Service Manual - Homer City Automation
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1. HOMER CITY g AUTOMATION Syntron LD 1 Linear Feeder eeee eee eee ee INSTALLATION s OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE Thank you for buying your equipment from Homer City Automation This manual will help you to understand how your equipment operates and what is required to maintain peak performance Please read it thoroughly and keep it on file for reference Your satisfaction is important to us so please direct any comments to our Marketing Communications department Date Purchased Serial No Factory Order No TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety INStruCtiONS ccceeeee seen ee ennnen INtrOCUCTION 22 2ceee eee e eee eee eee ee eee eeeee Installation c03 0ccsnscessctaccorcadecscsesecsenscs Mounting the LD 1 cceseeeeeeeeeeee Mounting the Control cceceeeeeeeeeeneee OP CLAN scsi sisceiinusucsenebamanivalssunnwaeiawaeyies Maint nane ii ccicsicsesccevscvesnerscsensssensesess Spring Replacement c ceceeeeeeeeeeeees Air Gap Adjustment 0 cseeeeeeeeeeeeeees Troubleshooting cccceceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeees Parts EIS cieee E Ea aS OanhBRWAWANNDND m SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS h i WARNING Failure to follow these instructions and safety precautions could result in Hir personal injury damage shortened service life or unsatisfactory feeder performance There is hazard of electrical shock to the operator h PALT WARNING The unit must be properly grounded and verified at2. be positioned in the center lengthwise of the track If mounted too close to one end of the track the parts will become stalled at the opposite end 4 If the track is not rigid enough the parts may become stalled at both ends of the track 5 If two or more feeders are installed on a track the height of the feeders must be the same Shims may be placed beneath the feeder base s 6 The unit must not contact any objects that will hamper the vibrating action HOMER CITY AUTOMATION LD 1 DIMENSIONS m 94 mm 3 150 in Sin f 30 e f Ba 12 7 mm Ry mm oe en en amy 3 15 in a 80 mm 625 in 16 mm S 10 32 2 HOLES FIGURE 1 MOUNTING THE CONTROL If a separate control is used it must be mounted close to the equipment where it is easily accessible and within sight of the operator Installation on a wall in a clean dry vibration free location is recommended Power supply voltage and frequency requirements are designated on the control nameplate dil WARNING Power supply voltage and frequency must be that which is stamped on the equipment nameplate D Silly WARNING The control must be properly grounded and verified at installation Sally WARNING The electrical power supply connection to the unit must be made through a customer supplied safety disconnect switch mounted next to the control The LD 1 may be wired to a master control when used with a parts handling system In this case r
3. an Tuning too low Add springs Tuning too high Remove springs Open circuit Repair Loose or broken hardware Tighten or replace Chute or feeder top contacting rigid Isolate so parts are free to vibrate object HOMER CITY g AUTOMATION NOTE Use 1 32 8 mm thick washers between springs mounting plate and base Use 1 16 1 6 mm thick washers as spring clamps and spacers PARTS LIST ltem A Q Tnm Description Quantity Part No Cap Screw Soc Hd 8 32 x 1 2 8 H0414400 Lockwasher 8 8 H0112209 Flat Washer 1 32 in 0 8 mm thk SS 8 H0109904 Flat Washer 1 16 in 1 6 mm thk SS 16 H0118786 Top Mounting Plate 1 B 204071 1 Spring 028 in 0 7 mm thick B 204066 1 Spring 035 in 0 9 mm thick B 204066 2 Spring 022 in 0 6 mm thick B 204066 3 m Warning Label 1 A 202599 m Nameplate 1 A 202599 Coil and Cable Assembly w Base 115V 1 B 204079 A Coil and Cable Assembly w Base 230V 1 B 204079 B When ordering springs specify the thickness and quantity m Do not remove or paint over safety labels If safety labels need replaced contact Homer City Automation for an additional supply free of charge HOMER CITY g AUTOMATION Homer City Automation Inc 57 Cooper Avenue Homer City PA 15748 Phone 724 479 4503 FAX 724 479 4767 Email info homercityautomation com Web www homercityautomation com Homer City Automation reserves the right to alter at any time wi
4. efer to the wiring diagram supplied with the equipment for installation instructions a OPERATION If the LD 1 has its own control the unit is started by turning the rheostat knob to a low setting and switching on the control switch To increase the feed rate turn the rheostat knob clockwise until the required feed rate is obtained The decrease the feed rate turn the rheostat knob counterclockwise until the required feed rate is obtained If the unit is wired to a parts feeder control operation of the LD 1 will be the same as the parts feeder HOMER CITY g AUTOMATION a MAINTENANCE ally WARNING Disconnect the power supply at the safety disconnect switch before performing Ge any maintenance The LD 1 requires little maintenance The unit must be kept clean especially in the areas of the spring assemblies and the air gap the space between the base and the top mounting plate If the unit is painted do not paint the spring assemblies or the air gap area This would restrict the vibratory action of the LD 1 Establish a regular maintenance schedule for checking all hardware to be sure that it is tight Check the springs for signs of fatigue or defects If it is necessary to replace springs refer to the Spring Replacement instructions below a SPRING REPLACEMENT Sally WARNING Disconnect the power supply at the safety disconnect switch before performing Ge any maintenance When replacing defective springs Homer City Auto
5. increase the feed stroke The current rating of an LD 1 is 0 27 amps from a 115V power supply and 0 135 amps from a 230V power supply Proper current rating is important to a good feeder operation CAUTION If the unit makes a loud striking noise while operating immediately shut off power to the unit If the air gap is adjusted so that the mounting plates and the base assembly are too close they will make contact during operation This is called striking A striking condition will cause severe mechanical damage CAUTION Never open the air gap more than necessary An air gap that is too wide draws excessive current resulting in poor feeder operation If the air gap is adjusted so that the mounting plate and the base assembly are too far apart the current draw will be excessive A high current condition will result in coil burn out and or control failure To adjust the air gap loosen but do not remove the cap screws that hold the springs to the top mounting plate Adjust the air gap and tighten these screws The faces of the base and top mounting plate must be parallel After adjusting the air gap check the current draw to ensure that it does not exceed the current rating TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Feeder will not operate No power to the feeder Repair or adjust power supply Burned out coil Replace coil and base assembly Feeder will not operate at required Improper air gap Adjust capacity Air gap clogged Cle
6. installation Hr Sally WARNING The electrical power supply connection to the unit must be made through a AN Tr customer supplied safety disconnect switch mounted next to the control Incorporation of an emergency stop may also be required per local codes NOTE Local safety codes and regulations must be considered when installing and or operating this equipment 2010 Homer City Automation All rights reserved SM0684 082010 HOMER CITY g AUTOMATION m INTRODUCTION The Syntron LD 1 Linear Feeder complements Syntron Parts Feeders by providing a feeding device to transport the oriented parts from the parts feeder to the next operation The LD 1 Linear Feeder operates at 7200 vpm a INSTALLATION Place the LD 1 Linear Feeder on a rigid support that will not deflect the weight of the unit during operation Drive weight is 2 5 lbs 1 134 kg plus track weight Maximum recommended track length and weight is 12 inches 304 8 mm and 1 1 Ib 5 kg respectively Bolt the linear drive in its operating position Secure the track assembly to the drive unit Refer to Figure 1 Page 3 for dimensions m MOUNTING THE LD 1 Consider the following points when determining the mounting location of the LD 1 Linear Feeder 1 The end of the linear feeder with the cable exit is the rear of the feeder 2 The long axis of the linear feeder must be parallel to the direction of feed in the chute 3 The linear feeder top mounting plate must
7. mation recommends examining all the springs Work on one spring assembly at a time allowing the remaining springs to support the top mounting place To replace the springs perform the following steps 1 Make a note of the location and arrangement of each spring washer and cap screw 2 Remove the socket head cap screws that hold the spring assembly to the unit 3 Replace the spring assembly with new parts When properly assembled there should be no distortion or tension placed on the springs NOTE The springs may vary in quantity and thickness The new springs must be the same size and quantity as those removed 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 on the remaining spring assemblies NOTE If the number of springs has been increased the air gap will need to be increased If the number of springs has been decreased the air gap will need to be decreased Refer to the Air Gap Adjustment instructions on page 5 After all the springs have been replaced check the operating current of the unit The operating current must not exceed the requirements designated on the nameplate HOMER CITY g AUTOMATION a AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT The air gap is the space between the top mounting plate and the base assembly The static air gap should measure approximately 012 inches 304 mm throughout its entire length Increasing the air gap will increase the current draw and reduce the feed stroke and decreasing the air gap will decrease the current draw and
8. thout notice and without liability or other obligations on its part materials equipment specifications and models Homer City Automation also reserves the right to discontinue the manufacture of models parts and components thereof 7
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