PVA Endurance User manual

Endurance
Dispensing Metering Module
Owner’s Manual
REV A
INNOVATION. PRECISION. EXCELLENCE.

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This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts
have been made to ensure the contents of this manual are accurate, the information
contained herein does not purport to cover all specific details or variations in hardware, or
to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation, operation, or
maintenance. Features may be described herein which are not present in all hardware and
software systems. Precision Valve and Automation, Inc. assumes no obligation of notice to
holders of this document with respect to changes subsequently made.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................... 9
PVA Contact Information ........................................................................................................9
Document History.....................................................................................................................9
Safety ........................................................................................................................................10
Theory of Operation ...............................................................................................................12
Guidelines .................................................................................................................................12
Personal Protective Equipment...........................................................................................12
Waste Disposal.........................................................................................................................12
Machine Requirements..........................................................................................................13
Air Supply Requirements ..................................................................................................13
Power Requirements......................................................................................................13
Installation and Setup .....................................................................................14
Unpacking and Inspection ....................................................................................................14
Installation................................................................................................................................14
Operating Environment .........................................................................................................15
Location ............................................................................................................................15
Temperature and Humidity...........................................................................................15
Hardware ..................................................................................................................................15
Fluid Components...........................................................................................................15
Electrical Components...................................................................................................15
System Requirements ...........................................................................................................15
Software Overview ..........................................................................................16
Accessing Endurance Software via Portal........................................................................16
Log In ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Home Screen Features and Functions...............................................................................19
Navigation Pane ..................................................................................................................... 20
Fields..........................................................................................................................................21
Edit Number Field............................................................................................................21

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Set Recipe Name............................................................................................................ 22
Common Configurations ................................................................................ 23
Two Servo Piston Pumps, Two 10-Gallon Tanks........................................... 24
Manager (2 SPP, 2 10G T) ..................................................................................................... 24
Home Screen....................................................................................................................... 24
Operator Material Functions........................................................................................ 25
Ready................................................................................................................................ 26
Manual →Dispense →Settings...................................................................................27
Manual →Dispense →Pressure................................................................................. 28
Manual →Dispense →Level........................................................................................ 29
Manual →Material.......................................................................................................... 30
Manual →IO →Local......................................................................................................31
Manual →IO →Pump B ................................................................................................ 32
Manual →IO →Pump A ................................................................................................ 33
Manual →Valve .............................................................................................................. 34
Setup →Recipe →Pump B.......................................................................................... 35
Setup →Recipe →Pump A.......................................................................................... 36
Setup →Recipe →Valve...............................................................................................37
Setup →Recipe →Table .............................................................................................. 38
Setup →Supply →Pump B ............................................................................................. 39
Setup →Supply →Pump A ......................................................................................... 40
Setup →Global ................................................................................................................41
Technician (2 SPP, 2 10G T) ................................................................................................. 42
Home Screen................................................................................................................... 42
Operator Material Functions........................................................................................ 43
Ready................................................................................................................................ 44

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Manual →Dispense →Settings.................................................................................. 45
Manual →Dispense →Pressure................................................................................. 46
Manual →Dispense →Level........................................................................................ 47
Manual →Material..........................................................................................................48
Manual →IO →Local..................................................................................................... 49
Manual →IO →Pump B ................................................................................................ 50
Manual →IO →Pump A .................................................................................................51
Manual →Valve .............................................................................................................. 52
Operator (2 SPP, 2 10G T)..................................................................................................... 53
Home Screen................................................................................................................... 53
Operator Material Functions........................................................................................ 54
Ready................................................................................................................................ 55
Manual →Material.......................................................................................................... 56
Manual →IO →Local......................................................................................................57
Manual →IO →Pump B ................................................................................................ 58
Manual →IO →Pump A ................................................................................................ 59
Two Servo Gear Pumps, Two 5-Gallon Pail Pumps ....................................... 60
Manager (2 SGP, 2 5G PP) .................................................................................................... 60
Home Screen....................................................................................................................... 60
Operator Material Functions.........................................................................................61
Ready................................................................................................................................ 62
Manual →Dispense →Settings.................................................................................. 63
Manual →Dispense →Pressure................................................................................. 64
Manual →Dispense →Level........................................................................................ 65
Manual →Material.......................................................................................................... 66
Manual →IO →Local......................................................................................................67

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Manual →IO →Pump B ................................................................................................ 68
Manual →Valve .............................................................................................................. 69
Setup →Recipe →Pump B.......................................................................................... 70
Setup →Recipe →Pump A........................................................................................... 71
Setup →Recipe →Valve...............................................................................................72
Setup →Recipe →Table ...............................................................................................73
Setup →Supply →Pump B ......................................................................................... 74
Setup →Supply →Pump A ..........................................................................................75
Setup →Global ....................................................................................................................76
Technician ................................................................................................................................77
Home Screen....................................................................................................................77
Ready................................................................................................................................ 78
Operator Material Functions.........................................................................................79
Manual →Dispense →Settings..................................................................................80
Manual →Dispense →Pressure..................................................................................81
Manual →Dispense →Level........................................................................................ 82
Manual →Material.......................................................................................................... 83
Manual →IO →Local.....................................................................................................84
Manual →IO →Pump B ................................................................................................ 85
Manual →IO →Pump A ................................................................................................ 85
Manual →Valve .............................................................................................................. 86
Operator ................................................................................................................................... 87
Home Screen................................................................................................................... 87
Operator Material Functions........................................................................................88
Ready................................................................................................................................ 89
Manual →Material.......................................................................................................... 90

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Manual →IO →Local......................................................................................................91
Manual →IO →Pumps.................................................................................................. 92
Two Servo Cartridge Pumps .......................................................................... 93
Manager ................................................................................................................................... 93
Home Screen....................................................................................................................... 93
Operator Material Functions........................................................................................ 94
Ready................................................................................................................................ 95
Manual →Dispense →Settings.................................................................................. 96
Manual →Dispense →Pressure..................................................................................97
Manual →Dispense →Level........................................................................................ 98
Manual →Material.............................................................................................................. 99
Manual →IO →Local................................................................................................... 100
Manual →IO →Pump B and Pump A........................................................................ 101
Manual →Valve ............................................................................................................ 103
Setup →Recipe →Pump B........................................................................................ 104
Setup →Recipe →Valve............................................................................................ 106
Setup →Recipe →Table .............................................................................................107
Setup →Global ................................................................................................................. 108
Technician ............................................................................................................................. 109
Home Screen................................................................................................................. 109
Operator Material Functions....................................................................................... 110
Ready................................................................................................................................111
Manual →Dispense →Settings................................................................................. 112
Manual →Dispense →Pressure................................................................................ 113
Manual →Dispense →Level....................................................................................... 114
Manual →Material......................................................................................................... 115

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Manual →IO →Local.................................................................................................... 116
Manual →IO →Pump B and Pump A.........................................................................117
Manual →Valve ............................................................................................................. 119
Operator ................................................................................................................................. 120
Home Screen................................................................................................................. 120
Operator Material Functions....................................................................................... 121
Ready...............................................................................................................................122
Manual →IO →Local....................................................................................................123
Manual →IO →Pump B and Pump A....................................................................... 124
Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 126
Error Messages......................................................................................................................126
Drawings .........................................................................................................127
Notes .............................................................................................................. 128
Table of Figures............................................................................................. 129
PVA Warranty Policy ..................................................................................... 132

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Introduction
Before you operate this system, read the operation and setup manual. This will help you to
become familiar with the product and ensure successful operation.
If any questions or problems arise, contact PVA’s Technical Support department.
PVA Contact Information
Main Office PVA
One Mustang Drive
Cohoes, NY 12047
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
Website: http://www.pva.net
Email: [email protected]t
Technical Support
Tel [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Document History
Revision
Revision Date
Reason for Changes
REV A
October 2020
Initial Release
Note: All photographs and CAD model representations in this document are a
“general representation” of the system and its components. The actual appearance
of the system and its components can differ based upon customer specific
configuration.

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Safety
Certain warning symbols are affixed to the machine and correspond to notations in this
manual. Before operating the system, identify these warning labels and read the notices
described below. Not all labels may be used on any specific system.
Always wear approved safety glasses when you operate or work near the
workcell.
Before you operate the system, read and understand the manuals provided
with the unit.
Never put hands or tools in areas with this symbol when the machine is in
operation. A dangerous condition may exist.
Read and understand the manuals provided with the unit before any repairs
or maintenance is done. Only a qualified individual should do service.
Use caution when there are pressurized vessels. Find and repair any leaks
immediately. Always wear appropriate safety equipment when you work
with pressurized vessels or vessels that contain chemicals
Shear hazard from moving parts. Avoid contact.
Do not remove protective guarding.
In situations where inattention could cause either personal injury or damage
to equipment, a warning notice is used.

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Do not smoke near the machine. Always have a fire extinguisher available
for emergency use.
Before performing any repairs or maintenance to the system, turn off power
and lock out the power disconnect switch.
Warning notices are used to emphasize that hazardous voltages, current,
temperatures, or other conditions that could cause personal injury exist in
this equipment or may be associated with its use. Only qualified personnel
should enter areas designated with this symbol.
Laser light source present. Do not stare directly into the beam. Do not use in
the presence of highly reflective surfaces
Pinch hazard from moving parts. Avoid contact.
Hot surface. Avoid contact.
Warning, Ultraviolet (UV) light hazard. Do not look directly at the UV light
source.
This product meets EU standards for health, safety, and environmental
protection.
Warning, no open flames.
Electrostatic sensitive device warning. Observe precautions for handling.

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Theory of Operation
Endurance is a control package that can be integrated with multiple different pumping
systems to meter and dispense almost any material. It is a standalone unit that can be
operated independently or manually, integrated into an automated line, and anywhere in
between. The compatible pumping systems include servo-driven cartridge drives, piston
shot meters, gear pumps, and pneumatically-driven cartridge pumps. These diverse
pumping technologies allow for the handling of materials from low to high viscosity,
unfilled to heavily filled, and one- to two-component.
The system is designed to be flexible as to fit into as many applications as possible. PVA
offers supply packages to feed material to the pumping systems in a wide variety of
volumes, from cartridges up to 10g pressure pots as a standard option. Most any supply
system could be used to feed the Endurance, including 55g drum pumps or bulk facility
material supply. The Endurance is controlled via an onboard touchscreen HMI. The
software is compatible with PVA Portal software and can be directly controlled through
Portal or integrated with customer equipment.
Guidelines
This manual shows how to correctly operate the Endurance Metering Module. This manual
does not replace the manual for your PVA workcell.
•Follow material manufacturer’s recommendations.
•Make sure material was/is stored correctly.
•Make sure material is not expired.
•Relieve system pressure when the machine is not in use.
•Follow all instructions in this manual.
Personal Protective Equipment
Operators must use eye protection because material contents are under pressure. Always
wear gloves when handling materials and solvents. Refer to MSDS sheets on the material
being dispensed for other precautions.
Waste Disposal
Dispose of all used parts and materials in accordance with local laws and regulations.

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Machine Requirements
Air Supply Requirements
•80 psi dry, unlubricated air
Power Requirements
•120 V, 220 V/50-60 Hz

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Installation and Setup
WARNING: The following procedures should be performed by qualified persons in
accordance with this manual and applicable safety regulations. A “qualified person”
is defined as “a person or persons who, by possession of a recognized degree or
certificate or professional training, or who, by extensive knowledge, training, and
experience, has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve problems relating to
the subject matter and work.” (ref. ANSI/ASME B30.2-1983.)
Unpacking and Inspection
1. Remove all packing materials and strapping. Thoroughly inspect the exterior of the
machine for damage, loose fasteners, etc.
2. Inspect all tubing connections, gauges, and regulators.
Installation
Plug the machine into an appropriate power source as determined by the configuration
section of the operating guide or the legend plate on the rear of the machine. The
electrical service should be properly grounded, and the power sources should be clean. If
there is high power equipment operating off the same source, a line conditioner may be
necessary. Errors in machine operation could indicate poor quality power.
WARNING: Failure to comply with electrical specifications can result in damage to
the machine as well as injury to installation personnel. Electrical hookup must be
made by a qualified electrician and must comply with any applicable local standards.
1. A ¼” NPT female fitting is provided at the rear of the machine. Connect to a source
of clean, dry air. A hose of ¼” inside diameter is sufficient.
2. Ground any pressure vessel to earth or the machine.
NOTE: Precision Valve & Automation STRONGLY recommends the machine not be
powered on or material added to the pressure vessels until they are properly
grounded.
3. Close any access doors and push in the EMERGENCY STOP button. Turn on the red
air lockout valve.
4. Turn on power at red switch on the side of the electrical enclosure.

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Operating Environment
Location
The machine should be installed on a level surface away from standing water, possible
overspray and overhead leaks.
Temperature and Humidity
The machine should be operated in an area at 40F - 105F (4C –41C) and low humidity.
Condensation should not be allowed to collect on the machine.
Hardware
Fluid Components
Refer to the dispense schematic for proper connection of all material hose.
Electrical Components
Refer to the electrical schematic for proper connections.
System Requirements
Before you operate the system, know the components. Perform the steps instructed.
If your machine is integrated with a PVA workcell, the machine will interface with a
PVA workcell and use PVA Portal software. This manual shows the correct use of the
machine with PVA portal with a PVA workcell.
Ensure the following is complete before using the machine:
•All air lines are attached from the PVA workcell to the machine (refer to the workcell
schematics for the correct connections).
•All motor cables/sensor cables/communications are correctly connected from the
PVA workcell to the machine. Refer to the workcell schematics.
•All hoses, fittings, and valves are connected and tight. Refer to the PVA workcell
schematics for the correct plumbing layout. Refer to the workcell schematics.
•PVA workcell is powered up and supplied with the machine air pressure.
WARNING! Become familiar with and test all functionality of the machine before you
load any cartridges of material into the machine.

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Software Overview
Endurance is equipped with a built-in software program. If Endurance is a standalone
product, the program can be accessed directly from the Endurance cart. If Endurance has
been integrated with a PVA automated workcell, the software can be accessed via PVA
Portal or the Endurance cart.
Accessing Endurance Software via Portal
1. Select Endurance from the Program Selection dropdown menu.
2. Select the UniVNC tab.
3. Select Endurance from the Connect To dropdown menu.
4. Click Connect.
Figure 1: Access Software from Portal

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5. The Endurance software screen will display in a new popup window.
Figure 2: Endurance Software in Portal
Log In
1. Select Login to log in.
Figure 3: Login

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2. Click on the dropdown to choose the desired login permission.
Figure 4: Username and Password
3. Use the arrows to navigate the roles. Select the desired login and click Ok.
Figure 5: Choose Role
4. Enter the password.
Figure 6: Enter Username and Password
5. The Home Screen will display.

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Home Screen Features and Functions
Figure 7: Home Screen Features
1. User: This field will display which user is currently logged in. To change users, select
Logout then Login to choose a new role.
2. Operator Material Functions: Select Enter to navigate to the Manual →Material
screen. See Manual section for more information.
3. System Drives: Select Home to home the drives. Pump B and Pump A will display a
Homing status. Once homed, the pumps will display a Ready status.
4. System Ready: The screen will display a System Ready status when it is ready to
use. Errors will also display here.
5. Pump A and Pump B: Pump B and Pump A will display a Ready status when they
are ready to use. Errors will also display here.
6. Recipe Select: Use the arrow icons to select a Recipe.

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Navigation Pane
The Navigation Pane on the left side of the screen has five options. These that allow you to
navigate through the program.
Note: Depending on role and security permissions, some options below may be
unavailable.
1. Home : Select this button to navigate to the home screen.
2. Ready: Select this button to navigate to the Ready screen.
3. Manual: Select this button to navigate to the Manual screen.
4. Setup: Select this button to navigate to the Setup screen.
5. Manual : Select this button to open the Endurance manual.
Figure 8: Navigation Pane Overview