Graco PrecisionMix ii Instructions And Parts List

Instructions – Parts List
PRECISIONMIX II
3K System
309107E
For Proportional Mixing of Two and Three Component Coatings
Patent No. 5,368,059
See page 2 for the Table of Contents.
Conforms to ANSI/UL standard 2279 Class 1 Zone 0
AExia II A T4
110474 Certified to CAN/CSA
22.2 No. E79–11
0359
II 2 G
EEXia II A T3 ITS03ATEX21382
GRACO INC.ąP.O. BOX 1441ąMINNEAPOLIS, MNą55440-1441
Copyright 2001, Graco Inc. is registered to I.S. EN ISO 9001
Table of Contents
Warnings 1–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overview 2–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using this Manual 2–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Publications 2–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How the PrecisionMix II 3K Works 2–6. . . . . . . . . .
Functional Diagrams 2–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Mixing Order 2–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Overview 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Features 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Requirements 2–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Operation Sequence 2–12. . . . . . . . . .
One Gun Flow Control Using a Flow Meter
in the Mixed Material Line 2–13. . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Components 2–14. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Parameters 2–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using Recipes/Color Change 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
No Color Change 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integrated Color Change 2–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integrated Color Change with Queue 2–17. . . .
Color Change Sequences 2–18. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing from One Color Change
Sequence to Another 2–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actual Valve Times 2–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation 3–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Installation 3–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-intrinsically Safe 3–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intrinsically Safe 3–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Supply Requirements 3–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mounting Components 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For Wall Mounting 3–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stand Mounting Kit 241501 3–9. . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Installation 3–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Controller and User Interface 3–10.
Power Requirements 3–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Fluid Panel with Fluid Meters 3–12.
Install the Air Control Kit 3–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Operator Station 3–13. . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Color/Catalyst/Reducer
Change Valves and Solenoids 3–14. . . . . .
Install the Gun Flush Box and
Solenoid Box 3–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Install the Optional Flow Control 3–20. . . . . . . .
Fluid Connections 3–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Test and Solvent Flush
the System 3–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Digital Outputs 3–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Component Electrical Connections 3–22. . . . . . . . .
Controller Terminal Block 3–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ground the System 3–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check the Resistance 3–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power-up Checklist 3–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Flow Control I/P Transducers 3–34.
Testing Flow Control External 4–20 mA Input
Signal 3–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Test and Solvent Flush Procedure 3–36.
Test Color Valve Operation 3–36. . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Test Component A 3–36. . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Test Component B and C 3–36. . . . .
Pressure Test the Solvent Lines 3–36. . . . . . . .
Operation 4–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pressure Relief Procedure 4–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Controls and Indicators 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Station 4–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Interface 4–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Checklist 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mode Switch 4–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purging the Ratio Check Valves 4–8. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purging the PrecisionMix II 3K System 4–10. . . . . .
Starting Production 4–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stopping Production 4–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Operation 4–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Tips 4–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integrated Color Change 4–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Multiple Gun Flush Box Operation 4–16. . . . . . . . . .
Printer Reports 4–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Run Mode Report 4–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recipe Report 4–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Setup (Configuration) Report 4–20. . .
Job Totals Report 4–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Batch Totals Report 4–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grand Totals Report 4–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm Report 4–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Screen Map 5–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Run Monitor 6–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home Screen 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Target/Actual 6–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Rate 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Potlife Timer 6–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Rate Setpoint 6–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Enter New Setpoint 6–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recipe Select 6–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm History 6–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integrated Color Change with Queue 6–7. . . . . . . .
Modify Queue Screen 6–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Totalizers 7–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home Screen 7–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Select Recipe and Totalizer Screen 7–3. . . . . . . . . .
Job Totals 7–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Batch Totals 7–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grand Totals 7–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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System Configuration 8–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home Screen 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Password Screen 8–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu Screen 8–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Language 8–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Station Number 8–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Units of Measurement 8–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recipes 8–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Potlife Timer 8–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Rate Limits 8–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solvent Meter 8–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purge Sequence: Valves 8–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purge Sequence: Purge Alarms 8–9. . . . . . . . . . . .
Mixed Load Volumes 8–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guns Setup 8–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mix/Purge 8–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control 8–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integrator Volume 8–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Integrated Color Change 8–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Password Selection 8–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time and Date Set 8–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Setup 8–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Print Setup 8–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Flow Switch 8–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Setup 8–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home Screen 8–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Password Screen 8–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu Screen 8–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Options 8–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Menu 8–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Source of Flow Control Data 8–18. . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Scaling 8–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Force Output 8–19. . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Delay Time 8–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control Meter Location 8–20. . . . . . . . . . .
Integrated Color Change Setup 8–21. . . . . . . . . . . .
Home Screen 8–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Password Screen 8–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Menu Screen 8–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color Change Mode Screen 8–22. . . . . . . . . . .
Color Change Sequence 8–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color Change Graph Screen 8–23. . . . . . . . . . .
Purge and Mix Timer Values 8–23. . . . . . . . . . .
A Component Dump Timer Value 8–24. . . . . . .
A Component Solvent Timer Value 8–24. . . . .
B Component Dump Timer Value 8–25. . . . . . .
B Component Solvent Timer Value 8–25. . . . .
C Component Dump Timer Valve 8–26. . . . . . .
C Component Solvent Timer Valve 8–26. . . . .
Gun 1 Trigger Start/Duration Times 8–27. . . . .
Gun 2 Trigger Start/Duration Times 8–27. . . . .
Special 1, 2, 5, and 6
Trigger Start/Duration Times 8–28. . . . . . .
PrecisionMix II 3K Robotic Interface 8–29. . . . . . . .
Pressure Test and Solvent Flush
the System 8–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PrecisionMix II 3K Robotic Applications 8–29.
Integrated Color Change 8–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-integrated Color Change 8–31. . . . . . . . . .
Digital Inputs 8–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recipe Setup 9–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Home Screen 9–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Password Screen 9–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recipe Selection 9–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Menu with Integrated Color Change On
and Flow Control On 9–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Menu with Integrated Color Change
and Flow Control Off 9–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mix Ratio and Tolerance 9–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color Change Sequence 9–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purge Sequence 9–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Alarms with Flow Control On and
Hand Gun Selected 9–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Alarms with Flow Control On and
Automatic Gun Selected 9–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Alarms with Flow Control Off 9–10. . . . . . .
Meter Calibration Tests 9–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Component A Flow Meter Calibration 9–12. . . . . . .
Component B Flow Meter Calibration 9–13. . . . . . .
Component C Flow Meter Calibration 9–13. . . . . . .
Solvent Flow Meter Calibration 9–14. . . . . . . . . . . .
Mixed Material Calibration Screen 9–14. . . . . . . . . .
Gun 1 Meter Calibration 9–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Flow Control 9–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain Factor Graphs 9–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Meter Calibration Procedure 9–18. . . . . . . . . .
Selection 1, 2, 3, or 4: Calibrating the
Meters Individually 9–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selection 6: Calibrating the Gun 1 Meter 9–20 Selection 5: Mixed Material Calibration 9–21. .
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Troubleshooting 10–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Revision Number 10–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting Reference 10–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alarm Troubleshooting 10–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
To Clear the Alarm and
Restart the System 10–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ratio Low or Ratio High 10–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dose Time A, B, or C 10–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Overdose A, B, or C 10–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Rate Alarms for a System without
Flow Control 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Too Low 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Too High 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Rate Alarms for a System with
Flow Control 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gun #1 High/Low Flow 10–10. . . . . . . . . .
Gun # 2 High/Low Flow 10–10. . . . . . . . . .
Pot Life Exceeded 10–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purge/Load Interlock Not Ready 10–11. . . . . . .
Invalid Recipe 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I/O Change 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purge Not Completed 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purge Time Out 10–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Battery Low 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Battery Low 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Failure 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communications Error 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Invalid Guns From Input/Output Alarm 10–12
Air Flow Switch Alarm 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Defaults Loaded 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Revision Alarm 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuration Module Alarm 10–12. . . . . . . . .
External Alarms 10–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warnings 10–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Job Total Rollover 10–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Batch Total Rollover 10–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grand Total Rollover 10–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calibrate A Meter 10–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calibrate B Meter 10–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Calibrate C Meter 10–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solenoid Box Troubleshooting 10–14. . . . . . . . . . .
Gun Flush Box Troubleshooting 10–16. . . . . . . . . .
Operator Station
with Color Change Troubleshooting 10–17. . .
Service 11–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the User Interface Battery 11–3. . . . . . .
Replacing the Controller Battery 11–4. . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Isolation Barrier Fuses 11–5. . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the User Interface 11–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing the Power Supply 11–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing the Power Supply Voltage 11–6. . . . . . . .
Replacing Power Supply Fuses 11–6. . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing the Operator Station 11–7. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Control Modules 11–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Control Submodules 11–9. . . . . . . . . . . .
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Parts 12–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controller with User Interface 12–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 243540 12–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 243541 12–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Controller 12–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 240834 12–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Flow Control 12–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
One Gun 12–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
One Gun with Flow Meter in
Mixed Material Line 12–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication Ports 12–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 241379 12–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 241378 12–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Utilities Kit 12–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 243546 12–8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Panel 12–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Intrinsically Safe 12–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intrinsically Safe 12–9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Panel Module 12–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 243493 12–10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solenoid Module 12–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 552184 12–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 552186 12–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid Meters 12–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 243512 12–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 243513 12–13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 243515 12–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Supply Station 12–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 570122 12–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operator Station 12–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 240835 12–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 240877 12–18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Low Pressure Color Change Module 12–19. . . . .
Part No. 241386 12–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 242025 12–19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 241387 12–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 242026 12–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High Pressure Color Change Module 12–22. . . . .
Part No. 241499 12–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 241500 12–23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 907347 12–25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Color Change Valve Assemblies 12–26. . . . . . . . .
Low Pressure Color Change Valves 12–26. . .
High Pressure Color Change Valves 12–26. .
Valve Bracket Changing Procedure 12–27. . .
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Gun Flush Box 12–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 241389 12–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 241394 12–28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gun Flush Solenoid Box 12–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 115125 12–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gun Holders for Gun Flush Box 12–30. . . . . . . . . .
Cable Chart 12–31. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote User Interface 12–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 240874 12–32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stand Mount 12–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 241501 12–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio/Visual Alarm 12–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 241380 12–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories 12–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 241647 Catalyst Change Kit 12–34.
Part No. 195048 Paint Shield 12–34. . . . . . . .
Part No. 195049 Paint Shield 12–34. . . . . . . .
Part No. 241263 Printer Kit 12–34. . . . . . . . . .
Printer Power Supply 12–34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 514037 Printer Paper 12–34. . . . . . .
Manual Dump Valve Kits 12–35. . . . . . . . . . . .
2K Fluid Outlet Valves 12–35. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part No. 513052 Air Flow Switch 12–35. . . . .
Part No. 241962 Hydro-Softfeel
Material Application Kit 12–35. . . . . . . . . .
Cable Network PC AMR 12–35. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catalyst Supply Modules 12–35. . . . . . . . . . . .
Utilities Software 13–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Utilities Overview 13–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Connection Error 13–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mode Switch 13–3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Backup PrecisionMix II 13–4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restore PrecisionMix II 13–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Update the Operating System 13–9. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Update PrecisionMix II Program 13–11. . . . . . . . . .
Connecting Utilities 13–12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Update User Interface Program 13–13. . . . . . . . . .
Reset PrecisionMix II Password 13–15. . . . . . . . .
Set PrecisionMix II Date and Time 13–16. . . . . . .
Open Graco Web Site 13–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Edit Language 13–17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical Data 14–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graco Standard Warranty 14–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graco Phone Number 14–6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Warnings
1–1Warnings
1–2 Warnings
WARNING
FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Improper grounding, poor air ventilation, open flames, or sparks can cause a hazardous condition and
result in fire or explosion and serious injury.
The PrecisionMix Controller must only be installed and serviced by a qualified electrician.
The PrecisionMix Controller is for use only in non-hazardous locations. The maximum applied relay
voltage shall not exceed +24 volts. Do not operate the controller in hazardous locations, as defined in Article 500 of the National Electrical Code (USA).
Ground the equipment and the object being sprayed. See Ground the System on page 3–30.
Do not install non-intrinsically safe equipment in a hazardous area.
Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable vapors from solvent or the fluid being
sprayed.
Extinguish all the open flames or pilot lights in the spray area.
Keep the spray area free of debris, including solvent, rags, and gasoline.
Do not turn on or off any light switch in the spray area while operating or if fumes are present.
Do not smoke in the spray area.
Do not operate a gasoline engine in the spray area.
If there is any static sparking while using the equipment, stop spraying immediately. Identify and
correct the problem.
Keep liquids away from the electrical components.
Disconnect electrical power at the main switch before servicing the equipment.
The battery inside the PrecisionMix Controller may explode if mishandled. Do not recharge or
disassemble the battery. Do not expose the battery to fire or heat. The battery is intended for use at normal temperatures, where high temperature cycles are not expected to exceed 212 F (100C).
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
Hazardous fluids or toxic fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on the
skin, swallowed, or inhaled.
Know the specific hazards of the fluid you are using. Read the fluid manufacturer’s warnings.
Store hazardous fluid in an approved container. Dispose of hazardous fluid according to all local,
state and national guidelines.
Wear the appropriate protective clothing, gloves, eyewear, and respirator.
1–3Warnings
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
Spray from the gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components can inject fluid into your body and cause extremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. Splashing fluid in the eyes or on the skin can also cause serious injury.
Fluid injected into the skin might look like just a cut, but it is a serious injury. Get immediate medi-
cal attention.
Do not point the spray gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
Do not put hand or fingers over the spray tip.
Do not stop or deflect fluid leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 4–3 whenever you: are instructed to relieve pres-
sure; stop spraying; clean, check, or service the equipment; or install or clean the spray tip.
Tighten all the fluid connections before operating the equipment.
Check the hoses, tubes, and couplings daily. Replace worn, damaged, or loose parts immediately.
Permanently coupled hoses cannot be repaired; replace the entire hose.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
INSTRUCTIONS
Equipment misuse can cause the equipment to rupture, malfunction, or start unexpectedly and result in serious injury.
This equipment is for professional use only.
Read all instruction manuals, tags, and labels before operating the equipment.
Use the equipment only for its intended purpose. If you are uncertain about usage, call your Graco
distributor.
Do not alter or modify this equipment. Use only genuine Graco parts and accessories.
Check the equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately.
Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system component. See the
instruction manuals of the individual PrecisionMix components for their maximum working pres­sures.
Route the hoses away from the traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces. Do not
expose Graco hoses to temperatures above 180F (82C) or below –40F (–40C).
Do not use the hoses to pull the equipment.
Do not move pressurized equipment.
Use fluids or solvents that are compatible with the equipment wetted parts. See the Technical
Data section of all the equipment manuals. Read the fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings.
Comply with all applicable local, state and national fire, electrical and other safety regulations.
1–4 Warnings
2
Overview
Overview 2–1
2–2
Overview
Using this Manual
Warning Symbol
WARNING
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of serious injury or death if you do not follow the instructions.
Caution Symbol
CAUTION
This symbol alerts you to the possibility of damage to or destruction of equipment if you do not follow the instructions.
Special Note Symbol
This symbol precedes information that should be taken special note of.
Screen Navigation Symbol
This symbol precedes information that tells you how to enter information and navigate through the User Interface screens.
Text that appears in grey on the screens in these
instructions indicates lines that may or may not appear on your display, depending on previous selections that have been made.
Text that appears in a grey box indicates a selection that is being recommended or explained in that sec­tion of the instructions.
Manual Overview
The information is organized in the following way:
1. Warnings: Read this section for important safety information.
2. Overview: This section provides information on the instruction manuals and on PrecisionMix II 3K Component ID and function.
3. Installation: This section provides information on installing a configured PrecisionMix II 3K system. After installation is complete, a startup checklist is provided to verify the system is installed correctly and ready to begin production. Portions of the checklist will guide you to other procedures, such as purging the system and configuring the soft­ware, to prepare the system for production.
4. Operation: The Pressure Relief Procedure and miscellaneous operation procedures are in this section.
5. Screen Map: The screen map shows the general layout of all the User Interface screens and pro­vides the page number to go to for more detailed information on each screen.
6. Run Monitor: This section covers the use of the Run Monitor screens.
7. Totalizer: This section covers the use of the Totalizer screens.
8. System Configuration: This section covers how to use the System Configuration screens. These screens are used to configure how the system will operate. Integrated color change and flow control are part of the system configuration.
9. Recipe Setup: This section covers how to use the Recipe Setup screens to setup recipes.
10. Troubleshooting: This section provides informa­tion on troubleshooting alarm conditions and some system problems.
11. Parts: This section includes parts drawings and lists for components of the PrecisionMix II 3K system.
Overview 2–3
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2–4
Overview
Overview 2–5
How the PrecisionMix II 3K Works
Usage
The standard Graco PrecisionMix II 3K can blend most two and three component epoxy or polyurethane paints. The PrecisionMix is not for use with “quick-set­ting” paints (those with a pot life of less than 15 min­utes). For information on handling quick-setting paints or abrasive fluids, contact your Graco distributor.
Fluid Supply
The system can be set up to mix components supplied from pressure tanks or feed pumps. The materials can be transferred from their original containers or from a central paint recirculating line.
The standard PrecisionMix II 3K is designed to operate an air spray or air-assisted system with a capacity of up to 2000 cc/min.
Adaptive Overrun Correction
The actual volume of fluid dispensed each cycle can vary slightly from the calculated target. However, the controller monitors this variance and continuously makes adjustments to keep the ratio of Component A to Component B and the ratio of Component C to Component B within the user specified tolerance.
Other inputs and outputs are provided to control the purging process, signal an alarm, and interface with the operator. Refer to Fig. 3.21, page 3–29.
The order in which the three components are mixed depends on the characteristics of the materials being used. In the standard configuration, Component A is mixed with Component C first, then the blend of A and C is mixed with Component B. The instructions in this manual correspond with this mixing order.
To convert the PrecisionMix II 3K to a configuration where Component A is mixed with Component B before Component C is added, refer to Changing the
Mixing Order, on page 2–10.
The following is a typical ratio cycle:
Figures 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4 show the flow of fluid through component lines A, B, and C during this cycle.
1. To begin operation, the operator enters the desired ratio and other parameters through the User Interface (BB) and turns the operator switch (AA)
to MIX .
Operating Cycle
The 3K fluid manifold consists of four separate fluid supply lines for Component A, B, C, and the flushing material. The Component A, B, and C supply lines have the following parts to individually control the flow of the three materials. Refer to Fig. 2.2.
Fluid filters (DA, DB, DC)  Check valves (EA, EB, EC)  Flow meters (FA, FB, FC)  Dispense valves (GA, GB, GC)
The dispense valves control the entry of the compo­nents into the integrator chambers. The flow meters monitor the exact fluid volumes being dispensed and send electrical pulses to the controller. The controller monitors these pulses and signals the solenoids to turn the dispense valves on or off accordingly (based on the target volumes calculated by the controller).
Fig. 2.1
AA BB
2. When the operator triggers the spray gun, the controller sends a signal to activate the solenoid valve for the component A dispense valve (GA). See Fig. 2.2.
3. The component A dispense valve (GA) opens and Component A begins to flow into the first integrator chamber (L). When the correct quantity is dis­pensed (based on the calculated target value), the component A dispense valve closes. See Fig. 2.2.
2–6
Overview
How the PrecisionMix II 3K Works
Functional Diagram – Component A Dispense
Component A Component BComponent C
A
A
G
A
D
A
E
A
F
A
J
A
K
A
H
C
H
L
C
G
C
K
C
C
D
H
C
E
C
F
C
J
N
B
G
B
B
K
Q
B
B
D
B
E
B
F
B
J
M
Fig. 2.2
KEY for Figs. 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4
Component A
A Supply Line, Component A DAFluid Filter, Component A ,
100 mesh minimum EACheck Valve, Component A FAFlow Meter, Component A GADispense Valve, Component A HAPurge Valve (usually air), Component A JAFluid Shut-off Valve, Component A KARatio Check Valve, Component A
Component C
C Supply Line, Component C DCFluid Filter, Component C,
100 mesh minimum ECCheck Valve, Component C FCFlow Meter, Component C GCDispense Valve, Component C HCPurge Valve (usually solvent),
Component C JCFluid Shut-off Valve, Component C KCRatio Check Valve, Component C
P
Component B
B Supply Line, Component B DBFluid Filter, Component B,
100 mesh minimum EBCheck Valve, Component B FBFlow Meter, Component B GBDispense Valve, Component B HBPurge Valve (usually solvent),
Component B JBFluid Shut-off Valve, Component B KBRatio Check Valve, Component B
Other
L First Integrator M First Static Mixer N Second Integrator P Second Static Mixer Q Fluid Meter R Fluid Supply to Gun
R
TI0085B
Overview 2–7
How the PrecisionMix II 3K Works
Functional Diagram – Component B Dispense
Component A Component BComponent C
A
A
G
A
D
A
E
A
F
A
J
A
K
A
H
C
H
L
C
G
C
K
C
C
D
H
C
E
C
F
C
J
N
B
G
B
B
K
Q
B
B
D
B
E
B
F
B
J
M
Fig. 2.3
4. The controller sends a signal to activate the sole­noid valve for the component B dispense valve (GB). See Fig. 2.3.
P
R
TI0087B
5. The component B dispense valve (GB) opens and Component B flows into the second integrator chamber (N). The fluid is lined up proportionately with the previously-dispensed Component A and C dose. The component B dispense valve closes when the target volume for Component B is reached. See Fig. 2.3.
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Overview
How the PrecisionMix II 3K Works
Functional Diagram – Component C Dispense
Component A Component BComponent C
A
A
G
A
D
A
E
A
F
A
J
A
K
A
H
C
H
L
C
G
C
K
C
C
D
H
C
E
C
F
C
J
N
B
G
B
B
K
Q
B
B
D
B
E
B
F
B
J
M
Fig. 2.4
6. The component C dispense valve (GC) opens and Component C flows into the first integrator cham­ber. The fluid is lined up proportionately with Components A and B. The component C dispense valve closes when the target volume for Compo­nent C is reached. See Fig. 2.4.
7. Components A and C flow into a static mixer (M), where they are mixed. The mixture then flows into the second integrator chamber (N). See Fig. 2.4.
8. The three components are given a homogeneous blending as they pass through a second static mixer tube (P).
P
R
TI0086B
9. The three components continue to be alternately fed into the integrators as long as the gun is trig­gered. Output from the mixer tube to the spray gun may be controlled by a fluid pressure regulator (Q).
After the trigger is released, if the gun is not trig­gered again within four minutes, the system will go to an idle mode, which closes off the mix manifold. When the gun is triggered again, the system will continue the process where it left off. Operation can be stopped at any time by energizing the standby input or shutting off the main power switch.
Overview 2–9
Changing the Mixing Order
The order in which the three components are mixed depends on the characteristics of the materials being used. In the standard configuration, Component A is mixed with Component C first, then the blend of A and C is mixed with Component B. The instructions in this manual correspond with this mixing order.
To convert the PrecisionMix II 3K to a configuration where Component A is mixed with Component B before Component C is added, perform the following steps.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury whenever you are instructed to relieve pressure, always follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 4–3.
1. Flush the system and relief the pressure.
2. Refer to Fig. 2.5. Unscrew the nut of the Compo­nent C tube (T) from the nipple at the dispense valve (V).
4. Unscrew the nut of the Component B tube (W) from the nipple at the dispense valve (Y).
5. Remove the screws (S) and take the Component B meter (Z), bracket, and tube off the fluid panel.
6. Turn the tubes of both meters 180 so the nuts face in the opposite direction.
7. Reinstall the Component B and C meters, in the opposite locations.
8. Refer to Fig. 2.6. Disconnect the red air lines (R) from the elbows at the Component B and C dis­pense valves and reconnect them to the opposite dispense valve. Switch the green air lines (G) in the same way.
9. Refer to Fig. 2.6. Disconnect the red air lines (R) from the elbows at the Component B and C purge valves and reconnect them to the opposite purge valve. Switch the green air lines (G) in the same way.
10. Using Part No. 196303 Label, relabel dispense valve B to C and dispense valve C to B.
3. Remove the screws (S) and take the Component C meter (U), bracket, and tube off the fluid panel.
S
U
V
T
W
Disassembly Reassembly
Fig. 2.5
S
Y
11. Reverse the wires on terminals 4271 and 4291. Refer to Fig. 3.21, page 3–29.
Z
Z
U
W
Affix Label B Here
Affix Label C Here
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S
S
T
V
Y
TI0223
Overview
Changing the Mixing Order
AB
RGG GGG GRR RRR
Before Changing Component B and C Tubing Connections
CAP BPCP
AB
RGG GGG GRR RRR
After Changing Component B and C Tubing Connections Fig. 2.6
CAP BP CP
ABCAPBPCP
GGGG G
RGRRR RR
Detail of Solenoid Box
TI0227
Overview 2–11
Flow Control Overview
Flow Control is used to limit the flow of material to the air spray gun to help avoid sags and runs in the finish due to coatings being applied too thick or quickly and to assure adequate coverage. Flow control can be configured for use with a manual or automatic air spray gun. Refer to Flow Control Setup, page 8–16.
The flow control module uses flow meters, fluid regula­tor, current to pressure (I/P) transducer, and the Preci­sionMix II 3K controller to adjust and maintain the flow of material to the air spray gun.
Flow control is an optional feature of the Preci­sionMix 3K system. Your system must be configured with flow control hardware and software in order to use flow control. Detailed information on using flow control is in other sections of this manual.
Flow control is NOT for use with air-assisted or airless spray guns.
System Requirements
The fluid feed system must have adequate volume and pressure to supply the air spray gun. The Component A, B and C fluid supply pressures need to be bal­anced. The fluid feed hose, gun nozzle and needle size and travel must be sized and adjusted properly to keep the flow control operating at its maximum effi­ciency.
General Operation Sequence
1. When the controller is first turned on, a pre-config­ured pilot air pressure is applied to the fluid regula­tor.
2. When the air spray gun is triggered, the controller waits for the set delay time to elapse before it starts monitoring the flow and making any neces­sary adjustments. The delay time is user select­able (typically 1–2 seconds) and helps assure the fluid is moving at a normal rate before flow rate adjustments occur.
3. When the fluid moves through the fluid lines, the flow meter(s) monitors the flow and sends meter pulses to the controller. These pulses are con­verted into flow measurements and checked against the set values in the controller.
Flow Control Features
Ability to control one manual or automatic air
spray gun
Programmable maximum flow setpointProgrammable lower flow control start value for
manual gun
Delayed activation of flow control after the gun is
triggered
Manual flow rate reset function, which can be
initiated from the in-booth Flow Control Station
An indicator light on the Flow Control Station to
show when the flow rate is resetting for manual gun operation.
4. If the fluid flow falls outside the set values, the controller sends a signal to adjust the fluid regula­tor to correct the flow. The flow is raised or low­ered by the pilot air pressure from the current to pressure (I/P) transducer. The greater the pilot air pressure to the fluid regulator, the higher the fluid pressure and the greater the fluid flow.
5. When the air spray gun is turned off, the flow control holds the pilot air pressure value and does not attempt to adjust fluid flow until the gun is triggered again.
6. When the gun is triggered, the process of control­ling the fluid flow continues.
2–12
Overview
Flow Control Overview
One Gun Flow Control Using a Flow Meter in the Mixed Material Line
Fig. 2.7 shows a one gun system that is using a flow meter, installed in the mixed material line, to monitor fluid flow to the gun. Using a flow meter in the mixed material line, rather than monitoring fluid flow with the component A, B, and C flow meters, provides a faster response to changes in the flow rate setpoint.
PrecisionMix II 3K Controller Panel
User Interface with Color Change
RS–485
External Analog Setpoint (use optional)
Current to Pressure Transducer
Fig. 2.7
Typical Installation of One Gun Flow Control Using a Flow Meter in the Mixed Material Line
4 to 20 mA Analog In
Flow Control Station
4 to 20 mA Analog Out
Flow Meter Signal
I/P
Fluid Regulator
Flow Meter (Optional)
Fluid Panel
TI0162
Overview 2–13
Flow Control Overview
Flow Control Components
(Refer to Fig. 2.7)
Flow Meter
Digital pulses are sent by the flow meters to the con­troller to provide fluid flow rate information.
Fluid Regulator
The flow control regulates the fluid flow to a pre-pro­grammed flow rate by adjusting the fluid regulator. The fluid regulator uses a pneumatic pilot pressure from a current to pressure (I/P) transducer to open and close the regulator needle.
Current to Pressure (I/P) Transducer
An adjustable pneumatic signal is required for the controller to regulate the fluid flow. The current to pressure transducer provides this signal. The controller outputs an analog current signal that varies from 4 milli-amps to 20 milli-amps and the transducer changes the milli-amp signal to a 1–100 psi (7–700 kPa, 0.1–7 bar) pneumatic signal. The pneumatic pressure signal is applied to a fluid pressure regulator, which controls the output fluid pressure to the air spray gun.
Flow Control Station
The Flow Control Station consists of a Flow Control Reset/Warning light and Flow Control Reset button, which are used with manual air spray guns to manually initiate flow control reset.
Flow Control Reset Button Pressing the reset button will cause the flow control
system to calibrate the flow rate to the current setpoint.
Flow Control Reset/Warning Light The controller activates the Reset/Warning light when
the flow control system is resetting flow rate (solid light) or when a flow control alarm condition occurs (flashing light––flow rate is outside the set tolerance).
Flow Rate Alarms Wait for the system to automatically calibrate the flow
rate or manually reset the flow rate by pressing the reset button.
Flow Control Reset/
Warning Light
PrecisionMix II 3K Controller
The controller can be configured to control and display the fluid control information, including setpoint, actual flow, milli-amp output values to the I/P transducer, system parameter, and I/O conditions. The controller will indicate when the system is operating within flow control tolerance and when it is not.
Fig. 2.8
Flow Control
Reset Button
Flow Control Station
9003A
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Overview
Flow Control Overview
Flow Control Parameters (Refer to Fig. 2.9)
The following flow control parameters are entered from either the User Interface or from digital input:
Setpoint Source – Specifies the source of the
flow limit value as User Interface, network or analog input (refer to page 8–18).
Analog Scaling – If analog is the source of input,
the scaling for analog input must be set. The setting is used to calculate the relationship between the flow rate and a 4–20 mA input signal (refer to page 8–18).
Flow Rate Setpoint – Sets the value for the
desired flow rate. Flow control monitors and cali­brates flow rate based on this value and the other parameters (refer to page 9–9 or 9–16).
Delay Time – Sets the time that flow control waits
after the gun is triggered before starting to monitor the flow rate. This allows time for the fluid to quickly reach the setpoint and avoid unnecessary alarms or corrections (refer to page 8–19).
Flow Control Low Limit – This value is only used
with manual guns and is always entered from the User Interface (refer to page 9–9). The flow control stops making adjustment if the flow rate falls below the difference of setpoint and the “Low Limit” volume. The warning alarm output will be on when the actual flow rate falls out of this tolerance for 5 seconds. This helps the system allow for periodic partial triggering (feathering) of a hand gun without adjusting the flow rate.
If the setpoint is changed, the low limit will change accordingly.
Example – If the setpoint is 500 cc/min. and the low limit is 100 cc/min.:
The flow control will stop making adjustments
when the flow rate falls below 400 cc/min.
Changing the setpoint to 300 cc/min. will
change the low limit value to 200 cc/min.
Alarm Tolerance
Flow Rate Setpoint
Flow
Delay Time
Fig. 2.9
Low Limit
Gun “feathered”, No Flow Control
NOTE: Graph shown for hand gun flow control.
Full Flow Control
Time
Alarm Tolerance
Overview 2–15
Using Recipes/Color Change
There are three modes of operation relating to the changing of recipes: No Color Change, Integrated Color Change, and Integrated Color Change with Queue. Refer to page 8–22. The controller logic decides whether or not to allow a chosen recipe change to occur. The criteria for allowing a recipe change are as follows:
1. The new recipe must contain valid data for the desired ratio, flow meter K-factors, tolerance, and pot life times.
2. An active alarm must not exist in the system.
3. An Integrated Color Change can not already be in progress.
4. The recipe number must not be greater than the number of recipes configured to run on the sys­tem.
5. The input device used to change the recipe value must be configured as the recipe input device (User Interface, Network, I/O, or Operator Station).
6. When “No Color Change” is selected, the operator switch on the Operator Station must be in the
A color change may be performed with the operator
switch in the Mix or Standby position. If the
operator switch is in the Mix position, the system will be ready for immediate spraying after a color change. The green light on the Operator Station will blink while a color change is in operation. The green light indicates that the system is busy and is not ready for spraying.
Mix/Load Volumes
If mix/load volumes are configured for the system, the fill portion of the color change may continue after the color change has timed out. This feature may be used in conjunction with a gun flush box to make sure that the desired volume of material is loaded into the sys­tem. The system keeps track of the volume that is mixed during the fill portion of the color change. If the mix/load volume is not reached, then the system will continue to fill until the volume is reached (the operator
switch needs to be in the Mix position for this to occur automatically). Setting the mix/load volume to zero will disable the mix/load volume feature.
Standby
position.
No Color Change
The system will boot up for the first time with color change turned off. In this mode, color changes are performed manually. The recipe number is changed through the User Interface, Network, I/O, or Operator Station. The operator must manually dump and purge the old material from the system and then load the new material into the system.
Integrated Color Change
The Integrated Color Change mode of operation automatically performs the tasks necessary to execute a color change. This is a time-based mode that is configurable by the user. Refer to page 8–21. The timing of the color change is configured in one of four color change sequences. The color change sequences contain start times and timer duration for the devices that are controlled during a color change. Each recipe is then assigned one of the four color change sequences for its operation.
Recipe Zero
Recipe zero is considered the “Purge Down” recipe. The purpose of this recipe is to allow the user to purge out the material lines and the mixed material lines without loading a new color. A typical use for recipe zero is at the end of a shift. The operator performs a color change to recipe zero and the lines are cleaned out to prevent hardening of catalyzed material between shifts. Multiple Purge Downs may also be performed if the lines are not sufficiently clean. Another Purge
Down is triggered by pressing the Enter key on the Operator Station or by setting the the color change bit on the I/O high.
NOTE: Recipe 0 has a unique Purge Sequence 0 to allow for end of shift or production shutdown. If you are using a solvent meter, any additional solvent used in the recipe 0 purge cycle will not be included in the solvent totals. It is important to configure Purge Se­quence 0 to flush all materials clean in one purge cycle, to maintain accurate solvent use records.
Continued on the next page.
2–16
Overview
Using Recipes/Color Change
Integrated Color Change – continued
The devices that are controlled by the Integrated Color Change Sequences are as follows.
Purge Valves: The Integrated Color Change Sequence typically starts by purging out the old mixed material. The purge can be further defined by setting the total purge time, the purge time for the first cycle, the purge time for the last cycle, and the individual purge times for the three possible purge valves. The beginning of the purge can be delayed to allow time for the gun triggers to activate. Refer to page 8–23.
Mix Valves: The sequence fills the hoses with the new mixed material after the system has finished purging. The target mix parameters are calculated after the purge is completed, before the mix begins. The user defines the mix (fill) time duration for the Color Change Sequence. Refer to page 8–23.
Dump Valves: The dump valves open immediately when the Color Change Sequence begins. The user then configures how long these valves stay open. The purpose of these valves is to allow the unmixed A, B, and C component materials to dump from the system before entering the mix manifold. Refer to page 8–24 and 8–26.
Special Outputs 1, 2, 5, and 6: The special outputs are optional outputs that the user can configure for their particular application. Each of these valves can be turned on and off up to four times during a color change sequence. Refer to page 8–28.
Specials 1 and 2 are pneumatic outputs, while Spe­cials 5 and 6 are electrical outputs.
Integrated Color Change with Queue
The Integrated Color Change with Queue mode of operation runs in a similar fashion to the standard Integrated Color Change mode. The difference between the two modes is that the Queue parameters override the normal color change parameters during the color change. Five data sets can be set up in a queue and sent to the controller individually. Refer to page 6–7. A queue data set consists of the following five parameters.
1. Sequence Number – The number for the color change sequence that will be used for the new color.
2. Recipe Number – The recipe number that will be used for the new color.
3. Color Valve Component A (Resin) – The number corresponding to the component A color valve chosen for the new color.
Solvent Valves: The Solvent valves open immediately when the Color Change Sequence begins. The user then configures how long these valves stay open. The purpose of these valves is to push the unmixed A, B, and C component materials through the dump valves and clean the hoses for the next material. Refer to page 8–24 and 8–26.
Gun Triggers 1–2: The gun triggers are electrical outputs that can be configured to turn on and off up to two times. These outputs are typically wired to the spray guns triggers to allow automatic purging and filling. Refer to page 8–27.
4. Color Valve Component B (Catalyst) – The number corresponding to the component B color valve chosen for the new color.
5. Color Valve Component C (Reducer) – The number corresponding to the component C color valve chosen for the new color.
A Queue Color Change is triggered by pressing the Enter key on the Operator Station or by setting the Color Change Bit on the I/O of the controller. The data set values on the top of the queue will be used for the Color Change. When color change is complete, the top level of the queue is erased and all of the other data sets move up one level on the queue.
Overview 2–17
Using Recipes/Color Change
Color Change Sequences
There are four color change sequences that can be set up to control how a color change will operate. These sequences can be viewed on the User Interface in a graphical fashion. A typical color change sequence looks as follows.
Color Change Graph Screen
1. PURGE MIX**
2. A DUMP
3. A SOLV
4. B DUMP
5. B SOLV
6. C DUMP
7. C SOLV
8. GUN1 TG
9. GUN2 TG
10.SPEC 1
11.SPEC 2
12.SPEC 5
13.SPEC 6
0 Sec 40.0
Color Chg Seq 1. Enter Function (1-13) 01
Sequence 1:
Purge time = 20 Seconds Mix time = 20 seconds Component A Dump time = 7 seconds Component A Solvent time = 5 seconds Gun 1 time = 40 seconds Total Sequence Time = 40 seconds
The color change sequence begins by closing all of the color change valves. Then the dump valve for Compo­nent A (resin) will immediately open, as well as the solvent valve on the color stack. This will allow solvent to flow into the fluid lines, through the flow meter, and out through the dump valve.
The color change solvent valve stays open for 5 sec­onds, then it closes and the new color valve, associ­ated with the new recipe, will open. The dump valve remains open for two seconds after the new color valve is opened, to allow the new color to fill the fluid line and flush out the remaining solvent. The dump valve is open for a total of 7 seconds.
In parallel with the dumping and filling of the fluid lines, a purge is occurring through the mix manifold and mixed material lines. The purge always starts at the beginning of a color change sequence. The above sequence triggers Gun 1 for the entire sequence. This allows the purge to flush solvent through the mix manifold and mixed material lines and out through the gun. After 20 seconds, the purge is complete.
The system then begins to mix new material. The system mixes for 20 seconds until the mix manifold and the mixed material lines are full of new material.
This sequence is a 40 second long operation.
NOTE: When using automatic spray guns or gun flush boxes, you must specify trigger times for each gun. The screen shown above reflects the use of manually triggered spray guns.
2–18
Overview
Using Recipes/Color Change
Changing from One Color Change Sequence to Another
It is possible to perform a color change from a recipe associated with one color change sequence to a recipe that is associated with another color change sequence. In this case the system automatically uses the old sequence for dumping and purging and the new sequence for loading and mixing. This type of color change is useful in applications where one material tends to purge and load more quickly than another.
When switching from one sequence to another, there are two transition points that determine which sequence is being used at a given time. The first transition point occurs when the solvent valve for the color change stack closes. The second transition point is when the purge is complete. The table at right lists the outputs associated with the transition points.
An example of a color change from one sequence to another is as follows.
Transition Point Output
Color Stack Solvent Component A Closes
Color Stack Solvent Component B Closes
Color Stack Solvent Component C Closes
Purge Ends Mix
Dump Valve Component A
Dump Valve Component B
Dump Valve Component C
Gun 1 Trigger Gun 2 Trigger Special 1 Special 2 Special 5 Special 6
Sequence 1:
Purge time = 20 Seconds Mix time = 20 seconds Component A Dump time = 7 seconds Component A Solvent time = 5 seconds Special 1 on time = 0 seconds Special 1 time = 40 seconds Total Sequence Time = 40 seconds
Color Change Graph Screen
1. PURGE MIX**
2. A DUMP
3. A SOLV
4. B DUMP
5. B SOLV
6. C DUMP
7. C SOLV
8. GUN1 TG
9. GUN2 TG
10.SPEC 1
11.SPEC 2
12.SPEC 5
13.SPEC 6
0 Sec 40.0
Color Chg Seq 1. Enter Function (1-13) 01
Sequence 2:
Purge time = 40 Seconds Mix time = 40 seconds Component A Dump time = 13 seconds Component A Solvent time = 10 seconds Special 2 on time = 0 seconds Special 2 time = 40 seconds Total Sequence Time = 80 seconds
Color Change Graph Screen
1. PURGE MIX**
2. A DUMP
3. A SOLV
4. B DUMP
5. B SOLV
6. C DUMP
7. C SOLV
8. GUN1 TG
9. GUN2 TG
10.SPEC 1
11.SPEC 2
12.SPEC 5
13.SPEC 6
0 Sec 80.0
Color Chg Seq 1. Enter Function (1-13) 01
Overview 2–19
Continued on the next page.
Using Recipes/Color Change
Changing from One Color Change Sequence to Another – continued
Actual valve times:
Purge time = 20 seconds Mix time = 40 seconds Component A Dump time = 8 seconds Component A Solvent time = 5 seconds Special 1 on time = 0 seconds Special 1 time = 20 seconds Special 2 on time = 20 seconds Special 2 time = 40 seconds Total Sequence Time = 60 seconds
Actual Valve Times
1. PURGE MIX**
2. A DUMP
3. A SOLV
4. B DUMP
5. B SOLV
6. C DUMP
7. C SOLV
8. GUN1 TG
9. GUN2 TG
10.SPEC 1
11.SPEC 2
12.SPEC 5
13.SPEC 6
0 Sec 60.0
Color Chg Seq 1. Enter Function (1-13) 01
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Overview
3
Installation
Installation
3–1
Installation3–2
Typical Installation
WARNING
FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
Installing and servicing this equipment requires access to parts which could cause an electric shock or other serious injury if the work is not performed prop­erly.
Do not install or service this equip-
ment or perform any of the following installation and adjustment proce­dures unless you are trained and qualified.
Comply with all applicable local, state, and
national fire, electrical, and other safety regula­tions.
WARNING
FLAMMABLE OR TOXIC VAPOR HAZARD
Provide fresh air ventilation to avoid the buildup of flammable or toxic vapors. Do not operate the spray gun unless ventila­tion fans are operating. Follow all nation­al, state, and local codes regarding air exhaust velocity requirements.
NOTE:
Reference numbers and letters in parentheses in
this manual’s text refer to the numbers and letters in the illustrations.
Be sure all accessories are adequately sized and
pressure-rated to meet the system’s requirements.
The Typical Installations shown in Figs. 3.1 and 3.2
are only a guideline for selecting and installing system components and accessories, and are not an actual system design. Contact your Graco distributor for assistance.
KEY for Figs. 3.1 and 3.2
NOTE: The typical installation drawings (Figs. 3.1 and 3.2) show all possible system options. Your system may not include all these options.
A Alarm B Controller C Solenoid Bank for color change, 8 or
16 valves
D Solenoid Bank for catalyst or reducer
change, 8 valves E Air Regulators F Transducer
G Solenoid Box for gun flush box,
1 & 2 guns H Gun Flush Box J Flow Control K Fluid Regulator, air operated L Atomizing Air Shutoff Valve, air piloted M Color/Resin Change Valves N Fluid Panel
P Solenoid Box for fluid panel Q Operator Station R Operator Station with color change S Flow Control Station T User Interface (also available as a
remote interface, see page 3–10)
U Catalyst Change Valve
Installation
3–3
Typical Installation
NON-INTRINSICALLY SAFE
TI0172
H
Key
Electrical
Pneumatic
Fluid
NOTE: See page 3–3 for
key to letter references
Gun Flush Box Cable
Flow Control Meter Cable
D
C
User interface is also available
as a remote interface, see
page 3–10.
1
F
U
Flow Control I/P Cable
Air In
M
Fluid Line To Gun
Component B
Component C
Solenoid Air
Atomizing Air
Component A
Purge Air
Resin Dump
E
G
L
J
K
P
Fluid Hose
N
S
1
Solenoid Power Cable
Solenoid Network Cable
T
B
A
Fig. 3.1
Solenoid Box Cable
Connector
Network PC
or Printer Cable
HAZARDOUS AREA
NON-HAZARDOUS AREA
Operator Station Cable
R
Q
Installation3–4
Typical Installation
INTRINSICALLY SAFE
TI0225
H
Key
Electrical
Pneumatic
Fluid
NOTE: See page 3–3 for
Gun Flush Box Cable
Flow Control Meter Cable
CD
key to letter references
User interface is also available
as a remote interface, see
page 3–10.
1
F
Flow Control I/P Cable
Fluid Line To Gun
G
L
K
J
U
Component B
Component C
Solenoid Air
Air In
Atomizing Air
Component A
Purge Air
P
Fluid Hose
N
S
Resin Dump
M
E
Solenoid Power Cable
Solenoid Network Cable
AB
Fig. 3.2
Installation
1
T
Solenoid Box Cable
HAZARDOUS AREA
NON-HAZARDOUS AREA
Operator Station Cable
Connector
Network PC
or Printer
Cable
R
Q
3–5
Fluid Supply Requirements
Common fluid supplies include pressure tanks, circu­lating lines, and pail or drum pumps. The fluid supply should be capable of supplying enough pressure to deliver a flow rate 1.5 times the maximum desired flow rate.
If the Flow Control system is installed, it is very impor­tant to balance the fluid pressures of the Component A, B and C fluid supplies to be within 2 psi (14 kPa, 0.1 bar) of each other at the fluid outlet.
The fluid supply must be free of pressure spikes, which are commonly caused by a pump stroke changeover. If necessary, install pressure regulators on the fluid inlets to the PrecisionMix II 3K to reduce the fluid supply pressure. Contact your Graco distributor for information on fluid pressure regulators.
Circulating Lines
For maintenance and safety, you must install a ball valve between each supply line and the PrecisionMix 3K.
Installation3–6
Mounting Components
The controller, color change panel, and fluid panel can be wall mounted or installed on Part No. 241501 Stand Mounting Kit. If the Stand Mounting Kit was ordered with the system, the parts were mounted to the stand at Graco. The Gun Flush Box can be wall, stand, or drum mounted in the spray booth.
NOTE:
Refer to Figs. 3.1 and 3.2 for non-hazardous versus
hazardous location equipment requirements.
Refer to Fig. 3.3 through 3.6 for dimensions and
mounting hole layouts.
For Wall Mounting
Mount the components to a wall, as follows:
1. Ensure that the wall and mounting hardware are strong enough to support the weight of the equip­ment, fluid, hoses, and stress caused during operation.
Operator Station (without integrated color change)
Depth: 3.25 in.
(83 mm)
8 in.
(203 mm)
6 in. (152 mm)
6.75 in. (171 mm)
Operator Station (with integrated color change)
Depth: 3 in.
(76 mm)
8 in.
(203 mm)
11 in.
(279 mm)
11.75 in.
(298 mm)
6 in.
(152 mm)
6 in.
(152 mm)
2. Mark the mounting holes on the wall at a conve­nient height for the operator, using the equipment as a template.
Color Change Panel: In order to use the
standard supplied fluid hose, the color change panel must be mounted within 12 in. (305 mm) of the fluid panel. Contact your Graco distribu­tor for other available fluid hoses.
Operator Station or Flow Control Station:
Mount the station(s) inside the spray booth, at a convenient location for the operator to ac­cess and use.
Flow Control Station
Depth: 3.25 in.
(83 mm)
(203 mm)
Fig. 3.3
6 in.
(152 mm)
8 in.
6.75 in.
(171 mm)
6 in.
(152 mm)
Continued on the next page.
9042A
Installation
3–7
Mounting Components
For Wall Mounting – continued
Remote User Interface: If a remote User
Interface is used, mount it at a convenient location for the operator to view and use.
Gun Flush Box: Install the gun flush box in
the spray booth. Locate it as far away from the spray or application point as possible to help avoid getting over-spray on it.
Gun Flush Solenoid Box: Install the gun
flush solenoid box in the non-hazardous area, within 25 ft. (7.6 m) of the gun flush box. 100 ft. (30.5 m) of cable is provided, which con­nects the solenoid box with the controller.
3. Drill the mounting holes in the wall and install anchors as needed.
4. Bolt the equipment securely to the wall.
Controller
Depth: 9 in.
(229 mm)
24 in.
(610 mm)
30 in.
(762 mm)
Remote User Interface
Depth: 3.75 in.
(95 mm)
11 in.
(279 mm)
Gun Flush Box
Depth: 9 in.
(229 mm)
(229 mm)
Gun Flush Solenoid Box
Depth: 3.25 in.
(83 mm)
12 in.
(305 mm)
9 in.
(229 mm)
12.75 in.
(324 mm)
14 in.
(356 mm)
9 in.
8 in.
(203 mm)
Fig. 3.4
22.5 in.
(572 mm)
28.5 in.
(724 mm)
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Fig. 3.5
6 in.
(152 mm)
6.75 in.
(171 mm)
6 in.
(152 mm)
9042A
Installation3–8
Mounting Components
Stand Mounting Kit 241501
1. Select the desired location for the mounting stand. Be sure to leave sufficient space around the equipment for operator access, routing of hoses and cabling, and ventilation.
56 in.
(1422 mm)
22 in.
(559 mm)
55.25 in.
(1403 mm)
30 in.
(762 mm)
28.75 in.
(730 mm)
2. Drill holes in the floor, using the mounting stand base as a template, and install anchors as needed.
3. Secure the mounting stand to the floor.
19 in.
(483 mm)
Color Change Panel
Depth: 9 in.
(229 mm)
Fig. 3.6
Fluid Panel
Depth: 17.4 in.
(442 mm)
28.75 in.
(730 mm)
Dimensions and Mounting Holes
11 in.
(279 mm)
10 in.
(254 mm)
15 in.
(381 mm)
20.56 in.
(522 mm)
70 in.
(1778 mm)
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Installation
3–9
System Installation
NOTE:
All options ordered on configured systems are
electrically tested at the factory and shipped con­nected from Graco.
It is recommended that all cables routed in the
spray booth and high traffic areas be enclosed in conduit to prevent damage from paint, solvent, and traffic.
Refer to the Electrical Connection table and
diagram, page 3–29, for wiring connections.
Install the Controller and User Interface (Code A)
The controller is available with a panel mount user interface or a remote user interface.
1. If you are using a remote user interface (T), Part No. 194372 standard cable (C1) is provided to connect the remote interface (T) to the controller (B). The 9-pin D-SUB cable is 50 ft. (15.2 m) long. See Fig. 3.7.
B
T
C1
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Fig. 3.7
2. Provide power to the controller, using conduit to protect the wiring.
3. Ground the controller to a true earth ground. See Grounding the System on page 3–30.
Installation3–10
System Installation
Power Requirements
The Precision Mix II control is designed to operate with 120 Vac or 220 Vac input power. See Fig. 3.8 for the wiring connections.
It is possible for voltage brown out conditions to cause the Precision Mix II control to go into a memory failure mode. If the power being supplied to the system is not free of excessive dips an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) or a power conditioner will need to be supplied. The Precision Mix II control is already equipped with a surge suppressor, adding one will not be necessary. The basic requirements for purchasing a UPS or power condition are as follows:
L1 L2 or Common
Ground
1. Purchase one rated for the desired input voltage (120 Vac or 220 Vac).
2. Purchase one with a minimum output current of 125 Watts.
3. Purchase one that is rated for industrial use and the maximum temperature conditions of the instal­lation site.
NOTE: It is not recommended to mount either a UPS or power conditioner inside the Precision Mix II control.
Fig. 3.8
L1 L2
Installation
3–11
System Installation
Install the Fluid Panel (Code E) with Fluid Meters (Code F)
A non-intrinsically safe fluid panel (Code E–1) is avail­able for installing in a non-hazardous area. Refer to the typical installation drawing on page 3–4.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
The controller must be configured with the proper barriers for it to be used with a fluid panel installed in a hazardous area. A non-intrinsically safe system must be installed as shown in Fig. 3.1, page 3–4.
An intrinsically safe fluid panel (Code E–2) is available for installing in a hazardous area. Refer to the typical installation drawing on page 3–5.
NOTE:
The selected fluid meters (S1, S2, S3, S4) are
installed on the fluid panel at the factory.
2. In certain situations, the cable (C6) may need to be disconnected and reconnected to route the cable as desired. If this is necessary follow the steps below and refer to the Electrical Connec-
tion table and diagram, page 3–29.
Non-intrinsically Safe Fluid Panel Cable Wiring
a. Connect the cable wires to the terminals in the
controller.
b. Connect the cable wires to the terminal blocks
in the solenoid box.
Intrinsically Safe Fluid Panel Cable Wiring
a. Connect the cable wires to the barriers in the
controller.
See page 10–15 for a pneumatic schematic of the
fluid panel.
1. 50 ft. (15.2 m) of cable (C6) is supplied, connect­ing the fluid panel solenoid box (P) and the Preci­sionMix II 3K controller (B). See Fig. 3.9.
3
2
S
S
P
4
N
S
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Fig. 3.9
B
1
S
C6
b. Connect the cable wires to the terminal blocks
in the solenoid box.
c. All wires must be connected to the terminal
blocks and barriers. All shields must be con­nected to the ground terminal of the appropri­ate barrier.
3. A cable is factory connected between the solenoid box and meters to the meters. Bring the free end of the cables into the solenoid box and connect the wires to the terminal blocks.
4. Ground the fluid panel to the same true earth ground used for the controller. See Grounding the System on page 3–30.
Installation3–12
System Installation
Install the Air Control Kit
If you have ordered the color change, the air control kit is installed at the factory. Refer to Install the Optional Color Change Panel, page 3–14.
1. 25 ft. (7.6 m) of air line is provided with the air control kit (E). See Fig. 3.10.
2. Connect a minimum 1/2 in. (13 mm) main air supply line to the air inlet.
1/2” npt Air Inlet
E
Fig. 3.10
Be sure the supplied cable (C5) can reach the Preci­sionMix II 3K controller (B). 100 ft. (30.5 m) of cable is supplied, pre-connected to the operator station. The cable is pre-stripped and has ferrules assembled. See Fig. 3.11.
B
C5
Fig. 3.11
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Q
R
Install the Operator Station (Code J)
There are two types of operator station: with integrated color change (R) and without integrated color change (Q).
NOTE: It is recommended that the cable be enclosed in conduit to prevent damage from paint, solvent, and traffic inside the spray booth. Cut the cable to the length needed, or coil the excess neatly in an out-of­the-way location where it will not be damaged.
Installation
3–13
System Installation
Install the Color/Catalyst/Reducer Change Valves and Solenoids (Code K and L)
If color/catalyst/reducer change valves are ordered, the valves along with the necessary solenoid valves and the air control kit will be factory installed on the color change panel (C). Fig 3.12 shows both color, catalyst, and reducer valves and their solenoids mounted on the panel.
1. See Fig. 3.12 and 3.13. All fluid and pneumatic connections are factory completed. The air lines may be shortened if desired.
GRD
+24V
GRD
–24V
COM
SHIELD
COM
2. Power (P) and network (N) cables, connecting the color change panel with the controller (B), are installed at the factory. The cables are 50 ft. (15.2 m) long. They may be shortened at the controller end only.
3. Ground the color change panel to the same true earth ground used for the controller and the fluid panel. See Grounding the System on page 3–30.
B
P
N
C
P (Ref)
Fig. 3.12
N (Ref)
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Electrical Connections
Installation3–14
System Installation
Install the Color/Catalyst/Reducer Change Valves and Solenoids (Code K and L) –
continued
Component A Color Change
Valve Stack
Stack No. 1
Solenoid Bank
Color Change Panel
Atomizing Air
Solenoid Air
Stack No. 2 and 3 Solenoid Bank
Component C
Component B
Splitter
Component C Stack No. 2
Component B Stack No. 3
Solenoid Box
Component A Dump
Purge Valve
Component A Dump Valve
Fig. 3.13 Installation
Air and Fluid Connections
Purge Air
Component A
Solenoid Bank
Component B Dump Valve
Component C Dump Valve
3–15
System Installation
Install the Gun Flush Box and Solenoid Box (Code M, N and P)
NOTE:
See Gun Flush Box Manual 309277 for gun flush
box adjustment and parts information.
See page 10–16 for a pneumatic schematic of the
gun flush box.
1. See Fig. 3.17. Install the gun flush box (H) in the spray booth. Locate the Gun Flush Box as far away from the spray or application point as pos­sible to help avoid getting over-spray on it.
2. Install the gun flush solenoid box (G) in the non­hazardous area, within 25 ft. (7.6 m) of the gun flush box. 100 ft. (30.5 m) of cable (C9) is pro­vided, connecting the solenoid box with the con­troller (B).
3. Connect two feet (0.6 m) of straight pipe or tubing (T) between the Gun Flush Box fluid outlet (O) and an enclosed waste container (W). See Fig. 3.14.
WARNING
TOXIC FLUID HAZARD
To reduce the risk of splashing, a minimum of two feet (0.6 m) of straight pipe or tubing must be connected between the Gun Flush Box and an enclosed waste container for the solvent.
4. Electrically interlock the Gun Flush Box air supply with the ventilators to prevent the box from operat­ing when ventilating fans are not operating. Check and follow all National, State, and Local codes regarding air exhaust velocity requirements.
WARNING
TOXIC OR FLAMMABLE FUMES HAZARD
To avoid hazardous concentrations of flammable or toxic fumes, install the Gun Flush Box in a properly ventilated spray booth. Never operate the Gun Flush Box unless ventilation fans are operating.
5. Use a clean, dry air supply; filtered to 10 microns. Connect a minimum 3/8 in. (10 mm) air supply line to the gun flush box solenoid box (G).
6. Install an atomizing air shutoff valve (L) in the spray gun air supply line. See Fig. 3.17 or 3.18.
7. Connect an air line (A3) between the valve (L) and the air flow switch (D).
O
T
W
Fig. 3.14
Continued on the next page.
Installation3–16
System Installation
Install the Gun Flush Box and Solenoid Box (Code M, N and P) – continued
8. Connect another air line (A1) from the atomizing air shutoff valve (L) to port S on the gun flush box. See Fig. 3.15.
9. Connect 5/32” (4 mm) OD air tubes (A2) between the gun flush solenoid box (G) ports and the gun flush box (H) ports. Refer to the table below and Fig. 3.15 for connection ports.
Gun Flush Box Air Tube Connections
Solenoid Box Gun Flush Box
Ports Description Ports Description
C Solenoid Output C Gun trigger cyl-
inder air (acti­vates gun trig­ger)
A Pressure Switch A Return air for
the gun in the box signal
P Air Supply P Supply air in
* S Safety interlock
(locks out the atomizing air)
E Solenoid Ex-
haust – no con­nections re­quired
No connections required
Fig. 3.15
Fig. 3.16
Gun Flush Box Bottom View
Solenoid Box Bottom View
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* Connect to the atomizing air shutoff valve (L). See
Figs. 3.17 and 3.18.
Installation
3–17
System Installation
Install the Gun Flush Box and Solenoid Box (Code M, N and P) – continued
B
C
C9
G
A2
(mounted to the back of the fluid
panel solenoid box)
Fig. 3.17
One Gun Flush Box Installation
Non-Hazardous Area Hazardous Area
D
A3
To Gun
L
A1
H
8990A
Installation3–18
System Installation
Install the Gun Flush Box and Solenoid Box (Code M, N and P) – continued
Wire the second air flow switch through
1
terminal block #11 in the solenoid box of the fluid panel.
C9
G1
C10
G
(mounted to the
back of the fluid
panel solenoid box)
Fig. 3.18
Two Gun Flush Box Installation
B
H
Non-Hazardous Area
Hazardous Area
A2
H1
A2
A1
Hazardous Area
D
A3
Non-Hazardous Area
A1
L
Non-Hazardous Area
Hazardous Area
D
1
A3
L
8990A
P–Mix
Fig. 3.19 Installation
Solenoid Box I Terminal Blocks
Solenoid Box II Terminal Blocks
TI0471
3–19
System Installation
Install the Optional Flow Control
NOTE: Refer to the system electrical schematic,
Manual 309138, included with the system.
1. See Fig. 3.20. Install the fluid regulator (K) in the spray booth, on the fluid supply line to the spray gun. Locate the fluid regulator as close to the spray gun as possible.
2. Install the I/P transducer (F) in the non-hazardous area, but as close to the fluid regulator as possible. Mount the transducer on a vibration free surface. 100 ft. (30.5 m) of cable (C12) is supplied, con­necting the I/P transducer to the controller.
3. Connect a minimum 3/8 in. (10 mm) air supply line to the I/P transducer (F).
4. The I/P transducer supply air must be a maximum of 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar), free of oil or water, and filtered to a minimum of 40 micron.
To Controller
C12
Fluid Connections
Figs. 3.1 and 3.2.
1. Connect the solvent supply line to the solvent inlet on the fluid panel. If your system has color change, make solvent connections to the color change stack and the catalyst change stack.
2. Connect the resin supply line, catalyst supply line, and reducer supply line to their respective inputs on the fluid panel. The fluid supplies must have consistent, non-fluctuating pressure through the full flow rate range.
3. Connect a fluid hose between the spray gun and the mixer outlet.
4. Connect an atomizing air hose from the air flow switch to the spray gun.
Pressure Test and Solvent Flush the System
Before operating the system, perform the Pressure Test and Solvent Flush procedures on page 3–36.
See system assembly drawings on electrical schemat­ic 309138 for more specific details.
Non-Hazardous Area Hazardous Area
Fluid in
Fig. 3.20
Air in
F
Air out
Fluid out
K
9004A
Installation3–20
System Installation
Digital Outputs
Terminal Block
5171 Solvent A Valve The Solvent A Valve output opens the solvent valve for
5181 Solvent B Valve The Solvent B Valve output opens the solvent valve for
5191 Solvent C Valve The Solvent C Valve output opens the solvent valve
5201 Purge/Mix Load The Purge/Mix Load output indicates that the system
5211 Gun 1 Trigger On The Gun 1 Trigger On output is used as an input to a
5221 Gun 2 Trigger On The Gun 2 Trigger On output is used as an input to a
5231 Special 5 This output is not used for Non–Integrated Color
5241 Special 6 This output is not used for Non–Integrated Color
6171 Ratio Alarm Ratio Low, Ratio High, A Overdose, B Overdose, C
6181 Flow Rate Alarm Gun 1 Flow Control Off: Low Flow
6191 Flow Rate Alarm Gun 2 Flow Control Off: High Flow
6201 Potlife Alarm Gun 1 Potlife Alarm for Gun #1. Same as Non–Integrated Color Change.
6211 Potlife Alarm Gun 2 Potlife Alarm for Gun #2. Same as Non–Integrated Color Change.
6221 Purge/Load Interlock
6231 Purge Not Complete
6241 General Alarm All System Alarms: This includes all alarms included
Description Non–Integrated Color Change Function Integrated Color Change Function
Same as Non–Integrated Color Change.
purging. This valve is typically used with air.
Same as Non–Integrated Color Change.
purging. The valve is typically used with solvent.
Same as Non–Integrated Color Change. for purging. The valve is typically reserved for special applications.
The Purge/Mix Load output will be high is purging or loading. This output will be high during a purge or a fill using the mix load volume.
Gun Flush Box to automatically trigger the gun. This output will turn on automatically (if gun flush boxes are enabled) for purging and loading.
Gun Flush Box to automatically trigger the gun. This output will turn on automatically (if gun flush boxes are enabled) for purging and loading.
Change.
Change.
Overdose, A Dose Time, B Dose Time, C Dose Time.
Flow Control On: Gun 1 High Flow, Gun 1 Low Flow
Flow Control On: Gun 2 High Flow, Gun 2 Low Flow
Purge/Load Interlock, I/O Alarm, Invalid Recipe. Same as Non–Integrated Color Change.
Alarm
Purge Time Out, Purge Not Complete Same as Non–Integrated Color Change.
Alarm
for outputs 1–7, plus Memory Failure, Control Battery Low, and Display Battery Low.
during an Integrated Color Change. It will
also be high if the system is being manual-
ly purged or filled.
The Gun 1 Trigger output may be turned
on or off via the programmable color
change sequences. It will also turn on if
the system is being manually purged or
filled.
The Gun 2 Trigger output may be turned
on or off via the programmable color
change sequences. It will also turn on if
the system is being manually purged or
filled.
The Special 5 output may be turned on or
off via the programmable color change se-
quences.
The Special 6 output may be turned on or
off via the programmable color change se-
quences.
Same as Non–Integrated Color Change.
Same as Non–Integrated Color Change.
Same as Non–Integrated Color Change.
Same as Non–Integrated Color Change.
Installation
3–21
Component Electrical Connections
Terminal Strip No. in Main Con­troller
2041 Festo solenoid bank 115153 Blue Can Low
2051 Network communication Shield Shield Can network port
2061 White Can High Pin connector port
2021 Red 24 VDC
1082 Black Ground
2021 Festo solenoid bank 115150 White 24 VDC Power supply
1082 Power supply Blue Ground Pin connector port
None Pre-wired with connec-
None Pre-wired with connec-
Accessory/Option Name
Color Change Festo Solenoid Stack
Graphic User Interface
tors
Printer Port
tors
Cable Part No.
194400 Pre-wired connectors
See printer option
Wire Color Function Barriers
Uncon­trolled Side
Barriers Controlled Side
Accessory Terminal No.
Pre-wired connectors
PC Network Interface
3081 White/Blue Network B All other P-Mix 3K sys-
3091 Shield Network A
3101 Blue/White Ground
Operator Station
Barrier No. 3321 (factory wired)
3131 194477 Green Network A 1 3 A
3151 White Network B 2 4 B
Ground Shield/drain Ground PA/gnd Shield/drain
Barrier No. 3251 (factory wired)
2021 Red 24 VDC 1 3 “+24 VDC
1082 Black Common 2 4 Com
Ground Shield/drain Ground PA/gnd Shield/drain
tems on the network
Installation3–22
Component Electrical Connections
Terminal Strip No. in Main Con­troller
4021 Component A Brown Signal 1 3 4021
1082 Black Common 2 4 1082
1082 Drain Shield PA/gnd Shield
4061 Component B Blue Signal 1 3 4061
1082 Black Common 2 4 1082
1082 Drain Shield PA/gnd Shield
4081 Component C Green Signal 1 3 4081
1082 Brown Common 2 4 1082
1082 Drain Shield PA/gnd Shield
5171 Solvent Component A Green Signal 1 3 5171
1082 Black Common 2 4 1082
1082 Drain Shield PA/gnd Shield
5181 Solvent Component B White Signal 1 3 5181
1082 Black Common 2 4 1082
1082 Drain Shield PA/gnd Shield
Accessory/Option Name
Solenoids
Cable Part No.
Wire Color Function Barriers
Uncon­trolled Side
Barriers Controlled Side
Accessory Terminal No.
5191 Solvent Component C Green Signal 1 3 5191
1082 Orange Common 2 4 1082
1082 Drain Shield PA/gnd Shield
Installation
3–23
Component Electrical Connections
Terminal Strip No. in Main Con­troller
4251 Component A White/Red Signal 2 4 4251
1082 Black Ground PA/gnd 1082
2021 Red 24 VDC 1 3 2021
1082 Drain Shield/drain PA/gnd Shield
4271 Component B Blue/Red Signal 2 4 4271
1082 Black Ground PA/gnd 1082
2021 Orange 24 VDC 1 3 2021
1082 Drain Shield/drain PA/gnd Shield
4291 Component C Green/
1082 Blue Ground PA/gnd 1082
2021 Green 24 VDC 1 3 2021
1082 Drain Shield/drain PA/gnd 1082
Accessory/Option Name
Meters
Cable Part No.
Wire Color Function Barriers
Uncon­trolled Side
Signal 2 4 4291
White
Barriers Controlled Side
Accessory Terminal No.
4311 Flushing Material Brown/Red Signal 2 4 4311
1082 Black Ground PA/gnd 1082
2021 Yellow 24 VDC 2021
1082 Drain Shield/drain PA/gnd Shield
Air Flow Switch
5051 Gun 1 Trigger Green Signal 2 4 5051
2021 Red 24 VDC 1 3 2021
1000
5061 Gun 2 Trigger Yellow Signal 2 4 5061
2021 Red 24 VDC 1 3 2021
1000
Installation3–24
Component Electrical Connections
Terminal Strip No. in Main Con­troller
6171 From
6201 Orange Potlife alarm Orange wire
1082 Yellow Ground Yellow wire
5111 065338 White Gun flush box interlock
5121 Green Gun flush box interlock
5221 Blue Gun trigger gun flush
5211 Orange Gun trigger gun flush
2021 Red 24 VDC 2021
1082 Black Common 1082
8041 Red Analog + input gun #1
8051 Black Analog – input gun #1
1082 Shield Signal Protection Field Source
1082 Shield Signal Protection Field Source
Accessory/Option Name
Alarm
Gun Flush Box
Flow Control
Cable Part No.
Alarm
Wire Color Function Barriers
Uncon­trolled Side
Gray Ratio alarm Gray wire
gun 1
gun 2
box 2 (auto dump)
box 1 (auto dump)
remote 0–20 Ma
remote 0–20 Ma
Barriers Controlled Side
Accessory Terminal No.
5111 input +24 VDC
5121 input +24 VDC
5221 output +24 VDC
5211 output +24 VDC
Field Source
Field Source
2021 Red 24 VDC power to I/P
gun #1
8281 White 4–20 Ma signal I/P
gun #1
8291 Green I/P common gun #1 1
1082 Black I/P common gun #1 2
1082 Shield Signal protection Case
1082 Shield Signal protection Case
6
4
Installation
3–25
Component Electrical Connections
Terminal Strip No. in Main Con­troller
7121 Security bypass Input +24 VDC discrete
7111 Spare Input +24 VDC discrete
7101 External process con-
7091 External process con-
7081 External process con-
7071 External process con-
7061 External process con-
7051 External process con-
6101 Spare
6121 Gun #2 Solenoid from
6111 Gun #1 Solenoid fro mI/
Accessory/Option Name
Field Wiring Terminals for Additional Inter­face Capabilities
troller
troller
troller
troller
troller
troller
Cable Part No.
Wire Color Function Barriers
Uncon­trolled Side
Recipe bit 5 Input +24 VDC discrete
Recipe bit 4 Input +24 VDC discrete
Recipe bit 3 Input +24 VDC discrete
Recipe bit 2 Input +24 VDC discrete
Recipe bit 1 Input +24 VDC discrete
Recipe bit 0 Input +24 VDC discrete
I/O (GFB)
O (GFB)
Barriers Controlled Side
Accessory Terminal No.
Installation3–26
Component Electrical Connections
Terminal Strip No. in Main Con­troller
6091 External process con-
6071 External process con-
6061 External process con-
6051 External process con-
5051 External solenoid Gun 1 trigger Input +24 VDC
5061 External solenoid Gun 2 trigger Input +24 VDC
5071 Remote alarm External alarm Input +24 VDC
5081 External process con-
5091 External process con-
5101 External process con-
6241 Spare
6231 Remote alarm Purge not complete
6221 Spare
6211 Remote alarm Potlife alarm gun 2 Output +24 VDC
6201 Remote alarm Potlife alarm gun 1 Output +24 VDC
6191 Remote alarm Flow alarm: high flow/
6181 Remote alarm Flow alarm: low flow/
6171 Remote alarm Ratio alarm Output +24 VDC
5241 Special Output +24 VDC
5231 Special Output +24 VDC
5201 External process con-
Accessory/Option Name
Field Wiring Terminals for Additional Inter­face Capabilities (continued)
troller
troller
troller
troller
troller
troller
troller
troller
Cable Part No.
Wire Color Function Barriers
Uncon­trolled Side
Flow control override Input +24 VDC discrete
Gun 1 flow rate control reset
Mix Input +24 VDC discrete
Purge Input +24 VDC discrete
Abort reset Input +24 VDC discrete
Color change Input +24 VDC discrete
Print report Input +24 VDC discrete
alarm
gun 2
gun 1
Purge/mix load Input +24 VDC discrete
Barriers Controlled Side
Accessory Terminal No.
Input +24 VDC discrete
Output +24 VDC
Output +24 VDC
Output +24 VDC
Installation
3–27
Notes
Installation3–28
Controller Terminal Block
CAUTION
If power and grounding connections are not done properly, the equipment will be damaged and the warranty will be voided.
Refer to Fig. 3.21.
Network SHLD
Network B Network A
RSM B*
RSM*/Festo +24V
RSM*/Festo GND
Gun #2 Auto Selection for GFB
Gun #1 Auto Selection for GFB
Flow Control Override/Maximum Analog
Gun 2 Flow Control Reset Gun 1 Flow Control Reset
Gun 1 Air Flow Switch Input Gun 2 Air Flow Switch Input
Purge/Load OK Interlock Gun #1 Purge/Load OK Interlock Gun #2
RSM A*
CAN_H
CAN SHLD
CAN_L
CAN +24V
CAN GND
Security Bypass
(spare) Recipe Bit 5 Recipe Bit 4 Recipe Bit 3 Recipe Bit 2 Recipe Bit 1 Recipe Bit 0
(spare)
Mix
Purge
External Alarm
Abort Reset
Color Change
Print Report
* RSM = Run screen monitor
NOTE: All signals labeled 1082 are GND. All signals labeled 2021 are +24V.
Optional Terminal
Blocks for Flow Control
Fig. 3.21
Purge Not Completed Alarm (w/solvent meter option)
Purge/Load Interlock Not Ready Alarm
Flow Too High Alarm/Flow Rate Alarm Gun 2
Flow Too Low Alarm/Flow Rate Alarm Gun 1
Flow Meter Input Solvent
Flow Meter Input C Flow Meter Input B Flow Meter Input A
Remote Analog Input Setpoint #1 + Remote Analog Input Setpoint #1 –
Remote Analog Input Setpoint #2 + Remote Analog Input Setpoint #2 –
Analog Output to I/P #1 + Analog Output to I/P #1 – Analog Output to I/P #2 + Analog Output to I/P #2 –
General Alarm
Potlife Alarm Gun 2 Potlife Alarm Gun 1
Ratio Alarm
Special #6
Gun 2 Trigger Output Gun 1 Trigger Output
Mix Solenoid Output B
Mix Solenoid Output A
Special #5
Purge/Mix Load
Solvent C Valve
Solvent B Valve
Solvent A Valve
(spare)
Not Used
TI0240
Installation
3–29
Ground the System
See Fig. 3.22.
WARNING
FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock:
The PrecisionMix II 3K system must
be electrically connected to a true earth ground; the ground in the elec­trical system is not sufficient.
All wires used for grounding must be
10 gauge minimum.
A qualified electrician must complete all ground-
ing and wiring connections and check the resistance as instructed on page 3–31.
Refer to your local code for the requirements for
a “true earth ground” in your area.
Also read and follow the warnings on page 1–3.
Ground the PrecisionMix II 3K system as instructed here and in the individual component manuals. A ground wire and clamp, part no. 222–011, is available from Graco. Grounding instructions are continued on page 3–31.
Controller
Connect the controller’s green-yellow ground terminal block to the NEMA enclosure’s grounding lug. Connect a ground wire from the enclosure to a true earth ground. The controller enclosure and the manifold mounting surface must be connected to the same true earth ground point.
PrecisionMix II 3K Manifold
The mounting surface for the PrecisionMix II 3K man­ifold must be electrically connected to the same true earth ground point as the controller enclosure. Differ­ent ground points may cause current to flow through the meter cables, causing incorrect signals.
Color Change Panel
The mounting surface for the color change valves and solenoids must be electrically connected to the same true earth ground point as the controller enclosure. Different ground points may cause current to flow through the network cables, causing incorrect signals.
Operator Station
Ground the operator station to a true earth ground.
Flow Control Station
Ground the flow control stations to a true earth ground.
Gun Flush Boxes
Ground the gun flush boxes to a true earth ground.
Gun Flush Solenoid Boxes
Ground the gun flush solenoid boxes to a true earth ground, or mount them on a grounded surface.
Flow Meters
Connect the meter cables as instructed in the manual for your flow meter. Failure to properly connect the grounded conductor and shield may cause incorrect signals.
Feed Pumps or Pressure Pots
Use a ground wire and clamp to electrically connect the pumps or pots to a true earth ground. See your separate pump or pressure pot manual.
Air and Fluid Hoses:
Use grounded hoses only.
Spray Gun
Follow the spray gun manufacturer’s grounding instructions.
Fluid Supply Container
Ground the container according to your local code.
Object Being Sprayed
Ground the object according to your local code.
All Solvent Pails Used When Purging
Ground the solvent pails according to your local code. Use only metal pails, which are conductive, placed on a grounded surface. Do not place the pail on a noncon­ductive surface, such as paper or cardboard, which interrupts the grounding continuity.
Maintain Grounding Continuity When Purging Or Relieving Pressure
Follow the instructions in your separate gun manual for safely grounding your gun while purging.
Installation3–30
Ground the System
2
1
KEY
1
Controller
Controller’s Ground Lug
2
Controller Enclosure Ground Wire; must be connected to same
3
true earth ground [6] as the fluid panel is connected to .
4
Ground Wire connection point for the fluid panel ground wire.
5
Fluid Panel Ground Wire; must be connected to same true earth ground [6] as the controller is connected to.
3
8
7
5
4
6
True Earth Ground; check your local code for requirements.
7
Ground Wire connection point for the color change panel ground wire.
8
Color Change Panel Ground Wire; must be connected to same true earth ground [6] as the controller and fluid panel are conĆ
nected to.
6
Fig. 3.22
Check the Resistance
WARNING
FIRE, EXPLOSION, AND ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock the resistance between the PrecisionMix II 3K components and true earth ground must be less than 1 ohm.
TI0163
Have a qualified electrician check the resistance between each PrecisionMix II 3K component and the true earth ground. The resistance must be less than 1 ohm. If the resistance is greater than 1 ohm, a different ground site may be required. Do not operate the system until the problem is corrected.
Installation
3–31
Power-up Checklist
Power-up Steps
PrecisionMix II 3K System
Make sure the Operator Station switch is in STANDBY before turning on the system.
1. Ensure that the jumper position on the 24 VDC power supply is in the correct position for the main supply voltage.
2. Ensure that the fuses are the correct value for the main supply voltage.
3. Turn on the main power switch.
4. Check that the DC ON LED on the power supply is lit.
5. Check that LEDs 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the controller interface module are lit. See Fig. 3.23.
6. Check that the CAN and RUN LEDs on the controller are lit, the ERR (error) LED is not lit, and the RS232 LED is blinking. See Fig. 3.23.
7. Check that the OK LEDs on all the I/O modules are lit.
8. Check that the User Interface has powered up and is displaying the initial Run Monitor screen. See page 6–3.
9. Check that all the lights on the Operator Station, including the alarm light, illuminate for about 1 second during power-up. If the Operator Station includes integrated color change, make sure that the color change display does not remain at E2". See page 4–4.
Optional Flow Control
10. Check that the LEDs 1 and 2 on the analog interface module are lit. See Fig. 3.23.
11. Check the I/P transducer as instructed on page 3–34.
12. If flow rate setpoint is controlled from analog input, test the external 4–20 mA input signal as instructed on page 3–35.
Installation3–32
CP Interface
Power-up Checklist
Step # 4
Fig. 3.23
Step #5 Step #6
Step #7 Step #10
Installation
3–33
Power-up Checklist
Checking Flow Control I/P Transducers
NOTE: Only follow this procedure if a Flow Control
system is installed.
1. Turn on the main power on the PrecisionMix II 3K controller.
2. Turn off the air supply to the I/P transducers.
W ARNING
The next test will use free-flowing air from the I/P transducer. Make sure the area is safe for this test.
3. Remove the air line from the I/P transducer out­lets. Turn on the air supply to the I/P transducer.
4. Go to the System Configuration Menu screen.
System Configuration Menu
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Station: 00 MENU
1.LANGUAGE
2.STATION NUMBER
3.DISPLAY UNITS
4.RECIPES
5.POTLIFE TIMER
6.FLOW RATE LIMITS
7.SOLVENT METER
8.PURGE SEQUENCE
9.MIXED LOAD VOL.
10.GUNS SETUP Select a menu item and press enter: > 12
11.MIX/PURGE
12.FLOW CONTROL
13.INTEGRATOR VOLUME
14.COLOR CHANGE
15.PASSWORD CHANGE
16.TIME AND DATE
17.DISPLAY SETUP
18.PRINT SETUP
19.AIR FLOW SWITCH
Flow Control Menu (FCMenu)
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Station: 1 FLOW CONTROL: MENU
Select Flow Control Options to Edit:
1. Source of Flow Control Data
2. Analog Input Scaling Range
3. Force Analog Output
4. Delay Time to Start Flow Control
5. Flow Meter Location
> 3
7. Type number 3 for Force Analog Output
then .
FC1: Flow Control Force Output
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Station: 1 FLOW CONTROL:FORCE OUTPUT
Select On to Begin Forcing the Outputs: > ON
Enter a New Output Percentage to Force the Flow Regulator:
Gun 1 = 100 %
5. Type number 12, for FLOW CONTROL, then .
C12: Flow Control
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Station: 1 FLOW CONTROL OPTIONS
Select Flow Control Options:
1. OFF
2. Hand Gun Operation
3. Automatic Gun Operation > 2
Press Enter to Accept Data and Edit the Flow Control Options.
6. Type the number for the desired flow control option
then .
8. Select ON and enter 100% to force the fluid
regulator open. Maximum air pressure should flow from the I/P transducer. Enter 0% to close the Fluid regulator. There should be no air flow from the I/P transducer.
9. Re-install the I/P transducer air lines.
Installation3–34
Power-up Checklist
Testing Flow Control External 4–20 mA Input Signal
NOTE: Only follow this procedure if a Flow Control
system is installed.
1. Select to display the Flow Rate Setpoint screen (fourth screen) on the User Interface.
Flow Rate Setpoint
RUN MONITOR Recipe #: 1 Station: 1 00/00/00 00:00
Gun #1 Setpoint: 0000 cc/min Flow Actual: 0000 cc/min Rate Analog out: 00.0 mA
Setpoint in: 00.0 mA
Press Enter for a new Setpoint
2. Vary the 4–20 mA signal and note the Setpoint in
value changes on the screen.
For a maximum flow rate setpoint of 2000 cc/min., the scaling will be as follows:
20 mA signal = 2000 cc/min. Actual" display
on screen
10 mA signal = 1000 cc/min. Actual" display
on screen
4 mA signal = 0 cc/min. Actual" display on
screen
Installation
3–35
Pressure Test and Solvent Flush Procedure
Pressure Test Component A
WARNING
NOTE: On systems with color change, perform steps 1
COMPONENT RUPTURE HAZARD
Do not exceed the maximum working pressure of the lowest rated system
component. See the instruction manuals of the individual PrecisionMix II 3K components for their maximum working pressures.
through 6. On systems without color change, begin with step 4.
With Color Change
1. Supply solvent pressure to the solvent flush port of the color stack.
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
Spray from the gun, hose leaks, or rup­tured components can inject fluid into
your body and cause extremely serious injury, including the need for amputation. Splashing fluid in the eyes or on the skin can also cause seri­ous injury.
Do not stop or deflect fluid leaks with your hand,
body, glove, or rag.
Wear the appropriate protective clothing,
gloves, eyewear, and respirator.
Make sure all fluid lines are properly connected
before performing the pressure test or solvent flush procedures.
NOTE: Perform all of the following steps before oper­ating the PrecisionMix II 3K.
Test Color Valve Operation
1. Complete all steps of the System Installation procedure.
2. Manually actuate the solvent solenoid valve (#1) on the Component A side of the color change panel. Repair any solvent leaks.
3. Manually actuate the component A dump solenoid valve (#2) on the color change panel. Flush sol­vent through the color stack, meter, and compo­nent A dump valve until the solvent is clean and free of air. Repair any leaks. Continue with step 4.
Without Color Change
4. Manually actuate the component A solenoid valve (#2) in the solenoid box on the fluid panel. Repair any leaks.
5. Trigger the spray gun into a grounded metal pail until the solvent dispensed from the gun is clean and free of air.
6. Open the ratio check valves and flush with solvent until clean.
Pressure Test Component B and Component C
2. Turn on main power and perform all power-up checks. Refer to page 3–32.
3. Turn on the air supply. Manually activate each solenoid valve on the color change panel and observe the associated color change valve or dump valve to verify that the valves are operating properly.
4. Turn on the solvent supply to the flush valves and the Component A, B, and C material supply. Repair any leaks.
NOTE: For Component B and Component C, follow the same procedure used for Component A.
Pressure Test the Solvent Lines
1. Manually actuate the solvent solenoid valve (#1) on the Component A side of the color change panel. Repair any solvent leaks.
2. Trigger the spray gun into a grounded metal pail until the solvent dispensed from the gun is clean and free of air.
Installation3–36
4
Operation
Operation 4–1
Operation4–2
Pressure Relief Procedure
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
The system pressure must be manually relieved to prevent the system from
starting or spraying accidentally. Fluid under high pressure can be injected through the skin and cause serious injury. To reduce the risk of an injury from injection, splashing fluid, or moving parts, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you:
are instructed to relieve the pressure,stop spraying,check or service any of the system equipment,install or clean the spray tip.
1. Set the operator switch to STANDBY .
2. Relieve fluid and air pressure at the component and solvent feed pumps or pressure pots, as explained in their separate instruction manuals.
3. Set the operator switch to MIX .
4. If using an electrostatic gun, make sure the elec­trostatic power is turned off.
5. Hold a metal part of the spray gun firmly to the side of a grounded metal pail, and trigger the gun to relieve fluid pressure.
6. Set the operator switch to STANDBY .
Stop production at any time by setting the operator switch to STANDBY. If your stop time will not exceed the pot life of Component A, B, or C, no additional action is needed, except to relieve the system pres­sure. If your stop time will exceed the pot life, you must purge the mixing system.
Operation 4–3
Operator Controls and Indicators
There are two controller configurations:
Controller with panel mounted User InterfaceController with remote User Interface
Both configurations have an Operator Station.
Operator Station (See Fig. 4.1 and 4.2)
The Operator Station consists of an operator switch, print button, and alarm light. The station may also have an optional Color Change Control.
NOTE: The operator switch and the color change control portion of the Operator Station are enabled or disabled during system configuration. See Recipe Source selection, on page 8–6 and Mix/Purge Input source selection, on page 8–11 for more information.
Operator Switch
There are three operator switch input settings: mix, standby, and purge.
MIX
Setting the operator switch to mix starts the normal operation (mixing and dispensing) of the system.
Clearing Alarms
When clearing alarms, do not leave the opera­tor switch in the PURGE position for more than 2 seconds or the system will purge.
All alarms, except the Pot Life Alarm, can be cleared by moving the operator switch momentarily to PURGE
, then back to STANDBY .
To start spraying again, turn the switch back to
MIX .
Alarm Light
Print Button
Color Change Control
STANDBY
Setting the operator switch to standby stops the sys­tem.
PURGE
Setting the operator switch to purge causes the sys­tem to cycle between the air and solvent purge sole­noid outputs to operate the air and solvent purge valves. Purge will not initiate until two seconds after the operator switch has been moved to the purge position. This cycling can be either a function of time or of volume if flow meters are connected to measure volume.
Print Button
Pressing the print button will output a run report and reset the job totals.
Alarm Light
The controller activates the alarm light when the PrecisionMix II 3K has stopped operating because of an alarm condition. The type of alarm will display on the user interface.
Fig. 4.1
Operator
Fig. 4.2
Operator Switch
Operator Station
with Color Change Control
Alarm Light
Print Button
Switch
Operator Station
without Color Change Control
Operation4–4
Operator Controls and Indicators
Color Change Control
The current working recipe can be modified using the
arrow keys Operator Station.
Key Function
Increase Arrow
Decrease Arrow
Return
 
Press to increase the recipe value by one increment each time the key is pressed.
Press to decrease the recipe value by one increment each time the key is pressed.
Press to send the new recipe information to the controller. The enter key also trig­gers a color change if one of the Inte­grated Color Change modes is selected.
and the enter key on the
Color Change Control
Display
Return Key
When a new recipe is selected using the arrow keys,
two blinking periods ing the new recipe information has been input, but the enter key has not been pressed. The user has 5 seconds to press the enter key and accept the new recipe before the display returns to the old recipe.
The function of the Color Change Control key entries is dependent on which color change mode has been selected; see the table below. See page 8–21 for instructions on selecting the color change mode.
Color Change
appear on the display, indicat-
Function of Key Entries
Mode
No Color Change:
Integrated Color Change On:
Integrated Color Change On With Queue:
A new recipe may be selected immediately by changing the recipe value with the arrow keys and pressing the enter key.
Selecting a new recipe with the arrow keys and pressing the enter key will start an integrated color change. The green “Color Change Active” light on the Operator Station will blink until the color change is finished.
Pressing the enter key will trig­ger the next integrated color change from the queue. The arrow keys are not active in this mode. The green “Color Change Active” light on the Operator Station will blink until the color change is finished.
Color
Change
Active
Light
Fig. 4.3
Operation 4–5
Arrow Keys
Operator Station
with Color Change Control
Operator Controls and Indicators
User Interface
The User Interface is a small terminal with a 16 x 40 character display and a keyboard for entering setup parameters. The User Interface is available mounted in
NAVIGATIONAL KEYS
HOME Key: Press to go to the HOME screen. See page 6–3.
PRINTER Key: Press to print pre-defined report.
Screen Navigation Keys
PREVIOUS Key: Press to view the previous screen.
NEXT Key: Press to view the next screen.
CANCEL Key: When in a configuration or
setup mode, press X to cancel a change that was entered and revert back to the previous data. When in run mode, press X to reset the totalizers.
the controller door or as a remote station that can be mounted as desired. See page 3–13. The operation of the interface remains the same for both versions.
ENTER Key: Press to enter numerical data or to enter data and move to the next field on screens with multiple fields.
Selection Toggle Keys
INCREASE Key: Press to toggle up through the selections for a data field.
DECREASE Key: Press to toggle down through the selections for a data field.
Data Field Navigation Keys
DOWN Key: Press to move down a line of data fields.
UP Key: Press to move up a line of data fields.
Fig. 4.4
NOTE:
If a number for an option is entered that is not
available, the User Interface will beep to indicate an error. If the screen is exited while the error is pres­ent, the screen will automatically return to the previous existing number that was entered.
Some configuration choices will affect what is
available for choices on related screens.
When an entry is accepted by the system, the
value will be highlighted.
Operation4–6
Operation
Operating Checklist
Check the following list daily, before starting to operate the system, to help ensure safe, efficient operation.
____ 1. All operators are properly trained to safely
operate the system.
____ 2. If using electrostatics, all operators are
properly trained to safety operate an electro­static spray system. Operators must always turn off the electrostatics (P) before placing the spray gun in the Gun Flush Box.
____ 3. The system is thoroughly grounded and the
operator and all persons entering the spray area are properly grounded. See Ground- ing, page 3–30.
____ 4. The air lines are all connected to the Gun
Flush Box.
____ 5. The ventilation fans are operating properly.
____ 6. All the debris, including flammable liquids,
rags, and non-essential equipment, is re­moved from the spray area.
Mode Switch (See Fig. 4.5)
Make sure the mode switch is set to 1 (one) before beginning normal operation of the system. The pos­sible mode switch settings are as follows:
Switch Position Used For
A Controller download
B Disable printer
f Diagnostics (do not use in nor-
mal operation)
0 Operating system download
1 Default setting for normal opera-
tion
Mode Switch
____ 7. All flammable liquids in the spray booth are
in approved, grounded containers.
____ 8. All electrically conductive objects in the spray
area, including paint containers; Gun Flush Box; and wash cans, are electrically grounded and the floor of the spray area is electrically conductive and grounded.
The PrecisionMix II 3K was tested with light­weight oil. To prevent contamination of your fluids, thoroughly purge the system with solvent as instructed in Purging the PrecisionMix II 3K System, page 4–11. Leave the solvent in the system.
Fig. 4.5
Operation 4–7
Operation
Purging the Ratio Check Valves
WARNING
PRESSURIZED EQUIPMENT HAZARD
To avoid splashing fluid in the eyes when purging the ratio check valves:
Wear eye protection.
Only open the ratio check valves enough to
allow fluid to flow at a rate of 100 to 200 cc per minute.
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
To reduce the risk of a serious injury from injection or splashing fluid, follow
the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 4–3 whenever you are instructed to relieve the pressure.
1. Relieve the system pressure.
2. Close Component A, B, and C fluid shut-off valves. See Fig. 4.6.
3. Place a container under the Component B and C ratio check valve dispense tube.
4. Turn on the solvent supply.
5. Open the Component C ratio check valve one-half to one full turn.
KEY
A Dispense Valve Knob B Purge Valve Knob
C Fluid Shut-off Knobs D Ratio Check Valve Knob
A
B
A
B
CAUTION
The fluid shut-off valves and ratio check valves are retained in their housings by mechanical stops that prevent accidental removal of the valve stem while the manifold is pressurized. Do not use a tool to open or close the valve stems. If manual force cannot turn the valve stems, the system pressure must be relieved and the valve properly disas­sembled and cleaned to remove the resistance.
NOTE: Refer to Figs. 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4, pages 2–7 through 2–9, to understand the fluid paths that occur during this procedure, which involves the manual manipulation of the fluid shut-off valves and ratio check valves.
D
D
Fig. 4.6
C
D
TI0173
C
TI0224
Operation4–8
Operation
Purging the Ratio Check Valves
– continued
6. Press the manual override button (K) on the sol­vent solenoid valve, which is inside the Precision­Mix II 3K solenoid enclosure. Refer to Fig. 4.7.
Component C
Component B
Component A
Fig. 4.7
H
J
Solvent C Purge
Solvent B Purge
Solvent A Purge
K
TI0164
10. Fully open the component A fluid shut-off valve, and open the component A ratio check valve one-half to one full turn.
11. Press the manual override button (H) on the solvent solenoid valve.
12. Purge the component A ratio check valve until clean solvent flows from the check valve, then close the valve.
13. Open the component B ratio check valve one-half to one full turn.
14. Press the manual override button (J) on the sol­vent solenoid valve.
15. Purge the component B ratio check valve until clean solvent flows from the check valve, then close the valve.
16. Fully open the component B fluid shut-off valve.
7. Purge until clean solvent flows from the compo­nent C ratio check valve, then close the valve.
8. Open the component C fluid shut-off valve.
9. Trigger the spray device while pressing the manual override button (K) on the solvent solenoid valve until clean solvent flows from the gun.
17. At this point, component A, B and C ratio check valves should be closed and all three fluid shut-off valves should be fully open.
18. Purge the system as instructed on page 4–10 if you are not loading paint into the system to start production. If you are starting production, follow the procedure on page 4–12.
Operation 4–9
Operation
Purging the PrecisionMix II 3K System
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion and serious injury when purging the Preci­sionMix II 3K:
Be sure the entire system and flush-
ing pails are properly grounded.
Follow the instructions in your separate gun
manual for safely grounding your gun while purging.
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
To reduce the risk of a serious injury from injection or splashing fluid:
Follow the Pressure Relief Proce-
dure on page 4–3 whenever you
are instructed to relieve the pressure.
If you are using a high pressure gun*, remove
the spray tip before purging. Relieve pressure before removing the spray tip.
Wear protective eyewear.
Use the lowest possible fluid pressure when
purging.
Purge the system during initial startup, at the end of each workday, and before any break longer than the pot life of the fluid.
Solvent may be used to purge all three components, but this will result in longer purge sequences and high solvent usage. Call your Graco distributor before choosing this option.
Recipe Zero
If you are using integrated color change, you can use Recipe 0 to also purge the color change stacks. Refer to page 9–4.
Recipe zero is considered the “Purge Down” recipe. The purpose of this recipe is to allow the user to purge out the material lines and the mixed material lines without loading a new color.
A typical use for recipe zero is at the end of a shift. The operator performs a color change to recipe zero and the lines are cleaned out to prevent hardening of catalyzed material between shifts.
Multiple Purge Downs may also be performed if the lines are not sufficiently clean. Another Purge Down is triggered by pressing the Enter key on the Operator Station or by setting the the color change bit on the I/O high.
Operation4–10
Operation
Purging the PrecisionMix II 3K System
– continued
Standard System Purge Procedure
1. Relieve the system pressure.
2. If you are using a high pressure gun*, remove the spray tip before purging. Clean the tip separately.
3. If cleaning an electrostatic gun, turn off the electro­statics.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD For Electrostatic Guns: To reduce the
risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, always turn off the electrostatics on an electrostatic gun before purging or before placing the gun in the Gun Flush Box.
4. Set the fluid pressure regulator at a pressure sufficient to thoroughly flush the system in a rea­sonable amount of time, but low enough to avoid splashing fluid and an injection injury. In general, a setting of 100 psi (7 bar) is sufficient for flushing.
NOTE: If necessary, adjust the purge sequence so that only one sequence is required.
9. Release the gun trigger when the pressure is relieved, and set the operator switch back to
Standby .
10. Adjust the fluid pressure regulator back to the normal working pressure.
Emergency Purging Procedure
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
To reduce the risk of a serious injury, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 4–3 whenever you:
are instructed to relieve the pressure,stop spraying,check or service any of the system equipment,install or clean the spray tip.
If the electrical power is interrupted, the system can be purged by using the following procedure:
1. Relieve the system pressure.
5. Open the fluid pressure regulator.
6. Set the operator switch to Standby .
7. Trigger the spray gun or place the gun in the gun flush box, and set the operator switch to Purge
. The purge sequence will automatically cycle. Hold the gun trigger open until the purge sequence is complete. See page 8–8 for the setup of the purge sequence.
8. If the system requires further purging, set the
operator switch to Standby and back to Purge
for another sequence.
2. If you are using a high pressure gun*, remove the spray tip before purging. Clean the tip separately.
NOTE: The Gun Flush Box will be inoperable if the electrical power is off.
3. Trigger the spray gun, and press the manual override button for air on the manifold solenoid valves for five seconds. See Fig. 4.7, page 4–9.
4. Press the solenoid manual override buttons for both solvents and hold it until the system is thor­oughly purged.
5. Repeat the purge if necessary until the valves are clean.
6. Relieve the system pressure.
* A gun is considered high pressure when its maximum working pressure is 900 psi [62 bar] or greater. Airless spray guns and
air-assisted spray guns are high pressure guns. Air spray guns are low pressure guns.
Operation 4–11
Operation
Starting Production
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
To reduce the risk of a serious injury, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 4–3 whenever you:
are instructed to relieve the pressure,stop spraying,check or service any of the system equipment,install or clean the spray tip.
NOTE: When you first start up the system after it has been shut down for a period of time, the relays, sole­noids, and valves for Components A, B and C will cycle rapidly until system pressure is built back up. This is normal.
1. Check that the supply tanks for Component A, Component B, Component C and solvent are filled.
2. Make sure the operator switch is set to
Standby .
5. Check that the PrecisionMix II 3K fluid shut-off knobs, dispense valve knobs, and purge valve knobs are set as follows (see Fig. 4.6, page 4–8):
Fluid Shut-off Knobs: fully open
Dispense Valve Knobs: three “clicks” open
from fully closed setting
Purge Valve Knobs: two turns open from fully
closed setting
6. Turn on the PrecisionMix II 3K main power switch. The User Interface will display the first Run screen.
RUN MONITOR 00/00/00
MIX RATIO (A:B, C:B)
COMPONENT VOLUMES
JOB TOTALS
Recipe: 1
Desired AB 3.00:1 CB 1.00:1
Target A 48.0 B 16.0 C 16.0
COMPONENT A = COMPONENT B = COMPONENT C =
SOLVENT =
Station: 1
00:00
Actual
3.00:1
1.00:1
Actual
48.0 cc
16.0 cc
16.0 cc
000000 cc 000000 cc 000000 cc
000000 cc
3. Check that all the fluid valves are turned on and the fluid pressure to the PrecisionMix II 3K is prop­erly set.
4. Check that the air pressure to the PrecisionMix II 3K solenoid enclosure is properly set. Most applications require about 80 psi (5.5 bar) pres­sure. To operate properly, do not go below 75 psi (5.2 bar) or exceed 95 psi (6.6 bar) pressure.
7. Check if the desired recipe/ratio is correct. Check that the totalizer and target volumes are satisfac­tory.
Recipe 0 is not a valid selection.
See page 6–5 to select a recipe with the User Interface. See page 4–5 to make recipe changes with the Color Change Control. See section 9 to setup recipes.
Continued on the next page.
Operation4–12
Operation
Starting Production – continued
8. Remove any air from the fluid lines of the system:
a. Shut off the air to the gun by closing the air
regulator or shut-off valve for the gun atomiz­ing air.
CAUTION
Do not use the first 4 to 5 oz. (120 to 150 ml) of material from the system, as it may not be thorough­ly mixed due to alarms while loading material into the system.
b. Hold a metal part of the spray gun firmly to the
side of a grounded metal pail and trigger the gun.
c. Set the operator switch to Mix .
d. If the flow meters overrun because of air in the
system, and alarm will occur and operation will stop. Move the operator switch momentarily to
Purge , then back to Standby to clear the alarm and continue operation.
When clearing alarms, do not leave the opera­tor switch in the Purge position for more than 2 seconds or the system will purge.
e. Set the operator switch to Mix to spray.
9. Adjust the flow rate.
If a flow control system is installed, see page 8–16 for flow control setup instructions and page 4–15 for flow control operation.
b. Check the air pressure regulators on the fluid
supply tanks. The fluid flow rate at the spray gun should be the same regardless of whether the Component A, B, or C dispense valves are open. The pressure adjustments of each component will vary with each components viscosity.
c. Check or reset the air regulator in the atomiz-
ing air line.
10. Operation of the PrecisionMix II 3K is controlled by the operation of the spray gun. When the gun is triggered and the Operator Station switch is set to
Mix , the dispense valves cycle and allow Components A, B, and C to enter the mix manifold and be mixed and dispensed to the gun.
NOTES:
If required, switch on the supply tank agitators
briefly whenever the fluid needs stirring. Over-agi­tating can cause air entrainment.
Periodically check the fluid level in the fluid supply
tanks.
For a system without flow control:
a. If the fluid output is too low, increase the
regulated fluid pressure. If the fluid output is too high, adjust the fluid pressure regulator. For fine adjustment, close the dispense valves further.
Operation 4–13
Never allow the fluid supply tanks to empty com­pletely while the PrecisionMix II 3K is operating. Fill them periodically, as needed. Failure to fill the tanks when they are low may cause the metering ratios to be incorrect without an alarm occurring.
CAUTION
Operation
Stopping Production
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
To reduce the risk of a serious injury, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 4–3 whenever you:
are instructed to relieve the pressure,stop spraying,check or service any of the system equipment,install or clean the spray tip.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD For Electrostatic Guns: To reduce the
risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, always turn off the electrostatics on an electrostatic gun before purging or before placing the gun in the Gun Flush Box.
Stop production at any time by setting the operator
switch to Standby on the system, always place the gun inside its box when the gun is not being used.
If your stop time will not exceed the pot life of Compo­nent A, B, or C, no additional action is needed, except to relieve the system pressure. If your stop time will exceed the pot life, you must purge the mixing system. See Purging the PrecisionMix II 3K System, page 4–10.
. If Gun Flush Boxes are installed
Operation4–14
Operation
Flow Control Operation
Initial Setup
1. See page 8–16 for flow control setup.
2. See page 8–19 to set the Delay Time to 9.9 sec­onds.
3. See page 9–16 to set the Gain Factor. For Fluid Regulator Part No. 830–35X, set the gain to 250.
4. See page 6–5 to enter the flow rate setpoint. If Analog Inputs is selected, set the desired flow rate setpoint from the robot or other source.
5. While monitoring the Flow Rate Setpoint screeen (page 6–5), trigger the gun (airflow switch) until flow rate is close to the setopint. Release the gun trigger.
6. Trigger the gun on for another 30 seconds. Make sure the flow rate is still close to the setpoint. Repeat step 5, if necessary.
7. While the gun trigger is off, change the setpoint to a different value.
8. While monitoring the flow rate screen, trigger the gun on for 10 seconds.
a. Setpoint change from a small value (300
cc/min.) to a larger value (500 cc/min.):
If the flow rate during the first 10 seconds
is below the new setpoint, increase the Gain Factor by 50.
If the flow rate during the first 10 seconds
is above the new setpoint, decrease the Gain Factor by 50.
b. Setpoint change from a large value (600
cc/min.) to a smaller value (400 cc/min.):
If the flow rate during the first 10 seconds
is below the new setpoint, increase the Gain Factor by 50.
If the flow rate during the first 10 seconds
is above the new setpoint, decrease the Gain Factor by 50.
9. Repeat steps 6–8 until an optimum Gain Factor is achieved.
10. Change the Delay Time to an appropriate value. too short of a delay time will create inaccurate initial flow rate reading after the gun is triggered.
Flow Control Tips
Always keep a balanced fluid inlet pressure be-
tween component A, component B, and component C. This will prevent the fluid pressure regulator from opening or closing every time the PrecisionMix system switched from A valve to B valve to C valve. Do this by adding a manual fluid regulator for each of the fluid supply inlet. Also, try to adjust the dispense valve opening. Refer to the Plural Compo­nent Mix Manifold manual 308288.
Keep the gun trigger on as long as possible during
spraying. This will give the PrecisionMix system more time to adjust the fluid regulator to get to the flow rate setpoint. If the gun delay time is set at 1.0 second, and the gun trigger is on for 2.0 seconds, then the PrecisionMix system has only one second to do any flow control.
Add an inline flow meter with high–resolution pulse
output in the mixed material stream. Note that any flow meter installed in the mixed material stream may experience a flushing/clearing problem.
Operation 4–15
Operation
Integrated Color Change
WARNING
INJECTION HAZARD
To reduce the risk of a serious injury, follow the Pressure Relief Procedure on page 4–3 whenever you:
are instructed to relieve the pressure,stop spraying,check or service any of the system equipment,install or clean the spray tip.
1. If using an electrostatic gun, turn off the electro­statics.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD For Electrostatic Guns: To reduce the
risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, always turn off the electrostatics on an electrostatic gun before placing the gun in the Gun Flush Box.
Multiple Gun Flush Box Operation
NOTE:
Guns will be loaded and purged in sequential order.
The sequence depends on which guns are in their box at the start of a fill cycle.
During the automatic purge cycle, only guns with
mixed material loaded will be purged.
Automatic purge will not start until all guns with
loaded material are in their box. Operators should put the guns in their box with the door closed whenever they finish spraying.
If a gun or guns are being taken out of the line for
service (by valve shutoff or other means), one of the following things must occur to prevent the gun flush box controller from trying to fill these guns during the mix/fill mode.
Leave the gun in the box, but leave the door
partially open or
Take the gun out of the box completely.
2. Place the gun in the Gun Flush Box and close the door.
3. Set the Operator Station switch to Standby or
Mix .
4. Select the new Recipe.
5. When the color change indicator light stops flash­ing or the color change popup screen stops dis­playing on the User Interface, the color change is complete.
6. When ready to spray, remove the gun from the Gun Flush Box and close its door.
NOTE: The Gun Flush Box door must be closed for the atomizing air valve to open.
7. Set the Operator Station switch Mix to start spraying.
NOTE: The first three PrecisionMix II 3K alarms will be reset by the controller to prevent nuisance alarms during flushing and loading.
Purge the gun(s) before taking them out of the
line for service.
Operation4–16
Notes
Operation 4–17
Printer Reports
The PrecisionMix II 3K can output reports to a printer that is connected to the controller. The report will show the PrecisionMix II 3K information available at the time the report was printed.
In order to send reports to a printer, the printer option had to be selected during system configuration. You can also choose to automatically generate a run report when a color change is initiated. Refer to System
Configuration, page 8–14.
Print Setup Screen
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Station: 1 PRINT SETUP
Select the reporting type:
1. Network (Printer Disabled)
2. Printer Enabled > 2
Select whether or not a Color Change will automatically generate a run report.
1. No
2. Yes > 2
To output the report you desire, you need to be at the mode of operation for the desired report when you
press the print key on the User Interface. See the description of the following individual reports for more information. The printer will print reports that are similar to the reports shown, only they will show the values on your system.
Pressing the print button on the Operator Station will always print the Run Mode Report. See Fig. 4.8.
Print Button
Run Mode Report
To print the Run Mode Report with the User Interface, you must be at one of the run mode screens, then
press the print key. Pressing the print button on the Operator Station will always print the Run Mode Report.
The Run Mode Report will list the information that can be accessed on the Run Mode screens. The values will show what the PrecisionMix II 3K is producing at the time the report was printed.
The printer will print a report that is similar to the report below. An alarm report will print each time a run report is requested. The alarm history is then cleared.
Run Report
GRACO PMIX II 3K RUN REPORT Station 1 0/00/00 00:00 Active Recipe 1 Target Volume A = 48.0 cc Target Volume B = 16.0 cc Target Volume C = 16.0 cc Desired Ratio A:B = 3.00:1 Desired Ratio C:B = 1.00:1 Current Ratio A:B = 3.00:1 Current Ratio C:B = 1.00:1 Gun 1 Flow Rate Setpoint = 0500 cc/m Gun 2 Flow Rate Setpoint = 0500 cc/m Job Total A = 026637 cc Job Total B = 008879 cc Job Total C = 008879 cc Job Total A+B+C = 044395 cc ** Job totals were reset ** Batch Total A = 2663.7 L Batch Total B = 0887.9 L Batch Total C = 0887.9 L Batch Total A+B+C = 4439.5 L Batch Total Dump A+B+C = 0000.0 L ** End Run Report
Operator Station
Fig. 4.8
without Color Change Control
Operation4–18
Printer Reports
Alarm Report
GRACO PMIX II 3K ALARM REPORT Station 1 0/00/00 00:00
1. 02/22 23:33 B DOSE TIME
2. 02/22 04:24 RATIO HIGH AB 00102
3. 02/22 04:24 RATIO HIGH AB 00.97
4. 02/22 03:28 A OVERDOSE 01449
5. 02/22 03:26 A OVERDOSE 036.7
6. 02/22 03:26 B OVERDOSE 05552
7. 02/22 03:23 A OVERDOSE 02630
8. 02/22 03:22 EXTERNAL
9. 02/22 03:22 A OVERDOSE 037.3
10. 02/22 03:22 B OVERDOSE 09917 ** Alarms cleared ** ** End Alarm Report **
Recipe Report
To print the Recipe Report with the User Interface, you must be at the Recipe Setup Menu screen (refer to
page 9–4), then press the print key.
Recipe Setup Menu Screen
SETUP Recipe: 1 Station: 1 MENU
1. MIX RATIO
2. COLOR CHANGE SEQUENCE
3. SYSTEM ALARMS
4. FLOW METER VALUES
5. FLOW CONTROL
Select a menu item and press enter: > 1
The Recipe Report will list the setup information for the recipe selected for setup (in the screen above, this would be recipe 1). The printer will print a report that is similar to the report below.
Recipe Report
GRACO PMIX II 3K RECIPE REPORT Station 1 0/00/00 00:00 Recipe 1 Ratio A:B = 3.00 : 1 Ratio C:B = 1.00 : 1 Mix Ratio Tolerance AB = 5% Mix Ratio Tolerance CB = 0% Color Change Sequence # = 1 A Valve = 1 B Valve = 1 C Valve = 1 Gun 1 Potlife Time = 30 min Gun 1 Potlife Reset Vol. = 250 cc Comp A Flow Meter Value = 0.119 cc/P Comp B Flow Meter Value = 0.119 cc/P Comp C Flow Meter Value = 0.113 cc/P Solvent Flow Meter Value = 0.119 cc/P Purge Override Setpoint = 50% Fill Override Setpoint = 100% Gun 1 Flow Control Gain = 999 ** End Recipe Report
Operation 4–19
Printer Reports
System Setup (Configuration) Report
To print the System Setup Report with the User Inter­face, you must be at the System Configuration Menu
screen (refer to page 8–3), then press the print key.
System Configuration Menu Screen
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Station: 00 MENU
1.LANGUAGE
2.STATION NUMBER
3.DISPLAY UNITS
4.RECIPES
5.POTLIFE TIMER
6.FLOW RATE LIMITS
7.SOLVENT METER
8.PURGE SEQUENCE
9.MIXED LOAD VOL.
10.GUNS SETUP Select a menu item and press enter: > 1
The System Setup Report will list the system configu­ration information. The printer will print a report that is similar to the report below.
System Setup Report
GRACO PMIX II 3K SYSTEM SETUP REPORT Station 1 0/00/00 00:00 App Software Rev. = 3.01 Display units -- cc & L Total Recipes In Use = 63 Recipe Selection -- booth control Potlife Alarm -- stops system, dump off Flow Rate Alarms -- off Solvent Meter -- off Meter 4 -- on Number of Purge Valves = 3 Number of Guns -- Gun 1 Mix / Purge Control Source -- booth control Flow Control -- hand gun Flow Rate Setpoint Source -- user interface Setpoint Scaling 20ma = 1000 cc/min Integrator Volume = 50 cc Integrated Color Change -- on Auto Print on Color Change -- off
11.MIX/PURGE
12.FLOW CONTROL
13.INTEGRATOR VOLUME
14.COLOR CHANGE
15.PASSWORD CHANGE
16.TIME AND DATE
17.DISPLAY SETUP
18.PRINT SETUP
19.AIR FLOW SWITCH
System Setup Report (continued)
Integrated Color Change Sequence # 1 Purge Duration = 10.0 sec Mix Duration = 10.0 sec First Purge Valve -- A First Purge Dispense Time = 3.0 sec Purge A Dispense Time = 2.0 sec Purge B Dispense Time = 2.0 sec Purge C Dispense Time = 2.0 sec Last Purge Valve -- B Last Purge Dispense Time = 3.0 sec A Component Dump Duration = 0.0 sec A Component Solvent Duration = 0.0 sec B Component Dump Duration = 0.0 sec B Component Solvent Duration = 0.0 sec
Gun Trigger Times (sec) Gun#, Trig#, Start, Duration 1 1 0.0 20.0 Special Trigger Times (sec) Spec#, Trig#, Start, Duration
Integrated Color Change Sequence # 2 Purge Duration = 20.0 sec Mix Duration = 20.0 sec First Purge Valve -- A First Purge Dispense Time = 3.0 sec Purge A Dispense Time = 2.0 sec Purge B Dispense Time = 2.0 sec Purge C Dispense Time = 2.0 sec Last Purge Valve -- B Last Purge Dispense Time = 3.0 sec A Component Dump Duration = 7.0 sec A Component Solvent Duration = 5.0 sec B Component Dump Duration = 0.0 sec B Component Solvent Duration = 0.0 sec
Gun Trigger Times (sec) Gun#, Trig#, Start, Duration Special Trigger Times (sec) Spec#, Trig#, Start, Duration
Continued on the next page.
Operation4–20
System Setup Report (continued)
Printer Reports
Integrated Color Change Sequence # 3 Purge Duration = 20.0 sec Mix Duration = 20.0 sec First Purge Valve -- A First Purge Dispense Time = 3.0 sec Purge A Dispense Time = 2.0 sec Purge B Dispense Time = 2.0 sec Purge C Dispense Time = 2.0 sec Last Purge Valve -- B Last Purge Dispense Time = 3.0 sec A Component Dump Duration = 7.0 sec A Component Solvent Duration = 5.0 sec B Component Dump Duration = 0.0 sec B Component Solvent Duration = 0.0 sec
Gun Trigger Times (sec) Gun#, Trig#, Start, Duration Special Trigger Times (sec) Spec#, Trig#, Start, Duration
Integrated Color Change Sequence # 4 Purge Duration = 20.0 sec Mix Duration = 20.0 sec First Purge Valve -- A First Purge Dispense Time = 3.0 sec Purge A Dispense Time = 2.0 sec Purge B Dispense Time = 2.0 sec Purge C Dispense Time = 2.0 sec Last Purge Valve -- B Last Purge Dispense Time = 3.0 sec A Component Dump Duration = 7.0 sec A Component Solvent Duration = 5.0 sec B Component Dump Duration = 0.0 sec B Component Solvent Duration = 0.0 sec
Gun Trigger Times (sec) Gun#, Trig#, Start, Duration Special Trigger Times (sec) Spec#, Trig#, Start, Duration
Operation 4–21
Printer Reports
Job Totals Report
To print the Job Totals Report with the User Interface, you must be at the Job Totals screen (refer to page
7–3), then press the print key.
Job Totals Screen
TOTALIZERS 2 Recipe: 1 Station: 1
JOB TOTALS
COMP. A + B + C = 000584 cc
COMPONENT A = 000196 cc COMPONENT B = 000190 cc COMPONENT C = 000198 cc
SOLVENT = 000000 cc
Press X" key to clear totals
Press Print key to print
The Job Totals Report will list the Job Totals screen information at the time the report was printed.
Batch Totals Report
To print the Batch Totals Report with the User Inter­face, you must be at the Batch Totals screen (refer to
page 7–3), then press the print key.
Batch Totals Screen
TOTALIZERS 3 Recipe: 1 Station: 1
BATCH TOTALS
COMP. A + B + C = 0002.6 liter
COMPONENT A = 0000.9 liter COMPONENT B = 0000.8 liter COMPONENT C = 0000.9 liter
A + B + C DUMP = 0001.7 liter
SOLVENT = 0000.7 liter
Press X" key to clear totals
Press Print key to print
The Batch Totals Report will list the Batch Totals screen information at the time the report was printed.
The printer will print a report that is similar to the report below.
Job Totals Report
GRACO PMIX II 3K JOB TOTALS REPORT Station 1 0/00/00 00:00 Recipe Number 1 Job Total A = 000000196.0 cc Job Total B = 000000190.0 cc Job Total C = 000000198.0 cc Job Total A+B+C = 000000584.0 cc Job Total Solvent = 000000000.0 cc ** Job totals were reset ** ** End Job Totals Report
The printer will print a report that is similar to the report below.
Batch Totals Report
GRACO PMIX II 3K BATCH TOTALS REPORT Station 1 0/00/00 00:00 Recipe Number 1 Batch Total A = 000000000.9 L Batch Total B = 000000000.8 L Batch Total C = 000000000.9 L Batch Total A+B+C = 000000002.6 L Batch Total Dump A+B+C = 000000001.7 L Batch Total Solvent = 000000000.7 L ** End Batch Totals Report
Operation4–22
Printer Reports
Grand Totals Report
To print the Grand Totals Report with the User Inter­face, you must be at the Grand Totals screen (refer to
page 7–3), then press the print key.
Grand Totals Screen
TOTALIZERS 4 Recipe: 00 Station: 00
GRAND TOTALS
COMP. A + B + C = 00359 liter
COMPONENT A = 00134 liter COMPONENT B = 00131 liter COMPONENT C = 00094 liter
A + B + C DUMP = 00012 liter
SOLVENT = 00027 liter
Press Print key to print
The Grand Totals Report will list the Grand Totals screen information at the time the report was printed.
The printer will print a report that is similar to the report below.
Grand Totals Report
GRACO PMIX II 3K GRAND TOTALS REPORT Station 1 0/00/00 00:00 Recipe Number 1 Grand Total A = 000000134.0 L Grand Total B = 000000131.0 L Grand Total C = 000000094.0 L Grand Total A+B+C = 000000359.0 L Grand Total Solvent = 000000027.0 L Grand Total Dump A+B+C = 000000012.0 L ** End Grand Totals Report
Alarm Report
To print the Alarm Report with the User Interface, you must be at the Alarm History screen (refer to page
6–6), then press the print key.
Alarm History Screen
RUN MONITOR Recipe : 1 Station: 1 00/00/00 00:00
ALARM HISTORY
Description Value Time Date 1 A DOSE TIME 23:33 02/22 2 RATIO HIGH CB 00102 04:24 02/22 3 RATIO HIGH 00.97 04:24 02/22 4 C OVERDOSE 01449 03:28 02/22 5 A OVERDOSE 036.7 03:26 02/22 6 C OVERDOSE 05552 03:26 02/22 7 C OVERDOSE 02630 03:23 02/22 8 EXTERNAL 03:22 02/22 9 A OVERDOSE 037.3 03:22 02/22 10 C OVERDOSE 09917 03:22 02/22
The Alarm Report will list the Alarm History screen information at the time the report was printed.
The printer will print a report that is similar to the report below.
Alarm Report
GRACO PMIX II 3K ALARM REPORT Station 1 0/00/00 00:00
1. 02/22 23:33 A DOSE TIME
2. 02/22 04:24 RATIO HIGH CB 00102
3. 02/22 04:24 RATIO HIGH 00.97
4. 02/22 03:28 C OVERDOSE 01449
5. 02/22 03:26 A OVERDOSE 036.7
6. 02/22 03:26 C OVERDOSE 05552
7. 02/22 03:23 C OVERDOSE 02630
8. 02/22 03:22 EXTERNAL
9. 02/22 03:22 A OVERDOSE 037.3
10. 02/22 03:22 C OVERDOSE 09917 ** Alarms cleared ** ** End Alarm Report **
Operation 4–23
Operation4–24
5
Screen Map
Screen Map 5–1
5–2 Screen Map
7
ICC7 C Solvent
(8–26)
(8–26)
6
ICC5 B Solvent
ICC6 C Dump
(8–25)
5
ICC102
(8–23)
Graph
4
ICC4 B Dump
(8–25)
quence
(8–22)
3
ICC3 A Solvent
(8–24)
(8–24)
ICC101 Se-
A
2
ICC1 Purge/Mix
ICC2 A Dump
(8–23)
Color Change
1
Integrated
RM7A Queue
(6–7)
RM7B Modify
(6–7)
RM6 Alarm
(6–6)
RM5 Recipe
(6–5)
RM4A Flowrate
(6–5)
RM4B Setpoint
(6–5)
RM3 Potlife
(6–4)
RM2 Flow
(6–4)
RM1 Target/Actual
(6–3)
1– Run Monitor 2–Totalizer
FC5 Meter
(8–20)
14
ICC13 Special
(8–28)
FC4 Delay
(8–19)
13
13
ICC12 Special
(8–28)
12
FC3 Output
(8–19)
12
ICC11 Special
(8–28)
(8–18)
11
(8–28)
11
FC2 Setpoint
ICC10 Special
ICC9 Gun 2
(8–27)
10
9
FC1 Source
(8–18)
6
S406 Gun 1
(9–15)
10
FCMenu
(8–17)
9
ICC8 Gun 1
(8–27)
8
5
S405 Mixed
(9–14)
B
(9–14)
8
Flow Control
4
S404 Solvent
(9–13)
7
5
S5 Flow Control
(9–16)
3
S403 “C”
6
S402 “B”
(9–13)
4
S4 Calibrate
(9–11)
2
(9–12)
5
3
(9–9)
1
S401 “A”
4
S3 Alarms
T4 Grand
(7–5)
2
S2 Sequence
(9–7)
3
1
S1 Ratio
(9–6)
2
T3 Batch
(7–4)
S102 Menu
(9–5)
1
(7–4)
T2 Job
S101 Select
(9–4)
CMenu
(8–4)
T1 Recipe
(7–3)
3–Recipe Setup
4–System Configuration
PASSWORD
(8–3)
(8–3)
HOME
C14 Color
(8–12)
Entry 2 or 3
A
C13 Int. Vol.
(8–12)
C12 Flow
Control
(8–11)
Entry 2 or 3
B
(8–11)
C11 Input
C10 Guns
(8–10)
Screen Map 5–3
C9 Mix Vol.
(NO TAG)
C8A Purge
(8–8)
C8B Purge
(8–9)
C8C Purge
(8–9)
(8–8)
C7 Solvent
(8–7)
C6 Flow Rate
C5 Potlife
(8–7)
C4 Recipe
(8–6)
C19 Air Flow
Switch
(8–15)
19
C3 Units
(8–6)
(8–14)
18
C18 Print
(8–5)
(8–14)
C2 Station
17
C17 Display
C1 Language
(8–5)
16
C16 Clock
(8–13)
15
C15 Password
(8–12)
5–4 Screen Map
6
Run Monitor
Run Monitor 6–1
Run Monitor6–2
Home Screen
Run Monitor
Screens Information
Graco PrecisionMix II 3K (R)
Version X.XX
HOME SCREEN Station: 1
1. RUN MONITOR
2. TOTALIZERS
3. RECIPE SETUP
4. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
Select a menu item and press enter: > 1
Type in 1, then .
Press the next screen or previous screen
arrow key to move forward or backward
to the desired Run Monitor screen.
Press the HOME key to return to the HOME screen.
RM1 Target/Actual
This is the HOME screen where you choose which system function to enter.
RUN MONITOR (#1) has the normal operating
screens.
TOTALIZERS (#2) has the screens with information
on material usage on the selected recipe.
RECIPE SETUP (#3) screens allow you to setup
“recipes” (ratio programs) for a variety of fluids.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (#4) screens allow
you to setup the controller to operate according to your system requirements.
Selecting #1 on the Home Screen will bring up the first Run Monitor screen (RM1 – Target/Actual). The run monitor screens allow you to monitor the status of the system. The readings will be displayed in either cubic centimeters (cc), liters (l), ounces (oz), and/or gallons (gal), depending on how the system has been config­ured.
RUN MONITOR 00/00/00
MIX RATIO (A:B, C:B)
COMPONENT VOLUMES
JOB TOTALS
Recipe: 1
Desired AB 0.00:1 CB 0.00:1
Target A 0.0 B 0.0 C 0.0
COMPONENT A = COMPONENT B = COMPONENT C =
SOLVENT =
Station: 1
00:00
Actual
0.00:1
0.00:1
Actual
0.0 cc
0.0 cc
0.0 cc
000000 cc 000000 cc 000000 cc
000000 cc
Mix Ratios
Desired Ratio is the ratio entered during recipe setup.
Actual Ratio is a ratio the system actually dispensed on the last cycle.
Component Volumes
Target (left hand column) is the desired volumes of Component A, Component B, and Component C that the controller will request.
Actual (right hand column) shows the quantities of Component A, Component B, and Component C as they are being dispensed.
Component Volumes are always measured in cubic centimeters.
Job Totals
Displays total volume for the current job of Component A, Component B, Component C, and Solvent (if a sol­vent valve is installed and configured). The job totals can be changed to read in ounces during system con­figuration. See page 8–6.
Run Monitor 6–3
Screens Information
RM2 Flow Rate
*Run Monitor
RUN MONITOR 00/00/00
ACTUAL FLOW COMPONENT A COMPONENT B COMPONENT C
Recipe: 1 Station: 1
00:00
FLOWRATE
= 000000 cc/min = 000000 cc/min = 000000 cc/min = 000000 cc/min
RM3 Potlife Timer
RUN MONITOR Recipe: 1 Station: 1 00/00/00 00:00
Gun 1 Potlife Time Remaining: 000 min Timer
System Idle Time Remaining: 00 min
Flow rate is a real time display of how much flow is going through the system. It updates every two seconds and is a weighted average of the previous flow rate displays. The readings are taken by the Component A, B, and C fluid meters. The flow rate display can be altered in the setup program to read in ounces per minute. See page 8–6.
Potlife Time Remaining
Potlife time remaining displays the time remaining before a potlife alarm will occur. The timer does not start until the controller detects mixed material is in the lines.
System Idle Time Remaining
System Idle Time uses a 4 minute clock that counts down the time that the spray device is not in use. After 4 minutes of not triggering the spray device, the mix manifold closes and the screen changes to the System Idle screen. When the spray device is triggered with the operator switch set to mix, the PrecisionMix will start again where it left off.
The potlife timer values will appear for the quantity of gun(s) that were selected during system configuration.
Run Monitor6–4
Screens Information
RM4A Flow Rate Setpoint
Run Monitor
RUN MONITOR Recipe: 1 Station: 1 00/00/00 00:00
Gun #1 Setpoint: 0000 cc/min Flow Actual: 0000 cc/min Rate Analog out: 00.0 mA
Setpoint in: 00.0 mA
Press Enter for a new Setpoint
If a new setpoint is desired and the user inter­face is the source of flow control data, press
to go to the next screen.
RM4B Enter New Setpoint
RUN MONITOR Recipe: 1 Station: 1 00/00/00 00:00
Enter new Setpoint for Gun 1: > 0000 cc/min
Flow control can only be used with the proper hard­ware installation. The Flow Rate Setpoint screen only appears if flow control is turned on. It shows the flow control Setpoint and the Actual flow rate.
The mA reading for Analog out and Setpoint in is converted to a pneumatic signal, which is applied to a fluid pressure regulator to open the regulator a certain amount.
The setpoint can be changed by the operator if the user interface was set as the source of flow control data during system configuration. See page 8–18. If this option is not available, Press Enter for a new Setpoint" will not appear at the bottom of the screen.
The Enter New Setpoint screen only appears if the user interface was set as the source of flow control data during system configuration. See page 8–18. Use this screen to enter the new Setpoint for the gun(s).
Type the new setpoint for the gun, then .
RM5 Recipe Select
RUN MONITOR Recipe: 1 Station: 1 00/00/00 00:00
RECIPE SELECT New Recipe for Operation (1-63): > 00
Type the new recipe number, then .
Setpoint changes made at this screen will not be stored in the recipe data.
This screen only appears if the User Interface was selected as the input for changing recipes. The recipe screen will display the current recipe running.
Run Monitor 6–5
Screens Information
RM6 Alarm History
Run Monitor
RUN MONITOR Recipe : 1 Station: 1 00/00/00 00:00
ALARM HISTORY
Description Value Time Date 1 A DOSE TIME 23:33 02/22 2 RATIO HIGH CB 00102 04:24 02/22 3 RATIO HIGH 00.97 04:24 02/22 4 C OVERDOSE 01449 03:28 02/22 5 A OVERDOSE 036.7 03:26 02/22 6 C OVERDOSE 05552 03:26 02/22 7 C OVERDOSE 02630 03:23 02/22 8 EXTERNAL 03:22 02/22 9 A OVERDOSE 037.3 03:22 02/22 10 C OVERDOSE 09917 03:22 02/22
The alarm history screen displays the last 10 alarms that have occurred. See the alarm descriptions on page 10–7. The most recent alarm will appear at the top of the screen.
This screen does not ever completely clear. There is a maximum of 10 alarm lines that can display. If there are 10 lines and a new alarm occurs, alarm #10 will be cleared and all alarms will shift down one location.
Run Monitor6–6
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