Chapter 2: the portable dryer – Grain Systems PNEG-1851 User Manual
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Table 2-1 The main components of the portable dryer
Item
Name
Description
a
Dryer wet bin
The compartment that maintains an adequate level of wet grain to ensure proper
air seal; contains the load auger, wet sensor, and load auger fill switch
b
Load auger
The auger that distributes grain inside the dryer wet bin
c
Main control box
The electrical cabinet that serves as the dryer’s power distribution panel
d
Fan and heater
A one-piece unit that blows hot air inside the plenum when the fan and heater are
on, and blows cool air when the heater is off and the fan is on
e
Main electrical dis-
connect switch/
handle
A safety switch that is used to turn off and lock out the main power to the dryer
f
Emergency stop (e-
stop) button
A safety device used to turn off the dryer’s control power and immediately stop all
of its functions (the main power, which is controlled by the main electrical discon-
nect, does not turn off when you press the Emergency Stop button)
g
Control panel
The panel that contains the graphical user interface and all dryer control switches
and buttons
h
Unload auger
The auger that moves the dry grain out from the unload chamber
i
Metering roll
A rotating device that controls the rate at which grain moves from the grain col-
umns to the unload auger
j
Load auger fill
switch
The limit switch that is activated once the dryer wet bin is full
k
Grain column
The column upon which the grain travels down; each grain column is 2 ft (61 cm)
wide
l
Dryer length
The combined length of all grain columns (see
Configuring Your Dryer’s Hardware,
to enter this setting)
m
Grain sampler
A manually rotatable grain outlet from which a sample of dry grain can be collected
(see
Validating Outgoing Moisture And Temperature Readings, page 71
n
Grain discharge
box
The dry grain outlet that contains the grain discharge limit switch
o
Dry sensor
The sensor that measures the dry grain’s moisture; requires regular and frequent
calibrations (see
Validating Outgoing Moisture And Temperature Readings, page
p
Plenum access
door
Allows you to access the plenum chamber
q
Wet sensor
The sensor that measures the wet grain’s moisture and temperature; requires reg-
ular and frequent calibrations (see
Validating Incoming Moisture and Temperature
)
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