Professional Documents
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Maintenance
& Spares List.
Contents
Contents BSXY-13011-001_03
1.Safety 3
Important advice ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
Labels used on the SORTEX S ······················································································ 6
Power & Air Safety .............................................................................................................. 7
Power ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Air ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7
Good Habits --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
2.Hardware 9
The Control Cabinet ··································································································· 11
Removing PCBs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Replacing PCBs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Electronics System diagram························································································· 12
Cameras ················································································································· 13
Connections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
BSSY-11230-001 Ejector Drive Board ············································································ 15
Replacing Ejectors ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Ejector Test -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
BSSY-11225-001 LED Control Board············································································· 21
LED Lighting units ····································································································· 22
Access to LED units --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Rear optical box -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Reset Lighting life ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 25
BSSY-11224-001 Sort Processor ·················································································· 26
BSSY-11232-001 System Controller Board ····································································· 28
BSSY-11226-001 System Services Board ······································································· 30
BSSY-12322-001 I/O Expansion Board ·········································································· 34
External Connections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
Plant Connectivity ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35
BSSY-11231-001 Vibrator Board ·················································································· 37
PSUs & power distribution ··························································································· 39
S4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
S6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39
Mains Distribution 1 DIN Rail---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
Mains Distribution 2 DIN Rail---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
12V Distribution DIN Rail --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41
External Interface Blanking Plate ·················································································· 42
Modem/Router ·········································································································· 42
Air set ····················································································································· 45
3.Diagnostics 47
Diagnostics ·············································································································· 49
Diagnostic Trace ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
Software Versions ····································································································· 50
Touchscreen Calibration ····························································································· 50
4.SORTEX S Spares List 53
How to Order Spare Parts ··························································································· 55
Power ····················································································································· 56
PSUs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
S4 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
S6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 56
Mains Distribution 1 DIN Rail---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
Mains Distribution 2 DIN Rail---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
12V Distribution DIN Rail --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58
PCBs & Fuses ·········································································································· 59
Optical System ········································································································· 61
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Wiper System ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
Air ··························································································································63
Feed ·······················································································································64
Miscellaneous ···········································································································67
External Interface Plate ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68
SORTEX S Side Panels---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68
Accessories........................................................................................................................69
Appendix – Ejector Configurations ..................................................................................70
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1.Safety
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Safety
Warnings:
Only trained operatives should operate this machine.
Only trained engineers should maintain this machine.
Disconnect the machine from its electrical and pneumatic supplies before removing any
component or servicing the machine in any way.
High voltages are present within the machine.
Never remove any guards or covers while the machine is powered up.
The machine contains moving parts. Do not work in the viewing area with the air or power
supplies on.
Ear defenders should be worn whilst working close to the machine.
Some products containing dust should not be processed if there is a risk that, during the
sorting process, the dust could compound to sufficient levels to form an explosive
atmosphere, within or around the machine.
Care should be taken to prevent a build up of dust on surfaces of the machine and around
the machine, which, if left unchecked, could lead to the risk of secondary explosions
initiated from elsewhere.
Do not use this machine’s power or air supplies for any other purpose, other than that
intended.
The relevant manual must be read and understood – including advice on safety labels.
Do not stare at the illumination system for long periods of time as eye injury could result.
Individual lamp units must not be removed from the system as there will be a risk of
exposure to potentially harmful illumination levels. Faulty units should only be replaced by
fully trained Buhler maintenance personnel.
Protection may be impaired if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer.
Important advice
Throughout these manuals, additional advice is given, relevant to the subject being described. In some cases,
a warning label on the relevant part of the machine, draws attention to particular risks. The table on the next
page explains these labels in more detail. In the manuals, these blocks of advice are formatted differently, to
draw attention to their importance:-
A Warning is a command where failure to observe the instruction could result in injury or death to people. On
the machine, a risk of this level is indicated by a Yellow label, normally triangular.
A Caution is an advice which, if disregarded, could result in damage to the equipment, associated equipment
and process. On the machine, a risk of this level is indicated by a red label, normally circular.
A Note is intended as useful advice or a hint – to help the reader understand the subject in question. On the
machine, a blue label in relevant areas advises the operator to refer to the manuals.
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CAUTION - NO WELDING
Welding should not take place near the machine.
CAUTION - NO DRILLING
The frame should not be drilled.
Warning
This yellow warning label appears at various points on the machine to indicate dangerous
areas.
Warning - ELECTRICITY
This yellow warning label appears on protective guards covering hazardous electrical
equipment..
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There are some maintenance operations – mostly tests and diagnoses of problems – in which
power is required. Take great care during such operations. For further details, see the Essential
Information booklet.
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Good Habits
Throughout these manuals, there will be regular reminders to switch off air and
power, before undertaking particular maintenance tasks – using the images on the
right.
However, it should become a matter of habit to ensure that air and power are
switched off, every time maintenance work is contemplated, and that any
exception to this rule should be very carefully thought through.
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Warning: Switch off the power before proceeding. Lock both switches, in
case they are switched on while you work.
Lift up the door and secure it with the catch – on the right-hand end (see
right).
Note: Due to its location, much of your work in the Control
Cabinet will have to be in a prone position. You may require
something to lie on.
Make sure that other people (and vehicles) can see you.
Caution: Do not attempt to diagnose faults or carry out repairs
to Printed Circuits Boards.
Semiconductor devices are prone to damage by electrostatic discharge. To
avoid such damage, use an anti-static wrist-strap and coiled lead (supplied
with the machine), ensuring that the lead is in constant contact with bare metal on an earthed (grounded) part
of the machine or working area.
In addition, observe the following precautions:-
Store, handle and repair Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) containing Electrostatic Sensitive
Devices (ESDs) in a special working area, free of electrostatic charge.
Ensure that the workbench, surrounding equipment and personnel handling PCBs are
earthed.
If such an area is not available, take the following actions:-
Take care never to touch the terminals of ESDs (this includes the reverse side of the PCB,
where such terminals are soldered).
Store ESDs and PCBs containing ESDs in anti-static bags or in wrapping specially designed
for the purpose.
When removing or fitting PCBs, ensure that the machine is isolated from the electric Mains
supply.
Removing PCBs
To enable correct replacement on the new board, make a note of all connections to that board, and where
they go.
Unplug each of the cables attached to the board you wish to remove.
Each PCB is affixed to a metal plate. Remove all the retaining screws securing the plate and, where required,
unclip the plate and remove it from the machine. The PCB can then be removed from the plate by unscrewing
the retaining screws.
Replacing PCBs
Replacement is the reverse of the above procedure. Make sure that the right cables are plugged into the right
sockets. Never try to force a plug into a socket - always ease the plug in with a firm, gentle pressure.
Always ensure that all the guards are replaced.
Caution: When work in the Control Cabinet is complete, lock the door with all nine locks
– to ensure an air-tight seal against the intrusion of dust – which can damage components.
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Vibrator
Extended System Drive Board
I/O Board Controller (see p. 37) Left
(see p. 34) (see p. 28) LED
Drive
Board
(see p. 21)
LED
System Services
Cameras Lighting
Board (see p. 30
Sorting Board (see p. 22)
(see p. 26)
Right
LED
Drive
Board
Ejector Drive Boards (see p. 15) (see p. 21)
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Cameras
The cameras are located in Front & Rear Optical boxes.
BSSY-10695-001 CAMERA PCB BGA ALIGND R
…fits all positions.
Caution: The cameras are not serviceable in
the field. The lens, sensor, and the electronics
board cannot be disassembled.
Connections
To P2 on previous camera
To P3 on next camera
(or to Sorting board)
(or null)
Signal
For camera signal purposes, the
cameras are grouped into fours,
with P3 on the first camera
connecting to the Sort Processor.
Thereafter, P3 connects to P2 on
the previous board.
On the last camera of the four, P2
is unconnected.
Power
The drawing below shows
the Rear Optical Box of an S4. A similar arrangement operates
Power
Power is delivered to P1 on all
cameras. However, each plug
contains links, designating
which camera is being
connected.
The table on the right shows
the relevant links, and the
positions they designate. The
cable WA25-0066/01 connects
cameras 1-8 in the Front
Optical Box. The cable WA25-
0066/02 connects cameras 1-8
in the Rear Optical Box.
The cable WA25-0067/01 connects cameras 9-12 in the Front Optical Box. The cable WA25-0067/02
connects cameras 9-12 in the Rear Optical Box. (There will be no WA25-0067 cables in an S4 – with no more
than 8 cameras in each optical box.)
Note: In an S3 or S5 – where there are no cameras in the ‘last’ module, the last camera in the
sequence (in module 3 in an S3, for instance), is fitted with a terminator.
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Ejector socket #1
The ejector drive boards are mounted on five uprights (in S4) or seven uprights (in S6).
Each drive board has a letter – A,B,C etc., starting with the rightmost upright. The drawing below shows how
they are arranged in an S6 machine (an S4 has fewer uprights and fewer boards). This drawing shows the
boards as they would be seen, looking into the Control Cabinet. The photo above shows board B. Board A
faces Board B. Board C is on the reverse face of the upright holding Board B.
This lettering corresponds to labels above the ejector blocks, showing which ejector board serves which
ejector block. Each ejector socket on the board is numbered (1 to 10). This number corresponds to the
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number on the ejector label and to an ejector block. These numbers are clearly marked on the board – see
next photo. Each block has four valves, so each ejector board is capable of driving up to 40 valves.
Not all ejector boards will be fully populated. If you need to disconnect a plug, you must return it to the
letter/number indicated on the label above that ejector – you cannot just use the ‘next’ socket.
Caution: When working with the Ejector Drive Board, or with the ejectors themselves, take
great care not to interfere with other boards and connections, on the floor of the
Control Cabinet.
Note: On the photo below, the blue arrows and labels apply to a right-hand-mounted board
(e.g., Board B). The red arrows and labels apply to a left-hand-mounted board (e.g.,
Board C). The pink boxes outline groups of LEDs which are explained on p. 17.
+ve +ve
-ve -ve
OUT IN
P7 P6
P8 P5
IN OUT
P4 P3
The left and right ejector boards are identical. Only the mounting plates are different. The one shown above is
a right-hand mounting plate (i.e., mounted on the right-hand face of an upright).
The ejector command sockets (P5-8) – labeled ‘IN’ & ‘OUT’ – are daisy-chained, from one board to the next,
using ribbon cables. The sockets closest to the ejectors are used. The ones at the other end of the board are
not used. You can see this arrangement in the photo and drawings.
The upper sockets of back-to-back boards are connected. The lower sockets of facing boards are connected.
At the start of the chain, on the rightmost board in the Control Cabinet (always board A), the IN socket is
connected to the Sort Processor. On the last board in the chain the OUT socket is empty.
The 24V power input goes to the screw terminals at the top corner of the board. For these, the outer pair (+ve
& -ve) are used. The inner pair are unused. 24V power comes from PSU 34582. See p. 17.
The 12V power input goes to the white socket (P3 or P4) at the bottom corner. The outer socket is used. The
inner one is unused. 12V power comes from the 12V distribution system. See p. 41.
Board Position Links
The white plug which fits into P3 or P4 also contains white wire links. These define the board’s position in the
chain. On all boards, pin 1 is +12V and pin 2 is 0V – the board’s power supply. Pin 3 is also 0V – and the
pattern of pins (4-7) linked to this define that board’s position in the chain, as shown in the table below.
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Board L K J I H G F E D C B A
Pin 1 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Pin 2 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Pin 3 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Pin 4 ● ● ● ● ● ●
Pin 5 ● ● ● ● ● ●
Pin 6 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
Pin 7 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
There will be fewer boards on an S3/S4 machine. See Ejector Configurations, below.
LEDs
There are two groups of LEDs, alongside the power connectors, P3 & P4. They are both operative and
identical. The outer group will be easier to read. Their position is indicated by pink boxes, on the photo on
page 16. The enlargements below show them in detail.
D1 & D8 3.3V
D11 & D12 Air Low
D2 & D3 EJEN (Ejectors Enabled)
D4 & D5 ATX
D13 & D14 FAULT
D7 & D6 DONE
D16 & D17 12V
Note: To open
fusebox cover, rotate
red knob 180°.
PSU:
S3/4/5 RSP-2400-12 Part # BSXX-10985-001
S6 RSP-3000-12 Part # BSXX-10986-001
Fuses:
F8-F19, all 15A, F.Blade, ATO – Part # BSXX-11810-001
For more detail on the circuitry, Sheet 9 of the CDS (CDS-1505 for S3/S4,
CDS-1498 for S5/S6 – both on the Manual CD) contains a complete circuit
diagram for the ejector system.
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Ejector Configurations
The SORTEX S offers a wide range of ejector configurations. A full listing is given in the Appendix on p. 70.
Replacing Ejectors
Warning: Switch off power and air before proceeding. Lock both
switches, in case they are switched on while you work.
The following procedure applies to standard and high-resolution ejectors alike.
Part # BSSY-10661-001 Standard S Ejector block
Part # BSSY-10694-001 S Ejector block (high resolution)
Caution: Take care not to damage or disturb the electronics on the boards on the floor of
the Control Cabinet, or on the Ejector boards, fixed to the uprights.
Ejector Test
There are a range of ejector tests available on the User Interface, accessible via Diagnostics,
Ejector Tests. If you suspect a faulty ejector, you can narrow down the problem by narrowing the
range of the test. To confirm, you can run a test on a single ejector.
When you have identified the faulty unit, the screen will
tell you which ejector it is (it reports which ejector is
currently being tested).
The example on the right shows Ejector #26. It also
shows that this is controlled by Ejector Board B, and
socket 7 on that board.
It also shows the Position of the ejector within the block,
but that is not relevant here, since you will be changing
the whole block.
When you have identified the block needing replacing,
make a note of the Board letter, the socket number and
the ejector block(s).
1. The Ejector Test will tell you which ejector board this ejector
uses. The boards are clearly labeled – see right.
On each board, there are ten sockets, also clearly labeled –
see below. (For more on the Ejector Boards, see p. 15.)
2. Remove the plug from the appropriately-numbered socket, on the appropriately-lettered ejector board.
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5. Lift the front hooks off the white lip (arrowed in the
photo) and remove the whole ejector block from the
machine.
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7. Pinch together the two prongs and push the seal into the
aperture in the manifold.
Take care not to force it somewhere it shouldn’t go. It will
require reasonable force to make the seal, but avoid
excessive force. With experience, you will know when
you have it right.
While you are in these screens, check on the remaining life of adjacent ejectors. If they are getting close to
their expected lifetime, you should consider changing all of them, to avoid failure during sorting.
It would also be advisable to visit these screens during regular maintenance sessions. Much better to replace
ejectors before they fail.
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There are two of these boards, at either end of the Electronics Cabinet. These power and control the SORTEX
S’s lighting – foreground & background. The boards are identical, but Board 2 is inverted.
Board 1 (on the right of the
Control Cabinet) handles Front
& Rear lighting on that side of
the machine (Left-hand side,
as you face the front of the
machine). The photo above
shows this board.
Board 2 (on the left) handles
Front & Rear lighting on that
side of the machine (Right-
hand side, from the front). *
The WA25-0034 cables
connect with the Front Optical
Box.
The WA25-0035 cables connect with the Rear Optical Box.
* Take care with the 0034/0035 bundles. One plug is 8-way, the other 10-way. Do not force into the
wrong socket.
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These bundles contain wires connecting to upper & lower foreground and to background units within those
optical boxes.
LEDs
D2 +3.3V OK
D3 +5V OK
D59 39V
D60 29V
D61 18V
For more detail on the circuitry, Sheet 7 of the CDS (CDS-1505 for S3/S4, CDS-1498 for S5/S6 – both on the
Manual CD) contains a complete circuit diagram for the LED lamp board. Sheet 8 describes the lighting circuit
– to the LEDs themselves.
Note: Throughout this section, we are looking at the back of the LED units, which is what the
engineer will see when working on them.
For foreground illumination, there are four main units for each chute (Upper & Lower, Front & Rear) - BSSY-
10618-001. One of these is shown above left. In addition, each row has an ‘Infill’ unit at each end (see above
right) – BSSY-10619-001. So, an S4 (shown in top photo) would have 16 main units, plus 8 infill units
(including front&rear). An S6 would have 24 main units and 8 infill units. The first photo shows the upper, front,
foreground strip. There is another in the same box (and two more in the rear).
Note: In an S3 or S5, the infill unit at the ‘empty’ end is omitted.
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In the event of failure, it is these units which are replaced. They are
held in place with four screws, and can be pulled out from the fixed
extrusion (see right). The sealed units are not serviceable in the field.
The drawing above shows the cable layout in the front optical box of an S6. In an S5, the infill unit on the right
would not be there. In an S4, the centre two main units would not be there. In an S3, the centre two main units
and the rightmost infill unit would not be there. Also, in an S3/4, the cable numbers will be different.
Rear Foreground
RHS
Flying
From Board
From Board 2
The drawing above shows the cable layout in the rear optical box of an S6. In an S5, the infill unit on the left
would not be there. In an S4, the centre two main units would not be there. In an S3, the centre two main units
and the leftmost infill unit would not be there. Also, in an S3/4, the cable numbers will be different.
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Front Background
LHS
From Board 1
From Board 2
Pull out the catch labelled B in the photo. Turn it to lock it (if it does
not lock, you may need a second pair of hands to do this job). Repeat
at the other end.
Rotate the lamp pack in the direction of the red arrow, locating the
catch in the recess marked C. This gives access to the Background
units.
There is a handle at one end of the lamp pack, to make this rotation
easier. B
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The Sort Processor is located on the floor of the Electronics Cabinet, in the compartment between ejector
boards C & D.
It can take signals from up to 24
cameras, so the connections to it will
depend on how many cameras are
being used. Each socket, J1 to J6,
can receive signals from four
cameras (see p. 13). For an S4,
therefore, no connection need be
made to J1 or J4.
J1,2,3 each handle a group of four
cameras in the Front Optical Box.
J4,5,6 each handle a group of four
cameras in the Rear Optical Box.
Note that J1-J6 (at the far end of
the board, when in position) are
not in numerical order. They run
J1, J2, J3, J6, J5, J4
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J1 J J3 J6 J5 J4
J1 to Front Cameras
9-12 (S5/6 only)
J2 to Front Cameras
1-4
J3 to Front Cameras
P1 5-8
J4 to Rear Cameras
9-12 (S5/6 only)
J5 to Rear Cameras
5-8
P12 J6 to Rear Cameras
1-4
J7 to SSB
P1 to Ejector Boards
P12 to Air Pressure
Switch (Air Low)
P24 12V
P25 to SSB
(SSB= System Services
Board. See p. 30)
P24 P25
J7
For more detail on the circuitry, Sheet 6 of the CDS (CDS-1505 for S3/S4, CDS-1498 for S5/S6 – both on the
Manual CD) contains a circuit diagram for the Sort Processor & cameras.
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The System Controller Board is in the Front Optical box, to the right of the cameras.
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The photo below shows the board out of the machine. In the machine, these sockets are on the edge facing
the cameras. The drawing shows the connections to be made on this edge of the board.
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The System Services Board is located on the floor of the Electronic Cabinet, between the uprights labelled C
& D. It monitors interlocks, LED board operation and handles communications between other boards.
The sockets, fuses and LEDs are all clearly marked on the board. However, these may not be easy to see,
when it is in the machine. Refer to the following annotated illustration , and the tables below it, to identify items
of interest.
For more detail on the circuitry, Sheet 5 of the CDS (CDS-1505 for S3/S4, CDS-1498 for S5/S6 – both on the
Manual CD) contains a circuit diagram for the system services board.
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P1
F2 P2 P4 P5 P6 P7 P3
F1 P8
J2 A J1
P10 P9
P11
P12
D
C
P13
P14
P30
E P31
P17 P16
P19
B
J3
P21
J4
F P23
J5
J6
J7
J8
P26
P28
G P27
F6 F7 F8
P29
Connections
J1 Left LED Control board P7 System Reset in P17 Rear Wiper Guard Top
J2 Right LED Control P8 PC Reset Right
Board P9 Wiper Left Position P19 Voltage Level
J3 Ethernet 1 to Sort Sensor Converter
Processor P10 Wiper Right Position P21 Sys Contr. 232 Port
J4 Ethernet 2 N/C Sensor P23 Debug
J5 Ethernet 3 N/C P11 Front Wiper Guard Top P26 Battery
J6 Vibrator Board Left P27 PC 12+ System
J7 Ethernet 4 to System P12 Front Wiper Guard Top Controller
Controller Right P28 Sort Board
J8 I/O N/C P13 Side Access Interlock P29 +12V Distribution
P1 +24V External in 1 Left P30 Side Access Interlock
P2 External Inputs P14 Side Access Interlock 2 Right
P3 External Relay Outputs 1 Right P31 Side Access Interlock
P4 System Reset Out P16 Rear Wiper Guard Top 2 Left
P5 LED Ind. Outputs Left
P6 Wiper Drive
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Fuses
F1 System Reset
F2 24V
F6 PC
F7 Solenoids
F8 Main Board
LEDs
Refer to the illustration on p. 31. The letters refer to groups of LEDs on the board.
A
D7 Wiper Drive Right
D8 Wiper Drive Left
B
D44 Port 1 Active
C
(top row)
D23 Right Wiper Position
D24 Right Top Front Door
D25 Right Side Door 1
D26 Right Side Door 2
D27 Right Top Rear Door
(Lower row)
D39 Release IP
D40 AC/DC in 1
D41 AC/DC in 2
D42 FPGA Done
D
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Hardware
F
D66 Port 2 Active
D67 Port 3 Active
G
D76 +12V Solenoid on
D77 +12V on
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Hardware
In an S4, the I/O Expansion board In an S6, the I/O Expansion board
is fitted to the upright bracket, in is fitted on the floor, between
the compartment on the furthest brackets G & H
right. (3rd&4th from left).
Including mounting plate (for new Including mounting plate (for new
installations) BSSY-12327-001. installations) BSSY-12328-001.
P16
Half full
Hopper
3V3 Inputs
D12
12V
F12 &
D11
P15
Nearly
Empty
Hopper
24V Inputs
F13 &
D12
LEDs
D1 Primary nearly empty For Power LEDs & Fuses see PCB
detail on right.
D2 Secondary nearly empty
D3 Tertiary nearly empty D10 3.3 V (microprocessor)
D4 Primary half full D11 12V Power (see fuse F12)
D5 Secondary half full D12 24 Power (see fuse F13)
D6 Tertiary half full Fuses
D7 Secondary near full F12 2.5A micro (BSXX-11799-001)
D8 Tertiary near full F13 3.15A (BSXX-12630-001)
D9 LED
D21 Status
D22 Empty machine in
D25 Spare 0
D26 Spare 1 Note: More detail about the usage of
D27 Spare 2 the I/O board is given in the Preparation
D28 Spare 3 of the machine document.
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Hardware
External Connections
If you intend to use interlocks and/or a GSM modem with the SORTEX S,
the cables connecting them to the System Services Board in the Control
Cabinet, must be routed through the Side Access Plate, on the right-hand
side of the machine. The photo on the right shows the exterior of this plate -
with a GSM aerial connected through it.
In a production machine, there will be two such glands – with two spare
ones in the Spares kit, should more cables be needed.
Select the appropriate aperture for your cable, remove that blanking plug.
Feed the cable through the aperture, and seal its point of entry with the
gland.
Plant Connectivity
TM
The following signals are available to interface the SORTEX S UltraVision with other plant equipment. The
software switch to activate these signals can be found in the Settings menu (Advanced user only).
INPUTS
Release While this input is active, the machine is permitted to run.
♦ Other factors such as faults and operator action are still capable of stopping the machine.
♦ Deactivating or removing this input will stop the feed on the entire machine until the input is re-
activated or disabled.
Note: The machine is configured at installation to accept / ignore this input.
OUTPUTS
Running This output indicates whether or not product is capable of being processed by the machine.
Interruptions to feed caused by routine calibrations and wipes do not affect this output.
♦ This output is active if any part of every division is feeding.
♦ This output is inactive if any entire division has stopped feeding due to a fault, the operator
disabling the feed or the deactivation of the Release input.
Fault This output is active for any fault condition.
These IO signals are available at the P1 / P2 connectors of the System Services Board (SSB – see below).
Cables must be routed via a gland on the machine interface plate to
prevent dust ingress to the control box. The interface plate is located on
the side of the control box. Cables should be routed to the rear of the
control box, where the air supply pipes are positioned.
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Hardware
Vertical Plug 9 way Pheonix 3.5 mm. pitch plug - Sortex # 80449LF/09
Volt Free Contacts
Pin I/O Signal Note
1 O Running Out NC Relay contacts - 220VDC or
2 O Running Out COM 250VAC @2A.
3 O Running Out NO
4 O Fault Out NC Relay contacts - 220VDC or
5 O Fault Out COM 250VAC @2A
6 O Fault Out NO
7 O Spare Out NC Relay contacts - 220VDC or
8 O Spare Out COM 250VAC @2A.
9 O Spare Out NO
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Hardware
P19
P20
P8
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 240V Neon
For details of
individual
channel features,
see next photo
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Hardware
Transducer
Feedback
The photo on the right shows one of the seven vibrator channels. The details on
this section are repeated for the other six.
LEDs
D8-D14 ‘Channel’ LEDs, for channels 1-7
D32 3.3V
D33 +12V on
D34 +5V on
D35 Done
D43 ATX 2
D44 ATX 1
D45 230 #2
Note: The LED section of the photo has been
inverted, to show the labels more clearly
For more detail on the circuitry, Sheet 10 of the CDS (CDS-1505 for S3/S4,
CDS-1498 for S5/S6 – both on the Manual CD) contains a complete circuit
diagram for the vibrator system.
Channel
LED
Vibrator 2A Fast
Drive Blow
Fuse
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Hardware
S6
Also, on the Control Cabinet floor, in the leftmost, full-size compartment, is the Ejector PSU
S3/4/5 RSP-2400-12 Part # BSXX-10985-001
S6 RSP-3000-12 Part # BSXX-10986-001
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Hardware
Fuses
# Function Rating Size Part #
R/3/S4 16A BSXX-11829-001
F1 Mains Dist 2 & Vibrators 10x38mm
S5/S6 20A BSXX-11830-001
F2 Mains Monitor Transformer 100mA 5x20mm BSXX-11771-001
F3 Vibrator 10A 5x20mm BSXX-11783-001
F4 Ejector PSU 1 16A 5x20mm BSXX-11807-001
Mains Distribution 2 DIN Rail
This is located centrally, on the same plate as most of the PSUs.
It will be covered by a clear plastic guard.
Fuses
F6&F7, both 5x20mm, SLOW speed
Platform Rating Function Part #
S3/4 6.3A System & 39V PSU BSXX-11791-001
S5/6 10A 29V & 22V LED PSU BSXX-11794-001
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Hardware
Fuses
Fuse Rating Part #
F26 3.15A BSXX-11779-001
F25 3.15A BSXX-11779-001
F24 10A BSXX-11783-001
F23 10A BSXX-11783-001
F22 5A BSXX-11781-001
F21 16A BSXX-12655-001
F20 16A BSXX-12655-001
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Hardware
Modem/Router
Internet connection is via a wireless modem/router (3G or 4G) This are intended to dial up an Internet Service
Provider (ISP), make an Internet connection through it, and connect to the SORTEX server – to enable remote
detection and diagnosis of problems with your machine.
S3/S4
In an S3/S4, the router BSXX-11084-001 (labelled 36173) is
located in the (narrow) compartment next to the customer
access plate, on the upright facing it (see right).
The connections are shown below.
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Hardware
S5/S6
In an S5/S6, the router BSXX-11084-001 (labelled 36173) is
located two compartments to the right of the customer access
plate, on the control cabinet floor (see right).
The connections are shown below.
Note: You may wish to leave the base-plate unsecured for the moment, until you have checked
the SIM card. If so, do not forget to screw it back down, before closing up the Control cabinet.
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Hardware
GSM Aerial
The GSM aerial has a magnetic base, so it can be located on any ferrous metal
surface. In the example on the right, it is located on the side of the machine itself,
just above the access plate. Select a position that will give adequate signal, avoid
any trip hazard and avoid any impediment to work on the sorter.
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Hardware
Air regulator
gauge. Will
have red label,
showing limit)
Air regulator
Tap to wiper
solenoid Air valve
lock
Air filter
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3.Diagnostics
Page 47
Diagnostics
Diagnostics
TM
There is a suite of tools in the SORTEX S UltraVision user interface to test wiper action and ejectors. These
are detailed in the Diagnostics section of the Operator’s manual. Perhaps the most useful facility is
Diagnostic Trace, which captures all the relevant settings and reports from the machine, into files which can
be sent to Bühler Sortex engineers, who can then examine them to detect underlying issues, and suggest
remedies.
This can be found in the Diagnostics menu, via the button along the bottom of the screen.
Diagnostic Trace
When you are finished, press the button on the right of this popup, to close the USB, ready to remove it.
Remove the USB. Either give the USB to your regional representative, or copy the files to a computer, and
email them to Bühler Sortex. They should be accompanied by an explanation of the problem, and an outline of
what product you are sorting.
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Hardware
Software Versions
A Bühler Sortex engineer may also want you to check Software Versions, in the Settings menu. This
opens a screen which lists the software on the various PCBs throughout the machine. It may be that a
proposed remedy requires a particular version of software to be installed. It helps the engineer to know what is
already there.
This information is already contained in the diagnostic information, downloaded to a USB in Diagnostic Trace
(see above).
Touchscreen Calibration
This is in the Calibration menu. It is designed to re-calibrate a screen, if the relationship between a
fingertouch and the button underneath has drifted apart.
This is not a trivial procedure, so it should only be undertaken if the screen has become very difficult to use.
Opening screen
The opening screen offers a number of options. For this
calibration, press Start.
Self Test
This screen carries out an internal test,
requiring no input from the user.
Press Next to continue.
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Diagnostics
Edge Test
Run your finger down the edge of the
screen, starting with the left edge.
On-screen, this edge is represented by a
string of red cells. The objective is to turn
them all green. You will not be able to
continue until that is done.
When the left edge is complete, the arrows
will then indicate the bottom edge, then the
right, then the top.
When all four edges have been completed,
press Next to continue.
49 Points
A cross will appear at the intersection of the
grid lines. Press here. The cross will then
move to the next intersection. Continue until
all 49 intersections have been identified.
Grid
This screen invites you to run your finger
down the lines in the grid. Each of them will
flash until you have completed it, and then
move to the next one – horizontally, then
vertically.
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Hardware
Other screens
Returning to the Main screen, there are more options
offered – though they are unlikely to be needed.
Get Information opens a screen with information about
the Graphics system. It is possible an engineer may
need this information, to resolve a problem.
ITO Test is the Self Test, described above.
Linearity Test is the Gris test, described above.
Debug give some very detailed information, which may,
possibly, be required by an engineer.
<English> This drop-down allows another language to
be used (if available). This applies only to the
Touchscreen Calibration, not the machine itself.
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4.SORTEX S
Spares List
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Spares
This book lists only the parts which you may have to replace, so it is not a comprehensive list of all machine
parts.
Many of these items can be found in the supply of spares which accompanied the new machine. If you use
items from this supply, you are advised to order replacements, as soon as possible. You may, of course, order
individual items, as and when required.
Some parts are listed here, but are not in the standard spares kits. These include items which are less likely to
wear out – but might be needed if damaged.
Some parts may only be appropriate for particular variants of the machine. In particular, note that some parts
are different for an S4 or an S6. To identify the number of the part originally supplied with the machine refer to
the `Sales Order Bill of Material Report', delivered with the machine.
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Spares
Power
PSUs
S4
S6
Also, on the Control Cabinet floor, in the leftmost, full-size compartment, is the Ejector PSU
S3/4/5 RSP-2400-12 Part # BSXX-10985-001
S6 RSP-3000-12 Part # BSXX-10986-001
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Spares
Fuses
# Function Rating Size Part #
R/3/S4 16A BSXX-11829-001
F1 Mains Dist 2 & Vibrators 10x38mm
S5/S6 20A BSXX-11830-001
F2 Mains Monitor Transformer 100mA 5x20mm BSXX-11771-001
F3 Vibrator 10A 5x20mm BSXX-11783-001
F4 Ejector PSU 1 16A 5x20mm BSXX-11807-001
Mains Distribution 2 DIN Rail
This is located centrally, on the same plate as most of the PSUs.
It will be covered by a clear plastic guard.
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Spares
Fuses
Fuse Rating Part #
F26 3.15A BSXX-11779-001
F25 3.15A BSXX-11779-001
F24 10A BSXX-11783-001
F23 10A BSXX-11783-001
F22 5A BSXX-11781-001
F21 16A BSXX-12655-001
F20 16A BSXX-12655-001
Fusebox
The fusebox is located on the left-hand wall of the Control Cabinet. To open
fusebox cover, rotate red knob 180°.
All fuses (F8-F19) are 15A, F.Blade, ATO – Part # BSXX-11810-001
Note: Spares for all of the above fuses – plus others – were
included in the Spares kit for your machine.
If you use any, you are advised to replace them, so they will be
available when you need them next.
MOVs
BSXX-11496-001 VARISTOR SURGE PROTECT
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Spares
Camera - BSSY-10695-001
1 BSXX-11806-001 F1 FUSE/HOLDER 1.5A NANO +12V System
IO Expansion board - BSSY-12322-001*
BSXX-11779-001&
1 BSXX-12630-001 F13 FUSE 3.15A 20x5 HRC F +24V External
1 BSXX-11799-001 F12 FUSE/HOLDER 2.5A NANO SM +12V System
LED Control board - BSSY-11225-001
1 BSXX-11799-001 F1 FUSE/HOLDER 2.5A NANO SM +12V System
NO FIT FUSE/HOLDER 2.5A
1 BSXX-11799-001_NF F2 NANO SM +12V FAN
F9-
7 BSXX-12653-001 F15 Fuse/Holder 3.5A Sm RED LED POWER
6 BSXX-12654-001 F3-F8 Fuse/Holder 4A Sm BLUE LED POWER
*Note: If fitting I/O Expansion board for the first time, order BSSY-12327-001 for an S4, BSSY-
12328-001 for an S6. These assemblies havedifferent mounting plates for each
machine.
BSSY-11232-00 System
Controller Board
The System Controller Board is in the
Front Optical box, to the right of the
cameras.
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Spares
The System Services Board is located on the floor of the Electronic Cabinet, between the uprights labelled E
& F.
Caution: When undertaking any work on the System Services Board, take care not to
damage or disconnect the ejector boards on either side.
BSSY-11230-001 Ejector Board
The ejector boards are
mounted on either face of the
uprights in the Control Cabinet.
Each board is labeled with a
letter (A-L).
Caution: When
undertaking any work on
ejectors or ejector
boards, take care not to
damage boards on the
floor of the cabinet.
No replaceable fuses.
BSSY-11225-001 LED Control Board
There are two of these boards, at either end of the Electronics Cabinet.
Board 1 (on the right of the Control Cabinet) handles Front & Rear lighting on that side of the machine (Left-
hand side, as you face the front of the machine). Board 2 (on the left) handles Front & Rear lighting on that
side of the machine (Right-hand side, from the front).
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Spares
Optical System
LED Assemblies
There are two types of assemblies. The main unit (red circle) BSSY-10618-001and an infill unit (blue circle)
BSSY-10619-001 are used for the foreground strips. BSSY-10620-001 (very similar) is used for background.
Cameras
The cameras are located in Front & Rear Optical boxes.
BSSY-10695-001 CAMERA PCB BGA ALIGND R
…fits all positions.
Misc
Part No. Ref Description Function
BSXX-11806-001 F1 FUSE/HOLDER 1.5A NANO +12V System
BSSY-12650-001 ELC WA BGA CAM JTAG FIX (link for pre Issue 5 PCBs (BSSY-11229-001)
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Spares
Wiper System
BSXX-14572-001 SERVICE KIT for Wiper Cylinder - S6 only
BSXX-14573-001 SERVICE KIT for Wiper Cylinder - S4 only
BSXX-15504-001 S6 wiper cylinder
BSXX-15505-001 S4 wiper cylinder
BSSY-11578-001 Wiper Sensor Magnetic proximity cable
BSSY-11582-001 Wiper Sensor proximity cable (replaces previous magnetic type)
Wiper elements
A Wiper Assembly
BSXX-14508-001
B WIPER CLIP/BLADE PAIR
BSXX-14574-001 A
C SPRING COMP (spare spring for wiper
assembly)
BSXX-12241-001
D Brush Plate C
BSSY-10649-001
B
G
Brush plate elements
F
E Brush mounting plate
BSSY-11146-001 E
F Stiffener, Ejector gulley brush
BSSY-11440-001 H
G Ejector brush
BSSY-10837-001
H Deflector/Optical box brush J
BSSY-10834-001
K
I Deflector brush
BSSY-10835-001 I
J Nozzle brush
BSSY-10836-001
K Gulley brush
BSSY-10838-001
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Spares
Air
Ejectors
BSSY-10661-001 S Ejector Block Standard
BSSY-10694-001 S Ejector Block S
Airset
BSXX-12389-001 Airset (whole)
BSXX-13096-001 REPAIR KIT FILT ASY 4380-305 for use on this airset 1
BSXX-13097-001 REPAIR KIT ELEMT 5351-99 for use on this airset 1
BSMY-10772-001 REPAIR KIT AUTODRAIN Z 1
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Spares
Feed
Hoppers
# PART # DESCRIPTION Qty
BSSY-10685-001 Hopper Assembly
1 BSXX-14828-001 WASHER - M5 PLAIN FORM 6
C SS A2
2 BSXX-12048-001 KNOB ELESA EWN48-B M6- 2
C1
3 UNN -12017-003 NUT - M5 NYLOC SS A2 6
4 BSSY-10933-001 DEFLECTOR - HOPPER 2
DIVIDED
5 BSSY-10978-001 FLAP - HOPPER REAR 1
DIVIDED
6 BSSY-10979-001 FLAP - HOPPER FRONT 1
DIVIDED
7 BSSY-10993-001 GATE – HOPPER 1
8 BSSY-11001-001 HOPPER - STANDARD 1
DIVIDED
9 BSSY-11175-001 PLATE - HOPPER FLAP 1
REAR
10 BSSY-11179-001 PLATE - HOPPER FLAP 1
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Spares
Chutes
Full assembly Top section Description
BSSY-10675-001 S04-0169 CHUTE ASSY DIV TIERED S
BSSY-10676-001 S04-0182 CHUTE ASSY DIV FLAT S
BSSY-10677-001 S04-0182 CHUTE ASSY FULL RESORT S
BSSY-10678-001 S04-0182 CHUTE ASSY LH RESORT S
BSSY-10679-001 S04-0182 CHUTE ASSY RH RESORT S
Receptacles
Standard Receptacle
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Spares
Split Receptacle
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Spares
Miscellaneous
Fans
SORTEX S
FAN 12V AXIAL 60x60mm Control cabinet (under BSSY-10983-001
ejector boards)
Edge-lit Panel
(front of hoppers)
BSSY-11205-001 S6 Edge-lit Panel
BSSY-11206-001 S4 Edge-lit panel
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Spares
Router
BSXX-11084-001 3G Router
In an S4, the router is sited in the left-most compartment of the
Control Cabinet (see drawing on right).
In an S6, it is on the cabinet floor, as shown in the drawing
below, right.
BSSY-10699-001
BSSY-10700-001
BSXX-13288-
001 Plug Blind
BSXX-13975-001
Cable Gland
BSXX-13284-001
Plug Blind ¾”
BSXX-13284-001
Blind Grommet
BSXX-15124-001
8-way RJ45 Pass-
thru socket IP67
C
SORTEX S Side Panels
BSSY-10711-001 Side Access Door Assy Left-hand
BSSY-10712-001 Side Access Door Assy Right-hand
A BSSY-10929-001 Door (plate only) Left-hand
B BSSY-10930-001 Door (plate only) Right-hand
C BSSY-10710-001 Magnetic Fastener
D BSSY-11433-001 Non-magnetic Fasteners
A
Note: Interlocks require that the two magnetic fasteners at the top of each
side panel be in place. The machine will not run without them. D
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Spares
Accessories
Note: Most of the following will have been supplied with the machine. These numbers are given in
case they need replacing.
Isolation Transformer
Part # Description
BSXX-11511-001 Transformer 180-265V 4Kw (S4)
BSXX-11514-001 TRANSFORMER 230V 5KVA 1PH (S6)
Glands for Customer Access Panel
BSXX-11838-001 GLAND 3-6.5mmCABLExM12 +NUT TO IP68
BSXX-13975-001 GLAND CABLE M16 (2-off)
Keys for doors
BSXX-12067-001 KEY 1004-02 SQUARE DR EMKA
Anti-static wrist strap
BSXX-12263-001 WRIST STRAP A/STATIC WS/A-B1
BSXX-12288-001 WRISTSTRAP CABLE A/STAT
Spare foot
BSSY-10697-001 Levelling Feet Kit (includes 4 corner feet & 1 centre foot)
BSSY-11588-001 Damping Feet Kit (includes 4 damping feet & 1 centre foot)
BSSY-10698-001 Caster Feet Kit (includes 4 caster feet & 1 centre foot)
Alignment Jigs
BSSY-11023-001 High throughput alignment jig (for tiered chutes)
BSSY-11025-001 Channelised chute alignment jig (for non-tiered chutes)
White Reference Jigs
BSSY-11024-001 JIG WHITE REF R Note: You need one White reference jig
BSSY-11026-001 JIG WHITE REF RESORT R for each chute. White reference must be
BSXX-12154-001 Protective covers for jigs performed across all chutes, at the same
(one each) time
Installation equipment
Note: The installation kit contains the
BSSY-11277-001 Site installation kit – S3/S4
swings and eyebolts used to place the
BSSY-11329-001 Site installation kit – S5/S6
machine in position. They should not be re-
used. If you should need to move the
machine to another location, you should
order a new kit.
Sampling Trays
BSAY-12533-001 TRAY SAMPLING S/FEED Z3 88
BSAY-12535-001 TRAY SAMPLING STD Z3
Manual
A manual set will be included, in an appropriate language. The USB will contain electronic copies (including
any other languages that are available). You may print out as many copies as you need. If you require a
replacement set, or another language, contact Bühler Sortex for the part number you require.
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Ejector Configurations
(01)(02) When a machine with a blank module is produced (i.e., S3 or S5), Bühler Sortex needs to
know what the likely upgrade requirements are, should the customer decide to add the
extra module, at a later date.
For example, “S3-EJ X 00(02)SR 06(06)HR” means that an S3-EJ X 00SR 06HR machine
has been delivered, but with the potential to become an S4-EJ 02SR 06HR. That means –
only a full module of SR ejectors can be added.
As with the actual configuration, this ‘virtual’ configuration cannot be changed in the field.
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Ejector Configurations
S3
(This is on an S4 frame, with one module blanked off.)
Configuration SR HR Valves PCBs First Last
S3-EJ X 06SR 00HR 6 0 192 5 C3 G10
S3-EJ X 05SR 01HR 5 1 199 6 C7 H6
S3-EJ X 04SR 02HR 4 2 206 6 C7 H8
S3-EJ X 03SR 03HR 3 3 213 6 C7 H10
S3-EJ X 02SR 04HR 2 4 220 6 C6 H10
S3-EJ X 01SR 05HR 1 5 227 6 C4 H10
S3-EJ X 00(02)SR 06(06)HR 0 6 234 7 B10 H8
S3-EJ X 00(01)SR 06(07)HR 0 6 234 7 B9 H8
S3-EJ X 00(00)SR 06(08)HR 0 6 234 7 B10 H8
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Ejector Configurations
S5
This is on an S6 frame.
Configuration SR HR Valves PCBs First Last
S5-EJ X 10SR 00HR 10 0 320 9 C9 K8
S5-EJ X 09SR 01HR 9 1 327 9 C9 K10
S5-EJ X 08SR 02HR 8 2 334 9 C7 K10
S5-EJ X 07SR 03HR 7 3 341 10 C7 L2
S5-EJ X 06SR 04HR 6 4 348 10 C7 L3
S5-EJ X 05SR 05HR 5 5 355 10 C7 L5
S5-EJ X 04SR 06HR 4 6 362 10 C9 L9
S5-EJ X 03SR 07HR 3 7 369 10 C7 L9
S5-EJ X 02SR 08HR 2 8 376 10 C7 L10
S5-EJ X 01SR 09HR 1 9 383 10 C5 L10
S5-EJ X 00(02)SR 10(10)HR 0 10 390 10 C3 L10
S5-EJ X 00(01)SR 10(11)HR 0 10 390 10 C2 L10
S5-EJ X 00(00)SR 10(12)HR 0 10 390 11 B10 L7
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Ejector Configurations
S6
Configuration SR HR Valves PCBs First Last
S6-EJ 12SR 00HR 12 0 384 10 B3 K8
S6-EJ 11SR 01HR 11 1 391 10 B3 K10
S6-EJ 10SR 02HR 10 2 398 10 B1 K10
S6-EJ 09SR 03HR 9 3 405 11 B1 L2
S6-EJ 08SR 04HR 8 4 412 11 B1 L3
S6-EJ 07SR 05HR 7 5 419 11 B1 L5
S6-EJ 06SR 06HR 6 6 426 11 B3 L9
S6-EJ 05SR 07HR 5 7 433 11 B1 L9
S6-EJ 04SR 08HR 4 8 440 11 B1 L10
S6-EJ 03SR 09HR 3 9 447 12 A9 L10
S6-EJ 02SR 10HR 2 10 454 12 A7 L10
S6-EJ 01SR 11HR 1 11 461 12 A5 L10
S6-EJ 00SR 12HR 0 12 468 12 A1 L7
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Advanced Maintenance • SORTEX S UltraVision • English • Original Instructions • Part No. BSXY-13011-001 issue 3 • © Bühler Sortex 2016