Overview: This document is an operating manual for AViTEQ small-parts conveyor drives, specifically designed for use in areas with potentially explosive atmospheres. It provides detailed instructions for installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the equipment.

Intended Use: AViTEQ small-parts conveyor drives are certified for use in explosive atmospheres, suitable for transporting small-grained bulk materials. They require an AViTEQ-controller installed outside the explosive area, with each drive having a separate varistor protection unit and certified motor-protective circuit breaker.

Safety Information: The manual uses safety symbols to indicate risks: DANGER for life-threatening risks, ATTENTION for equipment damage, and NOTE for additional information. Key instructions include proper cable selection, avoiding live component contact, and ensuring secure installation to prevent falls or sparks.

Installation and Operation: Proper installation is crucial to prevent ignition sources. The drive must oscillate freely, and the magnet system is coated to prevent sparks. Each drive requires its own motor-protective circuit breaker, and the current must not exceed the nominal value.

Warnings: Using unsuitable controllers or incorrect voltage can damage the drive. The motor-protective circuit breaker must be set to the rated current of the drive.

Specifications and Safety Instructions: Detailed specifications and safety instructions are provided, emphasizing the importance of checking type label settings before commissioning and warning against unauthorized modifications.

Material and Installation Guidelines: Special lacquering is required for food industry applications. Acceptable materials exclude aluminum alloys with more than 6% magnesium and plastics with high surface resistivity.

Maintenance and Repair Restrictions: Maintenance work is prohibited unless performed by AViTEQ Vibrationstechnik GmbH. Unauthorized maintenance voids certification.

Operational Notes: Impact-protection lacquer is necessary to prevent ignition sparks. Hybrid operations in explosive atmospheres are not allowed.

Legal and Liability Information: The manual is protected by copyright, and reproduction requires consent. Liability is limited to cases of intent or gross negligence.

Contact Information: For questions or installation issues, contact AViTEQ Vibrationstechnik GmbH.

Packaging and Disposal: Packaging materials are recyclable. AViTEQ accepts returns of drives delivered post-2003, provided they are pollutant-free.

Materials and Disposal Regulations: Customers must adhere to local waste regulations. Electronic parts disposal regulations apply to controllers.

Construction and Operation: The conveyor units consist of a drive, working unit, and controller, operating at 3,000 or 6,000 oscillations per minute.

Tuning of Oscillation System: The system requires a defined distance from the natural frequency for stable operation. Drives are factory-tuned for specific weights.

Technical Data: Tables provide specifications for different drive models, including working weight, air gap, natural frequency, nominal current, and voltage requirements.

Sound Pressure Level: The drive generates less than 70 dB(A) without the working unit. Noise protection measures are required if levels exceed 70 dB(A).

Installation Guidelines: Instructions emphasize the need for stiffness and avoiding certain materials like aluminum alloys with high magnesium content.

Specifications and Requirements: The document outlines the use of level scanning systems and part overflow controllers, emphasizing the necessity for sensors with appropriate ATEX authorization.

Controller Options: Controllers are available in cabinet units (IP54) or panel mounting units (IP00 or IP20), with operating manuals included.

Installation Guidelines: Cable length between the conveyor drive and controller must not exceed 40 meters. Cables should be suitable for explosive atmospheres.

Connection Diagrams: Single or multiple drives can be operated with a single controller, each requiring a separate motor-protective circuit breaker.

Mains Connection: Conveyor drives are delivered without connection cables or glands. Cables must withstand temperatures up to +80°C and be suitable for explosive atmospheres.

Safety Warnings: Ensure no live parts are exposed before switching on power. Follow connection diagrams strictly to maintain certification validity.

Electrical Connection: Proper electrical connections are crucial, with specific instructions for connecting conductors and maintaining clearances.

Commissioning: Ensure the drive can oscillate without collision and that all screws are tightened. The drive must be operated with a certified AViTEQ-controller.

Safety Precautions: The manual warns against operating the drive if the impact-protection lacquer is damaged and advises using accurate meters for voltage and current measurements.

Maintenance: Disconnect the drive from the mains before maintenance and ensure the surface temperature is below +50°C.

Regular Checks: Initial checks are required at 2 and 24 operating hours, with weekly, monthly, and half-yearly checks recommended.

Cleaning Procedures: Regular cleaning is necessary, using mechanical methods or non-chlorine solvents. Ensure power is off before cleaning.

Repair Guidelines: Repairs must be conducted by AViTEQ Vibrationstechnik GmbH. Self-repairs are prohibited.

Troubleshooting: Common faults include lack of mains voltage and incorrect settings. Remedies involve checking fuses and adjusting settings.

Declaration of Conformity: The drives comply with EC Directive 94/9/EC for explosive atmospheres, with adherence to specific standards.