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MAIN CONTROL DIAL

RODIX INC. ADJUSTMENTS & SET UP The output power is controlled by the MAIN
FEEDER CUBE
FC-90 Plus Series
FC-40 UNITS A, B & C CONTROL DIAL. It is a logarithmic-tapered
power out curve (non-linear) that spreads the
GENERAL PURPOSE 1. SELECT THE PULSE SETTING power broadly across the MAIN CONTROL DIAL
 The logarithmic taper power curve helps to give
Match the control’s pulse mode to the feeder’s tuning:
A. For 60 pulse output - Set DIP switch (S1) to 60 maximum "Fine Control" over the output speed of
on the circuit card. the vibratory feeder. When very precise
B. For 120 pulse output - Set DIP switch (S1) to 120 adjustment of the MAIN CONTROL DIAL is
on the circuit card. needed, increase the MIN trimpot setting and/or
C. For 40, 30 or 60 Reverse pulse settings, see the decrease the MAX trimpot setting. For precise
“S1 Programming Chart.” scaling at low amplitudes, use the linear POT taper
Note: Readjust the MAX trimpot after changing or reduce the Max pot setting. To select a linear
pulse switch setting. pot taper for the Main Control Dial, see the “S1
Programming Chart.”
2. LIMITING THE MAXIMUM
OUTPUT OF CONTROL 5. SETTING THE SOFT-START
The MAX output trimpot can be adjusted to limit the The start-up rate of the control output can be
maximum vibration level of the vibratory feeder when adjusted to ramp up to the desired output level
the Main Control Dial is fully turned up. When setting instead of starting abruptly. Soft-start keeps parts
up the MAX output of the feeder control, the output from falling off the tooling, reduces spring shock,
wiring to feeder must be connected and the control and hammering when the control turns ON. Turn
set for the proper pulse (60 or 120) setting. The Run the SOFT Start trimpot clockwise for the gentlest
Jumper must be connected as shown on the wiring start (about a 6 sec. ramp up to full output). Turn
diagram or on the ON/OFF Control Guide. the trimpot fully counter-clockwise for no soft start.
A. Power input should be OFF or disconnected.
B. Open cover to allow access to circuit card. 6. REMOTE OFF/ON CONTROL
Model - FC-100 Plus C. Adjust the MAX Output trimpot counter-clockwise A Run Jumper has been installed at the factory as
to its minimum setting. shown on the enclosed wiring diagram.
P/N 121-000-0893 D. Using CAUTION, turn power ON (no output Remote OFF/ON operation of the FC-40 Plus
Circuit Board P/N 24-210 should be present).
Series Feeder Cube® control can be configured
E. Rotate the MAIN CONTROL DIAL on front cover
to operate in one of the following ways.
clockwise to its highest setting.
A. A low current switch such as a paddle
F. Adjust the MAX Output trimpot so that the output
switch can replace the factory-installed Run
to the feeder reaches its desired maximum level.
Jumper "J1." The "Run Contact" connects to
Listed, File No. E183233 3. SETTING THE MINIMUM
terminals 6 and 7. The contact must be able to
OUTPUT LEVEL OF CONTROL
Input: 120 VAC, 50/60 HZ. switch 5VDC and 2mA. The control will run
When the vibratory feeder is nearly empty, turn the
(Operating range 90-130 VAC) only when the contact is closed. Refer to
MAIN CONTROL DIAL to “1” and adjust the MIN
Section A of the OFF/ON CONTROL GUIDE.
Triple Unit Fuse Sizes: trimpot to just below the slowest speed that provides
the proper feed rate. The MIN trimpot also serves as B. Feeder Bowl/Hopper Interlock allows the
Main 15 AMPS MAXIMUM Hopper control to operate only when the Bowl
the “low speed” trimpot for 2-speed operation. See
UNIT A = 10 AMPS is running and the paddle switch contact is
“S1 Programming Chart” for feature selection details.
UNIT B = 15 AMPS closed. The interlock input on terminals 11
UNIT C = 5 AMPS and 12 of TB2 is controlled by the interlock
Output: 0-120 VAC output of a "Parts Sensing Feeder Bowl
80% Duty Cycle at Rated AMPS Control" such as an FC-90 Plus.

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 Remove jumper "J1" of this control from terminals 6 bowl timer, low pulse rates, and two speed pots. See request. A brief note describing the symptoms helps
and 7. Connect the Hopper Paddle switch to the S1 Switch Programming Chart. For more feature our technicians address the issue.
alternate terminals 5 and 6. Connect TB2 terminals information download (or request from RODIX) the Feeder Cube® is a registered TM of Rodix Inc.
11 and 12 of this control to the "Parts Sensing FC-40 Plus Advanced Application Note 24-210/24-
Control". Refer to Section B of the OFF/ON 211. DIMENSIONS
CONTROL GUIDE. Check specific instructions for
the "Parts Sensing Control" wiring. Two FC-40 10. STATUS LEDs
Series controls will not interlock to each other since When any of the inputs are active, the associated
neither one has an interlock output. LED will turn ON. When the RUN input conditions are
C. Low Voltage DC can be used to turn the control met, the RUN LED will turn ON. See section 6 and
the wiring diagram’s ON/OFF Control Guide for more
ON and OFF. Move jumper "J1" from terminal 7, to
information on how to satisfy the RUN conditions.
terminal 5, (6 remains the same). Then connect
the positive signal (+10 to 30VDC @ 10mA) to TROUBLESHOOTING
terminal 12 and the negative to terminal 11 of TB2. For the control to run: The MAIN CONTROL DIAL
The control will now turn ON when the DC signal is must be turned up or have over 4mA at the 4-20mA
present at terminals 11 and 12 of TB2. This input is input. Either the DIRECT LED must be lit or both the
optically isolated. Refer to Section C of the OFF/ON INTERLOCK and EXT VOLTS LEDs must be on. To
CONTROL GUIDE. light the DIRECT LED, connect a Run Jumper at TB2-
6 & TB2-7. To light the INTERLOCK LED, a Run
7. REMOTE SPEED CONTROL
Jumper must connect TB2-5 to TB2-6. To illuminate
Remote control of the power level can be accomplished
the EXT VOLTS LED, TB2-11 & 12 needs a 10-30
by the following methods:
VDC signal. See the “FC-40 Plus Troubleshooting
A. 4-20mA signal from a PLC can be used to remotely
Guide” for more information. If the feeder only hums,
vary the output of the control instead of the Main
flip the 60/120 dip switch.
Control Dial. The 4-20mA input is automatically in
control whenever a 4-20mA signal is applied to the S1 Programming Chart
control (terminals TB2-8 & 9). The Main Control dial WARNING: Program Description S1 Switch Positions
setting is ignored whenever there is a 4-20mA signal. Fuses should be replaced with a Bussman ABC SW3 SW4 SW5
The 4-20mA input is transformer isolated from the or Littelfuse 3AB "Fast Acting" type or Standard Program 0 0 0
power line. In an environment with high electrical equivalent of manufacturer's original value. Linear Pot Taper 1 0 0
noise, use a shielded cable for the 4-20mA signal. Mounting this control on a vibrating surface will 0-20mA option 0 1 0
The “S1 Programming Chart” shows how change to 0- void the warranty. Empty Bowl Timer 1 1 0
20mA speed control instead of the default of 4-20mA. Disable LVC 0 0 1
B. A 0-5VDC Analog input signal may be applied in WARRANTY 2-Speed Operation 1 0 1
place of the Main Control Dial at H1. The 0-5VDC Rodix Control Products are Warranted to be free from 30/40 Pulse Operation 0 1 1
input is transformer isolated from the power line. defects in material and workmanship under normal use Low Amplitude at “1” 1 1 1
for a period of two years from date of shipment. For the
8. LINE VOLTAGE COMPENSATION full description of the warranty, terms, and software license,
Fluctuations in the line voltage can cause a feeder bowl please contact the factory.
to vary its feed rate. The line voltage compensation
feature adjusts the control's output to help compensate For assistance installing or operating your Rodix Feeder
for fluctuations in the supply voltage. If it becomes Cube® please call the factory or visit our web site.
Technical help is available to answer your questions and
necessary to disable this feature, set “Disable LVC”
fax any needed information. To return a control for IN or RODIX, INC.
from the S1 programming chart. OUT of warranty service, please ship it prepaid to: 2316 23rd Ave., Rockford, IL 61104
Rodix Inc., ATTN: Repair Department Toll Free (800) 562-1868, FAX (815) 316-4701
9. SUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES If under warranty, Rodix will repair or replace your control at E-mail custserve@rodix.com
Special supplementary software features can be no charge; If out of warranty, we will repair it and you will be www.rodix.com
enabled on the 24-210/24-211 circuit boards The billed for the repair charges (Time and Material) plus the
features include: linear pot taper, 0-20mA control, empty FC-100 Plus 24-210.doc 10/10/2012 Page 2
return freight. Quotes for repairs are available upon
 OFF/ON CONTROL GUIDE B) FEEDER BOWL/HOPPER INTERLOCK
See section 6 of the Application Note for more FC-90 PLUS SERIES
details on the REMOTE OFF/ON CONTROL guide. TERM STRIP TB-2, OUTPUT
RODIX INC.
C) LOW VOLTAGE INPUT SWITCHING
3 2 1
PADDLE
(DC Voltage from PLC or FC-90 Plus) FEEDER CUBE
SWITCH
A) LOW CURRENT 10-30 VDC INPUT VOLTAGE
OFF/ON CONTROL
FC-40 Plus Series
SWITCH
+ - J1 WIRING DIAGRAM
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 
FC-40 PLUS SERIES TERM STRIP TB-2 FC-40 PLUS SERIES TERM STRIP TB-2, INPUT FC-40 PLUS SERIES TERM STRIP TB-2

RUN RUN
JUMPER JUMPER JUMPER
J1 J1 J1
TB2
AUX FEATURE 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 TB2 TB2
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 TB2 TB2
12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 TB2
TERM. STRIP External
+ - + -
4 -2 0 mA
AUX FEATURE
TERM. STRIP External
+ - + -
4 -2 0 mA
AUX FEATURE
TERM. STRIP External
+ - + -
4 -2 0 mA
(SMALL) RUN
Interlock + cw (SMALL) RUN
Interlock + cw (SMALL) RUN
Interlock + cw
H1 + H1 + H1 +
1

1
Direct Direct Direct
SIG SIG SIG
Sig. Sig. Sig.
- S1 - S1 - S1
S o ft Min Ma x

S o ft Min Ma x

S o ft Min Ma x
Pot Input 60 120 Pot Input 60 120 Pot Input 60 120
60 Rev - 60 Rev - 60 Rev -
SW3 MA IN SW3 MA IN SW3 MA IN
SW4 C O NTRO L SW4 CO NTRO L SW4 C O NTRO L
TRANSFORMER SW5 POT TRANSFORMER SW5 PO T TRANSFORMER SW5 POT
100K 100K 100K
FC-40 PLUS 1/8W MIN FC-40 PLUS 1/8W MIN FC-40 PLUS 1/8W MIN
UNIT A P/N 24-210 UNIT B P/N 24-210 UNIT C P/N 24-210
A C HO T A C CO MMO N G LO A D A C HO T A C C O MMO N G LO A D A C HO T A C CO MMO N G LO A D
1 2 3
TB1 TB1 TB1
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
TB1 TB1 TB1
B l #14

V i #20
O r #14
B l #14

B l #14

V i #20
O r #14
B l #14

B l #14

V i #20
O r #14
B l #14
LINE VOLTAGE LINE VOLTAGE LINE VOLTAGE
W h #14
W h #20

W h #14
W h #20

W h #14
W h #20
Bl #14 Bl #14 Bl #14
TERM. STRIP TERM. STRIP TERM. STRIP
(TALL) (TALL) (TALL)
W h #14

W h #14

W h #14
FUSE A2 TRIAC FUSE A2 TRIAC FUSE A2 TRIAC

A1 GATE A1 GATE A1 GATE

POWER POWER POWER

HOT HOT HOT HOT

COM COM COM COM
GND GND GND GND
INPUT POWER OUTPUT POWER INPUT POWER OUTPUT POWER INPUT POWER OUTPUT POWER
CHASSIS CHASSIS CHASSIS

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2316 23rd Ave., Rockford, IL 61104
Toll Free (800) 562-1868, FAX (815) 316-4701
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 frequency inverter drives. The electrical 3. I/O wires within an enclosure
RODIX INC. noise is then transferred to another should be routed as far away as possible
FEEDER CUBE
RODIX SOLUTION
device by one of three ways. The noise from relays, solenoids, transformers,
.408 could be conducted through the power power wiring and other noisy equipment.
wires, or capacitively coupled from wire to Keep the I/O signal wires separate from
adjacent wire, or it is transmitted from the the control’s input and output power
RODIX SOLUTION wires of a noise source. wiring. Secure the wires in place.
Solutions for Electrical Noise 4. Whenever relays or solenoid
Good wiring practices for 1. Use shielded wires for all I/O (Input valves are used, install a Snubber on
avoiding electrical noise / Output) signals. The I/O signals may them to reduce electrical noise. Use a
problems. include: 4-20mA input, Run input, Sensor diode on a DC coil. Use a RC Snubber
input, 0-5VDC input, Interlock input or on an AC coil.
Rodix controls have been designed with a
AUX output. The shield “drain” wire +
high degree of immunity to electrical RECTIFIER
should be tied to the chassis in the Rodix
noise; however, depending on the control DIODE RELAY
control. The drain wire should be kept VDC COIL
installation, electrical noise can cause 1N4006
shorter than 2”. Please see the enclosed -
problems. These problems occur in less
picture.
than 1% of the product installations. Most
electrical noise problems can be avoided
by following some simple guidelines. QUENCH-ARC RELAY
Good wiring practices need to be used to VAC SNUBBER COIL
prevent electrical noise from interfering 104M06QC47
with your control’s operation. Another
name for electrical noise is Electro- 5. In extremely high EMI
Magnetic Interference (EMI). environments, Power Line Filters and
ferrite beads can be effective. Install
Symptoms of Electrical Noise ferrite beads on I/O signal wires as close
The symptoms of electrical noise would Drain as possible to the circuit board terminal
appear as follows: a brief pause or a brief Wire
strip. Loop the wire through the bead
“bump” in the vibratory feeder’s output several times or use several beads on
that the control automatically recovers each wire for additional protection.
from. In rare cases the control will either Example of a “drain” wire termination
stop operating or run continuously at full
power in 120 pulse mode until the power 2. Never run I/O signal wires in the RODIX, INC.
switch is slowly cycled OFF and ON. same conduit or raceway as AC power rd
2316 23 Avenue, Rockford, IL 61104
lines such as wires to motors, solenoids, Toll Free (800) 562-1868, FAX (815) 316-4701
Sources of Electrical Noise heaters, welders and Rodix controls, etc. E-mail custserve@rodix.com
Electrical noise is generated by devices www.rodix.com
like relay coils, solenoid valves,  2000, 2010 RODIX INC. Solution 408 1/27/2010
contactors, servo motors, and variable