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Model FC-102 Plus.pdf | |
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RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT AND UNCRATING INSTRUCTIONS
Upon receiving this feeding system or machine inspect the shipping crate for any sign of damage. If you notice any damage to the crate, notify the carrier immediately, and document the damage with the driver. This damage must be documented on the bill of lading. Bring this damage to the attention of the driver and the claims department. Have the driver contact his main office immediately. The carriers have shipping insurance, but the proper documentation must be submitted. We would suggest pictures get taken of the damage to further your claim. Contact M & S for any help with this claims procedure.
During the uncrating process inspect for any damage that may have occurred during shipping. Notify the carrier immediately if any is noted.
Please notify M & S if any damage is discovered so we can assist in any way.
INITIAL OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT
Never operate the vibratory components without the controls. The vibratory controls are used to reduce the power through the variacs. Damage may occur if the components themselves are plugged into wall current.
It is very important that the vibratory systems are mounted solidly to the floor or mounting table. If the feeding systems are not on a solid surface the vibration will be minimized or “thrown off” to a point where the equipment will not perform properly.
Inspect the feeding system components to be certain that all fasteners are tight. Any loose bolt may affect the feeder’s performance. This is the number one cause of feeder problems.
The vibratory feeder components require an air gap equal to the coil gap listedin the specification section of this manual. If the vibratory components are too close to any rigid components the result would be either a banging noise or reduced vibration in the vibratory equipment. This is the number 2 cause of feeder problems.
Each vibratory component is specifically tuned for the exact weight of the bowl, track, or hopper attached to it. Any addition or reduction in this weight, or position, may have adverse affects on the operation of the equipment. This is the number 3 cause of feeder problems.
PLEASE CONSULT M & S PRIOR TO ALTERING ANY
PURCHASED FEEDING EQUIPMENT. UNAUTHORIZED
CHANGES MAY AFFECT THE WARRANTY FOR THIS EQUIPMENT
COMPONENT CONTROLS
Each vibratory feeding system component is supplied with it’s own variable SPEED CONTROL. This is a solid-state control unit tuned specifically for the component it is listed for. Some units require half-wave or DC current, others are interlocked to high-level sensors, and some require higher amp fuses. For this reason do not swap the locations where the cords plug in to the controls. Controls should be marked for the correct component it will operate.
Feeder Bowls
RUNNING THE FEEDER BOWL
Filling the feeder bowl to the correct depth of parts is important. Too many or too few parts in the bowl will have adverse affects on the feeder bowl’s performance. We normally recommend the use of a hopper to automatically keep the bowl to the correct level. If no hopper is used, then the operator must insure that there are enough parts in the bowl to achieve proper running characteristics. Parts must also flow freely back into the feeder bowl through the return pan hole. Too many parts in the bowl will cause this return pan to overfill and either jam, or affect the correctly oriented parts discharging from the feeder bowl.
M & S VIDEO TAPES EVERY SYSTEM RUNNING BEFORE IT IS SHIPPED.
IF THERE IS ANY PROBLEM SETTING THE HEIGHT OF PRODUCT,
OR RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FEEDER SYSTEM,
CONTACT M & S FOR A COPY OF THIS VIDEO.
RUNNING THE INLINE FEEDER
If this system is equipped with a vibratory inline feeder, it has already been pre-positioned at the factory. Unless the system got altered in shipping, it should not require any further alignment.
It is again very important that the system be solidly set to the floor. The most common cause of poor performance in a vibratory system component, especially inline tracks, is a less than solid mount.
Fine-tune the feed of the track by simply adjusting the speed control. See the settings chart for the operating speed that worked best at M & S, as a base line for start-up.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS
If the problem is the feeder bowl does not run, or runs erratically. Please check the following:
If the hopper will not run please check the following:
PROBLEM: Coil Banging
SOLUTION: Check coil tightness, and the prescribed gap in the settings section. Check the gap with a feeler gauge between the coil face and the pole face. If adjustment is required, use the four adjustment screws on the coil-mounting bracket. Two screws are jackscrews, and two are pulling screws. Loosen two opposite screws to begin the adjustment procedure.
PROBLEM: Cracked or broken springs
SOLUTION: Replace springs as required. During years of normal operation some springs may fatigue and break or crack. Replacement springs may be ordered from M & S. When checking or replacing springs, be certain that ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT. Also, be certain that the spring spacers are positioned correctly between the springs.
AIR JETS, REGULATORS, AND AIR LINES
If your feeding system is equipped with air jets, they have been positioned to perform a specific and sometimes critical task. Unless it is obvious that they are not performing correctly, you should avoid making any adjustments to them.
ADJUSTING OR BENDING AIR JETS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY.
CONSULT M & S PRIOR TO MAKING ANY AIR JET ADJUSTMENTS.
Make sure the regulator is set up to the correct pressure reading, per the settings chart.
If adjustments are required, start by turning the needle valve slightly up or down. Try to mark or somehow note the position of the needle valve, so it can be reset where it was if the adjustment is unsuccessful.
Filling the feeder bowl to the correct depth of parts is important. Too many or too few parts in the bowl will have adverse affects on the feeder bowl’s performance. We normally recommend the use of a hopper to automatically keep the bowl to the correct level. If no hopper is used, then the operator must insure that there are enough parts in the bowl to achieve proper running characteristics. Parts must also flow freely back into the feeder bowl through the return pan hole. Too many parts in the bowl will cause this return pan to overfill and either jam, or affect the correctly oriented parts discharging from the feeder bowl.
M & S VIDEO TAPES EVERY SYSTEM RUNNING BEFORE IT IS SHIPPED.
IF THERE IS ANY PROBLEM SETTING THE HEIGHT OF PRODUCT,
OR RUNNING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FEEDER SYSTEM,
CONTACT M & S FOR A COPY OF THIS VIDEO.
- Fill the hopper only, (if the system is equipped with a hopper), or fill the bowl to the correct operating height.
- Turn on the complete unit.
- The hopper will automatically load the correct amount of parts in the bowl.
- The bowl switch must be on to operate the hopper. The bowl and hopper controls are interlocked to operate efficiently. Bowl level switch has been preset and should be adjusted as a very last resort. Let the system run for awhile to allow the system to find the correct flow.
- Parts feeding in this system must be flat and free of distortion, free of flash and burrs, clean and dry.
- The speed controls can be fine tuned for optimum performance by simply adjusting the dial.
- Consult the settings page for the best settings we found, while running the system at M & S.
RUNNING THE INLINE FEEDER
If this system is equipped with a vibratory inline feeder, it has already been pre-positioned at the factory. Unless the system got altered in shipping, it should not require any further alignment.
It is again very important that the system be solidly set to the floor. The most common cause of poor performance in a vibratory system component, especially inline tracks, is a less than solid mount.
Fine-tune the feed of the track by simply adjusting the speed control. See the settings chart for the operating speed that worked best at M & S, as a base line for start-up.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS
If the problem is the feeder bowl does not run, or runs erratically. Please check the following:
- Is the bowl or the base making contact with other equipment?
- Is the unit plugged in to the correct power supply?
- Has a fuse blown?
- Are all fasteners tight?
- Is the unit set firmly to the floor, and are all leveling feet set down firmly with lock nuts secured?
- Check for bowl to base drive mounts – are they tight and secure?
- Is the bowl picking up any residual vibration from other equipment that may affect its performance?
- Is there other equipment using the same incoming power, starving the bowl for enough current? Speeding up and slowing down randomly, is a sign of this problem.
- Are the parts clean and dry?
- Are the correct number of parts in the bowl?
- Are all electromagnetic coils functioning? Test with a steel machinists rule to see if the coils are ‘pulling’. Slide the rule over the face of the coils as the bowl is running. The rule, or shim stock, should vibrate rapidly.
- Are all wires and plugs tight?
- Check for any cracked springs, crossarms, mounting feet, or tooling.
- There is a separate section for tuning procedures, and checking tuning. Please consult this section for help in tuning.
If the hopper will not run please check the following:
- Make certain the bowl switch is on. The hopper will not run if the bowl switch is off.
- Check fuse
- Check the function of the paddle switch or photo eye used to determine the height of product in the feeder bowl. Re-set, repair, or replace as necessary.
- Check control power output at female plug receptacle.
- Check control power output at the female plug receptacle.
- Check for any cracked springs, crossarms, mounting feet, or tooling.
- There is a separate section for tuning procedures, and checking tuning. Please consult this section for help in tuning.
- Make certain the bowl switch is on. The inline will not run if the bowl switch is off.
- Check fuse
- Check the function of photo eye used to determine the presence of product in the track. Re-set, repair, or replace as necessary.
- Check control power output at female plug receptacle.
- Check control power output at the female plug receptacle.
- Check for any cracked springs, crossarms, mounting feet, or tooling.
- There is a separate section for tuning procedures, and checking tuning. Please consult this section for help in tuning.
PROBLEM: Coil Banging
SOLUTION: Check coil tightness, and the prescribed gap in the settings section. Check the gap with a feeler gauge between the coil face and the pole face. If adjustment is required, use the four adjustment screws on the coil-mounting bracket. Two screws are jackscrews, and two are pulling screws. Loosen two opposite screws to begin the adjustment procedure.
PROBLEM: Cracked or broken springs
SOLUTION: Replace springs as required. During years of normal operation some springs may fatigue and break or crack. Replacement springs may be ordered from M & S. When checking or replacing springs, be certain that ALL FASTENERS ARE TIGHT. Also, be certain that the spring spacers are positioned correctly between the springs.
AIR JETS, REGULATORS, AND AIR LINES
If your feeding system is equipped with air jets, they have been positioned to perform a specific and sometimes critical task. Unless it is obvious that they are not performing correctly, you should avoid making any adjustments to them.
ADJUSTING OR BENDING AIR JETS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY.
CONSULT M & S PRIOR TO MAKING ANY AIR JET ADJUSTMENTS.
Make sure the regulator is set up to the correct pressure reading, per the settings chart.
If adjustments are required, start by turning the needle valve slightly up or down. Try to mark or somehow note the position of the needle valve, so it can be reset where it was if the adjustment is unsuccessful.
TUNING PROCEDURES
IF BOWL/TRACK RUNS SLOW:
- Check all Bowl mounting bolts for tightness.
- Bolts must be very tight – even the slightest looseness will inhibit good feeding.
- All feet on the mounting table must be compressed tightly to the floor. Lock nuts should be used to secure position of the feet. Table can be checked by lifting up, then pressing down on one, then next corners. If the table wiggles or if the running feeder bowl changes vibration, the table is not leveled firmly to the floor.
- Reduce speed of bowl or track until the parts are moving slowly.
- Slowly loosen a single spring mounting bolt while the bowl/track is running. If the parts speed up a little, then slows down or stops as the bolt is loosened further, then the tuning is okay.
- If the bowl speeds up more as the bolt is loosened, then there are too many springs on the drive. Remove one spring at a time and re-tighten the bolt. Keep doing this until the tuning reacts like number 5, above.
- If the bowl just slows down or stops as the bolt is loosened, then there are not enough springs on the base drive, and more need to be added. Add one spring and two spacers at a time until the unit performs like number 5 above.
- The springs should be evenly distributed around the base drive.
- Make certain to re-tighten the bowls and use the spacers each time a spring is changed.
- Repeat step 5 each time a spring is added or subtracted