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Rockford Fosgate SSC-1500 GEN II Installation Manual

Rockford Fosgate SSC-1500 GEN II Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR
SSC-1500 GEN II CONTROL SYSTEMS ON
PART-REVOLUTION-CLUTCH PRESS BRAKES
Resolver/Pulser
Assembly
(Not Shown)
Plain-Door
Control Box
IMPORTANT:
BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING, OR MAINTAINING THE
SOLID-STATE CLUTCH/BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM.
4620 Hydraulic Road • Rockford, Illinois 61109 • Toll-Free 1-800-922-7533 • Phone (815) 874-7891
Fax (815) 874-6144 • Web Site www.rockfordsystems.com • E-Mail sales@rockfordsystems.com
PLEASE REVIEW THIS ENTIRE PUBLICATION
Manual No. KSL-277
Remote Operator
Station
Palm Button
Assembly
Light Curtain

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR SSC-1500 GEN II CONTROL SYSTEMS ON PART-REVOLUTION-CLUTCH PRESS BRAKES Remote Operator Resolver/Pulser Station Assembly (Not Shown) Plain-Door Control Box Palm Button Assembly Light Curtain IMPORTANT: PLEASE REVIEW THIS ENTIRE PUBLICATION BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING, OR MAINTAINING THE SOLID-STATE CLUTCH/BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEM.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control SECTION 1—IN GENERAL ..................................3-5 SE CTION 2—INTRODUCTION ................................6-13 SE CTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS ..........................14-42 Introduction ......................................14 Literature Folder ....................................14-16 Control Box ....................................16-24 Resolver/Pulser Assembly ................................25-26 Sprocket Assembly ..................................... 27 Roller Chain .......................................

  • Page 3: Section 1-In General

    SECTION 1—IN GENERAL SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Safety Precautions DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will DANGER result in death or serious injury. This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual. When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of personal injury, and carefully read the message that follows.
  • Page 4 SECTION 1—IN GENERAL SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Safety References ANSI SAFETY STANDARDS FOR MACHINES The most complete safety standards for machine tools are published OSH ACT AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS in the ANSI (American National Standards Institute) B11 series. The...

  • Page 5: Section 1—In General

    SECTION 1—IN GENERAL SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL SAFETY MANUALS OTHER SAFETY SOURCES (continued) Robotic Industries Association (RIA) Other good references for safety on machine tools are the National 900 Victors Way, Suite 140 Safety Council’s Safety Manuals. These manuals are written by P.O.

  • Page 6: Section 2-Introduction

    SECTION 2—INTRODUCTION SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control SSC-1500 Gen II Press Brake Control—Connection Diagram NOTE: This connection diagram is a convenient reference that shows some of the typical connections to the module; it should not be used for reference during installation. Please refer to the enclosed wiring schematics when installing the control system.
  • Page 7 SECTION 2—INTRODUCTION SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Wiring When Optional Crankshaft Angle Display Is Furnished CLR BKSP ENTER RS-422 - 150' MAX. (CUT TO LENGTH, IF REQUIRED, BUT DO NOT SPLICE) CUT OFF THE UNUSED GREEN WIRE. CLR BKSP...
  • Page 8 SECTION 2—INTRODUCTION SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control General Description of Components in the System A complete control package for part-revolution-clutch machines includes the following: Literature folder (see pages 14-16) containing installation manuals, Operator Safety Precautions sign, danger sign(s), and electrical control schematics Control box—a standard (custom or special may include motor controls and/or disconnect switch) with danger and warning signs attached...
  • Page 9 SECTION 2—INTRODUCTION SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Preliminary Steps Before Installation (continued) Please make sure the machine is in first-class condition. Before starting any installation, it is essential that the machine is thoroughly inspected. Be sure all mechanical components and all collateral equipment are in first-class operating condition. Your inspection should be done according to the machine manufacturer’s installation and maintenance instruction manual.
  • Page 10 There is an additional charge for this service. General Features of the SSC-1500 Gen II Control • Redundant/Cross-Checking Microprocessors •...
  • Page 11 Sequence of Operation This sequence of operation applies to all standard modes provided with the SSC-1500 Gen II press brake control. The press brake is inoperable in this mode of operation. The OFF position cannot be used solely as the lockout/tagout means. To use any of the following modes of operation, turn the mode selector switch from OFF to the appropriate position.
  • Page 12 SECTION 2—INTRODUCTION SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control FOOT SINGLE STROKE Foot Single Stroke is a mode of operation in which the ram makes one complete stroke or cycle upon actuation of the foot switch. The foot switch must be held depressed until the programmed automatic up (holding) angle is reached. If it is released before this angle is reached, the ram will stop and it will need to be released and then reactuated.

  • Page 13: Se Ction 2—Introduction

    OPTIONAL MODES Top-Stop Inch and Inch With Fault are optional modes of operation also provided with the SSC-1500 Gen II press brake control. These modes of operation are accessed through the optional modes program screen. See page 68 of this installation manual for programming information.

  • Page 14: Section 3-Installation Of Components

    SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Introduction The following additional materials are required to install the equipment in this shipment. Wire: Size and type will depend on local ordinances or plant practices. We recommend stranded machine tool wire with appropriate color- coding.
  • Page 15 SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control OPERATOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SIGN Attachment of Precautions Sign Locate the Operator Safety Precautions sign. Photo 3.1 - Part No. KSC-000 Operator Safety Precautions Sign Attach the sign to the machine with a nylon tie through the hole provided.

  • Page 16: Control Box

    SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Figure 3.1 - Illustration of the Placement of the Operator Safety Precautions Sign and Danger Signs Part No. KSC-054 Danger Sign—Standard Part No. KSC-055 Danger Sign (Foot) Part No. KSC-054S—Spanish Part No.

  • Page 17: Control Box

    Control Box (continued) The SSC-1500 Gen II is an economic, full-featured, dual-microprocessor-based control for part-revolution-clutch mechanical power press brakes. This control system is designed to comply with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.212 and ANSI B11.3. It is a replacement for existing relay-based control systems, found in users’...
  • Page 18 SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control STANDARD CONTROL BOX The standard control box (20” x 20” x 8”) is furnished with the keypad/ display, program off/on selector switch, and other selector switches on the front of the enclosure door. This NEMA 12 enclosure contains the control module assembly, master control relay, primary multi-tap transformer, and terminal strips.
  • Page 19 16” x 16” x 8” enclosure. The remote operator-style control boxes available are: Style X— Standard SSC-1500 Gen II control box without the control transformer Style Y— Standard SSC-1500 Gen II control box without the control transformer, but with an e-stop button in the enclosure Style Z—...
  • Page 20 SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control CONTROL MODULE ASSEMBLY The solid-state control module assembly below, Part No. FTL-067, measures 8 ⁄ ” W x 8 ⁄ ” H x 3 ⁄ ” D. It is mounted to the panel with four shock/ vibration mounts and four ⁄...
  • Page 21 SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control CONTROL MODULE ASSEMBLY (continued) If necessary, the cover of the module can be taken off by removing the screws on the corners and pulling the top straight off. The dual-CPU circuit board is then exposed as shown in the photo below.
  • Page 22 If your control has the keypad/display assembly mounted on the door of the enclosure, the keypad/display wires will already be ferruled and connected to Terminal Strip P4 on the SSC-1500 Gen II control module. For all other controls, this will have to be done during installation.
  • Page 23 One of the cables connects between Terminal Strip P4 on the SSC-1500 Gen II control module and Terminal Strip P1 on the crankshaft angle display. The other cable connects between Terminal Strip P2 on the crankshaft angle display and the keypad/display assembly.
  • Page 24 SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control CRANKSHAFT ANGLE DISPLAY (continued) Photo 3.21—Terminal Strip P2 Wiring Connection on the Crankshaft Angle Display When connecting Terminal Strip P2 on the crankshaft angle display wires to the keypad/display assembly, the existing cable that came with the control can be used;...

  • Page 25: Resolver/Pulser Assembly

    SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Resolver/Pulser Assembly Cable The absolute resolver/pulser assembly with spring-tension base is used to provide position and velocity/motion information of the machine crankshaft to the control. The resolver is a highly accurate and repeatable timing device.
  • Page 26 Fax: (804) 794-0252 www.weidmuller.com We use the Weidmuller Type PZ 3, Part No. 056730 crimping tool. Photo 3.25—Terminal Strip P5 Wiring Connection on the SSC-1500 Gen II Control Module 10— Black & Yellow (together in one ferrule) 9— Blue paired 8—...

  • Page 27: Sprocket Assembly

    SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Sprocket Assembly (If furnished) Existing sprockets may be reused, or two sprockets with an identical number of teeth Photo 3.26—Part No. CML-000 (usually 48) may be supplied. They are used to drive the resolver/pulser assembly. The standard set consists of one sprocket with the proper bore, keyway, and setscrews to mount directly on the shaft extension of the resolver.

  • Page 28: Roller Chain

    SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Roller Chain (If furnished) Photo 3.30 Part No. CMS-515 Ten feet of ANSI No. 35 chain is usually furnished with each part-revolution control system. This chain is to be used with the supplied set of sprockets. A special master link for coupling the chain is furnished and this is used to connect the chain once the exact length has been determined.

  • Page 29: Standard And Special Air Cylinders

    SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Standard and Special Air Cylinders Required on mechanical-friction clutch press brakes only—not furnished for air clutch press brakes. RCL SERIES AIR CYLINDERS (If furnished—See enclosed Manual KSL-096) Single-acting spring-return air cylinders are usually supplied with a swivel clevis mount as standard.

  • Page 30: Air Pressure Switch

    SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Standard and Special Air Cylinders (continued) Figure 3.5 Existing Linkage and Return Spring Standard Pull Cylinder With Clevis Mount on Right Side of Press Brake Yoke Pin Drive Yoke Yoke Locknut...

  • Page 31: Palm Button Assembly

    SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Palm Button Assembly (If furnished—See enclosed Manual KSL-073) A palm button assembly will consist of three buttons (two black run/inch buttons with ring guards and one red emergency-stop button). Three mounting boxes are supplied (two double-hub and one single-hub).
  • Page 32 SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Palm Button Assembly (continued) ANSI B11.3 (continued): 8.6.5.1.4 A single failure of a component, a subassembly or a module of the two-hand control device that affects the performance of the safety-related functions shall not prevent a normal stop command from being initiated or shall cause an immediate stop command.
  • Page 33 SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Palm Button Assembly (continued) When applying the two run palm buttons to meet the requirements for a point-of-operation safeguarding device, make certain these buttons are located on the machine so they meet the minimum safety distance required by the ANSI formula.
  • Page 34 SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Palm Button Assembly (continued) Control bars that include the palm buttons previously shown are also available. A control bar can include the emergency-stop palm button, and the multiple-operator supervisory selector switch and indicator light. See the control bar wiring schematics for proper wiring.

  • Page 35: Foot Switch

    (continued) Two-hand control is furnished with the SSC-1500 Gen II control and can be used as a point-of-operation device. If it is going to be used as a point- of-operation device, the following function tests should be run before operating the press. These tests should be done at every operator, die, or shift change, and every time maintenance is performed.

  • Page 36: Supervisory Control Station

    (Required when USC-000 Note: If the USC-000 multiple-operator junction box is used, the anti-tie-down setting in the multiple-operator junction box SSC-1500 Gen II control becomes irrelevant, since the junction box has its own timers. is used; see below) Multiple Operator Junction Box If furnished—See enclosed Manual KSL-266)

  • Page 37: Other Components

    SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Other Components That Could Be Interfaced to the Control Interlocked Guard Feed System Die Light Light Curtain* Bumper Pin Conveyor RF Device* Flywheel Brake* Motion Detector* Gate* Tachometer* Bearing Heat Sensors*...
  • Page 38 SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Figure 3.7 Illustration of where an air lockout valve could be located in the air line on part-revolution press brake Filter- Dual-Solenoid Tank Lockout Regulator- Air Cylinder Air Valve Supply...
  • Page 39 SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control TYPES OF LOCKOUT VALVES THAT CAN BE FURNISHED (continued) Figure 3.8 VALVE PART IN/OUT EXHAUST VALVE BODY TYPE NUMBER PORT PORT WITHOUT MUFFLER MUFFLER RCD-076 ⁄ ” 1” RCD-086 RCS-044...

  • Page 40: Other Installation Considerations

    SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control FLYWHEEL AND GEAR COVERS According to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.219 and ANSI B15.1 for mechanical power-transmission apparatus, all rotating components including flywheels, gears, sprockets and chains, sheaves and belts, shaft ends, etc., must be covered if at or below a seven-foot level from the floor or platform.
  • Page 41 SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control WIRING National Electrical Code and NFPA 79 practices are usually followed for wiring the control system, which includes color-coding and the use of numbered wire markers on both ends of every wire. Color-coding is black for line voltage (208, 230, 460, or 575 V) and control at line voltage, red for 120-V AC control circuits, blue for 24-V DC control circuits, white for current-carrying ground (commonly referred to as the neutral) and green for any equipment grounding conductor.

  • Page 42: Se Ction 3—Installation Of Components

    SECTION 3—INSTALLATION OF COMPONENTS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control PALM BUTTON ASSEMBLY (continued) These operator controls should be mounted in a convenient location, keeping ergonomics in mind. To comply with the ANSI standard for two-hand control, the run/inch buttons must be located according to the minimum safety distance requirements of each individual machine as defined by ANSI B11.3 (see page 31 of this manual).

  • Page 43: Section 4-Programming

    SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Setup of Control System The flowchart in Figure 4.1 outlines the order and method of setting up and programming the SSC-1500 Gen II control system on a part-revolution- Step clutch press brake after installation. Refer to the display on the control box or on the remote operator station.
  • Page 44 Wake-Up Screen After completing the installation of the control box and control components, the SSC-1500 Gen II press brake control system must be initially programmed according to the flowchart in Figure 4.1 on page 43 to get the machine up and running. Before programming, the SSC-1500 control must first be powered up.
  • Page 45 Procedure and Main Run Screen Overview sections of this manual have been read and understood. MAIN PROGRAM SCREENS The SSC-1500 Gen II press brake control has two main programming screens from which you can access all of the programmable features of the control.

  • Page 46: User Inputs

    USER INPUTS Figure 4.8 User Input Fault Messages The SSC-1500 Gen II press brake control has eight (8) programmable CLUTCH/BRAKE AIR FLT user inputs (6 static-type inputs and 2 static- or cyclic-type inputs) that can be programmed for equipment monitoring or other user-defined CNTRBALANCE AIR FLT functions.
  • Page 47 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control HOW TO PROGRAM USER INPUTS 1-6 Figure 4.9 First User Inputs Screen Select the ON position of the program off/on selector switch. One of the MAIN PROGRAM SCREENS will be displayed. >Input #1 Use ↓...
  • Page 48 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS FOR USER INPUTS 7-8 Figure 4.13 User Input Fault Messages Logic: This setting is used to change the logic that activates CLUTCH/BRAKE AIR FLT the input. The programming choices are N.O. (normally open), N.C.
  • Page 49 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control HOW TO PROGRAM USER INPUTS 7-8 Figure 4.14 First User Inputs Screen Select the ON position of the program off/on selector switch. One of the MAIN PROGRAM SCREENS will be displayed. >Input #1 Use ↓...

  • Page 50: Brake Monitor

    BRAKE MONITOR The SSC-1500 Gen II press brake control has a time-based brake monitor with programmable warning and fault setpoints. The control also includes an STM (stop-time measurement) test. This test is used on the downstroke (usually at 90°) for establishing proper safety distance when applying two-hand control or a light curtain as the safeguarding device.
  • Page 51 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control HOW TO RUN AN STM (STOP-TIME MEASUREMENT) TEST Figure 4.21 (continued) STM Test Screen Use ↓ and ↑ on the keypad to scroll up and down. Press ENTER when the arrow symbol (>) is next to STM Test. The STM Test Screen will be PROGRAMMING: displayed.
  • Page 52 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control HOW TO CALCULATE THE BRAKE MONITOR WARNING AND FAULT SETPOINTS To determine the brake monitor warning and fault setpoints using the STM test feature, you need to determine the proper STM angle so the stop signal is given on the upstroke, and the angle stop point makes the machine stop at TDC (top dead center).

  • Page 53: Counters

    COUNTERS The SSC-1500 Gen II press brake control has stroke and batch counters that can be used for die maintenance, quality control checks, or part bin exchanges. These counters have a programmable preset that will signal the machine to top stop when the preset is reached. The preset has a maximum of 9,999,999 strokes.
  • Page 54 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control HOW TO PROGRAM THE COUNTERS (continued) To enter a stroke preset: Figure 4.29 Use ↓ and ↑ on the keypad to scroll up and down. Press ENTER Stroke Preset Screen when the arrow symbol (>) is next to Stroke Preset. You will see the STROKE PRESET SCREEN.

  • Page 55: System Setup

    SYSTEM SETUP The SSC-1500 Gen II press brake control has a system setup screen that is used to automatically zero the resolver, set the motion reference threshold, automatically set the sync switch position, program the speed- change solenoid valve, restore the factory default settings, program the security code, program the network settings, set the SPM range, turn on or off the angle display, and turn on or off Spanish display text.
  • Page 56 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control NETWORK SETTINGS (continued) The data collection software that is furnished with the networking assembly will save data to a flat text file. Most any database, spreadsheet, or word processing program such as Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, dBASE, or Paradox can import the information. This software program can accommodate up to 32 machines.
  • Page 57 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Figure 4.33 HOW TO RUN THE REFERENCE CYCLE Security Code Screen Select the ON position of the program off/on selector switch. One of the MAIN PROGRAM SCREENS will be displayed. ENTER SECURITY CODE On the MAIN PROGRAM SCREEN, use ↓...
  • Page 58 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control HOW TO PROGRAM THE SPEED-CHANGE SOLENOID VALVE Figure 4.37 Select the ON position of the program off/on selector switch. One of Security Code Screen the MAIN PROGRAM SCREENS will be displayed. On the MAIN PROGRAM SCREEN, use ↓ and ↑ on the keypad to scroll ENTER SECURITY CODE through the program options.
  • Page 59 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control HOW TO RESTORE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS Figure 4.40 Security Code Screen Select the ON position of the program off/on selector switch. One of the MAIN PROGRAM SCREENS will be displayed. ENTER SECURITY CODE On the MAIN PROGRAM SCREEN, use ↓...
  • Page 60 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control HOW TO PROGRAM THE SECURITY CODE Figure 4.43—Security Code Screen Select the ON position of the program off/on selector switch. One of the MAIN PROGRAM SCREENS will be displayed. ENTER SECURITY CODE On the MAIN PROGRAM SCREEN, use ↓...
  • Page 61 PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS FOR THE NETWORK SETTINGS NAME: This setting is used to assign a unique name to the SSC-1500 Gen II control or machine that it is on. This name must be unique on the network to which you are connecting the control.
  • Page 62 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Figure 4.49—First Network Parameters Screen HOW TO PROGRAM THE NETWORK SETTINGS (continued) Use ↓ and ↑ on the keypad to scroll up and down. Press ENTER when the arrow symbol (>) is next to Network Settings. The first NETWORK >>...
  • Page 63 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control HOW TO PROGRAM THE SPM RANGE Figure 4.53 Select the ON position of the program off/on selector switch. One of the Security Code Screen MAIN PROGRAM SCREENS will be displayed. On the MAIN PROGRAM SCREEN, use ↓ and ↑ on the keypad to scroll ENTER SECURITY CODE through the program options.
  • Page 64 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Figure 4.58 HOW TO TURN ON OR OFF THE ANGLE DISPLAY Security Code Screen Select the ON position of the program off/on selector switch. One of the MAIN PROGRAM SCREENS will be displayed.

  • Page 65: Angle Settings

    ANGLE SETTINGS The SSC-1500 Gen II press brake control has an angle settings screen that is used to program the single stroke top stop, sequence stop top stop, sequence stop, speed change on, speed change off, automatic up (holding), and light curtain mute angles.
  • Page 66 SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control AUTOMATIC UP (HOLDING) ANGLE The automatic up (holding) angle is the angle beyond which the operator no longer needs to depress the palm buttons or foot switch to finish the cycle in progress. It applies when the machine is being run in the Single Stroke mode of operation, or during the second part of the stroke (after the sequence stop point is reached) in the Sequence Stop mode of operation.

  • Page 67: Timed Settings

    SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control TIMED SETTINGS The SSC-1500 Gen II press brake control has a timed settings screen that is used to program the anti-tie-down and timed inch settings. ANTI-TIE-DOWN SETTING The anti-tie-down setting is the amount of time within which all actuating means (palm buttons or foot switch[es]) must be concurrently depressed.

  • Page 68: Optional Modes

    SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control OPTIONAL MODES The SSC-1500 Gen II press brake control has two (2) optional modes screens that are used to turn on or off Top-Stop Inch and Inch With Fault. TOP-STOP INCH Top-Stop Inch is a mode of operation that is similar to normal Inch (in which the slide travels as long as the operator(s) maintains actuation of the palm buttons).

  • Page 69: Pls Output

    PLS OUTPUT The SSC-1500 Gen II press brake control provides one (1) PLS (programmable limit switch) output relay which is fused for 4 A @ 115 V. This user- programmable output can be used to sequence events during the machine stroke.

  • Page 70: Auxiliary Output

    AUXILIARY OUTPUT The SSC-1500 Gen II press brake control provides one (1) auxiliary output relay that has two contacts which are fused for 4 A @ 115 V. When this auxiliary output is set to be on, it can be programmed to change state whenever any or all of the following stop conditions occur: the batch counter setting is reached, a fault condition occurs, the machine stops, or the machine emergency stops.

  • Page 71: Auxiliary Output

    SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control HOW TO PROGRAM THE AUXILIARY OUTPUT (continued) Figure 4.78 Second Programmable Parameters Screen Use ↓ and ↑ on the keypad to scroll through the programmable parameters. If you press ↓ when the arrow symbol (>) is next to Aux Out E-Stop, the second PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS SCREEN will >Aux Out Logic...

  • Page 72: Quick Reference Table-Factory Settings And Valid Ranges

    SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control QUICK REFERENCE TABLE–FACTORY SETTINGS AND VALID RANGES Table 4.1 PROGRAM SETTING VALID ENTRY RANGE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING User Inputs 1-3 and Logic: Off, N.O., or N.C. Logic: User Input 6 Stop Type:...

  • Page 73: Section 4—Programming

    SECTION 4—PROGRAMMING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control QUICK REFERENCE TABLE - FACTORY SETTINGS AND VALID RANGES (Continued) Table 4.1 (continued) PROGRAM SETTING VALID ENTRY RANGE FACTORY DEFAULT SETTING Timed Settings Anit-Tie-Down: 100-700 ms Anti-Tie-Down: 250 ms Timed Inch: 0-999 ms...

  • Page 74: Section 5-Fatal And General Fault Messages

    The control detected motion prior to starting a machine cycle. Check for correct wiring to the resolver connection on the SSC-1500 Gen II control module. Verify the chain is on the sprocket for the resolver and is tight. Check that the SPM MOTION, NO RUN display is 000 when the crankshaft is at rest, or prior to starting a machine cycle.
  • Page 75 SSC-1500 Gen II control module. Make sure the RESOLVER/SYNC FLT 2 sync switch LED on the SSC-1500 Gen II control module is functioning. Make sure the chain has not fallen off during the machine cycle. Possible circuit failure; consult the factory.
  • Page 76 The light curtain cycle check wired to the MTS input on the light curtain failed to cycle on the upstroke. Check the LED LC CYCLE FAULT for the K4 relay on the SSC-1500 Gen II control module, and fuses F5 and F6 for the LC cycle output contact. MOTOR NOT FORWARD Verify that the main motor is running in the forward direction.

  • Page 77: Section 5—Fatal And General Fault Messages

    SECTION 5—FATAL AND GENERAL FAULT MESSAGES SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control General Fault Messages (continued) Table 5.2 (continued) MESSAGE DESCRIPTION/SOLUTION An attempt was made to program User Input 5, but it is paired with User Input 4. This message is displayed for 2 sec- onds and then clears automatically.

  • Page 78: Section 6-Operating Considerations

    SECTION 6—OPERATING CONSIDERATIONS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control SSC-1500 Gen II Operation Checklist 1. Is all wiring to the machine, the solid-state control module (black box), and keypad/display correct when verified with the drawings sent with the solid-state control?...................Y or N 2.

  • Page 79: Section 6—Operating Considerations

    SECTION 6—OPERATING CONSIDERATIONS SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control TROUBLESHOOTING OUTLINE Use the control drawing schematics in conjunction with the following troubleshooting outline: NO VOLTAGE—POSSIBLE CAUSES: Check the line voltage on the transformer primary with a volt meter. Check for correct transformer primary connections (wiring) and the secondary for 120 V AC using a volt meter.

  • Page 80: Section 7-Maintenance And Inspection

    SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Part-Revolution-Clutch Press Brake A part-revolution-clutch mechanical power press brake consists of engaging parts, springs, electrical components, air components and other mechanical equipment. Because of this inherent design, machine parts will ultimately wear, get out of adjustment or break which could cause a malfunction and/or mechanical failure.

  • Page 81: Section 7—Maintenance And Inspection

    SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Air System Be sure to turn the air pressure off, bleed air from the system or component, and lockout before maintaining any air equipment. Inspection of the entire air system is dependent on the frequency of machine operation and the cleanliness of the plant air lines. Both free moisture and solids should be removed automatically by the air filter.

  • Page 82: Section 8-Replacement Procedures

    SECTION 8—REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Replacing the Core Module All power to the machine must be off before replacing the control module or any other parts. Photo 8.1 Locate the control module inside the control box.
  • Page 83 Remove the control module from the control box (steps 1-3 on page 82). Remove the top cover plate from the SSC-1500 Gen II control module by removing the four small screws. Locate fuses F1-F6. Grasp the faulty fuse and pull straight up.

  • Page 84: Section 8—Replacement Procedures

    Battery Clip Battery page 82). Remove the top cover plate from the SSC-1500 Gen II control module by removing the four screws. Locate the battery on the control module. See Photo 8.10. Carefully lift the battery clip up and remove the battery.

  • Page 85: Section 9-Methods Of Safeguarding

    SECTION 9—METHODS OF SAFEGUARDING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Please refer to the ANSI B11.3 standard for the requirements for point-of-operation safeguarding on press brakes. When updating a press brake, the most important decision is the selection of the proper guard or device. The following are methods of safeguarding part-revolution press brakes.

  • Page 86: Section 9—Methods Of Safeguarding

    SECTION 9—METHODS OF SAFEGUARDING SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control Auxiliary Safeguarding on Press Brakes Auxiliary safeguarding can provide additional protection from injuries for all personnel in the machine area. It is most often used in conjunction with primary safeguarding devices. Auxiliary safeguarding also involves the guarding of other components or hazardous openings on machines.

  • Page 87: Section 10-Return Materials Authorization Request Form

    SECTION 10—RETURN MATERIALS AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FORM SSC-1500 Gen II Part-Revolution Solid-State Control To return material for any reason contact the sales department in our organization at 1-800-922-7533 for an RMA Number. All return materials shipments must be prepaid. Complete this form and send with material to Rockford Systems, LLC, 4620 Hydraulic Road, Rockford, Illinois 61109- 2695.

  • Page 88: Section 11-Order Form For Signs And Literature

    Phone Name Purchase Order No. Date Part No. Description Quantity Required KSL-277 In stallation Manual—SSC-1500 Gen II Press Brake Control KSC-000 Operator Safety Precautions Sign (English) KSC-000S Operator Safety Precautions Sign (Spanish) KSC-000F Operator Safety Precautions Sign (French) KST-134 Danger, Closing Ram and Die Label KSC-054 Danger Sign 5”...

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