See pages 4-5 for model information, including maximum working pressure. Equipment approval labels are
on page 3. Some components shown are not included
with all systems.
Important Safety Instructions
Read all warnings and instructions in this
manual. Save these instructions.
™
ProControl
Automatic system for fluid management of single component coatings. Includes flow
control, flushing, and color change. For professional use only.
Approved for use in explosive atmospheres (except the EasyKey).
Warning: Substitution of components
may impair intrinsic safety.
SERIAL
ProControl 1KS
Electronic Proportioner
MAX TEMP 50°C (122°F)
Intrinsically Safe (IS) System. Install
per IS Control Drawing No. 289833.
EasyKey Interface IS Associated
Apparatus for use in non hazardous
location, with IS Connection to Smart
Fluid Plate IS
Apparatus for use in:
Class I, Division 1, Group D T3 C
Hazardous Locations
Intrinsically safe
equipment for Class I,
Div 1, Group D, T3
Ta = -20°C to 50°C
CUS
FM08ATEX0074
II 2 G
Ex ia IIA T3
GRACO INC.
P.O. Box 1441
Minneapolis, MN
55440 U.S.A.
MFG. YR.
SERIES NO. MFG. YR.
PART NO.
AMPS
VOLTS
85-250 ~
2 AMPS MAX
POWER REQUIREMENTS
GRACO INC.
P.O. Box 1441
Minneapolis, MN
55440 U.S.A.
II (2) G
[Ex ia] IIA
FM08ATEX0072
Intrinsically safe connections
for Class I, Div 1, Group D
Ta = -20°C to 50°C
Install per 289833
CUS
277869
50/60 Hz
ProControl 1KS
Um: 250 V
ATEX Certificate is listed here
ATEX Certificate is listed here
ATEX Certificate is listed here
293765b
293762b
EasyKey Label
Fluid Station Label
EasyKey and Fluid Station Control Box Label
.77100
MAX AIR WPR
MPabarPSI
FLUID PANEL
ProControl
PART NO.SERIESSERIAL
GRACO INC.
P.O. Box 1441
Minneapolis, MN
55440 U.S.A.
Intrinsically safe equipment
for Class I, Div 1, Group D, T3
Ta = -20°C to 50°C
Install per 289833
FM08ATEX0073
II 2 G
Ex ia IIA T3
Related Manuals
Component Manuals in English
ManualDescription
3A1163ProControl 1KS Installation
3A1164ProControl 1KS Repair-Parts
312782Dispense Valve
312783Color Change Valve Stacks
312787Color Change Module Kit
312784Gun Flush Box Kits
310745Gun Air Shutoff Kit
312786Dump Valve and Third Purge Valve Kits
312785Network Communication Kits
308778G3000/G3000HR/G250/G250HR Flow
Meter
313599Coriolis Flow Meter
313212Gun Flush Box Integration Kit
313290Floor Stand Kit
313542Beacon Kit
313386Basic Web Interface/Advanced Web
Interface
40680015V825 Discrete I/O Board Kit
Equipment Approvals
Equipment approvals appear on the following labels
which are attached to the Fluid Station Control Box and
™
EasyKey
. See FIG. 1 on page 4 for label locations.
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System Configuration and Part Numbers
.77100
MAX AIR WPR
MPabarPSI
1.31
13.1190
MAX FLUID WPR
MPabarPSI
PART NO. SERIES
Read Instruction Manual
Warning: Substitution of components
may impair intrinsic safety.
SERIAL
ProControl 1KS
Electronic Proportioner
MAX TEMP 50°C (122°F)
Intrinsically Safe (IS) System. Install
per IS Control Drawing No. 289833.
EasyKey Interface IS Associated
Apparatus for use in non hazardous
location, with IS Connection to Smart
Fluid Plate IS
Apparatus for use in:
Class I, Division 1, Group D T3 C
Hazardous Locations
Intrinsically safe
equipment for Class I,
Div 1, Group D, T3
Ta = -20°C to 50°C
CUS
FM08ATEX0074
II 2 G
Ex ia IIA T3
GRACO INC.
P.O. Box 1441
Minneapolis, MN
55440 U.S.A.
MFG. YR.
Label Location
on EasyKey
Label Location
on Fluid Station
Maximum Fluid
Working Pressure
is listed here
TI15975a
TI15974a
Configured Part Number
System Configuration and Part Numbers
Models
The part number for your equipment is printed on the equipment identification labels. See FIG. 1 for location
of the identification labels.
MeterFlow Control
Part No.SeriesDescription
262380
262381
262382
262383
AProControl 1KS
AProControl 1KS
AProControl 1KS
AProControl 1KS
NoneG3000CoriolisNoYes
FIG. 1: Identification Label, ProControl 1KS Systems
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System Configuration and Part Numbers
Hazardous Location Approval
Models using a G3000, G3000HR, or intrinsically safe Coriolis meter are approved for installation in a Hazardous
Location - Class I, Div I, Group D, T3 or Zone I Group IIA T3.
Maximum Working Pressure
Maximum working pressure rating is dependent on the fluid component options selected. The pressure rating is
based on the rating of the lowest rated fluid component. Refer to the component pressure ratings below.
Example: Model 262383 has a maximum working pressure of 190 psi (1.31 MPa, 13.1 bar).
Check the identification label on the EasyKey or fluid station for the system maximum working pressure.
See F
IG. 1.
ProControl Fluid Components Maximum Working Pressure
Base System (no meter, no color/catalyst change option,
Flow Control with 15 ft (4.57 m) Cable (if selected)
Basic Web Interface
Accessory
15V536 Solvent Flow Switch Kit
15V213 Power Cable, 100 ft (30.5 m)
15G710 Fiber Optic Cable, 100 ft (30.5 m)
15G614 Flow Control Extension Cable, 40 ft (12.2 m)
15W034 Strobe Light Alarm Indicator Kit
15V331 Gateway Ethernet Communication Kit
15V963 Gateway DeviceNet Communication Kit
15V964 Gateway Profibus Communication Kit
15V337 Advanced Web Interface
NOTE: This is not a complete list of available accessories and kits. Refer to the Graco website for more information about accessories available for use with this
product.
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Warnings
Warnings
The following warnings are for the setup, use, grounding, maintenance, and repair of this equipment. The exclamation point symbol alerts you to a general warning and the hazard symbols refer to procedure-specific risks. When
these symbols appear in the body of this manual, refer back to these Warnings. Product-specific hazard symbols and
warnings not covered in this section may appear throughout the body of this manual where applicable.
WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. To help prevent
fire and explosion:
•Use equipment only in well ventilated area.
•Eliminate all ignition sources; such as pilot lights, cigarettes, portable electric lamps, and plastic drop
cloths (potential static arc).
•Keep work area free of debris, including solvent, rags and gasoline.
•Do not plug or unplug power cords, or turn power or light switches on or off when flammable fumes
are present.
•Ground all equipment in the work area. See Grounding instructions in your system installation man-
ual.
•Use only grounded hoses.
•Hold gun firmly to side of grounded pail when triggering into pail.
•If there is static sparking or you feel a shock, stop operation immediately. Do not use equipment
until you identify and correct the problem.
•Keep a working fire extinguisher in the work area.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
This equipment must be grounded. Improper grounding, setup, or usage of the system can cause
electric shock.
•Turn off and disconnect power at main switch before disconnecting any cables and before servicing
equipment.
•Connect only to grounded power source.
•All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician and comply with all local codes and
regulations.
INTRINSIC SAFETY
Intrinsically safe equipment that is installed improperly or connected to non-intrinsically safe equipment
will create a hazardous condition and can cause fire, explosion, or electric shock. Follow local
regulations and the following safety requirements.
•Only models with a G3000, G250, G3000HR, G250HR, or intrinsically safe Coriolis meter are
approved for installation in a Hazardous Location - Class I, Div I, Group D, T3 or Zone I Group IIA
T3.
•Do not install equipment approved only for a non-hazardous location in a hazardous area. See the
ID label for the intrinsic safety rating of your model.
•Do not substitute or modify system components as this may impair intrinsic safety.
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Warnings
WARNING
SKIN INJECTION HAZARD
High-pressure fluid from gun, hose leaks, or ruptured components will pierce skin. This may look like just
a cut, but it is a serious injury that can result in amputation. Get immediate surgical treatment.
•Tighten all fluid connections before operating the equipment.
•Do not point gun at anyone or at any part of the body.
•Do not put your hand over the spray tip.
•Do not stop or deflect leaks with your hand, body, glove, or rag.
•Follow Pressure Relief Procedure in this manual, when you stop spraying and before cleaning,
checking, or servicing equipment.
EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD
Misuse can cause death or serious injury.
•Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
•Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system
component. See Technical Data in all equipment manuals.
•Use fluids and solvents that are compatible with equipment wetted parts. See Technical Data in all
equipment manuals. Read fluid and solvent manufacturer’s warnings. For complete information
about your material, request MSDS forms from distributor or retailer.
•Check equipment daily. Repair or replace worn or damaged parts immediately with genuine manufacturer’s replacement parts only.
•Do not alter or modify equipment.
•Use equipment only for its intended purpose. Call your distributor for information.
•Route hoses and cables away from traffic areas, sharp edges, moving parts, and hot surfaces.
•Do not kink or over bend hoses or use hoses to pull equipment.
•Keep children and animals away from work area.
•Comply with all applicable safety regulations.
TOXIC FLUID OR FUMES HAZARD
Toxic fluids or fumes can cause serious injury or death if splashed in the eyes or on skin, inhaled, or
swallowed.
•Read MSDS’s to know the specific hazards of the fluids you are using.
•Store hazardous fluid in approved containers, and dispose of it according to applicable guidelines.
•Always wear chemically impermeable gloves when spraying or cleaning equipment.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
You must wear appropriate protective equipment when operating, servicing, or when in the operating
area of the equipment to help protect you from serious injury, including eye injury, inhalation of toxic
fumes, burns, and hearing loss. This equipment includes but is not limited to:
•Protective eyewear
•Clothing and respirator as recommended by the fluid and solvent manufacturer
•Gloves
•Hearing protection
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Important Two-Component Material Information
Important Two-Component Material Information
Isocyanate Conditions
Spraying or dispensing materials containing isocyanates creates potentially harmful mists, vapors, and
atomized particulates.
Read material manufacturer’s warnings and material MSDS to know specific hazards and precautions
related to isocyanates.
Prevent inhalation of isocyanate mists, vapors, and
atomized particulates by providing sufficient ventilation in the work area. If sufficient ventilation is not
available, a supplied-air respirator is required for
everyone in the work area.
To prevent contact with isocyanates, appropriate
personal protective equipment, including chemically
impermeable gloves, boots, aprons, and goggles, is
also required for everyone in the work area.
Material Self-ignition
Moisture Sensitivity of
Isocyanates
Isocyanates (ISO) are catalysts used in two component
coatings. ISO will react with moisture (such as humidity)
to form small, hard, abrasive crystals, which become
suspended in the fluid. Eventually a film will form on the
surface and the ISO will begin to gel, increasing in viscosity. If used, this partially cured ISO will reduce performance and the life of all wetted parts.
NOTE: The amount of film formation and rate of crystallization varies depending on the blend of ISO, the
humidity, and the temperature.
To prevent exposing ISO to moisture:
•Always use a sealed container with a desiccant
dryer in the vent, or a nitrogen atmosphere. Never
store ISO in an open container.
•Use moisture-proof hoses specifically designed for
ISO, such as those supplied with your system.
•Never use reclaimed solvents, which may contain
moisture. Always keep solvent containers closed
when not in use.
•Never use solvent on one side if it has been contaminated from the other side.
•Always lubricate threaded parts with ISO pump oil
or grease when reassembling.
Some materials may become self-igniting if applied
too thickly. Read material manufacturer’s warnings
and material MSDS.
Keep Components A and B
Separate
Cross-contamination can result in cured material in
fluid lines which could cause serious injury or damage equipment. To prevent cross-contamination of
the equipment’s wetted parts, never interchange
component A (isocyanate) and component B (resin)
parts.
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Changing Materials
•When changing materials, flush the equipment multiple times to ensure it is thoroughly clean.
•Always clean the fluid inlet strainers after flushing.
•Check with your material manufacturer for chemical
compatibility.
Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
Advanced Web Interface (AWI) - This allows remote
ProMix backup and restore, configuration, logging, and
software update options.
Air Chop - the process of mixing air and solvent
together during the flush cycle to help clean the lines
and reduce solvent usage.
Air Chop Time- duration of each activation of the air
purge valve during a chop sequence. User settable from
0.0-99.9 seconds.
Analog - relating to, or being a device in which data are
represented by continuously variable, measurable,
physical quantities, such as length, width, voltage, or
pressure.
B Purge After Chop - Optional 2-second B solvent
valve activation after the Chop sequence. This is used to
separate the chop material and the Final Purge material
to prevent unwanted mixing.
Basic Web Interface (BWI) - This allows remote ProMix
backup and restore, logging, and software update
options.
Bootloader - The utility program that handles initial system startup re-programming of the main ProMix application.
Chop Time- refers to the total length of the chop
sequence during a purge. User settable from 0-999 seconds.
Coriolis Meter - a non-intrusive flow meter often used in
low flow applications or with light viscosity, shear sensitive, or acid catalyzed materials. This meter uses vibration to measure flow.
Custom Language - A method to load a translation file
into the ProMix to display languages other than those
built into the system. Only Unicode characters through
codespace 0x00FF are supported.
Digital Input and Output - a description of data which
is transmitted as a sequence of discrete symbols, most
commonly this means binary data represented using
electronic or electromagnetic signals.
Discrete I/O - refers to data that constitutes a separate
entity and has direct communication to another control.
Dose Size - the amount of resin (A) and catalyst (B) that
is dispensed into an integrator.
Dose Time Alarm - the amount of time that is allowed
for a dose to occur before an alarm occurs. More than
30 pulses from the flow meter of the active dose valve
are needed while the Gun Trigger is on to prevent the
alarm.
Dynamic Dosing - Component A dispenses constantly.
Component B dispenses intermittently in the necessary
volume to attain the mix ratio.
Ethernet - a method for directly connecting a computer
to a network or equipment in the same physical location.
Closed Loop Flow Control - refers to the process
when the flow rate is adjusted automatically to maintain
a constant flow.
Color/Catalyst Purge - refers to the time required to
flush the lines from the color or catalyst change module
to the mix manifold during a color or catalyst change.
Color/Catalyst Fill - refers to the time required to fill the
lines from the color or catalyst change module to the mix
manifold.
Command Holdoff - The amount of time that flow rate
learning is not allowed after the set point is changed to
allow the flow rate to stabilize.
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ExtSP - External Set Point selection for PLC input of the
flow rate set point while operating in Flow Control Override mode.
Fiber Optic Communication - the use of light to transmit communication signals. Blue is the transmitter, and
black is the receiver. This must be cross-connected
between the EasyKey and the Fluid Panel for communication to work. The Fiber Optic cable has a blue band to
indicate the proper connection.
Final Purge Source- source of the media used in the
final purge cycle. User settable to air purge valve, solvent purge valve, or 3rd purge valve.
Final Purge Time- duration of the final purge cycle.
User settable from 0-999 seconds.
Glossary of Terms
First Purge Source- source of the media used in the
first purge cycle. User settable to air purge valve, solvent
purge valve, or 3rd purge valve
First Purge Time- duration of the first purge cycle. User
settable from 0-999 seconds.
Flow Control Resolution - a settable value that allows
the flow control system to maximize its performance.
The value is based on maximum desired flow rates.
Flow Rate Analog Signal - the type of communication
signal that can be used on the ProControl module.
Flow Rate Tolerance - the settable percent of acceptable variance that the system will allow before a flow
rate warning occurs.
Flow Set Point - a predefined flow rate target.
Flush Volume Check - system monitors flush volume.
E-11 Alarm occurs if minimum volume is not achieved.
Minimum flush volume is user settable (0-999 cc).
Global - indicates that values on the screen apply to all
recipes, 1 through 60.
K-factor - a value that refers to the amount of material
that passes through a meter. The assigned value refers
to an amount of material per pulse.
Kd - refers to the amount the fluid flow system attempts
to not overshoot the target set point.
Ki - refers to the degree fluid flow over shoots its set
point.
Kp - refers to the speed in which the fluid flow reaches
its set point.
Learn Strength - How much and how quickly to apply
the difference in the flow rate set point compared to the
measured flow rate when updating the flow control data
table.
Manual Mode - when the proportioning or flow control
system is controlling the inputs without any input from
an outside control.
Minimum Material Fill Volume - system monitors material fill volume. E-21 Alarm occurs if minimum volume is
not achieved. Minimum material fill volume is user settable (0-9999 cc).
Grand Total - a non-resettable value that shows the
total amount of material dispensed through the system.
GT-Off Drive Time - The amount of time to regulate the
fluid pressure based on the flow rate set point after the
gun trigger is closed.
GT-Off Target Rise - The additional time to regulate the
fluid pressure based on the flow rate set point after the
gun trigger is closed.
Gun Trigger Holdoff - The amount of time that flow rate
learning is not allowed after the gun trigger is opened to
allow the flow rate to stabilize.
Gun Trigger Input Signal - used to manage ratio assurance dose times and flow control processes.
Intrinsically Safe (IS) - refers to the ability to locate certain components in a hazardous location.
Idle - if the gun is not triggered for 2 minutes the system
enters Idle mode. Trigger the gun to resume operation.
Job Total - a resettable value that shows the amount of
material dispensed through the system for one job. A job
is complete when a color change or complete system
flush occurs.
Mix - when cross-linking of the resin (A) and catalyst (B)
occurs.
Mix Fill Push - An option for the Autodump selection to
automatically clear the Potlife alarm if the gun is in the
Gun Flush Box by running new mixed material through
the gun.
Mix Input Signal- refers to system mode status where
system begins a dose sequence each time the mix signal is made “High”.
Mixed Material Fill Time - the amount of time that is
required to load mixed material from the dose valves to
the applicator/gun.
Modbus/TCP - a type of communication protocol used
to communicate Digital I/O signals over an ethernet.
Network Station - a means to identify a particular individual proportioning or flow control system.
One-Point Learning - Flow Control table calibration
method using learned points above a specified flow rate
to interpolate the table at low flow rates with short gun
trigger times.
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Glossary of Terms
Overdose (A, B, C) Alarm - when either the resin (A),
or catalyst (B), or reducer (C) component dispenses too
much material and the system cannot compensate for
the additional material.
Potlife Time - the amount of time before a material
becomes unsprayable.
Potlife Volume - the amount of material that is required
to move through the mix manifold, hose and applicator
before the potlife timer is reset.
Purge - when all mixed material is flushed from the system.
Purge Drive - The voltage drive during the Purge
sequence, maximum of 3300 mV. The response curve of
the V/P regulator is not linear, so it may be necessary to
test the response using Manual Override mode.
Purge Time - the amount of time required to flush all
mixed material from the system.
Purge Volume Alarm - E-11 Alarm occurs if minimum
flush volume is not achieved.
Third Purge Valve - refers to the use of three purge
valves used to flush some waterborne materials. The
valves are used to flush with water, air and solvent.
V/P - refers to the voltage to pressure device in the flow
control module.
Valve Holdoff Maximum - The maximum amount of
time that flow rate learning is not allowed after a dose
valve cycles. The system may internally use a time less
than is based on the stability of the fluid meter pulse
stream.
Ratio Tolerance - the settable percent of acceptable
variance that the system will allow before a ratio alarm
occurs.
Sequential Color Change - the process when a color
change is initiated and the system automatically flushes
the old color and loads a new color.
Sequential Dosing - Components A and B dispense
sequentially in the necessary volumes to attain the mix
ratio.
Solvent/3rd Purge Valve Chop Time- duration of each
activation of the solvent or 3rd purge valve during a chop
sequence. User settable from 0.0-99.9 seconds.
Solvent Fill - the time required to fill the mixed material
line with solvent.
Solvent Push - enables the user to save some mixed
material by pushing it out to the gun with solvent.
Requires an accessory solvent meter.
Standby - refers to the status of the system.
System Idle - This warning occurs if the ProControl is
set to Mix, and 2 minutes have elapsed since the system
received a flow meter pulse.
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Overview
Overview
Usage
The Graco ProControl 1KS is an electronic flow control and color change system, for use with most solvent and
waterborne epoxy, polyurethane, and acid-catalyzed paints. It is not for use with “quick-setting” paints (those with a
potlife of less than 15 minutes).
•Has user selectable ratio assurance and can maintain up to +/-1% accuracy, depending on materials
and operating conditions.
•Models are available to operate air spray or
air-assisted systems with a capacity of up to 3800
cc/min.
Component Identification and Definition
SeeTable 1, and FIG. 2 for the wall mount system components.
Table 1: Component Descriptions
•Color change options are available for low pressure
(300 psi [2.1 MPa, 21 bar]) air spray and high pressure (3000 psi [21 MPa, 210 bar]) systems with up
to 30 color change valves and up to 4 catalyst
change valves.
NOTE: Optional accessories are available for in field
installation to achieve 30 colors.
ComponentDescription
EasyKey (EK)
Fluid Station
Control Box (ST)
Fluid Manifold (FM)
Flow Meters (MA,
MS)
Used to set up, display, operate, and monitor the system. The EasyKey accepts 85-250
VAC, 50/60 Hz line power and converts that power to acceptable low voltage and optical
signals used by other system components.
Includes air control solenoids. Its control board manages all fluid functions.
Includes wall mounting bracket and mountings for the fluid meter and the following
valves:
•Pneumatically Operated Dose Valve for component A
•Purge Valves for solvent and air purge
Four optional flow meters are available from Graco:
•G3000 is a general purpose gear meter typically used in flow ranges of 75-3800
cc/min. (0.02–1.0 gal/min.), pressures up to 4000 psi (28 MPa, 276 bar), and viscosities of 20–3000 centipoise. The K-factor is approximately 0.119 cc/pulse.
•G3000HR is a high resolution version of the G3000 meter. It is typically used in flow
ranges of 38–1900 cc/min. (0.01–0.5 gal/min.), pressures up to 4000 psi (28 MPa,
276 bar). and viscosities of 20–3000 centipoise. The K-factor is approximately 0.061
cc/pulse.
•S3000 is a gear meter used for solvents in flow ranges of 38-1900 cc/min. (0.01–0.50
gal/min.), pressures up to 3000 psi (21 MPa, 210 bar), and viscosities of 20–50 centipoise. The K-factor is approximately 0.021 cc/pulse.
•Coriolis is a specialty meter capable of a wide range of flow rates and viscosities.
This meter is available with 1/8 in. or 3/8 in. diameter fluid passages. For detailed
information on the Coriolis meter, see manual 313599.
The K-factor is user-settable; at lower flow rates use a lower K-factor.
1/8 in. fluid passages: set K-factor to .020 or .061.
3/8 in. fluid passages: set K-factor to .061 or 0.119.
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Table 1: Component Descriptions (Continued)
ComponentDescription
Overview
Color Change
Valves (ACV) and
Color Change
Module (CCM)
Dual Fiber Optic
Cable (FO)
Fluid Station
Control Box Power
Supply Cable (PS)
Flow Control
Regulator
Assembly (FC)
EasyKey (EK)
Fluid Station
Control Box (ST)
An optional component. It is available as a color change valve stack for either low or high
pressure with up to 30 color change valves. Each stack includes one additional valve for
solvent to clean the fluid line between color changes.
Used to communicate between the EasyKey and Fluid Station Control Box.
Used to provide power to the Fluid Station Control Box.
Includes an air operated fluid pressure regulator, fluid pressure sensor, voltage to air
pressure transducer and circuit board. The function of this unit is to receive the flow analog signal and drive (manage) the desired flow rate.
Used to set up, display, operate, and monitor the system. The EasyKey accepts 85-250
VAC, 50/60 Hz line power and converts that power to acceptable low voltage and optical
signals used by other system components.
Includes air control solenoids. Its control board manages all fluid functions.
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Overview
TI15961b
FO*
FC (see
F
IG. 4)
PS*
EK
ACV
CCM
MAFM (see
F
IG. 3)
*See the ProControl 1KS
Repair-Parts manual for
optional cable lengths.
Air Control
Module
Logic Air
Regulator
V/P Air
Purge
Air
Fluid
ST
FC Cable*
Wall Mount System Components
FIG. 2. ProControl 1KS System, shown with G3000 Meter, Color Change, and Flow Control
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Overview
TI15977a
MA
SPV
DVA
APV
AT
SS
FIH
FOH
TI15976a
Regulator
V/P Air
FC Cable
FC
Fluid In
Fluid Out
FIG. 3. Fluid Manifold
Key:
MAComponent A Meter
DVA Component A Dose Valve
SPV Solvent Purge Valve
SSSolvent Purge Valve Solvent Supply Tube
FIG. 4. Flow Control Regulator
APV Air Purge Valve
ATAir Purge Valve Air Supply Tube
FIHFluid Inlet Hose
FOH Fluid Outlet Hose
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EasyKey Display and Keypad
TI11630A
Keypad
LCD Display
Navigation KeysAlarm Reset Key
EasyKey Display and Keypad
F
IG. 5. EasyKey Display and Keypad
Display
Shows graphical and text information related to setup
and spray operations. Back light will turn off after 10
minutes without any key press. Press any key to turn
back on.
NOTE: Pressing a key to turn on the display back light
will also perform the function of that key. If you are
unsure whether that key will impact your current operation, use the setup or navigation keys to turn on the display back light.
Keypad
Used to input numerical data, enter setup screens, scroll
through screens, and select setup values.
In addition to the numbered keys on the EasyKey keypad, which are used to enter values in setup, there are
keys to navigate within a screen and between screens,
and to save entered values. See Table 2.
Table 2: EasyKey Keypad Functions (see FIG. 5)
KeyFunction
Setup: press to enter or exit Setup mode.
Enter: if cursor is in menu box, press Enter
key to view menu. Press Enter to save a
value either keyed in from the numerical
keypad or selected from a menu.
Up Arrow: move to previous field or menu
item, or to previous screen within a group.
Down Arrow: move to next field or menu
item, or to next screen within a group.
Left Arrow: move to previous screen group.
Right Arrow: move to next screen group.
Alarm Reset: resets alarms.
If the display becomes unresponsive,
pressing this key 4 times in succession will
re-initialize the display.
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FIG. 6. EasyKey Connections and AC Power Switch
AC Power
Switch
Graco Web
Interface
Audible AlarmFiber Optic Strain
Relief Port
I/S PowerDiscrete I/O Cable
Connector Ports
Ground Screw
Main Power
Access Port
TI12638a
TI12657a
Fiber Optic Strain
Relief Port
I/S Power
Ground Screw
TI15917a
TI15919a
Booth Control
(Manual Systems
only)
Muffler
Color Change
Module
Logic Air Inlet
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
OPEN
CLOSE
A DOSE
B DOSE
A PURGE
B PURGE
3RD PURGE
A DUMP B DUMP
Meter A
Flow Control
Gun Air
Meter B
(not used)
EasyKey Display and Keypad
FIG. 7. Fluid Station Control Box Connections
3A1080H17
EasyKey Display and Keypad
AC Power Switch
Turns system AC power on or off.
I/S Power
Power circuit to Fluid Station.
Audible Alarm
Alerts the user when an alarm occurs. Available settings
for selecting which alarms will cause an audible alarm
are explained in Configure Screen 1, page 29.
Clear the audible alarm by pressing the Alarm Reset
key.
Even after the Alarm Reset key is pressed, the Potlife
Exceeded alarm message will remain displayed until a
sufficient amount of mixed material has been dispensed
to ensure that the expired material has been ejected.
Graco Web Interface Port
Used to communicate with the ProControl from a PC to:
Upgrade software
View software version
Download
NOTE: If using the Graco Gateway in your system, disconnect its cable from the EasyKey before updating the
ProControl software.
Ethernet Connection
You can access data on an office or industrial network
through the internet with the proper configuration. See
manual 313386 for more information.
183A1080H
Run Mode Screens
NOTE: See FIG. 10 for a map of the Run screens.
Detailed screen descriptions follow.
Splash Screen
At power up, the Graco logo and software revision will
display for approximately 5 seconds, followed by the
Status Screen (see page 21).
Run Mode Screens
F
IG. 8. Splash Screen
The Splash screen will also momentarily display “Establishing Communication.” If this display remains for more
than one minute, check that the fluid station circuit board
is powered up (LED is on) and that the fiber optic cable
is properly connected (see Installation manual).
NOTE: If the software version of the fluid plate does not
match the version of the EasyKey, the EasyKey will
update the fluid plate, and the fluid plate programming
screen will appear until the update is completed.
F
IG. 9. Fluid Plate Programming Screen
3A1080H19
Run Mode Screens
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Press the Setup key to
enter Setup mode.
.
FIG. 10. Run Screens Map
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Run Mode Screens
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Status Screen
•Use the Up or Down keys to scroll through the
Run screens.
•Press the Setup key to enter the Setup screens
from the Status screen.
•The other keys have no function in this Status
screen.
Current Date and Time
Screen Number and Scroll Arrows: displays the
current screen number and the total number of
screens in a group. The Up and Down arrows on the
right edge of the screen indicate the scroll feature.
The total number of screens in some groups may
vary depending on system configuration selections.
Current Flow Control Data: fluid output pressure
and voltage of analog signal used for driving the
fluid regulator V/P.
The fluid target pressure is shown if Flow Control in
Configure Screen 5 on page 30 is set to “On:
Setup”.
Lock Symbol: indicates that Setup screens are
password protected. See page 26.
F
IG. 11. Status Screen
Key to F
IG. 11:
Active Recipe: shows the active recipe.
NOTE: At power up the system defaults to Recipe
61, which is not a valid recipe number.
Status Bar: shows current alarm or operation mode
(standby, mix, purge, recipe change, or the current
alarm).
NOTE: If the auto key board is removed from the
EasyKey display board, the Status Bar will read
“Auto key not found.” This indicates that the automatic mode is not operable.
Target Flow Rate and Current Flow Rate: in
cc/min.
Animation: when the gun is triggered, the gun
appears to spray and the component A or B hose
lights up, showing which component dose valve is
open.
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Run Mode Screens
Manual Override Screen
F
IG. 12. Manual Override Screen
This screen will appear if Manual Override is set to “On”
in Advanced Setup Screen 1 (page 35). It shows the
active recipe, new/go to recipe, and manual override
mode.
If Flow Control is set to “On” in Configure Screen 5 on
page 30, this screen will also display Flow Rate Range,
Flow Set Point, Flow Control Calibration (Start/Abort),
and Global Flow Control Data Copy (Start/Abort).
Manual Override Menu
This field allows you to set the operating mode from the
EasyKey. Press the Enter key to view the menu,
then select the desired operating mode (Standby, Mix,
Purge, or Recipe Change). See F
IG. 13.
Flow Rate Range
This screen displays the flow rate range selected on
Advanced Setup Screen 5 (see page 37).
Flow Set Point
The Flow Set Point is user settable. If Flow Control
Override is set to “Off” or “Pressure” in Advanced Setup Screen 1 on page 35, the Flow Set Point will display as cc/min. Enter the desired flow set point within
the range.
If Flow Control Override is set to “% Open,” the Flow Set
Point will display as % Open. This percentage relates to
the flow control V/P ratio which translates to a fluid flow
rate. Set the initial percentage at 35% and increase as
necessary to reach the desired flow rate.
Flow Control Calibration
This field allows you to calibrate flow control for each
recipe. The system must be in Mix mode and receiving a
Gun Trigger signal. Press the Enter key to view the
menu, then select Start or Abort. See F
The flow rate will drop to 0, then incrementally increase
until it reaches the maximum flow rate. To view the progress, go to the Status Screen, page 21. The system will
populate the data for the current recipe. To copy this
data to all recipes, see Global Flow Control Data
Copy, page 23.
IG. 14.
FIG. 14. Flow Control Calibration
F
IG. 13. Manual Override Menu
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Run Mode Screens
Global Flow Control Data Copy
This field allows you to copy flow control data from the
active recipe to all recipes. Press the Enter key to
view the menu, then select Start or Abort. See F
FIG. 15. Global FC Data Copy
IG. 15.
Totals Screen
NOTE: Grand totals are not resettable.
Reset Total Screen
FIG. 17. Reset Total Screen
If job is reset, job number will increment by one for
default.
Reset Solvent Screen
F
IG. 16. Totals Screen
F
IG. 18. Reset Solvent Total Screen
This screen shows the job totals, fill totals, grand totals,
and job number. Use the tabs to reset job totals (Job
Complete), reset solvent totals (Rst Solvent), or go to
Level Control Screen, page 24.
The job totals generally refer to material dispensed while
in Mix mode. This is likely atomized and sprayed material with the gun trigger “On”.
The fill totals generally refer to material dispensed while
in Mix-fill mode after a color change or a purge operation. This is likely not sprayed or atomized, and is dispensed to a purge container.
Solvent Totals and the Rst Solvent tab only appear if
“Meter” is selected under Solvent Monitor in Configure Screen 5 on page 30.
3A1080H23
The screen will ask if you want to reset solvent total.
Select Yes or No.
Run Mode Screens
Alarms Screen
F
IG. 19. Alarms Screen
Two screens show the last 10 alarms. Use the Up or
See F
IG. 21. If the tank volume reaches the low-level
threshold, the EasyKey screen will display the Tank
Level Low alarm and prompt the user to do one of the
following:
1. Refill tank volume to clear the alarm.
2. Resume mixing by selecting “Spray 25% of Remainder.” If this selection is chosen, a second alarm will
occur after 25% of the remaining volume is mixed.
Refill tank volume to clear the alarm.
Down
See Table 17 on page 118 for a list of alarm codes.
keys to scroll between the two screens.
Level Control Screen
IG. 20. Level Control Screen
F
This screen shows the current volume for each fluid.
Adjust the current volumes on this screen, or use the tab
to go to Usage (Totals Screen, page 23). The Alarm
Level values may be adjusted using the advanced web
interface.
FIG. 21. Tank Level Low Screen (Tank A Shown)
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Setup Mode
To access System Configuration Screens,
page 28.
TI12784a
Press the Setup key to
enter Setup mode.
This screen appears only if a
password is activated.
This screen appears momentarily
if a password is activated.
Press the Setup key to exit
Setup mode and return to the Status
screen.
To access Advanced Setup Screens, page
34 and Recipe Setup Screens, page 40.
Setup Mode
Press the Setup key to enter Setup mode.
NOTE: See F
IG. 22 for a map of the Setup screens.
Detailed screen descriptions follow.
FIG. 22. Setup Screens Map
3A1080H25
Setup Mode
Password Screen
If a password has been activated (see Configure
Screen 1, page 29), the Password screen will appear. You must enter the password to access the Set Up
Home Screen. Entering the wrong password returns the display to the Status Screen.
NOTE: If you forget the password, you can reset the
password (to 0), using the ProControl Web Interface
(see manual 313386).
F
IG. 23. Password Screen
NOTE: If a password is activated, Setup Locked dis-
plays momentarily after exiting Setup mode and return-
ing to the Status Screen. A lock symbol appears
Set Up Home Screen
FIG. 25. Set Up Home Screen
This screen displays when you enter Setup mode. From
it you can go to Recipe and Advanced Setup Screens
(pages 34-44) or System Configuration Screens
(pages 28-33). Press the Enter key to go to the
selected screen set.
The screen also displays software versions and internet
addresses of various components. The values shown in
F
IG. 25 are only examples and may vary on your screen.
BC (Booth Control)-.-Booth Control not installed, not detected, or not operational.
1.XXBooth Control software version 1.00 or 1.01.
2.XXBooth Control software version 2.XX.
C1/C2 (Color Change
Modules 1 and 2)
-.-Color Change Module 1/2 not installed, not detected, or not operational.
1.XXColor Change Module software version 1.00 or 1.01.
2.XXColor Change Module software version 2.XX.
AK (Autokey)No KeyNo AutoKey installed or detected. System operates in 2K Manual
Mode only
2K-Auto2K AutoKey detected. System can operate in 2K Manual, Semi-auto-
matic, or Automatic Mode.
3K-Auto3K AutoKey detected. System can operate in 3K Manual, Semi-auto-
matic, or Automatic Mode.
XP (XPORT)V6.6.0.2Example of XPORT network module software version. Other versions
are acceptable.
MC (Micro Controller)1042.0198Example of fluid plate micro controller version. Other versions are
acceptable.
Axx By CzA30 B4 C4Color Change board valve configuration. This shows the number of
valves available for each of the components. This is set by the configuration switches on the color change boards connected to the system.
CodeDescription
-Component not available with this machine configura-
tion.
xComponent not used with this machine configuration.
1Component available but no change stack.
4-30Component available with change stack.
Number of valves flushed with a solvent valve.
IP (Internet Address)192.168.178.3Example of the address EasyKey is set to for basic and advanced
web interface reporting.
MAC (MAC address)00204AAD1810Example of internet MAC address. Each EasyKey will have a different
value in this format.
3A1080H27
Setup Mode
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System Configuration Screens
NOTE: See FIG. 26 for a map of the System Configuration Screens. Detailed screen descriptions follow.
NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number
and the total number of screens in the group.
F
IG. 26. System Configuration and Option Screens Map
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Setup Mode
Configure Screen 1
F
IG. 27. Configure Screen 1
Language
Defines the language of the screen text. Select English
(default), Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese (Kanji), Korean, Chinese (Simplified), and Custom.
NOTE: Refer to document 313386 for instructions on
using the Custom Language feature to modify the
screens to support undefined languages.
Password
The password is only used to enter Setup mode. The
default is 0, which means no password is required to
enter Setup. If a password is desired, enter a number
from 1 to 9999.
Screen Timeout
Select the desired screen timeout in minutes (0-99). 5 is
the default.
Configure Screen 2
FIG. 28. Configure Screen 2
Month
Enter current month.
Day
Enter current day.
Year
Enter current year (four digits).
Time
NOTE: Be sure to write down the password and keep it
in a secure location.
Display Units
Select the desired display units:
•cc/liter (default)
•cc/gallon
Buzzer Alarms
As the default, the alarm buzzer is set to “Potlife Only”
and will sound only for the Potlife Alarm (E-2).
Set to “All Alarms” to have the buzzer sound for any
alarm.
Set to “All Except Potlife” to have the buzzer sound for
any alarm except a Potlife Alarm (E2). This option is not
recommended unless another active method of handling
the Potlife Alarm is implemented.
3A1080H29
Enter current time in hours (24 hour clock), minutes, and
seconds. Seconds are not adjustable.
Date Format
Select MM-DD-YYYY, DD-MM-YYYY, or YYYY-MM-DD.
Setup Mode
Configure Screen 3
F
IG. 29. Configure Screen 3
1K/2K/3K
Set this value to indicate the system performance level
designation. Selecting a value other than the installed
system level will result in restricted functionality.
Run Mode
NOTE: If an Autokey is installed, additional selections of
Semi-Automatic and Automatic are available.
Configure Screen 4
FIG. 30. Configure Screen 4
Dose Time Alarm
Enter the dose time (1 to 99 seconds). This is the
amount of time allowed for a dose to occur before a
dose time alarm occurs.
Configure Screen 5
Select the Run mode application from the pulldown
menu: Automatic, Semi-Automatic (uses a manual spray
gun), or Manual.
Dump Valve A
This field only appears if the color change option is
detected from the cc board. Select “On” if an optional
Dump Valve A is installed and desired to be used.
3rd Flush Valve
Off is default. If optional 3rd flush valve is used, set to
On.
F
IG. 31. Configure Screen 5
Flow Control
This field only appears if Run Mode is set to “Automatic”
in Configure Screen 3, page 30. Select “On”, “Off”, or
“On: Setup”.
If set to “On” Advanced Setup Screen 5, page 37 and
Advanced Setup Screen 6, page 38 are added.
If set to “On: Setup” Advanced Setup Screen 5, page
37 and Advanced Setup Screen 6, page 38, and
Advanced Setup Screen 7, page 38 are added.
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Setup Mode
Special Outputs
Select special outputs (0-4, or 3 + GFB on #4). A selection of “0” will disable use of the Special Outputs. If the
“3 + GFB on #4” selection is chosen, the other 3 special
outputs (1-3) can be used for user-defined functions and
the special output #4 settings will duplicate those settings established for the Gun Flush Box.
Each output has two different start times and durations
defined on the Recipe Setup screen (Flush and Fill Input
is set to “Recipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32), or on
the Advanced Setup screen (Flush and Fill Input is set
to “Global” in Option Screen 1, page 32).
NOTE: At system power up, the Special Outputs may
activate for up to 1/4 second.
Solvent Monitor
Select solvent monitor (Off, Flow Switch, or Meter).
Web Browser IP
The default web browser IP address prefix is
192.168.178.__ Assign a unique number for each
EasyKey in your system (1-99) and enter it here.
Configure Screen 6
F
IG. 32. Configure Screen 6 (Automatic mode shown)
Flow Set Source
This field only appears if Run Mode is set to “Automatic”
in Configure Screen 3, page 30 and Flow Control is set
to “On” in Configure Screen 5, page 30. Select “Discrete” or “Network.”
Proportioning
Select “Discrete” or “Network.”
Gun 1 Trigger
Select “Discrete”, “Network”, or “AFS 1” if Run Mode is
set to “Automatic” or “Semi-automatic” in Configure
Screen 3, page 30.
Gun 2 Trigger
Displays AFS if Number of Guns is set to “2” in Configure Screen 4, page 30.
Control Network ID
Used for the Graco Gateway network system. See
Graco Gateway manual 312785 for further information
3A1080H31
Setup Mode
Option Screens
NOTE: See FIG. 26 on page 28 for a map of the Option
Screens. Detailed screen descriptions follow.
NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number
and the total number of screens in the group.
Option Screen 1
F
IG. 33. Option Screen 1
Minimum Material Fill Volume
Enter 0-9999 cc.
Verification Screen
FIG. 34. Verification Screen
Verification
This screen appears if Flush and Fill Input or K-factor
Input are changed from “Recipe” to “Global” in Option
Screen 1.
Flush Volume Check
This field only appears if Solvent Monitor is set to
“Meter” in Configure Screen 5, page 30.
If set to “On”, Minimum Flush Volume will appear in Rec-
ipe Setup Screen 2, page 41.
Flush and Fill Input
If set to “Global”, Color/Catalyst Purge and Color/Catalyst Fill are added to Advanced Setup Screen 1, page
35. Advanced Setup Screen 2and3 are added. See
pages 36-39.
If set to “Recipe”, Color/Catalyst Purge and Color/Catalyst Fill are added to Recipe Setup Screen 2, page 41.
Recipe Setup Screen 3, 4, and 7 are added. See
pages 42-44.
K-factor Input
Global mode is useful when the material properties,
flush and fill characteristics, or K-factors are the same
for all materials used by the system.
If set to “Global,” Advanced Setup Screen 4, page 37 is
added.
If set to “Recipe,” Recipe Setup Screen 5, page 43, is
added.
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Setup Mode
Option Screen 2
F
IG. 35. Option Screen 2
External Color Change
If set to “Off”, Color/Catalyst Purge Time and Color/Catalyst Fill Time appear in Advanced Setup Screen 1,
page 35 or Recipe Setup Screen 2, page 41 (depending on whether Flush and Fill Inputs are set to “Global”
or “Recipe”).
To disable the Solvent Push feature, set to “Off.”
B Purge After Chop
NOTE: This is used to isolate the Chop cycle from the
Final Purge cycle with solvent to prevent reaction issues
with some types of materials.
Optional 2-second burst (2 s B) operation of the B Purge
valve on the integrator after the Chop cycle.
See Color Change Sequences, page 104 for color
change charts and timing information.
If set to “On”, these fields are removed from the screens.
Auto Dump
If the auto dump feature is being used, set to “On”. Once
the auto dump is enabled, the gun flush box is enabled
and the potlife alarm is active for 2 minutes, the system
will automatically flush out the old material.
This feature is only available in Semi-automatic mode
when a Gun Flush Box is installed.
Flow Rate Monitor
This field only appears if Flow Control is set to “Off” in
Configure Screen 5, page 30.
If set to “On,” Recipe Setup Screen 6 on page 43 is
added, enabling setting of high and low flow limits.
If set to “Off,” flow rate monitoring is disabled and Rec-
ipe Setup Screen 6 on page 43 will not appear.
Solvent Push Enable
NOTE: See Solvent Push Feature on page 101 for
more information.
To enable the Solvent Push feature, select “Solvent” or
“3rd Valve” (available if 3rd Flush Valve in Configure Screen 3, page 30, is set to “On”).
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Setup Mode
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Advanced Setup screens 2, 3, 4, and 10
appear depending on selections made in
Option screens 1 and 2. Screens 5 and 6
appear if Flow Control is set to “On” in
Configure screen 5. Screens 5, 6, and 7
appear if Flow Control is set to “On: Setup”
in Configure screen 5.
Advanced Setup Screens
NOTE: See FIG. 36 for a map of the Advanced Setup Screens. Detailed screen descriptions follow.
F
IG. 36. Advanced Setup Screens Map
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Setup Mode
NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number
and the total number of screens in the group. The total
number of screens in a group and the fields displayed
on each screen may vary depending on selections
made in the System Configuration Screens and Option Screens. The title at the top of the Advanced
Setup screens will display “Global” when Flush and Fill
on Option Screen 1, page 32 is set to “Global”.
Advanced Setup Screen 1
F
IG. 37. Advanced Setup Screen 1
Flow Control Override
This field only appears if Flow Control is set to “On” in
Configure Screen 5 on page 30. The selections made
will affect the display in Manual Override Screen on
page 22. Choose the desired selection as defined
below:
Manual Override
This field only appears if Run Mode is set to “Automatic”
or “Semi-automatic” in Configure Screen 3, page 30.
Set to “On: EK” to override all outside control using the
Manual Override “Flow Set Point” control to set the flow
rate. Set it to “On: EXT” to use the Flow Set Source on
Configure Screen 6, page 31 to determine if the flow
rate is set from the Discrete or the Network input. If
selected, the Manual Override Screen (page 22) will
be added, and the Flow Control Override field appears
(see above).
Gun 1/Gun2 Potlife Volume
Enter the potlife volume (1 to 1999 cc) for each gun.
This is the amount of material required to move through
the mix manifold, hose and applicator/gun before the
potlife timer is reset.
Use the following information to determine approximate
pot life volume (PLV) in cc:
Hose ID (inches)Volume (cc/foot)*
3/165.43
1/49.648
3/821.71
Integrator manifold and mixer volume = 75 cc
Spray Gun Volume = 20 cc
(Hose Volume* x Feet of Hose) + 75 + 20 = PLV
SelectionDescription
OffNormal operation
% OpenFlow control regulator is opened to a
desired percentage.
PressureFlow control regulator is opened to a
calibrated pressure.
ExtSPExternal Setpoint. The regulator out-
put voltage is set to a percentage of
full scale. The range is 0 to 10000
which correlates to 0 to 100.00%. The
register used for this is setup.RegManualPercent, at address 40120.
Color/Catalyst Purge
NOTE: ProControl 1KS uses Color only.
This field only appears if the system includes a color
change module and Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Global” in Option Screen 1, page 32. Enter the purge
time (0 to 99 seconds). It refers to the amount of time
required to flush the lines from the color or catalyst module to the dose valve or dump valve.
Color/Catalyst Fill
NOTE: ProControl 1KS uses Color only.
This field only appears if the system includes a color
change module and Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Global” in Option Screen 1, page 32. Enter the fill time
(0 to 99 seconds). It refers to the time required to fill the
lines from the color or catalyst module to the dose valve
or dump valve.
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Setup Mode
Advanced Setup Screen 2
F
IG. 38. Advanced Setup Screen 2
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Global” in Option Screen 1, page 32.
First Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 30).
Chop Type
Select “Air/Solvent” or “Air/3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure Screen 3 on page 30). This refers to the process of mixing air and solvent (or air and 3rd flush fluid) together
during the flush cycle, to help clean the lines and reduce
solvent usage.
Final Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 30).
Air Chop Time
Advanced Setup Screen 3
FIG. 39. Advanced Setup Screen 3
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Global” in Option Screen 1, page 32.
If Number of Guns is set to “2” in Configure Screen 4,
page 30, a Gun 2 column will appear in this screen.
First Purge Time
Enter the first purge time (0 to 999 seconds).
Total Chop Time
Enter the total chop time (0 to 999 seconds).
Final Purge Time
Enter the final purge time (0 to 999 seconds).
Mixed Material Fill Time
Enter the mixed material fill time (0 to 999 seconds). It
refers to the amount of time that is required to load
mixed material from the dose valves to the applicator/gun.
Enter the air chop time (0.0 to 99.9 seconds).
Solvent Chop Time/3rd Flush Valve Chop Time
Enter the solvent or 3rd flush valve chop time (0.0 to
99.9 seconds).
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Setup Mode
Advanced Setup Screen 4
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IG. 40. Advanced Setup Screen 4
This screen appears only if K-factor Input is set to
“Global” in Option Screen 1, page 32.
K-factor A Meter
Enter the k-factor (cc/pulse) for flow meter A. This is the
amount of material that passes through the flow meter
per pulse (electrical pulse signal).
K-factor Solvent Meter
This field only appears if Solvent Monitor in Configure
Screen 5, page 30, is set to “Meter.” Enter the k-factor
(cc/pulse) for the solvent flow meter.
Advanced Setup Screen 5
FIG. 41. Advanced Setup Screen 5 (Automatic Mode
with Flow Control Only)
This screen appears only if Flow Control is set to either
“On” or “On: Setup” in Configure Screen 5, page 30.
Range
Enter the flow rate range (0-300, 0-600, or 0-1200). This
determines the flow control PID loop resolution.
Tolerance
Enter the flow rate tolerance (1 to 99%). This is the percentage of variance that the system will allow before a
flow rate warning/alarm occurs.
Alarm Time
Enter the flow rate alarm time (1 to 99 seconds).
Ki
Enter the flow rate Ki (flow control PID loop integral
value). Output drive amount based on the accumulation
of error between the command and measured pressures
scaled to the output transducer.
Kp
Enter the flow rate Kp (flow control PID loop proportional
value). Output drive amount based on the instantaneous
error between the command and measured pressures
scaled to the output transducer.
Kd
Enter the flow rate Kd (flow control PID loop derivative
value). Output drive amount based on the change of
error between the command and measured pressures
scaled to the output transducer.
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Setup Mode
Advanced Setup Screen 6
F
IG. 42. Advanced Setup Screen 6
This screen appears only if Flow Control is set to either
“On” or “On: Setup” in Configure Screen 5, page 30.
One-Point threshold
Flow Control runs in Pressure mode for flow setpoints
below this value. If the setpoint is at or above this value,
a linear calibration is made from (0, 0) to the point.
Learn Strength
This controls how much of the flow error signal is
applied when adjusting the Pressure-Flow curve. It will
always target the same flow. Because the flow control
drives to pressure, the reported flow rate may jump
around. However, if the material is consistent and the
pressure is constant, then the actual flow is correct.
Advanced Setup Screen 7
FIG. 43. Advanced Setup Screen 7
This screen appears only if Flow Control is set to “On” in
Configure Screen 5, page 30.
Command holdoff
Learn blanking time after setpoint command change.
Flow learning is turned off during this interval. May be
reduced for systems that have less than around x2 from
minimum to maximum pressure setpoints. May need to
be increased for systems with wide pressure swings.
Gun trigger holdoff
Learn blanking time after gun trigger is opened. Flow
learning is turned off during this interval. May be
reduced for high-pressure systems. May need to be
increased for low-pressure systems.
Pressure zero offset
Zero-pressure calibration adjustment for pressure sensor. Used primarily for accurate flow rate calculation in
Pressure mode. This is added to the pressure reading,
so a negative value zeroes out a positive offset.
Pressure intercept
Pressure-axis intercept of Pressure-Flow curve to match
the slope with the actual response.
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GT-Off drive time
Time to drive to pressure while the gun trigger is off.
GT-Off target rise
The additional pressure to control to based on flow rate
setpoint when the gun is closed. This allows the system
to be close to the pressure target when the gun is
opened.
Purge drive
Output drive during the Purge sequence. Maximum of
3300 mV.
Valve holdoff maximum
The maximum learn blanking time after dose valve
change. This is adjusted based on how much learning
was needed per dose changeover up to this maximum
value.
Setup Mode
Advanced Setup Screen 8
F
IG. 44. Advanced Setup Screen 8
This screen shows the status of digital inputs, digital outputs, and the Flow Control voltage input. If box is
shaded the input is active. If not, input is off. See pages
52-54 for details on the inputs and outputs.
Advanced Setup Screen 9
Advanced Setup Screen 10
FIG. 46. Advanced Setup Screen 10
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Global” in Option Screen 1, page 32 and Special Outputs is set to 1, 2, 3, 4, or 3 + GFB on #4 in Configure Screen 5, page 30. The I/O board has four programmable outputs.
NOTE: If 3 + GFB on #4 is selected, this screen will only
display columns for Special 1, 2, and 3. Column Special
4 is not displayed because this output has assumed the
same settings as those assigned to the Gun Flush Box
#1.
F
IG. 45. Advanced Setup Screen 9
This screen shows the status of digital inputs and digital
outputs. If box is shaded the input is active. If not, input
is off. See pages 52-54 for details on the inputs and outputs.
On-Purge
Delay time at the start of the purge cycle before the Special Output turns on.
Length
Duration for the Special Output to be active during the
purge cycle.
On-Fill
Delay time at the start of the fill cycle before the Special
Output turns on.
Length
Duration for the Special Output to be active during the fill
cycle.
3A1080H39
Setup Mode
TI12806a
Recipe 0 Screens
Recipe screens 3, 4, 5, 6,
and 7 appear depending on
selections made in Option
screens 1 and 2
Recipe Setup Screens
NOTE: See FIG. 47 for a map of the Recipe screens. Detailed screen descriptions follow.
F
IG. 47: Recipe Screens Map
403A1080H
Setup Mode
NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number
and the total number of screens in the group. The total
number of screens in a group and the fields displayed
on each screen may vary depending on selections
made in the System Configuration Screens and
Option Screens.
Recipe Setup Screen 1
F
IG. 48. Recipe Setup Screen 1
Color Valve
This field only appears if the system includes a color
change module. Enter the color valve number (1 to 30).
Recipe Setup Screen 2
FIG. 49. Recipe Setup Screen 2
Minimum Flush Volume
This field only appears if Flush Volume Check is set to
“On” in Option Screen 1 on page 32. Enter the minimum flush volume (0 to 9999 cc). Entering 0 disables
this function.
Color/Catalyst Purge
NOTE: ProControl 1KS uses Color only.
This field only appears if the system includes a color
change module and Flush and Fill Input is set to “Recipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32. Enter the purge time
(0 to 99 seconds). It refers to the amount of time
required to flush the lines from the color or catalyst module to the dose valve or dump valve.
Color/Catalyst Fill
NOTE: ProControl 1KS uses Color only.
This field only appears if the system includes a color
change module and Flush and Fill Input is set to “Recipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32. Enter the fill time (0
to 99 seconds). It refers to the time required to fill the
lines from the color or catalyst module to the dose valve
or dump valve.
3A1080H41
Setup Mode
Recipe Setup Screen 3
F
IG. 50. Recipe Setup Screen 3
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Recipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32.
First Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 30).
Chop Type
Select “Air/Solvent” or “Air/3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure Screen 3 on page 30). This refers to the process of mixing air and solvent (or air and 3rd flush fluid) together
during the flush cycle, to help clean the lines and reduce
solvent usage.
Final Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 30).
Air Chop Time
Enter the air chop time (0.0 to 99.9 seconds).
Recipe Setup Screen 4
FIG. 51. Recipe Setup Screen 4
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Recipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32.
In Automatic mode, only one gun is allowed. In
Semi-automatic mode, two guns are allowed. If Number
of Guns is set to “2” in Configure Screen 4, page 30, a
Gun 2 column will appear in this screen.
First Purge Time
Enter the first purge time (0 to 999 seconds).
Total Chop Time
Enter the total chop time (0 to 999 seconds).
Final Purge Time
Enter the final purge time (0 to 999 seconds).
Mixed Material Fill Time
Enter the mixed material fill time (0 to 999 seconds). It
refers to the amount of time that is required to load
mixed material from the dose valves to the applicator/gun.
Solvent Chop Time/3rd Flush Valve Chop Time
Enter the solvent or 3rd flush valve chop time (0.0 to
99.9 seconds).
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Setup Mode
Recipe Setup Screen 5
F
IG. 52. Recipe Setup Screen 5
This screen appears only if K-factor Input is set to “Recipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32.
K-factor A Meter
Enter the k-factor (cc/pulse) for flow meter A. This is the
amount of material that passes through the flow meter
per pulse (electrical pulse signal).
Recipe Setup Screen 6
FIG. 53. Recipe Setup Screen 6
This screen appears only if Flow Rate Monitor is set to
“On” in Option Screen 2 on page 33.
Flow Rate Monitor
Select the desired flow rate monitoring (Off, Warning, or
Alarm).
Low Flow Limit
K-factor Solvent Meter
This field only appears if Solvent Monitor is set to
“Meter” in Configure Screen 5, page 30. Enter the
k-factor (cc/pulse) for the solvent flow meter.
Enter the low flow rate limit (1 to 3999 cc/min).
High Flow Limit
Enter the high flow rate limit (1 to 3999 cc/min).
3A1080H43
Setup Mode
Recipe Setup Screen 7
F
IG. 54. Recipe Screen 7
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Recipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32 and Special Outputs is set to 1, 2, 3, or 4 in Configure Screen 5, page
30. The I/O board has four programmable outputs.
On-Purge
Delay time at the start of the purge cycle before the Special Output turns on.
Length
Duration for the Special Output to be active during the
purge cycle.
On-Fill
Delay time at the start of the fill cycle before the Special
Output turns on.
Length
Duration for the Special Output to be active during the fill
cycle.
443A1080H
Recipe 0 Screens
Setup Mode
NOTE: See FIG. 47 on page 40 for a map of the Recipe
0 screens. Detailed screen descriptions follow.
Recipe 0 is typically used in multiple color systems to
purge out material lines without loading a new color
NOTE: Each screen displays the current screen number
and the total number of screens in the group. The total
number of screens in a group and the fields displayed
on each screen may vary depending on selections
made in the System Configuration Screens and
Option Screens.
Recipe 0 Screen 1
Final Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 30).
Air Chop Time
Enter the air chop time (0.0 to 99.9 seconds).
Solvent Chop Time/3rd Flush Valve Chop Time
Enter the solvent or 3rd flush valve chop time (0.0 to
99.9 seconds).
Recipe 0 Screen 2
F
IG. 55. Recipe 0 Screen 1
First Purge Source
Select “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure
Screen 3 on page 30).
Chop Type
Select “Air/Solvent” or “Air/3rd Flush Valve” (available
only if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure Screen 3 on page 30). This refers to the process of mixing air and solvent (or air and 3rd flush fluid) together
during the flush cycle, to help clean the lines and reduce
solvent usage.
FIG. 56. Recipe 0 Screen 2
If Number of Guns is set to “2” in Configure Screen 4,
page 30, a Gun 2 column will appear in this screen.
Color/Catalyst Purge Time
NOTE: ProControl 1KS uses Color only.
This field only appears if the system includes a color
change module. It refers to the amount of time required
to flush the lines from the color or catalyst module to the
dose valve or dump valve. Enter the purge time (0 to 999
seconds).
First Purge Time
Enter the first purge time (0 to 999 seconds).
Total Chop Time
Enter the total chop time (0 to 999 seconds).
Final Purge Time
Enter the final purge time (0 to 999 seconds).
3A1080H45
Setup Mode
Recipe 0 Screen 3
F
IG. 57. Recipe 0 Screen 3
This screen only appears if Solvent Monitor is set to
“Meter” in Configure Screen 5, page 30 and Flush Vol-
ume Check is set to “On” in Option Screen 1, page 32
or 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in Configure Screen 3
on page 30.
Minimum Flush Volume
This field only appears if Flush Volume Check is set to
“On” in Option Screen 1 on page 32. Enter the minimum flush volume (0 to 9999 cc).
Exiting Fill Source
This field only appears if 3rd Flush Valve is set to “On” in
Configure Screen 3 on page 30. Select “Off,” “Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Valve.”
Exiting Fill Time
This field only appears if Exiting Fill Source is set to
“Air,” “Solvent,” or “3rd Valve.” Enter the time in seconds.
Recipe 0 Screen 4
FIG. 58. Recipe 0 Screen 4
This screen appears only if Flush and Fill Input is set to
“Recipe” in Option Screen 1, page 32 and Special Outputs is set to 1, 2, 3, or 4 in Configure Screen 5, page
30. The I/O board has four programmable outputs.
On-Purge
Delay time at the start of the purge cycle before the Special Output turns on.
Length
Duration for the Special Output to be active during the
purge cycle.
On-Fill
Delay time at the start of the fill cycle before the Special
Output turns on.
Length
Duration for the Special Output to be active during the fill
cycle.
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Calibration Screen
F
IG. 59. Calibration Screen
Use this screen to calibrate a meter. Set to “A Meter” or
“Solvent Meter” (available if Solvent Monitor in Config-ure Screen 5, page 30, is set to “Meter”).
Setup Mode
•Start - start calibration
•Abort - stop calibration
•Purge - purge sampling valves after calibration
See Meter Calibration, page 102, for when and how to
calibrate meter.
3A1080H47
Setup Mode
483A1080H
ProControl Integration Specifics
System Setup for Automatic
Operation
Configuration of the options for ProControl 1KS Automatic operation is done through a few setup screens.
Several utility screens are also available for debug and
verification.
First, set the ProControl 1KS to Automatic mode:
FIG. 62. Configure Screen 6
Flow Set Source
This appears only if Flow Control is turned on. Select
“Discrete” or “Network”.
ProControl Integration Specifics
F
IG. 60. Configure Screen 3
If Flow Control is used, then turn it on. There are two
activation options: “On”, and “On: Setup”. The only difference is that “On: Setup” allows the display of the
“Flow Control Tuning” screen.
IG. 61. Configure Screen 5
F
In Discrete mode control is driven through the analog
voltage input. In Network mode control is driven through
a Modbus register.
Proportioning
Select “Discrete” or “Network”.
In Discrete mode control is driven through the Discrete
I/O board. In Network mode control is driven through a
Modbus register.
NOTE: It is not possible to read back the active recipe
number using the Discrete I/O interface.
Gun 1 Trigger
Select “Discrete”, “Network”, or “AFS 1”.
In Discrete mode the gun trigger control is read by an
EasyKey digital input and sent to the Fluid Panel. In Network mode it is written to the EasyKey over the Modbus
interface. In AFS 1 mode it is applied to the Fluid Panel
in the Hazardous location.
NOTE: Discrete I/O is recommended. It is easy to connect in the normal location to the PLC. AFS 1 mode is
used for special cases where the gun trigger timing is
critical.
Several control interface options are available when
using Automatic mode.
3A1080H49
NOTE: Network gun trigger with Flow Control has a long
time delay through the PLC to ProControl communications structure. This will negatively affect Flow Control
operation.
ProControl Integration Specifics
Control Network ID
Select the Modbus address of the ProControl 1KS. The
range is from 1 though 247.
Modbus communications for reading back information is
available even when Discrete I/O control is enabled.
Status Verification of Automatic
Operation
Several screens allow viewing of control interface status
information.
Discrete I/O bits as used on the ProControl 1KS are
available in Advanced Setup Screen 8 and Advanced Setup Screen 9 If control is through the Network interface the status data comes from those registers.
This data is updated live.
Discrete I/O vs Network
Communications
The ProControl 1KS Automatic system does not use a
Booth Control. Instead, it uses Discrete I/O or Network
Communications to drive the system. Each method can
be used exclusively, or both at the same time.
In Automatic mode, the following fields can be set to
“Discrete” or “Network” (see Configure Screen 6 on
page 31):
•Flow Control
•Proportioning
•Gun 1 Trigger
NOTE: In Semi-automatic mode, only the Proportioning
field is available.
NOTE: The Manual Override function enables you to
operate the system before the automation (PLC) is available. Manual Override still requires some communication through Discrete I/O or Network Communications.
Although Manual Override is not intended to be the main
mode of control, it can be used if proper Gun Trigger
Input is provided.
F
IG. 63. Advanced Setup Screen 8
F
IG. 64. Advanced Setup Screen 9
503A1080H
ProControl Integration Specifics
Display BoardBarrier Board
Discrete I/O Board (see FIG. 67)
TI12496a
Terminal Strips
(see F
IG. 66)
Discrete I/O
Discrete I/O requires a 24 Vdc power supply which must
be supplied on site. The ProControl does not supply
power for Discrete I/O.
See Table 4 on page 54, F
9 on page 64 for inputs and outputs. Understanding
these inputs and outputs is necessary to properly integrate the ProControl 1KS to the automation.
Input and output connections are made at the Discrete
I/O terminal strips (F
(F
IG. 67) inside the EasyKey. Also see the System
Electrical Schematic on page 131.
IG. 73 on page 63, and Table
IG. 66) and the discrete I/O board
Review the Color Change Charts (F
IG. 110-FIG. 119). A
full understanding of the color change sequence is necessary to properly drive the inputs and monitor the outputs.
See Advanced Setup Screen 9, page 39. This screen
shows the actual status of all inputs and outputs. It is
important to ensure that each input from local automation (PLC) is received by the EasyKey and to verify that
the ProControl 1KS is sending outputs to the automation.
The following paragraphs describe each discrete I/O
function in detail.
F
IG. 65: EasyKey Control Boards
3A1080H51
ProControl Integration Specifics
Pin 1
Pin 1
TI12958a
RS485 Integration A
Flow Rate Analog Common
Alarm Reset
Remote Stop
Digital Common
Gun Trigger
Flow Control Calibrate
Flow Rate Analog In
Potlife Alarm
Digital Common
General Alarm
RS485 Integration B
RS485 Integration Ground
RS485 Network A (unused)
RS485 Network B (unused)
RS485 Network Ground (unused)
I/O Terminal Strip Detail
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
Digital Inputs
See Automation Flow Charts, pages 55-59.
Mix Start: This is a maintained input. When High, the
ProControl 1KS will attempt to enter Mix mode. This Mix
Start input should not be attempted unless the Mix_Ready output is recognized. This ensures that there
are no alarms and that the Mix Start input is appropriate.
This input stays High at all times when mixing on
demand is required. When Low, the intent is to stop mixing material and perform a purge or recipe change.
Do not toggle this input to set the unit to Standby mode
during short work stoppages. The ProControl 1KS will
automatically go into Idle mode after 2 minutes of inactivity. When a Gun Trigger input is seen, the ProControl
1KS will automatically leave Idle mode and resume mixing material where it left off.
Purge Start: This is a maintained input. When recog-
nized by the ProControl 1KS, the Purge Sequence will
start, using the Purge Time from the active recipe. This
will also include the Solvent Fill Time. Proper monitoring
of the Purge/Color Change Output is required to ensure
this function has begun. Once this output is removed,
the system will immediately go to Standby mode.
Gun Trigger: When High, this input signals the ProControl 1KS that the gun is actually triggered. It should be
sent every time the gun is triggered. This input provides
timing for alarm functions and also drives the flow control functions. Without it, no flow control functions will
start.
Job Complete: This is a momentary input, 100 msec
minimum. When recognized by the ProControl 1KS, the
Job totals are cleared and a time/date stamp is added
for retrieval.
Remote Stop: Use this input when external equipment
is used to stop the system. Clear any alarms before
using this input. For more information about when this
input is needed, contact your Graco distributor.
Alarm Reset: This is a momentary input, 100 msec
minimum. When recognized by the ProControl 1KS it
clears any active alarms and allows the automation to
take the next step.
Common: This is not an input, but the ProControl 1KS
expects to have the COM side of the 24 Vdc supply connected as shown in Table 9. This ensures proper opera-
tion of each input and output.
Color Change Start: This is a momentary input, 100
msec minimum. When recognized by the ProControl
1KS, the Color Change sequence will begin, starting at
the Color/Catalyst Dump.
NOTE: If the new recipe has the same color as the
active recipe, then the Color/Catalyst Dump and
Color/Catalyst Fill times are skipped and the Color
Change Sequence starts with the Purge. Also, the recipe bit configuration for the Color Change must be
loaded at least 100 msec before the Color Change Start
input is turned on. The recipe bit configuration must
remain on while the Color Change Start input is
removed. Graco recommends the recipe bits stay active
and do not change until a new color is required. The
PLC should monitor the Purge/Color Change Output as
well as the Fill Active Output to ensure the process happens as required. A complete color change without
errors (resulting in a Mix Ready Output state) is a completed color change.
NOTE: This also applies if using the Modbus Registers
(see the Modbus Map table in manual 312785).
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F
IG. 66: EasyKey Terminal Strips
ProControl Integration Specifics
JLS
Purge Input
Job Complete Input
External Color Change Ready
Solvent Push Enable
Digital Input Common
Special Output #4
Mix Input
Recipe Change Input
Recipe Bit 0 Input
Flow Rate Alarm Output
Flow Control Calibrate Active
Fill Active
Mix Ready Output
Mix Active Output
Purge/Recipe Change Active Output
Digital Output Common/Power
Digital Output Common/Power
Digital Output
Common/Power
Special Output #3
Special Output #2
Special Output #1
Digital Input Common
Recipe Bit 5 Input
Recipe Bit 4 Input
Recipe Bit 3 Input
Recipe Bit 2 Input
Recipe Bit 1 Input
Digital Output
Common/Power
FIG. 67: 255766 Discrete I/O Board
3A1080H53
ProControl Integration Specifics
Digital Outputs
See Automation Flow Charts, pages 55-59.
Purge_CC_Active: This output will remain High during
the manual Purge or Color Change purge sequence.
See the Color Change Charts (F
ther information.
Fill_Active: This output will remain High while the ProControl 1KS is in the Mixed Material Fill at the end of a
typical color change sequence.
Mix_Active: This output will remain High while the ProControl 1KS is in Mix mode. There may be alarm outputs while this output is High; these are typically
High/Low Flow Warnings. Always monitor this output
and the alarm outputs to provide feedback of the actual
status of the ProControl 1KS. (See the Modbus charts in
the Graco Gateway manual 312785.)
Mix_Ready: This output will remain High while there are
no alarms and the ProControl 1KS is ready to go to Mix
mode.
General Alarm: This output will remain High when any
alarm is active. See Table 17 on page 118 for a complete list of alarms.
IG. 110-FIG. 119) for fur-
Analog Inputs
Flow Command: This is the positive side of the 0 – 10
Vdc signal. (See Common under Digital Inputs, page
52.) This input corresponds to the Flow Range setting in
Advanced Setup Screen 5, page 37. For example, if
the setting is 0 – 300 cc/min, the 0 Vdc analog input is 0
cc/min, therefore the 10 Vdc analog input is 300 cc/min.
Table 4: Sourcing/Sinking Inputs and Outputs
Inputs (Automation Sourcing)
1Flow Control CalibrationBlack+
2Gun TriggerWhite+
3Digital In CommonRed-
4Remote StopGreen+
5Alarm ResetBrown+
Outputs (Automation Sourcing)
6Alarm OutputBlue+
7Digital Out CommonOrange-
8Pot LifeYellow+
Outputs (Automation Sinking)
NOTE: It is important to monitor this output along with
Mix_Active to understand the alarm’s true meaning.
Alarm_Potlife: This output will remain High along with
the Alarm output when the potlife time has been
reached for the active recipe. The Mix_Active output will
drop Low, even if the Mix_Start input is High.This output
will remain High until the potlife volume is dispensed or
the ProControl 1KS completes a Purge or a Color
Change. The Alarm Reset input will not stop this output
but will silence the audible alarm on the EasyKey.
NOTE: The Alarm Reset
audible alarm.
To dispense the potlife volume, the ProControl 1KS Mix_Start input must be turned Off then back to High to
spray material. At this point, Mix_Active, Alarm, and
Alarm_Potlife outputs will be High until the potlife volume is sprayed.
Digital Out Supply: This is the supply for the digital outputs. It is the same supply for the digital inputs. (See
Common under Digital Inputs, page 52.)
key will also reset the
6Alarm OutputBlue-
7+24 VoltsOrange+
8Pot LifeYellow-
Automation
9Flow Rate Analog InPurple+
10Flow Rate Analog CommonGray-
543A1080H
Automation Flow Charts
Start Mix Mode
Process
Is Mix Ready
bit = 1?
Must be Alarm Condi-
tion or Active Recipe
61. See Alarm Pro-
cessing on page 59,
or Startup from Recipe
61 (see NOTE below)
Set Mix bit = 1
Is Mix Active
bit = 1?
ProMix in Mix Mode
(Complete) Mix
Active = 1 while the
ProMix is in Mix
mode
YESNO
NO
YES
NOTE: At power up the system
defaults to Recipe 61, which is
not a valid recipe number. Initiate
a color change to Recipe 0 or a
valid recipe number (1-60).
Start Mix Mode Process
See FIG. 68, Table 5, and Table 6.
ProControl Integration Specifics
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IG. 68. Start Mix Mode Process Flow Chart
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ProControl Integration Specifics
Mixing Mode
Process
Is Mix Active
bit = 1?
Check Alarm
Condition: is Alarm_
General bit = 1?
YESNO
NO
YES
Mixing Mode is desired.
PLC is polling to ensure
Mixing Mode is main-
tained.
Mixing Process active
Go to Start Mix Mode
Process, page 55
Go to Alarm Process-
ing, page 59
Mixing Mode Process
See FIG. 69, Table 5, and Table 6.
IG. 69. Mixing Mode Process Flow Chart
F
563A1080H
Purge Mode Process
Start
Is Mix Ready
bit = 1?
Must be Alarm
Condition or Active
Recipe 61. See
Alarm Processing
on page 59, or
Startup from Recipe
61 (see NOTE
below).
YESNO
NO
YES
ProControl in
Purge_CC Mode
(Process Started)
Set Purge bit = 1?
Is Purge_CC_Active
bit = 1?
Is Mix Ready
bit = 1?
NO
YES
(Wait for Mix Ready)
ProControl Purge
Process (Complete)
NOTE: At power up the system
defaults to Recipe 61, which is
not a valid recipe number. Initiate
a color change to Recipe 0 or a
valid recipe number (1-60).
See FIG. 70, Table 5, and Table 6.
ProControl Integration Specifics
F
IG. 70. Purge Mode Process Flow Chart
3A1080H57
ProControl Integration Specifics
Color Change
Process
(basic)
Is Purge_CC_Ac-
tive bit = 1?
Check Alarm
Condition: is Alarm_
General bit = 1?
YESNO
NO
YES
Is Active Recipe =
to desired recipe?
(Register 40005).
Clear ColorChange (CC)
bit (momentary input).
CC process started.
Process Alarm. See
Alarm Processing,
page 59.
Load ccNewRecipe
(Register 40046) with
recipe number to Color
Change to (0 through
60 is valid).
Do nothing.
Spraying at
desired recipe.
NO
YES
Set ColorChange (CC)
bit = 1.
ProMix Color Change
Process (Complete)
Is Mix Ready
bit = 1?
(Wait for Mix Ready)
YES
NO
Ensure Col-
orChange bit is
seen by ProMix
Color Change Mode Process
See FIG. 71, Table 5, and Table 6.
F
IG. 71. Color Change Mode Process Flow Chart
583A1080H
Alarm Processing
Alarm Processing
Is Mix Ready
bit = 1?
Check if Potlife
Alarm: is Alarm_
Potlife bit = 1?
YESNO
NOYES
An Alarm Condition
has been found
previously. Alarm_-
General = 1.
Two options:
• Purge or Color Change to remove
mixed material in the line.
• Place in Mix mode and spray the
Potlife Volume set in the ProControl.
NOTE: The Reset key only silences
the alarm. To clear the alarm you must
use one of these two options.
Go to next process,
as desired.
Determine the exact alarm
from Table 7 or Table 8 on
page 62 and solve what
caused the alarm, as
required.
Reset the alarm.
Reset_Alarm = 1.
See FIG. 72, Table 5, Table 6, and Table 7 and Table 8.
ProControl Integration Specifics
IG. 72. Alarm Processing Flow Chart
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3A1080H59
ProControl Integration Specifics
Table 5: ProControl 1KS Digital Inputs (Modbus Register 40040)
BitDigital Input BinaryNameDetails
0:5 0000000000XXXXXXRecipeBinary bits for viewing discrete inputs only.
6000000000
1000000Color Change
Set bit to “1” to initiate Color Change (momentary)
(CC)
700000000
80000000
10000000MixSet bit initiate Mix mode (maintained)
100000000PurgeSet bit to “1” to initiate Purge sequence (maintained)
90000001000000000Job_Complete Set bit to “1” to initiate Job Complete input (momen-
tary)
100000010000000000External CC
Ready
110000100000000000Solvent Push
Set bit to “1” to initiate External Color Change
(momentary)
Set bit to “1” to initiate Solvent Push
Enable
120001000000000000FC _Calibrate Set bit to “1” to initiate a Flow Control Calibrate input
(momentary)
130010000000000000Gun_TriggerSet bit to “1” to indicate the gun is actually triggered
(maintain while gun is triggered, remove when gun is
closed)
140
100000000000000Reset_AlarmSet bit to “1” to clear an active Alarm (momentary)
151000000000000000Remote Stop Set bit to remotely stop unit (momentary)
NOTE: Shaded cells relate to the flow charts on pages 55-59.
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Table 6: ProControl 1KS Digital Outputs (Modbus Register 40041)
Bit Digital Output BinaryNameDetails
ProControl Integration Specifics
0000000000000000
100000000000000
20000000000000
1 Purge_CC_Active“1” indicates Purge or Color Change is in progress
10Mix_Active“1” indicates Mix is in progress
100Mix_Ready“1” indicates No Alarms and OK to Mix
30000000000001000CC_Fill_Active“1” indicates the Fill portion of a Color Change is in
progress
40000000000010000FCalActive“1” indicates the Flow Control Calibrate routine is in
progress
50000000000100000Flow_Rate_Alarm “1” indicates the Flow Rate Alarm/Warning is
active
60000000001000000Special_1“1” indicates the Special_1 output is on (monitor
only)
70000000010000000Special_2“1” indicates the Special_2 output is on (monitor
only)
80000000100000000Special_3“1” indicates the Special_3 output is on (monitor
only)
90000001000000000Special_4“1” indicates the Special_4 output is on (monitor
only)
10 0000010000000000GFB _1_Copy“1” indicates the output for GFB 1 is on
11 0000100000000000GFB _2_Copy“1” indicates the output for GFB 2 is on
120 0 0
1000000000000Alarm_General“1” indicates a General Alarm is in process. (If Mix-
_Active is still High, then a Warning only.) See the
Modbus charts in the Graco Gateway manual
312785 for details on type.
13 0010000000000000Alarm_Potlife“1” indicates a Potlife Alarm is in process.
14 0100000000000000AFS _1_Copy“1” indicates the AFS 1 input to the Fluid Panel is
on
15 1000000000000000AFS _2_Copy“1” indicates the AFS 2 input to the Fluid Panel is
on
NOTE: Shaded cells relate to the flow charts on pages 55-59.
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ProControl Integration Specifics
Table 7: ProControl 1KS Low Word Active Alarms (Modbus Register 40010)
CodeHexBinary CodeName
None00000000 0000 0000 0000No bits set / no active low-word alarm
Digital Outputs from Remote I/O Board for Proportioning
1J4Digital Output Common/Power
2J4Purge CC Active“1” Indicates Purge or Color Change is in progress
3J4Mix Active“1” Indicates Mix is in progress
4J4Mix Ready“1” Indicates No Alarms and OK to Mix
5J4CC Fill Active“1” Indicates the Fill Portion of a Color Change is in progress
6J4FC Cal Active“1” Indicates the Flow Control Calibrate routine is in progress
7J4Flow Rate“1” Indicates the Flow Rate Alarm/Warning is active
8J4Digital Output Common/Power
Digital Outputs from Remote I/O Board for Special Outputs
1J5Digital Output Common/Power
2J5Special_1“1” Indicates the Special_1 Output is on
3J5Special_2“1” Indicates the Special_2 Output is on
4J5Special_3“1” Indicates the Special_3 Output is on
5J5Special_4“1” Indicates the Special_4 Output is on
6J5Digital Output Common/Power
Digital Outputs from EasyKey 10-Pin Terminal Block for Alarm and Potlife Indication
6J5General Alarm Output“1” Indicates the General Alarm Output is on
7J5Digital Output Common/Power
8J5Potlife Alarm“1” Indicates the Potlife Alarm Output is on
Analog Input to EasyKey 10-Pin Terminal Block for Flow Rate Set Point
9J5Flow Rate Analog In (0-10
VDC)
0 - 10VDC input for Flow Setpoint relative to flow range set in 2KS
Flow Range Screen
10J5Flow Rate Common to Pin 9Common side of Flow Setpoint from Terminal 9
Modbus Network Communications on EasyKey 6-Pin Terminal Block
1J10RS485 Integration A
2J10RS485 Integration B
Communication to External PLC/Controller
3J10RS485 Integration
Shield/Ground
4J10RS485 Network A
Not used5J10RS485 Network B
6J10RS485 Network Shield/Ground
Digital outputs tied together on the I/O board (see F
IG. 67).
Digital outputs tied together on the EasyKey Display Board.
Multiple connection points for convenience.
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Modbus and I/O Data
Modbus and I/O Data
See Table 10 and Table 11 for Modbus register
addresses and input/output data.
Reference the Discrete I/O listing of all the inputs and
outputs (see page 67). Ensure these are fully understood. The same implementation used for Discrete I/O is
used for the Network communication protocol.
For example: The Gun Trigger Input will now be a specific bit of Modbus Register 40040. Monitoring of Modbus Register 40041 for specific output status conditions
will be required as explained in the Discrete I/O section
of the ProControl 1KS Operation manual. The PLC will
have to read the various bits, and in some cases (40040
and 40041 for example) must mask out the various bit
positions to determine each of the separate input and
output statuses. This requires experience and should
not be done on the job site. A full understanding of the
color change process as well as the required timing of
various inputs and outputs is required.
NOTE: Analog input for flow control set point will now be
a dedicated Modbus register. Register 40137 will
require the specific flow rate (i.e. 125 cc/min). This is not
a voltage reading but the actual flow target.
toggle the Mix bit; doing so restarts the Mix process
from the beginning.
Color Change Process
See FIG. 71, Table 5, and Table 6.
1. Verify that Mix Ready is set. This ensures that there
are no alarms and that the system is ready for the
next command.
2. Load ccNewRecipe (Modbus 40046) with a recipe
number to color change to.
3. Set color change (40040 bit 6).
4. Verify that Purge_CC_Active is seen (40041 bit 0).
5. Clear color change bit (momentary only).
6. Do not change the ccNewRecipe value until a new
recipe change is requested.
7. The color change process will stop automatically as
programmed. Monitor Purge_CC_Active bit for completion.
Start Mix Process
See FIG. 68, Table 5, and Table 6.
1. Verify that the Mix Ready bit (bit 2 of 40041) is on.
2. Turn on the Mix bit (bit 7 of 40040).
3. Verify that the Mix Active bit (bit 1 of 40041) is on, to
ensure that the Mix request was received.
Stop Mix Process
See FIG. 69, Table 5, and Table 6.
1. Clear the Mix bit.
2. The Mix Active output should clear and Mix Ready
should now be set.
NOTE: The ProControl 1KS will automatically go into
Idle mode after 2 minutes of inactivity. A general alarm
will be present and Mix Active will remain High. The
Alarm bit (40010) will indicate the system Idle alarm.
When a new Gun Trigger input is seen, the ProControl
1KS will resume mixing material where it left off. Do not
Purge Process
See FIG. 70, Table 5, and Table 6.
1. Verify that Mix Ready is set. This ensures that there
are no alarms and that the system is ready for the
next command.
2. Set purge (40040 bit 8).
3. Verify that Purge_CC_Active is seen (40041 bit 0).
4. When Purge_CC_Active bit clears, clear
Purge_Start bit. Clearing this bit in the middle of a
purge sequence will abort the purge sequence.
NOTE: It only requires three Modbus registers to provide full communications from the PLC to the ProControl
1KS. All other registers are on a need to view and monitor basis.
40040Robot Digital In (Send/Edit Values in ProControl
1KS)
40041Robot Digital Out (READ ONLY - Active values)
40046Go To Recipe value for next ProControl 1KS recipe
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Modbus and I/O Data
Table 10: ProControl 1KS Modbus/TCP Variable Map
EasyKey
* Read/Write
Status
Modbus
RegisterDescriptionSizeUnits
Low
LimitHigh Limit
Read Only40003Current flow rate16 Bit cc/min05000
Read Only40004Actual ratio16 Bit none09999
Read Only40005Active recipe16 Bit none060
Read Only40006Potlife 1 remaining16 Bit sec09999
Read/Write40007Job complete16 Bit none00xFFFF
Read/Write40008Reset job total16 Bit none09
Read Only40009Potlife 2 remaining16 Bit sec09999
Read Only40010Active fault32 Bit none00xFFFF FFFF
Read Only40032Control version32 Bit none00xFFFF FFFF
Read/Write40040Robot digital input16 Bit none0x00000xFFFF
Read Only40041Robot digital output16 Bit none0x00000xFFFF
Read/Write40046CC New recipe16 Bit none060
Read Only40048Current fluid pressure16 Bit 1/100 psi050000
Read Only40049V/P percent output16 Bit %0100
Read Only**40056Actual ratio reducer16 Bit none09999
Read Only40114Flow control option16 Bit 0=proportioning only
04
1=1K flow control (future)
2=2K flow control
3=pressure override
4=manual pct. override
Read/Write40115Flow setpoint data source 16 Bit 0=discrete
01
1=network
Read/Write40120Manual override pct. drive 16 Bit %0100
Read/Write40125***FC range16 Bit 0=0-300 cc/min
02
1=0-600 cc/min
2=0-1200 cc/min
Read/Write40126FC tolerance16 Bit %099
Read/Write40127FC proportional gain Kp16 Bit default=40009999
Read/Write40128FC integral gain Ki16 Bit default=4009999
Read/Write40129FC alarm time16 Bit sec099
Read/Write40137FC setpoint16 Bit cc/min01200
Read/Write40159FC Learn Strength16 Bit %0100
Read/Write40171FC Learn Threshold16 Bit cc/min01200
Read/Write43123FC override mode16 Bit 0=off (normal)
02
1=% open
2=pressure mode
Read/Write43141FC enable16 Bit 0=off
01
1=on
*This column represents the rule that must be implemented by automation. Writing to Read Only registers must be
This section describes a typical interaction when a local
PLC is directly connected to the Discrete I/O connections of the ProControl 1KS.
See ProControl Integration Specifics on page 49 for a
detailed explanation of inputs and outputs.
NOTE: Communications fields of Configure Screen 6
must be set to DISCRETE (see page 31).
Start Mixing
To start the mix process, the PLC will monitor and
ensure the Mix_Ready output is High. This provides
assurance it is ready to mix. PLC will drive High the Mix_Start input, keep it High and monitor the Mix_Active
output to ensure the ProControl 1KS followed through
on the request.
Stop Mixing
To stop mixing (to perform a purge or color change),
remove the Mix_Start input (the status bar on the
EasyKey will show STANDBY). Monitor the Mix_Ready
output to ensure the Mix_Active output goes Low.
Color Change
To perform a color change, ensure there are no alarms
(except the Potlife Alarm). If alarms are present, the
Alarm_Reset input should be sent momentarily to clear
the alarm (>100 msec).
During the short On state, the recipe will be read from
this binary sequence and the status bar of the EasyKey
will display COLOR CHANGE XX. The Purge_CC_Active output will be High for the duration of the color
change purge process. During the Mixed Material Load
portion at the end of the Color Change sequence, the
Fill_Active output will be on, indicating that portion of the
color change. These will not be on at the same time.
Once the Mix_Ready output goes High with no alarms,
then the PLC has assurance that the requested color
change has taken place with the requested recipe being
the current active recipe. If any error occurs during the
process, the requested recipe will not be loaded, and
the old recipe will remain active.
NOTE: It is not possible to read the active recipe
through Discrete I/O alone. Only by monitoring networked registers through the Gateway is it possible to
view the active recipe. Proper management of the alarm
status outputs during the color change process will
ensure the active recipe is what is expected.
Purge
To start a Purge (no color change), drive the
Purge_Start input High (maintained) while ensuring Mix_Ready output is High (ensuring no active alarms). An
exception is Potlife alarm (see Color Change above if
alarms are present.) The Purge_CC_Active output is
High for the entire Purge process. Ensure there are no
alarms during this process. Fill_Active is High when Mix
is on. When complete, Mix _Ready output will be High,
indicating a completed purge.
NOTE: No change is made to the active recipe.
NOTE: Alarm_Reset will not reset a Potlife alarm. Only
dispensing the Potlife Volume or a complete
Purge/Color Change will reset a Potlife alarm.
The Alarm Reset Input will silence the audible alarm.
Turn the Color_Change_Start input on momentarily
(>100 msec) while the proper sequence of recipe bits
are set.
NOTE: The Recipe Bits must be presented at least 100
msec before the Color Change Start input is turned on
and remain until a new recipe is required.
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Gun Trigger Input
This input is sent and expected every time the gun is
actually triggered, and this input is turned off when the
gun is not triggered. Never tie this input with any other
signal. Without this input, some critical mixing alarms
are eliminated.
IMPORTANT: This input must be provided through Discrete I/O for integrated flow control applications, to
ensure fast coordination with the flow control process.
Applications without flow control can use Gun Trigger
input through Network Communications or Discrete I/O.
NOTE: The Gun Trigger input has the same effect as the
air flow switch used on manual ProControl 1KS systems.
Modbus and I/O Data
Alarm Monitoring/Reset (Discrete I/O)
Anytime an alarm occurs, the Alarm Reset input will
reset the alarms and allow for processing of the next
step by automation, except for the following condi-
tions:
•Potlife Alarms cannot be reset by the Alarm Reset
input or through the EasyKey Alarm Reset
key. Only a Purge/Color Change or spraying the Potlife volume will reset a Potlife alarm. (See
Alarm_Potlife output information on page 54.)
•When Flow Control is turned on (see Configure Screen 5 on page 30), the Flow_Rate_Alarm output
will be High when the instantaneous flow rate is
above or below the Flow Rate tolerance setting.
(High Flow or Low Flow will be the condition, indicating in the status bar of the EasyKey.) This output will
be High along with the Mix_Active output. The PLC
should monitor the amount of time this condition
exists and take action at a predetermined time. With
Flow Control there will be times (for example during
flow rate changes) where the general alarm as
described here will be High (typically momentarily).
The PLC must read this Alarm output (i.e. general
alarm), see if Mix_Active is still High, and if so, start
a timer. A typical example would be to ensure all
parts are sprayed within a specific flow rate range. A
maximum predetermined time would be set to allow
a Low or High flow condition to exist continuously.
•Shutdown or go to Standby after the flow rate alarm
time expires.
Job_Complete Input
For Applications with Dump Valves (for quick
purges/color changes at or near the gun):
ProControl 1KS has four specials that can each be
turned off and on twice throughout a color change
sequence. See Advanced Setup Screen 8 on page 39
or Recipe Setup Screen 7 on page 44.
For example, a dump valve at a gun on a robot could be
opened at the appropriate times to facilitate fast color
changes. Another output could be used to automatically
drive an air-operated fluid regulator High during the
Purge or Color Change process.
NOTE: With integrated Flow Control, the flow control
regulator automatically is driven High. See Advanced Setup Screen 5 on page 37 for specifics on setting up
these values. Each of the specials can be monitored, but
can only be controlled through the times entered within
the setup screens of the EasyKey or by managing the
proper registers on the network.
The following ProControl 1KS inputs should never be on
(High) at the same time:
•Mix_Start
•Purge_Start
•Color_Change_Start
The Recipe Bits (0-6) are always on at the same time.
The only time these bits are recognized is when the Color_Change_Start input is High. The Recipe Bits should
be loaded and stay loaded for the current recipe. Do
not change the Recipe Bits until a color change is
required again. Inconsistent results are possible if this is
not followed.
Every time a momentary Job_Complete input is seen by
the ProControl 1KS, a job log will be recorded, logging
the A and B meter volumes (cc) with a time and date
stamp. The volumes will then be reset to 0. (Volume
totals are accumulated since the last reset.)
NOTE: A Color Change accomplishes the same Job
Complete Reset functions. The Job_Complete input is
commonly used to record material usage for a specific
set of parts. These volumes are sprayed material volumes.
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Integration Timing Charts
Refer to FIG. 74 - FIG. 80 for integration timing charts.
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FIG. 74. Integration Control Recipe Change X to Y
Modbus and I/O Data
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Modbus and I/O Data
FIG. 75. Integration Control Recipe Change X to Y External Color Change
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FIG. 76. Integration Control Y Purge
Modbus and I/O Data
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Modbus and I/O Data
FIG. 77. Integration Control Y Fill
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FIG. 78. Integration Control Y Purge and Fill
Modbus and I/O Data
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Modbus and I/O Data
FIG. 79. Integration Control Mix Sequences
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FIG. 80. Integration Control Alarm Processing
Modbus and I/O Data
Integrated Flow Control
TI17116a
Circuit Board
V/P (Voltage/Air
Pressure) Valve
Air-operated
Fluid Regulator
Fluid Pressure
Sensor
1/8 npt(f)
Fluid Outlet
Fluid Pressure
Gauge Port
Power and
Signal
Cable Input
1/8 npt(f)
Fluid Inlet
Air Inlet Fitting,
1/4 in. (6 mm) OD
Tube
TI18956a
Circuit Board
(hidden)
V/P (Voltage/Air
Pressure) Valve
Air Pressure
Gauge
(not included)
Power and
Signal
Cable Input
Air Outlet Fitting,
1/4 in. (6 mm) OD Tube
Air Inlet Fitting,
1/4 in. (6 mm) OD
Tube
Remote Fluid
Pressure
Sensor
Integrated Flow Control
Flow Control Description
Flow control is an optional feature which incorporates an
intrinsically safe regulator control module with the ProControl 1KS automatic system. Flow control precisely
regulates the flow of material to a manual or automatic
air spray gun, to help ensure adequate coverage and
avoid sags or runs in the finish coat.
NOTE: Flow control cannot be selected with dynamic
dosing. It is not for use with air-assisted or airless spray
guns.
Flow control uses the existing flow meters in a wall
mounted fluid station or a RoboMix fluid station. There is
no flow meter in the mixed material line.
Flow Control Components
249849 Flow Control Module
See FIG. 81. The 249849 Flow Control Module includes
an air-operated fluid pressure regulator, fluid pressure
sensor, voltage to air pressure valve, and circuit board.
See manual 3A2097. The function of this unit is to
receive the flow analog signal and drive (manage) the
desired flow rate.
24H989 Flow Control Module
See FIG. 82. The 24H989 Flow Control Module is for use
with a user-supplied, remotely mounted, air-operated
fluid pressure regulator. The module includes a remote
fluid pressure sensor and connecting cable, voltage to
air pressure valve, and circuit board. See manual
3A2097. The function of this unit is to receive the flow
analog signal and drive (manage) the desired flow rate.
NOTE: For best results, place the supplied pressure
sensor as close to the remote fluid regulator as possible.
F
IG. 81. Cutaway of 249849 Flow Control Module
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F
IG. 82. Cutaway of 24H989 Flow Control Module
Integrated Flow Control
Fluid and Air Pressure
Requirements
The fluid input pressure to the fluid regulator must be
high enough to provide a 15-20 psi (0.1-0.14 MPa,
1.0-1.4 bar) pressure differential across the regulator at
the highest flow setting. For example, if the maximum
flow rate set point is 280 cc/min and 35 psi outlet pressure is required to achieve that flow, the input pressure
must be 50-55 psi.
Required air pressure to the flow control module is
70-100 psi (0.35-0.7 MPa, 3.5-7.0 bar).
NOTE:
•For flow control modules 249849 and 24H989 used
with a 1:1 fluid regulator, the fluid outlet pressure
from the regulator must be between 5-75 psi
(0.034-0.52 MPa, 0.34-5.2 bar) for all flow set
points. Flow rate set points with pressures outside
this range are not achievable. There must be at
least 5 psi (0.034 MPa, 0.34 bar) fluid pressure at
the lowest flow rate.
Flow Control Operation
See FIG. 83 for module 249849 and FIG. 84 for module
24H989. The Flow Control System includes two information loops:
•The pressure loop monitors fluid pressure with the
pressure sensor in the module. This allows the system to react very quickly to set point changes.
While the gun is not triggered the system still drives to
the pressure determined from the data table from the
flow rate set point. This pressure drive will operate for
the amount of time set in the “GT-Off drive time” value in
the Advanced Screen. This screen can be accessed
and the setting modified while Flow Control is set to “On:
Setup” in Configure Screen 5, page 30.
The target pressure when the gun trigger is off can be
adjusted using the “GT-Off target rise” value in the
Advanced Setup Screen 7, page 38. This amount is
added to the value from the data table. This may compensate for the immediate pressure drop at the gun
when the gun trigger is opened. Adjust for gun triggers
at the lowest flow rates.
•If flow control module 24H989 is used with a fluid
regulator at a ratio greater than 1:1, the relationship
of air pressure to fluid outlet pressure is very important. The lowest recommended air pressure from the
V/P is 5 psi (0.034 MPa, 0.34 bar). Back pressure
may be required to ensure minimal fluid pressure at
the lowest flow rate setpoint.
The turn down ratio of the typical fluid regulator is
approximately 3:1 or 4:1, depending on material type
and viscosity. For example, if the lowest flow rate
required is 100 cc/min, the top flow rate achievable may
be 300-400 cc/min.
NOTE: The top flow rate is not the maximum flow rate
range selected.
•The flow loop monitors fluid flow through flow meter
pulses, ensuring accuracy. The gun must be triggered during the flow loop.
The Flow Control System creates a data table that targets a desired flow rate based on the fluid pressure. It
then monitors the flow loop to maintain the flow rate.
The data table update performance can be modified
using the “Learn Strength” value in Advanced Setup Screen 6, page 38. This determines how much of the
instantaneous flow error value is applied when updating
the table. High values make it learn more quickly, but
may lead to oscillation. Low values make it learn more
slowly, but may make adjustment times unacceptable.
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Integrated Flow Control
TI17118a
Air-operated
Fluid Regulator
Meter B
Fluid Pressure Sensor
Mixed Material Line
Pressure Input: Feedback from Fluid Pressure Sensor
V/P (Voltage/Air
Pressure) Valve
Analog Signal to V/P
Air Line
Air Signal to
Regulator
Fluid Control
Board
Flow Input:
Feedback from
Meters A and B
Meter A
TI18958a
Air-operated Remote
Fluid Regulator
Meter B
Fluid Pressure
Sensor
Mixed Material Line
Pressure Input:
Feedback from
Fluid Pressure
Sensor
V/P (Voltage/Air
Pressure) Valve
Analog Signal to V/P
Air Line
Air Signal to
Regulator
Fluid
Control
Board
Flow Input: Feedback from
Meters A and B
Meter A
FIG. 83. ProControl 1KS Flow Control Schematic Diagram (249849 Module)
FIG. 84. ProControl 1KS Flow Control Schematic Diagram (24H989 Module)
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Flow Control Operating Process Example
Integrated Flow Control
Operating Ranges
Flow Control operating ranges correlate the desired flow
rate to the incoming flow set point signal (see below).
The operating ranges are:
•0-300 cc/min
•0-600 cc/min
•0-1200 cc/min
•0-100% (% open in manual override mode)
In this example, the range is set to 0-300 cc/min and
the target flow rate is 150 cc/min.
Step 1: Flow Set Point Input Signal
Discrete Input
A discrete signal is 0-10Vdc, which corresponds linearly
to the set operating range. For example, if the set range
is 0-300 cc/min and the desired flow rate is 150 cc/min,
the ProControl 1KS receives a flow rate setpoint (5Vdc
signal) from the PLC or robot.
Network Communication Input
Step 2: Pressure Loop
NOTE: The gun must be triggered during the pressure
loop.
See F
IG. 85 for module 249849 and FIG. 86 for module
24H989. The ProControl 1KS drives the system to the
necessary pressure to meet the desired flow rate (150
cc/min). The pressure sensor in the module verifies the
actual pressure and returns the reading back to the ProControl 1KS.
Step 3: Flow Loop
NOTE: The gun must be triggered during the flow loop.
The flow meters verify that the target flow rate is
achieved and feeds this information back to the ProControl 1KS. The ProControl 1KS adjusts the voltage to the
V/P to maintain the actual flow.
Step 2 and Step 3 repeat continuously to maintain pressure and flow.
A network communication signal is either the desired
flow rate (150 cc/min in this example) or the % open.
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Integrated Flow Control
TI17118a
Fluid Pressure
Sensor
Step 2: Pressure Input
V/P (Voltage/Air
Pressure) Valve
Analog Signal to V/P
Air Line
Step 1:
ProMix receives a
flow rate setpoint
from PLC/robot
Step 3: Flow Input
TI18958a
Fluid Pressure
Sensor
Step 2: Pressure Input
V/P (Voltage/Air
Pressure) Valve
Analog Signal to V/P
Air Line
Step 1:
ProControl
receives a
flow rate
setpoint from
PLC/robot
Step 3: Flow Input
Air Line to
Remote
Fluid
Regulator
FIG. 85. ProControl 1KS Flow Control Pressure Loop and Flow Loop (249849 Module)
FIG. 86. ProControl 1KS Flow Control Pressure Loop and Flow Loop (24H989 Module)
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Integrated Flow Control
Flow Control Setup
1. Install the intrinsically safe flow regulator (FC) as
explained in the ProControl 1KS Installation Manual.
2. Ensure that the analog signal is 0-10 Vdc, or is
properly provided through network communication.
3. Calibrate the system’s flow meters; see page 102.
This ensures that the K-factors are tuned to the
range of materials being used.
4. Verify that the I/O inputs are working properly. If
using discrete I/O, check by viewing Advanced Setup Screen 6 and Advanced Setup Screen 7,
page 38. If using network communication, ensure
the commands are being sent by viewing the Status Screen, page 21, and Advanced Setup Screen 6
and Advanced Setup Screen 7, page 38, for
inputs.
NOTE: See the Graco Gateway manual for Flow Control
Modbus addresses.
5. See Flow Control Startup.
appear. The other option, “On: Ext” is used for partial control by a PLC robot.
FIG. 88. Advanced Setup Screen 1
3. Set Flow Control Override to % Open. See F
and Table 12. On the Manual Override Screen, the
Flow Set Point field will display as a percentage
open (see F
IG. 90).
IG. 89
Flow Control Startup
1. Set Flow Control to “On: Setup” in Configure
Screen 5.
F
IG. 87. Configure Screen 5
2. In Advanced Setup Screen 1, turn Manual Override “On: EK”. This sets the override control source
as the EasyKey. The Flow Control Override field will
IG. 89. Flow Control Override Menu
F
Table 12: Flow Control Override Selections
SelectionDescription
OffNormal operation
% OpenFlow control regulator is opened to a
desired percentage.
PressureFlow control regulator is opened to a
calibrated pressure.
ExtSPExternal PLC in control of Set Point
NOTE: Set the Flow Control Override to “Pressure” to
use the Pressure Flow Control Mode (see page 88).
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Integrated Flow Control
F
IG. 90. Flow Set Point as a Percentage
One-Point Learning
For situations where there are fast gun triggers (less
than 2 seconds) there may not be enough stable flow
data to allow the flow loop to learn. This situation is also
affected by low flow rates (less than 100 cc/min).
If the job sequence contains an extended gun trigger
time, instead of learning at individual flow rates the system can instead learn only points above a specified flow
rate, which are then linearly interpolated between that
point and the (0 Pressure, 0 Flow) origin of the data
table.
4. On the Manual Override Screen, drive the regula-
tor to a percentage open that starts fluid flow. Fluid
pressure should be above 5 psi (0.034 MPa, 0.34
bar) [see the Status Screen]. Observe the fluid flow
rate at this pressure. This is the achievable low end
flow rate for the system’s given restriction. If a lower
flow rate is required, increase the restriction
between the flow control regulator and the spray
gun.
NOTE: If the lowest flow rate achieved is well below 5
psi (0.034 MPa, 0.34 bar), add restriction to achieve fluid
pressure closer to 5 psi. Pressures below 5 psi can be
inconsistent.
5. Drive the regulator to 100% open. This is the maximum achievable flow rate based on the low flow
requirement and the flow control module’s functional
range.
6. When an acceptable operating range is achieved,
turn Flow Control Override Off.
One-Point Learning Example
Suppose a part has a spray sequence of:
Table 13: Example Spray Sequence
PassFlow RateGun Trigger Time
1
2
3
4
The system won’t be able to learn the points at 50 and
65 cc/min. However, there is enough data to learn at the
150 cc/min set point.
If the “One-Point threshold” in the Advanced Setup Screen 6, page 38 is set to a flow rate such as 100
cc/min, then learning is disabled for flow rates below
this. However, when the 150 cc/min pass is active, when
the point is learned the linear interpolation is applied for
the entire flow rate range.
501 s
651/2 s
501 s
1504 s
F
IG. 91. Advanced Setup Screen 1
7. Run Flow Control Calibration, page 85.
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Flow Control Calibration
7
Mix Calibration
Flow Control Calibration is an automatic routine that
establishes a pressure vs flow profile between low and
high operating points. See F
unique to each recipe or may be globally copied to all
recipes.
NOTE: Calibration cannot be done in recipe 0 or 61.
1. Load a color.
IG. 96. The profile may be
Integrated Flow Control
2. Go to Advanced Setup Screen 5 (see F
IG. 92).
Select the flow rate range that best covers the largest flow target for your application (for example,
0-1200).
F
IG. 92. Advanced Setup Screen 5 (Automatic Mode
with Flow Control Only)
3. Go to Advanced Setup Screen 1 (see F
Turn Manual Override On.
.
IG. 93).
FIG. 94. Manual Override Screen
5. Return to the Status Screen (see F
IG. 95). The sta-
tus bar at the bottom of the screen will indicate that
Mix Calibration is in progress.
IG. 95. Status Screen
F
6. Trigger the gun and make sure the gun trigger input
is high.
F
IG. 93. Advanced Setup Screen 1
4. Go to the Manual Override Screen (see FIG. 94).
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Set Manual Override to Mix, and set Flow Ctrl Calibration to Start.
7. On the Status Screen (see F
IG. 95), the voltage will
start at 0 and increase incrementally to 3.3 V. The
flow rate will also begin to increase during calibration, but this may not show for the first few voltage
increases.
8. When calibration is complete, the Status Screen
will change from Mix Calibration to Mix. The unit
should have built a complete table for the flow rate
range selected in step 2.
NOTE: If the voltage reached 3.3 V (flow control wide
open) but the unit did not reach the top of the selected
flow rate range, the delivery system is not providing
enough volume. Do one of the following:
•If the volume is acceptable, change the flow rate
range accordingly.
Integrated Flow Control
Flow (cc/min)
Regulator Outlet Pressure, psi (MPa, bar)
035015020025030010050
30
(0.21, 2.1)
25
(0.17, 1.7)
20
(0.14, 1.4)
15
(0.10, 1.0)
10
(.07, 0.7)
5
(.035, 0.35)
0
•If the volume is not acceptable, increase the delivery
pressure. Increasing the pressure may affect your
low flow rate setting.
9. De-trigger the gun.
10. Set Manual Override to Standby.
11. To copy the data table to all recipes, see Global FC Data Copy, page 86. This loads a starting point for
each recipe, and continuous learning will create a
unique data table when the recipe is run.
NOTE: If you want to do a flow calibration for each recipe, do not do a Global FC Data Copy.
Set Global FC Data Copy to Start on the Manual Override Screen (see F
ing point for all recipes, enabling Continuous Learning
(see page 87) to take over.
Global copy works very well with multiple colors when
the viscosities are similar. It may only require a calibration and global copy each time a regulator is serviced or
if restriction downstream of the regulator is changed.
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IG. 97). Global copy provides a start-
FIG. 97. Manual Override Screen
Continuous Learning
The flow profile will automatically adjust as necessary to
drive to the required flow set point, reflecting changes in
material viscosity or system dynamics (such as restrictions downstream from the regulator).
When changing recipes, the profile is saved to the current active recipe. A Job Complete input will also save
the profile to the active recipe.
Setting Ki and Kp
FIG. 99 shows the definition and relationship between Ki
and Kp.
•The default value for Ki is 40.
•The default value for Kp is 400.
For most applications, Ki and Kp do not need to change.
Do not change these vallues unless you are sure it is
required.
Integrated Flow Control
Before adjusting these values, ensure that the input fluid
pressure to the regulator is pulsation free, and the outlet
pressure is higher than 12 psi (.08 MPa, 0.84 bar) for
each flow rate set point.
Applications with viscosities less than 20 cps or greater
than 300 cps may require that the Ki and Kp be
adjusted. Do this by making small variable changes to
the values in Advanced Setup Screen 5. See F
IG. 98. Advanced Setup Screen 5 (Automatic Mode
F
IG. 98.
with Flow Control Only)
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Integrated Flow Control
TI17119a
Target Flow Rate
Kp
Ki refers to the degree fluid flow over shoots its set point.
Kp refers to the speed at which fluid flow reaches its set point.
NOTE: Ki and Kp are dependent on each other. If one changes the other must change.
Ki
Pressure Flow Control Mode
When the Flow Control Override is set to “Pressure”, the
system will only drive to the pressure associated with
the flow rate request of the saved calibration table. It will
not close the loop with the flow meters.
This mode may be used with a ProControl 1KS connected both to a robot with flow control and to a manual
gun. Because there are two flow paths, the meters cannot be used to close the flow loop. Therefore the robot
can run a calibration by itself. When calibration is complete, set to “Pressure.” The robot will run in open loop
mode, and the manual gun can spray at the same time.
F
IG. 99. Kp/Ki Graph
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Flow Control Troubleshooting
Problem: Flow Command does not produce
fluid output.
Test the system as follows, to determine if the problem is
mechanical or electrical.
1. Install a 0-100 psi (0-0.7 MPa, 0-7.0 bar), 1/8 npt(m)
air pressure gauge (not supplied) as follows.
a. For module 249849: Remove the plug from the
1/8 npt(f) air gauge port and install the gauge.
See F
IG. 81 on page 78.
b. For module 24H989: Install a 1/8 npt(m) x 1/8
npt (fbe) tee in the air outlet port. Install the
gauge in one branch of the tee and the air outlet
fitting in the other. See F
2. Set the system to Manual Override, % Open mode;
see steps 2-5 under Flow Control Startup on
pages 83-84.
IG. 82 on page 78.
Integrated Flow Control
3. Set the % Open value to 50. See F
F
IG. 100. Set % Open to 50 Percent
4. Ensure that the gun is triggered. Increase the %
Open value on the EasyKey, then decrease. The
gauge reading should also increase then decrease.
IG. 100.
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Integrated Flow Control
Result of the TestCauseSolution
Gauge reading increases
The problem is mechanical:
1. Clear any clogs.
and decreases as %
Open value is changed
•restriction/plugged hose
2. Remove restrictions.
and fluid flow does not
change or is not present.
•plugged gun tip
3. Clean and/or repair fluid regulator.
•fluid regulator failure
Gauge reading does not
increase and decrease as
% Open value is
changed.
The problem is electrical:
•Fuse F2 is blown
•disconnected wires or cables
1. Measure the voltage to the regulator at one of
two places:
•At J5 on the fluid control board, measure
across the white (pin 1) and black (pin 6)
wire connections. The voltage should be in
•pressure control failure
the range of 0-3.3 Vdc for 0%-100% Open
command (approximately 1.65 Vdc for 50%
•V/P valve failure
Open).
•flow control board failure
•At J2 on the flow control board of the module, measure across the red (pin 1) and
black (pin 2) wire connections. The voltage
should be in the range of 0-21 Vdc for
0%-100% Open command (approximately
12 Vdc for 50% Open).
2. If voltage is not present, check if fuse F2 on the
fluid control board is blown.
3. If voltage is present, ensure the cable is properly
connected to the module circuit board.
4. If cable is properly connected, replace pressure
control, VP valve, and flow control board
sequentially to isolate failure. See manual
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System Operation
E
TI11581a
System Operation
Operation Modes
Mix
System mixes and dispenses material (apply Mix input).
Standby
Stops the system (remove Mix input).
Purge
Purges the system, using air and solvent (apply Purge
Mix Manifold Valve Settings
To open dose or purge valves, turn hex nut (E) counterclockwise. To close, turn clockwise. See Table 14 and
F
IG. 101.
input).
Recipe (Color) Change
The process when the system automatically flushes out
the old color and loads a new color. See pages 104-116.
Solvent Push
The Solvent Push feature enables the user to save
some mixed material by pushing it out to the gun with
solvent. The feature requires an accessory solvent
meter. See page 101 for complete information.
FIG. 101. Valve Adjustment
Table 14: Mix Manifold Valve Settings
ValveSettingFunction
Dose (see
F
IG. 101)
Purge (see
F
IG. 101)
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Hex nut (E) 1-1/4 turns out
from fully closed
Hex nut (E) 1-1/4 turns out
from fully closed
Limits maximum fluid flow rate into integrator
and minimizes valve response time.
Limits maximum fluid flow rate into integrator
and minimizes valve response time.
System Operation
I = ON
TI12656a
Start Up
1. Go through the Pre-Operation Checklist in Table 15.
Table 15: Pre-Operation Checklist
Checklist
System grounded
Verify all grounding connections were made. See
the Installation manual.
All connections tight and correct
Verify all electrical, fluid, air, and system connections are tight and installed according to the
Installation manual.
Check air purge valve tubing
Check the air purge valve supply tube daily for
any visible solvent accumulation. Notify your
supervisor if solvent is present.
Fluid supply containers filled
Check component A and B and solvent supply
containers.
Mix manifold valves set
Check that mix manifold valves are set correctly.
Start with the settings recommended in Mix Mani-fold Valve Settings, page 91, then adjust as
needed.
Fluid supply valves open and pressure set
2. Turn the AC Power Switch ON (I = ON, 0 = OFF).
FIG. 102. Power Switch
Graco logo, software revision, and “Establishing
Communication” will display, followed by Status
screen. See page 19.
At power up the system defaults to Recipe 61,
which is not a valid recipe number. Initiate a
color change to Recipe 0 or a valid recipe number (1-60).
In bottom left corner, the system status displays,
which can be Standby, Mix, Purge, or an alarm
notification.
Component A and B fluid supply pressures should
be equal unless one component is more viscous
and requires a higher pressure setting.
Solenoid pressure set
75-100 psi inlet air supply (0.5-0.7 MPa, 5.2-7
bar)
F
IG. 103. Status Screen
3. Verify that the EasyKey is working. The active recipe
number and Standby mode should be displayed.
4. If this is the first time starting up the system, purge it
as instructed in Purging Fluid Supply System,
page 99. The equipment was tested with lightweight
oil, which should be flushed out to avoid contaminating your material.
5. Make sure that the EasyKey is in Standby (remove
Mix input).
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6. Adjust component A and B fluid supplies
Manual
gun shown
as needed for your application. Use lowest pressure possible.
7. Do not exceed the maximum rated working pressure shown on the system identification
label or the lowest rated component in the system.
8. Open the fluid supply valves to the
system.
9. Adjust the air pressure. Most applications require about 80 psi (552
kPa, 5.5 bar) air pressure to operate properly. Do
not use less than 75 psi (517 kPa, 5.2 bar).
System Operation
10. Purge air from the fluid lines.
a. Shut off air to the gun by clos-
ing the air regulator or shutoff
valve for the gun atomizing air.
b. Trigger the gun (man-
ual or automatic) into
a grounded metal pail.
c. Go to Mix mode.
d. If the flow meters over-run because of air in the
system, an alarm will occur and operation stops.
Press the Alarm Reset
key to clear
alarm.
e. Go to Mix mode.
11. Adjust the flow rate.
The fluid flow rate shown on the EasyKey Status
screen is for either component A or B, depending on
which dose valve is open. The fluid supply lines on
the screen highlight to show which dose valve is
open.
FIG. 104. Status Screen Flow Rate Display
Watch the fluid flow rate displayed on the Status
screen while the gun is fully open. Verify that the
flow rate of components A and B are within 10% of
each other.
If the fluid flow rate is too low: increase air pressure to component A and B fluid supplies or
increase the regulated fluid pressure.
If the fluid flow rate is too high: reduce the air
pressure, close the fluid manifold dose valves further, or adjust the fluid pressure regulator.
NOTE: Pressure adjustments of each component will
vary with fluid viscosity. Start with the same fluid pressure for component A and B, then adjust as needed.
NOTE: Do not use the first 4-5 oz. (120-150 cc) of material as it may not be thoroughly mixed due to alarms
while priming the system.
12. Turn on atomizing air to the gun. Check the spray
pattern as instructed in your spray gun manual.
NOTE: Do not allow a fluid supply tank to run empty. It is
possible for air flow in the supply line to turn gear meters
in the same manner as fluid. This can lead to the proportioning of fluid and air that meets the ratio and tolerance
settings of the equipment. This can further result in
spraying uncatalyzed or poorly catalyzed material.
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System Operation
0 = OFF
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Shutdown
Overnight Shutdown
1. Leave the power on.
2. Run Recipe 0 to purge solvent through meters and
gun.
Service Shutdown
1. Follow Pressure Relief Procedure on page 94.
2. Close main air shutoff valve on air supply line and
on ProControl 1KS.
3. Shut off ProControl 1KS power (0 position). F
105.
4. If servicing EasyKey, also shut off power at main circuit breaker.
IG.
Pressure Relief Procedure
NOTE: The following procedures relieve all fluid and air
pressure in the ProControl 1KS system. Use the procedure appropriate for your system configuration.
Relieve pressure when you stop spraying, before
changing spray tips, and before cleaning, checking, or
servicing equipment.
Single Color Systems
1. While in Mix mode (gun triggered), shut off the A
and B fluid supply pumps/pressure pots. Close all
fluid shutoff valves at the pump outlets.
2. With the gun triggered, push the manual override on
the A and B dose valve solenoids to relieve pressure. See F
NOTE: If a Dose Time alarm (E-7, E-8) occurs, clear
the alarm.
IG. 106.
F
IG. 105. Power Switch
3. Do a complete system purge, following the instructions under Purging Using Recipe 0, page 99.
4. Shut off the fluid supply to the solvent purge valve
(SPV) and the air supply to the air purge valve
(APV), F
5. With the gun triggered, push the manual override on
the A and B purge valve solenoids to relieve air and
solvent pressure. See F
pressure is reduced to 0.
NOTE: If a Purge Volume alarm (E-11) occurs, clear
the alarm.
IG. 108.
IG. 106. Verify that solvent
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Systems with Color Change and Dump
Valves
NOTE: This procedure relieves pressure through the
sampling valve.
1. Complete all steps under Single Color Systems,
page 94.
2. Shut off all color supplies going to the color change
valve stack(s).
3. Open the Fluid system control box. Press and hold
the dump valve solenoid override, F
IG. 106.
System Operation
4. See F
IG. 107. Open the color change module. Using
the solenoid identification labels as a guide, press
and hold the override button on each color solenoid
until flow from the sampling valve stops.
5. Press and hold the dump valve solenoid override,
F
IG. 106 (see step 3).
6. Press and hold the Color stack solvent solenoid
override until clean solvent comes from the dump
valve, then release.
7. Shutoff the solvent supply to the color change stack
solvent valve.
8. Press and hold the solvent solenoid override and
dump valve override until solvent flow from the
dump valve stops.
Read Warnings, page 6. Follow the Grounding
instructions in your system Installation manual.
To avoid splashing fluid in the eyes, wear eye protection.
There are 3 purging procedures in this manual:
•Purging Mixed Material (below)
•Purging Using Recipe 0 (page 99)
•Purging Fluid Supply System (page 99)
Use the criteria listed in each procedure to determine
which procedure to use.
Purging Mixed Material
There are times when you only want to purge the fluid
manifold, such as:
2. Set the solvent supply pressure regulator at a pressure high enough to completely purge the system in
a reasonable amount of time but low enough to
avoid splashing or an injection injury. Generally, a
setting of 100 psi (0.7 MPa, 7 bar) is sufficient.
3. If using a gun flush box, place the gun into the box
and close the lid. Go to Purge mode. The purge
sequence automatically starts.
If the gun flush box is not used, trigger the gun (manual or automatic)
into a grounded metal pail until the
purge sequence is complete.
When done purging, the EasyKey automatically
switches to Standby mode.
4. If the system is not completely clean, repeat step 3.
NOTE: If necessary, adjust purge sequence so only
one cycle is required.
•end of potlife
•breaks in spraying that exceed the potlife
•overnight shutdown
•before servicing the fluid manifold assembly, hose or
gun.
1. Go to Standby mode (remove Mix input).
Trigger the gun to relieve pressure.
If you are using a high pressure gun, engage the trigger lock. Remove spray tip and clean tip separately.
If using an electrostatic gun shut off the electrostatics
before flushing the gun.
Trigger the gun to relieve pressure. Engage trigger
lock.
5. If spray tip was removed, reinstall it.
6. Adjust the solvent supply regulator back to its normal operating pressure.
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System Operation
Purging Using Recipe 0
Recipe 0 is typically used: in multiple color systems to
purge out material lines without loading a new color
To setup Recipe 0, go to Advanced Setup. Select the
Recipe tab and change the Recipe to 0. The Recipe 0
Setup Screen appears. Set the chop times from 0-999
seconds in increments of 1 second.
1. Go to Standby mode (remove Mix input).
Trigger the gun to relieve pressure.
If you are using a high pressure gun, engage the trigger lock. Remove spray tip and clean tip separately.
Purging Fluid Supply System
Follow this procedure before:
•the first time material is loaded into equipment*
•servicing
•shutting down equipment for an extended period of
time
•putting equipment into storage
*Some steps are not necessary for initial flush-
ing, as no material has been loaded into the
system yet.
1. Go to Standby mode (remove Mix input).
Trigger the gun to relieve pressure.
If you are using a high pressure gun, engage the trigger lock. Remove spray tip and clean tip separately.
If using an electrostatic gun shut off the electrostatics
before flushing the gun.
2. If using a gun flush box, place the gun into the box
and close the lid.
3. Select Recipe 0 and press Enter .
4. If a gun flush box is not used, trigger
the gun (manual or automatic) into a
grounded metal pail until the purge
sequence is complete.
5. The color change LED blinks while Recipe 0 runs
and turns solid after purge sequence is complete.
6. If the system is not completely clean, you can
repeat Recipe 0 by pressing Enter
.
If using an electrostatic gun, shut off the electrostatics
before flushing the gun.
2. Attach solvent supply lines as follows:
•Single color systems: disconnect the fluid
supply at the flow meter inlet, and connect regulated solvent supply lines.
•Multiple color systems: disconnect the fluid
supply at the flow meter inlet and connect a regulated solvent supply line.
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System Operation
3. Adjust the solvent fluid supply pressure. Use the
lowest possible pressure to avoid splashing.
4. Remove the Fluid Station Control Box cover to
access the solenoid valves. See F
IG. 106 on page
96.
5. Purge as follows:
•Single color systems: Press the manual over-
ride on the Dose Valve A solenoid valve and
trigger the gun into a grounded metal pail until
clean solvent flows from the gun.
•Multiple color systems: Select Recipe 0 and
press Enter . The color change LED blinks
while Recipe 0 runs and turns solid after purge
sequence is complete.
6. Reinstall the Fluid Station Control Box cover.
7. Shut off the solvent fluid supply.
8. Disconnect the solvent supply lines and reconnect
the fluid supply.
9. See page 92 for Start Up procedure.
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