Maxcess Fife GMA-BL User manual

Fife GMA-BL Actuator Controller
User Manual
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MI 2-265 1 D

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INTRODUCTION 1-1
Copyright information.......................................................................................... 1-1
Language ............................................................................................................. 1-1
Theory of operation ............................................................................................. 1-1
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-1
Symbols used ....................................................................................................... 2-2
Basic safety information ....................................................................................... 2-3
Warnings .............................................................................................................. 2-6
DISPLAY DEFINITIONS 3-1
Button Functions and Definitions ......................................................................... 3-3
Status Bar Definitions ........................................................................................... 3-5
Manual Menu Tree................................................................................................ 3-7
Servo-Center Menu Tree ...................................................................................... 3-9
Automatic Menu Tree ......................................................................................... 3-10
Security Strategy ................................................................................................ 3-11
Authorization Levels ...................................................................................... 3-11
Access Modes ................................................................................................ 3-12
Keypad Operation .............................................................................................. 3-13
MENU DESCRIPTIONS 4-1
Security ................................................................................................................ 4-1
Logout............................................................................................................. 4-1
Login ............................................................................................................... 4-1
Passwords ....................................................................................................... 4-2
Menu Protection .............................................................................................. 4-3
Display ................................................................................................................. 4-4
Language......................................................................................................... 4-4
Brightness ....................................................................................................... 4-5
Rotate.............................................................................................................. 4-6
Calibrate Touch ............................................................................................... 4-7
OI Settings....................................................................................................... 4-8
Service ............................................................................................................... 4-10
About ............................................................................................................ 4-10
Measure......................................................................................................... 4-11
Control Outputs............................................................................................. 4-13
Color Test...................................................................................................... 4-14
Motor Type .................................................................................................... 4-15
Com Statistics................................................................................................ 4-16
Remote Control .................................................................................................. 4-18
ASC .................................................................................................................... 4-19
ASC Off.......................................................................................................... 4-19
ASC On .......................................................................................................... 4-19
ASC Settings .................................................................................................. 4-19

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Gain ................................................................................................................... 4-22
SC Gain .............................................................................................................. 4-25
Sensor Setup ...................................................................................................... 4-26
Autosetup .......................................................................................................... 4-29
Guide Settings.................................................................................................... 4-31
Control Options ................................................................................................. 4-32
Power On Mode .................................................................................................. 4-34
Backup ............................................................................................................... 4-35
Restore............................................................................................................... 4-36
Hardlock ............................................................................................................ 4-37
Name ................................................................................................................. 4-38
Network ............................................................................................................. 4-39
LINE SPEED ......................................................................................................... 4-40
MCP-05 Option .................................................................................................. 4-43
MCP-05 Operation ............................................................................................. 4-46
DIGITAL INPUT/OUTPUT MATRIX 5-1
Digital Input Matrix .............................................................................................. 5-1
Digital Output Matrix ........................................................................................... 5-2
SYSTEM NOTES 6-1
TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1
Fault Diagnostics and Rectification....................................................................... 7-1
SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS 8-1

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Introduction
Copyright
information
All of the information herein is the exclusive proprietary property
of Maxcess International, and is disclosed with the understanding
that it will be retained in confidence and will neither be duplicated
nor copied in whole or in part nor be used for any purpose other
than for which disclosed.
Language
These are the original instructions, written in English.
Theory of operation
The GMA-BL Actuator Controller is designed for use in industrial
equipment that is involved with processing a moving web. It is
typically installed in a web guide to provide lateral steering of the
web in critical areas such as winding, rewinding, or any important
mid-stream process. The actuator controller may also be used to
move a rewind or unwind stand to provide web guiding. It is not
uncommon to find multiple web guides steering the same web at
different locations of web travel. Guiding a web is accomplished by
applying several concepts with each directed at a particular part of
the task. The basic concepts are:
Sense the lateral position of the web edge (sensors)
Generate a correction signal proportional to the error (signal
processor)
Apply forces to the web to non-destructively move it to the
desired location (motor-controlled mechanical pivoting rollers)
Sensing
Sensing the lateral position of the web edge can be done by a
variety of sensing technologies with the most common being
infrared or ultrasonic. The sensing technology employed in any
given application is driven by the respective web properties in
combination with the amount sensor proportional band that is
needed. For optically opaque webs, infrared sensors are common,
but for webs that are highly transparent, ultrasonic methods are
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Infrared sensing
Infrared sensors direct infrared light from a transmitter through
the sensing gap to the opposing receiver. In this arrangement, web
lateral position is determined by the amount of light that arrives at
the receiver. Modulation techniques and infrared filtering is
commonly used to combat interference from ambient light sources.
Ultrasonic sensing
Ultrasonic sensors work similar to infrared methods except they
use high frequency sound waves instead of light.
Correction signal
The sensor information is provided to a signal processor that can
provide many types of signal conditioning, including amplification,
guide point offset compensation, etc. The final result however, is
simply a motor drive signal of the proper polarity to cause web
movement to the desired web position. Additional provisions are
present in the signal processor to control manual guide
positioning, select from multiple sensor inputs, perform automatic
guide centering, and remote control support.
Web guiding
For a steering or offset pivot guide, the output of the signal
processor is fed to a motor that is coupled to a set of pivoting
rollers. In order to ensure enough friction exists between the
moving web and the guide rollers, the web path and location of the
guide rollers are designed to ensure a certain amount of surface
area contact with the roller surface. Under these conditions, the
pivoting roller set in combination with web movement over the
rollers, provides the forces needed to control lateral web
displacement. For a roll shifting stand, the output of the signal
processor is fed to a motor coupled to a moveable roll stand which
moves the stand to displace the web laterally.
As a system, these concepts work together to sense the web lateral
position and generate a motor drive signal of proper polarity to
cause the web to move toward the desired location. This cycle is
repeated continuously thus forming a closed loop control system.

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Safety Instructions
Instructions for use
To ensure safe and problem free installation of the GMA-BL
Actuator Controller, the actuator controller must be properly
transported and stored, professionally installed and placed in
operation. Proper operation and maintenance will ensure a long
service life of the device. Only persons who are acquainted with
the installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of
the system and who possess the necessary qualifications for their
activities may work on the actuator controller. Note: The safety
information may not be comprehensive.
Please note the following:
The content of these operating instructions
Any safety instructions on the device
The machine manufacturer’s specifications
All national, state, and local requirements for installation,
accident prevention and environmental protection
Information about
safety instructions
The safety instructions and symbols described in this section are
used in these operating instructions. They are used to avoid
possible dangers for users and to prevent material damage.
SIGNAL WORD
Source of danger and its results
Avoiding dangers
The signal word DANGER refers to the danger of death or serious
bodily injuries.
The signal word WARNING refers to the danger of moderate to
severe bodily injuries.
The signal word CAUTION refers to the danger of slight to
moderate bodily injuries or material damage.
The signal word NOTICE refers to the possibility of damage to
equipment.

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Symbols used
The following safety identification symbols are used in these
operating instructions.
WARNING/CAUTION –General danger or important note
Reference to general hazards that may result in bodily injuries or
damage to device or material.
WARNING/CAUTION –Danger due to crushing
Reference to danger of injury caused by crushing.
WARNING/CAUTION –Danger due to cutting
Reference to danger of injury caused by cutting.
WARNING/CAUTION –Danger due to voltage, electric shock
Reference to danger of injury caused by electric shock due to
voltage.
WARNING/CAUTION –Danger due to hot surfaces
Reference to risk of injury caused by burning.

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Basic safety
information
Proper use
The GMA-BL Actuator Controller is intended to be used to
provide controlling and guiding functions for:
oSteering and offset pivot guide control
oPositioning and slave guidance
Other applications include the control and positioning of:
oUnwind/Rewind Rolls
oBlades/cutter bars
oCutting tables
oTurn bars, etc
The GMA-BL Actuator Controllers must be used indoors. See
environmental specifications in Section 6-1 of the GMA-BL
Actuator Controller Installation and Service Manual, Figure
Sheet 1-916.
Use of the GMA-BL Actuator Controller should not present
any hazards as defined by EU Directive 2006/42/EC.
Improper use
Do not operate the GMA-BL Actuator Controller outside the
technical specifications.
Do not operate the GMA-BL Actuator Controller in an Ex-area
or hazardous area.
Do not used the GMA-BL Actuator Controller as a safety
component. The actuator does not hold the position if power
fails.
Do not use the GMA-BL Actuator Controller outdoors.
The GMA-BL Actuator Controller must not be used to raise
and lower loads.
Any other use than the proper use shall be deemed
inappropriate
Installation and commissioning
Disconnect power from the GMA-BL Actuator Controller
before connecting or disconnecting any cables.
All cable connectors must be tightened sufficiently to provide
the required connection for the cable shielding.
Any GMA-BL Actuator Controller which is damaged must not
be installed or put into operation.
Only perform installation, maintenance or repair tasks on the
GMA-BL Actuator Controller when the machine has been
stopped and is secured from being turned on.

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(continued)
Only perform installation, maintenance or repair tasks on the
GMA-BL Actuator Controller when there is no electrical power
in the system.
The GMA-BL Actuator Controller must be securely assembled
into the customer application before being placed in
operation.
Only replacement parts obtained from Fife may be used.
No modifications may be made to the GMA-BL Actuator
Controller.
Do not place electrical cables under mechanical strain.
The ball screw nut must not be removed from the ball screw.
WARNING –Death or injury can result from static electric shocks.
Moving webs of material can produce large static voltage
potentials. Protect against electric shocks by installing a
conductive connection between the PE conductor of the GMA-BL
Actuator Controller and the PE circuit of the building or machine.
WARNING –The GMA-BL Actuator Controller contains moving
parts which could cause injury due to crushing. Appropriate
protective guards must be installed by the user according to his
use of this product.
WARNING –Death or injury can result from unexpected
movement.
Protect against unexpected movement by removing electrical
power from the GMA-BL Actuator Controller and the machine
into which the GMA-BL Actuator Controller is being installed.

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Operation
WARNING –Danger of injury from crushing.
The GMA-BL Actuator Controller contains moving parts which
could cause injury due to crushing. Do not touch anything on or
in the vicinity of the moving parts. Appropriate protective guards
must be installed by the user according to his use of this
product.
Maintenance and Repair
WARNING –Death or injury can result from unexpected
movement.
Protect against unexpected movement by removing electrical
power from the GMA-BL Actuator Controller and the machine
into which the GMA-BL Actuator Controller is installed.
WARNING –Danger of injury from crushing.
Maintenance and repair tasks on the GMA-BL Actuator Controller
must be performed only when the machine has been stopped
and has been secured from being turned on again.
Decommissioning
The GMA-BL Actuator Controller must be disposed of in
accordance with all the applicable national, state and local
regulations.

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Warnings
The GMA-BL Actuator Controller may be remotely controlled via
a digital port connection. As with any remotely-controlled device,
when remote control of the device is implemented, there is the
possibility of movement of the actuator and attached structure
when remote commands are issued. Therefore, any time
personnel are near the actuator or attached structure, it is
recommended that standard safeguards be taken to prevent
injury. During servicing of the equipment, to prevent injury to
personnel, it is recommended that standard Lockout/Tagout
procedures be used.
The Operator Interface should not be installed in a location which
does not protect the operator from injury due to moving material
or machinery. This can be accomplished by either surrounding
the Operator Interface with a safety screen, or by mounting the
Operator Interface in a safe location.

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DISPLAY DEFINITIONS
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Display Definitions
The GMA-BL Actuator Controller uses a QVGA Touchscreen for Operator command inputs
and status displays.
This Control Panel is divided into five sections of information for which brief descriptions
follow. Refer to Figure 1 for the button locations in the standard, horizontal Control Panel.
The vertical section on the left side contains the Operation Mode selection buttons
(Automatic, Servo Center, and Manual) and indicates the current Operation Mode
selection by displaying the corresponding button in a green color. (Other buttons are
blue).
The horizontal section at the top, above the line, contains the status bar which always
contains the screen number. It may also indicate statuses, errors, and digital I/O.
The middle section indicates the current Operation Mode, the selected sensor signal level
in a bar graph, and the position of the system guide point. This section also contains
buttons for Guide Point Shift and Guide Point Reset.
The lower middle section contains the Left and Right Jog buttons.
The vertical section on the right side contains the Sensor Selection and Setup buttons
and indicates the current Sensor Mode selection by displaying the proper sensor symbol
in the Sensor Select button.
Figure 1.
CONTROL PANEL
(0° AND 180° ROTATION)

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The Control Panel can also be configured in a vertical orientation. For the vertical orientation,
the following display descriptions apply. Refer to Figure 2 for the button locations.
The horizontal section along the top, above the line, contains the status bar which always
contains the menu number. It may also indicate statuses, errors, and digital I/O.
The horizontal section near the top, just below the line, contains the Operation Mode
selection buttons (Automatic, Servo Center, and Manual) and indicates the current
Operation Mode selection by displaying that button in a green color.
The section just below the Operation Mode buttons, indicates the current Operation
Mode, the selected sensor signal level in a bar graph, and the position of the system
guide point. This section also contains the Guide Point Shift buttons and the Guide Point
Reset button.
The section below that, just above the Sensor Select and Setup buttons, contains the Left
and Right Jog buttons.
The horizontal section along the bottom contains the Sensor Selection and Setup buttons
and indicates the current Sensor Mode selection by displaying the proper sensor symbol
in the Sensor Select button.
Figure 2.
CONTROL PANEL
(90° AND 270° ROTATION)

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Button Functions and Definitions
AUTOMATIC Initiates the Automatic mode. Correction is applied
to the web by moving the actuator in response to the output of the
sensor(s) that have been selected.
SERVO-CENTER Initiates the Servo-Center mode. The actuator is
centered in its travel in response to the output of the internal
Servo-Center transducer.
MANUAL Initiates the Manual mode. No correction is applied to
the actuator.
SENSOR Use to select the sensor(s) to be used for monitoring the
web position when the system is in Automatic mode. Sensor
selection is allowed in Manual and Servo-Center modes only.
SETUP Use to enter the Setup Menus for configuring and adjusting
the guiding system.
ARROWS Use these buttons to jog the actuator. The direction of
actuator movement is configurable.
GUIDE POINT CONTROL Use the two arrow buttons to adjust the
System Guide Point while in Automatic Mode or Manual Mode. Use
the center button to reset the System Guide Point to the default
value, which is 50% of the sensor bandwidth. The slider control
indicates the guide point position. The color of the guide point
pointer is blue when the guide point is zero, yellow when a guide
point shift is present and red when the guide point shift has
reached either extreme.
GUIDE POINT CAPTURE This optional button (which can be enabled
from the “OI Settings” menu) sets the guide point of the active
sensor mode to the current web location. This allows guiding to
begin at the current web location when the Automatic mode is
initiated.
DRIVE SELECT This button will only appear in networked systems.
When available, it displays a list of available drives in the network
and allows the OI to be switched directly to any of them.
DRIVE SELECT These buttons will only appear in networked
systems. When available, they allow the operator interface to be
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LINK DRIVES This optional button (which can be enabled from the
“OI Settings” menu) will only appear in networked systems. When
the “linked mode” is active (indicated by the green button
appearance), Automatic, Manual, and Servo Center commands
initiated from this Operator Interface are directed to all drives in the
network simultaneously.
BACK Use this menu navigation button to return to the previous
menu level.
HOME Use to return to the Operator Level screen.
MENU ARROWS Use in the menu system to page forward or
backward when multiple pages of menu choices are available. The
arrows are disabled when no more choices are available in the
respective direction.
ACCEPT Use to save a changed value and return to the previous
screen.
REJECT This button is used to discard a changed value and return
to the previous screen.

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Status Bar Definitions
The status bar located horizontally across the top of the Operator Level screen remains
visible at all times. The number on the left side of the status bar contains the numerical
address of the connected motor controller and it should always be 1. The number on the
right side of the status bar indicates a hierarchical screen number. The first numerical value
indicates the operation mode (1=Manual, 2=Servo-Center, 3=Automatic). The second
alphabetic character indicates the sensor mode (A=S1, B=S2, C=S1-S2). This screen number
uniquely identifies each screen of the operator interface. The status bar also displays various
icons which are described below.
OPERATION MODE One of these icons will appear to indicate the
operation mode of the GMA-BL Actuator Controller. These do not
appear on the Operator Level screen since the mode buttons already
indicate this information. These will only appear while in the setup
screens.
SENSOR SELECTION One of these icons will appear to indicate the
currently selected sensor mode. These do not appear on the Operator
Level screen since the SENSOR button already contains this
information.
MENU TIMEOUT The menu screens in the operator interface close
automatically after 3 minutes of touchscreen inactivity. The inactivity
timeout option and the timeout value are configurable. The clock
icons will appear during stages of the timeout process as the inactivity
timer counts down. If a timeout occurs, the respective menu will abort
any changes applied and return to the Operator Level screen. Some
service-related screens are immune from the timeout option and are
indicated by the presence of the orange clock icon.
LOGIN AUTHORIZATION LEVEL When security has been configured,
one of these icons will appear to indicate the authorization level of the
current user. Level 1 has the least access while level 3 has the most.
Security is disabled in the factory default configuration so these icons
will not be displayed. All menu screens are accessible when security is
disabled.
READ ONLY MENU When security is enabled, options are available to
make menus “read only”, allowing an operator to view the settings but
not change them. This icon will appear when the active menu is a
“read only” menu.
DIGITAL INPUT COMMAND This icon appears when a valid digital
input command is present. Depending on the command, some touch
panel controls may be disabled during this time. A red arrow in the
down direction indicates digital input influence is disabled. A red up
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GUIDE POINT CHANGED This icon appears when a new System Guide
Point has been applied. This icon will appear on the status bar until
the System Guide Point remains unchanged for approximately 20
seconds.
EXTERNAL LOCK This icon indicates the acceptance of the “External
Lock” digital input command. Automatic actuator movement is
prohibited while in this state.
ASC ON Automatic Sensor Control (ASC) is enabled for the current
sensor mode. See the menu description for ASC for more information
about ASC operation.
ASC ACTIVE Automatic Sensor Control (ASC) is enabled and the ASC
state has been triggered. Automatic actuator movement is prohibited.
See the menu description for ASC for more information about ASC
operation.
MOTOR BLOCKED This icon indicates the motor is stalled.
COMMUNICATION ERROR This error icon indicates communication is
not working between the operator interface and the motor controller.
VOLTAGE ERROR This error icon appears when the input voltage,
motor rail voltage, or internal 12 volt power is outside acceptable
range.
NETWORK ERROR This icon appears when the operator interface is
unable to gain network control.
LINKED MODE This icon appears when the “linked mode” is active.
Linked mode is used in networked systems to send the Automatic,
Manual, and Servo Center commands to all network devices
simultaneously.
MOTOR TYPE FAULT This icon appears when there is no motor type
configured.
COMMUNICATION FAULT This icon appears when a problem is
detected with the communication signals. This can be caused by
hardware or an addressing conflict in a networked system.
LINE SPEED ZERO This icon appears when line speed control is
enabled and the sensed line speed is zero. Guide correction is
inhibited in Automatic mode under these conditions.
MCP-05 SEEK If the MCP-05 option has been enabled, this icon will
blink while a seek operation is in progress.
MOTOR ENCODER FAULT This icon appears when a problem is
detected with the encoder signals from the motor.
MOTOR HALL STATE FAULT This icon appears when a problem is
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Manual Menu Tree
The menus that are available in the operator interface vary depending on the active
operation mode. The following information provides a quick reference to summarize the
menu tree for each mode. Each menu is described in more detail later in this document.
1X MANUAL
SETUP
1X.1.1 SECURITY
1X.1.1.1 LOGOUT
1X.1.1.2 LOGIN
1X.1.1.3 PASSWORDS
1X.1.1.4 MENU PROTECTION
1X.1.2 DISPLAY
1X.1.2.1 LANGUAGE
1X.1.2.2 BRIGHTNESS
1X.1.2.3 ROTATE
1X.1.2.4 CALIBRATE TOUCH
1X.1.2.5 OI SETTINGS
1X.1.3 SERVICE
1X.1.3.1 ABOUT
1X.1.3.2 MEASURE
1X.1.3.3 CONTROL OUTPUTS
1X.1.3.4 COLOR TEST
1X.1.3.5 MOTOR TYPE
1X.1.3.6 COM STATISTICS
1X.1.4 REMOTE CONTROL
1X.1.5 ASC
1X.1.5.1 ASC OFF
1X.1.5.2 ASC ON
1X.1.5.3 ASC SETTINGS

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1X.1.6 GAIN
1X.1.7 SENSOR SETUP
1X.1.8 AUTOSETUP
Page forward/back
1X.2.1 GUIDE SETTINGS
1X.2.2 CONTROL OPTIONS
1X.2.3 POWER ON MODE
1X.2.4 BACKUP
1X.2.5 RESTORE
1X.2.6 HARDLOCK
1X.2.7 NAME
1X.2.8 NETWORK
Page forward/back
1X.3.1 LINE SPEED
1X.3.2 MCP-05 OPTION

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Servo-Center Menu Tree
2X SERVO-CENTER
SETUP
2X.1.1 SECURITY
2X.1.1.1 LOGOUT
2X.1.1.2 LOGIN
2X.1.1.3 PASSWORDS
2X.1.1.4 MENU PROTECTION
2X.1.2 DISPLAY
2X.1.2.1 LANGUAGE
2X.1.2.2 BRIGHTNESS
2X.1.2.3 ROTATE
2X.1.2.4 CALIBRATE TOUCH
2X.1.2.5 OI SETTINGS
2X.1.3 SERVICE
2X.1.3.1 ABOUT
2X.1.3.2 MEASURE
2X.1.3.3 CONTROL OUTPUTS
2X.1.3.4 COLOR TEST
2X.1.3.5 MOTOR TYPE
2X.1.3.6 COM STATISTICS
2X.1.4 REMOTE CONTROL
2X.1.5 ASC
2X.1.5.1 ASC OFF
2X.1.5.2 ASC ON
2X.1.5.3 ASC SETTINGS
2X.1.6 SC GAIN
2X.1.7 CONTROL OPTIONS