CyberOptics SE500ULTRA, Hardware Manual

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Chapter 3 : Replacing Components and Preventive Maintenance
98 SE500
ULTRA
Hardware Manual
Replacing the Conveyor Clamp Air Fittings
Use this procedure to replace the air fittings located on each of the four conveyor clamp
cylinders. This procedure can be performed with access to the left/right of the machine in
production line. This section shows the procedure performed when the machine is not in
production line.
Parts Required
Elbow
Exhaust
Reducer
8000517 Teflon Thread Tape (½ inch)
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To replace an air fitting assembly
1. Turn off all electrical power to the system. For more information, refer to the section
“ Shutting Down the System ” on page 52.
2. Turn off the air supply by turning the air shut-off valve to the horizontal position.
3. Disconnect the air hose from the air fitting assembly.
4. Disconnect the air fitting assembly from the side of the conveyor clamp cylinder.
5. Connect the fitting parts: elbow, exhaust port, and reducer, creating an air fitting assembly.
Figure 49. Conveyor Clamp Air Connections
6. Wrap teflon tape twice around the brass end of the reducer, leaving the first thread exposed.
7. Attach the air fitting assembly to the conveyor clamp cylinder, tightening the nut on the brass
portion of the fitting. Position the assembly so it does not extend beyond the top or sides of
the conveyor clamp cylinder.
8. Reconnect the air hose to the new air fitting assembly.
9. Turn on the air supply by turning the air shut-off valve to the vertical position.
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Note: For Parts Replacement, contact CyberOptics for part numbers.
Conveyor clamp cylinder Air fitting
Blade Holder
Clamp
Conveyor clamp
cylinder nut