Goudsmit Neoflux SECF Series User manual

User Manual
Quick-cleaning Neoflux® cleanflow magnet,
series SECF
Suited for removal of ferromagnetic parts out of powders and granulates
Not suited for badly flowing (sticky) products
The descriptions and pictures in this manual, used for explanation, may differ from your machine.
We have enclosed the as-built drawing of the delivered machine.
GOUDSMIT Magnetic Systems B.V.
P.O. box 18 5580 AA Waalre
Petunialaan 19 5582 HA Waalre
The Netherlands
Tel.: (+31) (0)40 221 32 83
Internet: www.goudsmitmagnets.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

Disclaimer
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Disclaimer
© Copyright 2019, Goudsmit Magnetics Group B.V.
All rights reserved.
This manual is protected by copyright.
It is prohibited to copy any content, images or other components it contains.
This manual may not be duplicated in any manner, except with the prior written permission of Goudsmit
Magnetics Group B.V.
Revision history
Version
Date
Description
1.0
09-2004
First version of the English version of the user manual.
1.1
10-2006
1. Revisions page added.
2. All types of SECF clean flows gathered in this general user manual.
3. Remarks regarding ATEX versions added (pages 7, 8, 9, 12, 19 and 22)
1.2
06-2008
Chapter Trouble shooting changed
2.0
08-2009
Specification sheet and declaration by the manufacturer separated from manual
2.1
12-2009
CE sign removed from front page and CE remark added to id. Plate on page 7
3.0
01-2019
General update.

Introduction
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Introduction
Read this manual and make sure that you fully
understand its contents before commissioning and
operating the machine.
If you have any queries or require further explanation
regarding any subject related to the machine, please
do not hesitate to contact GOUDSMIT Magnetic
Systems B.V.
All technical information contained in this manual,
together with any relevant drawings and technical
descriptions we supply, remain our property. It may
not be duplicated or disclosed without our prior written
permission.
The user manual can be ordered together with the
device description and/or the article number as well as
the order number (ORxxxxxx).
This manual and the declaration by the manufacturer
are part of the machine.
They must remain with the machine, even if it is sold.
The manual must be made available to all operators,
service technicians, and others who work with the
machine throughout its life cycle.

Table of contents
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Table of contents
Disclaimer .................................................................................................................................................................................2
Revision history........................................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction...............................................................................................................................................................................3
Table of contents ......................................................................................................................................................................4
General ......................................................................................................................................................................................5
Working principle..................................................................................................................................................................5
Terms and conditions of sale and warranty...........................................................................................................................6
Delivery......................................................................................................................................................................................7
General ................................................................................................................................................................................7
Identification plate ................................................................................................................................................................7
ATEX Markings (if applicable) ........................................................................................................................................8
ATEX explosive zone measures .....................................................................................................................................9
Safety.......................................................................................................................................................................................10
General ..............................................................................................................................................................................10
Danger of dust explosion ....................................................................................................................................................10
Danger of magnetic field.....................................................................................................................................................10
Separator specifications ........................................................................................................................................................12
Intended use / user indications ...........................................................................................................................................12
Separator specifications .....................................................................................................................................................13
Working principle................................................................................................................................................................14
Construction .......................................................................................................................................................................15
Magnet bar cleaning / Fe disposal ......................................................................................................................................17
Installation...............................................................................................................................................................................18
Transport and placing procedures ......................................................................................................................................18
Magnet bar protection.........................................................................................................................................................19
Gasket material / grounding................................................................................................................................................19
Electrical connections & EX .........................................................................................................................................19
Start-up....................................................................................................................................................................................20
Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................................21
Magnet bars .......................................................................................................................................................................21
Cleaning & ATEX................................................................................................................................................................21
Malfunctions/Service..............................................................................................................................................................22
Spare parts..............................................................................................................................................................................23
Storage and Dismantling........................................................................................................................................................24

General
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General
This user manual contains information for the correct functioning and maintenance of your magnetic
device. It also contains instructions for avoiding possible injury and serious damage and allowing a safe
and as trouble-free functioning of the product as possible. Read this manual thoroughly before putting
the device into operation, familiarise yourself with the operation and control of the device and follow all
instructions precisely.
•The data published in this instruction manual are based on the available information at the time of
delivery. This is issued subject to later amendment.
•We retain the right to amend or modify the construction and/or model of our products at any time
whatsoever without any obligation to modify any previously supplied products accordingly.
Working principle
The filter contains magnetic bars, which can capture particles which have the feature "Ferro-magnetic".
For instance iron, cobalt, nickel (and their alloys) have this feature.
Exception on this rule is austenitic steel, which will lose this feature after physical deformation (for
instance by a mechanical process), or some stainless steel alloys like AISI1304 or AISI1316.

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Terms and conditions of sale and warranty
The terms and conditions of sale are the ‘General conditions for the supply and erection of
mechanical, electrical and electronic products’(SE01), published by Orgalime in Brussels.
You can request a copy of these terms and conditions by writing to Goudsmit Magnetic Systems B.V., as
mentioned in our written quotation.
The aforementioned document also contains the warranty terms and conditions.
The warranty on your equipment will be void if:
•Service and maintenance are not performed in accordance with the instruction manual or are
performed by personnel who are not specially trained to do so.
Goudsmit Magnetic Systems B.V. recommends that service and maintenance be performed by
Goudsmit service technicians.
•Modifications are made to the equipment without our prior written permission.
•Parts are replaced with non-OEM or non-identical replacement parts.
•Lubrication products other than those prescribed are used.
•The equipment is used injudiciously, incorrectly, negligently or not in accordance with its intent
and/or purpose (see section ‘Intended use’).
All parts that are subject to wear are excluded from warranty!
Other remarks/warnings:
•Do not use the machine when it is damaged.
•Only use the device for the application it has been designed for.
(see section ‘Intended use’)
•Make sure all protective guards or inspection covers (including all safety circuits) have been
fitted and are installed correctly.
•Make sure the machine is maintained correctly and in accordance with the instructions
provided in this manual.
Correct any fault, especially if it can affect safety, before operating the machine.
If you decide to continue using the machine with the fault after you have performed a risk
assessment, alert the operators and maintenance personnel to the fault and the possible risks.

Delivery
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Delivery
General
Check the shipment immediately on delivery for:
•Possible damage and/or shortcomings as a result of transport.
If damaged, ask the carrier to provide a transport damage report.
•Completeness of the delivery. Make sure nothing is missing, particularly anything extra you may
have ordered.
Always immediately contact GOUDSMIT Magnetic Systems B.V. in the event of any damage or
mistaken delivery.
Identification plate
On the device you will find an identification plate as pictured below.
Information on this plate is of great importance when service is required.
We therefore recommend that this plate never be removed.
Keep it clean and legible!
Product key: xxxx-x-xxxx-xxx-x-xx-xxx-x-x
Part no.:
Serial no.:
II 1/2D c T120°C
0344
www.goudsmitmagnets.com
Weight:
Year:
Always provide the serial number and identification number when ordering replacement parts or
service.
Only of application in
ATEX executions
Year of production
Device weight [kg]
EX code example
(if ordered)
Product key
Identification
number
Serial number

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ATEX Markings (if applicable)
When the equipment is suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX) the type plate will
feature an Ex Marking specifying the specific device category and other criteria that the equipment
satisfies.
•Code example: II 1/2D c T120°C Da/Db
•Explanation:
II explosion group (I is underground mining, II is other)
1/2D Equipment Category (Ignition protection level: 1 = very high, 2 = high, 3 = normal)
1D inside device / 2D outside device
c Type of Ex protection
c = constructional safety
t = protection by enclosure
h = non-electrical equipment (protection method not specified further)
T120°C Maximum surface temperature
Da/Db Equipment Protection Level (EPL).
EPL
Da
Db
Dc
Suited for ATEX zone(s)
20 (21, & 22)
21 (22)
22
Da inside device / Db outside device
Ta Ambient temperature range; only displayed when the range deviates from the standard
temperature range for ATEX of -20 … +40°C
If the device is externally certified, then the ATEX certificate number is added to the type plate. Next to
the CE mark the identification number of the Notified Body that certified our ATEX quality assurance
system is displayed.
In case the equipment contains no ‘own ignition sources’ and therefore is not under scope of the ATEX
Directive, then the equipment will not get an EX marking and wil be supplied with a Statement of
Exclusion, in which this is stated and also the EX zones are listed in which it can be safely used.
Equipment category
1D
2D
3D
Suited for ATEX zone(s)
20 (21, & 22)
21 (22)
22

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ATEX explosive zone measures
•If the device has been ordered for use in a potentially explosive area, make sure that no higher
surface temperature arises then permitted by ATEX.
The ATEX marking on the Goudsmit identification plate only applies to the product produced by
Goudsmit Magnetic Systems B.V.
•The ATEX certified magnetic device requires additional purchase parts to be certified to the ATEX
Directive. This includes control units, connection box(es), switch(es), sensor(s) and pneumatic
parts, etc. Make sure that these are fitted by qualified personnel!
•If the device is placed in storage or has a longer standstill, make sure the device is emptied and
cleaned.
•The device must be grounded, if a gasket is used between the device and the larger installation.
Attach a metal strip between the housing of the device and the installation, to make sure the device
is grounded.
•All screw connections inside the device must be secured against loosening.
The ATEX purchase parts are provided with their own ATEX markings.
Make sure no particles > 10 mm are present in the product flow.
These can damage the magnet or extractor bars or cause impact sparks.
If necessary install a mechanical filter (sieve) before the separating equipment!

Safety
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Safety
Regularly check that all warning pictograms are still present and legible, and clean if necessary.
Make sure that new pictograms are applied at their correct locations if they have been lost or
damaged.
General
The device is provided with safeguards where necessary. Make sure every person who comes in contact
with the device, wears adequate personal protection (overalls, safety glasses, hearing protectors, helmet,
steel-toed safety shoes etc.).
Areas of the device considered dangerous are marked with warning pictograms.
If the device remains easily accessible to persons, then extra safety precautions (e.g. fencing) must be
installed. When safeguards are not possible, make sure clear instructions are given to people using the
device.
Danger of dust explosion
If this device is made according to an EX dust category (1D/2D/3D, acc. to ATEX equipment directive
2014/34/EU) it can accordingly be used in a dust zone (20/21/22, acc. to ATEX workplace Directive
99/92/EC). The Ex category is then described on the identification plate.
Make sure that the device complies to the correct explosion category.
Danger – dust explosion!
(no sticker on device)
Also check if the identification plates of mounted parts show the correct Ex-category for the Ex
zone in which the device will be used.
Danger of magnetic field
The magnets generate a powerful magnetic field that strongly attracts ferromagnetic (Fe) materials.
Always take into account that these materials may suddenly be powerfully drawn towards the magnet.
This applies to steel workbenches and steel tools, as well as ferromagnetic materials carried on your
person, such as coins in your wallet or your keys. Use non-magnetic tools and workbenches fitted with a
wooden worktop and preferably a non-Fe frame (e.g. stainless steel) whenever possible.
Remember that ferromagnetic items, including personal items, will be attracted - even personal
items if you are closer than 0.3 metres to a magnet.
Danger - strong magnetic field!
!
!