Maguire: Model MGF-ST
Maguire: Model MGF-ST
Maguire: Model MGF-ST
MAGUIRE
Model MGF-ST
Standard Controller
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Notes:
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Features _____________________________________________________________ 5
Assembly and Installation Instructions ___________________________________ 6
MGF Menu Navigation and Overview _____________________________________ 8
Description of Controls ________________________________________________ 7
Software Setup (First Time Setup) ______________________________________ 10
Startup Instructions __________________________________________________ 13
Normal Operation ____________________________________________________ 14
Alarms and Troubleshooting ___________________________________________ 15
Troubleshooting Controller Problems ___________________________________ 17
Troubleshooting Loss of Color _________________________________________ 17
Settings Menu Explained ______________________________________________ 18
Print Options ________________________________________________________ 23
Parameters _________________________________________________________ 27
Updating the MGF Firmware ___________________________________________ 32
Rate Adjust Reset ____________________________________________________ 33
Set Model ___________________________________________________________ 33
View / Reset Totals ___________________________________________________ 34
MGF Defaults _______________________________________________________ 34
Diagnostic Screen ___________________________________________________ 35
Optional Loader Installation ___________________________________________ 36
AGL Loader Diagram _________________________________________________ 37
MGF Wiring Diagram _________________________________________________ 41
Parts diagram / Dimensions ___________________________________________ 45
Principle of Feeder Operation __________________________________________ 48
Principle of Controller Operation _______________________________________ 48
Warranty ___________________________________________________________ 49
Technical Support and Contact Information ______________________________ 50
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The information contained within this manual including any translations thereof, is the property of
Maguire Products Inc. and may not be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means
without the express written consent of Maguire Products Inc.
To every person concerned with use and maintenance of the Maguire Gravimetric Feeder (MGF) it
is recommended to read thoroughly these operating instructions. Maguire Products Inc. accepts no
responsibility or liability for damage or malfunction of the equipment arising from non-observance of
these operating instructions.
To avoid errors and to ensure trouble-free operation, it is essential that these operating instructions
are read and understood by all personnel who are to use the equipment.
Should you have problems or difficulties with the equipment, please contact Maguire Products Inc.
or your local Maguire distributor.
These operating instructions only apply to the equipment described within this manual.
Phone: 610.459.4300
Fax: 610.459.2700
Website: http://www.maguire.com
Email: info@maguire.com
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MGF-ST
Gravimetric
Feeder
Throughput capacity:
Injection molding –
Up to 40.0 lb/hr
(18 kg/hr)
Extrusion –
Up to 120.0 lb/hr
(55 kg/hr)
Standard features:
3 Standard Modes of Operation Torque-limiting Drive Coupling
Cyclical, Continuous and Extrusion Following Protects drive motor in case of jammed auger.
Modes. Rate (volumetic) also available.
Easy-to-Use Microprocessor Controller Saves
Reduces Input Error Time
The easiest setup procedure in the industry: enter User-friendly controller has intuitive setup
let-down ratio and either shot weight or lb/hr procedure.
output and press start. Feeder automatically
adjusts to screw recovery time and extruder USB Port
output. Allows data download, data printout and
software update capability.
Fine Metering Resolution
100 rpm Stepper Motor advances at 200 Detailed Material Usage Documentation
increments per revolution. In combination with Microprocessor control allows data collection via
digital control, the 200-step rotation achieves fine G2 networking software, or MLAN protocol via
metering resolution of ± 0.2%. Ethernet.
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2. Locate and drill the proper bolt patterns (top and bottom of the adapter frame). This frame will be bolted
directly to the feed throat of your process machine and the natural material hopper will be bolted on top.
8. Plug the black power cable into a standard 120-volt (EURO, 230 VAC) outlet.
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9. Standard equipped for contact closure applications only, your controller will be equipped with the supplied
cable lead and 5-pin connector. You will also have a 20’ length of cable with a mating 5-pin connector. This
cable will connect to the MGF controller using the connector, and the open end will be wired to your
equipment. The open ends leads should be wired to the screw signal normally open contact closure. When
the screw is retracting contacts will close and then open at the end of the retract. The time closed is used by
the MGF to adjust output. This 5-pin connector is also used with an extrusion following 0-10 volt signal.
See the MGF wiring diagram on page 41.
10. If optionally ordered with 24 to 120 VDC or VAC plug the "SIGNAL" (gray) cord will be plugged into outlet that
is energized only when the screw is turning. Signal voltage can be from 24 to 120 VDC or VAC. The screw
signal on-time can not be less then 1 second. INJECTION time or CLAMP CLOSE time are options.
Description of Controls
1. POWER ON / OFF SWITCH - Turns power on or off. Switch light
is illuminated when MGF is powered ON.
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On the right side of the screen, up and down arrows indicate that there are more menu
options above or below the current screen of choices. Navigation, selection and adjustment of
menu options are accomplished by using the arrow buttons on the keypad to navigate and
pressing the ENTER button to select an option. Adjustments to values are accomplished using
the numeric keys on the keypad. Press the BACK button to go back, exit or cancel an action.
On the MAIN MENU screen, LOAD at the bottom left is displayed when the loader is activated.
In the lower right SIG (Signal) is displayed when in Cycle Mode and displays incrementing
seconds of on-time.
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LBS/HOUR or SHOT WT – Setting Metering Rate or Shot Weight, grams. See page 10
SETUP – Password protected access to options, settings and parameters See below ↓
FILL BIN – Enabled if Loader Operation is ON. Manual fill of the bin (hopper)
SETUP – Password protected access to MGF Settings (default: 2222) See page 18
COMMUNICATIONS – MLAN ID, View MAC Address, TCP/IP Address, TCP/IP Setup See page 26
LOADER OPERATIONS – Loader On/Off, Loader on/off grams, Loader Alarm See page 26
METERING RATE – Motor Factor, Weight Error, Low Weight See page 26
PARAMETERS – List of adjustable parameters. See Parameter for more information See page 27
PRINT OPTIONS – Parameter printout or time interval printouts to USB drive See page 23
UPDATE USB CHIP - For updating MGF’s USB firmware See page 32
RATE ADJ RESET – Used to reset the Rate Adjustment back to 1.0000 See page 33
VIEW/RESET TOTALS – Resets material usage totals and cycle counter See page 34
SETTINGS
CHANGE PASSWORD – Changing the MGF Password (default: 2222) See page 18
MODE – Configuring to run CYCLE, CONTINUOUS or Extrusion Following mode See page 19
UNITS – Display units as US (Pounds, ounces) METRIC (Kilograms, grams) See page 20
LANG – Language: English, French, Italian, German, Polish, Czech, Spanish See page 20
SET DATE AND TIME – Date format (USA, Europe) and RTC setup See page 21
VOLUMETRIC - Causes the MGF to run at a fixed rate based on current values. See page 22
AUTO STOP – Used for extrusion and continuous. Turning on requires a See page 22
constant contact closure to run. Used normally to run and stop the MGF Feeder
automatically with the extruder. Only available with extrusion following models.
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Turn the MGF Power ON. Power button located on lower left side of controller.
View the LCD window. Allow controller to boot up to MAIN MENU.
Press To scroll down to SETUP (using arrow key)
Press ENTER Display will say:
ENTER PASSWORD _ _ _ _
Enter 2222 Default password is 2222
Press ENTER to enter SETTINGS. Display will show SETTINGS options.
Press once, scrolling the display down to MODE.
Press ENTER to toggle between CYCLE, CONTINUOUS and EXTR. FLLW
(Extrusion Following) Mode.
Select CYCLE...
for injection molding, where the MGF auger turns on and off with
each cycle. In this mode the first step is to enter the SHOT
WEIGHT of the part on the main screen. Next set the LDR (Let
Down Ratio) on the main screen. In CYCLE mode your MGF will
dispense the calculated rate (shot weight x LDR) during the
length of screw recover time.
Select CONTINUOUS...
for extrusion, where the MGF auger runs continuously. In this
mode the first step is enter LBS (or KILOS) / HOUR of the
extruder on the main screen. Next set the LDR (Let Down
Ratio) on the main screen. In CONTINUOUS mode your MGF
will run continuously at the calculated rate (lbs/hr x LDR). Auger
speed will adjust automatically to maintain dispense rate.
Select EXTR. FLLW...
for extrusion, where the MGF auger runs continuously by
following the 0-10 volt reference voltage of the extruder screw.
In this mode the first step is to set the XMO parameter. Setting
XMO will automatically calculate extruder throughput on the
main screen based on a 0-10 volt reference. See page 27 for
XMO. Next set the LDR (Let Down Ratio) on the main screen.
In Extrusion Following mode your MGF will run continuously at
the calculated rate (lbs/hr x LDR). Auger speed will adjust
automatically to maintain dispense rate.
Press BACK Twice more to exit SETUP and back to the Main Screen
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Re-enter: the following settings if previously set (required when switching weight
units)
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START UP PROCEDURE
Adjustments
SHOT/WT or LBS/HOUR - Depending on your selected Mode, the display will show
SHOT/WT or LBS/HOUR. To adjust this value, follow these instructions:
Using the Arrow buttons, select SHOT/WT or LBS/HOUR (selection indicated with the )
Press ENTER Display will highlight the value on the right.
Enter NEW value using the keypad. When new value has been entered, press enter
or fill in all digits.
LDR – Let Down Ratio - To adjust this value, follow these instructions:
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Press BACK To stop the prime function or any key on the keypad to silence the
alarm.
When the MGF settings are adjusted and the MGF is primed
with material, it is ready for operation.
Switch to RUN using the paddle switch on the left side if the
controller, located next to the power switch.
The software uses the information you have entered, lbs/hr (or shot wt) and Let Down Ratio, plus
the motor factor, to determine a correct percentage off-time between steps for the motor to control
speed.
Two 10K load cells detect the loss of weight after each dispense. Based on this feedback,
adjustments are made to the percentage off-time to maintain the correct metering rate.
In the CONTINUOUS mode the percentage off-time, (motor speed) is adjusted to hold the correct
loss in weight of the hopper.
In the CYCLE mode the speed is adjusted to meter the correct amount over the full screw signal
cycle time. A change in process screw signal time will result in an adjustment to motor speed.
Speed adjustment is based on the previous screw return time. If screw return time is SHORTER
then the PREVIOUS time, the auger motor will continue past the end of the run signal for 1
additional second. It will run faster on the next dispense to end in time.
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a. Before this alarm is checked, the system needed to have been running for at least 24 seconds.
b. If the MGF is in continuous or extrusion follow mode, the target rate needs to be more than 7.5
g/min
c. If the MGF is in cycle mode, the target rate needs to be more than 2 grams / cycle.
If the above conditions (a and (b or c)) are met, then the MGF will compare the current bin weight with a captured
value from 24 seconds ago.
d. If the MGF is in continuous or extrusion following mode, the difference between the two weights
need to greater than 10 times the target rate
e. If the MGF is in cycle mode, the difference between the two weights needs to be greater than 5
times the target rate.
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If the target rate calculates out to less than a step every 2 ms, then this alarm is triggered.
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SETUP Menu – Password protected access to MGF Settings including: SETTINGS, SCALE
CALIBRATION, COMMUNICATIONS, LOADER OPERATIONS, METERING RATE,
PARAMETERS, PRINT OPTIONS, UPDATE USB FIRMWARE, UPDATE FIRMWARE, RATE
ADJUST RESET, VIEW/RESET TOTALS, RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULTS.
SETTINGS - CHANGE PASSWORD, MODE, UNITS, LANGUAGE, SET DATE AND TIME.
Enter a new 4-digit password or press BACK to exit without changing the
password.
You will be prompted to confirm the new password. Enter your new password
again.
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Turn the MGF Power ON. Power button located on lower left side of controller.
View the LCD window. Allow controller to boot up to MAIN MENU.
Press To scroll down to SETUP (using arrow key)
Press ENTER Display will say:
ENTER PASSWORD _ _ _ _
Enter 2222 Default password is 2222
Press ENTER to enter SETTINGS. Display will show SETTINGS options.
Press once, scrolling the display down to MODE.
Press ENTER to toggle between CYCLE, CONTINUOUS and EXTR. FLLW
(Extrusion Following) Mode.
Select CYCLE...
for injection molding, where the MGF auger turns on and off with
each cycle. In this mode the first step is to enter the SHOT
WEIGHT of the part on the main screen. Next set the LDR (Let
Down Ratio) on the main screen. In CYCLE mode your MGF will
dispense the calculated rate (shot weight x LDR) during the
length of screw recover time.
Select CONTINUOUS...
for extrusion, where the MGF auger runs continuously. In this
mode the first step is enter LBS (or KILOS) / HOUR of the
extruder on the main screen. Next set the LDR (Let Down
Ratio) on the main screen. In CONTINUOUS mode your MGF
will run continuously at the calculated rate (lbs/hr x LDR). Auger
speed will adjust automatically to maintain dispense rate.
Select EXTR. FLLW...
for extrusion, where the MGF auger runs continuously by
following the 0-10 volt reference voltage of the extruder screw.
In this mode the first step is to set the XMO parameter. Setting
XMO will automatically calculate extruder throughput on the
main screen based on a 0-10 volt reference. See page 27 for
XMO. Next set the LDR (Let Down Ratio) on the main screen.
In Extrusion Following mode your MGF will run continuously at
the calculated rate (lbs/hr x LDR). Auger speed will adjust
automatically to maintain dispense rate.
Press BACK Twice more to exit SETUP and back to the Main Screen
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Press BACK Twice more to exit SETUP and back to the Main Screen
Re-enter: the following settings if previously set (required when switching weight units)
Press BACK three more times to exit SETUP and go to the Main Screen
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Press ENTER to make the selection. The Display will show the current date
and time on the MGF. To adjust:
Press BACK three more times to exit SETUP and go to the Main Screen
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Volumetric Mode
Volumetric operation can be used in the event of a load cell failure. When power is turned off this mode is always
reset to OFF. With this mode ON, the load cells are completely ignored. Error correction and rate recalibration does
not take place. The unit functions like a volumetric feeder without checking or correcting for errors. Since load cell
readings are ignored, this flag allows operation even if the load cells become damaged. Dispense times will be based
entirely on the last known rate adjustment. IF the metering rate is not correct see Rate Adjustment Reset on page 33.
Press BACK two more times to exit SETUP and go to the Main Screen
AUTO STOP
Used for extrusion and continuous. Turning on requires a constant contact closure to run. Used
normally to run and stop the MGF Feeder automatically with the extruder. Only available with
extrusion following models.
Press BACK two more times to exit SETUP and go to the Main Screen
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Print Options – Send a Parameter report to the USB Drive, Print a report every X minutes.
Press BACK two times to exit SETUP and go to the Main Screen
GENERAL PARAMETERS
NAME RAM ROM
LDR 500 200 To the left is an example of a parameters report. This report
SHT 500 200
PHR 2 200 prints the current parameter settings loaded into RAM (those
FUL 3500 3500 that are currently in use) as well as parameters in ROM (factory
PRT 1 0
KDF 6 6
defaults), current firmware version, MGF model, current mode
LCZ 583 583 of operation, and communications specific settings (ID#, IP
MTF 136 75 address, subnet, gateway). Also available is work order
XCV 2 0
XRC 40 40 number, recipe number and operator number which are set via
XAL 5 5 the MLAN protocol.
XUL 200 200
XMO 1000 1000
LBE 30 30 Below are the output reports produced during the preset time
UBE 300 300 interval. These reports display a date / time stamp, the MGF ID
NBW 100 100
LWA 400 400 number, Work Order #, Operator #, and Recipe #, the current
ATP 50002 51005 settings, current hopper content weight, on-time, dispensed
RTU 305 305 weight, rate adjustment, target, total weight dispensed in 10ths
ADJ 3005 3005
LLF 500 500 of grams, error %, cycle count (cycle mode) refill of the hopper
LHF 2000 2000 count, and signal indicator with a signal count in seconds.
LAT 120 120
STL 10 10
NWA 100 100
XMR 0 0
Interval Report in Cycle Mode Interval Report in Continuous Mode
07/27/2013 15:40:56 07/27/2013 15:40:56
GRAVIMETRIC FEEDER ID# 000 WO 00000 RECIPE 00000 OP 000 GRAVIMETRIC FEEDER ID# 000 WO 000000
LDR: 5.00% SHOT WT: 69.0g TOT: WT: 37.2 RECIPE 00000 OP 000
WEIGHT: 3402.1 ON TIME: 171ms TOT. CT: 12 LDR: 2.00% LBS/HR: 200
AVG. DISP 2.98 RATE ADJ: 0.8145 WEIGHT: 1784.7 ON TIME: 360ms
TARGET: 3.45 ACC. WT: 17.89 DISPENSED: 30.9 RATE ADJ: 1.0281
ERROR: -2.8 (3) ACC. CT: 6 TARGET: 30.2 TOTAL: 429.8
SIG ON: 8.07s ERROR: +0.6 (2%) REFILL CT: 157
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LDR: 5.00%
The percentage that you have entered as the desired target percentage.
WEIGHT: 3402.1
The current weight reading at the end of the dispense cycle. This is the total weight of the color that remains in the hopper.
TARGET: 3.45
The amount, in grams, that the feeder is targeting to dispense based on your entries of color percent, (LDR), and SHOT WEIGHT.
Shot weight times LDR (percent of color) will give you the target dispense.
ON TIME: 171ms
On models using our 24 volt DC motor, we control motor speed by pulsing the motor every second for a portion of that second. In
this example, we will pulse the motor for 171 milliseconds, and then leave it off for the balance of the second, which is 829 ms off.
The software adjusts this number based on the metering rate is has learned, coupled with the machine screw ON TIME. As On-
Time varies, this number will also adjust.
On models using a stepper motor, the off time between steps is adjusted to vary the metering rate.
ACC. CT: 6
The cycle count since the last correction, or the last hopper refill. These two values, (accumulated) WEIGHT and CYCLE Count,
are used to check on how close we are to our target. The ERROR is based on these numbers as compared to what we would
expect if we run at a Perfect rate. TARGET per cycle times CYCLE CT is compared to (accumulated) WEIGHT, and the difference
is the ERROR.
TOT. WT:
The total weight dispensed since the last time this value was cleared to zero. This can be used to track total usage in your plant.
TOT. CT:
The total cycle count since last cleared to zero. This number also are useful for keeping print-out pages in order, and to reference
cycles by number when highlighting problems or questions. These last two numbers are for convenience only. They do not enter
into control calculations.
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Scale Calibration
Periodic zero and full calibration ensures that the MGF is weighing correctly. Calibration is also
necessary if a load cell is replaced or if the controller is replaced. Before doing a calibration, you
will need a known weight that can be rested on top of the hopper lid. The known weight must
weigh approximately 4000 grams and you must know exactly how many grams it actually weighs.
This weight in grams will be entered into the MGF. Also be sure of the following:
BE SURE the material hopper is EMPTY.
BE SURE the load cell connector is plugged into the side of the controller.
BE SURE the LOADER material hose is connected to the hopper lid.
Calibration Sequence:
Turn the MGF on. View the Main Menu screen on the LCD window.
Press To scroll down to SETUP (using arrow key)
ZERO CALIBRATION is selected and should be done first, followed by a FULL CALIBRATION
Press ENTER Display will show: WARNING - If this calibration is not performed
properly it may disable your scale.
Press ENTER Display will show: LOAD CELL ZERO, WAIT followed by,
CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL
FULL CALIBRATION - Place your known calibration weight on top of the hopper lid.
Press ENTER Display will show: WARNING - If this calibration is not performed
properly it may disable your scale.
Press ENTER Display will show: LOAD CELL FULL, Enter Weight:
Enter the weight in grams of your calibrated weight.
NOTE: The MGF field has 5 digits, use a leading zero when entering a 4-digit value.
Press ENTER Display will show: LOAD CELL FULL, WAIT followed by,
CALIBRATION SUCCESSFUL
Press BACK three times to return to the Main Menu. Main Menu screen should display
0 (zero) at the bottom of the display. If the display does not show 0 (zero),
repeat ZERO and FULL calibration routine. With the weight still on the
hopper, the display should read the correct weight value in whole grams.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Communications to and from the MGF use the MLAN Protocol and allow control of settings and
parameters as well as data and totals collection from the MGF.
LOADER OPERATIONS:
LOADER ON / OFF – Enable or Disable use of the Loader
LOADER OFF W Loader Off Weight, Grams - Weight in grams to turn off the loader
LOADER ALARM Alarm in seconds – Alarm after the elapse of seconds if loader off weight is not satisfied.
METERING RATE:
MOTOR FACTOR: Motor factor works in combination with auger size and the motor rpm. The motor factor
represents grams per revolution and the ½ inch auger uses a motor factor of 02.50 while the
1 inch auger uses a motor factor of 15.00. If you change the auger size, you must also
change the motor factor.
ADJUST. TRIP: This is the trip point of percentage deviation from target grams per minute dispense in a
trend that triggers a readjustment of motor speed (5% default). Same as ATP parameter.
WEIGHT ERROR: If hopper weight has not dropped at all after this amount of expected metering, the NO
METERING alarm will sound. This number should not be set too low as false alarms may
occur.
LOW WEIGHT: This is weight, below which you want to receive an alarm. For example, set to 2 pounds, the
alarm will begin when remaining weight falls below 2 pounds. When set to 0, this alarm is
disabled.
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PARAMETERS
All Maguire MGF controllers operate according to certain internal PARAMETERS. Because customer requirements
vary widely, we have made parameters accessible for change through the keypad. In most cases, these parameters
will never need to be changed. Some parameters that are routinely adjusted values are adjustable from the main
display.
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MTF Motor Factor – model dependant - 1st gen pre-2012, second gen 1st quarter 2012
1st gen analog motor Grams Per Second – 00075 (1/2” auger MGF-4), 00500 (1” auger MGF-8)
2nd gen stepper motor Grams Per revolution – 3.00 (1/2” auger MGF-4), 12.50 (1” auger MGF-8)
Implied decimal after 3rd digit in 1st Gen MGF controllers.
XCV Extruder Voltage – Volts
Factory Default - MGF-4: 00000, MGF-8: 00000
Current incoming voltage. Used in extrusion following, 1/100 volt. Automatic adjustment occurs
to throughput based on XMO parameter.
XMO Extruder Max Output – Pounds or Kilograms / hour – 01000
Factory Default - MGF-4: 01000, MGF-8: 01000
For Extrusion Following, this parameter stores the maximum extruder throughput based off of the
XCV parameter at the maximum 10 volts. A manual entry of extruder throughput on the main
screen will automatically set the XMO parameter and will be scaled from the current incoming
voltage. Example: Incoming voltage is 5 volts. An Entry of 300 lbs. will set XMO to 00600 (lbs or
kg). Entering a 1 in the first digit (1xxxx) will only allow changes to extruder throughput on main
screen while in program mode (password protected).
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RPM Maximum Revolutions Per Minute - Number - DO NOT CHANGE THIS PARAMETER
Factory Default - MGF-4: 00100, MGF-8: 00100
Software defined maximum number of revolutions per minute based on hardware capabilities.
LCT Load Cell Tolerance - GEN5 only. GEN6 does not use this parameter.
Factory Default - MGF-4: 00505, MGF-8: 00505
This parameter has 2 parts, xxx.yy. The left three digits (xxx) are the number of sequential raw
count readings before snapping to the new value (00505 = 5 sequential readings). The right two
digits (yy) are the difference between 2 sequential raw count readings (00505 = 5 raw counts) if
the latest raw count reading is less than yy, then continue to use the previous reading however, if
xxx readings in a row are the same value, then use to the latest reading.
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LCL Loadcell Low - Loadcell High LCL factory defaulted: 00040. LCH factory defaulted: 00080.
LCL and LCH are used for full weight loadcell calibration. The LCL and LCH parameters ensure
LCH that the calibrated weight falls with a reasonable slope. If the full weight slope
is outside the LCL and LCH defined slopes, then an error message:
'** BAD LOAD-CELL **' will be displayed.
HRT High Rate Trip Point - Continuous and Extrusion Following only
HRT controls the adjustment to the ATP parameter. HRT is separated into 2 parts: xx.yyy
xx = new value for ATP yyy = trip point for changing ATP in grams / minute
1. If the current rate is above HRT (yyy) then adjust the ATP to HRT (xx)
2. If the current rate falls below HRT (yyy) then revert ATP back to previous setting.
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Copy the new firmware update into a folder named “maguire” on a USB flash drive.
Insert the USB Flash drive into the USB port on the MGF.
The display will show progress in transferring to the internal SD card, then
The display will show progress in Verifying the update file, then
The display will show progress in Reflashing to the new Firmware, and then
The display will show: REFLASH COMPLETE! The Controller will then reboot.
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Press BACK three more times to exit SETUP and go back to the Main Screen
Enter 9753 Password to set the model. Display will show the current model.
Press BACK three more times to exit SETUP and go back to the Main Screen
Power off, then power on the controller to verify that the model has been changed.
IMPORTANT: After a model change a PRIME FUNCTION is required to calibrate the MGF. See
page 14 for Prime Function Instructions.
NOTE: For older controllers that do not respond to the password 9753, model change is access
under SETUP / SETTINGS / MODEL. Press ENTER to change the model and BACK to exit.
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Totals can be viewed or reset from two locations. Pressing the VIEW on the keypad key will display current totals and
cycle count. Pressing 00 from this screen will attempt to write totals to a USB flash drive and then reset totals and
cycles back to zero. Pressing any other non-zero value will cause the controller to write totals to a USB drive. There
must be a folder named "maguire" on the USB key for the print job to write the file printer.txt within that folder. Totals
can also be viewed or reset from the menu system.
RESTORE DEFAULTS
The MGF can be restored back to factory defaults by entering SETUP and scrolling down to RESTORE DEFAULTS,
highlight and press enter.
Standard 1" Diameter Feeder and Standard ½" Diameter Feeder WITHOUT Loader Option
Defaults for Standard 1" Diameter Feeder
MOTOR FACTOR Stepper motor: 15.00, 1st Gen 26 RPM: 300 or 41 RPM: 500
ER FACTOR 1.0000
WEIGHT ERROR 20 g
LOW WEIGHT 0 LB
PASSWORD 2222
MODE CONTINUOUS
UNITS US
Defaults for ½" Diameter Feeder
MOTOR FACTOR Stepper Motor: 02.50, 1st Gen 26 RPM: 77 or 41 RPM: 75
ER FACTOR 1.0000
WEIGHT ERROR 20 grams
LOW WEIGHT 0 LB
PASSWORD 2222
MODE CONTINUOUS
UNITS US
Standard 1" Diameter Feeder and Standard ½" Diameter Feeder WITH Loader Option
"MAIN MENU" SET-UP with Loader Option
LBS / HOUR 200
LDR 2%
LOADER SETTINGS
TURN "ON" AT 2 LBS (907 grams)
TURN "OFF" AT 5 LBS (2268 grams)
ALARM TIME 120 seconds
"EQUIPMENT MENU" SET-UP with Loader Option
MOTOR FACTOR with 1” Diameter Feeder Stepper motor: 15.00, 1st Gen 26 RPM: 300 or 41 RPM: 500
MOTOR FACTOR with ½” Diameter Feeder Stepper motor: 2.50, 1st Gen 26 RPM: 77 or 41 RPM: 75
ER FACTOR 1.0000
WEIGHT ERROR 20 gram
LOW WEIGHT 0 LB
PASSWORD 2222
MODE CONTINUOUS
LOADER ON
UNITS US
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DIAGNOSTIC SCREEN
WEIGHT 123.4
From the main screen, you may select the DISPENSED 0.0
diagnostic screen for display by scrolling down TARGET 0.1
to DIAGNOSTICS, pressing the i button or by ERROR –0.1 (5)
entering 501 using the number keys. Operation
will not be interrupted. Press the BACK key
again to return to the main screen. CYCLE CT 0
RATE ADJ 1.0000
TOTAL 0
OFF TIME 655ms
WEIGHT: The current weight reading of material in the hopper, 1/10 th of grams.
DISPENSED: The actual grams of material dispensed in the previous cycle while in cycle
mode, or in the past one minute while in continuous or extrusion following
modes.
TARGET: The targeted grams of material that should be dispensed in one cycle while in
cycle mode, or in one minute while in continuous or extrusion following modes.
ERROR: Accumulated Error difference between target and dispensed (-0.1 in example),
Loss-in-weight Trip Point (5 in example) see ATP parameter on page 27.
RATE ADJ: The amount of rate adjustment that has occurred to maintain correct output.
Initial speed is based on a specified motor factor and grams per second,
determined by the auger size. Bulk density errors, as well as auger drift, and
pellet configuration can result in metering rate errors. This number shows how
much adjustment has occurred based on weigh feed back. Reset this number
to 1.0000 when new material is used (unless it is of the same consistency as the
original material). See RATE ADJ RESET on page 33.
TOTAL: Total amount metered since turnover or reset of totals. Totals can be reset.
VIEW / RESET TOTALS on page 34.
OFF TIME: The number of milliseconds of off-time per second, of the stepper motor, to
meter the correct rate.
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FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
Mount vacuum generator as shown, Use the natural arc of the hose to loop
to alum lance and red hose with hose above the hopper to the location where
clamp. the u-bolts are attached.
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The MAGUIRE GRAVIMETRIC FEEDER is a rugged industrial auger feeder designed to meter
precise quantities of color concentrate very accurately into the main flow of virgin material directly
above the throat of your process machine. The two 10" square steel plates, separated by 4 steel
corner posts, form a sturdy, low profile adaptor assembly. This assembly is drilled with the proper
bolt pattern and mounted to the throat of your process machine under the main material hopper.
Natural material flows through the adaptor.
On this adaptor frame, we hang the weighing platform, which then, in turn, supports the hopper
and auger assembly. To ensure accurate weight readings, the hopper assembly does not contact
any stationary part. The ease of removal allows for easy clean-out of the hopper for color
changes. Two butterfly latches allow easy removal of the auger / motor assembly for complete
access to all areas for 100 percent cleanout.
Virgin material flow is visible through the flow chamber, which uses clear acrylic plastic windows
and stainless steel baffles. The baffles direct the flow of natural material so that color is dropped
into the flow from an air space and is evenly distributed over a steady and predictable flow of
natural material. This assures uniform distribution of color into the natural material. The windows
provide a clear operator view of the combined flow.
The hopper holds up to 10 pounds of concentrate. Four sight glasses provide a view of the
material level.
The MAGUIRE Gravimetric Controller coupled with two loss in weight load cells, provides the
precise speed regulation and metering control necessary to assure absolute accuracy over your
color usage.
Metering rate is directly related to motor speed or motor run time. Accuracy is obtained by
controlling the exact degree of off-time of the motor. Feed back from the load cells confirms the
actual dispense and motor off-time is then adjusted to assure perfect dispense weights over time.
Though use of a stepper motor, RPM is precisely controlled in increments of 200 steps per
revolution, allowing metering to occur uniformly over the entire screw return cycle (for injection
molding applications) or though continuous operation (for extrusion applications). The metering
rate is constantly monitored and adjusted to maintain accuracy. Changing cycle times or
fluctuations in plant voltage are automatically detected and compensated for with no effect on
metering accuracy.
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This warranty shall not apply to any Feeder which shall have been repaired or
altered outside MAGUIRE PRODUCTS factory, unless such repair or alteration was,
in our judgment, not responsible for the failure; nor which has been subject to
misuse, negligence or accident,
incorrect wiring by others, or installation or use not in accord with instructions
furnished by Maguire Products.
Our liability under this warranty will extend only to Feeders that are returned to our
factory in Aston, Pennsylvania PREPAID.
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Maguire Europe
Tame Park
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B775DY
UK
Tel: + 44 1827 265 850
Fax: + 44 1827 265 855
Email: info@maguire-europe.com
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