Product Information

• General Information
  • Safety Signal Words
  • Warranty
  • Website
  • ServAid
  • Safety Data Sheets MSDS/SDS
  • Packaging
  • Storage
  • Transporting the Screw Feeding Unit
  • Country of Origin
  • Dimensional Drawings
• Overview
  • Technical Data
  • Main Components of the Screw Feeding System
    • Components and Function of the Screw Feeding Unit
    • Screw Container
    • Step Conveyor Unit and Linear Guide
    • Separating Unit
    • Overview of Electrical and Pneumatic Components
    • Feeding Tube
    • Controls
    • Functional Description of the Screw Feeding Unit
  • Technical Product Data
  • Intended use of the Screw Feeding Unit
• Service Overview
  • Service Recommendations

General Information

WARNING

Risk of Property Damage or Severe Injury

Ensure that you read, understand and follow all instructions before operating the tool. Failure to follow all the instructions may result in electric shock, fire, property damage and/or severe bodily injury.

• Read all Safety Information delivered together with the different parts of the system.

• Read all Product Instructions for installation, operation and maintenance of the different parts of the system.

• Read all locally legislated safety regulations regarding the system and parts thereof.

• Save all Safety Information and instructions for future reference.

Safety Signal Words

Warranty

• Product warranty will expire 12 months after the product is first taken into use, but will in any case expire at the latest 13 months after delivery.

• Normal wear and tear on parts is not included within the warranty.

  • Normal wear and tear is that which requires a part change or other adjustment/overhaul during standard tools maintenance typical for that period (expressed in time, operation hours or otherwise).

• The product warranty relies on the correct use, maintenance, and repair of the tool and its component parts.

• Damage to parts that occurs as a result of inadequate maintenance or performed by parties other than Atlas Copco or their Certified Service Partners during the warranty period is not covered by the warranty.

• To avoid damage or destruction of tool parts, service the tool according to the recommended maintenance schedules and follow the correct instructions.

• Warranty repairs are only performed in Atlas Copco workshops or by Certified Service Partners.

Atlas Copco offers extended warranty and state of the art preventive maintenance through its ToolCover contracts. For further information contact your local Service representative.

For electrical motors:

• Warranty will only apply when the electric motor has not been opened.

Website

Information concerning our Products, Accessories, Spare Parts and Published Matters can be found on the Atlas Copco website.

Please visit: www.atlascopco.com.

ServAid

ServAid is a portal that is continuously updated and contains Technical Information, such as:

• Regulatory and Safety Information

• Technical Data

• Installation, Operation and Service Instructions

• Spare Parts Lists

• Accessories

• Dimensional Drawings

Please visit: https://servaid.atlascopco.com.

For further Technical Information, please contact your local Atlas Copco representative.

Safety Data Sheets MSDS/SDS

The Safety Data Sheets describe the chemical products sold by Atlas Copco.

Please consult the Atlas Copco website for more information www.atlascopco.com/sds.

Packaging

The packaging is intended to protect the individual components from transport damage, corrosion and other damage during transport until assembly. The packaging must not be damaged under any circumstances and should only be removed immediately before assembly.

• The Screw Feeding Unit and the boxes are stacked on a pallet and wrapped in a film.

• The Screw Feeding Tightening Module is packed in a box with the accessories.

• The Power Focus 6000 is packed in a box.

Storage

The devices and, if necessary, spare parts should be stored in a packaged condition, which provides further protection against environmental influences.

The following conditions for storage must be observed

• Never store outdoors - not even for a short time

• The components should be stored in a dry place, and should be protected from dust and aggressive media

• Protect from sunlight

• Avoid mechanical vibration

• Storage temperature: + 10 ° C to + 55 ° C. High variations of temperature should be avoided

• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (not condensing)

• If the device is stored for longer than a month, the condition of all parts and the packaging should be checked regularly, if necessary refresh/renew the preservation

• If possible, the packaging should only be removed immediately before assembly

The packaging may contain further information on transport and storage, this information must be strictly observed.

Transporting the Screw Feeding Unit

WARNING

Crushing Hazard

Never place the Screw Feeding Unit on an unsecured surface. Due to vibrations, the Screw Feeding Unit can move on the surface it is placed on and fall, thus resulting in serious bodily injury.

• Secure the Screw Feeding Unit from falling.

• Place the Screw Feeding Unit where there is a stop edge or a surface with a suitable recess.

WARNING

Crushing Hazard

Never transport or carry the Screw Feeding Unit unassisted. The Screw Feeding Unit is heavy and if dropped, it can result in serious bodily injury.

• The Screw Feeding Unit may only be transported with the aid of suitable hoists with optional suspension.

• Two people must carry the Screw Feeding Unit using the handles.

• The Screw Feeding Unit is equipped with recessed grips on the left and right hand sides. For a short transport, these can be used to carry the unit. Optionally, a suspension can be mounted on the mounting plate (green).

• All connections should be removed before transport to avoid damage of the connecting cables.

Country of Origin

For the Country of Origin, please refer to the information on the product label.

Dimensional Drawings

Dimensional Drawings can be found either in the Dimensional Drawings Archive, or on ServAid.

Please visit: http://webbox.atlascopco.com/webbox/dimdrw or https://servaid.atlascopco.com.

Overview

• Technical Data
• Main Components of the Screw Feeding System
  • Components and Function of the Screw Feeding Unit
  • Screw Container
  • Step Conveyor Unit and Linear Guide
  • Separating Unit
  • Overview of Electrical and Pneumatic Components
  • Feeding Tube
  • Controls
  • Functional Description of the Screw Feeding Unit
• Technical Product Data
• Intended use of the Screw Feeding Unit

Technical Data

Product Data

Main Components of the Screw Feeding System

The individual components of the system can be customer specific, and may therefore differ from the components shown here.

The screw fastening system consists of the following main components

For more information about the Screw Feeding Tightening Module, see product information for the Screw Feeding Tightening Module.

For more information about the Power Focus 6000, see product information for the Power Focus 6000.

Components and Function of the Screw Feeding Unit

Construction

• Housing with Screw Container, Step Conveyor Unit, Linear Guide, and Separating Unit

• Housing with power supply

• Housing with electrical and pneumatic components

• Sensors for monitoring

Main components

Handheld Tightening Module Screw Feeding Unit

Fixtured Tightening Module Screw Feeding Unit

The feeding process

• The screws are filled into the Screw Container via the Filling Hatch.

• From the Screw Container, the screws reach the Step Conveyor Unit and are transported upwards via movable steps.

• The screws fall into the V-block of the Linear Guide (hanging from the collar), where they are guided into the Separating Unit.

The separation process

• When a screw is required in the Screw Feeding Tightening Module, a single screw is separated out from the fasteners aligned on the Linear Guide.

• The separated screw is blown into the Screw Feeding Tightening Module.

Screw Container

Step Conveyor Unit and Linear Guide

Separating Unit

Overview of Electrical and Pneumatic Components

Feeding Tube

WARNING

High Air Pressure and Projectile Hazard

Always verify that all connections between the Feeding Tube and the Swivel Arm are securely fastened before pressurizing the tool. Otherwise screws can escape at high speed and cause serious injury, especially to the eyes.

• For this reason, the pneumatic power supply must be switched off and vented during all work on the Screw Feeding Tightening Module, or the "Bit Change" mode must be set on the Screw Feeding Unit.

The Feeding Tube transports the screws from the Screw Feeding Unit to the Swivel Arm of the Screw Feeding Tightening Module by air pressure.

Controls

No.	Description	Function
1	Rotary Switch	Bit Change position: The Bit Complete on the Screw Feeding Tightening Module moves forwards, and the screw is ejected. Automatic position: The Bit Complete on the Screw Feeding Tightening Module moves backward, and a screw is loaded. Disabled for fixture feeders for uninterrupted automatic mode. Function can be enabled in feeders web HMI.
2	Illuminated Push Button	Lit up in yellow in the event of an error. Errors can be acknowledged.
3	Status Light	Lit up in white when ready. Unlit when switched off.
4	Regulator	The compressed air supply.
5	Shut-off Valve	Switch ON/OFF the compressed air supply and vent.

Functional Description of the Screw Feeding Unit

The Screw Feeding Unit stocks, transports, sorts, and separates the screws and transports them via the Feeding Tube to the Screw Feeding Tightening Module.

• There is a supply of screws in the Screw Container of the Screw Feeding Unit. The fill level is monitored by a Sensor at the bottom of the Screw Container. Optionally, an Ultrasonic Sensor can be used to monitor the level.

• The screws reach the Step Conveyor Unit from the Screw Container. The screws are moved upwards via movable steps.

• From the top stage of the Step Conveyor unit, the screws fall onto the V-block.

• The screws then drop into the Linear Guide hanging from the collar. There the screws are fed to the Separating Unit. The Air Sorting causes unordered screws to fall back into the Screw Container. The Rail Fill Sensor checks the fill level of the Linear Guide. If the Linear Guide is full, no new screws are supplied to the Step Conveyor.

• If a screw is required in the Feeding Head of the Screw Feeding Tightening Module, a single screw is provided by the Separating Slide.

• Then the screw is blown into the Screw Feeding Tightening Module through the Feeding Tube.

Technical Product Data

Technical Product Data can be found on either ServAid, or the Atlas Copco website.

Please visit: https://servaid.atlascopco.com or www.atlascopco.com.

Intended use of the Screw Feeding Unit

The Screw Feeding Unit is used exclusively for storing, sorting, separating, and blowing screws. The Screw Feeding Unit is controlled by the Power Focus 6000.

The Screw Feeding Unit

• May only be used inside closed rooms.

• May only be operated with the system components described here.

• Must not be used outdoors or in damp rooms.

• With its system components must not be used in an explosive environment.

• May only be used with screws sized M3-M6.

Permitted use for the individual components of the incomplete machine

Screw Feeding Unit

• Use for feeding screws to the Screw Feeding Tightening Module.

Feeding Tube

• Use for transporting the screws from the Screw Feeding Unit to the Screw Feeding Tightening Module.

Screw Feeding Tightening Module

• Assembly of screw connections that require a defined torque or a defined angle of rotation.

Valve Control Unit

• There are multiple types of Valve Control units which are linked to the corresponding tightening module. These are used only for fixtured installations (automatic) and not for handheld applications (semi-automatic).

Cable (electrical)

• Use for electrical supply and control of the tightening system.

Hoses (pneumatic)

• Use for supplying the tightening system with pneumatic energy.

Power Focus 6000

• Use for power supply as well as control and monitoring of the tightening system.

Service Overview

• Service Recommendations

Service Recommendations

Preventive maintenance is recommended at regular intervals. See the detailed information on preventive maintenance. If the product is not working properly, take it out of service and inspect it.

If no detailed information about preventive maintenance is included, follow these general guidelines:

• Clean appropriate parts accurately

• Replace any defective or worn parts

Installation

• Installation Requirements
  • Connecting the Screw Feeding Unit to the Compressed Air Supply
• Installation Instructions
  • Assembly and Connection of the Screw Feeding Unit
  • Air Sorting
  • Adjusting the Screw Passage in the Screw Container
  • Rail Fill Sensor
  • Separating Unit

Installation Requirements

• Connecting the Screw Feeding Unit to the Compressed Air Supply

Connecting the Screw Feeding Unit to the Compressed Air Supply

WARNING

Compressed Air

High air pressure can cause severe damage and bodily injury.

• Do not exceed maximum air pressure.

• Make sure that there are no damaged or loose hoses or fittings.

The compressed air must be free of any kind of contamination.

Installation Instructions

• Assembly and Connection of the Screw Feeding Unit
• Air Sorting
• Adjusting the Screw Passage in the Screw Container
• Rail Fill Sensor
• Separating Unit

Assembly and Connection of the Screw Feeding Unit

WARNING

Crushing Hazard

Never transport or carry the Screw Feeding Unit unassisted. The Screw Feeding Unit is heavy and if dropped, it can result in serious bodily injury.

• The Screw Feeding Unit may only be transported with the aid of suitable hoists with optional suspension.

• Two people must carry the Screw Feeding Unit using the handles.

WARNING

Crushing Hazard

Never place the Screw Feeding Unit on an unsecured surface. Due to vibrations, the Screw Feeding Unit can move on the surface it is placed on and fall, thus resulting in serious bodily injury.

• Secure the Screw Feeding Unit from falling.

• Place the Screw Feeding Unit where there is a stop edge or a surface with a suitable recess.

CAUTION

Trip and Entanglement Hazard

Prevent trailing cables by plugging in equipment as close to where it needs to be as possible. For stationary equipment, if trailing cables are unavoidable use cable ties and cover strips.

Position the Screw Feeding Unit so that the Controls can be reached and the cable and hose routing has no sharp bends.

The Screw Feeding Unit must be level and aligned.

Connecting the Screw Feeding Unit to the Feeding Tube

Connecting the Screw Feeding Unit to the Pneumatic Forward and Return Stroke (Handheld only)

Connecting the Screw Feeding Unit to the Start Button on the Screw Feeding Tightening Module (Handheld only)

Connecting the Screw Feeding Unit to the Valve Control Unit (Fixtured only)

For the correct wiring diagram, please refer to the product information of the Fixtured Tightening Module.

Connecting the Screw Feeding Unit to the Power Focus 6000

Connecting the Screw Feeding Unit to the Network

• Insert the mains plug into the socket.

Air Sorting

Air Sorting is used to remove screws that are not in the correct position from the Linear Guide. The direction of the Air Sorting can be adjusted via 3 nozzles.

The nozzle position is factory set and lacquered. If adjustment is necessary, this should only be carried out by Atlas Copco service technicians.

If the paint on the adjusting screws is damaged, the guarantee can be void.

Adjusting the Screw Passage in the Screw Container

The height of the Plate in the Screw Container is factory set and depending on the screw geometry. If too many screws slip through or if they jam, the setting can be changed.

Rail Fill Sensor

The Rail Fill Sensor is factory set depending on the screw head geometry and the distance between the Cover and Guide Rails. If adjustment is necessary, this should only be carried out by Atlas Copco service technicians.

Separating Unit

The height must be set according to the screw geometry (factory setting) so that the screw can be cut off cleanly from the Guide Rail at the transition. If adjustment is necessary, this should only be carried out by Atlas Copco service technicians.

Software Instructions

Fieldbus Bitmapping Standalone Feeder (Fixtured)

LinePLC -> Feeder

Note that some PLCs or communication Gateways swap the Bytes within a Word.

Feeder -> Line PLC

Note that some PLCs or communication Gateways swap the Bytes within a Word.

Bitmapping FTM Bitstroke & Headstroke

LinePLC -> Feeder

Note that some PLCs or communication Gateways swap the Bytes within a Word.

Feeder -> Line PLC

Note that some PLCs or communication Gateways swap the Bytes within a Word.

Bitmapping VTM

LinePLC -> Feeder

Note that some PLCs or communication Gateways swap the Bytes within a Word.

Feeder -> Line PLC

Note that some PLCs or communication Gateways swap the Bytes within a Word.

Runtime Diagrams

Fixtured Tightening Module

Startup

• After powering on the feeder, it will need about 5 sec until it is ready for operation. Livebit is set to TRUE from the PLC.

• Livebit is responsive. Error is true. Screw in head is true.

• Reset error. Error from the feeder is low.

• Movement release is TRUE. Feeder is ready for command.

Movement release

• No error is present. The maintenance switch is OFF. The movement release is OFF.

• Movement release is set to TRUE. Ready for command turns TRUE.

• Maintenance Switch is activated. Ready for command turns FALSE.

• Maintenance switch is deactivated. Ready for command turns TRUE.

• Error occurs. Error-bit turns TRUE. Ready for command turns FALSE.

• Error is resolved and reset Error turns FALSE. Ready for command turns TRUE.

Feeding a screw and tightening process

• Feeder is ready for command.

• Signal Feed screw is set to TRUE. Signal Feeding active returns with TRUE.

• Once Feeding active is TRUE, Feed Screw can be reset to FALSE. The feeding process will keep activated until the screw is in the head, or an error occurs.

• The screw arrived in the head, Feeding process is finished.

• Now the Bitstroke is extended to the working position with the signal Bitstroke Workingpos. Because the Bitstroke is in movement, Move OK goes FALSE.

• Bitstroke left the home position. The screw in the Head goes to FALSE. Once the Screw in the Head is FALSE, the feeding process can be triggered again, to prepare the next screw.

• Bitstroke Workingpos is reset, and the bit will retract to the home position.

• Bitstroke arrived in the home position. Move OK returns to TRUE, it is now safe to move the fixture.

Feeding error

The error can be acknowledged with the yellow button or with the Reset Error Bit in the Fieldbus interface. However, there are errors that might lead to congestion in the feeding tube if they are reset. For that reason, there is the bit Purge Required. This bit is true when the feeder control cannot be certain of the state of the screw. After the System was purged, the error can be reset.

• The feeding process has started.

• The error occurs, and a purge is required.

• Purge is activated by the Line-PLC.

• After enough time has passed, the purge required is reset to FALSE.

• Purging is deactivated.

• The error is reset, and the feeder is ready again.

Make sure that after a fault has occurred, the system is inspected for excess screws in the jaws, swivel arm, or in/after the separation, to avoid congestion that may lead to damage to the system.

Vacuum Tightening Module

Startup

• After powering on the feeder, it will need about 5 sec until it is ready for operation. Livebit is set to TRUE from the PLC.

• Livebit is responsive. Error is true. Screw in head is true.

• Reset error. Error from the feeder is low.

• Movement release is TRUE. Feeder is ready for command.

Movement release

• No error is present. The maintenance switch is OFF. The movement release is OFF.

• Movement release is set to TRUE. Ready for command turns TRUE.

• Maintenance Switch is activated. Ready for command turns FALSE.

• Maintenance switch is deactivated. Ready for command turns TRUE.

• Error occurs. Error-bit turns TRUE. Ready for command turns FALSE.

• Error is resolved and reset Error turns FALSE. Ready for command turns TRUE.

Picking a screw and tightening process

The feeding to the slider module happens automatically and does not need to be triggered. The command feed screw initiates the picking of the screw that is already in the slider.

• Feeder is ready for command.

• The signal pick screw is set to TRUE. It reacts only to the rising edge and can be reset right after signal picking active returns with TRUE. The picking process will keep activated until the screw is in the head, or an error occurs.

• While moving the bit or socket towards the picking position, the feeder will request RotateBit, to help engage with the screw. Especially with sockets rotating during picking is essential. Activating bit rotation must be done by PLC.

• The screw is on the head, the vacuum level is reached, and the picking process is finished. A new screw will be pre-loaded to the slider automatically and does not require further action.

• Now the Bitstroke is extended to the working position with the signal Bitstroke Workingpos. Because the Bitstroke is in movement, Move OK goes FALSE.

• Bitstroke left the home position. Now the tightening process can be started.

• The screw in the head is reset when the signal screw removed is TRUE. At this point, the vacuum generator also turns OFF.

• Bitstroke Workingpos is reset, and the bit will retract to the home position.

• Bitstroke arrived in the home position. Move OK returns to TRUE, it is now safe to move the fixture.

Feeding error

The error can be Acknowledged with the Yellow button or with the Reset Error Bit in the Fieldbus interface. However, there are errors that might lead to congestion in the feeding tube if they are reset. For that reason, there is the bit Purge Required. This bit is true when the feeder control cannot be certain of the state of the screw. After the System was purged, the error can be reset.

In this example, the ring sensor was disconnected, so no screw arrival was detected at the tool, after blowing the screw to the tool.

• The error occurs, and a purge is required.

• Purge is activated by the Line-PLC.

• After the purge-cycle, purge required is reset to FALSE.

• The error is reset, and the feeder is ready again.

Make sure that after a fault has occurred, the system is inspected for excess screws in the sliding mechanic or in/after the separation, to avoid congestion that may lead to damage to the system.

Error Codes

The below error codes are the same for the Handheld Tightening Module, Fixtured Tightening Module, and Vacuum Tightening Module.

Operation

• Ergonomic Guidelines
• Operating Instructions
  • Automatic Screw Feeding Operation
    • Bit Change Mode
    • System Error
• Operating Sequence HTM
• Operating Sequence FTM and VTM

Ergonomic Guidelines

Consider your workstation as you read through this list of general ergonomic guidelines to identify areas for improvement in posture, component placement, or work environment.

• Take frequent breaks and change work positions frequently.

• Adapt the workstation area to your needs and the work task.

  • Adjust for a convenient reach range by determining where parts and tools need to be located to avoid static load.

  • Use workstation equipment such as tables and chairs appropriate for the work task.

• Avoid work positions above shoulder level or with static holding during assembly operations.

  • When working above shoulder level, reduce the load on the static muscles by lowering the weight of the tool, using for example torque arms, hose reels or weight balancers. You can also reduce the load on the static muscles by holding the tool close to the body.

  • Take frequent breaks.

  • Avoid extreme arm or wrist postures, particularly during operations requiring a degree of force.

• Adjust for a convenient field of vision that requires minimal eye and head movements.

• Use appropriate lighting for the work task.

• Select the appropriate tool for the work task.

• In noisy environments, use ear protection equipment.

• Use high-quality inserted tools and consumables to minimize exposure to excessive levels of vibration.

• Minimize exposure to reaction forces.

  • When cutting:

    A cut-off wheel can get stuck if the cut-off wheel is bent or not guided properly. Use the correct flange for the cut-off wheel and avoid bending the cut-off wheel during operation.

  • When drilling:

    The drill might stall when the drill bit breaks through. Use support handles if the stall torque is high. The safety standard ISO11148 part 3 recommends using a device to absorb a reaction torque above 10 Nm for pistol grip tools and 4 Nm for straight tools.

  • When using direct-driven screwdrivers or nutrunners:

    Reaction forces depend on the tool settings and joint characteristics. Strength and posture determine the amount of reaction force that an operator can tolerate. Adapt the torque setting to the operator's strength and posture and use a torque arm or reaction bar if the torque is too high.

• In dusty environments, use a dust extraction system or wear a mouth protection mask.

Operating Instructions

• Automatic Screw Feeding Operation
  • Bit Change Mode
  • System Error

Automatic Screw Feeding Operation

WARNING

Risk of Severe Injury

Never operate the tool wearing loose objects. Choking, scalping or other severe bodily injuries can occur if loose clothing, jewellery, neck ware and hair is not kept away from tool or accessories.

• Never wear gloves when operating the tool.

• Keep loose clothing, jewellery, neck ware and hair away from rotating drive or accessories.

WARNING

Compressed Air

High air pressure can cause severe damage and bodily injury.

• Do not exceed maximum air pressure.

• Make sure that there are no damaged or loose hoses or fittings.

WARNING

Moving Parts

Never operate the machine with the cover lid open. Moving parts can cause bodily injury, especially to the hands.

• Always close the cover lid before operating the machine.

Requirement

Do not use force when handling the Screw Feeding Unit.

Check the Screw Feeding Unit for any incorrect adjustments, jammed moving parts, damage and other faults that could affect the operation of the device.

• The Screw Feeding Unit is connected to power, the compressed air, the Power Focus 6000, and the Screw Feeding Tightening Module.

• The Feeding Tube connects the Screw Feeding Unit and the Screw Feeding Tightening Module.

• The Screw Feeding Tightening Module is electrically and pneumatically connected to the Screw Feeding Unit.

• The Screw Feeding Tightening Module is connected to the Power Focus 6000.

Filling the Screw Container

• Only fill screws into the Screw Container, screws that have fallen into other areas must be removed.

• Only fill the Screw Container with screws up to the indicated marking.

Requesting and feeding a screw

WARNING

High Air Pressure and Projectile Hazard

Always verify that all connections between the Feeding Tube and the Swivel Arm are securely fastened before pressurizing the tool. Otherwise screws can escape at high speed and cause serious injury, especially to the eyes.

• For this reason, the pneumatic power supply must be switched off and vented during all work on the Screw Feeding Tightening Module, or the "Bit Change" mode must be set on the Screw Feeding Unit.

Bit Change Mode

Disable fixture feeders for an uninterrupted automatic mode. The function can be enabled in feeder’s web HMI.

System Error

In the event of a fault, the Illuminated Push Button lights up in yellow.

• Eliminate the fault and acknowledge by pressing the Illuminated Push Button.

  A screw is ejected in the Feeding Head of the Screw Feeding Tightening Module.

Operating Sequence HTM

The process sequence outlines the steps that are successfully executed during the initialization of a screw-feeding system. Most of the processes are fully automated, and the current status is presented on the operating panel.

Startup process

To ensure the prevention of automatic machine movement, it is required to manually enable the feeder to complete the startup process. (ID 3.1)

Normal condition

Upon completion of the startup process, the normal working condition becomes active. Tightenings should be performed, and the fasteners will automatically reload.

Maintenance mode

Activating maintenance mode must be done manually by turning the maintenance switch.

Error status

The error status will become active in the event of abnormal conditions during the startup process or if the feeding process is hindered (e.g., absence of screws in the container, lack of air supply, or system jam).

Operating Sequence FTM and VTM

The process sequence outlines the steps that are successfully executed during the initialization of a screw-feeding system. Most of the processes are fully automated, and The current status is displayed on the operating panel (lamps) and in the programmable logic controller (PLC) as an Error number. To prevent automatic movement of the machine, it is necessary to enable the feeder by sending the variables Error reset and Movement release to finalize the startup process (ID 3.1).

Startup process

Normal condition

Upon completion of the startup process, the normal working condition becomes active. The commands sent from the PLC will be executed, and the status of these commands will be reported back to the PLC.

Maintenance mode

Activating maintenance mode must be done manually by turning the maintenance switch, and it can be requested from the PLC.

Error status

The error status will become active in the event of abnormal conditions during the startup process or if the feeding process is hindered (e.g., absence of screws in the container, lack of air supply, or system jam).

Service

• Maintenance Instructions
  • Service Recommendations
  • Preventive Maintenance
    • Maintenance Intervals
  • Maintenance Instructions
    • Draining the Condensate Automatically
    • Draining the Condensate Manually
    • Emptying and Cleaning the Collection Containers
    • Replacing the Feeding Tube

Maintenance Instructions

• Service Recommendations
• Preventive Maintenance
  • Maintenance Intervals
• Maintenance Instructions
  • Draining the Condensate Automatically
  • Draining the Condensate Manually
  • Emptying and Cleaning the Collection Containers
  • Replacing the Feeding Tube

Service Recommendations

Preventive maintenance is recommended at regular intervals. See the detailed information on preventive maintenance. If the product is not working properly, take it out of service and inspect it.

If no detailed information about preventive maintenance is included, follow these general guidelines:

• Clean appropriate parts accurately

• Replace any defective or worn parts

Preventive Maintenance

• Maintenance Intervals

Maintenance Intervals

It is recommended that repairs and preventive maintenance is carried out regularly. If the device does not work properly, it must be inspected immediately. During repairs, all parts must be carefully cleaned and defective or worn parts mut be replaced.

Use only accessories recommended by the manufacturer. The connection of unsuitable accessories is a potential source of danger.

To be carried out daily

Carry out a visual inspection for damage to the cables (electrical and pneumatic). In the event of mechanical wear or an electrical defect, the corresponding cable must be replaced.

To be carried out weekly

WARNING

Projectile Hazard

Never use compressed air to clean the product. Projectiles can cause serious injury, especially to the eyes.

• Never use compressed air to clean the product.

• Use a vacuum cleaner or a brush to clean the product.

Cleaning the Screw Feeding Unit

• Remove dust and screw abrasion on the outside and the inside of the Screw Feeding Unit, using a vacuum cleaner or a brush.

  Draining condensate from the compressed air

  • Inspect the water level in the Regulator and drain if necessary.

To be carried out monthly

WARNING

Compressed Air

High air pressure can cause severe damage and bodily injury.

• Do not exceed maximum air pressure.

• Make sure that there are no damaged or loose hoses or fittings.

Feeding Tube

• Carry out a visual inspection for damage and check that it is firmly attached to the connection on the Screw Feeding Unit. If necessary, replace the Feeding Tube.

The Linear Guide should only be replaced by Atlas Copco service technicians.

The Knife Blade and the Head Plate should only be replaced by Atlas Copco service technicians.

Maintenance Instructions

WARNING

Electrical Hazard

Risk of electric shock.

• Always disconnect the machine and equipment from all power sources before carrying out any maintenance or repair.

WARNING

Cutting Hazard

Sharp objects can cause injuries, especially to the hands.

• Always wear cut resistant gloves when changing components, making repairs or removing a blockage.

WARNING

Risk of severe injury

Air under pressure can cause injury.

• Always shut off the air supply when not in use or before any adjustments.

• Drain the hose of air pressure and disconnect the tool from air supply when not in use or before any adjustments.

• Always use the correct hose size and air pressure for the tool.

Only Atlas Copco Industrial Technique AB original fuses with the specified amperage may be used, if they need to be replaced.

Draining the Condensate Automatically

With the automatic condensate drain, the valve opens automatically as soon as the floater has reached the highest point. The valve closes automatically when the floater reaches the lowest point.

To switch to automatic mode, turn the drain screw counterclockwise as far as it goes.

If the screw is screwed in completely, the automatic drainage is blocked.

Draining the Condensate Manually

If the automatic condensate drain does not respond and the condensate reaches the upper mark, indicated with an arrow, the condensate must be drained manually.

To drain the condensate manually:

Emptying and Cleaning the Collection Containers

Screw abrasion collects in the Collection Containers. They must be emptied regularly, depending on the wear of the screws.

One Collection Container is located at the front, under the Feeding Tube Connection, and one on the back (lower illustration). The Collection Containers can be removed with a hex key after unscrewing the M5x8 screws and can then be emptied.

Replacing the Feeding Tube

WARNING

Risk of severe injury

Air under pressure can cause injury.

• Always shut off the air supply when not in use or before any adjustments.

• Drain the hose of air pressure and disconnect the tool from air supply when not in use or before any adjustments.

• Always use the correct hose size and air pressure for the tool.

Recycling

• Environmental Regulations

Environmental Regulations

When a product has served its purpose it has to be recycled properly. Dismantle the product and recycle the components in accordance with local legislation.

Batteries shall be taken care of by your national battery recovery organization.