Vacuum Transport Manual
2018 Streamfeeder - BW Integrated Systems. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, photocopied, stored on a retrieval system, or transmitted without the express written consent of Thiele Technologies, Inc. - Streamfeeder. Streamfeeder - BW Integrated Systems 315 27th Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 USA Tel: (763) 502-0000 Fax: (763) 502-0100 E-Mail: service@streamfeeder.com Web: www.streamfeeder.com Printed in the USA.
Contents Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Section 6: Safety Information...ii Specifications...iii About the Machine...1 Operation...5 Inspection and Care...6 Technical Troubleshooting...7 Mechanical Components...9 Electrical Components...19 VTC-6 Console Manual i
Before You Begin Message Conventions DANGER signifies an action or specific equipment area that can result in serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken. WARNING signifies an action or specific equipment area that can result in personal injury if proper precautions are not taken. CAUTION signifies an action or specific equipment area that can result in equipment damage if proper precautions are not taken. ELECTRICAL DANGER signifies an action or specific equipment area that can result in personal injury or death from an electrical hazard if proper precautions are not taken. TIP signifies information that is provided to help minimize problems in the installation or operation of the feeder. NOTE provides useful additional information that the installer or operator should be aware of to perform a certain task. CHECK signifies an action that should be reviewed by the operator before proceeding. IMPORTANT alerts the installer or operator to actions that can potentially lead to problems or equipment damage if instructions are not followed properly. WARNING LABELS affixed to this product signify an action or specific equipment area that can result in serious injury or death if proper precautions are not taken. ii VTC-6 Console Manual
Specifications Transport Direction:... Left to right (optional right to left) Maximum Product Size:... 20 in. W x 18 in. L (508 mm x 457.2 mm)* Minimum Product Size:... 2 in. W x 3 in. L (50.8 mm x 76.2 mm)* Maximum Product Thickness:... Up to.5 in. (12.7 mm), product dependent Electrical Requirements:... 115vac, 60Hz, 10A Speed:... Variable, up to 4500 in/min (114.3 meters/min) VTC-6 Console Manual iii
1 About the Machine Features The Vacuum Transport System is designed for reliability, flexibility, and ease of use. Main Assemblies Review the diagram below to become familiar with names and locations of feeder parts and adjustments. This will help to prepare you for initial setup. Adjustable Nip Roller Assemblies Adjustable Product Guides Vacuum Belts Control panel Transport Belts Not Shown: - Optional Takeaway Conveyor - Optional Monitor/Keyboard Platform - Friction Feeder and Mount 1 VTC-6 Console Manual
Main Assemblies Feature Descriptions Feature Description Adjustable Nip Roller Assemblies Adjustable Product Guides Transport Belts Vacuum Belts Material control to capture products coming onto the vacuum transport. Side to side registration of products. Adjustable carrier belts depending on product width. Perforated belts that allow vacuum suction to hold products as they travel on the base. VTC-6 Console Manual 2
Control Panel Components Vacuum Switch Jog Button Conveyor Speed (optional) Power Switch Feeder Switch Stop Button Start Button Feeder Speed Base Speed System Stop Feature Power Switch Feeder Switch Vacuum Switch Stop Button Jog Button Start Button Feeder Speed Base Speed Conveyor Speed (optional) System Stop Description The main Power switch for the machine. Allows the operator to pause and run the feeder when it is connected to the interlock. NOTE: The interlock is also controlled by the RUN function of the transport base. The base must be running to close the interlock. If the Conveyor Stop button is depressed the interlock is opened (OFF). Turns the vacuum blower on and off. Stops the transport base. It also opens (OFF) the interlock. NOTE: If a conveyor is connected to the base, this button will stop it also. Engages the run latch for as long as it is depressed. The transport base will move, the interlock will be closed and the Conveyor output will be engaged. Starts the transport base. When connected to the interlock, this provides gap control. Controls the belt speed of the transport Base. The optional Conveyor Speed dial controls the belt speed of the takeaway conveyor that is connected to the base. The speed of this conveyor is independent of the vacuum base and adjusting the speed manually will change how the product shingles on itself. Slower speed = greater shingling. Higher speed = less shingling. Press to immediately stop the base. All components connected to the interface connections will also come to an immediate stop. 3 VTC-6 Console Manual
Interlock Interface 8-pin Interlock Interface for feeder VTC-6 Console Manual 4
2 Operation When performing initial feeder adjustments prior to operation, always make sure you turn Off the main power switch and disconnect all equipment from the electrical power source. Failure to do so can expose you to a potential startup and moving parts which can cause serious injury. Do not attempt to make any adjustments while the feeder and machine of application are running. Failure to do so can expose you to moving parts which can cause serious injury. Do not wear loose clothing when operating the feeder. Avoid making adjustments with loose or unsecured parts. This can potentially damage parts. Procedure 1. Turn Power Switch to ON position. 2. Release System Stop button if depressed. 3. Turn Vacuum Power Switch to ON posistion. 4. Press Start Button. 5. Adjust Base Speed to desired speed. 6. Turn Feeder Switch to ON position (feeder must be powered on). For information related to feeder, please refer to its manual. 7. Adjust Feeder Speed to desired product spacing (gap). 8. If equipped, adjust Conveyor Speed. 5 VTC-6 Console Manual
3 Inspection and Care Visually inspect your machine to detect part problems which may require adjustment or replacement. Periodically care for your machine to prevent any operational problems. Clean belts regularly for optimum performance using standard isopropyl alcohol. Clean deck top debris by blowing off with clean compressed air. VTC-6 Console Manual 6
4 Technical Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Only a qualified technician should perform electrical troubleshooting activities. This unit operates on 115V or 230V electrical power. Bodily contact with these voltages can result in serious injury or death. Problem Base does not power up Solution Make sure the Power Switch is in the ON position. Make sure power cord is plugged in. Check incoming voltage from outlet source. Make sure interlock is jumpered (If applicable). Make sure the speed pot is not at minimum setting. Press the start button. Check fuse F1. Confirm that Relay K-1 engages when power switch is turned on. Vacuum pump does not power up Make sure the Power Switch is in the ON position. Check fuse F1. Check fuse F2. 7 VTC-6 Console Manual
Problem Base will not start Solution Make sure the Power Switch is in the ON position and the Base has Power. Press the Start button. Make sure the Base speed pot is not at minimum setting. Make sure the downstream Device Interlock is active (If applicable). Make sure interlock is jumpered (If applicable). Check Line and Armature fuses on the Drive Board (located inside electrical panel). Make sure the drive belt is not broken. Weak vacuum Make sure the vacuum blower is on. Make sure the vacuum relief valve is closed. Make sure the belts are lined up with the vacuum veins in the table. Make sure the vacuum blower filters are not clogged. VTC-6 Console Manual 8
5 Mechanical Components CABINET ASSEMBLY 903660 903664 903662 903657 902817 903658 9 VTC-6 Console Manual
CABINET ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 903657 Hex Nut 1/2-13 903658 Hex Nut 1/4-20 903659 Hex Nut 8-32 903660 Hex Cap Screw 1/2-13 x 6" 903661 Split Lock washer 1/4" 903662 Button Head Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8" 903663 Button Head Screw 10-32 x 1/2" 903664 Button Head Screw 8-32 x 1/2" 902816 Swivel Caster 902817 Swivel Leveling Pad 903599 Electrical Panel Hinge 903600 655PK Cabinet Assembly 903601 Large Electrical panel assembly 903602 350IJ - Panel 903603 Electrical Safety Labels 903604 Moving Part Guard Safety Labels VTC-6 Console Manual 10
FRAME ASSEMBLY 903618 903606 902822 902820 902824 903616 902819 903610 903614 903617 903615 903609 903608 903605 903612 902818 903614 902825 902826 903613 903611 902823 11 VTC-6 Console Manual
FRAME ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 902818 Timing Pulley 16XL037 1/4" Bore 902819 Motor 250 RPM Straight Gear Drive 903605 Motor Mount Back Support 902820 Drive Roller Hub 902821 Idle Roller Hub 902822 Drive Roller 903606 655/350 IJ Vacuum Channel 903607 Vacuum Channel Tail 903608 Vacuum 10" Top Plate 903609 Encoder Mount Post 902823 Idler Roller 903610 Motor Mount 903611 Cabinet Mount 903612 655 Infeed Frame Vacuum 903613 655 Outfeed Frame Vacuum 903614 Frame Coupler Block 903615 240 Frame w/ Cut Out 903616 655 Infeed Frame w/ Cut Out 903617 655 Outfeed Frame w/ Cut Out 903618 Belt Guide Shaft 12.5 902824 Drive Shaft 5/8 x 16.5 902825 Shaft Frame Stiffener 12.5" 902826 Shaft Idler Roller 13.5 Bases VTC-6 Console Manual 12
TOP ASSEMBLY 1 903668 902845 902842 903619 903623 903664 902841 903662 902840 902847 903620 903666 903668 902847 902843 903667 903668 903621 903672 903671 903621 902844 902846 902848 903670 903624 903665 903667 13 VTC-6 Console Manual
TOP ASSEMBLY 1 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 903665 Socket Head Cap Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8" 903666 Socket Head Cap Screw 1/4-20 x 1/4" 903667 Machine Flat Head Screw 10-32 x 1/2" 903668 Socket Head Set Screw 10-32 x 3/16" 903662 Button Head Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8" 903664 Button Head Screw 8-32 x 1/2" 903670 Button Head Screw 6-32 x 1/2" 903671 Flange Bushing 1/2" ID 903672 Shaft Collar 1/2" ID 903673 Brass Tip Knob Assembly 1/4-20 902840 Fluted Knob 1/4-20 1" 902841 Extension Spring 902842 Flat Bearing 1/4" ID 903619 Infeed/Outfeed Roller Arm 903620 Infeed Guide Arm 902843 Infeed Side Guide 1 902844 Infeed Side Guide 2 903621 IJ Infeed Shaft Post 903622 Inkjet Product Sensor Post 903623 Infeed Shaft Pivot Block 902845 Infeed/Outfeed Roller 903624 350/655 Top Infeed Top 902846 Shaft Sensor Banner 902847 Shaft Infeed/Outfeed Post 23.5" 902848 Shaft Sensor IDEC 13.0" VTC-6 Console Manual 14
TOP ASSEMBLY 2 903625 903667 15 VTC-6 Console Manual
TOP ASSEMBLY 2 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 903667 Machine Flat Head Screw 10-32 x 1/2" 903625 655 Top Outfeed VTC-6 Console Manual 16
OPTIONAL MONITOR/KEYBOARD PLATFROM ASSEMBLY 903663 903634 903675 903629 903630 903676 903677 903633 903665 903676 903677 903676 903627 903676 903632 903628 903674 903631 903658 17 VTC-6 Console Manual
OPTIONAL MONITOR/KEYBOARD PLATFROM ASSEMBLY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 903658 Hex Nut 1/4-20 903674 Hex Cap Screw 1/4-20 x 1 1/2" 903675 Socket Head Screw 1/4-20 x 1 1/4" 903665 Button Head Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 903663 Button Head Screw 10-32 x 1/2" 903676 Flange Bushing 3/4" ID 903677 Filler Cap 2" 903626 3/4 ID steel shaft collar 903627 Monitor Plate Pivot 903628 Monitor Post 903629 Monitor Pivot mount 903630 Monitor Pivot Shaft 903631 Post Mounting Block 903632 Monitor Post Block 903633 Monitor Post 903634 Cabinet Monitor Platform VTC-6 Console Manual 18
6 Electrical Components PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 903698 Relay DPDT 120VAC 903699 Relay Socket 903700 Terminal Blocks 6.2mm FEED THRU, GRAY 903701 Terminal Blocks 6.2mm UNIV. GRND. 903702 Fused Terminal Blocks 903703 Fuse AGC 4A 903704 Fuse AG 12A 903705 Fuse MDL 10A 903706 DC Drive Board 903707 HP Resistor 1/4hp 903708 Eaton Contact NC 903709 Stop Button 903710 Jog Button 903711 Start Button 903712 Selector SW, 22mm, selector, 1 N.O. contact (ON/OFF) 903713 Receptacle 4 Pin 903714 Clamp CPC Series Small 4 pin 903715 Connector Female Disconnect (AWG):22-18 903716 Connector Female Disconnect (AWG):16-14 903717 Circular Connectors Female SIGNAL PIN CNT 22-18 tin size 16 903718 Blue Wire Nut 903719 strain relief.17 -.47 903720 strain relief Straight-Thru Cord grips.23 -.546 CABLE NPT HUB BLACK 903721 Model 34 FR. Con box k-107/stock kit 903722 Power Cord 903723 4 conductor Tnn Wire 19 VTC-6 Console Manual
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315 27th Avenue NE Minneapolis, MN 55418 USA Tel: (763) 502-0000 Fax: (763) 502-0100 Email: service@streamfeeder.com Web: www.streamfeeder.com 2018 Streamfeeder - BW Integrated Systems Printed in the USA.