Difficult To Move Parts - Graco G-Flex 1500 Operation - Repair - Parts

NOTE: If the hopper adjustable gate is set too low,
parts can get jammed and not properly feed. If the hop-
per adjustable gate is set too high, parts can feed onto
the table when the hopper is not turned on.
4. Turn the table and hopper ON either through the
PLC M12 input or manually, see Manual Operation
in Override Mode, page 14.
5. For course adjustment, PRESS AND HOLD the UP
or DOWN arrow keys until the parts are feeding out
the Hopper Feed Table close to the desired feed
rate. This directly changes the Amplitude value.
6. For fine tune adjustment, REPEATEDLY PRESS
the UP or DOWN arrow keys to dial in on the
desired feed rate. This directly changes the CFR
Value.
7. Once the feed rate is determined, record the CFR
value of the part for future reference on the CFR
Value table provided on page 36.
8. When the feed rate is set, turn table and hopper
OFF.
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9. If the part does not feed out the Hopper Feed Table,
see Difficult to Move Parts, page 9.
NOTE: The chart below illustrates a general rule for
operating the G-Flex 1500. Parts with less surface area
and more mass will require a greater CFR to move parts
around the table.
More
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Mass
Less

Difficult to Move Parts

A part may be difficult to move due to its weight, shape
or edges. Use these suggestions to improve part move-
ment.
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Part Table Frequency
Adjust the part table frequency to improve part move-
ment.
1. Turn the table ON either through the PLC M12 input
or manually.
2. PRESS AND HOLD the ENTER key to get the
menu.
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CFR Value
Surface Area
Larger
Operation
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Smaller
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9