Overview
Fluid Plate Assembly Overview
Fluid Plate Components
The fluid plate assembly in F
automation arm or mounted on a pedestal. The main
components of the fluid plate assembly include:
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Fluid regulator (cartridge, ambient mastic, or heated
mastic) (P).
•
Flow meter (R) (optional) precisely measures the
flow rate of fluid dispensed.
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Solenoid air valve (S) controls the dispense valve.
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Voltage to Pressure Transducer (T), abbreviated V/P
transducer, adjusts the air pressure to the fluid regu-
lator (P).
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Fluid Control Module (FCM) (U) receives pulse read-
ings from the flow meter (R) and pressure readings
from the regulator. It also controls the fluid regulator
(P) and solenoid air valve (S).
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The PCF fluid regulator is electrically controlled by the
PCF fluid control module. Consistent material flow is
assured by a closed-loop pressure or closed-loop flow
control design. The module responds to automa-
tion-supplied signals to provide an accurate and consis-
tent output flow based on a comparison of actual to
desired flow rates. The fluid regulator uses air pressure
to control fluid pressure and to provide fast response to
electronic commands and ensure a precisely controlled,
continuous flow of material.
The fluid plate assembly is available in two versions:
ambient and heated.
Ambient Fluid Plate Assembly
There are four ambient versions available:
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cartridge regulator without a flow meter;
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ambient mastic regulator without a flow meter;
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cartridge regulator with a high resolution meter;
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ambient mastic regulator with a high resolution
meter;
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cartridge regulator with an ultra high resolution
flow meter.
Heated Fluid Plate Assembly
There are two heated versions available:
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heated mastic fluid regulator with a heated flow
meter,
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and a heated mastic fluid regulator without a
flow meter.
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