PNEG-2175CE
CE Compliant Sampler - Model GCE 45 and GCE 90
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4. General Information
System Description
The GCE Sampler is designed to collect a representative sample of granular, flake, pellet or other
materials in a gravity conveying line.
Sample collection is initiated in response to either an operator’s manual command or a signal
automatically generated by controller logic, usually time-based but which could also be volume or quantity
based. A sample cycle begins when an electric motor drives the slotted sample cutter through the product
flow to collect a sample of the material. The sample flows through the sample cutter and out the discharge
as it travels through the material flow. The sample cutter, when at rest, is situated under one of two dust
seals that seal the sample cutter. The sample from the sample cutter flows into to the sample hopper and
out the 3.00" (76 mm) O.D. discharge tube. The sample, flowing via gravity from the hopper discharge, will
then be routed to a sample divider or directly to the desired sample collection point.
Optional Features
The certified drawings indicate which, if any, optional features are included with a sampling system. Some
of the more frequently specified optional features are briefly described in the following list.
1. Controller arranged to initiate a sampling cycle based on quantity or volume of material passing
through conveying line rather than upon elapsed time periods.
2. ATEX compliant sampler for use in dusty atmospheres and with internal zone designated up to
ATEX zone 21D.
NOTE:
ATEX compliant sampler does not include electrical controllers, which must be installed
outside the ATEX zone.
3. Components of special materials, such as stainless steel or nedox coatings.
4. Programmable controls to sequence the sampler and the sample collection equipment.
5. Abrasion resistant linings of urethane, AR carbon steel plate, 304 stainless steel or ceramic tile.
Correct Use of the GCE Sampler
The sampler is designed to be used for automatic, intermittent sampling of free-flowing, granular, flake or
pelleted materials in a gravity conveying line.
In particular the sampler is not designed to be used as follows:
1. Continuous sampling.
2. Sampling liquids, sludges or slurries.
3. Sampling rock, stone, sand, gravel or other highly abrasive materials.
4. Sampling materials prone to sparking on impact.
5. Sampling corrosive materials.
6. Sampling materials with maximum aggregate size greater than 1-3/8" (35 mm).
Any other form of use is a misuse of the sampler and may result in damage or
serious/fatal injury.
