Spencer Electronic Modulating Bleed Control User Manual

Spencer

®

Electronic Modulating
Bleed Control

Operating Instructions

Important

Read and become familiar with this manual prior to uncrating and installing your Spencer equipment. This precision
equipment is capable of extended service and lifespan. Realization of this potential can best be achieved through
proper handling and adherence to the instructions detailed herein. Damage resulting from failure to follow correct
procedures will void warranty.

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I. Overview

The Electronic Modulating Bleed Control (EMBC) will monitor
the current load of a blower or vacuum producer and open a
bleed valve to prevent the machine from operating in a surge
condition. It will also close the bleed valve when there is suffi­cient system load for normal operation. The lower portion of the
panel is divided into three categories: Display, Function, and

Program. The Display group is linked to the 4-digit digital
display (11), indicating the "units" of the numerical value

being displayed, either Amps or SCFM. The Function group
acts as a status indicator for valve positioning control. Finally,
the Program group contains push buttons that allow the user to
interface with the controller.

The EMBC is programmed at Spencer with machine-specific
data, allowing for more precise control in a machine and con­troller "matched set" configuration. The Amps/SCFM ratio will
therefore be tailored to the blower or vacuum producer perfor­mance as determined by factory testing.

II. Applying Power

When power is applied to the EMBC, an initialization sequence
takes place. The controller’s 4-digit display will indicate: 8.8.8.8.

followed by 0000, 1111, 2222, 3333, ........ 9999, SPENCER

EnBC. When the initialization sequence is complete, the Amps
LED (Light Emitting Diode) (3) will light to indicate that the digital
display is in the amps mode. The Valve Closing LED (5) will also
illuminate, indicating that the valve is being closed. The Valve
Closing LED will remain lit for 15 seconds and the controller valve
close output relay will remain energized for 15 seconds to allow
the valve actuator to fully close the bleed valve. Note: The bleed

valve should be fully closed before starting the blower/
vacuum producer.

When the initialization sequence has been completed, pressing
the "start" push button on the control panel will start the blower or
vacuum producer. As the motor gains speed, the motor current
can be seen on the 4-digit digital display (11). By pressing the
Display button "D" (9), the digital display may be changed from
"Amps" to "SCFM" and vice versa.

III. Set Points

The EMBC Universal Controller has two fully programmable set
points. These set points are for Bleed Valve open (minimum
flow prior to surge) and Bleed Valve close (minimum flow to
close the bleed valve without causing the valve to immediately
reopen). If the machine is operating in the region between the
two set points, the valve will idle in a partially open state until
the load changes, prompting the valve to open for additional
load or to close to avoid unnecessary load on the motor.

Valve Open (avoid surge):

The valve opening set point can be adjusted by pressing the
upper Set button (12). The Valve Opening LED (2) will illuminate
and the digital display (11) will show the Valve Open set point in
amps with the tenths digit flashing. To change the tenths digit in
the set point, press the Up button (10) or the Down button (7). To
change to the units digit, press the Display button "D" (9) and
the units digit will flash. Now press the Up button (10) or the
Down button (7). Pressing the "D" button (9) shifts the numerical
place value to the left, allowing for a quicker change. To save the
new set point and return to the Amps Display (normal operation),
press the Reset/Enter key "R/E" button (8). This key must be
pressed to exit the "Set" mode.

Valve Close (avoid unnecessary system output):

The valve closing set point can be adjusted by pressing the
lower Set button (6). The Valve Closing LED (5) will illuminate
and the digital display (11) will show the Valve Close set point
in amps with the tenths digit flashing. To change the tenths
digit in the set point, press the Up button (10) or the Down
button (7). To change to the units digit, press the Display button
"D" (9) and the units digit will flash. Now press the Up button
(10) or the Down button (7). Pressing the "D" button (9) shifts
the numerical place value to the left, allowing for a quicker
change. To save the new set point and return to the Amps
Display (normal operation), press the Reset/Enter "R/E" button
(8). This key must be pressed to exit the "Set" mode.

Note: If either "Set" button is pressed and no further operator
intervention occurs for 30 seconds, the controller will switch
back to normal operation. (The controller will revert to the
last operating display: Amps or SCFM.)

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Electronic
Modulating
Bleed Control

DISPLAY

AMPS

SCFM

FUNCTION

VALVE

OPENING

VALVE

CLOSING

PROGRAM

SET

D

SET R/E

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12

1

2

3

4

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10

11

1. Keypad Identifier

2. Valve Opening LED
(OFF = @ Rest, ON = Valve Opening)

3. Amps Display LED (ON = AMPS)

4. SCFM Display LED (ON = SCFM)

5. Valve Closing LED
(OFF = @ Rest, ON = Valve Closing)

6. Valve Closing “Set” Button

7. “Scroll Down” Button

8. Reset/Enter Set Points

9. Alternate Display Button

10. “Scroll Up” Button

11. 4-Digit Digital Display (7 Segment LED)

12. Valve Opening “Set” Button

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IV. Manual Override

The EMBC has a manual override that allows the user to
manually open and close the bleed valve. Use the manual
override to identify the minimum flow set point to avoid
surge and the minimum flow set point necessary to close
the valve without causing "hunting" of the valve. To enter
the manual mode, press both the Up button (10) and the
Down button (7) simultaneously. Both the Amps LED (3)
and the SCFM LED (4) will flash. The digital display (11)

V. Wiring Diagram

Specifications

Dimensions (H x W x D) Overall 51/8x 61/8x 3 Cutout 43/4x 53/4x (n/a) Part Number CTB 90008
Digital Display 7 Segment / LED

5

/8High Display Amps / SCFM
Power Supply 120/240 VAC, 1Ø, 50/60 Hz
Inputs Analog (1) 0-5A Current Transformer

Digital (2) 120 VAC (Enable, Reset)

Outputs (2) Provided Rated @: 5 AGeneral Valve Open

Purpose, 250 VAC;

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/6HP 120 VAC, Valve Close

2A Pilot Duty, 120 VAC
Nema Ratings 1, 12, 4, 4X Note: N-12, 4 and 4X, Indoor Only
Agency Approvals UL 873 File #E151368, 97ME50259, DD/215K

CUL CAN/CSA 22.2, No. 24-93

will show motor amps only. Now press the Up button (10) to
manually open the valve or the Down button (7) to manually
close the valve. The corresponding valve LED will illuminate.
To exit the manual mode, press the Reset/Enter "R/E" button
(8). The last display mode will then appear (Amps or SCFM).

Note: If no operator control is initiated for 30 seconds,
the control will revert to automatic.

Note: Dotted lines indicate field wiring.

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