Rapid-Air CABINET REEL User Manual

CABINET REEL

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

(Rev. 1)

RAPID-AIR CORPORATION

4601 KISHWAUKEE ST. • ROCKFORD, IL 61109-2925

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Web Site: www.rapidair.com

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CABINET REEL

(Revision 1—2/94)

INSTALLATION

1. The machine that you have just received is fully assembled and ready to be put into posi­tion. Due to shipment vibration the machine should be checked to be sure all screws and
bolts are tight and that all electrical components are in place inside cabinet. Visually in­spect the machine for damaged parts due to shipment. If the machine was damaged in ship­ment, contact the carrier first to report the damage, and then Rapid-Air.

2. Install the machine on a level surface with sufficient clearance for loading and unloading
coils.

3. The machine is completely self-contained and need only be plugged into a 20 amp, 120 volt,
60 HZ outlet. If an extension cord is used as the source to the machine, it should be a mini­mum #12 gauge wire to keep the voltage loss down and for electrical safety reasons.

See Drawing Below (fig. Man 27

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The main control unit is located behind the side access cover. Fig. Man 28 is an illustration of
the layout of the control panel. This diagram lists all the components and the approximate loca­tion of each that could be used for troubleshooting the machine if a problem should occur. The
reel is shipped with—120 VAC (1 phase) input. Visually check all electrics before starting the
reel.

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Mechanical Operating Procedure

To Load or Unload a Coil Ring

A) If your reel has a fixed center shaft go to Step - 1
B) If your reel has an adjustable center shaft go to Step - 2

Step 1:

Release and remove the outer coil retainer from the shaft. Load or unload the coil ring. Re­place and secure the outer coil retainer. The reel is now ready for production.

Step 2:

Release and remove the outer coil retainer from the shaft. If unloading, adjust the centering
arms to a position that they have released the coil. Remove the coil ring. If loading, place the
coil ring on the adjustable centering arms, adjust the centering arms until they are tight on the
coil. Replace and secure the outer coil retainer. The reel is now ready for production.

The dancer arm was designed to operate from either side of the reel. The main reason for this
was so the reel controls could be lined up on the same side as the punch controls.

To switch the dancer arm to operate on the opposite side that it is currently located on, first re­move the counter weight if equipped with one, then turn the locking knob to disengage the lock
on the dancer arm hub. Remove the dancer arm and relocate it to the other side. Turn the hub
60 degrees and insert the dancer arm into the slot. Set to desired position. Turn the locking
knob until tight on the dancer arm. Then replace counter weight, if so equipped. Switch the
loop arm selector slide switch from left to right side or right to left side position as required.
The dancer arm is now ready for production running.

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DANCER ARM LOOP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Three different loop sensing arm operating positions are selected
manually during set-up. By selecting the higher number, the zero
point of the dancer arm is raised from it’s rest position to the angle
shown (as indicated 0-2). The dancer arm will move from rest posi­tion to the angle selected before the pallet reel begins to rotate.

DANCER ARM LOOP RANGE FUNCTION

30 degree— Loop sensing arm travels through a full 30 degree arc to

vary turntable rotation speed from slow to full speed as controlled by
% speed pot.

20 degree— Loop sensing arm travels through a 20 degree arc to
vary turntable speed from slow to full speed as controlled by % speed
pot.

10 degree— Loop sensing arm travels through a 10 degree arc to
vary turntable rotation speed from slow to full speed as controlled by
% speed pot.

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START UP PROCEDURE

Prior to applying power to the machine the operator should review all the controls on the ma­chine. A brief summary of the controls is listed below.

MAIN CONSOLE & CONTROLLER

The main control console & controls are mounted on the end of the cabinet. Located on the
face of the console are eight switches, one potentiometer, pushbutton and 2 reset switches,
which are explained below.

1. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL - (CW/CCW) - CAUTION: DO NOT REVERSE MOTOR

WHEN THE REEL IS RUNNING! - The direction control switch selects the direction the reel
will turn, clockwise or counterclockwise. Once switched there is a time delay before resuming
normal operation. This is a built in safety for the machine.

2. % SPEED POT - The % speed pot adjusts the maximum speed that the reel will rotate and

should be set to maintain a constant feed rate.

3. ON/OFF SWITCH - This illuminated switch is the main power switch for the controller. It

must be “ON” for the machine to function.

4. PAYOUT/REWIND SWITCH - The payout/rewind switch selects whether the dancer arm

will cause the reel to function at a low speed at the bottom of the arc and increase the reel
speed as the arm raises (Payout); or cause the reel to function at a low speed at the top of the arc
and increase the reel speed as the arm lowers (Rewinds).

5. RUN/STOP/JOG SELECTOR SWITCH - The switch selects between Run & Jog. If in

Run and the control arm is moved the coil plate will turn. If in Jog, the Jog button has to be de­pressed for the coil plate to turn.

6. JOG BUTTON - Used for intermittent movement of the coil plate, mainly for set up, speed

is adjusted on the 69100076 board by potentiometer R3 on the electrical control sup panel.

7. DANCER ARM LOOP HEIGHT & RANGE ADJUSTMENT -

a. Loop Range - The loop range switch adjusts the amount the dancer arm will travel to pro-

vide the full range of speed of the pallet reel.
b. Loop Height - This switch is used for setting the start position of the control arm. The set­ting determines when the reel will start turning. Each position will move the operating angle of
the arm so that top-to-bottom travel is adjusted to accommodate specific material and loop
height requirements.

8. LOOP ARM LEFT/RIGHT SWITCH

The loop arm left/right switch selects which side of the reel the dancer arm is controlling from.
If the switch is in the wrong position the reel will run continuously at full speed.

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