Rodix FEEDER CUBE FC-44 Plus Setup guide

File No. E183233
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FEEDER CUBE ®
FC-44 Plus , P/N 121-000-0886
OPEN FRAME MODEL
IMPORTANT: APPLICATION NOTE
Input: 120 VAC, 50/60 HZ.
(Operating range 90-130 VAC)
Single Unit Fuse Size: 15 AMPS
Output: 0-120 VAC
100% Duty Cycle 0.6-12A, 80% for 13-15A
Circuit Board P/N 24-210
Model Information: This control is a Sub Panel Mount version of the FC-40
Plus Series Feeder Cube®. The potentiometer
and switch are sold separately in control kit P/N 123-000-0003. A DIN rail mounting kit is available, P/N 123-000-0372. For
more information on this control, refer to the enclosed Adjustments and Set Up pages.
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FC-90 PLUS SERIES
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LOW VOLTAGE INPUT SWITCHING
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TERM STRIP TB2, OUTPUT
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FEEDER BOWL/HOPPER INTERLOCK
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10-30 VDC INPUT VOLTAGE
PADDLE
LOW CURRENT
SWITCH
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OFF/ON CONTROL GUIDE
OFF/ON CONTROL
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(DC Voltage from PLC or FC-90 Plus)
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See section 6 of the Application Note for more
details on the REMOTE OFF/ON CONTROL guide.
(ON OLDER REV. F PCB USE TB2-3(+) & TB2-2(-)).
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INPUT POWER
RUN
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JUMPER
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TERM. STRIP
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For evironments with
solenoids and motor
drives: Strip the shield
drain wire to 1" long.
Connect the shield
drain wire to the side
of the card bracket.
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OUTPUT POWER
AUX FEATURE
Vi #20
60 Rev
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MAIN
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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FC-40 Plus Series
Application Note
For Circuit Board P/N’s 24-210 & 24-211
General Description
The FC-40 Plus Series of controls are designed to
power vibratory bowls, storage hoppers and linear
inline feeders. The controls are designed to run
continuously or can be turned on and off with a PLC,
a contact closure or interlocked to the operation of a
part sensing Feeder Cube®.
Standard features include a soft start adjustment,
minimum and maximum output adjustments, full
wave/half wave selector switch, line voltage
compensation, 4-20mA and 0-5VDC amplitude
control.
Note: FC-200 Series and FC-90
Plus Series are
available for use on applications requiring a three
wire DC sensor, an interlock output, or a Constant
Feed Rate (vibration feedback) sensor.
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1. SELECT THE PULSE SETTING
Match the control’s pulse mode to the feeder’s
tuning:
A. For 60 pulse output - Set DIP switch (S1) to 60
on the circuit card.
B. For 120 pulse output - Set DIP switch (S1) to
120 on the circuit card.
C. For 40, 30 or 60 Reverse pulse settings, see the
“S1 Programming Chart” and the FC-40 Plus
Advanced Application Note
Note: Readjust the MAX trimpot after changing
pulse switch setting.
2. LIMITING THE MAXIMUM
OUTPUT OF CONTROL
The MAX output trimpot can be adjusted to limit the
maximum vibration level of the vibratory feeder when
the Main Control Dial is fully turned up. When setting
up the MAX output of the feeder control, the output
wiring to feeder must be connected and the control
set for the proper pulse (60 or 120) setting. A Run
Jumper must be connected as shown on either the
wiring diagram or the ON/OFF Control Guide.
A. Power input should be OFF or disconnected.
B. Open cover to allow access to circuit card.
C. Adjust the MAX Output trimpot counter-
clockwise to its minimum setting.
D. Using CAUTION, turn power ON (no output
should be present).
E. Rotate the MAIN CONTROL DIAL on front
cover clockwise to its highest setting.
F. Adjust the MAX Output trimpot so that the output
to the feeder reaches its desired maximum level.
3. SETTING THE MINIMUM
OUTPUT LEVEL OF CONTROL
When the vibratory feeder is nearly empty, turn the
MAIN CONTROL DIAL to “1” and adjust the MIN
trimpot to just below the proper feed rate. The MIN
trimpot also serves as the “low speed” trimpot for 2-
speed operation. See “S1 Programming Chart” for
feature selection details.
4. MAIN CONTROL DIAL
The output power is controlled by the MAIN
CONTROL DIAL. It is a logarithmic-tapered power
out curve (non-linear) that spreads the power
broadly across the MAIN CONTROL DIAL. The
logarithmic taper power curve helps to 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. For precise scaling at low
amplitudes, use the linear POT taper or reduce the
Max pot setting. To select a linear pot taper for the
Main Control Dial, see the “S1 Programming Chart.”
5. SETTING THE SOFT-START
The start-up rate of the control output can be
adjusted to ramp up to the desired output level
instead of starting abruptly. Soft-start keeps parts
from falling off the tooling, reduces spring shock, and
hammering when the control turns ON. Turn the
SOFT Start trimpot clockwise for the gentlest start
(about a 6 sec. ramp up to full output). Turn the
trimpot fully counter-clockwise for no soft start.
6. REMOTE OFF/ON CONTROL
A Run Jumper has been installed at the factory as
shown on the enclosed wiring diagram.
Remote OFF/ON operation of the FC-40 Plus
Series
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 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
Plus .
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ADJUSTMENTS & SET UP
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FC-90 Plus Series
GENERAL PURPOSE
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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. 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 (+10 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.
7. REMOTE SPEED CONTROL
Remote control of the power level can be
accomplished by the following methods:
A. 4-20mA signal from a PLC can be used to remotely
vary the output of the control instead of the Main
Control Dial. The 4-20mA input is automatically in
control whenever a 4-20mA signal is applied to the
control (terminals TB2-8 & 9). The Main Control
dial setting is ignored whenever there is a 4-20mA
signal. The 4-20mA input is transformer isolated
from the power line. In an environment with high
electrical noise, use a shielded cable for the 4-
20mA signal. The “S1 Programming Chart” shows
how change to 0-20mA speed control instead of
the default of 4-20mA.
B. A 0-5VDC Analog input signal may be applied in
place of the Main Control Dial at H1. The 0-5VDC
input is transformer isolated from the power line.
8. LINE VOLTAGE COMPENSATION
Fluctuations in the line voltage can cause a feeder
bowl to vary its feed rate. The line voltage
compensation feature adjusts the control's output to
help compensate for fluctuations in the supply
voltage. If it becomes necessary to disable this
feature, set “Disable LVC” from the S1 programming
chart.
9. OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
The 120V models in general purpose enclosures
provide a standard North American receptacle
(NEMA 5-15R) for connection to the feeder. 240V
models have a pigtail output cord. Power cords are
optional on Oil Resistant models.
10. SUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES
Special supplementary software features can be
enabled on the 24-210/24-211 circuit boards. The
features include: linear pot taper, 0-20mA control,
empty bowl timer, low pulse rates, and two speed
pots. See the S1 Switch Programming Chart. For
more feature information download (or request from
RODIX) the FC-40
Plus Advanced Application Note
24-210/24-211.
11. STATUS LEDs
When any of the inputs are active, the associated
LED will turn ON. When the RUN input conditions
are met, the RUN LED will turn ON. See section 6
and the wiring diagram’s ON/OFF Control Guide for
more information on how to satisfy the RUN
conditions.
TROUBLESHOOTING
For the control to run: The MAIN CONTROL DIAL
must be turned up or have over 4mA at the 4-20mA
input. Either the DIRECT LED must be lit or both the
INTERLOCK and EXT VOLTS LEDs must be on. To
light the DIRECT LED, connect a Run Jumper at
TB2-6 & TB2-7. To light the INTERLOCK LED, a
Run Jumper must connect TB2-5 to TB2-6. To
illuminate the EXT VOLTS LED, TB2-11 & 12 needs
a 10-30 VDC signal. If the feeder only hums, flip the
60/120 dip switch.
For more troubleshooting helps, download the FC-
40
Plus Troubleshooting Guide at rodix.com
WARNING:
Fuses should be replaced with a Bussman ABC
or Littelfuse 3AB "Fast Acting" type or
equivalent of manufacturer's original value.
Mounting this control on a vibrating surface will
void the warranty.
WARRANTY
Rodix Control Products are Warranted to be free from
defects in material and workmanship under normal
use for a period of two years from date of shipment.
For the full description of the warranty, terms, and software
license, please contact the factory.
For assistance installing or operating your Rodix Feeder
Cube® please call the factory or visit our web site.
Technical help is available to answer your questions and
email any needed information. To return a control for IN
or OUT of warranty service, please ship it prepaid to:
Rodix Inc., ATTN: Repair Department
If under warranty, Rodix will repair or replace your control
at no charge; If out of warranty, we will repair it and you
will be billed for the repair charges (Time and Material)
plus the return freight. Quotes for repairs are available
upon request. A brief note describing the symptoms helps
our technicians address the issue.
Feeder Cube® is a registered TM of Rodix Inc.
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2316 23rd Ave., Rockford, IL 61104
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Disable LVC 0 0 1
2-Speed Operation 1 0 1
30/40 Pulse Operation 0 1 1
Low Amplitude at “1” 1 1 1

RODIX SOLUTION
Good wiring practices for
avoiding electrical noise
problems.
Rodixcontrolshave beendesigned witha
high degree of immunity to electrical
noise; however, depending on the control
installation, electrical noise can cause
problems. These problems occur in less
than1%of theproduct installations. Most
electrical noise problems can be avoided
by following some simple guidelines.
Good wiring practices need to be used to
prevent electrical noise from interfering
with your control’s operation. Another
name for electrical noise is Electro-
Magnetic Interference (EMI).
Symptoms of Electrical Noise
The symptoms of electrical noise would
appear as follows: a brief pause or a brief
“bump” in the vibratory feeder’s output
that the control automatically recovers
from. In rare cases the control will either
stop operating or run continuously at full
power in 120 pulse mode until the power
switch is slowly cycled OFF and ON.
Sources of Electrical Noise
Electrical noise is generated by devices
like relay coils, solenoid valves,
contactors, servo motors, and variable
frequency inverter drives. The electrical
noiseis thentransferred toanother device
by one of three ways. The noise could be
conducted through the power wires, or
capacitivelycoupledfromwiretoadjacent
wire, or it is transmitted from the wires of
a nearby noise source.
Solutions for Electrical Noise
1. Use shielded wires for all I/O (Input /
Output) signals. The I/O signals may
include: 4-20mA input, Run input, Sensor
input, 0-5VDC input, Interlock input or
AUX output. The shield “drain” wire
should be tied to the chassis in the Rodix
control. The drain wire should be kept
shorter than 2”. Please see the enclosed
picture.
Example of a “drain” wire termination
2. Never run I/O signal wires in the same
conduit or raceway as AC power lines
such as wires to motors, solenoids,
heaters, welders and Rodix controls, etc.
3. I/O wires within an enclosure should
be routed as far away as possible from
relays, solenoids, transformers, power
wiring and other noisy equipment. Keep
the I/O signal wires separate from the
control’s input and output power wiring.
Secure the wires in place.
4. Whenever relays or solenoid valves
are used, install a Snubber on them to
reduce electrical noise. Use a diode on a
DC coil. Use a RC Snubber on an AC
coil.
5. In extremely high EMI environments,
Power Line Filters and ferrite beads can
be effective. Install ferrite beads on I/O
signal wires as close as possible to the
circuit board terminal strip. Loop the wire
through the bead several times or use
several beads on each wire for additional
protection.
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