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1

Remove the rotation door cable cover [2], the

partition cable cover [1], and the split 2-piece

grommet plate [3].

2

Place the rotary unit on the MDC pallet.

Note:

Make sure that the pallet surface is

clean before mounting the rotary unit on it.

Caution:

Make sure to use a lift that is

properly rated for the weight of the rotary unit.

Caution:

Make sure that the selected rotary

product is within the machine's pallet changer

rotational and height capacity before you

command a pallet change.

Secure the rotary unit to the table with T-nuts.

3

Follow the routing shown to bring the rotary unit

cables and air hose through the grommet holes

and up to the cable bracket support box on top of

the machine. Press the 2-piece grommet plate

into place.

4

Connect the quick-release air hose fitting to the

air supply outlet in the cable bracket support box.

Connect the rotary unit motor control and

encoder cables to the connections marked on the

cables.

Secure the excess cable inside the cable bracket

support box with a cable tie.

MDC-500 Rotary Unit Installation

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Summary of Contents for MDC-500

Page 1: ... basic safety precautions This decreases the risk of injury and mechanical damage Set the main circuit breaker to the OFF position Danger Before beginning any work inside the control cabinet the High Voltage indicator light on the 320V Power Supply Vector Drive must have been off for at least 5 minutes Some service procedures can be dangerous or life threatening DO NOT attempt a procedure that you...

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Page 3: ...height capacity before you command a pallet change Secure the rotary unit to the table with T nuts 3 Follow the routing shown to bring the rotary unit cables and air hose through the grommet holes and up to the cable bracket support box on top of the machine Press the 2 piece grommet plate into place 4 Connect the quick release air hose fitting to the air supply outlet in the cable bracket support...

Page 4: ... Rotary Index from the outside of the enclosure and attach it with the metal locking nut from the inside Push the plastic switch assembly onto the push button from the inside Slide the tab at the top of the switch assembly to secure it in place 9 Attach the yellow lead 1 of the rotary index cable to the top of the switch and the white lead 2 to the bottom Replace the panel and back cover MDC 500 R...

Page 5: ...10 Disconnect the pallet changer amplifier cable from its socket on the first Mocon PCB and connect it to the Z Axis socket on the second Mocon PCB MDC 500 Rotary Unit Installation Page 5 of 8 pages ...

Page 6: ...MDC 500 Rotary Unit Setup and Configuration MDC 500 Rotary Unit Installation Page 6 of 8 pages ...

Page 7: ...6 3 DISABLED to 0 Set Parameter 708 PALLET CHANGER AXIS to 8 Set Parameter 737 1 ROTARY INDEX BUTTON to 1 Enable Setting 30 Fourth Axis Enable Setting 78 Fifth Axis Set Setting 164 ROTARY INCREMENT to 90 2 Press MDI DNC Type M17 and press WRITE ENTER 3 Press CYCLE START to unclamp the pallet Wait until the assembly has risen to its highest point Press EMERGENCY STOP MDC 500 Rotary Unit Installatio...

Page 8: ...sufficiently clear the machine walls 5 Align the pallet as close to the home position as possible Reset the EMERGENCY STOP button 6 Press ZERO RETURN Type in the letter of the axis of the pallet Press SINGLE to align and reclamp the pallet MDC 500 Rotary Unit Installation Page 8 of 8 pages ...

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