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VC350A Flexoseal® System
Manual Number: MC037
Release Date: May 2001

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Valco Cincinnati VC350A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandValco Cincinnati
ModelVC350A
CategoryIndustrial Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1 - Introduction

About this Manual

Provides information about the manual's purpose and scope.

Product Description

Details the VC350A Flexoseal system and its components.

Section 2 - Safety Information

General Information

Outlines purchaser's responsibility for safety compliance and trained personnel.

Warnings

Presents crucial safety warnings regarding power, wiring, and equipment handling.

Cautions

Provides important cautions regarding cleaning, hose bending, and MSDS placement.

What to Do if Contact with Hot Adhesive Occurs

Instructions for immediate actions following contact with hot adhesive.

What to Do if Adhesive-Related Fire or Explosion Occurs

Procedures for addressing adhesive-related fires or explosions.

What to Do if Inhalation of Adhesive Fumes Occurs

Steps to take if adhesive fumes are inhaled.

Section 3 - Wiring Guidelines

Routing Low-Voltage Leads

Guidelines for safely routing low-voltage wiring to avoid interference.

Connecting the Supply of Electrical Power

Instructions for safely connecting the unit to an electrical power source.

Section 4 - Adhesive Guidelines

Introduction

General guidelines for adhesive use; consult supplier for specifics.

Section 5 - Basic Features

Front-Panel Features

Describes the features located on the front panel of the VC350AG control.

Bottom-Panel Features

Details the features located on the bottom panel of the VC350AG control.

Section 6 - Installation

Introduction

Covers mechanical and electrical installation of the VC350A Flexoseal® system.

System Components and Layout

Identifies the three main components of the VC350A Flexoseal® system.

Installing the VC350A Control

Describes the control boards that comprise the VC350A.

Mechanical Installation of the Control

Provides step-by-step instructions for physically mounting the control unit.

Electrical Installation of the Control

Covers the electrical connection procedures for the control unit.

Connecting the Main Power Supply

Details how to connect the main power supply to the control.

Mechanical Installation of the Encoder

Explains the necessity and types of encoders for machine speed determination.

Electrical Installation of the Encoder

Instructions for connecting the encoder cable to the VC350A control.

Mechanical Installation of the Glue Valve

Covers the mechanical installation of glue valves and applicator assemblies.

Electrical Installation of the Glue Valve

Explains how glue valves connect to the VC350A and notes the 12VDC requirement.

Installing the Glue Delivery System

Lists the components of the glue delivery system.

Mechanical Installation of the Glue Delivery System

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the glue delivery system.

Electrical Installation of the DD-1 Pump

Details the electrical connections for the DD-1 pump to the VC350A.

Installing the Air Supply

Steps for connecting the plant air supply to the system.

Installing the Hot-Melt Interface

Information on interfacing hot-melt units with the VC350AG control.

Installing the Dump Valve

Instructions for connecting and operating the dump valve in two modes.

Installing the JP2000 Jam Preventer

Steps for installing the JP2000 jam preventer to detect and halt jammed product flow.

Section 7 - Initial Setup

Introduction

Provides information on performing initial setup of the VC350AG Flexoseal® system.

Glue Delivery System (w/ shock arrester & glue regulator/pressure gauge)

Steps for setting up the glue delivery system with specific components.

Air Pressure Settings

Details minimum input air pressure settings for various system components.

VC350AG Control, AutoGlue Setup

Step-by-step instructions for setting up the VC350AG control for AutoGlue operation.

VC350AG Control, Pattern Glue Setup

Step-by-step guide for setting up the VC350AG control for pattern glue operation.

Hot-Melt Adjustments

Discusses adjustments for hot-melt systems, including safety warnings.

Minimum-Speed Potentiometer

Steps for adjusting the minimum speed potentiometer in manual mode.

Maximum-Speed Potentiometer

Steps for adjusting the maximum speed potentiometer in manual mode.

Deceleration/Acceleration Potentiometers

Explains how to adjust motor acceleration and deceleration times.

Section 8 - Operation

Job Setup for AutoGlue

Steps for setting up a job using the AutoGlue feature.

Job Setup for Pattern Glue

Steps for setting up a job using the Pattern Glue feature.

Fluid-Flow Control (EPC) (newest model)

Explains the operation and adjustment of the newest model fluid-flow control (EPC).

Section 9 - Maintenance

System Shutdown

Procedures for shutting down the system for short and long periods.

Cleaning the EPC Solenoid Valve (original version)

Instructions for disassembling and cleaning the EPC solenoid valve.

Repairing the 366 Glue Valve

Disassembly procedures for the 366 glue valve.

Repairing the 08 Glue Valve

Detailed disassembly procedure for the 08 glue valve.

Repairing the Fluid Regulator

Disassembly and reassembly instructions for the fluid regulator.

Section 10 - Troubleshooting

Flowcharts and Tables

Introduces troubleshooting flowcharts and tables for the VC350AG control.

Glue Pattern

Addresses issues related to glue pattern length, delay, and consistency.

Trouble-shooting the Main Board

Guidance on troubleshooting the main board, with safety warnings.

Checking the Logic Voltage

Steps to verify the presence of main-board voltage using a DVM.

Internal Diagnostics

How to perform internal diagnostics on the main circuit card.

Front-Panel Diagnostics

Verifies the operation of front-panel LEDs for scanner and glue output.

Encoder Diagnostics

Procedures to verify the operation of the encoder.

Scanner Diagnostics

Procedures to verify the operation of the scanner.

Section 11 - Specifications

Introduction

Contains general specifications for the VC350AG control.

Section 12 - Part Number List

How to Order Parts

Provides contact information for ordering parts from Valco offices.

Major System Components

Lists and identifies the major components of the system with part numbers.

VC350AG Control (Base Unit - 084xx113)(original version)

Lists part numbers for the base unit of the VC350AG control.

Shaft Encoder Assembly (155xx001)

Lists parts for the shaft encoder assembly.

Measuring Wheel Encoder Assembly

Lists parts for the measuring wheel encoder assembly.

Scanner Assembly (280xx201)

Lists parts for the scanner assembly.

Combination Glue Station, 12VDC (581xx342)

Lists parts for the combination glue station (drive side).

366 Glue Valve Parts (USA) (705xx113)

Lists parts for the 366 glue valve (USA).

400EZ Glue Valve

Lists part numbers for various 400EZ glue valves with different connectors.

Air Filter/Regulator Assembly (594xx031)

Lists parts for the air filter/regulator assembly.

Electrical Connectors

Lists various electrical connectors and their part numbers.

Fittings

Lists reusable fittings for reinforced hoses.

Cables

Lists various cable types and their part numbers.

Miscellaneous Parts—Control

Lists miscellaneous parts for the control unit.

Section 13 - Warranty

Warranty Information

General warranty information for Valco Cincinnati equipment.

Cold-Glue Equipment and Electronic Controls

Warranty period for cold-glue equipment and electronic controls.

Hot-Melt Units, Hoses, Valves, and Related Equipment

Warranty period for hot-melt units and related components.

Section 14 - Service

Service Needs

Guidance on obtaining service and troubleshooting system problems.

Appendix A - Available Options

Channel B Upgrade Option

Information on upgrading the control to a 2-channel unit.

Scanner Logic Module Kit

Details the scanner-logic-module kit for multiple scanner inputs.

Appendix B - Gear Charts

Imperial (Inches) Ratio Compensation Chart (Using a VCE-500 Encoder)

Chart for determining ratio compensation settings based on product travel and gear teeth.

Metric (Millimeters) Ratio Compensation Chart (Using a VCE-250 Encoder)

Chart for determining ratio compensation settings in metric units.

Appendix C - Options

Automatic Glue-Pressure-Relief Valve—Mode 2

Describes the automatic glue-pressure-relief valve option for variable-speed systems.

Pressure-Relief Accumulator—Mode 1

Explains the closed-loop pressure-relief accumulator system and its activation.

Pressure-Balancing Regulator

Describes the air-piloted, pressure-balancing glue regulator and its ratio.

Appendix D - Maintenance Procedures

Daily Maintenance

Lists daily maintenance actions with fields for date, shift, and initials.

Weekly Maintenance

Lists weekly maintenance actions, including filter cleaning and lubrication.

3-Month Maintenance

Details 3-month maintenance tasks, including encoder checks.

6-Month Maintenance

Outlines 6-month maintenance, including flushing the glue system.

12-Month Maintenance

Details 12-month maintenance, including disassembly and rebuilding components.

Quick Start Guide

VC350AG AutoGlue Control System

Introduces the quick start guide for system setup.

Unpacking the VC350AG Control

Instructions for unpacking the VC350AG control and its components.

Mounting the Control

Provides instructions for mounting the VC350AG control unit.

Mounting the Encoder

Steps for installing the wheel-driven encoder for machine speed determination.

Installing the BOARDRUNNER Glue Station

Setup process for the BOARDRUNNER Glue Station.

Connecting the Cables and Air Lines

Explains how to connect all cabling and air lines to the VC350AG Control.

Running the VC350AG Control

Steps for setting up the VC350AG Control for operation with the BOARDRUNNER Glue Station.