FEC DSP1500 (SAN3) - Manual (Page 4)

enFORCE Operation Manual
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Chapter 1: Outline
1.3 Safety Precautions
To ensure the most effective and extended use of all equipment, adhere to the following
precautions:
¾ Tool Installation
• The tool generates a great amount of force during operation and the reaction force is applied
to the mounting area of the tool. Therefore, tools must be installed in the proper position and
with adequate bolts.
• The tool assembly contains precision parts and electric components, and must not be subject
to excessive shocks or stresses. Use the supplied bolts to prevent the tool from loosening
due to vibration.
• Keep in mind that the load cell is a strain gage based instrument and, although it has been
designed to withstand sudden shock, repeated shock (over time) could damage the load cell.
¾ Pressing Operation
• Avoid pressing beyond the rated full scale load. Even if the load is less than the maximum,
be sure that the duty cycle is within the specified limits.
¾ Cable Wiring
• Use only the specified cables for all system connections.
• When multiple enFORCE units are used, ensure that each SAN unit is connected to its
matching numbered tool and that all connectors are locked.
• Do not use a high voltage circuit as a frame ground (FG). Also, the frame ground should be
separate from the power ground. The use of a grounding rod located as close as possible to
the enclosure housing the
enFORCE controller unit (SAN) is preferable.
• Circuit breakers or fuses are required on branch circuit power feeds to the SAN units.
• PLC I/O cables must be run separate from any high voltage sources or cabling, and must not
exceed 50 feet.
¾ Installation Environment
• The enFORCE controller should be placed in a NEMA 12 enclosure.
• Using the equipment in the following locations may lead to malfunction or breakdown. Avoid
using in these areas or use an air conditioner.
ƒ Areas under direct sunlight or if the environmental temperature is out of the 32~122℉
(0~50℃) range.
ƒ Areas where relative humidity is out of the 20-90% range, the temperature change is
drastic or where the area is exposed to mist and water drops.
• Do not use at the following locations. (Contact FEC Inc. if necessary for clarification)
ƒ Areas where conductive powder, oil, mist, salt or organic solvents exist.
ƒ Areas that have corrosive or combustible gases.
ƒ Areas that have strong electric or magnetic fields.
ƒ Areas where strong vibration or shock could be transmitted directly to a SAN unit or
tool.
¾ Static Electricity
• The enFORCE System incorporates many electronic Surface Mounted Devices (SMD). It
is advisable to strictly adhere to practices for safe electrostatic discharge in order to prevent
damage to the system components when handling them.
¾ Cleaning
• Do not use any organic solvents, such as thinner, to clean a SAN unit or tool. The solvent
could melt the surface paint, or penetrate inside and cause damage. A cloth dampened with
alcohol or warm water should be used to lightly wipe the components.