SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
The Reel Control always powers up in SETUP mode, and this
is expressed by the SETUP indicator being lit. The system
configuration is expressed by the yellow indicators in the blue
area of the panel. These can be set as follows:
Press the SELECT key. The indicators which represent the
selected configuration will blink. Each subsequent entry of the
SELECT key will toggle to the next configuration choice, and
its corresponding indicators will blink. When the desired
system configuration is displayed, press ENTER, and the new
settings will be stored in memory.
Next the High Limit Relay indicators will blink. Press the
SELECT key repeatedly until the desired configuration is
indicated. Choose a dimly blinking indicator if you wish to
disable the relay function, or a brightly blinking one to enable
the relay function. Press ENTER to save settings. Repeat for
the Low Limit Relay. These settings will remain in effect until
this process is repeated.
TUNE
Each combination of antenna and material requires tuning of
the system, for proper operation. First, ensure your antenna is
positioned and installed according to the instructions on page
6; then, remove the material from the field and press TUNE.
The TUNE indicator will remain on during the tuning process
and will go off when the unit is successfully tuned.
If for any reason proper tuning cannot be achieved, the FAULT
indicator will light, Auto operation will be locked out, and
TUNE indicator will blink. Refer to the section on FAULTS.
Any subsequent operation of the TUNE key turns off the
FAULT indicator and initiates another tuning procedure.
Position the material in the sensing field, so that one of the
green bargraph lights is lit (you may move the material through
the sensing field either manually or with the JOG key).
JOG
The JOG function is enabled only when the unit is in SETUP
mode. Pressing the JOG key causes the motor to run at an
increasing speed, until the key is released and the motor stops.
For Manual Speed Control, press JOG until the desired speed
is reached, then press ENTER. The ADJUST Up and Down
keys allow the speed to be fine tuned. Pressing any other key
than ADJUST Up or Down disables this function.
AUTO
Ensure that your line is operational and that all personnel are
clear of any hazardous areas. Then, press the AUTO/SETUP
key to put the system into Auto mode.
The AUTO and RUN indicators will light. The reel speed
should automatically follow the feed rate of the material.
In the REEL mode with the antenna below or DEREEL mode
with antenna above, ensure the motor stops when the material
reaches the farthest distance away from the antenna. Use the
ADJUST keys to bring the loop back towards the antenna until
it always stops when the associated Limit indicator lights.
Note: The ADJUST keys only function when the motor is
running and are limited to the green range of the bargraph.
In the DEREEL mode with antenna below or REEL mode with
antenna above, operation is reversed and the motor should stop
when the material is close to, but not touching, the antenna.
Use the ADJUST keys to place the loop farther away from
the antenna, until it always stops when the associated Limit
indicator lights.
We strongly suggest that you employ the selectable High
and Low Limit Relays, as an added level of safety. This will
ensure against tight loop or excessive payoff conditions, if a
control or process problem should occur (e.g. material breaks
or runs out, or something moves or damages the antenna).
These relays fulfill the same function as stand alone limit
switches, provided they are properly wired to your control
system.
FAULTS
Any detectable condition that will prevent proper operation
will be indicated by the FAULT Indicator being lit. When this
occurs, AUTO operation will be locked out. Fault conditions
are as follows:
Fault + Flashing TUNE Indicator
Indicates inability to tune properly
Cable and/or antenna not connected
Short or open circuit in cable or antenna
Grounded metal or a person touching the antenna
Flashing FAULT Indicator
Indicates loss of System Synchronization
Unit must be powered down and restarted
If problem persists, try filtering power input lines
If problem still persists, call factory for assistance
RC4000 Operation
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1.800.315.9233
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