MAGUIRE Ultra-600 Owner's manual

MAGUIRE PRODUCTS, INC. ULTRA-600- TOUCHSCREEN CONTROLLER
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Copyright ©Maguire Products, Inc. 2020
•INSTALLATION
•OPERATION
•MAINTENACE
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ULTRA-600 - Ultra-Low Energy Dryer 
This document is the Original Instructions manual of the Maguire ULTRA-600Dryer equipped
with the Touchscreen Controller.
Copyright ©2020 Maguire Products Inc.
The information contained within this manual including any translations thereof, is the property of
Maguire Products Inc. and may not be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means
without the express written consent of Maguire Products Inc.
To every person concerned with use and maintenance of the Maguire ULTRA-600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: [e-mail]

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Accuracy of this Manual
We make every effort to keep this manual as correct and current as possible. However,
technology and product changes may occur more rapidly than the reprinting of this
manual. Generally, modifications made to the dryer design or to the operation of the
software may not reflected in the manual for several months. The date at the footer of
this manual will indicate approximately how current this manual is. Likewise, your
ULTRA dryer may have been produced at an earlier time and the information in this
manual may not accurately describe your dryer since this manual is written for the
current line of ULTRA dryers in production (as of the date in the footer). We always
reserve the right to make these changes without notice, and we do not guarantee the
manual to be entirely accurate. If you question any information in this manual, or find
errors, please let us know so that we may make the required corrections or provide you
with accurate information. Additionally, we will gladly provide you with an updated copy
of any manuals you need at any time. We welcome comments and suggestions on
ways we can improve this manual.
For additional information, or to download the latest copy of this manual or any other
Maguire manual, please visit our website or contact us directly.
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Maguire Products Inc.
Main Headquarters
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Aston, PA 19014
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Table of Contents
INSTALLATION 8
Dryer Assembly 11
Engaging the Load Cells 13
Dryer Connections 14
Temperature Sensor (RTD) Locations 14
Compressed Air Connection 15
Electrical Connection 16
Home Screen Overview 18
Setup Menu Map -Brief Explanation 28
Parameters Explained 31
Changing Parameters 55
Batch Mode 31
Communication Setup 56
Operation 19
Start Up and Operation Instructions 19
What is happening when the Dryer is Running 21
Energy Saver Modes 22
Presets 23
Shutdown-Options 24
Auto-Stop Setup 25
Advanced Information 26
Recommended Drying Temperatures 27
Maintenance 58
Drain and purge Air Filter / Regulator 58
Air Pressure Adjustments 58
Loadcell Calibration 59
Cleanout Procedure / Valve Clean Pause 61
Alarms - Cause and Solution 66
Logs and Print Outputs 72
Dryer Firmware Updates 78
Decommissioning and Disposal 78
FLEXBUS Lite Integrated Loading System 79
General Information 97
Technical Specifications 99
Theory of Operation / Performance 100
Warranty 101
Recommended Spare Parts List 102
Wiring Diagrams 103
Declaration of Conformity 108
Technical Support / Contact Information 109

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Warranty –Exclusive 5-Year
MAGUIRE PRODUCTS OFFERS THE MOST
COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY in the plastics
auxiliary equipment industry. We warrant each
MAGUIRE ULTRA Dryer manufactured by us to be free
from defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and service; excluding only those items listed
below as 'excluded items'; our obligation under this
warranty being limited to making good at our factory
any Dryer which shall, within FIVE (5) YEARS after
delivery to the original purchaser, be RETURNED intact
to us, transportation charges PREPAID, and which our
examination shall disclose to our satisfaction to have
been thus defective; this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other warranties
expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on our part, and MAGUIRE
PRODUCTS neither assumes nor authorizes any other persons to assume for it any
other liability in connection with the sale of its Dryers.
This warranty shall not apply to equipment repaired or altered outside MAGUIRE
PRODUCTS INC. factory, unless such repair or alteration was, in our judgment, not
responsible for the failure; nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or
accident, incorrect wiring by others,
or installation or use not in accord with instructions furnished by
Maguire Products, Inc.
Our liability under this warranty will extend only to equipment that is returned to our
factory in Aston, Pennsylvania, PREPAID.
Please note that we always strive to satisfy our customers in whatever manner is
deemed most expedient to overcome any problems they may have in connection with
our equipment.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
HOT SURFACES:
As with all dryers, there are HOT
SURFACES to avoid. Temperatures can
reach 350F, (180C).
Typically, these surfaces are not at dangerous
temperatures, however all hot surfaces should be avoided.
Warning Label indicate:
HOT SURFACES
USE CAUTION when removing
and installing canisters.
USE GLOVES
DO NOT REACH into the dryer
enclosure.
RISK OF SHOCK:
Disconnect power supply
before servicing the Dryer.
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Installation
Transport and Setup
Shipment
The ULTRA-600 Dryer is shipped as separate components that require re-assembly.
The 2 main sections that are shipped are:
Retention Hopper and Vacuum Chamber
Assembly Frame (A & B) –The retention hopper (A)
and vacuum chamber (B) assembly is identified by the
large metal frame encompassing the recessed
pneumatics cabinet, the electrical cabinet, the
mounted vacuum chamber (B), and the removable
material retention hopper (A). Total assembly weight
is 1681 lb. (762 kg).
Heating Hopper Assembly (C) –Located on top of
the vacuum chamber/retention hopper assembly
frame. Weight is 349 lb. (158 kg).
Other smaller components will be included.
Lifting and Moving components of the Dryer
Ensure your lifting equipment is
rated to lifting the weight of the
individual sections of the
ULTRA-600.
Follow forklift safety rules
and regulations whenever
moving portions of the
ULTRA-600
The ULTRA-600 platform is designed for ease of lifting and moving. The retention hopper
and vacuum chamber assembly frame was designed with two steel channels spanning
the depth of the machine to allow for a fork truck to safely and easily lift and position the
machine into place.

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Overall layout and Dimensions

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Dryer Assembly
Leveling Feet
If using the leveling feet, make sure
the surface that the ULTRA-600 will
be placed on can support the
weight at all 4 corners.
When adjusting the leveling feet,
keep the frame as close to the floor
as possible. Over extending the
threads below the frame is not
recommended for stability reasons.
Install the Heating Hopper
Following proper forklift safety regulations, carefully lift
up the heating hopper, by positioning the forks
underneath the intermediate retaining ring. Place the
heating hopper on top of the machine frame. Ensure
that the front hatch of the heating hopper faces the
same direction as the front of the machine.
Install the four 1/2-13, 1-1/4” long, grade 8, hex head
bolts and tighten.

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Installing the Upper Vacuum Gate
Note: If your Upper Vacuum Slide Gate is already
installed from factory, skip this step.
If the ULTRA-600 Upper Vacuum Gate was shipped
detached from the ULTRA-600 it must be installed
after the Heating Hopper is mounted and installed on
the machine.
Items with this assembly:
•Upper Vacuum Gate
•Retainer Bracket
•two 1/4-20 1/2" button head screws
The Upper Vacuum Gate will install from the rear of
the Dryer. Locate the slot on the mount ring at the
very top of the Vacuum Tank. See photo at right.
With the Slide Gate facing up, slide the Upper
Vacuum Gate assembly into the slot on the mount ring
as shown in the photo to the right. Slide the Upper
Vacuum Gate onto the mount ring until it fully seats
into the slot. It may be helpful to slide the Upper
Vacuum Gate left and right as it is installed.
Note: To fully seat the Vacuum
Gate onto the mount ring, the tab in
the inner arch of the Upper Vacuum
Gate must go into the recessed
hole of the mount ring on the
Vacuum Chamber.
From the front side of the Dryer, install the Retaining
Bracket onto the Upper Vacuum Gate and fully into
the slot on the mount ring and secure it using the two
1/4-20 1/2" button head screws.
Install the two 5/32 (4mm) airlines onto the Upper
Vacuum Gate air cylinder. The shorter line will
connect to the air cylinder fitting closest to the slide
gate.

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Engaging the Load Cells
The load cells are immobilized prior to shipping and must be engaged for
proper operation of the ULTRA-600 Dryer. There is a total of 4 load cells
on machine: 2 for the vacuum chamber and 2 for the retention hopper
Vacuum Chamber Load Cells
The first step in engaging the vacuum
chamber load cells is to remove the 2
retaining bolts that secure the vacuum
chamber to the frame.
Next, the jam nut located on the loadcell
transfer bolt needs to be loosened.
To engage the load cell, tighten down
the load cell transfer bolt until there is
roughly a ¼ inch (6mm) gap between the
hanger bumper stops and the frame.
Tighten down the jam nut to secure the
position and ensure proper load cell
engagement.
Repeat steps for the other side.
Retention Hopper Load Cells
To engage the Retention Hopper load cell
pair, remove the packaging straps from
the Retention Hopper Lifting Lever.
Lower the Retention hopper onto the load
cell by pressing the lever back and down.
This will engage the Retention Hopper
lower frame onto the load cell pair.
When the Retention Hopper Lifting Lever
is in its upright position, the lever's cams
lift the weigh off of the load cell pair and
allow the Retention Hopper to be pulled
out for servicing and cleaning purposes.

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Dryer External Connections
Heating Hopper Air Lines/RTD/Sensor
Cables
On top of the machine, next to the heating
hopper, there are a series of air lines and
cables that need to be connected.
There is a total of 3 air lines; two are which are
for the vacuum chamber upper slide gate
(red), and one to supply cooling air to the
heating hopper level sensor (yellow).
There are 2 RTD cables that need to be
connected. The orange connector indicates
T1, which is the inlet temperature going into
the heater hopper. The black connector
signifies T3, which is the temperature at the
top of the heating hopper.
Connect the level sensor cable to the
corresponding CPC connection on the top of
the machine.
If the air lines are not protruding through the
top of the machine, through the grommets, the
top panel will need to be removed. The air
lines will have to be located and fed through
the grommets on the top metal panel. Re-
install the top panel.
Install Heating Hopper Level Sensor and
Bracket
Install the heating hopper bracket and level
sensor onto the adaptor plate located on top of
the heating hopper (as shown). Locate the
sensor cable that exits the top of the ULTRA
Heating Hopper and attach the sensor cable to
the sensor.

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Compressed Air Connection
Connect an air supply to the air regulator’s
IN port using a male 1/2” NPT fitting.
An operating air pressure of 80 psi (5.5
bar) while the vacuum generator is
running is required for proper
operation of the Dryer.
If your air supply has oil in it, add an oil
separator (coalescing filter).
Oil in the air will combine with dust drawn
from the vacuum tank forming a paste
inside the vacuum generator. It will stop
working and require cleaning.
Observe the air pressure gauge to be sure
the pressure maintains 80 psi (5.5 bar)
while the vacuum generator is running as
you check and adjust the regulator. If
pressure drops below 80 psi, adjust the
regulator. If the pressure cannot be
maintained at 80 psi (5.5 bar) while the
vacuum generator is running, then the air
supply line is not adequate.
Air Pressure
Air pressure affects the ability to draw a
high vacuum. We recommend a pressure
setting of 80 PSI while the dryer is
running. Air is used when the vacuum
generator is running so observe the PSI
while the Dryer is drawing a vacuum. The
gauge should continue to read this setting
even when the vacuum unit is on. If it
does not maintain pressure your supply
line is not sized properly.
Do not supply Dryer with a lubricated air supply.
Damage to Dryer may result. Use only a clean,
dry, oil-free air supply.

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Electrical Connection
RISK OF INJURY!
Only qualified
technicians should
make electrical
connections.
Connect Main Power
The electrical cable located on the left side of the Dryer on the power
box supplies the power to the Dryer. Within the cable is four wires.
Three of the wires are black and labeled with a number: 1, 2, and 3.
The fourth wire is a green/yellow wire and is the ground wire.
Connect power to a properly fused disconnect.
See page 105 for the High Voltage Wiring Diagram
THREE PHASE:
60 cycle 480 volts
or
50 cycle 400 volts

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Temperature Sensor (RTD) Locations
T1 –Heating Hopper Air Inlet
T1s –Heating Hopper Air Inlet Temperature Setting
T1a –Heating Hopper Air Inlet Temperature Actual
T2 –Dry Purge Air Temperature
T2s –Dry Purge Air Temperature Setting
T2a –Dry Purge Air Temperature Actual
T3 –Heating Hopper Air Outlet Temperature
T3s –Heating Hopper Air Outlet Temperature Setting
T3a –Heating Hopper Air Outlet Temperature Actual
T4 –Material Outlet Temperature (optional)
T4s –Material Outlet Temperature Setting
T4a –Material Outlet Temperature Actual

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Home Screen
Overview
Preheat –Preheat Time Actual and Preheat Time Setpoint. Touch to adjust.
Advanced Information - Access to advance information.
Additional information can be accessed by touching the Heating
Hopper, Vacuum Chamber and the Retention Hopper.
Shown with enabled options: Auto
Shutdown, Batch Mode, and
Preheat, ULTRA-600 screen
T1 Actual - Actual Heating
Hopper inlet air temperature
T1 Setpoint - Heating Hopper
inlet air temperature Setpoint.
Touch to adjust.
T3 Temp –Actual Heating
Hopper temperature
Vacuum Time –Vacuum Time
Actual and Vacuum Time
Setpoint. Touch to adjust.
Vacuum Chamber Weight
Vacuum Chamber Actual and
Maximum Weight
Retention Hopper Weight
Actual and maximum weight
Title Bar - Located across the top of the screen, the title bar displays Model, ID, I/O status, current operating mode,
date and time, Ethernet and USB status.
Navigation Menu - Located along the right side of the screen, these buttons allow quick navigation to frequently used
and top-level screens. The middle three buttons are soft buttons that can be changed or removed.
Start / Shutdown (Auto Shutdown shown above) Button - Main Start Stop Control Button of the Dryer.
Navigation Menu
Home Screen
Pressing the Home Screen button from any other screen will return the
operator to the main Home Screen.
Alarm and
Event
Alarm and Event Log displays a history of alarms and other events with a
date and time stamps and description.
Presets
Interactive screen for material presets (recipes) that enable users to
input, edit, and load material parameters to minimize testing setup time.
Print Center
A menu screen of print related options including Totals, Parameters,
Alarm History, Events, Cycle History, Diagnostics. See page 72.
Setup Login
Password protected access to advanced Dryer and System configuration
information. Also displays firmware/software, IP and MAC address info.
Run Dryer - See page 19
Clean Out –See page 61
Manual Operations - See page 28
Top Level Menu:

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Start Up and Operation
This section will help you understand what the dryer is doing during operation from a cold start.
There are 3 concurrent operations. Heating, Vacuum and, Retention. Cold startup begins with
Preheat. Preheat only occurs before the first cycle of the dryer’s initial startup, otherwise each
cycle begins with material heating. The vacuum operation pulls and holds a vacuum on the
material for at least the Vacuum Time Set-point (or longer if material remains in the Retention
Hopper). The Retention operation holds the dried material in the Retention Hopper, blanketing
the material with hot, dry air, until the material is conveyed away.
Important: Inspect the ULTRA dryer, verify that machine is clear of all material from all tanks,
heating hopper, Vacuum Chamber and Retention Hopper. To facilitate a Clean Out, use the
Clean Out function accessible from the home screen.
Startup and Operation Instructions
1. ENSURE HATCHES ARE CLOSED. Ensure that all the
latches are properly closed on both the heating hopper
door and vacuum chamber access hatch. Also, make
sure that the removable retention hopper is in place and
that the load cells are properly engaged.
2. Load material into the Upper Heating Hopper. Wait
for the Heating Hopper to fill with material before starting
the Dryer.
3. Turn on Main Power by rotating the 60 AMP Main
Disconnect Handle to the Red ON position. This powers
up the ULTRA-600 Dryer.
On initial power up of the ULTRA, the Control Panel
powers ON automatically.

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Important Settings
4. Operating the Controller (Home Screen):
Bulk Density –Bulk density is the weight per unit
volume of the raw plastic material as it is received from
the material manufacturer. This parameter is important
to set to ensure proper performance of the ULTRA-600.
Bulk density can be edited under ‘Advanced Info’.
***WARNING: Without setting this parameter the machine may
not maximize its material throughput and/or have a chance to
overflow.
T1 Inlet Temp Setpoint –This is heat hopper inlet
temperature. By the end of the preheat cycle time, all
material in the Heating Hopper will be heated to this
temperature. By default, the Setpoint temperature is set
to 150°F. Contact the material manufacturer for
temperature recommendations.
Preheat Time –This is the duration of heating from a
cold start.
Vacuum Time –This is the duration of a vacuum and is
what determines the cycle time. The default vacuum
time is 20 minutes. In the vast majority of drying
operations, this time is adequate and does not need to
be adjusted. Special circumstances may require
different vacuum times. Please consult a Maguire Dryer
Technical for additional information.
Press the setpoint field to adjust the setting. Use the on-
screen keypad to enter the setpoint and press the green
check to complete the setting adjustment.
Material Outflow Valve –Ensure that this valve on the
bottom of the retention hopper is OPEN. This will allow
the processed material to leave the machine.
Failure to OPEN this valve will halt the drying process.
To check the state of the valve, press the retention
hopper icon on the home screen.
The button displays the current state. Press the
CLOSED button so it reads OPENED. The valve will
now remain open.
Press the START button to start the dryer
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