Rapid-Air PALLET MASTER (PMDH): PMDH35 & PMDH50. 115VAC, 1PH, 60HZ - Manual (Page 8)

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START UP PROCEDURE
Prior to applying power to the machine the operator should review all the controls on the ma-
chine. A brief summary of the controls is listed below.
MAIN CONSOLE & CONTROLLER
The main pushbutton control box is mounted next to the dancer arm pot on the control arm as-
sembly. Located on the face of the console are eleven pushbuttons, one display, one on/off
switch, one circuit breaker, one external loop plug and inside the box is motor board and one
potentiometer when required, all of which are explained below.
1. DIRECTIONAL CONTROL - (CW/CCW) -
The direction control function selects the direction the reel will turn, clockwise or counter-
clockwise. To find which way it should be programmed, Look at how the coil is wound and de-
cide which way the coil should unwind, clockwise or counter-clockwise. Push the appropriate
button until the correct rotation is displayed on the display. CW= clockwise & CCW= counter-
clockwise.
2. % SPEED POT - The % speed function adjusts the maximum speed that the reel will rotate
and should be set to maintain a constant feed rate. Adjustable in the run mode.
3. ON/OFF SWITCH - This illuminated switch is the main power switch for the controller. It
must be “ON” for the machine to function.
4. PAYOUT/REWIND - The payout/rewind function selects whether the dancer arm will
cause the reel to function at a low speed at the home position and increase the reel speed as the
arm extends (Payout); or cause the reel to function at a low speed at the extended position and
increase the reel speed as the arm retracts. (Rewind).
5. RUN/STOP/JOG - This function selects between Run, Stop & Jog. If in Run and the con-
trol arm is moved the coil plate will turn. If in Jog, the Jog button has to be depressed for the
coil plate to turn. If in Stop, There should be no movement of the coil plate even if the dancer
arm is raised or lowered or the jog pushbutton is pressed.
6. JOG BUTTON - Used for intermittent movement of material on the coil plate, mainly for
set up or rewinding excess material. Active in jog mode only.
7. DANCER ARM LOOP HEIGHT & RANGE ADJUSTMENT -
a. Loop Range - The loop range function adjusts the amount the dancer arm will travel to pro-
vide the full range of speed of the reel. There are eight positions available.
b. Loop Height - The loop height function is used for setting the start position of the control
arm. The setting determines when the reel will start turning. Each position will move the oper-
ating start position up from the home position to accommodate specific material rest position
requirements.