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WHERE PRECISION DRIVES PRODUCTION RD100 & RD200 OWNER’S MANUAL Rev A Precision Valve & Automation One Mustang Drive Cohoes, NY 12047 www.pva.net...
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RD100 & RD200 PVA This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts have been made to ensure the contents of this manual are accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover all specific details or variations in hardware, or to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation, operation, or maintenance.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Table of Contents Introduction ..................... 5 PVA Contact Information ..................5 Document History ....................5 Safety ........................6 Personal Protective Equipment ................7 Notices and Warnings ..................7 Waste Disposal ....................7 System Overview ..................8 Theory of Operation....................
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RD100 & RD200 PVA Setup ......................... 18 Setup Rotary....................18 Setup Run Mode ..................18 Setup Tank ....................19 Setup Valve ....................20 Shutdown ......................20 Maintenance ..................21 Change the Base....................22 Adjust the Material Pressure ................23 Digital Pressure Switch ..................24 Valve Position Adjustment ................
Before you operate this system, read the operation and setup manual. This will help you to become familiar with the product and ensure successful operation. If any questions or problems arise, contact PVA’s Technical Support department. PVA Contact Information Main Office...
RD100 & RD200 PVA Safety Certain warning symbols are affixed to the system and correspond to notations in this manual. Before operating the system, identify these warning labels and read the notices described below. Not all labels may be used on any specific system.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Personal Protective Equipment Operators must use eye protection because material contents are under pressure. Always wear gloves when handling materials and solvents. Refer to MSDS sheets on the material being dispensed for other precautions. Notices and Warnings •...
HMI screens. Theory of Operation The RD100 and RD200 have a programmable rotary table that is ideal for dispensing circular or angled patterns. This simple dispense system uses a stepper motor on the base to rotate the part simultaneously as the dispense head above accurately applies a bead of fluid.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Description of Components Refer to Section 3.2 for an overview image. Component Description Valve The valve is installed at a set position that can be adjusted by the operator. The valve operates based on the settings in Setup mode.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Setup Before you operate the system, know the system components. Do the steps instructed below for safe and correct operation. Unpacking and Inspection 1. Remove all packing materials and straps. 2. Examine the system for damage, loose fasteners, etc.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Figure 2: Valve Stands Installed Overview Figure 3: Example System Components Figure 4: Example RD100 Back Panel Revision A (2016) 11 of 35...
RD100 & RD200 PVA How to Use the HMI Figure 5: HMI Screen 1. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the screens and the side to side arrows to scroll through the options on the screens. 2. Select the Enter button to select an option.
RD100 & RD200 PVA How to Use the Foot Pedal 1. In Ready mode, use the foot pedal to operate the system. Press the pedal to dispense the material. Release the pedal to stop the flow of material. Figure 7: Foot Pedal Use How to Use the Finger Switch In Ready mode, use the finger switch to operate the system.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Operation When power is turned on, the OIT will show the POWER OFF screen. 1. Set the POWER ON/OFF switch to “On”. Operation of the machine is controlled by the OIT and the optional foot pedal or finger switch.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Logon 1. Select Logon to change who is logged on and enter the necessary password. 2. Use the key pad to enter the necessary pin and select Enter. Figure 10: Logon Ready Ready mode uses the settings from Setup mode to operate.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Manual In manual mode, all the settings apply only to this mode. You can operate all components of the system individually. 1. Select Manual from Cyclestop. Manual Purge 2. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to the Manual Purge screen.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Figure 13: Manual Timed Shot 9. Use the left and right arrows to select the Shot Time you want to change. Select Enter. 10. Use the key pad to enter the new value. 11. Select Enter to save the new value.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Setup In setup mode, the tank setup applies to all modes and the other settings apply to Ready mode. 1. Select Setup from Cyclestop. Setup Rotary NOTE: If you have only one Rotary table, you will have only one screen.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Figure 16: Setup Run Mode 8. Use the left and right arrows to select the Revolution speed you want to change. Select Enter. 9. Use the key pad to enter the new value. 10. Select Enter to save the new value.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Setup Valve NOTE: If you have only one Rotary table, you will have only one screen. 16. Use the up and down arrows to scroll to the Setup Valve screen(s). 17. Use the buttons on the left and right of the screen to toggle the Valve or the Z- Slide between Enable and Disable.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Maintenance Interval Action Every Shift • Check all fluid pressures and dispense weights Weekly • Make sure the pneumatics operate correctly • Drain any accumulated water from the main Filter/Regulator • Clean any material buildup on fixtures and locating surfaces •...
RD100 & RD200 PVA Change the Base 1. To change the base on the rotary table, do the shutdown procedure in Section 4.4. 2. Remove the three bolts in the base. Figure 19: Rotary Base 3. Install a new base.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Adjust the Material Pressure 1. To adjust the material pressure, pull the regulator knob out so that the orange ring can be seen. Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the pressure or clockwise to increase the pressure.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Digital Pressure Switch On the digital pressure switch, the set point is shown as the number at the bottom of the screen in smaller text size and the actual pressure is shown as the larger, top number.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Valve Position Adjustment 1. Use a hex key to loosen the necessary bolts. 2. Slide the related valve post to the necessary position and tighten then bolts. Figure 23: Valve Position Adjustment Bolts 3. For the valve rotation, loosen the bolt.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Home Sensor There is a home sensor on the rotary table. The table may continue to turn after the cycle has ended to return to home. Figure 25: Home Sensor Revision A (2016) 26 of 35...
RD100 & RD200 PVA Electrical Main Power Supply Before you turn on the system, examine the voltage setting on the power supply to make sure it is set correctly for 115vac or 230vac as necessary. The number shown in the red box is the current power setting.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Figure 28: Install the Fuse 5. Close the cover. The new voltage setting should be shown in the red box. Figure 29: Install the Cover Revision A (2016) 28 of 35...
RD100 & RD200 PVA Technical Specifications Table 1: RD100 and RD200 Technical Specifications Power 110-220 VAC 50-60 Hz Air Supply 80psi dry unlubricated air at < 10 CFM Maximum Part Diameter 241 mm Maximum Bead Diameter 241 mm Maximum Part Height...
RD100 & RD200 PVA Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Z-Slide 1 Up fault Check Main Air Check the main air regulator to make sure Pressure the machine has air pressure. Make sure the Z-Slide sensor is correctly positioned, adjust it as necessary...
RD100 & RD200 PVA Fault Recovery If the machine encounters a system error, this procedure should be followed to return the machine to the home screen. WARNING: If the power was turned off because of system failure, do not turn the power back on.
RD100 & RD200 PVA Z-Slide Speed There are adjustment knobs on the Z-Slide air connections. The top knob is for the speed down and the bottom knob is for the speed up. • Turn the necessary knob counterclockwise to increase the speed or clockwise to decease the speed.
Unauthorized repair or modification of the enclosed product, and/or the use of spare parts not directly obtained from PVA (or from factory authorized dealers) will void all warranties.
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