Rapid-Air STRAIGHTENER and PUSHBUTTON RAPID-ROLL: SC SERIES - Manual (Page 6)


The main pushbutton control box is
mounted on the top of the straight-
ener frame. Located on the face of the
console are eleven pushbuttons, one
display, one on/off switch, one circuit
breaker, one external loop plug and
inside the box is motor board and one
potentiometer when required, all of
which are explained below.
1. % SPEED POT
The % speed function adjusts the
maximum speed that the straightener
will feed and should be set to main-
tain a constant feed rate. Adjustable
in the run mode.
2. ON/OFF SWITCH
This illuminated switch is the main
power switch for the controller. It must
be “ON” for the machine to function.
3. RUN/STOP/JOG
SELECTOR SWITCH
This function selects between Run,
Stop and Jog. If in Run and the control
arm is moved the rolls will turn. If in
Jog, the Jog button has to be de-
pressed for the rolls to turn. If in Stop,
there should be no movement of the
rolls even if the dancer arm is raised
or lowered or the jog pushbutton is
pressed.
4. JOG BUTTON
Used for intermittent movement of
material on the rolls, mainly used for
set up or getting material thru the
straightener and over to the pulling
device. Active in jog mode only.
5. DANCER ARM LOOP HEIGHT
AND RANGE ADJUSTMENT
a. Loop Range – The loop range func-
tion adjusts the amount the dancer
arm will travel to provide the full
range of speed of the straightener.
There are eight positions available.
b. Loop Height – The loop height func-
tion is used for setting the start posi-
tion of the control arm. The setting de-
termines when the straightener rolls
will start turning. Each position will
move the operating start position up
from the home position to accom-
modate specific material rest height
requirements.
6. LOOP ARM / EXTERNAL SWITCH
This switch selects either dancer arm
(internal) by displaying “LV” for loop
arm vertical reel or “LH” for loop arm
horizontal reel (PMD) or external loop
control by displaying “RT” for the
RTB and ”RS” for the RS_1. The RLL
will work on the “RT” selection.
7. RESET BUTTONS
a. 15 amp – This is the main circuit
breaker for the 120 VAC input
straightener.
8. REMOTE INTERFACE
PORT “D” CONNECTOR
This connector is used to communi-
cate with external loop control equip-
ment.
CAUTION: Never plug any type of com-
puter or non Rapid-Air equipment into
this plug or severe damage will result.
Always consult with the factory when
installing new external controls for
compatibility and wiring information.
Start up procedure
Main Console And Controller
Prior to applying power to the machine the operator should review all the controls on the machine. A brief summary of the
controls is listed below.
Electrical Component Description
69100804 board - main reel control board
69100014 (RAMM) - D.C. motor board
29100021 dancer arm potentiometer
69100578 circuit breaker
69100315 rocker switch