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Carousel USA
15206 Ceres Ave,
Fontana, CA 92335
626-334-7190
MC3 Controller Outline
Contents
1.
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2
a.
Content of Carousel USA Agreement ................................................................................................ 2
b.
System Features ................................................................................................................................ 2
c.
Components ...................................................................................................................................... 2
2.
Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 2
a.
Specification ...................................................................................................................................... 2
b.
Connections ...................................................................................................................................... 2
c.
Features and Function ...................................................................................................................... 3
d.
Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 3
3.
Standard Operating Procedure ............................................................................................................. 4
a.
Entering/Exiting the turntable .......................................................................................................... 4
b.
Taking photographs of vehicles ........................................................................................................ 4
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5/17/2022
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  • Page 1 Carousel USA Name: 15206 Ceres Ave, Company: Fontana, CA 92335 Address: 626-334-7190 Email: MC3 Controller Outline Contents Introduction ............................2 Content of Carousel USA Agreement ....................2 System Features ..........................2 Components ............................2 Control Panel ............................2 Specification ............................2 Connections ............................
  • Page 2 Wall Mounted H19.69” x W15.75” x D8.27” • Light Gray Powder-coated Steel • Preferably located in proximity to turntable motor drive (in "pit") b. Connections • Incoming Power Voltage: 208-240v 1Φ o Required Amperage: 15A • Conduit to motor pit [MC3] 5/17/2022 Page 2 of 4...
  • Page 3 Illuminates when the control box has a fault. 4) Emergency Stop Pulls power from the VFD when pressed. 5) On/Off Power Disconnect (Not shown) Removes all power to the control panel. d. Overview Power CW/CCW Disconnect Alert STOP [MC3] 5/17/2022 Page 3 of 4...
  • Page 4 Picture saving and edits would also be done at this point. 3) Operator will then use the software to rotate the turntable, so the vehicle faces the exit, then get back into the vehicle and exit the table. [MC3] 5/17/2022 Page 4 of 4...
  • Page 5 MC3 Motion Control System MC3 CONTROL BOX MANUAL Revised 12/28/22 Carousel USA 15206 Ceres Ave. Fontana, CA 92335 www.carousel-usa.com Proprietary Information Carousel USA has proprietary rights on the information in this document. It is forbidden to copy, duplicate or disclose the information herein, in whole or in part, or make use of the information, unless permission has been previously obtained, in writing, from Carousel USA.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CONTROL BOX DESCRIPTION ......................... 3 ............................3 ONTROL BOX DESCIPTION INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ........................4 ..................4 OWER AND CONTROL REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED BY OTHERS MC3 EXTERNAL LAYOUT ..........................6 ..............................6 ASIC PERATION ............................6 RONT ANEL NTERFACE iii.

  • Page 7: Control Box Description

    MC3 Control Box M ANUAL 1. Control Box Description The MC3 controls box stands for Motion Control Revision 3. The MC3 includes a programmable logic controller (PLC), which provides customizability of turntable controls. Control capabilities of the MC3 includes, but not limited to;...

  • Page 8: Power And Control Requirements, Provided By Others

    7. Land the power wires onto the motor leads ensuring that the motor is wired for the appropriate voltage operation. 8. Fish the signal cable from the MC3 enclosure to the gray plastic junction box in the turntable pit. Supply 1/2" trade size cord grip as needed.
  • Page 9 MC3 Control Box M ANUAL The MC3 enclosure uses spring clamp terminal blocks. These require the use of a small flathead screwdriver to land the signal wires. See the illustration below. Page 5 of 13 www.carousel-usa.com | 15206 Ceres Ave, Fontana, CA 92335 | (866) 796-5975...

  • Page 10: Mc3 External Layout

    2. MC3 External Layout The following is a typical layout and function of devices located on the door of a standard MC3 control box. The electronic equipment that drives the standard MC3 system is mounted in a light gray powder coated steel enclosure.
  • Page 11 MC3 Control Box M ANUAL • When it is set to the ON position, the panel is powered up and the enclosure cannot be opened. • Or if set to the off position, the switch features a tab that can be pulled out which prevents the enclosure from opening.

  • Page 12: Mushroom Stop Button

    5e cable (or better). An IT professional may be able to use a typical off-the-shelf network bridge to connect the MC3 wirelessly to the network, however the setup for such a system is outside of the scope or support that Carousel USA offers.
  • Page 13 The slim black cable features a Female 2.5mm jack. A connector will plug into the jack and allow the MC3 system to control the shutter release of the camera. Note: Full details for camera setup and use are included in the CUSA360 User Manual.

  • Page 14: Mc3 Internal Layout

    MC3 Control Box M ANUAL 3. MC3 Internal Layout WARNING: OPENING THE CONTROL PANEL EXPOSES LIVE WIRING. ANY WORK PERFORMED INSIDE THE CONTROL PANEL IS DONE AT THE USER'S OWN RISK. TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, USE CAUTION WHENEVER WORKING NEAR EXPOSED WIRING OR CONNECTIONS.

  • Page 15: Mc3 Internal Layout

    MC3 Control Box M ANUAL B. MC3 Internal Layout BREAKERS DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY Page 11 of 13 www.carousel-usa.com | 15206 Ceres Ave, Fontana, CA 92335 | (866) 796-5975...

  • Page 16: Field Terminals Layout

    MC3 Control Box M ANUAL C. Field Terminals Layout Encoder Terminals Shutter Terminals Motor Terminals 4. Encoder Junction Box A representation of the terminal blocks inside the junction box is illustrated below for reference by relevant parties. Pay special note to the colors of the wires to determine proper wiring.

  • Page 17: Control Box Dimensional Drawing

    MC3 Control Box M ANUAL 5. Control Box Dimensional Drawing Page 13 of 13 www.carousel-usa.com | 15206 Ceres Ave, Fontana, CA 92335 | (866) 796-5975...
  • Page 18 Motion Control Turntable Troubleshooting Guide Revised 1/15/2024 Carousel USA 15206 Ceres Ave, Fontana, CA 92335 www.carousel-usa.com Proprietary Information Carousel USA has proprietary rights on the information in this document. It is forbidden to copy, duplicate or disclose the information herein, in whole or in part, or make use of the information, unless permission has been previously obtained, in writing, from Carousel USA.
  • Page 19 -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. Introduction This manual provides a step-by-step guide to troubleshooting simple issues related to the Carousel-USA Standard Turntable Controller. ONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................2 INSPECT OPERATIONAL AREA ......................4 CHECKING THE PANEL E-STOP......................4 OPENING THE CONTROL BOX ......................5 ...........................
  • Page 20 -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Movement Type ............................19 Number of Pictures ............................ 19 iii. Custom Program ............................19 Relative Rotation (Custom Programs Only) ....................19 List of Positions (Custom Programs Only) ....................19 ........................20 CUSA360 T ROUBLESHOOTING Turntable Does Not Stop at Position Instructed ..................20 Turntable Positioning Drifting (Zero Location Changes Over Time) ............

  • Page 21: Inspect Operational Area

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 2. Inspect Operational Area Create a clear and free working area around the turntable, ensuring that there is no debris that could cause interference with the turntable while in motion and that no one would be endangered by sudden movement of the turntable at any time while troubleshooting.

  • Page 22: Opening The Control Box

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4. Opening the Control Box A. Turn Off Main Power Turn the Main Disconnect Switch on the front of the control box to power off the unit. Then, using a large, flathead screwdriver, rotate the key-hole a quarter turn counter-clockwise to unlatch the door, and open the control box.

  • Page 23: Turn On Main Power With Door Open

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE B. Turn on Main Power with Door Open With the door still open, return power to the control box by twisting the disconnect shaft a quarter turn clockwise. If the red LED VFD display shown below lights up, skip to Section 6 Check for VFD Fault.

  • Page 24: Check Circuit Breakers

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 5. Check Circuit Breakers A. Reset Circuit Breakers If the orange tabs on the circuit breaker have been flipped down, reset them by pushing them back up into the position displayed below. If they are forced down again, the fault condition is still present.

  • Page 25: Vfd Faults Table

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ***DISCLAIMER*** Before performing any work involving removing wire from terminals, ensure that power is turned off and proper precautions are taken to avoid electrical shock. If ever unsure about how to proceed, please email Carousel-USA at support@carousel-usa.com and provide a brief description of the issue as well as pictures inside the control box or call Carousel-USA at...
  • Page 26 -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Ensure that VFD Internal electronic parameter P103 is F007 Motor Overload overload trip set to 4.2 (See VFD Parameters Section) Check for blocked or dirty heatsink fins or Heatsink cooling fan on the Heatsink Over F008 Temperature exceeds VFD.
  • Page 27 -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE **IMPORTANT** **See VFD Parameters Section The drive was to set parameters Parameters commanded to write F048 before operating Defaulted factory default values turntable. Failure to to all parameters do so may result in damaged components** Drive rating of 150% Ensure total load on for 1 minute or 200%...

  • Page 28: Vfd Navigation

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8. VFD Navigation On power-up, the VFD display will show 0.0 Hz, indicating that the turntable is not moving. Hit enter, and the display will change to show one flashing letter and three solid numbers indicating that the up and down arrows will change the letter.

  • Page 29: Parameters Set By Carousel-Usa

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE B. Parameters Set by Carousel-USA The following are parameters set by Carousel-USA, all others should be set at the factory default. Use these as a guide on which parameters need to be changed if the VFD gets set back to a factory default state (via parameter P041 or P112 being set to 1, or an F048 fault occuring): P103 (Motor Overload Current): 4.2A...
  • Page 30 -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE d004 Output Voltage Voltage present at VFD to motor terminals d006 Drive Status First number represents deceleration (1 = true 0 = false), second number represents acceleration (1 = true 0 = false), third number represents forward or reverse (1 = forward 0 = reverse), and fourth number represents...

  • Page 31: Controls Testing

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 10. Controls Testing A. Test All Control Inputs Begin by attempting to move the turntable in both directions using the selector switch on the control panel door as well as on the Carousel-USA web app. Take note which of these moves the table and in what direction.

  • Page 32: Cusa360

    A third-party IT professional may be able to set up a wireless access point to serve as a bridge and connect the MC3 system to the network wirelessly. P a g e 1 5 o f 2 6 w w w .

  • Page 33: Ip Address

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE IP Address With most networks the PLC will assign itself an IP address automatically upon connection. The IP can change if there is a power loss or other server interruptions. A third-party IT professional can set up the network to consistently assign an IP address to the PLC to help reduce the need for the following steps in the future.

  • Page 34: Cusa360 Settings

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE B. CUSA360 Settings The settings screen can be accessed by clicking the gear in the upper right corner. P a g e 1 7 o f 2 6 w w w . c a r o u s e l - u s a . c o m 1 5 2 0 6 C e r e s A v e , F o n t a n a , C A 9 2 3 3 5 ( 6 2 6 ) 3 3 4 - 7 1 9 0...

  • Page 35: Camera

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Camera Activate Camera Mode: If you do not intend to use the software for photography, deselect this option to remove the feature from the main screen. If you have an installation where product photography is used, check that the "Activate Camera Mode"...

  • Page 36: Camera Settings

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE C. Camera Settings Software Shutter Release The software shutter release function is for a-typical installations and should remain unchecked. Movement Type Movement type, similarly, should remain set to Continuous. iii. Number of Pictures Number of pictures indicates the number of pictures the program will produce by the end of its completion.

  • Page 37: Cusa360 Troubleshooting

    MC3 system. Place an item atop the table and rotate the table 360 degrees using the "Relative" command. You should expect to see the table accurate to within about 3 inches or better.

  • Page 38: Turntable Spins Opposite Direction Than Instructed

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Turntable Spins Opposite Direction Than Instructed The software may display a value that differs from the memory. Clicking CW then back to CCW will often fix the issue. If the problem persists, while using the Latch commands instruct the table to begin motion, then toggle the direction while in motion.

  • Page 39: Camera Not Working

    -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE viii. Camera Not Working Try using a third-party shutter release cable to ensure the settings are correct for your camera. Note that the title of CUSA360 says "Ready" and not "Disconnected", be sure that you can operate the table properly. If the table doesn't move, fix that problem first.
  • Page 40 After logging into the Carousel-USA Web App, go into the “Settings” page, ensure the IP address is accurate, and copy the License Key. Then, hit Download MC3 Controller App and open the file when its downloaded (NOTE: While downloading, you may experience warnings about downloading files from an unknown publisher, you must hit the keep anyway button to continue the installation).
  • Page 41 -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE P a g e 2 4 o f 2 6 w w w . c a r o u s e l - u s a . c o m 1 5 2 0 6 C e r e s A v e , F o n t a n a , C A 9 2 3 3 5 ( 6 2 6 ) 3 3 4 - 7 1 9 0...
  • Page 42 ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE C. Connecting to Another Turntable If you have multiple MC3 Turntables, you can choose which one you want to control by editing the license key in the connection window to match the license key of the turntable you wish to control (displayed on that turntables settings page).
  • Page 43 -USA T AROUSEL ROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Scroll down the list till you see a device listed with a listed Manufacturer of Rockwell Automation. The IP address listed to the left of the Manufacturer is the IP address of the Carousel USA MC-3 motion control box.
  • Page 46 Shutter Release CarouselUSA Cable Port DESIGN BY: 3/30/2022 DRAWN BY: 3/30/2022 Ethernet Port UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED TITLE: DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES MC3 CONTROL PANEL TOLERANCES General Dimensions .X = .125 .XX = .0625 Mounting Holes .XXX = .010 CAROUSEL USA...

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