MODEL 6000 SERIES CONTROLLER INSTRUCTIONS

• DESCRIPTION & FEATURES •

The 6000 Series Controller varies the amplitude of the control UL Listed – The 6000 Series Enclosed models are now
voltage to vibratory feeders or to similar parts handling UL Listed and the Non-Enclosed models (6005 and
devices. The output is selectable between AC (full wave 6006) are UL Recognized . These UL ratings are valid in
unrectified) and DC (half wave rectified). The controller can both the United States and Canada.
be cycled remotely ON or OFF by use of the CONTROL
INPUT terminals.
Switchable OUTPUT MODE – Choose an output mode of
AC (7200 Vibrations Per Minute, or VPM) or DC (3600 VPM) 6000 Series Switched Pulse Controllers
by sliding the OUTPUT PULSE switch (SW 2) to the Model Number
appropriate position. Mounting Enclosure
120V 240V
Voltage or Relay Cycling of the Output – Select the type
of control input signal you will be using by sliding the INPUT 6000.1 6000.2 General Purpose Nema 1 Enclosure
MODE switch (SW 3) to one of the following positions: 6005.1 6005.2 Internal Mount for Remote Mounting
VIN – The presence of a 3.5 to 125 Volt AC or DC signal 6006.1 6006.2 Door Mount for Back of Front Panel
turns ON the controller output.
– An isolated contact closure turns ON the controller
output.

• BASIC SETUP •
Locate the controller in an area free of excessive heat,
Basic Wiring Diagram
vibration, metallic dust and moisture.
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1. Connect the input power to the LINE terminals or use DC OUTPUT
ADJUSTMENT
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the cord, if supplied.
FUSE
OUTPUT PULSE
2. Connect the controlled device to the LOAD terminals SWITCH
INPUT
POWER

or to the receptacle, if supplied. AC MODE

6000 OR 7200 VPM

3. Turn the power ON, then turn the front panel DC MODE
3000 OR 3600 VPM
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD OUTPUT POWER ON
120 VAC MODELS ONLY
UL RECOGNIZED
AMPLITUDE CONTROL potentiometer fully
WHITE BLACK
counterclockwise. Use the MINIMUM OUTPUT JUMPER WIRE IS REMOVED
WHEN CONTROL INPUT TERMINALS ARE USED
ADJUSTMENT trimpot (MIN ADJ) to increase or LINE LOAD RED
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decrease the minimum output available from the
RECEPTACLE ON
controller. INPUT MODE
SWITCH
INPUT MODE
V IN
CONTROL
INPUT
W B W B 120 VAC
MODELS
ONLY
This completes the setup for most applications. CONTACT CLOSED
= FEEDER ON

When the CONTROL INPUT terminals are used, also perform VOLTAGE APPLIED
= FEEDER ON
CORDSET SUPPLIED ON
120 VAC MODELS ONLY
the following steps:
ADI P/N 6941 CHECK LABEL FOR PROPER CONTROLLER VOLTAGE
4. Remove the input power, then remove the jumper wire
from the CONTROL INPUT terminals.
5. Slide the INPUT MODE switch to the required VIN or
position.
Factory Settings
6. Connect the external signaling device to the
CONTROL INPUT terminals. NOTE: All controllers shipped separately have the OUT-
PUT MODE switch set to DC, the INPUT MODE switch
7. Reconnect the input power and turn the controller ON. set to , and a jumper wire across the CONTROL INPUT
Cycle the external signaling device, checking the terminals.
response of the controlled device.
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 • OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS •
The following sections assume that the controlled device is a Voltage or Relay Cycling of the Output – A HIGH/LOW
vibratory feeder. level switch or proximity detector can turn the feeder ON and
With the controller ON, rotate the AMPLITUDE CONTROL OFF in response to part demand. Cycling the feeder can
potentiometer clockwise and observe the parts movement in extend the life of both the base unit and the bowl.
the vibratory feeder. If the CONTROL INPUT terminals are Locate the INPUT MODE switch and the CONTROL INPUT
being used, temporarily disable the device that sends OFF terminals (see Basic Wiring Diagram). Then remove the
signals to the controller until a preliminary check is made on factory-installed jumper from the CONTROL INPUT terminals.
the parts feed rate of the vibratory feeder and until the Using the INPUT MODE switch, select one of the following
MINIMUM OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT procedure is completed.
methods of ON/OFF control:
Variations in the rate of parts movement should be
VIN – Allows the CONTROL INPUT terminals to accept
approximately linear throughout the range of the AMPLITUDE
AC or DC voltage sources from 3.5 Volts to 125
CONTROL. Turn the AMPLITUDE CONTROL potentiometer
Volts to turn the controller ON. The control
fully counterclockwise (to the "0" setting) and use the
MINIMUM OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT trimpot (see Basic Wiring signal must have a specified output leakage
Diagram) to increase or decrease the minimum parts feed current of 1.0 mA or less.
rate available from the controller. The maximum feed rate, or – Allows the CONTROL INPUT terminals to accept
maximum controller output (full clockwise position of the isolated mechanical contacts as the controlling
AMPLITUDE CONTROL potentiometer), is not affected by signal. The feeder will be ON when the contacts are
this adjustment. closed, and OFF when the contacts are open.

• GENERAL PRECAUTIONS •
Fusing – Do not replace the fuse with one of a higher CAUTION: Because of inductive loading, never wire the
amperage rating. Use only type "ABC." controller LOAD or LINE terminals to a relay or other switching
device to cycle a controlled device ON and OFF as part of a
demand type system (see Voltage or Relay Cycling of the
Fuse Requirements: 120 Volt - 15 Amps
Output).
240 Volt - 10 Amps
NOTE: The controller fuse will not protect the power WARNINGS
source against a short across the LINE input terminals or Do NOT connect a voltage source to the CONTROL
from the "HOT" side to GROUND. INPUT terminals while the INPUT MODE switch is set
to the CONTACT ( ) position.
The CONTROL INPUT Terminals cannot be used as spare Do NOT connect a control signal to more than one
terminals. If not used, they must have a jumper installed
controller when the INPUT MODE switch is in the
between them and the INPUT MODE switch must be set to
CONTACT ( ) position. If more than one controller will
the position.
be cycled ON and OFF by a common signal source,
Accidental Shorting of one LOAD output terminal to the the Voltage Input Mode must be used.
other, or to GROUND, will cause the fuse to blow. Remove
power immediately. Find the cause of the trouble and repair
it. Then replace the fuse.
GROUND wires from the input power and to the controlled NOTE: The enclosure may feel quite warm when the load
device should be connected to each other and to the enclosure current is in the 12-15 Amp range.
or housing.

• TROUBLESHOOTING •
Basic Procedure – To ascertain whether the problem lies in When neither a humming sound nor any vibration can be
the controller, take the following steps: detected in the vibratory feeder, the problem may be in the
1. Check that the fuse is good. controller.
2. Make sure that the proper input power is present.
3. Connect a voltmeter across the LOAD terminals and TIP: When controlling a vibratory feeder, excessive
vary the AMPLITUDE CONTROL potentiometer from amplitude causes parts to bounce in the bowl rather than
minimum to maximum. The output should vary from move forward. Lower settings may produce more efficient
approximately 30% to 98% of the input voltage parts movement, improved orientation, reduced feeder
depending on the setting of the MINIMUM OUTPUT bowl wear and reduced noise levels.
ADJUSTMENT trimpot.
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LEVEL GRAY
HOPPER CONTROL CABLE
SWITCH
(P/N 8660) BACK PRESSURE
OR SENSOR PROBES EMITTER (P/N 8820)
(P/N 8631)

RECEIVER (P/N 8821)

BLACK
CABLE

BOWL FEEDER INLINE FEEDER

HOPPER BOWL FEEDER

CONTROLLER CONTROLLER
(ENCLOSED MODEL (ENCLOSED MODEL
P/N 6000.1) P/N 6000.1)

AC DC AC DC
15A FUSE 15A FUSE

* SEE NOTE * SEE NOTE

AC VOLTAGE
(PC BOARD ONLY (PC BOARD ONLY
PLUGS AND CONNECTORS
P/N 6006.1) P/N 6006.1)
ARE FOR 120 V
CONTROL INPUT
CONTROL INPUT LINE LINE MODELS ONLY
RED
OR

W B W B W B W B
* NOTE
VIN LOAD VIN LOAD
AC/DC SWITCHES MUST
BE SET TO MATCH THE
FEEDER TYPE
CAUTION: CAUTION:
SWITCH MUST BE SWITCH MUST BE
SET TO POSITION SET TO VIN POSITION

BACK PRESSURE
GRAY BLACK SENSI-TRON
CONTROLLER INLINE FEEDER
CABLE CABLE
(ENCLOSED MODEL CONTROLLER
P/N 8800.1) (ENCLOSED MODEL
P/N 6000.1)
SHIELD
BLACK
BLACK
RED

RED

AC DC
15A FUSE

(PC BOARD ONLY * SEE NOTE

P/N 8806.1)

BLACK (PC BOARD ONLY

WHITE
P/N 6006.1)
VOLTAGE
OUTPUT
TO ADI
CONTROL INPUT LINE
ISOLATED RELAY 6000

L2 NC2 NO2 COM W B W B

RED

L1
OR

VIN LOAD

CAUTION:
SWITCH MUST BE
SET TO POSITION

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• ENCLOSURE DIMENSIONS & SPECIFICATIONS •

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Automation Devices, Inc.

7050 West Ridge Road
Fairview, PA 16415-2099
Phone: 814-474-5561
FAX: 814-474-2131 or 800-235-9382
Web Site: www.autodev.com E-mail: [email protected]