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AM3 Product Manual
AM3 Product Manual
The Dryer Master AM3 manual provides an overview of the moisture measurement and control technology, along with information display features.
The system consists of a moisture sensor and a Micro PLC with a touch screen display, designed to monitor and control moisture content during drying. Optional components include a printer and additional sensors.
Details on system displays, screen maps, and operational modes (Local, Manual, Automatic) are provided, including alarm handling and moisture trend monitoring.
Instructions for operating the system, selecting modes, and setting drying rates are outlined. The Auto Setup process includes setting speed limits, delay times, and moisture targets.
This section describes the main menus and submenus for changing products, calibrating sensors, setting alarms, and managing system settings.
Advanced settings include password entry, slope and offset adjustments, input voltage diagnostics, and moisture sensor calibration methods.
Instructions for changing the display language among English, French, and Spanish are provided.
Options for managing data trends, including clearing data and adjusting trend time scales, are explained.
The display unit provides continuous information on product moisture, temperature, alarms, and trends, with a menu accessed via a keypad and action keys.
The sensor measures free water in the product, requiring consistent flow for stable readings.
Includes an enclosure for the display unit, easy-to-connect terminals, and a universal voltage power supply.
An industrial-grade printer provides hard copy records, and a calibration pushbutton automates moisture calibration.
The touch screen interface shows product temperature, moisture targets, and operating mode.
Three modes: Local, Manual, and Automatic, each with specific speed setting methods.
Configuration of speed limits and delay times ensures safe operation.
Three modes (A, B, C) require different levels of operator input for speed adjustments.
Emphasizes adjusting moisture targets and speed offsets for optimal control.
Details various menus for system operations, including product changes and alarm settings.
Allows selection among four products with unique moisture setups and calibration methods.
Alarms can be set for moisture and temperature, with logs for review.
Settable delay minimizes intermittent alarms, with recommendations against setting it to 0.
Activates a secondary alarm if the primary is not acknowledged.
Outputs operational data to a serial printer, including batch tracking.
Users can switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit, requiring manual alarm setting adjustments.
Includes screen saver, display contrast, and date/time settings.
Advanced settings for sensor calibration and diagnostics.
Methods for adjusting moisture offsets and calibration factors are outlined.
Outputs moisture as a voltage or current signal for external systems.
Toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit, and switch languages.
Offers functions for data trends and adjustments.
Supports micro SD cards for data storage and auto setup access.
Instructions for installing the display unit and making electrical connections.
Adapter cable allows connection to a serial printer.
Details on installation and operational requirements for accuracy.
Formulas for converting dielectric voltage signals to moisture values and temperature conversions.
Pre-calibrated sensor diagnostics and adjustments.
Guidelines for sensor installation and maintenance.
Designs for square and round chutes to ensure even product flow.
Specifications for maintaining product flow with a screw conveyor.
Installation guidelines for bypass chutes and metering systems.
Placement guidelines to avoid errors or false readings.
Examples of installations with dimensions and configurations.
Cautions against using mechanical metering for non-natural products.
Data storage on micro SD card in CSV format for analysis.
Two-year warranty against defects with specific limitations.
Additional setup guides and specifications for sensor chutes.
Instructions for changing motor rotation direction.
Wiring diagram for motor speed control with connections for various components.
Details on wiring for speed setting and control flexibility.
Contact Dryer Master Support Center for specific motor speed control diagrams.
Catalog excerpts
AM3 Mini Moisture Manager USER'S GUIDE
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Prepared by: Dryer Master Inc. ©Dryer Master Inc. 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2016 Dryer Master® is a registered trademark of Dryer Master Inc.
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Product Manual
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Product Manual
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Dryer Master® AM3 Product Manual Figure 1. - Typical System with enhanced display and options 8 Figure 2. - Typical System with standard display mounted in Dryer Control panel and options 9 Figure 4. - Fin Moisture sensor 10 Figure 5. - Information display in enclosure 10 Figure 6. -System display items description. 11 Figure 8. -Startup diagnostics display 14 Figure 9. -Product information display 14 Figure 10. -Main Display 14 Figure 11. -Main Display - Sensor Empty, 15 Figure 12. -Main Display - Local Mode 15 Figure 13. -Main...
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Dryer Master® AM3 Product Manual Figure 52. - Printing - Enable, Set ID & Print Header selection 37 Figure 54. - Printing - ID Value Entry 38 Figure 55. - Printing - Information example and explanation. 39 Figure 56. - Temperature Scale 40 Figure 57. - Temperature Scale change Warning 40 Figure 58. - System Settings 41 Figure 59. - System Settings - Items Selection 41 Figure 60. - System Settings - Screen Saver - Items Selection 41 Figure 61. - System Settings - Screen Saver - Time delay entry 42 Figure 66. - Engineering Functions 44 Figure 67. - Engineering Functions...
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Product Manual To Our Customer Thank you for purchasing the Dryer Master AM3 (Automatic Mini Moisture Manager) System. The Dryer Master AM3 is a robust system that employs state logic for control. It is simple to use and can be applied to most if not all grain moisture measurement applications. The AM3 is part of the Dryer Master family of moisture monitoring and moisture control systems that have at their heart Dryer Master's stainless steel fin type capacitance based moisture sensors. These sensors were initially developed to drive Dryer Master's industry leading computerized moisture control...
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Product Manual 1. Introduction This document provides the operational specification for an on-line moisture display system with a single sensor; product moisture and product temperature are displayed. Moisture control is achieved using state logic. The system consists of a display unit and a moisture sensor. Both the display unit and the sensor require less than 15 watts of power and are powered from a low voltage 24-volt direct current instrumentation power supply. Depending on the options purchased the system may include other components and devices. Moisture measurement technology The Dryer...
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Product Manual 2. System Overview The system is comprised of 2 key elements, the industry proven Dryer Master Moisture sensor and a Micro PLC with integrated touch screen information display. DRYER Ground cables Optional Printer Instrumentation cables 0 – 10 Volt Moisture signal output to Automation system 24 vdc time delayed Remote alarm output 24 time delayed vdc alarm output Optional Moisture Sample Start Button Dryer Control Panel (Discharge Speed) Outlet Moisture &Temperature Sensor Figure 1. – Typical System with enhanced display and options
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Product Manual 0 – 10 Volt Moisture signal output to Automation system Optional Printer 24vdc time delayed Remote alarm output 24vdc time delayed alarm output Optional Moisture Sample Start Button Dryer Control Panel (Discharge Speed) Outlet Moisture &Temperature Sensor Figure 2. – Typical System with standard display mounted in Dryer Control panel and options
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Dryer Master® AM3 Product Manual Dryer Master® AM3 Product Manual 1. The Display unit is the information provider. Product moisture, product temperature as well as alarms and moisture trends are information continuously displayed. Product selection, Discharge Rate settings, as well as sensor calibration, alarm function and system setup are all functions accomplished through menus accessed via the key pad and Action Keys. The display has a screen saver that shuts down the back lighting to prolong lamp life. Figure 3. - Information display 2. The Moisture sensor is the heart of the system....
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Product Manual 3 System Operation This section will deal with the most common items needed to operate the unit. Included is a screen map of the various screens displayed during start up and operation when alarm conditions occur, continuing on to product selection and sensor calibration. Also included in this section are common setup functions such as alarm limit settings, alarm action settings and common system settings. The detailed Engineering and device setup functions will be described in another section. 3.1 System displays This is a Touch screen system. Throughout this document there may...
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Product Manual Product Temperature: Actual temperature of product as detected by the Moisture sensor temperature probe. Moisture targets: Indicates, top to bottom “High” moisture trip point, “Target” moisture, “Low” moisture trip point. This is an active touch area. Press to change values. Product Name: This is the currently selected product. The text is replaced by an alarm indicator in the event either the product temperature or product moisture is in alarm. Product Moisture display: Actual moisture of the product as detected by the Dryer Master Moisture sensor. Note this will indicate “Empty”...
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Product Manual 3.2 System Screens Map This screens map shows the first layer screens available from the Main display. In-depth description and navigation is detailed in the document. Start-up “Self Test” System Information AM3 Grain Moisture Control System *** Self-Test Passed *** Main Operations Screens Auto Setup Auto Setup Auto Setup Target Moisture Auto Setup High Rate High Moist. Limit Normal Rate CORN Max Safe Speed Hi/Low Delay Time Norm Spd Delay Time Auto Setup Rate Mode Select Mode A: All speeds set manually. Max B: “H/L Rate 100.00 Mode Safe Speed Change” setting determines high and...
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