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ST Series ST Series
Universal Friction Feeders
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Operator Manual Second Edition (November 2000)
First Edition (January 2000)
Part Number: 00900069, Rev. C
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Contents
Before You Begin ......................................................... iii
Who Should Read this Manual ................................................................................ iii
How this Manual is Organized ................................................................................ iii
Message Conventions .............................................................................................. iv
Other Related Documents ........................................................................................ iv
Safety .............................................................................v
Danger ...................................................................................................................... v
Warnings ................................................................................................................... v
Cautions ................................................................................................................... vi
Labeling ................................................................................................................... ix
Electrical Noise....................................................................................................... vii
Safety Listings and Certifications........................................................................... vii
Section 1:
About Your Machine ..................................................... 1
Main Features ........................................................................................................... 1
Control Interface ....................................................................................................... 4
General.............................................................................................................. 5
Run Display Defined ........................................................................................ 5
Section 2:
Preparing for Operation ............................................... 7
Step 1: Gate Assembly Adjustment ........................................................................ 7
Changing from Factory Set High-Tension to Low-Tension ..................... 10
Step 2
Side Guides Setting .................................................................................. 11
Step 3: Back Wedge Adjustment ........................................................................... 13
Step 4: Hold-Down Setting ................................................................................... 16
Step 5: Photo Sensor Adjustment ......................................................................... 17
Step 6: Manual Test to Verify ............................................................................... 19 ii
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Section 3:
How to Operate ........................................................... 21
Operational Sequences ........................................................................................... 21
Loading Product ............................................................................................. 21
Quick Setup/Cycle Sequence.......................................................................... 22
Accessing the Menus for Setup ...................................................................... 23
Starting a Cycle .............................................................................................. 23
Stopping the Feeder ........................................................................................ 24
Clearing a Jam ................................................................................................ 24
Shutdown ................................................................................................................ 24
Section 4:
Troubleshooting ......................................................... 25
No AC Power To Feeder ......................................................................................... 25
Feeding Doubles ..................................................................................................... 25
Continuous Feeding, No Gap ................................................................................. 25
Continuous Feeding, With Gap .............................................................................. 25
Feed Belts Are Operating, But Material Not Feeding ............................................ 26
Feed Belt(s) Not Tracking On Rollers .................................................................... 26
Jamming Occurs During Operation ........................................................................ 26
Section 5:
Inspection and Care ................................................... 27
Visual Inspections ................................................................................................... 27
Checking for Feed and Discharge Belt Wear .................................................. 27
Checking for Timing and Drive Belt Wear ..................................................... 27
Ensuring Proper Feed and Discharge Belt Tracking ...................................... 28
Ensuring Proper Timing and Drive Belt Tracking .......................................... 28
Checking for Gate Assembly Wear ................................................................. 29
Replacing Worn Angled Wedge ...................................................................... 30
Standard O-Ring Gate: Adjusting Worn O-Rings .......................................... 30
Advancing O-Ring Gate: Adjusting Worn O-Rings ....................................... 30
Preventive Care....................................................................................................... 31
Cleaning Feed and Discharge Belts ................................................................ 31
Cleaning Gate Assembly ................................................................................ 32
Cleaning Keypad and Display ........................................................................ 33
Cleaning Photo Sensors .................................................................................. 33
Appendices
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Appendix A: Additional Wedges ............................................................................ 35
Warranty
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Before You Begin
Who Should
Read This Manual
Welcome to Streamfeeder. This manual was included with your new
Streamfeeder ST Series Universal Friction Feeder. It provides all the
information you need to successfully operate and maintain this
product.
This manual is primarily intended for equipment operators who will
be using the ST Series Universal Friction Feeder in their day-to-day
operation. Please read it thoroughly before you operate the machine.
Qualified technicians should also be familiar with the information in
this manual.
This manual is divided into the following main areas:
Safety: This section is at the front of this manual for good reason.
It covers all safety issues that you should be familiar with before
you go any further with adjustments, power-up, or operation.
Section 1, About Your Machine: Introduces you to the feeder. It
provides a complete description of all controls, connectors and
sensors.
Section 2, Preparing for Operation: Includes all adjustments you
should make before attempting to do a power-up and successfully
run product through the machine.
Section 3, How to Operate: Walks you through the basic steps
needed to get the machine power-up and running for one-shot or
batch control.
Section 4, Troubleshooting: Gives you the basic diagnostic
information you need to quickly and accurately solve problems to
minimize downtime.*
Section 5, Inspection and Care: Covers all the steps you can take
to kee