Operation Manual F450

Operation Manual
Automatically Operating Filter F450

0 Scope
0.1 Structure and Use of the Operation Manual
Present operation manual
Date of issue: 17.09.2007
Manufacturer: Georg Schünemann GmbH

Buntentorsdeich 1
D-28201 Bremen / Germany
Phone: ++49-0421-5 59 09-0
Fax: ++49-0421-5 59 09-40
Mail: info@sab-bremen.de
The manual is published in according to the specification of the EC Machine

Directive 98/37/EC. The pages are continuously numbered and the issue date is
placed in the footnote.
The manual describes the automatically operating filter F 450 and the handling of
the equipment.
This manual is to be kept for future use!
Copyright © by Georg Schünemann GmbH, Bremen.

All rights reserved.
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Stand: 09/2007 Georg Schünemann GmbH, Bremen
0.2 Table of Contents
0 Scope 0-1
0.1 Structure and Use of the Operation Manual 0-1
0.2 Table of Contents 0-2
0.3 List of Illustrations 0-4
0.4 List of Tables 4
0.5 List of Abbreviations 0-5
0.6 Intended and Improper Use 0-6
0.7 Necessary Diligence of the Operator 0-7
0.8 Qualification and Education of the Staff 0-8
0.9 Liability 0-9
1 Safety 1-1
1.1 Symbols 1-1
1.2 Basic safety instructions 1-2
1.3 Accident Prevention Rules 1-5
1.3.1 General 1-5
1.3.2 Assembly/Disassembly 1-5
1.3.3 Transport/Location 1-5
1.3.4 Electrical System 1-6
1.3.5 Compressed Air Unit 1-6
1.3.6 Safety at Setting out of Operation 1-7
1.3.7 Maintenance and Repair 1-7
1.4 Operation 1-8
2 Description 2-1
2.1 General 2-1
2.2 Technical Description 2-1
2.2.1 Description of the Operational Functions 2-2
2.2.2 Controlling of the Automatically Operating Filter F 450 2-4
3 General Data 3-1

3.1 Signs and Name Plate 3-1
3.2 Technical Data 3-2
3.2.1 Control Unit 3-2
4 Installation and Setting to Work 4-1

4.1 Before Installation 4-1
4.2 Unpack 4-2
4.3 Installation 4-3
4.4 Steps to Setting into Operation 4-5
4.5 Setting into Operation 4-6
4.6 Testing and Adjusting of the Operating Parameters 4-7
4.6.1 Switch on Control with the Power Switch, first Flushing Phase/Pre-
Flushing Check. 4-7
4.6.2 Setting the Running Time of the Pneumatic Cylinder to Operating
Conditions 4-7
4.6.3 Check of Proper Terminating of Flushing 4-8
4.6.4 Adjustment of Flushing Interval T1 at the Electronic Control 4-8
4.6.5 Operating Parameter 4-9
5 Operation 5-1
5.1 Controls 5-1
5.2 Program Operation 5-2
5.3 Sequence of Control Activities 5-4
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6 Maintenance 6-1
6.1 Cleaning 6-1
6.2 Flushing Disc 6-1
6.3 Pneumatic Cylinder 6-1
6.4 Seals 6-2
7 Trouble shooting 7-1
8 Appendix 8-1
8.1 Terminal Assignment at Control Panel 8-1
8.2 Printed Circuit Board Assignment 8-3
8.3 Communication 8-4
9 Optional 9-1
9.1 Terminal Assignment Clamping Box 9-1
10 Addition document at application in EX-Region (based on order) 10-1

10.1 Application range 10-1
10.2 Main feature and specified operation 10-1
10.3 Installation and Setting to Work 10-1
10.4 Maintenance 10-2
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0.3 List of Illustrations
Fig. 3-1 Name plate standard.......................................................................................... 3-1

Fig. 3-2 Name plate ATEX .............................................................................................. 3-1
Fig. 8-3 Terminal Assignment ......................................................................................... 8-2
Fig. 8-4 Printed Circuit Board Assignment till Serial Number 2568................................. 8-3
Fig. 8-5 Printed Circuit Board Assignment from Serial Number 2569............................. 8-3
Fig. 8-6 Components of F 450 ........................................................................................ 8-7
Fig. 8-7 Controls and Connections of the Control Unit.................................................... 8-8
Fig. 8-8 Air- and Water connections................................................................................ 8-9
0.4 List of Tables
Tab. 4-1 Alignment of the operating parameter................................................................ 4-9
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0.5 List of Abbreviations
AC Alternating Current
DC Direct Current
DPS Differential pressure switch
etc. et cetera
GND Ground
LS 1 Proximity Switch 1
LS 2 Proximity Switch 2
T1 Interval Time
T2 Pre-Flushing Time
T3 Stroke Time
SV 1 Solenoid Valve 1
SV 2 Solenoid Valve 2
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0.6 Intended and Improper Use
The Automatically Operating Filter F450 exclusively serves for the filtration of the
operating medium indicated in the Certificate of Acceptance. The admissible op-
erational data registered on the name plate are to be kept. The filter satisfies the
requirements of the EC Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC and the Directive
94/9/EC.
• Reading this operation manual as well as keeping all references contained in,
appertain to the intended use. That applies in particular to the notes of cau-
tion.
• Furthermore the requirement to strictly follow the operating instructions, the
inspections and maintenance regulations.
• Any malfunctions possibly impairing the safety must be cleared immediately!
• The filter is designed for continuous operating parameters. After longer oper-
ating conditions the filter insert must be cleaned before a renewed start-up, if
necessary.
Any other use or any use going beyond the rules (e.g. at higher operating tem-
peratures or operating pressures) will be regarded as an improper use. The
manufacturer will not be liable for any damage resulting there from. The user of
the Automatically Operating Filter F450 is responsible for all property and per-
sonal damage which develop from not intended use.
The Automatically Operating Filter F450 is designed according to the state of the
art and the recognized safety-relevant rules. Nevertheless, its use might cause
danger to the user’s or third person’s lives and limbs or impair the filter or other
intrinsic values.
In order to avoid damage or lethal injuries with the use of the Automatically Op-
erating Filter F 450, the following points are to be considered:
• The filter should only be used in a technically faultless condition and accord-
ing to intended purpose.
• Inform yourself about the correct operating before switching on of the device.
• Read the chapter "safety".
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0.7 Necessary Diligence of the Operator
Please keep these operation manual carefully field and handy at the locations
where the filter will be used.
Please follow generally effective legal and other binding regulations with regard
to the prevention of accidents and the protection of the environment as a sup-
plement to these operation manual. Such binding regulations may e.g. equally
concern the use of hazardous materials or the availability/wearing of personal
protective equipment.
Ensure that these operating instructions are supplemented by further instructions

including the supervisory and report duties taking into consideration particular
operational features, e.g. regarding the structuring of operations, operational se-
quences and the staff employed.
Prior to starting their work, the personnel in charge of the operation of the ma-
chine should have read the operating instructions and in particular the chapter
„Safety Rules“ in detail. This will particularly apply to any personnel working only
occasionally at the filter, e.g. while setting it up or maintaining it. At least some
time or other, the staff should be controlled if they were in fact working in a safety
relevant manner, being fully aware of possible dangers and following the operat-
ing instructions.
Please follow all the instructions at the filter with regard to safety and dangers.
In case of any safety-relevant modifications regarding the filter or operational per-
formance, the filter should immediately be shut down and this malfunctions re-
ported to the competent department.
No modifications, attachments or alterations must be carried out at the filter with-

out obtaining the relevant permission from Georg Schünemann GmbH first. This
will equally apply to the installation and the adjustment of safety devices and
safety valves as well as the welding at pressurized vessel parts.
Any spare parts should comply with the technical requirements stipulated by the
manufacturer, which will always be guaranteed for genuine spare parts.
The program of the programmable control systems should never be modified.
At any rate, the time intervals for recurrent tests/inspections laid down or indi-
cated in the operating instructions should be kept.
An adequately equipped workshop outfit for the maintenance work will be abso-
lutely indispensable.
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0.8 Qualification and Education of the Staff
Only reliable personnel should be allowed to perform any work at the filter. The
legal minimum age should be taken into account.
Employ only trained or instructed personnel and the relevant responsibilities of

the staff for the operational, setup, maintenance, and repair work should clearly
be stipulated.
Any personnel to be trained at, semi-skilled at, or familiarized with this work or
working within the scope of a general training should only be permitted to be ac-
tive with regard to the filter under permanent supervision of an experienced per-
son.
Any work in connection with the electrical equipment of the filter must either be
carried out by a skilled electrician or by instructed persons according to the elec-
trotechnical rules under the guidance and supervision of a skilled electrician only.
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0.9 Liability
Generally our current "general terms of delivery and sales" apply.
Guarantee and liability claims with damages to property and person are ex-
cluded, if they are to due several of the following causes:
• Not intended use of the Automatically Operating Filter F450!
• Inappropriate mounting, starting up, operation and maintenance of the

Automatically Operating Filter F450!
• Operation of the Automatically Operating Filter F450 with defective safety

devices!
• Nonobservance of the notices in the operation manual of the Automatically

Operating Filter F450 concerning operation, maintenance, servicing and
troubleshooting!
• The qualification and education of the staff is not considered.
• Unauthorized modifications of the Automatically Operating Filter F450.
• Inadequately monitoring of components, which are subject to a wear!
• Inappropriately carried out repairs!
• Catastrophes through external action and force majeure!
The complete guarantee only and exclusive is taken over for spare parts from
Georg Schünemann GmbH for the Automatically Operating Filter F450!
No modifications must be carried out at the Automatically Operating Filter F450

without obtaining the relevant permission from Georg Schünemann GmbH!
For all reconstructions a written permission from Georg Schünemann GmbH is
necessary!
Only use (excluding) original spare and wearing parts of the Georg Schünemann
GmbH.
With bought-in spare parts it is not ensured that they were safety fairly designed
and manufactured!
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1 Safety
Important Instructions!
At proper operational the reliability of operation of the Automatically Operating

Filter F450 is ensured.
The filter is manufactured according to the safety and industrial safety regula-
tions. During abuse dangers for lives and health of persons and real values of the
user is threaten.
All persons, who are involved with start-up, operation and maintenance of the fil-
ter, must be accordingly qualified and trained.
The following safety instructions are to be respected in addition of already valid

national rules for accident prevention and laws.
Existing rules for accident prevention and laws must be kept in each case.
1.1 Symbols
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Use for hazardous situations with high probability of death or severe injury. Do
not use for property damage unless personal injury risk present.
Use for hazardous situations which have some probability of death or severe
injury. Do not use for property damage unless personal injury risk is present.
Use for hazardous situations, which may result in minor or moderate injury. Do
not use when there is a possibility of death or severe injury.
Use for indicating a statement of company policy as the message relates directly
or indirectly to the safety of personnel or protection of property. Do not use for
hazardous situations where death or severe injury may occur.
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1.2 Basic safety instructions
Hazardous Pressure
Before maintenance and repair work you should make sure at any rate that the
vessel is unpressurized prior to starting any maintenance work at the Automati-
cally Operating Filter F450.
Hazardous Voltage
Prior to any maintenance and repair work, the filter should be deenergized and
safeguarded against unintentional reenergizing. The zero potential is to be de-
termined. Neighbouring energized parts are to be covered or provided with
gates.
Possible endangerment Measures for avoidance
Function failure by wrong handling and/or

assembly
Explanation:
If incorrect or not expressly described parts at • Only parts may be inserted, attached or
the filter are installed and/or changed, the func- changed, which are listed in the manual and
tion of the filter can be set out of strength or the pertinent documents.
disturbed substantially.
Possibility to injuries of the serving and mainte- In case of doubt, information is to be obtained
nance staff during the operation and mainte- • by the manufacturer.
nance.
Use only prescribed and perfect tools for the
• repair.

assembly
Explanation:
If the diameter of the inlet and/or expiration line • Guarantee that the drain lines have the di-
does not correspond to the defaults of the ameter demanded by the manufacturer.
manufacturer of the filter, the function of the
filter can be set out of strength or disturbed
substantially.
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assembly
Explanation:
If the diameter of the inlet and/or expiration line • Examine the filter regularly according to
does not correspond to the defaults of the manu- chapter 6 „Maintenance“.
facturer of the filter, the function of the filter can
be set out of strength or disturbed substantially.

assembly
Explanation:
Each filter is built for a certain pressure range, a • Install the filter exclusively into systems for
certain temperature range and a certain me- those the filter is designed and certified.
dium. If the filter is built into another system, as
being planned than, the function of the filter can
be set out of strength or disturbed substantially.
Burn hazard!
Burn of fingers and/or hands
Explanation:
If the filter in a system is operated, as the me- • Isolate all parts of the system, at those a burn
dium reaches a temperature of more than 122 °F danger exists or attach warnings
(50 °C), burn danger exists alone by contact of
the filter surface.
Burn hazard!
Explanation:
If the filter is subjected unintentionally during • Before starting maintenance and repair work
maintenance with pressure, depending upon make sure at any rate that the vessel is un-
kind of the medium injuries such as burn, scald, pressurized during any maintenance work.
caustic or radioactive contamination are possi-
ble.
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Crush hazard
Crush injuries of the fingers, hands and/or feet
Explanation:
The filter has a minimum weight of 37.5 lbs • During transport, assembly and maintenance
(17 kg), depending upon model. During trans- work wear safety clothing.
port, the assembly, disassembly and mainte-
nance work crush injuries of the fingers, hands • Secure the filter during transport, assembly,
and/or the feet are possible. disassembly and maintenance work against
slipping and falling down.
Hazardous voltage
Explanation:
Hazardous voltages of more than 48 V are pre- • Prior to any maintenance and repair work, the
sent in the control unit. Danger exists by con- filter should be deenergized and safeguarded
tact of voltage carrying parts. against unintentional reenergizing.
• Additional fuses are to be unscrewed, if nec-

essary all poles, and kept surely.
• After the repair no metallic parts may remain

in the device, which can lead to short circuits.
• Make sure that the filter is grounded.
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1.3 Accident Prevention Rules
1.3.1 General
After assembly and before initial operation of the filter a safety check must be
carried out (new installation or assembly after transport). All machine parts are to
be examined for their perfect condition.
Check the filter for operational safety before setting into operation (see chapter
4.4, page 4-5)!
The following safety instructions are to be respected in addition of already valid

national rules for the prevention of accidents and laws.
Pay attention to the instructions in this manual and the generally valid, local
safety regulations and rules for accident prevention!
Attached warning and signs give important notes for safety operation. Pay atten-
tion to the warnings.
The staff carries the responsibility for their own security and the security of third
in the work area. These responsibility cannot be delegated!
Any malfunctions possibly impairing the safety must be cleared immediately!
Defective components have to be replaced immediately!
1.3.2 Assembly/Disassembly
During assembly/disassembly only the staff, necessary for it, may stay in the
work area of the filter.
Pay attention to sufficient free space of motion and stability of the ground.
Check that after the assembly all components were duly added (control for tight-
ness).
Check that all cables and connecting cables are attached to the points planned
for it!
Before initial operation of the filter the operating personnel have to convince itself
of the faultless state by prescribed controls.
1.3.3 Transport/Location
Absolutely consider the transportation information.
Before the transport of the filter the components are to be packed in an appropri-
ate and careful way.
Check and fasten the transport locks!
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1.3.4 Electrical System
Any work in connection with the electrical equipment of the filter must be carried
out by a skilled electrician!
Circuit diagrams are to be used as a basis for this jobs.
Before opening the control unit, power supply for the filter is to be switched off or
disconnected!
Danger of Hazardous Voltage.
Mark the main switch by a warning “Do not Operate Electricians at Work“ and
safeguard the filter against unintentional reenergizing!
Mark disconnected current feeds by a warning “Do not Operate Electricians at

Work“ and ensure, that unauthorized persons can not enter the work area!
Check the electrical equipment of the filter regularly. Repair slack connections as
well as damaged cables immediately!
Never separate connector or plug together under load! Burn hazard!
Protect connections permanently against humidity.
Keep the control unit permanently closed. Thus the protection from humidity and
contamination is guaranteed.
1.3.5 Compressed Air Unit
Check regularly the air supply lines and the connections of the air supply unit for
correct attachment and leakages.
Replace damaged or strongly worn components of the compressed air unit im-
mediately.
All work on the compressed air unit of the filter is to be carried out in the operat-
ing stop only. The electrical system is to be set out of operation.
Die compressed air unit is to be set out of operation and into pressure-free condi-
tion. The compressed air unit is safeguarded against unintentional repressuring
and marked by a sign “work on compressed air unit“.
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1.3.6 Safety at Setting out of Operation
Take care that the Automatically Operating Filter F 450 is safeguarded against
unauthorized reenergizing after setting out of operation.
Mark the power switch in the control unit by a warning “Out of order“ and secure
the power switch against unauthorized restarting with a suitable locking device.
Also the compressed air unit is safeguarded against unauthorized setting into
operation and marked by a warning ”Out of order“
1.3.7 Maintenance and Repair
Accomplish the prescribed maintenance work, as they are described in the chap-
ter 6 "Maintenance"!
Before beginning of maintenance and repair work the Automatically Operating

Filter F 450 is to be set out of operation.
The preparatory work is to be carried out as in

Chapter 1.3.4 “Electrical System“,
Chapter 1.3.5 “Compressed Air Unit“,
Chapter 1.3.6 “Safety at Setting out of Operation“,
described!
safeguarded against unintentional reenergizing!
It is to be paid attention absolutely, that the filter is unpressurized prior to start-
ing any maintenance!
Grease and solvents as well as contaminated cloths are appropriately to dispose

of!
An appropriate disposal of the exchanged components has to take place in ac-

cordance with the operational plan for waste disposal!
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1.4 Operation
If malfunctions are determined during the operation of the filter, then the filter
should be shut down immediately.
Proceed as described in
Chapter 1.3.4 “Electrical System“,
Chapter 1.3.5 “Compressed Air Unit“,
Chapter 1.3.6 “Safety at Setting out of Operation“,
Chapter 6 “Maintenance“,
Chapter 7 “Trouble shooting“
Determined malfunctions are to be eliminated immediately.

The work may be carried out only by trained and instructed personnel.
The Georg Schünemann GmbH is to be informed, if serious malfunctions occur,
which are not to be repaired with own staff.
Malfunctions can announce themselves by changed noises of the filter (screech,

clatter, vibrations). If noises change the cause is to be followed immediately.
The determined malfunction may be repaired only with switched off Automati-
cally Operating Filter F 450!
The Automatically Operating Filter F 450 may be set into operation again only af-
ter cut out the malfunction.
A safety check and a functional test are to be carried out.
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2 Description
2.1 General
The Automatically Operating Filter F 450 is a versatile applicable, self-cleaning,

as far as possible maintenance-free filter to remove individual contamination of
high loaded liquids from natural sources of water (e.g. seawater, river water, sur-
face water), warming and/or cooling circuits and processes. The filter works al-
ready at an operating pressure of only 4.35 psi (0,3 bars) and features by a small
pressure loss with high flow rate, simple, durable construction, high efficiency,
weight and space-saving construction.
2.2 Technical Description
(See Fig. 8-6, page 8-7 and Fig. 8-7, page 8-8)
The contaminated medium flows by the flange marked as entrance into the filter.
It moves through the filter insert from the inside to outward and steps cleaned out
from the flange marked as exit. The flushing phase of the filter is activated either
by reaching at the differential pressure switch the differential pressure or after a
pre-set interval of time. The flushing valve opens and a greater amounts of soil-
ing flushes out. Afterwards the flushing disc makes two strokes in the filter insert,
thus producing an increase in speed between the flushing disc and the filter wall.
The local loss of pressure produced a ”suction effect” in the filter element. By
means of this pressure drop the coarser and easily cleanable particles are
flushed out of the insert liner through the opened flushing valve out of the filter.
The Automatically Operating Filter F 450 is supplied with an electronic control

system, which monitors all functions and enables adjustment of operating pa-
rameters. It starts automatically the flushing procedure, before possible consoli-
dated deposit the filter insert can lead to substantial flow reductions.
The flow of filtrate is not interrupted thereby. According to the operating condi-
tions the flushing time can be set over the control system. The flushing frequency
depends on the contamination of the medium.
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2.2.1 Description of the Operational Functions
The operation of the Automatically Operating Filter F 450 is divided into the nor-
mal operation and the flushing phases:
Normal operation
The filter is in the normal filtration phase. The

rising valve is closed and the piston mounted
in the cover is in its initial position with the
flushing disc outside of the filter basket. The
particles are deposited in the filter insert in
accordance with the laws of fluid mechanics,
starting at the top and continuing towards the
bottom. The running time of this filtration
phase is dependent upon the level of con-
tamination of the medium.
Because of the design and the mechanical
conditions of the fluid no particles are depos-
ited in the filter entry of the fluid region in this
phase.
Filtration and first flushing phase
In this flushing phase the flushing valve

opens and generates a pressure drop relative
to the system pressure prevailing in the pipe
work system. By means of this pressure drop
the coarser and easily cleanable particles are
flushed out of the insert liner.
The filtration continues throughout this proc-
ess, while the flushing flow rate is defined and
limited by means of a throttle valve that is lo-
cated in the flushing outlet pipe.
The flushing process is triggered either by

monitoring of the differential pressure, or by a
time-based control algorithm.
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Filtration and flushing phase
The flushing valve is open. The pneumatic

driven piston, together with the flushing disc,
moves into the filter insert up to a 2/3 depth.
The large local increase in velocity in the gap
between the flushing disc and the filter insert
generates a drop in static pressure (the Ber-
noulli effect). Only the part of the region to
the flushing disc is the external pressure on
the clean side of the filter higher than in the
region between the flushing disc and the filter
insert. Together with the much increased
flow velocity this generates a “suction effect”
in the filter element.
By means of the flushing valve that is open
at the same time, and the pressure drop
thereby generated, the contamination is
flushed out of the filter.
Filtration and last flushing phase
While the flushing disc is reaching its initial

position the flushing valve remains open.
This enables the remaining particles to leave
the filter unit.
During the upwards movement of the flush-
ing disc the lower 1/3-region of the filter liner
is also cleaned by means of a self-cleaning
effect produced by the flow conditions gen-
erated in accordance of the Bernoulli princi-
ple.
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2.2.2 Controlling of the Automatically Operating Filter F 450
The automatic filter will be controlled via an electronic control box. The parame-
ters will be entered via the keyboard or via the integrated serial interface respec-
tively. Thus the filter can be monitored and remote controlled by a control station.
The programmable control unit supervises at defined measuring points the pres-
sure within the entry region of the filter. It triggers the flushing process caused by
monitored differential pressure or time-based control algorithm. The flushing pro-
cedure can be released additionally at any time manually.
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3 General Data
3.1 Signs and Name Plate
The Automatically Operating Filter F 450 is equipped with signs and a name
plate! Always consider the hints, instructions and operating values appropriate
on the signs and name plate!
Fig. 3-1 Name plate standard
Fig. 3-2 Name plate ATEX
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3.2 Technical Data
3.2.1 Control Unit
Mains connection: 230 V AC +/-10 % 50/60 Hz
Valve output 1: 24 V DC, max. 0.6 A

230 V AC, max. 0.1 A
Valve output 2: 24 V DC, max. 0.6 A

230 V AC, max. 0.1 A
Error output 1: 1 pol., potential free relay contact,

max. load 230 V AC, 1 A
Error output 2: 1 pol., potential free relay contact,

max. load 230 V AC, 1 A
Serial interface: RS485, double-wire half-duplex

9600 Baud, 8 bit, 1 stop bit, no Parity
Dimensions: W 9.45 “ (240 mm) x H 8.27 “ (210 mm) x D 3.74 “ (95 mm)
Weight: approx. 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
Fuses: 230 V AC valve outputs (F3) 1 A slow blowing

Control system (F4) 1 A slow blowing
24 V DC valve voltage (F5) 1.25 A slow blowing
Defective fuses must be replaced only by such, which corresponds to the origi-
nal fuses in value and design!
Repairing or bridging fuses as well as using repaired fuse cartridges are not
permitted.
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4 Installation and Setting to Work
Please read before installation and setting to work accurately the operation man-
ual.
4.1 Before Installation
Requirements of the conduit system

For the full functionality of the filter, the following requirements must be met and
kept:
• The medium supply pipe and drain pipe must be layed in streamline.
• The cross sections of the supply pipe and drain pipe corresponds to those of
the filter inlet and outlet at least.
• And the supply and drain pipe must be layed without any mechanically stress
to the filter. This applies also under thermal load conditions of the pipes.
Requirements of the filter configuration

To ensure the perfect cleaning and function of the filter the following requirements
must be met:
• The different operating parameters such as filter nominal size, flow rate,
pressure and/or the pertinent pump characteristic must be considered in the
configuration and correctly implemented.
• Particularly the drilling diameter of the aperture and the diameter of the flush-
ing disc affect the cleaning.
• These components must be adapted on change of the operating parameters
(e.g. diameter/flow rate) by SAB.
Requirements of the compressed air system

For the full functionality of the filter, the following requirements must be met and
kept:
• Pressure 87 psi (6 bars), air hose min. 10/1 mm

• Relief valve, service unit
• Air consumption (see Tab. 4-1)
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4.2 Unpack
Before beginning
See
• Chapter 1 „Safety“ and

• Section 4.1 „Before Installation“
Crush hazard!
The filter has a mass of at least 37.5 Ibs (17 kg). During transport and the as-
sembly, crush injuries of the fingers, hands and/or the feet could happen.
• Protect the filter during disassembly, transport and assembling against

slipping and falling down.
• Wear safety footwear.
Before unpacking the filter the following rules have to be considered.
Never lift the filter at the pneumatic cylinder,

only on the flanges or with lifting belt
as shown in the figure.
Control:
• the Automatically Operating Filter F 450 for outside damages

• the connections on damages
• the flanges for soilings
Remove the possible existing transport locks or flange catches.

Do not install the Automatically Operating Filter F 450, if it is damaged.
Clean possible contamination.
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4.3 Installation
Mounting the filter without mechanically tension.

In order to guarantee the proper function and optimal lifetime, the filter must be
mounted without mechanically tension in the pipe.
1. The filter cover with the pneumatic cylin-

der can be delivered separated from filter
body. We recommend initially to mount
the filter without the cover and mounting
the cover with the cylinder later.
2. The filter may be mounted up to ND 400

horizontally or vertically in any direction
with all connections. From ND 500 the
filter should be mounted horizontally only
in consultation with the producer. The
filter should either be supported with a
pipe support directly mounted on the filter
or by supporting the connecting pipes.
The filter cover with the pneumatic cylin-
der has to be easily accessible for the
purpose of any maintenance. The con-
necting size of the flushing line from the
flushing valve may be not be reduced
because this may lower the filter’s self-
cleaning capability. Beyond this, the filter
has to work with a differential pressure of
at least 8.7 psi (0.6 bars) between the
filter input and flushing line.
The flushing line should be filled with the
medium. A combination of high system
pressure and a freely discharging flush-
ing line may lead to damaging by vibra-
tion.
3. Mount the control mechanism and differ-

ential pressure switch on a wall in the
visual range of the filter, if they are not
mounted direct at the filter housing.
The differential pressure switch should
be mounted horizontally with the water
pressure connections downwards and
with the two aeration nipples upwards
according the information to the left.
Before setting to work the differential
pressure switch has to be vented correct
by the bleeder screw.
In case of ATEX-specification the
deaeration of the measurement pipes
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takes place by two separate valves, con-

nected upstream of the differential pres-
sure switch.
4. The pressure gauge which is fixed on the

solenoid valve must be mounted horizon-
tally with the pressure compensation vent
upwards. This pressure compensation
vent must be opened before setting into
operation, therefore the nipple must be
cut.
.
5. If the cover is delivered separate of the filter, connect the air lines for the
pneumatic cylinder in accordance with the attached connection diagram
(see Fig. 8-8, page 8-9). Connect the compressed air feed to the com-
pressed air station with an air hose of at least 10/1 mm. The air pressure
has to be about 87 psi (6 bars) and a maximum of 116 psi (8 bars) /
Special 50.7 psi (3.5 bars).
6. If the pneumatic controlling is not mounted at the filter, connect the water
hose for the differential pressure switch to the connections A and B in ac-
cordance with the connection diagram. In this process, it is important to
know that the filter’s automatic mechanism does not function if the con-
nections are changed.
7. Connect the potential-free connections for OPERATION and ALARM or

the serial interface for an external monitoring mechanism.
8. If the filter has mounted a termonal box, the connection to voltage supply
as well as the external components such as flushing valve etc. is made by
screw-type terminals in the separately accessible terminal box. The fuses
are also placed here.
9. The voltage supply has to be made as a fixed installation.
Function failure by wrong handling

Guarantee that the Automaticfilter F 450 is not supplied with pressure, as long
as the filter is switched off and/or the OPERATION contact is opened, in order
to avoid damages of the filter insert.
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4.4 Steps to Setting into Operation
The following procedures have to be done before setting into operation:
1. Before setting into operation check the proper condition of the electric ca-
bles and connections of the control.
2. Check the compressed air adapter. The distribution of compressed air must
be supplied with 87 psi (6 bars) / Special 50.7 – 116 psi (3.5 – 8 bars),
check with pressure gauge. Check before setting into operation whether the
distribution of compressed air, the magnetic valve and the pneumatic cylin-
der (drive of the flushing disc) are properly supplied with compressed air.
3. Check the differential pressure connection (DPS).

The differential pressure hoses (Fig. 8-6 / 9, page 8-7) must be attached to
the intended pressure measuring points (Fig. 8-6 / 7a, 7b, page 8-7) in the
lower region of the filter (inlet), as well as to the appertained differential
pressure switch (Fig. 8-6 / 8a, 8b, page 8-7). The differential pressure
switch must be duly aired out by means of the vent screws (Fig. 8-6 / 8c,
page 8-7).
In case of ATEX-specification the deaeration of the measurement pipes

takes place by two separate valves, connected upstream of the differential
pressure switch.
No operation without control
• In order to avoid damage to the filter and the plant, never operate the filter
without the control. The operation without liquid is not damaging the filter.
At emptying from pipes therefore it is not necessary to set the filter out of
operation for its own protection.
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4.5 Setting into Operation
Start up the electronic control by switching on the mains switch (Fig. 8-7 / 12,
page 8-8) at the control unit. After switching on the control unit a filtration cycle is
introduced automatically (The filtration can be started also at any time by press-
ing the key "FLUSH").
Check whether the flushing valve opens and the piston carries out thereafter two
strokes (pre and decreasing/going back movement). The test of the piston func-
tion should be accomplished under operating conditions, because a high system
pressure and flow impair the time which is used for a full piston stroke.
Function check of the differential pressure switch

Check the function of the differential pressure switch by opening the connection
at the filter housing (connection with return valve or rather ball cock valve) at the
low pressure side (connection with marking B) during the filter operation. The
flushing cycle must be activated. If not, the cause is to be due to an incorrect
connection of the lines between filter and differential pressure switch. Therefore it
has to be checked whether the connection was made in accordance with the
connection diagram in this manual.
It is to be considered, that the pressure difference of 145 psi (10 bars) does not
arise. Otherwise the membrane of the differential pressure switch can be dam-
aged.
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4.6 Testing and Adjusting of the Operating Parameters
Implement the following steps, in order to check the proper function of the filter.
4.6.1 Switch on Control with the Power Switch, first Flushing Phase/Pre-Flushing
Check.
By pressing the power switch the first flushing phase starts automatically. The dirt
drain valve opens against "atmosphere-pressure" and/or around at least 8.7 psi
(0.6 bars) for lower system pressure (consider pressure losses of the piping).
During the first flushing phase the flushing disc is located in the initial position in
the upper region of the filter housing.
Possibly necessary settings:
1. Adjust the pre-flushing time T2 at the electronic control according to the fil-
ter size if necessary (see Tab. 4-1, page 4-9).
2. Adjust opening velocity of the dirt drain valve by means of throttles. Turn
throttles in clockwise direction slows down the opening.
Attention! Opening to fast causes impacts in the pipes!
4.6.2 Setting the Running Time of the Pneumatic Cylinder to Operating

Conditions
Second Flushing Phase / Filtration
The running time must be adjusted absolutely at initial start-up locally, under re-
alistic operating conditions. This cannot be done in the factory!
In the second flushing phase the pneumatic drive starts to move down and the
flushing disc drives through the filter. At the reed contacts are light emitting di-
odes, which indicate a reaching of the end point.
Setting the running time of the pneumatic cylinder (stroke of piston)
1. Adjust the time for piston stroke of the pneumatic drive by means of com-
pressed air throttles present on the drive to the running time in accordance
with table 4-1, page 4-9.
Too fast accomplishing of the strokes of the pneumatic cylinder affects the filtra-
tion negatively, because the sieve is moved through from the flushing disc to
fast.
2. Control time for piston stroke T3:

Modification is only necessary if error message "STROKE ERROR" occurs.
The control time is preset by the manufacturer. Set control time for piston
stroke T3 in the control system.
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The control time specifies only the max. time (seconds) between start and end
of a piston stroke. If this time is exceeded a warning is given! The piston stroke
itself is set at the compressed air throttles (see item 1).
4.6.3 Check of Proper Terminating of Flushing
The valve of the flushing line closes some seconds after the flushing disc is
moved back into the initial position. The LCD display at the control indicates
“F 450“.
4.6.4 Adjustment of Flushing Interval T1 at the Electronic Control
Change the adjustment only if it should be optimized. Wait for operational ex-
perience!
Adjust flushing interval after operational experience. We recommend 50% the

time of the flushings caused by differential pressure (see also notice, hint to op-
timalization of filtration). The time intervals between the differential pressure
caused flushings can be read out from the differential pressure memory (see
Tab. 4-1, page 4-9).
Hint to optimalization of filtration
The intervals of the flushings caused by differential pressure should be relatively

constant in the operation. Then a reduction of the flushing interval triggered by
timing to approx. 50% of this time is recommended (e.g.: Triggering by differen-
tial pressure all 6 hours, adjust interval for time-steered filtration to 3 hours)!
Thus, a strong allocation of the filter insert during operation is prevented. A pos-
sibly manual cleaning of the filter (e.g. with high pressure cleaner) is definitely
more rarely necessary!
In the case of cleaning of the sieve with a high pressure cleaner is to be paid
attention to an appropriate distance!
Otherwise the sieve can be damaged by a too high pressure!
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4.6.5 Operating Parameter
Recommended alignment of the operating parameters (reference value – optimal

values can deviate depending upon operating conditions. Grey deposited values
must be adjusted under operating conditions.)
Filter size 50/65 80/100 150/200 250/300 350/400 600

T1 flushing interval 1 hr. (can be optimized)
T2 pre-flushing 4s 4s 4s 6s 6s 6s
opening-/closing time for the 3s 3s 3s 4s 4s 6s
flushing fittings *
Time for piston stroke ** 5s 5s 7s 10s 15s 20s
T3 control time for piston stroke 10s 10s 15s 18s 25s 30s
Air consumption SCFM 0.42 0.64 1.7 8.48 16.95 38.14
l/s 0,2 0,3 0,8 4 8 18
Differential pressure switch 1.6 psi (0,11 bars) (may not be changed)
Tab. 4-1 Alignment of the operating parameter
* adjust with throttles at the flushing armature

** adjust with throttles at the drive
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5 Operation
The controlling of the Automatically Operating Filter F 450 is done by an elec-

tronic control unit. The parameters will be entered via keyboard or the integrated
serial interface box.
5.1 Controls
See Fig. 8-7, page 8-8.
The control will be switched on and off via the power switch (at the right side of
the housing). Afterwards the control can be activated by pressing the < ON/OFF
> - key (Fig. 8-7 / 15). The operation is done menu guided on the liquid crystal
display (LCD) (Fig. 8-7 / 20) and with the keys at the front panel. Alternatively
operation is also possible via the interface. The following keys and displays are
installed at the control unit.
Pos. No. Controls Function
12 Mains Switch The voltage supply will be turned on

at the mains switch.
15 ON/OFF-Key The filter will be switched on and off via

the “ON/OFF” key.
17 Enter-Key The “ENTER” Key will be used for the ac-

knowledgement of the individual.
18 Flush-Key In order to initiate the manual backwash-

(manual backwashing) ing procedure.
16 Arrow-Keys The “arrow” keys will be used for paging

within the program lines.
20 LCD-Display The display indicates all parameters which

can be altered as well as the operating
data.
RS485-Interface The output of the current operating condi-

tions as well as the inquiry of all the pa-
rameters which can be altered by means
of the keyboard will be effected via the in-
terface. Using an adapter, the interface will
be compatible with the RS232 interface.
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5.2 Program Operation
(See Fig. 8-7, page 8-8)
After switching on, the control system starts a flushing procedure immediately. By
pressing the < ON/OF > key the control system can be deactivated. A renewed
pressing of this key will activate the control system.
Switch on parameter mode: For setting the parameter, the control system must
be set into "OFF"-condition. In order to switch on the parameter mode, both arrow
keys must be pressed simultaneously, and the <ON/OFF> key must be actuated
too. The arrow keys must be kept in the pressed-down position for 2 s, and the
program will start in the parameter mode.
ALTERNATIVELY and/or at new control systems the < Enter > key is pressed for
approx. 2 seconds, and the program will start in the parameter mode.
During this mode of operation, the flushing function is switched off. It will neither
be possible to interchange the data via the serial interface.
Data input: Using the arrow keys, the individual menu items could then be se-
lected and activated by means of the <ENTER> key. The entries should be made
by means of the arrow keys and terminated by means of the <ENTER> key. In
case of multi-place entries, this has to be done for each place. Upon termination
of the menu by using the <ENTER> key, the parameters altered in such a man-
ner will be stared and safeguarded against a voltage breakdown.
Terminate parameter mode: The parameter mode will be terminated by the

<ON/OFF> key. Any entry can be aborted by means of this key; in such a case,
the values already modified will not be stored.
In the following the individual menu options are briefly explained.
Menu item Explanation
Interval time T1 This period can be set within a range of 1 sec up to

23h59min59sec. It represents the waiting time between
two time-controlled flushing procedures.
Pre-flushing time T2 This period can be set within a range of 1sec up to

59min59sec. It represents the running time between
opening the flushing valve and the first downward stroke
of the pneumatic piston.
Operating hours Here the hour meter of the control system is indicated. A
maximum period of 999.999 hours can be added up.
This value cannot be modified.
Lifting time T3 (control This period can be set within a range of 1sec up to
time for piston stroke) 23h59min59sec. It represents the running time that the
pneumatic piston may need for reaching a terminal posi-
tion (LS1, LS2).
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Menu item Explanation
Contrast At this menu item the contrast of the LCD can be modi-
fied in order to ensure a better readability depending on
the viewing angle.
Language The language of the operator guidance at the LCD can

be modified. The standard selection comprehends Ger-
man, English and French.
Address In order to enable a communication with a master com-

puter, an address between 1 … 31 should be assigned
to each control system. Each address must be allocated
only once within a network.
DPS – Log The flushing times as well as the time intervals between
these various flushing procedures will be recorded and
stored as a minute value. This is how a maximum num-
ber of 76 values (38 flushing cycles and cycles without
flushing) can be stored and called up again. If the mem-
ory is full, the older values will automatically be overwrit-
ten. The memory position indicated at first will get the
oldest value.
The display should be interpreted as follows:
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5.3 Sequence of Control Activities
There are three types of flushing when the control mechanism is switched on and
ready for operation:
• flushing after an interval of time:

The flushing process is triggered after the set interval of time T1 expires.
The pneumatic piston runs through two strokes after the set interval of time
T2 expires and the interval timer is restarted. There is a visual signal on the
LCD display.
• manual flushing:
The flushing process is started by pressing the <FLUSH> button. The
pneumatic piston runs through two strokes after the set flushing time ex-
pires.
• Flushing with DPS:

When the contact for the differential pressure switch is triggered, the flush-
ing process is started. After the set pre-flushing time expires, the pneumatic
piston is moved four times up and down and the flushing valve remains
open in this process. If the DPS contact does not open during this process,
it runs through four further strokes. If the DPS contact does not open again,
“constant flushing” is displayed and an alarm is triggered. The contact op-
erating readiness opens. Beyond this, a data record is transmitted through
the serial interface. This signal only extinguishes after a successful flushing
cycle has run (interval controlled) and the control mechanism goes into the
normal state again.
The differential pressure switch not only monitors the filter’s entire pressure
drop, it also displays the degree of soiling. If the filter insert is clean, the
differential pressure is negative.
• If the pneumatic piston does not reach its end position (LS1, LS2) within the
prescribed time T3, there is an error signal “stroke error” and the stroke is
triggered. The further sequence is identical to constant flushing.
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6 Maintenance
In this chapter all necessary maintenance of the filter is described in detail.
It is absolutely necessary to ensure that the filter is not under pressure before
starting maintenance, because the Automatically Operating Filter F 450 is a
pressure vessel.
The Automatically Operating Filter F 450 is extensively maintenance free.

It is recommended to clean the filter insert thoroughly depending upon operation
conditions - however at least once in a year - to control and if necessary replace
the wearing parts.
If you order spare and wear parts in the course of maintenance work, please
always give the order number of the filter (the design number on the name
plate).
The individual components described in the following are also illustrated in Fig.
8-6, page 8-7 in the appendix.
6.1 Cleaning
• Remove the compressed air hoses and resp. disconnect the piping at the
therefore intended fittings and removal the proximity switch (LS1 and LS2)
from the pneumatic cylinder.
• Loosen the cover screws and carefully raise the cover including the pneu-
matic cylinder and flushing disc with a lifting device.
• Carefully place the unit on the ground.
• The filter insert can be taken out and cleaned by loosening of the sieve
nuts/mothers.
6.2 Flushing Disc
• After removing the cover the flushing disc, mounted at the lower end of the
piston rod of the pneumatic cylinder, may be inspected of damages and
could be replaced if necessary.
6.3 Pneumatic Cylinder
• After removing the flushing disc the pneumatic cylinder may be completely
removed by loosening the four flange screws on the cover and inspected
for damage.
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6.4 Seals
• The cover seal is accessible when the filter is open and may be inspected
of damages and replaced if necessary.
• The seals for the piston rod lead-through are accessible when the pneu-
matic cylinder has been removed and may be inspected damages and re-
placed if necessary.
Please note the spacer when installing the rod seal.
The component parts described above are always subsequently assembled in

reverse order.
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7 Trouble shooting
This chapter describes possible potential malfunctions, their causes and how to
repair.
safeguarded against unintentional reenergizing!
The zero potential is to be determined. Neighboring energized parts are to be
covered or provided with gates.
Possible malfunctions and remedy of defects:
Malfunction Possible cause Actions
Stroke failure Throttle valves at cylin- Open throttle valves (Fig. 8-6 / 3a,
der closed 3b, page 8-7) until the running time
is in accordance with the manual
(see Tab. 4-1, page 4-9)
Stroke time isn't correctly Set time T3 in the control system in

set in the control system accordance with the manual.
(control time)
Do not confound T3 with the running time of the cylinder!

If the pneumatic piston does not reach its end position (LS1, LS2) within the
prescribed time T3, there is an error signal displayed.
Stroke failure Stroke time isn't correctly Open throttle valves (Fig. 8-6 / 3a,
set in the control system 3b, page 8-7) until the running time
(running time too long) is in accordance with the manual
(see Tab. 4-1, page 4-9)
Height of the system The internal design pressure

pressure of compressed amounts to 87 psi (6 bars) / Special
air too low or flow rate 50.7-116 psi (3.5-8 bars). Too low
too highly air pressure effects changing of the
running time of the cylinder. On the
other hand the counterpoise within
the lower filter region cannot be
overcome. With a too low air pres-
sure a larger cylinder is necessary.
Possibly the flow rate is too high.
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Stroke failure The aperture is damaged Check aperture (Fig. 8-6 / 5, page 8-
too much and/or the ef- 7) for design and operating-
fective operating para- parameters. The aperture diameter
meters are not the same is computed by SAB on the basis of
as those which have throughput in m³/h and the pump
been designed by de- characteristic.
mensioning
Proximity switch defec- Check proximity switches for func-
tive/wrongly wires tion. Light emitting diodes (Fig. 8-6 /
3c, 3d, page 8-7) must indicate the
beginning and final position of the
piston when reaching. Check wiring
in accordance with clamp allocation
(page 8-1).
Compressed air hoses at Check compressed air hoses for

the cylinder are ex- correct connection (Fig. 8-6 and Fig.
changed 8-8, on page 8-9)
Magnetic valves defec- Check function of the magnetic

tively valves SV1, SV2 (Fig. 8-7, page 8-8
til Fig. 8-8, page 8-9) and ex-
change if necessary
Pressure im- During run of the flushing pipe (Fig.

pacts in the 8-6/ 4, page 8-7) with downward
flushing pipe gradient it is to be made certain that
the pipes do not drain. The opening
velocity of the shut-off valve is to be
reduced gradually
Continuous Shut-off valve does not Check throttle valves and open if
flushing open necessary.
Check compressed air hoses for
correct connection in accordance
with diagram of "air and water con-
nections" (Fig. 8-8, on page 8-9).
Running time of the Check run time length in accor-

pneumatic drive is not dance with chapter 4.6. (see Tab.
correctly set (running 4-1, page 4-9) and set correctly if
time too short) necessary. Clean filter insert with
high pressure cleaner.
Air in the differential Vent the Differential pressure switch

pressure switch (Fig. 8-7 / 8, on page 8-8) in assis-
tance of the vent screws (Fig. 8-7 /
8c, page 8-8).
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In case of ATEX-specification the deaeration of the measurement pipes takes

place by two separate valves, connected upstream of the differential pressure
switch.
Differential pressure Check function of the differential

switch defectively pressure switch in accordance with
chapter 4.6. Loosen the differential
pressure hose during operation
(Fig. 8-6 / 9, page 8-7) from the
pressure measuring point on the
filtered clean side (Fig. 8-6 / 7b,
page 8-7) of the filter. If no flushing
procedure is activated the differen-
tial pressure switch is possibly de-
fective
Contacts wrongly con- Check wiring in accordance with

nected clamp allocation (page 8-1).
Contacts in the control Check wiring for correct fit.

system /DPS are dis-
connected
DPS line is soiled Disassemble and clean DPS lines.
Back flushing line mislaid The back flushing line should be laid
pressure-free. Each pressure loss is
to be considered during the design
of the aperture (Fig. 8-6 / 5, page 8-
7), because the backpressure has
effects on the back flushing quantity.
Possibly the aperture diameter must
be increased.
Aperture- or flushing Verify the dimensioning, because

disc-diameter too small, the diameter has effects on the back
filter insert contaminated flushing quantity and thus on the
filtration.
If the operating-parameters do not
agree with the designed dates, the
geometry of the flushing disc and
the aperture possibly has to be ar-
ranged.
Bad cleaning ac- Running time of the cyl- Check run time length in accor-
tion inder-piston not set cordance with chapter 4.6 and set cor-
rectly (running time too rectly if necessary (see Tab. 4-1,
short) page 4-9)
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Back flushing line mislaid The back flushing line should be laid
pressure-free. Each pressure loss is
to be considered during the design
of the aperture
(Fig. 8-6 / 5, page 8-7), because the
diameter has effects on the back
flushing quantity and therefore on
the backflushing character.
Possibly the aperture diameter must
be increased.
Bad cleaning ac- Failure of control Possibly the current supply failed,
tion system* whereby the cleaning did not take
place in the regular interval.
Remove filter insert and clean it with
high pressure cleaner.
Differential pressure See "continuous flushing" in this ta-

switch defective ble flushing disc and aperture (if
necessary) adapt on operating con-
ditions (through SAB).
Actual operating pa- Let check the geometry of flushing

rameters (characteristic disc (Fig. 8-6 / 3, page 8-7)
line of pump, flow rate, /aperture (Fig. 8-6 / 5, page 8-7) by
pressure etc.) have the manufacturer, let change if
changed necessary.
*In case of wrong polarity the light emitting diodes of the proximity switches of the
pneumatic cylinder do not respond.
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8 Appendix
8.1 Terminal Assignment at Control Panel
Terminal Assignment
X3 / 1 +5 V DC (Auxiliary voltage for interface)

X3 / 2 GND (Auxiliary voltage for interface)
X3 / 3 Data line A
X3 / 4 Data line B
X1 / 1 Input LS1, brown, potential free contact required (+5 V DC) *
X1 / 2 Input LS1, blue, potential free contact required (0 V)
X1 / 4 Input LS2, blue, potential free contact required (0 V)
X1 / 5 Operating condition (NO) / closed, if equipment in normal mode
X1 / 6 Operating condition (COM)
X1 / 7 Error Output (NO)
X1 / 8 Error Output (NC)
X1 / 9 Error Output (COM)
X1 / 10 Output solenoid valve piston SV2, (+ at 24 V DC), (L1 at 230 V AC)
X1 / 11 Output solenoid valve piston SV2, (- at 24 V DC), (N at 230 V AC)
X1 / 12 PE for solenoid valve piston SV2
X1 / 13 Output Flushing valve SV1, (+ at 24 V DC), (L1 at 230 V AC)
X1 / 14 Output Flushing valve SV1, (- at 24 V DC), (N at 230 V AC)
X1 / 15 PE for flushing valve SV1
X1 / 16 Input DPS potential free contact required
X1 / 18 free
X1 / 19 PE
X1 / 20 Incoming line (PE)
X1 / 21 Incoming line (N)*
X1 / 22 Free
X1 / 23 Free
X1 / 24 Incoming line (L1)
* The neutral wire is absolutely necessary
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Fig. 8-3 Terminal Assignment
8-2
8.2 Printed Circuit Board Assignment
Fig. 8-4 Printed Circuit Board Assignment till Serial Number 2568
Fig. 8-5 Printed Circuit Board Assignment from Serial Number 2569
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8.3 Communication
The filter control system can be remote-monitored and remote-controlled by a

master computer (e.g. a PC). In addition a special interface (RS485, double-wire)
at the master computer is necessary
The serial RS232 interface of the PC can equally be used by means of an inter-
mediate adapter. Up to 31 control systems can be connected to the RS485 inter-
face in parallel and individually operated by addressing.
The matching resistor of the interface circuit must be activated at the last control
system of the chain. To this effect, the jumper located at the power electronics
board should be plugged in next to the terminals X 3. In case of all other con-
nected control systems, this jumper must not be plugged in. Each control system
must be set at its own address. Each address must only be allocated once at one
interface line.
The PC program for the control and evaluation of the filtering data should be in
apposition to generate and process respectively the following data protocol. Due
to the double-wire interface, it is a half-duplex transmission in this case. The PC
program should be in a position to change over between the transmitting and the
receiving procedures.
After transmitting the instructions, any control system data can only be received
upon a changeover time of approx. 20 ms.
The data record structure for the autonomous signal for error conditions differs
from the structure of the control and the inquiry during normal operation. The fol-
lowing error conditions will be signaled via the interface:
• Continuous flushing (@)(Adr.)(“D”)(“S”)(CR)(LF)

• Stroke failure (@)(Adr.)(“H”)(“F”)(CR)(LF)
8-4
The data records for manipulation and data inquiry of the control system are
structured as follows:
Instruction Set:
• Switch on the control system (STX)(Adr.)(“S”)(“E”)(ETX)
• Switch off the control system (STX)(Adr.)(“S”)(“A”)(ETX)
• Manual flushing (STX)(Adr.)(“M”)(“S”)(ETX)
• Read out the internal time (STX)(Adr.)(“t”)(“i”)(ETX)

Response: (STX)(Adr.)(“t”)(“i”)(“xxhyymzzs”)(ETX)
• Reset the interval time (STX)(Adr.)(“T”)(“I”)(“xxhyymzzs”)(ETX)
• Read out the flushing time (STX)(Adr.)(“t”)(“s”)(ETX)

Response: (STX)(Adr.)(“t”)(“s”)(“xxmyys”)(ETX)
• Reset the flushing time (STX)(Adr.)(“T”)(“S”)(“xxhyymzzs”)(ETX)
• Read out the status (STX)(Adr.)(“s”)(“l”)(ETX)

Response: (STX)(Adr.)(“s”)(“l”)(1Byte Status)(ETX)
• Read out the operating hours (STX)(Adr.)(“b”)(“l”)(ETX)

Response: (STX)(Adr.)(“b”)(“l”)(“xxxxxxh”)(ETX)
Read out DPS - Log (STX)(Adr.)(“d”)(“l”)(ETX)

Response: (STX)(Adr.)(“d”)(“l”)
First memory: (00)(“E/A/X”)(“xxxxxx min”)
Second memory: (01)(“E/A/X”)(“xxxxxx min”)
76th memory: (75)(“E/A/X”)(“xxxxxx min”)(ETX)
8-5
The user has to be guaranteed that the filter is not subjected with pressure,
as long as the filter is off and/or the contact "operating condition" is opened,
in order to avoid a damaging of the filter insert.
8-6
Automatically Operating Filter F 450
Fig. 8-6 Components of F 450
8-7
Fig. 8-7 Controls and Connections of the Control Unit
8-8
Fig. 8-8 Air- and Water connections
8-9
9 Optional
9.1 Terminal Assignment Clamping Box
Terminal Assignment
X1/ PE free
X1 / 2 Input LS1, blue, (0 V)
X1 / 4 Input LS2, blue, ” (0 V)
X1 / PE free
X1 / 5 Output solenoid valve piston SV2, (+ at 24 V DC)
X1 / 6 Output solenoid valve piston SV2, (- at 24 V DC)
X1 / PE free
X1 / 7 Output flushing valve SV1, (+ at 24 V DC)
X1 / 8 Output flushing valve SV1, (- at 24 V DC)
X1 / PE free
X1 / 11 free
X1 / PE free
X1 / 12 reserve
X1 / 13 reserve
X1 / 14 reserve
X1 / 15 reserve
X1 / 16 reserve
X1 / 17 reserve
X1 / 18 reserve
X1 / 19 reserve
X1 / 20 reserve
X1 / PE free
* At wrong polarity, the LEDs of the proximity switches will not act
9-1
Spare Parts List

Order related
9-2
10 Addition document at application in EX-Region (based on order)
With obtained documents
Declaration of conformity
TÜV 05 ATEX 2804 X
Equipment category II 2 G c T4
10.1 Application range
• The filter is approved for a explosive risked region with gases, vapours,
fog,which need equipments of the category 2.
• Outside of the filter Zone 1 is approved. Inside with none zone. The operator
has to pay attention that the inside remains without zone.
• The max. temperature of the surface is forced by the pneumatic cylinder.
• The filter is not signed with the ambient temperature of the region. This has
to be taken out of the declaration of conformity.
10.2 Main feature and specified operation
The manpower planning and the operation of the filter in explosive risked region
have to be effected by the generally rules of technic. The employment has to be
resolved by attention of the equipment nameplate, the operation manual and the
declaration of conformity.
10.3 Installation and Setting to Work
The filter has to be grounded before setting-up operation and should not be iso-
lated electrical.
The employments are only permitted to be done by an electrical qualified person
with accordant qualification. The electrical connection takes place in the EX-
certificated terminal box outside of the explosive risked region, if it is included in
delivery. The operation is only permitted with completely closed and undamaged
boxes. The operation with a damaged box is forbidden.
ATTENTION : Before functioning at the electric circuit and before opening the
terminal box inside of the explosive risked region, the electric circuits have to be
switched into the dead-voltage / currentless status.
Only therefor permitted tools and measuring equipments are allowed to be em-
ployed in the explosive risked region. In case of a disturbance the circuit connec-
tions and the electricity supply outside of the explosive risked operation region
have to be checked on there correct function.
Modifications and repairings at the electric components are not allowed.
If only the proximity switch and the differential pressure switch are delivered, they
have to be connected at intrinsically safe electric circuit, for example:
10-1
Using of a isolating switch equipment with intrinsically safe inputcircuit. Whereas

the isolating switch booster has to be mounted outside of the explosive risked re-
gion.
If the filter is delivered without any electrical equipments, all provided electrical
components, supplied by the customer, have to be up to the mark of the guide-
line 94/9/EG (ATEX 100a).
The pneumatic cylinder and all continuing electrical attachments of the filter have
to perform the guideline 94/9/EG accordant its appliance. By installation and op-
eration of this devices their operation manuals and the EN 60079-14 have to be
respected.
The device is only permitted for the operation with compressed air, which is pro-
duced and prepared outside of the EX-region. Requirements should be taken
from the provided operation manual for the pneumatic valves of the Company
Festo.
If the filter will be set in operation outside of atmospheric conditions but in explo-
sive atmosphere, the approval only provides a basis as guideline.
Additional inspections for the special provided operating conditions are sug-
gested. This inspections are laying in the area of authority at the operator.
10.4 Maintenance
The electrical attached parts have to be maintained and cleaned regular accord-
ing to the delivered documents. The intervals are forced by the operator.
The exchange of components only has to take place with original spare parts,
which are approved for the employment in the EX-region.
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Operation Manual

Automatically Operating Filter F450

0.1 Structure and Use of the Operation Manual

Present operation manual

Automatically Operating Filter F450

Date of issue: 17.09.2007

Manufacturer: Georg Schünemann GmbH

The manual is published in according to the specification of the EC Machine

This manual is to be kept for future use!

Copyright © by Georg Schünemann GmbH, Bremen.

0.2 Table of Contents

3 General Data 3-1

4 Installation and Setting to Work 4-1

7 Trouble shooting 7-1

10 Addition document at application in EX-Region (based on order) 10-1

0.3 List of Illustrations

Fig. 3-1 Name plate standard.......................................................................................... 3-1

0.4 List of Tables

Tab. 4-1 Alignment of the operating parameter................................................................ 4-9

0.5 List of Abbreviations

0.6 Intended and Improper Use

0.7 Necessary Diligence of the Operator

Ensure that these operating instructions are supplemented by further instructions

No modifications, attachments or alterations must be carried out at the filter with-

The program of the programmable control systems should never be modified.

0.8 Qualification and Education of the Staff

Employ only trained or instructed personnel and the relevant responsibilities of

Generally our current "general terms of delivery and sales" apply.

• Not intended use of the Automatically Operating Filter F450!

• Inappropriate mounting, starting up, operation and maintenance of the

• Operation of the Automatically Operating Filter F450 with defective safety

• Nonobservance of the notices in the operation manual of the Automatically

• The qualification and education of the staff is not considered.

• Unauthorized modifications of the Automatically Operating Filter F450.

• Inadequately monitoring of components, which are subject to a wear!

• Inappropriately carried out repairs!

• Catastrophes through external action and force majeure!

No modifications must be carried out at the Automatically Operating Filter F450

At proper operational the reliability of operation of the Automatically Operating

The following safety instructions are to be respected in addition of already valid

The following symbols are used in this manual:

1.2 Basic safety instructions

Possible endangerment Measures for avoidance

Function failure by wrong handling and/or

Function failure by wrong handling and/or

Possible endangerment Measures for avoidance

Function failure by wrong handling and/or

Function failure by wrong handling and/or

Possible endangerment Measures for avoidance

• Additional fuses are to be unscrewed, if nec-

• After the repair no metallic parts may remain

• Make sure that the filter is grounded.

1.3 Accident Prevention Rules

The following safety instructions are to be respected in addition of already valid

Any malfunctions possibly impairing the safety must be cleared immediately!

Defective components have to be replaced immediately!

Absolutely consider the transportation information.

Check and fasten the transport locks!

1.3.4 Electrical System

Mark disconnected current feeds by a warning “Do not Operate Electricians at

Never separate connector or plug together under load! Burn hazard!

Protect connections permanently against humidity.

1.3.5 Compressed Air Unit

1.3.6 Safety at Setting out of Operation