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The Scout 320 is an
Automatic Magazine style
Bar Feeder designed for
feeding round, square and
hexagonal bar stock into
CNC lathes.

Scout 320

Scout 320

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Manual

Summary of Contents for Scout 320

Page 1: ...The Scout 320 is an Automatic Magazine style Bar Feeder designed for feeding round square and hexagonal bar stock into CNC lathes Scout 320 Scout 320 Version3Manual ...

Page 2: ...es 7 2 3 2 Compressed air supply including oil 8 2 4 Safety 9 2 4 2 Covers 9 2 4 3 Lathe Door Safety 9 2 5 Emergency Stop Buttons 9 2 6 Electrical Safety 11 2 6 2 Electrical Connection 12 3 Transportation and Handling 3 1 Unpacking the Bar Feeder 13 3 2 Transportation and Hoisting 14 4 Installation 4 1 Lathe Preparation 15 4 2 Typical Installation Guide 16 4 3 Height Adjustment 18 4 4 Distance fro...

Page 3: ...ing Bar Stock 49 6 5 Tower Light 50 6 6 HMI Operator Functions 51 6 6 2 Changing the Unit of Measure 52 6 6 3 Parameter Flowchart 52 Parameters L02 Feed too long safety of chuck close 57 L03 Feed too short safety of chuck close 58 L04 Bar pusher move forward of chuck open 59 L05 Bar pusher backward safety of chuck open 59 L06 Inching number setup 59 S01 Speed of chuck open 60 S02 Speed of chuck cl...

Page 4: ... fine tuning 73 P22 Movable Anti vibration close length 73 T01 Chuck open over time 74 T02 Chuck close over time 74 T03 Thrust of chuck close delay 74 T04 Retreat delay time 75 T05 Inching signal on time 75 T06 Inching signal off time 75 T07 Start signal delay time 76 T08 Timer setting after chuck open to redule torque 76 F01 Movable anti vibration open or close follow chuck 77 F02 Facing distance...

Page 5: ...ng the air regulator 87 7 1 4 Pneumatic System Lubrication 87 8 Troubleshooting 8 1 Troubleshooting Chart 89 8 2 HMI Alarm Massage 90 Alarm 01 90 Alarm 02 90 Alarm 03 90 Alarm 04 90 Alarm 05 90 Alarm 06 90 Alarm 07 90 Alarm 08 91 Alarm 09 91 Alarm 10 92 Alarm 11 92 Alarm 12 92 Alarm 13 92 Alarm 14 92 Alarm 15 92 Alarm 16 92 Alarm 17 92 Alarm 18 93 Alarm 19 93 Alarm 21 93 Alarm 22 93 Alarm 23 93 Al...

Page 6: ...v Alarm 31 95 Alarm 32 95 Alarm 33 95 Alarm 34 95 Alarm 35 95 Alarm 36 95 List of Servo Driver Alarms 97 9 Electrical Parts and Schematics Electrical Parts 10 Replacement Parts Replacement Parts ...

Page 7: ...to the operator and damage to the machine as well as helping to realize the maximum potential of the bar feeder unloader and machine tool Particularly important points of information are preceded by the following symbols and text Warning Indicates a potential danger to life or risk of personal injury Exercise extreme caution Caution Indicates a possible hazardous condition Take precautions accordi...

Page 8: ...armless Edge Technologies from any and all claims or liabilities from accidents involving these machines caused by failure of users his employees or agents to follow instructions warnings or recommendations furnished by Edge Technologies or by failure of user to comply with Federal State and local laws applicable to such equipment including the occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 1 4 Hardwa...

Page 9: ...urrent J Power K Short Circuit Rating L Wiring Drawing Number For technical support please contact the Edge Technologies Service Department by phone at 314 810 3927 or by email edgeservice edgetechnologies com Important information When inquiring about or ordering parts please have the machine model type and serial number on hand Refer to the machine data plate for this information 1 6 Technical S...

Page 10: ...acity Double pusher space saving design Polyurethane Quick Change guide channel noise vibration dampening Hydrodynamic support via high volume oil flow into channels Mitsubishi motion control dependable and user friendly allows easy bar feeder parameter changes belt drive unit Dual anti vibration devices one internal to the bar feeder the other mounted between the telescopic nose and the lathe hea...

Page 11: ...xists of the assembly On some lathes accessories may prohibit proper placement such as tool changers and transformers On certain lathes a Chucker Mode option is available Be sure to place the bar feeder close enough to supply the reach for the pusher when the lathe is converted to Chucker Mode If placed too far the remnant will be longer than normal Be advised that too close may allow the bar feed...

Page 12: ...6 Scout 320 REV 3 2018 D operator area E supply area F remnant material area The space must provide adequate working area ...

Page 13: ... 3 Machine Specifications and Capacities Oil Viscosity Brand Description ISO 100 BP Energol CS 100 Castrol Magna 100 Chevron Circulating Oil 100 Elf Movixa 100 Esso Nuto 100 Mobil Vectra Oil Heavy Shell Vitrea 100 Tellus C 100 ...

Page 14: ...e air supply tube into A Pull up and rotate knob counter clockwise B and set the pressure at 6kg cm2 71 11 99 56 PSI Air system Lubricant Viscosity of 32 temperature 40 ISO VG type Oil level should be checked monthly Be sure to use the recommended oil or damage to the pneumatic system will result 1 Adjust control air lubrication from cylinder C 1 2 drops 1000 L air if necessary Air Unit Lubricatin...

Page 15: ...r tampered with 2 4 2 Covers Warning covers should always be in place during bar load operation The Scout is supplied with covers to prevent access to moving parts during operation The hood of the machine is equipped with a safety switch to place the machine in alarm if the hood is not closed The magazine cover prevents access to the material on the rack and the bar separators 2 4 3 Lathe Door Saf...

Page 16: ... ES1 is the emergency stop button on the HMI control panel housing Button ES2 is the emergency stop button on the remote pendant control Pressing either emergency stop button disconnects the Emergency Stop Relay Contacts from the emergency stop buttons are incorporated into the interface with the lathe emergency stop circuit to enable the lathe to be manually placed into emergency stop condition f...

Page 17: ...the is verified with a voltmeter at the power supply connector Verify this voltage matches the required voltage of the bar feeder see machine operator manual section 2 3 Specifications and Capacities Failure to do so may result in injury or damage to the equipment Normally a bar feeder is ordered from Edge Technologies to be placed with a specific lathe model The wiring interface is set in accorda...

Page 18: ...achine plug and cables will be supplied This supplied harness must be wired into the lathe electrical cabinet by a qualified technician The lathe must support a machine type interface for the machines to be connected Additionally some lathes types power output may be higher than the required 230 voltage If this is the case an additional transformer will be required to step down the lathe voltage f...

Page 19: ...achine is top heavy and take proper precautions 3 1 Unpacking The Bar Feeder Lifting and moving the bar feeder by forklift is the preferred method of handling the machine The machine should be moved only by personnel qualified in the operation of forklifts The forks must extend past the machine cabinet see the drawings below Lift the machine from the side opposite the magazine maintaining sufficie...

Page 20: ...th 1M under the bar feeder outside of the stands using suitable lifting straps hoist the bar feeder Hoisting with bar feeder on pallet Using suitable lifting straps positioned under the pallet near the stands Hoisting the bar feeder in a crate Using suitable lifting straps positioned under the pallet near the stands ...

Page 21: ...eder cannot be installed Caution should be taken only qualified electrician or serviceman should perform any electrical troubleshooting or maintenance to this equipment Warning be sure lathe and bar feeder emergency stop is engaged when performing the manual alingment procedure Lathe must be operational to perform the alingment and installation with the proper chucking package Refer to the Typical...

Page 22: ...ed to overcome the current situation hopefully even before the customer is exposed to the trouble area The main goal of the preliminary inspection is to minimize delays in the completion or the necessary postponement of the installation A secondary goal is to prevent the occurrence of illegitimate claims by the end user This is the time to plan a course of action with you as the expert always in t...

Page 23: ...needed to align level and anchor the bar feeder to the ground Is a pigtail required Step 4 Lathe Condition While field retrofits on existing lathes maybe challenging when it comes to the presence of an effective and properly documented electrical interface the installation on new lathes requires us to perform a comprehensive assessment as well Lathe under power and leveled Electrical interface ava...

Page 24: ...f 8 jackscrews and nuts must be installed into the base of the stands A metal puck is then placed between the floor and the stand plate Be sure the stand is level by the jackscrews prior to adjusting stand height 1 Loosen 4 locking screws on the side of the stands 1 2 Adjust the screw 2 up or down to achieve correct height Adjust the bar feed height to center the channel to the lathe spindle 3 Tig...

Page 25: ...al utilization and collapsing of the telescoping nose Measurement definitions Distance A is the distance from the face of the collet or chuck on a fixed headstock machine On a sliding headstock lathe the distance is 10mm behind the work holding of the guide bushing Distance B is from the end of the pusher at home to the end of the bar feeder channel The max pusher reach is maximum 1270mm ...

Page 26: ... bar out and insert centering plug comes with bar feeder pull the nylon string from the lathe A to the end of the bar feeder B Select a proper plug size for lathe collet insert and close lathe collet move lathe Z axis to Z over travel pull the nylon string tight and secure in place Directional adjustment Move the bar feeder so that when using a ruler or centering device check the center of the nyl...

Page 27: ...21 Scout 320 REV 3 2018 Note As alignment is adjusted make verify distance from bar feeder to lathe does not change ...

Page 28: ...endant when the hood is disabled 1 Remove the hood switch latch screw 2 Insert a laser tool into the lathe spindle 3 A target is then placed on the bar feeder long pusher 4 The lathe spindle is rotated at the laser manufactures recommended RPM 5 Looking at the target at the front and rear potion of the bar feeder shift the bar feeder to center the laser circle to the target center 6 Once is positi...

Page 29: ...telescoping nose to collect any oil that leaks out of the telescoping nose and back into the bar feeder Fixed front nose This nose is cut to fit and used on fixed headstock lathes Telescopic front nose The telescoping nose is normally used with sliding headstock lathes and attaches from the bar feeder to the MAVD when equipped This nose is normally cut to provide room for the MAVD and keep the nos...

Page 30: ... telescoping nose will not securely fasten to the MAVD and can cause damage and personal injury if not securely fastened Material Diameter Inner Diameter 7 8 10 11 12 14 16 18 20 22 23 24 26 28 The attachment boss for the telescoping nose attaches to is adjustable for alignment purposes via jack 4 screws The 2 upper are circled A A Spacer Ring Spacer Ring ...

Page 31: ... threaded rod is to be attached to this area Point A Once the telescoping nose is attached and aligned to the bar feeder adjustment to the MAVD is completed by the vertical plate at point B The ball joint tat ships with the machine may or may not be used during the installation Example of Synch rod assembled A B ...

Page 32: ...holes for the anchor bolts completely through the floor if possible or at least as deep as the anchor bolt is long so that the bolt may be driven flush with the floor should the machine need to be moved Alignment should be rechecked after anchoring the machine to the floor to make sure the alignment has not changed This includes moving the machine on the axial track if equipped and rechecking alig...

Page 33: ...rt of the long pusher the lathe spindle normally requires a spindle liner This liner reduces the inner diameter of the spindle to the diameter of the pusher The liner should be approximately 2mm larger than the pusher When installing a spindle liner for the first time the liner end may need to be cut This is a normal practice for the liner to be longer for the various chucking packages that are av...

Page 34: ...28 Scout 320 REV 3 2018 5 Systems and Adjustments 5 1 Bar feeder Component Locations ...

Page 35: ...ove any material from the magazine 3 Loosen the locking lever for the support plate 1 and lift the plate to the highest position 4 Place one bar to be loaded on the magazine 5 Rotate the screw 2 to adjust the bar stop so that only the first bar on the magazine is lifted into the guide channel While you rotate the screw you will see the lift plate move in the direction the screw is rotated 6 Loosen...

Page 36: ...when loading a bar for the first time make sure the Anti Vibration Device rollers are open Roller damage may occur when material or pusher is moved into the rollers 1 Load a bar using the bar feeder into the lathe and close lathe collet 2 Open the bar feeder hood 3 Loosen nut A and back screw B off counterclockwise until no tension is felt on the screw Rollers will be open from material centerline...

Page 37: ... sure the air supply lines are installed on the correct valve for correct operation When the lathe collet is closed the MAVD AVD rollers blocks will be closed if parameter is set to operate this way Pressing the Pre Auto button and the lathe collet closed will command the MAVD AVD closed Adjust as required MAVD AVD Closed Speed Valve MAVD AVD Open Speed Valve Adjustment screw B Lock nut A ...

Page 38: ...o keep the screw from self adjusting due to vibrations Removal of the small cover plate over the roller adjustment screw may be required to access the jam nut Installation tip The MAVD air cylinder normally comes in the orientation shown in the image above We suggest removing the 4 mounting screws of the air cylinder and rotating the air cylinder body so the air valves are pointing horizontal This...

Page 39: ...es and operating speeds 2 Blocks of the same size are required for each AVD MAVD Choose a block size that is 2mm larger than your working diameter The blocks are not intended to clamp onto the material 4 Blocks will be required to outfit the Scout A variety of sizes are available from Edge Technologies Example of blocks installed to MAVD Blocks are optional items contact Edge Technologies for more...

Page 40: ...w the procedure below 1 Place bar feeder and lathe into emergency stop 2 Material may need to be removed form channel if the pusher cannot be moved without obstruction 3 Open bar feeder hood 4 Loosen locking screw 1 for the tensioner 5 Rotate screw 2 clockwise to tighten the belt for suitable tension 6 Tighten the locking screw 1 7 Close the bar feeder hood 8 Reset emergency stops and test pusher ...

Page 41: ...Warning proper channel set to material diameter is important Damage to the bar feeder and or the lathe may result The channel set on the Scout may be changed to a variety of sizes It is important to note the material diameter to be used in the bar feeder fits in the proper channel set Channel set components are specific to each channel set ...

Page 42: ...at 1 channel section at a time is removed and replaced with the conversion piece All components with in a channel set is specific to the size of that channel set Combining the channel sets will not work properly but will produce poor bar feeder performance For available guide channel sets reference this manual or contact Edge Technologies for the most up to date information tt Short Feed pusher Lo...

Page 43: ...t and angular points on the channel The angle side is on the side of the carriage The short feed pusher screws must be cleaned of any oil and a medium thread lock used The screws should be replaced after a few times being removed The button head screw head can be stripped easily The pre feed pusher flag should be flat If the flag is bent it should be bent back to flat or replaced The mounting scre...

Page 44: ...num channel structure To keep the sections from lifting up a small swivel plate is used Be sure the plate is engaged over the channel section Long feed pusher flag on small diameter channels may be welded If the flag is excessively bent and entire pusher will be required ...

Page 45: ...the carriage The Scout uses an air cylinder to guide the long feed pusher flag into the carriage during pusher movement down When the long feed pusher is reinstalled it is important the hole in the pusher flag lines up with the air cylinder shaft If this alignment is incorrect you may risk bending the pusher flag when the pusher swings into the channel ...

Page 46: ...akes contact with a steel flap This flap is moved away from the cutting sensor and triggers the PLC to determine the length of the bar based on the current pusher location To reset the cutting Sensor flap back to measuring positon a small throttle valve is used to push the flap back into position This valve is air controlled by the PLC Note if the measurement sensor is in the wrong state of positi...

Page 47: ...der collet is based on the pre feed positioning of the material If the material is placed farther from the gripper the correct amount of material will not be inside the bar feeder collet This may lead to material and bar feeder collet separation Thus causing additional issues Just the opposite may happen if the material is inserted too far into the bar feeder collet If the material is placed passe...

Page 48: ...hin the lathe spindle while turning it may prevent loading if bar condition is such that the bar collides with the back of the lathe spindle or it binds while feeding into the spindle Bars of small diameter may not pick up properly from the magazine if they are not straight Excessive chips burrs or dirt may cause binding within the spindle Straightness Requirements Optimum performance of the bar f...

Page 49: ...or readings at each location 3 Calculate both the tolerance for each meter increment and also the tolerance over the entire length of bar Compare the recorded values to the required tolerances to determine the bar suitability for operation with a bar feeder ROTATE BAR 360 1 7mm GEOMETRIC TOLERANCE ZONE OVER TOTAL LENGTH INCREMENTS 0 5mm TOLERANCE ZONE FOR EACH METER INCREMENT Ø1 7MM 3800MM Ø0 5MM ...

Page 50: ...ersus flats up Chamfers on the lathe end of the bar are not usually required only an edge break to ensure no burrs remain to snag on the lathe collet RPM Limiting Factors Certain conditions may limit the lathe to less than full speed rotation of the spindle Among these conditions are the following Bent bars bar stock with straightness of less than 5mm 1 meter Bars with an irregular profile or shap...

Page 51: ...uired bar feeder parameters The navigation through the HMI parameters requires the understanding of the number pad and double button usage For example to select the F4 screens one would Select and hold the shift button and the button F4 The next screen will prompt for a password input Selecting the F3 button will navigate back to the main load screen NO Function 1 LCD Display area 2 Shift 3 Functi...

Page 52: ... the parameter you want to change Page up Page down Back to the main menu Input numbers as your request from 0 9 Use the 1 button plus the shift to add the decimal point to any value Select the button to enter the selected value into system memory Select to delete the previously inputted data ...

Page 53: ...in point light Left 7 L3 Chuck open light 8 L4 Allow feeding on 9 DS7 Manual mode 10 LDS7 Manual mode light 11 DS3 Manual Gripping in out 12 LDS3 Gripper in light 13 DS4 Manual bar pusher rise down 14 LDS4 Bar pusher down light 15 L2 Alarm light 16 L1 Bar end 17 DS5 Automatic start 18 LDS5 Automatic start light 19 DS9 Manual loading 20 DS2 Manual advance Right Manual retreat Left 21 LDS2 Z light L...

Page 54: ...ete understanding of machine operation is required 2 Automatic work operation While and the light are on press and start to work automatically Or while and guiding light off and either or is on press and start to work automatically Warning be sure if material is in the bar feeder that lathe tooling is out of the way of the bar if it moves into the lathe tooling area 3 Resetting the Bar Feeder Home...

Page 55: ...tton on the hand held remote Then press the auto button The bar feed will automatically load the new bar to the facing position Unloading Place the bar feed in Manual on the hand held remote Remove the bar stock from the guide bushing and open the collet Using the reverse jog button jog the material back to the home sensor Press the pre auto button Then press the reverse jog button The bar feed wi...

Page 56: ...ht provides quick visual indication of bar feeder status The status conditions below When Red light is on bar feeder is in emergency stop When Green light is on bar feeder is in machining mode When Green light is flashing bar feeder is in bar change operation ...

Page 57: ...To access the F menus use the table below Selecting the shift and F keys together are required for selection 1 Press the key 2 Press the key 3 Press the key 4 Press the key 5 Press the key 6 Press the key 7 Press the key 8 Press the key 9 Press the key ...

Page 58: ...eter PA15 will need to be changed as well Do not change the parameter PA15 only as this will not change the HMI display for metric or imperial 1 HMI and PLC with desired unit of measure 2 On the servo drive in the electrical cabinet you need to change a parameter The parameter that needs to be changed is the PA15 Parameter 3 When changing the software over to Metric you need to set the parameter a...

Page 59: ...e Q02 Torqueof chuck close S03 Manual feedspeed Q03 Torqueof manual P01 Movableanti vibrationopeningposition P02 Movableanti vibrationsecondcloseposition P19 Chuck facingdistancefinetuning P20 Bar endpositionfinetuning Dependonwork pieceproportion Needsecret code tocontinue Alarmdatachart AL P1 Alarmdatachart AL P2 Alarmdatachart AL P3 Alarmdatachart AL P4 Interfacesignal monitor PLC INPUT signal ...

Page 60: ...out position P16 Inchingretract stroke P17 Bar pushretract stroke P18 Bar pushreturnposition P19 Chuck facingdistancefinetuning P20 Bar endpositionfinetuning T01 Chuck openover time T02 Chuck closeover time T03 Thrust of chuck closedelay T04 Retract delay time T05 Inchingsignal ON time T06 Inchingsignal OFF time T07 Start signal delay time L01 Finishproduct length L02 Feedtoolongsafety of chuck cl...

Page 61: ...e F03 Feedingmodeof chuck open F04 Synchronizationdevice F05 Changestart mode F06 Lathemode F07 Feedingdirectionmode F08 Changestart signal toCNC F09 Safety door signal Of lathe F10 Endof bar changemode F11 Select bar pusher work method F12 Select loadingmethod F13 Bar feeder type F14 Bar endmode ...

Page 62: ...bar pusher moves forward under automatic mode and the lathe chuck is closed Q02 Torque of chuck close The torque of the bar pusher moves forward when the chuck is closed under automatic mode S03 Manual feed speed The motor turning speed when the bar pusher move forward under manual mode Q03 Torque of manual The motor torque of the bar pusher moves forward or backward under manual mode P01 Movable ...

Page 63: ... safety value To disable parameter function set the value to zero Setting method Input the required length For Example Finished product length Tolerance normally 5mm however you may add more if required Long feed safety Setting the value too close to the Finished Product length could cause alarms Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 2200mm Setting value ...

Page 64: ...afety value To disable parameter function set the value to zero Setting method Input the required length For Example Finished product length Tolerance normally 5mm however you may decrease more if required Short feed safety Setting the value too close to the Finished Product length could cause alarms Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 2200mm Setting value ...

Page 65: ...machine will alarm Setting method Input the required length Note The parameter is disabled if set to zero Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 500mm Setting value Parameter description During bar change and the introduction of new stock to the chuck facing position if an obstruction is detected bar pusher will start the inching movement and the frequency accordin...

Page 66: ... when lathe chuck close Setting method Set to desired speed requirement Note When setting value is too high it could cause servo failure Setting is normally 0 since this parameter is rarely used Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 500rpm Setting value Parameter description The pusher speed during manual operation Setting method Set this value in accordance to th...

Page 67: ... guide bushing to the chuck facing position Setting method Input the required speed for feeding into the work holding area Note Set actual speed to avoid crashing This only changes the speed from a predetermined position The position of speed change is not adjustable This speed is normally slow to keep from over shooting the desired position Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value ...

Page 68: ... Note When setting value is too high it could cause servo failure When a material change over from a small diameter stock to a large diameter stock or vice versa this value may require adjustment for error free production Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 800mm Setting value Parameter description The torque of the pusher movement forward when in automatic mode...

Page 69: ... speed of manual mode to adjust torque Note If the torque of pusher is too low this may cause bar material to produce an alarm Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 800mm Setting value Parameter description The speed of pusher as it enters towards the work holding area On a Swiss lathe this is just behind the guide bushing to the chuck facing position Setting meth...

Page 70: ... blocks Setting method Position the lathe headstock to the Z limit position nearest the bar feeder normally called the Z over travel position Position the pusher collet 1 inch before the MAVD Record the position displayed on the HMI for the parameter value Note If the distance value is too high the MAVD will not open Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 5000mm Se...

Page 71: ...de during pre feeding the AVD will close lifting the bar to center it while loading into the spindle Setting method Allow bar end to pass through the AVD then input the required length Note To disable this parameter function set the value to zero The bar end must be through the AVD before closing or damage to the rollers blocks will occur Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Set...

Page 72: ... separated from the collet Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 5000mm Setting value Not used on Scout Parameter description 3rd Anti Vibration Device open position in working mode Setting method In manual mode pusher should be pushed 30 50mm before 3rd anti vibration device Then input the current position Note The Third anti vibration should be opened before the...

Page 73: ...xt page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 5000mm Setting value Parameter description 5th Anti Vibration Device open position in working mode Setting method In manual mode pusher should be pushed forward until 30 50mm before the 5th anti vibration device Once at the desired open position input the current position displayed Note The Five anti vibrations should be opened before the end...

Page 74: ...e 2 Setting method According to below drawings to set the distance from A B point In addition input it by mm unit Note On a Swiss headstock the facing position is about 10mm behind the guide bushing gripping pads Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 4000mm Setting value Chuck Facing Distance Setup Parameter P10 Chuck Facing Distance Setup Parameter P10 Guide Bush...

Page 75: ...lathe chuck jaws Then confirm the input it to be bar end position Setting Mode for Swiss lathe In the manual mode move the headstock to Z limit position and move pusher with no bar forward until collet makes contact with the collet Note the position on the HMI and subtract 10mm from the value Place that value into the Bar End Position Note Reference figure 3 Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL...

Page 76: ...ck high speed during loading a new bar material This parameter will let the small pusher block to slow down to prevent hard impact to the new bar material Setting method Input the required position Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 4000mm Setting value Parameter description The pre feed pusher will move the bar to the gripper position for gripping Setting meth...

Page 77: ...for obstructions detected during loading If the number of inching cycles exceeds a preprogramed value the bar feeder will alarm Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 300mm Setting value Parameter description If bar pusher position is less than setting value the pusher will retreat to setting position when chuck close Setting method Input the required pusher retrea...

Page 78: ...anual operation let the bar pusher move into the spindle inside around 1 3 of its length To ensure not to touch the spindle and input the current position For example Reference figure 4 If the value of parameter is set to 800mm and the bar pusher is out of the A area the bar pusher will retract to 800mm after chuck closed Note This parameter is only used for fixed headstock lathes Previous page Ne...

Page 79: ...d position based bar end position If the tuning value is greater than 200mm then change the bar end position directly Setting method Input the required value Note The value may subtract or add for fine tuning Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 200 200mm Setting value Parameter description Under Auto Mode Anti vibration Device will close when bar pusher reached th...

Page 80: ...ar feeder will set ALARM 32 will display and stop operating Setting method When the setting value is 0 the parameter function will be disabled Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 999 seconds Setting value Parameter description This is closed collet push delay In automatic mode pusher pushes bar material into lathe and collet close to work Once the collet closes ...

Page 81: ... bar the lathe spindle can be commanded to rotate if wired to do so Setting method Input required time Note Normally not used on Swiss headstocks Lathe must support function Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 9 9 seconds Setting value Parameter description This is also known as impulses off During loading of a new bar the lathe spindle can be commanded to stop ...

Page 82: ... Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 9 9 seconds Setting value Parameter description In automatic mode the pre feeding pusher will push bar material when the pusher rising Then anti vibration device will open when pusher pushes bar material to touch chuck facing sensor Setting method Input the required length Note To disable this parameter function set the value to zero Previous page N...

Page 83: ... Setting value Parameter description Select placing a new bar to a stop or to a position 0 To the stop The new bar will be pushed to the chuck facing stop position and keep pushing until the lathe chuck is closed 1 In position The new bar will be pushed to the setting chuck facing position by the parameter and the bar pusher will stop right away Setting method Input the desired function character ...

Page 84: ...stock synchronization is disabled the bar is continuously driven by the feed motor Used with Fixed headstock lathes 1 Activated Headstock synchronization is on when lathe collet are closed feed motor stopped and synchronization is off when lathe collet is open feed motor running Used with Swiss headstock lathes Setting method Input the desired function character Previous page Next page Home page 3...

Page 85: ...ight feed direction 1 Right feed to left feed direction Setting method Input the desired function character Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 1 Setting value Parameter description Select modes for the Cycle start signal of the bar feeder to the lathe 0 Under automatic mode Cycle start signal will be sent to lathe after bar changed and while lathe chuck is open...

Page 86: ...function character Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 1 Setting value Parameter description Selects different modes for dealing with remnant after bar changed 0 Pull back the remnant into the bar feeder 1 Push out the remnant into the lathe 2 Push out the remnant into the lathe by a new bar when bar end signal is sent and bar feeder will change another new bar ...

Page 87: ...gly Setting method Input the desired function character Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 1 Setting value Parameter description The parameter not available Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 1 Setting value Parameter description When bar end occurs the PLC will send the End of bar signal when the chuck opens or when the chu...

Page 88: ...ption Select the proper language of the information displayed 0 Traditional Chinese 1 English 2 Simplified Chinese 3 Spanish Setting method Input the desired function character Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 3 Setting value Parameter description Shift to display LOGO homepage on the HMI screen Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range NO Setting value ...

Page 89: ...Setting range NO Setting value Parameter description This parameter allow technician to test each signal output on interface is continued to lathe Setting method These parameters are only outputted under manual mode of both lathe and bar feeder otherwise it may cause danger Previous page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range NO Setting value Parameter description To displays the version nu...

Page 90: ... Note When setting this parameter 1 3 all HMI and timer will return to 0 and then start operating All parameters will be cleared and must be set for bar feeder to function properly Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 3 Setting value Parameter description For recognizing the number of PLC and HMI programs to suit for lathe model Note Do not adjust this parameter Contact Edge Technologie...

Page 91: ...if the magazine contains this type Previous page Next page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 1 Setting value Parameter Description To set transmission ratio of the bar feeder 0 Sprocket mode 1 Pulley mode Note The correct transmission mode must be correct for position data to be correct Previous page Home page 3 7XL Generally value Setting range 0 1 Setting value ...

Page 92: ...e plastic components Dust and or wipe down the bar feeder with a mild cleaner daily Component Action Frequency Hours Regular Period 200 1250 2500 200 1250 Collet Check wear Guide channel Check wear and clean Feeding belt Lubrication Tension Air cleaner Check 7 1 2 Inspecting the pusher collet and revolving tip Check that revolving tip A rotates smoothly and does not have excessive run out If any p...

Page 93: ...l ok Secure mounting Proper air regulation is set Repair any issues above 7 1 4 Pneumatic System Lubrication The pneumatic systems incorporates a self oiling system into the air regulator Adjustment to the oiler is made via the adjustment ring Set the dial position based on the oil needs for the operating strategy employed for the bar feeder The lower the number setting the less oil will be dispen...

Page 94: ...ualified technician Contact Edge Technologies if a qualified technician is unavailable The PLC monitors various systems with in the bar feeder When problems are detected with in this system an alarm code will be displayed on the HMI The following pages will list the alarm number the name of the alarm and the possible causes of the alarm ...

Page 95: ...position plates Increase bar diameter setting on magazine Situation Cause Solution Material is unable to be inserted into the bar feeder collet The adjustment of the clamp device is not correct Re adjust The diameter of the collet and material are different Change to correct collet size The end of the material is too rough Chamfering before loading material The air pressure is without chamfer Chec...

Page 96: ... complete Lathe does not recognize bar feeder is in bar change Check the End of Bar signal to the lathe is set correctly Check lathe programming for incorrect process Lathe does not recognize bar change is in process Check material removal from lathe collet is not impeded Check bar feeder collet tension Check MAVD AVD open position to allow for remnant removal Check telescoping nose and transition...

Page 97: ...acement Check for obstruction limiting movement Check LS08 Channel Open Switch for loose or damaged wiring Alarm Number CURE Check for low air pressure Check for correct sensor placement Check for obstruction limiting movement Check LS07 channel close switch for loose or damaged wiring ...

Page 98: ...required Check for bar in channel Check magazine setting size to allow for material transfer to the channel Check air pressure Check for correct sensor placement Check LS06 Pusher Extraction switch for loose or damaged wiring Check air pressure Check for correct sensor placement Check LS05 Pusher Introduction Switch for loose or damaged wiring Check for proper engagement to carriage Change proper ...

Page 99: ...Technologies for troubleshooting Servo has been stalled check for obstruction Check the pusher torque and speed parameters that they are not too high or too low Check the bar feeder was in auto status when CNC is machining normally otherwise bar feeder can t feed material Check the power 0 L1 for oil pump Breaker has tripped reset breaker increase the amperage on the circuit breaker Oil pump is lo...

Page 100: ...94 Scout 320 REV 3 2018 Check air pressure supply Alarm Number CURE Release emergency stop button Chuck open collet timeout exceeded setting Check lathe program for correct process during automatic mode ...

Page 101: ...cess during automatic mode Check lathe emergency stop condition Check lathe emergency stop signal is wired correctly Install condition Press the power on button SS2 Bar change time has exceeded Check for an input or output of the bar change process that is causing the alarm Check if loading bar sensor is loose or wiring condition is good Check if loading motor is running or not ...

Page 102: ...96 Scout 320 REV 3 2018 ...

Page 103: ...S AL 10 Under voltage AL 12 Memory error 1 RAM AL 13 Clock error AL 15 Memory error 2 EEP TOM0 AL 16 Encoder error 1 AL 17 Board error 2 AL 19 Memory error 3 Flash ROM AL 1A Abnormal motor assembly AL 20 Encoder error 2 AL 24 Abnormal main circuit AL 25 Absolute position erase AL 30 Regenerative error AL 31 Overspeed AL 32 Overcurrent AL 33 Overvoltage AL 35 Command pulse frequency alarm AL 37 Par...

Page 104: ...larm AL 9F Battery warning AL E0 Excessive regenerative load warning AL E1 Overload warning AL E3 Absolute position counter warning AL E5 ABS time out warning AL E6 Servo emergency stop AL E8 Cooling FAN low rpm alarm AL E9 Main circuit off warning AL EA ABS SV ON warning AL EC Over load alarm 2 AL ED Torque word over ...

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