Summary of Contents for Gordon RC4000 Series
- Page 1 RC4000 Series Reel Control Systems www.gordoneng.com revision date 05/17/01 http:// Owner’s Manual Installation, Operation and Applications call toll-free in the US 1.800.315.9233...
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Page 2: Specifications
The product must be used in accordance with the specified manufacturer’s ratings and must not be physically abused. All questions related to this warranty should be directed to the Sales Dept. of Gordon Engineering Corp. See the contact information below for address, phone, fax and email. www.stampersstore.com admin@productivityresources.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Five-Year Warranty Contact Information Contents Overview Features/Benefits 2 - 3 Specifications RC4000 Reel Control page RC4000M Reel Control page 4 - 6 Antenna Selection Speed Reduction 8 - 9 RC4000 Installation Input/Output Wiring page Interlocks page Shock Mounts page 10 - 11 RC4000 Operation Tuning and Setup... - Page 5 RC4000 Series Overview Once the system is properly installed and configured for your application, the operator simply presses the TUNE button. The tuning process takes only a few seconds. Then, the operator positions the payoff or take-up loop within the “V”, either manually or with the use of the JOG button, so that one of the green Loop Height indicators is lit.
- Page 6 RC4000 Specifications Input Voltage 115/230 VAC; 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Motor Drive provides an isolated, analog input drive to AC or DC motor controllers or hysteresis clutch controllers DC Output Range 0 to +10 VDC maximum 0 to +5 VDC minimum isolated Isolation 1000 volts RMS...
- Page 7 RC4000M Specifications Input Voltage 115/230 VAC; 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 1200VA Motors directly drives DC shunt wound or permanent magnet motors up to 1/2 HP 90 volt armature or 1 HP 180 volt armature Interlocks auto: allows on/off control of the reel motor by processing equipment - JOG active shutoff: allows on/off control of...
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Page 8: Antenna Selection
RC4000 Series Antenna Selection and Specifications Once you’ve determined the size of the material you wish to control, just look at the chart on the next page to select the proper antenna for your application. Under the heading, Use to Control, find the size range of the material you need to control. - Page 9 RC4000 Series Antenna Selection and Specifications Type Length of “V” Flat Width Use to Control Part Number 12" 0" 2" (30.5mm) (0mm) (5.1mm) 04A073 fine wire - .5" wire or strip 18" 0" 2" 04A074 (45.7mm) (0mm) (5.1mm) fine wire - .5" wire or strip 12"...
- Page 10 V Antenna w/12A844 Coupler This illustration depicts one way that a 6" nonconductive material could be controlled using an RC4000 Series Reel Control. An idler pulley, that rides on the material, is used to transfer the loop height information Idler Pulley to a grounded metal target, which travels up and down within the “V”...
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Page 11: Speed Reduction
Speed Reduction Since the feed-rate in most applications requires much less than standard 1725 RPM DC Checklist motor speed, you must connect a speed reducer between the motor and the reel. You can use the following formula to calculate gear ratios. Note the Speed (S) at which your motor is rated to operate here ( RPM) -
Page 12: Rc4000 Installation
RC4000 Installation Antenna/Coupler Assembly For most reeling applications, you can mount your antenna in a “looking-up” configuration, with the Reel mode selected. For specifics on mounting the antenna/coupler assembly, refer to page 6. In dereel applications, if the material breaks it may be pulled from the sensing field by the machine processing the material. - Page 13 RC4000 Installation Power Input Wiring Auto Interlock All power wires must be brought into the box through the .860" This feature allows external on-off control of the reel motor in (21.8mm) hole on the left side, using a suitable ½" (13mm) AUTO mode only.
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Page 14: Rc4000 Operation
ADJUST Up/Down (in auto mode) allow motor-on, realtime loop height adjustment Control Interface This is an illustration of the RC4000 Series control interface. Indicators and Keypad Functions are defined above. www.gordoneng.com 1.800.315.9233... - Page 15 RC4000 Operation SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AUTO The Reel Control always powers up in SETUP mode, and this Ensure that your line is operational and that all personnel are is expressed by the SETUP indicator being lit. The system clear of any hazardous areas. Then, press the AUTO/SETUP configuration is expressed by the yellow indicators in the blue key to put the system into Auto mode.
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Page 16: Rc4000M Installation
RC4000M Installation Antenna/Coupler Assembly For most reeling applications, you can mount your antenna in a “looking-up” configuration, with the Reel mode selected. For specifics on mounting the antenna/coupler assembly, refer to page 6. In dereel applications, if the material breaks it may be pulled from the sensing field by the machine processing the material. - Page 17 RC4000M Installation Power Input Wiring - once again, be sure to observe the polarity of the terminals and your field wires. All power wires must be brought into the box through the .860" Modification 04A060 must be installed on any RC4000M Reel (21.8mm) hole on the left side, using a suitable ½"...
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Page 18: Rc4000M Operation
ADJUST Up/Down (in auto mode) allow motor-on, realtime loop height adjustment Control Interface This is an illustration of the RC4000 Series control interface. Indicators and Keypad Functions are defined above. www.gordoneng.com 1.800.315.9233... - Page 19 RC4000M Operation SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AUTO The Reel Control always powers up in SETUP mode, and this Ensure that your line is operational and that all personnel are is expressed by the SETUP indicator being lit. The system clear of any hazardous areas. Then, press the AUTO/SETUP configuration is expressed by the yellow indicators in the blue key to put the system into Auto mode.
- Page 20 For price and delivery, call our sales department or the regional distributor listed below. Don’t forget our Five-Year Guarantee - it comes with every RC4000 Series Reel Control we sell, and we offer a 30-day Free Trial on all standard products. 1.800.315.9233...
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