WSB 12 12 - 12 Software PDF

MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC.
Weigh Scale Blender®
For 12-12 Controller Models with 12 Software
WEIGH SCALE BLENDER ®
with ”TWELVE” COMPONENT SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE
Copyright © Maguire Products, Inc. 2013

W E I G H S C A L E B L E N D E R ® M A G U I R E P R O D U C T S , I N C .
2 Edition: November 21, 2013

Copyright
© 2013 Maguire Products Inc.
The information contained within this manual including any translations thereof, is the property of
Maguire Products Inc. and may not be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means
without the express written consent of Maguire Products Inc.
To every person concerned with use and maintenance of the Maguire Weigh Scale Blender it is
recommended to read thoroughly these operating instructions. Maguire Products Inc. accepts no
responsibility or liability for damage or malfunction of the equipment arising from non-observance of
these operating instructions.
To avoid errors and to ensure trouble-free operation, it is essential that these operating instructions
are read and understood by all personnel who are to use the equipment.
Should you have problems or difficulties with the equipment, please contact Maguire Products Inc.
or your local Maguire distributor.
These operating instructions only apply to the equipment described within this manual.
Manufacturer’s Contact Information
Maguire Products Inc.

11 Crozerville Road
Aston, PA. 19014
Phone: 610.459.4300
Fax: 610.459.2700
Website: http://www.maguire.com
Email: info@maguire.com
Edition: November 21, 2013 3

Maguire Weigh Scale Blender

12 Software Operation & Maintenance Manual
Table of Contents
Table of Contents_________________________________________________________________ 4
EC Declaration of Conformity_______________________________________________________ 6
SECTION 1 – BLENDER STARTUP_____________________________________________ 7
Getting Started – Read this page! ___________________________________________________ 7
Safety Hazards ___________________________________________________________________ 8
Safety Features __________________________________________________________________ 8
Blender Parts Key _______________________________________________________________ 10
Controller Parts Key _____________________________________________________________ 12
Assembly and Installation Instructions ______________________________________________ 13
Wiring Considerations____________________________________________________________ 17
Check Out Procedure ____________________________________________________________ 18
Check Out Procedure Diagnostics __________________________________________________ 20
Selecting the Correct Model _______________________________________________________ 21
Communications ________________________________________________________________ 22
SECTION 2 - OPERATION ___________________________________________________ 28
Load Cell Calibration _____________________________________________________________ 28
Turning on Material Type Outputs__________________________________________________ 29
Turning on Material Type Outputs __________________________________________________ 29
Material Type Definitions__________________________________________________________ 29
Setting Material Types ____________________________________________________________ 30
Examples of Making Settings ______________________________________________________ 31
Materials Rate Calibration_________________________________________________________ 33
Entering Materials Settings________________________________________________________ 34
Assigning Material Settings to Thumbwheels ________________________________________ 34
Special Instructions for Selected Models ____________________________________________ 35
Instructions for Normal Operation __________________________________________________ 36
Normal Operating Sequence - Each Cycle ___________________________________________ 37
Special Features_________________________________________________________________ 37
Controller: Controls and Outputs___________________________________________________ 39
Controller Keypad – Summary Description___________________________________________ 45
Controller Keypad – Description of Functions ________________________________________ 46
Star Functions - What they relate to: ________________________________________________ 52
Star Functions and what they relate to ______________________________________________ 52
Star Functions Explained _________________________________________________________ 53
Parameters - What they relate to:___________________________________________________ 62

Parameters Introduction __________________________________________________________ 63
Navigating Parameters ___________________________________________________________ 63
Parameter List - Explanations _____________________________________________________ 64
General Parameters ______________________________________________________________ 64
Component Parameters __________________________________________________________ 66
Parameter List – Full Explanations _________________________________________________ 67
Changing Parameter Settings______________________________________________________ 89
Saving Parameters in the User Backup Settings ______________________________________ 90
SECTION 3 - PRINTED OUTPUTS _____________________________________________ 91
Monitoring System Accuracy ______________________________________________________ 91
*54 - Cycle Printout Information ____________________________________________________ 91
Interpreting the *54 Cycle Printout __________________________________________________ 91
Troubleshooting with the *54 Printout_______________________________________________ 93
Parameter Settings Printout _______________________________________________________ 95
Load Cell Calibration - Printout Verification __________________________________________ 95
Special Tests - Printout Verification ________________________________________________ 96
Material Usage Printout ___________________________________________________________ 96
SECTION 4: TROUBLESHOOTING ____________________________________________ 98
What To Do _____________________________________________________________________ 98
Typical Problems ________________________________________________________________ 99
Mix Problems __________________________________________________________________ 101
Increasing Throughput __________________________________________________________ 101
Normal Operating Sequence______________________________________________________ 102
Load Cell Raw Signal Readout ____________________________________________________ 104
Backup, Restore, Factory Reset __________________________________________________ 105
Clear Routine __________________________________________________________________ 106
Clear All_______________________________________________________________________ 107
Updating Controller Firmware ____________________________________________________ 108
SECTION 5 - HARDWARE MAINTENANCE ____________________________________ 111
Hardware Adjustments __________________________________________________________ 111
Load Cell Recalibration __________________________________________________________ 112
Disclaimers ____________________________________________________________________ 129
Accuracy of this Manual _________________________________________________________ 129
Warranty ______________________________________________________________________ 129

EC Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Maguire Products Inc.

Address: 11, Crozerville Road, Media, Pennsylvania, 19014, USA
Declares the following range of equipment described;
Make: Maguire Weigh Scale Blender

Model: WSB
Conforms to the following CE directives;
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive

2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive
2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
Using the following CE standard references:
CEI EN 50081-1/2 CEI EN 55022

CEI EN 55082-2 CEI EN 61000-4-2
CEI EN 61000-4-3 CEI EN 61000-4-4
CEI EN 61000-4-5 CEI EN 61000-4-6
CEI EN 60204-1
And complies with the relevant Health and Safety requirements.
Responsible Person: Steve Maguire

President, Maguire Products, Inc.
Please Note: All Maguire blenders shipped within Europe have a CE Certificate with the shipping
documentation, which is specific to the model and serial number of the Maguire WSB blender
shipped. Please refer to your shipping documentation for further information.

SECTION 1 – BLENDER STARTUP

Getting Started – Read this page!
THE NEXT SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL WILL GUIDE YOU, STEP BY STEP, TO A
SUCCESSFUL STARTUP.
IT WON'T TAKE LONG; SO.... PLEASE, DON'T SKIP AHEAD.
HERE ARE THE STEPS YOU WILL FOLLOW:
SAFETY HAZARDS - Page 8 ……………………….. TWO HAZARDS exist on this unit: MIX BLADES and SLIDE VALVES. Read
this short sensible page so no one gets hurt.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - Page 13 ……………. Very little assembly is required. But you might as well get it right the first
time. ALSO: Pay attention to the section on WIRING.
CHECK OUT PROCEDURE - Page 18 ……………. This is to see if you did it right. It also will tell if anything was damaged in
shipping.
LOAD CELL CALIBRATION - Page 28 …………… We already did this. But shipping or rough handling during assembly
sometimes creates load cell problems. If weight readings are not correct,
you MUST recalibrate the load cells.
SETUP OUTPUTS & MATERIAL TYPES - Page 29.. To "TURN ON" a component, it must be designated as to TYPE, either
REGRIND, NATURAL, or ADDITIVE. Each is handled differently by the
MATH routines. The controller MUST know the material TYPE to know what
the setting means. This is IMPORTANT. Be SURE you UNDERSTAND this
section before trying to operate your system.
RATE CALIBRATION - Page 33 …………………… This is NOT really necessary. But if your system uses non-standard
equipment, you MAY want to do this.
SETTINGS & NORMAL OPERATION - Page 36 … From this point forward, operating your system is a snap. This section tells
you just how simple it is and exactly what to expect under normal operating
conditions.
SPECIAL FEATURES - Page 38 …………………... Your system can do much more then you may know. This page reviews
briefly some of the added features that are available to you and where in this
manual you can find them.
PROCEED TO: SAFETY HAZARDS NEXT PAGE

Safety Hazards
MIX BLADE HAZARD
Mix Blades are driven with substantial Torque.
Never place your hand in the Mix Chamber while the blades are turning.
SERIOUS INJURY WILL RESULT
ADDITIONAL MIX BLADE HAZARD

Over time, Mix Blades may become RAZOR SHARP.
ALWAYS be careful when TOUCHING or CLEANING these blades.
Check for Sharp Edges frequently

Replace Blades if a Hazard exists.
SLIDE VALVES
Slide valves in hoppers SLAM CLOSED without warning.
They WILL injure your fingers.
ALWAYS keep fingers clear of slide gate openings.

NEVER use your fingers to clear an obstruction.
NEVER use your fingers to move a sticking slide gate.
Safety Features
SAFETY INTERLOCK SWITCH
The ACCESS DOOR is equipped with a safety interlock
switch that prevents the mix motor from running and the slide valves from opening.
DO NOT defeat this safety switch.
HOPPER FINGER GUARDS

Finger Guards are fitted into each Material Hopper compartment.
DO NOT reach through these Guards.
DO NOT use your fingers to clear an obstruction below these Guards.
DO NOT remove these Guards.

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CONTINUE MAGUIRE WEIGH SCALE BLENDER MAGUIRE PRODUCTS, INC . MEDIA, PA
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FUSE FUSE
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Blender Parts Key

1. Auger Feeder – Screw Feeder for feeding in small percentage materials such as Colors and Additives
2. Fixed Material Hopper – Material Hopper for main materials to be dosed by the slide gates
3. Removable Hopper – Removable Material hopper for small percentage materials such as Colors and
Additives
4. Hopper Access Door – Door to access inside of hopper for quick cleaning and materials changes
5. Sight Glass – Means to view current material level inside the hopper
6. Vertical Valve – Dispense Device mounted inside removable hopper for small percentages up to 10%
7. Slide Gate – Dispense Device mounted below fixed hoppers to dispense large percentages
8. Auger Screw – Dispense Device mounted inside removable hopper for small percentages up to 10%
9. Controller – Central Controller for all settings on the blender
10. Air Assembly & Solenoids – Pneumatic assembly for activating pneumatic parts automatically and manually
11. Cleaning Airline – Airline for quick and easy cleaning of blender during materials changes
12. Load Cells – Load Cells monitor continuously the weight in the Weigh Bin
13. Load Cell Bracket – Load Cell Bracket for mounting Weigh Bin onto the Load Cells
14. Safety Interlock – Pneumatic and Electrical Safety interlock – stops blender operating if door is opened
15. Weigh Bin – Weigh Bin holds materials as materials are dispensed during a batch and weighed
16. Dump Valve – Pneumatic Valve and Flap to release materials from Weigh Bin when a batch is complete
17. Mix Chamber – Area where materials are blended together after being weighed
18. Mix Blades – Removable Mix Blades to fold the materials together to achieve an effective blend
19. Level Sensor – Sensor to monitor material level in the Mix Chamber, pauses blender when covered and mix
chamber is full, once uncovered signals Controller to begin a new batch of material.
20. Mix Chamber Insert – Stainless Steel removable insert to assist in quick materials cleaning and changes
21. Mix Motor – Electric Motor to drive Mix Blades – Note on WSB MB and WSB 100 Series blenders this
motor is a pneumatic Mix Motor
22. Flow Control Valve – (Optional) – Additional pneumatic slide gate with finger guards to be used when blender
is not mounted directly on the throat of a machine but instead a stand or surge hopper. The Flow Control Valve
ensures material remains inside the Mix Chamber long enough to be mixed efficiently. Automatically controlled
by the blender Controller.


Controller Parts Key

1. Front Panel
1.1 Keypad
1.2 Service Handle
1.3 Main Display
1.4 Alarm Beacon
1.5 Materials Thumbwheels
1.6 Fuses
1.7 Power Cord
1.8 On / Off Switch
1.9 Outputs for additional Feeders
(NOTE – Feeder Outputs – These 2 outputs are not available on WSB MB and WSB 100 Series Blenders.)
1.10 Options - High Sensor Mount or Remote Alarm Output
1.11 Air Solenoid Connection
1.12 Optional – Low Sensor Mount
2. Left Side Panel

2.1 Stop End of Cycle / Continue Switch
2.2 Computer Serial Connection / Optional Fieldbus Connection
2.3 USB Printer / Software Update Output
2.4 Load Cell Port Input
2.5 Optional – Extrusion Control 2 Way Interface
2.6 Immediate Pause / Continue Switch
2.7 Ethernet Port (RJ-45)
3. Right Side Panel

3.1 Silence Alarm Press Down Button
3.2 Electrical Mix Motor Operation Switch – Timed (Default), On or Off
3.3 Electrical Mixer Output Fuse
3.4 Electrical Mix Motor Power Plug
(NOTE – Mixing Controls – These 3 features not available on WSB MB and WSB 100 Series Blenders – fitted instead
with Pneumatic Mixers.)
3.5 Mix Chamber Level Sensor Input
3.6 Audible Alarm Loudspeaker

Assembly and Installation Instructions

CAUTION: LOAD CELLS ARE EASILY DAMAGED.
If the FRAME is dropped from TWO FEET, the load cells WILL BE DAMAGED.
THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGED LOAD CELLS.
The following items have been shipped to you:
1. FRAME and HOPPER assembly: (bolted to skid)

2. CONTROLLER BOX: with the instruction manual.
3. FEEDER BOX: contains a COLOR or ADDITIVE feeder: optional.
4. FLOW CONTROL ASSEMBLY: optional
5. FLOOR STAND or VACUUM TAKEOFF ASSEMBLY: optional
RED INSTRUCTION STICKERS will assist you during assembly.
LIFT HANGERS are available to allow lifting the blender with a strap or chain. Contact Maguire if
you require them.
1A. If your unit is to be MACHINE mounted:
For WSB MB, 100, 200, and 400 series models:

Two ways to do this are suggested ON THE NEXT PAGE:
The LEFT diagram shows the FRAME and SLIDE GATE both drilled with the proper bolt pattern for your
machine and THROUGH BOLTED to your press.
The RIGHT diagram shows only the 10 x 10 steel slide-gate plate drilled for your bolt pattern and bolted to
your press. The FRAME is then bolted to it using the existing 8 x 8 inch bolt pattern holes and bolts
provided. With this method, bolt head clearance holes are required in the poly-pro slide gate plate. This
mounting works well on smaller machines.
For WSB 900 and 1800 series models:

An additional machine mount adaptor plate may be required. If you have ANY DOUBT about the
STABILITY of the unit when bolted directly to your machine throat, please call us for advice.
NOTE: When choosing proper orientation, be sure to retain access to the

controller and weigh chamber, clearance for hinged doors, and access to
removable feeder hoppers.
1B. If your unit is STAND mounted:
A stand is provided and your unit will bolt directly to it. An assembly DIAGRAM is provided on the
following pages.
An air operated FLOW CONTROL ASSEMBLY is provided for dispensing into a container. The purpose
of this unit is to allow time for mixing to occur after each dispense. This flow valve keeps the mix chamber
full to just below the sensor. This assembly bolts directly to the bottom of the Weigh Scale Blender frame.


WSB STANDS
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W E I G H
With Optional VTA

"Vacuum Takeoff Assmbly"
S C A L E
B L E N D E R ®
NOTE:
Edition: November 21, 2013

WSB 100/200/400 VTA Stand shown to scale.
STAND DIMENSIONS
WSB 100/200/400 A B C D E F
VTA 10-1/8 [257] 37-1/4 [946] 36 [914] 25-7/8 [657] 8-1/8 [206] 8 [203]
Barrel 10-1/8 [257] 51-1/4 [1302] 36 [914] 39-7/8 [1012] 8-1/8 [206] 8 [203]
M A G U I R E
Gaylord 10-1/8 [257] 63-1/4 [1607] 56 [1422] 51-7/8 [1318] 8-1/8 [206] 8 [203]
WSB 900/1800
VTA 16-1/8 [410] 43-1/4 [1099] 36 [914] 25-7/8 [657] 14-1/8 [359] 15 [381]
Barrel 16-1/8 [410] 57-1/4 [1454] 36 [914] 39-7/8 [1012] 14-1/8 [359] 15 [381]
Gaylord 16-1/8 [410] 69-1/4 [1759] 56 [1422] 51-7/8 [1318] 14-1/8 [359] 15 [381]
On models 100, 200, and 400 install weigh bin with the air cylinder to the left. On
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Slide the WEIGH BIN into position. It rests behind the clear-hinged access window.
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models 900, 1800, 2400 and 3000 install weigh bin with the air cylinder towards you.
On Micro Blenders, install the weigh bin with the load cell hanger to the left. If bin is
already in place, remove any shipping materials, packing tape or string.
3. Hang the Color and Additive Feeders: (Optional)
a. Lift side latches and fully extend slide assembly. Remove the hopper. Leave slide
extended.
b. Tilting the entire slide assembly, motor end up, insert one corner of hanger cross bar behind
frame corner post.
c. Rotate assembly into place so both ends of cross bar are behind corner posts.
d. Lower into place, bottom edge resting on frame and cross bar properly positioned behind
corner posts.
e. Re-install hopper. Slide motor forward until latches engage.
4. Place the controller on the support tray and plug in all cords:
a. Air solenoid 17 pin plug into the matching receptacle.

b. Auger feeder drive motors into duplex receptacle.
c. Mixer motor into right side of controller.
d. Sensor cord plug into right side of controller.
e. Load Cell plug into port on left side of controller.
5. Plug the CONTROLLER into the receptacle located under the controller tray.
IMPORTANT: Do NOT plug the controller into a separate

power source. The controller ground path MUST be the
same as the blender frame ground path. If your system has
the controller located in a remote location, MAKE CERTAIN
that the power to the controller comes from the receptacle
mounted on the Blender frame.
6. Plug the power cord coming from this box into a 110-volt power source (220 volt
outside USA). This cord MUST provide the ONLY power source for the entire system,
including the controller. See: WIRING CONSIDERATIONS, next page. 1800 series
blenders also require a 240-volt power source for the mix motors.
7. Connect Compressed Air to the unit. About 80 psi (5.5 bar) is recommended (40 psi
for the Micro Blender). Lubricated air is NOT recommended. Air provided to the
blender should be clean and dry. The coalescing filter is a final attempt to dry the air to
protect the valves from moisture contamination.
NOTE: Micro Blenders should be set to 40 psi (2.7 bar). The

Vertical Valves used in removable hoppers on Micro Blenders
are more accurate at the lower 40 psi pressure setting.
8. Remove all protective paper from the plastic windows.

Wiring Considerations
The wiring of your blender is very important to its proper operation. Electronics are very
susceptible to voltage spikes and static charges, both of which are very common in plastics
factories. To MINIMIZE these things, consider the following.
¾ The power supply should be solid; a strong supply, not limited by a "just adequate" control
transformer. A source of voltage that comes from a large transformer that supplies a large
portion of the plant is better then a small power supply transformer that is intended to
supply only this device. Power supplies, even though they may be "isolation" transformers,
will still pass all voltage spikes right through. Their small size limits their ability to dampen
RF (Radio Frequency) noise that is often induced into the system from outside sources.
This proves worse then connection to larger central transformers.
¾ Avoid running the power supply line along side any heavy power lines. An unshielded power supply
in a raceway along side other heavy power lines will pick up induced RF noise and transfer it into
the WSB steel enclosure causing computer trouble.
¾ Long extension cords should be avoided. They also reduce the ability to provide a dampening
effect on spikes and static. The further the equipment is from a substantial power source, the more
susceptible it is to spikes.
¾ The CONTROLLER and the WSB frame MUST share the same GROUND PATH. This is why you
MUST plug the controller into the OUTLET that is provided ON THE FRAME.
¾ REMOTE SYSTEMS. If you have your controller mounted in a remote location, you will have a
number of power and signal cords running between the frame and the controller. BE SURE that
the LOW VOLTAGE lines are NOT BUNDLED to the HIGH VOLTAGE lines and keep them away
from other nearby electrical lines.
LOW VOLTAGE lines are: Load Cell cable, Level Sensor cord,
Air Solenoid cable, and Printer and Computer cables.
HIGH VOLTAGE lines are: Mixer motor cable, Feeder motors,
and MAIN POWER line.
Keep these sets of cables SEPARATED.
¾ VACUUM LOADER CONVEYING LINES. Keep them away from all electrical lines, particularly the
Load Cell lines. Conveying plastic produces extreme static sources. A power supply line, even in
conduit, that runs next to a vacuum line, can introduce extreme static pulses into the processor.
Keep conveying lines SEPARATED from electrical supply lines.
¾ We use many internal tooth "STAR" washers in assembling the WSB to ensure good ground
between painted parts. Do not remove them.
PROCEED TO: CHECK OUT PROCEDURE NEXT PAGE

Check Out Procedure

As you go through this procedure, if WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN, doesn't happen, see next section,
DIAGNOSTICS, for what to check.
MB/100/200 series models (3K load cells), display all weights in 1/10 grams (xxxx.x).
400/900/1800 series models (10K load cells) display weights in FULL grams, NO decimal point
(xxxxx). On this page we show all weights with NO decimal point.
Start with NO MATERIAL in any hoppers.

Be sure an AIR SUPPLY is connected.
Place ALL switches DOWN; POWER (on front); STOP and PAUSE (on left).
PROCEDURE: WHAT SHOULD HAPPEN:
1. POWER UP CONTROLLER
PLUG IN CONTROLLER Nothing should happen.

Air pressure should be holding ALL valves CLOSED.
This means all air cylinders are extended. If any slide gate or flap is
open, air lines are reversed.
If a FLOW CONTROL VALVE is installed, check it.
TURN POWER ON Display should say: MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC SELF TEST
Followed by: FIRMWARE OK Checksum = xxxxxxxx
Followed by: TWELVE COMPONENT
Followed by the software version V=xxxxxT
Followed by model number MODEL 220 or the model you have: (WMB,
140, 140R, 220, 240, 240R, 420, 440,440R, 940, 1840, WSB 3000).
Followed by the actual weight of material in the bin. This number
should be zero, plus or minus several grams ( 20) to (-20). The display
will also show the mode the controller is in and the current state of the
controller. Note: WAITING indicates the sensor is covered or the
stop/End of Cycle switch is down.
0.0 g
MODE=BLEND WAITING
AT THIS POINT Be sure the model number that was displayed matches your blender
model number. If this is not the case see two sections ahead,
SELECTING CORRECT MODEL.
TOUCH WEIGH BIN VERY LIGHTLY Display should update the weight every second reflecting the light
pressure that you are exerting on the bin.
2. OPERATE DISPENSE DEVICES
PRESS Display will say ENTER PASSWORD

PRESS Enters the PROGRAM mode. 2's will not be displayed as you enter
them. Display will show PROGRAM in the lower right.
PRESS Display will say OPERATE DEVICES
PRESS Device number 1 will operate.

Display will show COMPONENT 1: ON
Press "1" repeatedly to observe operation.

PRESS Device number 2 will operate.

Display will show COMPONENT 2: ON
Press "2" repeatedly to observe operation.
REPEAT THIS SEQUENCE For each dispense valve on your WEIGH SCALE BLENDER.
Up to 12 outputs are possible numbered 1 through to 9, A, B, and C.
Only those connected to devices will operate.
3. NOTE HOPPER NUMBERS

AT THIS POINT NOTE which component NUMBER is assigned to each hopper.
You will want to know each hopper's correct component number.
FOR WSB 940 & WSB On 9000 and 18000 gram, FOUR hopper compartment systems, facing the
1840 SERIES: Controller side of the blender:
Device 1 is the NEAR hopper, 2 the FAR hopper, 3 the LEFT CENTER, and 4 the
RIGHT CENTER hopper.
FOR WSB 100, 200 & On 1000, 2000, and 4000 gram, FOUR hopper systems facing the Controller side of
400 SERIES: the blender:
Devices 1, 2, 3, and 4 are counter-clockwise starting with far left corner hopper.
FOR WSB 200, 400, 900 On 2000, 4000, 9000 and 18000 gram SIX hopper systems facing the Controller side
& 1800 SERIES: of the blender:
Devices 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, and 8 are counter-clockwise starting with far left corner hopper.
FOR WSB 100, 200, On the blender Controller:

400, 900 & 1800
SERIES: Device 5 is the LEFT Panel-front OUTLET.
Device 6 is the RIGHT Panel-front OUTLET.
4. OPERATE OTHER DEVICES
PRESS The weigh bin air solenoid will operate. Display will show DUMP: ON
The weigh bin dump valve will open.
Press, "DUMP" repeatedly to observe operation.
PRESS This key controls the mix motor outlet on the side of the controller.
The mixer motor will run. Display will show MIXER: ON
Mix blade turns clockwise facing the motor shaft or 270º on Pneumatic Mix Motors.
Mixer switch must be down; timed position.
PRESS The Flow Control Valve will operate. Display will show HOLD: ON
(Under the mix chamber - this device is optional)
PRESS The Strobe light and Beeper will operate.
Display will show ALARM: ON
PRESS Press twice, to return to normal mode.
Verify normal mode by observing that the display shows WAITING in lower right.
If you have made it this far, congratulations. You have done well.
The load cells and controller are functioning properly.
LOAD CELL CALIBRATION – SKIP TO PAGE 27

Check Out Procedure Diagnostics

If display fails to come on at all:
Check for power at outlet.
Check the 1/2 amp panel front fuse.
If first display says ( FOUR ), then:

this is NOT the correct manual for this software. Obtain and use a FOUR software
manual.
Possible model numbers are:

WMB, 140, 140R, 220, 240, 240R, 420, 440, 440R, 940, 1840, WSB 3000
If model number is not correct for you unit:
see the next page, SELECTING CORRECT MODEL.
If display shows randomly drifting numbers:

check to see load cells are plugged in.
If display shows about (- 1250.0) or ( -4500):

check that the weigh bin is in place properly.
If display is steady but not near zero:

An over stressed load cell will display a permanently high or low reading. Recalibrate load
cells; next section.
If there is no response from the display when the bin is touched:

check for damaged wires to load cells.
check that load cell plug screws are secure.
If response is not sensitive or does not return to its start point:

check for interference around weigh bin.
If pressing does not display ENTER PASSWORD:

you are not in the normal power-up mode or the keypad doesn't work. Normal mode is
indicated by the ABSENCE of MANUAL or PROGRAM at the lower right of the display.
If display says INVALID after entering the password number:

you pressed the wrong keys or the password number has been changed and it is no longer
22222. Call us for help.
If an air solenoid does not operate:

check the 1/2 amp fuse.
check solenoid cable connected properly and fully seated.
check mix chamber door closed, safety interlock engaged.
If a slide or dump valve does not open:

check the air supply and regulator adjustment:
(minimum 20 psi, 80 psi (5.5 bar) recommended).
check for proper air line connection to cylinder.
If an auger feeder motor does not run:

check the 3 amp fuse.
check that the motor is plugged into the proper outlet.
check for faulty motor by plugging it into a known source of 110 volt A.C. power (240 volt
outside U.S.).

Selecting the Correct Model

Controllers are programmed to control all sizes of Weigh Scale Blenders.
The MODEL number that your unit is set for will be displayed during the start up sequence every
time power is turned on.
The possible models are:

Blender Model Blender Display Code Batch Weight (Grams) Weigh Bin Dimensions Load Cell Rating
MB MB 400 5” x 5” x 5” High 1 @ 3Kg

140 / 140R 140 / 14R 1000 10” x 6” x 6” High 1 @ 3Kg
220 220 2000 10” x 10” x 7” High 2 @ 3 Kg
240 / 240R / 260 240/24R 2000 10” x 10” x 7” High 2 @ 3 Kg
420 420 4000 10” x 10” x 10” High 2 @ 10 Kg
440 / 440R / 460 440/44R 4000 10” x 10” x 10” High 2 @ 10 Kg
940 / 960 940 9000 16” x 16” x 12” High 2 @ 10 Kg
1840 / 1860 1840 18000 16” x 16” x 17” High 2 @ 20 Kg
“R” Models have 2 removable hoppers
The addition of feeders will change the last digit of the model number.
This digit can be ignored for selecting the correct Model.
400, 1000 and 2000 gram systems with 3 Kg load cells; weights are displayed in tenths of grams
(xxxx.x).
4000, 9000, and 18000 gram systems with 10 or 20 Kg load cells; weights are displayed in full
grams (xxxxx).
If your unit is NOT set correctly to match the hardware you have, you must change it. To do so:
Turn power on. From the NORMAL mode:
Model Setup Keypad Sequence:
Press Display will say: ENTER PASSWORD
Press Display will say:
SELECT WSB MODEL 220

MODEL 220
Or whatever model it is currently set for.
Press To scroll through all model sizes.

When the model you want is displayed, then:
Press Wait a few seconds.

Controller will reset and restart as the system you
have selected.
When switching models, all parameter table information is lost and the new "default" information for this model is
loaded from ROM. If you should be in any doubt as to which is the correct model you should refer to the Blender
Identification Plate located on the frame of the Blender.

Communications
Communications with the 12 – 12 Controller

Located on the left side of the controller are two communication ports, a Serial port and an
Ethernet port. Through these communication ports information can be sent to or gathered
from the Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders. The standard protocol for communication with the
Maguire Weigh Scale Blenders is the MLAN Protocol. The G2 Software developed by
Maguire Products uses the MLAN Protocol to send commands to the controllers, over
standard serial, MLAN or Ethernet. Other options for communications with the Maguire 12 –
12 Controller include Modbus, which is built into the controller and can be enabled via *67 (or
st
via the web interface in 1 generation 12-12 controllers.
COMPUTER SERIAL input / output

Serial has been the standard method of communications until the introduction of the 12–12
Controller, when onboard Ethernet became available. For customers who have been using Serial
for their communications, this option is still implemented as before.
The SERIAL port is a DB9 (9 pin) male port. If you choose to gather material usage data
automatically and continuously by computer, then this connector allows for connection to any IBM
PC type computer operating under MS-DOS or WINDOWS. You will need software from us for
communicating with your Weigh Scale Blender or you may write your own software using the MLAN
Protocol. Our software, The Gravimetric gateway Software (G2) allows downloading settings and
retrieval of information and will produce reports for those customers who wish to take advantage of
this feature. One or many Weigh Scale Blenders can be connected to one computer. For multiple
Weigh Scale Blender systems, or communication over long distances, an additional piece of
hardware is required to amplify the signal. For more information, request our “G2” software.
Additionally you may write your own communication software by using the MLAN Protocol to send
commands to the WSB controllers. For more information on the MLAN Protocol, read the MLAN
Protocol Manual. The G2 Software and the MLAN Protocol Manual as well as other important
documents are available on our website, www.maguire.com.
ETHERNET PORT (RJ-45)

The Ethernet port allows for communication to the controller over Ethernet. Communication through
this port is TCP/IP utilizing the MLAN Protocol or Modbus. The G2 Software, using the MLAN
Protocol, can communicate with the controller over Ethernet using this Ethernet port.
All G2 communications with the 12-12 controller though the Ethernet port communicate over
a user specified IP address and port 9999.
Configuring Ethernet - For /N controllers, see *65

IMPORTANT: If your controller version ends with /N then the Ethernet
IP Address, Subnet and Gateway are configured using *65. If your
controller does not end with /N, read the following instructions.
The controller is accessible from your web browser. The default IP address of a controller is
192.168.0.1. It is probable that you will not be able to access the IP directly until the controller is
set to an IP that is accessible from your network IP range. There are two ways to re-configure the
controller’s IP address for your network.
Option 1 – Using a small software program provided online, the IP address of the controller can be
set to an IP accessible from you network. The tool is called Network Download Utility with a file
name of UDPDownload.exe and can be downloaded here:
http://www.maguire.com/page.php/manuals.htm
See Using the Network Download Utility instructions on the next page for more details.

Option 2 – Reconfigure the IP address of a PC on your network to an IP that is within the IP range
of the controller. An example of an IP within range would be 192.168.0.2. By temporarily setting
the IP of your computer to that IP, you will be able to access the IP address of the controller using
your web browser (http://192.168.0.1). Once you are able to access the controller from your web
browser, you can reconfigure the IP address of the controller to an IP that works with your network
IP range. Then you can change your computer’s IP back to what it was. See Using The Web
Interface instructions for more details.
Using the Network Download Utility

Does not apply to /N Version Controllers (use *65)
The Network Download Utility (file name UDPDownload.exe) can be downloaded here:
http://www.maguire.com/page.php/manuals.htm under Communications: Maguire 12-12
Controller Ethernet Configuration Tool.
NOTE: When configuring the 12-12 controller’s IP address using the

Network Download Utility, only connect one controller at a time to
your Ethernet network to avoid confusion between your controllers.
Setting the 12-12 controller’s IP address using the Network Download Utility is a two step process:
Step 1
1. With the controller and the 12-12 controller connected to your computer network, start the
Network Download Utility by double-clicking the file UDPDownload.exe.
2. Click Search. You should see:
Maguire Communication Gateway Uploader vX.X IP=192.168.0.1
3. Under Ping/Config in the menu, select Set Board IP Address. Enter the IP address you
wish to assign to the controller. Do not change the port. Setting the IP with this tool is
temporary. If the controller is powered off, the IP will revert back to factory default. Setting
the IP permanently is done in Step 2. Note: The Port in this tool is for the configuration
program only, not for actual TCP communications with the controller.
4. After Clicking OK, click Search. The tool should find the controller again by the new IP
address.
Step 2
5. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer). Enter the IP address that you assigned in Step 1
into the address field within your web browser.
6. You should see a web page prompting for a Username and Password. The default
username is root and the password field is left blank (no password).
7. After you log in, the Setup screen will display. In this screen, set the IP Address will
display the factory default 192.168.0.1. Select Manual Setting – Static IP from the
dropdown menu and replace the existing IP with the same IP address as you used in Step
1. Subnet Mask and Default Gateway may be changed if necessary.
8. Click Save Changes. The IP address of the controller is now permanently set to your
assigned IP address.
For more information about the Web Interface, see the next section.

Using The Web Interface (controller versions ends with /N will not have a web interface)
The Maguire 12-12 Controller has a built in web server, which allows access to certain communication configuration
settings within the 12-12 controller. The web interface can be accessed from any web browser by entering the IP
address of the controller. Configuration settings that can be set from the web interface are: IP address, subnet
mask, default gateway, MLAN baud rate, Modbus baud rate, Modbus enabling/disabling and setting / changing the
web interface password. The following is additional information about the web interface.
Login Screen
When you access the IP address of the 12-12 controllers, you will be prompted for a
username and password. The username is root and there is no default password
(the field is left blank). The password may be set once logged in. See below.
Communication Setup
The Setup Screen consists of the following fields:
Connection Type: Manual Setting – Static IP or Automatic Setting – DHCP. For

communications to the controller, a Static IP is recommended. Configure the
controller with a unique, IP Address and an applicable Subnet Mask, and Default
Gateway if necessary.
Note: When using Ethernet with the G2 Software, the software will
communicate with this controller by its ID number assigned by the *66
function along with the IP address that you are assigning here, and
port 9999.
Device Settings: These are baud rates for communications. MLAN Baud rate should
be set to 1200. Modbus baud rate should be set to the Modbus card’s baud rate if
one is installed.
Protocol Settings: If you have a Modbus card installed in your controller, enable the
protocol. Call Maguire for more information about these protocols.
After modifying the settings have been on this screen, Click Save Changes.
Security Settings
Under the Admin tab, you may set a password. When setting a password, if
one had not been set before (setting a password for the first time), then leave
the Old Password field blank. Enter a password of your choice in both the
New Password field and again in the Confirm Password field, then click
Save Changes.

Controller Communication board Binary Updates

NOTE: Controller versions ending with /N will use *93 and *94 to update the software.
The Maguire 12-12 Controller uses an Ethernet based communication board. The
communication board provide several types of communication including, Ethernet based
Modbus, a web interface and an Ethernet pass-through to the controller. The software
within the communication board can be updated if necessary. These instructions will
explain how to update the software within the controller’s communication board by uploading
a binary file to the controller using a program called the Network Download Utility (file
name UDPDownload.exe).
The Network Download Utility (file name UDPDownload.exe) can be downloaded here:
http://www.maguire.com/page.php/manuals.htm under Communications: Maguire 12-12
Controller Ethernet Configuration Tool.
The utility as well as the latest binary files can also be downloaded at the following web
address: http://www.maguire.com/public/mpi/12-12/Binaries/
The files necessary to update the communication board software are:
UDPDownload.exe – The program necessary to send the new binary to the controller.
PDL-Generic.bin – RAM Uploader
Binary File – The binary file specific to your communication board. These files are within
subdirectory at the above web address. The communication boards in use are 3700, 3710,
3720. The early releases of the communication boards used 3700 and 3710 (2006, early
2007). Controllers sold in late 2006 and later may have used the 3720 board. Before
applying a binary file to your communication board it is important that you identify your
communication board version. Applying the wrong binary to your board may disable it. The
version of the communication board can be identified by looking at the title of the web page
of the controller (using your web browser). If you are unsure about your communication
board, please contact Maguire Products and ask for Technical Support.
Download the three necessary files and save them to a convenient place on your computer.
Using UDPDownload.exe to update the communication board

NOTE: Do not use a binary that is not specifically designed for your
communication board. Downloading a binary that is not intended for
your communication board may result in your communication board
being disabled.
Updating the 12-12 controller’s software using the Network Download Utility is a two
step process:
Step 1
9. With the controller and the 12-12 controller connected to your computer
network, start the Network Download Utility by double-clicking the file
UDPDownload.exe.

10. Click Search. You should see:

Maguire Communication Gateway Uploader vX.X IP=x.x.x.x
11. If your controller does not have an IP Address configured, you must
configure an IP address prior to updating the software. Under Ping/Config
in the menu, select Set Board IP Address. Enter the IP address you wish
to assign to the controller. The IP address must be within your subnet and
accessible from your computer. Do not change the port.
12. Click the button to the right of the RAM Loader field.
Browse to the location on your computer where you save the

PDL-Generic.bin file and select it. This will fill in the RAM Loader field.
13. Click the button to the right of the User Program field.
Browse to the
location on your computer where you save the Binary File and select it.
This will fill in the User Program field.

14. The Network Download Utility is ready to send the new binary file to the
Controller’s communication board. To send the new Binary to the
controller, click Download. The Network Download Utility will begin
downloading the new binary to the controller.
15. The controller communication board will then reboot. When the Network
Download Utility displays Search/Ping response from: x.x.x.x (your IP
address) port 2000, then the update is complete. The controller should
retain it’s original IP Address if it was previously set in the controller’s web
interface, otherwise you may need to set the IP address permanently
using the following steps.

SECTION 2 - OPERATION
Load Cell Calibration
Displays shown here are in full grams. MB, 100 and 200 series models are in 1/10 grams, with
a decimal.
If your load cells already display a weight close to zero, plus or minus 10 grams, you may skip this section and go
directly to:
TURNING ON OUTPUTS (next page).
If your unit DOES NOT display an acceptable weight, you should recalibrate them, that is reset your ZERO weight, at
this time.
To do so:
BE SURE the weigh bin is EMPTY.

BE SURE the load cell plug is plugged into the side of the controller.
BE SURE the weigh bin is resting on the load cells freely.
BE SURE the air line to the dump valve is connected as it would be during normal operation. A disconnected
air line adds weight.
BE SURE The load cells and bin are not jammed in any way. To test for this see that a light touch on the bin
causes the display to change. When the pressure is removed the display must return to exactly
where it was, plus or minus 1 gram.
If this does not happen, something is touching something and the bin is not entirely free to move.
Check EVERYTHING around the bin.
LOAD CELL CALIBRATION:

The sequence of keystrokes is as follows:
Load Cell Zero Calibration Keypad Sequence:
Press Display will say: PROGRAM
Press Display will say: CALIBRATION MODE DISABLED
Press repeatedly for: CALIBRATION MODE WSB LOAD CELLS or

CALIBRATION MODE LIW LOAD CELLS (Loss-In-Weight)
When your Calibration Mode is selected then …
Press Display will say: WSB CELL ZERO -- WAIT --

Followed by: PROGRAM and a gram weight of 0
Press Display will say: WAITING
The ZERO point of the load cells is now set properly. FULL weight calibration may also be done at this time, however,
it probably is NOT NECESSARY. When load cell readings shift due to rough handling, the entire range of readings
from ZERO to FULL shift together. The ZERO weight calibration routine resets the full range of the cells and,
therefore, corrects FULL weight readings as well. For information on FULL weight calibration, see RECALIBRATION
OF LOAD CELLS.
PROCEED TO: TURNING ON OUTPUTS

and MATERIAL TYPES NEXT PAGE

Turning on Material Type Outputs

This controller can control up to TWELVE (12) components; 1 through 9 and A, B, and C.
You must "TURN ON" the COMPONENT outputs that you are going to use. Components that are TURNED OFF are not part of
ANY routines. A component becomes TURNED ON when it is set to a MATERIAL TYPE.
Material Type Definitions

Material TYPES are REGRIND, NATURAL, and ADDITIVE.
The WEIGH SCALE BLENDER handles each TYPE DIFFERENTLY. Settings have different meanings for each TYPE.
To enter SETTINGS correctly, you MUST UNDERSTAND how different materials are handled based on their TYPE.
So PLEASE read this page CAREFULLY.
Material TYPES are explained here.

How to set them is explained on the next page.
REGRIND (PERCENT OF MIX)

Components designated REGRIND will be added as a PERCENT of the ENTIRE MIX of material. For example, If component 1 is
designated as REGRIND and is set for 20.0 percent, then for every 100 pounds of blend, 20 pounds will be this component.
NATURAL (RATIO TO EACH OTHER)

Components designated NATURAL will be added in the proportion that you specify them to each other. Their actual percentage of
the mix will depend on how much Regrind is specified and how much Additive is specified. For example, if components 2 and 3
are both designated NATURAL and are set for 10 and 40 respectively, then the RATIO of component 2 to component 3 will always
be 10 to 40 or 1 to 4.
If no Regrind or Additives are specified, the mix will be:
Component 2, NATURAL, SET= 10, 20.0 percent of mix,

Component 3, NATURAL, SET= 40, 80.0 percent of mix.
The RATIO of 1 to 4 is maintained.
If component 1 is specified as REGRIND at 20 percent, the mix is then
Component 1, REGRIND, SET= 20, 20 percent of mix,

Component 2, NATURAL, SET= 10, 16.0 percent of mix,
Component 3, NATURAL, SET= 40, 64.0 percent of mix.
Components 2 and 3 are still held at a 1 to 4 ratio.
ADDITIVE (PERCENT OF ALL NATURALS)

Components designated ADDITIVE will be added as a percentage of all the NATURALS added together. For example: If
component 5 is an ADDITIVE at 5 percent, then the above example now looks like this:
Component 1, REGRIND, SET= 20, 20 percent,

Component 2, NATURAL, SET= 10, 15.2 percent,
Component 3, NATURAL, SET= 40, 61.0 percent,
Component 4, ADDITIVE, SET= 05.0, 3.8 percent.
The REGRIND is still 20 percent of the MIX.

The NATURALS are still at a RATIO of 1 to 4, although they have been reduced to make room for the Additive.
The ADDITIVE is 5 percent of the NATURALS added together (5% of 76.2).
WHY do we do it this way? Because this is how most plastic processors think of these components. REGRIND is generally only
added when available, and then as a limited percentage of the entire mix.
NATURALS are generally blended at a RATIO to one another. ADDITIVES are most often only intended to be added to the entire
NATURAL portion of the mix, because regrind generally already contains these additives.

ON THE OTHER HAND:

If you prefer to think of your mix as a RATIO OF WEIGHTS, for example, components 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 are to be mixed at 100, 50,
5, 20 and 7 pounds respectively, then you may wish to specify ALL components as NATURALS. In this way these weights may be
entered just as listed here. Components will be dispensed to maintain each at the proper specified RATIO to the other
components.
If you wish to think of all components as PERCENTAGES of THE MIX, percents that always add up to 100 specify ALL
components as REGRIND and enter the exact percent for each. When ALL components are REGRINDS, ALL settings must add
up to 99.9 or 100 percent. If they do not, an error message (REG >100) or (REG <100) will appear.
BUT... WE RECOMMEND that you do it this way:
REGRIND Use this for all materials that DO NOT require the addition of the ADDITIVES. For example, your Regrind scrap.
NATURAL Use this for all materials that are the bulk of the mix.
These will be RATIOED to each other and will automatically constitute the ENTIRE mix except for the space
needed for Regrind and Additives. A blend of ABS Homo-polymer and Co-polymer or a blend of Styrene Hi
Impact and Crystal are examples of NATURALS ratioed together.
ADDITIVES Use this for all materials that are added to the NATURALS only.
For example; color, stabilizer, slip agent, etc.
Setting Material Types

The Keystroke sequence to set MATERIAL TYPES is:
Set Material Types Keypad Sequence:

Press Display will say: INSTRUCTION [__]
Press Display will say: MATERIAL TYPES Comp 1: OFF

The "1" is the component (device) number.
This is component 1. It will control Hopper 1.
Press Press CE repeatedly to make selection. Display will say:

Comp 1: REGRIND
Comp 1: NATURAL
Comp 1: ADDITIVE
Comp 1: OFF
When the selection you want is displayed, move on to NEXT component by doing the following:
Press Display will say: Comp 2: OFF
REPEAT the "* CE" sequence for ALL components you use.
The * key will walk you through all components.
The CE key will change the TYPE for a component.
Components NOT CONNECTED, or NEVER USED, set to OFF.
When complete:
After EXIT, if display says NEED NATURAL then you have specified an ADDITIVE without specifying a NATURAL. This is
unacceptable.
FOUR dispense valve systems use components 1 through 4. TWO dispense valve systems use 1 and 2. SIX
dispense valve systems use 1 through 4, then 7 and 8. Panel front OUTLETS are always components 5 and
6. Additional outlets are generally components 7 and 8.

Examples of Making Settings

Below are listed 4 different examples for possible settings users can make with the make with the Maguire blender.
Each example uses this formula:

Rs = Regrind setting
Ra = Regrind actual
Regrind = Rs * Full weight
As = Additive setting
Natural = (Full weight - Ra) / (100 + As)
Additive = Natural * As
Example 1:
Blender: WSB 100 Series with 1000g Batch
Materials: 30% Regrind

70% Natural
3% Color
Application: Regrind is recycled and therefore already colored.

Color only needs to be added to the Natural Material
Settings: Regrind R 30
Natural N 100 in 12 software
Color A 3
Calculation: • Total = 1000 grams

• Regrind: 30% * 1000.0 = 300.0 (Rs * Full weight)
• Natural: (1000.0 - 300.0) / (100% + 3%) = 700.0 / 1.03 = 679.6 (Full weight - Ra) / (100 + As)
• Additive: 679.6 * 3% = 20.3 (Natural * As)
• The blender is doing this calculation automatically for you
Result: 1 Regrind 300.0g 30.0 parts

2 Natural 679.6g 67.9 parts
3 Color 20.3g 2.0 parts
Batch Total 1000g 100 parts
Example 2:
Materials: 30% Natural

70% Natural
3% Color
nd
Application: 2 Natural (or un-colored regrind) is used without any Color and therefore both naturals require color.
Settings: Natural N 30 (Naturals are a ratio to each other, in this case a 30 parts to 70 parts ratio)
Natural N 70
Color A 3

• Hopper 1 Natural at 30% (Ratio to hopper 2 natural 30% 70%, 291.3 grams)
• Hopper 2 Natural at 70% (Ratio to hopper 1 natural 30% 70%, 679.6 grams)
• Naturals: (1000.0 - 0) / (100% + 3%) = 1000.0 / 1.03 = 970.8 (Full weight - Ra) / (100 + As)
• Additive: 970.8 * 3% = 29.1 (Naturals * As)
Result: 1 Natural 291.3g 29.1 parts


Example 3:

65% Regrind
4% Regrind
6% Regrind
Application: Due to previous systems you are used to set all components as proportion.
The total should be always 100%. When using settings that are % of total, always use all Regrind
material types.
Regrind R 65
Regrind R 4
Additive R 6
Calculation: The blender is calculating only the set values in grams according the setting referring to the Batch
weight.

2 Regrind 650.0g 65.0 parts
3 Regrind 60g 6.0 parts
4 Regrind 40g 4.0 parts
Example 4:

50% Natural
30% Natural
4% Color
6% Additive
Application: Regrind is recycled next to the machine and therefore already has Color and Additive. Color and
Additive only needs to be added to the 2 Natural materials.
Natural N 50 (Ratio to hopper 3 natural 50% 30%, 454.5 grams)
Natural N 30 (Ratio to hopper 2 natural 50% 30%, 276.7 grams)
Color A 4
Color A 6

• Regrind: 20% * 1000.0 = 200.0 (Rs * Full weight)
• Naturals: (1000.0 - 200.0) / (100%+10%) = 800 / 1.10 = 727.2 (Full weight - Ra) / (100 + As)

5 Additive 43.6g 4.3 parts

Materials Rate Calibration

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DO THIS.
Software is set to expect STANDARD hardware. If a device meters at a much lower feed rate then expected, the software will take
10 to 20 cycles to fully adjust. During this time cycles will take longer.
An example of this is a system using a 1/2" auger instead of 1".
If you don't mind letting the system SELF ADJUST, or your hardware is STANDARD, then:
PROCEED TO: ENTERING SETTINGS NEXT PAGE
To perform a RATE CALIBRATION:
Have the HOPPER LOADED with enough material to run for several cycles without running out.
Have the "STOP END OF CYCLE" and "PAUSE" switches DOWN.
Material Calibration Keypad Sequence:
If you are calibrating an auger feeder, operate it briefly to ensure it is fully primed. To do so:
Press Display will say: OPERATE DEVICES
Press Run until Auger Feeder is dispensing

or
Press This will empty the Weigh Bin
Now you can CALIBRATE the material. To do so:
Press Display will say: RATE CALIBRATION

Component: _
Press Component #5 will calibrate itself.
Repeat this two key calibration routine for EACH material that you wish to calibrate. Only
components that have a TYPE selected (not "OFF") will operate.
Each time a dispense will occur, followed by weighing, followed by a dump to empty the weigh
bin.
YOU ARE NOW READY FOR ACCURATE PRODUCTION BLENDING.
PROCEED TO: ENTERING SETTINGS NEXT PAGE

Entering Materials Settings

Material Settings Keypad Sequence:
Press: Display will say COMPONENT SETTINGS

… See below …
Comp 1 (REG): xx.x (Regrind)

Comp 1 (NAT): xxx (Natural)
Comp 1 (ADD): xx.x (Additive)
1 is Component number.
REG, NAT, ADD is the Type.
xx.x is Setting.
Enter a 3 digit setting:
Regrind settings = PERCENTAGE of the ENTIRE MIX

Natural settings = RATIO to OTHER NATURAL SETTINGS
Additive settings = PERCENTAGE of ALL the NATURALS
Press: for the NEXT setting.

Repeat this sequence for all components.
Press: when finished.
When entering settings, remember:

Panel front OUTLETS are always components 5 and 6; (left and right).
If only one natural is present, any number will do for a setting.
Any component set to zero will not dispense.
Assigning Material Settings to Thumbwheels

This is an optional Feature – it is not necessary for normal operation.
You may assign a component to one of the three thumbwheel switches.
You might do this for components that you wish to change settings frequently. This is ENTIRELY OPTIONAL.
TO DO SO:
Press: Display will say: Comp 1 (REG): xx.x
Press: A Display will say: Comp 1 (REG): xx.x (TW 1) (Thumbwheel 1)
or B Display will say: Comp 1 (REG): xx.x (TW 2) (Thumbwheel 2)
or C Display will say: Comp 1 (REG): xx.x (TW 3) (Thumbwheel 3)
(TW 1) = TOP switches,

(TW 2) = MIDDLE switches,
(TW 3) = BOTTOM switches.
To RETURN component to KEYPAD entry of the setting:
Press: Display will return to: Comp 1 (REG): xx.x
Press: when finished.

Special Instructions for Selected Models

This section relates SPECIAL information about a few selected models.
MICRO PULSE
Micro Pulse valves are available on models:
WSB MB with optional VERTICAL VALVE MICRO PULSE valves.
WSB 122 / WSB 140m2 with optional SLIDE GATE MICRO PULSE valves.
WSB 131 / WSB 140m1 with optional SLIDE GATE MICRO PULSE valves.
WSB 140Rm1 / WSB 140Rm2 with optional VERTICAL VALVE MICRO PULSE valves.
These models may use our "MICRO PULSE" metering system for Color and Additive components.
PULSED OUTPUT parameters control the on/off timing, or pulsing, of the valves. The controlling
parameters are the "_PO" component parameters.
When set to 00000, normal slide gate operation occurs. When set to a value, such as 00101, power will
pulse ON then OFF, at 1/10 second time intervals each way. This ON/OFF cycling will repeat for the entire
dispense time.
When using a MICRO PULSE valve, you must set the related _PO parameter to 00101.
If overall blender throughput is too low, you may increase the metering rate of each Micro Pulse device by
adjusting the cylinder airflow control valves for higher flow rate. This causes more rapid movement of the
cylinder, ejecting more pellets per pulse. The drawback is noisy operation.
We recommend air flow be adjusted for quiet operation, but assuring full valve movement per on/off cycle.
We have already done this. No further adjustment should be necessary.
The approximate correct airflow adjustments are:
At nose of cylinder, 1.5 full turns out from full closed.

At rear of cylinder, 2.5 full turns out from full closed.
MICRO BLENDER slant valves, adjust by sound.
On fixed hoppers with horizontal micro pulse valves, CLEAN OUT of the hopper can be accomplished by
opening the "clean out" port provided under the valve. Turn to one side to allow material to drain.
MICRO PULSE - ACCURACY

All MICRO PULSE valves are more accurate if the associated PT parameter is set to 00090. Read PT
parameter in the PARAMETER section. Use *83 function, Progressive Metering, for improved accuracy so
long as the additional time necessary for Progressive Metering exists. Read about more about *83 in the
Star Functions section.
PROCEED TO: NORMAL OPERATION NEXT PAGE

Instructions for Normal Operation

Operation is very simple.
1. Fill HOPPERS.
2. Turn POWER ON. Verify correct settings.
3. On Controller, set STOP and PAUSE switches UP. Turn MIXER motor switch DOWN to run for a
timed period.
Unit will now operate automatically to maintain a level of material high enough to cover the sensor.
Use the STOP or PAUSE switches to stop the blender.
Turn POWER off only on final shutdown.
After several days of proper operation:
Save all parameter information to the User Backup Settings for future retrieval just in case software
problems develop later.
To SAVE all parameter information to the User Backup Settings:

Save Parameters Keypad Sequence:

Press Display will say: INSTRUCTION [ __ ]
Press Display will say: SAVE USER SETTINGS
Wait: when done, Display will say: PROGRAM
If software related problems develop later, RETRIEVE this correct copy of the parameters from the User
Backup Settings. This clears corrupted data from RAM and corrects most software problems.
To Retrieve:
Retrieve Parameters (CLEAR) from User Backup Settings - Keypad Sequence:
Switch Power Off to the Controller

Hold Hold the “CE” Key down
Switch Power on to the Controller
Release The “CE” Key
Display will say *** CLEAR ***
If you do not see CLEAR on the display, do it again.

Normal Operating Sequence - Each Cycle

As the sensor is uncovered, the cycle begins. The target weight of a complete batch is 18000, 9000, 4000, 2000, 1000, or 400
grams.
REGRINDS are dispensed first, in their order of size, largest dispense first. After all the Regrind dispenses, the space remaining
in the weigh bin is determined.
NATURALS are dispensed second, in their order of size, each at the correct ratio to the others. These dispenses are calculated to
fill the bin leaving just enough space for the Additive dispenses. After all Natural dispense are complete the exact weight of all of
the NATURALS is determined and, based on this actual dispense weight, the Additive dispenses are now calculated.
ADDITIVES are dispensed last. These dispenses are calculated as a percentage of all the NATURAL components only.
If any dispense fails to reach the requested weight, the process does NOT CONTINUE. The ALARM Strobe light flashes, the
Beeper sounds, and the system continues to retry the dispense until the problem is remedied.
The total batch is then dropped into the mixing chamber for blending before entering the throat of the process machine.
Special Features
To use one of these SPECIAL FEATURES, read about it first. The KEYSTROKE sequence required is given at the end of this
section.
Function: Key: Description:
TAG To TAG all material usage data with Work Order or Employee numbers for better tracking of
material used, read: KEYPAD, TAG key, and set 2nd digit in the FLG parameter to 1.
RECIPES To store RECIPES using the RECIPE storage feature, read: KEYPAD, RECIPE key, and set
3rd digit in the FLG parameter to 1.
FAST To increase throughput, using the FAST key, read: KEYPAD, FAST key, and set 4th digit in the
FLG parameter to 1.
BATCH To blend a preset BATCH amount of material and then stop, read: KEYPAD, BATCH key, and
set 5th digit in the FLG parameter to 1.
BATCH, RECIPE, FAST, and TAG keys REQUIRE that you read: PARAMETERS, FLG parameter.
SETTINGS To use a lower percentage then 00.1 percent, read: PARAMETERS, _XT parameter.
MIXING To change the MIXER RUN TIME, read: PARAMETERS, MIX Parameter.
SETTINGS To place UPPER LIMITS on settings, read: PARAMETERS, _SE Parameter.
PASSWORDS To LOCK OUT others from changing the settings, read: PARAMETERS, (*78) - Changing the
Password.
ACCURACY To VERIFY ACCURACY of the entire system, read: PRINTER OUTPUT and
TROUBLESHOOTING sections.
DATA To TRACK MATERIAL USAGE, read: KEYPAD, VIEW DATA, and PARAMETERS, PRT
Parameter.
READ the rest of the manual at your leisure to learn more about how your WEIGH SCALE BLENDER works and what else the
blender can do.

KEYSTROKE SEQUENCE for these or other SPECIAL FEATURES

Making Changes to Parameters - Keypad Sequence:
Switch the STOP END OF CYCLE switch DOWN:
Turn POWER ON. Wait 5 seconds, until display says WAITING

This is the Program Mode
To alter a PARAMETER:
Press Press repeatedly until the parameter you want is displayed.

If you accidentally pass it, use the * key to back up. With
the proper parameter displayed, enter the NEW number.
Enter 5 digits; use leading zeros if necessary. For correct
entries, follow specific directions given in the PARAMETER
section.

This saves the changes made
Press Display will say: WAITING when settings are complete.
Making Changes to Functions - Keypad Sequence:

This is the PROGRAM MODE
Press Display will say: INSTRUCTION [ _ _ ]
Press XX (2-digit code) Enter the 2-digit code. For correct entries, follow specific
directions given in the KEYPAD section, STAR
FUNCTIONS.

Press Display will say: WAITING when settings are complete.
Shortcut to the Component Parameters – If you are making adjustments to the

component parameters, you can skip past the Standard parameter list by doing the
following: After pressing *22222, then pressing the PARA key, press the SET key to jump
directly to the component parameters. Toggle forward through the component
parameters by continuing to press the SET key. Press the VIEW key to move backwards
through the component parameters.

Controller: Controls and Outputs
Front Panel
• KEYPAD
• DISPLAY
• THUMBWHEELS
• AIR SOLENOID OUTPUTS
• FEEDER POWER OUTPUTS
• PANEL FUSES
• POWER SWITCH
• STROBE LIGHT
• BEEPER ALARMS
KEYPAD
See next section for Keypad functions.
DISPLAY 40 Character Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD)

Displays the accumulated total bin weight, in grams, after each dispense. Other
information displayed here includes material usage totals, internal parameters,
component types and settings and various information prompts to assist the operator.
###### Numbers displayed are the total weight of material, in grams,

in the bin at any time. The weight in the bin is updated only
after an individual dispense is complete. During the
dispense the displayed weight does not change.
PROGRAM In the lower Right position of the display indicates unit is in

PROGRAM mode.
MANUAL Indicates unit is in MANUAL mode.
Comp 1 (REG) 20.0 Indicates: Component 1, REGRIND, and SETTING of 20

percent. Also (NAT) indicates NATURAL, (ADD) indicates
ADDITIVE, (COL) indicates COLOR
*** INVALID *** Indicates:

1. You pressed an incorrect key - or
2. You pressed a key for a function that is not active –
or
3. 3. You are not in the right mode for this key to
operate.
ENTER PASSWORD Password is displayed when you press the "*" key from the
normal mode. Enter:
11111 - for MANUAL mode
22222 - for PROGRAM mode - or
Enter your own password number if you have established
one.
INSTRUCTION [ _ _ ] This is displayed when you press the key from the
PROGRAM mode. Enter a 2-digit instruction number for
special tasks.

DISPENSING: This is displayed while material is being dispensed. The

display will also show the accumulated total in grams per
batch (upper right), the material Type (REG=REGRIND,
NAT=NATURAL, ADD=ADDITIVE, COL=COLOR), and the
component (hopper) number (far lower right). See example
below:
1880.2 g
DISPENSING: ADD (4)
COMPONENT SETTINGS, OPERATE DEVICES, TIMED DISPENSE, and RATE

CALIBRATION are displayed when the respective keys are pressed from the manual or
program modes. These displays are followed by pressing a device key; 1 through 9, A,
B, C, DUMP, ALARM, MIX, or HOLD. The word FLASHING on the display means that
retries are occurring because the first dispense was not enough. Other error conditions
also cause flashing. FIRMWARE and Checksum messages indicate the condition of
controllers program and memory. See KEYPAD, *25, for explanation.
st
THUMBWHEEL SWITCHES (mechanical, pre 1 quarter 2012)
The three sets of THUMBWHEEL switches (or digital displays) have no effect unless they are
assigned to a particular output device. Entry of all SETTINGS is done by using the KEYPAD.
However, if you prefer, you may assign up to three components to the Thumbwheel switches
and then use these switches to set and alter their settings. Since only three switch sets are
available, only 3 components can be controlled in this manner. All others must use the keypad.
See Assigning Thumbwheels on page 34 for more information on how to do this.
When settings are sent to a mechanical thumbwheel equipped

controller using the Set Settings MLAN command (such as when using
the G2 Software), the assigned thumbwheels are disabled and the
settings are set using the internally stored settings.
When settings are sent to a digital thumbwheel equipped controller

using the Set Settings MLAN command, the assigned thumbwheels
are updated along with the internally stored settings.
DIGITAL THUMBWHEEL SWITCHES (Standard first quarter of 2012)
Digital thumbwheels operate the same as the mechanical thumbwheels however the
digital thumbwheel displays will reflect the current setting of assigned components
even if the setting is updated via MLAN communications. Changing the digital
thumbwheel display will update the internally stored setting of that component. To
display but lock out the assigned digital thumbwheels, see the _SE parameter.
Digital Thumbwheel Brightness Adjustment – To change the brightness of the

digital thumbwheels, on power up, press and hold the Additive’s down button. The
displays will read the current firmware of the thumbwheels and then display brt
(bright) and a value from 1-226 (default is 100). Press the Additive UP or DOWN to
adjust the brightness. Press the UP button of the Regrind to exit and save.
ALL AIR SOLENOID outputs
There is a single 17 pin Amphenol plug located on the front of the control panel. This provides
output of all 24 volt signals to drive the air solenoids. These power sources are transistor
driven and are protected by the 1/2 amp panel fuse. See the wiring diagram section for the
correct wiring to each pin.

FEEDER POWER OUTPUTS (receptacles on panel front)
Each outlet puts out 120 volts (240 outside USA) through internal plug-in solid-state relays
rated and fused at 3 amps. These relay outputs are designed to drive motors or other devices
requiring power up to 3 amps each. The LEFT outlet is for component number 5, and the
RIGHT outlet is for component number 6.
Do Not use these outlets to power other devices such

as Ethernet to Serial converters.
PANEL FUSE for processor - 1/2 amp

Fuses power to the circuit board power supply, which includes all solenoid outputs and
solid-state relay outputs.
PANEL FUSE for duplex receptacle - 3 amp

Fuses the common power wire of the duplex receptacle (the color and additive
outputs). Since these outlets are only turned on one at a time, each is protected to the
full 3 amp rating of the fuse.
POWER ON switch
Controls all power to the controller and all outputs. When power is switched off, battery
backed-up RAM preserves all internal totals and parameters. All other functions are reset for
normal start-up when power is restored.
STROBE LIGHT and BEEPER ALARMS
The Strobe light flashes and the Beeper sounds when a component fails to meter properly.
Alarms begin after a number of retries have occurred, this number determined by the parameter
table (see Parameters, _AL). These alarms can also indicate an out-of-range TARE weight.
Strobe Light
This range is set by the TL and TH parameters; above 100 or below -50 grams.
Beeper Alarm

Controller – Left Side
• STOP END OF CYCLE / CONTINUE switch

• IMMEDIATE PAUSE / CONTINUE switch
• COMPUTER SERIAL input / output
• ETHERNET RJ-45 Port
• USB PRINTER Port
• LOAD CELLS Port
• EXTRUSION CONTROL Port
STOP END OF CYCLE / CONTINUE switch

This is the switch that you should use to STOP the system. This switch is wired in
series with the level sensor. Turning it off breaks the signal to the computer the same
as covering the level sensor with material. This stops the process at the end of a full
cycle.
IMMEDIATE PAUSE / CONTINUE switch

Causes a computer-controlled immediate pause during a cycle. Dispenses will stop in
mid-dispense if necessary. When switched back to CONTINUE, the process
continues without any error in amounts dispensed.
COMPUTER SERIAL input / output

If you choose to gather material usage data automatically and continuously by
computer, then this connector allows for connection to any IBM PC type computer
operating under MS-DOS or WINDOWS.
The COMPUTER port is a DB9 (9 pin) male port. You will need a specially wired
cable from us to connect to the serial output on your standard PC computer. Your
computer operating system must be MS-DOS or WINDOWS. You will need software
from us for communicating with your Weigh Scale Blender or you may write your own
software using the MLAN Protocol. Our software, The Gravimetric gateway Software
(G2) allows downloading settings and retrieval of information and will produce reports
for those customers who wish to take advantage of this feature. One or many Weigh
Scale Blenders can be connected to one computer. For multiple Weigh Scale
Blender systems, or communication over long distances, an additional piece of
hardware is required. All WSB controllers are fully programmed to communicate with
your computer now or at a later date. For more information, request our “G2”
software. Additionally you may write your own communication software by using the
MLAN Protocol to send commands to the WSB controllers. For more information on
the MLAN Protocol, read the MLAN Protocol Manual. The G2 Software and the MLAN
Protocol Manual as well as other important documents are available on our website,
www.maguire.com.
ETHERNET PORT (RJ-45)

The Ethernet port allows for communication to the controller over Ethernet.
Communication through this port is TCP/IP utilizing the MLAN Protocol or Modbus.
The G2 Software, using the MLAN Protocol, can communicate with the controller over
Ethernet using this Ethernet port.
For information on configuring the Ethernet interface, see Communications.

USB PRINTER PORT

This is a USB port. A USB printer or USB Drive plugged in here allows several types
of information to be ported directly to a USB printer or USB Drive giving the benefit of
a permanent printed or digital record. They are:
1. The totals of the material usage data.
Press VIEW and keys or use the PRT parameter to

AUTOMATICALLY and periodically print these totals.
2. A listing of the internal parameter table.
Press 77 in the PROGRAM mode.
3. A printout of information after each cycle including actual dispensed

weights and percentages for every cycle.
Press 54 in the PROGRAM mode, use to set printer flag ON.
4. A printout of information after the TIME or CALIBRATE routines.

54 flag must be on to allow this.
5. Print Display – This is useful for obtaining printed verification of load

cell accuracy ISO and other international quality program rules.
Press *88 before and after placing a KNOWN CERTIFIED WEIGHT

into the weight bin to print the Date, Time, Machine number and
displayed weight.
6. USB Recipe Command – Using *34, this command allows a recipe

to be stored on a USB drive and / or used as the primary recipe run
by the controller. For more information, see *34 on page 55.
The USB port can also be used to update the controller’s software. For information
about updating the controller software see Updating Controller Software and the Star
function 93.
Notes about printing to a USB drive
When saving printout information to a USB drive, the USB drive must
contain a folder named maguire and within the folder, a file labeled
PRINTER.TXT must be present. It is this file, PRINTER.TXT that
printout functions appended to. Also note that every time a print
occurs to the file on the USB drive, the data is appended to the end of
the file PRINTER.TXT and does not overwrite existing data within the
file.
LOAD CELL input port

On systems with two load cells the leads are joined by a common connector that is
plugged into this port.
EXTRUSION CONTROL 2 Way Interface (optional)

For Extrusion Control Systems

Controller - Right Side
• SILENCE ALARM
• MIXER MOTOR ON/OFF/TIMED SWITCH
• MIXER MOTOR FUSE
• MIXER MOTOR OUTLET
• LEVEL SENSOR INPUT
SILENCE ALARM
This button stops the STROBE and BEEPER ALARMS, but does not remedy the cause of the
alarm.
The continuation of the cycle to its proper completion will also stop
the alarm. When in the BATCH mode, this button also serves to
start the next batch.
ALARM SPEAKER
MIXER MOTOR ON/OFF/TIMED SWITCH (optional)

The Mixer ON/OFF/TIMED switch is provided as an additional safety so that you may switch
the mixer off when you wish to clean out the mix chamber. In the UP position (ON), the mixer
runs continuously. In the middle position (OFF) the mixer is off. In the down position, the
mixer will run for a timed period following the dump of the weigh bin. The TIMED position is
generally the correct choice.
MIXER MOTOR FUSE - 3 amp

Located above the Mixer Motor outlet, this fuse is rated at 3 amps and protects the mixer motor
circuit separately from all other fuses. On 100, 200, and 400 series models, this fuse protects
the mix motor directly. On 900 and 1800 series models, this circuit operates a 25 amp solid-
state relay in a separate box. The mix motor is protected by a "motor starter" switch with a
"heater". This switch must be on for the motor to operate.
MIXER MOTOR OUTLET

This outlet is energized continuously when the MIXER SWITCH is ON (up). In the TIMED
position, it stays energized for a time period following the dump of the weigh bin. You may
adjust this time in the parameter table (MIX 03015). This time should be just long enough to
provide adequate mixing. Mixing for a longer period may contribute to a static problem. Also,
excessive mixing sometimes causes separation of pellets of different size and weight.
LEVEL SENSOR input

The high level sensor in the mixing chamber plugs into this outlet and signals the controller to
start a dispense cycle when it is uncovered. The sensor must be uncovered for at least 2
seconds before a cycle will start (see DLY 00488 Parameter). Once a dispense cycle is
started, covering the sensor does not stop it. Operation continues until the cycle is complete.
INTERNAL FUSES
An in-line fuse is provided internally to protect the main 120-volt power cord supply (10) amps. If this fuses blow, an internal
short circuit is indicated and we don't recommend that you try to fix it. Remember, this unit carries a five-year warranty; just
send it back.
The MIX MOTOR timed power source and the AUGER FEEDER OUTLETS are driven by internal solid-state plug-in relays.
These relays are located on the circuit board mounted on the inside back surface of the controller enclosure. A small 5-amp
glass fuse is located to the right of each relay. A spare fuse is also located on the board if replacement is necessary.

Controller Keypad – Summary Description

Detailed explanations are given on the pages that follow.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION MODE: (normal operation on power up)
VIEW View Data: date, time, cycles, and each component weight.
Press VIEW, to print data.
RCP Enter and retrieve stored RECIPES.
BTCH View BATCH data: Target Weight, Current Portion, and
Accumulated Total, and Batch Count. CE = clear displayed field.
FAST Run rapid FAST cycles after a normal weighed cycle.
TAG Tag Work Order and Operator numbers to all reports.
EXIT Press to EXIT all sequences from ALL MODES.
SET Press to review or change settings.
CE Press to display "raw signal" weight readout for 3 seconds.
MANUAL OR PROGRAM MODE: Press: ; then (11111) or your own 5 digit password.
OPER Operate all devices manually; open and close valves.

TIME Operate devices for a selected time period.
CAL Operate devices to learn rate.
Above keys use 1 through 9, A, B, C, DUMP, MIX, HOLD, ALARM.
ZERO Zero the tare weight with the bin empty.

FULL Using known weights, enter gram weight to calibrate load cells.
00 Clear DATA fields.
99 Set flag to enable weight calibration of load cells.
PROGRAM MODE ONLY: Press: ; then (22222) or your own password.

SET Enter settings if access in Automatic mode has been locked out.
PARA View or change system parameters.
Press PARA for next in list, "*" for previous, SET for next table, VIEW for previous table.
STAR FUNCTIONS: Press and two numbers for the following functions:
02 Extrusion and Yield Control. 67 Modbus Enable / Disable.

03 Four digit (xx.xx) settings. 71 Color percent of blend.
04 Simulate FOUR software. 72 Additive percent of blend.
05 Inhibit totals clearing. 74 Stop, alarm MAX wt exceeded.
11 DATE - TIME, real-time clock. 75 Alarm on weight drop.
12 Move table from ROM to RAM. 77 Print parameters.
18 Language Selection 78 Change program mode PASSWORD.
22 LIW Model Selection 82 Precision Ratioing.
23 Move from RAM to EEPROM. 83 Progressive Metering
25 ROM OK flag, "CE" to clear. 86 Backdoor Password
32 Move from EEPROM to RAM. 87 VOLUMETRIC operation.
44 End cycle - bin full. 88 Print display readout.
45 Change MANUAL mode password. 89 Select pounds, kilos.
47 Totalizer flag. 93 Update WSB software from USB drive
48 Dispense range xx.x to xxx. 94 Update WSB Net software from USB drive
52 Double dump weigh bin. 95 Select COM port Baud Rate
54 Print cycle information. 97 USBC Driver version display, update, verify
57 Alternate Liquid Color 98 Display raw weight number.
66 WSB I.D. number (1-255). 99 Enables Weight Calibration of the Load Cells

Controller Keypad – Description of Functions

Three (3) operation Modes are available; AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, PROGRAM.
KEYPAD - AUTOMATIC OPERATION MODE
This is the NORMAL operating mode. When power is turned on, the unit is in this mode.
Automatic dispensing occurs ONLY in this mode. The AUTOMATIC mode is indicated by the
ABSENCE of the letter "P" or "M" at the left end of the display.
Only the VIEW, RECIPE, BATCH, FAST, TAG, CE, EXIT and SET keys are available in this
mode:
These keys operate only BETWEEN cycles or when the PAUSE switch is on.
To stop between cycles, use the "STOP END OF CYCLE" switch.
VIEW DATA - Press to display the CURRENT Date and Time, LAST CLEARED date and time, and stored
material usage data. Total CYCLES and Material totals are available: (in Pounds, Kilos, Grams, or Ounces)
Number of CYCLES that have occurred: (Cycles: #####

TOTAL weight of each component: (Comp x: #####)
(only active components are displayed)
Total weight of ALL materials: (Total: #####)
Each successive press of the VIEW key displays the next total. The last displayed line will say (00=CLEAR)
for 5 seconds. During this time, you may press 0,0 to clear the data. Waiting 5 seconds or pressing any
other key will exit the sequence. When the sequence is exited, normal automatic operation resumes.
These totals may be displayed as pounds, grams, kilograms, or ounces by a selection procedure explained
later (*89).
Press the VIEW key once followed by the "*" key to cause all information to be sent to the printer (if
available). To then clear the data, press 00 within 5 seconds. Press any other key or, wait 5 seconds, to
continue the process without clearing the totals.
RECIPE - This key allows you to GET, LOAD, and SAVE RECIPES. To SAVE a recipe you must be in the
PROGRAM mode. Recipes are thumbwheel switch settings. 50 recipes may be stored, numbered 00 to 50.
This key is NOT FUNCTIONAL unless the third digit in the "FLG" parameter is set to 1 (FLG xx1xx). To do
this, see the MAINTENANCE section, PARAMETER TABLE, "FLG".
Assuming a proper FLG parameter is set: In normal Automatic mode: Press RCP key. If a RECIPE is
currently in use then display will flash through the current stored data:
(RCP --), (1R= xx ), (2N= xx.x), etc., (CE=CLEAR)
Press CE to CLEAR CURRENT RECIPE and return settings to those previously set.
Then press RCP to look at another recipe. Display = (GET --).
If no RECIPE is currently in use, display says (GET --).

Enter 2 digits to retrieve one of 50 recipes.
Display will flash through this recipe data:
(RCP 01), (1R= xx ), (2N= xx.x), etc., (* = LOAD)
Press "*" to LOAD this recipe into memory.

Routine will exit automatically.
Press RCP or EXIT to return to the display (GET --).
Press RCP or EXIT again to exit.
To SAVE a RECIPE you must be in the PROGRAM mode. If you press RCP key again after display of (GET
--), display says (SAVE --). Enter 2 digits, display will say (SAVING ). The current settings are saved into
memory under the recipe number you have entered. Routine will EXIT automatically.
EXIT will exit at any time. To clear a recipe, set all component settings to zero and save these settings into
the recipe location.

BATCH - This key allows you to blend a PRE-SELECTED WEIGHT of material, and then STOP running and
sound the ALARM. The process may also be programmed to sound the alarm but continue running. Since
each cycle will always blend a full weigh bin amount, the total amount blended may exceed the target batch
weight by up to one cycle's blend weight.
This key is NOT FUNCTIONAL unless the last digit in the "FLG" parameter is set to 1 or 2. (xxxx1 or xxxx2).
To do this, see the MAINTENANCE section, PARAMETER TABLE, "FLG".
The ALARM SILENCE button on the side of the controller is the ONLY way to CONTINUE OPERATION
after a BATCH amount has been run.
Assuming a proper "FLG" parameter is set:

Press the BTCH key once to view the desired BATCH WEIGHT.
Display will say: BATCH INFORMATION Weight: #
BATCH WEIGHT is the amount you wish to dispense before stopping and/or sounding the alarm.
Press again to view the CURRENT PORTION, of the batch, that has been dispensed.
Display will say: Portion: #
CURRENT PORTION shows how much of the Batch Weight you have blended so far.
Press again to view the ACCUMULATED TOTAL weight of all batches dispensed.
Display will say: Total: #
ACCUMULATED TOTAL is the sum weight of all batches that have been blended. This number will
continue to grow until it is manually cleared to zero, or it exceeds its maximum possible value.
Press again to view the total BATCH COUNT.

Display will say: Count: #
BATCH COUNT is the total number of batches that have run.
This number will continue to grow until it is manually cleared to zero, or it exceeds its maximum possible
value.
Press again to return to normal operation.
When any of the above totals are being displayed, you may press the CE key to RESET that number to
zero. While all four totals can be cleared to zero manually, only the BATCH WEIGHT number can be
entered manually.
When the BATCH WEIGHT is being displayed, you may enter a NEW batch weight using the keypad. You
must enter a 5-digit number with leading zeros, if necessary. Maximum number that can be entered is
"59999".
The unit of weight that will be used is either POUNDS or KILOGRAMS as determined by the *89 option,
explained later.
While in operation, when the total is reached, the system will alarm and stop blending if the FLG parameter
is set to 00001. The system will alarm but CONTINUE running if the FLG parameter is set to 00002. Use
the ALARM SILENCE button (on the side of the controller) to silence the alarm. Pressing the BTCH key to
view the information will also silence the alarm.
If the system is programmed to STOP at the end of a batch, the ALARM SILENCE button MUST be pressed
to start blending the next batch. The First press of the ALARM SILENCE button will silence the alarm. The
Second press will start the next batch.
NOTE: Fractional cycles are not blended. Total weight may be in over the
target by as much as one cycle weight.
The EXIT key will exit the BTCH sequence at any point but will NOT cause the system to start a new batch.
If an additional 120-volt output is desired for an alarm, substitute a 4 or 7 for the 00001. 4 turns on the
Additive outlet, 7 turns on component 7 output.
If you have a printer connected, totals will print automatically. (See VIEW, * for details).

FAST CYCLES - This key will allow you to exceed the normal blending rate of your unit. Once your system
has learned proper flow rates of each material, the timing of each component dispense is very consistent
cycle to cycle. The FAST key allows one or more FAST REPEAT cycles to follow a normal calibrated cycle.
In a FAST REPEAT cycle all components are dispensed simultaneously, without any weights being taken.
Errors in dispense amounts will not be detected. These are, in fact, volumetric dispenses, not gravimetric.
These dispenses take much less time. Throughput is easily doubled in this manner.
This key is NOT FUNCTIONAL unless the 4th digit of the "FLG" parameter is set to 1 (xxx1x). To do this,
see the SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE section, PARAMETER TABLE, "FLG".
The shorter mixing time may be a problem. So the number of FAST REPEAT cycles is kept as low as
possible. Up to 4 repeats may occur.
Press the FAST key then the key to toggle the FAST CYCLES flag ENABLED or DISABLED. When set
to (FAST OFF) the FAST mode will not operate. When set to ENABLED every normal calibrated dispense
will be followed by up to 4 FAST repeat dispenses.
This series of 4 dispenses is terminated as soon as the sensor is covered, which indicates the blender has
"caught up". The next cycle will then be a weighed cycle, followed by the required series of fast cycles to
catch up again.
Press to toggle between ENABLED and DISABLED.

Press EXIT, to exit.
When the FAST mode is in operation, the display will flash “FAST” intermittently.
SETTING - Press once and the current setting of component 1 is displayed. Display will say: Comp X
(REG) xx.x. X is the hopper, followed by either REG, (REGRIND); NAT, (NATURAL); or ADD, (ADDITIVE).
xx.x is the current setting.
Press SET to step forward through all the settings. Press * key to backup in the list. NEW settings may be
entered directly.
REGRIND and ADDITIVE settings are expressed as percents, up to 99.9 percent. NATURAL is any number
you wish (usually weight). It is used to establish RATIOS with all other NATURAL entries. When only one
material is designated as a NATURAL, the value of it's setting has no meaning, except that it must be set to
some value to operate.
If you wish to restrict the entry of settings to the PROGRAM mode only, (password required), you may do so
by altering the _SE parameter for each component that you wish to "lock out". See MAINTENANCE
SECTION, PARAMETERS, _SE parameter.
TAG - This key allows two pieces of information to be "tagged" onto all data that is either printed or retrieved
through the computer communications ports. The items are WORK ORDER number and OPERATOR
number.
This key is NOT FUNCTIONAL unless the 2nd digit of the "FLG" parameter is set to 1 (x1xxx). To do this,
see the SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE section, PARAMETER TABLE, "FLG".
Press once to display the current Work Order number: Work Order: xxxxxx. Press again to display the
current Operator number: Operator Number: xxx. Press again for the Recipe number: Recipe: xxxxx. You
may enter or change the Work Order or Operator number, when each is displayed to tag all information with
these numbers. The Recipe number is used only for the Recipe Auto Download feature of the G2 software
or the earlier MLAN software. For information on Auto-download see the Recipe Auto Download function
in the G2 Software Manual.
Work Order and Operator numbers are for your TRACKING of information ONLY. They have NO EFFECT
on the operation of the Weigh Scale Blender.
• WORK ORDER number (6 digits) allows you to tag all information with an internal accounting
number such as a job or purchase order number.
• OPERATOR number (3 digits) allows you to track who is operating the equipment.
• RECIPE number allows you to request a recipe stored in the G2 Software using a recipe number
between 100 and 65536. The Recipe Tag number is not for loading internally stored recipes. See
the RECIPE key for loading internally stored recipe numbers. If a recipe has been entered using
our G2 or MLAN software, then a 3-digit or 5-digit number will be displayed in this field. If a new

recipe number is entered and the TAG or EXIT key is pressed, the controller will display: Waiting
for Recipe… At this time, the controller is requesting a recipe from the G2 Software using the
MLAN protocol. A matching recipe number found in the G2 Recipe database will then be sent to
the controller, enabling or disabling components and setting settings. G2 will then begin tracking
material usage for that recipe. If the G2 Software does not have a matching recipe number, the
controller will alarm briefly and then revert back to it’s previous loaded recipe. A successfully
loaded recipe number will be displayed and "tagged" to all printouts and retrievals. EXIT will exit the
sequence at any point. Exit will also abort a pending Recipe Auto Download.
EXIT - This key is operational in ALL MODES.

Use the EXIT key to exit any and all keypad sequences.
Press "CE" at any time to display raw data readout of the load cells for five seconds. This is helpful in
diagnosing possible load cell problems and is explained in detail in the MAINTENANCE section.
"CE" is used frequently in connection with other keys, to clear or scan through selections.
KEYPAD - MANUAL MODE
In this mode, you may operate individual functions manually for test purposes. No totals are saved and
automatic operation does not take place. The low level sensor has no control or effect over manual
operation requests.
The Row of keys marked SET, OPER, TIME, and CAL operate in this mode coupled with all device keys; 1
through 9, A, B, C, DUMP, MIX, HOLD, and ALRM.
You can enter this mode only when the controller is between cycles. The sensor must be covered or the
STOP switch must be in the "STOP –END OF CYCLE" position. When in this mode, no automatic
dispensing occurs.
To enter this mode, press "*", then enter the correct password number. The password supplied with the
unit is "11111." You may change this to any other 5 digit number, if you wish, as explained later (*45).
When in the MANUAL mode, the letter "M" shows at the left end of display.
The following manual functions are available in the MANUAL mode:
OPERATE - Press once followed by one of 16 keys: 1 through 9, A, B, C, DUMP, ALRM, MIX, or HOLD.
The selected output operates until the key is pressed again or another output is selected. Only 1 output
will be active at a time. EXIT will exit the sequence and close all outputs.
TIMED - Press once followed by one of 12 component keys. A time in interrupts is requested; (TIME ---).
Three digits must be entered specifying a dispense time up to 999 interrupts (about 4 seconds maximum.)
CE will cancel entry before last digit is entered. Following a full 3-digit time entry, the specified output is
activated for the time requested. After the dispense is weighed, the dump valve automatically operates to
empty the weigh bin. If a printer is on line and the Print flag is ON, then output information will be printed.
EXIT will exit the sequence.
CALIBRATE - (RATE) Press once followed by one of the 12 component keys.

A dispense will occur for 2 seconds. If the amount dispensed is less then 50 grams, a second dispense
will occur for 20 seconds. Using the resulting weight and time, the processor calculates a proper beginning
point dump rate for the start of production blending. After each dispense is weighed, the weigh bin dump
valve automatically operates to empty the weigh bin. If a printer is on line and the Print flag is ON (see
KEYPAD *54), then output information will be printed. EXIT will exit the sequence.
If the display says (DO AGAIN), press any key to cause the process to repeat itself. If the display then
says ( NO GOOD), the dispense weight was below 2 grams, not enough for a valid calibration.
During initial operation, after each power up, the blender calibrates itself completely automatically,
regardless of how far off the initial flow rate may be. This may take several cycles. During normal
operation, calibration correction occurs continuously.
Since this unit adjusts flow rates automatically, manual Rate Calibration is not necessary for proper
operation.

Zero Weight Calibration
If you are collecting totals from the blender with software, a Zero Weight and Full Weight
calibration should be done periodically, approx every 6 months, to assure accurate data in
your totals reports.
For this key to function, you must first set the weight calibration flag ON.
Press *99 to observe flag status. Press * to toggle flag ON or OFF. With flag set ON, press EXIT. Power-
off always resets this flag to OFF.
Press the ZERO key once to set the displayed gram weight of the empty bin to zero. BE SURE the load
cells are plugged into the controller. Be sure the bin is properly in place and EMPTY when this key is
pressed.
Since the bin, even when empty, weighs about 1300 grams; it is necessary on initial setup of equipment to
instruct the controller of the exact tare weight of the empty bin.
Slight drift in the tare or zero weight during day-to-day operation is normal. All weight calculations
automatically compensate for this drift. However, when the bin is empty, if the weight displayed is more
than 50 grams above or below zero, then you may wish to reset the electronics to display zero when the
bin is empty.
If, when the bin is empty, the weight displayed is greater than 100, or less than -50, (Parameters TH and
TL), the dispense cycle will not begin. Instead, the dump valve will repeatedly try to dump any material it
thinks is in the bin or will sound the alarm if weight is below -50. If the load cell calibrations have drifted
this far, it is absolutely necessary to reset empty bin weight to zero. These minimum and maximum tare
weights are set by the TL and TH parameters. See PARAMETERS, TL and TH for more info.
Allow system to be on for at least 5 minutes to allow for warm up of certain components before setting
ZERO or FULL weights.
Generally, when zero weight shifts, the full weight reading shifts the same amount. For this reason,
resetting the ZERO WT automatically shifts the FULL WT readout by the same amount. Resetting the
ZERO weight usually is all that is necessary to also calibrate the FULL weight.
FULL Weight - ZERO WT. must be entered before FULL WT. to achieve proper calibration. The FULL
WT. key will not function until you have set ZERO WT. as described above.
If you wish to reset the controller for proper full-weight scale display, use any known weight as close to full
bin weight as possible. Do not exceed 9999 grams. Place this weight in the bin and press the FULL WT.
key. The display will show five dashes (FUL-----). Now enter the actual weight in grams of the item you are
weighing.
AGAIN, both FULL WT. and ZERO WT. have been set at the factory. A drift of several grams from these
settings is normal and should not be of any concern. Recalibration should be considered only if ZERO is
more than 20 grams off or FULL WT. is more than 50 grams off. These errors do not prevent proper
proportions from being dispensed. ZERO error is always "tared" for proper weighing of each component.
FULL scale error will only cause accumulated totals to be off by the degree of this error. The primary
function of the WEIGH SCALE BLENDER is to dispense materials in the proper ratios. Because all
components are weighed by the same load cells, the accuracy of these ratios is not affected by zero or full
scale errors.
STAR FUNCTIONS available in the MANUAL mode:
Press (*,0,0) to CLEAR ALL DATA fields. These are the material usage totals that are viewed with the
VIEW key. If you are tracking material usage, you should record these numbers periodically but clearing
these totals is entirely optional and not necessary.
After VIEWING the data or printing of data using the VIEW,* key sequence, a display of (00=CLEAR) will
appear for 5 seconds. During this 5 seconds you may reset all data fields to zero by pressing 00. Pressing
any other key or waiting 5 seconds will exit this sequence without clearing data.
Press (*,9,9) to set flag to enable Weight Calibration of the Load Cells. In later model controllers you can
specify WSB CAL or LIW CAL. Power On will always set this flag to OFF. This flag must be ON before the
load cell weight calibration keys, ZERO and FULL WT, will function. With ON flag displayed, press EXIT.

KEYPAD - PROGRAM MODE

In this mode, you may perform ALL of the functions available in MANUAL mode, plus additional functions that alter the logic with
which the controller operates. The PARA key operates in this mode. STAR FUNCTIONS are available by pressing the "*" key and
two numbers.
Just as with the MANUAL mode, you can enter this mode only when the controller is between cycles. The sensor must be covered
or the STOP switch must be in the "STOP - END OF CYCLE" position. In the PROGRAM mode, no automatic dispensing will
occur.
To enter this mode, press "*", then enter the correct password number. The correct password supplied with the unit is "22222". To
change this to another 5-digit number of your choice, see (*78). When in the PROGRAM mode, the letter "P" shows at the left end
of the display.
The following PROGRAM functions are available in the PROGRAM mode.
PARAMETERS: Press the PARA key to display the table of operating parameters that reside in memory. There
are 13 separate groups of parameters. The first group is the GENERAL group and contains
49 GENERAL parameters. The other 12 groups are the COMPONENT groups and contain 14
COMPONENT parameters each.
A FULL EXPLANATION of each PARAMETER can be found in the next section:

EXPLANATION of PARAMETERS.
The PARAMETER LIST looks like this:
General Component: 1 through 9, and A, B, and C
FLG 1TY 2TY 3TY CTY
MIX 1CS 2CS 3CS and so on up to: CCS
FCV 1AL 2AL 3AL CAL
DTI 1XT 2XT 3XT CXT
KDF 1SE 2SE 3SE CSE
WDF 1WT 2WT 3WT CWT
BER 1TI 2TI 3TI CTI
ROC 1MI 2MI 3MI CMI
ROV 1NC 2NC 3NC CNC
RHL 1RP 2RP 3RP CRP
FUL 1RD 2RD 3RD CRD
MAX 1LA 2LA 3LA CLA
TH 1PT 2PT 3PT CPT
TI
PRT
...and so on down to:
TRC
Press: PARA to ENTER the list at the TOP LEFT (FLG).

Press: PARA to move DOWN a list.
Press: * to move UP
Press: SET to move RIGHT (1st time, goes to 1TY)
Press: VIEW to move LEFT
Press: EXIT when finished.
In the COMPONENT lists:

The TOP parameter (TYPE) is ALWAYS accessible. The others are NOT accessible unless TYPE is set.
The First press of the PARA key will enter the GENERAL list at the top. Then the first press of the SET key will move to top of the
first component list. Press the PARA key to move down in any list. While in one COMPONENT list, press the SET key to jump to
the same relative position in the next list. This allows rapid scanning of like parameters in all component groups. To change a
displayed parameter, enter a new number in place of the old one. CE will cancel a number entry before the last digit is entered.
The purpose of each parameter is explained elsewhere in this manual. In any component list, if TYPE is set to "OFF"; (_TY= OFF);
other parameters in that list are not accessible. EXIT will exit the sequence at any time.

Star Functions - What they relate to:
02 Extrusion and Yield Control 03 Four digit (xx.xx) settings 04 Simulate FOUR software
05 Inhibit table clearing 12 Move table from ROM to RAM 23 Move from RAM to EEPROM
32 Move from EEPROM to RAM 14 Set types: REG, NAT, ADD, OFF 25 ROM OK flag, "CE" to clear
33 (deprecated) 44 End cycle - bin full 45 Change MANUAL mode password
34 USB Recipe Command 52 Double dump weigh bin 54 Print cycle information
47 Totalizer flag 72 Additive percent of blend 77 Print parameters
66 WSB I.D. number (1-255) 75 Alarm on weight drop 87 VOLUMETRIC operation
74 Stop, alarm MAX wt exceeded 82 Precision Ratioing 98 Display raw weight number
78 Change program mode password 89 Select pounds, kilos 67 Modbus – Enable / Disable
88 Print display readout
Use the " " key to select readout or toggle flags ON or OFF

Star Functions
Star Functions are available in PROGRAM mode:
CLEAR ALL DATA
Press (*,0,0) to CLEAR ALL DATA fields. These are the material usage totals that are viewed
with the VIEW key. If you are tracking material usage, you should record these numbers
periodically but clearing these totals is entirely optional and not necessary.
After VIEWING the data or printing of data using the VIEW,* key sequence, a display of
(00=CLEAR) will appear for 5 seconds. During this 5 seconds you may reset all data fields to
zero by pressing 00. Pressing any other key or waiting 5 seconds will exit this sequence without
clearing data.
EXTRUDER MODE - Extrusion and Yield Control, and Rate display.
Press (*,0,2) to turn on Extrusion or Yield control.

The default display is DISABLED.
Press * to toggle this flag to RATE DISPLAY, EXTRUSION CONTROL, or YIELD CONTROL.
If you are using our EXTRUSION or YIELD control software to control your extruder, refer to our
EXTRUSION CONTROL instruction booklet for complete information.
If you simply want to view throughput continuously on the blender display, set this option to RATE
DISPLAY. This will alter the display only. In all other respects, the blender will operate normally.
YLD-X – Extruder Control

YLD-T – Takeoff
YLD-D – Dual
INPUT FORMAT - 4 Digit Entry of Settings – xx.xx
Press (*,0,3) to allow four digit entry of settings in the format (xx.xx). This does not make the
blender more accurate. It does allow easier setup for customers that have a mixture of setting
requirements that is x.xx entry requirements as well as the standard xx.x requirements. Normally
the XT parameter would be manually adjusted to allow the decimal shift. If this four-digit entry
option is turned on, then all entries are in the format xx.xx. The software uses only the first three
digits unless the first digit is a zero, in which case the last three digits are selected and the
related XT parameter is set to 00010. See XT parameter for more information. Display will say
(INPUT FORMAT 3 Digit (XX.X) or 4 Digit (XX.XX). Use key to toggle.
CLEAR DATA PROMPT - Prevent Totals being Cleared
Press ( ,0,5) to inhibit the (00=CLEAR) display at the end of the VIEW sequence.
Customers using MLAN or G2 software for retrieval of material usage information may wish to restrict an
operators ability to clear the material usage data at the controller. This option allows you to remove the
floor operators ability to clear this data. Press to toggle between CLEAR DATA PROMPT ENABLED
and CLEAR DATA PROMPT DISABLED.
SELECT DATE FORMAT - Sets System Date and Time
Press ( ,1,1) to set the date format and to enter the correct date and time into the real-time clock.
Correct date and time is helpful if you are retrieving information using a printer or are collecting data by
computer.
The first display will indicate USA or EUROPE date format.

Use the CE key to toggle from one to the other.
USA will cause all dates to be displayed MONTH/DAY/YEAR.

EUROPE will cause all dates to display DAY/MONTH/YEAR.
Press to enter the current date and time. The correct date and time for Easter Standard Time were
entered at the factory. You will want to correct this for your time zone. Enter the date and time using the
keypad numbers. The date and time fields will advance as numbers are entered. Use the CE key to step

through all the fields without change. After entering the minutes, the controller will exit to program mode
and save the changes to date and time. Press Exit again to exit out of Program Mode.
Restore Factory Default Settings

(Previously: Move table from ROM to RAM - reloads default settings)
Press ( ,1,2) to restore the Blender’s hard-coded factory default settings.
Pressing ,1,2 restores Factory Default Settings into “User Settings” and “User Backup Settings” (retains
certain important information). Display will show: RSTR. ROM DEFAULTS. It will not prompt for
confirmation. Resets immediately after 12 is pressed. Accessible in Program Mode Only.
NOTE: The battery used for backup is a lithium battery that is part of an I.C. chip on the
board. It has an expected 10-year life and is not easily accessible for replacement. Should
it fail, we suggest that it be replaced at our factory.
Select Language
Press ( ,1,8) to select the language the controller’s display will use. Language options are: English,
Francais, Italiano, Deutch, Cesky, Espanol, Polski, Anglescko.
Save User Settings

(Previously: Move from RAM to EEPROM)
Press ( ,2,3) to copy the current “User Settings” into “User Backup Settings”. The display will show
SAVE USER SETTINGS. For an explanation of the memory areas in the Blender software as well as the
use of the Clear and Clear All Routines see the Backup, Restore, Factory Reset section.
Once saved, this information is then available for retrieval using the CLEAR routine (press CE
key on Power Up) or by using the 32 function described next. When finished, press Exit to
save changes, then press Exit again to exit out of Programming Mode. Accessible in Program
Mode only.
Restore Saved User Settings

(Previously: Move from EEPROM to RAM)
Press ( ,3,2) to copy the “User Backup Settings” into “User Settings”. Display will say RESTORE
USER SETTINGS. For an explanation of the memory areas in the Blender software as well as the use of
the Clear and Clear All Routines see the Backup, Restore, Factory Reset section.
This is useful for retrieving correct information that you may have stored earlier in the “User Backup
Settings”. Also, if you have been making changes to User Settings and now wish to restore all settings
to what they were at power up, this is the function to use. When finished, press Exit to save changes,
then press Exit again to exit out of Programming Mode. Accessible in Program Mode Only.
LIW Model Selection

Press (*,2,2) to select the Loss-In-Weight model. Setting the LIW Model to one of the 4 options will also
set the parameters LLF (Loss in Weight Low Level Fill in grams) and HLF (Loss in Weight High Level Fill
in grams). LIW Model options are:
LIW05 (Sets LLF to 2500, HLF to 5000)


Set Material Types for each Hopper (12 Software Controllers Only)
Press (*,1,4) to set components to one of four options.

The display will look like this:
MATERIAL TYPES:
Comp 1: OFF
This is the component number and the TYPE it is set to: REGRIND, NATURAL, ADDITIVE, or turned
OFF.
Press the CE key repeatedly to toggle between the four options: REGRIND, NATURAL, ADDITIVE and
OFF.
When proper selection is displayed, move on to NEXT component by pressing the * key.
REPEAT the "* CE" sequence for ALL components you use.
The * key will walk you through all components, 1 through 9, then A, B, C (A=10, B=11, C=12).
The CE key will change the TYPE for a component.
Components NOT CONNECTED, or NEVER USED, set to OFF.
EXIT will exit the sequence at any time.

After EXIT, if display says NEED NATURAL then you have specified an ADDITIVE without specifying a
NATURAL. This is an unacceptable condition.
FOUR dispense valve systems use components 1 to 4.

TWO dispense valve systems use 1 and 2.
SIX dispense valve systems use 1 to 4, then 7 and 8.
Panel front OUTLETS are always components 5 and 6.
DISPLAY Firmware Status and Checksum
Press (*,2,5) to display the Firmware status and checksum. (Previously: Check the ROM-CHECK Flag).
Displays the firmware status and checksum. When finished, press Exit, and then press Exit again to exit
out of Program Mode.
USB Recipe Command
Press (*,3,4) to enable or disable the USB Recipe Command. Use the * key to toggle USB Recipe
Command enable or disable. Enabling the USB Recipe Command enables the following options:
The Recipe key (RECP) allows the user to save the current recipe to USB (press RECP once), press * to
save. Note: The Recipe key (RECP) is only enabled in Program Mode.
The Recipe key (RECP) allows the user to view the current recipe file stored on the USB key (press RECP
twice), press * to view.
With the USB Recipe Command enabled, the blender will look for a USB drive plugged into the USB port
on the controller that contains a file named “RECP_CMD.TXT” located within a folder named “maguire”. If
that file exists and is formatted correctly, the controller will run the recipe stored on the USB drive. If the
USB drive does not exist, the RECP_CMD.TXT files does not exist or the RECP_CMD.TXT is not
formatted correctly, the controller will stop and alarm.
Example USB Recipe Description

T T = 12 software, W = 4 Software
S1:1:100:000:00004:
S2:2:500:000:00004: Column 1: S1 through SC = components 1 through 12
S3:2:500:000:00004:
S4:3:030:000:00004: Column 2: 1 = Regrind, 2 = Natural, 3 = Additive (additive is the same as color)
S5:3:030:000:00004:
S6:0:000:000:00004: Column 3: Setting value. Implied decimal in 10ths for regrind and additive.
S7:0:000:000:00004:
S8:0:000:000:00004: Column 4: XT Parameter (See XT Parameter on page 81)
S9:0:000:000:00004:
SA:0:000:000:00004: Column 5: Alarm parameter (See AT parameter alarm on page 80)
SB:0:000:000:00004:
SC:0:000:000:00004: E = End of file
E

END CYCLE WITH: BIN EMPTY, BIN FULL
This flag for SPECIAL APPLICATIONS ONLY.
Press (*,4,4) to tell the controller to end a cycle when the weigh bin is FULL. Use the * key to toggle
between BIN EMPTY or BIN FULL.
Normal operation is to end the cycle BIN EMPTY. The BIN FULL option is only for special installations
where the sensor has been relocated BELOW the mix chamber and the instructions to do otherwise.
SET MANUAL MODE PASSWORD
Press (*,4,5, followed by a 5 digit number) to change the PASSWORD number for entering the MANUAL
mode. The system is supplied with the number "11111" as the password number. If you wish to restrict
use of this mode to only yourself, you may make up your own number and enter it here.
WSD Systems Only – Change Weight Dispense Range
Special function - WSD DISPENSE systems only.

This function alters the range of requested dispense weights. 00.1 to 99.9 is standard. 001 to 999 is
optional using this function. Dispense systems are generally used for rotational molding.
EXTRA BIN DUMP (Weigh Bin Double Dump)
Press (*,5,2) to cause the weigh bin dump valve to operate two times. We call this a "double dump". If
you have problems with material hanging up in the weigh pan, this may help shake it loose.
Use the * key to toggle between ENABLED and DISABLED

Press EXIT when done.
PRINTED REPORTS - Cycle-by-Cycle Printout
Press (*,5,4) to set flag for a printout of data after each full dispense cycle. With this flag ENABLED and
with a printer on line, four lines of information about the dispense cycle that just occurred will be sent to
the printer. Press * to toggle between ENABLED and DISABLED. This information includes dispense
weight and percentage of each component, the internal rate numbers used by the computer to determine
dispense time, and the actual dispense time of each component. This is excellent information to track the
accuracy of each dispense cycle and the accuracy of the entire system over an extended period of time.
See: PRINTER OUTPUT for a more detailed explanation.
Alternate Color (For Liquid Color PIAD system)
For LIQUID COLOR applications only. This function usually operates in conjunction with an additional two
air solenoids mounted on the blender frame.
Press (*,5,7) to allow automatic switch over to a full drum when the current drum of color runs out. When
function is off, display will say LIQ OFF. Press * to toggle to COL 10. When display says COL 10, the
color setting applies to output 10 only, the standard COLOR output. When display says COL 10 → 11,
this means that output 10 is the starting output, and when no weight is detected after a dispense, the
output switches to output 11. The "11" is determined by the parameter (LIQ 11011). You can change the
secondary output by changing the parameter.
If output 11 is also empty, the output switches back to 10. See parameter (LIQ 11011) for more
information.
If enabling *57 and component 10 is not set as an additive, the display will briefly show *** LIQ ERROR ***.
WSB COMMUNICATIONS – View the Blender’s Ethernet IP Address, Subnet and Gateway
Note: this star function is available in controller software versions ending in /N
Press (*,6,0) to view the WSB’s Ethernet IP Address, Subnet and Gateway. If the WSB is configured to
obtain an IP automatically (DHCP) through *65, then the IP, Subnet will be whatever was assigned to the
controller by a DHCP Server on your network. If the IP address was configured manually, this will be
whatever was entered using *65. Press the * key to toggle through IP, Subnet and Gateway. Press EXIT
when done.

WSB COMMUNICATIONS – View the Blender’s Ethernet MAC Address
Press (*,6,2) to view the WSB’s Ethernet MAC Address. View Only.
WSB COMMUNICATIONS – Set the Blender TCP/IP Settings (IP Address, Subnet Gateway)
Press (*,6,5) to configure Ethernet IP Address Settings. Under Static IP, you may assign a static IP
Address, Subnet and Gateway.
Press the CE key to toggle between DHCP and static IP Address.
Note: If you plan to use DHCP be aware that software connecting to the Maguire Controller
typically requires a known IP address that does not change, therefore your DHCP server will most
likely need to maintain the same IP for the controller. To determine the controllers MAC address,
see *62.
Using a Static IP Address - Press the CE key to toggle between DHCP and static IP Address. When the
display toggles to Static IP, use the keypad to enter the static IP address you wish to assign the controller.
Use leading zeros and press the * key for decimal. After entering the IP, the display will go to Network
Mask (Subnet), then to Default Gateway. After entering the Default Gateway, the display will return to
Static IP. When you are finished entering the network information, press exit to save settings and exit
again to exit out of programming mode. MLAN commands use TCP port 9999 (G2, OPC, MLAN).
WSB COMMUNICATIONS – Sets the Blender ID number
Press (*,6,6) to enter an identification number for this particular weigh scale blender. This I.D. number will
appear on all printed reports. If you have more than one unit, this helps to identify reports. If you are
using a computer to automatically gather data, then each controller must have a unique address. Valid
numbers are 000 to 255. When connected to a computer, do not use the number 000 for identification.
MODBUS COMMUNICATIONS – Enable / Disable
Press (*,6,7) to enable or disable Modbus communications. Press "*" to toggle between ENABLED
and DISABLED. Press Exit when complete. Modbus commands use TCP port 502. Modbus
registers are available upon request or may be downloaded from our website.
ADD & COL AS % MIX - Special Applications Only – Additive Percent of Mix
Press (*,7,2) to change the Additive settings to be interpreted as percent of the entire MIX instead of
percent of the Natural. The display will say ADD & COL AS % MIX ENABLED or DISABLED. Press "*"
to toggle flag between ENABLED and DISABLED. This option has been added for customers with unique
requirements.
Leave this flag OFF, (APM- OFF), unless you have specific instructions to do otherwise.
CAUTION: With this flag set, additive settings combined must NOT exceed 100 percent. From a practical
standpoint, they should not exceed 10 percent combined.
MAX Weight Alarm
Press (*,7,4) to set a flag that will cause the system to stop and the Alarm to activate when MAX weight is
exceeded. This might occur if a valve sticks open or slightly open. Normally the system recovers
automatically from such events with only the one batch blended incorrectly. Set the flag only if you want
the system to stop and alarm.
Press * key to toggle between ENABLED and DISABLED.

Press EXIT when done.
WEIGHT LOSS ALARM - Weight Reading Alarm
Press (*,7,5) to set a flag to ALARM if the weigh bin weight drops more them 20 grams during a cycle.
This serves to detect and report a weigh bin problem, such as material leaking from the bottom of the bin.

Press * key to toggle between ENABLED and DISABLED. Press EXIT when done.
Parameter Printout
Press (*,7,7) to print a copy of all internal parameters. A printer must be connected and ready.
Up to 13 lists will print, a General list and 12 component lists. Only components that are turned
"on" will print. Four columns will print, RAM; ROM; 200 and 900 series tables; and EEPROM.
Identifying headings print above each column.
Change Program Mode Password
Press (*,7,8, followed by a 5 digit number) to change the PASSWORD number for entering the
PROGRAM mode. The system is supplied with the number "22222" as the password number. If
you wish to restrict use of this mode to only yourself, you may make up your own number and
enter it here. If you forget your password number, call us. We can help.
Precision Ratioing - Additives
Press (*,8,2) to produce a precision ratioing of a selected Additive.
With Precision Ratioing, natural dispenses occur after the selected additive dispense or the additive is
introduced in between the natural component. With *82 enabled, naturals are calculated to assure the
most exact percentage ratio for the smaller selected additive component. Because the Natural dispenses
are larger, this method allows for more exact ratioing of the one selected critical component.
Press CE to toggle between PRECISION RATIOING DISABLED, PRECISION RATIOING COMPONENT:

1, PRECISION RATIOING COMPONENT: 2, etc. With Precision Ratioing enabled on a specific
component, press the * key to select and change the LAYERING. Layering options are STANDARD or
LAYERING. Standard Layering will dispense the specified additive (selected by the *82 function)
BEFORE the Naturals, instead of after. Press CE to toggle to LAYERING. Selecting LAYERING will
nd
dispense ½ of the NATURAL first then the ADDITIVE, and then the 2 half of the NATURAL. This option
is designed for application such as liquid color creating better dispersion and a lesser chance of the liquid
color adhering to the weigh bin while still offering more precise ratioing of the selected additive. When
finished, press Exit to save changes, then press Exit again to exit out of Programming Mode.
Progressive Metering
Press (*,8,3) to select "Progressive Metering" option. Progressive Metering allows for more accurate
dispenses of selected components. However, cycle time will be extended by a few additional seconds.
In normal operation blenders target a dispense of the full requested amount in one try. This almost always
works, and generally will fall within acceptable upper and lower error limits. Making the dispense in one try
allows for high throughput rates while still achieving a level of accuracy acceptable for most processors.
When the accuracy of one particular component is critical, or the process depends on maintaining a
tighter tolerance of this component, customers may lengthen the blend cycle time slightly to achieve this
higher level of accuracy.
The *83 function is used to turn on the progressive metering function for a selected component. This sets
parameters which will cause the dispense to occur in several progressively smaller dispenses. This
results in a more accurate dispense.
The first dispense targets only 85 percent (the default percentage) of the full required amount. After
careful weighing, each successive dispense targets 50 percent of the remaining shortage. This continues
until the amount reaches, or is within 1 percent of, the target. In this manner the software "sneaks up" on
the target, providing the maximum achievable accuracy possible.
When a component is selected and turned ON, the corresponding PT and RP parameters are set to PT
00085 and RP 00001.
The keypad sequence:

Press *,8,3. Display will say <instruction 83> COMP: 1T.
Use the "*" key to walk through all the components.
Use the "CE" key to toggle a component ON or OFF.
When ON, Display will say COMP: # T: 85
You may change the 85 by entering a different number. Too low a setting will just add time. Too high will
cause occasional overshooting.

Press EXIT when done to save new settings.
Backdoor Password
Press (*,8,6) to select a new "Back Door" password for your software. Display will say BACKDOOR
PASSWORD Select (0-9): 00000. Enter 00001 up to 00009 to select one of nine new backdoor
passwords. Contact us for the actual number. If you just want to kill the use of a backdoor password
altogether, just enter a number from 1 to 9, and don't call us. Then no one in you plant will know the
number. But we still will, just in case. Then your own selected regular password will work and as long as
you don't forget it, your ok.
Blenders are pre-programmed with two normal passwords; (22222) is the default password for the
PROGRAM mode, (11111) is the default password for the MANUAL mode. You can alter these
passwords to any 5 digit number, but you must know the current PROGRAM password to change it. If for
some reason the password has been altered and you can not remember it, we have a special "backdoor"
password that will let you in no matter what. For obvious reasons, we do not provide that password in this
manual. You must call us. However, there is a problem. If the wrong person in your factory obtains this
password, then he will always have access to the Program mode of the blender no matter what.
Now, with this star function, you have the option to select from 10 different "backdoor" passwords. If your
current "backdoor" password is known to the wrong person, you can call us for a new one. We will not
give these backup passwords to just anyone. In fact, since only I know them, it is not that easy to obtain
these numbers.
To activate a new "backdoor" password, you will enter a number from 00000 to 00009 using this star
function. Each number activates a different password. Entering 0 activates the current backdoor
password, the one we have used for over 10 years. For a new one, call us and talk with someone you
know here in the office and they will supply a number from 1 to 9, and the associated new "backdoor"
password.
After this new "backdoor" password is selected, you can safely change the regular password to one only
you know, and use that in normal production. No one will be able to use the backdoor to get in. If you
forget your regular password, and you also forget which backdoor password you selected, then we will
help you go through the entire list to find the one that works.
Volumetric Mode
Press (*,8,7) to set flag for operation in a VOLUMETRIC mode. Use the * key to toggle the flag
ENABLED or DISABLED. Press EXIT when done. When power is turned off this flag is always
reset to OFF. With this flag ENABLED (VOLUMETRIC mode), the load cells are completely
ignored. Error correction and rate recalibration does not take place. The unit functions like a
volumetric feeder without checking or correcting for errors. Since load cell readings are ignored,
this flag allows operation even if the load cells become damaged. Dispense times will be based
entirely on the WT and TI parameters.
Printout Display
Press (*,8,8) to force a printout of the display on the controller front. DATE, TIME, Machine
number, and displayed weight will print:
Date: 11/09/2006
Time: 17:22:01
Machine number: 001
Display Readout: 2000.0 g
This is useful for obtaining printed verification of load cell accuracy ISO and other international
quality program rules.
The recommended procedure is:
1. Place the unit into the Program mode.

2. Press *88 for printout of empty bin TARE weight.
3. Place a KNOWN CERTIFIED WEIGHT into the weight bin.
4. Press *88 again for printout with the weight added.
5. The different between the two weight printouts should equal the KNOWN CERTIFIED

WEIGHT.
Select Weight Unit
Press (*,8,9) to select the desired weight unit (GRAMS, KILOGRAMS, OUNCES, POUNDS) for
readout of data. For the U.S.A. systems are supplied with POUND readout selected.
KILOGRAMS are preferred for nearly all countries outside the U.S.A. GRAM or OUNCE
readouts are appropriate only for very short runs or short demonstrations. Use the * key to toggle
through the four possible selections. Press EXIT when the weight unit you want is displayed.
Update Controller Software From USB Drive
Press (*,9,3) to initiate a software update from the USB Drive. Pressing *,9,3 will cause the
controller to search the USB drive for a folder named maguire and 3 files within the folder
maguire named: UPDATER3.BIN, 912WFxxxxx.crc, and 912WFxxxxx.s28. If more than one
.s28 file exists in the maguire folder, the controller will prompt you to select the version. Press
the * key to toggle between versions. Press the CE key to select the version you want to upload.
The controller will then verify the file. If verification is successful the controller will upload the
new software. DO NOT turn off the controller during this process. Wait until you see Update
Complete! Then turn off the controller and turn it back on again. The update should take only a
few minutes. Updated software is available from Maguire Products free of charge and can be
obtained by calling our office or visiting us on the web www.maguire.com.
Update Controller NET Software From USB Drive
Press (*,9,4) to initiate a NET specific software update from the USB Drive. Pressing *,9,4 will
cause the controller to search the USB drive for a folder named maguire and 2 files within the
folder maguire named: UPDATER.BIN and NETxxxxx.BIN. If more than one .BIN file exists in
the maguire folder, the controller will prompt you to select the version. Press the * key to toggle
between versions. Press the CE key to select the version you want to upload. The controller will
then verify the file. If verification is successful the controller will upload the new software. DO
NOT turn off the controller during this process. Wait until you see Update Complete! Then turn
off the controller and turn it back on again. The update should take only a few minutes. Updated
software is available from Maguire Products free of charge and can be obtained by calling our
office or visiting us on the web www.maguire.com.
SELECT COMM. SPEED (Set Baud Rate)
Press (*,9,5) to set the baud rate of the COM port. Options are 1200 baud or 2400 baud. Note:
The default baud rate is 1200. If the baud rate is set to 2400, the G2-SA (if in use will also have
to be set to 2400 baud by installing a jumper pin on an internal board. If you wish to do this,
contact Maguire Products and request the document regarding the G2-SA baud rate. Document
is also available online: www.maguire.com

USBC Driver Version
Press (*,9,7) to display the USBC Driver version. Press * to update the driver from the Flash
drive. Press CE to verify the USB driver.
Display Load Cell Raw Signal (counts)
Press (*,9,8) to set flag for RAW-SIGNAL readout in place of gram readout of scale weight.
Power-On will always set this flag to OFF. Use the * key to toggle flag ENABLE or DISABLE.
Press EXIT when done. A raw signal readout is useful to demonstrate the extreme sensitivity of
the load cells. The raw signal readout bypasses the calibration math routine. Load cell function
can be monitored without concern for any improper weight calibration that may have been done.
These functions were explained previously in the MANUAL MODE section:
Enable Weight Calibration of the Load Cells
Press (*,9,9) to set flag to enable Weight Calibration of the Load Cells. In later model controllers
you can specify WSB CAL or LIW CAL. Power On will always set this flag to OFF. This flag must
be ON before the load cell weight calibration keys, ZERO and FULL WT, will function. With ON
flag displayed, press EXIT.

Parameters - What they relate to:
ROC
ROV 1TY 1AL 1SE 1WT 1TI 1MI
RHL 1NC 1RP 1RD 1 LA 1PO
5TY 5AL 5SE 5WT

5TI 5MI 5NC 5RP 3TI 3MI 3NC 3RP
5RD 5LA 5PO 3RD 3LA 3PO
5XT 5PT 3XT 3PT
KDF
WDF
TH
TL
STL
LCL
CONTINUE
LCH
LCF
COMPUTER
STOP
END OF CYCLE
CONTINUE
PRINTER
DTI IATE
LOAD CELLS LCZ

BER
FUL
MAX
DLY
MIX
MPO
FCV
FLG
% OF NATURAL
VIEW RECP BTCH FAST EXIT

COLOR
REG
0 0 0
ALARMS
SET OPER TIME CAL NAT
COL
TAG REG ADD
% OF NATURAL
DMP
ADDITIVE
1 2 3 NAT
ALM
A C
0 0 0
LOCKED OUT
COL MIX A
4 5 6
B HLD R
CONTINUE 7 8 9 ADD
C PRC
REGRIND
% OF MIX
* 0 CE HOLD DUMP
0 0 0
STOP
END OF CYCLE
COMPUTER
PARA ZERO FULL MIX ALRM
TOTAL WEIGHT-GRAMS
DS1
CONTINUE
PRINTER WEIGH SCALE BLENDER MAGUIRE PRODUCTS, ASTON, PA

DS2
IMMEDIATE
PAUSE
1/2 AMP 3 AMP
LOAD CELLS AIR SOLENOID VALVES ADDITIVE COLOR FUSE FUSE
EXTRUSION
CONTROL ON-OFF 120 VOLTS
XCV XRC TCV TRC XTP XAL XUL RHL

Parameters Introduction
All WEIGH SCALE BLENDER controllers operate according to certain internal PARAMETERS. Because customer
requirements vary widely, we have made over 160 parameters accessible for change through the keypad. There is one
GENERAL group and twelve COMPONENT groups.
BRIEF explanations are given first.

FULL information is given in the section that follows.
Parameters values shown here are initial ROM values of a model 940. Initial values for
other models are listed at the end of this section.
Parameters are five digits, with leading zeros added.
TIMES TIMES are expressed as seconds, minutes, or interrupts.

(244 interrupts = 1 second).
WEIGHTS are always expressed as GRAMS.
100 and 200 models use tenths of grams: (xxxx.x). (00010 = 1 gram)
400/900/1800/3000 models; full grams: (xxxxx). (00010 = 10 grams)
PERCENTS are expressed in tenths for settings (0xxx.x), and full percents for other percentage
references (00xxx).
Navigating Parameters
In the COMPONENT lists:
The TOP parameter (TYPE) is ALWAYS accessible.
The others are NOT accessible unless a TYPE is turned on (*14).
The First press of the PARA key will enter the GENERAL list at the top. Then the first press of the SET key will move
to top of the first component list. Press the PARA key to move down in any list.
While in one COMPONENT list, press the SET key to jump to the same relative position in the next list. This allows
rapid scanning of like parameters in all component groups.
To change a displayed parameter enter a new number in place of the old one. CE will cancel a number entry before
the last digit is entered. The purpose of each parameter is explained elsewhere in this manual.
In any component list, if TYPE is set to "OFF"; (_TY= OFF); other parameters in that list are not accessible.
EXIT will exit the sequence at any time.
Navigating Parameters Quickly - Keypad Sequence:
Press To ENTER the list at the TOP LEFT (FLG)
Press To move DOWN a list
Press To move UP
Press To move RIGHT (1st time, goes to 1TY)
Press To move LEFT
Press When finished EXIT will take you out of Parameters

Parameter List - Explanations

General Parameters
See Navigating Parameters on page 63.
(20 parameters) (900 series settings shown as example settings)
FLG 00000 System Options Flags - turns on the RECIPE, BATCH, FAST, and TAG keys.
These four keys will NOT WORK unless you set the parameter.
The RECIPE key is for storing up to 99 recipes.
The BATCH key allows for filling a Barrel or Gaylord.
The FAST key allows a higher output mode.
The TAG key adds certain information to all printouts.
MIX 00015 MIXER MOTOR TIME

This parameter times how long the MIX motor runs.
JOG 03030 MIXER MOTOR JOGGING, COUNTS and TIME

JOG indicates the number of times the blade will jog after initial mixing is ended, plus the time interval between
these jogs.
FCV 00006 FLOW CONTROL DELAY - TIME the Flow Control valve delays before opening (Seconds).
This parameter holds each batch in the mix chamber for a time to assure mixing. This is only for units equipped
with the optional flow control valve under the mix chamber.
FCA 00002 FLOW CONTROL ALARM – If enabled, an uncovered sensor triggers the Flow Control to close for the
next batch. If the sensor is not covered in x cycles (2 by default) the FCA alarm is sounded and the
process stopped.
FCA parameter is for enabling or disabling the Flow Control Alarm.
DTI 00006 WEIGH BIN DUMP TIME at end of cycle. (Seconds)

This parameter times how long the weigh bin dump valve opens to empty. No change is required.
KDF 00010 STABLE WEIGHT - Maximum variation in GRAMS between two consecutive weight
WDF 10010 STABLE WEIGHT TARE - Readings for reading to be accepted. (x or x.x)
KDF controls sensitivity of weight readings during calibration of load cells. No change is required.
WDF controls the sensitivity of weight readings during normal operation. If excessive vibration interferes with
weight readings you may have to increase this number.
BER 01000 BAIL-OUT THRESHOLD - Excess GRAM weight before dispense is aborted.
This parameter controls sensitivity of the emergency "bailout" routine that prevents overfilling of the weigh bin.
No change is required.
ROC 00000 REGRIND OVERCOLOR - ROC, ROV, and RHL help control regrind usage.
ROC indicates the PERCENT of REGRIND that will be treated as natural when COLOR and ADDITIVE
dispenses are calculated. This adds some color or additive to your regrind.
ROV 00000 REGRIND OVERRIDE - ROV is for closed loop fully automatic reprocessing of regrind scrap. This parameter will
detect when more regrind is being produced than consumed, and override the current setting to use a higher
amount. This helps prevent material backing up in your grinder.
RHL 00000 REGRIND LEVELS – HI/LOW - RHL has effect only if level sensors are added to your unit to detect material
level in the regrind hopper. These level sensors can alter regrind percent usage.
FUL 20000 FULL BIN WEIGHT - determined by weigh bin size.

MAX 30000 Maximum BIN WEIGHT - weight the software will target (grams).
FUL is the target weight that is blended each cycle. Change only for extremely fluffy or very heavy material.
MAX prevents overflowing of the weigh bin. It is reset automatically if the FUL parameter is changed.
TH 01000 VALID TARE WEIGHT HIGH - The highest acceptable TARE weights for Blend cycle to start.
TL 00500 VALID TARE WEIGHT LOW - The lowest acceptable TARE weights for Blend cycle to start.
TL prevents starting with the weigh bin out of place. No change is required.
TH prevents starting with a full weigh bin. Change TH only if clumps of material hang up in the weigh bin.

PRT 00000 REPORT INTERVAL - MINUTE interval between automatic print of TOTALS.
This parameter will cause your system to PRINT MATERIAL TOTALS automatically. A printer must be
connected.
DLY 00488 CYCLE START DELAY - Delay before cycle start. (Interrupts)
This parameter is the time that the sensor must be uncovered before a cycle will begin.
PRC 00010 MAX. PERCENTAGE CHANGE - Maximum allowable PERCENT rate change per cycle.
This prevents excessive swings in flow rates by the software. Do not change.
STL 00122 DISPENSE SETTLE TIME before a weight reading is taken.

The time (interrupts) allowed for material to SETTLE in the weigh bin before a weight is taken. Lengthen only to
slow the next cycle start, thereby lowering the pile of material in the mix chamber, and, in some cases, improving
mixing.
LCL 00027 LOAD CELL limits, low slope, high slope, frequency, zero.
LCH 00039 DO NOT CHANGE except for different weight load cells.
LCF 00079
LCZ 00583 The above 4 parameters relate to the characteristics of the LOAD CELLS on your blender. DO NOT CHANGE
THEM.
DS1 00000 Thumbwheel switch override setting.

DS2 00000
DS3 00000 The above 3 parameters allow external computer inputs to alter the thumbwheel switch settings. They are used
on computer controlled dispense systems, using MLAN software.
XCV 00000 Extrusion control voltage output value

XRC 00040 Rate of change of above value
TCV 00000 Takeoff control voltage output value
TRC 00040 Rate of change of above value
XTP 05020 Trip point to force a correction
XAL 00005 Percentage adjustment limit
XUL 00200 Voltage adjustment limit
The above 7 parameters all relate to Extrusion Control Systems.
MPO 00000 For air drive reciprocating mix motor
SCR 00000 Special Customer Request
BCR 00000 Barcode Reader
CPL 00000 Yield Control - Counts Per Linear unit of measure
PTD 00020 Pulse Train Delta
MCT 00000 Monitor Cycle Time
LIQ 11011 Liquid Additive - Pump in a Drum (components 10, 11 … one minute retries then switch 10 to 11)
G2F 00000 Alarm status for G2 communications (offline alarm)
XMO 00000 Maximum Extruder Output
LTP 00005 Loss in Weight Trip Point in percent of Batch
LLF 10000 Loss in Weight Low Level Fill

HLF 40000 Loss in Weight High Level Fill (LLF and HLF are set by *22, LIW Model selection)
SBO 00000 Sensor Blow Off for the purpose of clearing dust and particles from the face of the sensor.
RLO 00050 Lowest Dump Rate of Regrind (Grams/Second)
LT1 00000 Loader Timeout #1 (Time in seconds)
LT2 00000 Loader Timeout #2 (Time in seconds)

Component Parameters (12 Groups of 14 parameters each)
See Navigating Parameters on page 63.
The first digit is the component number. Component 1 is shown here. There are 11 more just like it. The underscore
( _ ) at the beginning of a parameter represents the component number, 1 through 9, or “A” for component 10, “B” for
component 11 and “C” for component 12.
1TY = OFF DESIGNATES MATERIAL TYPE for this component.

Material types are: REG, NAT, ADD, or OFF=NOT USED.
(0=OFF, 1=REG, 2=NAT, 3=ADD)
These MUST be set using the *14 function before the system will operate. See: "TURNING ON OUTPUTS" to
complete this.
1CS 00000 Thumbwheel assignment or current setting entry.
This parameter reflects the current setting or thumbwheel assignment for this component. No entry is required
here.
1AL 00000 Last digit = number of retries before ALARM.

00001 to 00009 = sound alarm, hold process.
00011 to 00019 = sound alarm, continue process.
These parameters set ALARM functions. When material runs out, or does not dispense fully, these flags instruct
the controller what to do. Default settings shown are for Natural, Color, and Additive to alarm, but not Regrind.
1XT 00000 Move decimal left on color and additive settings.

These parameters allow entry of less then (00.1) percent for COLOR or ADDITIVE.
When set to "00010" settings are read as X.XX percent.
When set to "00100" settings are read as .XXX percent.
1SE 01000 Upper SETTING limits for thumbwheels (0xxx.x).

Settings greater than limit are held to limit. (01000) = 100%
These parameters can SET UPPER LIMITS to the thumbwheels. For color and additive, lower settings may help
ensure expensive material is not wasted.
1WT 24000 WT/TI = the rate that will be used for calculating the next dispense time.
1TI 01952
WT = the Weight portion of the dispense rate, calculated such that WT/TI equals the average of the last two
actual dispense rates.
TI = the TIME portion of the dispense rate. (Interrupts)
These change AUTOMATICALLY during normal operation.
They are Weight and Time portions of the flow rate calibration.
1MI 00001 Minimum valid dump rate GRAMS/sec. (full or tenth grams)
Error correction is bypassed when dispense rate is lower.
On power up, these are always set to 1. After several consistent cycles, they are reset to 80 percent of actual
flow rate. These prevent excessive swings in flow rate calculations if material is running out.
1NC 00001 Allowable GRAM error within which NO correction is made.

This is the acceptable error range for each component to prevent hunting. They adjust automatically over an
extended time period to match the flow characteristics of each material.
1PT 00000 Reduce the target of the first try dispense.
1RP 00010 PERCENT shortage error that will force a retry.
1RD 00300 GRAM weight shortage error that will force a retry.
Retries occur until both conditions are met.
1LA 00020 Lag TIME before dispense ACTUALLY starts.

(mechanical response time, interrupts)
These parameters state the lag time between when a device is signaled and when it actually begins to operate.
Change ONLY if you change to non-standard equipment.
1PO 00000 Pulse rate of "MICRO PULSE" valves.

Parameter List – Full Explanations

GENERAL PARAMETERS
FLG Change this to enable the RECIPE, BATCH, FAST, and TAG keys
FLG is a SET of flags for turning on the RECIPE, BATCH, FAST and TAG keys. These
four keys will NOT WORK and there associated functions are not available, unless this
parameter is set properly.
When all digits are set to 0 (FLG 00000), all four functions are OFF.
The second digit set to 1 (FLG 01000), will turn the TAG key on.
The third digit set to 1 (FLG 00100), will turn the RECIPE key on.
The forth digit set to 1 (FLG 00010), will turn the FAST key on.
The fifth digit set to 1 (FLG 00001), will turn the BATCH key on.
The TAG key is useful for entering information that you wish to be "tagged" to all printouts
and computer retrievals. Work Order and Operator numbers may be entered and
displayed. Any computer loaded recipe number may also be displayed.
The RECIPE key is useful for storing thumbwheel switch settings under a single numbered
recipe. Up to 50 may be stored. To enable the RECIPE key, place a 1 in the 3rd position
of the parameter.
The FAST key allows the unit to operate in a faster, higher output, mode. Output may be
doubled in this way. To enable the FAST key, place a 1 in the 4th position of the
parameter.
The BATCH key allows you to signal that you have processed a certain amount of
material, or for filling a barrel or gaylord to the top without the need for a level sensor to
stop the process. To enable the BATCH key, place a 1 or 2 in the 5th (last) position of the
parameter.
Set to one (00001), the unit dispenses until the preset batch amount is reached and then
stops and alarms. Set to two (00002), the unit alarms but continues running when the
preset amount is reached.
See KEYPAD section, for full explanations of these 4 keys.
MIX Change this to run the mixer for a longer timed period
MIX indicates the TIME that the mixer will run after the weigh bin dump valve opens. The
number is the mix time in seconds. Adequate mixing can be accomplished in a short time.
Additional mixing may cause separation and may create a static problem with the material.
The default value is (00015), allowing an initial mix time of 15 seconds. A maximum
setting of 29999 is possible, for a mix time of over 8 hours. Setting the mix time to 99 (MIX
00099) will cause the mixer to run 360 seconds (6 minutes).
JOG JOG indicates the number of times the blade will jog after initial
mixing is ended, plus the time interval between these jogs.
After mix TIME is complete, the mix blade is jogged about 1 turn every 1/2 minute. These
jogs serve to level the pile of material in the mix chamber, insuring that the sensor does

not remain covered for too long. The first 3 digits (030xx) of the parameter indicate how
many jogs will occur. The last two digits (xxx30) indicate the frequency (or interval) in
seconds.
The default setting of (03030) produces a jog every 1/2 minute for up to 30 jogs. You
may lengthen or shorten these numbers as required. A setting of (29999) produces a jog
time of over 8 hours at 99 second intervals. Setting the first three digits to 000 causes the
controller to jog forever (no timeout).
FCV Delays opening and closing of the flow control valve
FCV controls three different items:

1) Digit 1 can reverse the output logic of the computer.
2) Digits 2 and 3 set the time delay before closing.
3) Digits 4 and 5 set the time delay before opening.
The most important and primary use of FCV is to set the TIME, in seconds, that the flow
th
control valve delays before opening (4th and 5 digits (FCV 000xx). If your unit is
equipped with a Flow Control Valve, under the mix chamber, it is programmed to open
whenever the sensor is covered. It will close again immediately when the sensor is
uncovered. This assures that material has time to mix before dropping into a bin below.
When a batch is dropped into the mix chamber the sensor is covered. To prevent unmixed
material from dropping immediately out the bottom, the mix valve is delayed for a time to
allow mixing to occur first. This parameter controls the time that the Mix Chamber Valve
remains closed after a batch has been dropped.
The primary function of the valve is to assure mixing. As such it seems best to keep as
high a level as possible in the mix chamber. However, if the chamber gets too full (over the
blades), mixing is not as good. To allow the chamber to empty to a lower level after the
sensor is uncovered, we can also DELAY the CLOSING of the flow control valve. This is
done by using the 2nd and 3rd digits (FCV 0xx00) to specify a delay time. (FCV 00206)
delays closing by 2 seconds.
If the first digit is set to a 1 (FCV 10006), the signal output to the air solenoid is reversed.
Normally, the computer puts out a voltage to open the valve. With this flag set the
computer puts out a voltage to close the valve. For this reverse logic to work correctly, you
must reverse the air lines to the flow control valve air cylinder.
Normal power-off position for the valve is closed. Some customers prefer the valve open
when all power is off. This option allows this reversed "power off" position. With power on,
no difference is apparent.
FCA FLOW CONTROL ALARM
FCA parameter is for enabling or disabling the Flow Control Alarm. Entering a 1 in the first
digit enables alarm. If enabled, uncovering of the sensor triggers the Flow Control to close
for the next batch. If the Sensor is not covered in 2 cycles, the FCV timing is started (last
digit of parameter FCA10002), the alarm is sounded and the process stopped. Pressing
the silence alarm button once will silence the alarm. Pressing it a second time will reset the
alarm. Default is FCA disabled - FCA00002
DTI Probably no need to ever change this
DTI is the maximum TIME allowed for the weighing bin to dump at the end of the cycle.

The software will close the bin earlier if it detects no weight change occurring. This time
determines the maximum time that is allowed for the bin to empty. We set this maximum
time limit according to the model and batch size.
KDF Typically No change required - Change only if you have an extreme vibration problem
WDF KDF and WDF are the maximum acceptable variation in GRAMS between two consecutive
weight readings. One weight reading requires 1 second of time. Two readings are always
taken and they must be within KDF grams of each other to be accepted as valid.
Readings are taken continuously until two consecutive readings meet the criteria. This
prevents a single accidental bump of the scale from causing a grossly inaccurate reading.
WDF also allows the first digit to determine how long a reading is taken. A 1 in the first
position indicates ½ second per reading. 2 means 1 second, 3 means 1.5 seconds, up to 5
which is 2.5 seconds. The higher this number the slower the blend rate, but the more
reliable the readings.
KDF is used for load cell calibration weights, WDF for starting tare weight and component
dispense weights.
BER Change only if severe vibration causes problems
BER is the BAILOUT ERROR weight. Dispenses are controlled by very accurate timing.
However, as a precaution, the weigh bin is constantly monitored during each dispense. If
bin weight is found to exceed target weight during the dispense, then a BAILOUT occurs.
This ends the dispense immediately just as if the end of the dispense time period had been
reached. This in no way effects the accuracy of the remainder of the cycle. The dispense
is checked and retries will occur if
required.
A bailout does not occur unless target weight is exceeded by the weight given in the
BAILOUT ERROR parameter. This is primarily to prevent vibration from causing a false
bailout during very small dispenses. We set this parameter to a default of 00200 (20
grams or 200 grams). If vibration is causing false bailouts, then you may want to set a
higher value in this parameter.
If the BER parameter has a 1 in the last position, (BER 00201), then a printout will occur of
all cycle data anytime a bailout occurs for any single component. This is helpful if you
want to be aware of occurrences where dispenses significantly exceed target. This will be
the same information that you see when the PRINT flag is on (*54). A printer must be
connected.
ROC Allows for adding some ADDITIVE to one of the REGRIND portions
ROC indicates the PERCENT of one REGRIND that will be treated as natural when
ADDITIVE dispenses are calculated. If you feel it is necessary to ADD (or subtract) color
or additive to your regrind, this parameter will automatically see that this is accomplished.
The first digit is 0 to add, 1 to subtract.

The second digit is the REGRIND component number you will be making this adjustment
for.
The last 3 digits indicate the percent of this Regrind component to add
to, or subtract from, the Naturals when computing Additive dispenses.
EXAMPLE: ROC set to (ROC 01020).

The first 0 means add. The 1 is component 1.

The 20 means take 20 % of component 1 (a Regrind) and ADJUST the total of all
NATURAL dispenses upward by this amount. Whatever amount of component 1, Regrind,
is added, 20 percent of this amount will be added to the Natural amounts before a color
calculation is made.
Regrind dispense = 600 grams, Natural portions = 1400 grams.

At 4 percent, if ROC=00000, Color would be 56 grams.
If ROC=01020; increase Natural by 20 % of 600, (120 grams).
Color is now 4 % of 1520 grams (1400+120), or 61 grams.
In some cases, the addition of pre-colored regrind tends to produce overall better coloring
because of an initial more uniform dispersion of pigment. In this case you may want to add
LESS color to the Natural portions when Regrind is present. Placing a 1 in the first digit of
the ROC parameter (ROC 10000), will cause a portion of this Regrind component to be
SUBTRACTED from the Natural portions, instead of added.
EXAMPLE: ROC set to (ROC 11020).

The first 1 means subtract. The second 1 selects component 1.
This means take 20 % of component 1, a Regrind, and reduce the NATURAL portions by
this amount. Whatever amount of component 1 is added, 20 percent of this amount will be
subtracted from the Natural amounts before a color calculation is made.
Component 1 dispense = 600 grams, Natural portions = 1400 grams.

At 4 percent, if ROC=00000, Color would be 56 grams.
If ROC=11020; reduce Naturals by 20 % of 600, (120 grams).
Color is now 4 % of 1280 grams (1400-120), or 51 grams.
ROV ROV and RHL parameters work together. Their combined purpose is to allow the
adjustment of one Regrind component up or down based on input from one or two lever
sensors.
LEVEL SENSORS are required for this parameter to work.

Both ROV and RHL must be set for these parameters to have any effect.
The component being controlled is ALWAYS automatically

assigned to the bottom set of thumbwheel switches.
The first digit of the ROV parameter indicates which component is controlled by the
adjustment routine. Only components 1 through 9 may be controlled.
The last digit determines the adjustment rate. Zero in the last position means make the full
adjustment immediately. Any value from 1 to 9 indicates the percentage adjustment that
will be made each cycle when the level sensor condition changes. See RHL below for
examples.
RHL LEVEL SENSORS are required for this parameter to work

Use only if you have regrind level sensors fitted
RHL instructs the controller to change the regrind setting of one selected regrind
component if optional level sensors in the regrind hopper indicate high or low conditions.
The component to be changed is determined by the first digit of the ROV parameter
above.
If set to all zeros (RHL 00000), then this parameter is ignored.

ROV alters the way RHL is interpreted.

If the last digit of ROV = 0, (ROV x0000), then RHL numbers indicate NEW settings that
are to be run when regrind level is high or low.
If the last digit of ROV = 1 to 9 (ROV x0001) to (ROV x0009), then RHL indicates upper
and lower regrind usage limits only, and regrind usage will be adjusted slowly, to these
limits, based on the ROV number.
IF ROV equals zero (ROV 10000):
In this (and all) examples, ROV is selecting component 1 as the controlled component.
(ROV 10000)
If RHL is set to any value, the first 3 digits of the parameter indicate a new Regrind setting
to use when the material level is ABOVE the HIGH level sensor; (sensor is covered). The
last 2 digits indicate a new setting to use if material level is BELOW the LOW sensor; (both
High and Low sensors are uncovered).
In other words, RHL allows the selection of a percentage that is HIGHER then normal, and
a percentage that is LOWER then normal. NORMAL is what you put on the bottom
thumbwheel switch.
Sensors are assumed to be covered when NO signal is returned. If a sensor is unplugged

from the controller, it is read as "covered".
If you only have ONE SENSOR, it must be used as a HIGH level sensor. The absence of a
sensor is read as a covered sensor; so the absence of the high sensor would signal the
system to run at the high setting all the time. This would not be acceptable. The absence
of the LOW sensor simple prevents the system from ever thinking it is very low. This is
acceptable.
With a high level sensor only, the system switches between the NORMAL thumbwheel
setting and the HIGH setting indicated by the first 3 digits of the parameter. The last 2
digits have no effect, since a LOW condition is never detected.
Sensors that we supply are wired correctly for this logic. If a "Bindicator" or similar device
is used, with a micro-switch dry contact closure signal, then wire to the normally CLOSED
contact so that the signal OPENS when regrind covers the bindicator paddle.
The circuit board "pin outs" for each sensor are positive, ground, and signal. If you are
wiring using a dry contact closure, only the positive and signal lines are used. When the
contact is open, the signal is pulled to ground internally through a resistor.
Example: RHL is set to 90 and 10 percent (RHL 09010).

ROV last digit is set to zero, (ROV 10000).
The "Regrind" thumbwheel switch is set to 25 percent (025).
The Software logic is as follows:
If material level is high, above the high sensor,

the HIGH sensor is COVERED, (returns NO signal);
Regrind runs at the HIGH setting; 90 percent.
If material level is in the middle, between sensors,

the High sensor is NOT covered, (returns a signal),
the LOW sensor IS covered, (returns NO signal),
Regrind runs at the THUMBWHEEL SETTING; 25 percent.
If material level is low, below the low sensor,

BOTH sensors are NOT covered, (both return a signal),
Regrind runs at the LOW setting; 10 percent.
IF ROV equals 1 to 9 (ROV 10001 to ROV 10009):
All the same rules given above apply, except that the thumbwheel switch regrind setting
does not jump in one step to a new setting, but, instead, moves slowly to the new setting
which acts as a limit. The usage adjustment is made each cycle by the amount specified
by the ROV parameter.
Example: RHL is set to 10 and 90 percent (RHL 09010).

ROV last digit is set to 3 (ROV 10003).
The "Regrind" thumbwheel switch is set to 25 percent (025).
The Software logic is as follows:
If material level rises, goes above the high sensor, the HIGH sensor is COVERED,
Regrind usage will increase 3 percent each cycle up to a high limit of 90 percent.
If material level is in the middle, between sensors, the HIGH sensor is NOT covered, the
LOW sensor IS covered, Regrind usage will change 3 percent each cycle, moving back
toward the THUMBWHEEL SETTING of 25 percent.
If material level drops below the low sensor, BOTH sensors are NOT covered, Regrind
usage will decrease 3 percent each cycle down to a low limit of 10 percent.
FUL Change only for extremely fluffy or heavy material
FUL is the full batch weight in GRAMS set at the factory to 1000, 2000, 4000, 9000, or
18000 grams, depending on model. The criteria for this number is to not exceed the
volume capacity of the weigh bin and to not exceed the load cell capacity. On a 9000
gram system, load cells are rated for 10,000 grams each. Total load capacity is 20,000
grams. The weigh bin, when empty, weighs about 2400 grams, leaving a net capacity of
17,600 grams for weighing material. However, a dispense over 13,000 grams probably
would exceed the volume capacity of the bin. We have set the full batch weight to 9000
grams which we considered a conservative full batch weight. Higher batch weights will
increase maximum throughput rates.
If your Regrind is very fluffy and you use a lot of it, you may find 9000 grams to be too
much volume for the bin. Select a lower total batch weight such as 7000 to ensure that the
bin never overflows or fills completely to the dump valve.
DISPENSE STATION CONFIGURATION.
When this controller is used on a dispensing system (Model WSD; not a Weigh Scale
Blender) where you may wish to frequently change the dispense weight of each batch, this
parameter acts as a flag to allow that mode of operation. When FUL is set to 00001, the
controller will read the top thumbwheel switches as the full batch weight, in pounds from
00.1 to 99.9, and will target that weight for the batch. When set to 00002 it will read the
switch as kilograms (00.1 to 99.9).
See "MAX", next, for more information.

MAX Set automatically if FUL parameter is changed
MAX is the maximum gram weight, which the software will allow as a target for dispensing.
The initial Full weight target is set by the FUL parameter. As dispenses progress, an over
dispense of one component may cause a new target to be calculated for future dispenses
in order to maintain proper requested ratios. A recalculated target is not allowed to exceed
the value held in the MAX parameter.
If you change the FUL parameter, the MAX parameter will automatically be set to a value
50 percent higher then the FUL setting.
DISPENSE STATION CONFIGURATION.
This controller can be configured to operate as a dispense station (model WSD). This is
generally done when exact weights of material or blend are required to place into a
process, such as rotational molding. In this configuration, the thumbwheel switches tell the
controller how much weight to dispense in pounds (or kilos). The FUL parameter is set to
00001 or 00002 for direct reading of the top thumbwheel switch; or optionally, for recipe
reading of the second thumbwheel switch.
When dispense weight you request exceeds the amount specified in the MAX parameter,
the unit will automatically make multiple dispenses that will add up to the requested
amount.
TH Change only if material sticks in the weigh bin

TL TH and TL are acceptable error limits for TARE WEIGHT.
Before a dispense cycle begins, the software checks to see that the weigh bin is in place
and that it is not already full of material. To do this it looks at the starting TARE weight.
If Tare weight is below the value of TL, (50 grams), the software assumes that the bin is
either missing or hung up on something. In this case the ALARM sounds.
If Tare weight is above the value of TH (100 grams), the software assumes material is in
the bin. In this case the ALARM sounds and the weight bin dump flap operates in an
attempt to empty the weigh bin.
If you are processing a material that has a tendency to hang up in the corners of the bin,
then you may wish to widen the range of acceptable starting tare weight. Since tare weight
is always subtracted from dispense weights, these errors do not effect accuracy.
PRT Change to get AUTOMATIC printing of material totals
PRT, when set to any number other then zero, will cause the processor to output all
current material usage totals, at regular time intervals, to the printer port. The number you
enter will dictate the time interval in MINUTES. All timing starts from MIDNIGHT. For
example, an entry of 00120 will cause totals to print at 2 AM, 4 AM, 6 AM, etc. Printing
always waits until a cycle has just ended. A setting of 10000 is a special case. This will
cause a printout after every cycle. A printer must be connected. If one is not, the routine
will abort and blending will continue.
DLY Consider changing if mixing is a problem
DLY is the TIME the mix chamber level sensor must be uncovered before a cycle begins.
The sensor must be uncovered without interruption for the full specified DELAY time. To
prevent false starts from material movement caused by the mix blade, a minimum of 2

seconds (00488) is recommended.
Sometimes throughput is slow enough that each new batch buries the mix blade for a
while. When this happens the material on top does not mix well. To reduce this, you can
delay the start of a new batch by increasing the DLY parameter. The new batch is delayed
and mix chamber level has time to fall before the next batch is added.
PRC No change required
PRC is the maximum allowable PERCENT rate change per cycle. If a large dispense error
occurs, flow rate corrections do not exceed this percent number. This prevents large
swings in timing of dispenses and provides for stable dispense rates under difficult
conditions. For example, when dispense quantities are very small (one or two grams),
overfeeding by several grams is a distinct possibility. This type of error represents a very
large percentage error to the controller.
However, a large correction would not be appropriate but, instead, would cause a "hunting"
of dispense time that would result in further large errors. This parameter prevents this.
STL No change required
STL is the TIME period allowed to pass after a dispense has occurred, but before a weight
reading is taken. This settle time allows falling pellets to reach the bin and also prevents
their impact with the bin from adding to the weight reading.
LCL DO NOT CHANGE THESE

LCH These four parameters are set to match the characteristics of the type of load cells used in
LCF your system. DO NOT ALTER THEM. LCL and LCH are the acceptable LOW and HIGH
LCZ limits of load cell output expressed as raw signal counts per gram of weight. LCF is the
lowest acceptable FULL scale load cell output expressed as raw signal counts per second.
LCZ is the highest acceptable ZERO scale output. LCF and LCZ values are multiplied by
256 before being used by the software.
DS1 Function in Dispenser mode only.

Override top, middle and bottom thumbwheel switch settings.
DS2
DS3 When the system is operating as a dispense system, (FUL 00001), the dispense weight is
retrieved from the top thumbwheel switch or from the recipe file if the middle thumbwheel
is set to a recipe number.
If either DS1, DS2 or DS3 is set to any value greater then zero:
Substitute DS1 for the TOP switch settings,
Substitute DS2 for the MIDDLE switch settings, and
Substitute DS3 for the BOTTOM switch settings
These three parameters allow MLAN to download the dispense weight amount or recipe
number. They also allow entry of a "locked in" amount or recipe.
If BOTH DS1, DS2 and DS3 are set to 00000, then nothing changes.
The middle thumbwheel switch setting for a recipe will override the top switch setting.
When loading a weight into DS1, load 00000 into DS2 to be sure DS1 will control.
SCR Special Customer Request

If a customer has a special software requirement that has no benefit to anyone else, then
this request is hidden in the software and activated by the appropriate code number being
entered into this parameter. Generally these requests are useless to anyone else.
BCR Use only for blenders with BAR CODE reader input.
If you know ONE bar code input is required before a new cycle is initiated, set this
parameter to 00001. The blender is then prevented from operating until one single valid
input is received. If two inputs are expected, set this parameter to 00002, etc. When set
to any value, the blender will not operate until the required number of scanned inputs are
received.
XCV Extrusion Control Voltage

(For Extrusion Control Systems only)
XRC
XCV - "Extruder speed Control Voltage" is used in conjunction with our extrusion control
software. This number can range from 0 to 1000 (XCV 00000) to XCV 01000), and
determines the voltage output on pin S of the Amphonol connector. Pin R is the neutral or
zero reference for this voltage output.
The voltage ranges from 0 to 10 volts. 01000 = 10.00 volts. This parameter can be set
manually, however it is intended to be controlled by the extrusion control logic or by MLAN
communications in conjunction with our extrusion control software.
Whenever the software control logic makes a change to this voltage, up or down, the
controller display will say (RAMPING) during the time the voltage is being adjusted.
XRC - "Extruder speed Rate of Change", determines the ramp up or ramp down rate of the
XCV parameter, above. It can range from 0 to 10 (XRC 00000) to (XRC 00040). Default
setting is 00040.
When XCV changes, it does so gradually, making small incremental changes every 10
interrupts, or about 24 incremental changes per second. The XRC parameter determines
the maximum value of each incremental change. For example, if XRC is set to 1 then the
XCV number will increment by 1 count (0.01 volt) every 10 interrupts, for a rate change of
24 counts (0.24 volt) per second, which will produce a full range change from 0 to 10 volts
over about 41 seconds.
TCV Takeoff Control Voltage

TRC
These parameters control a second 0 to 10 volt voltage output on for controlling Takeoff
control speed. They operate the same as the XCV and XRC covered above except they
move in the opposite direction, higher to reduce weight per foot, lower to increase weight
per foot.
XTP Extrusion Control Trip Point

The LAST THREE digits of the XTP parameter specify the TRIP POINT when software will
make an adjustment to the throughput rate number, which will then cause a change in
extruder speed. Speed is held steady until there is significant indication that the
throughput rate is incorrect. The software analyzes each batch watching for any
meaningful deviation from current controlling rate. These last three digits of this parameter

specify the accumulated error, indicated as a percent of full batch weight, required to trip a
change. For example, when set to 30 on a 200 series blender, this would indicate a 600
gram total error must accumulate before adjustment, 30 percent of the full batch weight of
2000 grams.
The FIRST TWO digits indicate how many cycles must run without a rate adjustment
before the operator is permitted to switch from voltage (manual) control to Throughput
(automatic) control. This is a factor during startup only. Larger numbers assure a very
accurate rate has been learned. This is preferred if you like the way your extruder is
running and do not want any further adjustment unless a real problem is detected. On the
other hand, if you know that you want output to be a predetermined value, like 1000
pounds per hour, then switching sooner is better. In this way the operator can enter the
rate he desires sooner, and the blender can immediately make any required adjustments
required to target in on this rate. Too large a number causes delayed response, too small
causes hunting. Larger is safer since you do not want "false" adjustments to occur.
This parameter starts at XTP 50030, 30 percent of full batch weight accumulated error and
5 cycles required without adjustment before your operator can switch to the Throughput
mode. A "T" is displayed when the 5 cycle requirement is reached.
XAL Extrusion Control Adjustment Limit
XAL limits the degree of change that the software can make in one adjustment cycle.
Default setting is 00005, 5 percent. Operator entered rate changes are not limited.
XUL Extrusion Control - Upper Adjustment Limit
XUL sets an upper limit to how far the software can adjust the extruder speed (control
voltage). If this limit is exceeded, then the adjustment is NOT made, and the ALARM is
turned on. Pressing the V/T key switches the control to Voltage Mode. When pressed
again, the unit returns to Throughput Mode, and a new Limit is set. Further adjustments
may now occur to the new limit.
Default is 00200, 2 volts. The idea is that once control is established, adjustments upward
of more then 2 volts indicate conditions that should be attended to, a clogged screen pack
for example. You may wish to reduce this number so that operators are warned well in
advance of such conditions.
CPL Yield Control - Counts Per Linear unit of measure
Customers using Yield Control require a pulse generator, or shaft encoder, mounted on
downstream takeoff equipment to signal the line speed to the blender. In operation the
software displays GRAMS per unit length, which may be per foot, per yard, per meter, or
whatever. For whichever unit length you select, enter the pulses per unit length in this
parameter. In America, a typical shaft encoder delivers 600 or 1200 pulses per foot. Set
the parameter to 600 or 1200. Everywhere else you are most likely concerned with
meters. The proper setting for this parameter is then the number of pulses per METER
that the encoder generates.
PTD Yield Control - Pulse Train Delta, trip point
This allows some error in the pulse train rate. For example, if the pulses are being
generated at a rate of 6030 per minute, which is 100.5 per second, and we count pulses
every second, then we will count 100 for one second, 101 for the next, then 100, then 101
and so on. This "error" could cause adjustments to occur when no adjustment is

warranted. The PTD parameter specifies how many over or under pulses have to
accumulate before adjustment occurs. In the above example, if 6030 per minute was what
we wanted, but counts came in at 101 per second, then an error of 30 would accumulate in
1 minute. The PTD parameter set to 00030 would cause a correction to occur at this level
of error. The default value of this parameter is 00060 (20).
MPO For Micro Blender air driven reciprocating mixer.
MPO sets the timing, in tenths of seconds the clockwise and counterclockwise timing of
the mix blade. MPO 00010 is 1 second for each direction.
LIQ For LIQUID COLOR applications using dual pumps / drums.
Liquid Color users generally want the current container of color to run completely out
before switching to a new container. Switching early requires the transfer of the unused
portion to the next container. This feature allows a standby container to be in place and
ready, and instructs the blender to switch to the backup container as soon as the first
container runs out, as detected by the lack of weight after a dispense. The default setting
is LIQ 01011, which directs that component 10 is the normal output, and 11 is the
component to switch to. Outputs 10 and 11 must first be prewired to an outlet that is
added to the side plate of the controller. Two additional air solenoids are also added to
drive liquid pumps that require air for operation.
When conventional pumps are used, two pumps must be present, each connected to a
drum of color. Both would have to be plugged into the two outlets on the duplex receptacle
on the front of the controller. The parameter would be set to LIQ 00506, which is to say
that the "additive" outlet (output 6) is designated as the back up output for COLOR (which
is output 5).
Other arrangements are possible, but require some wiring.
MCT Monitor Cycle Time – For Throat Mount Applications Only
This parameter acts as the ultimate fail-safe precaution. When used, it monitors
sequential cycle times, and alarms if a cycle time exceeds the previous cycle time by an
amount that is not consistent with proper operation. This provides a means to detect
mechanical failures such as a sticking valve or weigh bin gate.
When set to 00000, this parameter is not active. When set to MCT 02060, an alarm will
occur when either a cycle time is double (02xxx) the previous time, or exceeds it by 60
(xx060) seconds.
At power-on this alarm is always set off and disabled. Once smooth running is
established, the alarm is enabled. Smooth operation is established using the same logic
that Extrusion Control uses.
If the alarm is activated, the display will say (TIME OUT).
Press the alarm silence button to reset the alarm. A new cycle will also reset the alarm.
If another alarm is currently active (material not dispensing for example) then this Monitor
alarm is ignored or reset.
G2F G2 Totals Collection Alarm

The G2F parameter is used in conjunction with the G2 Software or the Get Totals
command. The Get Totals MLAN command can be sent with either a command code of
16 or 17. If Get Totals used command code 16, an internal flag in the controller is set
indicating the totals have been collected for this cycle. If the G2F Parameter is on, the
blender will stop running cycles and alarm because the flag had not been set, indicating
the totals had not been collected for the previous cycle. At that time the "Get Status"
MLAN protocol command will return an alarm status of 26.
XMO Maximum Extruder Output
For Extrusion Control, this parameter stores the extruder throughput rate that can be
expected when control voltage is set to it's maximum output of 10 volts. On start up,
before the unit has time to learn the correct voltage/throughput relationship, this parameter
is used as a starting point. Having this value allows the customer to switch to Throughput
mode right away; no need to wait several cycles. XMO is adjusted and corrected frequently
by the software to match your process. The only time it is zero is on the very first start up
of the system. XMO is the rate in pounds per hour, or kilos per hour.
LTP Loss In Weight Trip Point
For Extrusion Control, Yield Control, when a Loss In Weight station is part of the system,
an adjustment "trip point" must be specified. This is the total accumulated error that is
required to cause an adjustment to the learned rate. This is the equivalent to the XTP
parameter, which is explained earlier. The last 3 digits are a percentage in tenths (xx.x) of
the total batch that is being monitored. If the system is filling the Loss In Weight bin to a
total weight of 10,00 grams, for example, and allowing it to drop to 4000 grams, for
example, before refilling, then the batch is 6000 grams. If LTP is set to 00010, then this is
1 percent of 6000, or 60 gram trip point. See XTP for more explanation of trip point.
LLF Loss In Weight Low Level Fill
Value in grams that will cause the fill valve on the Loss In Weight system to open and
begin to fill. This parameter is set automatically by the *22 LIW Model Selection.
HLF Loss In Weight High Level Fill
Value in grams that will cause the fill valve on the Loss In Weight system to close and stop
the fill process. This parameter is set automatically by the *22 LIW Model Selection.
SBO Sensor Blow Off
If SBO is set to a value, the Weigh Scale Blender will pulse the FCV valve by a specified
pulse length and specified delay in between pulses for the purpose of clearing dust and
particles from the face of the sensor. The pulse length is set by the value in the 1st digit of
th
the SBO parameter. The 1st digit for pulse width is in .1 seconds (1/10 second intervals).
After the pulse, there will be a delay to the next pulse based on the value set in the last 2
digits of the SBO parameter. The last 2 digits for the pulse delay are in seconds. If the
SBO parameter has been activated by entering values, the pulses will operate for a
maximum of 20 times as long as the sensor remains covered.
RLO Lowest Dump Rate of Regrind (Grams/Second)

(Probably no need to ever change this)
RLO is the lower limit for SETTING the regrind thumbwheel switches. Settings lower than
this number will be held to the low limit. Air operated dump valves are not intended to

dispense very small quantities. We have set RLO at the factory to 5 percent (00050)
allowing a minimum dispense of 5% or about 100 grams.
LT1 Loader Timeout #1, Loader Timeout #2

LT1 and LT2 (set ONLY if your controller is modified to control a loader)
LT2
The LT1 and LT2 parameters are normally set to all zeros, indicating that this feature is not
present on your system.
If you have additional outputs on your WSB controller for driving a loading system, then
this parameter should be set to some number indicating how many seconds you will
attempt to load before sounding the ALARM. A sensor input to the controller tells the
loader to load. When the sensor is covered the loader stops. If the sensor is not covered
within the specified number of seconds, the strobe light and the beeper are activated and
the display flashes (LOADER 1) or (LOADER 2), depending on which one has the
problem. The LT1 and LT2 parameters specify this delay time before alarm.
All circuit boards have provision for connecting level sensor inputs for 2 loaders. When
this loader option is being used, uncovering level sensor 1 will cause pin G (7) of the eight
pin Amphenol plug to be energized. This can be used, through a relay, to drive a loader.
COMPONENT PARAMETERS (12 Groups of 13 parameters each)
_TY Designates material type for this component
_TY is the number that designates if this Component is used and what material
TYPE it is. Material TYPES are REGRIND, NATURAL, ADDITIVE, or NOT USED.
This parameter is stored as a 5 digit number but displayed as a three letter word:
OFF = Component NOT USED,

REG = REGRIND,
NAT = NATURAL,
ADD = ADDITIVE.
Use the key to toggle through these four selections.

(All other parameters require input of a 5 digit number.)
The WEIGH SCALE BLENDER handles each DIFFERENTLY in the MATH routines.
REGRIND (PERCENT OF MIX)

Those components that you designate REGRIND will be added as a PERCENT of the
ENTIRE MIX of material.
NATURAL (RATIO TO EACH OTHER)

Those components that you designate NATURAL will be added in the proportion that you
specify them to each other. Their actual percentage of the mix will depend on how much
Regrind is specified and how much Additive is specified.
ADDITIVE (PERCENT OF ALL NATURALS)

Each component designated ADDITIVE will be added as a percentage of all the NATURALS
added together.
If you think of your mix as a RATIO OF WEIGHTS, for example, components 1, 2, 3, 4, and

5 are to be mixed at 100, 50, 5, 20 and 7 pounds respectively, then you may wish to specify
ALL components as NATURALS. In this way weights may be entered just as listed. They
need not add up to any particular number. Components will be dispensed to maintain the
proper specified RATIO to each other component.
If you wish to think of ALL components as PERCENTAGES of THE MIX, percents that
always add up to 100, then you can specify ALL components as REGRIND and enter the
exact percent for each. If ALL components are specified as REGRIND, then all settings
must add up to 100. If the total exceeds 100, an error message will appear.
However, we recommend that you specify materials this way:
REGRIND; all the materials that DO NOT require the addition of the ADDITIVES. Usually
this is your Regrind scrap.
NATURAL; all the materials that are the bulk of the mix. These will be RATIOED to each
other and will constitute the ENTIRE mix except for space needed for Regrind and Additives.
ADDITIVE; all the materials that are added to the NATURALS only; color, stabilizer, slip
agent, etc.
_CS Set AUTOMATICALLY when you enter settings
_CS parameter stores the current setting that has been entered through the KEYPAD, "SET"
function, for this component. You could change it here, but the SET routine is the proper
way to alter this number.
This parameter can also be set to ASSIGN this component to one of the three
THUMBWHEEL switches. This also is normally done in the SET routine by using the SET
key followed by a letter key (A,B, or C).
When set to 10000, 20000, or 30000 the component will follow the TOP, MIDDLE, or
BOTTOM thumbwheel switches respectively. The SET routine is the proper way to assign
thumbwheels.
In the special case when there are four components, and two or more are naturals, then one
NATURAL can have its setting calculated automatically, based on the other natural settings,
so that all natural settings total 1000. This is done by setting the CS parameter to 40000.
This allows four components to be controlled by only three thumbwheel switches, three
assigned, and the forth calculated automatically by default.
If this is a four (or less) component system, then you are using this software because your
components are not NATURAL, REGRIND, COLOR and ADDITIVE. Our standard "FOUR"
software handles that combination in a simpler, more straightforward way. See KEYPAD,
STAR FUNCTIONS, *04 for a rapid way to set up your system for 4 or less components.
_AL Sets alarm functions
_AL Alarm FLAGS. The underscore ( _ ) represents the component number, 1 through 9, or
1AL
“A” for component 10, “B” for component 11 and “C” for component 12. When material runs
2AL out, or for some other reason material does not dispense fully, these flags will instruct the
3AL controller what to do.
4AL
5AL The last digit is number of retries before the action.
6AL

7AL The next to last digit is the action:

8AL 00000 = NO ALARM, NO RETRIES
9AL 00001 to 09 = ALARM, Continue retries.
AAL 00011 to 19 = ALARM, Stop retries, Continue process.
BAL 00021 to 29 = ALARM, Stop retries, Stop process.
00031 to 39 = NO ALARM, Stop retries, Continue process.
CAL
00000 = no alarm, no pause in process, no retries. This is sometimes useful for a Regrind
dispense.
00001 to 00009 = sound alarm after specified number of retries and continue retries until
successful. The process will not continue until the fault condition is corrected. The last digit
determines the number of retries before sounding the alarm. This is appropriate for all
important and necessary components.
00011 to 00019 = sound alarm after specified number of retries but then stop the retries
and continue with the remainder of the cycle. The alarm will continue until the fault condition
is corrected or until the next cycle begins. The last digit determines the number of retries
before sounding the alarm. This would be appropriate if you wish to make several attempts
at a dispense, such as regrind, but you wish the process to continue even without the
component.
00021 to 00029 = same as 1 to 9, Stop Process, Sound Alarm, but NO more retries. Just
sound alarm and wait. Press the RESET button to clear alarm and start the retries again.
Appropriate ONLY if you absolutely want operator intervention to occur when material runs
low. In other words you do not want any automatic loading or other correction to allow the
process to continue.
00031 to 00039 = DO NOT sound alarm. After specified number of retries stop the retries
and continue with the remainder of the cycle. The last digit determines the number of retries
before continuing with the process. This would be appropriate if you wish to make several
attempts at a dispense, such as regrind, but you wish the process to continue without any
alarm indication.
The first three digits of this parameter (_AL xxx00) may be used to STOP and ALARM the
blender if an over dispense occurs by a specified number of grams or percent. To specify
grams, enter 001 through 499 in the first three digits. To enable percent, entering “5” in the
nd rd
first digit. When percent is enabled, the 2 and 3 digits are the percent (01 – 99). In the
first digit of the _AL parameter, 6 – 9 are invalid digits.
Specified grams example: 4AL 02004 will cause the system to STOP and ALARM if the
fourth component dispense is 20 grams over target. (4 - OVER) will be displayed.
Specified percent example: 4AL 50504 will cause the system to STOP and ALARM if the
fourth component dispense is 5% over target. (4 - OVER) will be displayed.
Use PAUSE (or POWER OFF) to reset the Alarm condition. If a printer is connected, a
standard cycle printout will occur.
_XT Allows a setting entry of less then 00.1
_XT, is a number that will alter the value of the setting that you enter. The
underscore ( _ ) represents the component number, 1 through 9, or “A” for
component 10, “B” for component 11 and “C” for component 12. The value of the XT

parameter is divided into the setting, thereby reducing the setting's value.
The only valid entries are 10 and 100. When set to "00010" the decimal point is
moved to the left one place and the setting is read as X.XX percent. When set to
"00100" the decimal point is moved to the left two places and the setting is read as
.XXX percent. This allows closer control where a requested dispense is less than 1
percent. When set to "00000", this parameter has no effect.
_SE Use to lock out high settings or limit access
_SE is the upper SETTING limits for this component. The underscore ( _ )
represents the component number, 1 through 9, or “A” for component 10, “B” for
component 11 and “C” for component 12. This allows a reasonable cap to be set for
each component so that an operator cannot accidentally set the controls to an
excessively high setting. For additives, these limits will ensure that expensive
material is not wasted. Settings that are greater than the limit are held to the limit.
EXAMPLE: If the highest color usage in your plant is 6%, then you can enter this
upper limit in the parameter table. Since settings are stored as 1/10's of percent
(##.#), the parameter would be:
_SE 00060
Any setting above 060 is held to 6 percent.
When a 1 is entered as the first digit of this parameter, (_SE 1xxxx), setting entries
can only be made from the program mode. In this way access is limited to only those
who know the password. If a Digital Thumbwheel is assigned to a component and
that component is locked out using a 1 in the first digit of the _SE parameter, the
component setting will display on the thumbwheel but cannot be changed at the
thumbwheel display unless the operator logs into program mode.
_WT Set AUTOMATICALLY by the CALIBRATE routine

_TI
_WT, and _TI parameters are related to the flow rate or dispense rate of each
material. These can be changed manually, set by the RATE CALIBRATION routine,
or simply allowed to adjust automatically as necessary after each cycle.
_WT and _TI are WEIGHT and TIME numbers that, taken together,
indicate a dispense rate for the specified material (WT/TI). This rate is used to
calculate an exact time period to dispense the required quantity of material. Both of
these numbers are adjusted by the computer logic after each cycle as a means of
continuously calibrating the dispense times.
Since rate correction takes place continuously and the battery-backed RAM
maintains the correct rate even when power has been turned off, these numbfers will
only be in error during the first several cycles after a flow rate has been considerably
altered.
Should there be a change in auger size, drive motor RPM, or some other change that
substantially alters the feed rate of one of the components, the _WT and _TI
parameters can be adjusted using the RATE CALIBRATION routine to ensure that

the feeders dispense properly right from the beginning without waiting for
adjustments to occur.
These numbers are always kept at higher values. The computer will bump both
numbers up in value by doubling them both until at least one number exceeds
16,000. The ratio (rate) is still the same but error correction routines work better with
higher numbers.
_MI Set AUTOMATICALLY by the CALIBRATE routine and also reset 10 cycles after
every power up
_MI numbers are set to 80 percent of the amount of material, in grams, that can feed
in one second based on normal valid dispense rates. A valid rate is considered the
normal dispense rate that occurs under normal conditions with equipment functioning
properly. When a rate lower than 80 percent of this actually occurs, it is assumed
that an equipment malfunction or loss of material has occurred. Under these
circumstances, normal rate correction routines are bypassed.
EXAMPLE: For a 1/2" auger feeder with a 60 RPM motor drive, the normal
metering rate is about one gram per revolution or 1 gram per second. Since the _MI
number is expressed as tenths of grams, 80 % of this is expressed as: (_MI 00008)
It is safe to use a _MI number that is too low but NOT safe to use
a number too high. Error correction routines will not work when
this number is too high.
Power-up always resets _MI to 00001. After 10 cycles have occurred without retries,
software will enter a corrected number. An exception to this is when the _AL (Alarm)
parameter is set to 0, the MI parameter is left unchanged. RATE CALIBRATION
also sets the _MI parameter.
_NC Changes itself automatically over time
_NC is the allowable GRAM error within which NO flow rate corrections are made by
the software. Gram weight errors that are equal to, or less than, this number will be
accepted and no error corrections will take place. Since no equipment is perfect, we
must accept that a certain range of error is normal. To make corrections within this
range only adds an additional error due to hunting, and broadens the error range.
This parameter is adjusted automatically by the software according to the actual
conditions of the metering.
This number has been set based on our experience with the dispense devices. If,
over time, the computer finds that the number is too large or too small, it will
automatically adjust it to match the actual conditions that exist with your equipment.
These adjustments occur in increments of 1 or 1/10 gram and occur only once every
20 cycles. A change is made only if needed. Checking this number from time to
time will indicate the normal error range that is occurring with each dispense device
on your unit.
If you manually set this number to a very high value, you will effectively eliminate all
error correction attempts for the component. Gradually, over several months, the

software will adjust this number back down. If you wish to defeat a component's
error correction routines permanently, you may set NC to (_NC 29999). The
software recognizes this number as special and will not change it. This high setting
eliminates error correction attempts for this component. The component is still
weighed, and retries still occur if short, but the timing of each dispense is based only
on previously learned rates and never adjusted from new experience. A very small
dispense in a high vibration environment may actually be more consistently accurate
if no adjusting occurs.
_PT For augers and micro pulse devices only
The _PT parameters will cause the first try dispense to be a percentage of the full
target weight. For example, with component 4 set to (4PT 00090), the first try will be
90 percent of the full target amount. Retries then occur, but each will target only 50
percent of the remaining requirement. A series of progressively shorter retries
should be expected, until the retry parameters are satisfied (RP and RD). The _PT
parameter is most effective for slow dispense devices, like augers. When setting
_PT, also set the _RP parameter to 00001. This forces retries up to within 1 percent
of target, instead of 10, improving accuracy.
_RP No change required

_RD _RD is set AUTOMATICALLY by the CALIBRATE routine
These two parameters determine the dispense shortage error that is be acceptable
for each component.
_RP is the shortage expressed as a PERCENT of the target dispense weight and
_RD is the shortage expressed in GRAMS. These parameters are used together,
either one will force a "retry".
A "retry" is an additional dispense that is calculated to add the amount of material

that is short. This comes into play only when the amount dispensed is less than
expected. Retries will occur until the difference between the required amount and
the metered amount is equal to or less than the _RP percent difference AND the
_RD weight difference. These numbers dictate just how close to perfect the
dispense has to be before going on. If the dispense overshoots the target, then the
process continues. These parameters only control the degree of weight SHORTAGE
that is acceptable.
The _RP parameter is important when SMALL DISPENSE requests for color or
additive are made. Large PERCENT errors are more likely to occur when very small
dispenses are requested.
The _RD parameter is important when LARGE DISPENSE requests for color or
additive are made. Large GRAM weight errors are more likely to occur when very
large dispense percentages are being requested.
Depending on the accuracy of the metering device, a certain amount of hunting is to

be expected from one dispense to the next. Allowing the software to stop trying

when it gets sufficiently close to the target results in more perfect average dispenses.
The mix chamber and the barrel of your process machine average out the small
errors that occur from cycle to cycle. If no shortage is ever to be allowed then these
parameters can be set to prevent any shortage from occurring. This will, however,
cause an overall error on the plus side.
Remember that EITHER ONE of the two parameters listed here will
cause retries to occur. BOTH parameter conditions must be met before
the process will continue, with one exception: If the ALARM parameter
(_AL) is set to 00000, indicated that you do not want the process to stop,
then these two RETRY parameters will have no effect. The first
dispense will always be accepted and no retries will be made.
_LA Change if you change metering device
_LA is the lag TIME before dumping actually starts. This lagtime is the time it takes
for the dispense system to mechanically respond to the controller's signal to start.
Lag time is automatically added to all dispense times.
Changing the means by which a device is operated such as using a different

diameter air cylinder, or a different drive system for an auger feeder may require a
change in this parameter. These parameters represent the number of interrupts
(time) that pass before the feeder or dispense system actually begins to dispense.
There are 244 interrupts per second. To determine these times, use the TIME
dispense function in the Manual mode (KEYPAD instructions).
Following the instructions given in the KEYPAD portion of the manual (TIME key),
start with a dispense time of 1 (001). Try successively higher time numbers until
some movement is noted in the mechanical device and a minimum amount of
material IS dispensed on each try. This is the MINIMUM lag time number; the lowest
number that DOES cause some movement and DOES result in a minimum dispense.
Add 5 to this time period and enter as the lag time. Lag times that are too short can
cause problems. That is why the MINIMUM lag time determined above should be
increased by 5 as a safety factor. These numbers are preset at the factory for the
equipment we have supplied. When a dispense of only a few grams is required, the
_LA number is very important. Too small a lag time will result in no dispense at all
because of inadequate time for the device to operate. Too large a number may result
in over dispenses when very small amounts are called for. Since too small a number
may stall the process, always add 5 to the minimum as a safety. Pilot valves on
removable hoppers are set to 00004.
Typical LAG TIMES are: (minimum time plus five)

15 - for an AC motor being powered through a relay.
10 - for a 1" air cylinder sliding a dispense valve.
127 - for a MAGUIRE automatic speed controller.
_PO For Micro Pulse devices only
_PO sets the ON and OFF time of the specified device during the time period that

the device is operated. This results in a "pulsed' output. This is used in combination
with a "micro pulse" equipped slide gate. Set to 00000 for normal operation. Set to
00101 for pulsed operation. The first three digits (001xx) controls ON time in tenths
of seconds. The last two digits (xxx01) controls OFF time. Larger numbers produce
slower dispense rates without any increase in accuracy. Smaller numbers may not
allow enough time for the slide to shift fully.
Pulsed Output may also assist in dispensing regrind and some powders when these
materials tend to bridge. A parameter of 00501 will produce a 1/2 second open time
(5/10 seconds), a long enough time to allow a significant dispense, followed by a
1/10 second close time, just enough to close the gate fully. The rapid gate
movement may help in keeping material flowing.
For the KEYSTROKE SEQUENCE to change PARAMETERS, see the last page of the
PARAMETER section.

PARAMETER DEFAULT SETTINGS - TWELVE SOFTWARE

Here is a complete list of the "default" entries for all parameters as they are provided in the original program, and as
they will appear after a CLEAR ALL or a model change. The Model 220 list is the ORIGINAL BASE list.
The General list:
Micro 140 140R 220 240 240R 420 440 440R 940 1840 3000
FLG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
MIX 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 30 99 99
JOG 3030 3030 3030 3030 3030 3030 3030 3030 3030 3030 3030 3030
FCV 5 5 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
FCA 00002 00002 00002 00002 00002 00002 00002 00002 00002 00002 00002 00002
DTI 6 6 6 6 6 6 10 10 10 6 8 8
KDF 10 10 10 10 10 10 2 2 2 2 4 4
WDF 10010 10010 10010 10010 10010 10010 10002 10002 10002 10002 10004 10020
BER 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 200 200 200 200 200 200
ROC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ROV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RHL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FUL 4000 10000 10000 20000 20000 20000 4000 4000 4000 9000 18000 30000
MAX 6000 15000 15000 30000 30000 30000 6000 6000 6000 13500 27000 45000
TH 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 200 200 200 1000 1000 1000
TL 500 500 500 500 500 500 100 100 100 500 500 500
PRT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DLY 732 244 488 488 488 488 488 488 488 488 488 488
PRC 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
STL 122 122 122 122 122 122 122 122 122 122 122 488
LCL 27 27 27 27 27 27 80 80 80 80 40 10
LCH 39 39 39 39 39 39 120 120 120 120 60 30
LCF 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79 79
LCZ 583 583 583 583 583 583 583 583 583 583 583 583
DS1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DS2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XCV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XRC 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
TCV 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TRC 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
XTP 5020 5050 5020 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050 5050
MPO 10 10 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SCR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XAL 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
XUL 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200
BCR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CPL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PTD 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
MCT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DS3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LIQ 11011 11011 11011 11011 11011 11011 11011 11011 11011 11011 11011 11011
G2F 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
XMO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LTP 5 10 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 5
LLF 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000 5000
HLF 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000 10000
RLO 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
LT1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
LT2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SBO 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Component lists:
Component 1 is the base list for all components.
Other component lists show only the changes from list 1.
Component Blender Model:

Parameters:
3Kg Base Load Cells 10Kg Base Load Cells
220/240 140 MB 940 1840 420 / 440
(1 & 2) (VV) (2”x3” or 3” x 6” Slide Gates)
1TY OFF OFF
1CS 00 00
1AL 04 04
1XT 00 00
1SE 1000 1000
1WT 26000 18000 22400 24000 24000 20800
1TI 976 976 15616 1952 1952 7808
1MI 01 01
1NC 10 01
1PT 00 00
1RP 10 10
1RD 500 300 100
1LA 10 10 04 10
1PO 00 00
(3,4,7,8) (VV) (3” Rnd, 2”x3” or 3” x 6” Slide Gates)
3TY OFF OFF
3CS 00 00
3AL 04 04
3XT 00 00
3SE 1000 128 22400 1000
3WT 26000 31232 15616 20800
3TI 976 7808
3MI 01 01
3NC 10 01
3PT 00 00
3RP 10 10
3RD 500 50 300 100
3LA 10 04 10
3PO 00 00
5,6,9,A,B & C Always Feeders 5,6,9,A,B & C Always Feeders
5TY OFF OFF
5CS 00 00
5AL 04 04
5XT 00 00
5SE 1000 1000
5WT 20480 20480
5TI 31232 31232
5MI 01 01
5NC 10 01
5PT 00 00
5RP 10 10
5RD 50 300 100
5LA 15 15
5PO 00 00

Changing Parameter Settings

To change a PARAMETER, the sequence of keystrokes is as follows:
Making Changes to Parameters - Keypad Sequence:

Switch the STOP END OF CYCLE switch DOWN:
Turn POWER ON. Wait 5 seconds, until display says WAITING

This is the PROGRAM MODE
To alter a PARAMETER:
Press Press repeatedly until the parameter you want is displayed.

If you accidentally pass it, use the * key to back up.
With the proper parameter displayed, enter the NEW number.
Enter 5 digits; use leading zeros if necessary.
For correct entries, follow specific directions given in the
PARAMETER section.

Press Display will say: PROGRAM when settings are complete.
Additional information can be found in the KEYPAD section.

Saving Parameters in the User Backup Settings

If the changes you have made are PERMANENT, SAVE them in the “User Backup Settings”.
Sometimes during normal operation, electrical noise or RF (Radio Frequency) noise will corrupt the processor
memory. It may be necessary to do a CLEAR to fix this problem.
A "CLEAR" will clear all data from memory and replace it with information stored in the “User Backup Settings”.
So it is a good idea to have an exact copy of User Settings stored in the “User Backup Settings” for just such an
emergency.
To copy and SAVE all system parameter information into the “User Backup Settings”, the sequence of keystrokes is as
follows:
Save Parameters Keypad Sequence:
Wait: when done, Display will say: PROGRAM
With this done, all correct Parameters may be restored from EEPROM to RAM at any time by doing a CLEAR.
If software related problems should develop later, RETRIEVE this correct copy of the parameters from the EEPROM.
This clears corrupted data from RAM and corrects most software problems.
To Retrieve:
Retrieve Parameters (CLEAR) from User Backup Settings - Keypad Sequence:
Display will say: *** CLEAR ***
If you do not see CLEAR on the display, do it again.

SECTION 3 - PRINTED OUTPUTS

Monitoring System Accuracy
*54 - Cycle Printout Information
The best way to monitor system accuracy is to connect a printer to the USB port and turn the printer flag ON (KEYPAD
section, *54). The printer will then automatically print full output information after every cycle. Additionally a USB flash
drive may be plugged into the USB port and the printed output can be printed to a plain text file.
Notes about printing to a USB drive

When saving printout information to a USB drive, the USB drive must contain a folder named maguire and
within the folder, a file labeled PRINTER.TXT must be present. It is this file, PRINTER.TXT that printout
functions appended to. Also note that every time a print occurs to the file on the USB drive, the data is
appended to the end of the file PRINTER.TXT and does not overwrite existing data within the file.
When the printer flag is ON, the controller will output a single heading line at the top of each page and 4 information
lines to the printer at the end of each cycle. This adds several seconds to each cycle time. To turn the printer flag on:
Turning on *54 Cycle by Cycle Printing - Keypad Sequence:
Press Display will say: PRINTED REPORTS DISABLED
Press Display will say: PRINTED REPORTS ENABLED
Interpreting the *54 Cycle Printout

10 or 20 cycles of data can tell a lot about the performance of your blender. The following will help you interpret the
data.
A single cycle printout looks like this: (dashes ---- added for clarity of spacing)
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------

**1 R20.0** **2 N 100** **1 C 04.0** **1 A 04.0** TOTAL
* 11/10/01 * *16:17:53 * RECIPE 0000 **ID# 051** **WO 00000* OPR000

FINAL: DISP,% 0.0 0.0 1908.3 77.6 4.06 0.0 .00 2000.1
RATE: GR/TIME 18224 976 19993 488 12973 31232 10240 31232 9.9
1ST DISP,TIME 0.0 0.0 1908.3 469 77.6 1826 0.0 .00 22
DEFINITION OF EACH LINE
The TOP-OF-PAGE heading:
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -----

**1R 20.0** **2 N 100** **1 C 04.0** **1 A 04.0** TOTAL

Prints as a heading to each page, or once every 10 cycles. This serves as a heading over four columns of material. Additional
lines will print for additional components as necessary, printing only those components turned on. Thumbwheel setting and
material type is shown for each. If a thumbwheel setting is changed, a new header line will print.
In this example, component 1 is a REGRIND; component 2, a NATURAL; 3 and 4 are set up as ADDITIVES.
The CYCLE heading:
* 11/10/01 * *16:17:53* RECIPE 0000 **ID# 051** **WO 00000* OPR000
DATE and TIME this blend cycle was completed. RECIPE, ID, Work Order, and Operator numbers have no bearing on blender
operation but aid in identifying this particular blender, and what job was running.
DATA LINE 1:
FINAL: DISP,% 0.0 0.0 1908.3 77.6 4.06 0.0 .00 2000.1
For each material, each column shows the final dispensed weight of that material and its percentage of the blend.
In this example Natural dispensed 1908.3 grams. Color dispense is 77.6 grams, 4.06 percent of the natural dispense, slightly over
the 4 percent requested.
The final number, 2000.1 is the total weight of the blend. It equals the sum of the component dispenses.
DATA LINE 2:
RATE: GR/TIME 18224 976 19993 488 12973 31232 10240 31232 9.9
These numbers show the RATE of dispense for each material. These are the numbers that the software used to calculate how
long to open the slide gate or run an auger, in order to dispense the required amount. This is GRAMS per Interrupts; 1822.4 grams
dispensed in 976 interrupts, which is 4 seconds.
The final number, 9.9 grams, is the TEAR WEIGHT of the weigh bin displayed just before the cycle began.
DATA LINE 3:
1ST DISP,TIME 0.0 0.0 1908.3 469 77.6 1826 0.0 .00 22
This shows the first dispense in grams for each material and the timing of that dispense (in interrupts).
If the first dispense weight, (data line 3), matches the final dispense, (data line 1), then no "retries" occurred. In other words, the
software accepted the first try. If they do not match, then the first try was short and one or more retries occurred. The second
number is the dispense time that the software calculated to be a correct first try for the dispense.
The last number (22) is the CYCLE count, a convenient way to keep pages of data in order, like page numbers.
Optional "BAILOUT" line:
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ -----

232
A 4th data line (not shown in the beginning example) will print if any single dispense goes past its target weight by a certain value,
this value set by the BER parameter, normally 200 grams. The example line shown here would indicate component 3 overshoot
the target weight after dispensing for only 232 interrupts.
Bailouts are designed to prevent overflows of material when initial software settings, at start up, are entirely inappropriate for the
metering device. A larger then normal error correction will occur after a bailout. Bailouts errors at any time other then startup,
usually indicate either very poor flowing material, or excessive vibration. When a bailout occurs the dispense stops immediately
for a weight reading. Using this information, the cycle then continues normally.

Troubleshooting with the *54 Printout

TOTAL BATCH WEIGHT: (DATA line 1)
Check the TOTAL batch weight, (DATA line 3), to confirm the blender model. 2000 grams indicates 200 series model. 400, 1000,
and 2000 gram totals indicate models that use 3 K load cells, which means output information is in 1/10's of grams. 4000, 9000,
and 18000 gram totals indicate larger blenders that report information in full grams. Since some numbers in the printout do not
include the decimal point, you will want to know if you are reading full grams or tenths of grams.
TARE WEIGHT: (DATA line 2)
In DATA line 2, tear weights should be consistently within a few grams of each other from cycle to cycle. Large variations in the
tare weight numbers may indicate excessive vibration, some mechanical interference with the weigh bin, or a faulty circuit board.
Tare weights above or below zero are not a problem as long as they are consistently similar from cycle to cycle. When problems
are present, tare numbers may vary by up to 50 grams. Variations of 2 or 3 grams are not a problem.
RETRIES: (DATA line 3 and 1, FIRST and FINAL dispense)
When FIRST time dispense, (DATA line 3), does not equal FINAL dispense, (DATA line 1), one or more retries have occurred.
Retries are evidence of a problem that will also cause percentage errors.
Retries may indicate possible problems; perhaps the hopper ran out of material, or the flow rate is so erratic that the first dispense
was short for no good reason. Parameters _RT and _RP determine what shortage error is necessary to force a retry.
FLOW RATE NUMBERS: (DATA line 2)
Check the RATE numbers, (DATA line 2), to determine each dispense device.
In the example above:
In the component 1 column, 18224 and 976 translates to 1822.4 grams in 4 seconds (244 interrupts = 1 sec). This is 455.6 grams
per second, typical for a regrind flowing through 3" round or 2"x3" dispense valves.
In the component 2 column, 19993 and 488 indicate 1999.3 grams in 2 seconds, or 999.6 grams per second flow rate. This is a
heavy natural material, not polyethylene. Perhaps Lexan or a glass filled material.
In the component 3 column, 12973 and 31232 indicate 1297.3 grams per 31232 interrupts, or 128 seconds, for a flow rate of 9.99
grams per second. This is a 1” auger feeder, from which we would typically expect about 8 grams per second. More recent auger
feeders use faster motors delivering about 16 grams per second.
In the component 4 column, 10240 and 31232 indicate a flow rate of 8 grams per second EXACTLY. Since it is exact, and since
these two numbers are, in fact, the "default" settings from when the blender was first installed, we know that "component 4" has
never been run on this blender, or at least not since the last "CLEAR ALL" was performed.
DATA line 3 dispense weight of 0.0 for component 4, and the TOP-OF-PAGE heading showing component 4 set to 00.0 percent
also confirm that component 4 is not being run.
The following information will help you determine what devices are in place on a blender.
Material Dispense Device: Approx. Grams

per Second:
½” Auger Feeders, Micro Pulse Valves 0.5 - 02

1” Auger Feeders 06 - 10
Vertical Valves 20 - 40
WSB 100 - Slide Gates 250 - 450
WSB 220, 420 - 3” Round Slide Gates 500 - 900
WSB 240, 260, 440, 460, 940, 960, 1840, 1860 - 2” x 3” Slide Gates 500 - 900
WSB 240, 260, 440, 460, 940, 960, 1840, 1860 - 3” x 6” Slide Gates 3000 - 5000
Regrinds are always lower then naturals. Bulk density will also cause wide variations in flow rates.
ERROR CORRECTIONS: RATE NUMBERS: (DATA line 2)
The RATE numbers are used by the software, each cycle, to calculate material dispense times. They are adjusted every cycle
until flow rates stabilize. When a significant error is detected, the software adjusts the RATE numbers.

The GRAM number is adjusted first. The TIME number (interrupts) is changed only if the GRAM number goes below 16,000 or
above 32,000 (approximately). In this event both GRAM and TIME numbers are doubled or halved to bring the GRAM number
back to between 16,000 and 32,000.
This serves to keep all numbers as large as possible allowing for the most accurate math, but not so large as to overflow the
registers.
Only the GRAM number changes from cycle to cycle, except under the conditions noted above.
Check the GRAM number for a series of consecutive cycles. If it remains unchanged, then the dispenses are accurate enough to
not trigger error corrections. Another possibility is that the parameters (MI and NC) that determine when error corrections occur
are somehow out of range preventing corrections that should be occurring.
The PRC parameter limits adjustments to 10 percent. Do not expect any single GRAM number change larger then 10 percent.
A gradual decrease in the GRAM number indicates a slowing rate, a hopper that is becoming empty for example. A jump in rate
(increased GRAM number) occurs when the hopper is refilled.
If Errors are occurring, but the GRAM number is NOT adjusting, check the NC parameter and the MI parameter. These control
weather or not error corrections occur. Both are set and adjusted automatically by the software. MI is set after each start up, after
10 cycles have run without retries. MI will be set to indicate 50 percent of normal dispense rate expressed as grams per second.
NC adjusts slowly over extended periods of running. NC indicates, in grams, the upper limit of the error in 60 percent of the
dispenses. A high number usually indicates poor flowing material. Vibration or drifting load cells are other possibilities.
DISPENSE TIMING: (DATA line 3)
The second number is the number of interrupts calculated to dispense the material. If these times are consistent but the weight of
the first dispense varies, then the material does not flow well, or consistently. Another possibility is excessive vibration or
interference with the weigh bin.
Excess vibration, particularly on small dispenses, may cause incorrect weight readings even though the weight dispensed was, in
fact, correct.
If the timing number is very small, 10, 20, 30 interrupts, perhaps this is asking too much from a slide valve. Very short times mean
you want small amounts, but are using a high rate dispense valve to do the job. An auger, a vertical valve, a horizontal valve with a
flow restrictor, or a smaller valve would help to improve accuracy and control.
If the timing number is below 5, you are operating in a range were it is difficult for the blender to perform well.
The LAG time parameter adds time to every dispense. This is to compensate for the time at the beginning of a dispense when the
solenoid valve shifts and air pressure builds, before the valve starts to move. LAG times are always set slightly longer then the
necessary minimum. If a calculated dispense time is very short, the Lag time that is added, while small, may interfere with
accuracy, and cause an over dispense.
PERCENTAGE ERRORS: (DATA line 1)
When looking at errors of percentage of color or additive dispensed, look further.
1. First, look for indications of "retries". Retries are evidence of a problem that will also cause percentage errors.
When FIRST time dispense, (DATA line 3), does not equal FINAL dispense, (DATA line 1), one or more retries have
occurred. This means the hopper ran out of material, or the flow rate is so erratic that the first dispense was short for no
good reason. Parameters _RT and _RP determine what shortage error is necessary to force a retry.
Inconsistent loading resulting in large variations in hopper material level can cause retries.
Excessive vibration can also cause bad weight readings, which can cause unwarranted retries. If the BAILOUT line is
printing occasionally, then vibration is most likely causing this. Increasing the BAILOUT parameter should fix this.
A LAG time set too high may cause retries to overshoot their mark resulting in over dispensing.
2. Second, look at ACTUAL weight dispensed (DATA line 1).
Color, for example, is a percentage of the natural. In the example above, Natural is 1908.3 grams, so color, at 4 percent
of Natural, is targeted to be 76.3 grams. In fact, 77.6 were dispensed. The error is 1.3 grams, well within the expected

accuracy of a 1” auger feeder.
The actual GRAM error of a dispense is more meaningful then the percentage error. Mechanical devices are not perfect.
The most we can expect from them is to operate within a reasonable range of accuracy. This range is better defined by
an error expressed in grams, rather them percentage.
3. Third, look at the dispense TIME (DATA line 3).
Very short times (10, 20, 30 interrupts) indicate dispense devices not well matched to the task. Accuracy on a
percentage basis, cycle to cycle, will suffer. This may very well be acceptable as long as overall usage percentages are
still accurate.
BAILOUT: (line 4)
If bailouts occur, vibration is usually the cause and these bailouts may be causing other problems. Raise the value of the BAL
parameter to 200 or 300 grams to reduce or eliminate unnecessary bailouts.
Vibration may also cause throughput rates to suffer due to the added time requiring to obtain acceptable weight readings.
Increase the WDF parameter to 2 or 3 grams, (WDF 00003) or (WDF 00030), or more if necessary.
Parameter Settings Printout

Press (*,7,7) to print a copy of all internal parameters. A printer must be connected and ready. Up to 13 lists will print, a General
list and 12 component lists. Only components that are turned "on" will print. Four columns will print, RAM; ROM; 200 and 900
series tables; and EEPROM. Identifying headings print above each column.
Load Cell Calibration - Printout Verification

Press (*,8,8) in Program mode to force a printout of the display on the controller front. DATE, TIME, Machine number, and display
will print:
Date: 11/09/93
Time: 17:22:01
Machine number: 002
Display Readout: P 500.0
This is useful for obtaining printed verification of load cell accuracy for ISO and other international quality program rules.
The recommended procedure is:

1. Place the unit into the Program mode.
2. Press *88 for printout of empty bin TARE weight.
3. Place a KNOWN CERTIFIED WEIGHT into the weight bin.
4. Press *88 again for printout with the weight added.
5. The different between the two weight printouts should equal the KNOWN CERTIFIED WEIGHT.

Special Tests - Printout Verification

Using the *54 flag the following tests can be made:
If you are running these special tests in the MANUAL or PROGRAM mode, a printout will automatically occur after each test
provided the PRINT flag (*54) is turned on.
Special tests that produce printouts are TIME or CALIBRATE.
TIME (See KEYPAD, TIME; and PARAMETERS, _LA, for more information)
The TIME function is to determine lag times of different metering devices. It also allows testing of device repeatability. The single
line printout looks like this:
TIME COMP 1 123 2749

key: component number
dispense time (in interrupts; 244 = 1 sec.)
weight dispensed
CALIBRATE (See KEYPAD, CALIBRATE for more information)
The CALIBRATE function allows the controller to rapidly learn the flow rate of the device. It automatically sets the WEIGHT and
TIME parameters that determine metering rate, and the MINIMUM RATE parameter. For more information see PARAMETERS,
_RA, _TI, and _MI. The single line printout looks like this:
CALIBRATE COMP 1 732 8795 15 3465

key: component number
dispense time
weight dispensed
lag time used
min rate
Material Usage Printout

Pressing the VIEW key followed by the * key will cause all material usage totals to be printed. The (*54) flag need not
be on. These totals are since the last time printed, and since the last time cleared.
Setting the PRT parameter to a time interval number may periodically, and automatically, print this same information.
(See PARAMETER, PRT)
The printout looks like this:
DATE TIME
CURRENT 11/10/01 16:20:23
LAST 11/10/01 16:10:23
PRINTED
LAST 09/10/01 09:00:04
CLEARED
TOTALS: GRAND PCT CURRENT PCT
CYCLES 11 7
COMP 1 R 05.0 2.4 4.8 1.5 5.0
COMP 2 N 100 47.4 100.0 28.6 100.0
COMP 5 N 00.5 .4 .99 .2 .99
COMP 6 N 00.5 .4 .94 .2 .91
TOTAL 50.8 30.7
WEIGH SCALE ID# 120
TOTALS ARE IN POUNDS
POUNDS PER HOUR 365.3
The Totals may be in POUNDS or KILOS depending on your selection of weight unit. See: PROGRAM mode, (*89).

A line is printed for each active component. Each line shows component number, type, setting, grand and current
totals.
The GRAND totals will continue to grow until they are intentionally cleared. This is done by the *00 routine, or pressing
00 within 5 seconds after printing these totals.
The CURRENT totals are since the last time totals were printed. The date and times are given for LAST CLEARED
and for LAST PRINTED.
The percentages given for "R" types (REGRIND) are percentages of the total mix. Percentages given for "A" types
(ADDITIVES) are percentages of all the "N" types added together. Percentages given for "N" types (NATURALS) are
each component's percentage of all the "N" types added together.
The POUNDS PER HOUR is calculated using the total material dispensed from the CURRENT column, and the time
difference between the CURRENT time and the LAST PRINTED time.

SECTION 4: TROUBLESHOOTING
What To Do
1. If you are reading this section, you are having problems. To locate and correct the problem we suggest that you take the
following steps:
2. Start by reading the WIRING CONSIDERATIONS section. Even if the system worked well for a time, dry weather or
increased plant electrical noise can cause new problems.
3. Then follow the CHECKOUT procedure in the front of this manual. If anything does not work right, read the diagnostics
section that follows it.
4. Read the section on NORMAL OPERATING SEQUENCE to be sure you understand what it is supposed to be doing. If
you are still unsure as to how the software logic works, call us.
5. Read the list of TYPICAL PROBLEMS that follows on the next page.
6. Read the section on VERIFYING LOAD CELL function to be sure that the load cells are operating correctly.
7. For difficult problems we can provide the most help if we have a printout of the PARAMETER table (KEYPAD, *77) and 2
pages of cycle-by-cycle printout (KEYPAD, *54). (See PRINTED OUTPUTS section)
To Print the PARAMETER Table - Keypad Sequence:
Press Display will say: PARAMETER REPORT

Please Wait …
To Print the CYCLE BY CYCLE information during Operation - Keypad Sequence:

Press Display will say: PRINTED REPORTS DISABLED
Press Display will say: PRINTED REPORTS ENABLED
Now run the blender normally until you have collated 2 pages of Cycle-by-Cycle printout and then fax
this with the PARAMETER Report directly to your local Maguire reseller with a short cover note
explaining your process, how the blender is located, if any changes have been made recently and what
problems you are experiencing now.
8. Try a CLEAR. Turn power off. Hold the "CE" key down and turn power ON. Display will say (CLEAR).
9. As a last resort, do a CLEARALL, (see CLEAR ALL section)
A list of TYPICAL PROBLEMS follows on the next page.

Typical Problems
These problems are based on phone calls that we have received from Weigh Scale Blender users.
1. The display does not read close to zero when power is turned on, bin empty (plus or
minus 10 grams).
• The load cells are not plugged in.

• The weigh bin is not resting properly and freely in its platform or the platform is not
resting properly on the bolts that protrude from the load cell enclosures.
• The controller was never calibrated for these load cells or you just did a CLEAR ALL. In
this case it will most likely be off by several hundred grams. See LOAD CELL
CALIBRATION.
• The load cells are damaged. See CHECKING THE LOAD CELLS
2. The Controller "RESETS" itself for no reason. This indicates electrical noise or
voltage spikes disrupting the processor.
• See WIRING CONSIDERATIONS, ASSEMBLY section.
3. The ALARM is flashing and the display shows a weight above 100 or below -50
grams. If above 100, the Weigh bin dump valve keeps opening and closing every 6
or 7 seconds.
• There is material in the weigh bin that will not dump out.
• The dump flap may be stuck.
• The load cells are hung up or obstructed.
• The load cells are out of calibration.
• Incorrect grounding is causing wide load cell readouts.
4. The VERY FIRST DISPENSE does NOT take place. After a few seconds the ALARM
begins to flash. The display says (N x.x) and is flashing.
• The air supply is not connected or the pressure is set too low.
• The Natural solenoid is not connected properly.
• The 1/2 amp panel front fuse is blown.
• The NATURAL slide gate is jammed. The cylinder mount may be bent.
5. The NATURAL dispense valve continues to dump repeatedly even though the weigh
bin has filled to overflowing. The weight reading is still below 2000.0 grams.
• The weigh bin is not free to move.

• The load cells are jammed.
• The load cells are damaged. See CHECKING THE LOAD CELLS
6. The system operates but always needs MANY RETRIES to complete a dispense and
never seems to "learn" the proper dispense rate.
• Vibration is causing frequent "bailouts" causing large swings in rate adjustment.

Increase the BER parameter.

7. The THUMBWHEEL SWITCHES do not seem to be controlling output.
• Someone has LOCKED IN a setting using the keypad. See KEYPAD, PROGRAM
MODE, SETTING.
• The _SE parameter is LIMITING the thumbwheel switch setting. See KEYPAD,
PROGRAM MODE, and PARAMETERS, _SE.
8. Occasionally, the system gets STUCK doing retries of a component but the retry time
is so short that nothing gets dispensed.
• The LAG TIME parameter is set for too short a time. See KEYPAD, TIME, and
PARAMETER, _LA.
• A valve is sticking closed. Check for free operation when air pressure is removed.
9. The system USED TO WORK but now it does unexplainable things.
• Static or a voltage surge has altered RAM memory. Do a CLEAR or CLEAR ALL. See
"CLEAR" RESTART or "CLEAR ALL" RESTART. Then do a LOAD CELL
CALIBRATION, and RATE CALIBRATION for ALL materials.
10. The Display reads 3100.0 even with the bin empty. This is the upper limit load cell
readout.
• The Load Cells are not plugged in and the circuitry has drifted to the top limit.
• The Load Cells have been overloaded way beyond their limit and are now permanently
deflected.
11. Dispenses from a slide gate are not as consistent as they should be.
• The slide gate is sticking slightly. With the hopper empty, move the slide manually to
see that it moves freely. Press up or down on the air cylinder to adjust for proper
alignment.
• The material does not flow very well. A bridge breaker adaptor may be required.
12. Load Cell weight readings are not holding steady. They vary as much as 100 grams
from second to second.
• This is static and improper grounding. See WIRING CONSIDERATIONS

• If readings drift slowly in one direction, requiring frequent recalibration, a component on
the circuit board is most likely faulty. Call us.
• If TARE weights are not steady, something may be physically interfering with free
movement of the cells.
13. At the end of each cycle the MIX MOTOR runs for a fraction of a second only.
• The MIX MOTOR pulls a heavy amp load on start up. If the power supply is not
adequate (like when using an extension cord), the voltage will drop so low that the
computer will reset and the mix motor signal will shut off. The display will show this by
restarting as if power was just turned on. Provide a better supply of power; remove
extension cord or use larger gage wire.

Mix Problems
Customers with mix problems have several options available.
Decrease the batch size by lowering the FUL parameter value. This does two things. First, it causes the components to be
dispensed in smaller, more frequent batches, which places more and smaller layers of material into the mix chamber. Second, it
lowers the level of material in the mix chamber immediately after a dispense. It is critical to proper mixing that the mix blades reach
up through the top of the material in the mix chamber during mix time. Dispensing a large batch may bury these blades,
particularly when the process is not running at full blender capacity. A smaller batch size, while reducing throughput rate, will help
prevent the mix blades being covered during mix time.
Be sure level sensor is mounted in its lowest position, and increase sensitivity as much as possible. Both serve to keep a batch
from being dispensed so early as to cover the mix blades.
On units without flow control valves (FCA), increase the DLY parameter to as number as high as 50 percent of the time between
cycles. DLY is the time delay (in interrupts) from the sensor being uncovered until we begin the batch. Increasing DLY allows the
mix chamber to empty somewhat before the next batch drops. The maximum possible value for DLY is 29999 or 122 seconds.
You may increase the mix time at the end of each batch by changing the last two digits of the MIX parameter. If throughput is very
high it may be better to run the mixer continuously. However, added mix time sometimes causes separation after an initial mixing.
Different bulk densities and static electricity both aggravate this potential for separation from excessive mixing.
If a blender is mounted on a stand over a surge hopper, there should be a FCA, automatic flow control valve, fitted to the bottom of
the blender. This valve must be plumbed so that it is closed when the level sensor is uncovered. When the sensor is covered the
valve opens to release material. The purpose of this valve is to ensure mixing. The FCV parameter delays the opening of this
valve for 6 seconds. You can increase this delay time if you feel additional mixing is required before release.
On model WSB-940, be sure the weigh bin has two baffles installed. These ensure horizontal layering (as opposed to side by side
layering) of materials prior to dropping into the mix chamber.
Bulk density and pellet shape differences, specifically smooth virgin pellets mixed with square higher density color pellets, can
separate when dropped onto a sloping pile, as exists in a hopper, Gaylord, or surge bin. The light round pellets flow like water to
the edges, while the heavier square color pellets stay put. This is difficult to correct. It is best not to drop these kinds of blends
into large containers.
Vacuum conveying can also separate materials of different bulk densities. Maintain high air velocity to minimize this.
Models WSB-MB series units use an air drive for the mix blade, instead of an electric motor.
If you are having mix problems with air drives, be sure the blades moves a full 270 degrees (3/4 turn) with each sweep. If they do
not, try the following:
Increase the air pressure. If the gauge pressure drops more then 5 pounds during operation of the blades, the air supply line is
too small.
Lower the pile in the mix chamber to reduce torque requirements on the mix blade. This is explained above.
Increase the MPO parameter from 122 (1/2 second) to 183 (3/4 second) or 244 (1 full second). This allows more time for a full mix
blade sweep to occur. You may also want to increase mix time from 10 seconds to 15 or 20 seconds so that, in spite of slower
mix blade speed, the same amount of mixing occurs.
Increasing Throughput
A correctly sized blender should have throughput that always exceeds your process requirements. If, for some reason, your
blender is not keeping up, here are a few ways to increase throughput.
1. If your blender is equipped with a flow control slide gate, under the blender, this will reduce throughput up to 25 percent.
To counter this, set the "END FULL" flag on using the *44 function explained earlier. In the END FULL mode, blending
begins even while the sensor is still covered due to flow control valve operation.
2. If your process consumes a large batch of material all at once (such as during injection and screw return time), and
material reserve is not adequate, you may "run out" of material for a few seconds while the Weigh Scale blender is
making a new batch. The *44, "END FULL" function will also correct this. Here, when the sensor is uncovered, a
completed batch is immediately available to help refill the mix chamber, providing a larger reserve to the process.
3. Increase the FUL parameter. This sets the batch size. Larger batches increase throughput. Depending on the bulk
density of your material, you may be able to increase batch size by 20 to 40 percent.

4. Turn "FAST" on. This causes rapid volumetric "timed" dispenses to occur up to 4 times after each normal gravimetric
dispense.
5. Do not confuse "reserve" with "throughput". If your blender has a temporary problem which results in your process
running out of material before you have time to remedy the problem, your "reserve" is inadequate. Add a surge hopper,
or material level alarms on individual hoppers to prevent these types of problems.
Normal Operating Sequence

This section tells you how the system is supposed to work. If your system is not operating correctly, this description
may help you spot exactly where the system is failing, providing a clue to the problem.
Turn POWER ON:

The current program version date (V=xxxxxT) is displayed for 1 second, followed by the check
sum number (CKS xxxx), followed by a ROM check (ROM OK ), followed by a display of ( 0).
The weight in the weight bin is now displayed. It should be 0 plus or minus several grams.
During the first few minutes of operation, the displayed weight readings may drift slightly as the
circuitry warms up.
BEGIN operation:
The unit will begin to operate if both switches on the left side are UP in the CONTINUE position
and the SENSOR in the mix chamber is UNCOVERED. The sensor must be plugged into the
right side of the controller. If it is not, this has the same effect as the sensor being covered; the
unit will not run.
If the WEIGH BIN DUMP Flap opens and closes repeatedly:

If initial empty bin TARE weight is 100 grams or more, the weigh bin dump valve will operate in
an attempt to empty the bin and bring the starting weight closer to zero. If the bin is empty but the
weight reading is greater than 100 grams then something is wrong. See TESTING the LOAD
CELLS and LOAD CELL CALIBRATION.
If the ALARM flashes:

If the initial TARE weight is below -50 grams the Alarm will flash and the unit will not operate. Go
to TESTING of LOAD CELLS and LOAD CELL CALIBRATION.
The DISPENSE sequence begins:

If initial tare weight is within limits, between -50 and +100, the sequence will begin.
DISPLAY during dispenses:

During all dispenses, the component number and Type letter (R,N,A) will be displayed indicating
which component is being dispensed. The INITIAL display is the tare weight of the bin. This will
not change during the first dispense. After each dispense, the new total weight of the material in
the bin is updated and displayed.
REGRINDS first:
If REGRIND is part of the blend, REGRIND dispenses will occur first in order of size, from
the largest to the smallest. The letter "R" will appear in the display. After these dispenses an
exact weight is taken to determine the space remaining in the weigh bin for the remaining
dispenses. The total bin weight will appear in the display 2 seconds AFTER each dispense
has ended.
NATURALS second:
The NATURAL dispenses occur next in the sequence. They will be dispensed in order of
size, largest to smallest. The letter "N" will appear in the display. The exact weight of all
NATURAL dispensed is now determined for calculating the ADDITIVE dispenses.

ADDITIVES third:
The ADDITIVE dispenses occur last in the sequence. Each dispense must meet
requirements set by internal parameters or RETRIES will occur and the sequence will not
continue.
MATERIAL RUNS OUT:
If any material runs out or is not enough to meet criteria set by parameters then the process
will NOT CONTINUE past this component. RETRIES of this dispense will occur indefinitely
until the full dispense occurs or power is turned off. The display will FLASH. The ALARM
will sound after 4 retries. This number of retries before alarm is based on the ALARM (_AL)
parameters. REGRIND may, or may not, be set to cause an alarm when it runs out. See
PARAMETERS, _AL, for how to set the ALARM parameters.
If ALARM flashes:
More than four retries of any single component will cause the strobe light ALARM to begin
flashing. The component that is causing the alarm will continue to retry the dispense. The
display will blink and the first digit in the display will signify which component is causing the
problem. To continue with the dispense sequence, you must satisfy the requirements of the
dispense or turn power off.
WEIGH BIN dump:

After all dispenses the weigh bin is emptied by the final dump of the weigh bin into the
mixing chamber. The dump valve remains open for four seconds. (DTI parameter)
SENSOR covered:
While the sensor is covered, the dump valve remains open to ensure the weigh bin empties
completely. Dispensing stops. The dump valve will remain open for as long as the sensor is
covered. This will be until the next cycle begins.
FLOW CONTROL Valve: (optional)

The Flow Control Valve under the mix chamber will stay closed for 6 seconds (FCV
parameter) immediately following a dispense into the mix chamber. The rest of the time it
opens when the sensor is covered, and closes when the sensor has been uncovered for at
least two full seconds (based on DLY parameter).

VERIFYING LOAD CELL FUNCTION
Most Problems are related to LOAD CELL function.

There are several ways to VERIFY that the load cells are functioning properly. The slightest touch on the weigh bin should result
in a change in the readout. If this is not the case, something is wrong. When the light touch is removed, the display should return
to its starting point. If this does not happen, something is interfering with free movement of the cell or the bin. Make a careful
inspection of EVERYTHING around the load cells, the hanger bolts, the weigh bin tray and the weigh bin. NOTHING should
interfere with free movement.
It is normal for load cell readout to drift several grams over time and with different temperatures.
Since all the component dispenses are weighed by a single set of load cells, this drift will affect all
components equally and, therefore, the ratio of the components will remain accurate. Empty
weight is always TARED so each dispense is accurately measured.
The following observations will verify proper load cell operation:
When the bin is empty, between cycles, the display should read near zero. An error of several grams is not important since this
empty weight reading is "tared" from all dispense readings. The "empty weight" readings should be consistently within 1 or 2
grams of each other.
The addition of several pellets to the weigh bin should result in a change in the readout. 1 gram is about 40 pellets.
Most load cell problems are caused by interference to the movement of the load cell. The load cell must be free to respond to the
weight of a single pellet as well as free to move far enough to record a full 20,000 gram weight deflection. (10,000 grams per cell -
10K cells)
If weight readout is very erratic check for damage to the load cell wires. Check for a pinched wire in the connector.
An over stressed load cell will read high. The top limit is ( 3100.0) for a 200 series or ( 31000) for a 400 or 900 series. A load
cell that was forced or pried upward too far will read ( 0.0).
We supply and replace load cells in matched sets and we always include the mounting enclosures. You may remove the back
plate from the enclosure for visual inspection. It is not safe to remove the load cell itself from the enclosure. To do so may stress
the cell itself.
To OPERATE with DAMAGED load cells in a VOLUMETRIC mode, see KEYPAD, *87, Volumetric mode.
To RECALIBRATE the LOAD CELLS, see the HARDWARE MAINTENANCE section.
If you suspect load cell damage or failure, see: LOAD CELL RAW SIGNAL READOUT.
Load Cell Raw Signal Readout

Press "CE" key to check this RAW number for several seconds.
Load cells put out a very small voltage that varies slightly as the load cell is deflected. This voltage is converted, on the circuit
board, to a pulse train and these pulses are counted for 1 full second to determine a weight load. The software can handle a
range of counts from 0 to approximately 249,850.
A properly operating set of 3 K cells will range from about 55,000 to 120,000; a span of about 65,000 from empty weight (weigh
bin in place), to a full bin weight of 2000 grams. (10 K load cells range about 90,000 from empty to a full 9000 grams). The system
will work correctly as long as the empty bin weight readout is between 1 and 149,248. 149,248 is the highest number that the
software will accept for zero weight calibration (see parameters, LCZ). If the number is over this when you press the ZERO weight
key, the display will say (ZERO LOW).
This RAW COUNT number is converted to the proper gram readout, by the software, based on load cell calibration information.
The RAW COUNT numbers are more useful in diagnosing load cell problems because they bypass the calibration math and,
therefore, bypass any calibration errors that might have occurred.
Press "CE" key to display this RAW number for several seconds.
To observe this number continuously, use the *98 function in the PROGRAM mode.

Press Display will say: DISPLAY RAW COUNTS DISABLED
Press Display will say: DISPLAY RAW COUNTS ENABLED

Press Display will say: CT= xxxxxxxx
A floating, drifting number usually indicates the load cells are not plugged in.
A readout of 0 indicates an open circuit, a damaged wire or cell.

A full-scale readout of 249,850 indicates a damaged wire or cell.
A set of 3 K load cells will put out about 33 more counts for every gram of weight that is added. A test of sensitivity is to add a
small weight to the bin. The RAW WEIGHT count should increase by about 33 counts for each gram added. (10 counts per gram
for 10K load cells.)
If you call us for help in solving a load cell problem, it is helpful if you can tell us what the RAW COUNT number is with the bin
empty, and with a known weight in it. Pressing the CE key at any time will display the RAW COUNT number for the current
weight.
To OPERATE with DAMAGED load cells in a VOLUMETRIC mode, see KEYPAD, *87, Volumetric mode.
Backup, Restore, Factory Reset

Locations of stored Blender settings and their purpose
There are 3 memory areas where Blender settings are stored:
1. User Settings - The current settings in use. When you make parameter changes and/or enable features,
the changes (if any) are recorded into the user-settings when you exit PROGRAM mode. When changes
are made to User Settings, the changes are stored in EEPROM memory so that they are not lost when the
Blender is powered off.
2. User Backup Settings – The area in memory where User Settings are backed up into when the 23
function is used. If User Setting were never backed up using 23 then Factory default settings reside in
this memory location. “User Backup Settings” can be restored into “User Settings” using the 32 function.
3. Factory Default Settings - The area in memory that holds the Blender's factory default settings. The
Factory Default Settings are hard-coded default settings for each model. Factory Default Setting can be
restored using the 12 function or by doing a CLEAR ALL.
For information on using 12, 23 and 32, see Star Functions.

Clear Routine .
The “CLEAR” routine will copy “User Backup Settings” into “User Settings”. If “User Backup Settings” were
not intentionally saved earlier (using 23), then the CLEAR routine is essentially restoring Factory Default
Settings. The Clear routine is the same as using the 32 function. All current rate calibration numbers that
the unit has "learned" will be preserved.
To execute a "CLEAR", hold down the "CE" key while turning POWER ON. HOLD the CE key until you see
RESET on the display, then release the “CE” key. When done correctly, the display will say :
CLEAR
Retrieve Parameters (CLEAR) from EEPROM - Keypad Sequence:

Hold the CE key until you see RESET, then
Display will say ( CLEAR )
If you do not see ( CLEAR ) on the display, do it again.
CLEAR does not clear EEPROM information but instead loads EEPROM into RAM. Load Cell weight calibration numbers are
NOT lost. (To load EEPROM with correct RAM information, see KEYPAD, *23)

Clear All
The "CLEAR ALL" routine sets both current “User Settings” and “User Backup Settings” to the Blender's
model-specific default settings (the hard-coded values contained within the software itself). However, a
CLEAR ALL will preserve the most important user-defined settings, which are: model selection, stored recipes,
passwords and language configuration.
There are only TWO times when you want to do a CLEAR ALL.
1. When new software has been installed. Information may reside in memory locations that do not
match the new program. CLEAR ALL fixes this.
2. When all else fails. CLEAR ALL will sometimes fix problems that the simple CLEAR routine misses.
Restart with Default System Settings - the same as the CLEAR, above, but EEPROM information is also cleared.
Clear All - Keypad Sequence:

Hold Hold these keys down simultaneously
Hold the VIEW, BTCH, EXIT keys until you see RESET on the display, then
Release Release the keys
When done correctly, the display will say CLEAR ALL
If you do not see CLEAR ALL on the display, do it again.
LOAD CELL calibration WILL be lost. You will have to follow the Load Cell calibration procedure given in this manual.
Since parameter table information is lost, you will want to reenter parameters that were previously modified. See BRIEF
EXPLANATION of PARAMETERS for a quick review of which ones might have been changed.
Be certain that your unit displays the proper MODEL number when you turn on power. If not, see SELECTING CORRECT
MODEL.

Updating Controller Firmware

Updating the firmware within the 12-12 Controller can be accomplished through 2 different methods.
Method 1: USB Drive Update

1. This method uses a standard USB drive. There are 3 files that are required to perform a software
update to the 12-12 Controller. These files may be requested from Maguire Products and are labeled:
UPDATER.BIN
912WFxxx.crc
912WFxxx.s28
When you are provided with these three files, they should be copied to a USB drive and placed in a
folder named: Maguire
2. Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the 12-12 controller. Note, the controller should be powered
on but should not be running cycles.
3. Enter into program mode. Press 22222
4. Press 93. The display should say Checking Device…
5. If more than one firmware version is stored on the flash drive, Press to toggle between firmware
versions. If you only have a single copy of firmware stored on the flash drive the controller will default
to displaying that version.
Select Version:
WFxxxxx
6. When the firmware to loaded is displayed, press the CE key to begin the firmware transfer.
Verifying: [WFxxxxx] Updating: xxx/726

▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒ ▒▒▒▒▒▒▒▒
Do not turn off controller or remove the flash drive while firmware
is updating! Doing so may corrupt the controller’s firmware.
7. When Update Complete! is displayed, turn off the controller and turn on again. Clear All will display if
a version update was applied. The firmware update to the controller is complete.

Method 2: Firmware Uploader

This method uses a small program supplied by Maguire Products called the Maguire Firmware Uploader
(FirmwareUploader.exe). Required Hardware: RS-232 Serial Port Cable. Compatibility with Windows
95/98/NT/2000/XP
There is also a firmware file that is required to perform a software update to the 12-12 Controller. The file
along with the Maguire Firmware Uploader program may be requested from Maguire Products. The
firmware file is labeled: 912WFxxx.s28 (Note: the crc and bin files mentioned in method 1 above are
not required for this program).
When you are provided with these files, they should be copied to a folder on your computer.
The Maguire Firmware Uploader can update the firmware by communicating with the controller over
Ethernet using the 12-12 controllers Ethernet port or over serial, using the controller’s serial port.
If you are using Serial to upload the new firmware, do not use the MLAN network
to update the controller if you have multiple 12-12 Controllers connected to the
communication line. Instead, use a standard serial cable and connect it directly
to the controller’s Serial port and directly to the computers COM port.
Using the Maguire Firmware Uploader Software
1. Save the supplied files to a folder on a

computer that can access the Maguire
controller.
2. Double-click the file FirmwareUploader.exe.
To configure the Maguire Firmware Uploader,

decide whether you will be using Ethernet or
Serial to upload the firmware. Then click the
Port Settings button.
3. If you will be communicating with the controller

over Serial, select “Serial Port” as your
Connect. Choose the COM port of your
computer. Choose the Baud rate of 1200.
Connect one end of a standard serial cable
directly to the controller’s Serial Port. Connect
the other end to your computer’s COM port.
Click OK.
4. If you are using Ethernet to upload the

Controllers firmware, select “Ethernet” as your
Connection. Enter the IP Address and Port of
the 12-12 Controller that is to be updated.
Click OK.

5. Next step is to select the firmware file to be

uploaded to the controller. Click the Browse
button. Browse to the location of the file
912WFxxxxx.s28 (xxxx is the date stamp of
the firmware file). Select the file and click
Open.
6. Click Program Unit. A pop-up window will

display “Getting Firmware Version,
“Connecting”, then “Sending Packet …”.
Do NOT click Cancel during the Firmware
Update. (If the Firmware Update is canceled,
see below)
7. When the Firmware Update is complete,

“Transfer Complete” will be displayed in a pop-
up and the controller will display “Update
Complete!” on its display. Close the Firmware
Uploader program. Turn off the controller, then
on again. Clear All will display if a version
update was applied. The firmware update to
the controller is complete.
Do not turn off controller or cancel the Firmware Update as it is

sending Packets! Doing so may corrupt the controller’s firmware.
If the Firmware is corrupt, the controller will display the Message:
MISSING FIRMWARE. If this occurs, follow the above steps using
the Firmware Uploader and serial as the Connection type. Select
the baud rate as 57600 and perform the firmware upgrade over
serial.
Firmware Naming Scheme
9 1 2 D D 1 0 0 4 A
Processor Code Controller Year Month Day Version

Motorola 9S12 D Dryer D: 2004 Jan: 01
256K L LIW C: 2003 Feb: 02
Microprocessor O DPot B: 2002 ...
W WSB A: 2001 Dec: 12

SECTION 5 - HARDWARE MAINTENANCE

Hardware Adjustments
AIR PRESSURE
Set AIR PRESSURE to about 80 PSI for best accuracy. However, lower pressures will work.
If you plant air fluctuates, set the regulator to the low end so that the dispense valves always
see a consistent pressure. Lubricated air is NOT recommended. Micro Blenders should be
set to 40 PSI (2.7 bar). Vertical Valves used in removable hoppers on Micro Blenders, and
100 and 200 series blenders, are more accurate at 60 PSI pressure setting.
LEVEL SENSOR
Sensor position; 200 and 400 series models only:
The sensor should protrude into the mix chamber about 1/4 inch past the inside surface of
the stainless mounting plate. If it does not protrude far enough, it will sense the mounting
plate itself. If it protrudes too far, it will sense the mix blade.
Adjusting sensor sensitivity:
1. The adjustment screw is located at the rear of the sensor. It may be protected by a
small plastic screw like cover. You will need a very small screwdriver to adjust it.
2. Fill the mix chamber until the sensor is about 3/4 covered.
3. Turn screw counter-clockwise until the LED goes OFF.
4. Then turn clockwise until the LED just goes ON.
5. Empty the chamber and check to be sure the sensor LED does not go on when the
mix blade passes near it.
WEIGH BIN DUMP VALVE

The WEIGH BIN DUMP VALVE should be adjusted to close softly. A needle valve is
installed next to the quick disconnect so that air flow to the flap air cylinder may be restricted.
Adjust as required for a soft close.
SLIDE VALVES
Slide valves must move very freely. If they seem to jam slightly as they reach the full
extended position (closed), this may be due to the air cylinder mount being slightly bent. If
someone has pulled down or pushed up on the air cylinder, they may have bent the cylinder
mount. You can correct this by pressing up or down on the cylinder as required to correct
the problem.
If you process very hard pellets (polycarbonate and glass filled resins), your slide gate
dispense valves may stick closed occasionally. We provide spacers that limit the full stoke of
the air cylinder. This stops the slide from going any further then the just closed position and
prevents jamming. Call us for information.
INTERNAL MIX MOTOR and AUGER FEEDER FUSES

The MIX MOTOR timed power source and the AUGER FEEDER OUTLETS are driven by
internal solid state plug-in relays. A small 5 amp glass fuse is located to the right of each
relay. A spare fuse is also located on the board if replacement is necessary.

Load Cell Recalibration

This unit was properly calibrated at the factory to match the load cells that were supplied with it. If you are going to
recalibrate, note the following.
Recalibration cannot be done until the Recalibration flag is turned ON. The proper sequence of keystrokes is given
below.
BE SURE the load cell plug is plugged into the side of the controller.
BE SURE the weigh bin is hanging from the load cells freely.
BE SURE the air line to the dump valve is connected as it would be
during normal operation. (A disconnected air line adds weight.)
Air pressure to the line is not necessary.
BE SURE there is nothing touching the weigh bin or air line.
BE SURE the bin is EMPTY when ZEROING the load cells.
ZERO WT. must be done before FULL WT. Since changes in ZERO WT will also shift the FULL WT scale by the
same amount, it may not be necessary to go any farther than this.
When SETTING FULL WEIGHT, BE SURE you know the exact weight (in GRAMS) that you are adding to the bin.
Place this weight in the bin and then press the FULL WT. key. Five dashes (FUL-----) will be displayed.
Enter the EXACT weight in GRAMS that you have placed in the bin. The weight should be close to the designed full bin
weight; (400, 1000, 2000, 4000, 9000, or 18000). The example below uses 2000.
When done, there is no need to turn the Calibration Flag off. The next time power is turned off this flag will be reset to
OFF.
Load Cell Recalibration - Keypad Sequence:

NOTE – This example is specific to a WSB 200 series with a 2000 gram weigh bin – please check your model to select
correct FULL weight
Press Display will say: CALIBRATION MODE DISABLED
Press Display will say: CALIBRATION MODE WSB LOAD-CELLS
Press Display will say: WSB CELL ZERO -=- WAIT -=-
Followed by: PROGRAM
Place a 2000 (or 400, 1000, 4000 or 9000) Gram weight in the bin.
Press Display will say: WSB CELL FULL -=- WAIT -=-
Followed by: PROGRAM 2000.0
If YOUR weight is not exactly 2000 grams, then enter the ACTUAL weight that YOU use.
Press Display will say: 2000.0 (or whatever your calibration weight is)
Remove weights from Weigh Bin Display will say: 0.0 g
Actual displayed weights may be plus or minus a few grams.
After FULL weight calibration, if the display says (BAD CELL), the weight you are using does not match the weight you
entered, the weigh bin is not free to move, OR the load cells are bad.

BLENDER PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
There are no components of your blender that require periodic maintenance. However, over the years,
blenders may be subjected to abuse or difficult conditions, and accuracy can suffer. To maintain control
over the cost of expensive color and additives, you must maintain accuracy. We recommend that blenders
be examined once a year, and all necessary repairs be made to insure continued accuracy.
DISPENSE GATES
To be accurate, gates must open and close freely, quickly, and completely. Check for wear on the
slide gate guide rods. Check cylinder clevis adjustment for correct closing of the gate. A gate should
close just enough to block the hole, but no further. It is best if they do not pass over the far edge of the
opening as this might catch and jam on a pellet. Check that the clevis pin connecting the air cylinder is
intact, not broken or worn through. Check for correct air pressure, tight fittings, and no damaged or
crimped air lines.
WEIGH BINS
Check for smooth correct operation of the dump flap. Hinge points should not be worn. Gate should
overlap the forward edge enough to prevent dribble when closed, even when closed against pellets.
Space at the rear of the flap should allow for static build up of pellets on the rear edge of the dump flap
without interfering with the closing of the flap. Again, if you see evidence of these problems, newer
design parts are available to solve these problems. Check that the flap closes fully, and closes softly.
The soft close is adjustable.
CLEARANCES - FREE MOVEMENT OF WEIGH BIN

Carefully examine all the parts of the weigh bin and the bin hanging bracket to be sure that nothing
touches any fixed parts. A quarter (1/4) inch of space should exist on all sides of the weigh bin. Over
the years, windows and guards have been added, and this has required that the weigh bin size be
reduced to maintain 1/4 inch clearance per side. Be sure you do not have an older larger bin installed
where windows have been added.
A light touch of the bin should show a change in the weight readout. Remove the touch and the display
should return to exactly the same number, plus or minus 1 or 1/10 gram depending on model. Only
the last digit should drift, or vary, and by no more then one count. If ANY interference is detected, it
MUST be fixed.
MIX CHAMBER
No bent blades. No SHARP blades. Bent blades might brake off and severally damage your process
screw. Sharp blades are a safety hazard. Replace if mix blades are not perfect.
The blade assembly should slip on and off the motor shaft easily. The need to use excessive force to
remove the mixer assembly may bend the blades and they may eventually break off. Correct this if it is
a problem.
*77 and *54 PRINTOUTS

After you have fixed any problems, use the *77 and *54 functions to obtain printouts and fax or email
them to us for evaluation.


17 pin Amphenol connector Pin assignments
This table describes the pin assignment to device of the 17 pin

Amphenol connector with factory wire color assignment.
17 pin Amphenol connector
This pin goes to the to drive this external device: wire color
outside world through
this connector:
17 pin Amphenol connector
pin A weigh bin dump air solenoid brown
pin B component 1 air solenoid orange
pin C component 2 air solenoid blue
pin D component 3 air solenoid gray
pin E component 4 air solenoid purple
pin M flow control air solenoid yellow
pin F component 7 air solenoid red
comp. 5
comp. 6
strobe and beeper + opt. alarm relay output
mix motor outlet, panel side
pin G comp. 8 - external SS relay wt./red
pin H comp. 9 - external SS relay wt./yellow
pin J comp. 10 - external SS relay wt./green
pin K comp. 11 - external SS relay wt./blue
pin L alarm
pin N common line, all outputs white
pin P comp. 12 - ext. relay (also air drive mixer)
pin R neutral to 10 volt signals (S,T)
pin S 0-10 volt extruder control signal
pin T 0-10 volt line speed control signal
External SS relays are optional.
External SS relays and air solenoids may be exchanged.













FCA INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

Disclaimers
Production of Faulty Product
Processing conditions and materials vary widely from customer to customer and from
product to product. It is IMPOSSIBLE for us to anticipate ALL processing conditions and
requirements, or to be certain that our equipment will perform properly in all instances.
You, the customer, must observe and verify the performance level of our equipment in your
plant as part of your overall manufacturing process.
You must verify to your own satisfaction that this level of performance meets your
requirements. We CAN NOT be responsible for losses due to product that is blended
incorrectly, even when due to equipment malfunction or design incorrect for your
requirements; and/or for any consequential losses due to our equipment not blending to
your requirements.
We will only be responsible to correct, repair, replace, or accept return for full refund if our
equipment fails to perform as designed, or we have inadvertently misrepresented our
equipment for your application.
Accuracy of this Manual

We make every effort to keep this manual as correct and current as possible. However,
technology and product changes occur more rapidly then the reprinting of this manual.
Generally, modifications made to the design of the blender or to the operation of the
software are not reflected in the manual for 3 to 6 months. We always reserve the right to
make these changes without notice, and we do not guarantee the manual to be entirely
accurate. If you question any information in this manual, or find errors, please let us know
so that we may make the required corrections. We will gladly provide you with updated
manuals.

Warranty – Exclusive 5-Year

MAGUIRE PRODUCTS offers THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE
WARRANTY in the plastics equipment industry. We warrant each Weigh
Scale Blender manufactured by us to be free from defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service; excluding only those items
listed below as 'excluded items'; our obligation under this warranty being
limited to making good at our factory any Weigh Scale Blender which shall
within FIVE (5) YEARS after delivery to the original purchaser be
RETURNED intact to us, transportation charges PREPAID, and which our
examination shall disclose to our satisfaction to have been thus defective;
this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other warranties expressed or
implied
and of all other obligations or liabilities on our part, and MAGUIRE PRODUCTS neither assumes nor
authorizes any other persons to assume for it any other liability in connection with the sale of its Weigh
Scale Blenders.
This warranty shall not apply to any Weigh Scale Blender, which shall have been repaired or altered
outside MAGUIRE PRODUCTS factory, unless such repair or alteration was, in our judgment, not
responsible for the failure; nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or accident, incorrect wiring
by others, or installation or use not in accord with instructions furnished by Maguire Products.
Our liability under this warranty will extend ONLY to equipment that is returned to our factory in Aston,
Pennsylvania, PREPAID.
Please note that we always strive to satisfy our customers in whatever manner is deemed most expedient
to overcome any problems they may have in connection with our equipment.
EXCLUDED ITEMS:
LOAD CELLS on our WEIGH SCALE BLENDER are covered as long as they have not been damaged
from improper handling. MB, 100, and 200 series units use load cells rated for 6.6 pounds (3KG)
maximum load. Larger units use load cells rated for 22 pounds (10KG). DO NOT press on them
manually. DO NOT disassemble them from their mounting enclosures. Do not DROP then. Do not drop
the frame to which they are mounted. If the frame is dropped from a height of two feet, the load cells will
most likely be damaged.
DISCLAIMER:
Processing conditions and materials vary widely from customer to customer and from product to product.
Please be aware that it is IMPOSSIBLE for us to anticipate ALL processing conditions and requirements,
or to be certain that our equipment will perform properly in all instances. You, the customer, must observe
and verify the performance level of our equipment in your plant as part of your overall manufacturing
process. You must verify to your own satisfaction that this level of performance meets your requirements.
We CAN NOT be responsible for losses due to product that is blended incorrectly, even when due to
equipment malfunction or design incorrect for your requirements; and/or for any consequential losses due
to our equipment not blending to your requirements.
We will only be responsible to correct, repair, replace, or accept return for full refund if we have
inadvertently misrepresented our equipment for your application.

Index
Air Assembly, 10 Hopper Access Door, 10 Safety Features, 8

Auger Feeder, 10, 33, 116 Level Sensor, 10, 12 Safety Hazards, 8
BLENDER STARTUP, 7 Load Cells, 10, 89, 101 Safety Interlock, 10
Controller, 10, 12, 19, 21, 36, 39, 45, Material Hopper, 10 Sight Glass, 10
46, 91, 100, 107, 108 Mix Blades, 10 Slide Gate, 10
Dump Valve, 10 Mix Chamber, 10, 12 Solenoids, 10
EC Declaration of Conformity, 6 Mix Motor, 10, 12 Vertical Valve, 10
Flow Control Valve, 10, 19 Removable Hopper, 10 Weigh Bin, 10, 21, 33, 56, 113
Technical Support and Contact Information

Maguire Products Inc.
11 Crozerville Road
Aston, PA 19014
Tel: 610.459.4300
Fax: 610.459.2700
Email: info@maguire.com
Web: www.maguire.com
Maguire Europe
Tame Park
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B775DY
UK
Tel: + 44 1827 265 850
Fax: + 44 1827 265 855
Email: info@maguire-europe.com
Maguire Products Asia PTE LTD

Main Office
15 Changi North Street 1
#01-15, I-Lofts
Singapore 498765
Tel: 65 6848-7117
Fax: 65 6542-8577
E-mail: magasia@maguire-products.com.sg

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MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC.

Weigh Scale Blender®

For 12-12 Controller Models with 12 Software

WEIGH SCALE BLENDER ®

with ”TWELVE” COMPONENT SOFTWARE

INSTALLATION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE

Copyright © Maguire Products, Inc. 2013

2 Edition: November 21, 2013

© 2013 Maguire Products Inc.

Manufacturer’s Contact Information

Maguire Products Inc.

Edition: November 21, 2013 3

Maguire Weigh Scale Blender

Parameters - What they relate to:___________________________________________________ 62

Edition: November 21, 2013 5

Manufacturer: Maguire Products Inc.

Declares the following range of equipment described;

Make: Maguire Weigh Scale Blender

Conforms to the following CE directives;

2006/42/EC Machinery Directive

Using the following CE standard references:

CEI EN 50081-1/2 CEI EN 55022

And complies with the relevant Health and Safety requirements.

Responsible Person: Steve Maguire

6 Edition: November 21, 2013

SECTION 1 – BLENDER STARTUP

IT WON'T TAKE LONG; SO.... PLEASE, DON'T SKIP AHEAD.

HERE ARE THE STEPS YOU WILL FOLLOW:

PROCEED TO: SAFETY HAZARDS NEXT PAGE

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SERIOUS INJURY WILL RESULT

ADDITIONAL MIX BLADE HAZARD

Check for Sharp Edges frequently

ALWAYS keep fingers clear of slide gate openings.

DO NOT defeat this safety switch.

HOPPER FINGER GUARDS

DO NOT remove these Guards.

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COMPUTER PA RA ZERO FULL MIX ALRM 0 0 0

LOAD CELLS ON-OFF 120 V OLTS

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Blender Parts Key

9. Controller – Central Controller for all settings on the blender

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Controller Parts Key

2. Left Side Panel

3. Right Side Panel

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Assembly and Installation Instructions

The following items have been shipped to you:

1. FRAME and HOPPER assembly: (bolted to skid)

RED INSTRUCTION STICKERS will assist you during assembly.

1A. If your unit is to be MACHINE mounted:

For WSB MB, 100, 200, and 400 series models:

For WSB 900 and 1800 series models:

NOTE: When choosing proper orientation, be sure to retain access to the

1B. If your unit is STAND mounted:

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With Optional VTA

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3. Hang the Color and Additive Feeders: (Optional)