Rapid-Air SERVO FEED: 200T & TX - Manual (Page 5)

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INTRODUCTION
The Rapid-Air servo feed carries with it the quality and reliability you have grown to
expect from a Rapid-Air product. The motion control system is a programmable
industrial computer and this advanced technology combined with a highly engineered
precision roll feed, is an unchallanged combination in the press industry.
The compact mechanical package, direct coupled with a brushless servo drive motor,
offers response and feed speed accuracy unparalleled in any other powered roll feed.
Operator interface is so simplified, a typical setup person can have the servo feed
programmed and running in a matter of minutes. A step by step prompt on the four
line 80 character display asks simple questions of the operator. Entry of feed length,
strokes per minute, % maximum speed and pilot are all that is required for a new
setup. Routine jobs can be stored, recalled, changed and saved or run with a simple 2
digit job number entry. Up to 99 jobs may be stored and recalled at will.
Operator programmed feed length, up to 999.999 inches and % max speed selection
along with full jog features, allow the operator to thread the material and inch it into
position. The inch feature enables the operator to jog the servo feed forward or
reverse at a slow rate. The operator can select jog to length or jog continuous to aid in
threading up material.
The precision mechanical roll feed unit has been designed for compactness, ease of
setup and installation. A 230 volt, 3 phase supply and an air line are all that is required
of the customer. Two cables with twist lock plugs and one or two cables for the air
valve control are supplied with the control and need only be connected to the proper
locations. The electrical controls are housed in a small cabinet which should be
mounted close to the press working area. The operator keypad and display are
mounted on top of the control area