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SECTION 1—IN GENERAL

Detect-A-Finger

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 Drop Probe Device-Welder

Rockford Systems, LLC

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WARRANTY

Rockford Systems, LLC warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from 

the date of shipment thereof. ROCKFORD SYSTEMS LLC’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY AND EXCLUSIVELY 

LIMITED to repairing or replacing such products which are returned to it within the warranty period with shipping charges prepaid and 

which will be disclosed as defective upon examination by Rockford Systems, LLC. This warranty will not apply to any product which will 

have been subject to misuse, negligence, accident, restriction and use not in accordance with Rockford Systems, LLC’s instructions or 

which will have been altered or repaired by persons other than the authorized agent or employees of Rockford Systems, LLC. Rockford 

Systems, LLC’s warranties as to any component part is expressly limited to that of the manufacturer of the component part.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Under no circumstances, including any claim of negligence, strict liability, 

or otherwise, shall Rockford Systems, LLC be liable for any incidental or 

consequential damages, or any loss or damage resulting from a defect in 

the product of Rockford Systems, LLC.

Warranty, Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL SAFETY MANUALS
Other good references for safety on machine tools are 

the  National  Safety  Council’s  Safety  Manuals.  These 

manuals are written by various committees including 

the Power Press, Forging and Fabricating Executive 

Committee. Copies of the following publications are 

available from their library:
 • 

Power Press Safety Manual - 5th Edition

 • 

Safeguarding Concepts Illustrated - 7th Edition

 • 

Forging Safety Manual

These manuals can be obtained by contacting:

National Safety Council

1121 Spring Lake Drive

Itasca, IL 60143-3201

1-800-621-7615

www.nsc.org

OTHER SAFETY SOURCES

National Institute of Occupational Safety and 

Health (NIOSH)

4676 Columbia Parkway

Cincinnati, OH 45226

Toll-Free: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800-356-4674)

Phone: (513) 533-8328

www.cdc.gov/niosh

OTHER SAFETY SOURCES (continued)

Robotic Industries Association (RIA)

900 Victors Way, Suite 140

P.O. Box 3724

Ann Arbor, MI 48106

Phone: (734) 994-6088

www.roboticsonline.com
NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers 

Association)

1300 North 17th Street, Suite 1847

Rosslyn, VA  22209

Phone: (703) 841-3200

www.nema.org
NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

1 Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA  02269-9101

Phone: (617) 770-3000

www.nfpa.org

For additional safety information and assistance in 

devising, implementing or revising your safety program, 

please contact the machine manufacturer, your state and 

local safety councils, insurance carriers, national trade 

associations  and  your  state’s  occupational  safety  and 

health administration.

DISCLAIMER
The foregoing Warranty is made in lieu of all other warranties, expressed 

or implied, and of all other liabilities and obligations on the part of 

Rockford Systems, LLC, including any liability for negligence, strict liability, 

or otherwise, and any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a 

particular purpose is expressly disclaimed.

Summary of Contents for DETECT-A-FINGER RKC-500 Series

Page 1: ...rockfordsystems com E Mail sales rockfordsystems com Instruction Manual No KSL 022 INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR DETECT A FINGER DROP PROBE DEVICE FOR RESISTANCE TYPE SPOT WELDERS IMPORTANT PLEASE REVIEW TH...

Page 2: ...rmation and material contained in catalogs and instruction manuals to all persons involved in machine operation If a language barrier or insufficient education would prevent a person from reading and...

Page 3: ...ing Machinery 01 1 Woodworking Machinery These standards can be purchased by contacting ANSI American National Standards Institute 25 West 43rd Street New York New York 10036 Phone 212 642 4900 www an...

Page 4: ...uals are written by various committees including the Power Press Forging and Fabricating Executive Committee Copies of the following publications are available from their library Power Press Safety Ma...

Page 5: ...ccessible and visible to the operator A hole in the corner of this precautions sign is provided for attaching purposes Additional copies of these precautions are available Please call write fax or use...

Page 6: ...atim from the CFR Code of Federal Regulations and contains all relevant sections of the OSHA standards concerning power presses with which an employer user must comply The enclosed equipment must be i...

Page 7: ...this type of machinery For additional safety the control relay in the control unit when properly wired into the machine system will prevent cycling of the machine accidentally or intentionally This c...

Page 8: ...ll hazards All applicable sections of OSHA Section 1910 212 must be complied with on all machines where this equipment is installed The Detect A Finger controls are applicable on most types of resista...

Page 9: ...2 high by 41 2 deep and consists of a through the door fuse holder relay terminal strips transformer and PC board assembly Mount the control box in a convenient location the area around the control bo...

Page 10: ...r is removed The DC voltage for the rotary solenoid is obtained from a full wave bridge rectifier The drop rod is guided in nylon bearings for long life and smooth operation The limit switch actuates...

Page 11: ...energizing of the control valve when an operator s finger or other part of the body is within the hazardous area The bottom of the drop rod in its full down position should barely clear the workpiece...

Page 12: ...ine cycle The guard and or device must be properly installed used and maintained The safeguard must prevent personnel from receiving bodily injuries Other Components That May Be Required Main Power Di...

Page 13: ...es When mounting the cylinder be sure it is secured in such a manner that it will not vibrate loose bind or rub on some other part of the machine zThe assembly consists of the cylinder two mounting fe...

Page 14: ...the rubber hose provided for the connection between the solenoid valve and the air cylinder It provides the necessary flexibility size and length for proper exhaust of cylinder air all of which are r...

Page 15: ...maintained Fill the lubricator with a good quality lubricant see OEM s specifications to the level indicated by the maximum fill line on the transparent reservoir Do not overfill When the machine is c...

Page 16: ...the use of numbered wire markers on both ends of every wire The size of wire depends on local ordinance number 14 stranded copper wire with an approved insulation is recommended DO NOT USE SOLID WIRE...

Page 17: ...Terminal 3 W Terminal 4 W with foot switch depressed Terminal BR W with foot switch depressed and sensing probe held up Terminal R W with foot switch depressed Disconnect FS1 and 2 from Terminals 5 a...

Page 18: ...ing means the bridge rectifier is defective and must be replaced Transformer Primary 20 Ohms approx Secondary 2 Ohms approx Rotary Solenoid Resistance 7 72 Ohms AC solenoid air valves of the type usua...

Page 19: ...art No Description RFT 017 Relay RSC 327 Transformer RTY 003 Fuse 1 Amp FTL 020 PC Board REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR SENSING PROBE ASSEMBLY RKC 502 Part No Description CMF 108 Rotary Solenoid FKC 101 Spring...

Page 20: ...By Date ORDER FORM FOR SIGNS AND LITERATURE For prices and delivery please use address phone or fax number listed on the front cover of this manual Your Signature Date Company Address City State Zip...

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