User Manual

VLP1000 MagnaValve®
Magnetic Valve for Wheel Machine Applications
Features
• Flow rate range of 200 - 1000 lb/min (91 - 453 kg/min)*
• Flow control for wheels up to 25 Hp 19 kw)
• Regulates ow of steel shot and grit
• Normally closed
• No moving parts for maintenance-free operation
• Easy retrot installation
* Flow rates based on S230 shot
Description
The VLP1000 MagnaValve is a normally closed magnetic valve that regulates the ow of steel shot and grit in wheel
blast machines. The VLP1000 is maintenance free — it has no moving parts so there are no parts to wear or break
and it is completely sealed to prevent media dust from entering the valve.
The VLP1000 has rare earth permanent magnets for normally closed operation and an electromagnet for controlling
shot ow rates. With power applied, the magnetic eld is neutralized and shot is allowed to ow through the valve.
When no power is applied to the MagnaValve, the permanent magnets stop all ow. If the power is interrupted for
any reason, the permanent magnets securely hold the shot, thereby virtually eliminating shot leakage.
The VLP1000 MagnaValve can be used in “automatic” or “manual” mode. For an automatic closed-loop operation, an
Electronics Inc. AC Controller will detect the current load on the wheel motor and regulate the ow of media to the
VLP1000. This closed-loop system will provide accurate and repeatable ow rates over a 200 - 1000 lb/min (91 - 453
kg/min) range. A 102 Power Pack or MC Controller provides “manual” open loop control.
Data sheets available for download at www.electronics-inc.com: AC-Controller, MC Controller.
A clear and comprehensive instruction manual simplies installation of the VLP1000. The MagnaValve is factory
tested and results are supplied upon request. In addition, the products are supported by the Electronics Inc. applica-
tion engineering sta.
Electronics Inc.
56790 Magnetic Drive
Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 USA
[phone]
www.electronics-inc.com
Specication is subject to change without notice
Rev 7/12
MagnaValve is a registered trademark of Electronics Inc.
AC
Controller
Regulated Media Flow
Control Signal
Desired
Motor Current
Motor
Current
Ammeter
Media Accelerated
Media
Hopper
MagnaValve
Wheel
102 Power
Pak or MC
Controller
Regulated Media Flow
Control Signal
Motor
Current
Ammeter
Media Accelerated
Media
Hopper
MagnaValve
Wheel
Desired
Motor Current
Closed Loop System with VLP1000 MagnaValve and AC Controller
Open Loop System with VLP1000 MagnaValve and 102 Power Pack or MC Controller