Afag BF20 Product guide

Operating & Assembly Instructions EN BF20/BF25/BF30/BF35/BF40/BF50 Date 03.09.2023 Version 7.0 1-40
Operating & Installation Instructions
Bowl feeder
BF20 / BF25 / BF30 / BF35 / BF40 / BF50
Translation of the Original Assembly Instructions EN
Bowl Feeder Type
Order Number
BF20 BF25 BF30 BF35 BF40 BF50
Right 12° 230 V / 50 Hz
50028117 50028101 50013729 50017360 50026172 50028132
115 V / 60 Hz 50042193 50042198 50042202 50042206 50042210 50042214
Left 12° 230 V / 50 Hz
50028118 50028100 50013728 50017358 50026171 50028133
115 V / 60 Hz 50042194 50042199 50042203 50042207 50042211 50042215
Right 18° 230 V / 50 Hz
50042197 50030815 50027880 50029657 50030826 50031622
115 V / 60 Hz 50042195 50042200 50042204 50042208 50042212 50042216
Left 18° 230 V / 50 Hz
50032808 50030814 50027872 50029648 50030825 50031621
115 V / 60 Hz 50042196 50042201 50042205 50042209 50042213 50042217

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Dear Customer
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These operating and installation instructions contain all essential information
you need about your product. Our aim is to provide the required information as
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grateful for any feedback.
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regarding the bowl feeder or other options.
We wish you every success with our products!
With kind regards
Your Afag team
© Subject to modifications
The bowl feeders have been designed by Afag Automation AG according to the
state of the art. Due to the constant technical development and improvement of
our products, we reserve the right to make technical changes at any time.
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Table of contents
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Table of contents
1General .................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Contents and purpose of this manual........................................................... 5
1.2 Explanation of symbols................................................................................. 5
1.3 Additional symbols........................................................................................ 6
1.4 Warranty ....................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Liability.......................................................................................................... 7
2Safety instructions................................................................................................. 8
2.1 General ......................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Intended use ................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Foreseeable misuse ..................................................................................... 9
2.4 Obligations of the operator and the personnel ............................................. 9
2.4.1 Follow these instructions ........................................................................ 9
2.4.2 Obligations of the operating company.................................................... 9
2.4.3 Obligations of the personnel ................................................................ 10
2.5 Personnel requirements ............................................................................. 10
2.5.1 Personnel qualification ......................................................................... 10
2.6 Personal protective equipment (PPE) ........................................................ 11
2.7 Changes & Modifications............................................................................ 11
2.8 General hazards / residual risks................................................................. 11
2.8.1 General hazards at the workplace ....................................................... 11
2.8.2 Danger due to electricity ...................................................................... 12
2.8.3 Mechanical hazards ............................................................................. 12
2.8.1 Danger due to alternating magnetic fields ........................................... 13
3Technical data ...................................................................................................... 14
3.1 Dimensional drawing BF20 / BF25 / BF30 / BF35 / BF40 / BF50 .............. 14
3.2 Technical data ............................................................................................ 15
3.2.1 Technical data BF20 / BF25................................................................. 15
3.2.2 Technical data BF30 / BF35................................................................. 16
3.2.1 Technical data BF40 / BF50................................................................. 17
3.3 Accessories ................................................................................................ 18
3.3.1 Utilities for settings ............................................................................... 18
3.3.2 Controller.............................................................................................. 18
4Transport, packaging and storage ..................................................................... 19
4.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 19
4.2 Scope of supply .......................................................................................... 19
4.3 Transport .................................................................................................... 20
4.4 Packaging ................................................................................................... 20
4.5 Storage ....................................................................................................... 20

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5Design and description ....................................................................................... 21
5.1 Structure of the BF20 - BF50 ..................................................................... 21
5.2 Description of the BF20 - BF50 .................................................................. 22
6Installation, assembly & setting ......................................................................... 23
6.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 23
6.2 Assembly .................................................................................................... 24
6.2.1 Tightening torques................................................................................ 24
6.2.2 Definition of the feed direction.............................................................. 24
6.2.3 Fixingbowl feeder ................................................................................. 25
6.2.4 Mounting the bowl ................................................................................ 26
6.2.5 Radial attachment of the bowl.............................................................. 27
6.3 Electrical connection................................................................................... 28
6.4 Settings....................................................................................................... 29
6.4.1 Set magnetic gap ................................................................................. 31
7Operation .............................................................................................................. 32
7.1 Safety instructions for commissioning ........................................................ 32
7.2 Preparatory activities for commissioning.................................................... 33
7.3 First commissioning.................................................................................... 33
8Fault elimination................................................................................................... 34
8.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 34
8.2 Fault causes and remedy ........................................................................... 34
9Maintenance and repair ....................................................................................... 35
9.1 General notes ............................................................................................. 35
9.2 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 35
9.3 Maintenance activities and maintenance intervals..................................... 36
9.3.1 Overview of the maintenance points .................................................... 36
9.3.2 Check leaf springs for wear and oxidation ........................................... 36
9.3.3 Replaceleaf springs.............................................................................. 37
9.3.4 Further maintenance ............................................................................ 37
9.4 Spare and wear parts, repairs .................................................................... 38
9.4.1 Spare parts........................................................................................... 38
9.4.2 Wear parts............................................................................................ 38
10 Decommissioning and disposal ......................................................................... 39
10.1 Safety instructions ...................................................................................... 39
10.2 Decommissioning ....................................................................................... 39
10.3 Disposal...................................................................................................... 39

General
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1 General
1.1 Contents and purpose of this manual
These operating and installation instructions contain important information on
assembly, commissioning, functioning and maintenance of the bowl feeder BF
to ensure safe and efficient handling and operation.
Consistent compliance with these operating instructions will ensure:
permanent operational reliability of the bowl feeders,
optimal functioning of the bowl feeders,
timely detection and elimination of defects (thereby reducing maintenance
and repair costs),
prolongation of the bowl feeders service life.
The illustrations in this manual shall provide you with a basic understanding of
the module and may vary from the actual design of your module.
1.2 Explanation of symbols
The safety notes are marked by a pictogram and a signal word. The safety notes
describe the extent of the hazard.
DANGER
Danger!
This safety note indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Warning!
This safety note points out a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Caution!
This safety note points out a potentially dangerous situation which, if not
avoided, can result in minor or slight injuries.
NOTICE
This safety note points out a potentially dangerous situation which, if not
avoided, can cause substantial damage to property and the environment.

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This note contains important additional information as well as useful tips for
safe, efficient and trouble-free operation of the bowl feeders.
Further warning signs:
Where applicable, the following standardised symbols are used in this manual
to point out the various potential health risks.
Warning
- Dangerous electrical voltage.
Warning
-
Risk of hand and finger injury due to uncontrolled
movements of components.
Warning
- Magnetic field
1.3 Additional symbols
In these assembly instructions the following symbols are used to highlight
instructions, results, references, etc..
Symbol Description
1. Instructions (steps ...)
 Results of actions
 References to sections
 Enumerations not ordered

General
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1.4 Warranty
The warranty terms for Afag handling components and handling systems are
the following:
24 months from initial operation and up to a maximum of 27 months from
delivery.
Wear parts are excluded from the warranty (The customer is entitled to a
product free of defects. This does also apply to defective accessories and
wear parts. Normal wear and tear are excluded from the warranty.
The warranty covers the replacement or repair of defective Afag parts. Further
claims are excluded.
The warranty shall expire in the following cases:
Improper use of the module
Non-observance of the instructions regarding installation, commissioning,
operation and maintenance.
Improper assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance.
Repairs and design changes carried out without prior technical instructions
of Afag Automation AG
Removing the serial number from the product
Non-observance of the EC Machinery Directive, the Accident Prevention
Regulations, the Standards of the German Electrotechnology Association
(VDE) and these safety and assembly instructions.
1.5 Liability
No changes shall be made to the bowl feeders unless described in this manual
or approved in writing by Afag.
Afag accepts no liability for unauthorized changes or improper assembly,
installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance or repair work.

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2 Safety instructions
2.1 General
This chapter provides an overview of all important safety aspects to ensure safe
and proper use of the bowl feeders and optimal protection of personnel.
Safe handling and trouble-free operation of the bowl feeder requires knowledge
of the basic safety regulations.
Every person carrying out installation, commissioning, maintenance work or
operating the bowl feeder must have read and understood the complete user
manual, especially the chapter on safety instructions.
Beyond this, there are rules and regulations regarding accident prevention that
are applicable to the place of installation which must be observed.
Failure to follow the directions and safety instructions given in this instructions
manual may result in serious hazards.
2.2 Intended use
The Afag bowl feeders BF are exclusively designed for storing, conveying,
separating and sorting workpieces of different dimensions, design forms and
material variants. Intended use also includes observing all the instructions in the
operating manual.
The following uses of the BF are considered as improper use :
Use in damp and wet areas
Use at temperatures below 10°C or above 45°C
Use in areas with highly flammable media
Use in areas with explosive media
Use in heavily polluted or dusty environments
Use in aggressive environment (e.g. salty atmosphere)
The intended use of the module also includes:
observance of all instructions given in this manual.

compliance with the inspection and maintenance work and the
specifications in the data sheets,
using only original spare parts.

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2.3 Foreseeable misuse
Any use other than or beyond the intended use described above is considered
a misuse of the bowl feeder.
2.4 Obligations of the operator and the personnel
2.4.1 Follow these instructions
A basic prerequisite for safe and proper handling of the bowl feeders is a good
knowledge of the basic safety instructions.
This manual, in particular the safety instructions contained therein, must be
observed by all persons working with the bowl feeder.
2.4.2 Obligations of the operating company
In addition to the safety instructions given in this manual, the operating company
must comply with the safety accident prevention and environmental protection
regulations valid for the field of application of the bowl feeder.
The operating company is required to use only personnel who :
have the necessary professional qualifications and experience,
are familiar with the basic rules regarding occupational safety and accident
prevention,
have been instructed in the correct handling of the bowl feeder,
have read and understood these operating instructions.
The operating company is also required to:
monitor on an ongoing basis that the personnel work safely considering any
potential hazard involved and the assembly instructions are observed,
ensure that the assembly instructions are always kept at hand at the
installation in which the bowl feeder is mounted,
observe and communicate universally applicable laws and regulations
regarding accident prevention and environmental protection,
provide the necessary personal protective equipment (e.g., protective
gloves) and instruct the personnel to wear it.
WARNING
Risk of injury if the bowl feeder BF is not used for its intended use or if
it is foreseeable used incorrectly!
The improper use of the bowl feeder BF poses a potential hazard to the
personnel.
The bowl feeders may only be used in a technically perfect condition in
accordance with its intended use and the instructions in this manual as well
as in compliance with the safety requirements!

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2.4.3 Obligations of the personnel
All personnel working with the modules are required to:
read and observe these assembly instructions, especially the chapter on
safety,
observe the occupational safety and accident prevention regulations,
observe all safety and warning signs on the modules,
refrain from any activity that might compromise safety and health.
In addition, the personnel must wear the personal protective equipment
required for carrying out their work. (chap. 2.6).
2.5 Personnel requirements
2.5.1 Personnel qualification
The activities described in the assembly instructions require specific requisites
at the level of professional qualifications of the personnel.
Personnel not having the required qualification will not be able to asses the risks
that may arise from the use of the bowl feeder thus exposing himself and others
to the risk of serious injury. Therefore, only qualified personnel may be permitted
to carry out the described activities on the bowl feeder.
These operating instructions are intended for skilled personnel (installers,
system integrators, maintenance personnel, technicians), electricians and
operating personnel.
The following is a description of the professional skills (qualifications) required
for carrying out the different activities:
Qualified personnel:
Qualified personnel with appropriate training who are qualified due to their
special know-how and fully familiar with the machine and who have been given
instructions on how to carry out the task entrusted to them safely.
Qualified electrician:
Persons who have obtained their electrical qualifications through appropriate
professional training and complementary courses that enables them to identify
risks and prevent possible hazards resulting from electricity.
Operator (trained personnel):
Authorized persons
who due to their specialized professional training,
expertise and experience can identify
risks and preventing possible hazards
arising from the use of the machine.

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2.6 Personal protective equipment (PPE)
The personal protective equipment serves to protect the personnel from hazards
affecting their safety and health at work.
When working on/with the bowl feeder, the personnel must use the protective
equipment assigned by the safety officer of the operating company or as
required by safety regulations. In addition, the personnel are required to:
wear the personal protective equipment provided by the operating company
(employer),
check the personal protective equipment for proper condition, and
immediately notify the person responsible on site of any defects found on the
personal protective equipment.
2.7 Changes and modifications
No changes may be made to the BF which have not been described in these
operating instructions or approved in writing Afag Automation AG.
Exceptions to this are the processes described in  chap. 6.2.4 "Assembly
the bowl" and chap. 6.4 "Device-specific adjustment".
Afag Automation AG accepts no liability for unauthorised changes or improper
assembly, installation, commissioning, maintenance or repair work.
The bowl feeders may not be changed or modified in any way, except with
the prior written consent of Afag.
2.8 General hazards / residual risks
Despite the safe design of the BF and the technical protective measures taken,
there still remain residual risks that cannot be avoided, and which present a non-
obvious residual risk when operating the rotary modules.
Observe the safety instructions in this chapter and in the other sections of this
manual to avoid damage to property and dangerous situations for the personnel.
2.8.1 General hazards at the workplace
The bowl feeder BF has been built according to the state-of-the-art and the
applicable health and safety requirements. However, improper use of the bowl
feeder may cause the following hazards to the personnel:
danger to life and limb of the operator or third parties,
on the modules themselves,
property damage.

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Always keep
the operating instructions ready at hand at the workplace!
Please, also observe:
the general and local regulations on accident prevention and environmental
protection,
the safety information sheet for the bowl feeder.
2.8.2 Danger due to electricity
2.8.3 Mechanical hazards
WARNING
Danger - Do not use in unsuitable environment !
The BF are designed for use in non-explosive atmospheres.
Do not use the BF feeders in potentially explosive atmospheres!
CAUTION
Risk of injuries due to uncontrolled parts movements!
When operating the BF uncontrolled movements may occur which can cause
personal injury or property damage.
Only qualified personnel may work with or on the BF.
Read this manual carefully before carrying out any work on or with the BF.
WARNING
Danger! Risk of electric shock!
If work on electrical components is required, ensure that the work is carried
out properly, failure to do so will cause serious or fatal injuries.
Work on the machine's electrical equipment may only be performed by
skilled electrician or trained personnel under the supervision of a skilled
electrician in accordance with all relevant electrical regulations.
CAUTION
Danger of injury by moving components!
Limbs can be crushed by moving components!
Work on and with the BF may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Never reach into the system during normal operation!

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2.8.4 Danger due to alternating magnetic fields
DANGER
Danger due to alternating magnetic fields!
The alternating magnetic fields occurring in the immediate vicinity of the HLF
can affect the proper functioning of e.g., pacemakers and defibrillators.
Persons with a pacemaker must keep a safety distance of at least 5 cm.

Technical data
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3 Technical data
3.1 Dimensional drawing BF20 / BF25 / BF30 / BF35 / BF40 / BF50
Fig. 1 Dimensional drawing - BF20 - BF50

Technical data
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3.2 Technical data
3.2.1 Technical data BF20 / BF25

Technical data
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3.2.2 Technical data BF30 / BF35

Technical data
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3.2.3 Technical data BF40 / BF50

Technical data
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3.3 Accessories
3.3.1 Utilities for settings
Type
Order Number
BF20 BF25 BF30 BF35 BF40 BF50
Centring angle 50118490 50118517 50118531 50118597 - -
Distance gauge 50185535 50185535 50185536 50185536 50185537 50185538
3.3.2 Controller
Type Power supply Order Number Note
IRG1-S 230V/50Hz 50360105 Control without timer function
External setpoint setting
115V/60Hz 50360106
MSG801 230V/50Hz -
115V/60Hz 50391818 Sensor feed, timer function,
valve and interface outputs
MSG802 230V/50Hz -
115V/60Hz 50391819 Sensor feed
For more information on the controller, see chap. 6.3 and the controller manufacturer's
instructions.

Transport, packaging and storage
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4 Transport, packaging and storage
4.1 Safety instructions
The bowl feeders are packed in the original packaging (cardboard box).
Carefully remove the bowl feeder from the original packaging.
4.2 Scope of supply
The corresponding documentation is supplied with each bowl feeder (e.g.
operating and installation instructions, etc.).
Fig. 2 Scope of delivery BF
[Unt] Designation
1 x Bowl feeder BF
1 x Operating & Installation Instructions
CAUTION
Danger of injury due to improper transport equipment!
The improper use of transport equipment such as industrial trucks, overhead
cranes, slings can lead to injuries (e.g., crushing)!
Observe transport and assembly instructions.
Use the means of transport properly!
NOTICE
Damage to property due to improper lifting!
The bowl feeder must not be lifted by the feed bowl or the arrangement
elements! This can damage the bowl feeder!
Lift the bowl feeder by the base only!