Adjustments & Set Up - Rodix FEEDER CUBE FC-112 Plus Manual

RODIX INC. RODIX INC.
FEEDER CUBE FEEDER CUBE
Plus Series Plus Series
FC-90 FC-90
GENERAL PURPOSE
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Plus
FC-90 Series
Application Note
For Circuit Board Part Numbers
24-490 (120V) & 24-491 (240V)
General Description
Plus
The FC-90 Series Controls are used to operate
vibratory bowls with parts sensors and storage
hoppers fitted with electronic bowl level detectors.
The 12VDC power supply and sensor time delays are
provided by the control. The demand cycling of the
bowl is controlled by the parts sensor's output and
the control's On and Off time delay settings.
Standard features include an interlock output, enable
input, soft start adjustment, minimum and maximum
output adjustments, full wave/half wave selector
switch, line voltage compensation, 4-20mA and 0-
5vdc amplitude control. The optional CFR vibration
sensor, P/N 123-170, can provide feedback to help
maintain a constant part feed rate.
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ADJUSTMENTS & SET UP
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1. SELECT THE PULSE SETTING
Match the control's pulse mode to the feeder's
tuning:
A. For 60 pulse output - Set DIP switch (S1) to 60
on the circuit card.
B. For 120 pulse output - Set DIP switch (S1) to 120
on the circuit card.
C. For 40, 30, 15 or 60 Reverse pulse settings, see
the "S1 Programming Chart."
Note: The MAX trimpot may need readjustment
after changing the pulse switch setting.
2. INSTALLING THE PARTS SENSOR
(Photo-sensor or Proximity Switch)
A. Connect a three wire, current-sourcing (PNP) or
current-sinking (NPN) sensor as shown on the
enclosed wiring diagram. The sensor must be
able to operate on 12VDC and switch 3.0 mA. Set
switch (S1) to PNP or NPN according to the
sensor's output type.
B. Set DIP switch (S1) for the proper logic. When
the switch is in the "NORM" position, the control
will run only when the sensor's signal is present.
The "NORM" position is used with Light-Operate
photoeyes (through beam). When switch (S1) is
in the "INV" position, the control runs only when
the sensor signal is not present. The "INV" switch
position is used for Dark-Operate (reflective)
photoeyes and Proximity Sensors.
The Run Jumper Input comes with a factory installed
jumper wire. If the Feeder Cube
by a relay contact, switch, or other device, replace
the factory-installed jumper with a "Run Contact" at
terminals 8 and 9 of TB2. The contact will switch
12VDC and 3.0 mA. The control will run only when
the contact is closed and the parts sensor is calling
for parts.
For PLC control of the Run Input, remove the Run
Jumper and connect the 24V PLC output to TB-2
terminals 8 (+) and 7 (-). If electrical isolation is
desired, remove R3. R3 is located on the circuit
board near TB2-8.
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3. RUN JUMPER INPUT
will be controlled
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In the High/Low parts sensing mode, a second parts
sensor can be connected to the run input in place of
the run jumper. The parts sensor must be a PNP
sensor. Both sensors must use the same light-
operate or dark-operate logic.
4. LIMITING THE MAXIMUM
OUTPUT OF CONTROL
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 mode setting, 60 or 120. The
Run Jumper input must be closed, and the Parts
Sensor must be calling for parts.
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
clockwise to its highest setting.
F. Adjust the MAX Output trimpot so that the output
to the feeder reaches its desired maximum level.
5. SETTING THE MINIMUM
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 proper feed rate. The MIN
trimpot also serves as the "low speed" trimpot for 2-
speed operation. See "S1 Programming Chart."
6. MAIN CONTROL DIAL
The output power is controlled by the MAIN
CONTROL DIAL. It uses a logarithmic-tapered
power out curve (non-linear) that spreads the power
broadly across the MAIN CONTROL DIAL. The
logarithmic 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 the
linear pot taper for the Main Control Dial, see the "S1
Programming Chart."
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