Mitsubishi Electronics A0567659 User Manual

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Gravimetric Batch Blenders w/AB Control  Chapter 2:  Functional Description 
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Note:  The touch-screen panel display on your unit may be slightly different than 
shown. 
 
Slide Gate & Auger Blender System Component Description 
This section describes the various components of the blending system. The Slide Gate & 
Auger blending system is made up of the following components: 
•  Material Supply Hoppers 
•  Slide Gate Metering Assemblies  
•  Auger Metering Assemblies  
•  Weigh Hopper 
•  Weigh Hopper Dump Valve 
•  Mix Chamber 
•  Operator Control Panel 
Material Supply Hoppers 
The material supply hoppers are located on top of the blender frame. These hoppers store a 
supply of material for the individual metering devices. They are sized based on the total 
throughput of the blender. 
The blending system does not include any level indication devices on the unit. Optional low-
level sensors are available.  The blender controller will alarm if it runs out of material while 
trying to make a batch, but low-level sensors will alert floor personnel to the problem sooner. 
Each hopper is equipped with a sight glass and/or access door.  
Figure 4:  Typical Material Supply Hoppers 
DRAIN PORT WITH PLUG
HINGED POLYCARBONATE
ACCESS DOOR
PNEUMATIC SAFETY SWITCH
(IF EQUIPPED- OLDER
MODELS ONLY)
DOOR LATCH
SIGHT GLASS (IF EQUIPPED)