Nexen GC300 User manual

1FORM NO. L-20342-C-0204
WEB CONTROL PRODUCTS
User Manual
GC300 Second Sensor Board
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FORM NO. L-20342-C-0204 2
In accordance with Nexen’s established policy of constant product improvement, the specifications contained in this
manual are subject to change without notice. Technical data listed in this manual are based on the latest information
available at the time of printing and are also subject to change without notice.
Technical Support: 800-843-7445
[phone]
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Copyright 2004 Nexen Group, Inc.
Nexen Group, Inc.
560 Oak Grove Parkway
Vadnais Heights, Minnesota 55127
ISO 9001 Certified
Read this manual carefully before installation and operation.
Follow Nexen's instructions and integrate this unit into your system with care.
This unit should be installed, operated and maintained by qualified personnel ONLY.
Improper installation can damage your system or cause injury or death.
Comply with all applicable codes.
DANGER

3FORM NO. L-20342-C-0204
INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 1
Second
Sensor
Board
Connector
J2
Standoffs Connector
J3
Main Circuit
Board
maintain the alignment of the web to the center of the
machine.
Nexen’s GC300 Second Sensor Board is designed to
connect a second sensor to the GC300. The types of
sensors that can be accommodated are: PH16, PH46,
UH21, and LH100.
With the Second SensorBoard installed, theGC300can
function in both EPC and CPC mode.
Nexen’sGC300isdesigned,inits basic mode,toconnect
to one edge position sensor, which can be mounted on
either side of the web for Edge Position Control (EPC).
Refer to Nexen’s GC300 Installation, Operation, and
Maintenance Instructions for Edge Position Control.
When two sensors of the same type are mounted on both
sides of the web, Nexen’s GC300 can obtain the center
position signal of the web, and provide Center Position
Control (CPC). The primary purpose for CPC is to
WARNING
1. Press the two plastic press-in Standoffs into the two
mounting holes of the Second Sensor Board (See
Figure 1).
2. Align the Connector J2 on the Second Sensor Board
with the Connector J3 located on the Main Circuit
Board of the GC300 and the two Standoffs with the
holes in the Main Circuit Board of the GC300; then,
press the Connector J2 and the two Standoffs into
theConnector J3 andthetwo holesinthe MainCircuit
Board of the GC300 (See Figure 1).
3. Refer to the GC300 Web Guide Controller Manual
for sensor wiring and configuration information.
Hazardous voltages present. Disconnect
power from the GC300 before installing
the Second Sensor board.

FORM NO. L-20342-C-0204 4
WARRANTY
Warranties
Nexen warrants that the Products will be free from any defects in material or workmanship for a period of 12 months
from the date of shipment. NEXEN MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES,INCLUDING WITHOUTLIMITATION, IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OFMERCHANTABILITYAND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. This warranty applies only if (a) the
Product has been installed, used and maintained in accordance with any applicable Nexen installation or maintenance
manual for the Product; (b) the alleged defect is not attributable to normal wear and tear; (c) the Product has not
been altered, misused or used for purposes other than those for which it was intended; and (d) Buyer has given written
notice of the alleged defect to Nexen, and delivered the allegedly defective Product to Nexen, within one year of the
date of shipment.
ExclusiveRemedy
The exclusive remedy of the Buyer for any breach of the warranties set out above will be, at the sole discretion of
Nexen, a repair or replacement with new, serviceably used or reconditioned Product, or issuance of credit in the
amount of the purchase price paid to Nexen by the Buyer for the Products.
Limitation of Nexen’s Liability
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW NEXEN SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO BUYER OR ANY OTHER PERSON
FOR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SPECIAL DAMAGES, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY OR OTHER
BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF NEXEN SHALL HAVE
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OR LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH POTENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE. For all of
the purposes hereof, the term “consequential damages” shall include lost profits, penalties, delay images, liquidated
damages or other damages and liabilities which Buyer shall be obligated to pay or which Buyer may incur based
upon, related to or arising out of its contracts with its customers or other third parties. In no event shall Nexen be liable
for any amount of damages in excess of amounts paid by Buyer for Products or services as to which a breach of
contract has been determined to exist. The parties expressly agree that the price for the Products and the services
was determined in consideration of the limitation on damages set forth herein and such limitation has been specifically
bargained for and constitutes an agreed allocation of risk which shall survive the determination of any court of
competent jurisdiction that any remedy herein fails of its essential purpose.
Limitationof Damages
In no event shall Nexen be liable for any consequential, indirect, incidental, or special damages of any nature whatso-
ever, including without limitation, lost profits arising from the sale or use of the Products.
Warranty Claim Procedures
To make a claim under this warranty, the claimant must give written notice of the alleged defect to whom the Product
was purchased from and deliver the Product to same within one year of the date on which the alleged defect first
became apparent.
Nexen Group, Inc.
560 Oak Grove Parkway
Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
800.843.7445
Fax: [phone]
www.nexengroup.com
ISO 9001 Certified