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, no-residue 
cleaner, such as rubbing alcohol or 
window cleaner. Failure to do this may 
degrade vision performance.Weekly
Feed surface and
supportRemove feed surface and clean 
bottom side with a non-abrasive, 
no-residue cleaner, such as rubbing 
alcohol or window cleaner.
Clean support surface and glass 
window with alcohol.
Failure to do this may degrade vision 
performance.Monthly
Backlight Remove side panel and clean upper 
side of backlight.
Failure to do this may degrade vision 
performance.Quarterly
Servo valve Check the two plastic silencers that 
are screwed into the servo valve to 
see if they are blocked with oil. If 
needed, replace the silencers.
Failure to do this may degrade 
AnyFeeder performance.Annually 
						

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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 feed surface:
1. Purge all parts from the Adept AnyFeeder.
2. Turn off the power and air supply to the Adept AnyFeeder.
3. Disconnect the I/O cable from the front of the Adept AnyFeeder.
4. Loosen the screws on the side rails.
5. Remove the feed surface by sliding it out of the rear end of the Adept AnyFeeder.
6. After the existing feed surface has been removed, clean all residue from the 
exposed feed deck. (See Figure 5-1.)
Figure 5-1. Feed Deck and Drive Block
WA R N I N G :  Follow proper lockout procedures before performing this 
service procedure. Failure to do so could result in injury. 
						

							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.
CAUTION: Use only a non-abrasive, no-residue cleaner, such as 
rubbing alcohol or window cleaner applied to a clean shop towel. Do 
not spray cleaner directly onto the feed deck. 
						

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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 the feed platform front cover.
Figure 6-1. Removing the Feed Platform Front Cover
3. Insert the backlight power plug into the 4-pin connector in the Adept 
AnyFeeder’s base housing. Screw in the plug to secure it in place. Make sure the 
plug is oriented toward the back of the Adept AnyFeeder, as shown in the 
following illustration. 
						

							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. Securing Backlight to AnyFeeder
7. Reinsert the feed surface from the back of the Adept AnyFeeder and reinstall the 
feed platform front cover using two screws. 
						

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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
documentation, additional 14
drawings, dimension 47
E
electrical installation 21
emergency, what to do 14
emissions, sound 11
examples, serial communications dialogs 35
F
Feed Forward repetitions, changing 35
feed surface, removing and installing 42
Feed/Flip Forward, set and execute 36
feeding parts forward 35
flip drive has a servo problem 36
H
handles for lifting/moving the AnyFeeder 19
help, getting additional 14
I
I/O
information 38
power and servo 26
power LEDs 26
initializing the AnyFeeder 35
installation
backlight 45
cables and power 21
electrical 21
feed surface 42
mechanical 18
pneumatic line 20
verifying 26
introduction 9
L
LEDs, I/O power and servo power 26
lifting the AnyFeeder, handles 19
M
maintenance 41
backlight 41
feed surface and channels 41
servo valve 41
mechanical installation 18
mode switches 25
mounting location, preparing 18
moving the AnyFeeder
handles 19
mounting location 19
N
notes 10
P
parameters
command default values 34
setting serial port 28
parts, feeding forward 35
periodic maintenance 41
pneumatic line, installation 20
power cable, connecting 24
power installation 21
power LEDs 26
protection, against unauthorized operation 13
Index 
						

							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
28
servo power LEDs 26
servo problem, flip drive 36
setting
Feed/Flip Forward turns and execute 36
serial port communication parameters 28
switches 25
sound emissions 11
switches, setting 25
syntax, serial commands 29
system
I/O information 38
requirements 27
U
unknown command 36
unpacking the AnyFeeder 16
V
verifying the installation 26
vision system 27
W
warnings 10
what to do in an emergency 14
working areas, safety issues 11