Rodix FC-40-240-DC Plus Quick Manual

RODIX INC. RODIX INC.
FEEDER CUBE FEEDER CUBE
Plus Series Plus Series
FC-90 FC-40
GENERAL PURPOSE General Purpose
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Model - FC-40-240-DC
P/N 121-000-8795
Circuit Board P/N 24-211
Input: 240 VAC, 50/60 HZ.
(Operating range 180-250 VAC)
Single Unit Fuse Size: 5 AMPS Max.
Output: 0-180/260 VDC
100% Duty Cycle 0.6-4A, 80% for 5A
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ADJUSTMENTS & SET UP
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1. SELECT THE PULSE SETTING
Set DIP switch (S1) to 120 on the circuit card.
Note: Readjust the MAX trimpot after changing
pulse switch setting.
To avoid failure of the DC motor, the fuse on this
control must be resized to match the fuse size listed
on the motor nameplate. Do not exceed 10 Amps
maximum.
The MAX output trimpot can be adjusted to limit the
maximum vibration level of the vibratory feeder when
the Main Control Dial is fully turned up. When setting
up the MAX output of the feeder control, the output
wiring to feeder must be connected and the control
set for the proper pulse (60 or 120) setting. The Run
Jumper must be connected as shown on the wiring
diagram or on the ON/OFF Control Guide.
A. Power input should be OFF or disconnected.
B. Open cover to allow access to circuit card.
C. Adjust the MAX Output trimpot counter-clockwise
to its minimum setting.
D. Using CAUTION, turn power ON (no output
should be present).
E. Rotate the MAIN CONTROL DIAL on front cover
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clockwise to its highest setting.
F. Adjust the MAX Output trimpot so that the output
to the feeder reaches its desired maximum level.
OUTPUT LEVEL OF CONTROL
When the vibratory feeder is nearly empty, turn the
MAIN CONTROL DIAL to "1" and adjust the MIN
trimpot to just below the slowest speed that provides
the proper feed rate. The MIN trimpot also serves as
the "low speed" trimpot for 2-speed operation. See
"S1 Programming Chart" for feature selection details.
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2. FUSE SIZE
3. LIMITING THE MAXIMUM
OUTPUT OF CONTROL
4. SETTING THE MINIMUM
5. MAIN CONTROL DIAL
The output power is controlled by the MAIN
CONTROL DIAL. It is a logarithmic-tapered
power out curve (non-linear) that spreads the
power broadly across the MAIN CONTROL DIAL.
The logarithmic taper power curve helps to give
maximum "Fine Control" over the output speed of
the vibratory feeder. When very precise
adjustment of the MAIN CONTROL DIAL is
needed, increase the MIN trimpot setting and/or
decrease the MAX trimpot setting. For precise
scaling at low amplitudes, use the linear POT taper
or reduce the Max pot setting. To select a linear
pot taper for the Main Control Dial, see the "S1
Programming Chart."
6. SETTING THE SOFT-START
The start-up rate of the control output can be
adjusted to ramp up to the desired output level
instead of starting abruptly. Soft-start keeps parts
from falling off the tooling, reduces spring shock,
and hammering when the control turns ON. Turn
the SOFT Start trimpot clockwise for the gentlest
start (about a 6 sec. ramp up to full output). Turn
the trimpot fully counter-clockwise for no soft start.
7. REMOTE OFF/ON CONTROL
A Run Jumper has been installed at the factory as
shown on the enclosed wiring diagram.
Remote OFF/ON operation of the FC-40
Series
Feeder Cube control can be configured
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to operate in one of the following ways.
A. A low current switch such as a paddle
switch can replace the factory-installed Run
Jumper "J1." The "Run Contact" connects to
terminals 6 and 7. The contact must be able to
switch 5VDC and 2mA. The control will run
only when the contact is closed. Refer to
Section A of the OFF/ON CONTROL GUIDE.
B. Feeder Bowl/Hopper Interlock allows the
Hopper control to operate only when the Bowl
is running and the paddle switch contact is
closed. The interlock input on terminals 11
and 12 of TB2 is controlled by the interlock
output of a "Parts Sensing Feeder Bowl
Plus
Control" such as an FC-90
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