Adept Technology AnyFeeder UG User Manual

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Maintenance5
5.1 Introduction
This chapter describes:
 The periodic maintenance required for the Adept AnyFeeder
 The replacement procedure for the feed surface
 The adjustment procedure for the feed-deck height
5.2 Periodic Maintenance
Table 1 shows the periodic (routine) maintenance tasks required for the Adept 
AnyFeeder.
Table 1: Periodic Maintenance Tasks
Item Description Interval
Feed surface Clean upper side of feed surface and 
frame with a non-abrasive,...

Chapter 5 - Maintenance
42 Adept AnyFeeder User’s Guide, Rev. A NOTE: Maintenance intervals may require adjustment based on 
environment and/or application conditions. If you are feeding dirty parts 
or if bulk parts contain debris, you may need to shorten the maintenance 
interval in order to maintain optimum performance of the equipment.
5.3 Removing and Installing the Feed Surface
The feed surface is subject to wear during normal system use and will need to be replaced 
periodically. To replace the...

Removing and Installing the Feed Surface
Adept AnyFeeder User’s Guide, Rev. A  43 a. Spray the cleaning product onto a clean shop towel.
b. Wipe the feed deck with the shop towel to remove any dirt or debris.
7. Unpackage the new feed surface. The feed surface is self-lubricating. Therefore, 
no lubricants should be applied to the feed surface.
8. Slide the new feed surface into the feed deck.
9. Re-tighten the screws on the side rails.
10. Turn on the power and air supply to the Adept AnyFeeder....

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Optional Equipment6
6.1 Introduction
This chapter describes optional equipment that is available for the Adept AnyFeeder.
6.2 Backlight
This section describes the procedure for installing the backlight option on the Adept 
AnyFeeder. A red (P/N 05284-201) and an infrared (P/N 05284-202) backlight are 
available.
1. Slide out the feed surface from the back of the Adept AnyFeeder.
2. Use a 2.5 mm Allen wrench and 7 mm wrench or socket to remove the two screws 
from...

Chapter 6 - Optional Equipment
46 Adept AnyFeeder User’s Guide, Rev. A Figure 6-2. Backlight Power Plug Installed
4. Route the two small plugs of the backlight power cable through the front of the 
feed platform and connect them to two connectors on the back of the backlight.
Figure 6-3. Connection to Backlight
5. Slide the backlight through the front of the feed platform. 
6. Use a 3 mm Allen wrench to install four screws at the corners of the backlight to 
secure it to the Adept AnyFeeder.
Figure 6-4....

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Dimension Drawings7
7.1 Dimensions
This section provides the critical dimensions for the Adept AnyFeeder.
Figure 7-1. Adept AnyFeeder Dimensions
2.50
332
434
268
320
240
1125244.50197
237.5038
236 800
284
309
125 125 125 125 125 125 

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A
about your Adept AnyFeeder 9
Adept Document Library 14
B
backlight installation 45
C
cable installation 21
cautions 10
changing the Feed Forward repetitions 35
codes, command 28
command
codes 28
parameter default values 34
setting parameters 30–32
speed of operation 31
unknown 36
command, serial 29–30
communications, serial 28
connecting the power cable 24
Customer Service assistance 14
D
dangers 10
default values, command parameters 34
dimensions 47...

Index
50 Adept AnyFeeder User’s Guide, Rev. A
Q
qualification of personnel 12
R
removing
feed surface 42
packing material 16
requirements, AnyFeeder system 27
risks
due to incorrect installation or operation 13
that cannot be avoided 13
routine maintenance 41
S
safety
during maintenance 13
equipment for operators 12
risks that cannot be avoided 13
sending commands to the AnyFeeder 29
serial commands 29–30
syntax 29
serial communications 28
dialog examples 35
serial port, setting communication parameters...