Summary of Contents for Precision Engineering Bimba PCS
- Page 1 Bimba Model PCS Pneumatic Control System User Manual Please read this manual carefully before implementing your Original Line Electric or Electric Thruster Actuator...
- Page 2 User Manual Bimba Model PCS Pneumatic Control System LEARN HOW TO: > Recognize the components required far a PCS system. > Understand how the PCS components are interconnected. > Be able to adjust Zero, Span, Deadband, Decel. > Understand basic PCS operation. COMPONENTS REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE CLOSED LOOP SYSTEM: >...
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Page 3: Getting Started
User Manual Bimba Model PCS Pneumatic Control System GETTING STARTED Figure 4 1. Fittings should be firmly attached to the PCS manifold and PCS ports. Teflon tape must be used to seal the threads. 2. Connect air hoses from the PCS control to the PFC. -
Page 4: Setup And Adjustments
User Manual Bimba Model PCS Pneumatic Control System SET UP AND ADJUSTMENTS Set the deadband (page 15) The deadband adjustment changes the tolerance on the ending position of the PFC rod. Smaller deadbands mean a tight tolerance and higher positioning accuracy. Higher deadbands are required for greater loads. - Page 5 User Manual Bimba Model PCS Pneumatic Control System SET UP AND ADJUSTMENTS (CONT’D.) Decel adiustment (page 19) The decel adjustment regulates the distance over which the PFC rod slows to a stop. Low Decel settings provide fastest speeds. High Decel settings provide the most stability for high loads.
- Page 6 User Manual Bimba Model PCS Pneumatic Control System TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS... 1. Air pressure should be 70-80 PSI. Lower air pressures may produce erratic operation. 2. lf there is noise on the AC power applied to the electronics, the noise will be superimposed on the OC power supplied to the PFC.
- Page 7 IMI Precision Engineering operates four global centres of technical excellence and a sales and service network in 50 countries, as well as manufacturing capability in the USA, Germany, China, UK, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Mexico and Brazil. For information on all...
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