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3. Overview Dosing unit
3.1 MC-12 Components overview.
3.2 Motor and dosing system.
There are mainly two dosing systems, the dosing cylinder and the feed screw.
(for more information see chapter 5)
Hopper 6ltr
Stepper Motor
Dosing system (Dosing cylinder)
Slide valve (closed)
Slide valve (open)
Standard NST40 Neckpiece
MC-12 Controller
The serial number of the motor can be found on the
backside of the motor.
Motor axle:
The motor shaft is equipped with one flat side which
fits exact in shaft of the dosing cylinder.
To connect the dosing cylinder just put it on the
motor axle while turning it to find the flat side, than
press the dosing cylinder completely backwards.