American Dryer Corp. ADS-464 II User Manual
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Check that ALL EMERGENCY STOP (E-Stop) buttons are disengaged (out).
Check fuse 10s blown fuse indicator.
Check wiring; refer to ADS-464 Main Panel Wiring Diagram.
Retest.
7 DRUM FAULT Message
PLC (PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER) MESSAGE DRUM FAULT
a. PROBABLE CAUSE;
1) Stop motion detector module or sensor. With control voltage ON (green push-button), use the
pendant control in LOAD POSITION to rotate the tumbler (basket).
Note input #0, 10 on the PLC, stop the tumbler (basket) and wait for devices latched relay to de-
energize. The time from when the tumbler (basket) stopped to the relay de-energizing should be
15-20 seconds.
If the de-energizing time is satisfactory, the unit is operating correctly:
Check circuit wiring, and Retest (refer to ADS-464 Main Panel Wiring Diagram).
If the de-energizing time is incorrect:
Adjust the time adjust on the stop motion detector module and retest.
If the input # 0, 10 on the PLC is not on after several rotations of the tumbler (basket):
Check fuse 2 and replace if necessary.
Rotate the tumbler (basket) using the pendant control in LOAD POSITION. Does the modules
L.E.D. (light emitting diode) respond?
If YES, adjust the sense time until the L.E.D. (light emitting diode) stays on for 15-20
seconds after tumbler (basket) stops, then refer to section 1 above
If NO, check:
Inductive proximity sensor for damage.
Sensor distance from targets is 3/16. The proximity sensor is located in the same area as
the tumbler (basket) junction box.
Inductive proximity adjustment.
Tumbler target.
Stop motion detector module.