Rodix FC-100-PLC Plus Setup guide

MODEL FC-100-PLC Plus
PlusPlus
Plus
P/N 121-693
Listed, File No. E183233
Input: 120 VAC
50/60 HZ.
Output: 0-120 VAC
Triple Unit Fuse Sizes:
Main 15 AMPS MAXIMUM
Unit A 10 AMPS
Unit B 15 AMPS
Unit C 5 AMPS
80% Duty Cycle at Rated AMPS
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Units A, B & C
1. SELECTING 60 OR 120 PULSE
OPERATION
A. For 60 pulse output - Set switch (S1) to 60 on
"master control" P.C. card (No. 24-488).
B. For 120 pulse output - Set switch (S1) to 120
on "master control" 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. REMOTE OFF/ON CONTROL
Note: a Run Jumper has been installed at the
factory as shown on the enclosed wiring diagram.
Remote OFF/ON operation of the FC-40
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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 Plus
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Remove jumper "J1" of this control from TB2
terminals 6 and 7. Connect the Hopper
Paddle switch to alternate terminals 5 and 6 of
TB2. 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 the 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.
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RODIX INC.
FEEDER CUBE
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GENERAL PURPOSE
ADJUSTMENTS AND
SET UP

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).
Connect a +5 to 30VDC (10mA) signal to
terminal 12 and the reference (GND) 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 leakage maximum. 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.
TB-2 terminals 5-7 are transformer isolated from
the line voltage circuit.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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, remove resistor R4 from the bottom of the
board with a pair of pliers, twist R4 to snap it off.
7. REMOTE SPEED CONTROL
Remote control of the power signal level can be
accomplished by the following methods:
A. 0-5VDC Analog input signal may be applied in
place of the Main Control Dial. For further
information, contact RODIX.
B. 4-20mA signal from a PLC can be used to
remotely vary the output of the control instead
of the Main Control Dial. This feature is
automatically turned on whenever a 4-20mA
signal is applied to the control. To return
control to the Main Control Dial, remove the 4-
20mA signal by turning it off or use a switch to
open the circuit. The 4-20mA input is
transformer isolated from the power line.
C. Remote control of the output power level can
be accomplished by using an optional Step
Up/Down Remote Speed Interface P/N 123-
148. WARNING:
Fuses should be replaced with 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
Control please call the factory. Technical help is
available to answer your questions and Fax 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 is appreciated by our
Technicians.
Feeder Cube®is a registered TM of Rodix Inc.
DIMENSIONS
RODIX, INC.
2316 23rd Ave, Rockford, IL 61104
Toll Free [phone], FAX [phone]
E-mail custserv[email protected]
www.rodix.com
FC-100-PLC APP JANUARY 2000

RODIX SOLUTION
Good wiring practices for
avoiding electrical noise
problems.
Rodix controls have been designed with a
high degree of immunity to electrical
noise; however, depending on the control
installation, electrical noise can cause
problems. These problems occur in less
than 1% of the product 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
noise is then transferred to another
device by one of three ways. The noise
could be conducted through the power
wires, or capacitively coupled from wire to
adjacent wire, or it is transmitted from the
wires of a 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.
RODIX, INC.
2316 23rd Ave. Rockford, IL 61104
Toll Free [phone], FAX [phone]
E-mail custserv[email protected]
www.rodix.com
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Drain
Wire
RELAY
COILSNUBBER
VAC
104M06QC47
QUENCH-ARC
RECTIFIER
DIODE RELAY
COIL
1N4006
VDC
+
-

1
J1
100K
(TALL)
11
J1
100K
HOT
TERM. STRIP
TRIAC
GND
LOAD
AUX FEATURE
+
TRIAC
SOFT
2
TB1
CONTROL
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8
60
J1
GND
9
TB1
100K
10 10
S1
Transformer
VAC:
6
SOFT
10
1/8W MIN
LOAD
4
SOFT
VDC:
AUX FEATURE
POWER
(TALL)
60
115
COMMON
VAC:
120
TERM. STRIP
HOT
8 5
POWER
-
TB2
J1
JUMPER
SIG
6
8
S1
INPUT
CONTROL
5
MAX
TB2
POWER
A1
INTERLOCK
TB1
FC-40-PLC PLUS
5
+
Transformer
11
8
VDC:
5
AUX FEATURE
-
TERM. STRIP
LOAD
A2
COM
(SMALL)
OUTPUT POWER
1/8W MIN
RUN
10
G
MAX
-
GATE
J1
2
L1
RUN
LINE VOLTAGE
+
J1
FC-40-PLC PLUS
INTERLOCK
+
HOT
Transformer P/N 24-488
L1
8
MAIN
VAC:
HOT
MAIN
JUMPER
-
SIG
POT
CONTROL
5
11
1
(SMALL)
TERM. STRIP
+
CHASSIS
10
INPUT
6
120
6
-
4-20mA
HOT
LINE VOLTAGE
INTERLOCK
6
TB1
GATE
COMMON
L1
412
+
CONTROL CARD
(SMALL)
GATE
15 A MAX
A2
12
L2
VDC:
4-20mA
+
FC-40-PLC PLUS
9
-
POT
9
TERM. STRIP
L2
JUMPER
COM
1
4-20mA
COMMON
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3
P/N 24-488
COM
127
7
G G
3
7
HOT
1
TB2
TB1
12
HOT
SIG
1
-
6
11
1/8W MIN
+
CHASSIS
3
A1
CHASSIS
120VAC
INPUT
POWER
7
COM
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77
CONTROL CARD
GND
60
12
OUTPUT POWER
+
TB1
RUN
S1
LINE VOLTAGE
9
TB2
GND
A1
MAIN
-
1
120
P/N 24-488
TERM. STRIP
POT
MAX
9
-
TB2TB2
12
104
TRIAC
(TALL)
INPUT
OUTPUT POWER
CONTROL CARD
9
L2
A2
RODIX, INC.
2316 23rd Ave, Rockford, IL 61104
Toll Free [phone]
FAX [phone]
E-mail custserv[email protected]
www.rodix.com
FC-100-PLC PLUS APP 2/7/2000
RODIX INC.
FEEDER CUBE
FC-100
Plus Series
Plus SeriesPlus Series
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WIRING DIAGRAM
MODEL #121-693
MODEL INPUT VAC AMPS OUTPUT
FC-100-PLC PLUS 120 VAC 10/15/5A 0-120
A1 GATE
TRIAC REFERENCE GUIDE
A2
UNIT A UNIT C
UNIT B
FC-90 PLUS SERIES
56
65
TERM STRIP TB-2, OUTPUT
C)
OFF/ON CONTROL
FC-40 PLUS SERIES TERM STRIP TB-2
10
2
A)
5-30 VDC INPUT VOLTAGE
FEEDER BOWL/HOPPER INTERLOCK
B)
8
L1
LOW VOLTAGE INPUT SWITCHING
SWITCH
12 6
-
3
7
AC VOLTAGE INPUT SWITCHING
11
11
OFF/ON CONTROL
58
J1
86
1
L2
10 11 11
FC-40 PLUS SERIES TERM STRIP TB-2
9
9
See section 3 of the Application Note for
Units A & C for more details
10
OFF/ON CONTROL GUIDE
+
7
10
J1
FC-40 PLUS SERIES TERM STRIP TB-2
12 8
PADDLE
79
105-250 VAC INPUT VOLTAGE
FC-40 PLUS SERIES TERM STRIP TB-2, INPUT
12
9
LOW CURRENT
SWITCH
7
D)
12 5