Operating instructions Linear feeder GL 1 GL 01
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1. NNAI Operating instructions Linear feeder GL 1 GL 01 Rhein Nadel Automation GmbH Contents 1 Technical data Page 2 2 Safety instructions Page 3 3 Construction and function of the linear feeder Page 4 4 Transport and mounting Page 4 5 Starting Adjustment Page 5 6 Specifications for the design of the track Page 6 7 Maintenance Page 7 8 Stockkeeping of spare parts and after sales service Page 7 9 What to do if Page Instructions for trouble shooting gt Notice All linear feeders listed in the table may only be operated in connection with a RNA control unit at a mains voltage of 230V 50Hz Special voltages and frequencies see separate data sheet 1 Technical data Linear feeder type ii cr GV mei ang 3 87 Insulationtype PHP Connecting cable length fin pq A caret sensei E I N Number of magnets RE E E Magnettype WZAWO40X00D05 NVZANVOGOXOOD2S Magnet colour a Number of spring assemblies pq 2 ee fff Number per spring assembly Spring dimensions 5 35 x25 15 Length gauge for boreholes x width ually ehe sping asonng sews gs 5 Ka moment of the spring fastening in EE Ka Max weight of the oscillatingunits linear track in BE approx 1 2 5 approx 2 4 depending on the mass moment of inertia and required running speed approx kg Max tracklength 0 nm 40 OC Maximum useful weight of the linear feeder 1 At special connecting values voltage frequency see type plate at the magne2. Instructions for trouble shooting Attention A The control unit or the connecting terminal box may only be opened by an electrician Before opening the a m devices the mains plug must be unplugged Linear feeder does not start when being switchen on Linear feeder vibrates slightly After a longer operating Mains switch off Mains plug of the control unit is not plugged in Connecting cable between linear feeder and control unit is not plugged in Fuse in the control unit defective Turning knob at the control unit is set to 0 Wrong vibration frequency Attention in case a linear feeder for 6000 vibrations minute is operated with a 7 pole plug without bridge the control unit and the magnet is in danger Fastening screws of the linear track have worked time the linear feeder does loose no longer come up to the conveying capacity required Linear feeder produces loud noise Linear feeder cannot be adjusted to a constant conveying speed Rhein Nadel Automation GmbH Screws at one or two spring assemblies have worked loose Magnetic gap misadjusted Springs are broken Oscillator has displaced itself towards the counter mass Fastening screws of the side plates have worked loose Foreign bodies in the magnetic gap The spring constant of the oscillating system has changed The linear feeder works close to the resonance point GB C 7 Switch on the mains switch Plug in the mains plug Pl
3. machines The actuation takes place by electromagnets The following schematic diagram shows the function of a linear feeder A Conveying track and oscillating weight B Material to be conveyed C Spring assembly D Drive magnet E Armature F Counter mass G Vibration buffers The linear feeder is a device of the familiy of vibratory bowl feeders It is however equipped with a linear conveyor Electromagnetic vibrations are converted into mechanical vibrations and are used for conveying material B When the magnet D which is fixedly connected with the counter mass F is supplied with current it generates a power that dependent on the vibration frequency of the mains supply attracts and releases armature E Within a period of the 50 Hz of the A C network the magnet achieves its maximum power of attraction twice as this is independent of the direction of the current Rhein Nadel Automation GmbH GB C 4 conduction The vibration frequency therefore is 100 Hz A linear feeder is a resonant system spring mass system The result is that the adjustment made at the plant will rarely meet your requirements Chapter 5 describes how your linear feeder is adapted to your requirements Controlling of the linear feeder takes place by a low loss electronic control unit
4. controller position of 80 at the control unit In case of higher deviations 15 a new adjustment must be made Adjustment of the running behaviour i Notice At first a rough adjustment of the conveying speed adjustment of the natural frequency must be made After Rhein Nadel Automation GmbH GB C 5 that the adjustment of the running behaviour Finally you adjust the conveying speed natural frequency In order to convey the material with its highest maximum conveying speed it must optimally rest on in the track which means that the vertical amplitude should be zero if possible At long tracks the vertical amplitude can be too high owing to the deflection of the track The material to be conveyed then makes little jumps on the track and cannot be transported at all or only with low speed In exceptional cases it may become necessary to compensate the fluttering of the track at the ends by modifying the counter weight In case the workpieces make little jumps at the discharge side or in case the material to be conveyed runs backward the counter weight must be increased stepwise by approx 50 g In case the workpieces make little jumps at the feeding side magnet side or if their is no conveying movement at the discharge side the counter weight must be decreased Adjustment of the natural frequency In case the linear feeders are delivered without track they has been adjusted in the plant to average weigh
5. feeder is the actuation of conveying tracks These are used for linear transport and feeding of correctly positioned mass produced parts as well as for the proportioned feeding of bulk material The intended use also includes the observance of the operating and servicing instructions Please take the technical data of your linear feeder from the table technical data see chapter 1 Make Rhein Nadel Automation GmbH GB C 3 sure that the connected load of the linear feeder control unit and power supply is compatible i Notice The linear feeder may only be operated in perfect condition The linear feeder may not be operated in the explosive or wet area The linear feeder may only be operated in the configuration drive unit control unit and oscillating unit as specified by the manufacturer No additional loads may act upon the linear feeder apart from the material to be transported for which the special type is designed Attention It is strictly prohibited to put any safety devices out of operation Demands on the user e For all activities operation maintenance repair etc the details of the operating instructions must be observed e The operator has to avoid any working method which would impair the safety of the linear feeder e The operator must take care that only authorized personnel works at the linear feeder e The operator is obliged to inform the operator immediately about any changed condi
6. mains frequency In case the conveying capacity decreases after loosening the spring fastening screw proceed as described under point 5 1 In case however the conveying capacity increases proceed as described under point 5 2 i Notice The adjustment is however more easy with an electronic frequency converter which you can buy from our range of accessory paris The linear feeder should be adjusted that the required conveying capacity is achieved at a controller position of approx 80 at the control unit 5 1 The conveying speed decreases Mount additional springs with distance plates Start with one additional spring with washer at one spring assembly In case the conveying speed still decreases although an additional fastening screw is loosened install one additional spring in each individual spring assembly one after the other 5 2 The conveying speed increases Remove the springs First remove one spring with washer from a spring assembly In case the conveying speed still increases although an additional fastening screw is loosened remove one spring from each individual spring assembly one after the other i Notice The side plates must always be mounted for test runs i Notice At a turning knob position of 100 at the control unit and correctly adjusted Rhein Nadel Automation GmbH GB C 6 magnetic gap the magnet may not dash against the armature when switching on the device Th
7. type ESG 90 The control unit of the linear feeder is separately delivered At its front panel it is provided with a 7 pole plug in connection by which it is connected to the linear feeder The pin assignment of the socket is shown in the table technical data chapter 1 i Notice Detailed information on the complete range of control units may please be taken from the operating instructions for control units All control units have got two main operating elements e By the main switch the linear feeder is switched on or off e By the turning knob the conveying caacity of the sorting unit is set 4 Transport and mounting Transport i Notice Take care that the linear feeder cannot dash against other things during transport The weight of the linear feeder is taken from the table technical data chapter 1 Mounting The linear feeder should be mounted on a stable substructure available as accessory part at the place where it is used The substructure must be dimensioned in a way that no vibrations of the linear feeder can be carried away Linear feeder are fastened to the vibration buffers from below part G in the general drawing chap 3 The following table give you a summary of the bore date of the various types Linear Length in Width in Vibration feeder type mm mm buffer thread GL 01 Table bore data Linear feeder GL 1 01 Make sure that the linear feeder cannot come into contact wi
8. e aim of the adjustment is If the required conveying speed is achieved at a controller position of 80 the conveying speed must always decrease when the spring fastening screw is loosened i Notice Take care that the number of springs per spring assembly does not differ by more than 2 3 springs After removing and mounting of the leaf springs the linear feeder must be readjusted Adjustment of the linear feeder type GL 01 Tighten the spring fastening screws with the specified tightening torque see technical data chapter 1 Control and keep to the mounting dimension oscillator height of 85 mm at all four edges of the linear feeder Before starting the side plates must be mounted Adjustment of the linear feeder type GL 1 For the adjustment of the oscillator in parallel to the counter mass four leaf springs are included in the delivery These leaf springs must be inserted between the spring assemblies and the distance cams one each above and below After that the spring fastening screws must be tightened with the specified tightening torque see technical data chapter 1 Before starting the distance springs must be removed and the side plates must be mounted 6 Specifications for the design of the track The projection of the track in longitudinal direction towards the oscillator should be at a ratio of 1 3 feeding side to 2 3 discharge side The tracks must be of solid construction upright beams with a hig
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10. h moment of resistance are to be preferred U beams rectangular tubes etc Especially tracks for thin material as eg stamped metal parts etc should be manufactured with the greatest possible clearance between material to be conveyed and cover Here it must however be guaranteed that the material to be conveyed does not run one piece on top of the other or becomes wedged together The track should be located in the middle of the oscillator By no means it may be installed in a way that one side projects over the oscillator Linear feeder GL 1 01 7 Maintenance The linear feeders are generally maintenance free They should however be thoroughly cleaned when they are considerably dirty or after fluids have been spilled over them e For that first unplug the mains plug e Remove the side plates e Clean the inside of the linear feeder especially the magnetic gap e After mounting the side plates and plugging in the 8 Stockkeeping of spare parts and after sales service The range of the spare parts available may be taken from the separate spare parts list In order to guarantee quick and faultless handling of the order please always state the type of equipment see type plate number of pieces needed spare part name and spare part number You will find a list of our service addresses on the back page of the cover mains plug the operation again linear feeder is ready for 9 What is to do if
11. t Rhein Nadel Automation GmbH GB C 2 Linear feeder GL 1 01 Pin assignment L 100 HZ crew connection M20 50 Hz Grey 2 100 Hz Operating mode Black 1 50 H vibration frequency ack z Last ith bri Metal EMV screw connection W i orage Dia Bowlfeeder Without bridge 50 Hz n For frequency controlled equipment II Encoding in plug 2 Safety instructions The conception and production of our linear feeders has been carried out very carefully in order to guarantee trouble free and save operation You too can make an important contribution to job safety Therefore please read this short operating instruction completely before starting the machine Always observe the safety instructions Make sure that all persons working with or at this machine carefully read and observe the following safety instructions This operating instruction is only valid for the types indicated on the front page i Notice his hand points to information that gives you useful tips for the operation of the linear feeder Attention This warning triangle marks the safety instructions Non observance of these warnings can result in serious or fatal injuries Dangers occuring at the machine e Make sure that the protector ground of the electric power supply is in perfect condition e Operation of the linear feeder without trim panel is Strictly prohibited Proper use The intended use of the linear
12. th other devices during operation Further details on the control unit bore plan etc are please taken from the operating instructions of the control unit separately delivered 5 Starting Preparations Notice Ensure that the frame stand base frame etc is connected with the ground wire PE If necessary predection earthing on spot should be provided Check whether e the linear feeder stands in an isolated position and does not come in contact with a solid body e the linear track is fixediy screwed down and adjusted e the connecting cable of the linear feeder is plugged in at the control unit Attention The electric connection of the linear feeder may only be made by trained personnel electricians In case modifications are made at the electric connection it is absolutely necessary to observe the operating instructions control units e The available supply voltage frequency voltage output is in accordance with the connection data of the control unit see type plate at the control unit Plug in the mains cable of the control unit and switch on the control unit by the mains switch i Notice At linear feeders which are delivered as a completely adjusted system the optimal conveying capacity is already set in the factory It is marked on the scale of the turning knob with a red arrow In this case set the turning knob to the marking The optimal operative range of the linear feeder is at a
13. tions at the linear feeder that could endanger safety Attention The linear feeder may only be installed put into operation and serviced by expert personnel The binding regulation for the qualification of electricians and personnel instructed in electrical engineering is valid as defined in IEC 364 and DIN VDE 0105 part 1 Attention Since the electromaget field may have an impact on persons arrying pacemakers it is recommended to keep a minimum distance of 25 cm Noise emission The noise level at the place of operation depends on the complete equipment and the material to be sorted The determination of the noise level according to the EC Regulations Machinery can therefore only be carried out at the place of operation If the noise level at the place of operation exceeds the limit permitted noise protection hoods may be Linear feeder GL 1 01 used which we offer as accessory parts see catalogue Standards and regulations The device was built according to the following standards and regulations EC Directive Machinery 98 37 EC EC Low voltage directive 3 23 EC EMC Directive 89 336 EC Applied harmonized Standards EN 60204 T 1 EN 292 T 1 and T 2 e Applied national technical standards VGB 4 VGB 10 e Rheinnadel Conditions for purchasing e VDE Standards e VDMA Conditions of delivery 3 Construction and function of the linear feeder Linear feeders are used for the actuation of sorting
14. ts of the oscillating elements In order to guarantee an optimal conveying behaviour the linear feeder must be adjusted to the definite operating conditions The adjustment is made by adding or removing leaf springs and washers First check whether the right control unit frequency voltage power supply see table technical data in chapter 1 has been connected Carry out the following steps e Screw off the side panels Tighten all spring fastening screws and track fastening screws Please take the tightening moments of the spring fastening screws from the table technical data chapter 1 e Check whether the magnet corresponds to the specifications in the technical data voltage frequency e Measure the magnet air gap In case it differs from the specifications in the technical data adjust it correctly e Fill the tracks with material to be conveyed and turn the turning knob of the control unit to 90 of the conveying capacity e Loosen a fastening screw at one of the spring assemblies e approx 1 4 1 2 rotation While the spring fastening screw is loosened you can see a change in the conveying speed The following graphic chart shows the resonance curve of a linear feeder Linear feeder GL 1 01 A B er C D A Conveying speed B Resonant frequency of the system C Resonance curve not true to scale D Spring power i Notice The resonant frequency of the linear feeder may not correspond to the
15. ug in the 7 pole plug at the control unit Replace the fuse Set the controller to 80 Check whether the code in the plug of the linear feeder is correct see type plate and technical data chap 1 Retighten the screws Tighten the screws tightening torques see technical data chapt 1 Replace the broken springs Readjust the oscillator see chapt 5 Retighten the screws Switch off the linear feeder and remove the foreign bodies after that check the magnetic gap adjustment Readjust the linear feeder Springs must be removed See chapt 5 adjustments Linear feeder GL 1 01 Rhein Nadel Automation GmbH Reichsweg 19 42 e D 52068 Aachen Tel 49 0241 5109 159 e Fax 49 0241 5109 219 Internet www made e Email vertrieb rna de Rhein Nadel Automation GmbH Zweigbetrieb L denscheid Nottebohmstra e 57 e D 58511 L denscheid Tel 49 02351 41744 e Fax 49 02351 45582 Email werk luedenscheid rna de Rhein Nadel Automation GmbH Zweigbetrieb Ergolding Ahornstra e 122 e D 84030 Ergolding Tel 49 0871 72812 e Fax 49 0871 77131 Email werk ergolding rna de CH HSH Handling Systems AG Wangenstr 96 e CH 3360 Herzogenbuchsee Tel 41 062 95610 00 e Fax 41 062 95610 10 Internet www rna de Email info handling systems ch RNA AUTOMATION LTD Hayward Industrial Park Tameside Drive Castle Bromwich GB Birmingham B 35 7 AG Tel 44 0121 749 2566 e Fax 44 0121 749 6217 Int
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