Sterling AF-XXX Manual Do Utilizador

Additive Feeders 

Chapter 4: Operation 

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1.   Time the duration of feeder operation during a typical Injection molding machine 

shot cycle. 

2.   Set the timer to a slightly longer value. 

3.   Start the additive feeder by flipping the motor switch to the AUTO position. 

4.   If the timer times out because of a process flow problem, the feeder will 

automatically stop. 

5.   Reset the power switch. 

The counter module may be used as an inventory management aid and can also confirm the 
total cycles between reset independent of the IMM’s control.  Every IMM cycle will 
increment the display value.  The counter module has battery-backed memory and will not 
lose count if the electrical power is interrupted. 

•  Press the RESET button to reset the counter. 

The Timer/Elapsed Timer control is designed for use with continuous processes like 
extrusion and blow molding and features a timer and elapsed time module. 

This feature of the controller assists in calibration of the additive feeder (See Page 19 for 
specific calibration instructions). 

1.   Set the timer to the desired calibration period, using the round timer keys (see the 

timer information sheet for additional information). 

2.   Start the additive feeder by flipping the motor switch to the MANUAL position. 

3.   When the timer times out, the feeder will automatically stop. 

The elapsed time module may be used as an inventory management aid for continuous 
processing operations. 

The timer module measures the time the additive feeder control receives the monitored 
control relay signal from the extruder/blow molder machine.  The timer module has a battery-
backed memory and will not lose the elapsed time of operation if the electrical power is 
interrupted. 

•  Press the RESET button to reset the counter.