dose size set by the user and calculated by the ProMix 2KS controller.
d. Dose Valve A (DVA) opens, and fluid flows into
the 2KS integrator and is aligned proportion­ately with component B.
e. Flow Meter A (MA) monitors the fluid volume
dispensed and sends electrical pulses to the ProMix 2KS controller.
f. When the target volume is dispensed, Dose
Valve A closes.
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5. Components A and B are pre-mixed in the 2KS inte­grator, then uniformly blended in the 2KS static mixer (SM) before flowing through the hose to the 3KS Fluid Manifold inlet.
Stage 2 (see FIG. 50, ProMix 3KS Detail)
6. Dose Valve C (DVC) opens, and fluid flows into the 3KS integrator and is aligned proportionately with components A+B (mixed in Stage 1).
7. Flow Meter C (MC) monitors the fluid volume dis­pensed and sends electrical pulses to the ProMix 3KS controller.
8. When the target volume is dispensed, Dose Valve C closes.
9. Components A+B and C are pre-mixed in the 3KS integrator, then uniformly blended in the 3KS static mixer (SM).
Table 5: Sequential Dosing Operation
Dose 1 Dose 2
NOTE: To control output from the 3KS static mixer
to the gun, install an optional fluid pressure regula­tor.
10. Components A+B and C are alternately fed into the 2KS integrator as long as the gun is triggered.
11. If the gun is not triggered for two minutes, the sys­tem switches to Idle mode, which closes off the mix manifold dose valves.
12. When the gun is triggered again, the ProMix 3KS continues the process where it left off.
NOTE: Operation can be stopped at any time by
pressing the Standby key or shutting off the
main power switch.
Ratio = 2.0:1 A = 2 B = 1 C = 1
Stage 1 (A:B)
Stage 2
(A+B):C Stage 1 (A:B)
Stage 2
(A+B):C
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MA
RVA
APV
FI
AT
DVC
DVA
SVA SVB
FI
DVB
SM
Key: ProMix 2KS Fluid Station
MA Component A Meter DVA Component A Dose Valve RVA Component A Sampling
Val ve
SVA Component A Shutoff
Val ve MB Component B Meter DVB Component B Dose Valve RVB Component B Sampling
Val ve
MB
MS
RVB
TI12556a
SPV
SVB Component B Shutoff
Val ve MS Solvent Meter SPV Solvent Purge Valve APV Air Purge Valve SM Static Mixer FI Fluid Integrator AT Air Purge Valve Air Supply
Tu b e
Key: ProMix 3KS Fluid Station
MC
CPV
RVC
1
SVC
MC Component C Meter DVC Component C Dose Valve RVC Component C Sampling Valve SVC Component C Shutoff Valve CPV Component C Purge Valve SM Static Mixer FI Fluid Integrator
1
3KS fluid inlet. Connect fluid supply line from 2KS fluid manifold outlet here.
2
Connect fluid supply line to gun.
SM
2
TI14382a
FIG. 50. ProMix 2KS and ProMix 3KS Wall Mount Fluid Stations
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Mix Manifold Valve Settings
To open dose or purge valves, turn hex nut (E) counter­clockwise. To close, turn clockwise. See Table 6 and
F
IG. 51.
E
TI11581a
F
IG. 51. Valve Adjustment
Table 6: Mix Manifold Valve Settings
Valve Setting Function
Dose (F
IG. 51)
Hex nut (E) 1-1/4 turns out from fully
Limits maximum fluid flow rate into integrator and minimizes valve response time.
closed
Purge
IG. 51)
(F
Hex nut (E) 1-1/4 turns out from fully
Limits maximum fluid flow rate into integrator and minimizes valve response time.
closed
Shutoff (SVA and SVB, F
IG. 60)
Sampling (RVA, RVB, and RVC, F
IG. 60)
Fully open during Run/Mix operation
Fully closed during Run/Mix operation
Closes component A, B, and C ports to integrator during ratio check or meter calibration. Open ports during Run/Mix operation.
Open to dispense component A, B, and C while cali­brating meters. Do not open sampling valves unless fluid shutoff valves are closed.
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Air Flow Switch (AFS) Function
Air or Air-assisted Guns
The air flow switch (AFS) detects air flow to the gun and signals the ProMix controller when the gun is triggered. The AFS functions with the flow meters to ensure that system components are functioning correctly.
For example, if a flow meter fails or clogs, pure resin or catalyst could spray indefinitely if the ProMix does not detect the condition and intervene, which is why the AFS is so important.
If the ProMix detects through the AFS signal that the gun is triggered, yet there is no fluid flow through the meter, a Dose Time Alarm (E-7 or E-8) occurs after 40
seconds and the system shuts down.
Operating Without Air Flow Switch
It is not recommended to run without an air flow switch. If a switch fails, replace it as soon as possible.
Airless Gun
It is not recommended to use an airless gun with the ProMix 3KS. Two issues can arise from operating with­out an air flow switch:
Without a gun trigger/air flow switch input the Pro­Mix 3KS does not know it is spraying and will not generate a Dose Time Alarm (E-7 or E-8). This means there is no way to detect a failed meter. You could spray pure resin or catalyst for 2 minutes with- out knowing.
Since the ProMix 3KS does not know it is spraying because there is no gun trigger/air flow switch input, it will go into System Idle (E-15) every 2 minutes when in Mix mode.
System Idle Warning (E-15)
F
IG. 52: Air Flow Switches
TI13350a
AFS
This warning occurs if the ProMix is set to Mix , and 2 minutes have elapsed since the system received
a flow meter pulse.
In applications using the AFS, triggering the gun clears the warning and you can start spraying again.
Without the AFS, triggering the gun does not clear the alarm. To start spraying again, you must press Standby
, then Mix , then trigger the gun.
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Start Up
1. Go through the Pre-Operation Checklist in Table 7.
Table 7: Pre-Operation Checklist
Checklist
System grounded
Verify all grounding connections were made. See the ProMix 3KS Installation manual.
All connections tight and correct
Verify all electrical, fluid, air, and system connec­tions are tight and installed according to the Installation manual.
Fluid supply containers filled
Check component A, B, and C and solvent supply containers.
Mix manifold valves set
Check that mix manifold valves are set correctly. Start with the settings recommended in Mix Mani- fold Valve Settings, page 48, then adjust as needed.
Fluid supply valves open and pressure set
Component A, B, and C fluid supply pressures should be equal unless one component is more viscous and requires a higher pressure setting.
Solenoid pressure set
Graco logo, software revision, and “Establishing
Communication” will display, followed by Status screen. See page 20.
At power up the system defaults to Recipe 61,
which is not a valid recipe number. Initiate a color change to Recipe 0 or a valid recipe num­ber (1-60).
In bottom left corner, the system status displays,
which can be Standby, Mix, Purge, or an alarm notification.
FIG. 54. Status Screen
3. Make sure that the Booth Control is working. The active recipe number should display and the
75-100 psi inlet air supply (0.5-0.7 MPa, 5.2-7 bar)
2. Turn the AC Power Switch on the EasyKey and on the Power Supply Module ON (I = ON, 0 = OFF).
I = ON
TI12656a TI14372a
F
IG. 53. Power Switch
Standby LED
should be lit.
4. If this is the first time starting up the system, purge it
as instructed in Purging Fluid Supply System, page 59. The equipment was tested with lightweight oil, which should be flushed out to avoid contaminat­ing your material.
5. Make sure that the Booth Control is in Standby
mode.
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6. Adjust component A, B, and C fluid sup­plies as needed for your application. Use lowest pressure possible.
7. Do not exceed the maximum rated work­ing pressure shown on the system identification label or the lowest rated component in the system.
8. Open the fluid supply valves to the system.
9. Adjust the air pressure. Most appli­cations require about 80 psi (552 kPa, 5.5 bar) air pressure to operate properly. Do not use less than 75 psi (517 kPa, 5.2 bar).
10. If using a gun flush box, place the gun into the box
and close the lid. Press the Purge key on the Booth Control. The purge sequence automatically
starts.
If the gun flush box is not used, trig­ger the gun into a grounded metal pail until the purge sequence is com­plete.
When done purging, the Booth Control automati­cally switches to Standby mode.
11. Adjust the flow rate.
The fluid flow rate shown on the EasyKey Status screen is for either component A, B, and C, depend­ing on which dose valve is open. The fluid supply lines on the screen highlight to show which dose valve is open.
Watch the fluid flow rate displayed on the Status screen while the gun is fully open. Verify that the flow rate of components A, B, and C are within 10% of each other.
If the fluid flow rate is too low: increase air pres­sure to component A, B, and C fluid supplies or increase the regulated fluid pressure.
If the fluid flow rate is too high: reduce the air pressure, close the fluid manifold dose valves fur­ther, or adjust the fluid pressure regulator.
NOTE: Pressure adjustments of each component will vary with fluid viscosity. Start with the same fluid pres­sure for component A, B, and C, then adjust as needed.
NOTICE
Do not use the first 4-5 oz. (120-150 cc) of material as it may not be thoroughly mixed due to alarms while priming the system.
12. Turn on atomizing air to the gun. Check the spray pattern as instructed in your spray gun manual.
NOTICE
Do not allow a fluid supply tank to run empty. It is pos­sible for air flow in the supply line to turn gear meters in the same manner as fluid. This can lead to the pro­portioning of fluid and air that meets the ratio and tol­erance settings of the equipment. This can further result in spraying uncatalyzed or poorly catalyzed material.
F
IG. 55. Status Screen Flow Rate Display
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Shutdown
Overnight Shutdown
1. Leave the power on.
2. Run Recipe 0 to purge solvent through meters and gun.
Service Shutdown
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure on page 52.
2. Close main air shutoff valve on air supply line and on ProMix.
3. Shut OFF the Power Switch on the EasyKey and on the Power Supply Module (0 position). F
4. If servicing the EasyKey or Power Supply Module, also shut off power at main circuit breaker.
0 = OFF
IG. 56.
Pressure Relief Procedure
NOTE: The following procedures relieve all fluid and air
pressure in the ProMix 3KS system. Use the procedure appropriate for your system configuration.
Relieve pressure when you stop spraying, before changing spray tips, and before cleaning, checking, or servicing equipment.
Single Color Systems
1. While in Mix mode (gun triggered), shut off the A, B, and C fluid supply pumps/pressure pots. Close all fluid shutoff valves at the pump outlets.
2. With the gun triggered, push the manual override on the A, B, and C dose valve solenoids to relieve pres­sure. See F
NOTE: If a Dose Time alarm (E-7, E-8) occurs, clear the alarm.
IG. 57.
TI12657a TI14372a
F
IG. 56. Power Switch
3. Do a complete system purge, following the instruc­tions under Purging Using Recipe 0, page 59.
4. Shut off the fluid supply to the solvent purge valve (SPV) and the air supply to the air purge valve (APV), F
5. With the gun triggered, push the manual override on the A, B, and C purge valve solenoids to relieve air and solvent pressure. See F vent pressure is reduced to 0.
NOTE: If a Purge Volume alarm (E-11) occurs, clear the alarm.
IG. 60.
IG. 57. Verify that sol-
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Systems with Color Change and without Dump Valves
NOTE: This procedure relieves pressure through the
sampling valve.
1. Complete all steps under Single Color Systems,
page 52.
2. Close the A side shutoff valve (SVA), F the A side sampling valve (RVA).
3. Direct the A side sampling tube into a waste con­tainer.
4. See F
IG. 59. Open the color change module. Using
the solenoid identification labels as a guide, press and hold the override button on each color solenoid until flow from the sampling valve stops.
5. Press and hold the solvent solenoid override until clean solvent comes from the sampling valve, then release.
6. Shutoff the solvent supply to the color change stack solvent valve.
IG. 60. Open
6. See F
IG. 59. Using the solenoid identification labels
as a guide, press and hold the override button on each catalyst solenoid until flow from dump valve B stops.
7. Press and hold the dump valve C solenoid override, F
IG. 57.
8. See F
IG. 59. Open the color change module. Using
the solenoid identification labels as a guide, press and hold the override button on each color solenoid until flow from dump valve C stops.
9. Press and hold the dump valve A solenoid override, F
IG. 57.
10. Press and hold the A side (color) solvent solenoid override until clean solvent comes from the dump valve, then release.
11. Press and hold the dump valve B solenoid override, F
IG. 57.
12. Press and hold the B side (catalyst) solvent solenoid override until clean solvent comes from the dump valve, then release.
7. Press and hold the solvent solenoid override until solvent flow from the sampling valve stops.
8. Open the A side shutoff valve (SVA), F
IG. 60. Close
the A side sampling valve (RVA).
Systems with Color/Catalyst/Component C Change and Dump Valves
NOTE: This procedure relieves pressure through the
dump valves.
1. Complete all steps under Single Color Systems, page 52.
2. Shut off all color/catalyst/component C supplies to the valve stacks.
3. Press and hold the dump valve A solenoid override, F
IG. 57.
4. See F
IG. 59. Open the color change module. Using
the solenoid identification labels as a guide, press and hold the override button on each color solenoid until flow from dump valve A stops.
13. Press and hold the dump valve C solenoid override, F
IG. 57.
14. Press and hold the C side solvent solenoid override until clean solvent comes from the dump valve, then release.
15. Shutoff the solvent supply to the color/catalyst/com­ponent C change stack solvent valves.
16. Press and hold the A, B, and C solvent solenoid overrides and dump valve overrides until solvent flow from the dump valves stops.
5. Press and hold the dump valve B solenoid override, F
IG. 57.
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Valve Overrides
AFS #1
AFS #2 SOLV SW GFB 1 PS
GFB 2 PS
Not Used
Flow Solv
Flow C
Flow A
Flow B
Dose A
Dose B
Dose C
J9
1
J1
J13
+
1
G
s
J12
+ G s
1
+ G s
J3
+ G s
1
+
+ +
Dump C
Air
1
Solvent
+++
Purge C
Dump A
3rd Flush
++++++
J14 J15 J8
Power
Fiber Optic
CAN
CAN
Dump B
GFB 2
GFB 1
11
Dump Valve A
Dump Valve B
Optional Solenoid
Dose Valve A
Solenoid
Dose Valve B
Solenoid
Purge Valve A Solenoid
Purge Valve B Solenoid
GFB 1
GFB 2
3rd Purge Valve Solenoid
Locations
TI12652a
FIG. 57. Component A and B Solenoids
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J8
(Communication)
J3
(Power Input)
(Color Change
Module)
System Operation
Valve Overrides
VDC
J2
J1
(Booth Control)
FIG. 58. Component C Solenoids
Dose Valve C Solenoid
Purge Valve C
Solenoid Dump Valve C location (optional)
TI14704a
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Solenoid
Identification
Label
Module #1
Color Catalyst
Solenoid Identification Label
Color
TI12826a
Solenoid
Identification
Label
Solvent Solenoid Overrides
Module #2
Color Catalyst
Solenoid Identification Label
Color
Mount Com­ponent C Valves Here
Solvent Solenoid Overrides
TI12826a
FIG. 59: Color Change Solenoids
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MA
RVA
APV
DVA
FI
System Operation
DVB
MB
MS
RVB
TI12556a
FI
AT
DVC
SVA SVB
SM
Key: ProMix 2KS Fluid Station
MA Component A Meter DVA Component A Dose Valve RVA Component A Sampling
Val ve
SVA Component A Shutoff
Val ve MB Component B Meter DVB Component B Dose Valve RVB Component B Sampling
Val ve
Key: ProMix 3KS Fluid Station
MC
CPV
MC Component C Meter DVC Component C Dose Valve RVC Component C Sampling Valve SVC Component C Shutoff Valve CPV Component C Purge Valve SM Static Mixer FI Fluid Integrator
SPV
SVB Component B Shutoff
Val ve MS Solvent Meter SPV Solvent Purge Valve APV Air Purge Valve SM Static Mixer FI Fluid Integrator AT Air Purge Valve Air Supply
Tu b e
1
3KS fluid inlet. Connect fluid supply line from 2KS fluid manifold outlet here.
RVC
1
SVC
2
Connect fluid supply line to gun.
SM
2
TI14382a
FIG. 60. ProMix 2KS and ProMix 3KS Wall Mount Fluid Stations
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Purging
Read Warnings, page 8. Follow the Grounding instructions in your system Installation manual.
To avoid splashing fluid in the eyes, wear eye protec­tion.
If using an electrostatic gun shut off the electrostatics before flushing the gun.
2. Set the solvent supply pressure regulator at a pres­sure high enough to completely purge the system in a reasonable amount of time but low enough to avoid splashing or an injection injury. Generally, a setting of 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) is sufficient.
There are 4 purging procedures in this manual:
Purging Mixed Material (below)
Purging Using Recipe 0 (page 59)
Purging Fluid Supply System (page 59)
Purging Sampling Valves and Tubes (page 61)
Use the criteria listed in each procedure to determine which procedure to use.
Purging Mixed Material
There are times when you only want to purge the fluid manifold, such as:
end of potlife
breaks in spraying that exceed the potlife
overnight shutdown
before servicing the fluid manifold assembly, hose or gun.
In the first stage fluid manifold (2KS), solvent purges the component B (catalyst, right) side of the mix manifold and the inner tube of the integrator. Air purges the com­ponent A (resin, left) side and the outer tube of the inte­grator. This air/solvent chop purges the hose connecting the 2KS static mixer to the 3KS fluid manifold.
3. If using a gun flush box, place the gun into the box
and close the lid. Press the Purge key on the Booth Control. The purge sequence automatically
starts.
If the gun flush box is not used, trig­ger the gun into a grounded metal pail until the purge sequence is com­plete.
When done purging, the Booth Control automati­cally switches to Standby mode.
NOTE: After doing a purge, press the Mix key once. The system will do a mixed material fill
sequence, then go to Standby. Press again to start Mix mode.
4. If the system is not completely clean, repeat step 3.
NOTE: If necessary, adjust purge sequence so only one cycle is required.
In the second stage fluid manifold (3KS), solvent purges the component C (right) side of the mix manifold and the inner tube of the integrator. The air/solvent chop from the 2KS purges the left side of the 3KS fluid manifold and the outer tube of the 3KS integrator.
1. Press the Standby
key on the Booth Control.
Trigger the gun to relieve pressure. Engage trigger lock.
5. If spray tip was removed, reinstall it.
6. Adjust the solvent supply regulator back to its nor­mal operating pressure.
Trigger the gun to relieve pressure. If you are using a high pressure gun, engage the trigger lock. Remove spray tip and clean tip separately.
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Purging Using Recipe 0
Recipe 0 is typically used:
in multiple color systems to purge out material lines without loading a new color
at the end of a shift to prevent hardening of cata­lyzed material.
To setup Recipe 0, go to Advanced Setup. Select the Recipe tab and change the Recipe to 0. The Recipe 0 Setup Screen appears. Set the chop times from 0-999 seconds in increments of 1 second.
1. Press the Standby
Trigger the gun to relieve pressure.
If you are using a high pressure gun, engage the trig­ger lock. Remove spray tip and clean tip separately.
key on the Booth Control.
Purging Fluid Supply System
Follow this procedure before:
the first time material is loaded into equipment*
servicing
shutting down equipment for an extended period of time
putting equipment into storage
* Some steps are not necessary for initial flushing,
as no material has been loaded into the system yet.
1. Press the Standby
Trigger the gun to relieve pressure.
If you are using a high pressure gun, engage the trig­ger lock. Remove spray tip and clean tip separately.
key on the Booth Control.
If using an electrostatic gun shut off the electrostatics before flushing the gun.
2. If using a gun flush box, place the gun into the box and close the lid.
3. Select Recipe 0 and press Enter .
4. If a gun flush box is not used, trigger the gun into a grounded metal pail until the purge sequence is com­plete.
5. The color change LED blinks while Recipe 0 runs and turns solid after purge sequence is complete.
6. If the system is not completely clean, you can repeat Recipe 0 by pressing Enter
.
If using an electrostatic gun, shut off the electrostatics before flushing the gun.
2. Attach solvent supply lines as follows:
Single color/single catalyst/single compo- nent C systems: disconnect the component A, B, and C fluid supplies at the flow meter inlets, and connect regulated solvent supply lines.
Multiple color/multiple catalyst/multiple component C systems: connect the solvent supply lines to the designated solvent valve on the appropriate color, catalyst, or component C valve stack. Do not connect a solvent supply to any flow meter.
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3. Adjust the solvent fluid supply pressure. Use the lowest possible pressure to avoid splashing.
4. Remove the Fluid Station cover to access the sole­noid valves. See F
IG. 57.
5. Purge as follows:
Single color/single catalyst/single compo-
nent C systems: Purge component A side. Press the manual override on the Dose Valve A solenoid valve and trigger the gun into a grounded metal pail.
Purge component B side. Press the manual override on the Dose Valve B solenoid valve and trigger the gun into a grounded metal pail until clean solvent flows from the gun.
Purge component C side. Press the manual override on the Dose Valve C solenoid valve and trigger the gun into a grounded metal pail until clean solvent flows from the gun.
Repeat to thoroughly clean the fluid integrator.
Multiple color/multiple catalyst/multiple
component C systems: Select Recipe 0 and press Enter to purge the complete system.
The color change LED blinks while Recipe 0 runs and turns solid after purge sequence is complete.
Repeat to thoroughly clean the fluid integrator.
6. Reinstall the Fluid Station cover.
7. Shut off the solvent fluid supply.
8. Disconnect the solvent supply lines and reconnect the component A, B, and C fluid supplies.
9. See page 50 for Start Up procedure.
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System Operation
Purging Sampling Valves and Tubes
Follow this procedure after meter calibration.
1. Press the Standby
2. See F
IG. 60. Close both fluid shutoff valves and
sampling valves.
3. Route the sampling tubes into a grounded waste container.
4. On a single color system, attach a solvent supply line to Flow Meter A inlet.
5. On the EasyKey, press the Setup key and access the Advanced Setup screens.
6. Press the Right Arrow key to select the Calibra-
tion screen. Press the Down Arrow select Purge from the menu. Press the Enter
key
.
key on the Booth Control.
key and
8. Close sampling valves.
NOTE: Select Abort on Calibration screen to cancel current calibration and close dose or purge valves.
9. Fully open both fluid shutoff valves.
10. On a single color system, reconnect component A
fluid supply line to flow meter A.
NOTE: After calibration it is necessary to clean out con­taminated mix material. Do a manual purge and resume the recipe just tested, or do Recipe 0 then go on to the next recipe.
Dose A, solvent purge valve (B side), component C purge valve, and color change solvent valves (if
used) will open.
F
IG. 61. Calibration Screen
7. To avoid splashing, slowly open the sampling valves and dispense solvent until the valves and tubes are clean.
NOTE: When performing a calibration purge, the solvent valve(s) close automatically after 2 minutes or when Abort is selected on the screen.
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Meter Calibration

Meter Calibration
To avoid splashing fluid in the eyes, wear eye protec­tion. The fluid shutoff valves and ratio check valves are retained by mechanical stops that prevent accidental removal of the valve stem while the manifold is pres­surized. If you cannot turn the valve stems manually, relieve the system pressure, then disassemble and clean the valve to remove the resistance.
4. Place the beakers (minimum size - 250 cc) in hold­ers. Put the sampling tubes into the beakers.
NOTE: If tubes need replacing, use 5/32 in. or 4 mm OD tubing.
5. On the EasyKey, press the Setup key to access setup screens.
6. Press the Right Arrow key to select the Calibra-
Calibrate the meter:
The first time the system is operated.
Whenever new materials are used in the system, especially if the materials have viscosities that differ significantly.
At least once per month as part of regular mainte­nance.
Whenever a flow meter is serviced or replaced.
NOTE:
K-Factors on the Calibration Screen are
updated automatically after the calibration pro­cedure is completed.
K-Factor values on the screen are viewable
only. If needed, you can manually edit the K-Factors in Advanced Setup Screen 4 (page
36) or Recipe Setup Screen 5 (page 41).
All values on this screen are in cc, independent
of the units set in Configure Screen 1.
tion Screen. Press either Dose Valve A, B, C, or Solvent. Press the
Down Arrow Start only one at a time.
7. Dispense component A, B, C, or Solvent into bea­ker.
the Enter key to select
key and select Start from the menu.
The controller will use the active recipe K-factors for meter calibration. The active recipe must be recipe 1 to recipe 60. Recipes 0 and 61 do not have K-factor values.
1. Before calibrating meter A, B, or C, prime the sys­tem with material. For a color/catalyst/component C change system, make sure the color/catalyst/com­ponent C valve is open.
2. Shut off all spray or dispense devices connected to the ProMix.
3. Close all fluid shutoff valves and sampling valves.
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a. To avoid splashing, slowly open sampling
valves.
b. For more accurate calibration, adjust the valve
to dispense at a flow rate similar to your produc­tion spray flow rate.
c. Dispense a minimum of 250 cc; make sure
enough material is dispensed to accurately read the volume with your beaker. The volumes do not have to be equal or at any particular ratio.
d. Close sampling valve tightly.
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8. The volume that the ProMix measured displays on the EasyKey.
9. Compare the amounts on the EasyKey to the amount in the beakers.
NOTE: For maximum accuracy, use a gravimetric (mass) method to determine the actual volumes dis­pensed.
10. If the screen and actual volumes are different, enter the actual dispensed volume in cc for A, B, C, or
Solvent Volume field, and press the Enter key
If the value was substantially different, repeat the calibration process.
NOTE: If the screen and actual volume is the same or if for any reason you want to cancel the calibra­tion procedure, scroll to Abort on the Calibration
Screen menu and press the Enter key
.
11. After the volume for A, B, C, or Solvent is entered, the ProMix 3KS controller calculates the new flow meter K-Factor and shows it on the Calibration
Screen.
NOTE: K-Factor values on the screen are viewable
only. If needed, you can manually edit the K-Factors in Advanced Setup Screen 4 (page 36) or Recipe Setup Screen 5 (page 41).
12. Always purge sampling valves after calibrating meters. Use one of the following methods.
.
Follow the Purging Sampling Valves and
Tubes procedure, page 61.
Place the sampling valve fluid tubes into a com-
patible cleaning fluid (TSL or solvent) or cap them.
NOTE: If fluid hardens in sampling tubes, replace them with 5/32 in. or 4 mm OD tubing.
13. Make sure all sampling valves are closed and all fluid shutoff valves are fully open.
14. Before you begin production, clear the system of solvent and prime it with material.
a. Go to Mix mode.
b. Trigger the gun into a grounded metal pail until
mixed material flows from the gun nozzle.
c. To begin operation, see Start Up, page 50.
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Color Change

Color Change
Color Change Procedures
Multiple Color Systems
1. Shut off air to the gun.
2. Place the gun in the gun flush box if used, and close the lid.
3. Switch to Standby
4. Use the scroll keys, color. Press Enter
sequence.
5. If a gun flush box is not used, trigger the gun into a grounded metal pail until the color change sequence is complete.
6. When the color change indicator light stops flashing on the Booth Control, the color change sequence is complete.
NOTE: The color change timer does not start until the gun is triggered and fluid flow is detected. If no flow is detected within 2 minutes, the color change operation aborts. The Booth Control enters Standby
mode at the previous color.
7. When you are ready to spray, remove the gun from the gun flush box if used, and close its door.
NOTE: The gun flush box door must be closed for the atomizing air valve to open.
mode at the Booth Control.
or , to select the new
to begin the color change
Color Change Sequences
FIG. 62 through FIG. 71 illustrate various color change sequences. See Table 8 to determine which figure to ref­erence, based on the recipe change and system config­uration. The time sequences are detailed in the following paragraphs.
NOTE: See Setup Mode on page 25 to select purge sources and set desired purge, chop, and fill times.
NOTES:
The system uses old recipe data for the purge cycle. However, it opens the new color/catalyst valve based on the new recipe data.
The system uses the new recipe data for the fill cycle.
For the one gun flush box (GFB) option, the spray gun must be inserted in the GFB during the entire color change cycle (purge and fill). The GFB trigger output will be on during the recipe change cycle.
For the two gun flush box (GFB) option, both spray guns must be inserted in the GFBs during the entire color change cycle (purge and fill). The system will turn each GFB trigger output on and off based on the preset time for each gun.
For Special Outputs options, the system will turn each output on and off based on the preset times. Each Special Output has two different start times and durations.
For systems without dump valves, the First Purge begins after the Color/Catalyst/Component C Change steps are completed.
Dump Valve B is required for a Catalyst Change
8. Press the Mix key to start spraying.
Single Color Systems
1. Follow procedure for Purging Fluid Supply Sys­tem, page 59.
2. Load the new color. See Start Up, page 50.
3. Press the Mix key to start spraying.
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system.
Dump Valve C is required for a Component C Change system.
When going from Recipe X to Recipe 0, only the purge cycle data from Recipe 0 is used.
When going from Recipe 0 to Recipe X, only the fill cycle data from Recipe X is used.
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Color Purge/Dump
This sequence flushes out the color with solvent, from the color valve to the Dump A valve.
The color change solvent valve and the Dump A valve open during the Purge Time.
The color change solvent valve closes when the Purge Time expires.
Color Fill
This sequence fills the line with the new color all the way to the Dump A valve.
The new color valve and the Dump A valve open during the Fill Time.
The new color valve and the Dump A valve close when the Fill Time expires.
Catalyst Purge/Dump
This sequence flushes out the catalyst with solvent, from the catalyst valve to the Dump B valve.
Component C Fill
This sequence fills the line with the new component C all the way to the Dump C valve.
The new component C valve and the Dump C valve open during the Fill Time.
The new component C valve and the Dump C valve close when the Fill Time expires.
First Purge
Select the First Purge Source (air, solvent, or 3rd valve) and First Purge Time. For most applications, air is selected.
The system purges the old material from the dose valves to the gun, using only the selected purge media (usually air). The selected purge valve opens during the First Purge Time and closes when the time expires.
First Purge C
Select the First Purge C Source (solvent or water) and First Purge C Time. For most applications, solvent is selected.
The catalyst change solvent valve and the Dump B valve open during the Purge Time.
The catalyst change solvent valve closes when the Purge Time expires.
Catalyst Fill
This sequence fills the line with the new catalyst all the way to the Dump B valve.
The new catalyst valve and the Dump B valve open during the Fill Time.
The new catalyst valve and the Dump B valve close when the Fill Time expires.
Component C Purge/Dump
This sequence flushes out component C with sol­vent, from the component C valve to the Dump C valve.
The component C change solvent valve and the Dump C valve open during the Purge Time.
The system purges the old material from the dose valves to the gun, using only the selected purge media. The purge C valve opens during the First Purge C Time and closes when the time expires.
Chop Cycle
Select the Chop Type (air/solvent or air/3rd valve) and Chop Times.
The air purge valve opens only during the air chop cycle, and the solvent (or 3rd valve) opens only during the sol­vent chop cycle. The number of chop cycles is deter­mined by dividing the Total Chop Time by the sum of the Air and Solvent Chop Times.
The component C change solvent valve closes when the Purge Time expires.
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Final Purge
Select the Final Purge Source (air, solvent, or 3rd valve) and Final Purge Time. For most applications, solvent is selected.
The system fills the line with solvent from the dose valves to the gun, using only the selected purge media (usually solvent). The selected purge valve opens during the Final Purge Time and closes when the time expires.
Final Purge C
Select the Final Purge C Source (solvent or water) and Final Purge C Time. For most applications, solvent is selected.
The system fills the line with solvent from the dose valves to the gun, using only the selected purge media. The purge C valve opens during the Final Purge C Time and closes when the time expires.
Table 8: ProMix 3KS Color Change Chart Reference
Starting
Recipe
Ending
Recipe
Change
Fill
This sequence fills the line from the dose valves to the gun, and is also referred to as the mixed material fill. The system begins mixing components A, B, and C until the Fill Time expires.
Purge Active
The system turns on the Purge/Recipe Change Purge Active output during these steps.
Fill Active
The system turns on the Recipe Change Fill Active out­put during this step.
A/B/C
3rd Purge
Valve Refer to Fig.
XYYesYesF XYYesNoF XYNoYesF X Y No No F XYExternalYesF XYExternalNoF X0n/aYesF X0n/aNoF
0 or 61 X Yes Yes F
IG. 62 IG. 63 IG. 64 IG. 65 IG. 70 IG. 71 IG. 66 IG. 67 IG. 68
0 or 61 X Yes No FIG. 69 0 or 61 0 n/a Yes F 0 or 61 0 n/a No F
IG. 66 IG. 67
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Color Change
Recipe Change X -> Y A1 to A2, B1 to B2, C1 to C2 3rd Flush Valve
Dump A If any component isn't changing, that time segment is skipped. Dump B Dump C
Solvent A Solvent B Solvent C
Component A Component B Component C
A Purge Time A Fill Time B Purge Time B Fill Time C Purge Time C Fill Time
Purge A (Air) For first pur ge and final purge, Purge B (Solvent) only one of the purge valves are used Purge D (3rd/Water) Purge C (Solvent/Water)
Dose A Dose B Dose C
No Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun Fluxh Box:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
Two Second Initial Purge Ti me First Purge Time First Purge C Time Chop Time Final Purge Time Final Purge C Time Mixed Fill Time
Valve
Time Sequence
FIG. 62: ProMix 3KS Color Change Chart 1
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Color Change
Recipe Change X -> Y A1 to A2, B1 to B2, C1 to C2 No 3rd Flush Valve
Dump A If any component isn't changing , that time segment is sk ipped. Dump B Dump C
Solvent A Solvent B Solvent C
Component A Component B Component C
A Purge Time A Fill Time B Purge Time B Fill Time C Purge Time C Fill Time
Purge A (Air) For first purge and final purge, Purge B (Solvent) only one of the purge valves are used Purge D (3rd/Water) Purge C (Solvent/Water)
Dose A Dose B Dose C
No Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun Fluxh Box:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
First Purge Time First Purge C Time Chop Time Final Purge Time Final Purge C Time Mixed Fill Time
Valve
Time Sequence
FIG. 63: ProMix 3KS Color Change Chart 2
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Recipe Change X -> Y No components change 3rd Flush Valve
Dump A Dump B Dump C
Solvent A Solvent B Solvent C
Component A Component B Component C
A Purge Time A Fill Time B Purge Time B Fill Time C Purge Time C Fill Time
Purge A (Air) For first pur ge and final purge, Purge B (Solvent) only one of the purge valves are used Purge D (3rd/Water) Purge C (Solvent/Water)
Dose A Dose B Dose C
No Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun Fluxh Box:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
Two Second Initial Purge Ti me First Purge Time First Purge C Time Chop Time Final Purge Time Final Purge C Time Mixed Fill Time
Valve
Time Sequence
Color Change
FIG. 64: ProMix 3KS Color Change Chart 3
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Color Change
Recipe Change X -> Y No components change No 3rd Flush Valve
Dump A Dump B Dump C
Solvent A Solvent B Solvent C
Component A Component B Component C
A Purge Time A Fill Time B Purge Time B Fill Time C Purge Time C Fill Time
Purge A (Air) For first purge and final purge, Purge B (Solvent) only one of the purge valves are used Purge D (3rd/Water) Purge C (Solvent/Water)
Dose A Dose B Dose C
No Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun Fluxh Box:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
First Purge Time First Purge C Time Chop Time Final Purge Time Final Purge C Time Mixed Fill Time
Valve
Time Sequence
FIG. 65: ProMix 3KS Color Change Chart 4
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Recipe Change
y
X, 0, 61 -> 0 No more A, B, C 3rd Flush Valve
Dump A Dump B Dump C
Solvent A Solvent B Solvent C
Component A Component B Component C
A Purge Time B Purge Time C Purge Time
Purge A (Air) For first pur ge and final purge, Purge B (Solvent) only one of the purge valves are used Purge D (3rd/Water) 3rd flush valve is only used if enabled in EasyKe Purge C (Solvent/Water)
Dose A Dose B Dose C
No Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun Fluxh Box:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
Two Second Initial Purge Ti me Two second initial purge onlty happens if First Purge Time 3rd flush valve is enabled First Purge C Time Chop Time Final Purge Time Final Purge C Time
Valve
Time Sequence
Color Change
FIG. 66: ProMix 3KS Color Change Chart 5
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Color Change
Recipe Change X, 0, 61 -> 0 No more A, B, C No 3rd Flush Valve
Dump A Dump B Dump C
Solvent A Solvent B Solvent C
Component A Component B Component C
A Purge Time B Purge Time C Purge Time
Purge A (Air) For first purge and final purge, Purge B (Solvent) only one of the purge valves are used Purge D (3rd/Water) Purge C (Solvent/Water)
Dose A Dose B Dose C
No Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun Fluxh Box:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
First Purge Time First Purge C Time Chop Time Final Purge Time Final Purge C Time
Valve
Time Sequence
FIG. 67: ProMix 3KS Color Change Chart 6
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Recipe Change 0,61 -> X New A, B, C 3rd Flush Valve
Dump A Dump B Dump C
Solvent A Solvent B Solvent C
Component A Component B Component C
A Purge Time A Fill Time B Purge Time B Fill Time C Purge Time C Fill Time
Purge A (Air) Only one of these three valves is used depending on the "Exiting F ill Source" Purge B (Solvent) selected in EasyKey. Purge D (3rd/Water) Purge C (Solvent/Water)
Dose A Dose B Dose C
No Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun Fluxh Box:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
Exiting Fill Time Mixed Fill Time
Valve
FIG. 68: ProMix 3KS Color Change Chart 7
Color Change
Time Sequence
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Color Change
Recipe Change 0,61 -> X New A, B, C No 3rd Flush Valve
Dump A Dump B Dump C
Solvent A Solvent B Solvent C
Component A Component B Component C
A Purge Time A Fill Time B Purge Time B Fill Time C Purge Time C Fill Time
Purge A (Air) Purge B (Solvent) Purge D (3rd/Water) Purge C (Solvent/Water)
Dose A Dose B Dose C
No Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun Fluxh Box:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
Exiting Fill Time Mixed Fill Time
Valve
Time Sequence
FIG. 69: ProMix 3KS Color Change Chart 8
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Recipe Change X -> Y External Color Change 3rd Flush Valve
Dump A Dump B Dump C
Solvent A Solvent B Solvent C
Component A Component B Component C
A Purge Time A Fill Time B Purge Time B Fill Time C Purge Time C Fill Time
Purge A (Air) For first purge and final purge, Purge B (Solvent) only one of the purge valves are used Purge D (3rd/Water) Purge C (Solvent/Water)
Dose A Dose B Dose C
No Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun Fluxh Box:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
Two Second Initial Purge Time First Purge Time First Purge C Time Chop Time Final Purge Time Final Purge C Time Wait for External CC Input Mixed Fill Time
Valve
Time Sequence
FIG. 70: ProMix 3KS Color Change Chart 9
Color Change
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Color Change
Recipe Change X -> Y External Color Change No 3rd Flush Valve
Dump A Dump B Dump C
Solvent A Solvent B Solvent C
Component A Component B Component C
A Purge Time A Fill Time B Purge Time B Fill Time C Purge Time C Fill Time
Purge A (Air) For first purge and final purge, Purge B (Solvent) only one of the purge valves are used Purge D (3rd/Water) Purge C (Solvent/Water)
Dose A Dose B Dose C
No Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Trigger(s) by Operator
1 Gun Fluxh Box:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
2 Gun Flush Boxes:
Gun Flush Box Output 1 Gun Flush Box Output 2
First Purge Time First Purge C Time Chop Time Final Purge Time Final Purge C Time Wait for External CC Input Mixed Fill Time
Valve
Time Sequence
FIG. 71: ProMix 3KS Color Change Chart 10
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Alarms and Warnings

Alarms and Warnings
NOTICE
Do not use the fluid in the line that was dispensed off ratio as it may not cure properly.
System Alarms
System alarms alert you of a problem and help prevent off-ratio spraying. If an alarm occurs, operation stops and the following occurs:
A red LED illuminates steadily or blinks on the Booth Control.
Booth Control displays an alarm E-Code, E-1 to E-31. See F
IG. 72.
Alarm sounds.
Status bar on the EasyKey Display shows the alarm E-Code with a description (see Table 9).
Alarm Indicator (red)
Recipe Indicator (green)
IG. 72. Booth Control
F
Display
TI11614A
System Warnings
Table 9 lists the System Warning Codes. Warnings do not stop operation or sound an alarm. They are saved in the date/time stamped log, which can be viewed on a PC, using the ProMix 2KS Web Interface (see manual
313386).
To Reset Alarm and Restart
NOTE: When an alarm occurs be sure to determine the
E-Code before resetting it. See Table 9. If you forget which E-Code occurred, use the Alarms Screens (page
23) to view the last 10 alarms, with date and time stamps.
To reset alarms, see Table 10. Many alarms can be
cleared by simply pressing the Alarm Reset
Table 9: System Alarm/Warning Codes
Code Description Details
E-1 Communication Error Alarm Page 78 E-2 Potlife Alarm Page 78 E-3 Ratio High Alarm Page 79 E-4 Ratio Low Alarm Page 80 E-5 Overdose A/B Dose Too Short Alarm Page 81 E-6 Overdose B/A Dose Too Short Alarm Page 81 E-7 Dose Time A Alarm Page 82 E-8 Dose Time B Alarm Page 82 E-9 Mix in Setup Alarm Page 83 E-10 Remote Stop Alarm Page 83 E-11 Purge Volume Alarm Page 83 E-12 CAN Network Communication Error
Alarm E-13 High Flow Alarm Page 85 E-14 Low Flow Alarm Page 85 E-15 System Idle Warning Page 85 E-16 Setup Change Warning Page 85 E-17 Power On Warning Page 85 E-18 Defaults Loaded Warning Page 85 E-19 I/O Alarm Page 86 E-20 Purge Initiate Alarm Page 87 E-21 Material Fill Alarm Page 87 E-22 Tank A Low Alarm Page 88 E-23 Tank B Low Alarm Page 88 E-24 Tank S Low Alarm Page 88 E-25 Auto Dump Complete Alarm Page 88 E-26 Color/Catalyst Purge Alarm Page 88 E-27 Color/Catalyst Fill Alarm Page 88 E-29 Tank C Low Alarm Page 88 E-30 Overdose C Alarm Page 81 E-31 Dose Time C Alarm Page 82
key.
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Alarm Troubleshooting
Table 10. Alarm Troubleshooting
E-1: COMM_ERROR
Cause Solution
No power to the EasyKey. Connect power to EasyKey. No power to Fluid Station. The intrinsically safe power
cable between the EasyKey and Fluid Station is not con­nected.
No power to Fluid Station. The fluid control board fuse is blown.
The fiber optic cable between the EasyKey and Fluid Station is not connected.
The fiber optic cable is cut or bent. Verify that the cable has not been cut or bent at a radius
Dirty fiber optic cable ends. Disconnect fiber optic cable ends and clean with a
A communication cable or connector failed. Replace cable.
E-2: POTLIFE_ALARM
Cause Solution
The potlife time has been exceeded for the mixed mate­rial.
NOTICE
To prevent mixed material from curing in the equip­ment, do not shut off power. Follow one of the solu­tions at right.
Verify that the cable is correctly connected. See Installa­tion manual.
Verify condition of fuse and replace if necessary. See Repair-Parts manual.
Verify that the cable is correctly connected. See Installa­tion manual.
smaller than 1.6 in. (40 mm).
lint-free cloth.
Press the Alarm Reset alarm. Purge the system with solvent, fresh mixed mate-
rial, or a new color:
Solvent Purge - See Purging Mixed Material on
page 58. The system purges until the preset purge time is complete.
key to stop the audible
New Mixed Material Purge - Go to Mix mode and
spray the required volume to restart the timer.
Color Change - Perform a color change, page 64.
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Alarm Troubleshooting
Table 10. Alarm Troubleshooting
E-3: RATIO_HIGH_ALARM
Sequential Dosing System
The mix ratio is higher than the set tolerance on the previous dose cycle.
Cause Solution
There is too little restriction in the system. Check that the system is fully loaded with material.
Check that the supply pump’s cycle rate is set prop­erly.
Check that the spray tip/nozzle is properly sized for the flow and application, and that it is not worn.
Check that the fluid regulator is set properly.
If the alarm occurs during start up, after purging, the flow rate was probably too high.
If the alarm occurred after you were spraying for some time, the pressures from the fluid supplies could be unbalanced.
Restrict gun needle travel to slow down the initial fluid delivery rate until fluid hoses are loaded with material.
Adjust component A, B, and C fluid supply regulator pressures until they are about equal. If the pressures are already about equal, verify that component A, B, and C dose valves are operating properly.
Slow actuation of the component A, B, or C valves. This can be caused by:
Manually operate the Dispense A, B, and C solenoid valves as instructed in the ProMix 3KS Repair-Parts manual to check operation.
Air pressure to the valve actuators is too low. Increase air pressure. Air pressure must be 75-120 psi (0.52-0.84 MPa, 5.2-8.4 bar); 120 psi is recom­mended.
Something is restricting the solenoid or tubing and
interrupting valve actuation air.
There may be dirt or moisture in the air supply. Filter appropriately.
A dose valve is turned in too far. Refer to Table 6: Mix Manifold Valve Settings,
page 50, for adjustment guidelines.
Fluid pressure is high and air pressure is low. Adjust air and fluid pressure. See recommended air pressure above.
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Alarm Troubleshooting
Table 10. Alarm Troubleshooting
E-4: RATIO_LOW_ALARM
Sequential Dosing System
The mix ratio is lower than the set tolerance on the previous dose cycle.
Cause Solution
There is too much restriction in the system. Check that the system is fully loaded with material.
Check that the supply pump’s cycle rate is set prop­erly.
Check that the spray tip/nozzle is properly sized for the flow and application, and that it is not clogged.
Check that the fluid regulator is set properly.
If the alarm occurs during start up, after purging, the flow rate was probably too high.
If the alarm occurred after you were spraying for some time, the pressures from the fluid supplies could be unbalanced.
Restrict gun needle travel to slow down the initial fluid delivery rate until fluid hoses are loaded with material.
Adjust component A, B, and C fluid supply regulator pressures until they are about equal. If the pressures are already about equal, verify that component A, B, and C dose valves are operating properly.
Slow actuation of the component A, B, or C valves. This can be caused by:
Manually operate the Dispense A, B, and C solenoid valves as instructed in the ProMix 3KS Repair-Parts manual to check operation.
Air pressure to the valve actuators is too low. Increase air pressure. Air pressure must be 75-120 psi (0.52-0.84 MPa, 5.2-8.4 bar); 120 psi is recom­mended.
Something is restricting the solenoid or tubing and
interrupting valve actuation air.
There may be dirt or moisture in the air supply. Filter appropriately.
A dose valve is turned in too far. Refer to Table 6: Mix Manifold Valve Settings,
page 50, for adjustment guidelines.
Fluid pressure is high and air pressure is low. Adjust air and fluid pressure. See recommended air pressure above.
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Table 10. Alarm Troubleshooting
E-5: OVERDOSE_A/B_DOSE_TOO_SHORT_ALARM, E-6: OVERDOSE_B/A_DOSE_TOO_SHORT_ALARM, and E-30: OVERDOSE_C_ALARM
E-5: the A dose overshoots and, when combined with B, is too large for the mix chamber capacity.
E-6: the B dose overshoots and forces an A side dose that, when combined with B, is too large for the mix chamber capacity.
E-30: the C dose overshoots and, when combined with A+B, is too large for the mix chamber capacity.
Cause Solution
Valve seal or needle/seat are leaking. Check F
IG. 11
Repair the valve (see valve manual 312782).
Totals Scree n on page 23. If A, B, or C are dosing simul­taneously (sequential dosing only), there is a leak.
Sampling valve is leaking. Tighten or replace valve. Flow meter fluctuations caused by pressure pulsations. Check for pressure pulsations:
1. Close all the manifold valves.
2. Turn on the circulating pumps and all the booth equipment (such as fans and conveyors).
3. Check if the ProMix 3KS is reading any fluid flow.
4. If the ProMix 3KS shows there is fluid flow and there are no leaks from the gun or any other seals or fit­tings, the flow meters are probably being affected by pressure pulsations.
5. Close the fluid shutoff valve between the fluid supply system and the flow meter. The flow indication should stop.
6. If necessary, install pressure regulators or a surge tank on the fluid inlets to the ProMix 3KS to reduce the fluid supply pressure. Contact your Graco distrib­utor for information.
Slow actuation of component A, B, or C valves. See E-3: RATIO_HIGH_ALARM and E-4:
RATIO_LOW_ALARM, pages 79-80.
Running a high mix ratio and a high flow rate. It may be necessary to restrict the flow rate through the
component B or C dose valve by adjusting its hex nut (E). See page 48.
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Table 10. Alarm Troubleshooting
E-7: DOSE_TIME_A_ALARM, E-8: DOSE_TIME_B_ALARM, and E-31: DOSE_TIME_C_ALARM
E-7: gun trigger input is active (AFS or Integration) and no A meter pulses are detected during the dose time selected.
E-8: gun trigger input is active (AFS or Integration) and no B meter pulses are detected during the dose time selected.
E-31: gun trigger input is active (AFS or Integration) and no C meter pulses are detected during the dose time selected.
Cause Solution
System is in Mix mode and gun is only partially
Fully trigger the gun.
triggered, allowing air but no fluid to pass through gun. Fluid flow rate is too low. Increase flow rate. Dose time setting is too short for the current flow rate. Increase the dose time setting. Flow meter or cable failed or flow meter clogged. To check meter sensor operation, remove meter cap to
expose sensor. Pass a ferrous metal tool in front of the sensor.
TI12792a
If there is a meter or cable failure, you will see a large dif­ference between the amount of fluid dispensed and the flow meter volume displayed by the EasyKey. Clean or repair meter as necessary. Also see meter manual
308778.
Follow Meter Calibration procedure, page 62.
Slow actuation of component A, B, or C valves. See E-3: RATIO_HIGH_ALARM and E-4:
RATIO_LOW_ALARM, pages 79-80.
The supply pump is not turned on. Turn on the supply pump. There is an air leak downstream from the air flow switch. Check the air lines for leaks and repair. The air flow switch is stuck open. Clean or replace air flow switch. System is in Mix mode with 0 volume entered for Min
Material Fill Volume (see Option Screen 1, page 32),
Verify condition of fuse and replace if necessary. See Repair-Parts manual.
and Fuse F1 is blown.
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Table 10. Alarm Troubleshooting
E-9: MIX_IN_SETUP_ALARM
Cause Solution
Attempt to operate system while in Setup mode. System must be in Standby to change current recipe,
and cannot be operated.
E-10: REMOTE_STOP_ALARM
Cause Solution
Automation has requested that the system abort all oper-
Abort operations. Troubleshoot automation system.
ations.
E-11: PURGE_VOLUME_ALARM
Cause Solution
ProMix 3KS solvent flow switch is not activated while purging.
Verify that the gun is not shut off and that the solvent flow switch is activated while purge is taking place.
Minimum flush volume is set too high. Increase solvent supply or decrease minimum volume
setting.
No meter pulses during Color/Catalyst Dump. Color change solvent supply not set up or functional.
Check Color Change setup.
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E-12: CAN_COMM_ERROR_ALARM
Cause Solution
Table 10. Alarm Troubleshooting
Communication between the Color Change Module and the Fluid Station is interrupted.
Verify that all cables are connected securely and that the Color Change and Booth Control power LEDs turn on. If the power LED does not turn on, the prob­lem is probably caused by a bad connection. The nut on the connector must make at least 5 complete turns to ensure a good connection. If the power LED still does not light, the cable or board is bad.
Check the color change board DIP switch settings. See the ProMix 3KS installation manual.
Check the fluid plate board DIP switch setting. An incorrect setting will not cause E-12 alarms, but a correct setting will help prevent E-12 caused by elec­trical noise. See the ProMix 3KS installation manual.
Check EasyKey software version (displayed at power up for all versions and when the lock key is pressed for version 2.02.000 and above). If older than
1.06.002, upgrade. Be sure to save settings through BWI or AWI before upgrading, as they will be erased.
The sticker on the color change board shows the software part number and version, for example 15T270 1.01. If the version is older than 1.01, replace the board.
Communication between the Color Change Module and the Fluid Station is interrupted. The fluid control board fuse is blown.
Communication between the Booth Control and the Fluid Station is interrupted.
If all software versions and DIP switch settings are correct and you still have E-12 alarms, then the sys­tem has a bad connection, bad cable, or bad circuit board. Use a multimeter on the CAN connectors to test whether there is a good connection between systems. If there is, you have a bad circuit board. If there is not, you have a bad connector, connection, or cable.
Verify condition of fuse and replace if necessary. See Repair-Parts manual.
Verify that the cable is correctly connected.
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Table 10. Alarm Troubleshooting
E-13: HIGH_FLOW_ALARM or E-14: LOW_FLOW_ALARM (may also be set as Warnings)
Cause Solution
Fluid system is producing too much or too little flow. Troubleshoot fluid system for restrictions, leaks,
exhausted fluid supply, incorrect settings, etc. Increase or decrease flow rate, as required.
E-15: SYSTEM_IDLE_WARNING
Cause Solution
Mix input is high, but the gun has not been triggered for 2
If not painting, clear alarm and resume operation.
minutes.
If painting, shut down and inspect fluid meter and air flow switch.
E-16: SETUP_CHANGE_WARNING
Cause Solution
The system setup parameters have been changed. No action required. See Event Log available through
advanced web interface.
E-17: POWER_ON_WARNING
Cause Solution
The power to the system has been cycled. No action required. See Event Log available through
advanced web interface.
E-18: DEFAULTS_LOADED_WARNING
Cause Solution
The factory defaults have been installed on the system. No action required. See Event Log available through
advanced web interface.
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Table 10. Alarm Troubleshooting
E-19: I/O ALARM
Cause Solution
The Mix and Purge digital inputs are on at the same time. Ensure that only one input is on at a time. At least 1 sec
delay is required when switching from Mix to Purge or vice versa.
NOTE: The I/O alarm incorporates several sub-alarms relating to internal data issues, as detailed below. These alarms may not apply to all software versions.
Fluid Plate Reboot (FP Reboot): Occurs if the system detects a fluid plate control board reboot or power cycle not triggered from the EasyKey. The system reverts to Recipe 61, and mixed material may be in the lines.
Autokey Lost: Occurs if the Autokey is lost or changed after having been detected. (A short term loss of the Autokey will not be registered.) Some system functions may become unavailable. For example, an automatic system will not respond to PLC or robot control.
Illegal Source: Occurs if a recipe outside of the range 1-60 is detected as the source data for global recipe data copies. This is possible if an invalid configuration file is sent to the EasyKey.
2K/3K Error: Occurs if the recipe data is incompatible with the current Autokey setting (2K or 3K). This is possi­ble if the Autokey is changed or an invalid configuration file is sent to the EasyKey.
Init Error: Occurs if the recipe data codes specifying the type of machine they were made on are not what is expected. For example, a 3KS machine receives a con­figuration file originally made on a 2KS machine.
Config Error: Occurs if a configuration file sent to the EasyKey specifies a different hardware setup than what exists. For example, the configuration file specifies 2 color change boards but only 1 is present.
Flush the system or perform a color change. If possible, identify the origin of the reboot or power cycle.
Reinstall the Autokey, or verify that the Autokey is set properly.
Verify that the source data is from a valid recipe (1-60).
Verify that the Autokey is set properly or that the configu­ration file is valid.
Verify that the configuration file is valid.
Verify that the configuration file specifications and the hardware conform.
Range Error: Occurs if a valve used in a recipe is not present in the current hardware setup. For example, a
Verify that the recipe specifications and the hardware
conform. recipe calls for valve 30 but the system has only 12 valves.
Level Control (LC) Error: Occurs if level control data is
Verify that the Autokey is set properly. received by the EasyKey, and the current Autokey setting (2K or 3K) has changed since the level control data was originally initialized.
Level Control (LC) Range Error: Occurs if level control
Set level control data correctly. data includes a valve range exceeding the capability of the machine.
Modbus (MB) Overflow: Occurs if the Modbus connec-
Verify the Modbus protocol to the EasyKey. tion to a PLC experiences data overflow.
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E-20: PURGE_INITIATE_ALARM
Cause Solution
Alarm Troubleshooting
Table 10. Alarm Troubleshooting
System detects atomizing air to the gun when purge is
Shut off gun air.
selected. For systems with a gun flush box, gun is not in the box
when purge is selected. For systems with auto dump on, gun is not in the box
when auto dump is initiated.
Place gun in gun flush box. Verify that gun flush box is operating properly.
Place gun in gun flush box. Verify that gun flush box is operating properly.
For systems with a gun flush box, Fuse F2 is blown. Verify condition of fuse and replace if necessary. See
Repair-Parts manual.
E-21: MATERIAL_FILL_ALARM
Cause Solution
For systems with minimum mixed material fill volume
Check for restrictions or leaks in the fluid supply system. entered, the system detects that fill volume is not achieved during mixed material fill time.
Check if the fill volume is properly configured:
Adjust fill volume.
Adjust fill time.
For systems without color change and with minimum mixed material fill volume entered, Fuse F1 is blown.
Verify condition of fuse and replace if necessary. See
Repair-Parts manual.
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Table 10. Alarm Troubleshooting
E-22: TANK_A_LOW_ALARM, E-23: TANK_B_LOW_ALARM, E-24: TANK_S_LOW_ALARM, or E-29: TANK_C_LOW_ALARM
Cause Solution
The tank volume reaches the low-level threshold. The EasyKey screen will display the alarm and prompt
the user to do one of the following:
Refill tank volume to clear the alarm.
Resume mixing by selecting “Spray 25% of remain­ing volume.” If this selection is chosen, a second alarm will occur after 25% of the remaining volume is mixed. Refill tank volume to clear the alarm.
E-25: AUTO_DUMP_COMPLETE_ALARM
Cause Solution
A potlife alarm is active for more than 2 minutes, the gun
Be sure to spray all mixed material before potlife expires. flush box is enabled and gun is in the gun flush box, and an auto dump flush sequence is complete.
E-26: COLOR/CATALYST_PURGE_ALARM
Cause Solution
System detects no meter pulses, or a disruption in meter
Check that meter cable is connected. pulses lasting longer than 1 second throughout the Color/Catalyst purge time duration.
Clean or repair meter.
E-27: COLOR/CATALYST_FILL_ALARM
Cause Solution
System detects no meter pulses, or system must detect
Check that meter cable is connected. at least 10cc of material from each side throughout the Color/Catalyst fill time duration.
Gun, dump valve, or correct color/catalyst valve not
Clean or repair meter.
Open the valve. open.
Exhausted fluid supply. Check fluid level and refill if necessary. Fuse F1, F2, or both are blown. Verify condition of fuses and replace if necessary. See
Repair-Parts manual.
E-29: TANK_C_LOW_ALARM (see above) E-30: OVERDOSE_C_ALARM (see page 81) E-31: DOSE_TIME_C_ALARM (see page 82)
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Schematic Diagrams

Schematic Diagrams
System Pneumatic Schematic
AIR INPUT
PURGE AIR
3/8 AIR FILTER MANUAL DRAIN 5 MICRON WALL MOUNT ONLY
05
AIR INPUT
CONTROL AIR
TO MANIFOLD 1/4 TUBE
AIR EXHAUST MUFFLER
4-WAY SOLENOID
4-WAY SOLENOID
4-WAY SOLENOID
4-WAY SOLENOID
4-WAY SOLENOID
3-WAY SOLENOID
3-WAY SOLENOID
12 VDC
12 VDC
12 VDC
12 VDC
12 VDC
AIR EXHAUST MUFFLER
12 VDC
12 VDC
COLOR CHANGE CONTROL
DOSE A
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
OPEN
VALV E
DOSE B VALV E
PURGE A VALV E
PURGE B VALV E
PURGE C VALV E (OPTIONAL)
DUMP A VALV E (OPTIONAL)
DUMP B VALV E (OPTIONAL)
FLUSH AIR TO FLUID INLET 1/4 TUBE
MAC
36 SERIES SOLENOID VALVES
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
B
A
A
CLOSE
5/32 TUBE
CLOSE
5/32 TUBE
CLOSE
5/32 TUBE
CLOSE
5/32 TUBE
CLOSE
5/32 TUBE
5/32 TUBE
OPEN
5/32 TUBE
OPEN
COLOR VALV E STACKS
COLOR 1
COLOR 2
COLOR 3
COLOR 4
COLOR 5
COLOR 6
COLOR 7
COLOR 8
COLOR SOLVENT
COLOR 9
COLOR 10
COLOR 11
COLOR 12
CATALYST 1
CATALYST 2
CATALYST 3
CATALYST 4
CATALYST SOLVENT
3-WAY SOLENOID
3-WAY SOLENOID
MANIFOLD
12 VDC
12 VDC
GFB 1 VALV E
A
A
5/32 TUBE
5/32 TUBE
OPEN
OPEN
(OPTIONAL)
GFB 2 VALV E (OPTIONAL)
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Schematic Diagrams
TO MANIFOLD 1/4 TUBE
AIR EXHAUST MUFFLER
4-WAY SOLENOID
4-WAY SOLENOID
3-WAY SOLENOID
12 VDC
12 VDC
12 VDC
COLOR CHANGE CONTROL
DOSE C
OPEN
5/32 TUBE
OPEN
OPEN
VALV E
PURGE C VALV E
DUMP C VALV E (OPTIONAL)
MAC
36 SERIES SOLENOID VALVES
A
B
A
B
A
CLOSE
5/32 TUBE
CLOSE
5/32 TUBE
COLOR VALV E STACKS
3RD COMP. 1
3RD COMP. 2
3RD COMP. 3
3RD COMP. 4
3RD COMP. SOLVENT
COLOR 13 (OPTIONAL)
COLOR 14 (OPTIONAL)
COLOR 15 (OPTIONAL)
COLOR 16 (OPTIONAL)
COLOR 17 (OPTIONAL)
COLOR 18 (OPTIONAL)
COLOR 19 (OPTIONAL)
COLOR 20 (OPTIONAL)
COLOR 21 (OPTIONAL)
COLOR 22 (OPTIONAL)
COLOR 23 (OPTIONAL)
COLOR 24 (OPTIONAL)
COLOR 25 (OPTIONAL)
MANIFOLD
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System Electrical Schematic
NOTE: The electrical schematic illustrates all possible wiring expansions in a ProMix 3KS system. Some compo-
nents shown are not included with all systems.
Non-Hazardous Area
85-250
VAC
L1NGND
L1
N
GND
PROMIX 2KS EASYKEY INTERFACE
TERMINAL
BLOCK
L1NGND
L1
N
GND
LINE
FILTER
L1
N
85-250 VAC
L1
1
POWER
+
DC OK
N
2
SUPPLY
-
+
+24 VDC
COMMON
GND LUG
123
-
COMMON
POWER
ROCKER
SWITCH
121A1B2A
OPEN OPEN
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
12345
J1
POWER HARNESS
2B
UNUSED
BARRIER
BOARD
HARNESS
+12VDC I/S (RED)
123
COM (BLACK)
J5
SHIELD
+24VDC
OPEN
123
J4
MIX INPUT
PURGE INPUT
JOB COMPLETE INPUT
EXTERNAL CLR CHG READY
RESET ALARM INPUT
DIGITAL INPUT COMMON
DIGITAL INPUT COMMON
RECIPE BIT 0 INPUT
12345
6
1234567
J2
RJ45
ALARM
+-
COMMON
+
1234
DISPLAY
BOARD
1234567891011J412345678910111213141516171819
RJ45
3'
POWER DIST.
TERMINAL
BLOCKS
-
RJ45
J9
RJ45
J6
RECIPE BIT 1 INPUT
RECIPE BIT 2 INPUT
RECIPE BIT 3 INPUT
RECIPE BIT 4 INPUT
RECIPE BIT 5 INPUT
RECIPE CHANGE INPUT
8
J3
REMOTE
I/O
INTEGRATION
+
+
+
-
-
-
J2
DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMON/POWER
PURGE/RECIPE CHG ACTIVE OUTPUT
MIX ACTIVE OUTPUT
MIX READY OUTPUT
FILL ACTIVE
1234567
J4
BOARD
SHIELD
+
-
DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMON/POWER
SPECIAL OUTPUT #1
SPECIAL OUTPUT #2
FLOW CAL. ACTIVE
FLOW RATE ALARM OUTPUT
DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMON/POWER
12345
8
123456789
FLOW CONTROL CAL. (BLK)
GUN TRIGGER (WHT )
DIGITAL IN COMMON (RED)
REMOTE STOP (GRN)
123456789
SPECIAL OUTPUT #3
SPECIAL OUTPUT #4
DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMON/POWER
6
J5
10
ALARM RESET (BRN)
ALARM OUTPUT (BLU)
DIGITAL OUTPUT COMMON (ORG)
POT LIFE (YEL)
FLOW RATE ANALOG IN (PUR)
FLOW RATE ANALOG COMMON (GRAY)
10
J5
(+24) YEL
I/O HARNESSES
20
BEACON
(COM) GRAY
ORG
RED
BRN
TERMINAL
BLOCKS
12345
RS485 INTEGRATION A (WHT/BLU)
RS485 INTEGRATION B (BLU/WHT)
RS485 INTEGRATION GROUND (SHIELD)
12345
J10
6
RS485 NETWORK A (WHT/ORG)
RS485 NETWORK B (ORG/WHT)
RS485 NETWORK GROUND (SHIELD)
6
CABLE
WEB SERVER
RJ45
BULKHEAD
3'
(25'-200' OPTIONS)
RJ45
MODULE
RJ45
3'
FO IN (BLK)
FO OUT (BLU)
RJ45
J8
J7
RJ45
P1
MEMBRANE
SWITCH
WITH
RIBBON
CABLE
DISPLAY
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System Electrical Schematic
NOTE: The electrical schematic illustrates all possible wiring expansions in a ProMix 3KS system. Some compo-
nents shown are not included with all systems.
Non-Hazardous Area
TO FO IN - J6
(BLK)
TO FO OUT - J4
(BLU)
TO J3
3RD COMPONENT
FLUID PANEL
HAZARDOUS
AREA
SMART FLUID PANEL
TO J10
CONTROL BOX
NON-HAZARDOUS
AREA
85-250
VAC
L1NGND
50' STD.
123
TERMINAL
BLOCK
GND LUG
POWER
ROCKER
123
121A1B2A
OPEN OPEN
NL1L1 NGND
12345
SWITCH
J1
2B
HARNESS
BARRIER
BOARD
123
85-250 VAC
L1
N
1
2
POWER
SUPPLY
-
-
+
+
COMMON
COMMON
+24 VDC
DC OK
PROMIX 3KS BARRIER/PS ENCLOSURE
(10'-100' OPTIONS)
+12VDC I/S (RED)
COM (BLACK)
SHIELD
+24VDC
OPEN
COMMON
123
123
J5
J4
POWER
HARNESS
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System Electrical Schematic
NOTE: The electrical schematic illustrates all possible wiring expansions in a ProMix 3KS system. Some compo-
nents shown are not included with all systems.
Hazardous Area
TECNO
V/P
FLUID
PRESS.
SENS.
SIG (RED)
COM (BLK)
+ PRESSURE (GRN)
COM (RED)
EX+ (WHT)
- PRESSURE (BLK)
SHIELD (BARE)
J4
J2
12345
1
2
FLOW
CONTROL
BOARD
12345
J1
10' STD.
V/P ANALOG OUT (WHT)
PRESS. (GRN)
+12 V (RED)
GND (BLK)
CHASSIS (BARE)
I.S. METERS
(25'-100' OPTIONS) - GREEN COLOR CODED
(10')/
(40')
12345
J5
SMART FLUID PANEL
CONTROL BOX
BLUE
CABLE
HAZARDOUS
AREA
6
(50' STD.)/
DUMP B
MANIFOLD
BLACK
RED
65432
MH2
J10
+12VDC I/S
COM
SHIELD
123
(100' OPTION)
GFB #1
BLACK
RED
J8
12 VDC
3-WAY SOLENOID
GFB #2
BLACK
RED
1
DUMP A 3RD FLUSH
BLACK
RED
BLUE
BLACK
BLACK
RED
65432
1
J15
J6
J4
FO IN
FO OUT
(BLU)
CABLE
12 VDC
4-WAY SOLENOID
PURGE B
BLACK
65432
(BLK)
RED
PURGE A
BLACK
RED
YELLOW
J14
BLACK
1
12 VDC
DOSE B
GREEN
BLACK
BLACK
65432
J9
4-WAY SOLENOID
DOSE A
SIG
RED
BLACK
RED
1
12345678910
AIR FLOW SWITCH 1
50' STD.
(10'-100' OPTIONS) - RED COLOR CODED
SIG (WHITE)
SHIELD/GRN
PWR (RED)
J3
FLOW METER B
COM (BLACK)
6
SIG (WHITE)
FLOW METER SOLVENT
SHIELD/GRN
PWR (RED)
COM (BLACK)
SIG (WHITE)
12345
J12
SHIELD/GRN
6
GROUND
TERMINAL
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
12345
J13
UNUSED
UNUSED
GRD (BLK)
UNUSED
32541
6
+12VDC (RED)
SHIELD (BARE)
CAN H (WHT)
CAN L (BLU)
J11
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
32541
J7
UNUSED
UNUSED
FLOW METER A
3X CABLE
AIR FLOW SWITCH 2
SOLVENT FLOW SWITCH
GFB 2 PRESSURE SWITCH
GFB 1 PRESSURE SWITCH
PWR (RED)
COM (BLACK)
COM
SIG
COM
SIG
COM
SIG
COM
SIG
COM
12345
J1
SMART
FLUID
PANEL
CONTROL
BOARD
NON-HAZARDOUS
AREA
PROMIX 2KS
EASYKEY
INTERFACE
TO FO OUT (BLU) - J8
PROMIX 3KS
PS & BARRIER
INTERFACE
TO FO IN (BLK) - J7
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System Electrical Schematic
NOTE: The electrical schematic illustrates all possible wiring expansions in a ProMix 3KS system. Some compo-
nents shown are not included with all systems.
Hazardous Area
12 VDC
4-WAY SOLENOID
12 VDC
3-WAY SOLENOID
1 4 5 2 3
COLOR
J7/J11
BOARD 1
FLOW METER C
CABLE
PWR (RED)
COM (BLACK)
SIG (WHITE)
SHIELD/GRN
CLR 25
3RD COMP. 4
3RD COMP. 3
3RD COMP. 2
3RD COMP. 1
3RD COMP. SOLVENT
+12VDC
1
COM
COM
65432
12345
+12VDC
CLR 15
COM
+12VDC
COM
+12VDC
+12VDC
J10
J14
COM
CLR 14
COM
+12VDC
1
6
COM
+12VDC
CLR 13
1
2
3
4 5 6 7 8
123456789
DIN RAIL MOUNTED
TERMINAL BLOCKS
UNUSED (BLK) -
METER SIG (WHT ) -
METER PWR (RED) -
METER COM (BLK) -
CLR 12
CAT 4
CAT 3
CAT 2
CAT 1
SOL CAT
+12VDC
1
6
COM
CLR 3
COM
65432
12345
+12VDC
+12VDC
COM
CLR 2
COM
+12VDC
J10
J14
+12VDC
CLR 1
COM
COM
+12VDC
1
6
COM
+12VDC
SOL CLR
6' STD.
(BLUE COLOR CODED)
1 4 5 2 3
J7/J11
1 4 5 2 3
J7/J11
CLR 9
CLR 10
CLR 11
MANIFOLD
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
+12VDC
J9
J8
COM
+12VDC
CLR 7
+12VDC
1
6
COM
+12VDC
CLR 6
65432
12345
+12VDC
+12VDC
COM
CLR 5
+12VDC
J16
J15
COM
+12VDC
CLR 4
COM
+12VDC
+12VDC
65432
(COLORS
1 THRU 12,
CATALYST
1 THRU 4)
12345
COM
+12VDC
MANIFOLD
CLR 8
CLR 22
CLR 23
CLR 24
MANIFOLD
COM
COM
COM
COM
COM
+12VDC
J9
J8
COM
+12VDC
1
6
COM
+12VDC
CLR 19
12345
+12VDC
CLR 18
+12VDC
65432
J16
J15
COM
+12VDC
CLR 17
+12VDC
COM
COM
6
+12VDC
CLR 16
+12VDC
65432
COLOR
BOARD 2
(COLORS
13 THRU 30)
12345
COM
+12VDC
+12VDC
MANIFOLD
CLR 21
CLR 20
GROUND
TERMINAL
DOSE C "-" (GRN) -
DOSE C "+" (BLK) -
DOSE C
PURGE C
DUMP C
MANIFOLD
BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED
BLACK
RED
GRD (BLK)
+12VDC (RED)
SHIELD (BARE)
6' STD.
(10'-100' OPTIONS) - YELLOW COLOR CODED
32541
J2
9
10
3RD COMPONENT
10
DUMP C "-" (YEL) -
PURGE C "-" (BLU) -
PURGE C "+" (BLK) -
DUMP C "+" (BLK) -
FLUID PANEL
J8
32541
CAN H (WHT)
CAN L (BLU)
CAN
50' STD.
(6'-100' OPTIONS)
YELLOW COLOR CODED
ISOLATION
BOARD
BOOTH
CONTROL
32541
GRD (BLK)
+12VDC (RED)
32541
235
+12VDC (RED)
COM (BLK)
BOARD
SHIELD (BARE)
CAN H (WHT)
CAN L (BLU)
J1
J3
SHIELD (BARE)
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Schematic Diagrams
Power Supply Module Electrical Schematic
GND L1 N
RED 16 AWG BROWN 16 AWG
GRN/YEL 16 AWG
RED 16 AWG BROWN 16 AWG
TERMINAL BLOCKS
POWER ROCKER SWITCH
L L N N
HIGH
VOLTAGE
IN
24 VDC+
OUTPUT
COMMON
24 VDC+
- - + DC OK
BLACK 18 AWG RED 18 AWG
J4-3 J4-2 J4-1
J4
24 VDC+
IN
POWER SUPPLY
UNUSED
UNUSED
UNUSED
J1-5 J1-4 J1-3 J1-2 J1-1
J1
UNUSED
UNUSED
COMMON (BLACK)
+12 VDC I/S (WHITE)
J5-3 J5-2 J5-1
SHIELD/GRND
J5
GND LUG
IS POWER
12 VDC
BARRIER BOARD
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Technical Data

Technical Data
Maximum fluid working pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Base system: 3000 psi (21 MPa, 210 bar)
Low pressure color change: 300 psi (2.1 MPa, 21 bar) High pressure color change: 3000 psi (21 MPa, 210 bar) Coriolis meter: 2300 psi (16.1 MPa, 161 bar)
Maximum working air pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar)
Air supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 - 100 psi (0.5 - 0.7 MPa, 5.2 - 7 bar)
Air filter inlet size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3/8 npt(f)
Air filtration for air logic and purge air (Graco-supplied). . 5 micron (minimum) filtration required; clean and dry air
Air filtration for atomizing air (user-supplied) . . . . . . . . . . 30 micron (minimum) filtration required; clean and dry air
Mixing ratio range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stage 1 (A:B): 0.1:1- 50:1*
Stage 2 (A+B:C): 0.1:1- 50:1*
On-ratio accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to +
Fluids handled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . one or two component:
• solvent and waterborne paints
• polyurethanes
•epoxies
• acid catalyzed varnishes
• moisture sensitive isocyanates
Viscosity range of fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20- 5000 cps*
Fluid filtration (user-supplied) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 mesh minimum
Fluid flow rate range*
G3000, G250 Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G3000HR, G250HR Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coriolis Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
S3000 Solvent Meter (accessory) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid inlet sizes
Flow Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dose Valve/Color Valve Adapters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3KS Fluid Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid outlet size (static mixer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 npt(f)
External Power Supply Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 - 250 Vac, 50/60 Hz, 2 amps maximum draw
Operating temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41- 122° F (5-50° C)
Environmental Conditions Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . indoor use, pollution degree (2), installation category II
Noise Level
Sound pressure level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound power level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wetted parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303, 304 SST, Tungsten carbide (with nickel binder),
75 - 3800 cc/min. (0.02-1.00 gal./min.) 38 - 1900 cc/min. (0.01-0.50 gal./min.) 20 - 3800 cc/min. (0.005-1.00 gal./min.) 38 - 1900 cc/min. (0.01-0.50 gal./min.)
1/4 npt(f) 1/4 npt(f) 1/4 npt(m)
15 amp maximum circuit breaker required 8 to 14 AWG power supply wire gauge
below 70 dBA below 85 dBA
perfluoroelastomer; PTFE
1%, user selectable
* Dependent on flow rate, dose size, and meter resolution.
See individual component manuals for additional technical data.
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Graco Standard Warranty

Graco warrants all equipment referenced in this document which is manufactured by Graco and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser for use. With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective. This warranty applies only when the equipment is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with Graco’s written recommendations.
This warranty does not cover, and Graco shall not be liable for general wear and tear, or any malfunction, damage or wear caused by faulty installation, misapplication, abrasion, corrosion, inadequate or improper maintenance, negligence, accident, tampering, or substitution of non-Graco component parts. Nor shall Graco be liable for malfunction, damage or wear caused by the incompatibility of Graco equipment with structures, accessories, equipment or materials not supplied by Graco, or the improper design, manufacture, installation, operation or maintenance of structures, accessories, equipment or materials not supplied by Graco.
This warranty is conditioned upon the prepaid return of the equipment claimed to be defective to an authorized Graco distributor for verification of the claimed defect. If the claimed defect is verified, Graco will repair or replace free of charge any defective parts. The equipment will be returned to the original purchaser transportation prepaid. If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship, repairs will be made at a reasonable charge, which charges may include the costs of parts, labor, and transportation.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE, AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Graco’s sole obligation and buyer’s sole remedy for any breach of warranty shall be as set forth above. The buyer agrees that no other remedy (including, but not limited to, incidental or consequential damages for lost profits, lost sales, injury to person or property, or any other incidental or consequential loss) shall be available. Any action for breach of warranty must be brought within two (2) years of the date of sale.
GRACO MAKES NO WARRANTY, AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IN CONNECTION WITH ACCESSORIES, EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS SOLD BUT NOT MANUFACTURED BY GRACO. These items sold, but not manufactured by Graco (such as electric motors, switches, hose, etc.), are subject to
the warranty, if any, of their manufacturer. Graco will provide purchaser with reasonable assistance in making any claim for breach of these warranties.
In no event will Graco be liable for indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages resulting from Graco supplying equipment hereunder, or the furnishing, performance, or use of any products or other goods sold hereto, whether due to a breach of contract, breach of warranty, the negligence of Graco, or otherwise.
FOR GRACO CANADA CUSTOMERS
The Parties acknowledge that they have required that the present document, as well as all documents, notices and legal proceedings entered into, given or instituted pursuant hereto or relating directly or indirectly hereto, be drawn up in English. Les parties reconnaissent avoir convenu que la rédaction du présente document sera en Anglais, ainsi que tous documents, avis et procédures judiciaires exécutés, donnés ou intentés, à la suite de ou en rapport, directement ou indirectement, avec les procédures concernées.

Graco Information

For the latest information about Graco products, visit www.graco.com.
TO PLACE AN ORDER, contact your Graco distributor or call to identify the nearest distributor. Phone: 612-623-6921 or Toll Free: 1-800-328-0211 Fax: 612-378-3505
All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication.
Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.
Original instructions. This manual contains English. MM 313882
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Revised June 2012
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