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Carrier Lubricator Installation and Use

The document provides instructions for installing and using a Carrier Lubricator accessory for Compac sorting machines. The lubricator uses pumps and nozzles to apply a small amount of silicone lubricant to carrier wires and chains. It requires connection to a 24V power supply and configuration in the SCP and SSP software to control the spray timing. Settings for air pressure, pump valves, machine speed and spray duration are provided, and installation details are given for the main control unit, delivery valves and brushes. Recommendations are made for lubricating carriers and chains as needed or on a regular service schedule.

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Carrier Lubricator Installation and Use

The document provides instructions for installing and using a Carrier Lubricator accessory for Compac sorting machines. The lubricator uses pumps and nozzles to apply a small amount of silicone lubricant to carrier wires and chains. It requires connection to a 24V power supply and configuration in the SCP and SSP software to control the spray timing. Settings for air pressure, pump valves, machine speed and spray duration are provided, and installation details are given for the main control unit, delivery valves and brushes. Recommendations are made for lubricating carriers and chains as needed or on a regular service schedule.

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TechDoc – Carrier Lubricator September 4, 2003 Version 1.

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TechDoc – Carrier Lubricator Installation and Use


Written By: Tony Hammond Date: 30 October 2003
Department: Design/Service Version: 1.1

Valid From: October 30 2003 onwards

1. Carrier Lubricator Overview

1.1. Feature Description


The Carrier and Chain Lubricator (Carrier Lubricator) is an optional accessory that
can be installed on Compac sorting machines. The Chain Lubricator device uses
small pumps and air nozzles to direct a small quantity of silicone lubricant onto
the carrier wires and sliding parts (in carrier mode), or onto the carrier chains (in
chain mode). The timing and duration of this spray is set in the SCP software on
the Sizer computer.

Basic values for the Chain Lubricator are:


ƒ Air pressure = 70 – 80psi
ƒ Pump valve setting = 2 – 2 ½ turns out from seat
ƒ Sorting machine speed during lubrication = 100 -120rpm
ƒ Operation time = 2 complete cycles of chain
See the Compac Mechanical Manuals for general details regarding lubrication
requirements and frequency for Compac sorting machines.

1.2. Carrier Lubricator Parts


The Carrier Lubricator is modular and supplied in units for each separate lane of a
sorting machine. The following are the three parts of the Carrier Lubricator. There
are mechanical installation details in this document for each of these parts.

Parts are noted in BAAN based on kits. Examples of Carrier Lubricator BAAN
numbers are:

MLS-CLA4L - 4-lane lubrication setup

SLS-CLZ - 1-lane lubrication setup

MLS-CLS/6L - 6-lane lubrication setup

MLS/CLC/10L/5+5/55 - 10-lane lubrication setup

The BAAN numbers identify kits that include the following parts for each lane of a
sorting machine:
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Figure 1: Main Control and Lubricant Container

Figure 2: Chain Brushes

Figure 3: Chain Lubricant Delivery Valves

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2. Carrier Lubricator Installation and Use

2.1. Mechanical Installation

2.1.1. Requirements
The carrier lubricator requires a 24 volt power supply, normally routed from the
PSU.

In operation, the carrier lubricator uses food-grade silicone lubricant (viscosity of


approximately 50 centerstays, a similar viscosity to that of mineral oil).

2.1.1.1. Main Control and Lubricant Container


This part fits into the drive of the sorting machine. The Main Control must be
mounted in a location around the drive and accessible for machine operators.

A 24 volt power supply is required, normally sourced from the PSU.

2.1.1.2. Chain Lubricant Delivery Valves


It is pre plumbed in the factory. The air and lubricant lines which have been
removed for transport require to be pushed back into their fittings.

The spray nozzles are mounted to a 90 degree bracket which is mounted to the
underside of the chain alloy and positioned to give effective coating of the carrier
clip region. They are connected to the lubricant container.

Note: If the lubricant delivery valves are not pumping, the most common reason is
that the shuttle has seized in the pump. To fix this, open the adjustor screws to
their maximum.

2.1.1.3. Chain Lubrication Brushes


Chain lubrication brushes are mounted on a bracket that is fastened to a cross
member above the idler sprockets in the drive on the machine.

2.2. Electronic Installation


1. Locate a 24V SAM output (1A4, 1B8, etc) to use for the lubricator node (like a
labeler). Typically, this will be SAM #1 alongside the HAL 4000 inside the
control systems cabinet. This will be referred to as the lubricator output.

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2. Make a loom according to the figure below, using three-core cable to the
lubricator output, using a male DB25 connector for connection to the female
SAM socket. Note that pins 14~25 are all at +24V, and pins 1~12 are
consecutive open-collector outputs (1=A1, 2=A2, 3=A3, etc., 12=C8). Pin 13
is 0V. (Units are usually pre-wired in the factory with 3-core and a 4-way
Mate'n'Lok connector.)

3. The lubricator connection of the loom is to the two black flying leads inside the
pneumatic actuator cabinet. A size 3 grommet (11 mm OD excluding flange,
as for vision power adapters) will be needed as the cable enters the round
entry hole in the lower left corner of the rear panel.
4. Isolate one lead from the pneumatic actuator via a toggle switch at the top of
the right hand side panel (to isolate the lubricator during normal grader
operation). Utiliux spade terminations work well for this, and ease
disconnection for future servicing.

2.2.1. Configure SCP and SSP for Carrier Lubricator Use


1. Configure the SCP for rod output on labeler #4 at the SAM point chosen in
step 1 (Edit|Labeler menu labeler outputs…). See the Labeler Interface
document for more details. (Note that the SAM point should not be inverted as
is done for labelers).
2. Configure the SSP to activate labeler #4 (Edit| Labeler Control). Check
“Labeler is active” and press Setup to calibrate the “rod index.” Set rod index
using the 1/16 duty cycle (i.e. 12, 9A, F0, etc) to ensure the lubricator sprays
directly onto the cup wires at 150 rpm.

2.2.2. Mechanical Settings and Testing


1. Complete the installation and configuration.
2. Fill the lubricant container with a food-grade silicone lubricant, as described in
the Mechanical Manual.
3. Run the sorting machine at 100 to 120 rods. Switch on the lubricator and
watch as the silicon slowly moves up the tubes and starts spraying. (The
amount of silicon, which is sprayed at each pulse, is very small. It will take
some time for the line and nozzle to become full. To prime the system quickly,
wind the pump valves fully open using a screwdriver, then return back to the
correct setting of 2 turns out.)

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4. Hold a sheet of paper in front of each nozzle to check the spray. To adjust the
amount of flow, put a screwdriver in the end of the pumps. From the closed
position unwind 2 to 2 ½ turns (anti-clockwise) as a start point, The spray will
depend on the thickness of the silicon which you are using.
5. Run the sorting machine for several cycles and check the under side of the
carrier for a minimal coat of silicon on the wire and clip area. A thin coat is all
that is required.
6. When lubrication is complete, turn off the chain lubricator at the switch.

3. Using the Carrier and Chain Lubricator


ƒ The following are our recommendations for using the Carrier and Chain
Lubricator:
ƒ Use the chain lubricator to lubricate carriers when carriers become slow to tip or
sluggish to right at the end of the sorting machine.
ƒ Lubricate the chain at regular service intervals.
ƒ Lubricate the carriers and chain after using the Carrier Washer.
ƒ Be careful to not over-lubricate carriers and chain, especially in dusty or sandy
packhouse environments. Excess lubricant can collect dirt and debris and wear
the machine parts.
ƒ With experience you will know how often and how long to run the lubricator with a
particular type of produce, a particular lubricant, and/or in specific conditions.
Please note the specifications supplied with the lubricant.

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