Maxcess GMA-BL-1-1 Manual

FIFE GUIDING SOLUTIONS
Fife GMA-BL Actuator Controller
Installation and Service Manual
EN
MI 1-916 1 B

CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................1-1
About these operating instructions.......................................................................... 1-1
CE marking .............................................................................................................. 1-1
Product overview ..................................................................................................... 1-2
Controller mounting and actuator coupling options ................................................ 1-4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................2-1
Instructions for use.................................................................................................. 2-1
Safety symbols......................................................................................................... 2-1
Symbols used........................................................................................................... 2-2
Basic safety information........................................................................................... 2-3
INSTALLATION ......................................................................................3-1
Mechanical and electrical installation....................................................................... 3-1
Installing the operator interface............................................................................... 3-3
Wall mount ..................................................................................................... 3-3
Panel mount ................................................................................................... 3-4
Wiring ...................................................................................................................... 3-5
Digital input matrix default configuration ...................................................... 3-6
Digital output matrix default configuration .................................................... 3-7
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................4-1
Replacing the inductive servo center transducer (ISCT) ............................................ 4-2
Replacement parts ................................................................................................... 4-3
MODEL NUMBER KEY .............................................................................5-1
SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................6-1
English units ............................................................................................................ 6-1
Metric units.............................................................................................................. 6-2
General .................................................................................................................... 6-3
Certifications and environmental compatibility ........................................................ 6-3
Inputs and outputs .................................................................................................. 6-4
Maximum cable lengths ........................................................................................... 6-4
SERVICE................................................................................................7-1

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INTRODUCTION
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About these
operating
instructions
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.
Copyright 2012, all rights reserved.
Periodically there will be updates to this manual. The latest
version is available at www.maxcessintl.com or by calling your
regional office. See back page for phone numbers.
These actuator controller devices must not be installed or used in
a machine or system which does not comply with the machinery
directive 2006/42/EC.
These actuator controller devices were designed and
manufactured to be installed as Partly Completed Machinery into a
machine or partly completed machine.
The instructions must be read and used by all persons who have
the responsibility of installing and maintaining these actuator
controller devices.
These instructions must be retained and incorporated in the
technical documentation for the machine or partly completed
machinery into which the actuator controller device is installed.
CE marking
The GMA-BL Actuator Controller complies with the 2006/42/EC
Machinery directive and the 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic
Compatibility directive.

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Product overview
The GMA-BL Actuator Controller consists of a linear actuator and
motor control electronics attached to the actuator. The actuator
moves loads in a translational fashion. The rotational movement
of the brushless DC motor is reduced by a synchronous belt
pulley and gears and then transmitted to a ball screw which
transforms the rotational movement into linear movement.
The actuator controller is designed for continuous use. The
actuator controller has two sensor inputs, a remote operator
interface, and parallel inputs and outputs for remote control and
alarms. The actuator controller is designed to mount into a web
guiding structure and control the position of the web by
monitoring the web position with sensors mounted on the web
path.
The actuator controller is available in a wide variety of reduction
ratios and strokes and has coupling connection options with
flanges, clevis head, or rod end heads to easily adapt to the
customer’s system. In addition to the controller mounted to the
actuator, the controller can be remote mounted from the actuator
within a few centimeters to allow fitting in applications with tight
spaces. Each actuator controller comes with an integrated servo
center transducer.
The actuator controller works with most Fife sensors.

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Figure 1. Application Example for the GMA-BL Actuator Controller
Product Overview
(continued)
An example center guiding application is shown in Figure 1. The
sensors (2) sense the edges of the web material (5) and determine
the actual position of the web. The GMA-BL Actuator Controller (1)
receives this information and guides the pivot carrier (6) of the
offset pivot guide (3) by means of the linear actuator so the web
material is always in the desired target position. The operator
interface (4) provides a means of controlling and configuring the
GMA-BL Actuator Controller using a color LCD display and
touchscreen.
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GMA-BL
5
Web material
2
Sensors
6
Pivot carrier
3
Offset pivot guide
7
Web direction
4
Operator interface

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Controller mounting and actuator coupling options
Figure 2. Z12 - Rod end coupling connection
Top mount style 1
Top mount style 2
Side mount
Remote mount
Figure 3. A-Clevis coupling connection
Top mount style 1
Top mount style 2
Side mount
Remote mount
Figure 4. KR - Flange coupling connection
Top mount style 1
Top mount style 2
Side mount
Remote mount

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Controller mounting and actuator coupling options (continued)
Figure 5. KLB - Flange coupling connection
Top mount style 1
Top mount style 2
Side mount
Remote mount
Figure 6. J - Rectangular coupling connections
Top mount style 1
Top mount style 2
Side mount
Remote mount

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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
Safety symbols
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 may be used to provide
controlling and guiding functions for
∙Steering and offset pivot guide control
∙Positioning and slave guidance
Other applications include the control and positioning of
∙Unwind/rewind rolls
∙Blades/cutter bars
∙Cutting tables
∙Turn bars, etc.
The GMA-BL Actuator Controllers must be used only for their
intended purpose.
The GMA-BL Actuator Controllers must be used indoors. See
environmental specifications in Section 6-1.
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 use the GMA-BL Actuator Controller as a safety
component. The actuator does not hold the position if power
fails.
The GMA-BL Actuator Controller must not be used to raise and
lower loads.
Do not use the GMA-BL Actuator Controller outdoors.
Any other use than the proper use shall be deemed inappropriate.

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Basic safety
information
(Continued)
Installation and commissioning
Any GMA-BL Actuator Controller which is damaged must not be
installed or put into service.
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.
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 –Danger of injury from crushing.
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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Basic safety
information
(Continued)
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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Mechanical and
electrical
installation
Use Table 1 to determine the installation drawing you will need
for your coupling and mounting style.
Table 1. Outline dimension drawings
Controller mounting
Actuator coupling
Top mount
Style 1 and Style 2
Side mount
Remote mount
Z12 Rod End
216650
216655
216660
A Clevis
216651
216656
216661
KR Flange
216652
216657
216662
KLB Flange
216653
216658
216663
J Rectangular
216654
216659
216664
The linear actuator and connecting rod must be secured from
rotating about the axis of the actuator to ensure precision
operation. The fastening connections to the machine must be
securely mounted to avoid excessive movement.
Route all cables away from moving or rotating parts.
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.

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Mechanical and
electrical installation
(continued)
The inductive servo center transducer (ISCT) orientation can be
changed on the Z12 Rod End and A Clevis models by loosening two
set screws and rotating the ring holding the transducer. The set
screws should be tightened to 0.5 Nm (4.4 lb-in). See Figure 7.
Install the sensors in the web path. Install the air lines on sensors
with air sweep.
1
ISCT
2
Set screw (2X)
Figure 7.
ISCT Orientation adjustment for Z12-Rod end and A-Clevis models

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Installing the
operator interface
Wall mount model
Units are in millimeters [inches].
M4 x 0.7 (4X)
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111 [4.370]
87.7 [3.453]
1
Operator interface
2
Operator interface shroud
3
Wall
Figure 8. Operator interface wall mount kit installation

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Installing the
operator interface
Panel mount model
Units are in millimeters [inches].
124[4.882]
R4 [0.157] MAX(4X)
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Operator interface
2
Panel
3
Mounting bracket
4
Panel jack screws
5
Installation cutout
Figure 9. Operator interface panel mount kit installation

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Wiring
Operating voltage range and current rating are listed in Section
6-1, Specifications and shown on the label on the controller
housing.
All wiring must comply with the essential requirements of the
appropriate standard(s) and is the responsibility of the installer.
Wiring to the web guiding system must be insulated copper wire
with a temperature rating of at least 80⁰C. The wire size should be
0.82 mm2(18 AWG).
1. Connect a 24 VDC +/-25% power supply to the power cable.
The WHITE wire is positive and the BLACK wire is negative.
2. Connect the PE of the building or machine to the power cable
GREEN wire.
Note: The negative power connection, BLACK wire, is internally
connected to the PE connection, GREEN wire. This connection is
only used for EMC compliance.
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 power cable GREEN wire and
the PE circuit of the building or machine.
CAUTION –Never place electrical cables under mechanical strain.
Always provide mechanical support of wiring with either clamps
or flexible or rigid conduit.
Digital inputs and outputs are available for remote control and
signaling functions. There are 6 digital inputs allowing control of
the following modes: External Lock, Automatic, Manual, Servo-
Center, Jog, RGPC, and sensor selection. There are 4 digital outputs
that are initially configured as alarms for Loss of Null, Centered,
Motor Blocked, and Power OK. See Tables 2 and 3 for the default
configurations.
Refer to the wiring diagram of the GMA-BL Actuator Controller
drawing number 216282.

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Table 2. Digital input matrix default configuration
0 = LOW
1 = HIGH
- = IGNORE
Note: To ensure that a command is properly executed, all pertinent
inputs for each command must be switched high or low within
20 ms of each other and maintained for at least 30 ms.
INPUTS
MODE
5
4
3
2
1
0
EXTERNAL LOCK
-
-
-
-
-
1
AUTOMATIC
-
-
0
0
1
-
MANUAL
-
-
0
1
0
-
SERVO-CENTER
-
-
1
0
0
-
JOG Minus *
0
1
-
-
-
-
JOG Plus *
1
0
-
-
-
-
RGPC Minus *
0
1
-
-
-
-
RGPC Plus *
1
0
-
-
-
-
RGPC RESET *
1
1
-
-
-
-
Sensor S1 (Single Edge Guiding) **
-
-
0
1
1
-
Sensor S2 (Single Edge Guiding) **
-
-
1
1
0
-
Sensor S1 –S2 (Center-guiding) **
-
-
1
1
1
-
*
Inputs 4 & 5 are used to provide Jogs while in Manual and Servo Center modes, and RGPC
functions while in Automatic mode.
**
Sensor selection is allowed in Manual and Servo Center modes, only. Sensor selection must
be momentary commands.
WARNING –Death or injury can result from unexpected movement.
If the timing requirements of the digital inputs are not met, unexpected motion
of the guide could result when a sensor selection is misinterpreted as a mode
change to Servo Center or Auto.