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  • Page 2 SCOUT 320 HYDRODYNAMIC AUTOMATIC BAR FEEDER SCOUT 320/37 EXT / SCOUT 320/37R EXT MANUAL FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE REV. 2 DATE：2016/05/10 COD：BS0104032...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INDEX SCOUT 320 CONTENT（ （ （ （ INDEX） ） ） ） 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Contents of manual ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1 The label of manufacturer and bar feeder ------------------------------------------ 1-2 Support of technique --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2 2 DATA OF TECHNIQUE Instruction ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1...
  • Page 4 INDEX SCOUT 320 CONTENT（ （ （ （ INDEX） ） ） ） 5 ADJUSTMENT AND SETTING Structure of the bar feeder -------------------------------------------------------------- 5-1 Adjust loading device -------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-2 Adjust and fix the anti-vibration device ---------------------------------------------- 5-3 Feeding Chain ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-3 6 OPERATIONS AND DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 5: General Information

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION SCOUT 320 GENERAL INFORMATION Please read the Manual carefully before operating bar feeder. Contents of manual The feeder manufacturer provides this manual, which is an essential part of the integrated products. Please act according to the indication of the manual in order to assure operators’...

  • Page 6: The Label Of Manufacturer And Bar Feeder

    1. GENERAL INFORMATION SCOUT 320 The label of manufacturer and bar feeder A. Name of manufacturer B. Model(Type) C. Serial Number D. Manufacture Date Weight of Machine Pneumatic Pressure G. Rated Voltage H. Control voltage Full Load Current Power K. Short Circuit Rating Wiring Drawing Number INFORMATION：...

  • Page 7: Data Of Technique

    2. DATA OF TECHNIQUE SCOUT 320 DATA OF TECHNIQUE Instruction The hydrodynamic automatic bar feeder is designed for full automatic lathe to auto feed material, the bar feeder is suitable for digital control sliding headstock lathe and fixed headstock lathe.

  • Page 8: Machine Size

    2. DATA OF TECHNIQUE SCOUT 320 Machine size 4599 A (Max.Bar Length) 3800 2150 420 kg Weight General Specification 3mm ( 1/8" ) ～ 26 mm ( 1" ) Bar Diameter 4 mm ( 3/16" ) ～ 21 mm ( 13/16" )

  • Page 9: Compressed Air Supply And Power Supply

    2. DATA OF TECHNIQUE SCOUT 320 Compressed air supply and power supply 2.4.1 Tube for compressed air supply unit must be bigger than 8mm. Pressure must be ，Consumption about 50L/H。 over 5~7kg / cm 2.4.2 Put the air supply tube into（A）. Then pull and turn around the knob（B）and set the pressure at 6kg / cm 2.4.3...

  • Page 10: Specification Of The Guide Channel

    2. DATA OF TECHNIQUE SCOUT 320 Specification of the guide channel Diameter of bar (mm) Diameter Diameter of guide of bar Max. TYPE channel pusher Min. (mm) (mm) 12.7 SCOUT 320 Note！ ！ ！ ！ Outer diameter of the collet must be smaller 0.5 ㎜ ㎜ ㎜ ㎜ than diameter of...

  • Page 11: Transportation

    3. TRANSPORTATION SCOUT 320 TRANSPORTATION Hazard－ － － － warning： ： ： ： Transportation and hoist (please refer to the item 3.2.1 of following weight table) You have to sure the crane; forklift or other related tools could take the weight.

  • Page 12: Transportation And Hoist

    3. TRANSPORTATION SCOUT 320 Transportation and hoist 3.2.1 Unpacking Putting two steel bars (Diameter：30mm, length: 1M) under the bar feeder, using suitable steel ropes which are able to bear the weight to hoist. SCOUT 320-37 420KG (NET) 3.2.2 On the pallet Using suitable steel ropes which is able to bear the weight to hoist the bar feeder.

  • Page 13: Installation Area

    3. TRANSPORTATION SCOUT 320 Installation area In order to fix the feeder securely, the floor must be flat and firm. According to the operation of the feeder to reserve a suitable area in advance. Area：(D-operator area)，(E-supply area)，(F-remnant material area) The space must be enough to avoid the feeder caused crashed by the operator.

  • Page 14: Installation

    4. INSTALLATION SCOUT 320 INSTALLATION Bar feeder － － － － Installation Before installing the bar feeder, the spindle of the lathe must be horizontal and the lathe is fixed on the ground strongly. Adjustment of height 4.2.1 Disengage the screw (1).

  • Page 15: Initial Position

    4. INSTALLATION SCOUT 320 Initial position The bar feeder is to place at the back of lathe. The distance is as below： Adjustment of center The bar feeder should be as near as possible to the lathe, When installing. In order to have a perfect matching line, prepare a nylon thread (1mm).
  • Page 16 4. INSTALLATION SCOUT 320 4.4.1 Secure nylon thread on to the axis screws (B point) of bar feeder, then pull the thread through spindle hole. 4.4.2 Choose proper ladder bar and insert the chuck, pull the nylon thread and secured.

  • Page 17: Securing And Fastening Of The Bar Feeder

    4. INSTALLATION SCOUT 320 Securing and fastening of the bar feeder 4.5.1 Rotate the 4 ground-screws (1) to touch the ground, and fix the nuts. 4.5.2 Drill ground (2) with Ø19mm (¾”) of bit, and fix the spindle-screw.
  • Page 18 4. INSTALLATION SCOUT 320 Installation accessories 4.6.1 Movable anti－ － － － vibration： ： ： ： The anti-vibration device is fixed at the end of the spindle of the lathe, using a bar to adjust the center of the anti-vibration.
  • Page 19 4. INSTALLATION SCOUT 320 To lubricate－ － － － Guide channel ISO and UNI brand Brand Description Agip Acer 100 Api Cis 100 Energol CS 100 Castrol Magna 100 Chevron Circulating Oil 100 Movixa 100 Esso Nuto 100 Fina Solna 100...

  • Page 20: Adjustment And Setting

    5. ADJUSTMENT AND SETTING SCOUT 320 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTING Structure of the bar feeder...

  • Page 21: Adjust Loading Device

    5. ADJUSTMENT AND SETTING SCOUT 320 Adjust the loading device 5.2.1 Adjust the plate（1）on the highest position and tighten. 5.2.2 Put down the bar on the feeder frame. 5.2.3 Rotate the screw（2）so that only the magazine is lifted into the guide channel.

  • Page 22: Adjust And Fix The Anti-Vibration Device

    5. ADJUSTMENT AND SETTING SCOUT 320 Adjust and fix the anti-vibration device 5.3.1 The collet chuck the bar then sent it into the anti-vibration device. After that, pressing the manual auto. 5.3.2 To adjust the screw（A）. Turn clockwise The space become larger...

  • Page 23: Operations And Description

    6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 OPERATIONS AND DESCRIPTION Par storage distinction and preparation CAUTION Please don’t put the material out of standard. The max length of material Type Max length mm (ft) SCOUT 320 4599 INFORMATION The flatness of material must be within 0.5mm/M.

  • Page 24: Operation Description

    6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Operation description 6.2.1 H/M function description Function LCD Display area Shift Function Number Enter Run light Power light...
  • Page 25 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 6.2.1.1 H/M Program selection： Press the key according to the indication on the display. （1） ：Page up （2） ：Page down （3） ：Back to the main menu 6.2.1.2 Value of parameter selection： （1） Input numbers as your request from 0 ~ 9.
  • Page 26 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 6.2.2 Description of remote control pendant 6.2.2.1 Description of button and indication light Code Function Emergency STOP Automatic mode LDS6 Automatic mode light DS10 Manual clamping Manual advance(Right) Manual retreat(Left) LDS1 Origin point light(left)
  • Page 27 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 6.2.2.2 Operation description ( 1 ) Advance / retreat at low-speed （When the lathe on the left, the motion of are opposite） 。 Advance at low-speed，press 。 Retreat at low-speed，press ( 2 ) Automatic work operation (self-motion)
  • Page 28 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 6.2.3 Indicator Light When Red light is on, bar feeder is in Emergency stop. When Green light is on, bar feeder is i machining mode. When Green light is flashing, bar feeder is in bar change operation.

  • Page 29: 6.3 Description Of Settings And Parameter

    6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 6.3 Description of settings and parameter 6.3.1 HMI Program selection Press the key： ： ： ： 1. 1. 1. 1. 2. 2. 2. 2. Press the key： ： ： ： Press the key： ： ： ：...
  • Page 30 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 6.3.2 Parameter picture driftage...
  • Page 31 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320...
  • Page 32 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 6-10...
  • Page 33 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 6.3.3 Description of settings and parameter F1 Turning parameter【 【 【 【 User parameter】 】 】 】 Parameter NO Parameter name Parameter description Barfeeder Monitor Finished product length Use the Bar end position to generate a signal for bar end.
  • Page 34 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 6.3.4 Parameter application 6.3.4.1 Fixed parameter / enter password “258” Parameter description：The finished product length will be the workpiece length adding the cutter thickness. This parameter setting may affect the bar end setting. Setting method：...
  • Page 35 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description︰This parameter setting will let feed material more stable and ensure the material to be sent to request location. But if no need to use this function that you can set it to be “0” directly.
  • Page 36 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：In automatic mode to set the pusher safety distance during chuck open. If pusher exceeds distance longer than this safety distance that the bar feeder will alarm. Setting method： Input the required length.
  • Page 37 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description︰The speed of the pusher during in automatic mode when lathe chuck open. Setting method︰ According to the bar material size and torque of chuck close to adjust speed. Note︰ When setting value is too high it could cause Previous page servo failure.
  • Page 38 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：The first bar material feeding means guide channel open and bar pusher raising up. The first bar material feeding speed is the pre-feeding pusher speed as the pusher rising up. Setting method： Input the required speed to be the first bar material feeding speed parameter.
  • Page 39 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：Retracting speed of the bar pusher in manual or automatic mode. Setting method： Input the required speed. Previous page Next page Home page 3.7LL Generally value： Setting range ： 0~1000 Setting value ：...
  • Page 40 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description︰The torque of bar pusher moves forward in manual operation mode. Setting method︰ According to required torque and speed of manual operation mode to adjust torque. Previous page Next page Home page 3.7LL Generally value：...
  • Page 41 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：The torque of the bar pusher pushes out remnant when receiving bar end signal. Setting method： Input the required torque. Note︰ The setting value is too large will cause crashing. Previous page Next page Home page 3.7LL Generally value：...
  • Page 42 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：In automatic mode setting 1st Anti-Vibration Device open position. Setting method： In manual mode collet will be pushed forward until 30~50mm before 1st anti vibration device. Then input the current position. Note︰ First anti–vibration should be opened before the...
  • Page 43 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：3rd Anti-Vibration Device open position in working mode. Setting method： In manual mode pusher should be pushed 30~50mm before 3rd anti vibration device. Then input the current position. Note︰ The Third anti–vibration should be opened before...
  • Page 44 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：Chuck facing position is the distance between cutter facing detection to cutter facing position. We cannot know if the new bar material has been pushed to chuck facing position until loading a new bar material. (as picture 2) Setting method：...
  • Page 45 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description︰This position is the maximum working limit. If pusher position value is bigger than bar end setting that bar feeder will offer a bar end signal to notice lathe to prepare loading new bar material Setting Mode for fixed lathe︰In the manual mode let pusher into lathe...
  • Page 46 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description︰In auto mode the pump stops providing oil position. Setting method︰ In manual mode let pusher move forward to stop providing oil position. Then input the current position. Note︰ Oil pumps provide oil for lubrication and cooling.
  • Page 47 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description： This distance is the position that bar pusher pushes out the remnant into the lathe. Setting method： Push the pusher to exceed chuck position 20mm by manual operation. Then confirm the value showing in monitor and input this value.
  • Page 48 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：If bar pusher position is over than setting value that pusher will retreat to setting position when chuck close. In order to prevent friction and vibration caused from pusher going into the lathe spindle too long.
  • Page 49 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：Fine tuning for bar end position based on chuck facing position. If the tuning value is bigger than 200mm that please amend cutter facing position directly. Setting method： Input the required value. Previous page...
  • Page 50 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：The timing of chuck closed is over time under automatic mode. The ALARM 32 will display and stop operating. Setting method ： When the setting value is 0, the parameter function will be disabled.
  • Page 51 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：Set the starting time (ON) of bar pusher inching moves so that the chuck of lathe will move at the same time during bar feeder changes new bars. Setting method︰ Input required time.
  • Page 52 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 6.3.4.2 System function / enter password “258” Parameter description：Switch either one function of opening or closing the moveable anti-vibration device to accompany the lathe chuck opened or closed. 0 –disable 1 –enable Previous page...
  • Page 53 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：It sets the bar/headstock synchronizing device operation mode. 0： Disuse Bar-headstock synchronization is disabled; the bar is continuously driven by the feed motor. For matching with Fixed type CNC. Previous page 1： Activated...
  • Page 54 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：Set the direction of bar feeder fed along with type of lathe. 0：Left feed to right direction 1：Right feed to left direction Previous page Next page Home page 3.7LL Generally value： Setting range ：...
  • Page 55 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：Selects different modes for dealing with remnant after bar changed. 0：Pull back the remnant into the bar feeder. 1：Push out the remnant into the lathe. 2：Push out the remnant into the lathe by a new bar when bar end signal is sent and bar feeder will change another new bar.
  • Page 56 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description：Set the date and time of system to record data. Home page 3.7LL Generally value： Setting range ： Setting value ： Parameter description：Select the proper language of the information displayed： 0：Traditional Chinese 1：English 2：Simplified Chinese...
  • Page 57 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description ： This parameter allows technician to test each signal if it output to lathe after settle down the bar feeder. Setting method︰ This parameter only executive under manual mode both lathe and bar feeder, otherwise it may cause danger.
  • Page 58 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 Parameter description ： Set all parameters to original value. Select firstly the correct length of bar feeder to operate. Otherwise may cause problems. 1：2.7LL 2：3.2LL 3：3.7LL Note： When setting this parameter 1-3, all HMI and timer Home page will return to “0”, then start operating.
  • Page 59 6. OPERATION AND DESCRIPTION SCOUT 320 6.3.4.3 Special parameter chart Parameter description ： To set the model of loading parameter of bar feeder. 0：SCOUT 320 1：Unique / Compact If normal loading mode is Ray type, then balls crew loading mode is Unique / Compact.

  • Page 60: Maintenance

    7. MAINTENANCE SCOUT 320 MAINTENANCE General maintenance Hazard-warning Before operators are maintaining the bar feeder, the power must be turned off. In order to make good use of the bar feeder, please maintain the bar feeder regularly. Accessories and the area of operation must be cleaned to increase the safety of operators.

  • Page 61: Regular Maintenance

    7. MAINTENANCE SCOUT 320 Regular maintenance List 1.－ － － － Regular maintenance Frequency Position Event Hours Regular Period 1250 2500 Collet Check attrition Guide channel Check attrition and clean Lubrication Feeding chain Check strain Air defecator Check 7.2.1 Check the collet Check (A) rotate smoothly or not, the clearance can not to be wide.

  • Page 62: Cause Of Breakdown And Troubleshooting

    8. CAUSE AND BREAKDOWN AND TROUBLESHOOTING SCOUT 320 CAUSE AND BREAKDOWN AND TROUBLESHOOTING Frequent cause of breakdown ITEM Cause Solution Without power. Check the power source. Unable to start the bar Feeder. In emergency. Restart. The bar feeder is reset but the bar feeder can’t auto to...

  • Page 63: Refer Alarm Message

    8. CAUSE AND BREAKDOWN AND TROUBLESHOOTING SCOUT 320 Refer alarm message 8.5.1 HMI Alarm Message ERROR / CAUSE CURE ※Remove unidentified object. ※Please check the value of long feed safety is correct. ※Check the turret whether it is at correct position of stopping material.
  • Page 64 8. CAUSE AND BREAKDOWN AND TROUBLESHOOTING SCOUT 320 ERROR / CAUSE CURE ※Check air pressure. ※Check LS07 whether breakdown or loose. ※Check whether S04 was blocked by any unidentified objects. ※Check the setting value of S04 or Q04. ※Check whether to have the foreign matter to catch.
  • Page 65 8. CAUSE AND BREAKDOWN AND TROUBLESHOOTING SCOUT 320 ERROR / CAUSE CURE ※Check LS07 and LS08 whether breakdown or loose. ※Check LS05 and LS06 whether breakdown or loose. ※Check the alarm No. on LCD display of servo whether it is abnormal.
  • Page 66 8. CAUSE AND BREAKDOWN AND TROUBLESHOOTING SCOUT 320 ERROR / CAUSE CURE ※lease release the button of emergency stop. ※Check chuck why the chuck not close. By auto mode. ※Chuck open pushbar forward. ※Chuck open pushbar retreat. ※Chuck close overtake time.
  • Page 67 Check LS07 and LS08, Channel open and Close Switches.
  • Page 68 8. CAUSE AND BREAKDOWN AND TROUBLESHOOTING SCOUT 320 8.5.2 Servo alarm message LIST OF SERVO DRIVER ALARM Display Name AL. 10 Under voltage AL. 12 Memory error 1 (RAM) AL. 13 Clock error AL. 15 Memory error 2 (EEP-TOM0) AL. 16 Encoder error 1 AL.
  • Page 69 8. CAUSE AND BREAKDOWN AND TROUBLESHOOTING SCOUT 320 Display Name AL. 92 Open battery cable warning AL. 96 Zero setting error AL. 99 Limit alarm AL. 9F Battery warning AL. E0 Excessive regenerative load warning AL. E1 Overload warning AL. E3...

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