Sterlco SGBD Series Batch Gravimetric Blenders - Manual (Page 73)

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The Batch Interval item under the Recipe menu works in conjunction with the Auto Print
Interval to set the number of batches between printouts or on a timed interval between
printouts.
Timed Printout
When entering the Report Setup menu, the operator will have to decide whether the printout
should be timed and by the number of batches between each printout. The operator will have
to toggle between the “Recipe Format” and the “Report Setup” screens to configure the
settings properly.
If you want to print out on a time format, press the button next to the “Auto Print/Clear
Interval” key. The screen will then prompt the operator to set the time interval in hours (1 to
24).
If you want to change the hours between printouts, press the “Auto Print/Clear Interval” key
again to change the value to the desired time.
The operator will then need to program in when they want to begin the timed printouts.
Simply select the time (0-23, {midnight =0} on a 24-hour clock) and press the “Done” key to
retain the current settings in the “Report Setup” screen.
Batch Printout
The target vs actual weight data for every batch can also be printed. See “Advanced Weight
Options” to turn this on/off. This feature uses an excessive amount of paper and should only
be used for trouble shooting.
Print Inventory
The print inventory menu item is used to produce on demand, inventory printouts. Before
selecting this item, be sure that the printer is properly connected and ready. This function will
generate an inventory printout with the current date and time information.
Display Time and Date
The display Time and Date item in the upper right corner of the “Report Setup” menu is used
to verify the current time and date information.
Color Changes
The color change procedure is meant for use with the basic Batch Blender. This procedure
assumes that the color component of the blend is in an additive ingredient hopper (#2, #4, #5,
or #6).
1. Disable and clean any color loading equipment. Please refer to the loading equipment
manual for any clean up recommendations.
2. Using the blender “Abort” or “Push to Start or Stop” key, put the blender in stop
mode. After the cycle has completed, switch “OFF” the main power switch and
unplug the blender power supply.
3. Open the upper mixer access door. This shuts off air to the blender circuit by
deactivating the master air valve. Then unplug the quick disconnect from the air
• The blender must be stopped to make color changes. The processing
machine can operate on virgin material only during this procedure with an
optional quick color change bypass tube that can be installed to bypass the
blender. Contact the factory for details.