Sterling 1-Pump 5-Station Controller User Manual

SSC1-5Q

Conveying Systems

1-Pump 5-Station Controller

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Operation, Installation, and Service Manual

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Sterling

Part No. A0 Bulletin No. SM2-615

11/7/03

Write down your unit serial number(s) Model # Serial #

here for future reference ________________ ________________

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Performance figures stated in this manual are based on a standard atmosphere of 59°F

(15°C) at 29.92” Hg (1,014 millibars) at sea level, using 60 Hz power. Altitude is an

important consideration when specifying vacuum conveying components. Sterling can

advise you on proper selection and sizing of systems for your operating environment.

Sterling is committed to a continuing program of product improvement. Specifications,

appearance, and dimensions described in this manual are subject to change without

notice.

© Copyright Sterling 2003

All rights reserved. Effective 11/7/2003

Part No. A0 Bulletin No. SM2-615

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Please note that our address and phone information has changed.
Please reference this page for updated contact information.

These manuals are obsolete and are provided only for their technical information, data and capacities.
Portions of these manuals detailing procedures or precautions in the operation, inspection, maintenance
and repair of the products may be inadequate, inaccurate, and/or incomplete and shouldn’t be relied
upon. Please contact the ACS Group for more current information about these manuals and their
warnings and precautions.

Parts and Service Department

The ACS Customer Service Group will provide your company with genuine OEM quality parts manufactured to engineering
design specifications, which will maximize your equipment’s performance and efficiency. To assist in expediting your phone
or fax order, please have the model and serial number of your unit when you contact us. A customer replacement parts list
is included in this manual for your convenience. ACS welcomes inquiries on all your parts needs and is dedicated to
providing excellent customer service.

For immediate assistance, please contact:

• North, Central and South America, 8am – 5pm CST [phone] for drying, conveying, heating and cooling
and automation. For size reduction: [phone].
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• Europe, Middle East & Africa [phone]

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• India [phone]

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• Asia/Australia [phone]

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Sales and Contracting Department

Our products are sold by a worldwide network of independent sales representatives. Contact our Sales Department for the
name of the sales representative nearest you.

Let us install your system. The Contract Department offers any or all of these services: project planning; system packages
including drawings; equipment, labor, and construction materials; and union or non-union installations.

For assistance with your sales or system contracting needs please Call:

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Facilities:

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United States:

ACS Schaumburg – Corporate Offices

1100 E. Woodfield Road
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Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: + 1 847 273 7700
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2900 S. 160th Street
New Berlin, WI 53151
Phone : [phone]
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Asia/Australia:

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Suzhou, China 215126
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Dist. Pune 410501, India
Phone: [phone]
Fax: + 91 20 40147576

Table of Contents

1 General Information.........................................................................8

1-1 Equipment Function......................................................................................8

1-2 Necessary Documents .................................................................................8

1-3 System Capabilities ......................................................................................8

1-4 Equipment Cycle ..........................................................................................9

1-5 Models Covered by this Manual ...................................................................9

2 Safety ............................................................................................... 11

2-1 Work Rules .................................................................................................11

2-2 Tools and Equipment Needed....................................................................11

2-3 Safety Considerations ................................................................................11

2-3-1 Reporting a Safety Defect ..............................................................12

2-4 General Responsibility................................................................................12

2-5 Operator Responsibility ..............................................................................13

2-6 Maintenance Responsibility........................................................................13

2-7 Safety Devices............................................................................................14

2-7-1 Safety Circuit Standards.................................................................14

2-7-2 Fail Safe Operation ........................................................................14

2-7-3 Safety Device Lock-Outs................................................................15

3 Shipping Information......................................................................17

3-1 Unpacking and Inspection ..........................................................................17

3-2 In the Event of Shipping Damages.............................................................17

3-3 Parcel Post Shipment .................................................................................17

3-4 United Parcel Service Shipment.................................................................18

3-5 If the Shipment is Not Complete.................................................................18

3-6 If the Shipment is Not Correct ....................................................................18

3-7 Returns .......................................................................................................18

4 Installation....................................................................................... 19

4-1 Installing the VacTrac Control Panel ..........................................................19

4-2 Making Electrical Connections ...................................................................19

4-3 Making SSC1-5Q Control Panel Power Drop Wiring Connections ............19

4-4 Connecting the Control Panel to Vacuum Receivers .................................19

4-5 Connecting the Control Panel to the Pump Package .................................20

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5 Using the Controller ....................................................................... 21

5-1 Introduction.................................................................................................21

5-2 Setup ..........................................................................................................21

5-2-1 Setting Up the System....................................................................21

5-2-1-1-1 Setting Pump Parameters...................................................... 22

5-2-1-1-2 Setting Blowback Parameters................................................ 22

5-2-1-1-3 Input and Output Screen Features......................................... 23

5-2-1-1-4 Changing Parameters ............................................................ 23

5-2-2 Starting the System ........................................................................23

6 Configurable Settings..................................................................... 25

6-1 Options for Station Setup ...........................................................................25

6-2 Options for Pump Setup .............................................................................26

7 Maintenance ................................................................................... 27

8 Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 28

8-1 General Troubleshooting ............................................................................28

8-2 Alarms ........................................................................................................29

8-2-1 Station Alarms ................................................................................29

8-2-2 Pump Alarms..................................................................................29

9 Options ............................................................................................ 30

10 Spare Parts List .............................................................................. 31

10-1 Recommended Spare Parts List.................................................................31

11 Technical Assistance ..................................................................... 32

11-1 Contact Information for Technical Assistance ............................................32

11-2 Returned Material Policy ............................................................................33

11-2-1Credit Returns ................................................................................33

11-2-2Warranty Returns ...........................................................................33

11-3 Warranty.....................................................................................................34

12 Safety Tag Information................................................................... 35

12-1 Controller Safety Tags................................................................................35

12-2 Controller Identification (Serial Number) Tag .............................................35

13 Appendix .........................................................................................36

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Charts and Figures

1 SSC1-5Q Controller ............................................................................................. 10

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Safety Considerations

Sterling conveying systems are designed to provide safe and
reliable operation when installed and operated within design
specifications, following national and local safety codes.

To avoid possible personnel injury or equipment damage
when installing or operating this equipment, always use good
judgment and follow these safe practices:

; Follow all SAFETY CODES.
; Wear SAFETY GLASSES and WORK GLOVES.
; Use care when LOADING, UNLOADING, RIGGING, or

MOVING this equipment.

; OPEN, TAG, and LOCK ALL DISCONNECTS before

working on equipment. It is a good idea to remove the
fuses and carry them with you.

; GROUND your conveying system properly before

applying power.

; Use extreme caution when working with your Sterling

conveying system. HIGH VACUUM can be dangerous.
Keep body parts, tools, clothing, and debris away from
vacuum inlets.

; Do not jump or bypass any electrical safety control.
; Do not restore power until you remove all tools, test

equipment, etc.

; Only PROPERLY TRAINED personnel familiar with the

information in this manual should work on this equipment.

Sterling

“SSC1-5Q” Conveying Systems

1-Pump 5-Station Controller

This controller is manufactured by ACS, Inc. at the ACS-Wood Dale facility:

ACS, Inc.

801 Wood Dale Rd.

Wood Dale, IL 60191

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

The equipment is distributed in Europe by our European Facility:

ACS-EUROPE

Daniels Industrial Estate

BATH ROAD

Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

GL5 3TJ

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

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1 General Information

1-1 Equipment Function

Sterling systems create vacuum for conveying pelletized or
granular material in a central material handling system.

A typical use is an in-plant distribution system for plastic
processing plants.

1-2 Necessary Documents

The documents below are necessary for proper installation,
operation and maintenance of conveying systems. You can
obtain additional copies from the Service Department at
Sterling. Make sure that the appropriate personnel are

familiar with these documents:

• This product manual.

• The Sterling SPD/SPC Series product manual.

• Electrical schematic and connection diagrams.

• Blower and electric motor information sheets.

• Operation and Installation manuals for all electrical

components.

1-3 System Capabilities

Sterling central vacuum systems are as varied as the
applications they service. The tubing and equipment
furnished in a Sterling system are designed to convey the
material(s) specified at the time of purchase at specific rates
and distances.

Sterling can advise you on your system capabilities based
on system makeup, distance, material, and conveying rates
you want.

System capacity is directly affected by the pressure
drop in the overall system, such as number of material
line bends, pipe length, Y-tubes, T-tubes, etc.

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Use the minimum effective amount of vinyl flex hose to
maximize material line efficiency. Keep material lines as
straight as possible. Refer to the Sterling SPD/SPC Series
Product Manual (Sterling Part No. A0571050) for installation
recommendations.

Important! Vacuum leaks occurring anywhere in your system reduce capacity.

1-4 Equipment Cycle

Sterling material conveying systems are used for automatic
pneumatic handling of most free-flowing, dry, pelletized, or
granular materials. Material characteristics determine the
type of equipment needed to convey the material.

1-5 Models Covered by this Manual

SSC1-5Q 5-Station Controller

• Programmable Logic Controller.

• 24 VDC control circuits.

• Easy-to-use operator interface.

• Audible/visual alarm.

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Figure 1: SSC1-5Q Controller

”

6.35”

6” Display

2.0”

”

* Depth dimension is 12”

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2 Safety

2-1 Work Rules

The installation, operation, and maintenance of this
equipment must be conducted in accordance with all appli­cable work and safety codes for the installation location. This
may include, but is not limited to OSHA, NEC, CSA, SPI,
and any other local, national, and international regulations.

; Read and follow these operating instructions when

installing, operating, and maintaining this equipment. If
the instructions become damaged or unreadable,
additional copies are available from Sterling.

; Only qualified personnel familiar with this equipment

should work with this system.

; Work only with approved tools and devices.
; Disconnect and lock out power while working on this

equipment.

2-2 Tools and Equipment Needed

These tools and equipment are necessary for installation:

; Hand tools.
; Wire, conduit, and fittings for wiring runs.
; Anchor bolts with nuts and washers or red head-type

anchors.

2-3 Safety Considerations

The terms NOTICE, CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER
have specific meanings in this manual.

NOTICE is used to indicate a statement of company policy
directly or indirectly related to the safety of personnel or
protection of property.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

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