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AUTO
CRIB
16812 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Phone: (714) 274-0400
Fax: (714) 274-0399
RoboCrib Operations Manual
Model C Last Revision 6/20/2003
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  • Page 1 AUTO CRIB 16812 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Phone: (714) 274-0400 Fax: (714) 274-0399 RoboCrib Operations Manual Model C Last Revision 6/20/2003...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Perform a Physical Count on All Bins………………………………………………………..17 vi. Issue an Item from the RoboCrib……………………………………………………………..17 vii. Return an Item to the RoboCrib………………………………………………………………17 viii. Locate an Item in the RoboCrib or anywhere in the AutoCrib system……………………….18 ix. Troubleshooting Using the “Maintain” Function……………………………………………..18 Section IV: Trouble Shooting Common Problems Install or Replace a Touch Screen.………………………………………………………………………….19...
  • Page 3 AUTO CRIB Tools Needed for Installation • Outlet Tester (can be purchased at Radio Shack) • Open End Wrench o (2) 9/16: Used to remove the main platter locking bolt during installation. o (1) 3 /4: Used to install the leveling feet during installation. o (1) 3/8: Used to tighten the nyloc bolts on the RoboCrib PC.

  • Page 4: Section I. Initial Placement & Installation

    Unwrap the unit and roll the RoboCrib to its set-up location c. Return the pallet and straps to AutoCrib, Inc for credit, or store for future use. II. Installation 1. Locate the keys which are attached to the Z channel with a zip tie.
  • Page 5 AUTO CRIB c. Place the RoboCrib in its final location and adjust the nuts, using a ¾” open end wrench, to level the machine. Use the level to make sure the RoboCrib is level on each side. Lock the nuts in place.
  • Page 6 Loosen the lock nuts and unscrew the bolt using two 9/16 wrenches. c. Retain the bolt and nuts for possible future use. Note: This bolt is inserted horizontally through the top of the bracket and into one of the radial arms on the main platter.
  • Page 7 AUTO CRIB c. Use a tester to ensure the power outlet is correctly grounded. These types of tester are available at Radio Shack. d. Attach the DB9 cable and AC plug to the outlets located on the bottom of the control panel.
  • Page 8 Upon startup of the management station, Carbon Copy and the Autocrib software will start. c. Exit the Autocrib software. d. Place the database file sent to you in the C:\Program Files\Autocrib folder. (You may have received a zipped file. This will require use of the WinZip software.) e. Restart the Autocrib software.
  • Page 9 3. Allow the RoboCrib to recalibrate. 4. If an error message appears again during the calibration, call Autocrib Technical Support. v. Once the calibration sequence has been completed, the RoboCrib software will go into its “normal” mode – the main menu appears.

  • Page 10: Section Ii: Technical Specifications

    The LSP motor and chain drive the 3 large sub platters and the 01X, 02X, and 03X small sub platters. iv. The LSP chain is also called the “serpentine” chain. c. Small Sub Platters (SSP) i. Nine 10” diameter sprockets ii. Located on the three large sub platters...

  • Page 11: Drive System

    The large center support post with top and bottom mounting collars. b. Houses the wiring for the Large Sub Platter motor c. Supports the three Large Sub Platter arms and the three Small Sub Platter arms. 2. Large Sub Platter Posts a.

  • Page 12: Calibration And Alignment

    The tube has markings which indicate how many winds from the zero position the main platter has traveled. c. As the main platter turns, the string is wound around the center post. The bead rises and falls accordingly. d. Wind Indicator only indicates the number of winds currently on Main platter.
  • Page 13 AUTO CRIB i. Green: the platter is less than one wind from zero. ii. Yellow: The platter is between one and two winds from zero. iii. Red: The platter is greater than two winds from zero. d. The PIC chip will prevent the platter from moving any farther than 2-1/2 winds. Therefore, the system will not allow the platters to be moved manually or through the Maintain program greater than 2-1/2 winds.

  • Page 14: Section Iii: Commonly Performed Procedures

    ITEMS MUST NOT PROTRUDE FROM BIN TRAY PERIMETERS! Therefore, if an item does not fit easily into the bin, choose a larger bin size. c. Print the “Reorder by RoboCrib” report which is found in Standard Reports under the Purchasing Category.

  • Page 15: Removing Walls Of Robocrib

    The panels are keyed in a clockwise sequence beginning with the Bin Door panel. b. Exception: the Right Front Panel can be removed independently. c. To remove the screws from the panels, you must use a pin-in-hex 5/32 hex driver and a 7/16 socket driver.

  • Page 16: Robocrib Software Operations

    Press the “Stock” button b. Enter your employee ID and PIN number. c. Press the “Automatic” button d. Press the “By Bin” button e. Type in the bin number or hold the bar coded label on the package in front of the laser scanner window f.

  • Page 17: Restocking Using The Manual Method

    Press the ”Issue” button . b. Enter your employee number and PIN. c. At the main issue screen, select appropriate responses from blue validation tables, (i.e. Dept. Job etc.). d. Click on the Item field and begin typing in the item code or description field. Press Enter.

  • Page 18: Locate An Item In The Robocrib Or Anywhere In The Autocrib System

    AutoCrib software. c. To call a bin, type FET BBB P (B is for Bin Number, P is for Baffle Position). Ie. FET 21 L 3. This will call bin 21L and set the baffle position for a fourth pie.

  • Page 19: Section Iv: Trouble Shooting Common Problems

    “TEST”. b. Controller power switch should be “ON”. c. Ensure the DB9 cable is connected from the controller to the computer’s COM 2. d. Ensure there are no COM port conflicts in the Device Manager.

  • Page 20: Bin Door Will Not Open

    Manually rotate the Main Platter with your hands until you have access to the LSP motor. c. Drive the motor back shaft (see diagram below) until you are able to access the correct tray assembly or small platter motor.

  • Page 21: Section V: Preventative Maintenance

    The surface is rugged and shop hardened to stay appealing to the eye for years. c. As dirt and grease accumulate on the surface, the machine should be wiped with a lint free rag and Simple Green or Formula 2001. (AutoCrib suggests Formula 2001) 2.
  • Page 22 AUTO CRIB d. Repeat this process for the LSP and the 3 SSP chains. These chains are adjusted by loosening the motor mount bolts. Tighten the chains by moving the motor mounts outward. III. Preventive Maintenance – Hardware (After 1 year and every year thereafter) 1.

  • Page 23: Robocrib Controller Commands

    CC – Calibration Complete – all platters OK Status CI – Calibration Incomplete – some or all platters not calibrated CE – Calibration Error – at least 1 platter has reported a “c-n” error LON nn Activate Solenoid nn Solenoid nn activated, all other solenoids deactivated...

  • Page 24: Appendix Ii

    S1 error would indicate the motor never started moving or a S2 error the motor started turning but stopped. The model C now has the ability to detect 7 different types of Jams, indicate which platter they occurred on and attempt to clear the jam and fetch the bin if necessary. Each error code is discussed...
  • Page 25 The paddle wheel moves or oscillates in both directions at a slow rate of speed through the optical reader and gives a false reading. 3. Ambient light is picked up the optical reader. This is almost impossible with model C as motor covers keep the encoders in the dark at all times.
  • Page 26 AUTO CRIB Error Action Message Code Platter Check the wind count and Attempt to “Ref Tab not detected on mark recalibrate 3 times with no error. platter X see supervisor” detected. unsuccessful throw error and lock touch screen. Notes: When a C3 error occurs the affected platter did not detect the magnetic indicator on the platter (MP) or the chain.
  • Page 27 AUTO CRIB Jam Errors Error Action Message Code Platter never 1. Take no action “Motor/Sensor moved 2. Throw error unresponsive on platter X sensors 3. Lock the screen. See Supervisor” connected. Move Cycle Speed Accel. Decel. Ramp Ramp Full speed part Of move Check 2 Check 1...
  • Page 28 AUTO CRIB Error Action Message Code Platter started 1. Take no action “Motor/Sensor to move then 2. Throw error unresponsive on platter X stopped/. 3. Lock the screen. See Supervisor” Move Cycle Speed Accel. Decel. Ramp Ramp Full speed part Of move Check 2 Check 1...
  • Page 29 AUTO CRIB Error Action Message Code Platter 1. Take no action “Possible Jam on Platter r slow during 2. Throw error X See Supervisor” full speed part 3. Lock the screen. of the move. Move Cycle Speed Accel. Decel. Ramp Ramp Full speed part Of move...
  • Page 30 AUTO CRIB Error Action Message Code Unexpected 1. Take no action “Possible Jam on Platter r Platter 2. Throw error X See Supervisor” deceleration 3. Lock the screen. during full speed part of the move. . Move Cycle Speed Accel. Decel.
  • Page 31 AUTO CRIB S Code Error Action Message Door opens 1. Throw error “Close the lighted door” during Platter 2. Wait for door to close movement. 3. Refetch the called Bin Move Cycle Speed Accel. Decel. Ramp Ramp Full speed part Of move Check 2 Check 1...

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