AMCOL 6000E User manual

AMCOL CORPORATION
ELECTRONIC TIMING CONTROLLER
FOR FORMING AND FABRICATING
6000E SYSTEMS
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION AND OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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File ID: 6000-ETC-FF
Approved for Use
LSB: AA-0014
LSD: 10/24/2022
FDR: PS04
Figure 1
Figure 2
What is Electronic Control of Injection Pulse Rate?
A Quick Solution to Upgrade to Electronic Pulse
Rate Control
The AMCOL 6000E Precision Applicator is equipped with a two-solenoid
valve configuration where Dispersing Air Pressure is controlled separately
from the Injection Pulse Rate (system shown in Figure 1). This configuration
is an alternative to the better-known single solenoid valve systems where
injection rate is controlled with an integral air timer (also known as a Pulse
Frequency Generator).
The concept and option for electronic control of injection rate is not new
and is quickly gaining popularity. By replacing the air operated timer with
electronic control of injection rate, the result is precise, repeatable, and
adjustable lubricant output volumes.
In many situations, the electronic control of pulse rate comes from the machine PLC.
Programming a PLC and installing additional hard wiring for the two-solenoid configuration is
not always easy. AMCOL has created a quick simple solution to convert your one electric air
solenoid output to a two-valve output.
The 6000-ETC-FF Electronic Timing Controller for Forming and
Fabricating
The 6000-ETC-FF is a self-contained PLC that is preprogrammed to interface with your machine
to convert your one-solenoid valve output to be two-solenoid valve output.
The first output will control
the Dispersing Air Solenoid
Valve (SV1) and it will be on
during the complete spray
cycle that is determined by
the number of injections
and cycle time. The second
output will control Injection
Pulse Rate Solenoid Valve
(SV2) during the spray cycle
where the cycle rate will
equal T2. (See figure 2)
The 6000-ETC-FF gives you the ability to change the number of injections and the pump cycle
time quickly and accurately after the desired number of inputs at the push of a button.

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More About the 6000-ETC-FF
The 6000-ETC-FF is designed to convert
your 110 VAC, 24 VDC machine, or PLC
output (quickly and easily) to a dual
solenoid control box with electronic
adjustable injection rate timing. Using
this controller, Injection Pulse Rate will
not be controlled with a pneumatic
timer, but rather a variable electronic
output that can be quickly and easily
moved up and down.
A clear viewing screen shows the spray cycle settings. Figure 3 shows the main screen (top left)
that displays the current system settings. Additional screens allow for modification of these
settings.
To incorporate this technology, an AMCOL 6000E Precision Applicator is required. The two-
solenoid control package is available on new AMCOL 6000 Series Spray equipment and can
also be retrofitted to older model single air source systems.
The 6000-ETC Electronic Timing Controller includes:
•Preprogrammed PLC.
•6’ grounded power cord with plug.
•Open cable gland to insert your existing power output and make connection.
•NEMA 12/13 sealed steel electrical enclosure.
•Solenoid outputs prewired for quick connection to MAC 100 Series valves.
There are four available control packages:
1. 6000-ETC-FF-24 – Your control output is 24VDC.
2. 6000-ETC-FF-110 – Your control output is 110 VAC.
3. 6000-ETC-FF-24-LLI – Your control output is 24VDC, system has optional low-level light.
4. 6000-ETC-FF-110-LLI – Your control output is 110 VAC, system has optional low-level light.
Figure 3

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Connecting the 6000-ETC-FF to Your Machine
Integrating the 6000-ETC Controller is simple and easy to do by following these simple
instructions:
1. Mount the control box in a position where it is easy to access,
protected from damage, and a short distance from your AMCOL
6000 Series Precision Applicator. Output wires from this controller to
the spray system are standard at two feet. To extend these wires,
they should be properly connected to a junction box and extended
using conduit.
2. Insert your machine input through the available cable gland and
connect to the controller as shown in Figure 4.
3. Connect the prewired solenoid caps with lights to the solenoid valves. The leftmost
cable should connect to the Dispersing Air Solenoid Valve (SV1), and the rightmost
cable should connect to the Injection Pulse Rate Solenoid Valve (SV2).
4. Plug in power cord.
You are now ready to operate.
Operating the 6000-ETC-FF
The 6000-ETC-FF has two operating modes:
1. Automatic – This will operate only when your machine output power
is on. It is designed to automatically turn on per the settings and begin
the spray cycle when your machine output is energized. Automatic
mode is the standard of operation for 6000-ETCs.
2. Manual – This will turn the spray system on for one full cycle and will
only operate when the left arrow (<) is pressed (see Figure 5). Manual
mode should be used for setup, testing, and troubleshooting.
Settings can be modified by pressing the right
arrow (>) to move to the desired screen. The
individual setting can be increased using the
up arrow (∧) or decreased using the down
arrow (∨) (see Figure 6). Input and output
settings are increased and decreased by 1,
and timing settings are increased or
decreased by 100ms per press.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6

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Low-Level Indicator- Accessory
As an optional addition, 6000-ETCs can be ordered with a low-level
indicator light that interfaces with a ½ Gallon Reservoir on the 6000E
Spray System. This indicator light will flash when the reservoir is low,
ensuring your system never runs dry. Installation is simple—connect the
cable gland and the prewired cable from the ETC to your existing low-
level switch on the reservoir. This option requires that your reservoir is
equipped with a low-level switch.
Can I Retrofit an Existing AMCOL 6000 Series Spray
System?
Absolutely! There are two options to upgrade to electronic control:
1. The simplest solution is to replace your complete control box. You can still reconnect
your existing reservoir, liquid transport lines, and spray assemblies.
2. Retrofit your existing control box from a one solenoid input to the dual solenoid version
for electronic control. There is a retrofit kit available including a template used to modify
the steel enclosure that houses the T60A Injectors and pneumatic controls and
connections.
Please remember this controller is only applicable for use with an AMCOL 6000 Series Precision
Spray Applicator with the two-solenoid control package.

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Wiring Diagrams
6000-ETC-24
6000-ETC-110
6000-ETC-24-LLI
6000-ETC-110-LLI
AMCOL Corporation
21435 Dequindre, Hazel Park, MI 48030
248-414-5700
fax: [phone]
www.amcolcorp.com