Sentry SBC Instruction manual

Original Instructions
Installation, Operation
&Maintenance Manual
Sentry SBC Controller
Sampler Controllers
S-AS-IOM-00409-3 11-20
Keep for future
reference.

2 Original Instructions Sentry Equipment Corp
Do not install, maintain, or operate this equipment without reading, understanding, and following the
appropriate Sentry Equipment Corp instructions. Otherwise, injury, damage, or both may result.
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Note
The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents
Safety Information .........................................4
General Safety Precautions .................................5
General Description ........................................6
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Receiving............................................................6
Installation ..........................................................7
Inputs ...............................................................7
Outputs .............................................................8
Operation..................................................8
Quick Start ..........................................................8
Using the Controller Keys ............................................8
Starting and Operating the Controller ................................10
Modes of Operation .................................................10
Controller Options ...................................................11
Maintenance Functions ..............................................13
Alarm Function ......................................................15
Purge Function ......................................................15
Stopping the controller ..............................................15
MODBUS Communications...........................................16
Standard Warranty .........................................17
Customer Support..........................................17
Appendix A: Sampler Models A, L, RX, MG-Air ................18
Appendix B: Other Samplers ................................20

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Safety Information
Please read the entire manual before attempting to unpack, set up, or operate this product. Pay careful attention to all
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury and/or equipment damage.
Use of Hazard Information
If multiple hazards exist, the signal word corresponding to the greatest hazard shall be used.
Denitions
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal
injury.
ÂNOTE
Information that requires special emphasis.
ÂTIP
Alternate techniques or clarifying information.
SHALL:
This word is understood to be mandatory.
SHOULD:
This word is understood to be advisory.

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General Safety Precautions
Product Selection, Installation, and Use
Improper selection, installation, or use can cause personal injury or property damage. It is solely the responsibility of users,
through their own analysis and testing, to select products suitable for their specic application requirements, ensure they are
properly maintained, and limit their use to their intended purpose.
Follow proper local, state, and federal regulations for proper installation and operational requirements.
Always use caution and common sense when working with any chemical. Read the product label and Material Safety Data
Sheets (MSDS) carefully and follow the instructions exactly.
Potential Equipment Hazards
Hot surfaces! This equipment may have very hot surfaces. If an operator contacts a hot surface, injury may occur. Use
protective clothing to prevent injury. If other equipment comes in contact with a hot surface, damage to the equipment may
occur. Ensure the area around this equipment is kept clear to prevent damage from occurring.
High pressures! This equipment may contain uids at very high pressures. Prior to installing, removing or maintaining this
equipment, ensure that the equipment is isolated from all connecting piping, the equipment is depressurized, the contents
have been drained, and the equipment is cool.
Moving parts! This equipment may contain moving parts. All drive guards and doors must be secured in place when this
machine is being operated.

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General Description
ÂNOTE
Information provided in this manual covers all standard features of the Model SBC. Certain features do not apply to all
applications. The software displays the options that apply to your application.
The Sentry® SBC controller is a dedicated logic control system capable of controlling many automatic samplers in the
Sentry product line including liquid, slurry, and bulk solids samplers.
Menus allow quick access
to all system parameters
and information
LCD screen provides
constant information
on system status
Tactile feedback
membrane switches
for operator inputs
Controller features
Adjustable timer setpoints for all sampler models
Standard modes of operation include Batch, Delay Start, and Flow Proportional sampling
Ability to control an indexing cabinet with a jar sensor in conjuction with your sampler
Quick Start screen with step-by-step instructions for startup
Description of the sequence of operation for the programmed sampler
Current cycle counter to track the number of samples taken
PLC heaters are available
General Specications
Operating temperature: 0°C to +50°C
Relative humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
Installation
Receiving
Examine the crate and all contents for any shipping damage immediately after receipt.
Take pictures of any suspected damage.
Report damages to the delivery company at once. This is the responsibility of the consignee.

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Installation
Installation should be performed by qualied personnel in accordance with state/provincial and local codes and
procedures.
Mount the controller in a location that is easily accessible and within view of the sampler.
Mount the controller in a vibration-free location and have a qualied electrician wire the controller to the electrical
supply.
Surge suppression and ltering is recommended but not required.
Hard wire the controller to instrument-quality power using appropriate certied conduit, ttings, and wiring or
cable.
Use a suitable external over-current protection device, such as a fuse or circuit breaker (15 A), and disconnect device.
The over-current protection and disconnect devices shall be installed on both the hot (L) and neutral (N) leads.
The disconnect device shall be located near the equipment and marked with appropriate ON(|) OFF(O) markings as
specied by local codes.
When penetrating the controller enclosure, use tubes and ttings that maintain the environmental rating of the
enclosure.
Inputs
ÂNOTE
Inputs I3 through I7 are located on the Index Cabinet. Inputs H1 through H4 and A1 are eld-mounted devices. The signals are
processed in the Sentry SBC Controller.
I1. REMOTE ENABLE: External contact from customer which, when open, prohibits all operation of the sampler. If
not used, leave terminals TB2 1 and 2 wired together.
I2. REMOTE START: External contact from customer, using terminals TB2 3 and 4, which initiates sampling when in
REMOTE mode.
I3. SAMPLER PROX 1: Proximity sensor input. Used for control of MG and SA/E samplers.
I4. SAMPLER PROX 2 or IC Jar Sensor: Secondary proximity sensor input or proximity sensor used to sense level of
jar ll in the Indexing Cabinet.
I5. IC DOOR: Proximity sensor input conrming position of door on the Indexing Cabinet. Operation inhibited if
door is open.
I6. IC Carousel: Proximity sensor input conrming the position of the carousel of the Indexing Cabinet.
I7. IC Manual Pushbutton: Manual advance pushbutton for the Indexing Cabinet.
I8. Delay Start: Contact closure triggers a time delay. After delay timer expires, sampling will start.
H1. High Speed Counter: Flow counter input used for ow based sampling (10 kHz max frequrency; 100 µs min
pulse resolution).
H2. Digital or COUNTER Input: Extra digital input or high speed counter input available for future control
enhancements.
H3. Digital or COUNTER Input: Extra digital input or high speed counter input available for future control
enhancements.
H4. Product Backup Sensor: Proximity sensor input used for sample backup indication.
A1. 4-20 mA INPUT: Flow meter output used for ow based proportional sampling.

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Outputs
ÂNOTE
If others provide control, it should follow the minimum requirements of the operating logic outlined in this section
Controller outputs vary by the sampler controlled. Refer to the chart below or the electrical wiring diagram (EWD) to
determine output usage.
Sampler R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6
A, MG-Air Unused Sample
Sol IC Full IC Motor Alarm Sampler Running
B1 Direction
Relay IC Full Motor " " "
GE IC Full Unused Motor " " "
ISOLOK Air Eject Sol Sample
Sol IC Full " " "
Iso-Park Sol 2 Sol 1 IC Full " " "
MG Elec IC Full Unused Motor " " "
PR Purge Sol Sample
Sol IC Full " " "
R Solenoid IC Full Motor " " "
RB, D2 Solenoid IC Full Motor " " "
RX Purge Sol Sample
Sol IC Full " " "
RPG Extend Sol Rotate Sol IC Full " " "
SA/A, GA Solenoid Unused IC Full " " "
SA/E IC Full Unused Motor " " "
Operation
Quick Start
The rst time power is applied, the controller defaults to Quick Start. Quick Start leads the operator through the
controller set-up procedure step-by-step.
To access Quick Start on subsequent power-ups, press the Service key and select Quick Start.
Using the Controller Keys
System Keys
1. Soft Keys: The arrow keys on either side of the display correspond to keys programmed on the screen. The rim
surrounding the soft key shown on the display will be lled when the option is selected.
2. ESC: Returns to previous screen; ends editing session without accepting new value.
3. Arrow Keys: The up, down, right and left arrow keys located directly below the display are used to navigate menu
selections and change editable values.
4. ENTER: Accepts new values; selects menu options; enters editing mode.
5. Numbers: In editing mode, all of the function keys can be used to enter numbers, which are shown in gray on the
upper right hand corners of the keys

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Command Keys
1. AUTO: Places the controller in AUTO mode. This mode allows local operation of the controller.
2. Remote: Allows remote operation of the controller. Sampling starts when a contact from an external source is
closed. Continuous sampling occurs for as long as the contact is closed. Momentarily closing this contact will start
a single sample.
3. OFF: Takes the sampler out of REMOTE or AUTO mode; will reset the Batch counter.
4. Purge: If sampler has a purge/air eject option, this key manually operates the solenoid to purge the unit.
5. GRAB: Allows the operator to immediately collect a sample. Sampler must be in the Cycle/Retracted portion of the
sampling cycle or in the OFF state.
Menu Keys
1. MAIN: Main operating screen displays sampler position, current timer value, current mode, and Batch and IC count.
2. Setpoint: Lists all program setpoints.
3. Option: Menu of the available program options and routing to pertinent screens.
4. Service: Menu of service-related options such as I/O Status, Quick Start, Operation Sequence, Default settings, and
Cycle Counter.
5. Alarm: System alarm log.

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Starting and Operating the Controller
After the sampler and controller are installed, timer setpoints must be veried or changed from the factory preset
values.
1. Press the Setpoint menu button to access the Setpoints menu screen.
2. The Setpoints menu screen lists all the setpoints available for adjustment.
3. Refer to the appropriate appendix for information on the setpoints for your sampler model.
Timers
ÂNOTE
Timers used depend on sampler type. See appendix appropriate to your sampler.
1. Extend or Sample time: Determines the time the sampler is in the process stream (max 600 sec).
2. Retract time: (not applicable to all samplers) Determines the duration the sample probe is retracted, allowing the
sample to be deposited into the sample container (max 600sec).
3. Cycle Time: Determines the time between samples (max 17:59:59).
4. Delay Time: (not applicable to all samplers) Determines the time before purge/air eject occurs (max 600 sec).
5. Purge Time: (not applicable to all samplers) Determines the time purge/air eject is active (max 600 sec).
6. Park Time: (not applicable to all samplers) Determines the time the sampler is in the Park position (max 17:59:59).
Modes of Operation
The controller operates in two modes, AUTO and REMOTE, with the capability to take a GRAB sample in either mode.
AUTO and REMOTE cannot be selected at the same time.
Auto Mode
Auto mode is the default mode of operation.
Press the AUTO key to place the controller in Auto mode.
All operating commands are initiated at the controller panel.
Refer to the appropriate appendix or the Service Menu of the controller for the sequence of operation specic to
your sampler model.
Remote Mode
Press the REMOTE key to place the controller in Remote mode.
Start and stop commands are initiated from a remote control system.
Sampling is started and stopped based on an external contact (Terminals TB2 3, 4).
– When the contact is closed, sampling starts.
– When the contact is removed, sampling stops.
– If contact is removed in the middle of a sampling cycle, the sampler completes the cycle and then stops.
– A momentary closure of the remote contact results in a single sample being taken.