Walker Magnetics IMI 100D, Operation Manual

Page: 1 / 34

800-WMAGNET
1 of 33
O
peratiOns
M
anual
s
Mart
-D s
eries
M
icrOprOcessOr
c
OntrOlleD
c
huck
c
OntrOl
TOLL FREE: 800.WMAGNET
CONTENTS
P.O. #: Part #: Order #:
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Ways to Avoid a Reduction of Holding Capacity ............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 ADDITIONAL WARNINGS ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 DESIGNATED PERSON ......................................................................................................................................................... 2-3
3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 MOUNTING THE CHUCK CONTROL & CONNECTING ELECTRICAL POWER .................................................................. 3-1
3.1.1 Optional Remote Unit...................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1.2 Main Chuck Control Unit ................................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1.3 Connecting the Chuck..................................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.4 Connecting the AC Input voltage .................................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.1.5 575 Volt Controllers ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-2
3.1.6 Transformer Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................................... 3-3
3.1.7 Connecting Optional Features ........................................................................................................................................ 3-4
3.1.8 Current Sensing .............................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.1.9 Part Release ................................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.1.10 Lockout ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-4
3.1.11 Energizing the System .................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
3.2 CONTROL MOUNTING GUIDELINES ................................................................................................................................... 3-5
4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT MAGNETIC HOLDING ............................................................................................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Surface Conditions.......................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.2 Workpiece Thickness ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.1.3 Portion of the Chuck Surface In Contact With the Workpiece ........................................................................................ 4-2
4.1.4 Workpiece Material ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2 FULL HOLDING ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3 VARIABLE HOLDING .............................................................................................................................................................. 4-3
4.4 RESIDUAL HOLDING ............................................................................................................................................................. 4-3
4.5 RELEASE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4-3
4.6 CONTROL PROTECTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
4.7 RELEASE CYCLE STEPS ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-5
4.8 GROUNDING & SHIELDING .................................................................................................................................................. 4-7
4.8.1 Current Sensing .............................................................................................................................................................. 4-7
4.8.2 Part Release ................................................................................................................................................................... 4-7
4.8.3 Lockout ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4-7
4.9 CONTROL OUTPUT VOLTAGE .............................................................................................................................................. 4-7
NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS CONTROL UNTIL YOU
HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL