1. SELECTING 60 OR 120 PULSE
OPERATION
A. For 60 pulse output - Set switch (S1) to 60 on
the P.C. card (No. 24-480).
B. For 120 pulse output - Set switch (S1) to 120
on the P.C. card.
Note: Readjust MAX pot after changing pulse
switch setting.
2. LIMITING THE MAXIMUM
OUTPUT OF CONTROL
Adjust the MAX Output trimpot so that the output
to the feeder reaches its desired maximum level
when the MAIN CONTROL DIAL is turned fully
clockwise. The MAX Output trimpot should be
adjusted to keep the vibratory feeder from
hammering when the control is turned up to full
power.
NOTE: Output to feeder must be connected and
the control set for proper output frequency (60
or 120 pulse) setting. The Run Jumper must be
connected as shown on the wiring diagram.
A. Power input should be OFF or disconnected.
B. Rotate MAIN CONTROL DIAL on front cover
to 0 or its minimum setting.
C. Open cover to allow access to printed circuit
card.
D. Using CAUTION, turn power ON (no output
should be present).
E. Rotate the MAIN CONTROL DIAL on front
cover slowly to its highest setting.
F. Adjust the MAX output trimpot so that the output
to the feeder reaches its desired maximum
level when the MAIN CONTROL DIAL is
turned fully clockwise. Turning the MAX output
trimpot clockwise increases the maximum
output level.
3. SETTING THE MINIMUM
OUTPUT LEVEL OF CONTROL
When the vibratory feeder is nearly empty, turn the
MAIN CONTROL DIAL fully counter-clockwise and
adjust the MIN trimpot to just below the slowest speed
that provides the proper feed rate.
This trimpot is only installed on Rev. D boards.
4. REMOTE OFF/ON CONTROL
A Run Jumper has been installed at the factory as
shown on the enclosed wiring diagram.
Note: TB2 terminals 5-7 are connected to the line
voltage circuit. Therefore any switch or contact must be
isolated from other circuits.
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Feeder Cube®control can be configured to operate in
one of the following ways.
A. A low current switch such as a paddle switch can
replace the factory-installed Run Jumper "J1." The
"Run Contact" connects to terminals 6 and 7. The
contact must be able to switch 5VDC and 2mA.
The control will then run only when the contact is
closed. Refer to Section A of the OFF/ON
CONTROL GUIDE.
B. Feeder Bowl/Hopper Interlock allows the Hopper
control to operate only when the Bowl is running
and the paddle switch contact is closed. The
interlock input on terminals 11 and 12 of TB2 is
controlled by the interlock output of a "Parts
Sensing Feeder Bowl Control" such as an FC-90
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Remove jumper "J1" of this control from terminals 6
and 7. Connect the Hopper Paddle switch to
alternate terminals 5 and 6. Connect TB2 terminals
11 and 12 of this control to the "Parts Sensing
Control". Refer to Section B of the OFF/ON
CONTROL GUIDE. Check specific instructions for
the "Parts Sensing Control" wiring.
Note: Only use Bowl/Hopper Interlock with a FC-90
and FC-40 Series control. Two FC-40 Series
controls will not interlock to each other since neither
one has an interlock output.
C. Low Voltage DC can be used to turn the control ON
and OFF. Move jumper "J1" from terminal 7, to
terminal 5, (6 remains the same). Then connect
the positive signal (+5 to 30VDC @ 10mA) to
terminal 12 and the negative to terminal 11 of TB2.
The control will now turn ON when the DC signal is
present at terminals 11 and 12 of TB2. This input
is optically isolated. Refer to Section C of the
OFF/ON CONTROL GUIDE.
D. AC Voltage may be used to turn the control
ON and OFF. This requires a 105-250VAC
signal, with 2mA maximum off-state leakage.
Set up the control by moving the jumper "J1"
from terminal 7, to terminal 5, (6 remains the
same). Connect the 105-250VAC Signal to
terminal 12 (L1) and the common (L2) to
terminal 10 of TB2. The FC-40 control will
now turn ON whenever the AC signal is
applied to terminals 10 and 12 of TB2. This
input is optically isolated. Refer to Section D
of the OFF/ON CONTROL GUIDE.
5. MAIN CONTROL DIAL
The output power is controlled by the MAIN
CONTROL DIAL. A special logarithmic-tapered
power-out curve (non-linear) spreads the power
broadly across the MAIN CONTROL DIAL to help
give maximum "Fine Control" over the output
speed of the vibratory feeder. When very precise
adjustment of the MAIN CONTROL DIAL is
needed, increase the MIN trimpot setting and/or
decrease the MAX trimpot setting. Use of an
external analog signal in place of the control
potentiometer is not recommended.
6. SETTING THE SOFT-START
The start-up of the control output can be adjusted
to ramp up to the desired output level instead of
starting abruptly. This keeps parts from falling off
the tooling of a vibratory feeder when it turns on; it
can reduce hammering during turn on; it can also
simulate a paddle switch ON delay. Adjust the
SOFT Start trimpot clockwise for the gentlest start
(about a 10-second ramp up to full output). Turn
the trimpot fully counter-clockwise for no soft start.
7. ADVANCED FEATURE PROGRAMS
Advanced features are available for specialized
applications. These features can be enabled by
the end user: 60 pulse waveform reversal; Main
Control Dial follows a fixed curve; Control output
turns off when the Main Control Dial is at 0; MIN
pot disable, Power conservation mode; High
speed/low speed/off operation; and Low pulse
rates of 30, 20, 15, 10. For a full description of
these features, please download the FC-40 Plus
Advanced Application Note.
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