Maguire Products Weigh Scale Blender WSB Manual

MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC.
Weigh Scale Blender
®
For the Maguire Touchscreen Controller
Touch Screen Controller
WEIGH SCALE BLENDER®
TWELVE COMPONENT SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION •OPERATION •MAINTENANCE
Copyright ©Maguire Products, Inc. 2014

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Copyright
©2014 Maguire Products Inc.
To every person concerned with use and maintenance of the Maguire Weigh Scale Blender it is
recommended to read thoroughly these operating instructions. Maguire Products Inc. accepts no
responsibility or liability for damage or malfunction of the equipment arising from non-observance of
these operating instructions.
To avoid errors and to ensure trouble-free operation, it is essential that these operating instructions
are read and understood by all personnel who are to use the equipment.
Should you have problems or difficulties with the equipment, please contact Maguire Products Inc.
or your local Maguire distributor.
These operating instructions only apply to the equipment described within this manual.
Manufacturer’s Contact Information
Maguire Products Inc.
11 Crozerville Road
Aston, PA. 19014
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: http://www.maguire.com
Email: [email protected]

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Maguire Weigh Scale Blender
12 Software Operation & Maintenance Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents_________________________________________________________________ 4
EC Declaration of Conformity_______________________________________________________ 6
SECTION 1 – BLENDER STARTUP_____________________________________________ 7
Getting Started – Read this page! ___________________________________________________ 7
Safety Hazards ___________________________________________________________________ 8
Safety Features __________________________________________________________________ 8
Blender Parts Key _______________________________________________________________ 10
Controller Parts Key _____________________________________________________________ 11
Assembly and Installation Instructions ______________________________________________ 12
Wiring Considerations____________________________________________________________ 16
Check Out Procedure ____________________________________________________________ 17
Check Out Procedure Diagnostics__________________________________________________ 19
Selecting the Correct Model _______________________________________________________ 20
Retrofit Touchscreen Controller Setup Instructions ___________________________________ 21
Communications ________________________________________________________________ 23
SECTION 2 - OPERATION ___________________________________________________ 24
Load Cell Calibration_____________________________________________________________ 24
Turning on Material Type Outputs __________________________________________________ 25
Material Type Definitions__________________________________________________________ 25
Setting Material Types____________________________________________________________ 26
Examples of Making Settings ______________________________________________________ 27
Materials Rate Calibration_________________________________________________________ 29
Entering Materials Settings________________________________________________________ 30
Special Instructions for Selected Models ____________________________________________ 31
Instructions for Normal Operation__________________________________________________ 32
Normal Operating Sequence - Each Cycle ___________________________________________ 34
Special Features_________________________________________________________________ 34
Touch Screen Controller Main Screen_______________________________________________ 36
Menu Map – Brief Explanation _____________________________________________________ 37
Menu Map – Full Explanation ______________________________________________________ 38
Parameters Introduction __________________________________________________________ 45
Navigating Parameters ___________________________________________________________ 45
General Parameters______________________________________________________________ 46

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Component Parameters __________________________________________________________ 48
Saving Parameters in the User Backup Settings ______________________________________ 63
SECTION 3 - PRINTED OUTPUTS_____________________________________________ 64
Monitoring System Accuracy ______________________________________________________ 64
Cycle Printout Information ________________________________________________________ 64
Interpreting the Cycle Printout _____________________________________________________ 65
Troubleshooting with the Printout __________________________________________________ 66
Parameter Settings Printout _______________________________________________________ 69
Load Cell Calibration - Printout Verification __________________________________________ 69
Special Tests - Printout Verification ________________________________________________ 70
Material Usage Printout___________________________________________________________ 70
SECTION 4: TROUBLESHOOTING ____________________________________________ 72
What To Do_____________________________________________________________________ 72
Typical Problems ________________________________________________________________ 72
Mix Problems ___________________________________________________________________ 74
Increasing Throughput ___________________________________________________________ 75
Normal Operating Sequence_______________________________________________________ 76
Load Cell Raw Signal Readout _____________________________________________________ 78
Backup, Restore, Factory Reset ___________________________________________________ 79
Updating Controller Firmware _____________________________________________________ 80
SECTION 5 - HARDWARE MAINTENANCE _____________________________________ 81
Hardware Adjustments ___________________________________________________________ 81
Load Cell Recalibration___________________________________________________________ 82
Disclaimers_____________________________________________________________________ 97
Accuracy of this Manual __________________________________________________________ 97
Warranty _______________________________________________________________________ 97

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EC Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Maguire Products Inc.
Address: 11, Crozerville Road, Media, Pennsylvania, 19014, USA
Declares the following range of equipment described;
Make: Maguire Weigh Scale Blender
Model: WSB
Conforms to the following CE directives;
EEC 89/392 Machinery Directive
EEC 89/336 Electromagnetic Compatibility
Using the following CE standard references:
CEI EN 50081-1/2 CEI EN 55022
CEI EN 55082-2 CEI EN 61000-4-2
CEI EN 61000-4-3 CEI EN 61000-4-4
CEI EN 61000-4-5 CEI EN 61000-4-6
CEI EN 60204-1
And complies with the relevant Health and Safety requirements.
Responsible Person: Steve Maguire
President, Maguire Products, Inc.
Please Note: All Maguire blenders shipped within Europe have a CE Certificate with the shipping
documentation, which is specific to the model and serial number of the Maguire WSB blender
shipped. Please refer to your shipping documentation for further information.

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SECTION 1 – BLENDER STARTUP
Getting Started – Read this page!
THE NEXT SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL WILL GUIDE YOU, STEP BY STEP, TO A
SUCCESSFUL STARTUP.
IT WON'T TAKE LONG; SO.... PLEASE, DON'T SKIP AHEAD.
HERE ARE THE STEPS YOU WILL FOLLOW:
SAFETY HAZARDS - Page 8 ……………………….. TWO HAZARDS exist on this unit: MIX BLADES and SLIDE VALVES. Read
this short sensible page so no one gets hurt.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - Page 12 ……………. Very little assembly is required. But you might as well get it right the first
time. ALSO: Pay attention to the section on WIRING.
CHECK OUT PROCEDURE - Page 17 ……………. This is to see if you did it right. It also will tell if anything was damaged in
shipping.
LOAD CELL CALIBRATION - Page 22 …………… We already did this. But shipping or rough handling during assembly
sometimes creates load cell problems. If weight readings are not correct,
you MUST recalibrate the load cells.
SETUP OUTPUTS & MATERIAL TYPES - Page 22.. To "TURN ON" a component, it must be designated as to TYPE, either
REGRIND, NATURAL, or ADDITIVE. Each is handled differently by the
MATH routines. The controller MUST know the material TYPE to know what
the setting means. This is IMPORTANT. Be SURE you UNDERSTAND this
section before trying to operate your system.
RATE CALIBRATION - Page 27 …………………… This is NOT really necessary. But if your system uses non-standard
equipment, you MAY want to do this.
SETTINGS & NORMAL OPERATION - Page 28 … From this point forward, operating your system is a snap. This section tells
you just how simple it is and exactly what to expect under normal operating
conditions.
SPECIAL FEATURES - Page 29 …………………... Your system can do much more then you may know. This page reviews
briefly some of the added features that are available to you and where in this
manual you can find them.
PROCEED TO: SAFETY HAZARDS NEXT PAGE

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Safety Hazards
MIX BLADE HAZARD
Mix Blades are driven with substantial Torque.
Never place your hand in the Mix Chamber while the blades are turning.
SERIOUS INJURY WILL RESULT
ADDITIONAL MIX BLADE HAZARD
Over time, Mix Blades may become RAZOR SHARP.
ALWAYS be careful when TOUCHING or CLEANING these blades.
Check for Sharp Edges frequently
Replace Blades if a Hazard exists.
SLIDE VALVES
Slide valves in hoppers SLAM CLOSED without warning.
They WILL injure your fingers.
ALWAYS keep fingers clear of slide gate openings.
NEVER use your fingers to clear an obstruction.
NEVER use your fingers to move a sticking slide gate.
Safety Features
SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH
The ACCESS DOOR is equipped with a safety interlock
switch that prevents the mix motor from running and the slide valves from opening.
DO NOT defeat this safety switch.
HOPPER FINGER GUARDS
Finger Guards are fitted into each Material Hopper compartment.
DO NOT reach through these Guards.
DO NOT use your fingers to clear an obstruction below these Guards.
DO NOT remove these Guards.

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Blender Parts Key
1. Auger Feeder – Screw Feeder for feeding in small percentage materials such as Colors and Additives
2. Fixed Material Hopper – Material Hopper for main materials to be dosed by the slide gates
3. Removable Hopper – Removable Material hopper for small percentage materials such as Colors and
Additives
4. Hopper Access Door – Door to access inside of hopper for quick cleaning and materials changes
5. Sight Glass – Means to view current material level inside the hopper
6. Vertical Valve – Dispense Device mounted inside removable hopper for small percentages up to 10%
7. Slide Gate – Dispense Device mounted below fixed hoppers to dispense large percentages
8. Auger Screw – Dispense Device mounted inside removable hopper for small percentages up to 10%
9. Air Assembly & Solenoids – Pneumatic assembly for activating pneumatic parts automatically and manually
10. Controller – Central Controller for all settings on the blender
11. Cleaning Airline – Airline for quick and easy cleaning of blender during materials changes
12. Load Cells – Load Cells monitor continuously the weight in the Weigh Bin
13. Load Cell Bracket – Load Cell Bracket for mounting Weigh Bin onto the Load Cells
14. Safety Interlock – Pneumatic and Electrical Safety interlock – stops blender operating if door is opened
15. Weigh Bin – Weigh Bin holds materials as materials are dispensed during a batch and weighed
16. Dump Valve – Pneumatic Valve and Flap to release materials from Weigh Bin when a batch is complete
17. Mix Chamber – Area where materials are blended together after being weighed
18. Mix Blades – Removable Mix Blades to fold the materials together to achieve an effective blend
19. Power and Circuitry Box – Central box for power and support circuitry for controller.
20. Mix Chamber Insert – Stainless Steel removable insert to assist in quick materials cleaning and changes
21. Level Sensor – Sensor to monitor material level in the Mix Chamber, pauses blender when covered and mix
chamber is full, once uncovered signals Controller to begin a new batch of material.
22. Mix Motor – Electric Motor to drive Mix Blades – Note on WSB MB and WSB 100 Series blenders this
motor is a pneumatic Mix Motor
23. Flow Control Valve – (Optional) – Additional pneumatic slide gate with finger guards to be used when blender
is not mounted directly on the throat of a machine but instead a stand or surge hopper. The Flow Control Valve
ensures material remains inside the Mix Chamber long enough to be mixed efficiently. Automatically controlled
by the blender Controller.