Movacolor MIX50 User manual

Mixer Manual
MIX50, MIX100, MIX PHA, MIX BHA, MIX BH
Manual revision : rev.02
Language : ENG
Date : October 2019

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Index
1 Introduction 3
Symbols 3
Terms 3
Transport 3
Receipt 3
Disclaimer 3
Manual description 3
2 General information 4
Safety 4
Certification 4
Operating environmental conditions 4
3 Overview Mixers 5
4 Water-cooled setup 6
5 Mixer component overview 7
6 Mechanical installation 8
Remove mixing blades 8
7 Electrical installation 9
8 Maintenance 10
Periodically check 10
Spare parts 10
Options 10
APPENDIX A: Technical specifications 11
APPENDIX B: Dimensional drawings 13
APPENDIX C: Declaration of Incorporation 16

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1Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Movacolor mixer. This manual is addressed to operators and qualified technicians
taking care of the Movacolor mixer.
IMPORTANT NOTE: THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ BEFORE INSTALLING THE MIXER. KEEP THIS MANUAL IN
A PLACE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL OPERATORS.
Symbols
Important note.
Attention; safety regulations for the operator.
Terms
Operator: A person charged to operate, adjust, maintain and clean the machine.
Qualified Technician: A specialized, suitable trained person authorized to execute the installation,
non-routine maintenance, or repairs requiring special knowledge of the
machine and how it operates.
Transport
To protect the Movacolor unit against damage during transport, the unit is packed in a cardboard box filled
with polyurethane foam. Delivery terms are Ex-Works Sneek, The Netherlands. Buyer is responsible for the
transport. Movacolor cannot be held liable for any damage during transport.
Receipt
Check the unit thoroughly upon receipt for damages or missing parts. Pass any remarks to the local agent or
Movacolor within 8 days upon receipt of goods.
Disclaimer
Movacolor does not warrant that the hardware or software will work properly in all environments and
applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, with respect to the
quality, performance, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Movacolor has made every effort to ensure that this user’s manual is accurate; Movacolor disclaims liability
for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred.
Information in this user’s manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment
on the part of Movacolor. Movacolor assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in
this user’s manual. Movacolor makes no commitment to update or keep the current information in this
user’s manual, and reserves the right to make improvements to this user’s manual and/or to the products
described in this user’s manual, at any time without notice.
If you find information in this manual that is incorrect, misleading or incomplete, we would appreciate your
comments and suggestions.
Manual description
This manual describes the installation and configuration of the Movacolor mixers. Only the configuration and
operation of the mixer specific system is covered by this manual. For further information about the used
dosing system refer to the Movacolor website to find the corresponding manual.

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2General information
Safety
The equipment is only designed and may only be used for the dosing of dry additives.
Any use that is not in conformity with the instructions is considered improper and as such frees the
manufacturer from any liability regarding damage to things and/or persons.
Before switching on the unit for the first time, ensure that the mains power voltage
applied is between 95 and 250VAC.
Ensure that all parts are securely fixed to the extruder, injection molding machine or machine
support.
Always switch off the Movacolor control cabinet and disconnect the mains power plug from electrical
power before performing maintenance.
Dangerous voltages are present inside the control cabinet for up to 2 minutes after it has been
switched off.
Always disconnect the main compressed air connection before performing maintenance.
Certification
The Movacolor dosing unit is designed and produced in conformity with the following European regulations:
1. standards for machinery (health, safety, environment).
2. EMC (electromagnetic compatibility).
3. 2006/42/EG.
Operating environmental conditions
1. The unit must be protected against weather conditions.

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3Overview Mixers
Name
Specifications
Image
MIX50
•Mixer only
•Flange hole: square45mm
MIX100
•Mixer only
•Flange hole: square 90mm
MIX BH
•Mixer neckpiece
•Water cooled insert
•Flange hole: square 45mm
•1 or 2 dosing devices
•Optional Highoutput insert
•No de-airing
MIX BHA
•Mixer neckpiece
•Water cooled insert
•Flange hole: square 45mm
•1 or 2 dosing devices
•Optional Highoutput insert
•With de-airing
MIX PHA
•Mixer neckpiece
•Water cooled insert
•Flange hole: square 90mm
•1 or 2 dosing devices
•Optional Highoutput insert
•With de-airing

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4Water-cooled setup
Only applicable for MIX PHA, MIX BH and MIX BHA
The two air vents of the neckpiece can be left open but the preferred configuration is to connect one of the
vents to the suction side of the drying system (see diagram). In that case it is advised to use a valve to
minimize airflow either in or out the left open vent. If dust is blown out of vents that are left open to the
atmosphere, these vents can be fitted with a dust filter. The water cooled pipe has a water inlet and outlet
with a diameter of 10mm. Connect the cooling water tubing to the inlet and outlet and run water of 5 to 25°
C through the system. Temperature inside the pipe should not exceed 40° C.
Neckpieces should be installed securely and water leveled on the machine feed throat. Connect main
material flow, air tubing, dust filters and cooling water tubing if applicable. The dosing unit slides into the
flange on the side of the neckpiece and is secured in position by a knurled knob.

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5Mixer component overview
MIX50 / MIX100
MIX BH
MIXBHA / MIXPHA
1
Mixer housing
Mixer neckpiece
2
Mixing blades
3
Cover plate
4
Bolts and washers to secure cover plate
5
Normal top plate
De-airing top plate
6
Not available
Water cooled insert
7
Motor / reducer
8
Bolt for removing mixing blades
9
Switch cabinet with overload protection
10
Seal between mixing blade axle and housing
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
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6Mechanical installation
In case of a PHA or BHA mixer the neckpiece and motor reducer with blades are separately packed because of the weight.
•Mount the neckpiece to the injection molding machine or extruder
•Place the motor reducer with mixing blades in the neckpiece of the mixer and tighten the 4
hexagonal bolts and washers with a wrench as shown in the picture.
Remove mixing blades
For cleaning, the mixer blades can be removed from the mixer housing. To do this, follow the steps below:
•Be sure that the Main Power is disconnected!
•The mixer can be hot!
•Remove Bolt (8) (it can be necessary to use a powerful tap to loosen it)
•Remove the plate (3) by loosen the bolts (4)
•Pull out the mixing blades
•To assemble it again do it in reverse order.

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7Electrical installation
•The mixer needs a 3 phase power connection with a voltage of 400 Vac
(other voltages on special request)
•The mixer will be delivered with a combined Main switch / thermal motor safety switch and cable
between the motor reducer and main switch.
•The mains power connection has to be made by the customer.
•Connect the earth wire to point where the green/yellow (earth) wire is connected.
•The 3 phases must be connected to the connections 1L1, 3L2 and 5L3.
•The motor rotation direction must be anti-clockwise.
This can be seen at the hexagonal bolt on the end of the mixer axis.
•If the axis is turning clockwise after switch ON the mixer, 2 phases must be exchanged.

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8Maintenance
Periodically check
Before performing any maintenance, be sure the device is disconnected from mains power
The mixer is equipped with moving parts which can show wear. It is advised to check the following points
each 6 months:
•Check the mixer blades for wear.
•Check the mixer axle gasket for leakage
•Check mixer axle for clearance
Spare parts
Item
Description
Order code
1
Mixer blade, welded assembly.
MIXERAX
2
Mixer motor with de-airing and viton seal. Suitable for 400V/50Hz.
MIX0HEAT
Mixer motor with de-airing and viton seal. Suitable for 440V/60Hz.
MIX0HEAT/440
Mixer motor with de-airing and viton seal. Suitable for 480V/60Hz.
MIX0HEAT/480
3
Oliekeerring 25x35x7 Viton
MIX/SEAL
4
Bolt to fasten mixer blade + locking ring
MIXSPIERING
Options
Optional a motor start stop system can be connected to the MIX50 or MIX100
With this start/stop system the mixer motor can be activated during material dosing only.
Item
Description
Order code
1
Start/stop mechanism for mixer, when applied mixer is
synchronized to the dosing unit and only runs when material is
dosed.
MIX-STST

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APPENDIX A: Technical specifications
MIX0HEAT400
Motor reducer
Type: BS03-34V/D08MA4/SP H1 IV/C
Motor power: 0,55 kW
Rotation speed sec. axes: 74 RPM
Moment: 53 Nm
fB: 1,05
Color: RAL 7031
Weight: 6,9 kg
Motor
Voltage: 400V Y
Frequency: 50 Hz
Nom. current at 400 V Y: 1,6 A
Cos φ: 0,75
Isolation class: B
Function S1
Rotation speed: 1400 RPM
Protection class: IP65
IC-cooling EN 60034-6: IC 411
DIN VDE 0530-1/EN 60034-1
Terminal box: KAG2
Options: Thermistors (160 Degr.)
MIX0HEAT440
Motor reducer
Type: BS03-34V/D08MA4/SP H1 IV/C
Motor power: 0,55 kW
Rotation speed sec. axes: 68 RPM
Moment: 53 Nm
fB: 1,05
Color: RAL 7031
Weight: 6,9 kg
Motor
Voltage: 460V Y
Frequency: 60 Hz
Nom. current at 460 V Y: 1,4 A
Cos φ: 0,75
Isolation class: F
Function S1
Rotation speed: 1680 RPM
Protection class: IP65
IC-cooling EN 60034-6: IC 411
DIN VDE 0530-1/EN 60034-1
Terminal box: TB112AS
Options: Thermistors (160 Degr.)

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MIX0HEAT480
Motor reducer
Type: BS03-34V/D08MA4/SP H2 IV/C
Motor power: 0,55 kW
Rotation speed sec. axes: 68 RPM
Moment: 53 Nm
fB: 1,05
Color: RAL 7031
Weight: 6,9 kg
Motor
Voltage: 480V Y
Frequency: 60 Hz
Nom. current at 480 V Y: 1,54 A
Cos φ: 0,75
Isolation class: F
Function S1
Rotation speed: 1680 RPM
Protection class: IP65
IC-cooling EN 60034-6: IC 411
DIN VDE 0530-1/EN 60034-1
Terminal box: KAG2
Options: Thermistors (160 Degr.)

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APPENDIX B: Dimensional drawings

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APPENDIX C: Declaration of Incorporation
DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION FOR PARTLY COMPLETED MACHINERY
(According to 2006/42/EC)
Manufacturer’s name : MOVACOLOR BV
Address : P.O. Box 3016
8600 DA Sneek
The Netherlands
www.movacolor.com
We (manufacturer) hereby declare that the following described partly completed machine in its conception,
construction and form put by us on the market, is in conformity with all the relevant essential health and
safety requirements of the EC machinery directive 2006/42/EC appendix VII part B as amended and the
national laws and regulations adopting this directive. In case of alteration of the Partly Completed machine,
not agreed upon by us, this declaration will lose its validity.
Partly completed machine : Mixers with the following designation:
MIX50, MIX100, MIXBH, MIXBHA, MIXPHA
And any accessories to the respective designation covered by these
directives
Year: : 2019
-Complies with the relevant parts of the Machine Directive (2006/42/EC), and complies with the
national legislation to enforcement of this directive;
-complies with the requirements of:
Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC)
EMC Directive (2004/108/EC)
-complies with the following standards or other normative documents:
NEN-EN 12100:2010 Safety of machinery, general principles for design, risk assessment
and risk reduction.
And also announce that:
The machine may not be taken into operation before the complete system into which it has be built has been
declared to conform to the provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC.
Name: Gerhard Dersjant Place: Sneek the Netherlands
Position: Managing Director Date: September 2019
Signature: