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  • Page 1 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual info@fisnar.com www.fisnar.com...
  • Page 2 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual Table of Contents Machine Overview Product Safety Statements Specifications Accessories External Controls Front  Back  Control Buttons  Machine Setup Dispense Setup Timing Diagram Dispense Modes  Manual Mode  Timed Mode Cycle Mode ...
  • Page 3 OVERVIEW Model VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller The VC300 is a sophisticated controller able to control the operation of pneumatic dispensing valves with a spring return closing action or air actuated closing action. The high speed, internal 5/2 way pneumatic solenoid valve is able to rapidly actuate and shut off the dispense valve, to prevent drooling and achieve consistent and repeatable dispense results.
  • Page 4 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual SAFETY General Precautions Do not operate the machine in excess of its maximum ratings / settings. Make sure that the input air supply is clean and dry. A 5 micron air filter/regulator (item number 560567) is supplied and recommended to use, so as to ensure the input air supply is clean and dry.
  • Page 5 Immediately disconnect power if any sparking or smoke appears. Do not expose the machine directly to sunlight. Maintenance The VC300 is generally a maintenance free machine. However, to ensure smooth operation please follow the below instructions. Only use non-woven cleaners on the machine.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions (W x D x H): 7.56” x 5.04” x 3.00” (192 x 128 x 76 mm) Weight: 2.36 lbs (1.07 kg) Input AC to Power 100 – 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz...

  • Page 7: External Controls

    VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual EXTERNAL CONTROLS FRONT REAR FIG. 1: External Controls - Overview Item Illustration Item Illustration Item Illustration Air Pressure Gauge Scroll Down Button Power On/Off Switch Valve Close Air Out Set Button Air Pressure Regulator...
  • Page 8 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual EXTERNAL CONTROLS TIM AL1 IN 0 psi 1. 234 s FIG. 2: External Controls – Front Shows the amount of pressure being used to pressurize the fluid feed system that is feeding the dispense fluid into the valve.
  • Page 9 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual In MANUAL mode, when the foot pedal switch or shot button is pressed or an external machine actuation input signal is received, the dispense valve will be actuated to start dispensing fluid. The machine will also begin counting up from 0.000 seconds.
  • Page 10 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual The current mode that the machine is operating in, is displayed here. Digital Display MAN = Manual Mode Screen – Mode TIM = Timed Mode CYC = Cycle Mode If an alarm circuit is activated, it will be displayed here.
  • Page 11 FIG. 3: External Controls - Back The foot pedal switch is connected here. Or it can be used for connecting Foot Switch to an external device (e.g. Fisnar dispense robot) that will send the Connector dispense start actuation signal to the machine.
  • Page 12 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual If this function is not required or cannot be used due to the dispense valve model connected to the machine, then a blanking plug MUST be inserted into the port. At the end of a dispensing cycle, pressurized air that was used to control Exhaust Port the dispense valve actuation will be exhausted from this Exhaust Port.
  • Page 13 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual EXTERNAL CONTROLS FIG. 4: Control Buttons Press the button to switch between the three different dispense modes (MANUAL, TIMED or CYCLE). A green LED light will alight next to the text Mode “MANUAL”, “TIMED” or “CYCLE”, to identify the current dispense mode that the machine is operating in.
  • Page 14 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual The numerical digit adjusted will be the last numerical digit that was flashing, when the dispense time was set using the button. When the machine is in the “FUNCTION” menu, the and/or button is used to scroll though the different Function settings.

  • Page 15: Machine Setup

    Connect the foot pedal switch to the port on the back of the machine. Or connect the cable from the dispenser port of the Fisnar robot here. Alternatively, the machine can be connected to be actuated by an external device using the I/O connector on the back of the machine.
  • Page 16 If a Fisnar QuantX syringe barrel is being used as the fluid feed system to the dispense valve, then a standard Fisnar syringe barrel adapter can be used as the compressed air connection between the syringe barrel and “Fluid Air Out”...
  • Page 17 Then rotate the stroke control knob counterclockwise by 1 full turn (360°). This step can be ignored when using Fisnar 790HP spool valve. © 2021 Fisnar - 17 -...
  • Page 18 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual Press the shot button on the front of the machine until fluid begins to dispense out of the fluid outlet orifice of the connected dispense valve. When fluid is consistently flowing from the fluid outlet of the dispense valve and no bubbles/air-pockets are observed, release the shot button on the front of the machine.

  • Page 19: Manual Mode

    VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual DISPENSE MODES FIG. 7: Dispense Mode - Manual MANUAL MODE Use the button to switch to MANUAL mode. The green light on the front of the machine next to the text “MANUAL” will alight.
  • Page 20 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual Release the foot pedal or button or remove an external machine actuation input signal to stop dispensing. The machine will count the amount of time you are dispensing whilst the foot pedal or button is pressed, or an external machine actuation input signal is held on for.

  • Page 21: Timed Mode

    VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual DISPENSE MODES FIG. 8: Dispense Mode - Timed TIMED MODE Use the button to switch to TIMED mode. The green light on the front of the machine next to the text “TIMED” will alight.
  • Page 22 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual Press the buttons to adjust the value (0-9). The digit that is flashing in the display screen is the one that will be adjusted. Press the button again to move to the next digit to the right of the one that was previously flashing.
  • Page 23 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual SETTING A DISPENSE TIME GREATER THAN 9.999 SECONDS. Use the button to scroll to the first digit position. use button to increase the numerical value upwards. Once the numerical value “9” is displayed, press the button again.
  • Page 24 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual REDUCING A DISPENSE TIME FROM GREATER THAN 10.00 SECONDS Use the button to scroll to the first digit position. use button to decrease the numerical value downwards until the numerical value “1” is displayed.

  • Page 25: Cycle Mode

    VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual DISPENSE MODES FIG. 9: Dispense Mode - Cycle CYCLE MODE Use the button to switch to CYCLE mode. The green light on the front of the machine next to the text “CYCLE” will alight.
  • Page 26 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual Press the buttons to adjust the value (0-9). The digit that is flashing in the display screen is the one that will be adjusted. Press the button again to move to the next digit to the right of the one that was previously flashing.
  • Page 27 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual Press and hold the key for 5 seconds to exit the Function menu. Press the foot pedal or the button or supply a momentary external machine actuation input signal to start the machine and begin dispensing.

  • Page 28: Function Menu

    VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual FUNCTION MENU The machine offers built-in functions that provide additional control and adjustment to the dispense application and machine settings. Instructions: 1. Press and hold the key for 5 seconds to enter the Function menu.
  • Page 29 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual FUNCTION MENU P00. Auto Cycle Stop This function is only used when the machine is in “CYCLE” mode. It allows the user to set a delay time in between one program cycle ending and the next program cycle automatically starting.
  • Page 30 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual FUNCTION MENU P10. Low Pressure Alarm This function allows the user to enable the Low-Pressure Alarm function on the controller. By enabling this function, it will not be possible to actuate the machine when the “Main Air In” pressure drops below the value set in the “Low Pressure Limit”...
  • Page 31 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual FUNCTION MENU P11. Low Pressure Limit This function allows the user to set the pressure value that the Low-Pressure Alarm will be activated at, if the Main Air Input pressure drops below the set value.
  • Page 32 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual FUNCTION MENU P13. P-Unit This function allows the user to set the pressure unit of the “Main Air In” pressure between psi and bar, which is displayed on the top right corner of the display.
  • Page 33 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual FUNCTION MENU P20. Program Version This function setting acts as an information page to confirm the firmware version installed onto the Timer Board (5601958-VC300). It is not possible to enter into this function setting.
  • Page 34 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual EXTERNAL MACHINE ACTUATION FIG. 15: External Machine Actuation A dry contact closure (0 Volt) between the Input (Pin #1) and Common (Pin #2) Input pins will trigger a dispense signal. PLEASE READ: Do not apply a voltage between the input pin (1) and the common pin (2).
  • Page 35 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual I/O Specifications – I/O Connector © 2021 Fisnar - 35 - VC300 Rev 01...
  • Page 36 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual Pin # Function 24V+ internal power OUT GND internal ground Contact Closure Initialize IN Alarm IN GND internal ground Alarm OUT GND internal ground Start IN 24V+ Start IN GND (0V) Machine Busy OUT...
  • Page 37 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual INPUT SIGNALS Input Type: Opto-coupler Input Power: Pin #3 and #4 are an externally driven dry-contact voltage free contact closure circuit (I.E. Switch or Relay). Pin #8 is an externally driven +24V DC voltage-initiated circuit.
  • Page 38 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual OUTPUT SIGNAL DEFINITION Pin #6 Alarm Out (Output): The signal will be activated if any one of the below conditions occur. o If the “Alarm In” input circuit has been activated. o If the “Low Pressure Alarm” has been activated due to the “Main Air In” pressure falling below the value set in the function setting.
  • Page 39 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual INPUT SIGNAL DEFINITION Pin #3 CC Initialize (Input): When connected to a GND pin the “CC Initialize” signal will be activated, resulting in the machine program cycle being actuated. o When in “MANUAL” mode, the machine will continue to be actuated (i.e. Dispense valve is dispensing fluid) until “CC Initialize”...

  • Page 40: Spare Parts List

    VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual SPARE PARTS LIST Ref. Item Number Description 5601902 Pressure Gauge (inc. fittings) 5601956 Pressure Regulator (inc. fittings) 5601962 Solenoid Module (inc. fittings) 5601958-VC300 Timer Board 5601963 Solenoid Connector Assembly 5601878 Barbed Tee Fitting – 6mm 5601966-10FT Ø4mm Transparent PU Tubing (10ft)

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Disconnect power supply. Remove cover and check for loose or damage wires inside machine. Power input failure Check / Replace power supply Display does not light up Timer board failure...
  • Page 42 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Air pressure being supplied to Defective pressure Replace pressure gauge fluid feed system but gauge gauge (#5601902) value reading “0psi” No air pressure being supplied Defective pressure Replace pressure regulator...
  • Page 43 VC300 Pneumatic Valve Controller Operating Manual Notes © 2021 Fisnar - 43 - VC300 Rev 01...

  • Page 44: Limited Warranty

    In no event shall manufacturer be liable for consequential or incidental damages. A return authorization is required prior to shipping a defective machine to the factory. Manufacturer reserves the right to make engineering or product modifications without notice. info@fisnar.com www.fisnar.com...

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