Installation and Maintenance Manual: Shoe Sorter
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Installation and Mai ntenance Manual: Shoe Sorter
Published October 2019
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Setting the deceleration rate too high can cause the chain to jump the drive
sprocket or cause slats to become damaged during deceleration.
3.
Some sorters (typically motors 30HP and greater) will need limits on torque and acceleration during
startup, to prevent a momentary overload of the chain.
5.2.2
Components requiring 3 phase AC power connections
1.
The main drive motor is an AC induction gearmotor requiring VFD control (VFD not supplied by
ZiPline). Motors range between 5-40HP; contact ZiPline or see system specifications for the HP
requirements for an individual sorter.
2.
Each divert control box contains an internal 48VDC, 20A output power supply. Typical input for each
power supply is 460VAC 3 phase, 1.4A steady state.
3.
The knife edge induction conveyor is an AC servo motor requiring 230V single or 3 phase input. The
servo motor is internally controlled so an external VFD is not required.
a.
A 460V to 230V transformer may be supplied with the equipment, depending on the system
electrical layout and available voltages. Other options may be available; contact ZiPline for
details.
Always check motor nameplate information and wiring diagrams for the
correct voltage and phase information before applying power! Connecting a
motor to the wrong voltage will damage it, and can present electrical and
fire hazards.
5.2.3
Components requiring 24VDC power connections
1.
Each divert control box, including the processor and all I/O (motors and sensors), requires
approximately 0.75A at 24VDC (typically supplied from a 24V power supply inside the master PLC
panel)
a.
Minimum voltage is 20.4VDC at the divert box (may require larger wiring gauge to keep the
voltage drop under control for long runs). Correct PLC operation is not guaranteed below the
minimum voltage.
b.
Note the PLC inside the divert box has a maximum voltage of 26.4VDC.
c.
Depending on the number of divert boxes, may require a supplemental 24V power supply for
cable runs exceeding 200 feet
2.
The oiler motor requires 2.4A at 24VDC
a.
The oiler does not have any internal relays so the motor will need to be controlled by a relay
(not provided by ZiPline). Wiring the motor directly to 24VDC will cause it to run continuously
which is not correct operation.
