Summary of Contents for Rapid-Air SA3
- Page 1 RAPID-AIR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SA3, SA3M, SB4, SB4M STOCK STRAIGHTENERS RAPID-AIR 4601 KISHWAUKEE ST. ROCKFORD, IL. 61109-2925 PHONE: (815) 397-2578 FAX: (815) 398-3887 WEB SITE: www.rapidair.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
13. SA3/SA3M CABINET ASSEMBLY DRAWING SB4/SB4M CABINET ASSEMBLY DRAWING SA3 HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING (sheet 1 of 2) 16. SA3 HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING (sheet 2 of 2) SA3M HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING (sheet 1 of 2) 18. SA3M HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING (sheet 2 of 2) 19. -
Page 3: Straightener "Head-Only" Drawing
STRAIGHTENER "HEAD-ONLY" DRAWING (SA3 STRAIGHTENER SHOWN) MAX. Effective Max. AC Input MATERIAL Straightening Speed MODEL Power WIDTH Range in./min. Required .002-.030" 700" 3" 1/4hp, 115vac, 1ph (.051-.76mm) (1778cm) .002-.030" 1400" SA3M 3" 1/2hp, 115vac, 1ph (.051-.76mm) (3556cm) .003-.050" 825" 4"... -
Page 4: Installation
INSTALLATION Your straightener is fully assembled and ready to be put into position. Visually inspect unit for damaged or loose parts due to shipment. If there is physical damage contact carrier. Install your straightener on a level surface with sufficient clearance for loading material and adjusting the roller pressure for straightening. -
Page 5: Operation
OPERATION Retract the upper pinch roll and upper idler roll platen to a position so that when the cover is closed the material is not being deformed. Open the cover of the straightener and position the edge guides for the maximum width. Cut and place about a four foot length of material onto the straightener rolls with the exit end of the material extending through the exit pinch rolls and centered from side to side in the straightener. -
Page 7: Keypad Functions
Set Estimated % Max Speed, Loop Height and Loop Range. In Run Mode: Adjust % Max Speed, Loop Height and Loop Range for Smooth Operation. EXTERNAL LOOP PLUG RAPID-AIR EQUIPMENT ONLY CAUTION: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE PREFORMING ANY SERVICE TO THIS MACHINE. -
Page 8: Keypad Functions
Note: Remote interface port "D" connector, if used, communicates with external loop control. Warning! - Never plug any type of computer or non Rapid-Air equipment into this plug or severe damage will result. Consult factory when installing new external controls. -
Page 9: Keypad Functions
KEYPAD FUNCTIONS Loop range/height The loop range function selects the degree of arm movement to achieve maximum motor speed. If a loop range of "0" was selected the the arm would only have to travel approximately 6° to have the straightener at full speed. If a loop range of "8" was selected the arm would travel approximately 60°... -
Page 10: Jog Speed Adjustment And Dancer Arm Calibration
JOG SPEED ADJUSTMENT & DANCER ARM CALIBRATION Your straightener was shipped with the dancer arm set up for it's correct position so the only thing that has to be reset would be the jog speed if you need your unit to jog faster or slower. To reset the jog speed, turn off the main power switch. -
Page 11: Jog Speed Adjustment And Dancer Arm Calibration
JOG SPEED ADJUSTMENT & DANCER ARM CALIBRATION The next screen is for setting the high set point. Raise the dancer arm to it's upper stop position and press the "Run/Stop/Jog" button once to save this setting. SENSOR HIGH SETPOINT SAVE The next screen is to set the offset of the program. -
Page 12: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Gearbox lubrication - change oil every 1000 hours as follows: Electrical - all brushes on motors should be checked every 1500-2000 hours. SA3/SA3M STRAIGHTENER FILL/ BREATHER FILL/ BREATHER MOTOR CASE SPUR GEAR CASE PLUG FILL TO OIL PLUG NO OIL PLUG OR SIGHT APPROX. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING MAIN SWITCH ON BUT NOT LIT 1. Circuit breaker tripped a. Reset circuit breaker 2. Unit not plugged into main power a. Plug into main power 3. No power in incoming line a. Check outlet b. Check power cord 4. - Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING 5. Percent speed function set too low a. Adjust percent speed function to 100% 6. Fuses blown a. Check fuses & circuit breaker 7. No AC voltage at DC drive board a. Check wiring 8. Check signal voltage between P2 to P1 on DC drive 0-6 VDC - RAMM 0-9 VDC - Regen drive while moving dancer arm...
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Page 15: Sa3/Sa3M Cabinet Assembly Drawing
SA3/SA3M CABINET ASSEMBLY 28" 20" PASS LINE RAPIDAIR 40.5"... -
Page 16: Sb4/Sb4M Cabinet Assembly Drawing
SB4/SB4M CABINET ASSEMBLY 28" 20" PASS LINE RAPIDAIR 40.5"... -
Page 17: Sa3 Head Assembly Drawing (Sheet 1 Of 2)
SA3 HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING (sheet 1 of 2) -
Page 18: Sa3 Head Assembly Drawing (Sheet 2 Of 2)
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Page 19: Sa3M Head Assembly Drawing (Sheet 1 Of 2)
SA3M HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING (sheet 1 of 2) -
Page 20: Sa3M Head Assembly Drawing (Sheet 2 Of 2)
SA3M HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING (sheet 2 of 2) -
Page 21: Sb4 Head Assembly Drawing (Sheet 1 Of 2)
SB4 HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING (sheet 1 of 2) CAUTION... -
Page 22: Sb4 Head Assembly Drawing (Sheet 2 Of 2)
SB4 HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING (sheet 2 of 2) -
Page 23: Sb4M Head Assembly Drawing (Sheet 1 Of 2)
SB4M HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING (sheet 1 of 2) CAUTION... -
Page 24: Sb4M Head Assembly Drawing (Sheet 2 Of 2)
SB4M HEAD ASSEMBLY DRAWING (sheet 2 of 2) -
Page 25: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM...