Purge Test & Adjust
Test and adjust the purge parameters. This item is displayed when Purge enabled.
Refer to the following section for further details.
Prevent Interference with Hand
Description of display items
| Items | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Amplitude | Set the strength of the amplitude of the vibration. Unit: % | |
| Duration | Set the duration of the vibration. Unit: ms | |
| Frequency | Set the frequency of the vibration. Unit: Hz | |
| Purge Gate | Operate the Purge Gate. | |
| Purge Gate Closed | Status indicator for the Purge Gate sensor Closed : Green, Not closed : Gray | |
| Open / Close | Allows opening and closing of the Purge Gate | |
KEY POINTS
Even if the vibration amplitude is set to 0%, the feeder will still vibrate slightly.
This is a specification.
KEY POINTS
Purge Gate Closed will only be accessible if the "Purge Gate Installed" check box was checked in the Epson RC+ 8.0 Menu - [Setup] - [System Configuration] - [Controller] - [Part Feeders].
KEY POINTS
If you try to move to another tab when the Purge Gate is not closed, the dialog "Purge gate will now be closed. Continue?" is displayed. Press OK to close the Purge Gate.
Guidelines for adjustment; Adjust the amplitude and frequency so that the part is ejected from the feeder as quickly as possible.
Set the vibration time to the time it takes for the parts to be completely ejected.
Test
- Put in an appropriate number of parts (e.g., optimal number of input parts).
- Open the purge gate (provided by the customer).
In the case of the IF-80, empty the purge box (optional). - Click the [Run] button.
- Check the operation.
Adjust the parameters as needed and click the [Run] button again.
Refer to the following for further details.
How To Adjust Feeder Parameters