Operating Instructions

Controller
for vibratory drive systems

ESR 3000
ESM 3000
Table of Contents
1. General .................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1. EC Conformity..................................................................................................................... 5
2. Function ................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1. Track control ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.2. Operating with two speeds (2 set points for coarse/fine switching) ..................................... 6
2.3. Control inputs and output .................................................................................................... 6
2.3.1. Enable input ................................................................................................................. 6
2.3.2. Sensor input for track control........................................................................................ 6
2.3.3. External set point.......................................................................................................... 7
2.3.4. Output status relay ....................................................................................................... 7
2.3.5. Time-Out output 24 VDC .............................................................................................. 7
2.3.6. Air valve output 24 VDC ............................................................................................... 7
2.4. Display ................................................................................................................................ 7
3. Construction ........................................................................................................................... 7
3.1. Enclosed units..................................................................................................................... 7
3.2. Panel mounting units .......................................................................................................... 7
4. Technical Data ....................................................................................................................... 8
5. Ordering Codes (Standard units) ........................................................................................... 8
6. Settings .................................................................................................................................. 9
7. Control elements .................................................................................................................. 10
7.1. Settings ............................................................................................................................. 10
8. Commissioning..................................................................................................................... 11
8.1. Assembling position .......................................................................................................... 11
8.2. Preliminary steps .............................................................................................................. 11
8.2.1. Important points.......................................................................................................... 11
8.2.2. Operating frequency of the feeder coil ....................................................................... 11
8.2.3. Measurement of the output voltage and current ......................................................... 11
8.3. Putting the equipment into operation ................................................................................ 11
9. Setting Instructions............................................................................................................... 12
9.1. User adjustment of throughput .......................................................................................... 12
9.2. Tuning the feed system ..................................................................................................... 13
9.2.1. Feeder settings........................................................................................................... 13
9.2.2. Track control............................................................................................................... 14
9.2.3. Sensor time out .......................................................................................................... 14
9.2.4. Set point source ......................................................................................................... 14
9.2.5. Pulse feed .................................................................................................................. 15
9.2.6. Determining the resonant frequency .......................................................................... 15
9.2.7. Display actual current and frequency ......................................................................... 15
9.2.8. Save selected parameters .......................................................................................... 15
9.2.9. Recall user or factory settings .................................................................................... 16
9.2.10. Hide parameter menus............................................................................................ 16
10. Error messages / ERROR reset ........................................................................................... 17
11. Connections for enclosed construction ................................................................................ 18
11.1. Connections for enclosed construction .......................................................................... 19
12. Connections for 6 A panel mounting versions ...................................................................... 20
13. Dimensions - Enclosed construction .................................................................................... 21
13.1. Dimensions – Panel mounting ....................................................................................... 22
14. Service appendix.................................................................................................................. 23
14.1. Service Menu ................................................................................................................. 23
14.2. Frequency adjustment range ......................................................................................... 23
14.3. Current limiting .............................................................................................................. 24

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 Declaration of Conformity
According to the Low-Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
and Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU

We hereby declare that the product meets the following requirements:

Low-Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
Applied harmonised standards:
DIN EN 60204 T1
EN 61439-1

Note:

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 Technical safety instructions for the user
This description contains the necessary information for the correct application of the product described below. It is
intended for use by technically qualified personal.

Qualified personnel are persons who, because of their training, experience and position as well as their knowledge of
appropriate standards, regulations, health and safety requirements and working conditions, are authorised to be
responsible for the safety of the equipment, at all times, whilst carrying out their normal duties and are therefore aware
of, and can report, possible hazards (Definition of qualified employees according to IEC 364)

Safety Instructions

The following instructions are provided for the personal safety of operators and also for the protection of the described
product and connected equipment.

Attention
Hazardous Voltage Failure to observe can kill, cause serious injury or damage

Isolate from mains before installation or dismantling work, as well as for fuse changes or post installation
modifications.
Observe the prescribed accident prevention and safety rules for the specific application.
Before putting into operation check if the rated voltage for the unit conforms with the local supply voltage.
Emergency stop devices must be provided for all applications. Operation of the emergency stop must inhibit any
further uncontrolled operation.
The electrical connecting terminals must be covered!
Earth bonding must be tested for integrity after installation.

Specified Use

The units described herein are electrical controllers for installation in industrial plant.
They are designed for controlling vibratory feeders.

For use in NFPA 79 Applications only

Adapters providing field wiring means are available from Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH.
Refer to Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH.

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1. General
The ESR 3000 – ESM 3000 range comprises special, adaptable controllers for use with vibratory feeders. The units
generate an output frequency, to drive feeders, that is independent of mains frequency and so exact tuning with
springs is not necessary. The feeders also run quieter because of the sinusoidal output signal. The adjusted output
frequency corresponds to the mechanical vibrating frequency of the feed system. The optimum frequency setting for a
feeder can determined manually or automatically in regulation mode.
Depending on the version, the controller can be used in regulation mode, working in conjunction with an accelerometer
fitted to the feeder, to operate at resonant frequency. In this way a constant component feed rate that is unaffected by
load changes can be achieved. In regulation mode the vibrating frequency is also dynamically adjusted to compensate
for resonant frequency changes caused by load changes. In normal operating mode (without accelerometer) the
feeder remains constant at the set frequency. In both operating modes the feeder throughput is determined by the
output voltage level.
Totally enclosed or panel mounting units can be supplied.

Notable Features:
• Adjustable output frequency, independent of mains
frequency
• Adjustable minimum and maximum limits for the frequency
range
• Adjustable current limit for the maximum coil current
• Constant feeder throughput irrespective of mains
fluctuations
• Regulation control, with independent frequency search
(resonance)
• On/Off status relay
• Track control
• 24 VDC output for operating a solenoid e.g air valve
• Four user setting memory locations
• Optional RS232 or Profibus-DP interface for remote
parameter setting.

Enclosed version

Panel mounting
version

1.1. EC Conformity

The control device corresponds to the following regulations:

Low voltage directive 2014/35/EU
EMC directive 2014/30/EU

Applied harmonized standards:

DIN EN 60204 T1
EN 61439-1

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2. Function
The unit is set up by using the touch panel on the front plate (buttons and LED display). All settings can be made by
using the touch panel and a series of menus. The various parameters can be selected by entering operator codes. A
fuller description of the parameters can be found In the section on settings. Alternatively, the feeder throughput can
adjusted by using an external potentiometer, an external voltage signal 0...10 V, DC or a current signal 0(4)...20 mA (the
chosen option must be selected in menu 003). A relay with potential free contacts is provided for feeder status indication
and this operates in conjunction with the feeder enable signal. Terminals for these contacts can be found inside the
controller.
During normal operation the set point is displayed as a percentage in the LED window. In the programming mode the
selected dimension, as described in the setting up instructions, is shown. Changed settings can be stored by leaving
the programming mode or automatically saved by not pressing a key for a period of 100 seconds.
The control units can provide a frequency range from 5…300 Hz, which can be limited by adjustable, upper and lower
frequency limits. The usable adjustment range cannot exceed a ratio of 1:4, i.e. the upper frequency limit cannot be
more than four times the lower frequency limit. It is possible to have a narrower setting of the limits and this provides a
margin of safety against too wide a difference in the vibrating frequency.
The maximum output current drawn by the coil can be determined by integrated current limiting.
Critical parameters such as the current limit and vibrating frequency range are held under a special service menu. This
menu cannot be accessed through the normal menu structure and an additional code number has to be used to gain
access. This prevents unauthorised adjustment of these sensitive parameters.

An interface option can be used to provide an RS232 or Fieldbus (Profibus-DP) connection.

2.1. Track control

The output can be switched
ON and OFF from a track Sensor ON
component sensor, using OFF
internal, adjustable time
delays (ton and toff). ON
The queue of components Feeder
OFF
rises above and drops
below the track sensor
position. The controller t ON Soft Start
t OFF Soft Stop
output switches on when
the sensor cannot detect product and a switch-on time delay has elapsed. The output is switched off when product is
detected and a switch-off time delay has elapsed (FULL displayed in the LED window). Gaps in the product feed cause
resetting of the time delay. The time will always be precise from the last or first component, respectively. The ON and
OFF time delays are set in the programming menu. The first decimal point in the display blinks to indicate that an internal
timer is running.
An additional “Sensor-Time-out timer is started when the feeder switches on. This can be set (30...240 sec.) to switch
off the feeder if no product is sensed in the time out period. The status relay indicates that the feeder is not running and
the LED window displays ERROR and SE alternately. This function is optional and must be selected in the Track Settings
Menu with function EE = 1.

2.2. Operating with two speeds (2 set points for coarse/fine switching)
Coarse/Fine control can be used instead of track control (Menu C 003). The second set point is activated through the
same sensor input that is used for track control. Either contacts or a 24 VDC signal can be used to change the set point
from coarse to fine. The second set point is activated, immediately, by applying a 24 V signal
(The track control function is invalid)

2.3. Control inputs and output

2.3.1. Enable input

External switch or 24 VDC signal voltage.
External control function to switch the power output ON or OFF e.g. Networking of several controllers from a central
PLC.

2.3.2. Sensor input for track control

Sensor for monitoring the queue of components on the track or an input for switching to the second set point 24 VDC
(PNP).

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2.3.3. External set point
The feeder amplitude set point can be provided from and external, analog 0...10 V, DC, 0(4)...20 mA, or a 10 kR
Potentiometer. Parameter ESP in Menu C003 must be set to 1, for an external set point source to be used (not on 16A
units).
Setting the minimum output value when external set point = 0:-
Before changing the ESP parameter to accept an external set point source, the minimum value can be adjusted by using
the cursor keys, on the front panel, and this will remain when the ESP is changed over from 0 to 1.

2.3.4. Output status relay

Status-Relay contact 250 V/1 A (changeover). Relay closes when the feeder is running – the relay opens when there is
no enable signal or a fault displayed.

2.3.5. Time-Out output 24 VDC

"Time Out" message active, if after adjusted time no material is recognized by the sensor (adjustable with parameter
"E."). (not on 16 A units)

2.3.6. Air valve output 24 VDC

Output for air blast, comes on with feeder and switches off, 4 sec., after feeder stops (not on 16A units)

2.4. Display

Initialisation phase, when supply voltage is connected (left decimal point blinks).

Normal Mode: The throughput set point is displayed

Output locked via enable input

Output switched off via keyboard (“0” key)

Output switched off by the track control sensor

Under voltage, input voltage is to low.

3. Construction
The units are available as stand-alone, enclosed or panel mounting versions.

3.1. Enclosed units

• Mains switch
• Touch panel with display
• Mains cable with plug
• Output cable or output socket for connecting to the feed system
• Sensor socket. The standard unit has provision for 24 VDC sensors with a PNP output

3.2. Panel mounting units

• Touch panel with display
• Terminals for electrical connections
• Screw hole fixings for mounting

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4. Technical Data
Model Type ESR 3000 / 6A ESR 3000 / 12A ESM 3000 / 6A
Supply voltage 110 V, 240 V +/- 10 %, 50/60
Output 0...95 V, 0...205 V
Output current Max. 6 A Max. 12 A Max. 6 A
Recommended 10 A Anti-surge 16 A Anti-surge 16 A Anti-surge 16 A Anti-surge
Protection Type D current trip device
Fine-wire fuse Fine-wire fuse 5x20 10 Amp. T-T
internally
Enable 24 V, DC input (connect to internal 24 V reference)
Status relay Change-over contacts, 250V, 1 A
Sensor supply 24 V, DC, 100 mA
Sensor type PNP output
Status output Relay, change-over contact 1A, 250 VAC , 60 VDC
Solenoid valve 24 VDC / 50 mA switched with feeder unit (PNP), short- not provided
output circuit protected
Operating 0...+45 °C
temperature
Storage temperature -10...+80 °C
Altitude 1000 m 0,5 % rated current reduction for each additional 100 m

The units are provided with switch-on, current damping. However it is still possible that some internal capacitor,
energising, current spikes will be generated, especially when several units are switched on simultaneously.
Therefore, fuses and overload trips should have anti current surge characteristics.

5. Ordering Codes (Standard units)

Type Construction
ESR 3000 / 6 A – IP54 6 A, Enclosed construction with track control and accelerometer
regulation
ESR 3000 / 12A – IP 54 12 A, Enclosed construction with track control and accelerometer
regulation
ESM 3000 / 6A – IP20 6 A, Panel mounting with track control and accelerometer
regulation

For use in NFPA 79 Applications only E217179

Adapters providing field wiring means are available from Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH.
Refer to Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH.

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6. Settings
After checking the correct operation of the controller in conjunction with the vibratory feed system it is
advisable to restrict the user to feeder throughput settings only.
Setting the feeder throughput:
Press the P key twice and adjust the throughput with the cursor keys (Code C. 000).

Parameter: Code Factory Entry Code:

setting:
Vibratory feeder
• Amplitude (throughput) 0...100 % A. 0% 000, 002

The following variable parameters are available for setting up the feed system
Parameter: Display Factory Entry Code:
setting:
Vibratory feeder
• Amplitude (throughput) 0...100 % A. 0% 000, 002, 020
096
• Maximum control limit (Umax) 5...100 % P. 90 % 008, 020, 096
• Vibrating frequency 35...140 Hz F. 100 Hz 008, 020
(5...300 Hz) 040, 096
• Soft start ramp up 0...60 Sek. /. 0,1 Sec. 020, 096
• Soft stop ramp down 0...60 Sek. \. 0,1 Sek. 020, 096
• Switch to external set point 0/I E.S.P. 0 003
• Set point 0(4)...20 mA 0/I 4.20 0 003
• Potentiometer set point 0/I POT. 0 003
• Coarse / Fine control 0/I S.P.2. 0 003
• Invert enable 0/I -En. 0 003
• Pulse feed 0/I HOP. 0 064
• On time delay (only if HOP. = I) 0...60 Sec. H. 1,0 Sec. 004, 064
• Off time delay (only if HOP. = I) 0...60 Sec. h. 1,0 Sec. 004, 064
• Invert hopper sensor (not active) 0/I -Ho. 0 004, 064

Track control
• Switch on time delay 0...60 Sec. I. 1 Sec. 007, 167
• Switch off time delay 0...60 Sec. O. 1 Sec. 007, 167
• Invert sensor PNP / PNP -SE. PNP 007, 167
invers
• Sensor Time-out 0/I E.En. 0 015, 167
• Sense time delay (Sensor Time-out) 1...240 Sec. E. 180 Sec. 015, 167
• Switch off time air valve 0...60 Sec. A.i. 4 Sec. 015
Service
• Display actual output current i. 040
• Display actual frequency F. 040
• Save user settings PUSH. 143
• Recall factory settings FAC. 210
• Recall user settings US.PA. 210
• Hide programming menus 0/I Hd.C. 0 117
• Hide set point adjustment 0/I di.S. 0 137
• Display software version 001

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7. Control elements

7.1. Settings
The six buttons and a LED display found in the
front panel, are used for operating and setting up
the unit. All operating methods and adjustable Display
parameters can be set up through this panel.
The “I“ and “O“ buttons are used for switching the
unit ON and OFF, however, these do not provide Back
mains isolation, they simply inhibit the power
semiconductors
The “P“, “F“ and “Cursor Buttons“ are used for ON
parameter adjustment. Parameters are set by
Reduce F I
using menu controls which are called up by
entering operator codes. The functions are
described in greater detail in the section on setting P
instructions. Increase
0 OFF

The display value can be increased or decreased

by units, or tenths of units, by a short press of the ACCEPT
cursor buttons. Holding the buttons down will or SKIP FUNCTION
cause the display to change in units of ten.

To prevent accidental or unauthorized adjustment the adjustment parameters, in the user menus, are protected. A code
must be entered to open the user menus. There are different pass codes for each function group.

Setting adjustments are automatically saved upon leaving the programming mode or if no button is pressed for
a period of 100 seconds.

All setting routines are commenced by pressing the programming button “P“. The following diagram should clarify the
sequence in which keys are pressed:-

P P P

P P

1. Press the “P“ key.

2. Select the code number with the cursor keys.
3. Press the “P“ key. This displays the first menu point. The required menu point can be found by repeatedly
pressing the “P“ key (scrolling).
4. The value in the menu point can be changed with the cursor keys.
5. Scroll to the next menu point or to the end of the menu, which returns the display to the set point value, by
pressing the “P“ key. To exit the menu and return back to the normal display, quickly, depress the “P“ key for 5
seconds.
6. To return back to the previous position in the menu, press the “F“ key.

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8. Commissioning
8.1. Assembling position
Attention
Please fasten the devices on a vibration-free underground and take care for sufficient air circulation.

8.2. Preliminary steps

• Check that the unit is correct for the local mains supply (rating plate information) and that it is correctly rated
for the feed system.
• Connect the controller according to the connection diagram
• When applications with frequently on and off cycles are required, use the intended enable input. It is
prohibited to open the current circuit with a switch or a contactor while the feeder is running.

8.2.1. Important points

Using the control units described in this document, it is possible to adjust the feed system that it runs in
resonance. In this condition it is possible to obtain excessive output for a very low set point setting. Therefore
extreme care should be taken to avoid causing damage to the drive coil, through hammering.

In practice it is not possible to run at resonant frequency without accelerometer feedback because the system would be
unstable and uncontrollable. The system must be set safely off resonance i.e. either above or below the natural
frequency.

Resonant frequency: Depending on the spring and mass design of the feeder system it is possible to have resonance
at more than one frequency. These additional resonance points are multiples of the main frequency. For this reason in
critical situations it is possible that the automatic frequency search will not find true resonance and in such cases the
natural frequency must be determined manually.

8.2.2. Operating frequency of the feeder coil

It is possible that the current flowing through the coil will increase for a small frequency adjustment. and so this should
be checked with a true RMS instrument for each new application as well as monitoring the coil for heat build-up.
The coil should be designed for the correct operating frequency to prevent excessive current draw and the consequential
overloading of the coil.

8.2.3. Measurement of the output voltage and current

The voltage and current cannot be measured with a regular instrument because the controller output uses an electronic
inverter with a pulse width modulation signal. An effective measuring instrument such as a moving iron meter (analog)
must be used. It is recommended that an analog instrument is used rather than an electronic multi-meter which will give
a misleading reading.

8.3. Putting the equipment into operation

1. Establish the vibrating frequency.
2. Establish the power of the feed system (maximum permissible current draw).

For a new feeder where settings are unknown: (see also comments below)
Without connecting the feeder, select parameter FAC in menu C210 (reset factory settings), press the cursor key to
reset (SAFE) and press the P key to leave the menu. The factory settings are listed in the table in section 7, headed
settings
! Comments !
It is possible that a special parameter set, for a machine manufacturer, has been pre-stored under a user code and
these can be recalled. In such instances specific machine settings will be loaded and so the next steps are not relevant.

Basic settings:

• Connect feeder.
• Set frequency (refer to feeder data sheet). Menu C096 parameter F.
• Check current limit (refer to feeder data sheet). Menu C040 parameter I (shows the current limit as a
percentage of maximum). If applicable use service menu for setting.
• Increase set point, observe feeder, check running.

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 • Increase set point to maximum and check if power needs limiting (hammering). If necessary adjust the limit
as follows:-
• Adjust set point to zero
• Set parameter P (maximum limit) in Menu C096 to 50
• Adjust set point A to 100%.
• Increase the maximum limit P from 50% until the required amplitude is reached.
• The full set point range of 0…100% can now be used.

Additional settings e.g. soft start, time delays etc. can be set to suit the particular equipment.

Determining the output frequency (vibrating frequency)

It is essential that the output frequency is adjusted with the set point set at a low frequency, otherwise on hitting the
resonant frequency it is possible to achieve a high amplitude with a low output voltage. An analog, effective value,
current indicating unit (moving iron meter) must be connected into the output circuit. Resonant is reached when there
is a maximum amplitude for a minimum output current.
To achieve a stable feed system there must be an offset between the vibrating frequency and resonance
(approx. 1…2Hz). This offset must be determined by the user because different feeders have different running
characteristics.

9. Setting Instructions

9.1. User adjustment of throughput

Code C. 000

P P P Feeder amplitude set point

0...100 %

P Running mode

A further set point code can be found under C002

(for use in coarse/fine operation)

P P P Feeder amplitude set point

0...100 %

P P 2nd Feeder amplitude set point

0...100%
(only if "SP.2. = I)
P
Running mode

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9.2. Tuning the feed system

9.2.1. Feeder settings

Code C. 020, 096

P P P

P P Max. output 100...5

%
F P P Vibration frequency
[Hz]
P P Soft start 0...60
sssec. SecSek.
P P Soft stop 0...60
ds2ssSek.
P Running
Setting the maximum limit mode
1. Adjust set point to zero
2. Set parameter P (maximum limit) to 50.
3. Adjust set point to 100%
4. Increase the limit P from 50% until the required amplitude is reached
5. The full set point range of 0…100% can now be used

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9.2.2. Track control
Code C. 167, 007

P P P On time delay 0...60 sec.

P P Off time delay 0...60 sec.

F

P P 0 = No sensor inverting
I = Sensor inverting
P P 0 = Sensor time out not active
I = Sensor time out active

P E. = Sensor time out [sec.]

P Running mode

9.2.3. Sensor time out

Code C. 015

P P P 0 = Sensor time out not active

I = Sensor time out active

P E. = Sensor time out [sec.]

P Ai. = switch off time air valve

0...60 Sec.

P Running mode

9.2.4. Set point source

Code C. 003

P P P 0 = Set point using display

I = External set point

P
0 = External set point 0...+10 V
I = External set point 4...20 mA

P 0 = 0...10 V/ 0(4)...20 mA
I = Potentiometer

F P P 0 = Level sensor control

I = 2nd set point active

P P 0 = Enable
I = Invert Enable

P Running mode

POT is not available on 16A units

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9.2.5. Pulse feed
Code C. 004, 064

P P P HOP. = 0 = continuous duty

HOP. = I = pulse feed

P P On time delay [sec.]

P P Off time delay [sec.]

P P Invert hopper sensor

(not active)

Running mode

9.2.6. Determining the resonant frequency

Manual setting of the vibrating frequency
It is essential that the output frequency is adjusted with the set point set at a low frequency, otherwise on hitting the
resonant frequency it is possible to achieve a high amplitude with a low output voltage. An analog, effective value,
current indicating unit (moving iron meter) must be connected into the output circuit. Resonant frequency is reached
when there is a maximum amplitude for a minimum output current.

To achieve a stable feed system there must be an offset between the vibrating frequency and resonance
(approx. 1…2Hz). This offset must be determined by the user because different feeders have different running
characteristics.

9.2.7. Display actual current and frequency

Code C. 040

P P P Actual current (display only)

P P Actual frequency (display only)

P Running mode

9.2.8. Save selected parameters

Code C. 143

P P P Choose user parameter set

P P Save new parameters

Running mode

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9.2.9. Recall user or factory settings
Code C. 210

P P P Return to factory
settings

P P Choose user parameter set

P P Return to user
settings

P Running mode

9.2.10. Hide parameter menus

Code C. 117

P P P I = Hide menus

P Running mode

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10. Error messages / ERROR reset
Errors are indicated by an alternating code and ERROR display

Overload limit
Output level exceeded e.g. incorrect frequency setting, coil air-
gap to wide.

Short circuit trip

Faulty coil, short circuit or defective cable.

Over voltage
Supply voltage too high or back EMF from the coil at lower
frequencies.

Current spike limit

Frequency set too low for installed coil or frequency altered too
rapidly during setting up.

Sensor fault (only when regulation mode is selected)

Accelerometer not working or faulty.

ERROR Reset through Menu C009

Sensor time out

After sensor time out has elapsed

ERROR Reset is achieved by pressing touch panel keys 0 or I during normal operation or by using Menu
C009.

In the event of an error check that this is not caused by incorrect wiring or cable faults. The error message, ERROR
ACC, can also occur if regulation mode is chosen (in Menu C008) and an accelerometer is not connected, for example.

Reset the error in the following manner:-

ERROR RESET

Clear Error

P P

Frequently appearing Errors, which are not described in this chapter, should be reported to the manufacturer.

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11. Connections for enclosed construction
Internal connections for 3A – 8A units
When a potentiometer is connected parameter POT must be set to 1 in Menu C003.

+24V

+5V

PE
PE
A1
A2
N
L
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

A S E

+24 V
INPUT
GND
+
E

Time out +24 V

-

Air valve +24 V

GND

L,N,PE / 50/60Hz
Sensor

10k
PNP

Coil

SW...
0...10V

+
-
24V

+
-

500R
4...20mA

+
-

1 2 1 = 24 V
X4 Track sensor 3 = GND
4 3 4 = Input
1 2 1 2 1 2
socket
4 3 4 3 4 3
X40 Accelerometer 1 2 1 = 24 V
X4 X4 X6 2 = Input
socket 4 3 3 = GND
X40 X40 X5
1 2 1 2 1 5 2

4 3 4 3 4 3 1 2 1 = 24 V
X6 Enable input 3 = GND
socket 4 3 4 = Input

1 1=
1 2
X1 X1 2 PE
X5 Status output 4=
3 5 3 = GND
socket 4 3 5 = Time Out 24 V

PE
1 = A1
1

X1 Output Feeder 2 = A2
PE
2 3 3 = Screen
X0 X0 3
1 4 = PE
2

X0 Main supply PE
1=L
1

110 / 240 V, 2=N

50/60 Hz 2 3 3 = nc
4 = PE

1 2 1 = 24 V
X4 Track sensor 3 = GND
4 3 4 = Input
socket
1 2 1 2

1 = 24 V
The output cable to the feeder must be screened
1 2
4 3 4 3
X40 Accelerometer
1 2 X4 X6 socket
2 = Input
3 = GND
to conform with EMC regulations.
X7 4 3
4 3
X40 X5
1 2 1 5 2
1 2 1 = 24 V
4 3 4 3
X6 Enable input 3 = GND
4 3 4 = Input
socket
1=
1 1 2
4=
X1 2 PE
X5 Status output 5 3 = GND
3 socket 4 3 5 = Time Out 24 V

1 2
X7 Air valve 1 = Output 24 V DC
socket 3 = GND
4 3
PE

X0 3
1 PE
1 = A1
1
2
X1 Output Feeder 2 = A2
2 3
3 = Screen
4 = PE

X0 Main supply PE
1=L
1

110 / 240 V, 2=N

50/60 Hz 2 3
3 = nc
4 = PE

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11.1. Connections for enclosed construction
Internal connections for 12A unit

22 23
Status relay
21

PE PE PE PE PE
Time out +24 V
35 36 37

51
Air valve +24 V

54 53 52
GND

55
31 32 33 34

+24 V SW... Accelerometer

INPUT
GND

PE PE

28
+10V Set point (external)
9

29
0...10V
+ + 0(4)...20mA
8

S 10k 8 8 R=500 OHM

- -
7 extern
7

24
A2 A1
A E Output
6

magnet

25
12...24V, DC
+
5
5

- Release
4
4

Line input

26
N
+24V
3

110/240V

27
E
L
Track control sensor
2

50/60Hz
1

Sensor track control (X4)

1 2 1 2 1 = 24V DC
X4 X6 X4 X6 2 1
2=
4 3 4 3
3 4 3 = GND
4 = Input
1 2 1 2
X40 X5 X40 X5 Sensor accelerometer (X40)
4 3 4 3

2 1
1 = 24 V, DC
X7 X7 2 = Input
3 4 3 = GND
4=
Line input
L 110/240 V
50/60 Hz Output (X1)
N

1 = A1
2 2 = A2
4
1
= PE
2 1
A1
A2
Output
feeder

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12. Connections for 6 A panel mounting versions

Recommended method of terminating

screen of output cable

C o n t ro l u n it

O u tp u t c a b le

The output cable to the feeder must be screened to conform with EMC regulations.

When a potentiometer is connected parameter POT must be set to 1 in Menu C003..

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13. Dimensions - Enclosed construction
Enclosed construction 6A

Enclosed construction 12A

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14. Service appendix
ATTENTION !
The settings described in this section relating to the service menu are intended for use by skilled persons
because the functions and limits of the feed system can be greatly influenced by their adjustment
It is the responsibility of the supplier of the equipment to decide whether this information should be released
or restricted for use by service engineers only.
The service menu cannot be accessed through the normal menu structure. It can only be enabled by using a
special key code.

14.1. Service Menu

The critical parameters, current limit and user adjustable frequency range are held in a separate service menu. This
menu cannot be reached through the normal menu structure and must be enabled by using an additional code number.
This prevents the unauthorised changing of these sensitive parameters

• Current Limit – Protects the coil against overload.

The output current limit is set to the maximum current rating of the coil.
• Frequency limits – Protection against unhealthy operation.
The vibrating frequency limits available to the user are fixed.
• Output voltage limit 100 V
The output voltage limit allows 110v coils to be used on a 230V supply without damage.

Parameter: Display Factory Entry code:

setting:
• Enable service menu 0/I En.C: 0 127
• Adjust current limit 0...100 % I. 100 040
• Set lower frequency 5...300 Hz F.L. 35 040
• Set upper frequency 6...300 Hz F.H. 140 040
• Limit output voltage 100 V 0/I P.Li. 0 040

14.2. Frequency adjustment range

The control unit is supplied with a maximum frequency range of 5…150Hz. Using an adjustable under and over
frequency limits, the user range (parameter F) can be restricted to a maximum ratio of 1:4.
In regulation mode, this restricted frequency range has great importance because it assists with the accurate
determination of the measurement signals from the accelerometer. During the automatic frequency search a maximum
sweep range of 1:4 is possible. The lower (FL) and upper (FH) frequency limits restrict the range. A narrow setting of
the limits of less than 1:4 is possible and also advisable because this ensures that widely different changes of the
frequency cannot occur when the user is setting up the system.

The range of the automatic frequency control (AFC) is also limited by these settings.

A practical setting is +/- 20 % of resonance.

Possible frequency range F.L. F.H.

Parameter "F.L." and "F.H."

Menü "C 040"
5 Hz 300 Hz

Usable frequency range max. 1 : 4

Parameter "F"
Menü "C 008", "C 096", C "020"
F.L. F.H.

1. Set lower frequency limit.

2. Set upper frequency limit.

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14.3. Current limiting
The current limit is used to set the controller for the rated current of the coil IM. The current limit IMAX is set by using
parameter I. The displayed setting is expressed as a percentage of the controllers rated current IN (100 % corresponds
to the units rated current).

I M  100
I MAX =
IN
15.

To protect the coils the current limit must be set to the rated current for the coil(s) IM .
16.
17.
18. When several coils are connected in parallel the coil current is the sum of all individual currents.

Enable Service Mode

The actual service menu is accesed by opening the service mode.

P P P 0 = Service mode off

I = Service mode on

P Running mode

The normal service menu, containing the output current and frequency limit settings, is accessed by opening the service
mode.

Servicemenu

Code 040

P P P Actual current (display only)

P P Current limit in % of I-max

F P P Lower frequency limit

P P Upper frequency limit

P P Only for units with push-pull output

0 = DC , I = AC

P P
Output voltage limit
100 V, 0 = off, I = on

P P Actual frequency (display only)

P Running mode

After making adjustments the service mode must be closed again!

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RNA Group
Headquarters Further manufacturing sites
Manufacturing and Sales of the RNA Group

Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH Manufacturing

Reichsweg 19-23 Lüdenscheid branch
D-52068 Aachen Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH
Phone: +49 (0) 241-5109-0 Nottebohmstraße 57
E-Mail: vertrieb@RNA.de D-58511 Lüdenscheid
www.RNA.de Phone: +49 (0) 2351 41744
Fax: +49 (0) 2351 45582
E-mail: werk.luedenscheid@RNA.de
Further RNA group companies:

Produktion
Ergolding branch
Manufacturing and Sales
Focus: Pharmaceutical Industry Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH
Ahornstraße 122
PSA Zuführtechnik GmbH D-84030 Ergolding
Dr.-Jakob-Berlinger-Weg 1 Phone: +49 (0) 871 72812
D-74523 Schwäbisch Hall Fax: +49 (0) 871 77131
Phone: +49 (0) 791 9460098-0 E-mail: werk.ergolding@RNA.de
Fax: +49 (0) 791 9460098-29
E-mail: info@psa-zt.de
www.psa-zt.de
Produktion
Remchingen branch
Rhein-Nadel Automation GmbH
Manufacturing and Sales Im Hölderle 3
RNA Automation Ltd. D-75196 Remchingen-Wilferdingen
Unit C Phone: +49 (0) 7232 - 7355 558
Castle Bromwich Business Park E-mail: werk.remchingen@RNA.de
Tameside Drive
Birmingham B35 7AG
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0) 121 749-2566
Fax: +44 (0) 121 749-6217
E-mail: RNA@RNA-uk.com
www.rnaautomation.com

Manufacturing and Sales

HSH Handling Systems AG
Wangenstr. 96
CH-3360 Herzogenbuchsee
Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0) 62 956 10-00
Fax: +41 (0) 62 956 10-10
E-mail: info@handling-systems.ch
www.handling-systems.ch

Manufacturing and Sales

Pol. Ind. Famades c/Energia 23
E-08940 Cornella de Llobregat (Barcelona)
Spain
Phone: +34 (0)93 377-7300
Fax: +34 93 377-6752
E-mail: info@vibrant-RNA.com
www.vibrant-RNA.com
www.vibrant.es