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4 – Switches / Maintenance BC215, BC2M15, BC2MM15 Parts Sheet #0510-4004_10_BC215ps
MAINTENANCE
The Band Cylinder
®
should be kept as clean as possible around the
bands and Carrier Bracket.
LUBRICATION
All Tolomatic Band Cylinders are pre-lubricated at the factory. To
ensure maximum cylinder life, the following guidelines should
be followed.
1. Filtration– We recommend the use of dry, filtered air in our
products. ‘Filtered air’ means a level of 10 Micron or less. ‘Dry’
means air should be free of appreciable amounts of moisture.
Regular maintenance of installed filters will generally keep
excess moisture in check.
2. External Lubricators (optional)– The factory pre-lubrication of
Tolomatic Band Cylinders will provide optimal performance
without the use of external lubrication. However, external
lubricators can further extend service life of pneumatic
actuators if the supply is kept constant.
Oil lubricators, (mist or drop) should supply a minimum of 1
drop per 20 standard cubic feet per minute to the cylinder. As a
rule of thumb, double that rate if water in the system is
suspected. Demanding conditions may require more lubricant.
If lubricators are used, we recommend a non-detergent, 20cP
@ 140˚F 10-weight lubricant. Optimum conditions for standard
cylinder operation is +32˚ to +125˚F (+0˚ to 51.6˚C).
NOTE: Use of external lubricators will wash away the factory
installed lubrication. External lubricants must be maintained in a
constant supply or the results will be a dry actuator prone to failure.
3. Sanitary environments– Oil mist lubricators must dispense
‘Food Grade’ lubricants to the air supply. Use fluids with ORAL
LD50 toxicity ratings of 35 or higher such as Multitherm
®
PG-1 or equivalent. Demanding conditions can require a review
of the application.
CARRIER BRACKET ADJUSTMENT
The tracking tension on the Carrier Bracket may be adjusted by
tightening or loosening the two shoulder bolts and nuts on the
bracket. To tighten or loosen the bolts on the BC215 Band Cylinder
®
models, use an open-end wrench and Allen wrench. Tighten the nut
on the shoulder bolt until there is no lateral movement of the bolt.
Then, equally tighten each nut on the shoulder bolts while moving
the carrier by hand along the length of the stroke. When all lateral
play in the carrier is eliminated and free movement along the length
of the stroke is maintained, the carrier bracket is adjusted properly.
CAUTION
: Make certain not to overtighten the Carrier Bracket
adjustment screws. It is possible to tighten them enough to keep the
Carrier and Piston from moving. Tightening the Carrier Bracket
directly affects the cylinder’s breakaway. The tighter the adjustment
the higher the breakaway.
CUSHION NEEDLE ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the cushion needles in the cylinder heads carefully to obtain
a smooth, hesitation free deceleration for your particular application.
If there are questions on proper adjustment, please consult
Tolomatic, Inc.
PERFORMANCE
THE NOTCHED
FACE OF THE
SWITCH INDICATES
THE SENSING
SURFACE AND
MUST FACE
TOWARD THE
MAGNET.
THE NOTCHED
GROOVE IN THE
ACTUATOR
INDICATES THE
GROOVE TO
INSTALL THE
SWITCH. CONTACT
TOLOMATIC IF
SWITCHES ARE
REQUIRED ON
ANOTHER SIDE OF
ACTUATOR.
0
50
100
150
200
0100 200 300 400 500
VOLTAGE A.C. or D.C.
CURRENT D.C (mA)
REED FORM A
R
E
E
D
F
O
R
M
C
TEMP. vs CURRENT, DC REED VOLTAGE DERATING, DC REEDTEMP. vs CURRENT, AC REED
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
020406080 100 120 140 160
LOAD CURRENT (mA)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE (F)
REED FORM C
REED FORM A
0
200
400
600
800
1000
020406080 100 120 140 160
LOAD CURENT (mA)
OPERATING TEMPERATURE (F)
TRIAC
RT & RM DC REED, FORM A
BT & BM DC REED, FORM C
CT & CM AC REED, TRIAC
TT & TM HALL-EFFECT, SOURCING, PNP
KT & KM HALL-EFFECT, SINKING, NPN
REED
SWITCH
LOAD
BLUE
(-) (-)
(+)(+)
REED
SWITCH
LOAD
BROWN
BLUE
(-)
(+)(+)
AC
COM
LOAD
INPUT
TRIAC
SWITCH
ac
Max.
MOV
BROWN
BLUE
REED
SWITCH
COMMON
Y CLOSED
BLACK
BLUE
HALL-EFFECT
SOURCING
SWITCH
BLACK
LOAD
BROWN
BLUE (-)
(+)
(-)
(+)
HALL-EFFECT
SINKING
SWITCH
BROWN
BLACK
BLUE (-)
(+)
(-)
(+)
LOAD
WIRING DIAGRAMS INSTALLATION INFORMATION
Some actuators may
require switch mount-
ing on a specific side
of the assembly. Call
Tolomatic for details.
Female Connector 5M
SWITCHES
There are 10 sensing choices: DC reed, form A (open) or form C (open or
closed); AC reed (Triac, open); Hall-effect, sourcing, PNP (open); Hall-effect,
sinking, NPN (open); each with either flying leads or QD (quick disconnect).
Commonly used to send analog signals to PLC (programmable logic
controllers), TLL, CMOS circuit or other controller device. These switches are
activated by the actuator’s magnet.
Switches contain reverse polarity protection. QD cables are shielded; shield
should be terminated at flying lead end.
If necessary to remove factory installed switches, be sure to reinstall on the
same of side of actuator with scored face of switch toward internal magnet.
**
WARNING
: Do not exceed power rating (Watt = Voltage X Amperage). Permanent damage to sensor will occur.
*QD = Quick Disconnect; Male coupler is located 6" [152mm} from sensor,
Female coupler to flying lead distance is 197" [5m] also see Cable Shielding specification above
REPLACEMENT OF QD SWITCHES MANUFACTURED BEFORE JULY 1, 1997:
It will be necessary to replace or rewire the female end coupler.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SWITCH HARDWARE WHEN INSTALLING!
CURRENT
Quick disconnect
Wiring
BROWN
BLUE
+
-
SIGNAL
OLD
Quick disconnect
Wiring
+
-
SIGNAL
†Shielded from the female quick disconnect coupler to the flying leads. Shield should be terminated at flying lead end.
§
Maximum current 500mA (not to exceed 10VA) Refer to Temperature vs. Current graph and Voltage Derating graph
§§
Maximum current 250mA (not to exceed 3VA) Refer to Temperature vs. Current graph and Voltage Derating graph
Reed Switch Life Expectancy: Up to
200,000,000 cycles (depending on load cur-
rent, duty cycle and environmental conditions)
DC REED, AC REED (TRIAC)
AND HALL-EFFECT
QUICK-DISCONNECT
COUPLER - MALE END
QUICK-DISCONNECT
COUPLER - FEMALE END
SPECIFICATIONS
REED DC REED AC HALL-EFFECT DC
ORDER CODE
RT RM BT BM CT CM TT TM KT KM
LEAD 5m QD* 5m QD* 5m QD* 5m QD* 5m QD*
CABLE SHIELDING Unshielded Shielded† Unshielded Shielded† Unshielded Shielded† Unshielded Shielded† Unshielded Shielded†
SWITCHING LOGIC "A" Normally Open "C" Normally Open or Closed Triac Normally Open PNP (Sourcing) Normally
Open NPN (Sinking) Normally Open
MECHANICAL CONTACTS Single-Pole Single-Throw Single-Pole Double-Throw Single-Pole Single-Throw NO, These Are Solid State Components
COIL DIRECT Yes Yes Yes —
POWER LED None None None None None
SIGNAL LED Red Red Red
OPERATING VOLTAGE 200 Vdc max. 120 Vdc max. 120 Vac max. 5 - 25 Vdc
OUTPUT RATING — — 25 Vdc, 200mA dc
OPERATING TIME 0.6 msec max.
(including bounce)
0.7 msec max.
(including bounce) —< 10 micro sec.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE -40°F [-40°C] to 158°F [70°C] 0°F [-18°C] to 150°F [66°C]
RELEASE TIME 1.0 msec. max. — —
ON TRIP POINT — — 150 Gauss maximum
OFF TRIP POINT — — 40 Gauss minimum
**POWER RATING (WATTS) 10.0
§
3.0
§ §
10.0 5.0
VOLTAGE DROP 2.6 V typical at 100 mA NA — —
RESISTANCE 0.1 Ω Initial (Max.) — —
CURRENT CONSUMPTION —1 Amp at
86°F [30°C]
0.5 Amp at
140°F [60°C] 200 mA at 25 Vdc
FREQUENCY —47 - 63 Hz —
CABLE MIN.
BEND
RADIUS
STATIC 0.630" [16mm]
DYNAMIC Not Recommended
SWITCHES
There are 10 sensing choices: DC reed, form A (open) or form C (open or
closed); AC reed (Triac, open); Hall-effect, sourcing, PNP (open); Hall-effect,
sinking, NPN (open); each with either flying leads or QD (quick disconnect).
Commonly used to send analog signals to PLC (programmable logic
controllers), TLL, CMOS circuit or other controller device. These switches are
activated by the actuator’s magnet.
Switches contain reverse polarity protection. QD cables are shielded; shield
should be terminated at flying lead end.
If necessary to remove factory installed switches, be sure to reinstall on the
same of side of actuator with scored face of switch toward internal magnet.
**
WARNING
: Do not exceed power rating (Watt = Voltage X Amperage). Permanent damage to sensor will occur.
*QD = Quick Disconnect; Male coupler is located 6" [152mm} from sensor,
Female coupler to flying lead distance is 197" [5m] also see Cable Shielding specification above
REPLACEMENT OF QD SWITCHES MANUFACTURED BEFORE JULY 1, 1997:
It will be necessary to replace or rewire the female end coupler.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SWITCH HARDWARE WHEN INSTALLING!
CURRENT
Quick disconnect
Wiring
OLD
Quick disconnect
Wiring
BROWN
BLUE
-
SIGNAL
†Shielded from the female quick disconnect coupler to the flying leads. Shield should be terminated at flying lead end.
§
Maximum current 500mA (not to exceed 10VA) Refer to Temperature vs. Current graph and Voltage Derating graph
§§
Maximum current 250mA (not to exceed 3VA) Refer to Temperature vs. Current graph and Voltage Derating graph
Reed Switch Life Expectancy: Up to
200,000,000 cycles (depending on load cur-
rent, duty cycle and environmental conditions)
DC REED, AC REED (TRIAC)
AND HALL-EFFECT
QUICK-DISCONNECT
COUPLER - MALE END
QUICK-DISCONNECT
COUPLER - FEMALE END
SPECIFICATIONS
REED DC REED AC HALL-EFFECT DC
ORDER CODE
RT RM BT BM CT CM TT TM KT KM
LEAD 5m QD* 5m QD* 5m QD* 5m QD* 5m QD*
CABLE SHIELDING Unshielded Shielded† Unshielded Shielded† Unshielded Shielded† Unshielded Shielded† Unshielded Shielded†
SWITCHING LOGIC "A" Normally Open "C" Normally Open or Closed Triac Normally Open PNP (Sourcing) Normally
Open NPN (Sinking) Normally Open
MECHANICAL CONTACTS Single-Pole Single-Throw Single-Pole Double-Throw Single-Pole Single-Throw NO, These Are Solid State Components
COIL DIRECT Yes Yes Yes —
POWER LED None None None None None
SIGNAL LED Red Red Red
OPERATING VOLTAGE 200 Vdc max. 120 Vdc max. 120 Vac max. 5 - 25 Vdc
OUTPUT RATING — — 25 Vdc, 200mA dc
OPERATING TIME 0.6 msec max.
(including bounce)
0.7 msec max.
(including bounce) —< 10 micro sec.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE -40°F [-40°C] to 158°F [70°C] 0°F [-18°C] to 150°F [66°C]
RELEASE TIME 1.0 msec. max. — —
ON TRIP POINT — — 150 Gauss maximum
OFF TRIP POINT — — 40 Gauss minimum
**POWER RATING (WATTS) 10.0
§
3.0
§ §
10.0 5.0
VOLTAGE DROP 2.6 V typical at 100 mA NA — —
RESISTANCE 0.1 Ω Initial (Max.) — —
CURRENT CONSUMPTION —1 Amp at
86°F [30°C]
0.5 Amp at
140°F [60°C] 200 mA at 25 Vdc
FREQUENCY —47 - 63 Hz —
CABLE MIN.
BEND
RADIUS
STATIC 0.630" [16mm]
DYNAMIC Not Recommended
REPLACEMENT OF QD SWITCHES
MANUFACTURED BEFORE JULY 1, 1997:
It will be
necessary to
replace or
rewire the
female end
coupler.