Sterling 1-Pump 5-Station Controller - Manuals

Page 8 of 38 1 General Information 1-1 Equipment Function Sterling systems create vacuum for conveying pelletized orgranular material in a central material handling system. A typical use is an in-plant distribution system for plasticprocessing plants. 1-2 Necessary Documents The documents below are ...

Page 9 of 38 Use the minimum effective amount of vinyl flex hose tomaximize material line efficiency. Keep material lines asstraight as possible. Refer to the Sterling SPD/SPC SeriesProduct Manual (Sterling Part No. A0571050) for installationrecommendations. Important! Vacuum leaks occurring anywher...

Page 11 of 38 2 Safety 2-1 Work Rules The installation, operation, and maintenance of thisequipment must be conducted in accordance with all appli-cable work and safety codes for the installation location. Thismay include, but is not limited to OSHA, NEC, CSA, SPI,and any other local, national, and ...

Page 12 of 38 DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.This word will be limited to the most serious situations. The term IMPORTANT emphasizes areas where equipmentdamage could result, or provides additional information tomake a ...

Page 17 of 38 3 Shipping Information 3-1 Unpacking and Inspection You should inspect your Sterling SSC1-5Q 5-stationcontroller for any possible shipping damage. If the containerand packing materials are in re-usable condition, save themfor reshipment if necessary. Thoroughly check the equipment for ...

Page 19 of 38 4 Installation 4-1 Installing the SCC1-5Q Control Panel Note: Before you mount the panel, consider how you run wiring tothe vacuum receivers, the filter chamber atmospheric valve(if so equipped) and the pump motor starter(s), vacuumswitch(es), and vent valve(s). Mount the panel on a fl...

Page 20 of 38 VDC) as the SSC control panel voltage. Consult thecontrol panel serial tag and the solenoid valvenameplates. 4. Wire size depends on control voltage, distance, number of vacuum receivers, and the number of wires in eachraceway. Consult a qualified electrician. 5. Properly ground each r...

Page 21 of 38 5 Using the Controller 5-1 Introduction This chapter gives the procedures for configuring yourSSC1-5Q controller. Configuration of your SSC1-50Q controller includes settingthe number of stations, setting variables such as conveytime and blow-back interval. Sterling recommends that youc...

Page 22 of 38 This screen allows the operator to adjust the convey time (CONVEY) , dump delay (DUMP) , and the number of tries before the no convy alarm activates (NO CONVEY) . To disable a station, set the convey time to 0 (zero). Important! DO NOT set the Dump delay or No Convey to 0 (zero). To se...

Page 25 of 38 6 Configurable Settings This section describes the proper setup of the SSC1-5Qcontrol system parameters. These parameters are operatorchangeable; however, these items should require setup onlyduring the initial installation. Only authorized personnelshould change them. Many of the vari...

Page 26 of 38 6-2 Options for Pump Setup The ramp time represents the amount of time it takes for thevacuum blower to come up to full speed once it has beenturned on. The ramp down time represents the amount oftime it takes the blower to stop once it has been turned off. The ramp up time lets the bl...

Page 27 of 38 7 Maintenance No Periodic maintenance is required on this unit.

Page 28 of 38 8 Troubleshooting 8-1 General Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The control panel is not turnedon. Turn on the control panel. The external disconnect(recommended) in the dedicatedcircuit is open (off). Close the switch (on). Fuse/circuit breaker in the powerdrop is blown/...

Page 30 of 38 9 Options The following is a list of options that your controller may beequipped with: 230/1/60 Operation Required to operate with a 230/1/60 supply voltage. CE Package for 220/1/50 Operation Required in Europe and other areas that need 220/1/50supply voltage Remote Audible/visual alar...

Page 31 of 38 10 Spare Parts List 10-1 Recommended Spare Parts List Quantity Sterling Part Number Vendor Part Number Description 1 A0538007 FNM-6 Fuse 1 A0536896 FNM-2 Fuse

Page 32 of 38 11 Technical Assistance 11-1 Contact Information for Technical Assistance Parts Department Call toll-free 7am–5pm CST [800] 423-3183 or call [414] 354-0970, Fax [414] 354-6421 The ACS Customer Service Group will provide your company with genuine OEM quality parts manufactured toSterlin...

Page 33 of 38 11-2 Returned Material Policy 11-2-1 Credit Returns 1. Prior to the return of any material, authorization must be given by Sterling. A RMS number will be assigned for the equipment to be returned. 2. Reason for requesting the return must be given.3. All returned material purchased from...

Page 35 of 38 12 Safety Tag Information 12-1 Controller Safety Tags 12-2 Controller Identification (Serial Number) Tag (Located on the side of the controller box) 5200 W. Clinton AveMilwaukee, WI 53223Tel. (414) 354-0970Fax (414) 354-6421 SSC CONTROL PANELModel No. SSC1-5Q Serial No. 31K0182 115 Vol...

Page 36 of 38 13 Appendix Review electrical drawings supplied in the packet with themanual.

Service Department Call Toll Free (800) 783-7835 Auxiliary Equipment for the Process Industries PO Box 2450185200 West Clinton Avenue • Milwaukee, WI 53224-9518 (414) 354-0970 • Fax (414) 354-6421 Scrap Process Heating/ Automated Material Recovery Systems Cooling Parts Removal Processing