Bimba IntelliSens - Manual (Page 53)

IntelliSense ® Manual
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IntelliSense ® Troubleshooting
FAQ
Application
Q: Can I use the IntelliSense ® for single acting or reverse acting actuators?
A: Not at this time.
Q: Can I use IntelliSense ® with SPCS valves?
A: Not at this time.
Q: Can I use a non-Bimba Actuator?
A: Bimba does not support IntelliSense ® being installed on other manufacturers cylinders.
Q: What Bimba products is IntelliSense ® compatible with?
A: IntelliSense ® is compatible with Bimba Original Line, Single Rod, and Double Acting Cylinders. For compatibility
with other Bimba Cylinders please contact your Bimba representative.
Q: Can I use the IntelliSense ® on a double end rod (DE option) actuator?
A: IntelliSense ® is currently only configured for use with single rod end cylinders.
Q: How are the baseline numbers established?
A: The base line looks at the values over the specified number of cycles and reports back the observed averages.
Q: Is the use of cushions compatible with IntelliSense ® ?
A: Yes, the IntelliSense ® is compatible with cushion applications.
Q: How does the IntelliSense ® install on a cylinder?
A: The IntelliSense ® Pressure and Temperature sensors are designed to be attached to pneumatic tubing using the
in line fittings provided in each IntelliSense ® Kit. The fitting is intended to be mounted 2-6 inches from the cylinder’s
ports. There should be no other devices between the cylinder and the sensor. The IntelliSense ® sensors should not
be mounted directly to a cylinder.
Q: Can I use IntelliSense ® with a quick exhaust valve?
A: Yes. IntelliSense ® works with quick exhaust valves as long as the valve is not located between the cylinder and the
IntelliSense ® sensor.
Q: Can I use IntelliSense ® with flow controls?
A: Yes. IntelliSense ® works with flow controls as long as the control is not located between the cylinder and the
IntelliSense ® sensor.
Q: Can IntelliSense ® be used on a lubricated system?
A: Yes, IntelliSense ® may be installed in a lubricated system. Bimba’s installation recommendations should be fol-
lowed when installing the IntelliSense ® system.
Q: What is the maximum cylinder frequency that can be detected?
A: IntelliSense
® is designed to detect most cycle profiles without additional tuning of the software. If IntelliSense ® is
not detecting cycles after 5~10 cycles contact Bimba Customer Service for assistance with advanced tuning options.
Q: Can IntelliSense ® be used with a multi-position cylinder?
A: No, IntelliSense ® does not support use with multi-position cylinders.