Rockford Systems Detect-A-Finger DAF-100 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR

ADJUSTABLE STROKE DETECT-A-FINGER

DROP-PROBE DEVICE

Danger Sign

Control Box

IMPORTANT: PLEASE REVIEW THIS ENTIRE

PUBLICATION BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING

OR MAINTAINING THIS DEVICE.

5795 Logistics Parkway • 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

Aluminum Extrusion

for Mounting

Manual No. KSL-280

Drop-Probe

Assembly

PVC Insulator

Block

Sensing Probe

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Page 1: Section 1 - In General
INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR ADJUSTABLE STROKE DETECT-A-FINGER ® DROP-PROBE DEVICE Drop-Probe Assembly Aluminum Extrusion PVC Insulator for Mounting Block Danger Sign Sensing Probe Control Box IMPORTANT: PLEASE REVIEW THIS ENTIRE PUBLICATION BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS DEVICE. 5795 Logistics Parkway • Rockford, Illinois 61109 • Toll Free 1-800-922-7533 • Phone 815-874-7891 Fax 815-874-6144 •...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
OR OWNER’S MANUAL. If you do not have an owner’s manual, please contact the original equipment manufacturer. © 2019 Rockford Systems, LLC. All rights reserved. Not to be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission. Litho in U.S.A.
Page 3 These publications can be acquired by contacting: US Department of Labor AMT-The Association of Manufacturing Technology Occupational Safety and Health Administration 7901 Westpark Drive Washington, DC 20210 McLean, Virginia 22102-4269 (703) 827-5211 (Continued on next page.) Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 4 WARRANTY Rockford Systems, LLC. warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of shipment thereof. ROCKFORD SYSTEMS LLC’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED to repairing or replacing such products which are returned to it within the warranty period with shipping charges prepaid and which will be disclosed as defective upon examination by Rockford Systems, LLC.
Page 5 Operator Safety Precaution, you should either translate this information or have it read or interpreted to the person, with assurance that it is understood. THIS PRECAUTION MUST BE REVIEWED DAILY. Back Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 6 To obtain detailed information about these training seminars, please call, fax, write, or check our Web site. Our telephone, Your Body in This fax number, Web site, and mailing address are on the front cover of this manual. Machine See Reverse Side for Other Safety Precautio OVER Rockford Systems, LLC Sign No. KSC-000 Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 7 The sensing probe must be set to the proper safety distance— ⁄ ” above the workpiece. Note: For two-stage machine operation, actuating the foot switch beyond first-stage operation will initiate second-stage operation once the sensing probe detects that it is free from obstructions. Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 8: Section 2-Installation Of Components
Air Tube Bulkheads Inside View of DAF-100 Control Box 4-Pole Safety Relay FTF-071 PC Board (Complete) 24-V DC Power Supply 6-Pole Safety Relay Fuse Input/Output 3 Pole Power Plug Plug (100-240V AC) Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 9: Mini Filter-Regulator Assembly
Inside View of Drop-Probe Assembly Drop Probe Assembly Adjustable Down Stop Locking Collar Bottom of Stroke Limit Switch Top of Stroke Magnetic Sensor 24-V DC Pneumatic Valve Air Tube Fittings PVC Insulator Block (Continued on next page.) Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 10 1⁄4” or less above the point of operation. Tighten the screw on the lock collar. 6. Tie off all wires and air tubes when finished so they do not come in contact with the adjustable down stop locking collar on the air cylinder. Aluminum Mounting Extrusion Sensing Probe Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 11: Wiring And Air Tube Connection
For riveter applications, jumper “JMP” should be installed on pins 1 and 2. 12. Run the appropriate machine power (100-240 V AC) and the ground wire into the Detect-A-Finger® control box. Connect these wires to plug P1 according to the enclosed electrical schematics. Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 12: Other Components That May Be Required
The exhaust air muffler must be kept clean at all times. Never operate the machine unless the muffler is clean. The muffler must be cleaned on a regular basis. Single-solenoid Air Valve Assembly Part No. RCD-006 Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 13 The guard and/or device must be properly installed, used, and maintained. The Foot Switch safeguard must prevent personnel from receiving bodily injuries. Part No. CTD-011 Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 14: Installation Considerations
The size of wire depends on local ordinances. Number 14 stranded copper wire with an approved insulation is recommended. Do not use solid wire. Rigid, Sealtite, or any tubular connection media that complies with local ordinance is satisfactory. Complete wiring diagrams are provided for connecting the control and components. Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 15: Section 3 - Power-Up Procedures
Do not use a finger as a test object—always use an inanimate object. Do not place the test object under the moving part of the machine. When verification is complete, you are now ready for production. Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 16: Section 4 - Troubleshooting
12 and 13 on P2 connector. The meter should read +24 volts DC. If the meter reads +24 volts DC, turn off electrical power to the machine and check the wiring again or replace the air-solenoid valve in the drop-probe assembly. Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 17 If the machine still does not cycle, check that outputs (terminals 15-16 and 17-18 on P2 connector) are properly interfaced into your machine cycle control circuit. These outputs are dry contacts and may be used with 24 V DC or 115/240 V AC. Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 18: Section 5 - Replacement Parts
Mini Air Filter and Air Regulators Part No—FCT-030 Part No—DAF100-20 Sensing Probe, Part No—FKT009-20 Air Pressure Gauge 5/32 x 18” L 25’ of ⁄ ” Air Tubing Part No—DAF973 Mini Air Filter Part No—DAF974 Mini Air Regulator Rockford Systems, LLC Call: 1-800-922-7533...
Page 19: Order Form
ORDER FORM FOR SIGNS AND LITERATURE This instruction manual references signs and literature available for your machines. This order form is for your convenience to order additional signs and/or literature as needed. (This order form is part of your installation manual so please make a copy of it when ordering.) Company Address City...

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