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1. AS CDE4B IMM INTERFACE CABLE _ KB24 08 09VH CABLE AS HWCB146B ESTE NN ye pe BROWN E soo yee PURPLE_WHITE 1 1 ESTOP FROM IMM CN3 1 CN3 1 cN9 9 CN9 9 GND BLACK BROWN WHITE 9 9 Ese Cap CNS 8 CN9 16 CN9 16 FULLY AUTOMATION ELLY AUTOMATION PURPLE GREEN_BLACK 10 10 ELLY DER E CN9 7 CN9 7 cN9 15 owes FULLY OPEN 1 BLUE RED 2 2 RLI D8 T RY24WK TO CDE4BP3 CN3 6 CN3 6 CN9 14 CN9 14 COMMON 1N4007 L S GREEN gt GREY 16 16 Can cN3 5 CN9 13 CN9 13 ELLY ELSE YELLOW LLN Baku 12 FULLY CLOSED CN3 4 CN3 4 cN9 12 CN9 12 GATE Diet ORANGE BLUE_BLACK 3 3 GATE GUARD CN3 3 CN3 3 CN9 11 esu lt n RED GREY_BLACK 11 11 RI o Ges e ges ACEN GREY S gt PURPLE _BLACK 8 8 REJECT PART 102 1R 05W e cN4 8 CN4 8 cN9 8 cN9 8 PURPLE BLUE_WHITE 19 19 ei es CYCLE START ESTOP H Zz cN4 7 cN4 7 cN9 7 CN9 7 FROM ROBOT YCLE START 1N4007 4 1 BLUE GREEN_WHITE 27 27 g 5 PT i Mo Dio G6B1174 CN4 6 CN4 6 cN9 6 onge Ath GREEN BROWN 22 22 ate Mim SCH gt PERMIT EJECTOR Hoo RE CN4 5 CS CN9 5 CN9 5 FORWARD ET FORWARD RY24WK 1 o gt YELLOW PINK 32 32 e eH G6B1174 CN4 4 CN4 4 CN9 4 sa gt ORANGE YELLOW 17 17 VAA PERMIT CLAMP gt RL2 cN4 3 cN4 3 cN9 3 wa CLOSE RED ORANGE 32 32 b S A DLD AREA FREE N4007 4 1 Nara Moe BROWN GERN Bes BLUE 18 18 Li ER DS 2 ceed l PERMIT CLAMP 248 W CN4 1 CN4 1 CN9 1 CN9 1 MOTION
2. OPERATION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 Dosao Functi a Function Description SEN Description PROG RAMMING fO Grip solenoid ER with G RIP VACU U M b without RE AND HOME f1 Grip verify a with switch b without switch POSITION f2 V lenoid ithout acuum solenoi SEH CONT D f3 Vacuum verify a with switch b without switch f4 Home position a above mold b outside mold Default setting 4 Use the Up and Down arrows to scroll through the functions f0 through f4 The current function is highlighted 5 Use the right arrow to choose the function choices a b The current func tion choice is highlighted D ERR 6 Press the Enter button After you make your choicse press the Enter button to program your choices 7 Press the Stop button to continue STOP UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control OPERATION 4 9 You can monitor the status of all inputs and outputs between MONITORING the sprue picker and the injection molding machine The IN PUT O UTPUT input output display can be viewed when the sprue picker is in Automatic mode or Manual mode To view input output press the Monitor Input Output button Mon I O The LCD displays input information LS and output informa tion SOL LS 123 4PD ARGCOUH XOO XXX XXXXOOO SOL 123456 B SET XX XOXX X XOX where X shows which switch
3. 3 Check that all wiring conforms to electrical codes and all wiring covers are in place 1 Plug in the main power cord and turn on the main disconnect The display should fully illuminate and per form its bootup routine 2 Check that the E Stop button is in the out extended position Turn the E Stop button clockwise in the direction of the arrows to verify that the button is in the out extended position 3 Move mold to Full Open position with the IMM in manual mode 5 Press the Manual button 6 Cycle the sprue picker by pressing the movement control buttons T Adjust the flow controls for smooth operation If the sprue picker is not working properly at any time turn it off immediately and refer to the Troubleshooting section of this User Guide If you do not encounter any problems during testing proceed to the Operation section UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control 4 Press the Stop button This places the control in the Stop mode E PREPARING FOR TESTING TESTING THE INSTALLATION INSTALLATION 3 17 OPERATION Hand Control Features 4 2 Before ZGtarting 4 3 Starting the Sprue Picker 4 3 Viewing Information 4 4 Choosing the Mold 4 5 Programming the Motion Sequence 4 6 Programming Grip Vacuum and Home Position 4 8 Monitoring
4. oan 1N4007 BLACK PRUPLE 26 26 a D Bees Noo e su D I e gt OPTIONAL ROBOT ESL Deet END RY24Wk 1N4007 1 CONNECTOR mt 1N4007 H Hd DIN 40050 lt 4 RY24WK CDE4B RELAY amp IMM INTERFACE E CAUTION Equipment hazard Do not plug an MX Sprue Picker with a PC E III Control into an interface wired for a PC E IV Control SPI interface Do not plug an MX Sprue Picker with a PC E IV Control into an interface wired for a PC E III Control interface Damage will occur Call Conair Service if you are unsure or have any questions A 1 2 APPENDIX MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 0100 The motion sequence is the movement pattern that the arm travels Motion Sequence LCD Displays MOTION SEQUENCES Movement Steps P01 MUX P01 MUX FIXED MOV MOV ABLE U L MOTION U SWING W WO W P02 FUX P02 FUX FIXED MOV FIXED U L MOTION U SWING W WO W P03 MLX P03 MLX FIXED MOV MOV ABLE U L MOTION L SWING W WO W UGR002 1099 Arm extend movable mold side Grip part sprue Strip Arm retract Swing outward Arm second extend Release part sprue Arm second retract Swing inward Strip to home position O ONO OP WON 2 Arm extend fixed mold side Grip part sprue Strip Arm retract Strip back Swing outward Arm second extend Release part sprue Arm second retract Swing inward O ONO OP OM 2 1 Arm extend movable mold side 2 Strip approach 3 Grip
5. Grip part sprue Strip Arm retract Swing outward Arm second extend Release part sprue Arm second retract Swing inward Strip to home position Arm extend fixed mold side Grip part sprue Strip Arm retract Strip back Swing outward Arm second extend Release part sprue Arm second retract Swing inward Strip approach Arm extend movable mold side A SCH Sa NA Grip part sprue Strip back Arm retract Swing outward Arm second extend Release sprue part Arm second retract Swing inward MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control Appennix A 15 MOTION SEQUENCES Ka AT Ba A ns fs APPENDIX A 16 Sequence LCD Displays pw P10 FLR a fe FIXED MOV FIXED U L MOTION L SWING W WO FIXED MOV FIXED U L MOTION L S OPT DESCNT 3RD FIXED MOV FIXED U L MOTION L OPT CUT NIPPER MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control Movement Steps DARWL LON BiG NS OO NON OLS NS Arm extend fixed mold side Strip approach Grip part sprue Strip back Arm retract Swing outward Arm second extend Release part sprue Arm second retract Swing inward Arm extend movable mold side Strip approach Grip part sprue Strip back Release part sprue Arm retract Arm extend fixed mold side Strip approach Grip part sprue Strip back Release sprue part Arm retract UGR002 1099 MOTION Motion Sequence LCD Displays Movement Steps P13 FLW P13 FLW 1 Arm extend movab
6. Cut tubing about 4 inches 102mm from the SECOND DE DESCENT 3 Insert Y fitting CONN ECTING 4 Connect air line from top of slowdown valve SWING VALVE into Y fitting Air line to Swing valve UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control APPENDIX A 7 ADDING A SECOND DESCENT ADJUSTMENTS A 8 APPENDIX To adjust the speed of the second descent slowdown valve 1 Turn Knob A overall speed Turn Knob A clockwise to slow the speed of the arm and counterclockwise to increase the speed of the arm Turn Knob B second descent speed To adjust the speed of the arm for second descent turn Knob B clockwise to slow second descent speed and counterclockwise to increase second descent MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 System Configuration PC E IV Control MAIN POWER ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS SW st MR R19 d CO UGR002 1099 WIRING BOX CONFIGURATION LIMIT SOLENOID SWITCH VALVES AS CDE4B 2 3PIN 2PIN wn noe CN LSXX F SOLXX F oN LSXX M SOLXX M P wi E wo n SPS S40 24 I KB24 08 09VH EI SWITCHING S POWER SC SUPPLY cha CN cul HWCBI46B PCB ALRM ALEN w 2PIN 2PIN e BUZZER 35P2 KB25 1 25 4 HANDY BOX CABLE CN SRCN2A25 24P SRCN6A25 24S IMM INTERFACE CABLE KB24 1 24
7. MX Sprue Pickers with PC E IV control Models MX60 to MX550 and MX350T to MX550T Installation Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting j C NAIR Instant Access The Conair Group Inc One Conair Drive Parts and Service Pittsburgh PA 15202 800 458 1960 Phone 412 312 6000 814 437 6861 Fax 412 312 6227 www conairnet com UGR002 1099 Record your equipment s It is important to record the model and serial number s of model and serial num your equipment and the date you received it in the User ber s and the date you Guide Our service department uses this information along received it in the spaces with the manual number to provide help for the specific provided equipment you installed Keep this User Guide and all manuals engineering prints and parts lists together for documentation of your equipment DISCLAIMER The Conair Group Inc shall not be liable for errors contained in this User Guide or for incidental consequential dam ages in connection with the furnishing performance or use of this information Conair makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this information including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Copyright 1999 THE CONAIR GROUP INC All rights reserved INTRODUCTION nn lr TABLE OF Purpose of the User Guide i0i oy aise ee eh ahs eR 1 2 How the Guide is Organized 00 1 2 CONTENTS Your R
8. IS NOT WORKING Symptom Possible cause Solution There is no strip There is no air pressure forward motion Strip stroke adjustment set too short The strip forward speed control is shut off The strip valve is not functioning The air lines seals are damaged or leaking There is not strip There is no air pressure backward motion Strip stroke adjustment set too short The strip backward speed control is shut off The strip valve is not functioning The air lines seals are damaged or leaking Check air supply to the sprue picker Check for leaks Check strip stroke adjustment for proper distance Adjust the strip forward speed control replace as needed Check the strip valve and replace as needed Check air lines and seals and replace as needed Check air supply to the sprue picker Check for leaks Check strip stroke adjustment for proper distance Adjust the strip backward speed control replace as need ed Check the strip valve and replace as needed Check air lines and seals and replace as needed UGRO002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control TROUBLESHOOTING 6 7 TH ERE IS N O Causes for the swing not moving are due to switches and air lines Check switches and check for air leaks SWING MOTION Symptom Possible cause Solution The swing does There is no air pressure Check the air supply to the not move sprue picker The arm is not in the full Chec
9. If the arm is not in the Home position press the Manual button and move the arm to the Home position then press the Stop button Press the Auto Recycle button The control displays the auto mode information a and the sprue picker begins automatic cycling ML3K 0 GRIPS GRP AUTO MODE CONAIR T CAUTION Press the Auto Recycle button only when the sprue picker is stopped and in the home posi tion If the button is pressed at any other time in the cycle of the sprue picker The sprue picker stops The alarm sounds The error code displays on the hand control Press the Stop button to silence the alarm UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control OPERATION 4 1 5 To restart the automatic operation cycle when the sprue picker RESTARTING stops due to a part sprue pickup failure AUTOMATIC 1 Open the safety door and verify that there is no OPER ATION part sprue in the mold If there is remove it manually CAUTION Clearing mold area It is the responsibility of the operator to verify that the mold area is clear after a missed parts condition Follow all warnings and precautions for the mold machine before removing parts Do not enter maximum envelope area while machine is operating 2 Press the Stop button STOP 3 Press the Manual button 4 Use the Motion Control buttons to return the main arm to the home position U D SWING LIE 5 Press the Auto Recycle butt
10. 6 OPTION DIN 40050 B24 1 24 6S with SPI HEAD AS CDE4H 2 L DB25 PCE4 HANDY CONTROLLER SYSTEM CONFIGURATION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control Appewp A 9 ELECTRICAL Sprue Picker and IMM Interface DIAGRAMS PC E IV Control CDE4B 2 WRING BOX J IMM INTERFACE CABLE INJECTION MACHINE AS HWCB146B CN3P CN3M 9PIN d I KB 08 09VH CABLE mee ENM PAPIN a 24 1 24 6 CABLE CN3 9 CN3 9 cN9 17 CN9 17 OPTION gt GREY gt PURPLE_BLACK 8 8 REJECT PARTS N3 8 Ges N9 16 See FULLY AUTOMATION gt PURPLE gt GREEN_BLACK 10 10 FULLY FULLY OPEN N3 7 Ge N9 15 9 15 AUTOMATION al gt BLUE gt RED 2 2 H a4 FUL P a RLI N3 6 ee N9 14 9 14 ULLY OPEN COMMON L gt GREEN gt gt GREY 16 16 l COMMON N3 5 e s N9 13 N9 13 FULLY CLOSED gt YELLOW gt gt YELLOW_BLACK 12 12 FULLY CLOSED N3 4 Ge N9 12 N9 12 GATE GUARD gt gt ORANGE 2 gt BLUE_BLACK 3 3 N3 3 N3 3 N9 11 N9 11 GATE GUARD COMMON gt RED gt gt GREY_BLACK 11 1 N3 2 ez N9 10 N9 10 ESTOP BROWN PURPLE_WHITE 1 1 gt A gt gt ESTOP FROM IMM N3 1 N3 1 N9 9 N9 9 COMMON gt BLACK E BROWN_WHITE 40 9 a N4P CN4M 8PIN ALWAYS KEEP CLOSED CN4 8 CN4 8 CN9 8 CN9 8 WHEN OPERATION gt PURPLE gt BLUE_WHITE 19 19 R3 N4 7 Deg N9 7 Ge 7 ESTOP FROM ROBOT e BLUE S GREEN_WHITE 2
11. Check the output and wiring TROUBLESHOOTING 6 5 THE ARM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY 6 6 Symptom There is no arm extension no arm down There is no arm retraction no arm up TROUBLESHOOTING The problems you will see with the arm is that it will not extend or retract properly Check electrical wiring switches valves and air lines Possible cause There is no air pressure The mold is not fully open The sprue picker is not swung fully in or fully out Vertical stroke adjust ment block is set too low The arm down flow con trol is shut off The main arm solenoid valve is not functioning The air lines seals are damaged or leaking There is no air pressure The up solenoid is not functioning MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control Solution Check air supply to the sprue picker Check for leaks Check that the interface wiring is correct Check the LS 1 and LS 2 switches and adjust as neces sary Loosen stroke adjustment block and set higher to correct stroke Adjust the down speed control replace as needed Replace the main arm solenoid valve Check air lines and seals replace as needed Check air supply to the sprue picker Replace the up solenoid valve UGR002 1099 When the strip is not working properly it does not move for STRI P Moti ON ward or backward You need to adjust the strip speed control replace the valve or check the air lines
12. J The sprue picker is plugged into a power source Cl The main power source is on J The interface cables are connected J The fuses are good Cl The power to the press is on Automatic oper The press is notin auto Check that the interface wiring ation is not avail is properly connected able The sprue picker is not in Return the sprue picker to Home position Home using the manual button on the hand control 6 4 TROUBLESHOOTING MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 The common problems you will see with the mold are that it will not close or it will not open You need to check settings and electrical connections Symptom The mold does not close The mold does not open UGR002 1099 Possible cause The arm is not in the full up position or at the swing outward end The safety interlock is on The part verification sig nal is not working The optional cycle start signal is not working The arm is not in the full up position or at the swing outward end The safety interlock is on MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control THE MOLD Is NOT WORKING PROPERLY Solution Check the Arm Up LS 3 and Swing Outward End LS 1 switches and adjust as needed Check the output and wiring Check that the part verification is on Replace the switch if necessary Check the output and wiring Check the Arm Up LS 3 and Swing Outward End LS 1 switches and adjust as needed
13. TH ERE IS NO When the vacuum is not working check settings air line problems and bad solenoids VACUUM Symptom Possible cause Solution There is no vac The air pressure is incor Check the air pressure Adjust uum rect as needed The mode setting is incor Set the mode for vacuum rect The vacuum solenoid is Replace the vacuum solenoid not working properly The air lines seals are Check the air lines and seals damaged or leaking and replace as needed The part sprue is sticking Adjust the ejector stroke to the mold Correct the mold problem 6 1 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Mx Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 Conair has made the largest investment in customer support in the plastics industry Our service experts are available to help with any problem you might have installing and operating your equipment Your Conair sales representative also can help analyze the nature of your problem assuring that it did not result from misapplication or improper use To contact Customer Service personnel call PARTS amp SERVICE 800 458 1960 CONAIR From outside the United States call 814 437 6861 You can commission Conair service personnel to provide on site service by contacting the Customer Service Department Standard rates include an on site hourly rate with a one day minimum plus expenses If you do have a problem please complete the following checklist before calling Conair O Make sure you have all
14. Turning the controls counter clockwise causes the picker to speed up Tighten the lock nut after making adjustments Strip Stroke flow controls MX250 MX550 d MX60 MX150 3 12 INSTALLATION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 To ensure proper part sprue verification adjust the LS 4 AD J USTIN G THE switch 1 Use the manual grip key to cycle the gripper SPRUE open and closed while in the mold area or over the gate VERIFIC ATION SWITCH 2 Place a sprue into the open gripper jaws and manually grip the sprue with the gripper 3 Adjust the LS 4 proximity sensor to achieve the following Gripper open Gripper with Gripper closed LS 4 off Sprue LS 4 off LS 4 on 4 Loosen and slide the switch on the gripper Adjust it to achieve the conditions show above 5 When adjusted tighten the switch securely NOTE Check this verification regularly to ensure the picker is correctly verifying the part sprue removal The adjustment may need reset if the sprue diameter changes due to mold changes If the gripper crushes the sprue completely an optional grip regulator can be added to decrease the pressure used to grip the sprue UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control INSTALLATION 3 1 3 VERIFYING THE ELECTRICAL INTERFACE Electrical Diagrams are in the Appendix beginning on page A 9 3 14 INSTALLATION The electrical interface between the sprue picker and the
15. UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control APPENDIX A 3 ADDING A To add a second descent slowdown circuit to and MX sprue SECOND J DESCENT PREPARATION A 4 picker Shut off the air supply to the sprue picker Disconnect the air supply to the sprue picker 2 3 Apply thread sealer to all unsealed threads 4 Cut the tubing and attach Cut Tubing Length in Location MX60 to MX150 8mm 5 Slowdown valve to Flow Control valve 8mm 5 Flow Control valve to Quick Exhaust valve 8mm 11 25 Slowdown valve to Quick Exhaust valve 4mm 11 5 Slowdown valve to Swing Arm 6mm aa Slowdown valve to Main cylinder MX250 to MX550 8mm 5 Slowdown valve to Flow Control valve 8mm 5 Flow Control valve to Quick Exhaust valve 8mm 11 25 Slowdown valve to Quick Exhaust valve 6mm 11 5 Slowdown valve to Swing Arm 8mm s Slowdown valve to Main cylinder MX350T to MX550T 8mm 5 Slowdown valve to Flow Control valve 8mm 5 Flow Control valve to Quick Exhaust valve 8mm 11 25 Slowdown valve to Quick Exhaust valve 6mm 11 5 Slowdown valve to Swing Arm 8mm ES Slowdown valve to Main cylinder 5 inch long tubing Quick Exhaust valve 11 25 inch tubing from main cylinder valve to pressure port B Slowdown valve APPENDIX MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 q Mark the template on the junction box cover Remove the junction box cover and using the template that comes with the second
16. Vacuum and Home Position 4 8 Monitoring Input Output 4 10 Viewing Timer Settings 4 11 Choosing Timer Settings 4 12 Setting Timer Values 136 aie ond Sele aon gare ees A 4 13 Operating Manually AE bene ieee vee AAT NEE 4 14 Starting Automatic Operation seues 4 15 UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control l TABLE OF OPERATION 0 ee eee eee ee CONTD Restarting Automatic Operation 4 16 CONTENTS Answering an Alarm 4 17 Stopping the Sprue Dicker 4 18 CONT D Emergency Stopping e See E as a 4 18 MAINTENANCE 02 00 ee Del Maintenance Features ee NEEN acd ee ek ee Sees 5 2 Warnings and Cautions 2 55202 ens e Soe eve aa Les 5 2 Preventative Maintenance Schedule 5 4 Checking Electrical Connections 5 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Dr Before Begimning ss eg ee ER Bee Bao 6 2 A Few Words of Caution 0 000022 eee 6 2 Identifying the Cause of a Problem 6 2 Answering an Alarm EE 6 3 The Sprue Picker Does Not Cycle 6 4 The Mold is Not Working Properly 6 5 The Arm is Not Working Properly 6 6 Strip Motion is Not Working 6 7 There is No Swing Moon 6 8 The Gripper Does Not Work 6 9 There is No Vacuum ee Ehe 8 4 ee Othe 6 10 APPENDIX 00 00 ee eee nl C stomer Servic hy ota tcc tawny agin age eae a aot ase A 1 Guarantee Warranty ANEN 6 548 ENER be est
17. at our option the part or parts determined by us to be defective after examination The customer assumes the cost of trans portation of the part or parts to and from the factory Conair warrants that this equipment will perform at or above the ratings stated in specific quotations covering the equipment or as detailed in engineering specifications provided the equipment is applied installed operated and maintained in the recommended manner as outlined in our quotation or specifications Should performance not meet warranted levels Conair at its discretion will exercise one of the following options Inspect the equipment and perform alterations or adjustments to satisfy performance claims Charges for such inspections and corrections will be waived unless failure to meet warranty is due to misapplica tion improper installation poor maintenance practices or improper operation Replace the original equipment with other Conair equipment that will meet original performance claims at no extra cost to the customer Refund the invoiced cost to the customer Credit is subject to prior notice by the customer at which time a Return Goods Authorization Number RGA will be issued by Conair s Service Department Returned equipment must be well crated and in proper operating condition including all parts Returns must be prepaid Purchaser must notify Conair in writing of any claim and provide a customer receipt and other evidenc
18. descent mark the template on the junction box Junction box cover O 1 750 in 44mm 0 136 in 3 5mm drill through 2 places lt 1 250 in 32mm ih gt 1 181 in 33mm 2 Drill the holes Al Mount the valve to the junction box below the valve assembly see picture using the mount ing screws Mark template in this area and mount here 4 Replace the cover UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control ADDING A SECOND DESCENT ATTACHING Appewp A 5 ADDING A SECOND DESCENT CONNECTING Quick EXHAUST port B A 6 APPENDIX Main cylinder Tubing from main ver tical arm connected to the pressure port of the slowdown valve 1 Disconnect the tubing from the main vertical arm at the manifold connection 2 Connect this hose to the pressure port on the slowdown valve 3 Remove flow control and fitting from main cylinder valve on the manifold at port B 4 Remove Y fitting from quick exhaust valve supplied with kit apply thread sealer 5 Thread quick exhaust valve into main cylinder at port B Be careful to not overtighten Align port as shown 6 Reconnect Y fitting to quick exhaust valve and reconnect air lines to Y fitting Attach Quick Align port in this Exhaust valve here orientation MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 1 Locate Swing valve port A ADDING A 2
19. equipment damage or personal injury This equipment should only be installed adjust ed and serviced by qualified technical person nel who are familiar with the construction oper ation and potential hazards of this type of machine All wiring disconnects and fuses should be installed by qualified electrical technicians in accordance with electrical codes in your region Always maintain a safe ground Do not operate the equipment at power levels other than what is specified on the machine serial tag and data plate WARNING Crushing Injury This device has high speed moving parts that can cause crushing injuries Keep body parts and clothing away from moving parts Always disconnect the sprue picker from compressed air sources before servicing Do not operate machine unless you are trained and have read and understood this user guide 1 Disconnect and lock out main power supply IMPORTANT Always refer to to which the sprue picker will be connected the wiring diagrams that came with your sprue picker 2 Inspect the wiring of the sprue picker and the before making electrical con IMM SPI interface connections nections The diagrams show the minimum size main power 3 Connect the sprue picker SPI plug cable required for your sprue to the IMM SPI receptacle picker and the most accurate electrical component informa 4 Apply main power to the IMM interface tion UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E I
20. in your system This review won t take long and it could save you valuable instal lation and operating time later Symbols have been used to help organize the User Guide and call your attention to important information regarding safe installation and operation Symbols within triangles warn of conditions that could AX be hazardous to users or could damage equipment Read and take precautions before proceeding Numbers within shaded squares indicate tasks or steps to be performed by the user A diamond indicates the equipment s response to an action performed by the user An open box marks items in a checklist eu A shaded circle marks items in a list You must be familiar with all safety procedures concerning installation operation and maintenance of this equipment Responsible safety procedures include Thorough review of this User Guide paying particular attention to hazard warnings appendices and related dia grams Thorough review of the equipment itself with careful attention to voltage sources intended use and warning labels Thorough review of instruction manuals for associated equipment Step by step adherence to instructions outlined in this User Guide MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 We design equipment with the user s safety in mind You can avoid the potential hazards identified on this machine by fol lowing the procedures outlined below and elsewhere i
21. injec tion molding machine is the most important part of the instal lation The interface must function correctly to maintain the safety of the sprue picker and the mold As a result the inter face must be verified CAUTION Equipment hazard Do not plug an MX Sprue Picker with a PC E III Control into an interface wired for a PC E IV Control SPI interface Do not plug an MX Sprue Picker with a PC E IV Control into an interface wired for a PC E III Control interface Damage will occur Call Conair Service if you are unsure or have any questions The areas that must be verified as functional and correct are the motion controls and the inputs Verifying motion controls permissives The control of the clamp movements is critical The sprue picker must control the following motions for safety Check the following movements Mold Close The sprue picker must control the closing motion of the mold If the sprue picker is not clear of the mold area the press close must be inhibited Also if the sprue picker misses a part the press must be inhibit ed from closing Mold Open The opening of the mold must be controlled by the sprue picker If the arm is not in a safe area Fully Up or Outside the press area the injection molding machine should not be permitted to open Mold Ejection Forward The ejection of the part can be controlled by the sprue picker This ensures the proper placement of the sprue picker gripper befo
22. mold are released The interlocks are still monitored however to ensure the picker is in a safe position for opening and closing the mold NOTE When in the Off mode the sprue picker does not remove parts sprues from the press The operator must do it On Mode In the On position the picker runs with the press The operator can cycle the picker in either manual mode or automatic mode UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control BEFORE STARTING STARTING THE SPRUE PICKER OPERATION 4 3 VIEWING INFORMATION 4 4 OPERATION The LED on the control displays the data you input the status of the sprue picker and any error messages During normal operation the display provides the current mold number the motion sequence current home position the current valve selection programming directions During an alarm or error the display lists the alarm or error codes A typical display during normal operation is MLBxX the motion GRIPS GRP the grip sequence and vacuum selections O Home position MO ML3K O GRIPS GRP press t 4 ENT M01 the current mold num Programming directions ferent molds MO to M07 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 You can choose any one of seven different molds from MO CHOOSING TH E to M07 The control must be in the Stop mode MoLD To choose the mold 1 Press the Stop button The sprue picker stops The control must be in
23. platen Mount an eye bolt in this hole and then use a strap to hoist the robot onto the platen Secure the sprue picker to the platen with the supplied screws lock washers and flat washers Remove the swing inhibitor A TC l a Ramowe this H f SE ei Fi MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 INSTALLATION 3 5 SETTI NG The gripper height from the top of the platen to the gripper center may require adjustment once the picker is mounted on G RIPPER the press The arm height is lowered to minimize the shipping height of the picker The procedure is the same for all sprue H EIGHT pickers 1 Hold the main arm and loosen the four arm height adjustment screws CAUTION Equipment damage Hold the main arm securely when loosening the screws to prevent the arm from dropping quickly and causing equipment damage Loosen the four adjustment screws and slide arm up or down 2 Set the gripper height to the desired position by moving the arm up and down 3 Tighten the arm height adjustment screws securely 3 6 INSTALLATION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 Before performing any work on this product dis connect and lock out electrical power sources THE M AIN to prevent injury from unexpected energization or start up POWER SOURCE T WARNING Improper installation oper 8 EE eren CONNECTING ation or servicing may result in
24. supply before making any adjustments 1 Disconnect and exhaust the air supply com pletely 2 Swap the hoses for the wrist flip actuator This is done at the swing valve The wrist flip is actuated with the swing motion Swing out wrist flip out Swing in wrist flip home a Ta the wrist flip Gm Ta the swing eylinder actuabar p Swap these bwo hoses 7 Maka sura the air is OFF SWING VALVE 3 Turn the air on and return the arm to the vertical position swing is in The gripper is rotated 90 the wrong way The gripper must now be repositioned on the wrist flip actuator to bring the gripper assembly into the proper orientation 3 1 0 INSTALLATION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 4 Loosen the screw on the clamp block that secures the gripper assembly to the wrist flip actuator Clamp block Loosen this screw to adjust the gripper orientation 5 Turn the gripper by hand back into the position shown above 6 Tighten the clamp screw to lock the gripper in position on the wrist flip shaft UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control INSTALLATION 3 1 1 AD J U STIN G THE The flow controls are used to adjust the picker speeds You can adjust the Strip Action flow controls the Arm Down flow SPEED control and the Swing Motion flow controls Loosen lock nut and turn the flow control knobs clockwise to slow the picker
25. through the swing INSTALLATION angle adjustment bracket into the base This prevents the arm from swinging t CAUTION Moving the Sprue Picker PREPARING FOR On the MX250 to MX450 models there is an L bracket between the swing casting and the base Leave the swing inhibitor on until the sprue picker is mounted on the press Remove after mounting WARNING Improper installation oper JN ation or servicing may result in equipment damage or personal injury This equipment should only be installed adjust ed and serviced by qualified technical person nel who are familiar with the construction oper ation and potential hazards of this type of machine All wiring disconnects and fuses should be installed by qualified electrical technicians in accordance with electrical codes in your region Always maintain a safe ground Do not operate the equipment at power levels other than what is specified on the machine serial tag and data plate Plan the location Make sure the area where the sprue picker is installed has A grounded power source Check the sprue picker s serial tag for the correct amps voltage phase and cycle All wiring should be completed by qualified per sonnel and comply with your region s electrical codes Clearance for safe operation and maintenance Make sure there is enough clearance around the sprue picker for movement maintenance and servicing Be sure the sprue picker has proper clearance t
26. times This allows accurate time quoting for production and maintenance schedules Use the MX Sprue Pickers to eliminate common problems inconsistent cycle times improper part sprue separation unsafe sprue part removal Choose Conair MX Sprue Pickers based on the size of the injection molding machine you are using MX Sprue Picker For Injection Mold Machine Size ton MX60 20 to 60 MX150 60 to 150 MX250 150 to 250 MX350 150 to 350 MX450 150 to 450 MX550 150 to 550 MX350T 150 to 350 MX550T 150 to 550 Contact Conair for suitability of application Larger presses may be accommodated NOTE Use this table only as a general guide Application data sheet information determines the proper size of sprue picker for your application Consult your Conair representa tive for assistance when choosing a Conair MX Sprue Picker UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control TYPICAL APPLICATIONS LIMITATIONS DESCRIPTION 2 3 How THE SPRUE PICKER WORKS 2 4 DESCRIPTION The MX Sprue Picker interfaces with the mold machine The hand control provides the buttons for controlling and monitor ing the sprue picker From the hand control you can monitor the input output status set and adjust cycle timers in both manual and automatic mode adjust mode settings operate the picker manually operate the picker automatically store programs The sprue picker sends a signal to the mold machine to beg
27. 7 27 CN4 6 CN4 6 CN9 6 CN9 6 gt GREEN BROWN 2 2 22 S R4 Aw Gas SE Ce PERMIT EJECTOR Se YELLOW gt PINK 32 32_ FORWARD cN4 4 CN4 4 CN9 4 CN9 4 gt ORANGE gt YELLOW 17 17 PE P Re N4 3 au N9 3 Ge PMI CLAM dE RED S ORANGE 32 32 CLOSE cN4 2 CN4 2 cN9 2 cN9 2 gt BROWN gt BLUE 1 8 18 PE P Re N4 1 Deg N9 1 9 1 RMIT aM G 5 BLACK S PURPLE 26 26 MOTION OPTION CONNECTOR DIN40050 ROBOT amp IMM INTERFACE CAUTION Equipment hazard Do not plug an MX Sprue Picker with a PC E III Control into an interface wired for a PC E IV Control SPI interface Do not plug an MX Sprue Picker with a PC E IV Control into an interface wired for a PC E III Control interface Damage will occur Call Conair Service if you are unsure or have any questions A 1 0 APPENDIX MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 0100 Solenoid and Limit Switch Wiring ELECTRICAL PC E IV Control DIAG RAMS SPS S40 24 L1 KB24 08 09V IMM INTERFACE CABLE _ ENGEM CN9 24 BLACK R T 30 SWITCHING RED AC 220 110 gr o 60 50HZ POWER y CN9 22 CN9 22 SUPPLY BLACK WHITE S RI9 LB 31 SYSTEM CN9 23 CN9 23 GROUND GR
28. EEN GREEN E SG SC CN9 18 BROWN BLACK 30 NC KKK ENG TREI E CN9 19 CN9 19 Y TD PAGE 2 M241838 M241833 M241833 RED_BLACK 31 NC 24 cN2 cN CNS AS HWCB146B P241838 Pedie33 P241833 CN9 20 cN9 20 M eer Ri ees WHITE_BLACK 37 FUSE 500MA NC 244 AA CN9 21 CN9 21 PINK_BLACK 38 VDD 3 K gt Ne cs c6 chi 1 VDD 100u50V 104 Sov AA oja vr GND x J OPTIONAL ROBOT Ka 2 ESTOP CONNECTOR Li ND OT SOLT SOL BBI suL3 SOA DIN 40050 OTes sare soi BBI soL3 soL4 H o SOLS FAA 2 39 L VAA 1 EZL S 22 SZ DS SOLS oC er sms 2PIN 2PIN 2PIN 2PIN o7 SNE soL5 Ste sn LRM Spa Ko ol CYCLE START soL5 i SOL6 i soLB i ALRM 1 soL9 i aaa MOLD AREA FREE 248 2 FEAA 2 FEAA 2 E VAA 2 ot EJECTOR FORWARD ra CATE Sne 2PIN 2PIN 2PIN 2PIN EE FULLY OPEN oe rts AUTOMATION TO PAGE 2 16 LSP aa 3 LSG LSD LSI Ls2 Ls3 L 5 CR GND 7 GND 7 GND 7 GND Sohe iS Ui on UPWARD END isi 5 ise s 3 1 ts4 ate 24 ES 727 7234 Kaes Cer 3 3 3 3 Loft ua OUTWARD END Z PIN SPIN 3PIN SPIN S DR25 LSD LSP T GND i GND i ESD A ESP a 24 3 24 3 SOLENOID amp LIMIT SWITCH WIRING SPIN SPIN UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control APPENDIX A 1 1 ELECTRICAL Relay and IMM Interface DIAGRAMS PC E IV Control
29. ETTING OPTION DLY TIM10 TIM 11 Optional delay timer TIMERS SETTING OPTION DLY Tl11 D A TIM 12 Grip or vacuum second release TIMERS SETTING delay timer V G 2 OFF DLY TIM12 TIM 13 Third arm retract delay timer TIMERS SETTING 3RD UP DLY TIM13 TIM14 Optional timer TIMERS SETTING OPTION DLY TIM14 DH DR TIM15 Alarm Off delay timer TIMERS SETTING ALARM OFF DLY TIM15 4 12 OPERATION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 Timer values can be set and changed while the sprue picker is SETTI NG TIM ER in Operation or when the sprue picker is stopped VALUES To set the timers 1 Press the Time button 2 Press the Up and Down buttons to scroll to the chosen timer setting TIMO0 to TIM15 3 Press the Forward button The cursor displays under the first number to move the cursor to the next digit on the screen A Enter the new timer value Press the number for the timer value you want to set The cursor moves to the next digit automati cally 5 Press the Enter button The control accepts the entries and returns to the previous display ENT screen UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control OPERATION 4 1 3 In manual mode you can operate the sprue picker manually OPERATI NG using the control buttons To operate the sprue picker manual MANUALLY ly 1 Make sure the sprue picker is stopped and the mold is full
30. INTENANCE The MX Sprue Picker models need regular scheduled mainte nance for peak performance Among the features that require maintenance are O Mechanical parts O Electrical parts To maintain the best performance of the sprue picker it must be inspected regularly Maintenance includes a daily weekly quarterly and semi annual every 6 months schedule Use this maintenance schedule as a guide You may need to shorten the time of the maintenance schedule depending on how often you use the sprue picker Follow all precautions and warnings when working on the equipment WARNING Improper installation operation or servicing may result in equipment damage or personal injury This equipment should only be installed adjust ed and serviced by qualified technical person nel who are familiar with the construction oper ation and potential hazards of this type of machine Be sure the sprue picker has proper clearance to avoid structures utilities overhead cranes material hoppers and loading pipes as well as other machines and equipment Be sure that the maximum envelope is clearly marked and protected from entry by personnel during operation The maximum envelope is the volume of space encompassing the maximum designed movement of ALL robot parts includ ing the end of arm tooling work piece and attachments MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 AN WARNING Voltage Hazard This equipment is powe
31. Input Output 4 10 Viewing Timer Settings 4 11 Choosing Timer Settings 4 12 Setting Timer Values 4 13 Operating Manually 4 14 Starting Automatic Operaatio ck ree eae EA 4 15 Restarting Automatic OD ALON EE 4 16 Answering an Alarm 4 17 Stopping the Sprue Picker 4 18 Emergency Stopping 4 18 UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control HAND CONTROL FEATURES 4 2 OPERATION The sprue picker control has several features that allow you to input setup information monitor input output change modes and view errors Emergency Stop ED display Stop button Auto Recycle button Programming buttons Numeric keypad Motion Control buttons MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 Before you start daily operation of the sprue picker perform preventative maintenance This incudes daily weekly monthly and semi annual maintenance Maintenance procedures are described in the Maintenance section of this Users Guide beginning on page 5 1 WARNING Be sure that power to the sprue picker is disconnected and locked out when doing any maintenance on it Follow all safety rules when performing any maintenance on this equipment The power must be on for any picker or press operations to occur Off Mode When the picker is in the Off position the press operates without the sprue picker The interlock signals for the
32. V Control INSTALLATION 3 7 AD J USTI NG THE The MX Sprue Picker strip frame can pivot to move the picker out of the way when the mold is changed You need to adjust PIVOT the pivot stop so that the axis of the strip frame is parallel with the base of the press The stop allows the picker to pivot back into position after the mold change Adjust the pivot stop if required to compensate for any mis alignment of the bolt pattern after installation Pivot stop loosen Ratchet handle 3 8 INSTALLATION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 You can easily change the sprue picker runners to release parts AD J USTIN G to either side of the press by changing the swing cylinder ai SWING ANGLE WARNING Air pressure hazard N When adjusting the swing turn OFF com AND DISCHARGE pressed air to the sprue picker Disconnect the SIDE air supply before making any adjustments Exhaust the air supply completely Loosen the Swing Adjustment nut Set the direction and the angle by moving the cylinder mounting in the bracket slot A 09 N Tighten the nut securely after the adjustment Swing Adjustment nut Operator side _ A Non operator discharge side discharge UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control INSTALLATION 3 9 WARNING Air pressure hazard CHANGING THE A When making EE to the wrist flip turn WRIST FLIP OFF compressed air to the sprue picker Disconnect the air
33. WITCH LS4 SWITCH ERROR OR NO PARTS VERIF CHECK LS4 SWITCH TIMER 08 ERROR CYCLE TIM EXCEEDED CHECK TIM 08 LSO SWITCH ERROR OR INTERUP SIGNAL CHECK LSO SWITCH LSD SWITCH ERROR OR NOT ACTUATED CHECK LSD SWITCH LSG SWITCH ERROR OR NOT ACTUATED CHECK LSG SWITCH LSP SWITCH ERROR OR NOT ACTUATED CHECK LSP SWITCH LSH SWITCH ERROR OR NOT IN HOME CHECK LSH SWITCH OUTPUT SHORT UGR002 0501 Area of problem LS 1 swing out proximity switch error or the switch was not actuated LS 2 swing in proximity switch error or the switch was not actuated LS 3 arm up proximity switch error or the switch was not actuated LS 4 part grip verification switch error or the switch was not actuated The Timer 08 cycle time is over LS 0 mold fully open switch error LS D arm descend end proximity switch error or the switch was not actuated LS G safety gate signal error LS P vacuum verification switch error or the switch was not actuated LS H robot home position switch error or sprue picker not at home position Short circuit in the solenoid valve s output circuit MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control TROUBLESHOOTING 6 3 TH E SPRU E There are several reasons the sprue picker does not cycle You need to check electrical connections fuses and the automatic PICKER DOES SCH NOT CYCLE Symptom Possible cause Solution The sprue pick Electrical connections Check that er does not cycle are not correct
34. a es A 2 Adding a Second Descent A 3 Electrical Diagrams 2 206 55 0i 0e eee Seen EES A 9 System Configuration d TEE ENTENTE A 9 Sprue Picker and IMM Interface A 10 Solenoid and Limit Switch Wiring A 11 Relay and IMM Interface A 12 Motion Sequences ce dance eh de coke eae toda ned A 13 PARTS DIAGRAMS P D 1 Your User Guide will include one of these three parts packages depending on the sprue picker model ordered Models MX60 to MX150 4 IMR001 1099 Models MX250 to MX550 46 IMR002 1099 Models MX250T to MX550T IMR003 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 INTRODUCTION Purpose of the User Guide 1 2 How the User Guide IS organized 1 cs 1 2 Your Responsibilities asa USer acc 225 ees see 1 2 ATTENTION Read this so no one gets hurt 1 3 UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control 1 1 PURPOSE OF THE USER GUIDE How THE USER GUIDE IS ORGANIZED YOUR RESPONSIBILITY As A USER 1 2 INTRODUCTION This User Guide describes the Conair MX Sprue Pickers and explains step by step how to install operate maintain and repair this equipment Before installing this product please take a few moments to read the User Guide and review the diagrams and safety infor mation in the instruction packet You also should review man uals covering associated equipment
35. ace 3 14 Checking the Electrical Interface 3 16 Preparing for Testing 3 17 Testing the Installation 3 17 UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UNPACKING THE BOXES The MX Sprue Picker comes fully assembled in a single crate CAUTION Lifting To avoid personal injury or damage to the sprue picker lift the sprue picker using a forklift or hoist with straps that have been positioned at the sprue picker s center of gravity 1 Carefully uncrate the sprue picker and its components 2 Remove all packing material protective paper tape and plastic Compare contents to the shipping papers to ensure that you have all the parts 3 Carefully inspect all components to make sure no damage occurred during shipping If any damage is found notify the shipping agent immediately Check all wire terminal connections bolts and any other electrical connections which may have come loose during ship ping 4 Record serial numbers and specifications in the blanks provided on the back of the User Guide s title page This information will be helpful if you ever need service or parts 5 You are now ready to begin installation Complete the preparation steps on page 3 3 3 2 INSTALLATION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 When you receive the sprue picker the swing is bolted to prevent movement On the MX60 to MX150 models a bolt goes
36. e that a claim is being made Except for the Equipment Guarantee and Performance Warranty stated above Conair disclaims all other war ranties with respect to the equipment express or implied arising by operation of law course of dealing usage of trade or otherwise including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose GUARANTEE WARRANTY UGR002 1099 You can add a second descent slowdown circuit to an MX model sprue picker The two valves that are part of the second ADDI NG A descent slowdown circuit are the vertical valve and the swing SE CON D valve DESCENT The second descent slowdown valve is an air actuated valve It is actuated by the swing motion When the swing motion swings out the pressure used to swing the arm out energizes the slowdown valve When the arm descends in the swing out position the exhaust of the vertical is diverted through the second descent slowdown valve through a metering valve This metering valve creates a second slower speed When the arm swings back in the pressure to the second descent slowdown valve is no longer present and the air for the vertical cylinder goes straight through the second descent slowdown valve without being metered Warning The air supply to the sprue picker must be dis connected and drained from the machine before doing any installation or maintenance Failure to heed this warning may result in personal injury
37. es each time the Up or Down arrow is a pressed Use the Move Right arrow to toggle between the choices for that motion sequence position Each time the arrow is pressed the cur sor moves to the next letter number and under lines it Continue to move through the motion sequence positions using the Up Down arrows and the Move Right arrow until you make all your choices After making all of your choices for the motion sequence press the Enter button to program your ENT choice UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control OPERATION 4 7 After choosing the mold number see Choosing the Mold PROG RAMMING page 4 5 and programming the motion sequence see Programming the Motion Sequence page 4 6 you need to G RIP VACU U M program the grip vacuum and home position AND HOME POSITION Grips and 4 8 Vacuum selection M01 ML3K O GRIPS GRP press ft 4 ENT The choices include I Home position above mold O Home position outside mold To program the home position 1 Press the Stop button N The control goes to Stop mode 2 Press the Function button mw FUN The current Functions positions display for the chosen mold number MO1 FUNCTIONS SET ee f1 grip verify ae a with press gt t4 ENT Function number and description 3 Choose the function and function choices you want for the mold number listed on the display The functions and function choices for each include
38. es valves are OFF and O shows which ones are ON Input Output Description LS1 Swing outward end proximity switch LS2 Swing inward end proximity switch LS3 Main arm retract end proximity switch arm up LS4 Part grip verification switch LSP Vacuum differential switch LSD Main arm extend end proximity switch LSA Press in auto signal LSR Rejected part signal LSG Gate guard signal LSC Mold fully closed signal LSO Mold fully open signal LSU Sprue picker ON OFF signal LSH Sprue picker home position signal SOL1 Swing outward solenoid valve SOL2 Swing inward solenoid valve SOL3 Main arm extend retract solenoid valve SOL4 Strip forward backward solenoid valve SOL5 Main arm grip solenoid valve SOL6 Vacuum solenoid valve SOLB Option solenoid valve SOLS Mold area free permit clamp motion output SOLE Permit ejector forward output SOLT Emergency stop from sprue picker output Press the Mon I O button again to return to the previous con trol display 4 1 0 OPERATION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 The sprue picker allows you to set time delays for Vi EWIN G TIM ER arm movements part ejection S ETTI NGS grip and vacuum cycle monitor options alarms Up to 15 different timers can be set Timers can be fine tuned while the picker is running in Automatic To view the timer settings press the Forward button The current timer settings display one at a time on the dis play Scroll through the timer
39. esponsibilities as a User 1 2 ATTENTION Read this so no one gets hurt 1 3 DESCRIPTION 000 e eee i What is the Sprue Picker ius se f46od ovens EE 2 2 Typical Applications 2 3 EIERE ge e Sarge Aes ee OE Paes E 2 3 How the Sprue Picker Works 00000 2 4 MX Sprue Picker Features 2 5 Specifications ieee nay ioa tier da balks ag dae 2 6 Optional Equipment 2257 04 s Gel elo yh Seas cae 2 7 INSTALLATION 2 00 ee eee il Unpacking the Boxes 2 2 44 56a ekg ett ee Va eee ts 3 2 Preparing for Installation 3 3 Preparing the Platen ER E 3 4 Positioning the Sprue Dicker 3 5 Setting Gripper Height erg seen geet eed et tee 3 6 Connecting the Main Power Source 3 7 Adjusting the Pivot 2 vd one Ree hae Doe Re ug 3 8 Adjusting Swing Angle and Discharge Side 3 9 Changing the Wrist Flip s2ceuidds cds NEE e 3 10 Adjusting the Speed e a tees ope vane Ee ed 3 12 Adjusting the Sprue Verification Switch 3 13 Verifying the Electrical Interface 3 14 Checking the Electrical Interface 3 16 Preparing for Testing 2 oc ege eso ye estas 3 17 Testing the Installation 3 17 OPERATION e ell Hand Control Features 4 2 Before e EE 4 3 Starting the Sprue Picker e NEEN ENT REENEN CN 4 3 Viewing Information otc4 ai de ht E Sata es 4 4 Choosing the Mentee Beet as 4 5 Programming the Motion Sequence 4 6 Programming Grip
40. ettings have not changed Adjust as need ed O Verifying sequence Check that sprue picker is performing the correct sequences Correct as needed Monthly O Inspecting the filter regulator Check that the filter regulator is set at the correct pres sure Check the filter and clean or replace it as needed O Checking the solenoid valves Check that the solenoid valves are working properly Replace as needed O Inspecting the gripper for wear Check the gripper fingers for wear Replace as needed O Checking the exhaust filter Check the filter and clean or replace it as needed O Examining the suction cups If equipped with end of arm tooling inspect the suc tion cups and replace if worn or damaged O Inspecting electrical terminals Check all electrical terminals for tightness adjust as needed See Checking Electrical Connections page 5 6 O Checking all electrical cables Inspect all electrical cables for cuts burns and abra sions Replace as needed O Inspecting hand pendant display Check to make sure no LCD display is functioning correctly Replace as needed UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control MAINTENANCE 5 5 CHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Electrical Diagrams are in the Appendix beginning on page A 9 5 6 MAINTENANCE WARNING Electrical hazard Before performing any work on this product disconnect and lock out electrical power sources to prevent injury from unexpected ener gization or
41. in the cycle The sprue picker receives the Mold Open signal from the mold machine to remove the sprue part The robot arm moves into the mold area grips the part and raises out of the mold The arm pivots outside the press area to release the part runner The sprue picker sends a signal to the mold machine to begin the next cycle Each sprue picker is equipped with a part verification switch to stop the molding machine if a part is missed MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 The MX Sprue Picker models have these features MX S PRUE PICKER FEATURES Arm stroke adjustment Oil free swing cylinder Air solenoid valves Strip Cable Track Strip cylinder Ratchet lever Filter Assembly Gripper with runner verification UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control DESCRIPTION 2 5 SPECIFICATIONS MX60 150 MX250 550 MX350T 550T C Zoo jeri Eegeosssssesso a ee MODEL ME Wa mx 250 wan mx 350T waan mx 550 MX 550T_ Dimensions in mm O S S S S o OSO Dimensions in mm A Height 47 2 1200 51 1300 67 1700 71 1800 61 0 1550 75 1900 79 2000 65 0 1650 B Width 11 4 290 11 4 290 16 1 410 16 1 410 17 7 450 16 1 410 16 1 410 14 4 450 C Length 23 6 600 28 3 720 39 8 1010 39 8 1010 43 3 1100 39 8 1010 39 8 1010 43 3 1100 D Gri
42. ition m Pick up from Moveable mold f Pick up from Fixed mold Vertical motion L Lower vertical motion sequence U Upward vertical motion sequence Main grip release 2 Second extend Grip release at arm second extend K Second extend and strip Grip release at arm second extend and strip motion On the way third Part released on the way arm third extended M In mold Part release in the mold area Vacuum release EN Second extend Vacuum release at arm second extend K Vacuum release at second arm extended and trip motion 3 On the way 3rd descend Vacuum release on the way arm third extended M In mold Vacuum release in mold area strip back end Default position MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 Program the motion sequence when in the Stop mode To pro PROG RAMMI NG gram the motion sequence 1 D Press the Enter button Press the Stop button To continue press the Stop button Press Stop button The control goes to Stop THE MoTION Ges SEQUENCE CONT D Press Program button The current motion sequence information displays PRG M01 PROGRAM SET PO pick up from To view the program m movable mold motion sequence pat press y ENT terns see Motion Sequences in the Appendix beginning on Use the Up and Down arrows page A 13 Es to move sequentially through the mold sequence positions Each mold sequence position under lin
43. k the arm up switch and up position adjust as needed The swing inhibitor Remove the swing bracket and devices used during ship the screws used during ship ping is still attached ping See page 3 5 Part verification is not on Check and adjust the verifica during Auto mode tion switches as needed The swing flow controls Adjust the swing speed con are shut off trol replace as needed The air lines seals are Check air lines and seals and damaged or leaking replace as needed 6 8 TROUBLESHOOTING MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 When the gripper does not grab the sprue check the solenoid TH E G RIPPER switches and the air lines DOES NOT WORK Symptom Possible cause Solution The gripper does There is no air pressure not work The arm is not in mold or extended over gate dur ing Manual mode The grip solenoid is not working properly The air lines seals are damaged or leaking The part sprue is sticking to the mold Main grip is not selected in Program mode Gripper is faulty Check the air supply adjust as needed Extend the arm in the mold or over gate area Replace the grip solenoid Check air lines and seals and replace as needed Adjust the ejector stroke Correct the mold problem Place grip on in Program mode Check gripper for broken spring or cracked housing Replace as needed UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control TROUBLESHOOTING 6 9
44. le mold side A FIXED MOV FIXED 2 SS partisprue U L MOTION L A Ari retract SWING 5 Swing outward OPT POSIT OUT 6 Arm second extend WARD 7 Release part sprue 8 Arm second retract 9 Swing inward 10 Strip to home position 1 Arm extend fixed mold side P14 LXB P14 LXB 2 Grip part sprue FIXED MOV FIXED 3 Strip U L MOTION L 4 Arm retract SWING 5 Strip back SPRU RELS 6 Swing outward INMOLD 7 Arm second extend 8 Release part sprue 9 Arm second retract 10 Swing inward UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control APPENDIX A 17
45. lose permissives 1 With the arm above the mold remove the inputs for Arm is Full Up LS 3 or Unit Outside Clear Fully Out This will make the robot appear to be in an unsafe condition 2 With these inputs disabled attempt to open and close the mold CAUTION If the mold moves at all the sprue picker is not controlling the press movement the interface is not correct Do not attempt to run the sprue picker under this condition The situation needs correction Do not just remove the interlock relays and assume that this is verification enough This gives no indication of the output status of the permissive Perform all the steps listed here 3 Isolate the power of the press from the sprue pick er s power by the use of relays 4 Do not use the relays in the PC E IV control to interrupt press solenoids directly Use isolation relays with adequate amp capacity for this purpose 5 The inputs from the press to the sprue picker should provide dry contact closures to allow the robot to send its own voltage to the contact and use this voltage to power the input 3 1 6 INSTALLATION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 1 Make sure all components are installed according to assembly drawings Make sure that all bolts on the sprue picker have been tightened 2 Check that sprue picker is firmly locked into position with the anchoring screws
46. model serial and parts list numbers for your particular equipment Service personnel will need this information to assist you O Make sure power is supplied to the equipment O Make sure that all connectors and wires within and between the sprue picker and related components have been installed correctly O Check the troubleshooting guide of this manual for a solu tion O Thoroughly examine the instruction manual s for associat ed equipment especially controls Each manual may have its own troubleshooting guide to help you O Check that the equipment has been operated as described in this manual O Check accompanying schematic drawings for information on special considerations UGR002 1099 CUSTOMER SERVICE WE RE HERE TO HELP How To CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE BEFORE YOU CALL Additional manuals and prints for your Conair equipment may be ordered through the Customer Service or Parts Departments for a nominal fee APPENDIX A 1 EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE PERFORMANCE WARRANTY WARRANTY LIMITATIONS A 2 APPENDIX Conair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this order for a period as defined in the quotation from date of shipment against defects in material and workmanship under the normal use and service for which it was recom mended except for parts that are typically replaced after normal usage such as filters liner plates etc Conair s guarantee is limited to repairing or replacing
47. n the User Guide WARNING Improper installation oper ation or servicing may result in equipment damage or personal injury This equipment should only be installed adjust ed and serviced by qualified technical person nel who are familiar with the construction oper ation and potential hazards of this type of machine All wiring disconnects and fuses should be installed by qualified electrical technicians in accordance with electrical codes in your region Always maintain a safe ground Do not operate the equipment at power levels other than what is specified on the machine serial plate WARNING Voltage hazard This equipment is powered by alternating cur rent as specified on the machine serial tag and data plate A properly sized conductive ground wire from the incoming power supply must be connected to the chassis ground terminal inside the electri cal enclosure Improper grounding can result in severe personal injury and erratic machine operation Always disconnect and lock out the incoming main power source before opening the electrical enclosure or performing non standard operating procedures such as routine maintenance Only qualified personnel should perform trou bleshooting procedures that require access to the electrical enclosure while power is on CAUTION Equipment hazard Do not plug an MX Sprue Picker with a PC E III Control into an interface wired for a PC E IV Control SPI interface Do not pl
48. ning 6 2 A Few Words of Caution 6 2 Identifying the Cause ofa Problem 6 2 Answering an Alarm 6 3 The Sprue Picker Does Not Cyclery ee ao ee cout 6 4 The Mold is Not Working Properly 6 5 The Arm is Not Working Properly 6 6 Strip Motion is Not Working 6 7 There is No Swing Motion 6 8 The Gripper Does Not Work 6 9 There is No Vacuum 6 10 UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker BEFORE BEGINNING A Few Worpbs OF CAUTION IDENTIFYING THE CAUSE OF A PROBLEM 6 2 TROUBLESHOOTING You can avoid most problems by following the recommended installation operation and maintenance procedures outlined in this User Guide If you have a problem this section will help you determine the cause and tell you how to fix it Find any wiring parts and assembly diagrams that were shipped with your equipment The diagrams will note any cus tom features or options not covered in this User Guide Verify that you have all instructional materials related to the sprue picker Additional details about troubleshooting and repairing specific components are found in these materials Check that you have manuals for other equipment connected in the system Troubleshooting may require investigating other equipment connected with the sprue picker ation or servicing may result in equipment damage or personal injury This equipment should only be installed adjus
49. o avoid structures utilities overhead cranes and loading pipes as well as other machines and equipment Be sure that the maximum envelope is clearly marked and protected from entry by personnel during operation The maxi mum envelope is the volume of space encompassing the maximum designed movement of ALL robot parts including the end of arm tooling work piece and attachments UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control INSTALLATION 3 3 PREPARING THE PLATEN 3 4 INSTALLATION You need to drill holes in the stationary fixed platen to accept the sprue picker Mounting pattern for Models MX60 to MX150 4 921 125 2 461 63 l 1 969 50 2 165 55 3 740 95 7 677 195 6 x dia 5 16 drill x 1 dp 3 8 16 tap x 3 4 dp Mounting pattern for Models MX250 to MX550 6 693 170 3 346 85 2 756 70 0 984 25 3 937 100 6 890 175 7 874 200 6 x dia 421 drill x 1 5 dp 1 2 13 tap x 1 25 dp Dimensions shown are inches mm MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 CAUTION Lifting AP avoid personal injury or damage to the sprue POSITIONING picker lift the sprue picker using a hoist Place the straps around the swing shaft between the THE SPRUE PICKER strip frame and the base Mount an eye bolt in the eyehole Move the sprue picker into position Using a strap hoist the sprue picker into position on the
50. on The sprue picker begins automatic operation and the LCD displays the Auto Mode message ML3K 0 GRIPS GRP AUTO MODE CONAIR 4 1 6 OPERATION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 When an error occurs during operation the sprue picker stops an alarm sounds and the error code displays on the hand con trol Press the Stop button to silence the alarm Check this ANSWERING AN ALARM table for a description of the error Error Display LS1 SWITCH ERROR OR NOT ACTUATED CHECK LS1 SWITCH LS2 SWITCH ERROR OR NOT ACTUATED CHECK LS2 SWITCH LS3 SWITCH ERROR OR NOT ACTUATED CHECK LS3 SWITCH LS4 SWITCH ERROR OR NO PARTS VERIF CHECK LS4 SWITCH TIMER 08 ERROR CYCLE TIM EXCEEDED CHECK TIM 08 LSO SWITCH ERROR OR INTERUP SIGNAL CHECK LSO SWITCH LSD SWITCH ERROR OR NOT ACTUATED CHECK LSD SWITCH LSG SWITCH ERROR OR NOT ACTUATED CHECK LSG SWITCH LSP SWITCH ERROR OR NOT ACTUATED CHECK LSP SWITCH LSH SWITCH ERROR OR NOT IN HOME CHECK LSH SWITCH OUTPUT SHORT Area of problem LS 1 swing out proximity switch error or the switch was not actuated LS 2 swing in proximity switch error or the switch was not actuated LS 3 arm up proximity switch error or the switch was not actuated LS 4 part grip verification switch error or the switch was not actuated The Timer 08 cycle time is over LS O mold fully open switch error LS D arm descend end proximity switch error or the switch wa
51. on amps 115V 1 phase 50 60 Hz 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 220V 1 phase 50 60 Hz 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 2 5 Optional 2 6 DESCRIPTION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Options available on all models include Second descent slowdown Controls arm extension speed over gate descent slow down Second ascent slowdown Controls arm retraction speed over gate ascent slow down Venturi vacuum kit Allows the use of vacuum end of arm tooling to remove light duty parts Sprue cutting systems Extended strip stroke Extends the strip stroke travel distance for deep draw parts typically used with end of arm tooling End of arm tooling Used for light duty part removal Grip pressure regulator Reduces gripper pressure preventing sprue runner from being squeezed flat and causing a false Missed Runner alarm UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control DESCRIPTION 2 7 INSTALLATION Unpacking the Boxes 3 2 Preparing for Installation 3 3 Preparing the Platen 3 4 Positioning the Sprue Picker 3 5 Setting Gripper Height 3 6 Connecting the Main Power Source 3 7 Adjusting the Pivot 3 8 Adjusting Swing Angle and Discharge Side 3 9 Changing the Wrist Flip 3 10 Adjusting the Speed 3 12 Adjusting the Sprue Verification Switch 3 13 Verifying the Electrical Interf
52. p Center Above Platen 7 1 180 7 1 180 15 0 380 15 0 380 12 6 320 15 0 380 15 0 380 12 6 320 with wrist rotation 4 7 120 4 7 120 7 9 200 9 3 241 7 4 188 9 3 241 9 3 241 7 4 188 E Swing Point Above Platen21 9 557 21 9 557 30 9 785 30 9 785 30 9 785 30 9 785 30 9 785 30 9 785 Strip Stroke Adjustment F to G 2 12 2 2 16 9 3 3 21 1 3 3 21 1 2 8 20 1 3 3 21 1 3 3 21 1 2 8 20 1 50 310 50 430 85 535 85 535 70 510 85 535 85 535 70 510 Strip Stroke 12 2 75 16 9 75 4 9 125 4 9 125 4 9 125 4 9 125 4 9 125 4 9 125 Performance characteristics Injection machine size ton 20 60 150 250 150 350 150 350 150 450 150 550 150 550 Swing Angle H 45 90 45 90 45 90 45 90 45 90 45 90 45 90 Wrist Rotation Angle H 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 Min Takeout Time sec 0 6 1 2 1 3 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 5 Min Cycle Time sec 3 3 8 4 0 4 0 4 2 4 5 4 5 Installed 56 25 60 27 124 56 126 57 130 59 128 58 132 60 134 61 Air Consumption 3 85 3 85 3 85 3 85 3 85 3 85 3 85 3 85 CFM Nl cycle Approximate Max Payload Ib kg w o wrist rotation 2 2 1 2 2 1 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 with wrist rotation 1 1 0 5 1 1 0 5 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 Working Air Pressure PSI MPa 3 CFM 80 11 6 80 11 6 80 11 6 80 11 6 80 11 6 80 11 6 80 11 6 80 11 6 Power Consumpti
53. part sprue 4 Strip back 5 Arm retract 6 Swing outward 7 Arm second extend 8 Release sprue part 9 Arm second retract 10 Swing inward MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control d tS Ve R ral N 7 i d Ae P Ly ke gt NN Appennix A 13 MOTION SEQUENCES Motion Sequence LCD Displays Movement Steps A P04 FLX P04 FLUX 1 Arm extend fixed mold side p W fl FIXED MOV FIXED A Sc e U L MOTION L 4 Strip back d 5 Arm retract 6 Swing outward SWING W WO W_ 7 Arm second extend 8 Release part sprue A 9 Arm second retract W os 10 Swing inward 6 1 Arm extend movable mold side P05 MLB P05 MLB 2 Strip approach ABLE 4 Strip back a U L MOTION L 5 Release part sprue Ba R SWING W Wo wo BD Arm retract K ET Ki P06 FLB P06 FLB 1 Arm extend fixed mold side FIXED MOV FIXED 2 Strip approach U L MOTION L 3 Grip part sprue SWING wwo wo 4 Strip back 5 Release sprue part 5 Arm retract VW al ge A 1 4 APPENDIX MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 Motion Sequence P07 MUB P08 FUB P09 FLK UGR002 1099 LCD Displays P07 MUB FIXED MOV MOV ABLE U L MOTION U SWING W WO WO P08 FUB FIXED MOV FIXED U L MOTION U SWING W WO WO PO9 FLK FIXED MOV FIXED U L MOTION L SWING SWING W WO PART FIRST Movement Steps 0 00 NI OVO 09O m 2 O0 N Oe O O O O N O OT GO MOTION SEQUENCES Arm extend movable mold side i
54. r regulator unit Check the bowl for water and contamination and for correct pressure O Checking hoses and cables Check for kinks cuts and tears Replace as needed O Inspecting shock absorbers and cushions Make sure they are operating smoothly O Checking gripper return spring Check that the gripper return spring is operating prop erly O Checking residue buildup Inspect the shafts and gripper for buildup of plastic residue Clean as necessary O Checking interlock functions Make sure the interlock functions are working proper ly O Checking part verification Check that the parts verification is working properly Weekly or as often as needed O Inspecting fittings and mounting hardware Check all fittings screws and component mounting hardware for tightness Tighten as needed O Checking gripper mounting screw Check the gripper mounting screw for tightness Tighten as needed O Inspecting grease fittings Check grease fittings and grease with lithium soap grease No 1 or 2 as needed O Checking the safety latch cylinder Make sure the safety latch cylinder is working proper ly O Testing the Emergency Stop button Verify that the emergency stop works properly 5 4 MAINTENANCE MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 Checking angle of rotation D REVENTATIVE Check for correct angle of rotation of the arm Adjust as necessary MAINTENANCE O Checking timer settings SCH EDULE Check that s
55. re the sprue runner is ejected Cycle Start optional This option sends a signal from the sprue picker to the IMM after the mold closes to tell the IMM to begin a new cycle MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 Verifying the Inputs The first four inputs must be verified The others are optional depending on the application Verify the following inputs as functional and correct Mold Full Open This signal starts the sprue picker into the mold area This is a very important signal If the sprue picker enters or attempts to enter the mold at the wrong time damage to the arm and or mold can occur Mold Full Closed This signal is sent to the sprue picker when the mold is fully closed or locked up Press Gate Closed This signal tells the sprue picker that the safety gate is closed Press Auto The sprue picker must see this signal to cycle auto matically E Stop from IMM The sprue picker monitors the emergency stop mes sage from the IMM If the sprue picker senses the message from the IMM the sprue picker stops Reject Part The IMM signals the sprue picker there is a rejected part The sprue picker grabs the part strips it and immediately releases it without moving it outside UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control INSTALLATION 3 1 5 CHECKING THE WARNING This verification is critical The sprue picker ELECTRICAL must control these for safety concerns I NTER FAC E To check the Open C
56. red by alternating cur rent as specified on the machine serial tag and data plate Device must be properly grounded Improper grounding can result in severe personal injury and erratic machine operation Always disconnect and lock out the incoming main power source to the sprue picker before performing non standard operating procedures such as routine maintenance Only qualified personnel should perform troubleshooting pro cedures that require access to the electrical enclosure while power is on All wiring disconnects and fuses should be installed by qualified electrical technicians in accordance with electrical codes in your region Always maintain a safe ground Do not operate the equipment at power levels other than what is specified on the machine serial plate WARNING High speed moving parts Do not enter maximum envelope area while machine is operating The maximum envelope is the volume of space encompassing the maxi mum designed movement of ALL robot parts including the end of arm tooling work piece and attachments Do not operate machine unless interlocks safety devices are in place and function properly Sprue picker may drop load Do not walk under robot load Failure to follow instructions could result in injury UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control MAINTENANCE 5 3 To maintain the best performance follow this maintenance PREVENTATIVE un MAINTENANCE a Geh Sc HED U LE O Inspecting filte
57. s not actuated LS G safety gate signal error LS P vacuum verification switch error or the switch was not actuated LS H robot home position switch error or sprue picker not at home position Short circuit in the solenoid valve s output circuit Go to the Troubleshooting section of this User Manual to cor rect any problems UGR002 0501 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control OPERATION 4 1 d To stop the sprue picker from either Auto mode STOPPING THE or Manual mode press the Stop button SPRUE PICKER The LCD displays the message M02 ML3K GRIPS GRP STOP MODE CONAIR Em ER G ENCY If at any time you need to immediately stop the KE sprue picker press the Emergency stop button STOPPING The sprue picker stops immediately The control displays Mo2 EMERGENCY STOP CONAIR VER 4813 800 458 1960 After the emergency is handled reset the control by turning the E stop button in the direction of the arrows clockwise Press the Stop button to place the sprue picker in Stop mode Continue operation by then pressing the Auto Recycle button or the Manual button 4 1 8 OPERATION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Features 5 2 Warnings and Cautions 5 2 Preventative Maintenance ele EE 5 4 Checking Electrical Connections 5 5 6 UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control MAINTENANCE FEATURES WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 5 2 MA
58. settings by pressing the Forward button see table page 4 13 The timer setting displays as M01 the mold Timer Setting tells which 1ST DOWN DLY short number mode the control is displaying description of timer setting M01 TIMERS SETTING 1ST DOWN DLY TIM 00 00 50 press gt y ENT 00 50 is the set time in seconds to the second TIM 00 the timer setting number decimal place Choose the timer setting you want from the table See Choosing Timer Settings page 4 12 UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control OPERATION 4 1 1 Ti CHOOSING Setting Description LCD Displays TIMER TIMOO First down delay TIMERS SETTING 1ST DOWN DLY SETTINGS TIMOO TIM 01 Eject delay timer TIMERS SETTING EJECTOR DLY TIMO1 TIMO Strip forward delay timer TIMERS SETTING STRIP F W DLY TIMO2 AH DN TIMO Grip vacuum delay timer TIMERS SETTING V G ON DLY TIMOS TIM04 Strip backward delay timer TIMERS SETTING STRIP B W DLY TIMO4 HH DN TIM05 Arm first retract delay timer TIMERS SETTING 1 ST UP DLY TIMOS TIMO6 Grip or vacuum release delay TIMERS SETTING timer V G 1 OFF DLY TIMOG TIM0O7 Arm second retract delay timer TIMERS SETTING 2ND UP DLY TIMO7 TIMO8 Cycle time monitor timer TIMERS SETTING CYCLE TIM DLY TIMO8 TIM 09 Strip forward delay timer after TIMERS SETTING arm retract motion STRIP O W DLY TIMO9 TIM 10 Optional delay timer TIMERS S
59. start up WARNING Improper installation oper ation or servicing may result in equipment damage or personal injury This equipment should only be installed adjust ed and serviced by qualified technical person nel who are familiar with the construction oper ation and potential hazards of this type of machine All wiring disconnects and fuses should be installed by qualified electrical technicians in accordance with electrical codes in your region Always maintain a safe ground Do not operate the equipment at power levels other than what is specified on the machine serial tag and data plate H Be sure the main power is disconnected and the sprue picker is locked out Always disconnect and lock out the main power source before opening the unit or servicing 2 Open the electrical enclosure 3 Inspect all wires and connections Look for loose wires burned contacts and signs of over heated wires Have a qualified electrician make any nec essary repairs or replacements 4 Close the electrical enclosure door 5 Inspect the exterior power cords and cables Cords should not be crimped exposed or rubbing against the frame If the interface cable or hand pendant cable runs along the floor make sure it is not positioned where it could rest in pooling water or could be run over and cut by wheels or casters MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 TROUBLESHOOTING Before Begin
60. t ed and serviced by qualified technical person nel who are familiar with the construction oper ation and potential hazards of this type of machine All wiring disconnects and fuses should be installed and adjusted by qualified electrical technicians in accordance with electrical codes in your region Always maintain a safe ground Do not operate the equipment at power levels other than what is specified on the machine serial tag and data plate WARNING Electrical hazard Before performing maintenance or repairs on this product disconnect and lock out electrical power sources to prevent injury from unexpect ed energization or start up i WARNING Improper installation oper The Troubleshooting section covers problems directly related to the operation and maintenance of the sprue picker This sec tion does not provide solutions to problems that originate with other equipment Additional troubleshooting help can be found in manuals supplied with the other equipment MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 When an error occurs during operation the sprue picker stops an alarm sounds and the error code displays on the hand con trol Press the Stop button to silence the alarm Check this ANSWERING AN ALARM table for a description of the error Error Display LS1 SWITCH ERROR OR NOT ACTUATED CHECK LS1 SWITCH LS2 SWITCH ERROR OR NOT ACTUATED CHECK LS2 SWITCH LS3 SWITCH ERROR OR NOT ACTUATED CHECK LS3 S
61. the Stop mode to choose a mold H Press the Program button RS P G M The mold number is highlighted on the dis 3 Use the Up and Down arrows wa to move sequentially through the mold num play bers MOT to M07 Each mold number dis plays with each press of the arrows 4 Press the Enter button When the mold number you want displays press the Enter button to choose that mold number ENT 5 Press the Stop button to return to the Stop mode UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control OPERATION 4 5 PROGRAMMING THE MOTION SEQUENCE To view the program motion sequence patterns see Motion Sequences in the Appendix beginning on page A 13 4 6 OPERATION Before choosing the various motion sequences be sure you have chosen the appropriate mold number see Choosing the Mold page 4 5 Decide which movements you wish the sprue picker to make Four different movements can be programmed There are two choices for each of the four letters of the motion sequence Motion sequence O GRIPS GRP press ENT Pick up position the position from which the sprue picker grips the part Main grip release the position when the grip releases the part ML3K Vacuum release choose when the vacuum releases Vertical motion the vertical movement of the arm Choose the sequence position Sequence Position Choose Pick up pos
62. ug an MX Sprue Picker with a PC E IV Control into an interface wired for a PC E Ill Control interface Damage will occur Call Conair Service if you are unsure or have any questions UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control A ATTENTION READ THIS SO NO ONE GETS HURT INTRODUCTION 1 3 DESCRIPTION What is the Sprue Picker 2 2 Typical Applications 2 3 Limitations 000085 2 3 How the Sprue Picker Works 2 4 MX Sprue Picker Features 2 5 Specifications 2 6 Optional Equipment 2 7 UGR002 1099 MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control The MX Sprue Picker is a pneumatic robot that removes the WHAT IS THE molded part or sprue runner system from the injection mold MX S PRUE ing machine Sprue pickers are mounted on a fixed platen on the injection machine When the mold opens the robot arm PICKER lowers into the mold area grips the sprue or part and pivots to place the item in a designated area The MX Sprue Pickers are available in several models to suit your application needs including telescopic models when the height of the ceiling is an issue See Specifications page 2 7 2 2 DESCRIPTION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 Conair MX Sprue Pickers are ideal for applications requiring quick consistent sprue part removal from either a moveable or stationary platen The robot interfaces directly with the mold machine to ensure predictable constant cycle
63. y opened Press the Stop button and verify the control displays Stop Mode 2 Press the Manual button The LCD displays ML3K MANUAL MODE CONAIR The sprue picker is now in manual mode and can be operated using the motion control buttons on the control Up down button UD This button vertically moves the main arm up LF and down extends and retracts Press once to extend the arm press again to retract The gripper can grip in the down position but does not grip in the up position Swing button Use this button to swing the arm outward and to swing the arm inward The arm can swing from the up forward and backward posi tions but not from the down position Forward Strip Backward Strip button Press this button to move the arm forward backward strip Press the button to strip forward press again to strip backward The gripper cannot grip in the forward strip or backward grip positions Grip On Off button Press the Grip button to manually grip a part sprue Press again to release the part The Grip button only works when the arm is in the up position or in the swing out posi tion 4 14 OPERATION MX Sprue Picker PC E IV Control UGR002 1099 Before placing the sprue picker into automatic operation the Auto signal from the press must be present for the sprue pick STA RTI NG er to run To start automatic operation AUTOM ATIC Press the Stop button O PERATION The sprue picker stops

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