Precision Control Systems PanelIR 4555 - Manual (Page 25)

Model 4555 PanelIR TM User Manual Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Operation of the Model 4555 is relatively straightforward once installed and properly
(electrically) wired to an appropriate power control source. In addition, the forced-air
blower system, pressure switch and heater thermostat must be connected to an
appropriate power supply in order to operate.
The intensity of the infrared energy generated by the lamps is directly proportional to
the amount of electrical power supplied to the lamps. Determining the amount of
electrical power supplied to the lamps in the Model 4555 depends on a variety of
parameters including (but not limited to):
• Infrared absorptivity of target product (e.g. Target material properties
including: color, surface condition, and temperature).
• Desired product heating rate.
• Minimum/maximum target product temperature.
• Distance from heater to target product.
• Speed of target product moving through the heating area.
In general, a limited number of experimental tests to determine the optimal settings (i.e.
heater-to-target distance, applied power to the lamps, product target speed through the
heating area, etc.) should be performed for any Model 4555 installation. Following this
approach will yield the best operational settings for a given application.
Depending on the application (and if feasible), a temperature control feed back system
may be used to control the energy output of the Model 4555. A typical control system
includes power control, temperature measurement capability, target product tachometer
feed back (moving target applications), and alarm/emergency shut down capability.
Employing such a system allows for continuous monitoring of the heating process and
ensures continuous, steady state infrared energy output from the heater.
Beyond routine, periodic maintenance (See Section 5—Maintenance) and following all
safety practices (See Section 1—Safety) the Model 4555 requires no additional care or
handling for correct, efficient operation.
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