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Afag Bowl feeder BF20 Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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Operating & Installation Instructions
BF20 / BF25 / BF30 / BF35 / BF40 / BF50
Translation of the Original Assembly Instructions EN
Bowl Feeder Type
230 V / 50 Hz
Right 12°
115 V / 60 Hz
230 V / 50 Hz
Left 12°
115 V / 60 Hz
230 V / 50 Hz
Right 18°
115 V / 60 Hz
230 V / 50 Hz
Left 18°
115 V / 60 Hz
Operating & Assembly Instructions EN
Bowl feeder
BF20
BF25
50028117
50028101
50042193
50042198
50028118
50028100
50042194
50042199
50042197
50030815
50042195
50042200
50032808
50030814
50042196
50042201
BF20/BF25/BF30/BF35/BF40/BF50
Order Number
BF30
BF35
50013729 50017360 50026172 50028132
50042202 50042206 50042210 50042214
50013728 50017358 50026171 50028133
50042203 50042207 50042211 50042215
50027880 50029657 50030826 50031622
50042204 50042208 50042212 50042216
50027872 50029648 50030825 50031621
50042205 50042209 50042213 50042217
Date 03.09.2023
BF40
BF50
Version 7.0
1-40

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  • Page 1 Operating & Installation Instructions Bowl feeder BF20 / BF25 / BF30 / BF35 / BF40 / BF50 Translation of the Original Assembly Instructions EN Order Number Bowl Feeder Type BF20 BF25 BF30 BF35 BF40 BF50 230 V / 50 Hz 50028117 50028101 50013729 50017360 50026172 50028132...
  • Page 2 Your Afag team © Subject to modifications The bowl feeders have been designed by Afag Automation AG according to the state of the art. Due to the constant technical development and improvement of our products, we reserve the right to make technical changes at any time.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents General ........................5 Contents and purpose of this manual ............5 Explanation of symbols................. 5 Additional symbols ..................6 Warranty ....................... 7 Liability ......................7 Safety instructions ....................8 General ......................8 Intended use ....................8 Foreseeable misuse ..................
  • Page 4 Table of contents Design and description ..................21 Structure of the BF20 - BF50 ..............21 Description of the BF20 - BF50 ..............22 Installation, assembly & setting ................. 23 Safety instructions ..................23 Assembly ....................24 6.2.1 Tightening torques................24 6.2.2 Definition of the feed direction ..............

  • Page 5: General

    General General Contents and purpose of this manual These operating and installation instructions contain important information on assembly, commissioning, functioning and maintenance of the bowl feeder BF to ensure safe and efficient handling and operation. Consistent compliance with these operating instructions will ensure: ...

  • Page 6: Additional Symbols

    General This note contains important additional information as well as useful tips for safe, efficient and trouble-free operation of the bowl feeders. Further warning signs: Where applicable, the following standardised symbols are used in this manual to point out the various potential health risks. Warning - Dangerous electrical voltage.

  • Page 7: Warranty

    This does also apply to defective accessories and wear parts. Normal wear and tear are excluded from the warranty. The warranty covers the replacement or repair of defective Afag parts. Further claims are excluded. The warranty shall expire in the following cases: ...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Intended use The Afag bowl feeders BF are exclusively designed for storing, conveying, separating and sorting workpieces of different dimensions, design forms and material variants. Intended use also includes observing all the instructions in the operating manual.

  • Page 9: Foreseeable Misuse

    Safety instructions Foreseeable misuse Any use other than or beyond the intended use described above is considered a misuse of the bowl feeder. WARNING Risk of injury if the bowl feeder BF is not used for its intended use or if it is foreseeable used incorrectly! The improper use of the bowl feeder BF poses a potential hazard to the personnel.

  • Page 10: Obligations Of The Personnel

    Safety instructions 2.4.3 Obligations of the personnel All personnel working with the modules are required to:  read and observe these assembly instructions, especially the chapter on safety,  observe the occupational safety and accident prevention regulations,  observe all safety and warning signs on the modules, ...

  • Page 11: Personal Protective Equipment (Ppe)

    6.4 "Device-specific adjustment".  Afag Automation AG accepts no liability for unauthorised changes or improper assembly, installation, commissioning, maintenance or repair work. The bowl feeders may not be changed or modified in any way, except with the prior written consent of Afag.

  • Page 12: Danger Due To Electricity

    Safety instructions Always keep the operating instructions ready at hand at the workplace! Please, also observe:  the general and local regulations on accident prevention and environmental protection,  the safety information sheet for the bowl feeder. WARNING Danger - Do not use in unsuitable environment ! The BF are designed for use in non-explosive atmospheres.

  • Page 13: Danger Due To Alternating Magnetic Fields

    Safety instructions 2.8.4 Danger due to alternating magnetic fields DANGER Danger due to alternating magnetic fields! The alternating magnetic fields occurring in the immediate vicinity of the HLF can affect the proper functioning of e.g., pacemakers and defibrillators.  Persons with a pacemaker must keep a safety distance of at least 5 cm. Operating &...

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Dimensional drawing BF20 / BF25 / BF30 / BF35 / BF40 / BF50 Fig. 1 Dimensional drawing - BF20 - BF50 14 - 40 Operating & Assembly Instructions EN BF20/BF25/BF30/BF35/BF40/BF50 Date 03.09.2023 Version 7.0   ...

  • Page 15: Technical Data

    Technical data 3.2 Technical data 3.2.1 Technical data BF20 / BF25 Operating & Assembly Instructions EN BF20/BF25/BF30/BF35/BF40/BF50 Date 03.09.2023 Version 7.0 15-40   ...

  • Page 16: Technical Data Bf30 / Bf35

    Technical data 3.2.2 Technical data BF30 / BF35 16 - 40 Operating & Assembly Instructions EN BF20/BF25/BF30/BF35/BF40/BF50 Date 03.09.2023 Version 7.0   ...

  • Page 17: Technical Data Bf40 / Bf50

    Technical data 3.2.3 Technical data BF40 / BF50 Operating & Assembly Instructions EN BF20/BF25/BF30/BF35/BF40/BF50 Date 03.09.2023 Version 7.0 17-40   ...

  • Page 18: Accessories

    Technical data Accessories 3.3.1 Utilities for settings Order Number Type BF20 BF25 BF30 BF35 BF40 BF50 Centring angle 50118490 50118517 50118531 50118597 Distance gauge 50185535 50185535 50185536 50185536 50185537 50185538 3.3.2 Controller Type Power supply Order Number Note 230V/50Hz 50360105 Control without timer function IRG1-S External setpoint setting...

  • Page 19: Transport, Packaging And Storage

    Transport, packaging and storage Transport, packaging and storage Safety instructions CAUTION Danger of injury due to improper transport equipment! The improper use of transport equipment such as industrial trucks, overhead cranes, slings can lead to injuries (e.g., crushing)!  Observe transport and assembly instructions. ...

  • Page 20: Transport

     Relative air humidity: < 90%, non condensing Packaging The bowl feeder is transported in the Afag Automation AG transport packaging. If no Afag packaging is used, the bowl feeder must be packed in such a way that it is protected against shocks and dust. NOTICE...

  • Page 21: Design And Description

    The transport movement is generated by vibration. Here, the parts are moved in the transport direction by micro-jumps. The bowl feeders are to be operated in combination with an Afag controller. Only in this combination can optimum conveying behaviour be guaranteed.

  • Page 22: Description Of The Bf20 - Bf50

    Leaf spring assemblies Counterweight 4. Base ring Afag BF bowl feeders use a vibration force compensation system based on the counter-vibration principle. In this case a utility weight (1) vibrates exactly opposite to a counterweight (2). The working mass is essentially formed by the mounting plate, the bowl and the magnetic anchor.

  • Page 23: Installation, Assembly & Setting

    Installation, assembly and setting Installation, assembly and setting For safe operation, the module must be integrated into the safety concept of the system in which it is installed. During normal operation, it must be ensured that the user cannot interfere with the working area of the bowl feeder.

  • Page 24: Assembly

    Installation, assembly and setting Assembly 6.2.1 Tightening torques Tightening torques M in [Nm] for shaft bolts with metric ISO standard threads and head rests according to DIN 912 or DIN 931. Tightening torques M in [Nm] Screw Strength class 8.8 Strength class 10.9 Strength class 12.9 14.0...

  • Page 25: Fixingbowl Feeder

    Mounting foot Fig. 6 Drive attachment Another mounting option is direct mounting on a base plate. Suitable Afag standard parts are available for complete station set-ups in conjunction with Afag bowl feeders. Operating & Assembly Instructions EN BF20/BF25/BF30/BF35/BF40/BF50 Date 03.09.2023 Version 7.0...

  • Page 26: Mounting The Bowl

    Installation, assembly and setting 6.2.4 Mounting the bowl The bowl is fixed to the bowl feeder by means of a central fixing screw on the fixing plate provided. Bowl Central fixing screw Locating pin for positioning Fig. 7 Bowl fastening Torques The fastening screw must be tightened with the respective torque (see table) to generate the required frictional connection.

  • Page 27: Radial Attachment Of The Bowl

    Installation, assembly and setting 6.2.5 Radial attachment of the bowl Larger feeding bowl are usually no longer fastened centrally, but by means of several radially arranged screws. For bowl diameters (> 500mm), the radial bowl fixing should generally be selected. The dimensions for radial bowl fixing are given in chap.

  • Page 28: Electrical Connection

    All IRG types operate with soft-starting and offer different options for mounting, attachment and control. A detailed description of the controller can be found in the AFAG general catalogue. Third-party control units can also be used, provided they meet the technical conditions.

  • Page 29: Settings

    Installation, assembly and setting Settings The BF is a spring and mass vibration system that operates based on its resonance properties. All basic devices are set by the manufacturer to the mass moment of inertia and weight values specified in ...
  • Page 30 Installation, assembly and setting In the following cases, the natural frequency of the bowl feeder is not set correctly and must be readjusted. The conveying speed only increases when the screw is loosened and does  not decrease even when the screw is completely loosened. the drive is tuned too hard.

  • Page 31: Set Magnetic Gap

    Installation, assembly and setting 6.4.1 Set magnetic gap Fig. 9 Adjustment with distance gauge BF20-BF40 (left) and BF50 (right) 1. Magnetic anchor 2. Distance gauge Procedure to readjust the magnetic gap of the oscillating magnets: 1. Remove the cover. 2. Loosen the fastening screw of the magnetic anchor (1). 3.

  • Page 32: Operation

    Operation Operation After the control unit is switched on, no further settings are necessary in normal operation. Only the refilling of the feed bowl must be ensured for uninterrupted running. Safety instructions for commissioning DANGER Risk of injury due to electric shock! Unauthorized removal of the plug cover causes a risk of electric shock! ...

  • Page 33: Preparatory Activities For Commissioning

    The use of the operating software is described in the installation instructions for the controllers used. 2. If the module is supplied with an Afag controller, no further action is required (operating parameters already stored in the controller). 3. When using a different controller, special cables must be made, and the operating parameters determined.

  • Page 34: Fault Elimination

    Fault elimination Fault elimination Safety instructions Observe the safety instructions in chap. 2 "Safety instructions" of these  installation instructions as well as the safety instructions of the controller manufacturer. Fault causes and remedy The following table contains an overview of possible fault causes and how to proceed to eliminate them.

  • Page 35: Maintenance And Repair

    Maintenance and repair Maintenance and repair General notes The bowl feeder requires minimal maintenance. Depending on the type and manner of use, signs of wear may occur which can be compensated for by readjusting the adjustment plates. Safety instructions WARNING Danger of injury due to improper maintenance! Improperly carried out maintenance activities can cause considerable...

  • Page 36: Maintenance Activities And Maintenance Intervals

    Maintenance and repair Maintenance activities and maintenance intervals The maintenance intervals must be strictly observed. The intervals refer to a normal operating environment. 9.3.1 Overview of the maintenance points Fig. 10 Maintenance of bowl feeder BF System Interval Maintenance point Maintenance work Remarks [On/Off]...

  • Page 37: Replaceleaf Springs

    Maintenance and repair 9.3.3 Replace leaf springs To remove the leaf springs, please proceed as follows: Fig. 11 Spring assembly and centring angle 1. Only one spring assembly may be loosened at a time. 2. Attach the centring angle (3) to the drive. Counterweight and mounting plate are fixed.

  • Page 38: Spare And Wear Parts, Repairs

    Maintenance and repair Spare and wear parts, repairs Afag offers a reliable repair service. Defective modules can be sent to Afag for warranty repair within the warranty period. After expiry of the warranty period, the customer may replace or repair defective modules or wear parts himself or send them to the Afag repair service.

  • Page 39: 10 Decommissioning And Disposal

    Decommissioning and disposal 10 Decommissioning and disposal The bowl feeder must be properly dismounted after use and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. 10.1 Safety instructions WARNING Risk of injury due to improper decommissioning and disposal! Improperly carried out activities can result in considerable material damage and serious injury.
  • Page 40 40 - 40 Operating & Assembly Instructions EN BF20/BF25/BF30/BF35/BF40/BF50 Date 03.09.2023 Version 7.0   ...

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