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SBS System – SB-1000 Operation
front panel is shown, and additional indication is given via. both the Hardwire and Software Interfaces. The
Critical level is typically set
at least
5 microns above the Tolerance setting.
Timing of Auto-Balance
Grinding wheel contact with a work piece or dresser will produce higher vibration levels on the grinder.
This is normal and these levels may exceed the Tolerance level, however this vibration is not related to
wheel balance. Checking the vibration level manually or by the Hardwire interface to determine if there is
need to rebalance should only be done at points in the grinding process when grinding or dressing are not
occurring, such as between parts cycles. Auto-Balance cycles should also only be run at these same points in
the process. Attempting to run Auto-Balance cycles while in the grind or dress process will not be effective,
and likely will worsen rather than improve balance on the grinder.
Setup Overview
Select Balance Mode (Automatic or Manual)
The SB-1000 can be operated in two separate modes, Automatic Balance, or Manual Balance. Automatic
Balance mode uses an SBS Balancer to perform fully automatic balancing operations. Manual Balance mode
uses an RPM sensor instead of the SBS Balancer. In this mode the control acts as a balance analyzer and
directs the user how to manually position balance weights on the spindle assembly to achieve balance. Press
and hold the
Setup button for one second to display the balance mode selection screen.
- Automatic Balance Mode
- Manual Balance Mode
The
or
buttons will change the selected mode. The selected mode is highlighted, with Automatic
mode being selected in the above screen. Press
Setup or Manual button to accept the current selection.
Press
Cancel to exit selection without saving changes. The next screen displayed will be the first setup
screen in the active mode.
Setup Mode Operation
There are a number of user selectable operating settings for the SB-1000, which are found under the
Setup menu. Press the
Setup button to enter the menu of setup options. When the SB-1000 is in setup
mode, the
symbol is displayed on the upper left corner of the screen. Setup mode will time out after 1
minute of inactivity and the unit will return to the Main screen without saving any unsaved changes. The
hardwire interface output relays will remain active during setup.
Most settings are represented by symbols that represent the options the user can select between on that
setting screen. When a setting screen is displayed an underline indicates which option is currently set, and
that option symbol will also be highlighted. Either the
or
buttons can be used to change the
current selection.
Some setting screens require a number to be set. Where a number needs to be entered, the
buttons are
used to select the digit to be changed (move the underline). The
button increments the number at the
underlined digit, and the
button decrements the same digit. Holding the arrow button will start an
accelerating repetition of the button press.
The
symbol at the right side of the screen will flash whenever there is unsaved settings data. Data is
saved by pressing either the
Setup button or the Manual button.
