Martin M3776UK User manual

Operators Manual
M3776UK
MARTIN®MultiPort
Controller

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Table of contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................ 3
1.1 Important notes............................................................................. 3
1.2 Safety instructions, safety at work................................................ 5
1.3 Symbols in these instructions ....................................................... 6
1.4 References .................................................................................... 7
2 Description of the product ......................................................... 8
2.1 General description....................................................................... 8
2.2 Control and display elements ....................................................... 8
2.3 Serial and model number.............................................................. 9
2.4 Structure of the product numbers ................................................. 9
3 Before installation..................................................................... 10
4 Installing controller .................................................................. 11
4.1 Assembly of the controller ......................................................... 11
4.2 Connection of the controller....................................................... 12
4.3 Programming controller.............................................................. 13
5 Operation of the controller ...................................................... 17
5.1 Imminent danger when discharging air cannons ........................ 17
5.2 Measures for avoiding risks........................................................ 17
5.3 Discharging ports........................................................................ 18
6 Part numbers ............................................................................ 21
6.1 MARTIN®MultiPort Air Cannon Controller ............................ 21
6.2 Accessories ................................................................................. 21
6.3 Parts list ...................................................................................... 22
6.4 Part number explanation............................................................. 23
7 Appendix A................................................................................ 24
8 EU Manufacturer´s declaration .............................................. 26
List of tables
1MARTIN
®MultiPort air cannon controller ................................ 23
List of figures
1 Control and display elements ......................................................... 8
2 Type plate; parts no. 21313-MCG.................................................. 9
3 Dimensions of the controller ........................................................ 11
4 Connection diagram...................................................................... 12
5 Programme sequence.................................................................... 13
6 Controller operator device............................................................ 14
7 Selection of the parameter ............................................................ 14
8 Changing parameter...................................................................... 14
9 Operational controls cabinet......................................................... 18
10 MARTIN®MultiPort air cannon controller ................................. 22
11 Terminal connections diagram ..................................................... 24

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Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Important notes
Please observe the instructions stated here. You can forfeit any entitlement
to damages and/or rights to claim under a guarantee as a result of non-com-
pliance.
1.1.1 Area of application
These operating instructions are valid for the MARTIN®MultiPort control-
lers. They are directed at the persons who assemble the controller, put them
into operation and monitor their use. This is not a technical manual. Please
contact our staff if you have any questions, which go beyond the subject
matter of these instructions.
1.1.2 Copyright
The devices described and these instructions are protected by copyright.
Unlicensed reproduction will be prosecuted. All rights to these instructions
are reserved, including the reproduction and/or duplication in every concei-
vable method, be this by copying, printing, on any data media or in trans-
lated form. The reprinting of these instructions is only authorised with the
written approval of Martin Engineering GmbH.
The technical standard at the point in time of the delivery of the product and
the instructions is decisive, as long as different information is not provided.
We reserve the right to make technical changes without prior notice. Previ-
ous instructions cease to be valid. The General Terms and Conditions of
Sale and Delivery of Martin Engineering GmbH shall apply.
1.1.3 Exclusion of liability
We guarantee the correct functioning of our products in accordance with
our advertising, the product information issued by Martin Engineering
GmbH and these instructions. No commitment is made concerning further
product features. We do not assume liability for economic efficiency or
proper functioning if the product is used for a different purpose than is de-
scribed in the section on „Intended use“.
Entitlement to damages is generally excluded, unless wilful intent or gross
negligence on the part of Martin Engineering GmbH is proven, or if promi-
sed product features are missing. We are not responsible for the possible
consequences if the product is used in environments for which it is not sui-
table or which do not comply with the technical standard.
We disclaim any responsibility for damage to installations and systems in
the vicinity of the product resulting from a fault in the product or an error
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and/or other rights of third parties outside the Federal Republic of Germa-
ny.
We are not liable for damage resulting from improper operation not in com-
pliance with these instructions. We are not liable for lost profit and conse-
quential losses resulting from non-compliance with safety instructions and
warnings. We do not accept any liability for damage resulting from the use
of accessories and/or spare parts, which have not been supplied and/or cer-
tified by Martin Engineering GmbH.
The products of Martin Engineering GmbH are designed for a long service
life. They comply with the current state of science and technology and were
checked thoroughly prior to delivery. Martin Engineering GmbH constant-
ly carries out product and market surveys for the continuous further deve-
lopment of the products.
In the event that malfunctions and/or technical problems occur, please
speak to the service department at Martin Engineering GmbH. We guaran-
tee to implement suitable measures immediately. The guarantee provisions
of Martin Engineering GmbH apply; we will gladly send these to you on
request.
1.1.4 Intended use
The MARTIN®MultiPort Controller control systems are used for control-
ling one MARTIN®MultiPort air cannon with a maximum of 8 output
points and one pressure reservoir.
Every other use of the MARTIN®Air Cannon Controller is not regarded as
intended. If you wish to use the MultiPort Controller for a different purpo-
se, please contact MARTIN’s service department. We would be pleased to
help you with the product configuration.
1.1.5 Proper disposal
Assemblys or parts of the MARTIN®MultiPort Controller must be dispo-
sed appropriately after use, as follows.
• Complete assemblys must be disposed seperately according to
material type.
All national and international disposal regulations must be followed for
proper disposal.

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1.1.6 Duties of the operator
The operator of this product must ensure that only persons who
• know the rules defined for safety at work and accident prevention
• have been instructed in the operation of the product
• have read and understood these instructions
can assemble and operate this product. Persons who assemble or operate
this product are obliged
• to comply with all rules defined for safety at work and accident
prevention
• to read these instructions in full and to comply with all
instructions and instructions.
1.1.7 Authorised personal
Persons are regarded as being authorised who are able to show professional
training, technical experience, as well as knowledge of the relevant stan-
dards and guidelines, and who in addition are able to estimate their tasks
and recognise possible hazards in good time.
Operating staff
Persons are regarded as being authorised who have been instructed in the
operation of the product and have read these instructions in full and under-
stood them.
Personnel for installation and maintenance
Persons are regarded as being authorised who have been instructed in all
aspects of the product and have read these instructions in full and under-
stood them.
1.2 Safety instructions, safety at work
These operating instructions must be read through in full before starting
work on the MARTIN®MultiPort Controller.
The operator must ensure that all assembly, inspection and maintenance
work is carried out by authorised and qualified members of staff who have
kept themselves adequately informed by thoroughly studying the operating
instructions.
As a basic principle, work on the plant and machinery should only be car-
ried out when these are at standstill. The procedure described in the parti-
cular operating instructions for shutting down the plant must always be
complied with.
All safety and protective devices must be refitted and put into operation im-
mediately after completion of the work. The installation must be carried out
completely before putting into service. Check that all steps have been car-

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ried out properly before putting the plant into operation. Please observe all
instructions for installing and putting into service the product.
1.3 Symbols in these instructions
The following symbols can be used in this document to point out hazards
during the installation and/or operation of the product:
DANGER
!
Immediate hazard! Immediate hazard, which can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
WARN I N G
!
Hazards and dangerous work! Hazards and dangerous work, which
can result in injuries.
CAUTION
!
Dangerous and unsafe procedures! Dangerous and unsafe procedures,
which can result in damage to the product or property.
IMPORTANT
Important instructions for the proper installation and the correct
operation of the devices.
NOTE
General, useful instructions.

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1.4 References
The following standards and guidelines were taken note of during the wri-
ting of these operating instructions:
• EU-Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
• EU-Machinery Directive (89/336/EEC)
• EU-Machinery Directive (73/23/EEC)
• ISO/IEC Guide 37 „Instructions for use of products of customer
interest“, Issue 1995
• DIN/EN ISO 14121-1 „Safety of machinery - Principles for risk
assessment“, Issue 2007-12
• DIN 1421 „Structuring and numbering in texts“, Issue 1983-01
• DIN/EN 12100-1 „Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general
principals for design“, Issue 2004-04
• DIN/ISO 16016 „Technical product documentation – Protection
notices for restricting the use of documents and products“, Issue
2002-05
• DIN/EN 60204-1 „Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of
machinery, Part 1 General requirements“, Issue 1998-11
• MOELLER operating instructions „easy800“ control relay -
AWB2528-1423D - 06/03

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Description of the product
2 Description of the product
2.1 General description
The MARTIN®MultiPort Air Cannon Controller, hereinafter referred to as
controller, serve to control a maximum of one MARTIN®MultiPort Air
Cannon. The work cycle of the MARTIN®MultiPort Air Cannon can either
be triggered by a programmable time control, an external impulse or manu-
ally.
2.2 Control and display elements
1. The green signal lamp (1) indicates that the system is working in au-
tomatic mode.
2. The operation mode selector switch (2) is used to adjust the desired
operation mode:
• „MAN“ - semiautomatic mode. In semiautomatic mode, a port is
selected with the slave selector switch (3) and it is triggered
according to the programming of the selected port.
• „0“ - MultiPort Controller is switched off. No air cannons are
being triggered.
• „AUTO“ - automatic mode. The ports are triggered in accordance
with a programmed time sequence.
3. The port selector switch (3) serves to preselect the ports for semiauto-
matic operation.
4. The main switch (4) puts the controller into operation or switches it
off and serves simultaneously as an emergency switch in the event of
a malfunction.
Figure 1: Control and display elements
I ON
0
OFF
I0I
MAN. AUTO
AUTOMATIC
Green
RUN
White
FAULT
Red
Air Tank Full
Yellow
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5. The red signal lamp (5) indicates that the system has a malfunction.
6. The orange signal lamp (6) indicates that the pressure reservoir of the
MARTIN®MultiPort air cannon has reached the set pressure and the
system is „ready to shoot“.
7. The white signal lamp (7) indicates that the system is in readiness and
the main switch (4) is set to „ON“.
2.3 Serial and model number
The serial and model numbers are stated on the type plate which is attached
to the upper right of the switch cabinet. Please state these numbers when
ordering spare parts at Martin Engineering or an authorised dealer, as well
as in all correspondence.
2.4 Structure of the product numbers
All products are clearly specified worldwide by a five-digit part number
with extension for the different types. They are comprehensible for Martin
Engineering employees and their representations.
Five-digit part numbers, which begin with "1", "2" or "3" or a combination
of characters refer to development and manufacture in the main factory in
the USA. If the part number is extended with a „+E“ at the last digit, this
refers to manufacture in Europe. The component parts are, however, struc-
turally identical and compatible worldwide.
If a part number begins with „4“, the product concerned was specially de-
veloped for European requirements. Wearing parts used in these products
are, however, compatible worldwide.
Figure 2: Type plate; parts no. 21313-MCG
MARTIN®Controller
Luftkanonensteuerung / Air Cannon Controller
Seriennr. / SN
Teilenr. / PN
21313-MCG
MARTIN ENGINEERING GMBH
In der Rehbach 14
D-65396 Walluf, Germany
phone 06123 - 97820
fax 06123 - 75533
email: [email protected]
www.martin-eng.de

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3 Before installation
3.1 Before installation of the controller
3.1.1 Needed materials and tools
Only standard hand tools are required for installation of the controller.
3.1.2 Preliminaries
IMPORTANT
Perform the following inspections attentive and completely. The
delivery service is responsible for damage occurring in transit. Martin
Engineering does not accept any liability here. Contact your delivery
service for more information.
1. Inspect the delivery of the following points:
• Is the package complete?
• Are all delivery packages without damage? Are there damages
which giving an matter of damages to the enclosed parts.
2. Report damages immediately to the carrier and complete his transport
damage form. Keep any damaged goods subject to later examination.
3. Take the MARTIN®MultiPort Air Cannon Controller out of the trans-
port packaging. This should contain:
•MARTIN
®MultiPort Air Cannon Controller
• possibly additional parts according to the order.
4. If anything is missing contact Martin Engineering or the relevant rep-
resentative.
WARN I N G
!
Before installing, turn off energy source to air cannon and all air
cannon accessories. Secure the power supply against unauthorised
switching on.
WARN I N G
!
In applications installed in an enclosed area, gas level and dust content
must be tested before using a cutting torch or welding. Otherwise an
explosion could occur.

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4 Installing controller
IMPORTANT
Read through these Operating Instructions in full before starting the
installation. Otherwise you will miss important information for
appropriate installation.
The installation of the Air Cannon Controller is carried out in several steps:
1. Assembly of the controller.
2. Connection of the controller.
3. Programming controller.
4. Trial run of the controller.
4.1 Assembly of the controller
The controller is completely assembled on delivery and is securely moun-
ted to the MARTIN®MultiPort air cannon.
NOTE
Mounting at a different location than directly to the MARTIN®
MultiPort air cannon is not envisaged. If you want to install the control
system at a different location, please observe the mass stated in fig. 3
and all valid standards and regulations with regard to the installation
and use of electrical equipment.
Figure 3: Dimensions of the controller
∅9
380
340
600
550
H3H1H5
H2
S1
Auswahlschalter Slaves
Slave Switch Q2
Hauptschalter
Main Switch Q1
Air Tank Full
Yellow
FAULT
Red
RUN
White
AUTOMATIC
Green
AUTO
MAN.
II
0
I0
OFF
I ON
210
248

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4.2 Connection of the controller
IMPORTANT
The electric installation must only be carried out by a suitable person.
Electricians or similarly qualified persons are regarded as suitable.
1. Open the controller.
2. Make the connections as shown in the figure 4. Please also observe the
circuit diagram supplied.
NOTE
In the case of complete systems supplied, the connecting cable from the
solenoid valve cabinet has already been completely wired.
3. Lay all lines from and to the control system in such a way that a risk
of stumbling is excluded and the lines are protected from damage.
Figure 4: Connection diagram
Pressure switch (3x1,0mm²)
External on (optional) (2x1,0mm²)
Fault message external (optional)
(3/4x1,5mm²)
Safety valve pressure reservoir (optional)
(3x1,0mm²)
230V/16A(3x2.5mm²) power connection
Connecting cable from the solenoid valve
cabinet see colour coding of the connecting
cable in Appendix A of these operating ins-
tructions

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4.3 Programming controller
The control programme is stored in the controller upon delivery and should
not be changed. The programme can be adapted by changing the following
time variables (Times shown in italics are optional):
• T01 Monitoring filling time container 1 - changeable
• T06 Delay time of next cycle - changeable
• T13 Delay time extending slave cylinder - changeable
The following chart emphasises the programme sequence with the pro-
grammable time variables:
Figure 5: Programme sequence
Master cylinder extended - T05
Master cylinder retracted - T04
Master cylinder
Slave cylinder retracted - T13
Slave cylinder extended - T03
Slave cylinder
Pressure has been achieved Hold pressure for approx. 3 s
Slave cylinder extended
Master cylinder retracted
approx. 2-3
approx. 2-3
Pressure switch
Fill pressure reservoir
AUTOMATIC (external)/
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
Work steps
Time

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4.3.1 Changing parameters
The time variables are deposited as parameters in the controller. These can
be changed as described in the following:
DANGER
!
Dangerous electric voltage! Different component parts in the
controller are served by dangerous electric voltages. You can suffer
severe electric shocks by coming into contact with these. Please be
particularly careful when working on the open controller.
1. Open the controller.
2. Press (OK) on the operator device in order to call up the main menu.
3. Press the down arrow keys until the „PARAMETER“ menu entry is
marked.
4. Press (OK) to call up the parameter.
5. Mark the desired parameter using the down arrow key.
Figure 6: Controller operator device
Figure 7: Selection of the parameter
Figure 8: Changing parameter

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6. Press (OK) to change the parameter.
7. Enter the new value.
8. Press (OK) to confirm the value.
9. Repeat steps 5 to 8 for all parameters that you want to change.
10. Press (Esc) to exit the parameter display.
11. Press (Esc) to exit the main menu.
NOTE
Please consult the EASY controller operating instructions for a
detailed description of changing parameters.
NOTE
The control system has a fixed programming for the number of ports
and pressure reservoirs specified in the order. If fewer/more ports
and/or pressure reservoirs are to be operated with it than planned, a
new program must be installed. Programs can be installed from a
special memory card through the easy interface.
4.3.2 Changing the password
1. Press the (DEL) and (ALT) keys simultaneously.
2. Use (OK) to select the „SAFETY“ menu item.
3. Choose the „AREA“ menu item to select the areas to be protected.
NOTE
We recommend disabling all areas in order to prevent manipulation
by unauthorised third parties.
4. Select each individual area with a check mark by confirming with OK.
5. Use (ESC) to exit this menu item.
6. Select the „PASSWORD“ menu item.
7. Select the „CHANGE PASSWORD“ menu item.
IMPORTANT
Make a note of the password with the serial number of the controller
cabinet. Following loss a complete new start is not sufficient to restore
access. To restore the access, the complete control unit must be sent to
the manufacturer, in the process all settings and the installed program
are lost and the unit is returned to the condition on delivery.
8. Press (OK) to change the password.
9. Use the down or up arrow keys to choose a new numeric character.
Use the right or left arrow keys to choose between the numeric cha-
racters.

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NOTE
The inputting of the password is restricted to numbers
between 000001 and 999999 .
10. Once the password has been established, use (ESC) to leave the menu
item.
11. Select the „ACTIVATE PASSWORD“ menu item in the following
menu.
12. The system now automatically switches back to operating mode.
NOTE
Please also observe the corresponding chapter of the operating
instructions of the controller regarding further options and settings of
the password.

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5 Operation of the controller
5.1 Imminent danger when discharging air cannons
DANGER
!
Fatal injuries due to the discharge of air cannons or flying parts or
material. Please be sure to observe the following explanations.
The following risks can arise due the discharge of one of more ports:
• Fatal injuries following direct impact of the air cannon jet on
humans or animals
• Fatal injuries due to the sudden flying open of unsecured
maintenance flaps and doors if humans are in the effective range
of these flaps/doors
• Fatal injuries due to flying material, e.g. due to opened
maintenance flaps or in the area of chutes and filler openings.
• Injuries due to extreme acoustic pressure.
• Material damage due to inadequately fastened or secured
component parts in the area of silos, filler openings and chutes.
5.2 Measures for avoiding risks
To minimise the risks as described above, you must take the following sa-
fety precautions before every discharge sequence of the air cannons (auto-
matic or manual):
• Apply decal information to the installations in the area of air
cannons. These should draw attention to discharges without prior
warning and prohibit standing in the danger area as well as the
opening of access doors or maintenance flaps.
• Please ensure that nobody is in the effective range of the air
cannons and that all access doors and maintenance flaps are
closed and secured.
• Please follow all in-house regulations that were set up for the
discharge of air cannons.
• Let your behaviour ensure that no unauthorised persons have the
possibility of discharging the air cannons.

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5.3 Discharging ports
Discharging the individual ports by means of the controller is carried out
either manually or automatically.
5.3.1 Manual discharge
DANGER
!
Fatal injuries due to high-pressure discharge! The connected ports are
discharged both in automatic and in manual mode without prior
warning after triggering on the controller. Make sure that the
operating mode selector switch (2) and the port selector switch (3) are
set at zero before putting the system into operation. Otherwise there is
a possibility of an uncontrolled discharge of the MARTIN®MultiPort
air cannon.
IMPORTANT
The operating mode „MAN“ makes it possible to freely select the port.
From the plant engineering point of view this is semi-automatic
operation whereby no more influence can be exerted on the prescribed
sequence after the port has been selected and switchover to
„MANUAL“.
IMPORTANT
It is absolutely essential that the operational sequences described in the
following are complied with. Otherwise unexpected actions may be
triggered on the MARTIN®MultiPort air cannon and the system
switches to malfunction. To reset the system, all switches must be set
to „0“ and the control system restarted.
Figure 9: Operational controls cabinet
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1. Set the main switch (4) to „ON“. In the starting position the master cy-
linder and the slave cylinder extend. Consequently the system is
closed. The white signal lamp (7) „RUN“ comes on and indicates the
operational readiness of the system.
2. Select the required port on the port selector switch (3).
3. Set the operating mode selector switch (2) to „MAN“.
4. The pressure reservoir is filled automatically up to the set pressure.
After reaching the pressure, the orange signal lamp (6) „AIR TANK
FULL“ comes on. The system is „ready to shoot“.
5. After a programmed period of time the master cylinder is retracted
and firing takes place at the selected port.
6. After the firing has been carried out all cylinders return into the star-
ting position again after a programmed period of time.
NOTE
Provided that the operating mode selector switch (2) is still set to
„MAN“ after completion of the described sequence, the tank is refilled
automatically and the MARTIN®MultiPort air cannon discharges
time and again in an endless loop into the selected port. To terminate
the selected sequence, the operating mode selector switch (2) must be
set to „0“.
5.3.2 Automatic discharge
1. Set the main switch (4) to „ON“. In the starting position the master cy-
linder and the slave cylinder extend. Consequently the system is
closed. Make sure that the port selector switch (3) is set to position 0
and no port has been selected. The white signal lamp (7) „RUN“ co-
mes on and indicates the operational readiness of the system.
2. Set the operating mode selector switch (2) to „AUTO“. The green si-
gnal lamp (1) „AUTOMATIC“ comes on and indicates that the sys-
tem is in automatic mode.
3. After expiry of a prescribed lead time, the programming runs indepen-
dently in accordance with the following schedule:
a. Filling of the tank to the prescribed pressure. Filling times are
governed by the air inflow and set pressure.
b. Once the pressure has been reached, the orange signal lamp (6)
„AIR TANK FULL“ on the switch cabinet comes on, thus the
system is „ready to shoot“.
c. A slave cylinder is retracted in accordance with the prescribed
programming and order.
d. Once the slave cylinder has reached its final position, the
master cylinder is retracted and the firing takes place. The
green lamp (6) „AIR TANK FULL“ on the switch cabinet goes
out.
e. After a one second waiting time, the master and the slave
cylinder return into the starting position again.
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refilled and the discharge sequence is executed according to the
program.
NOTE
Provided that the operating mode selector switch (3) is still set to
„AUTO“ after completion of the described sequence, the tank is
refilled automatically and the programmed cycle starts from the
beginning.
IMPORTANT
In the event of malfunctions, the red signal lamp (5) „FAULT“ comes
on both in automatic and in manual mode and the entire system
switches to malfunction.