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- Page 1 TM-Series Tower Dryer Operation Manual PNEG-1707 Version: 2.1 Date: 09-22-20 PNEG-1707...
- Page 2 All information, illustrations, photos and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Stop Switch ............................29 Chapter 6 Vision Touch Screen Display ......................30 Boot Screen ............................30 Default Operation Screen ........................30 Setting the Timers ..........................31 Setting the Temperatures ........................32 The Setup Screen ..........................34 PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... - Page 4 End of Season Shut Down Procedure ....................57 Chapter 11 Safety Circuit Shut Down Messages ....................58 Fan/Heater Generated Errors ......................58 Input/Output Generated Errors ......................60 Master Display Generated Errors ...................... 61 Chapter 12 Warranty ............................63 PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Safety
Personnel operating or working around equipment must read this manual. This manual must be delivered with equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment. ST-0001-3 PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 6: Cautionary Symbols Definitions
This symbol is used to address practices not related to NOTICE personal injury. This symbol indicates a general hazard. This symbol indicates a prohibited activity. This symbol indicates a mandatory action. ST-0005-2 PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 7: Safety Cautions
If you do not understand any part of this manual or need ST-0025-2 assistance, contact your dealer. Install and Operate Equipment Properly • Before attempting to remove and re-install the fan blade, contact GSI for the recommended procedure. ST-0033-2 PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... - Page 8 Electrical controls must be installed by a qualified electrician and must meet the standards set by the National Electric Code, Canadian Electrical Code, and all local and state codes. • Lock-out power source before making adjustments, cleaning, or maintaining equipment. ST-0027-2 PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
- Page 9 Keep access door closed while on a platform to avoid falls. • Always use proper personal protective equipment and proper clothing when using equipment. Failure to follow safety precautions can result in severe injury or death. ST-0042-2 PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
- Page 10 • The operating instructions in this manual pertain to the common cereal grains as indicated. When drying any other grain, contact GSI for additional recommendations. • Be certain that capacities of auxiliary conveyors are matched to dryer metering capacities.
- Page 11 Do not attach lifting equipment to ladders or platforms. • Do not go outside of the safety rails provided on elevated platforms. • Do not work at heights during high winds, rain, snow, or ice storms. ST-0056-1 PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
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Page 12: Safety Sign-Off Sheet
Below is a sign-off sheet that can be used to verify that all personnel have read and understood the safety instructions. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping. Date Employee Name Supervisor Name ST-0007 PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 13: Emergency Stop Switch
The Emergency Stop switch is located on the upper control box door. Pushing the Emergency Stop switch will interrupt the control power and stop all dryer functions. Emergency stop Pushing the Emergency Stop switch does not interrupt the main power to the upper control box panel. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 14: Operating Precautions
14. Routinely check for any developing gas plumbing leaks. 15. Before attempting to remove and reinstall the fan blade, contact GSI for the recommended procedure. Use Caution in the Operation of this Equipment This dryer is designed and manufactured with operator safety in mind. However, the very nature of a grain... -
Page 15: Chapter 2 Safety Decals
Decal DC-889 has two locations. One inside the HIGH VOLTAGE fan/heater control box and another on the dryer upper control box door next to the main power disconnect. Will cause injury or death. Lockout power before servicing. GSI Group Inc. 217-226-4421 PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... - Page 16 Decal: DC-1064 Decal: DC-1063 Decal DC-1064 is located on the louvered access Decal DC-1063 is located on the louvered door to the cooling section of the dryer. access door to the cooling section of the dryer. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
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Page 17: Chapter 3 Specifications
(kernel size, chemical composition, variety, maturity), excessive fines, adverse weather conditions, etc. * Minimum cooling capacities with cooling floor set in the lower position and assumes utilization of cooling in bin (dryeration). PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 18: Dimensions
M-1010T - Six (6) sections total usually ships on two (2) trucks usually ships on two (2) trucks all five (5) sections are 10'-10" in diameter. all six (6) sections are 10'-10" in diameter. Figure 3A M-1008T Figure 3B M-1010T PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... - Page 19 M-1015T - Eight (8) sections total usually ships on three (3) trucks usually ships on three (3) trucks all seven (7) sections are 10'-10" in diameter. all eight (8) sections are 10'-10" in diameter. Figure 3C M-1012T Figure 3D M-1015T PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
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Page 20: Chapter 4 Dryer Installation
The dryer is equipped with a natural gas supply pipe system connected to the heater solenoid valves. A regulated pressure of 10 PSI must be provided at the connection to the dryer, with gas available in sufficient volume to maintain operating pressure. (See Figure 4E on Page 24.) PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 21: Modular Base Layout
4. Dryer Installation Modular Base Layout Figure 4A PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 22: Central United States Foundation Plan
4. Dryer Installation Central United States Foundation Plan Figure 4B PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 23: Northern United States Foundation Plan
4. Dryer Installation Northern United States Foundation Plan Figure 4C PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 24: Fuel Supply
Figure 4D Liquid Propane (LP) Fuel Supply Connection to natural gas manifold on dryer Natural gas meter and regulator. NOTE: See table on Page 25 recommended line size. Figure 4E Natural Gas (N) Fuel Supply PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 25: Electrical Power Supply
Voltage drop during motor starting should not exceed 14% of normal voltage, and after motor is running at full speed it should be within 8% of normal voltage. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 26: Power Supply Disconnect
3 Phase Unload Auger Auxiliary (1) Metering System 1 - DC 230V 3 Phase Unload Auger Auxiliary (1) TM-1015 Metering System 1 - DC 460V 3 Phase Unload Auger Auxiliary (1) Assumes a 10 HP auxiliary load. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 27: Machine To Earth Grounding
Remember that the only thing connected to the recommended service amps should be the grain dryer. Standard electrical safety practices and codes should be used. (Refer to National Electrical Code Standard Handbook by National Fire Protection Association.) A qualified electrician should make all electrical wiring installations. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 28: Chapter 5 Operating Controls
Stop switch Figure 5A The vision control system is a state of the art dryer controller used on several GSI drying products. The vision control can operate any dryer in either a batch or a continuous flow mode. All operating instructions for the TM-Series dryer describes continuous flow operation only. -
Page 29: Heater Switch
15 minute. If you desire the blower to be OFF, simply turn the Blower switch to the OFF position. If an automatic dryer shut down occurs, first determine and correct the cause of the shut down. Then press the Dryer Power Stop button to reset the dryer before restarting. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 30: Chapter 6 Vision Touch Screen Display
(SP), actual plenum temperature and burner status. 5. Setup buttons: Located across the bottom of the Operation screen. By touching these buttons the timers, temperature set points, dryer model and moisture control can be set up. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 31: Setting The Timers
0 to 20 minute. 5. Unload delay timer: The unload delay timer is used to control the amount of time the unload auger runs after the metering system stops to allow the unload auger to clean itself out. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 32: Setting The Temperatures
Setting the plenum temperature set point for the dryer is a simple procedure. To adjust the plenum temperature touch the button at the bottom of Operation screen. A new screen will appear called the Select Temperature Set Point to Modify screen. (See Figure 6D on Page 33.) PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... - Page 33 Enter the desired temperature using the displayed number pad then touch the Accept button. Touching the Exit button at the bottom of the Select Temperature Set Point to Modify screen will return you to the Operators screen. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
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Page 34: The Setup Screen
2. M/C setup: The M/C Setup operations are described in greater detail in the dryer operation section on Page 43 of this manual. 3. Unload parameters: Touching the Unload Parameters button will present a screen where you will edit you maximum and minimum unload rates. Figure 6F PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... - Page 35 Figure 6G 5. Burner mode: Touching the Burner Mode button will display the Select Burner Mode screen. (See Figure 6H.) Tower dryer burner mode should always be set to ALL HIGH/LOW. Figure 6H PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
- Page 36 6. Calibrate moisture sensor: Touching this button will display the Configuration screen to adjust the offset for wet and dry moisture and temperature. Figure 6I 7. Extended setup: Touching this button will display a setup menu with extended features and options. Figure 6J PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
- Page 37 Accept/Exit button to save settings and return to the Select Hardware Setup Parameter to Modify screen. NOTE: Tower dryer only have plenum #1. Figure 6K 3. Printer setup: This section only applies if the dryer is equipped with a printer. Figure 6L PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
- Page 38 5. Set Time/Date: Touching the Set Time/Date button will display the Set Time/Date window. Use the Up and Down buttons to change each of the parameters for date and time. Touch Accept/Exit to save settings and return to the Select Hardware Parameter to Modify screen. Figure 6N PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
- Page 39 ON. Also, you will have the option to delete the log file or copy it to a USB thumb drive. 9. User saved defaults: Pressing this button will prompt you to save the current dryer settings as the default settings for the system. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
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Page 40: Chapter 7 Test Firing
(the default out of grain setting) and then the dryer will shut down leaving the safety shut down message (out of grain warning) displayed. Press the Dryer Power Stop button to reset the panel, then press the Start button. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 41: Unload Auto Operation
NG dryers or slightly increase the regulator pressure on LP dryers. If the burner stays on Low-Fire and does not cycle, slightly close the bypass solenoid by turning the adjusting screw clockwise. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 42: Dryer Shut Down
In case of emergency push the Dryer Stop button or the Emergency Stop button. This will interrupt power to the control panel and the fan, burner and all augers will stop immediately. Figure 7A Vapor Fuel Train Figure 7B Modulator Fuel Train PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 43: Chapter 8 Dryer Operation
(NOTE: Make sure to press the “Accept/Exit” button on the Metering Roll screen when changing metering roll speed to lock in the new speed.) (See Figure 8A on Page 44.) PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 44: Dryer Shut Down
Fan switch to the OFF position. 3. Turn the Control Power switch OFF. 4. Shut all gas valves. 5. Move the dryer’s main breaker disconnect handle mounted on the dryer’s power box to the OFF position. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 45: Moisture Control Setup
1. To setup the moisture control, first press the Setup button on the dryer touch screen. (See Figure 8B.) Figure 8B 2. Press the M/C Setup button on the Setup screen. (See Figure 8C.) A screen entitled Continuous Flow Setup will appear. (See Figure 8D on Page 46.) Figure 8C PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... - Page 46 Unload Auger switch to the AUTO position. NOTE: To avoid wide swings in outgoing moisture levels on initial cold dryer start-ups, it is best to operate the unload system manually until the dryer and grain within the dryer is warmed up. Figure 8E PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
- Page 47 If for example, the tester gives a reading of 15.7% and the dryer’s dry sensor reads 14% enter a dry moisture offset of +1.7% so that the dryer reading will compare with the moisture tester reading. Figure 8G PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
- Page 48 To accomplish this, press the Unload Parameters button on the Setup screen. (See Figure 8C on Page 45.) The following screen will appear. (See Figure 8H.) the appropriate limits if necessary. Figure 8H PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
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Page 49: Chapter 9 Drying Time Tables
Divider Set for Maximum Heat Area Divider Set for Minimum Heat Area Moisture 140°F 150°F 160°F 140°F 150°F 160°F % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 50: Drying Time Table
Divider Set for Maximum Heat Area Divider Set for Minimum Heat Area Moisture 170°F 190°F 210°F 170°F 190°F 210°F % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... - Page 51 Divider Set for Maximum Heat Area Divider Set for Minimum Heat Area Moisture 120°F 130°F 140°F 120°F 130°F 140°F % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
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Page 52: Drying Time Table
Divider Set for Maximum Heat Area Divider Set for Minimum Heat Area Moisture 140°F 150°F 160°F 140°F 150°F 160°F % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 53: Drying Time Table
Divider Set for Maximum Heat Area Divider Set for Minimum Heat Area Moisture 170°F 190°F 210°F 170°F 190°F 210°F % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... - Page 54 Divider Set for Maximum Heat Area Divider Set for Minimum Heat Area Moisture 120°F 130°F 140°F 120°F 130°F 140°F % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate % Unload Rate PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
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Page 55: Chapter 10 Service
5. If undried grain is left in the dryer for more than a week during the drying season, inspect the plenum roof to make sure that there is no wet grain sticking to the roof that could restrict grain flow. When the dryer is restarted make sure that all grain columns are evenly unloading. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... - Page 56 7. Make sure gas supply is shut off to the dryer. 8. Open the gas train drain valve located on the bottom of the gas train. 9. It is a good practice to cover the burner with a tarpaulin or plastic to ensure a clean burner. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
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Page 57: Pre-Season Service Check List
¹Lubrication of motors - Operate motor for 20 minutes. Clean grease fitting. Remove grease relief plug and using a low pressure grease gun, pump in the required grease. After re-lubricating, allow motor to run for 10 minutes before replac- ing relief hardware. DO NOT over grease. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 58: Chapter 11 Safety Circuit Shut Down Messages
The message will distinguish between which burner caused the shut down. The reference to the number one (1) is telling you that it is burner number one (1) which is the bottom most fan. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... - Page 59 (1) which is the bottom most fan/heater unit, is where the malfunction is located. Try adjusting the vaporizer coils farther away from the burners flame. You may also want to try switching the burner mode from High/Low to ON/OFF, especially on warmer days. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
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Page 60: Input/Output Generated Errors
The dryer has run low on grain, and the out of grain timer has timed out, shutting the dryer down. The unload auger will continue to run so it can clean out the remaining grain before shutting down. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... -
Page 61: Master Display Generated Errors
This error is generated whenever Master Display board (lower control panel) has lost its communications link with the Input/Output board (upper control panel door) and the Fan/Heater boards. Check the ethernet cable jacks to make sure they are plugged in tightly. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer... - Page 62 Plenum Overheat An over temperature condition has occurred inside the dryer plenum. This control is a 300°F (149°C) limit and automatically resets itself when cool. The message will distinguish between which plenum caused the shut down. PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer...
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Page 63: Chapter 12 Warranty
12 months from the date of shipment (or, if shipped by vessel, 14 months from the date of arrival at the port of discharge). If, in GSI’s sole judgment, a product is found to have a defect in materials and/or workmanship, GSI will, at its own option and expense, repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price. - Page 64 GSI Group 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510-0020 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Fax: 1-217-226-4420 www.gsiag.com GSI is a worldwide brand of AGCO Corporation. Copyright © 2016 by The GSI Group, LLC Printed in the USA CN-323586...
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