4.3.4 COLOR TEST ....................37 4.3.5 MOTOR TYPE ....................38 4.3.6 COM STATISTICS ..................39 4.4 REMOTE CONTROL ....................40 4.5 ASC .......................... 41 4.6 GAIN ........................44 4.7 SENSOR SETUP ......................46 4.8 AUTOSETUP ......................49 www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18...
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4.19.1 Normal mode ....................63 4.19.2 Expert setting mode ..................71 5. SYSTEM NOTES ........................74 6. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................75 7. SERVICE ..........................76 7.1 Return Shipment Instructions ...................76 7.2 Service Requests and Replacement Parts ..............76 www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18...
1.2 Language These are the original instructions, written in English. 1.3 Theory of The FIFE-500 MAX Web Guiding System is designed for use in industrial equipment that is involved with processing a operation moving web. It is typically installed in line with web travel to provide lateral steering of the web in critical areas such as winding, rewinding, or any important mid-stream process.
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This cycle is repeated continuously thus forming a closed loop control system to actively maintain the web at the desired position. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 2 / 77...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Safety Instructions 2.1 Instructions for use To ensure safe and problem free installation of the FIFE-500 MAX web guiding system, the web guiding system must be properly transported and stored, professionally installed and placed in operation. Proper operation and maintenance will ensure a long service life of the device.
Any other use than the proper use shall be deemed inappropriate. Installation and commissioning Disconnect power from the FIFE-500 MAX before connecting or disconnecting any cables. All cable connectors must be tightened sufficiently to provide the required connection for the cable shielding.
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Appropriate equipment is to be used and the safety rules of the company must be observed. Decommissioning The web guiding system must be disposed of in accordance with all the applicable national, state and local regulations. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 5 / 77...
Lockout/Tagout procedures be used. The FIFE-500 MAX Operator screen should not be used while the machine is running. If it is necessary for the operator to use the Operator screen while the machine is running, precautions must be taken to protect the operator from injury due to moving material and machinery.
DISPLAY DEFINITIONS 3. Display Definitions The FIFE-500 MAX uses a 5 inch Touchscreen for Operator command inputs and status displays. This Control Panel is divided into 5 sections of information for which brief descriptions follow. Refer to Figure 1 for the button locations in the standard, horizontal Control Panel.
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Sensor Select button. This section also contains Lock screen button that can lock or unlock the the screen. Figure 2. FIFE-500 MAX CONTROL PANEL (90° AND 270° ROTATION) www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 8 / 77...
This allows guiding to begin at the current web location when the Automatic mode is initiated. BACK Use this menu navigation button to return to the previous menu level. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 9 / 77...
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Use to save a changed value and return to the previous screen. REJECT This button is used to discard a changed value and return to the previous screen. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 10 / 77...
STATUS BAR DEFINITIONS 3.2 Status Bar Definitions The status bar located horizontally across the top of the FIFE-500 MAX Web Guide Operator Level screen remains visible at all times. The number on the right side of the status bar indicates a hierarchical screen number. The first numerical value indicates the operation mode (1=Manual, 2=Servo-Center, 3=Automatic).
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This icon appears when the motor type is incorrect. MOTOR HALL STATE FAULT This icon appears when a problem is detected with the motor hall state transitions or the encoder signals from the motor. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 12 / 77...
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DLS-8 sensor. If two DLS-8 sensors are used and either one of them loses the target or one of the sensors is disconnected, a red icon will be displayed. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 13 / 77...
MANUAL MENU TREE 3.3 Manual Menu Tree The menus that are available in the FIFE-500 MAX Web Guiding System vary depending on the active operation mode. The following information provides a quick reference to summarize the menu tree for each mode. Each menu is described in more detail later in this document.
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1X.2.1 GUIDE SETTINGS 1X.2.2 CONTROL OPTIONS 1X.2.3 POWER ON MODE 1X.2.4 BACKUP 1X.2.5 RESTORE 1X.2.6 Hardlock 1X.2.7 Name 1X2.8 Motor type Page forward/back 1X3.1 Internet 1X3.2 Ethercat 1X3.3 DLS-8 www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 15 / 77...
2X.1.2.1.4 CALIBRATE TOUCH SCREEN 2X.1.2.1.5 OI SETTINGS 2X.1.3 SERVICE 2X.1.3.1.1 ABOUT 2X.1.3.1.2 MEASURE 2X.1.3.1.3 CONTROL OUTPUTS 2X.1.3.1.4 COLOR TEST 2X.1.3.1.5 MOTOR TYPE 2 X.1.3.1.6 COM STATISTICS 2X.1.4 REMOTE CONTROL 2X.1.5 ASC www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 16 / 77...
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CHAPTER 3 SERVO-CENTER MENU TREE 2X.1.5.1.1 ASC OFF 2X.1.5.1.2 ASC ON 2X.1.5.1.3 ASC SETTINGS 2X.1.6 GAIN 2X.1.7 CONTROL OPTIONS www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 17 / 77...
3X.1.2.1.4 CALIBRATE TOUCH SCREEN 3X.1.2.1.5 OI SETTINGS 3X.1.3 SERVICE 3X.1.3.1.1 ABOUT 3X.1.3.1.2 MEASURE 3X.1.3.1.3 CONTROL OUTPUTS 3X.1.3.1.4 COLOR TEST 3X.1.3.1.5 MOTOR TYPE 3 X.1.3.1.6 COM STATISTICS 3X.1.4 REMOTE CONTROL www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 18 / 77...
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CHAPTER 3 AUTOMATIC MENU TREE 3X.1.5 ASC 3X.1.5.1.1 ASC OFF 3X.1.5.1.2 ASC ON 3X.1.5.1.3 ASC SETTINGS 3X.1.6 GAIN 3X.1.7 CONTROL OPTIONS www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 19 / 77...
SECURITY STRATEGY 3.6 Security Strategy The FIFE-500 MAX Web Guiding System can be configured with security features to prevent unauthorized changes to the various settings that can be changed from the menu system, such as gain, polarity, etc. Security features are disabled by default but are easily configured and enabled.
SECURITY STRATEGY 3.6.2 Access Modes The SETUP button on the Operator Level screen and each menu in the FIFE-500 MAX Web Guiding System has programmable access modes for each of the three possible authorization levels. The button appearance of each menu item indicates which access mode is active for the current login authorization level.
The system will prompt the current maximum and minimum values that can be set in red font. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 22 / 77...
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If this occurs, the DEL button may be used to erase the entry and try again, or the ESC button will cancel the editing operation and close the window. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 23 / 77...
LOGIN Enter the password and press the ENTER key. Press the ESC key, or this button to log out. The following message appears if security is not enabled. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 24 / 77...
Press CANCEL to exit the menu without saving any changes. Note: Pass codes should be from 1 to 9 digits in length. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 25 / 77...
The DEFAULT button presets the factory default settings. Press ACCEPT to apply changes and return to the previous screen. Press CANCEL to exit this menu without saving changes and return to the previous screen. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 26 / 77...
4.2 DISPLAY The display submenu provides access to the operator interface settings. The display submenu is available in all operation modes. 4.2.1 LANGUAGE The FIFE-500 MAX supports multiple languages. Use this selection to choose from the supported list of languages. Navigation:...
Press this button to set the brightness level to 50%. Press ACCEPT to save new brightness setting and return to the previous screen. Press CANCEL to return to the previous screen without saving changes. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 28 / 77...
CHAPTER 4 ROTATE 4.2.3 ROTATE The FIFE-500 MAX supports four rotation orientations of the operator interface. Choose from 0°, 90°, 180°, 270° settings. Navigation: MANUAL / SERVO-CENTER / AUTOMATIC SETUP DISPLAY ROTATE Select the desired screen rotation and press the ACCEPT button to save.
Note: A stylus is recommended to improve the accuracy of calibration. Navigation: MANUAL / SERVO-CENTER / AUTOMATIC SETUP DISPLAY CALIBRATE TOUCH SCREEN Press the ACCEPT button to save calibration results. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 30 / 77...
Menus that are immune from timeout will show this icon in the status bar (only when timeouts are enabled). Press ACCEPT to save changes and return to the previous screen. Press CANCEL to return to the previous screen without saving changes. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 31 / 77...
The service submenu provides access to maintenance screens. The service submenu is available in all operation modes. 4.3.1 ABOUT This screen provides firmware version information. Navigation: MANUAL / SERVO-CENTER / AUTOMATIC SETUP SERVICE ABOUT www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 32 / 77...
The “Motor Current” tab contains an analog/digital ammeter indicating the motor current and polarity. A graph is also present to display history of the recent motor current activity. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 33 / 77...
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The “Errors” tab displays hall error and encoder error,if an error occurs, the corresponding value will be 1 . The “Clear”button is used to clear the current record. Press ACCEPT to close this menu and return to the previous screen. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 34 / 77...
This menu is immune from menu timeouts. Navigation: MANUAL / SERVO-CENTER / AUTOMATIC SETUP SERVICE CONTROL OUTPUTS Press OK to close this window. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 35 / 77...
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Take appropriate precautions to ensure no one may be killed or injured by activation of any of these outputs. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 36 / 77...
Each click on the screen will switch one color until the last one, and then click again to exit the color test interface. Press the ACCEPT button to return to the previous screen. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 37 / 77...
This menu is used to view your system motor type. Navigation: MANUAL / SERVO-CENTER / AUTOMATIC SETUP SERVICE MOTOR TYPE The motor type for your system shown below. Press CANCEL to close this menu. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 38 / 77...
FrameTotalCnt:Indicates the total number of packets normally communicated. The “Clear”button is used to cleans up the current communication data. Press the ACCEPT button to return to the previous screen. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 39 / 77...
Take appropriate precautions to ensure no one may be killed or injured by activation of any of these outputs. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 40 / 77...
ASC is enabled, this icon works in manual mode also which provides an easy way to view the ASC trigger thresholds. Note: ASC must be enabled for the active sensor mode before the ASC ON function will work. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 41 / 77...
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Mode The mode setting controls how the source signal threshold is processed. These modes are used to configure ASC operation for specific application requirements. There are 6 modes available: www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 42 / 77...
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Press ACCEPT to save changes and return to the previous screen. Press CANCEL to exit without saving changes and return to the previous screen. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 43 / 77...
If the system is in Manual mode, the Gain screen will have an additional button (as shown below) to allow the Autosetup function to be initiated from this screen, if desired. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 44 / 77...
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WARNING – Death or injury can result from unexpected movement. Auto-setup operation causes guide movement. Take appropriate precautions to ensure no one is in the vicinity of the guide path of travel. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 45 / 77...
S1 and S2 sensor inputs so the procedure should be done on each sensor input that will be used. The FIFE-500 MAX Web Guiding System can store/recall up to four sets of calibration settings for S1 and S2 supporting the possibility to store and quickly recall sensor settings for four different web opacities.
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Move the web material into the sensor field of view until the entire proportional band of the sensor is covered, and press the COVER SENSOR button. If the calibration was successful, the following message will appear. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 47 / 77...
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If the sensor signal difference between the uncovered and covered states is too low, the web opacity is beyond calibration compensation and the message shown below will be displayed. Press OK to close this window. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 48 / 77...
CHAPTER 4 AUTOMATIC SET GAIN 4.8 AUTOSETUP The FIFE-500 MAX Web Guiding System gain and polarity can be set manually as described in other areas of this manual. Using this menu however, the system gain and polarity can be determined automatically.
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However, in some applications, for optimum guiding performance, it may be desirable to adjust the system gain, manually. Refer to “Gain” in section “Menu Descriptions” in this document. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 50 / 77...
The gain values are set automatically if the auto setup procedure is used. This screen provides controls to support manual gain tuning. To edit a gain setting, touch the desired gain value to open an edit window. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 51 / 77...
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Press ACCEPT to save any changes made. Press CANCEL to exit without saving any changes. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 52 / 77...
When disabled, the guide point controls on the Operator Level screen are disabled. This control does not affect guide point control from the digital inputs. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 53 / 77...
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The menu will not permit saving a configuration with all sensor modes disabled. Press ACCEPT to save changes made to this screen. Press CANCEL to exit without saving any changes. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 54 / 77...
Take appropriate precautions to ensure no one is in the vicinity of the guide path of travel when power is applied to the web guiding system. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 55 / 77...
The screen below will be shown after the backup completes. Press the OK button to continue and return to the previous menu screen. Press OK to close this window. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 56 / 77...
Press OK to close this window. NOTE: Restore reloads all user-Configurable settings such as gains,polarities,etc.In order to prevent unintended password modification,restore does not replace active passwords from the backup from the backup image. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 57 / 77...
Press ACCEPT to save changes made to this screen. Press CANCEL to exit without saving any changes. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 58 / 77...
Del – Delete characters to the left of the cursor. Press ACCEPT to save changes made to this screen. Press CANCEL to exit without saving any changes. Note:Only allow to input numeric, English, and characters. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 59 / 77...
The resulting screen will display the currently configured motor type as shown in the example below. The motor type for your system may be different from what shown here. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 60 / 77...
Navigation: MANUAL SETUP Page forward Internet Press ACCEPT to save changes made to this screen. Press CANCEL to exit without saving any changes. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 61 / 77...
LINK/ACT IN:The Link/Activity indicators show the state of the EtherCAT physical link and activity import on this link. LINK/ACT OUT:The Link/Activity indicators show the state of the EtherCAT physical link and activity outport on this link. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 62 / 77...
(you can see the green step prompt progress bar at the top of the screen, and each step will be prompted): www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 63 / 77...
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Click this button to go to Step2 for the calibration process: Possible Error Calibration timeout. Click to return to Step1. Click to return to Step1. Click this button to select operation mode. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 64 / 77...
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Screen 2; Click to return to Step1. Screen1(Line Edge): Screen2(Line Center): Click to return to Step1. Click this button to go to Step4 and target calibration : www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 65 / 77...
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Target-background contrast is below 5%,please recalibrate. Click to return to Step3. Possible Error 3: Exit and return to Step3. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 66 / 77...
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To recalibrate, click this button and re-execute steps 1-5. Note: If the material is changed after setup, you need to recalibrate the background and reset the target for the current material. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 67 / 77...
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To recalibrate, click this button and re-execute steps 1-5. Note: If the material is changed after last setup, you need to recalibrate the background and reset the target for the current material. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 68 / 77...
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When data reading fails, new data can still be written and saved. Possible Error Click this button to enter the similarity value. Click to exist without saving any changes. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 70 / 77...
After Step 4,Step 5 prompts operations for calculating focus value: Click to return to Step3. Click to focus manually. Follow the prompts to complete focusing. Click to return to Step5. Click to go to the next step. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 71 / 77...
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DLS-8 EXPERT SETTING MODE Possible Error 1 Click to return to Step6. Click to return to Step6. Possible Error 2 Click this button to start running. Click to return to Step6. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 72 / 77...
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To recalibrate, click this button and re-execute steps 1-5. Note: If the material is changed after setup, you need to recalibrate the background and reset the target for the current material. www.maxcess.com FIFE-500 MAX Narrow Web Guide MI 2700XXXXX 18 73 / 77...
CHAPTER 5 SYSTEM NOTES 5. System Notes Disconnect power from the FIFE-500 MAX before connecting or disconnecting any cables. All cable connectors must be tightened sufficiently to provide the required connection for the cable shielding. Sensor selection changes are allowed in Manual and Servo-Center modes, only..
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 6. Troubleshooting 6.1 Fault Diagnostics – Fault Rectification An incorrect setting on the FIFE-500 MAX is often the cause of incorrect or undesirable guiding characteristics. Faults and the procedures for rectifying the faults are described below. Fault Description...
SERVICE 7. Service 7.1 Return Shipment Instructions If it is necessary to return the FIFE-500 MAX for service, care must be taken to properly package the unit to prevent damage during shipment. If possible, use the original shipping containers. 7.2 Service Requests and Replacement Parts When ordering replacement parts, please indicate, where possible, part number, drawing number and model description.
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