Graco PrecisionSwirl User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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John WhitakerAug 21, 2025
Why is there no outlet pressure in my Graco PrecisionSwirl?
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  Brittany JordanAug 21, 2025
  If the Graco Dispenser experiences no outlet pressure, several factors could be at play. First, ensure that the air pressure is above 60 psi (410 kPa, 4.1 bar). Also, verify that the automation unit is sending a “Valve On” signal, checking both its output and wiring. Inspect the connector to the Voltage to Pressure (V/P) Transducer for looseness or disconnection, and tighten if necessary. Finally, check the outlet pressure sensor output to confirm it corresponds to zero pressure; if not, consider replacing the sensor or amplifier.
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shari45Aug 23, 2025
What to do if the motor is not running on my Graco Dispenser and the motor fault alarm is active?
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  Andrew WardAug 23, 2025
  If your Graco Dispenser's motor is not running and the motor fault alarm is active, check the cable connections to the swirl board, swirl motor cable, and swirl orbiter. If the CAN cable was reconnected with the system power on (amber LED on swirl board will be on, this indicates circuit protection was triggered), cycle the system power. If there is a shorted motor cable (amber LED on swirl board will be on, this indicates circuit protection was triggered), replace the swirl motor cable (55 ft) then cycle power. Finally, a faulty swirl orbiter can cause this issue, so consider replacing it.
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Lauren StephensAug 25, 2025
Why is the outlet pressure high on my Graco PrecisionSwirl Dispenser?
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  Natalie WhiteAug 25, 2025
  If your Graco Dispenser is showing a high outlet pressure, it could be due to a worn fluid regulator needle or seat. To resolve this, rebuild the fluid regulator and replace the needle and seat.
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Ashley NormanAug 27, 2025
What causes the valve not shutting off on Graco PrecisionSwirl Dispenser?
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  Paul MannAug 27, 2025
  If the Graco Dispenser valve is not shutting off, verify air pressure to the close port (except AutoPlus valve). Verify solenoid operation. Verify air line routing and connections. Check the input from the automation unit to ensure the “Valve On” signal is not active.
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Amy VargasAug 27, 2025
How to fix air leaks from the fluid plate on a Graco PrecisionSwirl Dispenser?
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  Charles MedinaAug 28, 2025
  If you notice air leaking from the fluid plate of your Graco Dispenser, begin by checking all air connections and tighten them if they are loose. Also, inspect the gaskets on the Voltage to Pressure (V/P) Transducer and solenoid valve for wear and replace them if necessary.
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Rachel WilsonAug 29, 2025
What to do if the motor is not running on my Graco Dispenser and the motor fault alarm is not active?
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  Patricia BullockAug 30, 2025
  If the Graco Dispenser's motor is not running and the motor fault alarm is not active, check the cable connections to the swirl board, swirl board power cable, and swirl control DGM. Also, verify that the automation unit is sending a “Swirl Enable” signal, checking the input from the automation unit. Verify that the proper swirl orbiter is installed in the system setup screen.
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Manuel MorrisAug 31, 2025
Why is the flow reported incorrect or inconsistent on my Graco Dispenser?
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  Kevin GallagherAug 31, 2025
  If your Graco Dispenser reports incorrect or inconsistent flow, the flow meter may not be calibrated. Calibrate the flow meter. Also, the flow meter might be worn and may need replacement.
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Calvin ArnoldSep 1, 2025
Why is the open/close action sluggish on my Graco PrecisionSwirl Dispenser?
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  vblackburnSep 2, 2025
  If you're experiencing sluggish open/close action with your Graco Dispenser, start by verifying that the air pressure is above 60 psi (410 kPa, 4.1 bar). Other potential causes include a worn needle or seat (rebuild the valve and replace these parts), pressurized material escaping past the valve shut-off (reduce running pressure), excessive nozzle length (reduce it), insufficient nozzle orifice size (increase it), a faulty solenoid valve (replace it), or a restricted solenoid valve muffler (clean or replace it).
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farrelljimSep 3, 2025
What to do if the valve is not opening on my Graco Dispenser?
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  Lydia SmithSep 3, 2025
  If your Graco Dispenser valve is not opening, verify air pressure to the solenoid. Also, check the input from the automation unit to ensure it is sending a “Valve On” signal.
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heather13Sep 5, 2025
What causes no flow measurement on my Graco PrecisionSwirl?
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  Debbie BradleySep 5, 2025
  If your Graco Dispenser has no flow measurement, first tighten the flow meter pick-up sensor. Then, verify that the flow rate is above the minimum for the installed flow meter. Check the connection from the flow meter to the FCM. Finally, if the sensor is damaged, replace the pick-up sensor.

Graco PrecisionSwirl Specifications

General

Brand	Graco
Model	PrecisionSwirl
Category	Dispenser
Language	English

Summary

Warnings

Electric Shock Hazard

Precautions against electrical shock during operation and servicing.

Skin Injection Hazard

Risks of high-pressure fluid injection and required immediate treatment.

Fire and Explosion Hazard

Measures to prevent fire and explosion in areas with flammable fumes.

Equipment Misuse Hazard

Consequences of misusing the equipment and operating under adverse conditions.

Burn Hazard

Warning about hot surfaces and fluids during operation.

Toxic Fluid or Fumes Hazard

Risks associated with toxic fluids or fumes and necessary precautions.

Personal Protective Equipment

Required protective gear for operating and servicing the equipment.

System Configurations

Typical Installation - Single Swirl, Single Fluid Plate

Typical Installation - Multiple Fluid Plates, No Swirl Dispensers

Typical Installation - Multiple Fluid Plates, Multiple Swirl Dispensers

Advanced Display Module (ADM)

Automation Gateway Module

Installation

Before Installation

Preparatory steps and documentation required before system installation.

Installation Steps

A step-by-step guide to installing the PCF system components.

Install Control Center

Mount

Criteria and dimensions for mounting the PCF control center and expansion enclosures.

Electrical Connections

Install Fluid Plate Assemblies

Mount Assembly

Steps and considerations for mounting the fluid plate assembly to automation units.

Mount Coriolis Flow Meter

Ground

Connect Fluid and Air Lines

Install Cable Assemblies

Install Gateway Module Interface

Fieldbus Communications Gateway Module

Discrete Gateway Module

System Setup

Overview

Explains the PCF system setup process and required steps for operation.

Configure System

Setting up the number of installed fluid plates and swirl dispensers.

Configure Control Settings

Configure Mode Settings

Configure Delay Settings

Configure Flow Meter Settings

Configure Pressure Loop Settings

Adjust Pressure Sensors

Configure Errors

Setup Maintenance Schedule/Parameters

On/Off Delays

Operation

Startup

Procedures for initial and standard startup of the PCF system.

Load Material

Steps to load system material and prepare for dispensing.

Maintenance Mode Operation

Verify System Operation

Dispense from Each Valve

Verify Flow Meter Calibration

Manually Adjust Control Loop Parameters

Dispense From Maintenance Screen

Automation Control (Normal Operation)

Jobs

Explains jobs, styles, and how the PCF system operates during automation control.

Styles

Precharge Modes

Static Precharge Mode

Dynamic Precharge Modes

Typical Job Cycle

Jobs with Command Cable Dispense Trigger

Typical Job Cycle Chart

Pressure Relief Procedure

Shutdown

USB Data

USB Logs

Troubleshooting

Fluid Plates

Common problems and solutions for fluid plate issues like no outlet pressure.

Flow Meter

Fluid Regulator

Dispense Valves

Swirl Dispenser

Gateway Module

LED Diagnostic Information

Errors

View Errors

How to view and acknowledge system errors, alarms, deviations, and advisories.

Fluid Plate Events and Errors

Troubleshooting for swirl motor faults and maintenance due to orbiter usage.

Diagnose Errors

Guidance on diagnosing errors using event codes and troubleshooting tables.

Event and Error Codes and Troubleshooting

System Events and Errors

List of system events, their types, causes, and solutions.

Control Center Events and Errors

Troubleshooting for control center events like USB disabled or gateway errors.

Fluid Plate Events and Errors

Swirl Events and Errors

Maintenance

Mechanical

Recommended daily, weekly, and monthly mechanical maintenance tasks.

Electrical

Recommended weekly electrical maintenance tasks for system reliability.

Advanced Display Module (ADM)

Upgrade Gateway Module Software (16K743)

Upgrade Gateway Module Fieldbus Map (16N601 or 17P799)

Upgrade Fluid Control Module (FCM) Software (16K743)

Repair

Fluid Plate Assembly

Describes how to remove and replace components on the fluid plate assembly.

Remove Flow Meter from Mounting Plate

Steps to disconnect and remove the flow meter from its mounting plate.

Install Flow Meter on Mounting Plate

Replace Fluid Control Module

Repair Fluid Regulator

Replace Amplifier

Adjust Amplifier Settings

Control Center Assembly

Prepare Control Center for Repair

Steps to prepare the control center for repair by powering off and disconnecting.

Replace Gateway Module

Procedure for replacing the Gateway module and upgrading software.

Replace Gateway Module Base

Replace Advanced Display Module

Appendix A - Advanced Display Module (ADM)

Display Overview

Overview of the ADM display, divided into Setup Mode and Run Mode functions.

System Mode

Setup Mode

Navigating through the PCF setup mode screens for system configuration.

Automation Gateway Setup Screens

Screens for setting up and viewing information for automation Gateway modules.

Gateway Setup Screen 1 - PROFIBUS

Discrete Gateway (Automation) Setup Screen

Setting active errors and selecting command value type (Analog or Digital).

Digital Command Logic Table (2-Fluid Plate Systems)

Fluid Plate x, Screen 3 (Delay Settings)

Setting on and off delays for valves and the regulator in milliseconds.

Fluid Plate x, Screen 6 (Error Type)

Defining error types (alarm, deviation, none) for pressure, flow, volume, and target deviations.

Fluid Plate x, Screen 8 (Style)

Setting up styles, including style number, name, target volume, and tolerances.

Swirl Setup Screen

Run Mode

Fluid Plate x, Screen 1

Maintenance Mode

Fluid Plate x, Screen 2 (Control Center)

Swirl X Screen

Setup Mode Functions

User functions available in Setup Mode for configuring system components and settings.

Alarm/Deviation

Advanced Setup Screens

Screens for setting units, formats, USB settings, and software information.

Gateway Setup Screen 1 - DeviceNet

Gateway Setup Screen 2 - PROFIBUS

Digital Command Logic Table (Single Fluid Plate Systems)

Fluid Plate x, Screen 4 (Control Loop and Flowmeter Settings)

Configuring meter type, K-Factor, and pressure/bead control loop parameters.

Fluid Plate x, Screen 7 (Maintenance Advisory Limits)

Setting volume or hour limits to trigger maintenance advisories for system components.

Fluid Plate x, Screen 9 (Swirl Association)

Associating swirl dispensers with fluid plates and handling swirl errors.

Fluid Plate Home Screen

Dispense Control Modes

Fluid Plate x, Screen 3 (Maintenance Totalizers)

Job Report Screens

Run Mode Functions

User functions available in Run Mode for monitoring and adjusting system operations.

Advanced Setup Screen 1

Gateway Setup Screen 1 - EtherNet/IP

Gateway Setup Screen 1 - PROFINET

Fluid Plate x, Screen 5 (Pressure Sensors)

Setting pressure offsets, limits, and error types for inlet and outlet sensors.

Swirl Home Screen

Event Report Screens

Advanced Setup Screen 2

Gateway Setup Screen 2 - EtherNet/IP

Gateway Setup Screen 2 - PROFINET

Error Report Screens

Advanced Setup Screen 3

Gateway Setup Screen 3 - PROFINET

Advanced Setup Screen 4

Fluid Plate Setup Screens

Fluid Plate x, Screen 1 (Control Settings)

Setting dispense trigger source, command value source, and job end mode.

Fluid Plate x, Screen 2 (Mode Settings)

Selecting dispense modes (pressure, bead, shot) and adjusting bead scale.

Appendix B - Discrete Gateway Module (DGM) Connection Details

D-Sub Cable 123793

D-Sub Cable 123792 and Breakout Board 123783

Pin References

DGM Digital Input

DGM Digital Outputs

DGM Analog Inputs

DGM Analog Outputs

Appendix C - Communications Gateway Module (CGM) Connection Details

Install Fieldbus Connections

CGM I/O Data Map

Automation Outputs (signals to PCF)

Inputs to PLC; Outputs from Graco PCF

CGM Command Interface

Command Interface Timing Diagram

Output Bits 256-267 Description

Swirl Commands

Units Definitions

Appendix D - I/O Signal Descriptions

Automation Inputs

Automation Outputs

Technical Data

Minimum Flow Rates

Maximum Flow Rates

Maximum Fluid Working Pressure

Minimum Fluid Working Pressure

Air Supply Pressure Range

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Graco PrecisionSwirl User Manual

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Graco PrecisionSwirl Specifications

Summary

Warnings

Electric Shock Hazard

Skin Injection Hazard

Fire and Explosion Hazard

Equipment Misuse Hazard

Burn Hazard

Toxic Fluid or Fumes Hazard

Personal Protective Equipment

System Configurations

Typical Installation - Single Swirl, Single Fluid Plate

Typical Installation - Multiple Fluid Plates, No Swirl Dispensers

Typical Installation - Multiple Fluid Plates, Multiple Swirl Dispensers

Advanced Display Module (ADM)

Automation Gateway Module

Installation

Before Installation

Installation Steps

Install Control Center

Mount

Electrical Connections

Install Fluid Plate Assemblies

Mount Assembly

Mount Coriolis Flow Meter

Ground

Connect Fluid and Air Lines

Install Cable Assemblies

Install Gateway Module Interface

Fieldbus Communications Gateway Module

Discrete Gateway Module

System Setup

Overview

Configure System

Configure Control Settings

Configure Mode Settings

Configure Delay Settings

Configure Flow Meter Settings

Configure Pressure Loop Settings

Adjust Pressure Sensors

Configure Errors

Setup Maintenance Schedule/Parameters

On/Off Delays

Operation

Startup

Load Material

Maintenance Mode Operation

Verify System Operation

Dispense from Each Valve

Verify Flow Meter Calibration

Manually Adjust Control Loop Parameters

Dispense From Maintenance Screen

Automation Control (Normal Operation)

Jobs

Styles

Precharge Modes

Static Precharge Mode

Dynamic Precharge Modes

Typical Job Cycle

Jobs with Command Cable Dispense Trigger

Typical Job Cycle Chart

Pressure Relief Procedure

Shutdown

USB Data

USB Logs

Troubleshooting

Fluid Plates

Flow Meter

Fluid Regulator

Dispense Valves

Swirl Dispenser

Gateway Module

LED Diagnostic Information

Errors

View Errors

Fluid Plate Events and Errors

Diagnose Errors