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Conveyor Operation Summary
Operation
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Place the Conveyor on top of the light box.
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Avoid bright ambient light and sunlight.
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Adjust the belt tension
– see Belt Tension Adjustment.
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Slide guide rods into position.
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Run WinDIAS software, and optimise camera, lens and threshold.
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Click on the
Calibrate
tool and calibrate with ruler.
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Toggle
Conveyor
on in the
Area
Control Window.
SLACKEN THE BELTS AT FINISH
Belt Speed Selection
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Choose the fastest speed that does not blur the image.
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Set the camera shutter to around 1-10 ms.
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The image should take about two seconds to cross the screen.
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Drop the idlers pulley in its slot to release the drive band tension.
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Remove the knurled nut from the motor shaft.
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Fit the desired pulley and lock it in place.
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Re-tension the drive band to eliminate slip. Do not over-tighten.
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Keep all liquids away from the drive band and pulleys.
Belt Removal
De-tension the belts.
Remove the line-guides.
Unlock and release the roller shafts.
Lift out each belt and its pair of rollers.
On re-assembly, locate the bottom roller inside the rubber drive band.
Belt Renewal and Cleaning
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Cut the new material to length - top belt: 80 cm, bottom belt:104 cm.
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Make a butt-joint using clear adhesive tape on both sides.
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Clean the belts with anti-static spray or a damp soft cloth.
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Avoid abrasive cleaners and solvents.
Belt Tension Adjustment
The upper and lower conveyor belts are
tensioned with four belt-tensioning nuts.
Initially the belt tension should be minimal.
Ensure that the tension is even and that the
belts are centred.
Inspect the belts for ripples - this indicates
uneven or excessive tension.
SLACKEN THE BELTS AT FINISH
