Overview
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Overview
Usage
The Xtreme Mix 185 can mix most two-component
paints. It is not for use with “quick-setting” paints (those
with a pot life of less than 5 minutes) without modifica-
tion. Contact your distributor for information.
The Xtreme Mix 185 is operated with the User Interface,
Air Controls and Fluid Controls, described below and on
page 8. Refer to F
IG. 1 and FIG. 4.
User Interface
The User Interface has 6 main interfaces.
1. Function Knob to select desired function:
2. Start button to initiate functions.
3. Stop button to terminate functions.
4. Key switch to change ratio, pot life time, pot life vol-
ume, or calibration data.
5. Display (five digits) to view:
• Software revision level at startup
•Ratio
• Pot life time and reset volume
• Alarm codes
• Sensor calibration factor.
6. Data port allows for connection to a PC serial port
to download volume totalizer, operation, ratio set-
ting, and error alarm data, and to change internal
settings.
Icon Function
Spray: proportion and spray material.
Run A: operate A independent of B (prim-
ing, flushing) for 12 cycles.
Run B: operate B independent of A (prim-
ing, flushing) for 12 cycles.
Batch Dispense: dispense proportioned
amounts of A and B (1 pint/500 cc).
Pump Test: dispense predetermined
amount of A and B to verify pump opera-
tion.
Recirculation: circulate fluid A and/or B up
to the mix manifold.
Pot Life Timer: display potlife time left.
Pressure Relief/Park: allows pressure relief
and runs pumps to the bottom of stroke.
See page 14.
• System totalizers count in Spray and Batch
Dispense functions only.
• A and B Indicators (LT) show which dispense
valve(s) is open.
WARNING
To avoid impairing intrinsic safety and reduce the risk
of fire and explosion, the PC must be in a non-hazard-
ous location and a safety barrier must be installed
between the PC and Xtreme Mix 185 unit. See Xtreme
Mix 185 data download manual 309623.
F
IG. 1. User Interface
You must recalibrate the circuit board whenever the
main circuit board, software, or sensor is replaced,
or when Alarm 8 occurs. See Recalibrate System,
page 32.
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