Rapid-Air DUAL SWIVEL REEL: 100 & 1000 SERIES - Manual (Page 5)

START UP PROCEDURE
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.
MAIN CONSOLE & CONTROLLER
The main control console & controls are mounted on the end of the raised extended
arm of the machine. It was installed to keep the operator clear of moving parts such as
the reels. Located on the face of the console are four switches and one potentiometer
which are explained below.
1. Directional Control - The direction control switch selects the direction the reels will
turn, clockwise or counterclockwise. This is based on the operator facing the reel
on the drive side of the machine.
2. % Speed Pot - The % speed pot adjust the maximum speed that the reels will ro-
tate and should be set up to the production rate of the machine that it is coupled
with for payout of rewind.
3. “E” Control or Dancer Arm - This selector selects between using the dancer arm
or the external loop control. If the dancer arm is selected then another console lo-
cated on unit A and B has to be set up, as explained later. If the “E” control was se-
lected, then the external unit has to be plugged into the amp connector provided
and prewired to the controller.
4. On/Off Switch - This switch is the main power switch for the controller. It must be
“ON” for the machine to function.
5. Master Start/Stop Push Button - Once the main power has turned “ON” the op-
erator will have to pull the red lighted mushroom push-button to activate the con-
trols.
If the mushroom push-button is not lit at this time then the operator should check that
the head position limit switch is activated. The reel cannot start unless the head is in
position.
If the mushroom push-button is lit, the operator should keep his hand clear of the reel
as the motor that drives the reel is activated. The reel will now rotate by lifting the
dancer arm.