Afag SIGA B.7/65.1 V6 User manual

Frequency Controller
SIGA (V6)
Translation of operating and installation instructions
Copyright by Afag GmbH

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This operation instruction applies to:
Typ
Bestellnummer
Frequency Controller SIGA (V6)
230 VAC ; 50 Hz / 60 Hz
50195031
Frequency Controller SIGA (V6)
115 VAC ; 50 Hz / 60 Hz
on demand
Version of Documentation: BA_SIGA_V6_R02.1_EN.docx
Release: R02.1
Date: 07/01/2021

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Table of contents:
1Safety instructions............................................................................................ 5
Notes on symbols and instructions ........................................................................................................ 5
Basic safety information ........................................................................................................................ 6
Specified use .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2Description of the device.................................................................................. 7
General .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Technical Data ....................................................................................................................................... 9
3Assembly instructions.................................................................................... 10
Installing the unit................................................................................................................................. 10
Connection possibilities ....................................................................................................................... 10
How to carry out the adjustment ........................................................................................................ 12
Commissioning..................................................................................................................................... 12
4Operating instructions.................................................................................... 13
Conventions ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Keyboard and Display .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 Addendum .................................................................................................................................. 14
System message after net ON ............................................................................................................. 14
Display and optimal behavior.............................................................................................................. 15
Available levels .................................................................................................................................... 15
Parameter Level 0 (rolling progression of the parameters)................................................................. 16
Parameter Level 6 (rolling progression of the parameters)................................................................. 17
Parameter Level b (rolling progression of the parameters)................................................................. 18
Parameter Level 0 (rolling progression of the parameters)................................................................. 19
Truth Table .......................................................................................................................................... 20
Statusdisplay –Input and Output ........................................................................................................ 21
5Options............................................................................................................. 22
Options for Instrument Settings........................................................................................................... 22
Amplitude setting ................................................................................................................................ 22
Frequency Setting ................................................................................................................................ 23
Setpoint................................................................................................................................................ 24
Inverting the control signal (herein input E6) ...................................................................................... 25
Remaining Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 26
6Maintenance Instructions ............................................................................... 26

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Replace the fuse................................................................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................... 26
7Address for orders.......................................................................................... 27
8Disposal ........................................................................................................... 27

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1Safety instructions
Notes on symbols and instructions
Symbols: Assembly and commissioning must be carried out by qualified per-
sonnel only and according to these operating instructions.
Please observe the meaning of the following symbols and notes. They are grouped
into risk levels and classified according to ISO 3864-2.
DANGER
Indicates an immediate threatening danger.
Non-compliance with this information can result in death or seri-
ous personal injuries (invalidity).
WARNING
Indicates a possible dangerous situation.
Non-compliance with this information can result in death or seri-
ous personal injuries (invalidity).
CAUTION
Indicates a possibly dangerous situation.
Non-compliance with this information can result in damage to
property or light to medium personal injuries.
NOTE
Indicates general notes, useful operator tips and operating rec-
ommendations which don’t affect safety and health of the person-
nel.

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Basic safety information
This description contains the necessary information for the correct application of the
product described below. It is intended for use by technically qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel are persons who, because of their training, experience and posi-
tion as well as their knowledge of appropriate standards, regulations, health and
safety requirements and working conditions, are authorised to be responsible for the
safety of the equipment, at all times, whilst carrying out their normal duties and are
therefore aware of, and can report, possible hazards (Definition of qualified employ-
ees according to IEC 364).
DANGER
Hazardous Voltage! Failure to observe can kill, cause serious in-
jury or damage.
•Isolate from mains before installation or dismantling work, as well as for fuse
changes or post installation modifications.
•Observe the prescribed accident prevention and safety rules for the specific
application.
•Before putting into operation check if the rated voltage for the unit conforms
with the local supply voltage.
•Emergency stop devices must be provided for all applications. Operation of
the emergency stop must inhibit any further uncontrolled operation.
•Electrical connections must be covered.
•The earth connection must be checked for correct function, after installation.
Specified use
The units described herein are electrical controllers for installation in industrial plants.
They are designed for power adjustment on vibratory feed equipment.
NOTE
Any other use is inappropriate and will result in the warranty be-
coming null and void.
See also our General Terms of Business.

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2Description of the device
General
The electronic frequency control device SIGA is used to realize a continuous control
of inductive loads like spiral conveyor, linear conveyor and hopper.
The control device works according to the pulse-width modulation (PWM) within the
half waves, the period can be adjusted between 20Hz and 99 Hz. The transporting
capacity can be diversified by setting the magneto-motive force via the input key-
board to a value between 10 - 99%. You can also pro-gram via the keyboard that the
nominal value can also be adjusted via an external analogue tension 0-10VDC, ana-
logue current 4-20 mA or a potentiometer.
The width of the sinusoidal output voltage (half waves) depends on the period ad-
justed and is thus constant. The width of the clocked impulse in this sinusoidal output
voltage can be adjusted stepless in the range of the positive resp. negative half wave
via keyboard input or via the externally determined nominal value. This adjusts the
voltage-time surface of the out-put voltage. For oscillating conveyors the oscillating
frequency can be adjusted variably between 20-99Hz, in the standard configuration
the adjustment will be made via the keyboard.
When the operating voltage has been switched on the integrated, adjustable smooth
start will be made after a forced dead time and guarantees a smoothened run up of
the output voltage up to the adjusted voltage level. Via a limiter stage at the switch-
on moment the charging current is limited to capacities of 4A. This eliminates possi-
ble switch-on peaks. Also the smooth start as well as the smooth run-out will become
effective via the control input or the keyboard when the output voltage is switched on
or off. In this way the transporting capacity can be increased or decreased in a time-
dependent way. So bulk material that has already been positioned will not lose its
position. Both time values can be adjusted separately.
The control input makes it possible to have the device switched on or off by another
system (SPS, approach switch, sensor etc.)
The control device provides its own supply voltage of +24 V DC for this purpose. It is
also possible to switch the device on or off via external voltage of + 24 VDC. This in-
put internally influences the PWM.
The control input control the runtime of the oscillating conveyor in a way that avoid
unnecessary runtimes.
You can determine via the keyboard whether the device is to work in the opener
mode or in the closer mode.
NOTE
Miniature magnets can also be operated safely at the IRG 1-S con-
troller!

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CAUTION
In the case of applications that require the oscillation conveyor to
be switched ON and OFF constantly (e.g. dust switching, hopper
control system, etc.), the prescribed controller input must be
used. If the load circuit is disconnected with a switch or a relay
the controller may be damaged.
If the controller is switched on, never insert or remove the plug at
the vibration conveyor being operated. This can damage the ap-
pliance.
NOTE
Repairs may only be carried out by qualified technicians. We rec-
ommend that all repairs are carried out by the manufacturer
WARNING
Procedure by the high-voltage test.
-L and N have to be together related.
-Test voltage must not higher be as 1000V AC.
-Each controller must be individual checked.
At noncompliance above mentioned criteria can take the frequency-
control-device of damage and goes out the guarantee!

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Technical Data
Figure 1: SIGA
80
1
2
3 4
200
100
Lochabstand 87mm
Lochabstand 187mm
Lochdurchmesser 4 x 5mm für Schraube M4
WERT
VALUE
MENÜ
MENUE
EBENE
LEVEL
Prog.
membrane keyboard
flange type socket
socket M12 x 1 control input
M12x1,5-blind plug
power supply
M12x1,5-blind plug
Table 1: Technical Data
Type
Unit
SIGA B.7/65.1 (V6)
Operating voltage
[VAC]
230 / ±10% (115 / +10%)
Operating frequency
[Hz]
50 / 60
Output voltage
[VAC]
50 –250
Output current
[A]
0,025 –5
Degree of Protection
---
IP54
Fuses
---
2 x 6,3 A (F)
Anschlussart Netz
---
2m cable with integral earthing pin plug
Anschlussart Schwingförderer
---
Contact socket EMV –HA3-BS
Anschluss Steuereingang
---
M12x1 ; 4-pin
Abmessungen (l x b x h) ca.
[mm]
200 x 100 x 80
Ambient temperature
[°C]
0…50°C

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3Assembly instructions
Installing the unit
There are four holes on the underside for mounting the controller. The holes are sep-
arated from the interior of the housing.
-Unscrew the cover fastening screws.
-Remove the cover.
-Insert the fastening screws into the channels and use them to attach the con-
troller to a vibration-free base.
-The drive cable has to be shielded
Connection possibilities
NOTE
The connection between control device and oscillating conveying
unit must be realized with a shielded cable!

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Figure 2: Connection possibilities
LN
vibration-
unit
MN
grounding
load-
connection
L1 N1 2
mains plug
control input
for external
sensor NC-NO
or SPS
ML
power-
supply
E
Control input
7 8 9
GND
+24VDC
GND
control board load board
programming pins
without function
1
1
L N PE PE PE PE MN ML
power supply load connection
SI = 6,3AF
SI = 6,3AF
7 8 9
1 5 2 6
external
potentio-
meter
external
voltage-
source
0 - 10V DC
external
current-
source
4- 20 mA
10 kOhm
E
1 5 2 6
+5VDC
1 5 2 6
GND
U
1 5 2 6
GND
PE - Earth
1 - Load
2 - Load
3 - NotCon
1
2
PE
3
1
2
34
1 - NotCon
2 - NotCon
3 - KL 7
4 - KL 8
CAUTION
Jumpers may only be inserted for the respective application, oth-
erwise this may lead to a malfunction of or damage to the p.c.b.

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How to carry out the adjustment
At the oscillating conveying unit you will have to determine the mechanical resonant
frequency using the SIGA. For this purpose the oscillating convey-or will only be
loaded with a test part. Then you use SIGA to slowly run the drive frequency. When
there is a mechanical resonance the test part is at its maximum velocity. (Attention!
Two or more resonance positions are possible).
The main resonance position is the one showing the highest part velocity. But in this
condition the system is very soft (the transporting velocity depends on absorbing).
The output frequency at SIGA must be adjusted approx. 1,5Hz higher than the me-
chanical resonant frequency (forced oscillation). This makes the transporting system
mechanically stable and keeps the trans-porting velocity constant, also with changing
weights. The final adjustment of the transporting capacity will then be made via the
nominal value (oscillating force).
This concept does not only result in a multiplication of the efficiency by current re-
generation but also in a high stability of the transporting velocity and tremendously
facilitates the mechanical adjustment works. The output frequency of SIGA is abso-
lutely stable.
Commissioning
-Before connecting the control device SIGA the el. data of the oscillating con-
veyor to be operated are to be determined and to be compared with the tech-
nical data of the control device. The output current of 5A must not be exceed-
ed.
-Connect the oscillating conveyor to the control device. The connection be-
tween control device and oscillating conveying unit must be realized with a
shielded cable !
-Connect the mains plug into the control device.
-Switch on control device.
-Adjust via the keyboard the operating frequency of the oscillating conveyor
according to adjustment specification

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4Operating instructions
-Before switching on, check that the controller has been correctly connected to
the oscillation conveyor.
-Switch the frequency controller on with a mains switch.
-If required, set the setpoint value until the vibration conveyor achieves the re-
quired output.
Conventions
The Documentation describes how you can do the feeding also with the keyboard.
This Documentation uses the following conventions:
Tabelle 2: Conventions
Convention
Meaning
LO
defines the logical level for the controller at the inputs.
The condition 0 is with it fixed
HI
defined the logical level for the controller at the inputs.
The condition 1 is with it fixed
Keyboard and Display
Figure 3: Keyboard and Display

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4.2.1 Addendum
Table 3: Addendum
Symbol
Meaning
button to program, i.e. to change the value of a parameter the sys-
tem must be changed into programming mode. By pushing this
button one time, the system is prompted to allow changes. Some
areas of the parameters are protected with a CODE and require
further input.
Button to save, i.e. after changing the
values of parameters and wishing to permanently save this new
values (also after net ON/OFF) the button has to be pressed once.
. After pushing this button the word SAVE briefly appears in the
display for confirmation and
disappears again.
The operation and setting of the device is controlled with 8 keys that are located to-
gether with an LED display in a control panel on the front panel. All parameter settings
can be made through this panel. By using the value keys by briefly pressing the display
of one digit (or tenths or letter) is increased / decreased / changed. Keeping the keys
pressed, the system switches to continuous operation and after 3 seconds in fast mode,
ie automatically increase / decrease the values / change at different speeds.If you push
the button for a longer time, the Control Element changed in permanent- or after 3
seconds in the fast mode. It means that the values are automatically updated, re-
duced, modified with different speed.
To avoid some Accidental Release or unauthorized change, the machine settings are
locked via a CODE until the amplitude.
Changed data are not automatically stored. The Settings get cleared after 20 sec-
onds if there are no button movement.
If you change some data you must save it with this button.
System message after net ON
As soon as that frequency-control-device switched on to the supply voltage and over
the power switch, the apparat reports after an initialization phase ready to operate.
For Example following messages are indicated on the 6-parts display:
System SIGA
Day, month and year of the compiling

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Display and optimal behavior
All points of the 6-part Display are defined for a special function.
Tabelle 4: Display und Bedienverhalten
Stelle
Display
Bedienverhalten
1
The first place shows the level (attached
parameterblock to physical in- and out-
puts) where the parameters are configur-
ated.
2; 3
The second and the third Place show the
setting parameters.
4; 5; 6
Place four, five and six show the setting
account.
Punkt
Exception: Point for programming mode.
Available levels
Table 5: Available levels
Level
Display
Meaning
0
Level 0 contains all adjustable parame-
ters for the vibratory drive.
A ; F ; SA ; SS ; AE ; F0 ; d
6
Level 6 contains all adjustable parame-
ters for a sensor / PLC
F1
b
Level b contains all adjustable parame-
ters for the status of the vibratory drive
that is used as input.
F1 ; S1 ; S2
0
Level 0 contains all adjustable parame-
ters for the definition of the logical de-
pendence of the vibratory drive on the
controlling inputs.
L ; E6 ; Eb

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Parameter Level 0 (rolling progression of the parameters)
Table 6: Parameter Level 0
Parameter
Display
Erklärung
A
A parameter defines the amplitude (out-
put voltage) as a percentage. The ampli-
tude moves in their value between 10 and
99 in 1s increments. 10 is the minimal set
output voltage. 99 is the maximum output
voltage set.
F
Parameter F defines the oscillation fre-
quency of the vibratory drive. The value is
adjustable between 20.0 and 99.9 in 0.1s
increments, i.e. at 20.0 2400 oscillations /
min and at 99.9 11988 oscillations / min
are generated. (Mains frequency inde-
pendent)
SA
Parameter SA defines the set soft-start
ramp of the vibratory drive. The value is
between 0.1 and 2.9 seconds. The step
size is 0.1 seconds. The output voltage
runs after activation of the vibratory drive
from 0V AC linearly to the set amplitude
value within the set time SA.
SS
Parameter SS defines the set soft stop
ramp of the vibratory drive. The value is
between 0.1 and 2.9 seconds. The step
size is 0.1 seconds. The output voltage
runs after deactivation of the vibratory
drive from the set amplitude value linearly
to 0 V AC within the set time SS.
AE
AE parameter defines the setpoint for the
system. The value can be set to P, U, I,
F. P defines setpoint via an external po-
tentiometer-meter (recommended 10K
linear) U defines setpoint via external
voltage 0 - 10 V DC
Idefines setpoint via external power
4 - 20 mA DC
Fdefines setpoint its own keypad
Note: If no external connection require-
ments be technically available, the sys-
tem will stop responding, external input
should be programmed and set.

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F0
Parameter F0 defines the mode in which
the vibratory drive to work. The value can
be set to G and H. G is full-wave mode
(electric oscillation - flow above and be-
low the zero line) H half-wave operation
means (electric oscillation - Power on on-
ly one side of the zero line, the other side
will be hidden)
d
Parameter d defines the mode in which
the vibratory drive to work. The value can
be set to 0.1 and E.
0 means vibratory drive runs
continuously.
1 means vibratory drive is
permanent.
E is vibratory drive is running or is
a function of the control targets
(active programmed logic).
The closer the value is the programmed
setpoint, the smaller the deviation.
Parameter Level 6 (rolling progression of the parameters)
Tabelle 7: Parameter Level 6
Parameter
Display
Meaning
F1
Parameter F1 defines a logic gate having
a valence of S or O. The present at the
input logic signal is processed according
to the set value as follows (that signal is
inverted or non-inverted):
O set:
-Logical HI stays HI
(not inverted).
-Logical LO stays LO
(not inverted).
S set:
-Logical HI will be LO
(inverted).
-Logical LO will be HI
(inverted).

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Parameter Level b (rolling progression of the parameters)
Table 8: Parameter Level b
Parameter
Display
Meaning
F1
Parameter F1 defines a logical element
having a valence of S or O. The present
at the input logic signal (logic LO when
the swing drive is running, logical HI
when the vibratory drive is) is processed
according to the set value as follows (that
signal is inverted or not inverted):
O set:
-Logical HI stays HI
(not inverted).
-Logical LO stays LO
(not inverted).
S set:
-Logical HI will be LO
(inverted).
-Logical LO will be HI
(inverted).
S1
Parameter S1 has the value 0.0 to 9.9
seconds with an increment of 0.1 sec-
onds, and defines the delay of the asso-
ciated input set as follows:
Alternating logic level of LO to HI by F1
not inverted passes after a set time the
logic level HI of logic control, if the logic
level does not change again at the en-
trance. For each logic change times to be
restarted. Alternating logic level of LO to
HI inverted by F1 passes after a set time
the logic level at LO logic control, if the
logic level does not change again at the
entrance. For each logic change times to
be restarted.
-Drop delay is programmed as if F1
is set O
-Tightening delay is programmed
as if F1 is set S
S2
Parameter S2 has the value 0.0 to 9.9
seconds with an increment of 0.1 sec-
onds, and defines the delay of the asso-
ciated input set as follows:
Alternating logic level from HI to LO by F1
not inverted passes after a set time the
logic level at LO logic control, unless the
local level does not change again at the
entrance. For each logic change times
are restarted.
Alternating logic level from HI to LO by F1

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not inverted passes after a set time the
logic level at LO logic control, if the logic
level does not change again at the en-
trance. For each logic change times are
restarted.
-Tightening delay is programmed
as if F1 is set O
-Drop delay is programmed as if F1
is set S
Parameter Level 0 (rolling progression of the parameters)
Table 9: Parameter Level 0
Parameter
Display
Erklärung
L
Parameter L specifies the logical opera-
tion of the selected inputs based on the
vibratory drive.
As a shortcut AND (U), OR (O) and JAM
(S) can be selected.
There are all inputs are available offering
software programmable. The inputs that
are active links must be identified by se-
lection with 1. The inputs that are to be
disregarded must be identified by selec-
tion with 0.
The truth table of the shortcuts for 2 in-
puts are at the end of the parameter de-
scription.
LE6
LE6 parameters, the possibility of selec-
tion. 0 -> input signal E6 is not included
in the logic function 1 -> input signal E6
is included in the logic link.
LEb
Parameter LEb (status of the vobratory
drive) provides the possibility of selec-
tion.
0 -> input signal Eb is not included in the
logic link
1 -> input signal E6 is included in the
logic link

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Truth Table
Table 10: Example: Truth table for AND –connection and F1 = 0 for E6 and Eb
Input E6
LO
HI
LO
HI
Input Eb
LO
LO
HI
HI
Output A0
runs
runs
runs
off
Table 11: Example: Truth table for AND –Connection and F1 = S for E6 and Eb
(F1 inverted the Input Signals)
Input E6
LO
HI
LO
HI
Input Eb
LO
LO
HI
HI
Output A0
off
runs
runs
runs
Table 12: Example: Truth table for OR –Connections and F1 = 0 for E6 and Eb
Input E6
LO
HI
LO
HI
Input Eb
LO
LO
HI
HI
Output A0
runs
off
off
off
Table 13: Example: Truth table for OR –Connection and F1 = S for E6 and Eb
(F1 inverted the Input Signals)
Input E6
LO
HI
LO
HI
Input Eb
LO
LO
HI
HI
Output A0
Off
off
off
runs
Table 14: Example: Truth table for PACK-Up –Connection and F1 = 0 for E6 and Eb
Input E6
LO
HI
LO
HI
LO
HI
LO
HI
Input Eb
LO
LO
HI
HI
LO
LO
HI
HI
Indicator
LO
LO
LO
LO
HI
HI
HI
HI
Output A0
runs
runs
runs
off
runs
off
off
off
Table 15: Example: Truth Table for PACK-Up –Connection and F1 = S for E6 and Eb
(F1 inverted the Input Signals)
Input E6
LO
HI
LO
HI
LO
HI
LO
HI
Input Eb
LO
LO
HI
HI
LO
LO
HI
HI
Indicator
LO
LO
LO
LO
HI
HI
HI
HI
Output A0
off
runs
runs
runs
off
off
off
runs
The Indicator must be on HI, when two Inputs are on HI, then reverse to LO if both
Inputs become LO.