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VC3500 User’s Manual
Software Version: 3.X
Manual Number: MCO35
Manual Release Date: July 1999

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers

  • L
    laneroseAug 19, 2025
    What to do if the glue valve does not dispense glue on the Valco Cincinnati VC3500?
    • D
      daviddavisAug 19, 2025
      If the glue valve on your Valco Cincinnati Controller isn't dispensing glue, there are several things to check: * Verify the delay and pattern settings, ensuring a delay of at least “00.01” inches or “0001” millimeters is entered. * Make sure the channel toggle switch on the front panel is enabled (“1”). * Confirm the line speed is above the minimum speed setting. * Inspect for a clogged glue valve. * Check the glue valve's cable for any damage. * Examine the “F1”, “F2”, and “F3” fuses on the valve driver board. * Consider replacing the valve driver board.
  • P
    Patrick JacksonAug 21, 2025
    How to troubleshoot if the front panel lights and touchscreen do not illuminate on Valco Cincinnati VC3500 Controller?
    • A
      Amanda SmithAug 21, 2025
      If the front panel lights and touchscreen of your Valco Cincinnati Controller do not illuminate, you can try the following: 1. Check the fuses in the power entry module located on the bottom panel. Also, verify that the correct voltage is present through the fuse door of the power entry module. 2. Ensure the on/off switch is in the on (“|”) position. 3. If the issue persists, consider replacing the power supply board.
  • D
    Darlene FullerAug 23, 2025
    What to do if front-panel scanner indicator does not illuminate on Valco Cincinnati VC3500 Controller?
    • C
      Cheryl MedinaAug 23, 2025
      If the front panel scanner indicator on your Valco Cincinnati Controller doesn't illuminate when a product is in the scanner’s detection field, consider the following: * Check the distance between the scanner and the product. * Ensure the scanner cable is securely connected at both the scanner and the control. * Inspect the scanner cable for any signs of damage. * Check the “F2” fuse on the power supply board.
  • D
    David HeathAug 26, 2025
    What to do if 12V input voltage front-panel indicator does not illuminate on Valco Cincinnati VC3500 Controller?
    • B
      Bryan DuncanAug 26, 2025
      If the 12V input voltage front-panel indicator on your Valco Cincinnati Controller does not illuminate, check the “F1” and “F2” fuses on the power supply board. If the issue persists, replace the power supply board.
  • J
    Jennifer MendezAug 27, 2025
    What to do if lights illuminate but the touchscreen is dark on Valco Cincinnati Controller?
    • N
      Natalie MillerAug 27, 2025
      If the front panel lights illuminate but the touchscreen is dark on your Valco Cincinnati Controller, you can try the following: * Check the “F1” fuse on the power supply board. * If the issue persists, replace the power supply board. * As a last resort, replace the touchscreen.
  • M
    Michael GravesAug 29, 2025
    What to do if 5V logic voltage front-panel indicator does not illuminate on Valco Cincinnati VC3500 Controller?
    • C
      Carolyn LopezAug 30, 2025
      If the 5V logic voltage front-panel indicator on your Valco Cincinnati Controller does not illuminate, check the “F1” fuse on the power supply board. If the issue continues, replace the power supply board.
  • M
    Megan FoleySep 1, 2025
    How to fix front-panel encoder indicator if it does not illuminate on Valco Cincinnati Controller?
    • D
      Diana HicksSep 1, 2025
      If the front-panel encoder indicator on your Valco Cincinnati Controller does not illuminate when the product line is moving, take the following steps: * Ensure the encoder’s measuring wheel is securely against the machine surface and isn't slipping. * Check the “F2” fuse on the power supply board. * Inspect the encoder cable for damage. * If necessary, replace the encoder.
  • V
    Vanessa TurnerSep 3, 2025
    What to check if delay is too short or too long at low speed on Valco Cincinnati VC3500 Controller?
    • E
      ernestmaysSep 3, 2025
      If, on your Valco Cincinnati Controller, the delay is too short or too long before the pattern starts at low speed, ensure that the delay value, product length, ratio compensation, and cell-to-gun value have been correctly entered.
  • J
    Juan TaylorSep 5, 2025
    Why the lower portion of the channel valve indicator does not illuminate on Valco Cincinnati VC3500 Controller?
    • N
      nicholsonbrandonSep 5, 2025
      If the lower portion of the channel valve indicator on your Valco Cincinnati Controller does not illuminate, verify the delay (“DEL”) and pattern (“PAT”) settings, ensuring a delay of at least “00.01” inches or “0001” millimeters is entered to activate the channel. Also, check that the channel toggle switch on the front panel is in the enabled (“1”) position.
  • C
    cookelukeSep 7, 2025
    What to check if the pattern length is too short or too long at low speed on Valco Cincinnati Controller?
    • J
      Johnathan BrownSep 7, 2025
      If the pattern length is too short or too long at low speed on your Valco Cincinnati Controller, ensure that the pattern value, product length, and ratio compensation have been correctly entered.

Summary

Safety Information

Warnings

Important safety precautions for installation, operation, and maintenance procedures.

General Wiring Guidelines

Routing Low-Voltage Leads

Guidelines for safe and effective routing of low-voltage electrical wires.

Connecting the Supply of Electrical Power

Instructions for safely connecting the control to a suitable electrical power source.

Installation

Electrical Installation of Control

Step-by-step guide for connecting the control's power supply and fuses.

Encoder Installation

Mechanical Installation of Encoder

Instructions for physically mounting encoders for accurate machine speed detection.

Gear-Driven Encoder

Explains formula for setting up gear teeth and encoder for 100 pulses per inch.

Scanner Installation

Mechanical Installation of Scanner

Procedures for positioning and mounting product scanners for glue pattern detection.

Electrical Installation of Scanner

Details on connecting scanner cables to the VC3700 control and its connectors.

Electrical Installation of Glue Valve

Instructions for connecting glue valve cables to the control and its designated connectors.

Machine-Stop Relay and Beacon Interface

DD-1 Pump Power Supply

Bypass Valve Driver

Glue Sensor Installation

Capacitive Glue Sensor Adjustment

Steps to adjust the capacitive glue sensor's sensitivity using the adjustment screw.

The Glue Inspection Setup Screen

Initial Setup

Disable Glue Valves for All Channels

Procedure to temporarily disable all glue valves for setup.

Specify Inches or Millimeters

Steps to select between inch or millimeter measurement units for the control.

Specify Minimum Gluing Speed

Set Cell-to-Gun Dimensions

Specify Ratio Compensation

Manual Ratio Compensation

Automatic Ratio Compensation

Specify On and Off Compensation

Unknown Compensation Value

Enable Glue QC

Restrict Screen Access

Operation

Creating a Job

Saving a Job

Loading a Job

Repeating Glue Patterns

Clearing Data

Specifying the Scanner Mode

Specifying the Glue Mode

Specifying the Delay and Pattern Values

Troubleshooting

Scanner Troubleshooting

Encoder Troubleshooting

Glue Valve Troubleshooting

Glue Pattern Troubleshooting

Internal Components

CPU Board

Channel 3 and 4 Logic Board

Analog Board

LED Board

Interface Board

Valve Driver Board

Power Supply Board

RS232 Board

EPC Board

Relay Board

Specifications

Part-Number List

Recommended Spare Parts List-Mechanical

Recommended Spare Parts List-Electrical

Recommended Spare Parts List-DD-1 Pump

Warranty

Service

Appendix A -The Repeat Function

Appendix B -The RS232 Communications Interface

Sending Information from Host to VC3500

Receiving Information from VC3700

Appendix C-Additional Scanner Mode Configuration

Applying Up To Four Patterns from a Single Glue Valve

Appendix D-The VC3700 J Control

Installation of Product Scanner

Steps for installing and adjusting the product scanner for optimum measurement.

Electrical Installation of Remote Learn Button

Electrical Installation of Control

UV Sensor

UV Sensor Sensitivity Setting

Adjusting UV sensor sensitivity for detecting objects with or without luminescence.

Product Scanners for Glue Inspection

Glue Inspection Board

Glue Inspection Specifications

Sending Information from Host to VC3700

Appendix E-Maintenance Procedures

Weekly Maintenance

3-Month Maintenance

6-Month Maintenance

12-Month Maintenance

System Level Description

Input Power

Describes the PEM module, voltage selection, and transformer functions.

CPU (Central Processor Unit) BOARD - 151 XX362

Test Procedures

Power Supply board

Main Control

CPU (Central Processor Unit) board

Details the CPU board's functions, connectors, indicators, and test points.

Glue Inspection Logic board (VC3700 only)

Describes the logic board for glue inspection on VC3700 models.

Glue Pressure Control

Input;Output

CPU (Central Processing Unit) board - 151 xx362

Schematic Description - Main Processor

Schematic Description - Encoder Count Circuit (Speed Calculation)

Scanner Lockout Function

Channel Logic Function

Analog Pressure Circuit

Channel 3 & 4 Logic board - 151 xx363

Analog board - 151 xx364

LED board - 151 xx365 (VC3500) or 151 xx406 (VC3700)

Interface board - 151 xx366

Valve Driver board - 151 xx367

Power Supply Board - 151 xx368

RS232 Board - 151 xx375

EPC Board - 151 xx379

Relay Board - 151 xx404

Glue Inspection Board - 151 xx410 (VC3700 Only)

Troubleshooting Flow Chart

Absence of Glue Flowchart

Bypass Valve Malfunction

DD-1 Pump Malfunction

Encoder Light Malfunction

Front Panel Malfunction

Glue Volume Malfunction

Glue Inspection Malfunction

Jam Malfunction

Machine Stop Malfunction

Incorrect Placement of Glue

Scanner Light Malfunction

Warning Beacon Malfunction

EPC Adjustment Procedure

Analog Board Adjustment

Valco Cincinnati VC3500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandValco Cincinnati
ModelVC3500
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

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