Overview
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Overview
Usage
The Xtreme Mix 185 can mix most two-component
paints. It is not for use with “quick-setting” paints (those
with a pot life of less than 5 minutes) without modifica-
tion. Contact your distributor for information.
The Xtreme Mix 185 is operated with the User Interface,
Air Controls and Fluid Controls, described below and on
page 8. Refer to F
User Interface
The User Interface has 6 main interfaces.
1.
Function Knob
to select desired function:
2.
Start button
to initiate functions.
3.
Stop button
to terminate functions.
4.
Key switch
to change ratio, pot life time, pot life vol-
ume, or calibration data.
5.
Display
(five digits) to view:
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Software revision level at startup
•
Ratio
•
Pot life time and reset volume
•
Alarm codes
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Sensor calibration factor.
6.
Data port
allows for connection to a PC serial port
to download volume totalizer, operation, ratio set-
ting, and error alarm data, and to change internal
settings.
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Function
Spray:
proportion and spray material.
Run A:
operate A independent of B (prim-
ing, flushing) for 12 cycles.
Run B:
operate B independent of A (prim-
ing, flushing) for 12 cycles.
Batch Dispense:
dispense proportioned
amounts of A and B (1 pint/500 cc).
Pump Test:
dispense predetermined
amount of A and B to verify pump opera-
tion.
Recirculation:
circulate fluid A and/or B up
to the mix manifold.
Pot Life Timer:
display potlife time left.
Pressure Relief/Park: allows pressure relief
and runs pumps to the bottom of stroke.
See page 14.
•
System totalizers count in Spray and Batch
Dispense functions only.
•
A and B Indicators (LT) show which dispense
valve(s) is open.
WARNING
To avoid impairing intrinsic safety and reduce the risk
of fire and explosion, the PC must be in a non-hazard-
ous location and a safety barrier must be installed
between the PC and Xtreme Mix 185 unit. See Xtreme
Mix 185 data download manual 309623.
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. 1. User Interface
You must recalibrate the circuit board whenever the
main circuit board, software, or sensor is replaced,
or when Alarm 8 occurs. See
page 32.
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