Stuertz Conveyor Motor and Indexing Setup

Correct setting and adjustment of the Stuertz Conveyor and Indexing System

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General Sequence of Operation

• On a start signal, release motor mechanical brake, start motor
• Wait until INDEX and BRAKE sensors are inactive
• Wait for BRAKE sensor active
• Decelerate motor
• Ensure INDEX sensor is covered
• Apply Mechanical Brake

...Indexer works on one revolution of motor / gearbox is exactly one index on the conveyor belt

General Setup Procedure

1. Program the inverter to run forwards and backwards at 50Hz, 0.5s acceleration and deceleration
2. Use the advance button to move to index one position / index
3. Check that the INDEX sensor is covered on deceleration - adjust the INDEX on the arc so that this is the case
4. Measure the position of the index to the backfence - this should be 130mm.
5. Adjust the position by loosening the Allen key fastening on the INDEX ARM. Rotate up at the rear to move the index closer to the backfence (Arrow shown in blue). Remember, one revolution is one index pulse length (150mm)

IO on Autoflow Mk4 Infeed Table

Infeed Setup Functionality

IORef	Reference Code	Function	Notes
Y109	OuA_IMotFwd	Rotate Forwards	Forwards means belts should take the profile from the operator towards the backfence
Y110	OuA_IMotRev	Rotate Reverse	Belts rotated in reverse
Y382	OuA_IMotBrake	Motor Brake	Motors have a brake function white needs to be ACTIVE / ON to release the brake
X388	InA_CnvBrk	Sensor to trigger deceleration	This sensor tells the motor when to decelerate to stop the profile close to the loading position. ...Generally, a deceleration on the motor will cause this position to overrun
X033	InA_Index	Sensor to identify that conveyor is in position

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