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Instructions 3A9390C Automated Dispense Platform For automated, programmable, precision micro-dispensing. For professional use only. Not approved for use in explosive atmospheres or hazardous (classified) locations. Model 2001644, 2001647, 2004679, 2001646 See page 3 for model information, including air pressure operating range and approvals. Important Safety Instructions Read all warnings and instructions in this manual and all related manuals before...
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Safety Symbols Safety Symbols The following safety symbols appear throughout this manual and on warning labels. Read the table below to understand what each symbol means. Symbol Meaning Electric Shock Hazard Equipment Misuse Hazard Fire and Explosion Hazard Moving Parts Hazard Pressurized Equipment Hazard Skin Injection Hazard Skin Injection Hazard...
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Safety Symbols Symbol Meaning Do Not Place Hands or Other Body Parts Near Fluid Outlet Do Not Stop Leaks with Hand, Body, Glove or Rag Eliminate Ignition Sources Follow Pressure Relief Procedure Ground Equipment Read Manual Ventilate Work Area Wear Personal Protective Equipment Safety Alert Symbol This symbol indicates: Attention! Become Alert! Look for this symbol throughout the...
General Warnings General Warnings The following warnings apply throughout this manual. Read, understand, and follow the warnings before using this equipment. Failure to follow these warnings can result in serious injury. WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD This equipment must be grounded. Improper grounding, setup, or usage of the system can cause electric shock.
General Warnings WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Flammable fumes, such as solvent and paint fumes, in work area can ignite or explode. Paint or solvent flowing through the equipment can cause static sparking. To help prevent fire and explosion: • Use equipment only in well-ventilated area.
General Warnings WARNING EQUIPMENT MISUSE HAZARD Misuse can cause death or serious injury. • Do not operate the unit when fatigued or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Do not exceed the maximum working pressure or temperature rating of the lowest rated system component.
General Warnings Two-Component Materials Be aware that orientation of the Component A and Component B hoses varies depending on the type of dispense head being used. Material Self-Ignition For additional clarification of the A and B components, refer to the manual for the dispenser you are using. For example, if using the PR-Xv dispenser, refer to the PR-Xv Instructions Manual (3A9328), and Repair and Parts Manuals (3A9349).
Component Identification GSD In-line System Key: AA Computer Touch Screen Monitor AQ Manual Start Button AB GSD System Software Application AR Top Cover AS Exhaust Hole AC Dispenser Holder AD Access Door AE Conveyor AF Access Panel to Electrical Components (including Motion Controller) AG Control Power AH USB Port...
Installation Installation Transportation Requirements Follow the instructions when transporting the machine. NOTE: The load of for forklift must be at least 1000kg. NOTE: The front fork of the forklift must be longer than 1400mm. back view side view barycenter of the machine Unpacking The GSD machines are shipped in large wooden...
5. During the unpacking process, inspect all components for damage. If you find damage, take pictures of the damaged components to show as much detail as possible and contact your Graco distributor. 6. Brace any contents that appear as if they could shift or move in an unsafe manner when packaging is removed.
Installation Make Connections Z axis Review all documentation for the feed system components before completing installation and operating the system with material. Y axis 1. Review the serial number tag on the machine to determine the system power requirements. X axis 2.
Installation Flush Before Using Equipment The equipment is typically tested with lightweight oil, which is left in the fluid passages to protect parts. To avoid contaminating your material with oil, flush the equipment with a compatible solvent before using the equipment.
Restart the computer after time reset. Air Inlet . 5: Supply air to the system 7. Open GSD software by Graco icon on the desktop. 3. Turn the system power switch to on. The switch is located on the front right of GSD.
Startup Log In 2. Select icon. The Log In screen is the GSD system software’s main Once you are logged in, you are automatically screen that provides access to the system and its connected to the system. This enables you to create functionality.
Startup Edit Users Back: Return to the login screen. No changes that were made on the edit To edit user information with Engineer level access, screen are saved. select the icon on the Log In screen. This opens Delete User: Remove a user name and the Edit User window.
System Functions System Functions The name of the function you are currently using is displayed just to the right of the main program functions The Log In screen icon is located in the upper-right corner of the screen Log In: This icon provides a shortcut to the Log In screen when you are navigating between system functions.
Setup Setup System Jogging Positive Y Jog: Move the Y axis in the positive direction, which is away from the front of the machine. The axis continues to jog for as long as the icon is pressed. This icon is disabled if the system is not in a state to allow jogging.
Setup System Parameter Overview Application-specific Parameters These parameters are unique to your application and The parameters of the system play an essential role in may take some testing and experimenting to determine controlling the operation of the UniXact machines. the parameter settings that work best. There are two categories of parameters: These can be affected by material being dispensed, material gel time, material temperature, dispense rate,...
Setup Set and Verify Parameters Two functional icons are located in the bottom of each function area. Because the GSD machines are wet tested at the Restore as default: Select this factory, starting parameters should be set appropriately to restore default parameters. for your system.
Setup System Parameter Descriptions RUNNING Running Speed: The default speed at which the This section provides descriptions of the general system moves the three axes during moving, such as system parameters. Move command. This is also the default speed in editing part program.
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Setup Parameters-B Minimum Z Limit: The minimum Z-value that the system can move to. Location Z parameters cannot have a value less than this value. Maximum Z Speed: The maximum speed at which the system can move the Z-axis. The maximum X speed is 250 mm/s.
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Setup MAINTENANCE Left Nest Pitch: The angle the left nest is rotated about the X-axis. Maintenance Position: The X, Y and Z coordinates of the maintenance position. The dispenser moves to this Left Nest Roll: The angle the left nest is rotated about position when receiving the maintenance request the Y-axis.
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Setup Calibrate Flatness Calibrate Skew Calibrating the skew of a part compensates for parts that are turned (skewed) in a nest. The part might only be very slightly skewed as in the example below, but FR-B FL-B any variation from perfectly parallel with the sides of the nest affects the material dispensing if you do not FR-A FR-C...
Setup Parameter-C Pressure A Offset: Enter a value to offset the pressure A to 0 psi when nothing touches the pressure sensor A. The absolute value of Pressure A Offset is less than 2% of Pressure A Limit. Pressure B Offset: Enter a value to offset the pressure B to 0 psi when nothing touches the pressure sensor B.
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Setup ADVANCED Left Part Present: The coordinates of the position the system moves to when determining if there is a part Language: English is available currently. present in the left nest. Date format: Select a date format from the drop-down Right Part Present: The coordinates of the position the list.
Setup Parameters-D dispenses, causing the system not to undergo standard purges during continuous running. Circle Radius: The radius of the circles drawn in purge. Number: Set number of dispensing dots in a circle. MAINTENANCE ALARM Set limit cycles in Limit column and check the number of times the axis returns to homing and dispenses in Cycles column.
Setup Valve Parameter Descriptions Tolerance: The allowable deviation between the actual and the target weight. Maximum Weight: Set the maximum weight the cup can hold. If the weight in the cup exceeds the maximum, the system raises an alarm and stop running.
Setup On/Off Valve Pressure Pressure Unbalance: Set the maximum pressure Select On/Off Valve in valve list and adjust parameters difference between side A and B. If the pressure of On/Off dispense valve. difference exceeds the specified, the system raises an alarm.
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Setup Pre-charge Speed (Low): Set the low speed of Volume A: Displays the dispensing volume of side A in pre-charge rate for side A and B. real time. Decelerate Point: Set the point in percentage that the Volume B: Displays the dispensing volume of side B in system starts to decelerate in pre-charge for side A and real time.
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Setup PSM 15, PSM 25, PSM 50 and PSM 100 Functional Operations Select PSM 15, PSM 25, PSM 50 or PSM 100 in valve list and adjust parameters of PSM 15, PSM 25, PSM 50 or PSM 100 dispense valve. Parameters in PUBLIC Shot Shot Volume: Set the dispensing volume of one shot.
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Setup Home Reload Reload Target: Set the target completed position of reload. For example, if 80% is set to be the reload Press Check After Home: Set target, the system finishes reloading when it is 80% full automatically check pressure each time the system of the maximum reload volume.
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Setup Calibration Functional Operations . 21 Calibration Screen This calibrates the relative position of camera, needle and height sensor. NOTE: The machine must be homed before doing the calibration. Make sure the cross mark is clean (The cross mark is on top of the needle find box). The piston position in mm is displayed in .
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Setup NOTE: Make sure all the nine points are within the 5. Select to needle calibration. camera vision. 6. For needle calibration, jog the dispense tip to touch 1. Select to open camera the center cross mark of needlefind position. calibration screen.
Setup Barcode Reader When the system starts auto-running, it reminds the operator to scan the barcode. After the barcode is scanned, the system translates it to a text string, and compares the translated text string to the barcode text strings that had been previously entered into the Barcode Text.
Programming Programming Add Picture: This links a picture of the Select the icon to open the programming Screen. part for viewing on the Operation screen. The picture displays to the right of the Active Program. Pictures can be in either JPG or PDF format and are linked to the part by the file path.
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Programming Create a New Part Program Open a Part Program Select to start creating a new part program. Select to open a previously saved part program. Two types of main program (*.mdf) and sub program Open Part: Select a previously saved part (*.cdf) are available for the new program.
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Programming Save a Part Program Using DXF Files The first time to save a part program: This feature is intended for importing two-dimensional flat patterns. 1. Select the icon to open the Save Part window. DXF File Preparation Cleaning up a source file before saving it in DXF format can minimize or eliminate the need to further manipulate the pattern in the software.
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Programming Importing a Part from a DXF File Converting the Selected Layer(s) Select the icon from the tool path to import a DXF file. Choose the file you want to import from the dialog box. Unit System refers to the metric or standard units in which the DXF file was created.
Programming Programming Command As set in the parameters, the Rapid Velocity is the Properties maximum speed at which the system can move during rapid movements, such as Move command. Teaching Points NOTE: Large files may require velocities to be assigned on some layers.
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Programming Valve On and Valve Off Data For Vavle On Distance Select ‘Distance(mm)’ in and enter the (mm) value in . This allows the dispenser to Common Programming Commands Properties move the specified distance before dispensing. Action: Displays the name of the programming Time (s) Select ‘Time(s)’...
Programming Programming Commands Pitch: This parameter is for Spiral Fill and Rectangular Fill commands. • For Spiral Fill: The pitch is the spacing between lines of spiral. • For Rectangular Fill: The pitch is the spacing between lines and also the turning diameter of rectangular spiral.
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Programming Spiral Fill: The system moves in an Bad Mark: Find the bad marks on the increasing outward spiral from the parts. When the system runs the main Spiral(Center) to Spiral(Start) or decreasing program, it checks the bad marks on the inward spiral from Spiral(Start) to parts.
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Programming Height Check Reload Valve: The system pauses to reload and restarts running after reloading. 1. Select to check the height. Delay: Pause the system for a specified amount of time. The system continues to run after timing out. Pre-charge: The system pauses to activate pre-charge and restart running after pre-charge.
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Programming Find Fiducial Points 1. On the screen, select to set parameters Camera is used to find fiducial points. Fiducials are of fiducial. See Set Fiducials, page 53 for more special features to recognize the parts. information. NOTE: It is imperative that the same part orientation 2.
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Programming Follow the steps to find edge finding fiducials. 1. On the screen, select to set parameters of fiducial. See Set Fiducials, page 53 for more information. 2. Use jogging to move the camera to the fiducials, or enter the coordinates of the fiducials directly in Fiducial A and Fiducial B, and select to move the camera to the fiducials.
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Programming Set Fiducials Test if the system can find correct fiducials. When finding fiducials, set the fiducials, train the Select to further modify the fiducials to be remembered, set its parameters, and fiducials. then test if fiducials are correctly found. Select to adjust parameters of camera vision.
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Programming Set Bad Mark : Test if the system can find the Bad marks are used to recognize if the part is a correct bad mark. qualified part. If a bad mark is set for the parts, these : Select to adjust parts are skipped with no dispensing.
Programming Teaching Controls Single Step Mode When Single Step Mode is selected, all motion TEACH MODE commands constitute a single step. Select the mode to teach part program. Each command may contain multiple individual steps, • Needle: To teach part program with dispense tip. which can be tracked by using single step mode.
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Programming Weight Displays the latest weight result. 1. Select to open WeightDiagnoseDIg window. 2. Select to reset the value in Weight Result(g). 3. Set the rate in Rate(cc/min) and time in DWait(sec) for dispensing. 4. Select to conduct weight check. During the weight check process, the button turns .
Operation Operation The dispensing tracks are displayed in . When the Select the icon from the top of the screen to system is running, area fits to display the tracks of access the Operation Screen. The dispenser software must be connected to the machine’s controller to use the current command.
Operation Analog input information of dispense pressure is Auto Purge On/Off: Toggles whether or not the system automatically purges. The displayed in . The labels for the analog inputs are the purge timer only counts down in Auto same as those in the parameters. The current value for Purge mode.
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Operation Conveyor (For In-line System Only) A part is ready to be sent to the Board Available conveyor. Machine Ready to A part is ready to be sent to the customer machine. Receive The waiting block cylinder raises. This function is enabled when selecting Conveyor in Loading Function.
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Operation Camera Click to convey the part from wait entrance to wait position, or convey the part from wait position to process (on the left) position. This icon turns after being clicked, and other icons are disabled. Click to stop conveying the part.
Operation System and Alarm Status . 31 Records The bar displays the current status of the system. If any alarms are active, the alarm bar below the status bar displays the alarm and has a red background. If warnings are active, the bar displays the warning and has a yellow background.
Data Check Data Check In Data Check Screen, set parameters of Repeatability Running Interval: After drawing a line, the system and Weight Check tests. waits for this time before drawing the next line. Running Cycle: The number of lines the system Repeatability intends to draw in the process of repeatability test.
Data Check Start Test Reference parameters The parameters are references to the repeated Select this to start repeatability or weight stabilization of the axes, and the precision of test. The icon turns when the tests dispensing. start. Maximum: The maximum value of the data collected. Select this to stop repeatability or weight test.
SPC Data Screen SPC Data Screen . 34 SPC Screen The SPC Data Screen dynamically displays pressure data for Pressure A and Pressure B. NOTE: Pressure sensors must be enabled in the parameters. See FLUID PRESSURE, page 27. High and Low warnings and alarm setpoints (defined in FLUID PRESSURE, page 27) are displayed on the graph.
Calibration Features Calibration Features Calibrate the Part Present Sensor Option The part present sensor is optional. If one is installed, you need to calibrate it prior to dispensing. The sensor is located on the dispenser and emits a red light onto the slide where the part is located.
Shutdown Shutdown Pressure Relief Procedure Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure whenever you see this symbol. Before shutting down, make sure parts are removed from the work area. 1. On the Operation screen, select to stop GSD system. 2. On the Operation screen, select to bring the This equipment stays pressurized until pressure is dispenser to the maintenance position.
Maintenance Maintenance Double Rails Lubrication Steps 1. Apply oil to an acid brush. 2. Use the hex wrench to remove the M4 screw of the Follow the Shutdown procedure as described on page guards. 66 before performing any maintenance on the GSD machine.
Maintenance Lubrication Schedule for the Ball Screw Lubricate the ball screw after its first 50 hours of ser- vice. Subsequently, lubricate the ball screw: • Every 100-200 hours of service in a dusty environment. • Every 300-700 hours in a relatively clean environment.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. Verify the system is powered on. 2. Verify there is control power on the machine (the on/off button light is illuminated). 3. Check the machine status messages for alarms. Press the clear alarms icon to clear all alarms that are not active.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Dispense axis is stopped on positive Attempted to dispense a shot or Adjust the program to dispense an limit. series of shots in excess of the valve amount within the valve shot limit. output capacity. Check positioning of valve Limit sensor improperly calibrated.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Machine does not function when Emergency stop button is engaged. Verify the e-stop button is disen- power is on gaged. No control power. Verify the light curtain is not inter- rupted (if equipped). Verify the safety switch on the door is engaged (if equipped).
Troubleshooting Input/Output Test Procedure Start auto-work Press the start button and the status bit should turn green. NOTE: This input is available when the Verifying inputs and outputs is done at the Setup system is on manual mode. screen. See Inputs and Outputs on page 37. These OUTPUTS Procedure to Test procedures can also be performed when troubleshoot-...
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Troubleshooting Y positive limit Jog the Y axis forward (away from the Tool setting Pressing the Z calibration sensor (touch operator) until it stops. Jogging back and gauge sensor) on and off with your finger will forth, on and off of this stopped position cause the tool setting gauge sensor status causes the Y positive limit indicator to indicator to toggle green/gray.
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Troubleshooting A/B negative limit NOTICE: Jogging the dispenser forward A/B home limit NOTICE: Jogging the dispenser forward when loaded with material may cause when loaded with material may cause equipment damage if the dispenser is equipment damage if the dispenser is wetted with material.
Troubleshooting Safety Circuit Design Maintenance Position This is a dispenser position defined by X, Y, and Z coor- dinates saved in the parameters. The coordinates of the maintenance position are chosen so that sensors verify the X, Y, and Z position. When the machine is indexed to this position and the maintenance switch is ON, the Part Access Door safety circuit is disabled to allow you to enter the work...
Troubleshooting Error/Event Alarms The table below details the alarm text, the cause of the alarm, and the name of the alarm bit. NOTE: When you have resolved the cause of an alarm, you still need to clear the alarm message on the Alarm window to remove it.
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Troubleshooting X Axis fatal following • X axis motor is overloaded or • Clear overload or block. Alarm error or position error. blocked. • Correct the X axis motor • X axis motor connection cable connection cable. is faulty. According to the current alarm code, check the corresponding drive fault solution in the driver troubleshooting manual.
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Troubleshooting Z Axis stopped on • Z axis negative limit switch is • Trigger system home. Alarm negative limit switch. touched. • Replace the Z axis negative • Z axis negative limit switch is limit switch. damaged. • Correct the Z axis negative limit •...
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Troubleshooting Z Axis home not • Z Axis home is not complete. • Trigger system home. Alarm complete. • Z axis home limit switch is • Replace Z axis home limit damaged. switch. • Z axis home limit switch • Correct Z axis home limit connection cable is faulty.
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Troubleshooting No part on right nest. • No part on right nest during • Place the part in the right nest. Alarm automatic work. • Replace the part present • The part present sensor is sensor. damaged. • Correct the part present sensor •...
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Troubleshooting Y Axis capture failed • The Y axis needle find sensor is • Replace the Y axis needle find Alarm during needle find faulty. sensor. Or set reasonable process. parameters of needle find • The Y axis needle find sensor sensor.
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Troubleshooting Lifting cylinder B • The external air source is • Correct the external air source. Alarm drops abnormally. abnormal. • Replace the lifting cylinder B • The lifting cylinder B drop valve drop valve. is damaged. • Correct the lifting cylinder B •...
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Troubleshooting The processing The processing section servo Check whether the conveyor Alarm section motor or exit driver or exit section servo driver motor control module has a fault section motor of the has a fault alarm. alarm. Check whether the conveyor fault.
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Troubleshooting Part detection Part is not detected for a long Please put in a part within a Alarm timeout. time. specified time after you scan the barcode in the automatic working mode. Failed to send Profinet The map address is out of range. Make sure the map address is Alarm data.
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Troubleshooting Pressure relief fault. • There is a problem with • Replace dispense valve or Alarm dispense valve or dispense dispense valve relay. valve relay. • Correct dispense valve • The dispense valve connection connection cable. cable is faulty. • Replace the needle.
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Troubleshooting Part A reaches the • The A-side highest limit switch • Trigger valve downward action. Alarm highest limit. of valve is touched. Like shot, purge. • The A-side highest limit switch • Replace A-side highest limit of valve is damaged. switch of valve.
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Troubleshooting Supply pump A • The empty sensor of supply • Add material to the supply Alarm empty. pump A is triggered. pump A. • The empty sensor of supply • Replace the empty sensor of pump A is damaged. supply pump A.
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Troubleshooting Part B reaches the • The B-side highest limit switch • Trigger valve downward action. Alarm highest limit. of valve is touched. Like shot, purge. • The B-side highest limit switch • Replace B-side highest limit of valve is damaged. switch of valve.
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Troubleshooting Supply pump B • The empty sensor of supply • Add material to the supply Alarm empty. pump B is triggered. pump B. • The empty sensor of supply • Replace the empty sensor of pump B is damaged. supply pump B.
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Troubleshooting Pressure relief fault. • There is a problem with • Replace dispense valve or Alarm dispense valve or dispense dispense valve relay. valve relay. • Correct dispense valve • The dispense valve connection connection cable. cable is faulty. • Replace the needle.
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Troubleshooting Part A reaches the • The A-side highest limit switch • Trigger valve downward action. Alarm highest limit. of valve is touched. Like shot, purge. • The A-side highest limit switch • Replace A-side highest limit of valve is damaged. switch of valve.
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Troubleshooting Supply pump A • The empty sensor of supply • Add material to the supply Alarm empty. pump A is triggered. pump A. • The empty sensor of supply • Replace the empty sensor of pump A is damaged. supply pump A.
Appendix: Parameters Worksheets Appendix: Parameters Worksheets System Parameters MAINTENANCE Maintenance Position TEACH, GO TO Use this worksheet to record parameter settings. SAFETY SETUP HOMMING Jump Height X Homing Speed Height Limit Y Homing Speed Z Homing Speed MACHINE OFFSETS JOGGING Left Nest Zero TEACH, GO TO Flatness left A...
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Appendix: Parameters Worksheets FLUID PRESSURE SCALE Pressure Sensor A ENABLE/DISABLE Scale Position ENABLE/DISABLE, Pressure A Limit TEACH, GO TO Pressure A Offset Dispense Time Pressure A Max Alarm Dispense Rate Pressure A Min Alarm Circle Radius Pressure A Max Warn Number Pressure A Min Warn Weight...
Appendix: Parameters Worksheets PR-Xv and PR-Xv30 Weight Check Weight Point GO TO Public Rate Dwait Shot Volume Standard Weight Shot Rate Running Cycle Purge Volume Running Interval Purge Rate Max Purge Time Repeatability and Weight Check Parameters Base Purge Type Base Purge Volume Maximum Base Purge Rate...
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Appendix: Parameters Worksheets Valve Data Display Side A and B Pressure A Home Speed Pressure B Pre-charge Pressure Volume A Upper Limit Volume B Low Limit A:B Vol Ratio Pre-charge Speed(Hi) Shot Volume Pre-charge Speed(Low) Purge Volume Decelerate Point Base Volume Max Pre-charge Time A Limit + Depressure Target...
Dimensions GSD In-line System A (Length) B (Width) C1 (Height with Lamp) C2 (Height without Lamp) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) in. (mm) 2001646 46.85 (1190) 46.85 (1190) 94.49 (2400) 76.77 (1950) 3A9390C...
With the exception of any special, extended, or limited warranty published by Graco, Graco will, for a period of twelve months from the date of sale, repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by Graco to be defective.
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