RF Sensing Technology
Non-contact, stress-free control of conductive
materials.
Full Line of Modular Antennas
Match your material to our list - it tells you the proper
antenna to choose for your application.
Two-Button Tune and Run
Connect your antenna, press TUNE. Position your loop
so that one green bargraph light is lit. Press the AUTO /
SETUP keypad. You’re running.
Motor-On, Realtime Loop Height Adjustment
Allows on-the-fly adjustment of loop height.
Integrated High / Low Limit Relays
Ensure against tight or slack loop conditions.
Variety of Motor Drive Capabilities
RC4000 interfaces with various third-party motor drives.
RC4000M has an integrated motor drive.
Control fine wire, delicate stamped parts
and plated metals, without marring or damage.
Quick and easy setup and material changes
minimize downtime and maximize profits.
The intuitive operator interface requires very little
training, which saves you time and money.
No need to stop the motor for adjustments to the
loop height; therefore, no lost production.
Prevents costly damage to machines, materials and
dies. Eliminates the need for external limit switches.
RC4000 - access to sophisticated motor drive
options, through use of third-party motor controllers.
RC4000M - delivers economical, basic motor control,
in a single enclosure.
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Operational Overview
The system is comprised of a control unit, connecting cable
and an antenna assembly. The RC4000 is designed to interface
with third-party motor controllers, while the RC4000M has a
self-contained motor controller.
The control unit determines the load and status of the antenna
assembly and establishes a tuned, RF sensing field around the
antenna elements (yellow, inner pieces). This field is shaped,
through the use of grounded shield elements (black, outer
pieces), and is essentially contained within the “V”.
Once the system is properly installed and configured for your
application, the operator simply presses the TUNE button. The
tuning process takes only a few seconds. Then, the operator
positions the payoff or take-up loop within the “V”, either
manually or with the use of the JOG button, so that one of the
green Loop Height indicators is lit. Once these conditions are
met, he/she presses the AUTO / STANDBY button and the sys-
tem is functional.
After your operation is running, you may find that you want to
adjust the loop height, relative to the antenna. This is as easy
as pressing the ADJUST Up or Down buttons located next to
the bargraph indicators. This is done dynamically, with the
motor running.
A pair of selectable relays for HIGH and LOW LIMIT are
included in the control unit. These act in a similar manner to
stand alone models of limit switches, with the exception that
there is no contact with the material required by our limit
relays. The result is non-contact protection against tight or
slack loop conditions, when the relay contacts and the unit
interlocks are properly wired to your control system.
Please direct any questions you have to our Sales Department.
toll-free in US
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Features
Benefits
RC4000 Series Overview
Shown with 04A049 Cable
and 04D067 Antenna
Summary of Contents for RC4000 Series
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