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Pressco Technology Inc. The contents of this manual are furnished for informational use only, are subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Pressco Technology Inc. Written and designed at: Pressco Technology Inc.
Chapter 1 Pressco Introduction Welcome! Congratulations on your purchase of an Intellispec system! The Intellispec is a high-speed machine vision system designed specifically for product and online process monitoring. It is a powerful tool that provides inspection much more reliably than the human eye or sampling methods. The latest PC technology, powerful inspection algorithms, online adjustment capability, and inspection data storage allow the Intellispec to automatically inspect parts with extreme accuracy on high-speed lines.
Chapter 1 IMPORTANT - Indicates prerequisites or information that must be observed to complete or understand a concept or task. TIP: Provides helpful hints for completing a task. Safety Considerations Observe the following safety warnings when operating the system or working near it: WARNING - Potential for projectiles to strike persons and cause injury.
Chapter 2 Safety Information This section contains operator safety information that must be read before operating or servicing the system. WARNING - This product contains no operator serviceable parts. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. To prevent electrical shock do not open cabinet doors whilst power is connected. WARNING - Do not, under any circumstances, tamper with sealed machine parts or devices.
Chapter 2 If you encounter something that might trigger epileptic symptoms or seizures without warning: Do not close your eyes (this could cause a flicker effect) Do not look directly at the flashing lights or trigger source Do cover one eye with the palm of your hand immediately Do turn away from the flashing lights or trigger source Symbols Used With This System The following symbols are used on or near the Pressco system.
Chapter 2 Warning: UPS Disconnect Warning: Electrical interlock Danger: shock and arc flash explosion hazards Arc Welding Warning WARNING - Potential equipment damage can occur if the vision equipment is not fully powered down prior to any arc welding performed on the line where the vision equipment is installed, specifically but not limited to our encoders.
Chapter 2 Warning Devices The Pressco system has warning devices that indicate system failure or report excessive defects or warnings for your production line. These include an optional light tree, alarms and indicators on screen, and audible warnings (depending on system). Light Tree The optional light tree is mounted on a pole in a customer-specified location.
Chapter 2 Use in a flammable environment Use in a damp, moist, or wet environment, except where specifically indicated Personal Protective Equipment Important - Always follow the safety requirements of your plant in addition to the recom- mendations below. We recommend, at minimum, use of the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Protective clothing Protective gloves Protective ear plugs or headphones...
Chapter 2 Disconnect master switch. For switch locations, refer to the Power Up and Power Down section. Before starting the machine, ensure that no person is close to the machine. If maintenance or repair requires the disconnection or removal of safety or protection systems, this operation must be supervised by authorized personnel who must ensure the prevention of personal injury or damage to the machine.
(if applicable). Repairs: Any repair on the system shall be carried out exclusively by Pressco Technology Inc. ser- vice personnel or by other service expressly authorized by Pressco Technology Inc.
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Chapter 2 Pressco Technology Inc. shall not be liable in any way if any of the above-described directions are not complied with. To obtain a spare parts list, contact the customer service department at Pressco. Pressco's technicians are available to help customers, in their own plant, to solve any problem that might arise during use and maintenance of the system.
Environmental Conditions The Intellispec system is designed to be safe in the following environmental conditions: Note: Please consult Pressco Technology Inc. if your environmental conditions are outside of those listed. Condition Specifications...
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Chapter 3 This page left blank intentionally CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS...
Pressco Technology Inc. with the means and equipment necessary for the unloading, lifting, and handling of machine parts. Pressco Technology Inc. deems it important to have one of their tech- nicians supervise the process of unloading, handling, and lifting the machine. The technician can give useful advice as to the logical sequence in which the components should be unpacked and positioned for ease of assembly.
Chapter 4 The space and height required for installation are actually available Only the components included in the installation layout are present in the area where the machine is to be mounted. Ensure no machines or components have been added at a later stage that might hinder mounting or make it more difficult.
This is of vital importance for correct machine operation. WARNING - Pressco Technology Inc. shall not be liable in case of failures or damage to prop- erty and/or personal injury resulting from or connected with assembly if this has been carried out by unauthorized personnel, or is not in compliance with the indications given in this manual.
Chapter 4 Ventilation Place the Pressco Intellispec components in a position with adequate ventilation to allow proper air flow through the air filters. Component Spacing User Interface Leave 1 meter [39 inches] clear around machine Cluster box (not used on all systems) Leave 100 mm clear in front of the fan and vent Commissioning Before placing the machine into operation, make sure the following checks are completed:...
Chapter 5 CP830 Inspection Module S6 This section applies to model number 81875, F2076. Inspection Module Adjustments Inspection module adjustments include the camera position, aperture, and camera focus. The focus adjustment controls the clarity of the image; the aperture adjustment controls the amount of light admitted by the shutter.
Chapter 5 To use Run in Immediate Mode: 1. Make sure the lane is offline. Right-click a sensor button. 3. Select Offline Imaging from the menu. 4. Click the Run button under Immediate Mode, then run a part through the inspection module. While the system is in this mode, you will be able to make adjustments to focus, aperture, or cam- era height.
Chapter 5 4. While holding the camera, unlock the lever to release the camera position [1]. 5. Move the camera to the new desired position. 6. If the camera is at its lowest position for your part sizes, adjust the stop to that position [2]. You can use that position in the future to easily locate the lower position.
Chapter 7 Maintenance Frequency with Chromapulse Modules Item Description Frequency Observe proper Verify that defective parts are being rejected by inserting a Daily rejection known defective part through inspection Observe Proper Verify that no stray parts are stuck in or near the inspection Daily inspection module or reject station...
Chapter 7 To maintain proper image quality and system performance, the clear glass and plastic surfaces on the Inspection Modules must be cleaned on a regular basis. Dirt and debris that appear in the image can cause false rejects. An oily film on optical surfaces can cause false rejects or missed defects.
Chapter 7 Cleaning Plastic Surfaces - general Note: Cleaning frequency will depend on plant and process conditions. To clean plastic surfaces: Use canned compressed air to blow away dust Use a clean, non-abrasive cloth dampened with mild soap and water solution. Saturate sur- face completely to let particles wash away.
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