Conair TrueBlend TB100-4 User Manual

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USER GUIDE
UGB011-0207
TrueBlend
™
Gravimetric Blender
Software Version V2.7
USER INSTRUCTIONS • About this operating manual • Warranty and liability • Layout of the manual • Meaning of safety
information Display conventions • Pictograms for safety and information Abbreviations • SAFETY • General • Designated
use • Sources of danger • Safety devices • Warning symbols on the unit • Information for the operator • Information for
operating and maintenance personnel • TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Manufacturer • Specifications • TRANSPORT AND
SETUP • Unpacking • Lifting • Setup • Positioning controller • Making connections • Stowing discharge chute
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION • Structure of the unit • Brief description of the functional units • Layout of the material
hoppers • Operating modes • Gravimetric mode • Volumetric mode • Combined mode • COMMISSIONING • OPERATION
Switching on • Menu structure • Navigation • Starting and stopping the metering and mixing process • Switching off
Logging in/logging out • Commissioning • Mixing process • Component setup • GRAVICOLOR Setup • Working with recipes
Changing material for a component (also valid for all other components) • Checking total throughout • Creating reports
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Conair TrueBlend TB100-4 Specifications

General

Model	TB100-4
Brand	Conair
Product Line	TrueBlend
Power	450 W
Speed Settings	8
Pulse Function	Yes
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Type	Blender
Material	Plastic

Summary

Meaning of Safety Information

Safety

Safety Hazards

Details specific hazards related to mix blades and valves.

Safety Features

Designated Use

Sources of Danger

Safety Devices

Position of Safety Devices

Warning Symbols on the Unit

Meaning of Warning Symbols on the Unit

Information for Operating and Maintenance Personnel

Technical Specifications

TrueBlend™ TB100-4 Technical Specifications

TrueBlend™ TB250-4 and TB250-6 Technical Specifications

TrueBlend™ TB250R-4 Technical Specifications

TrueBlend™ TB500-4 and TB500-6 Technical Specifications

TrueBlend™ TB900-4 Technical Specifications and TB900-6

TrueBlend™ TB1800-4, TB3500-4, and TB3500-6 Technical Specifications

TrueBlend™ TB2500-4 Technical Specifications TB2500-5 and TB2500-6

TrueBlend™ TB3500-4, TB3500-5, and TB3500-6 Technical Specifications

Transport and Setup

Lifting

Explains safe lifting procedures and associated dangers.

Setup

Making Connections

Compressed Air Connection

Electrical Connection

Operating Modes

Gravimetric Mode

Describes the gravimetric metering sequence and its variations.

Volumetric Mode

Start-up

Operation

Switching on

Details the prerequisites and steps for turning the unit on.

Switch on Main Switch

Navigation

Explanation of the Navigation Buttons

Details the function of each button in the navigation bar.

Explanation of Keypad Screens

Starting and Stopping the Blending Process

Starting Blender Process (with set values or factory setting)

Details how to start a blending process with saved or factory settings.

Stopping the Blending Process

Explains how to stop the blending and mixing process.

Restarting after EMERGENCY STOP

Describes how to restart the unit after an emergency stop.

Turning off the Power

Stopping the Blender at the End of a Cycle

Switching off in Emergency

Details how to switch off the unit in an emergency situation.

Logging in/logging out

User Levels and Password Input (for service users only!) (Level 3)

Explains user levels and how to input passwords.

Changing Password (for service users only!) (Level 3)

Parameters/Global Reset (for service users only!) (Level 3)

Start-up

Checking Functions in Manual Mode

Details how to check unit functions using manual mode.

Checking Weigh Bins, Mixers and Discharge Slide Gates

Testing the Mix Chamber Safety Interlock Switch

Calibrating

Calibrating Load Cell(s):

Explains the process for calibrating the load cells.

Calibrating Scales - Zero Calibration

Details the procedure for zero calibration of the scales.

Calibrating Scales - Full Calibration

Explains the full calibration procedure for scales.

Zero Calibration

Full Calibration (for service users only!) (Level 3)

Calibrating Material Throughput

Input TrueBlend Model/Name (for service users only!) (Level 3)

Activating Batch Setting

Blending Process

Assigning Components – Factory Default Setting

Component Setup

Input of Material Percentages

Explains how to input material percentages for each component.

Input of Material Type

Describes how to select the material type for each hopper.

Input Alarm Mode

Input Dosing Retries

TrueBlend Setup

Setting Operating Mode

Explains how to select gravimetric, volumetric, or combined modes.

Setting Weigh Bin Batch Weight

Setting Mixing Time

Advanced Operation Settings (Password level 3 only)

Batch Times

Extrusion Mode Button

Dosing Rates

Working with Recipes

Calling Recipe Status

Save a New Recipe

Naming a Recipe

Deleting a Recipe

Load/View a Recipe

Changing Material in a Blender Component

Detachable Material Hopper Procedure

Manual Cleaning:

Cleaning the Mixer

Clean-out with Optional Drain Chute with Safety Interlock

Checking Total Throughput

Creating Reports

Reports for Batches, Shifts, Recipes and Scales

Report Generator – TrueBlend Reports

System Setup

Panel Setup

IP Address (for service users only!) (Level 3)

Module Number (for service users only!) (Level 3)

Maintenance

Maintenance Prompt

Hopper Loaders (Optional)

Switching on Hopper Loaders

4. Status: Alarm

Loader Alarm Settings

Settings

Alarm Messages and Troubleshooting

Signaling Alarm Message

Explains how alarm messages are signaled and displayed.

Handling Alarm Messages

Deciphering Alarm Messages

Alarm Messages and Correction

Troubleshooting/Mechanics

Material is Flowing out of the Weigh Bin

Addresses issues with material flowing out of the weigh bin.

Diagnostic Overview Screens (for service users only!) (Level 3)

Maintenance and Repair

Safety

Emphasizes safety precautions for maintenance and repair work.

Qualifications of Personnel

Stresses the need for qualified personnel for maintenance.

Safety Equipment

Before Starting Work

Switch off Unit/Disconnect from Compressed Air Supply

Details how to safely shut down the unit before maintenance.

Inspections

Checking EMERGENCY STOP Function

Explains how to check the Emergency Stop function.

Testing Safety Interlock Switch

Details the procedure for testing the safety interlock switch.

Mixing Chamber Instructions

Maintenance Work

Monthly Maintenance Work

Drain Water Separator

Annual Maintenance Work

Replacing Controller Battery

Guides on how to replace the controller battery.

Repair Work

Calibrate/Adjust a Sensor with No Material Present.

Explains how to adjust the level sensor without material.

Calibrate/Adjust a Sensor with Material Present

Unlocking a Sensor

Replacing Pneumatic Cylinder on Vertical Dispense Valve Assembly

Load Cell Removal and Installation for Trueblend models, TB045 and TB100

Load Cell Removal and Installation for Trueblend models, TB250, TB500 and TB900

Replacing Controller

Cleaning

Cleaning Material Hopper and Mixing Chamber

Provides detailed steps for cleaning the hopper and chamber.

Decommissioning and Disposal

Disposing of Unit Parts