USC LPX User manual

Operators Manual
Software Release: U-TREAT v2.0.0
LPX AUTOMATED
SEED TREATER
2320 124th Road Sabetha, Kansas 66534 P: [phone] F: [phone] www.uscllc.com Revision Effective 15 FEB 2013

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Thank you for choosing USC, LLC for your equipment needs. We appreciate your
business and will work diligently to ensure that you are satisfied with your choice.
OVERVIEW
The purpose of this manual is to provide you with the basic information needed to
operate and maintain the LPX automated seed treater. It does not hold USC, LLC
liable for any accidents or injuries that may occur.
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
As the purchaser/owner/operator of this equipment and control system, you have an
obligation to install, operate, and maintain the equipment in a manner that minimizes
the exposure of people in your care to any potential hazards inherent in using this
equipment. It is critical that the owner of this equipment:
 Has a clear and documented understanding of the process this machine is
being used in and of any resulting hazards or special requirements arising
from this specific application.
 Allow only properly trained and instructed personnel to install, operate,
or service this equipment.
 Maintain a comprehensive safety program involving all who work with this
machine and other associated process equipment.
 Establish clear areas of staff responsibility (e.g. operation, setup, sanitation,
maintenance, and repairs).
 Provide all personnel with necessary safety equipment.
 Periodically inspect the equipment to insure that the doors, covers, guards,
and safety devices are in place and functioning, that all safety instructions
and warning labels are intact and legible, and that the equipment is in good
working order.
 In addition to the operating instructions, observe and enforce the applicable
legal and other binding regulations, national and local codes.
As the person with the most to gain or loose from working safely, it is important that
you work responsibly and stay alert. By following a few simple rules, you can prevent
an accident that could injure or kill you or a co-worker.
Introduction
Introduction

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 Do not operate, clean, or service this equipment until you have read and
understood the contents of this manual. If you do not understand the
information in this manual, bring it to the attention of your supervisor, or call
your local USC dealer for assistance.
 Any operator who is known or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol
or drugs should not be allowed to operate the equipment.
 Understand and follow the safety practices required by your employer and
this manual.
 PAY ATTENTION to what you and other personnel are doing and how these
activities may affect your safety.
 Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal
injury or death.
RECEIVING YOUR EQUIPMENT
As soon as the equipment is received, it should be carefully inspected to make certain
that it has sustained no damage during shipment and that all items listed on the
packing list are accounted for. If there is any damage or shortages, the purchaser
must immediately notify your USC dealer. Ownership passes to purchaser when the
unit leaves the USC, LLC. premises. The purchaser is responsible for unloading and
mounting all components of the equipment.
Document the serial number of the machine for future reference. The serial number is
located on the upper right corner of the main panel mounting bracket.
SERIAL NUMBER:__________________________________
Serial
Number

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Section Contents Page #
Section A Safety Instructions.....................................................................5
Section B Installation................................................................................12
Section C Mechanical Operation..............................................................18
LPX Treater Overview............................................................18
Seed Wheel............................................................................19
Atomizer Chamber .................................................................20
Rotating Drum .......................................................................21
Pump Stand Overview............................................................22
Mix Tank, Calibration Tube ....................................................23
Peristaltic Pump Heads & Pump Motor .................................24
Flow Meters, Pump Stand Valves ..........................................25
Section D Electrical Operation.................................................................28
Main Screen...............................................................................30
H-O-A Screen.............................................................................33
Utilities Screen...........................................................................37
Security Screen..........................................................................39
Tools & Options Screen.............................................................41
Section E Calibration ................................................................................47
Seed Flow Calibration................................................................47
Pump Calibration .......................................................................50
Flow Meter Calibration...............................................................51
Seed Wheel Calibration .............................................................52
Treating Seed ............................................................................53
Editing & Printing Reports..........................................................55
Downloading Reports.................................................................57
Section F Troubleshooting & Alarms......................................................61
Troubleshooting .........................................................................61
Proximity Switch Adjustment Guide...........................................63
System Alarms - Faults..............................................................64
System Messages......................................................................67
Section G Maintenance .............................................................................68
Section H Storage......................................................................................71
Section I Mechanical Drawings ..............................................................74
Section J Limited Warranty....................................................................139
Table of Contents
Table of Contents

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Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Section
Section
A
A
Every year accidents in the work place maim, kill and injure people. Although it may
be impossible to prevent all accidents, with the right combination of training, operating
practices, safety devices, and operator vigilance, the number of accidents can be
significantly reduced. The purpose of this section is to educate equipment users
about hazards, unsafe practices, and recommended hazard avoidance techniques.
SAFETY WORDS AND SYMBOLS
It is very important that operators and maintenance personnel understand the words
and symbols that are used to communicate safety information. Safety words, their
meaning and format, have been standardized for U.S. manufacturers and published by
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The European Community (E.C.)
has adopted a different format based on the International Standards Organization
(I.S.O.) and applicable machinery directives. Both formats are presented below.
Graphic symbols are not standardized, but most manufacturers will use some variation
of the ones seen in this manual.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage.
Provides additional information that the operator needs to be
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Mandatory Lockout Power Symbol. Disconnect, lockout and
tagout electrical and other energy sources before inspecting,
cleaning or performing maintenance on this panel.
International Safety Alert Symbol. The exclamation point (!)
surrounded by a yellow triangle indicates that an injury hazard
exists. However, it does not indicate the seriousness of
potential injury. The exclamation point (!) is also used with the
DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION symbols so the potential
injury is indicated.
Electrocution Hazard Symbol. This symbol indicates that an
electrocution hazard exists. Serious injury or death could result
from contacting high voltage.
International Electrocution Hazard. This symbol indicates
that an electrocution hazard exists. Serious injury or death
could result from contacting high voltage.
Mandatory Read Manual Action Symbol. (I.S.O. format) This
symbol instructs personnel to read the Operators Manual before
servicing or operating the equipment.
Mandatory Read Manual Action Symbol. This symbol
instructs personnel to read the Operators Manual before
servicing or operating the equipment.
Notice is used to notify people of important installation,
operation or maintenance information which is not hazard
related.

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LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURES
Lockout/Tagout is the placement of a lock/tag on an energy isolating device in
accordance with an established procedure. When taking equipment out of service to
perform maintenance or repair work, always follow the lockout/tagout procedures as
outlined in ANSI Z344.1 and/or OSHA Standard 1910.147. This standard “requires
employers to establish a program and utilize procedures for affixing appropriate
lockout devices or tagout devices to energy isolating devices and to otherwise disable
machines or equipment to prevent unexpected energizing, start-up, or release of
stored energy in order to prevent injury to employees.”
EMERGENCY STOP
There are two Emergency Stop push buttons on the LPX Automated Seed
Treater, which are located on the main control panel and the treater
junction box. Actuators of emergency stop shall be colored RED. The
background immediately around the device actuator shall be colored
YELLOW. The actuator pushbutton-operated device shall be of the palm
or mushroom head type.
CONTROLLED STOP
This is the stopping of machine motion by reducing the electrical command signal to
0 (zero) once the stop signal has been recognized.
HAZARD REVIEW
Electrocution Hazard
Electrocution accidents are most likely to occur during maintenance
of the electrical system or when working on or near exposed high
voltage wiring. This hazard does not exist when the electrical power
has been disconnected, properly locked, and tagged out.
Automatic Start Hazard
This Semi - Automated Pump Stand may be controlled by an
automated system and may start without warning. Failure to properly
disconnect, lockout, and tagout all energy sources of remotely
controlled equipment creates a very hazardous situation and could
cause injury or even death. PLEASE STAY CLEAR AND BE ALERT.

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YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your USC, LLC
LPX Automated Seed Treater . YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is
going to operate, maintain, or work around the pump stand be familiar with the
operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in
this manual. This manual will take you step-by-step through your working day and alert
you to good safety practices that should be adhered to while operating the pump
stand.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you,
but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety
program. Be certain that EVERYONE operating this equipment is familiar with the
recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring
good safety practices.
 LPX Automated Treater owners must give operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate the machine, and at least annually
thereafter per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulation
1928.57.
 The most important safety device on this equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator’s responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow them. All accidents can be avoided.
 A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is
not qualified to operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
 Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.
 Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs
before operating, maintaining, adjusting or unplugging the
LPX Automated Treater .
2. Only trained persons shall operate the seed treater. An untrained
operator is not qualified to operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise, and
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4. Provide a fire extinguisher for use in case of an accident. Store in
a highly visible place.
5. Do not allow children, spectators or bystanders within hazard area
of machine.
6. Wear appropriate protective gear. This includes but is not limited
to:
 A hard hat
 Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
 Protective goggles
 Heavy gloves
 Hearing protection
 Respirator or filter mask
7. Place all controls in neutral or off, stop motor, and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Then disable power source before servicing,
adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
8. Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will be
operating or maintaining the Semi - Automated Pump Stand.
OPERATING SAFETY:
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before using.
2. Disconnect and disable electrical supply completely and wait for all moving parts to
stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children, before starting.
4. Be familiar with the machine hazard area. If anyone enters hazard area, shut down
machine immediately. Clear the area before restarting.
5. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
6. Stay away from overhead obstructions and power lines during operation and
transporting. Electrocution can occur without direct contact.
7. Do not operate machine when any guards are removed.
8. Inspect welds and repair if needed.

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PLACEMENT SAFETY
1. Move only with the appropriate equipment
2. Stay away from overhead power lines when moving pump stand. Electrocution can
occur without direct contact.
3. Be familiar with machine hazard area. If anyone enters hazard areas, shut down
machine immediately. Clear the area before restarting.
4. Operate the pump stand on level ground free of debris. Anchor the pump stand to
prevent tipping or upending.
Before placement of the pump stand, be sure that ground is
reasonably level. The pump stand may topple or work improperly
if the ground is too uneven, damaging the equipment and/or
causing personal injury.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Review the Operator’s Manual and all safety items before
working with, maintaining or operating the LPX Automated
Treater .
2. Place all controls in neutral or off, stop motors, disable power
source, and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3. Follow good shop practices:
Keep service area clean and dry.
Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
Use adequate light for the job at hand.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
5. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children, when carrying out any
maintenance and repairs or making any adjustments.
6. Before resuming work, install and secure all guards when maintenance work is
completed.
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SAFETY SIGNS
1. Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
2. Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign.
4. Safety signs are available from your Authorized Dealer.
How to Install Safety Signs:
 Be sure that the installation area is clean and dry.
 Be sure temperature is above 50oF (10oC).
 Decide on the exact position before you remove the backing paper.
 Remove the smallest portion of the split backing paper.
 Align the sign over the specified area and carefully press the small portion with
the exposed sticky backing in place.
 Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully smooth the remaining
portion of the sign in place.
 Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out using the piece of
sign backing paper.
Located on the USC equipment you will find safety labels.
Always be sure to read and follow all directions on the labels.
Guards provided with USC LPX Automated Treater are to
remain in place during operation.
Part # 09-02-0001 Part # 09-02-0002

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Installation
Installation
Section
Section
B
B
HIGH VOLTAGE ~ Always disconnect the power source
before working on or near the control panel or lead wires.
HIGH VOLTAGE ~ Use insulated tools when making
adjustments while the controls are under power.
Permanent installation may require additional electrical cords,
chemical tubing, and air lines, since each installation is unique.
Rear
Inlet
Discharge
Front

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The following steps outline the initial set-up of your USC Seed Treating system:
1. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children, before moving.
2. Be sure there is enough clearance from overhead obstructions and power lines or
other equipment to move the machine into its working position.
3. Using a forklift, place the seed treater in the desired position on a level surface.
USC highly recommends that the seed treater be set up inside a
building or any covered structure to protect the machine from
weathering.
4. Remove any boxes and cords from the drum of the treater.
5. Install the four provided legs and set up on a level surface, preferably concrete.
When all four legs are mounted in the same pin hole, the seed treater has a slight
slope to allow seed to travel through the machine. The pin holes are approximately
2” apart.
If more slope is desired, the rear legs can be dropped an additional
pin hole.
6. Anchor the seed treater in position to prevent the machine from moving during
operation.
7. Inspect machine thoroughly for screws, bolts, fittings, etc. which may have come
loose during shipping.
8. The pump stand(s) should be placed on level ground close to the seed treater.
TREATER SET - UP
9. Attach the chemical tubing
from the pump stand(s) to the
atomizer plumbing on the seed
treater (right). Additional tubing
can be added or removed to
accommodate your set-up.

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TREATER SET - UP
10.Setup the Automated Main Control panel at a place that is convenient to the
operator. This may include attaching the automated main control panel to the
seed treater, to the wall, or to the control panel stand that will require anchoring.
11.Connect the gray cable with light blue ends to one of PJCAN connections on the
bottoms of both the treater and automated control panels. Connect the two light
blue plugs into each of the remaining open PJCAN connections.
12.Connect the red cable to the PJESTOPA on the treater control panel and then to
the PJESTOPB on the automated control panel. This cable must run from an A
connection to a B connection (never A to A or B to B). Connect the two red plugs
into each of the remaining open PJESTOP connections.
13.Connect the cables from Pump Stand(s) to applicable port on the Main Control
Panel.
LPX AUTOMATED MAIN CONTROL PANEL

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TREATER SET - UP
LPX AUTOMATED TREATER CONTROL PANEL

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14.Connect any conveyors that need to be
controlled through the touch screen control
panel to the bottom of the treater control
panel.
.
15.It is required that this air supply have an
in-line customer supplied air dryer to protect
the air system from contamination. Supply
approximately 100 - 110 pounds of air
pressure from the dryer to the port on the
air actuated 3-way valve located on the
pump stand frame behind the electric
control panel.
16.Connect a dedicated analog phone line to
the modem located in the top right portion
of the automated control panel. This will
allow USC remote access to the seed
treater.
TREATER SET - UP
Air Supplied Here
Analog Phone Line Hooked Up Here

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18.A service port located on the side of the
main control panel will allow the operator
to connect a printer and an Ethernet
connection to the unit. The USB
connection will allow the user to print
reports directly from the reports screen.
17.Have a certified electrician provide
power to the seed treating system.
Provide convenient shutdown switches,
comply with local electrical codes and
ensure that the system is properly
grounded and bonded. The USC
system must be connected to the same
electrical requirements as specified in
the main control panel on the power
requirement tag, or the electrical
schematic shipped with the piece of
equipment. This will power the USC
LPX seed treater and any attached
conveyors.
19. Attach the communication cable from the pump stand control panel to the bottom
of the automated control panel (for an automated pump stand) or to the auxiliary
connection plug on the bottom of the treater control panel (for a manual pump
stand).
20.Provide 110V single phase power to both the main control panel and the pump
stand(s).
Flexible conduit is
recommended for
main power supply.
TREATER SET - UP
USB
Connection
Ethernet
Connection

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LPX TREATER OVERVIEW
Mechanical Operation
Mechanical Operation
Section
Section
C
C
Atomizer Motor
12” Extension Ring
Rotating
Drum
Main
Control
Panel
Adjustable
Seed Flow
Gate
Adjustable
Legs
Discharge
Chute
Quick
Release
Atomizer
Chamber
Handle
Plumbing
To Atomizer
Seed Wheel
Treater
Control
Panel
Drum Motor

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SEED WHEEL
The hopper is equipped with three proximity switches. The top switch controls the inlet
conveyor and the lower switches, located in the seed wheel, control the pump(s).
Refer to H-O-A Screen in section D. See the Proximity Switch Adjustment Guide in
Section F for more in-depth information on these switches.
The Seed Wheel is designed to simplify and increase seed flow calibration accuracy.
A rotating wheel is driven by a variable speed motor, which is set prior to treating the
seed. This is mounted above the atomizer. The wheel consists of 8 identical pockets
approximately 4 inches deep. As it rotates, the wheel captures a certain amount of
seed in each pocket. After the seed is caught, the wheel continues rotation and
dispenses the seed into the atomizer chamber. With the constant turn of the wheel,
there is a consistent amount of seed always sent through the atomizer.
A cup is used to represent a certain percentage of one of the wheels pockets. To
calibrate the seed flow, take a sample of the seed to be treated using the cup and
weigh it (see page 47). By entering the cup weight of the seed sample the system
will automatically adjust the RPM of the Seed Wheel according to the entered target
weight.
The purpose of the seed wheel is to simplify calibration and make seed flow calibration
more accurate. The seed wheel saves time when switching to different seed sizes and
seed types.
Openings to Wheel
Variable
Speed
Motor
Opening to
Atomizer
Seed Wheel
Pocket
Proximity
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ATOMIZER CHAMBER
The atomizer chamber consists of a patented design which disperses treatment evenly
to each seed. A motor drives the atomizer head at approximately 1725 RPM’s. As
treatment is being pumped into the atomizer chamber, it drops into the atomizer head.
The centrifugal force of the spinning head forces the treatment to be sprayed out
through a screen covering in all 360 degrees. Meanwhile, seed flows down out of the
seed wheel and down on top of the distribution cone which disperses the seed down
around the atomizer head. The atomizer can be easily accessed for cleaning and
maintenance by pulling down on the quick release handle and sliding the atomizer
away from the treater body. (see page 69)
12” hopper extension
Inlet conveyor
Proximity
Switch
Atomizing
Chamber
Adjustable
Seed Gate
Lever
Quick Release
Atomizer Chamber
Handle