Training manual

GRAVIMAX B 14
Software version for PP220: 3.21.70
Software version for PP420: 3.22.70

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Translation of the original training manual

Contents
1. Safety instructions ...................................... 3
1.1 Proper use and their limits ........................ 3
1.2 Explanation of symbols ............................ 3
1.3 Explanation of terms ................................. 3
1.4 General safety instructions ....................... 4
1.5 Instructions concerning the process
safety of the device................................... 5
2. Completeness of Shipment ........................ 6
2.1 Transport damage .................................... 6
3. Installation Notes ......................................... 7
3.1 Transport and preparing for assembly ..... 7
3.2 Requirements for installation area............ 7
3.3 Electrical connections ............................... 7
3.4 Installation of a blender GRAVIMAX ........ 8
3.4.1 Insert mixing bin .................................. 8
4. Description of GRAVIMAX .......................... 9
4.1 Blender GRAVIMAX ................................. 9
4.2 Classification of material hoppers ............ 10
5. Start-up GRAVIMAX .................................... 11
5.1 Calibration of the weigh bin ...................... 11
6. Operation GRAVIMAX ................................. 12
6.1 Login / Password / Access Permissions .. 13
6.2 Function Menu .......................................... 14
6.2.1 Information .......................................... 14
6.2.2 Batch Mode ......................................... 15
6.2.3 Autotuning ........................................... 15
6.3 Manual-Operation ..................................... 16
6.4 Alarm list ................................................... 16
6.5 Recipe Management ................................ 17
6.5.1 Create/edit recipe ................................ 18
6.5.2 Material management.......................... 20

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6.5.3 Load recipe ..........................................20

6.6 Configuration Menu ...................................21
6.6.1 Blender Setup ......................................21
6.6.2 Interfaces .............................................21
6.6.3 Mixer ....................................................23
6.6.4 Component ..........................................24
6.6.5 Parameter ............................................24
6.6.6 Scale Calibration ..................................25
6.6.7 Scale Setup ..........................................25
6.6.8 Service .................................................26
6.6.9 Logout ..................................................28
6.7 View ..........................................................28
6.8 Quick Editor...............................................28
7. Maintenance .................................................29
7.1 Maintenance intervals ...............................29
7.1.1 Clean Blender + Control ......................30
7.1.2 Safeguarding and power supply ..........30
7.1.3 PUR-Cap on the pneumatic cylinder ...30
7.1.4 Check wear ..........................................30
7.2 Lifiting equipment Raising and
lowering of the hopper lid (optional) ..........30
8. Faults .............................................................32
8.1 Troubleshooting ........................................32
9. Replacement Parts .......................................34
10. Technical data ..............................................37
11. Customer Service Centers ..........................42
12. Annex ............................................................45
12.1 Access authorization table ........................45
12.2 Calculation formula ...................................46
12.3 Declaration of Conformity .........................47

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1. Safety instructions
Our technical solutions always put our customers'
safety first. Wittmann plastics equipment must
satisfy the most demanding quality standards. Our
goal is to ensure the safety of all users and operators.
A few rules are necessary to achieve this goal. The
following symbols are used for better clarity.
Good English language skills are assumed.
Every person responsible for any activity
on this unit must read and use this
training manual.
Make sure that those using the unit are
familiar with the training manual and the
unit.
Make every person in the effective range
of the unit aware of the direct and indirect risks associated with this unit.

1.1 Proper use and their limits

The GRAVIMAX weigh scale blender is designed
to accurately multiple components and to provide
proper mixing.
If the GRAVIMAX B 14 is used contrary to the
above proper use instructions (in any form) the
product warranty will be voided.

1.2 Explanation of symbols

This training manual uses symbols to mark important information as follwos:

Danger!

Warning!

Caution!

If the security instruction is not followed,

there is immediate
danger to life and the
health of people.
If the security instruction is not followed,
there is a danger to life
and the health of
people.
If the security instruction is not followed,
people, the environment or equipment can
be damaged.

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Tip,
Note,
Information

Shows additional
information that is
especially important
for users to read.

1.3 Explanation of terms

This training manual uses certain terms and designations repeatedly. These frequently used terms
are defined here for your convenience:
Unit
The term "unit" can be used for a single device, a
unit, a machine, and a entire system.
User
The user is the person who is using the unit independently or under the supervision of another.
Operator
The unit operator is the person responsible for all
processes (e.g., production supervisor, building
supervisor, etc.). The operator directs the users to
perform a task on the unit.
SOPs
The standard operating procedure (not to be
confused with this operation manual) describes
how several units, processes or production processes work together. The unit operator is responsible for drafting the SOP.
Lead user
If several users are working on one unit, the lead
user coordinates the processes. The operator must
appoint the lead user.
Qualified personnel
Qualified personnel includes persons who, due to
training, are qualified to expertly perform work.
Batch
A Batch is defined as one complete dosing cycle
containing the correct amount of each ingedient
contained in the current recipe
User
A User means all of the people working on the
machine, such as operator, lead user or qualified
personnel.
Admin
This term refers to the highest level of security
permission for use within the software controlling
the GRAVIMAX weigh scale blender. This includes
the function that with the "admin", the user has the
right, and the ability to change the passwords of
other users.
SuperUser
This term refers to the second highest security
permission for use within the software controlling
the GRAVIMAX weigh scale blender. Persons
registered as "superuser" recieve all allowances

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with the exception of the permission to change the

passwords and the batch size.
Operator
This term refers to the typical level of security
permission for use within the software controlling
the GRAVIMAX weigh scale blender. Persons
registered as "Operators" have access to all typical
required functions for the normal operation of the
blender.
Free Fall
Free Fall describes the dosing function where the
metering valve is fully open and the material flows
un-restricted into the weighbin..
Pulsing
There are two main types of pulsing. CP - Coarse
Pulsing: The metering valve cycles at regular
intervals and material is dispensed in small quantities. Course pulsing is typically used to get close to
the target weight. FP - Fine Pulsing: The metering
valve cycles at very short intervals, causing a very
low material flow. Fine Pulsing is typically used to
reach
the
exact
target
weight.

Danger!
Make sure that the working area and the
working environment for the operation/maintenance/adjustment work has been
secured (eg. surrounding units have been
shut down, operating the crane were prohibited,).
Danger!
At work (operation, maintenance, adjustment)
on the device, which can not be performed
from the floor/stand, the operator must be appropriately secured against falling. Climbing
aid with appropriate securing must be used!
Caution! Risk of injury!
All material hoppers must be properly mounted on the device. The quick release latches
must be properly closed.
Always wear the appropriate work clothing
when performing any activity on this unit.
Never reach into the material hopper.

Dosing mode: Standard

Using the "standard" dosing mode, the freefall
method brings the ingredient close to the target
weight so that the pulsing method can finish the
dispense with exact accuracy
Dosing mode: High Yield
Selecting the "high yeild" dosing mode will allow
the final target weight of the selected ingredient to
be reached using only the free flow dosing function. this results in a faster ingredient dispense. By
default, VIRGIN and REGRIND material types are
always dosed in "High Yield" mode.
Dosing mode: High Accurracy
Similar to "standard mode" using both free fall and
pulse dispensing. When the "high accuracy" dosing
mode is selected, the blender ensures that the
specific ingredient is kept exactly accurate by
adjusting other ingredients in the event of overdosing.

Do not try to remove material blockages

during operation.
Turn off the air supply before performing any
work on the valve.
Never use the GRAVIMAX weigh scale blenders without protective covers.
Immediatley replace all protecive covers if
removed for maintenance purposes.
Turn off the air- and power supply before
performing any work on the outlet of the mixing bin.
Read the training documents carefully before
using the unit. Note all information and ask
questions if anything is unclear.
Obey all local laws and requirements.

1.4 General safety instructions

Danger!
Never use the blender GRAVIMAX without the
included safety devices!
Danger!
Never bypass the function of a safety devices.
In the event of defective safety devices,ensure that they are replaced immediately.

Compare the power supply data for this unit

with the locally available power supply.
Allow only qualified personnel to work on the
unit.
Use this training document to create a detailed SOP for sequence of operations involving
this unit.
Appoint a responsible lead user for the unit.
All users must be at least 16 years old.

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On a regular basis, check all lines, hoses, and

threaded connections for leakage, damage,
and tightness. Repair any defects immediately.
Take note of the maintenance instructions and
keep records of all maintenance performed.
In the event of a malfunction, turn the unit off
immediately.
If the unit is turned off for safety reasons, lock
out the unit so it cannot be turned on without
authorization.
Disconnect all power sources before performing any work on the unit.
Make sure that filling, mixing and extraction
devices are turned off and/or emptied and
protected from unintended and unauthorized
start-up.
Do not make any changes to the unit without
written authorization from the manufacturer.
Before performing maintenance, name a
supervisor and inform the responsible users.
Do not operate this unit in a partially dissassembley state.
Comply with safety instructions for units
connected to this unit.
Store this training manual so that it is always
available in close proximity to the unit.
Do not remove any labels that were attached
by Wittmann.

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1.5 Instructions concerning the

process safety of the device
Check all electrical connections when commissioning the device.
The GRAVIMAX weigh scale blender should
only be used for metering and mixing of multiple components.
The permissible storage temperature for the
device is -20+55C (-5+130F).
The permissible operating temperature is
+5...+40C (+40...+103F).
Check the compressed air connection. Oil and
water-free compressed air with a pressure of
0,5 - 0,6 MPa is required for trouble-free operation of the device.
Clean the device before filling for the first
time.
Electrostatic discharges can lead to damage
on electronic components. Ground the device.
Do not change any settings on the control or
sensors without knowing the exact consequences.
Keep records of maintenance and repair
operations.
Use only original Wittmann spare parts.
Please observe the operating instructions of
the connected devices.

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2. Completeness of Shipment
Wittmann equipment is packed with great care to
protect it during transport. Remove all packaging
from unit components before assembling the unit.
Be very careful when removing the packaging and protective film from unit components. Sharp instruments can damage
painted surfaces and the unit itself.
Check to make sure the shipment is complete and
no parts are missing. Remember that some sections of the unit may be disassembled for
transport.

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2.1 Transport damage

Wittmann Kunststoffgerte uses only reputable
freight companies to deliver your unit as quickly as
possible, with no missing or damaged parts.
The freight company is responsible for delivering
your equipment without damaging it.
Check your unit immediately upon receipt
for any visible transport-related damage.
Report any visible transport damage immediately to the freight company.
If your unit is damaged in transit, speak directly to
the freight company to agree upon a solution for
repairing the damage.

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3. Installation Notes
To prevent damage to machines, systems, and
injury to people, only people authorized to perform
installation and start-up tasks should do so.
These installation notes assume knowledge of accident prevention rules, operating conditions, and safety regulations and
their implemention.
These installation notes assume electrical
and mechanical skills gained as a result of
education, experience, and training.
Make sure that people performing these tasks
have the appropriate skills.
Obey all safety rules when working with hoists.
Perform all installation tasks with the system in a
depressurized, powered-down state.
Our trained installers would be glad to assist you
with these tasks.

hazard; the must be level, easy to clean,

non-slip surfaces.
Make sure that all parts of the unit remain
easily accessible for maintenance and repair work.
The temperature at the installation area should be
above +5C, but may not exceed a maximum
temperature of 40C. Remember that the unit will
emit additional heat and moisture at the installation
location. Make sure the area has sufficient ventilation. Other temperature limits apply only to special
models equipped with an air-conditioned switch
cabinet.

3.3 Electrical connections

Comply with your local energy supplier's regulations.
Only Wittmann service technicians, or qualified
personnel authorized by Wittmann, may set up and
assign the electrical connections.
Danger! High Voltage!

3.1 Transport and preparing for

assembly
The system and its accessories are delivered on
pallets. Use only appropriate equipment to move
the pallets (e.g., forklift, crane, etc.).
Only qualified personnel may operate
transport or lift devices.

You must equip the unit with a main fuse

that will interrupt the power supply to the
unit.
For safety reasons, the condition and connection
of the ground wire connection should be verified.
Install the power supply a safe distance away from
hot parts.

All metal parts are removed from the unit before it

is shipped. Despite our best efforts, metal parts
may fall back into the unit during transport, or
because of other circumstances.

Lay all cords for the unit such that other

electrical devices cannot cause any disruptions. Be especially sure to separate
control lines and data transmission cords
from power cords.

Before the unit is started for the first time,

make sure that the unit is free of all metal
parts and packaging.

The entire unit will have to be specially grounded if

you work with materials that cause strong
electrostatic discharges as they are conveyed.

The unit has a protective film on it to protect it

during transport and installation.

Cut all power to the unit before performing

any work on it. This is the most effective
way to prevent electrical accidents.

Remove all protective film before operating the unit for the first time.

3.2 Requirements for installation

area
Run the unit ONLY in closed, dry spaces.

If work on the electrical system remains

uncompleted for some reason, make sure
the unit cannot be accidentally put into
operation.
Check all electrical connections and
threaded connections regularly to ensure
they are tight.

Pay special attention to the load rating of

the installation area, especially if the unit is
being installed on a plattform!
The floors around the machine (in the
building) must not present a stumbling
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3.4 Installation of a blender

GRAVIMAX
Install the blender GRAVIMAX using the bolts
provided for this purpose.
Check the stability of the device on which
the loader is to be mounted!
Install the blender GRAVIMAX vertically
(+/- 2 degree)!
Supply the blender GRAVIMAX with compressed
air.
Use oil-free and water-free compressed air
with a pressure of 70-80 PSI!

3.4.1 Insert mixing bin

Due to the geometry, the mixing blade and shaft
can only be inserted in one direction in the mixing
bin.
It will not be necessary to use any extra effort to insert the mixer blade and shaft assembly into the mixing bin. Dont use any
tool (eg hammer) to insert the shaft
through the holes in the mixing bin.
When inserting the bin assembly, ensure that the
mixer shaft drive coupling is aligned and that
insertion and connection with motor drive coupling
is easy and without any additional effort.

For the required compressed air quality,

see the wiring diagram.

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4. Description of GRAVIMAX

Metering
valve open

This description is written for the person who will

be using the unit (user). This description assumes
you are generally familiar with blenders. Make sure
that all users have appropriate knowledge and
skills.
The Wittmann GRAVIMAX weigh scale blender is
used for metering and mixing of multiple components.

4.1 Blender GRAVIMAX

Generally the gravimetric blender consists of two
main parts, material supplies (material hoppers,
metering valves) and the material processing
(weigh bin, mixing bin).

Depending on the dispense mode setting, the

metering valve is completely opened for a certain
time, here it is in "Free Fall". Or the metering valve
opens and closes in regular intervals, called "Pulsing".
Optionally the GRAVIMAX can be fitted with a
lifting equipment. By two pneumatic cylinders the
lid of the material hoppers can be raised. This
facilitates the maintenance of the material hopper.
Lifting equipment with
pneumatic cylinders

Material
supply

Material
processing

Material supply: Depending on the device, there

are up to 8 hoppers. Each hopper, typically contains different material components. The purpose
of the hopper is to funnel the specific material
down to the material dispense valve. The hoppers
should be filled manually or by vacuum loaders
with locking unit. at the bottom of each hopper
there is a metering valve which will open by pneumatically actuated cylinder. The metering valve
has the task to dispense material from the hopper
to the weigh bin.

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Material processing: If the metering valve is open,

the material enters into the weigh bin. The weigh
bin, which is mounted on two (right and left) capacitive load cells, is filled until the target batch weight
has been reached. The weigh bin outlet opens and
the material batch enters the mixing bin. Here,
weighed components are mixed. The mixing
blades are driven by a mixer motor. The batch is
now complete and will be released into the material bin or directly into the throat of the machine
depending on the application.

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4.2 Classification of material hoppers

The various materials are filled into the hopper
using a vacuum loader or manually. Each hopper
has a number, which appears as a matching index
number on the control.

Back side
Operation side

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5. Start-up GRAVIMAX
Only qualified personnel should carry out the startup of the GRAVIMAX.
Locate and assemble the GRAVIMAX according
to: Installation of a blender GRAVIMAX.
Connect the power- and air supply.
The door of the blender must be closed for
the blender to operate
Turn the main switch, on the bottom of the
control, on.
Upon inital Start-Up, the blender will take a
little longer to initally load all data and
programming.
The opening image Wittmann will appear on the
display.

5.1 Calibration of the weigh bin

The calibration of the weigh bin is necessary after
any movement of the blender, as well as periodically to ensure accuracy. Please follow the execution steps for calibration the scale in Chapter 6.6.6
Scale Calibration.

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Function Menu

6. Operation GRAVIMAX
Before operating the gravimetric blender,
note the access authorization table listed
in the annex.

Manual Operation

Touching the screen, the main window appears on

the display.

Alarm list

Recipe management

Configuration menu

View

The main menu shows a list of all components

(including those who are not used). Following
parameters are displayed for each component:
The main window shows the general operation of
the blender. All functions are performed by touching the display.

Recipe name

Date/Time
User

Play
Pause
Stop

Icon

weight

Status

Remarks

Hopper
number

Starting with 1
depending on the
machine up to index
number 8
Color code:
yellow = VIRGIN
orange = REGRIND
green = ADDITIVE

Mode

Standard

Batches

High Yield (Default

setting for VIRGIN and
REGRIND)
High Accuracy (define
only for one compo-

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nent)
Status

active progress bar is

purple
inactive progress bar
is green
stop progress bar is
gray

current
weight
Target weight
Addition to the target
weight AUTO is
activated, this means
that the component is
automatically adjusted,
if VIRGIN and
REGRIND is not equal
100%.
Material
name

1. Press the key, or another point on the display.

Automatically following picture appears on the
display:

The material name is

freely definable and
can be applied by the
operator.

Additionally, the process of the batches are controlled with Play, Pause and Stop.
With Play the currently loaded recipe
(either a locally modified recipe or a
recipe from the recipe database) runs
as a batch until stopped.
With Pause the current batch will be
stopped immediately. After re-pressing
the Play button the batch started at the
place where it was stopped before, and
a valid batch is created.

2. Tap the input box on the screen.

With Stop the current batch is still

finished, after ending the batch the
blender
stops
dosing.
Reset: If you hold the Stop button for a
few seconds, all current parameters
are reset and the current batch immediately stops. By resetting the blender
the material in the weighpan is NOT a
valid batch..

6.1 Login / Password / Access

Permissions
The gravimetric blender GRAVIMAX contains
various access permissions, which allows the user
the ability to operate the equipment.
If no user is logged in, a key appears in the upper
display.

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3. Enter your password.

For the detailed description of the different permission levels, see 1.3 Explanation of terms.

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4. Use the numbers for the input, and the

symbols for :

6.2.1 Information
The display will show a page of information.

Confirm input
Delete input
Leave input
The access levels (restrictions) between individual
users is done with varying levels. These levels are
predefined and cannot be specially adapted to the
user or configured. The levels are thus predetermined and fixed. Each user can be assigned a
level 1 to 10. Should a user have more access, he
must get a higher level. It can also be several
super-user or multiple operators exist with different
levels. The level for each user can be defined
under Configuration Menu.

6.2 Function Menu

1. Press the
dow .

button in the main win-

Following picture appears on the display.

The Information Menu contains the name and

version of the blender. In addition, a table shows
the batch and the material consumption per component (also the throughput of kg per hour), depending to the current recipe.
The throughput per hour is calculated after each batch specifically
for one hour worth of batches. (no
mean value calculation).

6.2.1.1 File Transfer

With file transfer, it is possible to get all available
files (batch history, alarm history, recipe file, parameter file) and save them as .CSV file via the
USB Port of the power panel to a USB-Stick.
Note that the file transfer is only possible
through the port USB 1.

1. Press the

button.

Batch History
Here you can choose between Information,
Batch Mode, and Autotuning.
2. Press the desired button to get into the
submenu.

The Batch History contains the last 3000 performed batches. At the end of the batch history you
can see the number of pulse sequences, which are
necessary for each component (defined by the
maximum number of allowable pulse sequences)
to achieve the target weight. The last column
contains the offset correction (correction value for
the calibration of the weigh bin).
If a value of the recorded pulse sequences or the offset correction is too high,
there is a problem with the weighpan.

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Alarm History

6.2.2 Batch Mode

In the alarm history, all triggered alarms are written

in a table. This includes the date and time of the
error message, the error message itself, if the error
was confirmed (nA not acknowledge, RA Reset
and acknowledge) and the status (0 deactivated,
1 active).

With the batch mode, it is possible to perform a

certain number of batches.

Parameter files
The parameter file contains the currently set parameters.

Recipe file
The recipe file contains the settings for the currently used recipe.
1. Tap the input box on the screen.

6.2.1.2 Load recipe from or to USB

Stick

2. Enter the number of batches und confirm

the input with

This feature is implemented in the software version

3.22.
3. Tap on the
to save all materials and recipes,
Press
stored in the recipe management, on a USB stick.

button.

When the specified number of batches is complete, the blender will stop.

6.2.3 Autotuning
Press
to load stored materials and recipes
from the USB stick in the recipe management.

All existing recipes and materials will be

overridden with this function.

6.2.1.3 Reset All

Here, the weight of material which was already
used by each component, the throughput per hour
(kg/h) can be reset to 0. At the same time, this
means that all batches are entered in the Batch
History, will be deleted.

1. Press

The purpose of Autotuning is to calibrate the flow

characteristics of each ingredient to assist in the
accuracy and consistency of the blender operations
Under autotuning you can select those components (or valves), for which autotuning should be
performed. Depending on how many components
in a recipe are used, the software detects automatically which components must be configured.

to reset all values to 0.

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componenten

Bulky
material

Substance
name

Date/Time of the
last autotuning

Bar illuminates
- Autotuning
necessary

Start
Progress bar
Autotuning Autotuning

auto
discharge

Components which are to be configured are indicated by the illuminated bar. If a component is
defined with the High Yield mode, there must be
no Autotuning.
If any specific component is selected as bulky,
this allows for materials that are not free flowing. If
this feature is selected, enter the free fall limit
value of 9999 g. This high value can never be
achieved, and the controller will automatically
pulse any "bulky" selected component.

This gives a virtual overview of all functions, that

can be controlled.
1. To activate the desired function, press on
the relevant field, the unit lights up into
green while the field is pressed.
Press Comp1, Comp2, Comp3, Comp4 (depending on the device to Comp8) to open the material
dispense valves.
To empty the weigh bin and activate the mixing,
press the button Dump & Mix.
To empty the weigh bin, press Dump Scale.
To start the mixer motor, press Mixer Motor.
To empty the ball mixer, press Dump Mixer.
To issue an alarm, press Alarm.

6.3 Manual-Operation
From this menu it is possible to control the blender
manually.
1. To operate the blender in manual operation, you must first stop the AUTO mode.

Press

6.4 Alarm list

The alarm menu contains a list of recently caused
alarm messages. When an alarm occurs, it will be
displayed in the list.

2. Tap on the
window.

To perform a zeroing/tare on the load cells, press

the Calibration. Perform the zeroing/tare, if the
offset value is more than 3g.

button in the main

1. To get to the alarm list, tap on the

button on the main window.
Advantage of the alarm menu is
that it does not require any login
as a single menu.

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2. Press

to get back to the alarm list.

or

2. Press

to get in the main window.

The error messages are displayed on the right

edge with an error status message:
A = acknowledge
0 = inactive
1 = active
= ready.
In the list all acitve alarms/faults are listed.
Acknowledge alarm:
1. Select by pressing the
message.
2. Acknowledge the alarm with

the alarm

6.5 Recipe Management

In the recipe management, a new recipe can be
created and an existing recipe can be edited or
deleted. In addition the used recipes and materials
are stored in a database and can be edited here.

If an alarm occurs, it must be confirmed

and completed with
. If the alarm is not
acknowledged, the error message repeats,
the warning light illuminates and the audible the alarm will continue.

Show Alarm History:

1. Press

1. Tap on the
button in the main window to get into the recipe management.
Create
new recipe
Components of the
recipe

Recipe list

to get into the alarm history.

Material Recipe out of Recipe into

management
blender

Edit
recipe

Delete
recipe

The alarm history contains all occurred alarms in a

list. This list includes the date and time of the error
message, the error message itself and the status
of the error message. The alarm history can store
up to 100 posts.

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6.5.1 Create/edit recipe

1. Tap on the

or

button.

Regrind-mode
active

Number
of batches

If the checkbox is set to regrind, the regrind mode

is activated.
Under Recipe Name the current recipe name is
displayed. If no recipe is available or no recipe is
loaded from the recipe management, so New
recipe appears.
With the arrows in Material the materials can be
selected.
With the Batch Size the size of the batch weight
in % of the troughput (maximum batch size) is
given.
Example:
Max. Batch Size = 1 kg
set Batch Size = 50 % = 0,5 kg

Regrind-Mode:
If it is determined, that no REGRIND material is
available in the weigh bin, this ingredient will be
replaced with VIRGIN material. There is a variation
of the recipe during the time of this condition. The
number in the second box specifies the number of
batches that are to be carried out with the new
recipe. If the quantity of batches has expired, it will
fall back to the original recipe, and test again if
REGRIND material is present und can be dosed.

2. Confirm the recipe with

The Target Size is the size of the target weight in
kg and % (in relation of the batch size).
With Mode there is a choice of three dosing
procedures:
-

Standard

High Yield

High Accuracy

Or
2. Leave the menu without saving the recipe
with

Or

2. Get off with

in the Quickeditor.

By default, VIRGIN and REGRIND material types

are always dosed in High Yield mode.
For more information of the dosing modes, see
Section 1.3 - Explanation of terms.
Under Type the type of material can be established. It can be selected between VIRGIN,
REGRIND and ADDITIVE. If REGRIND has been
chosen, a further window appears on the display.

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In the Quickeditor, the recipe in % or in parts, can

be changed quickly. If the option auto is selected,
the input filed of the component is grayed out and
the required amount is calculated by the control. If
a component is changed, the auto component is
automatically adjusted to 100%.
Explanation:
VIRGIN and REGRIND component weights or
percentages always make up 100% (on the
display). For the production process, the
amount of the ADDITIVE is automatically deducted from the VIRGIN to come to 100%. In
the above example of the Quick Editor, it
would mean that 10% will be deducted from
VIRGIN. This results in a distribution of
VIRGIN 60%, REGRIND 30% and ADDITIVE
10%, which results in total to 100%.
If no REGRIND material is present, the blender
enters the Regrind Mode, in the above case it
results in VIRGIN 100% and ADDITIVE 10%.

The Quick Editor is displayed on the left side the

"Low Recipe" and on the right side "High Recipe".

Note for the creation of new recipes that

calculation formula, see 12.2 Calculation
formula.
Second recipe
The second recipe function is used to allow for
continuous production with regrind material. A level
sensor in the regrind material hopper, located in
the clip-on corner window will monitor the level of
regrind in the material hopper. If there is enough
regrind material, a "High Recipe" will be activated
which will dispense a higher Regrind percentage. If
there is not enough regrind material available, the
"Low Recipe" with less percentage of regrind is
used for the batch until the material level sensor
reports that the level of regrind is satisfied.

To save the changes, confirm with

control window.

in the

Automatic recipe changeover (optional)

(The sensor for the clip-on corner window can

optionally be appointed with Ref.Code: 7807).

With the automatic recipe changeover a change

between several recipes can be performed.

The activation for the second recipe can be made

only by a service technician from Wittmann. The
change to the recipe in Quick Editor can be performed by any logged-on user.

From an external device (eg, injection molding

machine) the desired recipe is selected. Driven by
electrical inputs the GRAVIMAX control selects the
desired recipe.
The activation for the automatic recipe
changeover can only be performed by a
service technician from Wittmann.
In ordert to use the automatic recipe changeover, a
user Tester must activate the check box Re-

cipeChange auto in the menu

Parameters.

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6.5.2 Material management

1. Press
management.

In Recipe management menu,

8 default
recipes exist. These recipes can be edited, but
cannot be deleted.

to get into the material

In the material management, the individual materials which are stored in the material database are
displayed. These are defined by the index numbers, the material name, material code, density
and the total weight.

New material:

1. Press

2. Enter the material name.

3. Enter the material code.

If the automatic recipe changeover is activated,

second recipe (High Recipe, Low Recipe) can
not be used!

4. Confim with

Edit material:

1. Press

2. Edit the parameters.

3. Put the weight back with

4. Confirm with

6.5.3 Load recipe

1. Press
or
to
load recipe from the blender in the graphical user interface.

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2. Confirm the security question with

Series 18 = Batch Size 18 kg

Series 27 = Batch Size 27 kg
In general, the maximum batch size can NOT be
larger than the type specified by its size.

6.6 Configuration Menu

6.6.1.2 High Acc. Batch Corr. Limit

The value of the High Accurracy Batch Correction
Limit is the maximum weight which can be corrected per batch. This is indicated in %.

1. Tap on the
figuration Menu.

button to get into Con-

6.6.1.3 Batch Alarm Time

If a batch needs longer than the entered time, an
alarm is triggered.

6.6.1.4 Free Fall Measure Period

The Free Fall Measure Period indicates the maximum time period between closing the metering
value and display of the measured value.

6.6.1.5 Continuous Alarm

On an alarm, a continuous warning signal (light) is
activated. If this option is not activated, a flashing
warning signal occurs.
2. Tap on the submenu.

6.6.1 Blender Setup

In Blender Setup general settings of the blender
can be defined.

6.6.1.6 Vibration Expected

Depending on specific local conditions it is possible that vibrations can affect the measurement of
the actual weight. This option allows a greater
tolerance in the measurement and can filter out
possible measurement inaccuracies.

6.6.2 Interfaces
In the interface menu all the settings for connections and locations are determined.
To switch between the sub-menus, use

To confirm the settings, press

immediately back to the main window.

6.6.1.1 Max. Batch Size

or

, you get

To cancel the settings, press

, you get
immediately back to the Configuration Menu.

With the maximum batch size the weight is given,

which can be carried out with a single batch.
The size depends on the device:
Series 1 = Batch Size 1 kg
Series 3 = Batch Size 3 kg
Series 5 = Batch Size 5 kg
Series 9 = Batch Size 9 kg

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6.6.2.1 Host IP

This menu item allows to change the IP adress,

subnet mask and gateway.
With this configurations, a VNC connection between the blender and a computer are made.

6.6.2.3 Gravinet

Using this menu item, a specific job can be started

through an FTP connection. To make this connection, the checkbox FTP Comm. On must be set,
which means that the FTP communication is
enabled.
Folder Path:
Here the path of the folder must be entered, where
the directory of the GraviNet is contained.
Folder Name:
Enter the name of the folder.
Job File Location:
Enter the name of the folder an the Job File.

There are two possibilities for the VNC connection:

- read only (Password: 111)
- read and write (Password: 768)

Polling Interval:
To acitvate the Polling Interval set the checkbox to
activated. The number indicates the polling
intervals. The polling Interval describes the time
before a new connection attempt is made. And it
looks for a new job file.

6.6.2.4 Cyclic Batch Report

6.6.2.2 FTP Server Configuration

The batch history can be written in cyclic intervals

in a specific folder.

In this menu you will find all information about the

FTP connection. It is possible to change the password, IP address and port.

File Destination:
Enter the path in which the batch history has to be
saved.

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Number of Batches:
In each batch history can be stored a number of
batches.
Enable this option by placing a checkmark in
activated.

6.6.2.5 Alarm History Report

With this menu it is possible to store the alarm
history report about the FTP connection to a folder.

To start this function, enter the IP address and

enable the function.

6.6.3 Mixer
In this menu all settings for the mixing process can
be set.

Put the checkmark in Send per alarm event if you

wish to send and save the report at every alarm
event.

6.6.2.6 File Upload

Timing:
Mixer Timing can be selected between four settings:
Continous Mixing:
The mixing process is carried out continously,
regardless of whether material is present or not.
With file upload, you can save four different files
(batch history, alarm history, parameter file, recipe
file) and the given path.

6.6.2.7 A. Bradley Communication

In this menu you can activate a communication to
a Alan Bradley control. This allows data to be
written and read simultaneously.

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Past Mixing:
After the regular mixing, a second mixing process
of the granulate in the ball mixer is carried out.
Stop Sensor Mixing:
This item can only be selected by the user groups
Tester and Service.
There is no mixing process started, although the
sensor detects material in the ball mixer.
Pneumatic Mixer:
Defined a pneumatically driven mixing motor.
Enable to this option, an additional option Pulse
Time is displayed. In the Pulse Time the time is
adjusted, which lies between the mixing passages.

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Main Mixing:
If the last dose carried out and all components
have been released into the ball mixer, the main
mixing is carried out.
Mixing Time:
Enter the time, how long the granulate should be
mixed.
Drain Mixing Time:
Is the mixing time of emptying the mixing bin.
Past Mixing:
With this option it is possible to carry out a further
mixing.
Mixing Cycle:
Specifies the mixing time per mixing process.

Target Correction:
Indicates the shift of the offset.
Max. Pulse Seq.:
Specifies the maximum number of pulse sequences which should be used to achieve the target
weight. Between the various pulse sequences, the
actual weight is measured.
Mat. Alarm Time:
Specifies the window of time to be recognized on
whether material is present or not.

6.6.5.3 Alarm Mode

You can trigger an alarm if the tolerance is exceeded.

Mix Break Time:

Specifies the time that the mixing motor should
wait before he starts the next mixing operation.

6.6.4 Component
Please refer to 6.5 Recipe Management and the
following subsections.

6.6.5 Parameter
In the parameter menu, you can choose between
the various components and thus define the parameters for each component specifically.
1. Define the tolerance range.
2. Choose the alarm mode.

6.6.5.1 Free Fall Parameter

If the target value of a component is more than the
free fall limit, a free fall is carried out. If the target
value of a component is less than the free fall limit,
Free fall is not performed.

6.6.5.2 Pulsing Parameter

Target Pulse Range:
Specifies the offset, which needs to be
achieved/complied by pulsing.

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Alarm Continue
If an alarm is triggered, the batch will continue.
Alarm Stop
If an alarm is triggered, the batch will stop.
No Alarm
No alarm is triggered, the batch will continue.

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6.6.6 Scale Calibration

In this menu the weigh bin is calbrated.

5. Remove the calibration weight.

The calibration is now completed.

6.6.7 Scale Setup

All information about the settings on the weigh bin
are achieved by this menu.

1. Press

The scale is now zeroed.

Scale Empty Limit:
Specifies from which weight of the weigh bin the
control see the weigh bin as empty.
The weight does not correspond to the
weight of the scale, it is possible that
material remains present in the blender.
Scale Close Delay:
Specifies the time, how long the outlet of the weigh
bin remains open, after emptying.

2. Enter the reference weight and confirm

with

Scale Settling Time:

Specifies the time after emptying, the weigh bin
needs to rebalance. By opening and closing the
outlet, the weigh bin begins to swing. For the Scale
Settling Time, only values greater than or equal to
1 second can be selected.
Repetition Time:
Is the period of time that elapses before the weigh
bin opens and closes again. This function is only
executed if the value in the Number of close
repetition is higher than zero.

Number of Close Repetition:

Specifies the number of repetitions for opening and
closing the outlet of the weigh bin.
This function must be used for materials
that are electrostatically charged and so
stick on the walls or dump gate of the
weigh bin.

3. Hang calibration weight on the weigh bin.

4. Press

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Manage/Edit user

6.6.8 Service
Here you will find information about the device and
the settings of language, users and system data.
To switch between the sub-menus, use

or

1. Press
agement.

to get into the User man-

6.6.8.1 System Setup

In the User Overview page you get an overview of

all users in the system.
To edit an user:

Gravimax Models
1. Choose your Gravimax model from the list.

1. Choose with
2. Confirm with

and

the User.

Depending on the selected model, the number of

settings and the main window on the display will
change.

2. Press

Number of Users
Define the number of users.
Auto Logout Time
If no more entries made, the user should be logged
out
after
this
time.
For the user Service, the time is irrelevant, he will
never be logged out.

External Demand Sensor

To maintain an external level of material under the
blender.

3. Change the desired parameters.

Whether material is present or not, you can see at

4. Confirm the changes with
the manual operation button
in the main
window. Illuminates the point if material is present,
is the point gray, there is no material available.

A safety question appears.

Sensor Plug Check

Sensor Plug check is activated, it is checking
whether the sensor is pluged in electrically.

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System Time/Date Setup

Set the Time and Date.

5. Confirm the changes with

.
Other Settings

or

Here you can define the language and the weight

unit.
6. Discard the entry with
lead back to the User Setup.

7. Press
Overview.

and you will

to get back to the Users

Touch Calibration
In this menu you can calibrate the touch screen,
and adjust brightness, contrast, and time for the
screen saver, as well as for the black screen.
To set the blender to the original default values
back, press "Factory Settings" and then start the
blender again.
All changed values, recipes, materials
names, etc. are deleted by pressing the
"Factory Settings".

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6.6.9 Logout

6.8 Quick Editor

With Logout the currently logged-in user is logged

out.

1. Press in the middle of the main window to

start the Quickeditor.

2. You can change the recipe in this menu by

entering the percentage.

6.7 View
With the view button, you can change the view of
each component on the main window.

In the percent display, you can set the autofunction.

There are three different types of ads for weight:

-

Weight indication in kg

Delta indication (Deviation to the target

weight in g)

Percentage indication

1. Tap on
view.

to change to a different

Depending on the GRAVIMAX model and the

registered user the display of the actual and
set values changes. The following table lists
the display formats:

3. Check the box for Enter ratio to toggle

from the part view to the percentage view.

B14
Operator,
Superuser,
Admin,
Service

1,0

kg

1,000

delta g

1,000

Tester

1,0

Actual value g

1,000

Set value g

1,000

Actual
delta g

value

1,000

Set
delta g

value

1,000

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7. Maintenance
7.1 Maintenance intervals

This chapter assumes knowledge of accident prevention rules, operating conditions, and safety regulations and their implementation.

Please observe the specified maintenance intervals. This is the only way to ensure your unit
functions safety and properly and that we can
extend full warranty benefits in accordance with
our warranty conditions.

This chapter assumes electrical and mechanical skills gained as a result of education, experience, and training.

Responsibility for maintenance and regular

inspection of the safety devices on the unit
falls to the system operator as soon as the
operator takes possession of the unit.

Notify a supervisor before beginning any

maintenance or repair work.
Disconnect all power sources before performing any work.

Deactivate all power to the unit before performing any maintenance. Cut the supply
of electricity and compressed air to the
unit. Cold water lines and any other lines
to or from the unit should be deactivated.

Disconnect compressed air connections

before performing any work.
Keep written records of all work performed.

The below table is an overview for the maintenance and repair personnel. Depending on the
plastic granulate and the operation, the intervals must be adjusted. In the following chapters,
the activities are explained and described in a
more detailed way.

Do not operate this unit in a partially disassembled state.

Blender + Control
safe installation, wiring,
switch, hoses, connections
PUR-cap on the pneumatic cylinder

quaterly

biannual

Component

annually

Maintenance and repair procedures not

described here may be performed or assigned ONLY by Wittmann service technicians, or qualified personnel authorized by
Wittmann.

Activities

clean
check for leaks or damage, replace if
necessary

x
x

lightly grease

mixing motor / clutch

check for wear, replace if necessary

Material hopper

check for wear, replace if necessary

Mixer blade

check for wear, replace if necessary

Dosing valve

check for wear, replace if necessary

Dosing cylinder

check for wear, replace if necessary

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7.1.1 Clean Blender + Control

Depending on the materials being used, clean the
blender and the control quarterly. Use a soft wet
cloth, and wipe off the surface. Dont use immediately aggressive cleaning solutions to clean and
remove any residue of cleaning solutions.

7.2 Lifiting equipment Raising

and lowering of the hopper lid
(optional)
To remove the component hopper from the
GRAVIMAX, the lifting equipment must raise the lid
from the material hopper.

7.1.2 Safeguarding and power supply

Turn off the blender, before you perform
the review!
On a regular basis, check one time per year all
safeguarding, lines, switches, hoses, and threaded
connections for leakage, damage, and tightness.
Repair any defects immediately.

Turn off the GRAVIMAX.

Turn off the FEEDMAX.

A control cabinet is mounted on the frame of the

GRAVIMAX when the unit is equipped with lifting
equipment.
Lifting
equipment

7.1.3 PUR-Cap on the pneumatic cylinder

Turn of the blender and release the compressed
air connections! Grease the PUR-cap of the
pneumatic cylinder lightly. Use a commercially
available lubricant.

7.1.4 Check wear

Check at least once a year the function of the
mixing motor. Check any wear on the clutch and
replace the affected parts.

control
cabinet

By the friction of the plastic granulate it also can

create wear on the mixer blades and at the metering valve. Check at least once a year, the wear
and replace the affected parts as necessary.
Check at least every 6 months the function of the
dosing cylinder. Check any wear and replace the
affected parts.
In the event of wear of the material hoppers,
they have to be replaced. Note that the
hopper 1 and 3, and the hopper 2 and 4 are
designed the same. In the exchange the
position of the hopper must be noted.
The pneumatic cylinders of the lifting equipment
can be controlled by turning the rotary switch on
the control cabinet, the lid of the machine hopper is
lowered or raised.

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lower

raise

release
button

release
button

To lift the lid, the rotary switch must be rotated to

the right.

To lower the lid, the rotary switch must be rotated

to the left.
When lowering the lid on the component
hopper, there is a danger to crushing!
Make sure that there are no body parts
between component hopper and lid.
Subsequently, two release buttons must be
pressed simultaneously on the left and right side of
the control cabinet. Both release buttons must be
kept pressed until the lid is down on the
component
hopper.

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8. Faults
8.1 Troubleshooting

Fault

No power/electricity

Possible cause

Solution

Cable unplugged

Plug in cable

Fuse has failed, main switch is

off

Replace the fuse, turn of the

main switch

Reprogramming of the recipe

Component or material is not part
add needed component or
of the recipe
material
Too low air pressure

Restoration of air supply

Failure of the pneumatic dosing

cylinder

Replace the pneumatic dosing

cylinder
Remedy jam in the hopper

No dosing

Jam in the material hopper

Alarm of a material component

Filling time alarm

Refill material

Carry out CP or FP

Empty the hopper,

clean the hopper and
the metering valve

Failure of the pneumatic metering valve

Replace of the pneumatic

metering valve

Material flows slowly

Increase the max. charge

duration value, max. 120 sec.

Jam in the material hopper

Remedy jam in the hopper

Failure of the pneumatic dosing

cylinder

Replace the pneumatic dosing

cylinder

Failure of the pneumatic metering valve

Replace the pneumatic meterign valve

Material flows slowly

Increase the max. charge

duration value, max. 120 sec.

Too low air pressure

Increase air pressure to 0,5

0,6 MPa

Scale is not calibrated correctly

Calibrate scale

Obstacle to load cell

Remove the obstacle and

calibrate

Incorrectly calibrated scale

Calibrate

Scale cannot be set to zero

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Defect load cell

Replace the load cell and

calibrate

Faulty pneumatic outlet valve

cylinder

Replace pneumatic outlet

valve cylinder

Weigh bin outlet doesnt close

Air supply is interrupted
and open

Restore air supply

Defective solenoid valve

Replace solenoid valve

Defective motor clutch

Replace the motor clutch

Damage of the mixing unit

Replace the mixing unit

Defective pneumatic outlet

cylinder

Replace the pneumatic outlet

cylinder

Defective pneumatic solenoid

valve

Replace pneumatic solenoid

valve

Air pressure too low

Increase air pressure to 0,5

0,6 MPa

Air supply is interrupted

Restore air supply

No power / electricity

Restore power connection

Pause mode selected

Turn off the pause mode

Level sensor incorrectly

Adjust level sensor

Defective level sensor

Replace level sensor

Failure of the mixer

Failure of the mixer outlet

Blender stops during operation (stop function is not

selected)

Overfilling the mixer bin

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9. Replacement Parts
When ordering replacement parts, always
state:

Order number (RS xxxx)

Machine number
Control number
Replacement part number (if available)

7
6

7
3

Pos.

Description

Item No.

Vacuum take off adapter DN40 / DN50

FKS-8 / FKS 7

Hopper 10l / 20l / 30l

I2-145 / I2-40 /
I2-23

Floor stand low / high

I2-156 / I2-157

Gravimax blender

I2-105

Material hopper for material 2 a. 4

I2-104

Material hopper for material 1 a. 3

I2-102

Control

I6-8

Mounting panel control

I1-5

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6
5
17

10
8
11
12

1
2
3
7
9
16
15
13
14

Pos.

Description

Description

Item No.

Mixing motor

I5-6

11

Spring weigh bin outlet

MA-953 * 2

Clutch mixing motor

I1-65

12

Mixer blade

I1-517

Load cell

I5-7

13

Mixing bin

I2-158

Cylinder hopper with PUR-cap

PZ-647

14

Capacitive level sensor mixing bin

Valve island

PV-373

15

Bush mixing bin front

ML-1231

Covers

I1-31

16

Bush mixing bin behind

ML-1110

Cylinder for opening weigh bin

PZ-607

17

PUR-cap

PA-1169

Safety switch

Seal door frame

10

Weigh bin

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Item No.

Pos.

I5-4

I5-10
MD-57
I2-98

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14

13

10
11
12

15
16

17
6
5
4

18

2
1

Pos.

Description

19

Item No.

Pos.

Description

Item No.

floating bearings

I1-88

11

Metal sheet: spring steel

I1-85

Spring left

I1-86

12

Fixing plate: clip

I1-83

Valve

I2-101

13

Material hopper 3 u. 4 / 1 u. 2

Spring right

I1-87

14

Lid material hopper

I2-89

floating bearings

I1-89

15

Clip-on corner window

I1-204

Cotter

NA-359

16

Knurled screw

I1-230

Bolt

I1-91

17

Handle:Holder

MM-111

floating bearings

I1-90

18

Washer

NB-5

Cotter

NA-361

19

Cylinder screw

NS-47

10

Countersink screw

NS-730

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I1-228

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B 14

10. Technical data

GRAVIMAX
Main voltage
Connected load
Connection cable
Main plug
Compressed air
Noise level

VA

dB (A)

Weight

kg

Batch Size

kg

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110V / 230 V
690VA / 690 VA
6,3 A / 3 A
3 m length
Safety plug DIN 49441 / CEE 7
6 MPa
< 84 dB
without frame: 60 kg
with frame: 100 kg
1 kg

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GRAVIMAX:

H1

H3

H2

B3

B1

B 14

B2

GMX
H1
H2
H3
B1
B2
B3

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mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm

516
325
841
216
181
617

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H2

H3

H4

Frame high:

B1

B 14

L1

GMX
H1
H2
H3
H4
B1
L1

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mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm

110
980
470
840
850
780

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H1

H2

H3

H4

Frame low:

B1

B 14

L1

GMX
H1
H2
H3
H4
B1
L1

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mm
mm
mm
mm
mm
mm

110
760
470
840
850
710

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GRAVIMAX with lifting equipment (optional):

B 14

H2
H3

H4

H1

L1

GMX
H1
H2
H3
H4
L1

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mm
mm
mm
mm
mm

40
845
1014
1252
776

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11.

Customer Service Centers

HEADQUATERS
WITTMANN Kunststoffgerte GmbH
Lichtblaustra 10
A-1220 Wien
sterreich
Tel. +43/1/250 39-0
Fax +43/1/250 71-70
info.at@wittmann-group.com
www.wittmann-group.com
BRANCHES WORLDWIDE
Australia/New Zealand
WITTMANN BATTENFELD Australia
Pty Ltd
Unit 9, Garden Boulevard
Dingley Village VIC 3172
PO Box 614 Braeside 3195
AUSTRALIEN
Tel. +61 3 9551 4200
Fax +61 3 9551 4300
steven.mohr@wittmann-group.com.au
www.wittmann-group.com.au
Belgium/Netherland/Luxemburg
WITTMANN BATTENFELD Benelux
NV
Nieuwlandlaan 1A
Industriepark B190
B-3200 Aarschot
Tel. +32 (0) 16 551180
Fax +32 (0) 16 562659
info@wittmann-group.be
Brazil
WITTMANN do Brasil Ltda.
Av. Francisco de Angelis
166-Jardim Okita
CEP 13043-030 Campinas SP
BRAZIL
Tel. +55-19 3234-9464
Fax +55-19 3234-3784
wittmann@wittmann-group.com.br
www.wittmann-group.com.br
Bulgaria
WITTMANN BATTENFELD
Bulgarien EOOD
Hr. Smirnenski Str. 24
4147 Kalekovets
BULGARIA
Tel. +359 3124 2284
Fax +359 3124 2279
fassen.serev@wittmann-group.com
Canada
WITTMANN Canada Inc.
35 Leek Crescent
Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4C2
Tel. (905) 887-5355
Fax (905) 887-1162
toll free: 1 888 466 8266
info@wittmann-group.ca
www.wittmann-group.ca
China
WITTMANN Robot (Kunshan) Co., Ltd.
No. 1 Wittmann Rd.,
Dianshanhu, Kunshan
Jiangsu Province
CHINA 215345
Tel. +86 512 5748 3388
Fax +86 512 5748 3399

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WITTMANN BATTENFELD
(Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
1908-1909, Building 915
Oasis Middlering Business Centre
No. 915 Zhenbei Road, Shanghai
CHINA 200333
Tel. +86 512 5748 3388
Fax +86 21 5489 3239
info@wittmann-group.cn
www.wittmann-group.cn
Czech Republic/Slovakia
WITTMANN BATTENFELD CZ spol.
S.r.o.
Male Nepodrice 67
CZ-397 01 Pisek
Czech Republic
Tel. 00420 384-972-165
Fax 00420 382-272-996
info@wittmann-group.cz
www.wittmann-group.cz
France
WITTMANN BATTENFELD France
SAS
27, Rue de la Tuilerie
Z.l. Tuilerie II
F-38170 Seyssinet-Pariset
France
Tel. + 33 4 76 84 27 27
Fax + 33 4 76 84 27 20
ZA Champ Frvant
F-39360 Chassal
France
Tel. +33 3 84 41 54 54
Fax +33 3 84 41 54 55
info@wittmann-group.fr
www.wittmann-group.fr
Germany
WITTMANN ROBOT SYSTEM GmbH
Am Gewerbepark 1-3
D-64823 Gro-Umstadt
Germany
Tel. +49 607893390
Fax +49 607833940
Haimendorfer Strae 48
D-90571 Schwaig/Nbg.
Germany
Tel. +49 911953870
Fax +49 9119538750
info.de@wittmann-group.com
WITTMANN BATTENFELD GmbH &
Co. KG
Werner-Battenfeld-Strae 1
58540 Meinerzhagen
Tel. +49 (0) 2354/72-121
Fax +49 (0) 2354/72-129
info@wittmann-group.com

Great Britain/Ireland
WITTMANN BATTENFELD UK Ltd
Sanders Road, Finedon Road
Industrial Estate
Wellingborough
GB-NN8 4NL Northants
Great Britain
Tel. +44-1933275777
Fax +44-1933270590
info@wittmann-group.co.uk
www.wittmann-group.co.uk
Hungary
WITTMANN Robottechnikai Kft.
Kzpont s gyrt zem
H-9200 Mosonmagyarvr
Eke u. 6.
Tel. +36 96 577470
Fax +36 96 577471
rtkests & Szervz
H-2084 Pilisszentivn
Bnyatelep 14
Tel. +36 26 567 610
Fax +36 26 567 611
info.hu@wittmann-group.com
India
WITTMANN BATTENFELD India pvt
Ltd.
1 & 2 Arumugam Nagar
Chinna Porur
Chennai 600 116
India
Tel. +91 44 42077009
Fax +91 44 24761032
nanda.kumar@wittmann-group.com
Italia
WITTMANN BATTENFELD Italia Srl
Via Donizetti, 9
20020 Solaro MI
Italia
Tel. +39 (02) 96 98 10 20
Fax +39 (02) 96 98 10 29
info@wittmann-group.it
www.wittmann-group.it
Malaysia
WITTMANN BATTENFELD
(Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
No. 16, Jalan Bandar Limabelas
Pusat Bandar Puchong
47100 Selangor
D.E. Malaysia
Tel. +60 3 5882 6028
Fax +60 3 5882 6036
info@wittmann-group.my
Mexico
WITTMANN BATTENFELD
Mxico S.A. de C.V.
Av. Rafael Sesma Huerta No. 21
Parque Industrial FINSA
C.P. 76246
El Marqus Quertaro
Mexico
Tel. +52 442 10 17 100
Fax +52 442 10 17 101
info@wittmann-group.mx
www.wittmann-group.mx

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Romania
WITTMANN BATTENFELD S.R.L
Cotroceni Business Center
B-dul luliu Maniu Nr. 7, Corp T, Et. 2,
Sector 6
Bucuresti
RO 061072
Romania
Tel. +40 720 227 255
Fax +40 213 172 718
bogdan.nestor@wittmann-group.ro
Russia
OOO BATTENFELD
Injection Molding Russia
Altufievskoe shosse
house 48, block 1, office 304
127566 Moscow
Russia
Tel. +7/495/983-02-45
Fax +7/495/983-02-45
general@battenfeld.ru
www.battenfeld.ru
Singapore/Indonesia/Vietnam
WITTMANN BATTENFELD (Singapore)
Pte. Ltd.
No. 48 Toh Guan Road East, #03-123
Enterprise Hub
Singapore 608586
Tel. +65 6795 8829
Fax +65 6795 8786
info@wittmann-grouo.sg
Spain
WITTMANN BATTENFELD SPAIN S.L.
Pol. Ind. Plans darau
C/Thomas Alva Edison Nr. 1
E-08787 La Pobla de Claramut
Barcelona
Spain
Tel. +34-93 808 7860
Fax +34-93 808 7197/7199
info@wittmann-group.es
www.wittmann-group.es
Switzerland
WITTMANN Kunststofftechnik AG
Uznacherstrasse 18
CH-8722 Kaltbrunn
Switzerland
Tel. +41-55293 40 93
Fax +41-55293 40 94
info@wittmann-group.ch
www.wittmann-group.ch
Taiwan
WITTMANN BATTENFELD (Taiwan)
Co. Ltd.
No. 365, Dalin Rd., Daya Dist.
Taichung Country 42847
Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Tel. +886 4 2567 9272
Fax +886 4 2567 9372
info@wittmann-group.tw
www.wittmann-group.cn
Thailand
WITTMANN BATTENFELD (Thailand)
Co. Ltd.
294/2 Soi RK Office Park
Romklao Rd., Klong Sam Prawet
Lad Krabang
Bangkok 10520
Thailand
Tel. +66 2 184 9653
Fax +66 2 184 9654
info@wittmann-battenfeld.co.th

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Turkey
WITTMANN BATTENFELD
Plastik Makineleri Ltd. Sti,
Kkyali is merkezi
Girne Mahallesi, Irmak Sokak
F Blok No: 20
TK-34852 Maltepe Istanbul
Turkey
Tel. +90 216 550 93 14
Tel. +90 583 44 06
Fax +90 216 550 93 17
info.tr@wittmann-group.com
www.wittmann.com.tr
USA
WITTMANN BATTENFELD, Inc.
1 Technology Park Drive
Torrington, CT 06790
USA
Tel. +1-860-496-9603
Fax +1-860-482-2069
WITTMANN BATTENFELD, Inc.
29222 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite 113-A
San Juan Capistrano, California
Tel. +1-860-689-6596
Fax +1-860-496-203
Midwest Tech Center:
Elgin, IL
Tel. +1-847-844-1811
info.us@wittmann-group.com
www.wittmann-ct.com
AGENTS WORLDWIDE
Argentina
BeMaq S.A.
Colectora Panamericana
Este 2011 Of. 104
B1609 JVB Boulogne
Prov. De Buenos Aires
Argentina
Tel. +54 11 4139 8877
Fax +54 11 4139 8876
info@bemaq.biz
www.bemaq.biz
Belarus
BATTENFELD Belarus
ul. Golubewa, d. 11, kv. 343
220 116 Minsk
Tel. +375 (0) 17 271-7986
Fax +375 (0) 17 271-7986
Mobile +375 296717986
battenfeld@tut.by
Central America / Dominican Republic
Jonathan Barth
WITTMANN BATTENFELD
Mxico S.A. de C.V.
Tel. +506 8386 54 32
Chile
Intermaq LTDA
Manuel Fischmann 0568
La Cisterna, Santiago
Chile
Tel. +56-2-3109108
victorcordovez@intermaq.cl
www.intermaq.cl

Columbia
WIBA Colombia
Calle 152 A No. 13-58 Torre 2 Apt. 702
Edificio el Cedro
Bogot
Colombia
Tel. +57 (1) 648 53 13
jairo.mantilla-consultor@wittmanngroup.mx
Costa Rica
Jonatha Jos Barth Solis
Asesor Externo
WITTMANN BATTENFELD Costa Rica
Villa Barsa de la Escuela
San Diego 200 Mts. Sur
Calle la Claudia
Desamparados Alajuela
Costa Rica
C.P. 20110
Tel. +506 24 41 53 24
jonathan.barth-consultor@wittmanngroup.mx
Danmark
WITTMANN BATTENFELD ApS
Kartbjerg 202
DK-3480 Fredensborg
Danmark
Tel. +45-4846 6500
Fax +45-4846 6519
info@wittmann-robot.dk
www.wittmann.dk
Egypt
MEISCA Middle East
Industrial Services & Commercial
Agencies
27 Ahmend Fakhry Str.,
Apt. 2-Zone 6 Nasr City
Cairo 11391
Tel. +20 (2) 2270 0919
Fax +20 (2) 2271 7032
info@miesca.com
Emirates (UAE)
Eurogulf Industrial Supplies LLC
P.O. Box: 3689
Sharjah
Emirates (UAE)
Managing Director
Mr. Walter Cornelisse
walter@eurogulf.net
Finland
WiBa Finland Oy
Pailinnantie 6
FI-24910 Halikko as.
Finland
Tel. +358 44 72 73 810
petri.haggman@wiba.fi
www.wiba.fi
Greece
CASAMESTA Ltd.
16 Krinon
PC 3110 Limassol
Cyprus
info@viopolymer.gr

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Guatemala/Honduras/El Salvador
Maprimaq
Calzada Roosevelt 22-43 zona 11
TIKAL FUTURA
Business & Convention Center
Torre Sol Oficinas 9C & 9D
Guatemala Ciudad
Guatemala, C.A. (01011)
Tel. +(502) 2440 1840
Fax +(502) 2440 1830
Mobile +(502) 5781 2777
plasticos@maprimaq.com
www.maprimaq.com
India
Kromes Marketing India
13-C Gr. Fl. Parmanand Co-op
Hsg. Soc., 5th Rd, Khar West
400052 Mumbai
Tel. +91 (22) 2600-8463
Fax +91 (22) 2600-8462
kromes@rediffmail.com
Israel
A.ZOHAR Ltd.
Systems & Technology
Trade Center Hashmura str. 2
IL-30900 Zichron YaAkov
Israel
Mr. Arieh Zohar
Tel. +972 54 4270 582
Fax +972 54 6392 113
Hdy. +972 64 4270 582
Fax +972 64 4270 583
azohar@nestvision.net.il
Japan
PLASTRON Coproration
229-1 Aza Aotahara, Arai
Motomiya-Machi, Adachi-gu
969-11 Fukushima-Ken
Japan
Mr. Tanito
Tel. +81-243363371
Fax +81-243363373
tanito@plastron.co.jp
Korea
DIGITRADING Co. Ltd.
#201, 192-10, Shinbu-dong
Chun an si, Chung nam
South Korea 330-991
Mr. Chani Park
Tel. +82 31 429 7911
Fax +82 31 429 7915
digitrad@kornet.net
Marocco
GERMANY PLAST/ALASIL
44 Ang Avenue Hassan 2
Rue Med Abdou
B Nr. 5 Kenitra
Casablanca
Marocco
Mr. Dr.-Ing. Nkaira Mohammed
Tel. +212 537378096
Fax +212 537389046
Mobile +212 661195700
Mobile +212 671987554
germany.plast@googlemail.com

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Parkistan
MS (Integrated Management ServicePVT-Ltd.)
P.O. Box 23 Korangi Industrial Area
Karachi 74900
Parkistan
Tel. +92-21/5060622
Fax +92-21/5063254
Mobile: +92-300/8242336
amer.ashfaq@imspk.com

Sweden/Norway
BATTENFELD Sverige AB
Skallebackavgen 29
30241 Halmstad
Sweden
Tel. +46 35 15 59 50
Fax +46 35 15 59 59
info@battenfeld.se
www.battenfeld.se

Peru
Bernd Dose
Fray Angelico 280
41 San Borja (Lima)
Tel.+51 (0)1 2261372
Fax +51 (0)1 4764030
bernddose@hotmail.com

Switzerland
BATTENFELD Schweiz AG
Javastrae 13
8604 Volketswil
Tel. +41 (44) 908 65 65
Fax +41 (44) 908 65 50
t.robers@battenfeld.ch
www.battenfeld.ch

Poland
DOPAK Sp.z.o.o.
ul. Sokalska 2
54-614 Wroclaw
Poland
Tel. +48-71 35840-00
Fax +48-71 35840-10
dopak@dopak.pl
www.dopak.pl

Tunisia
FLUIDES SERVICES
Immeuble SAADI Tour E.F.
App. No. 12
1082 cit Mahrajane
Tunis
Tunisia
Tel. 00 216 71 714 736
Fax 00 219 71 700 882

Saudi Arabia
United Technologies Est.
2nd Ind. Zone Commercial Center
P.O. Box 286091
11323 Riyadh
Tel. +9661 2654699
Fax +9661 2654688
info@unitechplast.com

Ukraine
BATTENFELD Ukraine Ltd.
Transformatornay str. 7,
95000, Simferopol, Ukraine
Tel. +380 652 25 61 57
Fax +380 652 24 80 74
office@battenfeld.com.ua

Serbia
Primex Export-Import
Bul. Revolucije 290
11050 Beograd
Serbia
Tel. +381 11-2417-362
Fax +381 11-2412-271
primex@sezampro.rs
Slovenia/Croatia/BosniaHerzegovina
Robos.d.o.o
Pot na Debeli hrib 50
SLO-1291 Skofljica
Slovenia
Peter Zajc
Tel./Fax +386 1 781 00 44
Mobile +386 41 779 019
info@robos.si
www.robos.si
South Africa
MOULDPLAS MARKETING PTY LTD
P.O. Box 960 North Riding 2162
4 Kya Sands Road
Kya Sands Industrial Estate
Randburg, 2163
Gauteng Province
Repubilc South Africa
Tel. +27 11 462 2920
Fax +27 11 462 2108
bryan@mouldplas.co.za
www.mouldplas.co.za

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12.1 Access authorization table

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12.2 Calculation formula

The calculation formula is used for the preparation
of recipes. For the calculation three input paramters are served as acceptance:
TW

Total weight
TW = RW + CW + VW

RW

Total weight REGRIND Material

R%

Percentage of REGRIND Materials

CW

Total weight ADDITIV Material

C%

Percentage of ADDITIV Materials

VW

Total weight VIRGIN Material

The weight of the ADDITIVE component (CW) is

calculated relative to the weight of the component
VIRGIN (VW):

This corresponds:

At the calculation formula, the VIRGIN weight

components are adjusted so that the original
weight of all components is not changed.

The weight of REGRIND component (RW) is

calculated
relative
to
the
total
weight:
The percentage of the ADDITIVEN component is
calculated as followed:

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12.3 Declaration of Conformity

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