Installation Manual
Table of Contents vii
7 THEORY OF OPERATIONS ............................................................................................... 7-1
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 7-1
The Dispensing Process ...................................................................................................... 7-1
Description of System Components ..................................................................................... 7-5
Conveyor Controller ................................................................................................................... 7-5
Servo Shelf ................................................................................................................................ 7-5
Positional Sensors ..................................................................................................................... 7-7
Dispensing Head ........................................................................................................................ 7-7
Computer ................................................................................................................................... 7-8
Power Manager .......................................................................................................................... 7-9
Power Distribution .............................................................................................................. 7-10
Pneumatics Distribution ..................................................................................................... 7-11
Fluid Air Pressure Regulators/Gauges .................................................................................... 7-12
Valve Air Pressure Regulator/Gauge....................................................................................... 7-12
Tooling Air Pressure Regulator/Gauge .................................................................................... 7-12
Impingement Flowmeters ........................................................................................................ 7-12
Dual-Action Solenoid ............................................................................................................... 7-12
Low Pressure Sensor .............................................................................................................. 7-12
Main Air Solenoid ..................................................................................................................... 7-13
Stop Pin Solenoid Valve .......................................................................................................... 7-13
Clamp/Lifter Valve.................................................................................................................... 7-13
Description of Electrical and Pneumatic Paths .................................................................. 7-14
Dispensing Head Moves in X or Y-Axis ................................................................................... 7-15
Dispensing Head Moves in Z -Axis .......................................................................................... 7-17
Dispensing Head Finds Home ................................................................................................. 7-19
Performing a Height Sense ...................................................................................................... 7-22
Conveyor Belt Moves ............................................................................................................... 7-25
Stop Pins and Lift Tables/Clamp Bars Operate ....................................................................... 7-27
8 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................... 8-1
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 8-1
Safety First ........................................................................................................................... 8-1
Section Organization ............................................................................................................ 8-2
Tools and Materials Needed ................................................................................................ 8-3
Planning ............................................................................................................................... 8-3
Troubleshooting Process ..................................................................................................... 8-4
On-Board System Status Indicators ..................................................................................... 8-5
LEDs .......................................................................................................................................... 8-5
Light Beacon .............................................................................................................................. 8-5
FmNT Error Messages .............................................................................................................. 8-5
Facility Corrections ............................................................................................................... 8-5
Dispensing System Corrections ........................................................................................... 8-6
System Start-up and Shutdown ........................................................................................... 8-6
Understanding the Procedures ............................................................................................ 8-6