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Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H Instruction Manual Ver2 version (For system 02.02、02.03) FF503H type Assembly Machine Division NITTO SEIKO CO., LTD.
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Nitto Seiko Co., Ltd. (2)By provision of operating manual recorded on CD-ROM, you shall be deemed to have agreed to the Terms and Conditions written in “readme.txt” on it.
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(2) The intermediate plate type hopper is driven by the stepping motor, and the vibrator is controlled by the inverter unique to Nitto Seiko. This FF/FM503H does not comply with the CE marking. If you want to purchase a CE-compliant machine, order the FF/FM503H-E that complies with the CE marking.
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If any fault, including fume, abnormal odor and noise, is found in the machine, turn off the power switch first, then shut down the power supplied, and ask sales agent or your nearest sales office of Nitto Seiko Co., Ltd. for repair. Use of the faulty machine without repair may cause fires, electric shocks, or accidents.
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Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 WARNING Satisfy the conditions required for the operating environment. Otherwise, fires, electric shock, or faults may occur. Use this product at a 1000 m or less height in ordinary indoor environment, satisfying the conditions shown below. Free from corrosive or flammable gas The atmosphere is free from conductive powder, including iron powder.
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Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 ! CAUTION CAUTION DO NOT touch any of moving parts while the machine is running. Otherwise, injuries or malfunctions may occur. CAUTION Always use the connecting cables specified by us. When handing them, pay extreme attention.
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Ensure that the connecting cables AC input power cable: 1 are attached. (Because the model FF503H-AC varies depending on the Ensure that the screw feeding specifications of the ordered machine, check if the correct cable is attached while referring to the separate part list.) hose is attached.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 Contents Outline of FF/FM503H...................... 1 1.1. Features of FF/FM503H ....................1 1.2. Structure of FF/FM503H ....................1 Types of FF/FM503H ......................2 2.1. Model ..........................2 2.2. Designations and models of connecting cables ..............2 2.3.
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Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 7.4. Adjustment of screw feeding air flow rate ................ 14 7.5. Escapement unit left and right operation speeds adjustment ......... 15 7.6. Adjustment of vibrator vibration frequency ..............15 7.7. Setting of vibrator vibration strength ................16 7.8.
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12.2.3. Descriptions of external I/O receptacle (CN IO) signals ............. 46 12.3. Pin layout of receptacle (CN FEED) (hand driver type) for screw feeding ...... 47 12.4. Pin layout of 3P receptacle (CN SH) for connection of “SH300” ........47 12.5. Electric circuit diagram (FF503H, FM503H) ..............48...
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 1. Outline of FF/FM503H 1.1. Features of FF/FM503H FF/FM503H automatically feeds screws as shown below before screw tightening operations. (1) Screws loaded into the basket are scooped up by swaying of the hopper track driven by the stepping motor, and fed onto the track.
2. Types of FF/FM503H 2.1. Model Models of the FF/FM503H are defined by substituting the specified symbols for (1) to (3) shown below. FF503H-(1)(2)(3): Automatic type (including screw taking-out type) FM503H-(1)(2)(3): Hand driver type Symbols Details (1)(2) Escapement unit type 4K20 (for feeding 1 pc.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 2.3. Designations of components 2.3.1. Front face (1) Setup panel This panel is intended for indication of power ON and setup and display of modes and parameters. (2) POWER LED This LED lights up when the power is supplied. (Color: Green) (3) Controller status LEDs These LEDs indicate the status of controller.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 (12) a. Air supply port (for the automatic type) b. Air supply port (for the hand driver type or (13) attached optionally) Connect the air tube with 8 mm outer diameter. (13) Filter regulator Set this regulator to the specified pressure.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 Preparation of operation Before starting operation, make preparations as follows: 4.1. Connection of screw feeding hose When connecting the screw feeding hose WARNING (1) Make sure that the air supply is shut down. (2) Fix both ends securely. If the screw feeding hose comes off with air being supplied, a screw fed by compressed air may jump off from an end of the hose, leading...
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Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 Connect the cables to the FF/FM503H in the following procedure. (1) Confirm that the power switch of the FF/FM503H is turned off. (2) Connect the cables securely to the specified positions as shown below. Be sure to tighten the fixing screws if installed in the plugs.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 4.3. Air supply WARNING Use the machine under the specified air pressure. Use of it under the air pressure exceeding the specified level may cause burst or breakdown of pneumatic equipment or jumping of a screw fed by compressed air, leading to injuries (if it hits your eye, you may lose your sight) or damage to peripheral equipment.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 CAUTION Precautions about the screws to be loaded into the basket (1) Before loading the screws, be sure to check if they conform to the specification (size, head type, etc.) specified when the FF/FM503H was ordered. Otherwise, machine failures or incorrect feeding may happen.
If you want to purchase the taking-out type, order the FF503H of taking-out type. If you use this screw taking-out type, you need to set the type setting parameter (Pa.E1) to “Screw taking-out type”.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 6. Explanation of operation This chapter explains the operation of the major parts of the FF/FM503H. (Refer to “6.2 Operation time chart” described below.) 6.1. Operation of each part The operations of major parts are shown as follows. The (Pa.**) in the explanation represents a parameter number that allows setting change or adjustment.
Screw taking-out 6.1.4.1. For screw taking-out type (1) In the case of the FF503H of screw taking-out type, the presence or absence of screws in the taking-out position is always monitored with the escapement unit photoelectric sensor. ↓ (2) When the operation enable input signal is output (ON) from the external control equipment to the FF503H with no screws existing in the taking-out position, the escapement unit operates to provide screws to the taking-out position.
Upper limit Fig.13 Caution: 1. Pa.8A and Pa.8B in the figure are operation parameter Nos. of the FF503H. Each of them can be adjusted within the range of 0.5 to 10.0 seconds. 2. The escapement unit does not operate unless the operation enable signal is turned ON.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 7.1. Adjustment of air pressure (Applicable only when a filter regulator is installed) This adjusts the pressure of the air supplied to the FF/FM503H. Raise the pressure adjustment handle of the filter regulator, on the rear surface of the FF/FM503H, to release the lock, and rotate the pressure adjustment handle to adjust the pressure.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 Irrespective of the operation parameter setting “Screw feeding time setting (hand driver type) (Pa.41)”, screws are fed while the screw feeding signal is being input from the external I/O receptacle. To adjust the time, use an external control device, such as a PLC. (2) For hand driver type To adjust the screw feeding time, change the operation parameter “Screw feeding time setting (hand driver type) (Pa.41)”.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 7.5. Escapement unit left and right operation speeds adjustment This adjusts the left and right operation speeds of the escapement unit. To adjust the speeds, loosen the lock nut (as shown in the figure below) and rotate the speed controller (4K type) or the speed controller (or SpiCon bolt) (4G type) according to the table below.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 7.7. Setting of vibrator vibration strength This adjusts the speed of the screws traveling along the track. After setting the vibrator vibration frequency by adjusting the “7.6 Adjustment of vibrator vibration frequency” in previous section, set the vibrator vibration strength in this section so that the screws can travel along the track smoothly.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 Improper mounting position The optical axis of the photoelectric sensor is not in a position that allows it to detect the head of a screw properly. The optical axis passes between screws. The position of the optical axis is too high. The position of the optical axis is too low. Escapement unit Photoelectric Photoelectric...
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 (2) Relation between center positions of grooves in hopper track, fixed track and track A proper relation between the center positions of the grooves in the hopper track, fixed track and track is shown in Fig. 31; an improper relation between them is shown in Fig. 32. In the latter case, loosen screw D shown in Fig.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 Proper mounting position Improper mounting position Screws are not fed as a result of Screws are not fed as a result of There is a proper clearance between overlapping each other because the their heads touching the upper guide the head of a screw and the lower mounting position of the upper because the mounting position of...
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 (2) Relation between center positions of grooves in track and screw receiving plate A proper relation between the center positions of the grooves in the track and screw receiving plate is shown in Fig. 42; an improper relation between them is shown in Fig. 43. In the latter case, loosen screw G shown in Fig.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 Table 1. Standard clearances Symbol Location Clearance [mm] Clearance between frame and hopper track Clearance between hopper track and fixed track Clearance between fixed track and track Clearance between track and screw receiving plate Clearance between hybrid holder and top plate Cautions: The clearances shown in the table above are standard values.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 8.1.3. Indication by LEDs Details of statuses indicated by LEDs on the setup panel are as shown in the table below. Indications Display color Functions POWER Green • It is lit up when power is turned ON. 4 RUN Orange •...
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 8.2. Setup and adjustment procedures 8.2.1. Before setup When power is supplied, the POWER LED (Green) on the setup panel is lit up. Then, statuses of the LEDs from LED1 (=1 FREQ.) to LED4 (=4 RUN) are changed as shown below. Ensure that the normal running indication status is restored.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 8.2.3. FF/FM503H Setup and adjustment mode function list FF/FM503H-E Setup and adjustment mode function list (1/4) Setup mode is entered when the “ “ key is pressed and held down for 3 seconds or more during "Normal running" status indication. Selecting setup and adjustment items It is possible to move in arrow directions freely.
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Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 FF/FM503H-E Setup and adjustment mode function list (2/4) Pa.8C Adjust with Initial running time keys setup Confirm with Undisclosed to users Pa.8B Do not use. Undisclosed to users Pa.8A Power Do not use. status Pa.89 Hopper track Adjust with...
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Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 FF/FM503H-E Setup and adjustment mode function list (3/4) Pa.D4 Adjust with Option sensor keys logic setup Confirm with Power Pa.D3 Detect sensor Adjust with status logic setup keys (Chute rail work Confirm with detect) Power supply All LEDs lit up...
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Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 FF/FM503H-E Setup and adjustment mode function list (4/4) For details of display, refer to Version the descriptions in this manual. Version check Turn OFF the power after display checking the version. mode For details of display, refer to the descriptions in this manual.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 8.3. Setup and adjustment items Items shown below can be set up or adjusted from the setup panel. (1) Operation parameter setup (A) Basic adjustment mode: Mode for performing the basic vibrator setup (frequency, strength) Vibrator vibration frequency setup (FREQ.) (Pa.11) Vibrator vibration strength setup (VIB.) (Pa.21) Screw feeding time setup (hand driver type) (FEED) (Pa.41)
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Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 Setup and adjustment items related to the operation of the FF/FM503H components are shown below. Vibrator vibration frequency setup (FREQ.) (Pa.11) Vibrator vibration frequency of the vibrator can be set up. Variable range Approx. 50 to 70 Hz Setup step Approx.
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Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 Setup of basket inside lack of screw signal output waiting time (Pa.84) (optional) Time required until the “basket inside lack of screw” signal will be output can be set up if no screw has been detected at the proximity switch for detection of basket inside lack of screw.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 13) Screw taking-out type/Parts counter type screw feeding solenoid valve ON time setup (Pa.8A) If the screw taking-out type or parts counter type is used, the screw feeding solenoid valve ON time can be set up. (Valid only when the screw taking-out type or parts counter type is used.) Variable range From 0.5 to 10.0 sec.
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Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 Setup items 0:Automatic type 1:Hand driver type (micro switch) 2:Hand driver type (reed switch) 3:Screw taking-out type 5:Parts counter type Default 0:Automatic type Option setup (Pa.E2) Whether optional sensor should be provided or not can be decided. Select any of choices from 1 to 4, depending on the type of equipment.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 continues further for a long time (about 2 hours), the machine enters a suspend mode assuming that there are no works (screws) in the basket. In the suspend mode, “LED4 (=4 RUN)” LED on the setup panel flashes at 1 second intervals.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 8.3.3.1. Parameter initializing mode Operation parameter and equipment parameter are initialized in this mode. After initialization is finished, parameters are the same as the defaults shown in the tables of “8.3.1 Operation parameter setup” and “8.3.2 Equipment parameter setup”.
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Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 Operation enable Screw feeding signal Detection of Optional sensor LED1 signal (hand (screw screw on track (Note 2) driver type)♦ taking-out type) (Note 1) -marks shown in the table above indicate the signals of external I/O receptacle (CN IO). The ♦-marks shown in the table above indicate the signals of screw feeding receptacle (CN FEED) (hand driver type).
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 Note 2: To be used for optional type. Note 3: To be used for optional (special) type. (Notes) 1) The “+” sign shown in the table above indicate simultaneous pressing of keys. For example, “ ”...
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 (Example) When the software version is 01.23, indicating status of the LEDs is as shown below. Indication start Repetition (CAUTION) To finish the version check mode, shut off the power supply. 9. Maintenance and check WARNING Ensure that the power and air supply are shut down before adjustment, maintenance, or inspection of the machine.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 9.4. Screw feeding hose Check the screw feeding hose every day before starting operation. If screws cannot be fed properly due to wear or dirt on internal surface, replace the screw feeding hose with a new one. CAUTION When replacing the screw feeding hose (1) Make sure that the air supply is shut down.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 LED4 display pattern Cause Corrective measure 0.1s Continues Normal operation No problem 0.1s Repair or replace main unit CPU stops operation unless it recovers after powered on again. Repair or replace main unit CPU stops operation unless it recovers after powered on again.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 10.3. Troubleshooting The causes of typical failures of the “FF/FM503H” and the remedies to them are described below.
Shut down the power immediately if any fault is found in the machine, and ask our WARNING sales agent or your nearest sales office of Nitto Seiko Co., Ltd. for repair. We are not responsible for any product failures or accidents resulting from product repair by customers.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 12. Appendix 12.1. Specifications Item Specification Nominal diameter 2−5 mm Applicable screws Length max. 25 mm Head diameter max. 12 mm Supply capacity max. 50 pcs./min. Basket capacity Approx. 450 mL Input power voltage Single phase, 100−240 VAC Power supply frequency 50/60 Hz...
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 12.2.3. Descriptions of external I/O receptacle (CN IO) signals (1) Input signals Feed Screw For automatic type, screw feeding signal is input. (EXIN0) While this signal is being input, screw feeding operation continues. While this operation enable (interlock) signal for the screw taking-out Operation enable type is being input, the FF/FM503H is operable.
Vibratory Track Screw Feeder FF/FM503H ver2 12.3. Pin layout of receptacle (CN FEED) (hand driver type) for screw feeding Screw feeding signal input mode when “Model setup (Pa.E1)” is set to “2. Hand driver type (micro switch)” or “3. Hand driver type (reed switch)”. (For further details, refer to “8.3.2 Equipment parameter setup”.) Pin No.