Rapid-Air SERVO FEED: 100C, 100D series - Manual (Page 4)


Congratulations on purchasing a
Rapid-Air Servo. Not only did you
receive a complete servo unit but
also telephone support by one of
our engineering staff to guide you
on using the new servo to its
maximum capability.
In order to maximize your learning
time and trouble shoot any
interface problems, we would like
START-UP AND INTRODUCTION
Rapid-Air Start-Up Section (100C & D Series Servo)
to request that the following items
be complete before calling us.
1. Servo unit should be completely
installed and aligned to a die on
the press.
2. 120 vac electrical wiring should be
in place and unit turned on.
3. All interface switches should
be wired and tested.
4. Air if needed should be connected
and ready to be used.
5. All servo interface questions
should first be directed to your
distributor, then to Rapid-Air.
Please call 815-397-2578 and
ask to have these questions
directed to the proper personnel.
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 com-
puter and this advanced technology
combined with a highly engineered
precision roll feed, is an unchallenged
combination in the press industry.
The compact mechanical package,
direct coupled with a brushless servo
drive motor, offers response and feed
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.
Introduction
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. He can select jog to
length or jog continuous to aid him in
the threading up of material.
The precision mechanical roll feed
unit has been designed for compact-
ness, ease of setup and installation.
A 120 VAC receptacle is all that is
required of the customer. Two cables
with twist lock plugs are supplied
with the control and need only be
connected to the proper locations
on the motor. 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.