Electronic Air Flow Controller GCD
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GCD Automax presents a new actuator controller ! First in the industry Electronic Flow Controller Constantly monitors and corrects cylinder takt time automatically! Takt Time Controller New release! Air cylinders can operate continuously at set takt time (operation time). Avoid equipment stoppage and eliminate adjustments due to variations in takt time. Monitoring errors helps predictive maintenance and quality stabilization. Takt Time Controller iB-Flow main unit Setting device All products are RoHS compliant

Takt Time Controller Piping and wiring image 1 Piping and wiring image 2 <When using Takt Time Controlled Automatic takt time corrections Operation time observable Safe lock mechanism Takt Time Controller constantly monitors and makes corrections. First step leading to full automation in production lines. Digital setting of cylinder takt time (operation time). Troublesome cylinder operation time adjustment is done automatically. Safety mechanism prevents needle from loosening. Digital needle opening control Numeric setting of needle opening (0 to 100%). Change from analog to digital makes...

/\ CAUTION Read the safety precautions on page Q before using IhijBFoduct" Equipment stoppage because of takt time (operation time) variations Time and work required to adjust variations • Manual speed (fi ow rate) adjustment takes time • Loose needle problems due to human and external factors Cause 1 Variations in sliding 1 resistance of equipment Problem solved by using iB-Flow main unit and setting device. iB-Flow main unit Setting device (only used when doing settings) Cause 3 Changes due to aging of the cylinder itself Real effect Takt time varies mprovel productivity! and...

Takt Time Controller is used to control the cylinder takt time (operation time) automatically In the past... Variations in pressure and cylinder s sliding resistance cause fluctuations in cylinder takt time that may stop equipment. Considering variations in cylinder takt time cannot improve the overall takt time of the equipment. Cylinder speed varies so an expensive electric robot had to be used. There was a lot of maintenance work because of the fluctuations in takt time. Using the Takt Time Controller Equipment operates smoothly because takt time is corrected automatically even if takt...

When using a single unit Double acting cylinder Sensor switch Note Sensor switch Note Note: Use of a 3-lead wire PNP output type solid-state sensor switch is not supported. Also, use a solid state sensor switch with internal drop voltage of iB-Flow no more than 4.5V. main unit Free flow Control flow Free flow Symbol Free flow iB-Flow main unit Control flow Control flow Sensor switch output Supplied air I/O cable GCD-ESUSB cable Takt Time Controller No. Error output Power connector 0V and I/O connector GND are connected internally. Use support software to do settings. Computer is only needed...

Auto adjustment of double acting cylinder operation time (cycle time) Auto Set Mode The ON/OFF signals of the sensor switches at either stroke end of the cylinder are sent via the iB-Flow main unit to the setting device. The cylinder operation time is measured and the needle opening (throttling ratio) is adjusted accordingly. 1. Use an I/O cable to connect the setting device and iB-Flow main unit. 2. Set the target times for the extended (push) side and the retracted (pull) side. 3. If you perform a number of reciprocal cylinder operation cycles by manually operating the solenoid valve, the...

Auto adjustment of double acting cylinder operation time To adjust the cylinder speed, each numeric target operation time (takt time) for extending and retracting side is input into the setting device, and the speed is adjusted automatically. Takt time management of a device is simple, which greatly reduces adjustment work. Speed adjustment is performed by measuring actual operation time, so differences between individual cylinders, piping distances, and other issues are not factors. For details, see the application example on page 5 . Target time setting Setting range: 0.05 to 30 seconds...

Always read these precautions carefully before use. Safety Precautions (iB-Flow) Before selecting and using the products, please read all the Safety Precautions carefully to ensure proper product use. The Safety Precautions described below are to help you use the product safely and correctly, and to prevent injury or damage to you, other people, and assets. Always be sure to comply with the following safety regulations: ISO4414 (Pneumatic fluid power - General rules and safety requirements for systems and their components) and JIS B 8370 (General rules relating to systems). The directions...

residual air will still be in the compressor or storage tank. The actuator may move abruptly if residual air pressure remains inside the piping, causing injury. • Use safety circuits or design a system that prevents damage to machinery and personal injury when the machine is shut down due to an emergency stop or electrical power failure. • Before performing any kind of wiring work, be sure to turn off power. Failure to do so creates the risk of electric shock. • Do not allow lead wires and other cords to become damaged. Allowing a cord to become cut, bent excessively, pulled, rolled up, or...

• Installation 1. Though there are no restrictions on the installation direction, the unit should be installed where it will not be directly subjected to strong impact and/or vibration. 2. Screw tightening torque when using the iB-Flow main unit mounting holes or a bracket are 0.5 N-m [4.4 in-lbf] for an M3 screw and 1.0 N-m [8.9 in-lbf] for an M4 screw. Exceeding the specified tightening torque may damage the iB-Flow main unit, the bracket, etc. 3. Use in a location or environment like those described below should be avoided because doing so can cause the product to malfunction. If the...

• Connecting the sensor connector When adjusting and measuring of the double acting air cylinder operation time, the ON/OFF signals of the sensor switches at either stroke end of the cylinder must be sent to a setting device, Takt Time Controller, or PLC, etc. via the iB-Flow main unit. Perform the following steps to connect the sensor switch lead wires and sensor connector mini clamp wire mount plugs (male). 1. Check to make sure that the connector cover (lead wire inlet) is sitting above the body of the connector. Note that a connector whose cover is even with the body of the...