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RAM5 Acoustic Mixer

Installation and Operation Manual

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Page 1: ...RAM5 Acoustic Mixer Installation and Operation Manual...

Page 2: ...Overview 10 Electrical Enclosure 10 Acoustic Enclosure 11 Resonator 11 Installation 12 Specifications 14 General Items 14 Performance 14 Vessel Vessel Holder Adapter 14 Electrical 14 Controls 15 Oper...

Page 3: ...not to exceed 10 of the nominal supply voltage This equipment is suitable for continuous operation Warnings and Cautions Throughout the manual the following symbols are used to identify warnings and c...

Page 4: ...the touch screen Do not disable or tamper with any safety items on the RAM5 Do not load mix container with more than 80 lbs of material Be cautious of pinch points on mixer lid Trouble Shooting and Se...

Page 5: ...ique Resodyn part number and for any Service provided by Resodyn employees or their authorized agents Seller does not warrant any third party Products or Service even if included with other Resodyn Br...

Page 6: ...onents such as injectors and nozzles RAM technology is designed to operate at mechanical resonance At this operating condition the RAM technology results in a near lossless transfer of the mixer syste...

Page 7: ...ad mass If the mixture mass is fully coupled i e riding along with the vessel and not mixing the resonant frequency will drop to the same frequency as if a mass of equivalent weight as the mixture was...

Page 8: ...ng lower kinetic energy Figure 1 shows that a spring can store potential energy when an applied external force compresses or stretches the spring The energy stored in the spring is greater when the de...

Page 9: ...ometry internal vessel pressure vessel percent fill and mixing regime Figure 3 displays the resonant response of the RAM mixer to variations in a payload The solid black line represents a payload that...

Page 10: ...entire machine and is defeatable and lockable The HMI computer and pushbuttons located on the side of the Electrical Enclosure serve as the primary operator station The two hand control pushbuttons a...

Page 11: ...four quick release compression clamps Resonator The Resonator is the mixer itself It consists of the metal plate masses springs eccentrics and drive system The majority of the Resonator is enclosed by...

Page 12: ...y vary depending on optional features Refer to the Supplemental Information for exact machine dimensions The RAM5 mixing system weight 8 500lbs Electrical configuration o Installation Power Requiremen...

Page 13: ...www resodynmixers com Compressed air may be required the pressure and flow of which are machine dependent Refer to the Supplemental Information for pressure flow and pipe fitting requirements for comp...

Page 14: ...water for internal cooling loop Hydraulically operated lid Electrical Power Supply 3 400 480V 75 90A 50 60 Hz Estimated Power Consumption 35kW under maximum operating conditions Most surfaces have a...

Page 15: ...r Microsoft Windows applications can be launched by operators Configurable data logging Mix log data collection for logging custom information entry like lot number batch etc Alarm display and logging...

Page 16: ...a Hazardous Location Option please consult the Training Manual and Supplemental Information for a description of the purge cycle that occurs at startup During initial startup the HMI computer will ta...

Page 17: ...button in the Navigation pane The Login dialog box will appear To enter username touch the username box This action will launch an alphanumeric keypad where username can be entered by touching on scr...

Page 18: ...ting a recipe from the list and pressing OK The Start button will appear in the Controls Pane Touching the Start button will begin the mixing process The status of the mix process will be updated in t...

Page 19: ...lid can be opened by pressing both of the Open pushbuttons located below the HMI Computer When the lid stops moving open the Open pushbuttons need to be released Remove the mix container To power the...

Page 20: ...two primary sets of screens associated with the RAM5 machine These are referred to as the Main Screen and the Setup Configuration and Troubleshooting screen The Main Screen is the primary control scre...

Page 21: ...ayload acceleration in g Indicators Pane Similarly the Indicators Pane will update its appearance depending on mode of operation configured options and current status This pane provides operational fe...

Page 22: ...n will display the Alarms dialog box The Alarms dialog box provides alarm information and is organized in a table format to provide alarm message identifier and date time of recovery and acknowledgeme...

Page 23: ...s 2 3 and 4 A0163 Recipe Edit Tab The Recipe Edit Tab allows the Supervisor login to create or edit recipe definitions Recipes are pre programmed mix profiles that are organized by segments Segments r...

Page 24: ...ry operating parameters and limitations of different fixtures Refer to the training manual for detailed use of the Config Tab Alarming Alarming for the HMI program is accessed from the Alarms button o...

Page 25: ...ch day The following lists the available log files that are created Data log files store a time history of mix parameters including time and date stamp acceleration in g intensity in acceleration setp...

Page 26: ...Mixers Inc 26 www resodynmixers com Log file directories are limited to 100 mega bytes Alarms will be posted to the alarming system when file size exceeds 100 mega bytes and the oldest files will be...

Page 27: ...ecoupling from mix container wall Contact Resodyn Acoustic Mixers customer service Verify weight of mix container and adjust weight to within specification Verify vacuum system if equipped or contact...

Page 28: ...d is too warm No cooling flow Broken cooling line Turn chiller system to On position Adjust chiller temperature setpoint down and watch oil temperature from Status Tab of Setup Configuration and Troub...

Page 29: ...RAM5 Installation and Operation Manual Rev 12 11 2012 Resodyn Acoustic Mixers Inc 29 www resodynmixers com Care and Maintenance...

Page 30: ...RAM5 Installation and Operation Manual Rev 12 11 2012 Resodyn Acoustic Mixers Inc 30 www resodynmixers com Hydraulic System Frame View Eccentric View...

Page 31: ...midity and machine usage being the most predominant Removal 1 The reservoir breather should only be installed hand tight and as such be removable by hand however if necessary a strap wrench may be use...

Page 32: ...mmediately See appropriate sections Addition 1 Remove either reservoir fill access lid See Section Oil Reservoir Lid Removal Installation 2 Add required volume of hydraulic oil so the level is centere...

Page 33: ...interior of the tank should be wiped down with lint free cloth to remove any traces of sediment that have accumulated over time For this procedure both access lids should be removed b Suction screen...

Page 34: ...screen should be easily visible look for large particulate adhering to the screen or deterioration of the screen If there is oil in the reservoir the screen should be viewable with the air of a light...

Page 35: ...a wrench 12 Replace the suction line into the compression fittings 13 Hand tighten the compression nut to hand tight and then with a wrench tighten an additional 1 1 4 turn no more no less 14 If all...

Page 36: ...e elevated end of the line this will be connected to a component of the resonator assembly eccentric assembly manifold block etc Not the tank Note this will be the non swivel end of the line and as su...

Page 37: ...the 4 button head cap screws 3 Inspect the seal areas on each eccentric assembly there are 4 seals per eccentric assembly 16 total per machine 4 Check for signs of oil leaking or dripping from these...

Page 38: ...he eccentric cover plates on eccentric assemblies 1 and 2 by removing the 4 button head cap screws 3 Rotate eccentric masses by hand and check for signs of any resistance to motion The rotational moti...

Page 39: ...nsure that none are missing and all are tight Replace tighten if necessary 4 Inspect shaft clamp screws and ensure that none are missing and all are tight 5 Replace tighten if necessary 6 Inspect driv...

Page 40: ...on top of the welded frame post and connect with the lower side of the resonator frame mass See the mechanical overview drawing to aid with the identification and location of the isolator springs Reso...

Page 41: ...5 cooling system requires little maintenance provided the cooling system is supplied with proper coolant See Section Recommended Fluids 3 Systematically check the system for leaks the flow path is as...

Page 42: ...osure cooler k Exit the RAM5 through the Coolant return tube 4 Inspect all fitting for leaks 5 Inspect coolant lines for wear or corrosion 6 Check the platform base for puddles either dried or wet 7 T...

Page 43: ...cabinet to the devices in the enclosure 2 Inspect wiring connectors on devices for fluids that may have leaked on them and wipe clean if necessary 3 Check for wires that look like they may have damag...

Page 44: ...identify the readout for the interlock sensors 4 With the power applied to the RAM5 remove and re install the acoustic panels verify that this operation is viewed in the Setup Config Screen in the HMI...

Page 45: ...Flow Switch 1 Locate the oil flow switch 2 Inspect switch for wear or damage and check electrical connections for potential trouble 3 Open the Setup Config Screen in the HMI and identify the readout...

Page 46: ...Switch fail to transmit a signal to the HMI replacement of the device may be required contact customer service for assistance Inspection Coolant Flow Switch 1 Locate the Coolant Flow Switch 2 Inspect...

Page 47: ...he draw latch is lifted out from the machine This action releases the compression on the latch pin 4 Once the load is off of the latch pin it is then able to be turned 90 to allow the acoustic panel t...

Page 48: ...il pump are started 2 The system will most likely run louder than normal as an air and oil mixture is moved through the piping and the oil pump 3 Once the bulk air has moved through the system the sys...

Page 49: ...RAM5 Installation and Operation Manual Rev 12 11 2012 Resodyn Acoustic Mixers Inc 49 www resodynmixers com Required Fluids...

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