Efd ValveMate 7040 Operating Manual

ValveMate

™

7040 Controller

Operating Manual

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VALVEMATE

7040

A NORDSON COMPANY

EFD ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

All components of the EFD ValveMate 7040 are warranted for one year from
date of purchase to be free from defects in material and workmanship (but not
against damage caused by misuse, abrasion, corrosion, negligence, accident,
faulty installation or by dispensing material incompatible with equipment) when
the equipment is installed and operated in accordance with factory recommen­dations and instructions. EFD will repair or replace free of charge any part
of the equipment thus found to be defective, on authorized return of the part
prepaid to our factory during the warranty period.

In no event shall any liability or obligation of EFD arising from this warranty
exceed the purchase price of the equipment. This warranty is valid only when
oil-free, clean, dry, filtered air is used.

EFD makes no warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
In no event shall EFD be liable for incidental or consequential damages.

Warranty ....................................................inside cover

Introduction and Specifications ..................................2

Operating Features ......................................................3

Typical Setup................................................................4

Setup ........................................................................5-6

Adjusting the Spray......................................................7

Programming Nozzle Air Delay ....................................8

Schematic and Replacement Parts ............................9

Troubleshooting Guide ..............................................10

Input / Output Connections..................................11-12

Connecting More than One 7040 Controller..............13

Contents

2 / Introduction and Specifications

The ValveMate 7040 provides easy adjustment of valve output for maximum
end-user convenience and efficiency. Designed for use with the 781S
Series spray valves, the ValveMate 7040 features an adjustable nozzle air­flow regulator and a microprocessor-based timed air-pressure output for
controlling valve ON time. The ValveMate 7040 is simple to use and will
operate many millions of cycles without maintenance.

Introduction

Note: Specifications and technical

details are subject to engineering
changes without prior notification.

Size: 19 cm W x 14 cm D x 7 cm H (7.5”W x 5.6”D x 2.7” H)

Weight: 1.4 kg (3.1 lb)

Cabinet: Aluminum

Input Voltage: Selectable 100/120/220 VAC

Internal Voltage: 24 VDC

Feedback Circuits: 5 to 24 VDC NC solid-state switch 250mA maximum

Initiate Circuit: 5 to 24 VDC signal or contact closure

Air Input: 70 psi (4.8 bar)

Cycle Rate: Exceeds 600 per minute

Time Range: .001 to 99.9 seconds

Meets CSA and CE standards.

Specifications

The small size and adjustable mounting bracket allow for positioning of the
ValveMate close to the point of valve operation and provide convenient
access to setup and dispensing adjustment controls.

“On the fly” time adjustment allows adjustment of valve output while the
equipment is running. This feature eliminates the need to shut down parent
machinery to change or adjust dispense time settings.

Other features and explanations of controls are detailed in the diagrams on
pages 4 and 5.

3 / Operating Features

1. Cycle

Press to initiate one complete
dispense cycle. Press again to
interrupt a timed cycle. Press
and hold while in the time over­ride mode for continuous cycle.
Release to stop.

2. Time override

Press to override time control.
Display will show (---). While in this
mode, dispensing is manual using
the cycle button, voltage initiate
source or foot pedal (optional,
#2015A).

3. Decimal

Press to move decimal and change
time range maximums from .999
to 9.99 or 99.9. Decimal does not
appear in the display while in the
.999 second range.

Operating Features

4. Program

Press to clear display to zeros.
Display flashes bright/dim while in
program mode.

Press cycle button and hold until
proper amount is sprayed. Total
spray time will be displayed. Press
program button again to lock in
spray time.

5. Time set

Press to change time setting up or
down. Press and release to advance
one digit at a time, or press and
hold to scroll quickly.

6. Foot pedal connector

If using the optional foot pedal, press
the pedal momentarily to initiate the
controller. To interrupt a timed dis­pense cycle, press the pedal again.