Rapid-Air CUT-TO-LENGTH WITH MULTI-STROKE User Manual

CUT-TO-LENGTH
WITH MULTI-STROKE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RAPID-AIR CORPORATION
4601 KISHWAUKEE ST. • ROCKFORD, IL 61109-2925
Phone: (815) 397-2578 • Fax: (815) 398-3887 • Web Site: www.rapidair.com

Cut to Length with Multi Stroke Program

Cut to Length with Multi Stroke Program
The standard multi-stroke program is a multiple feed length program within a specified job number. The different programmed feed lengths will be referred to as sequences. Each sequence can be repeated many times with 0 being entered for no repeats. Although this is the standard program, Rapid Air can program other configurations in any combination to meet the customer’s requirements.
The standard multi-stroke program has 10 jobs with 10 programmable sequences per job. Each sequence can be a different feed length which can be repeated multiple times. The following chart depicts the previous write-up.
GAG FEED
TOTAL JOBS 10
TOTAL SEQUENCES 10
TOTAL REPEATS 10
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The job, sequence and repeats are software programmable.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHARTS AND DRAWINGS DIRECTORY pg. 4
INTRODUCTION pg. 5
INTERFACING FEED WITH CUTTER pg. 6
ELECTRICAL CABLES AND AIR LINE pg. 7
INTERFACING SERVO FEED WITH CUTTER pg. 8
PRETEST WRITE UP pg. 9
LOADING MATERIAL pg. 10
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SERVO INTERFACING EXPLANATION pg. 11
PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE pg. 15
DRIVE ROLL PARALLELISM ADJ. pg. 23
TROUBLESHOOTING pg. 24
OPERATIONAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES pg. 26
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY pg. 30
WARRANTY pg. 31
LISTING OF CHARTS AND DRAWINGS
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time, are all that is required for a new setup. Routine jobs can be stored, recalled, changed, saved or run with a simple 2 digit job number entry. Up to 10 jobs may be stored and recalled at will.
A resolver, direct coupled to the servo drive motor for precise digital position feedback, enable roll positioning accuracy to +/-.0025 for any programmed feed length or speed.
Operator can program feed lengths, up to 999.999 inches and % max speed selection along with full jog features on a pendant unit. Allow the operator to thread the material and inch it into position. The inch feature enables the operator to jog the servo feed forward or reverse at a slow rate. The operator can select jog to length or jog continuous to aid in threading up material.
The Rapid-Air Servo Roll Feed has been designed to mount on a free standing table as close as possible to the cutter.
The precision mechanical roll feed unit has been designed for compactness and ease of setup and installation. Three cables with twist lock connectors, two cables for the servo and one connected to the cutter including one air line are the only external connections required. The electrical controls are housed in a small cabinet which have been mounted close to the working area. The operator keypad and display are mounted on top of the control cabinet.
INSTALLATION AND MECHANICAL SETUP OF SERVO AND CUTTER
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drive will give the number of the control also check the disconnect fuses for the correct fuse size.
460 VAC INPUT If your plant has only 460 Vac power then a step down transformer is needed
in order to run the servo feed. If you purchased the transformer from Rapid­Air then it is required to connect and wire the 460 volt line to the enclosure. If you did not purchase a transformer from Rapid-Air then a 3 KVA, 460/230 VAC 3PH, 60HZ step down transformer is needed before proceeding with the electrical portion of the installation.
The electrical control enclosure is shipped completely ready to be connected to the mechanical feed. Connected to the bottom of the enclosure are (2) cables with keyed screw type connectors for connection to the motor. The third connector is used to interface the cutter to the controls.
Position the electrical enclosure at a convenient location near the mechanical feed and attach the cables. The motor cables are easily identifiable by the amount of pins in the plugs.
An air line must be connected from the shop air to the air inlet of the servo feed. The air should be at least 80 PSI continuous and should be dry filtered and lightly lubricated for the best operation of the servo feed. The air inlet on the servo feed is a 3/8-18 NPT pipe tap. The minimum air line size requirement is 1/2” ID hose. - (2 CFM)
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INTERFACING SERVO FEED WITH A CUTTER
The servo drive unit is programmed to feed each time a signal is received from the cutter switch. The servo will feed one progression and wait for the next signal before it will feed again in automatic mode.
The command is in the form of a normally open contact from a proximity switch located on the cutter and is activated when the cutter is returned.
If the feed/cutter was purchased complete then the interfacing was done for you. If not then Rapid-Air has provided wiring to a terminal block for interconnection purposes. The interface schematic provides the wire numbers and how to connect the cutter to the feed.
This completes the initial setup of the servo feed to the cutter or other device. The servo is now ready to run as intended.
If more complete interfacing is needed, please refer to the section (interfacing) in this manual for an explanation of inputs and outputs available.
PRETEST FOR SERVO FEED AND CUTTER WITHOUT MATERIAL
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Once the servo/cutter combination is in place and the cables have been attached, you can proceed with testing the unit. The first step is to turn on the main disconnect switch on the electrical enclosure. Next, at the operator’s console, pull the power on-off button to the on position. The button should illuminate to indicate that there is power to the system.
The Pacific Scientific drive performs an initiate sequence to check it’s internal program. At this time the display should show the Rapid-Air screen for 5 seconds before starting the main setup program. If you are comfortable with programming a job then continue, it not, please refer to the “Programming Procedure” located in this manual.
Follow the programming sequence for the operators terminal to input parameters into job storage. Your servo feed has been fully tested before it was shipped to your facility and this procedure is merely a test to insure that all functions are still functional and the cables are properly seated.
Once you have programmed the required parameters, select the manual mode of operation. If the option of air regulated upper feed roll was purchased, check that the main air is at least 80psi and check that the roll pressure gage is functional by adjusting the pressure up and down. This is accomplished by turning the pressure adjust knob. If you did not purchase the air regulated roll option then check that you have enough tension on the material to avoid slipping during feeding. Open and close the feed and anti­backup rolls electrically or manually. Visually inspect that the rolls open and close as you press the appropriate keys on the keypad or when using the manual levers.
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Select the “inch” function (F2 on keypad) on the manual mode screen. Visually check that the rolls rotate both forward and reverse with the corresponding key. The speed is preset to creep the rolls at a slow speed for manual positioning of the material.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to place your fingers or any foreign material into the rolls. Injury to the operator or damage to the servo rolls could result.
After you have verified that the rolls and air logic are operational, you can experiment with the single cycle moves. The procedure is outlined in the programming section of this manual.
After all the checks have been made and you feel comfortable with the programming of the servo controller, place the servo in automatic mode. The servo will feed and when done the cutter will cycle. This will verify that the unit is working correctly.
LOADING MATERIAL INTO THE SERVO FEED
Upon the satisfactory completion of all the tests, you should be ready to load a strip of material into the servo feed/cutter combination.
Step number one is to select the manual mode of operation on the operators console. If you purchased the series 100 servo and added the air operated roll release option then choose “Operate Rolls”. This will allow you to open
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the feed rolls and anti-backup rolls to accept the material. You could also open the rolls manually by lifting the lever mounted on the side of the servo feed. Position the leading edge of the material near the center of the entry rolls and adjust the edge guides on the cascade rolls to the proper width setting. Open the feed rolls and anti-backup rolls. Hand feed the material into the servo unit until it protrudes out of the feed rolls and starts into the guide on the cutter. Close the feed rolls to capture the material.
Check the roller force pressure to be sure that there is enough pressure to prevent slippage but not too much to induce camber into the material. The pressure setting is the amount of force necessary to move the material into the press at the speed and feed programmed. You may find it necessary to readjust the force as you finalize the setup procedure. The amount of force needed will vary depending on the width and type of material being fed. Make a note of the final setting to aid in the setup of the servo feed the next time the same material is run.
You are now ready to begin testing the complete system under power. To check the progression, cycle the feed and then cut or use single cycle mode. If the progression is correct, no further adjustments are necessary. If the progression is either short or long, go to the troubleshooting chart and perform the sequences described there for inaccurate feeding, once the feed progression has been accurately set and the repeatability is satisfactory, you are ready for full automatic mode.
SERVO INTERFACING EXPLANATION
A. TAUT STOCK INPUT (J52)TB1-6)
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This is a normally open contact from a switch or device that monitors the loop of material prior to the servo feed. When the material reaches a point that it trips the switch, a taut stock has been reached. This input, when received, immediately drops the automatic which stops the feed in progress. The material should be repositioned in the die before restarting the automatic sequence, as the progression was lost when the taut stock occurred.
This input also could be used as a “No Stock” switch that would monitor whether or not there is material available to feed.
B. ANTI-BACKUP INPUT (J52)TB1-8) Whether the anti-backup rolls where purchased with the unit or came on the
unit standard, they can be activated to raise in the automatic cycle. The anti­backup rolls, by design, keep the material from sliding back during the pilot operation. They can become a hindrance if the material tend to walk to one side or the other during the feed cycle.
The anti-backup switch was designed in for this program. If this problem is being experienced then a switch or a cam switch with a normally open contact can be wired in from the press. Usually this switch is activated when the press is at 180 degrees or when the die is closed to be sure that the material is being held in position. The rolls will raise for the amount of degrees that the switch is activated, letting the material reposition itself in line with the die. It is crucial that this switch is not activated for too long a time because when the die releases the material, the material will slide back which will cause a misfeed. This feature has to be used in conjunction with the main rolls being raised or it will not give the desired results as one of the rolls will be holding the material from moving.
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C. ENABLE INPUT (J4)Pin 5 & 6) The enable input is shipped from the factory, jumpered, so that the Pac-Sci
unit is ready to work after the initialization procedure is complete.
If it is desired that the servo controls are not functional until other equipment or safety source is activated before this unit can function then a normally open contact can be interfaced to this input. If at any time during the feed cycle the input changes state then the feed will stop at this position. If feeding stock, the reference will be lost and the stock will have to be manually repositioned to the correct location. The automatic cycle will be dropped and have to be restarted.
D. ENABLE OUTPUT (J52)TB2-15) This output must be tied to a solid state relay to interface to the outside world.
The solid state relay must have a D.C. coil and should have a rating of 3-30 VDC. The Rapid-Air #69100165 is recommended for this application. This output is high whenever the enabled input is activated.
E. CUTTER OUTPUT (J52)TB2-13) This output must be tied to a solid state relay to interface to the outside world.
The solid state relay must have a D.C. coil and should have a rating of 3-30 VDC. The Rapid-Air #69100165 is recommended for this application. This output goes high at the end of every feed and stays high for the amount of time programmed by the operator when the job number was programmed.
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F. AUTOMATIC OUTPUT (J52)TB2-11) This output must be tied to a solid state relay to interface to the outside world.
The solid state relay must have a D.C. coil and should have a rating of 3-30 VDC. The Rapid-Air #69100165 is recommended for this application. This output goes high whenever automatic is selected on the program panel. Any faults will cause the automatic output to go low.
G. KEYPAD AND DISPLAY INTERFACE (RS232 PORT) The keypad/display is the interface between the operator and the resident
program. The Pacific Scientific drive is purchased with a great many capabilities, none of which can be used unless a program is written to utilize these capabilities. Rapid-Air put a great deal of time making a program that is user friendly and yet gets the job done efficiently. We took all the questions and constructive criticism and came up with a program that would cover all the applications, yet be easy to interface and program by a customer.
H. STANDARD PROGRAM-INSTRUMENTS INTERFACE (J52)TB1-14) With the jumper in place, the standard program is active. Remove jumper,
recycle power and the Data Instruments is active. Only the manual mode will work with the keys at this time.
If an operator reads the programming procedure in this manual and then reads the screen parameters listed as they are displayed and acts on them by inputting data as needed, the servo can be up and running in a very short time.
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1. Select a job number.
2. Input or review parameter for that job number.
3. Thread up material in manual mode.
4. If properly interfaced, go into automatic mode.
RESET JOB PARAMETERS The reset job parameters routing should be used with special caution. We
incorporated it as a user function for two reasons.
The first reason is if a problem caused the displayed parameters to be garbled because of a program glitch, then by resetting the job parameters the problem could be cleared.
The second reason is if there were a number of different jobs in memory that were no longer required, then by resetting the job parameters, all the job numbers would be reset to their default values, which includes putting all zeros in the feed length and strokes per minute area of the program.
CAUTION! CAUTION! CAUTION! Keep a hard copy record of program numbers and data associated with them
for reference if needed. If this function is used in a way other than what it was designed for then all previous data is lost and cannot be recovered.
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To enter this function, turn off the program by depressing the master stop button. Turn on the program again and push and hold the “clear entry” key, once the program has started the following screen will be displayed.
**DEFAULT VALUE SETUP PRESS F1 TO RESET TO DEFAULT VALUES, PRESS F4 TO IGNORE CHANGES
**Once F1 has been pressed then all data that had been entered will be reset.
PROGRAM NUMBER DISPLAY Each servo unit that is shipped has a program number assigned to it. If a
problem occurs and cannot be solved by reloading the program then you will be asked the program number associated with this servo.
To view the program number, press and hold the “back space” key during the power up sequence. The program number will be displayed for about 30 seconds. Please find and write down the program number in case it is needed in the future.
TO HELP YOU ENTER A JOB FROM THE KEYPAD LET’S CREATE AN EXAMPLE
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We will use a feed length of three inches and want to run at a reasonable cycles per minute.
The main menu is currently displayed. First we select the job number and we will use job #1.
1. Press F1 to select the job number
2. Enter job number (01) - press the F4 key when finished.
3. The job number shows two choices: a) Program parameters - This should be used when programming or
changing job parameters. The three inputs are feed length spm and cut time. Enter in the three inch feed length putting zeros where needed. (003.000) when finished, press the enter key and the selection underline moves to the spm input.
Enter is a stroke per minute. We will use 150 spm (0.150). Press the enter key again. The underline moves to the cut time selection. To start with, put in (0.150). This will cut the material in at a high rate and may not be enough time for thicker stock.
b) Don’t alter parameters - this will just load the existing parameters without any changes. Exits to the main menu.
4. Press “F2” to select the manual mode. a) Press F1 to select the “inch” or jog mode. This mode will move the
material slowly forward or reverse to position the material at it’s proper location. F2
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being used for forward and F3 for reverse movement. Press F4 to leave the “inch” mode.
b) Press F2 and the cutter will cycle for the max amount of time entered. Press F3 and the roll will move the material the feed length entered and then cut the material when the move is finished.
5. Press “F3” to select automatic cycle. In this mode the servo can be run in the batch or continuous mode.
a) Press F1 to select the batch mode. In the batch mode, the servo will feed each time it is commanded until the batch count reaches “0”, then the automatic cycle drops out.
b) Press F2 to select the continuous mode. In the continuous mode, the servo will feed each time it is commanded until the command stops or the operator presses the “F4” return key.
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DRIVE ROLL PARALLELISM ADJUSTMENT
Every servo feed has an eccentric adjustment screw to adjust the upper roller to be in parallel to the lower roller. The maximum adjustment is .008” on the eccentric.
The adjustment screw is located behind the belt cover and is held fast by a 10­32 socket head cap screw. The actual adjustment screw is a slotted eccentric pin which is turned clockwise or counter-clockwise to raise or lower one end of the upper roll.
The parallel adjustment is factory set when the unit is manufactured but if
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material tracking seems to be a problem then this could be a way of solving the problem. To test if the rolls need adjustment, do the following.
1. Remove the front and rear roll covers.
2. Raise the anti-backup rolls. (If any) main rolls should be closed.
3. Shine a light from the rear of the feed toward the main rollers.
4. Inspect from the main rolls side to see if the rollers are parallel. If they are then the material could be the cause of the material walking. If they are not parallel then an adjustment has to be made.
5. To make the adjustment: a. Remove manual roll release arm by removing roll pin. b. Remove belt cover. c. Locate eccentric screw and loosen 10-32 screw. d. Turn slotted eccentric screw while viewing rolls until the rolls are parallel. For a more accurate adjustment use a feeler gage to check the parallelism. e. Tighten 10-32 screw and reassemble parts, then retry running material.
This completes the eccentric adjustment write-up, if there are further questions, please call the factory.
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
No power indication Disconnect off Turn disconnect on
Blown fuse Check/replace fuse
Master button in Pull button out
No display on Program fault Check lights on P.C. operators console Faulty wiring Check plug
on console
Power on-no motion Program fault Check lights on P.C Drive fault Check
lights on drive Program error Check
parameters
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No roll action No air Check air line
Low air pressure Check air regulator
Material will not Anti-backup closed Open rolls enter rolls Feed roll adjusting Open
adjustment mechanism too close
mechanism Material too thick Check
servo parameters
Material will not feed Low roller force Raise roller pressure
Oily material Clean material
Program fault Check parameters Obstruction in cutter Check
cutter
Material feeds short Accel to fast Lower accel speed
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Low roller force Raise roller pressure
Oily material Clean material
Obstruction in cutter Check cutter
Material feeds long High % max speed Lower % max feed speed
Material slippery Lower Decell speed
Decell set too fast Lower Decell speed.
Material camber High roller force Lower roller pressure
Bad stock Check stock at input
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART (cont.)
PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY
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Material feeds off Edge guides not set Set edge guides
center properly Material not centered Center
material in feed
No automatic cycle No cutter returned signal Check limit switch
input to servo control
Controller fault Check lights on P.C.
Servo fault Check lights on drive
Program error Check parameters
Servo squeals while Servo velocity gain Consult factory
in position too high Belt too loose or tight Readjust
belt tension
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Fault signal on Pac-Sci Servo fault Recycle power
is displayed Material jam Check cutter Power surge/failure
Check/recycle power
Cannot program unit Program fault Check Pac-Sci & Call
factory.
Mechanical pilot release Too much overtravel Restrict travel of sticks down mechanical
actuating arm
Broken spring Remove plate and check
springs Needs lube Remove
plate and lubricate release bar
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MOTOR SERVICE
The servo motor is flanged mounted and secured with four socket head cap screws. The motor removal has to be done in a sequence as described below.
1. The manual roll release handle has to be removed. The inner roll pin holds the handle to the shaft. Once this is removed the handle should slide off the shaft.
2. The belt guard has to be removed. It is fastened with four 1/4-20 socket head cap screws.
3. Remove the belt tension then remove the motor.
4. Install new motor and reassemble in reverse order of the previous instructions.
5. When reinstalling the belt, the tension on the belt should be 1/64” deflection per inch distance between the center lines of the pulleys using 1.5 to 2 lbs. force to cause the deflection. The best way is to tension the belt and try running the servo for a few cycles. If you get a high vibration on the belt when the feed stops then you have to readjust the belt tension. It will have to have more or less tension to stop the vibration of the belt.
MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY
The manifold assembly was designed to give the customer easy access to the components. The valve for the electric roll clamp and if supplied, the anti­backup valve are mounted on the side of the feed. The air regulator and pressure gauge is mounted on the input side of the feed. All can be easily replaced if needed.
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ROLLER AND GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY
At this stage of disassembly, all field maintenance components are exposed and easily accessible. No further field service should be necessary on the roller and gear box assembly unless the gear train is suspected of a malfunction. The drive rolls should be checked for erronious wear pattern while they are exposed and cleaned before reassembly.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
DAILY WEEKLY MONTHLY
Wipe off feed rolls Check wear pattern of rolls Check oil level
Clean any dirt from Check cables for cuts
servo unit or wear
Clean any dirt from operators pendant
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SERVO FAULT DISPLAY
The Pacific Scientific drive has a list of internal faults and displays the number of that fault on it’s readout located on the front of the drive. Rapid Air now displays the fault on the keypad display. If a fault occurs the screen will display the number and the name of the fault, but there will not be an explanation accompanying the fault. This is a tool to help you to trouble shoot if the servo fails to perform when commanded.
If a fault was displayed the servo controller will have to be turned off and restarted to clear the fault. If the fault is still present when the Pacific Scientific unit is restarted, the fault may not be displayed on the keypad screen as the fault will not let the internal program restart. The control panel will have to be opened to view the fault again.
A list of probable faults and some explanation is included in this section. If more help is required, then Rapid Air will have to be contacted.
FAULT CODE (Predefined Variable, Integer, Status Variable, Read-Only)
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Guidelines - 0 means the drive is not faulted and not enabled, while 8 means the drive is not faulted and enabled. Alternating 8.> means actively inhibiting CW motion and alternating
8.< means actively inhibiting CCW motion
STATUS LED VALUE FAULT MEANING
(Blinking) 1 1 Velocity feedback (VelFB) over speed
(Blinking) 2 2 Motor Over-Temp
(Blinking) 3 3 Drive Over-Temp
(Blinking) 4 4 Drive I*t
(Blinking) 5 5 1-n Fault (9x3)
(Blinking) 6 6 Control ±12 V supply under voltage
(Blinking) 7 7 Output over current or bus over voltage
(Blinking) 9 9 Not Assigned
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(Blinking) A 10 Bus OV detected by DSP
(Blinking) b 11 Auxiliary +5V Low
(Blinking) C 12 Not assigned
(Blinking) D 13 Not assigned
(Solid) E* 14 Processor throughput fault
(Blinking) E* 14 Power Up Self Test Failure
(Alternating) E1 225 Bus UV, Bus Voltage VBUSTHRESH
(Alternating) E2 226 Ambient Temp Too Low
(Alternating) E3 227 Encoder commutation align failed
(Only CommSrc=1)
(Alternating) E4 228 Drive software incompatible with NV
memory version
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(Alternating) E5* 229 Control Card hardware not compatible with drive software version
(Alternating) E6 230 Drive transition from unconfigured to
configured while enabled
(Alternating) E7 231 Two AInNull events too close together
(Alternating) F1 241 Excessive Position Following Error
(Alternating) F3 243 Parameter Checksum Error (Memory Error)
*FaultReset cannot reset these faults.
See ExtFault for further information on Blinking E, Blinking 1 and Alternating F3.
REASSEMBLY OF UNIT
Prior to assembly, attention must be given to three points of contact that require an application of Moly-Cote, Lubriplate or other suitable heavy grease.
The three points are:
1. The antibackup piston which is located at the feed entrance.
2. The main roll piston and the spiral pins in the main roller tie plate which can be seen by viewing straight down through the center of the feed at approximately half way from the inlet to the exit roller. The piston is positioned horizontally at the base of the feed and approximately in the center of the feed if viewing from the gear box to the belt cover.
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3. The mechanical roll release shaft located at the exit side of the feed. Three screws have to be removed and then the keeper plate can be removed. The inner shaft should be thoroughly greased to prevent sticking.
Do not apply excessive grease as it may fall onto the drive rollers and cause misfeeding due to material slippage. All bearings are sealed and need no additional lubrication.
LUBRICATION
The gear box oil must be kept up to sight gauge level and changed after every 2000 hours of use. Recommended oil is Mobil #SHC630 or equivalent. The oil reservoir capacity is 3.5 oz. The oil can be drained by removal of the drain plug located near the base of the gear housing cover, just below the sight gauge. The oil reservoir is filled through the pipe thread port occupied by the air breather plug near the upper edge of the gear housing cover.
NOTE: THE ORIGINAL BREAK-IN OIL IN THE GEAR BOX SHOULD BE CHANGED AFTER 100 HOURS OF CYCLE TIME AND EXAMINED FOR CHIPS OR FOREIGN MATTER. REPLACE THE BEAR BOX OIL PER INSTRUCTIONS.
The anti-backup rollers have been lubricated at the factory and should need no further attention. If they are found to slip in the reverse direction, consult the factory for further assistance.
PINCH ROLL & ANTI-BACK UP ACTUATING PISTONS
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Periodically grease with lubriplate or equivalent grease to anti-backup (if purchased) & pinch roll actuating piston nose where it contacts the pressure plate.
PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY
NEVER - Put screwdrivers or foreign materials in feed rolls
NEVER - Hold onto material as it is being fed through the servo
NEVER - Wear neckties around the servo feed rolls
NEVER - Force the rolls open by prying on them
NEVER - Modify the mechanical aspects of the servo feed
CAUTION - Contact the factory before drilling any holes in the unit
CAUTION - Wear proper eye protection when working around the servo
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CAUTION - Do not wear loose clothing around the servo feed rolls
WARRANTY
ALL SALES BY THE COMPANY ARE MADE SUBJECT TO THE
FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS. PLEASE READ.
WARRANTY - The Company warrants, for a period of one year from date of shipment by the Company, that the product shipped is free from defects in material and workmanship. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN LAW, INCLUDING MERCHANT ­ABILITY. The Company obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, F.O.B. Madison, SD, any part or parts proved to have been defective when shipped. In no event shall the Company be liable for special or consequential damages. Provisions set forth in specifications are descriptive and subject to change and are not intended as warranties.
CUSTOMER LICENSE AGREEMENT
The RAPID-AIR CORPORATION reserves the rights in it’s software. The software program is licensed by RAPID-AIR to the original purchaser of the equipment which contains the software for use only on the terms set forth in this license.
You may use the program only on the programmable servo computer furnished with the system and only in conjunction with the servo feed supplied with the system.
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You may not without expressed permission from Rapid-Air: A. Copy, distribute, or document the program for others. B. Modify or merge any portion of the program for use on non compatible
hardware. C. Make alterations to the program.
OPERATOR INPUT TERMINAL - PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE-
STANDARD SOFTWARE
The intent of this section is to familiarize the operator with the program flow and what to expect with every keypress. Each screen on the display will be reviewed with special comments to help clarify what is being asked on the screen. The program flow is broken down into 5 sections with the main menu being the home postion. Reviewing the flow chart in the back of this manual will help in understanding the sections.
SECTION1 —- F1=JOB ENTRY SECTION2 —- F2=MANUAL MODE SECTION3 —- F3=AUTOMATIC SECTION4 —-F4=REVIEW JOB PARAMETERS SECTION 5 —-RAMP=ADJUST ACCELLERATION AND DECELLERATION
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The first screen to be displayed on the operator terminal will look like this: RAPID-AIR CORPORATION 4601 KISHWAUKEE STREET ROCKFORD, IL 61109 815-397-2578
After a few seconds, the display will clear and the following display will appear:
MAIN MENU F1=JOB F2=MANUAL F3=AUTOMATIC CYCLE F4=REVIEW JOB PROGRAM
SELECT F1=JOB #
The first step in programming the servo feed is to select a job number which will be used to store the parameters the operator inputs or recall the parameters which have been previously loaded into the servo controller program. When the operator selects F1 on the keypad, the screen will change to:
JOB SELECTION MENU
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ENTER JOB NUMBER=XX PRESS F4 KEY ONCE CORRECT # IS ENTERED
The operator must enter a 2 digit number before proceeding to any other function. If the job number the operator has entered has been previously stored in memory, or entering a new job, the following display will appear:
JOB NUMBER-01 LOADED F1=PROGRAM NEW VALUES F4= DON’T ALTER VALUES THAT ARE PREPROGRAMMED
The job number screen displays (2) choices for the operator. In the first choice, F1=Program new values, the operator can enter or change the number of sequences, repeats per sequence, pilots, feed length, strokes per minute that the press is running and feed arc angle. (Free travel of the press in which the feed can move material without a problem) this then calculates the optimum speed of the material movement. The second choice, F4= Don’t alter values that are programmed, puts the job number entered in memory for running at this time. If F1 was selected the following display would appear.
JOB NUMB=XX ENTER IN
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NUMB OF SEQUENCES=XX PRESS F4 KEY ONCE CORRECT # IS ENTERED
By definition a sequence is an event. Within a specific job number there is a maximum of 10 sequences or events. A different sequence could be a new feed length or a different output or both. After choosing the amount of sequences then press the F4 key and the following screeen appears.
FEED ADVISOR JOB#=00 FL=000.000 SPM=000 TIME OF CUT = .XXX F4=EXIT FEED ADVISOR
Input or change data at cursor. At this time, the longest feed length and the maximum strokes per minute for this job should be entered to test if the feed parameters are within the specifications of what the feed can perform. When complete press F4 to exit. A fault window will appear if the feed length is too long for SPM. Feed arc is press free travel for feeding material. Max feed arc =300 degrees. The % of speed and then % accel rate is automatically calculated.
This is the fault window that is displayed if the feed length and strokes per minute are not within maximum parameters.
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FEED PARAMETER OUT OF RANGE. THE LENGTH IS TOO LONG FOR FEED ARC OR SPM F4=REPEAT
F4=Repeat this command returns to the previous screen so that the new parameters can be entered.
Pressing the F4 key at any time returns you to the main menu. MAIN MENU F1=JOB # F2=MANUAL F3=AUTOMATIC CYCLE F4=REVIEW JOB PROGRAM
SELECT F2=MANUAL
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After pressing the F4 key and the parameters are within the operating range, the following screen appears.
JOB#=00 SEQUENCE=00 FL=000.000 REPS-0000 PUSH ENTER TO SELECT F4=PROGRAM NEXT STEP
This screen will repeat for all the sequences selected. Press enter key to move from FL, repeat, outputs and pilots. Press F4 key when all sequence parameters have been entered. When complete, the main menu will appear. If a feed rate is entered that is too long for the SPM then a fault screen will appear as previously described.
In order to advance material into the cutter, using the servo feed, the operator has to be in the manual mode. Pressing the F2 on the keypad will cause the screen to change to the manual mode screen. (Cycle rolls with keys) - If the keypad has keys with open rolls or close rolls on it then the keys are active at this time and the rolls can be electrically released for inserting the material into the servo feed.
MANUAL MODE F1=INCH F2=SINGLE FEED MODE
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F4=EXIT MANUAL MODE CYCLE ROLL WITH KEYS
F1=INCH MODE
Pressing the F2 key will only let the operator make a forward movement the amount that was programmed for the feed lengths of the job. Pressing F1 will display the following Jog Mode screen.
JOG MODE F1=FORWARD F2=REVERSE - OR USE EXTERNAL JOG PENDANT F4=EXIT (INCH MODE)
F4=EXIT
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Pressing the F4 key once will restart the program to the jog mode screen so that jog is now active. Pressing the F4 key twice will reset the program to the manual mode screen. If the F4 key was pressed twice then the following screen is displayed.
MANUAL MODE F1=INCH
F2=SINGLE FEED MODE F4=EXIT MANUAL MODE
CYCLE ROLL WITH KEYS
F2-SINGLE FEED
Pressing the F4 key once will reset the program to the jog mode screen so that jog is now active. Pressing the F4 key twice will reset the program to the manual mode screen. If the F4 key was pressed twice then the following screen is displayed.
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MANUAL MODE F1=INCH F2=SINGLE FEED MODE F4=EXIT MANUAL MODE CYCLE ROLL WITH KEYS
F2=SINGLE FEED
If the operator presses F2 then the following screen is displayed. The single feed mode is active and every time the F1 key is pressed then the feed will cycle and move the distance indicated on the feed length line.
JOB#=000 FL=000.000 SEQ#=00 F1=FEED F2=CUT F3=FEED/CUT F4=EXIT
Pressing F4 once resets the program to the manual mode display. Pressing the F4 key twice resets the program to the main menu display. If the F4 key was pressed twice the following screen is displayed.
MAIN MENU F1=JOB # F2=MANUAL
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F3=AUTOMATIC CYCLE F4=REVIEW JOB PROGRAM
F3=AUTOMATIC CYCLE
If the feed has been properly set up, tested in manual, press electrically interlocked with feed, feed and pilot switches wired to the correct terminals, then pressing the F3 key will display the following screen.
START AUTOMATIC FROM F1=SEQUENCE NUMBER 1 F2=PREVIOUS SEQUENCE AND REPEATS POSITION
After selecting one of the above choices the following screen appears.
SELECT CONTINUOUS OR BATCH CYCLE F1=BATCH F2=CONTINUOUS CYCLE F4=EXIT TO MAIN MENU
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F2=CONTINUOUS
If the F2 key was pressed then the servo will be in the auto total mode and the following screen appears.
AUTOMATIC TOTAL=000000 JOB #=XX PILOTS=NO LGTH=XXX.XXX SPM=XXX SPEED=XXX% F4=RETURN
Pressing the F4 key, stops the automatic cycle and the main menu screen appears.
MAIN MENU F1=JOB # F2=MANUAL F3=AUTOMATIC CYCLE F4=REVIEW JOB PROGRAM
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F3=AUTOMATIC CYCLE
If the F2 key was pressed then the servo will be in the auto total mode and the following screen appears.
AUTOMATIC MODE JOB =00 NUMBER OF SEQ=00 TOTAL COUNTER=000000 F4=EXIT (AUTO CYCLE)
Pressing the F4 key, stops the automatic cycle and the main menu screen appears.
MAIN MENU F1=JOB # F2=MANUAL F3=AUTOMATIC CYCLE F4=REVIEW JOB PROGRAM F3=AUTOMATIC CYCLE
If the feed has been properly set up, tested in manual, press electrically interlocked with feed, feed and pilot switches wired to the correct terminals,
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then pressing the F3 key will display the following screen.
START AUTOMATIC FROM F1=SEQUENCE NUMBER 1 F2=PREVIOUS SEQUENCE AND REPEATS POSITION
After selecting one of the above choices the following screen appears.
SELECT CONTINUOUS OR BATCH CYCLE F1=BATCH F2=CONTINUOUS CYCLE F4=EXIT TO MAIN MENU F1=BATCH
If the F1 key was pressed then the servo will be in the auto batch mode and the following screen appears.
BATCH SETTING=000000
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BATCH COUNTER=000000 F1=RESET BATCH COUNT F4=COINTINUE WITH COUNT
If F1 (reset batch count) is pressed then the batch count will be reset to it’s preset valve. If F4 (continue with count) is pressed the batch count will remain at its present value. Either F1 or F4 will lead to the following screen.
AUTOMATIC CYCLE MODE JOB =00 NUMBER OF SEQ=00 BATCH COUNTER=000000 F4=EXIT (AUTO CYCLE)
Pressing the F4 key, stops the automatic cycle and the main menu screen appears. When the automatic screen is displayed, all keys except the F4 key are inactive. Every time the press cycles and trips the feed switch, the feed will cycle once per the parameters displayed on the screen. If the feed encounters excessive material drag while feeding or the material being moved encounters a restriction that stops the material forward movement then a servo fault can occur. If this happens then the following screen is displayed.
DRIVE FAULT OCCURED NOTE TYPE OF FAULT—-
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(xxx *example of fault 2 - motor over temperature
If this screen is displayed then the control cabinet has to be opened and the Pac-Sci drive has to be checked. To reset the fault, the master on-off switch has to be cycled which will reset the controller. The material path should be checked for obstruction and parrallelism to the die. If all this seems to be satisfactory and another fault occurs the factory should be consulted.
MAIN MENU F1=JOB # F2=MANUAL F3=AUTOMATIC CYCLE F4=REVIEW JOB PROGRAM F4=JOB REVIEW
Pressing the F4 key will display the following screen. This screen asks for a sequence number to be reviewed or modified. The program only allows reviewing of a sequence in the job that is currently active. For an example, if job #1 had 4 sequences and sequence 1 was not functioning correctly then put in 01 at this time.
REVIEW OR MODIFY SEQ
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JOB NUMB=00 ENTER IN THE SEQ=00 THEN PRESS F4 TO CONTINUE
Pressing the F4 key will display the following screen.
JOB#=00 SEQUENCE#=00 FL=000.000 REPEAT=00 SPEED=000 ACCEL=000 F4=EXIT TO MAIN MENU
The above screen displays the job number and the sequence that was selected. If all that was needed was to look at the sequence to verify that it was correct then pressing the F4 key will return you to the main menu. If there was a problem with this particular
sequence, like a length change, then the length could be adjusted now and
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the sequence would be changed in the job memory for any future running of the job. The repeats, outputs, pilots, speed and accel can also be adjusted at this time. When finished, press the F4 key and the main menu screen will be displayed.
The last section to be covered is the ramp/counters section. To get into this mode, press the ramp pushbutton and the following screen appears.
SELECT RAMP/COUNTERS F1=BATCH/TOTAL COUNT F2=ALTER ACCEL/SPEED F4=EXIT TO MAIN MENU
F1=BATCH/TOTAL COUNTS
Pressing the F1 key will bring up the batch/total screen, which is used for presetting the batch count or resetting the total count. The following screen appears.
BATCH COUNTER=000000 TOTAL COUNTER=000000 SET:F1=BATCH F2=TOTAL
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F4=RETURN TO RAMP COUNT
Pressing the F1-batch counter key allows the operator to preset a batch count. Pressing the F2-total counter key resets the total count to zero. This cannot
be undone so be sure that the counter should be reset to zero before pressing F2 key. Pressing the F4 key brings up the following screen.
SELECT RAMP/COUNTERS F1=BATCH/TOTAL COUNT F2=ALTER ACCEL/SPEED F4=EXIT TO MAIN MENU
The only section that has not been covered in this write-up is the ramp adjust mode. The ramp adjusts how fast the servo motor gets up to speed and how fast it stops. This feature is an asset that is seldom adjusted but can be a sure cure if material slippage seems to be a problem. Pressing the F2 (alter accel/speed) key produces this display.
RAMP PARAMETER MODE F1=CHANGE % OF ACCEL F2= CHANGE % OF SPEED F4=RETURN RAMP/COUNT
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PRESS F1 OR F2
Pressing the F1 or F2 keys will produce one of the following displays. The lower the number entered, the longer the ramp cycle. Press F1 or F2 now.
ENTER ACCEL RAMP % JOB NUMB=00 ENTER IN MAX%=75000 RPM/SEC PERCENT MAX VEL=000% MAXIMUM ACCEL %=002% PRESS F4 KEY ONCE F4=EXIT (RAMP MENU) CORRECT # IS ENTERED
Multi-stroke Program Explanation
The Multi-stroke program is a cut-to-length program with the option of cutting different lengths with different quantities for each length within the same program or job
number.
The program consists of 10 jobs with 10 sequences per job. Each sequence has multiple repeats with a programmable timed output to the cutter.
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The servo feed gets it’s “go” signal to feed from the cutter returned switch and it in turn, the servo gives the cutter it’s “go” signal in the cut time section of the programming. The cut time is actually how long the cut signal is to be energized or have the cutter valve turned on.
The program asks for a two digit job number and then the number of sequences required. This would be the number of different parts to be cut within the job number. The next step is the feed advisor section when the operator enters in the longest feed length at the strokes per minute required and the cut time. The stokes-per-minute usually is not the actual strokes-per­minute entered as the time required for the operation of each output varies with the actual operation of each component but this sets up the accel/decel and max speed of the servo motor.
The program then displays a window for each sequence with a feed length and repeats or number of parts required for that feed length.
The program then can be run in manual or automatic (continuous or batch) until the job is finished.
The Multi-stroke program remembers all aspects of the 10 jobs except for the batch section which has to be changed for each job. Each sequence within the job can be revised in the Review Parameters section so the job does not have to be completely reentered for a change in any one sequence.
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Example of sequences within a job.
Job 01, 4 sequences
sequence 1
5.0 inch rep-100 sequence 2
8.0 inch rep-25 sequence 3
12.0 inch rep-10 sequence 4
28.500 inch rep-2
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