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R03.0 

 

16/05/2019 

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Basic safety information 

Familiarity with these basic safety rules and regulations constitutes the fundamental 
prerequisite  for  safe  handling  and  trouble-free  operation  of  Afag  HLF-P  linear  feed-
ers. 

These operating instructions contain  the most  significant  regulations for safe HLF-P 
operation.  These  operating  instructions  -  and  in  particular  the  safety  regulations  - 
must be observed by anyone working on and with the HLF-P. The applicable on-site 
accident  prevention  rules  and  regulations  must  also  be  observed.  These  operating 
instructions must always be kept handy where the HLF-P is operated. 

 

Operation of the hopper is only to be carried out by technically qualified personnel. 

Qualified personnel are deemed to be persons who, by reason of their training, expe-
rience and instructions as well as their knowledge of the prevailing standards, regula-
tions, accident prevention regulations and operational conditions, have been author-
ized  by  the  people  responsible  for  the  safety  of  the  system  to  perform  the  required 
activities,  and  who  are  capable  of  recognizing  possible  hazards  and  avoiding  them 
(definition of qualified personnel as per IEC 364). 

Any malfunctions that may have an adverse effect on the safety of any persons, the 
HLF-P or other material assets must be eliminated without delay. 

The following instructions are not only intended to ensure the personal safety of the 
operators but also the operation of the products described and the devices connect-
ed to them: 

 

1.2.1

 

Electrical hook up 

 

NOTE 

 

 

Disconnect the power supply prior to assembling or dismantling 
as well as when changing fuses or carrying out installation mod-
ifications. 

 

Observe  all  current  accident  prevention  and  safety  regulations 
applicable to particular cases of operation. 

 

Check  whether  the  rated  voltage  of  the  hopper  coincides  with 
the local power supply prior to putting into operation. 

 

All E-Stops must remain effective for all modes of operation. Un-
locking  the  E-Stops  must  not,  under  any  circumstances,  cause 
uncontrolled restarting of the hopper. 

 

The electrical connections must be safeguarded! 

 

Ground  wires  must  be  checked  for  proper  function  subsequent 
to assembly! 

 

Hook-up is only to be carried out by authorized personnel.

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for HLF07-P

Page 1: ...Linear feeder HLF07 P 12 P Translation of operating and installation instructions Copyright by Afag GmbH ...

Page 2: ...ocumentation BA_HLF07 12 P_R03 0_EN docx Release R03 0 Date 16 05 2019 Following US patents are registered or announced Linear vibratory conveyor U S Patent No 7 784 604 Linear vibratory conveyor U S Patent No 8 051 974 Following Canadian patents are registered or announced Linear vibratory conveyor Hybrid CA Patent No 2 636 171 Linear vibratory conveyor CA Patent No 2 636 968 ...

Page 3: ... Technical data 9 3 Assembly instructions 11 3 1 Transport 11 3 2 Installing the unit 11 3 3 Mounting of the useful mass 12 3 3 1 General 12 3 3 2 Mounting a linear track 12 4 Operating instructions 14 4 1 Feeder track design 14 4 2 Balance of weights 14 4 3 Piezo control 15 4 4 Several Piezo linear conveyors in one feeder 16 4 5 Torques 17 5 Maintenance Instructions 18 5 1 Troubleshooting 18 5 2 ...

Page 4: ...an immediate threatening danger Non compliance with this information can result in death or serious personal injuries invalidity WARNING Indicates a possible dangerous situation Non compliance with this information can result in death or serious personal injuries invalidity CAUTION Indicates a possibly dangerous situation Non compliance with this information can result in damage to prop erty or li...

Page 5: ...tem to perform the required activities and who are capable of recognizing possible hazards and avoiding them definition of qualified personnel as per IEC 364 Any malfunctions that may have an adverse effect on the safety of any persons the HLF P or other material assets must be eliminated without delay The following instructions are not only intended to ensure the personal safety of the operators ...

Page 6: ... chapter 3 Assembly instructions and chapter 4 Operating instructions Appro priate use also includes observation of all Notes in these operating instructions WARNING The KLF may not be used a in damply and wet area b in temperature lower than 10 C or higher than 45 C c in areas where readily flammable media are present d in areas where readily explosive media are present e in heavy polluted or dus...

Page 7: ...e DGUV regulation 15 The definitions of Section 12 Indirect Effects Medical Im plants remain unaffected by the above The alternating magnetic fields that occur in the immediate vicinity of certain vibration con veyors may affect the proper functions of active implants i e pacemakers and defibrillators Anyone with active medical implants for which no individual risk assessment has been pro vided mu...

Page 8: ...uction of the Piezo element 2 2 Functional description HLF P devices consist of two oscillating parts arranged on top of each other which oscillate asynchronously Slotted leaf springs connect these to a common base plate at which the opposing oscillating forces virtually cancel each other out The oscillat ing part on top is used as a structure working weight for attaching the feeder track The lowe...

Page 9: ...R03 0 16 05 2019 Page 9 2 3 Technical data Figure 1 Dimensions HLF P ...

Page 10: ...IP 54 Control device not in scope of deliv ery PSG1 Temperature range for operation C 10 to 45 Noise emission Continuous noise pressure level without transported material dB 70 Measuring height measuring distance m 1 6 1 Measurement direction with respect to the noise source 90 Measurement method A evaluation Various sizes are available see Table 1 Technical data depending on the area of applicati...

Page 11: ...der track enters and exits as well as allowing adjustment The substructure should be non oscillating in a horizontal plane in order to be able to take up any residual forces Self supporting profile constructions have to be reinforced with a base plate to which the Linear Feeder is attached A steel plate of at least 20mm thickness and a width of over 120mm should be used for this purpose The vertic...

Page 12: ...e a good balance of oscillating forces with minimum residual oscillation the overall centre of gravity of the working weight has to be located within the area specified in Table 2 Limiting co ordinates for the position of the centre of gravity of the working weight Figure 3 Centre of gravity range centre of gravity of useful mass Table 2 Limiting coordinates for the position of the centre of gravi...

Page 13: ...3 0 16 05 2019 Page 13 Figure 4 Attachment using a side plate O Figure 5 Attachment using a side plate S HINWEIS The useful mass has to correspond to the values specified in chapter 4 2 Balance of weights ...

Page 14: ...ing section and can be applied to each of the two vibrat ing sections Table 3 Linear track dimensions HLF07 P HLF12 P Height mm 400 500 Width mm 17 17 4 2 Balance of weights The oscillating forces in the base plate of the Afag Linear Feeder are compensated almost completely due to the principle of opposing oscillations push pull This bal ance of oscillating forces is however only achieved if 1 The...

Page 15: ...Start settings Voltage 80 and operating frequency according to Table 1 Technical data 2 Find the resonance point by increasing or decreasing the operating frequency from the start setting The resonance point is at the frequency with the highest amplitude of the vibration system 3 Set the operating frequency above the resonance point in 0 1 Hz increments depending on the conveying capacity required...

Page 16: ...amplitude after it was released again If this is not the case the required conveying capacity should be set by selecting other operating parame ters e g resonance point 200 8Hz previous operating point 70 201 5Hz new operating point 82 202 2Hz afterwards the stability test should be repeated 4 4 Several Piezo linear conveyors in one feeder If several Piezo linear conveyors are operated on the same...

Page 17: ...w Strength class 8 8 Strength class 10 9 Strength class 12 9 M4 2 8 4 1 4 8 M5 5 5 8 1 9 5 M6 9 5 14 0 16 5 M7 15 5 23 0 27 0 M8 23 0 34 0 40 0 M10 46 0 68 0 79 0 M12 79 0 117 0 135 0 M14 125 0 185 0 215 0 M16 195 0 280 0 330 0 M18 280 0 390 0 460 0 M20 390 0 560 0 650 0 M22 530 0 750 0 880 0 M24 670 0 960 0 1120 0 M27 1000 0 1400 0 1650 0 M30 1350 0 1900 0 2250 0 By Dubbel 18th edition page G175 ...

Page 18: ...nance fre quency In some cases it may be necessary to remove the leaf springs to clean them or if they are heavily worn to replace them entirely Here the vibration parts must be supported in vertical direction Then only one spring package at a time may be re moved because otherwise the vibration parts would move making it impossible to guarantee that they function properly CAUTION The leaf springs...

Page 19: ...emove foreign part The conveying behaviour is instable the conveyor speed varies Cause of fault Fault repair Output frequency of the control unit is set improperly Set the frequency in the control unit according to the required frequency The conveyor rail is not sufficiently fas tened to the corresponding drive Tighten fastening screws check thread if necessary The Piezo is damaged or destroyed Re...

Page 20: ... or hits Cause of fault Fault repair The conveyor rail is not sufficiently fas tened to the corresponding drive Tighten fastening screws check thread if necessary Foreign part jammed in the air gap be tween useful and counter mass Remove foreign part Change of the system s natural frequency due to a broken spring Undo screws of the spring assemblies check springs replace broken or damaged springs ...

Page 21: ...ing weight counter mass Mass 25 g 50216708 Side plate O 12 50197284 Side plate S 15 50216714 6 2 Control device The HLF P is connected with the controller type PSG to the A C network 230 V 50 60 Hz The linear conveyor is operated with the operating frequency set at the con troller Due to the change of the voltage applied and the operating frequency the amplitude of oscillation and thus the conveyo...

Page 22: ...Sales sales afag com www afag com Switzerland Afag Automation AG Zuführtechnik Fiechtenstrasse32 CH 4950 Huttwil Tel 41 0 62 959 86 86 Fax 41 0 62 959 87 87 7 Disposal HLF P feeders that are no longer in use should not be disposed of as complete units but dismantled into separate materials and recycled Non recyclable components must be disposed of correctly ...

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