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Remove jumper "J1" of this control from terminals 6 

and 7.  Connect the Hopper Paddle switch to 
alternate terminals 5 and 6. Connect TB2 terminals 
11 and 12 of this control to the "Parts Sensing 
Control".  Refer to Section B of the OFF/ON 
CONTROL GUIDE. Check specific instructions for 
the "Parts Sensing Control" wiring. Two FC-40 
Series controls will not interlock to each other since 
neither one has an 

interlock output

 

C. 

Low Voltage DC

 can be used to turn the control 

ON

 and 

OFF.

  Move jumper "J1" from terminal 7, to 

terminal 5, (6 remains the same).  Then connect 
the positive signal (+10 to 30VDC @ 10mA) to 
terminal 12 and the negative to terminal 11 of TB2. 
 The control will now turn 

ON

 when the DC signal is 

present at terminals 11 and 12 of TB2.  This input is 
optically isolated. Refer to Section C of the OFF/ON 
CONTROL GUIDE. 

 

 

8.  REMOTE SPEED CONTROL 

Remote control of the power level can be accomplished 
by the following methods: 

A. 4-20mA signal from a PLC can be used to remotely 

vary the output of the control instead of the Main 
Control Dial.  The 4-20mA input is automatically in 
control whenever a 4-20mA signal is applied to the 
control (terminals TB2-8 & 9).  The Main Control dial 
setting is ignored whenever there is a 4-20mA signal. 
The 4-20mA input is transformer isolated from the 
power line. In an environment with high electrical 
noise, use a shielded cable for the 4-20mA signal. 
The “S1 Programming Chart” shows how change to 0-
20mA speed control instead of the default of 4-20mA.  

B.  A 0-5VDC Analog input signal may be applied in 

place of the Main Control Dial at H1.  The 0-5VDC 
input is transformer isolated from the power line. 

 

9. LINE VOLTAGE COMPENSATION 

Fluctuations in the line voltage can cause a feeder bowl 
to vary its feed rate.  The line voltage compensation 
feature adjusts the control's output to help compensate 
for fluctuations in the supply voltage. If it becomes 
necessary to disable this feature, set “Disable LVC” 
from the S1 programming chart. 

 
 
 
 
 

10. SUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES 

Special supplementary software features can be 
enabled on the 24-210/24-211 circuit boards The 
features include: l

inear pot taper

0-20mA control

e

mpty bowl timer

low pulse rates, 

and

 two speed 

pots

. See the S1 Switch Programming Chart. For 

more feature information download (or request from 
RODIX) the FC-40 

Plus 

 

Advanced Application Note 

24-210/24-211.  

 

11. STATUS LEDs 

When any of the inputs are active, the associated 
LED will turn ON.  When the RUN input conditions are 
met, the RUN LED will turn ON.  See section 6 and 
the wiring diagram’s ON/OFF Control Guide for more 
information on how to satisfy the RUN conditions. 

 

 WARNING: 

Fuses should be replaced with a Bussman ABC 

or Littelfuse 3AB "Fast Acting" type or 

equivalent of manufacturer's original value. 

 

Mounting this control on a vibrating surface will 
void the warranty. 

 

 

WARRANTY 

Rodix Control Products are Warranted to be free from 
defects in material and workmanship under normal use 
for a period of two years from date of shipment.  

For the 

full description of the warranty, terms, and software license, 
please contact the factory. 

 

For assistance installing or operating your Rodix Feeder 
Cube® please call the factory or visit our web site. 
Technical help is available to answer your questions and 
fax any needed information.  To return a control for IN or 
OUT of warranty service, please ship it prepaid to: 

Rodix Inc.,  ATTN: Repair Department 

If under warranty, Rodix will repair or replace your control at 
no charge; If out of warranty, we will repair it and you will be 
billed for the repair charges (Time and Material) plus the 
return freight.  Quotes for repairs are available upon 
request.  A brief note describing the symptoms helps our 
technicians address the issue. 

 

Feeder Cube® is a registered TM of Rodix Inc. 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

 

For the control to run: The 

MAIN CONTROL DIAL

 

must be turned up or have over 4mA at the 4-20mA 
input.  Either the DIRECT LED must be lit or both the 
INTERLOCK and EXT VOLTS LEDs must be on.  To 

light the DIRECT LED, connect a Run Jumper at 
TB2-6 & TB2-7.  To light the INTERLOCK LED, a 
Run Jumper must connect TB2-5 to TB2-6.  To 
illuminate the EXT VOLTS LED, TB2-11 & 12 
needs a 10-30 VDC signal.  See the “FC-40 Plus 
Troubleshooting Guide” for more information. If the 
motor is noisy, flip the 60/120 dip switch to 120. 
 

DIMENSIONS

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

RODIX, INC.

 

2316 23

rd

 Ave., Rockford, IL  61104 

Toll Free (800) 562-1868,  FAX (815) 316-4701

 

E-mail [email protected] 

www.rodix.com 

 

FC-42-DC Plus 24-210.doc 

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S1 Programming Chart 

Program Description 

S1 Switch Positions 

 

SW3 SW4 SW5 

Standard 

Program

0 0 0 

Linear Pot Taper

0-20mA 

option

0 1 0 

Empty Bowl Timer

Disable 

LVC

0 0 1 

2-Speed 

Operation

1 0 1 

30/40 Pulse Operation

Low Amplitude at “1” 

4.0

2.0

4.0

4.8

9.0

8.0

8.75

4.5

Summary of Contents for FC-42-DC Plus

Page 1: ...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 M...

Page 2: ...t from RODIX the FC 40 Plus Advanced Application Note 24 210 24 211 11 STATUS LEDs When any of the inputs are active the associated LED will turn ON When the RUN input conditions are met the RUN LED will turn ON See section 6 and the wiring diagram s ON OFF Control Guide for more information on how to satisfy the RUN conditions WARNING Fuses should be replaced with a Bussman ABC or Littelfuse 3AB ...

Page 3: ... Input AUX FEATURE ACCOMMON 120 TB2 TERM STRIP TB2 J1 A2 TALL 4 20mA TB1 S1 GND TB1 Or 14 Wh 14 Bl 14 Bl 14 Bl 14 Vi 20 Wh 14 Wh 20 D irect R UN RUN In terlock H1 Bl 14 Wh 14 Wh 14 Bl 14 Soft TRANSFORMER 60 Rev 1 Sig SIG cw 100K 1 8WMIN CON TROL MAIN POT POWER Min Max 11 6 8 8 12 60 External SW3 SW5 JUMPER SW4 5 9 2 7 11 10 4 12 7 6 3 5 1 10 9 LINE VOLTAGE LOAD COM TRIAC G TERM STRIP P N 24 210 AC...

Page 4: ...lutions for Electrical Noise 1 Use shielded wires for all I O Input Output signals The I O signals may include 4 20mA input Run input Sensor input 0 5VDC input Interlock input or AUX output The shield drain wire should be tied to the chassis in the Rodix control The drain wire should be kept shorter than 2 Please see the enclosed picture Example of a drain wire termination 2 Never run I O signal w...

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