Model - FC-40
Plus
Control Boards
P/N 024-000-0210
120 Volt Operation
P/N 024-000-0211
208-240 Volt Operation
Note: Wiring diagrams for specific control models can
be downloaded from www.rodix.com.
© 2011 RODIX
INC
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1. SELECT THE PULSE SETTING
Match the control’s pulse mode to the feeder’s tuning:
A. For 60 pulse output - Set DIP switch (S1) to 60
on the circuit card.
B. For 120 pulse output - Set DIP switch (S1) to 120
on the circuit card.
C. For 40, 30 or 60 Reverse pulse settings, see the
“S1 Programming Chart.”
Note: Readjust the MAX trimpot after changing
pulse switch setting.
2. LIMITING THE MAXIMUM
OUTPUT OF CONTROL
The
MAX
output trimpot can be adjusted to limit the
maximum vibration level of the vibratory feeder when
the Main Control Dial is fully turned up. When setting
up the MAX output of the feeder control, the output
wiring to feeder must be connected and the control
set for the proper pulse (60 or 120) setting. The Run
Jumper must be connected as shown on the wiring
diagram or on the ON/OFF Control Guide.
A. Power input should be
OFF
or disconnected.
B. Open cover to allow access to circuit card.
C. Adjust
the
MAX
Output trimpot counter-clockwise
to its minimum setting.
D. Using
CAUTION
, turn power
ON
(no output
should be present).
E. Rotate the
MAIN CONTROL DIAL
on front cover
clockwise to its highest setting.
F. Adjust the
MAX
Output trimpot so that the output
to the feeder reaches its desired maximum level.
3. SETTING THE MINIMUM
OUTPUT LEVEL OF CONTROL
When the vibratory feeder is nearly empty, turn the
MAIN CONTROL DIAL
to “1” and adjust the
MIN
trimpot to just below the slowest speed that provides
the proper feed rate. The MIN trimpot also serves as
the “low speed” trimpot for 2-speed operation. See
“S1 Programming Chart” for feature selection details.
4. MAIN CONTROL DIAL
The output power is controlled by the
MAIN
CONTROL DIAL
. It is a logarithmic-tapered
power out curve (non-linear) that spreads the
power broadly across the
MAIN CONTROL DIAL
The logarithmic taper power curve helps to give
maximum "Fine Control" over the output speed of
the vibratory feeder. When very precise
adjustment of the
MAIN CONTROL DIAL
is
needed, increase the MIN trimpot setting and/or
decrease the MAX trimpot setting. For precise
scaling at low amplitudes, use the linear POT taper
or reduce the Max pot setting. To select a linear
pot taper for the Main Control Dial, see the “S1
Programming Chart.”
5. SETTING THE SOFT-START
The start-up rate of the control output can be
adjusted to ramp up to the desired output level
instead of starting abruptly. Soft-start keeps parts
from falling off the tooling, reduces spring shock,
and hammering when the control turns ON. Turn
the
SOFT
Start trimpot clockwise for the gentlest
start (about a 6 sec. ramp up to full output). Turn
the trimpot fully counter-clockwise for no soft start.
6. REMOTE OFF/ON CONTROL
A Run Jumper has been installed at the factory as
shown on the enclosed wiring diagram.
Remote OFF/ON operation of the FC-40
Plus
Series
Feeder Cube
®
control can be configured
to operate in one of the following ways.
A. A
low current switch
such as a paddle
switch can replace the factory-installed Run
Jumper "J1." The "Run Contact" connects to
terminals 6 and 7. The contact must be able to
switch 5VDC and 2mA. The control will run
only when the contact is closed. Refer to
Section A of the OFF/ON CONTROL GUIDE.
B.
Feeder Bowl/Hopper Interlock
allows the
Hopper control to operate only when the Bowl
is running and the paddle switch contact is
closed. The
interlock input
on terminals 11
and 12 of TB2 is controlled by the
interlock
output
of a "Parts Sensing Feeder Bowl
Control" such as an FC-90
Plus
.
24-210 24-211 Board App Note 8/30/2011 Pg. 1
ADJUSTMENTS & SET UP
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FEEDER CUBE
FC-90
Plus Series
GENERAL PURPOSE
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FEEDER CUBE
FC-40
Plus Series
General Purpose
