Walker Magnetics IMI Smart-D Series, Operation Manual

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CONTENTS

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1 INTRODUCTION

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2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 ................................................................................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1 GENERAL SAFETY RULES ................................................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................. 2-2

2.2.1 Ways to Avoid a Reduction of Holding Capacity ............................................................................................................. 2-2

2.3 ADDITIONAL WARNINGS ...................................................................................................................................................... 2-3

2.4 DESIGNATED PERSON ......................................................................................................................................................... 2-3

3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

 ..................................................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 MOUNTING THE CHUCK CONTROL & CONNECTING ELECTRICAL POWER .................................................................. 3-1

3.1.1 Optional Remote Unit...................................................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1.2 Main Chuck Control Unit ................................................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.1.3 Connecting the Chuck..................................................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.1.4 Connecting the AC Input voltage .................................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.1.5 575 Volt Controllers ........................................................................................................................................................ 3-2

3.1.6 Transformer Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................................... 3-3

3.1.7 Connecting Optional Features ........................................................................................................................................ 3-4

3.1.8 Current Sensing .............................................................................................................................................................. 3-4

3.1.9 Part Release ................................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

3.1.10 Lockout ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

3.1.11 Energizing the System .................................................................................................................................................. 3-4

3.2 CONTROL MOUNTING GUIDELINES ................................................................................................................................... 3-5

4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT MAGNETIC HOLDING ............................................................................................................ 4-1

4.1.1 Surface Conditions.......................................................................................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2 Workpiece Thickness ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-2

4.1.3 Portion of the Chuck Surface In Contact With the Workpiece ........................................................................................ 4-2

4.1.4 Workpiece Material

 ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-2

4.2 FULL HOLDING ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4-3

4.3 VARIABLE HOLDING .............................................................................................................................................................. 4-3

4.4 RESIDUAL HOLDING ............................................................................................................................................................. 4-3

4.5 RELEASE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4-3

4.6 CONTROL PROTECTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-5

4.7 RELEASE CYCLE STEPS ...................................................................................................................................................... 4-5

4.8 GROUNDING & SHIELDING .................................................................................................................................................. 4-7

4.8.1 Current Sensing .............................................................................................................................................................. 4-7

4.8.2 Part Release ................................................................................................................................................................... 4-7

4.8.3 Lockout

 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4-7

4.9 CONTROL OUTPUT VOLTAGE .............................................................................................................................................. 4-7

NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS CONTROL UNTIL YOU 

HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL