Advantage SENTRA SR Series User manual

I.O.M. #197 updated : 04/03/2023
INSTRUCTION MANUAL • INSTALLATION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE
ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC.
525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, IN 46142
317-887-0729 fax: [phone]
Service Department fax: [phone]
www.AdvantageEngineering.com
[email protected]
Model:
Serial Number :
Units with the G300
Control Instrument

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SENTRA SR Series
with G300 Control Instrument
COVERING
INSTALLATION
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
ADVANTAGE ENGINEERING, INC. 525 East Stop 18 Road Greenwood, IN 46142
317-887-0729 fax: [phone] Service Department fax: [phone]
www.AdvantageEngineering.com E-mail: [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GENERAL 9
1.1 Receiving Instructions 10
1.2 Introduction 10
1.3 Safety 10
1.4 Water Treatment 11
1.5 Components 11
2.0 INSTALLATION 13
2.1 General 14
2.2 To and From Process Connections 14
2.3 Water Supply Connection 15
2.4 Drain Connection 15
2.5 Electrical Connection 16
3.0 START UP SEQUENCE 19
3.1 General 20
3.2 Machine Start Up and Operation 20
3.3 Instrument : Quick Start 24
3.4 Instrument : Basic Navigation 26
3.5 Instrment : Operating Screens 27
3.6 Instrument : Fault Screens 28
3.7 Instrument : Main Menu 29
3.8 Instrument : Setpoints Menu 29
3.9 Instrument : Utilities Menu 31
3.10 Instrument : Network Menu 32
3.11 Instrument : Features menu 33
3.12 Instrument : Options Menu 36
3.13 Instrument : Machine Menu 37
3.14 Shut Down - Disconnect 38
4.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 39
4.1 Unit Will Not Start (Display is not Illuminated) 40
4.2 Unit Will Not Start (Display Illuminated) 40
4.3 Unit Stops 40
4.4 Unit Overheats 41
4.5 Unit Underheats 41
4.6 Pressure Relief Valve Leaks 42
5.0 MAINTENANCE 45
5.1 Pump Seal Replacement 46
5.2 Heater Replacement 49
5.3 Cooling Valve Service 50
5.4 Voltage Changeover 52
5.5 Sensor Probe Service 55
5.6 Pressure Switch Service 56
5.7 Electronic Instrument Repair Policy And Procedure 57
5.8 Temperature Probe Calibration 58
5.9 Heater Contactor and Pump Motor Starter 60

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6.0 COMPONENTS 61
6.1 Mechanical system 62
6.2 Electrical system 63
7.0 RELATED DRAWINGS 65
7.1 Physical : Cabinet Style for Units up to 16 kW Heaters and Pumps to 3 HP 66
7.2 Physical : Cabinet Style for Units up to 24 & 34 kW Heaters and Pumps to 3 HP 67
7.3 Physical : Cabinet Style for Units up to 5 & 7.5 HP Pumps 68
7.4 Regulator / Bypass Installation 69
7.5 Dual Zone Dolly 70
7.6 Stacking Rack 71
8.0 APPENDIX 73
8.1 Model Number & Suffix Coding 74
8.2 Interpretation of Process Pressure Gauges 75
8.3 Operation of Mold Purge 76
8.4 Remote and Autostart Feature Configuration 78
8.5 SPI Commands 80
8.6 Communication Cable 83
8.7 Optional Alarm Operation 84
8.8 Standard G English Factory Default Settings 85
8.9 Parts : #119 Pump 86

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1.0 GENERAL
1.1 Receiving Instructions
1.2 Introduction
1.3 Safety
1.4 Water Treatment
1.5 Components

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1.1 RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
A. Temperature control units are generally shipped skid mounted, boxed and wrapped in
plastic prior to shipment.
B. Unbox the unit before accepting delivery. Check for visible damage and document any
evident damage on the delivery receipt or refuse the shipment. Shipping damage is the
responsibility of the carrier.
C. In order to expedite payment for damages, should they occur, follow proper procedures
and keep detailed records. Take photographs of any suspected damage.
1.2 INTRODUCTION
A. This manual covers temperature control units from 10 to 34 kW of heating capacity using
the Sentra G300 Series microprocessor control instrument. The standard uid operating
temperature range for this temperature control unit is 32°F to 300°F for units. Consult the
factory if you have questions about the operating range of your temperature control unit.
B. The intent of this manual is to serve as a guide in the installation, operation and
maintenance of your temperature control unit. Improper installation can lead to equipment
damage and poor performance. Failure to follow the installation, operation and
maintenance instructions may result in damage to the unit that is not covered under the
limited warranty. This manual is for standard products. The information contained in this
manual is intended to be general in nature. The information is typical only and may not
represent the actual unit purchased.
C. When calling for assistance from the Manufacturer’s Service Department, it is important
to know the model and serial number of the particular unit. The model number includes
critical unit information which is helpful when troubleshooting operating difculties. The
serial number allows the service team to locate manufacturing and testing records which
can have additional information relating to a particular unit.
1.3 SAFETY
A. It is important to become thoroughly familiar with this manual and the operating
characteristics of the unit.
B. It is the owner’s responsibility to assure proper operator training, installation, operation,
and maintenance of the unit.
C. Observe all warning and safety placards applied to the unit. Failure to observe all
warnings can result in serious injury or death to the operator and severe mechanical
damage to the unit.
WARNING: This equipment contains hazardous voltages that can cause severe injury or
death. Disconnect and lock out incoming power before installing or servicing the equipment.

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D. Observe all safety precautions during installation, startup and service of this equipment
due to the presence of high voltage. Only qualified personnel should install, startup and
service this equipment.
E. When working on this equipment, observe precautions in literature and on tags, stickers
and labels located on the equipment. Wear work gloves and safety glasses.
F. Before installing and operating the unit, be aware of and follow any local laws and codes
that apply to the installation.
G. Samples of Warning Labels applied to typical temperature control units.
1. Alerts users to the danger of high voltage.
2. Alerts the user to possible explosive danger.
3. Alerts the user to a hot surface danger due to high operating temperatures.
CAUTION
WARNING
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WARNING: Improper water treatment will void unit warranty.
1.4 WATER TREATMENT
A. The fluid used in your temperature control unit will greatly effect its short and long-
term operation. Lack of as well as improper water treatment can damage the
temperature control unit by causing scale build-up, excessive corrosion and/or bacterial
contamination. It is the equipment owner’s responsibility to prevent damage caused by
poor water quality. The services of a water treatment professional is recommended.
B. The use of untreated or improperly treated water in a temperature control unit may result
in scaling, erosion, corrosion, algae, bacteria or slime. The manufacturer recommends
ltering the process water to prevent solids from plugging critical parts.
C. It is recommended that the services of a qualied water treatment specialist be engaged
to determine what water treatment is required.
D. Advantage assumes no responsibility for equipment failures which result from untreated
or improperly treated water.
E. Do not use deionized water in this unit. Some customized units may be compatible with
deionized water. Consult the factory before using deionized water.
1.5 COMPONENTS
Cabinet style for units with:
• 24 & 34 kW heaters
• Up to 3 hp pumps
Approximate dimensions:
44" h x 16" w x 24" d
Cabinet style for units with:
• 5 & 7½ hp pumps
Cabinet style for units with:
• 16 kW & smaller heaters
• 3 hp & smaller pumps
Approximate dimensions:
29 ½" h x 12 ½" w x 19" d

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Control Instrument
(unseen from this angle)
Probe Connections
Stainless Steel Cabinetry
Polymer front panel (up to 3 hp &16 kW)
Electrical Cabinet
Pressure Relief Valve
Cooling Valve
(standard on SRG & SRT models; solenoid
valves used on SRV or 300°F models)
Connection : From Process
Connection : Drain
Casters for Portability
(2” on units up to 3 hp & 16 kW, 3” on larger units)
Connection : To Process
Heater
Pressure Gauges
(Across-the-process to provides full
performance information)
Copper Drain Line
Galvanied Steel Base
Open Drip Proof Motor
One piece casting includes
pump casing, machined port
and process connections

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2.0 INSTALLATION
2.1 General
2.2 To and From Process Connections
2.3 Water Supply Connection
2.4 Drain Connection
2.5 Electrical Connection

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2.1 GENERAL
A. Care should be taken to use materials (hose, rigid piping, valves or filters) rated for
the temperature and pressure duty of your unit. Most units have a maximum operating
temperature of 300°F or less and a maximum pressure of 150 PSI. The unit is most
efficient when full size plumbing is run from the unit connections to and from the process.
If necessary, reduce the plumbing size at your process, not at the unit.
B. Be certain all process piping materials have the equivalent or larger diameter of the
particular process connection.
2.2 TO AND FROM PROCESS CONNECTIONS
A. Connect the unit’s To Process port to the Water In port on the process manifold.
B. Connect the unit’s From Process port to the Water Out port on the process manifold.
C. Please note: Process water piping circuitry should be designed to avoid an excessive
use of elbows and/or lengths of pipe or hose. If hose is the material of choice, avoid tight
twists or curls and excessive lengths.
D. Valves and lters may be installed in the process water piping circuitry to facilitate service
and maintenance, provided that such devices maintain the full inside diameter of the
process connection. If installed, all such devices must be open and clean during unit
operation.
*Connect Unit water supply to
plant’s city water or well water
source or tower water supply or
chilled water supply.
**Connect Unit drain to plant’s
open drain or tower water
system return or chilled water
system return.
**Drain
To Process
From Process
*Water Supply

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2.3 WATER SUPPLY CONNECTION
A. Connect the unit’s Water Supply port to the plant’s city water, well water, tower water or
chilled water supply.
B. The factory recommended minimum operating water supply pressure requirement is
60 PSI. The required water supply pressure retains process water in a liquid state at
temperatures over 180°F. Failure to maintain the required water supply pressure will
cause premature failure of and increase maintenance in susceptible areas such as the
shaft seal and heater.
C. Static water supply pressure can be determined at the unit’s
location by reading the unit’s 0-160 PSI pressure gauges
when the unit’s pump motor is OFF.
D. If water supply pressure as read on the unit’s pressure
gauges exceeds 75 PSI, a pressure reducing valve
must be installed in the water supply line (refer to section
7.3 of this manual for installation information). The factory
recommended ‘regulated pressure out’ is 60 PSI.
2.4 DRAIN CONNECTION:
A. Connect the unit’s DRAIN port to one of the following, determined by the water supply
source:
1. Open drain for well or city water supply.
2. Tower water system return for tower system water supply.
3. Chilled water system return for chilled water system supply.
B. The factory recommends a minimum of 10 psi pressure differential between the water
supply and drain line for proper cooling.
1. The amount of cooling provided by the unit depends on:
a. The cooling valve size
b. The pressure differential across the valve
c. The temperature difference between the unit set point and the cooling
water temperature
d. The cooling valve position
2. Consult factory when selecting the correct cooling valve for your application.
Typical pressure reducing valve
installation (shown on S-925 model).
WARNING: Check local codes to determine proper use of back flow prevention device in
water supply line.

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3. In general the standard ½” cooling valve will provide approximately 24,0000
Btu/hr (7 kW) of cooling per every 10°F difference between the cooling water
temperature and the process set point based on 25 psi delta p across the cooling
valve with ½” supply & return connections. Connecting the unit with ¾” or 1”
cooling water supply and return connections will increase the cooling capacity of
the unit.
C. For most applications, the drain line should not be valved. However, for installations
with a pressurized drain system, it may be necessary to install a valve in the drain line.
In such cases, the installed valve must be fully opened after installation and the valve
handle removed to prevent operating the unit with a closed drain valve. The valve handle
can be reattached to the valve body when it is necessary to close the valve.
D. CAUTION: The unit must never be operated with a closed drain line valve. A closed
drain line valve prevents adequate system cooling and will lead to unit overheating.
Overheating of the unit may lead to unit damage and/or serious personal injury.
2.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
A. Standard Models
1. Electrical power supply requirements for standard units are identied on the
equipment data tag. Verify that available voltage supply is the same as the unit’s
voltage requirements.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE UNIT TO A VOLTAGE SUPPLY SOURCE
NOT EQUAL TO THE UNIT’S VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED ON
THE UNIT’S DATA PLATE.
Use of incorrect voltage will void the unit’s warranty and cause a signicant
hazard that may result in serious personal injury and/or unit damage.
2. For standard units with 10 and 16 KW heaters and up to 3 horsepower pumps, a
four conductor cable, 10 foot in length, is provided for connection to an operator
supplied fused disconnect.
3. For units with 24 and 34 KW heaters, the operator must provide a four conductor
power cable and the fused disconnect.
4. The owner supplied fused disconnect must be sized and installed according to
the unit’s power supply requirements and local electrical codes.
B. Models With Factory Included Disconnect Switch and Other Custom Features
1. Some units may be customized and include a factory supplied power disconnect
switch and/or higher specication electrical enclosure. Electrical power supply
WARNING: Never operation the Temperature Control Unit with a closed drain.

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requirements are identied on the equipment data tag. Verify that available
voltage supply is the same as the unit’s voltage requirements.
WARNING: DO NOT connect the unit to a voltage supply source not equal
to the unit’s voltage requirements as specied on the unit’s data plate. Use
of incorrect voltage will void the unit’s warranty and cause a signicant
hazard that may result in damage to the unit or serious personal injury.
2. Appropriate conduit and ttings should be selected which will maintain the
integrity of the cabinet.
3. Supply a power conductor sized according to the unit’s power supply
requirements. Connect the power conductor to the unit’s power supply entry
terminal block.
C. Control Circuit Wiring
1. The unit’s supplied control circuit is 110 volt, 1
phase, 60 cycle. The control circuit is supplied
by the factory installed transformer. A control
circuit fuse is provided.
D. General
1. Make certain all ground connections to the unit
are properly affixed. A proper connection to
earth ground is required. A conduit ground is
not a reliable conductor!
2. Make certain the power conductor,
disconnecting means, and fusing are properly sized according to the unit’s
power supply requirements.
3. Make certain all electrical connections are tightly affixed. Any loose wiring
connections must be tighten before engaging the power supply.
4. Make certain no moisture or standing water is present inside the electrical
cabinet.
WARNING: Do not connect the unit to a voltage supply not equal to the unit’s voltage
requirements as specified on the unit’s data plate. Use of incorrect voltage will void the unit’s
warranty and cause a significant hazard that may result in serious personal injury and unit
damage.
WARNING: Electric Shock Hazard. High Voltage is present in the electrical cabinet.
Disconnect power before servicing. Follow all facility lock-out tag-out procedures.
Control circuit transformer fuse

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WARNING: Check that all electrical connections are tight before starting.
Disconnect power before servicing. Follow all facility lock-out tag-out procedures.
Power Entry
Pump Motor Controller
Control Instrument
Heater Contactor
Bar Code
Terminal Strip
Transformer Fuse Blocks
Control Transformer
Low Water Pressure Switch
Typical Electrical Panel

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3.0 OPERATIONS
3.1 General
3.2 Machine Start Up and Operation
3.3 Instrument Operation : Quick Start
3.4 Instrument : Basic Navigation
3.5 Instrument : Operating Screens
3.6 Instrument : Fault Screens
3.7 Instrument : Main Menu
3.8 Instrument : Setpoints Menu
3.9 Instrument : Utilities Menu
3.10 Instrument : Network Menu
3.11 Instrument : Features Menu
3.12 Instrument : Flow Menu (option)
3.13 Instrument : Options Menu
3.14 Instrument : Machine Menu
3.15 Shut Down / Disconnect

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3.1 GENERAL
A. Failure to follow the factory required operation procedures may adversely affect the unit’s
ability to adequately control process temperature and may create a hazardous operating
condition which may result in unit damage or serious operator injury.
B. The Operations segment of this manual is outlined below:
3.2 Machine start-up/operations procedure - follow this segment to start the unit
after the initial installation or to restart the unit after reinstallation to the same or
different process. This section includes information on system ll, electric motor
phasing (pump rotation) and process ow adjustments.
3.3 Instrument Operation - follow this segment to start up and operate the
instrument. This section includes information on automatic and manual venting,
setpoint selection and adjustment, and feature explanations.
3.4 Shut down procedure - follow this segment to shut down the unit. This segment
includes information on system cool down, shut down, electrical power supply
precautions, and disconnection from the system.
3.2 MACHINE START UP AND OPERATION
A. System Fill
1. Engage the water supply source by opening the water supply valve (customer
installed) at the unit’s location. If a valve is not installed, engage the water supply
source at the plant’s water supply central control point.
2. Once the water supply source is open, the unit will ll automatically. Allow a
few moments for the unit to completely ll. The operator can determine the unit
is properly lled when the To Process pressure gauge and the From Process
pressure gauge stabilize at equal or closely similar pressure.
3. The operator must check for any water leakage in the unit’s mechanical system,
the process, and throughout the plant’s water supply system. If a water leak
is observed, the operator must disengage the water supply system, relieve all
pressure, and repair the leak. The operator must verify the leak is repaired by
relling the system as outlined in this procedure.
4. During system ll, air is often trapped in the water system. Air is purged
automatically via the AVTTM valve during initial pump start-up. All air must be
purged before the unit is engaged for process temperature control. The automatic
stat-up vent parameters are adjustable. See Section 3.5.F for more information.
Entrained air in the system will adversely affect the unit’s ability to control
process temperature and can cause heater failure when the heating elements
are exposed to this air.
WARNING: Follow all Factory operations procedures. Failure to do so may create a
hazardous operating condition which may result in serious operator injury and/or unit
damage.