Why a feeder is retrying more than 2-4 times on Colortronic Colotronic Blender?
If a feeder is retrying more than 2-4 times on your Colortronic Blender, increase the Gate Cycle Time, which is found under Feed Algorithm Options. Make small adjustments and retest. Also, increase the Allowed Underfeed value under Feed Algorithm Options. Finally, decrease the Retries before Double Gate Time.
What to do if Colortronic Blender shows power interruption alarm?
If the Colortronic Blender displays a 'POWER INTERRUPTION ALARM', check your power source to ensure it wasn't unintentionally disconnected during a batch. If you intentionally cut the power, no action is needed.
What to do if Colortronic Blender shows E-STOP has been activated?
If the Colortronic Blender displays 'E-STOP has been Activated', check the emergency stop button located on the front of the blender panel to ensure it hasn't been pressed.
Why Colortronic Colotronic Blender will not batch with empty mixer?
If the Colortronic Blender is not batching with an empty mixer, check the following: * Examine the mixer high-level switch sensitivity, as fines may have coated the level switch, requiring readjustment. * Check the proximity switch connection. * Ensure the recipe is correct. * Verify the batch size.
Why Colortronic Colotronic mixer won’t shut off and runs continuously?
If the Colortronic Blender mixer won’t shut off and runs continuously, check the following: * Verify if the mixer is configured for “Continuous Mixing” in the Mixer and Dump Setup; if so, set it to “Timed Mixing.” * Check the value of the mixer timer setting. * Check the value of the dump delay timer. * Check the mixer motor fuse, located in the control panel on the SSR for the mixer motor. If the unit has two (2) power inlets with a separate power inlet for the mix motor, the overload fuse will be located in the rear junction box on the blender frame. * Check the power source to the blender. * Check the load cell in diagnostics under direct scale readout; place a calibration weight on the weigh hopper and determine if the weight corresponds. * Check the load cells to ensure...
Why I can’t calibrate the Scale without an error message on Colortronic Colotronic Blender?
If you can’t calibrate the Scale without an error message on your Colortronic Blender, this is caused by the difference in bits not being large enough. Using the Direct Scale Readout, examine current loadcell bits with and without the calibration weight. If the bits do not change significantly, then check for pellets jamming the loadcells and check the loadcell circuit. You might have a bad loadcell.
Why I’m not getting Out of Material Alarms on Colortronic Colotronic Blender?
If you are not getting Out of Material Alarms on your Colortronic Blender, check the Alarm Flags & Feeder Setup to see if the feeder is configured to give you an alarm.
Why the feeder calibration values are moving too much on Colortronic Colotronic Blender?
If the feeder calibration values are moving too much on your Colortronic Blender, first, check that the displayed actual dispensed weight is accurate. If this is OK, then check to see if the hopper is properly vented. To do this, fill hopper and turn off the loader and retest.
What to do if material sticks to the flapper of the weigh hopper and is not dumped in Colortronic Colotronic Blender?
To resolve the issue of material sticking to the flapper of the weigh hopper and not being dumped in your Colortronic Blender, increase the Dump Cycles setting in Mixer and Dump Setup.
What to do if the material is not being mixed thoroughly in Colortronic Colotronic?
To address material that is not being mixed thoroughly in the Colortronic Blender, increase the Mixing Time in Mixer and Dump Setup. Note that over mixing material can cause the same problem. If you have the blender set for “Continuous Mixing” then change it to “Timed Mixing” and adjust the Mixing Time appropriately.
Notify carrier, hold damaged goods, file claim, and obtain RMA.
Explains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION symbols for hazard communication.
General safety practices for operation, installation, and maintenance.
Outlines general, operator, and maintenance responsibilities for safety.
Proper maintenance is essential to safety for repair and upkeep.
Details mechanical and controller features of the blending system.
Air operated gates meter pellet ingredients, features diamond design.
Weighs each batch, has discharge valve, rests on load cells.
Describes the touch-screen interface for blender operation.
Information on safety devices and procedures inherent to the blender.
Shuts off power when mixer door is opened.
Site requirements and general procedures for mounting the blender.
Details mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic connection requirements.
Requirements for connecting the blender to a power source, including voltage.
Requirements for supplying clean, dry compressed air to the blender.
Discusses mechanical and control system setup for the blending system.
Proper setup of control parameters for the blending system.
Overview of the controller's menu hierarchy and navigation.
Recommends recalibration of load cells for accurate operation.
Recommended periodic checks to ensure scale accuracy.
Calibrating feeders prior to startup for optimal performance.
Configuring alarm settings for individual feeders and material status.
Steps for starting the blender after installation and setup.
General operation steps and quick setup for blender startup.
Describes the standardized menu format for user interaction.
Details options for selecting Quickset, Percentage, or Parts modes.
Recipe entry for injection molding, defaults to 6 components.
Recipe entry for extrusion/blow molding, uses batch percentages.
Recipe entry for compounding, uses parts ratio rather than percentage.
Configuring metering algorithms and performing feeder calibrations.
General| Brand | Colortronic |
|---|---|
| Model | Colotronic Blender |
| Category | Blender |
| Language | English |
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