Sterlco SGBD Series Batch Gravimetric Blenders - Manual (Page 54)

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Chapter 4: Operation
4-1 Start-up
General Operation
The general operation of the Batch blending system is as follows: Once the system is properly
installed and set up, the system will be ready for operation. Please see the Installation and
Setup chapter in this manual for further information.
Once the batch blending system is powered on, the unit will display the recipe screen (the
recipe format should be in “EZ Recipe” mode). Pressing the highlighted box on the feeder
number, the operator can enter a valid recipe or use a previously stored recipe from the recipe
book.
1. The blender is started by turning system on or material dropping below level switch
in mix chamber.
2. Metering gates are opened (or auger motors are turned on) to meter material into the
weigh hopper in the programmed order.
3. Each component is weighed, then the batch is dumped into the mix chamber
(provided the mixer “High level” switch is not covered).
4. The material is mixed in the mix chamber and flows into the processing machine.
5. The optional slide gate below the mixer may control the flow of material to the
molding machine or extruder.