MAINTENANCE

EL7 electrical box for controlling

automatic distribution units
consisting of electromagnetic vibrators

The different versions of the EL7 control box for controlling automatic distribution units
conform to EEC Directives 93/68 and 89/336 (EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility) and
EEC Directive 73/23 (electrical safety – low voltage)

TUMAC S.r.l.
Via della Liberazione, 33/35 – 20098 – S. Giuliano Milanese (MI) Italy
Tel. +39 0298281013 – fax +39 0298281035

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 EL7
Electrical control box for automatic distribution units that consist of
electromagnetic vibrators

60 5
4.
Ø

ON
5
4 6

7
3
2

8
1

9
0 10

OFF

229

EL7

1. ON – OFF switch
2. Knob for adjusting vibrator speed
3. Vibrator connector
4. Power plug
5. Version

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 VERSIONS OF THE BOX

Cards (circuits)
Version Description
present

EL7.ST Stabilised EL7 box EL7_ST

EL7.SE Stabilised EL7 box with time management card EL7_ST + SE

EL7.AC Stabilised EL7 box with vibration sensor EL7_AC

Stabilised EL7 box with vibration sensor and
EL7.AC.SE time management card EL7_AC + SE

EL7.PLC Stabilised EL7 box with regulation by PLC EL7_PLC

Stabilised EL7 box with regulation by PLC and

EL7.PLC.SE EL7_PLC+ SE
with time management card
EL7 box with vibration sensor and with
EL7.AC.PLC EL7_AC_PLC
regulation by PLC
Stabilised EL7 box with vibration sensor, with
EL7.AC.PLC.SE EL7_AC_PLC + SE
regulation by PLC and time management card

RATING PLATE

6. EL7 box type code

7. Power supply
8. Frequency of supply network
9. Intake
10. Serial number
11. Protection grade

6 7 9 10 8 11

Type N°
230 V~ 5 0 /6 0 H z
6 A m ax IP 5 5
V ia D ella L ib e ra z io n e 33 /3 5 - T e l.0 2 -9 8 2 8 10 1 3
2 0 0 98 S .G IU L IA N O M ILA N E S E M IL A N O IT A LIA

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 BOX TECHNICAL FEATURES

• Power supply: 230V (other voltages on request) +/- 20% - 50/60Hz

• Max. consumption: 1.5 W
• Assembly position: horizontal or vertical
• Protection grade: IP55
• Storage temperature: -10 °C to + 80 °C
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to + 45 °C
• Relative humidity range: 80% to 31°C
• Altitude: up to 2000 m
• Material: die-cast aluminium

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WARNING
Before using the control box, read the instructions contained in this instruction manual
carefully because they contain important instructions regarding safe installation, use and
maintenance. Keep this instruction manual carefully for future consultation.

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CONTENTS

1 Introduction page 6
2 General Instructions page 6
3 Connecting parts on lid page 7
4 Description of use of card: EL7_ST page 8
EL7_PLC
EL7_AC
EL7_AC_PLC
Fitting vibration sensor (accelerometer)
5 page 15
and specific use of card EL7_AC (EL7_AC_PLC)
6 Description of use of “SE” time-management card page 18
for versions that have it

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1. INTRODUCTION
The electrical control box to which this manual refers can be used to regulate and manage
automatic distribution units consisting of electromagnetic industrial vibrators that have a
maximum intake that is not greater than that indicated on the rating plate on the box. It has in
fact been conceived for control systems using modules that are also different from one
another and dialogue.
In all the available versions the box in question is stabilised inasmuch as the circuit (EL7_ST,
EL7_PLC, EL7_AC, EL7_AC_PLC) is not only stable in terms of temperature and reliable but
is also equipped with features that enable it to compensate any line variations (± 20) thus
keeping constant the intensity of vibrations regardless of the fluctuations to which the network
is subjected over the space of twenty-four hours. This feature is unaltered by any type of
power supply.
The EL7.AC and EL7.AC.PLC are the versions with vibration sensors. The circuits that they
contain (EL7_AC or EL7_AC_PLC) not only enable line voltage variations to be stabilised but
also stabilise the weight variations with which the vibrator is loaded.
The versions EL7.SE, EL7.AC.SE, EL7.PLC.SE and EL7.AC.PLC.SE consist of two circuits,
one for actual regulation of the vibrator (EL7_ST, EL7_AC, EL7_PLC and EL7_AC_PLC) and
the other for managing time (SE).

2. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Before connecting the control box to the power supply, make sure that the power supply is
compatible with the rating plate values.
The control box must be used only for the purposes for which it has been designed, i.e. for
controlling an electromagnetic vibrator. Any other use is improper and therefore hazardous.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any improper, incorrect or unreasonable use.
In the event of faults and/or malfunctions of the appliance, switch it off and do not tamper with
it. For any repairs, contact only TUMAC , which will use original spare parts. Failure to comply
with these instructions may jeopardise the safety of the appliance.
Any adjustment, measurement or check that is required must be carried out by authorised and
qualified personnel. The manufacturer accepts no liability for harm to persons, animals or
things caused by interventions to the control box by unauthorised and unqualified personnel.

! WARNING

Do not use the appliance near zones subject to vibrations or in damp and/or acid
environments. If the vibrator has a fault, check the wiring, check settings, disconnect the
power supply and check that the fuses have not burnt out. If the fuses have burnt out, replace
them with identical ones (if fuses burn out repeatedly, check vibrator power intake).

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3 CONNECTING PARTS ON LID
Before switching on the control box, check that the system is properly earthed and then
connect the parts of the lid to the clamps of the connectors of the card (EL7_ST, EL7_AC,
EL7_PLC or EL7_AC_PLC) as shown in the fig. below (Fig.1).

Clamp 1
Connector 1
Clamp 2

Clamp 1 Connector 1
for supplying any
Clamp 2 second external card

Double faston
SWITCH for supplying any
second external card

POTENTIOMETER
100K

Clamp 6

Clamp 7 Connector 2

Clamp 8

Clamp 5
CONNECTOR 3 2
Connector1
VIBRATOR 1
Clamp 6

Fig.1

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 ! WARNING

Before carrying out any operation on the cards contained in the box, disconnect the power
supply and loosen the screws on the lid to open the box.

4 DESCRIPTION OF USE OF CARD: EL7_ST (Fig. 2)

EL7_PLC (Fig. 2)
EL7_AC_ (Fig. 3)
EL7_AC_PLC (Fig. 3)
The routine instructions on the use of the cards EL7_ST, EL7_PLC, EL7_AC and
EL7_AC_PLC follow. For the dimensions of the above cards, see Fig.4.

• Wiring
Connect connector 1 as follows:
− the power supply to clamps 1-2 ;
− vibrator to clamps 5-6;
− earth to clamps 3-4.
In compliance with the EMC standard, the card is equipped with a filter with leakage
current towards earth of less than 1mA.

• Variation in vibration frequency

Vibration frequency can be changed:
− 3000v/m - 50Hz (3600v/m - 60Hz)
− 6000v/m - 100Hz (7200v/m - 120Hz)
via jumper Y1 as in the fig. (disconnect power supply before making selection);

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• Setting minimum and maximum vibrator speed
The vibrator’s minimum and maximum speeds can be set either only by a potentiometer
command (versions: EL7_ST and EL7_AC) or by a potentiometer and PLC command
(versions: EL7_PLC and EL7_AC_PLC); in the latter case the selection must be made by
jumper Y4 as shown in the fig. (disconnect power supply before making the
selection).

− Setting speed by potentiometer command

Setting minimum speed:
Turn to minimum the speed-adjustment knob (100K potentiometer) located on the
lid of the box, then adjust the minimum TRIMMER until the required minimum speed
is reached.
Setting maximum speed:
Turn to maximum the speed-adjustment knob (100K potentiometer)) located on the
lid of the box, then adjust the maximum TRIMMER until the required maximum
speed is reached.
− Setting speed through PLC command
Speed can be set by connecting an external signal coming from the PLC that varies
from 0 - 10V to inputs 2 and 3 of the connector 2 or by connecting an external signal
varying from 0 - 20mA to inputs 1 and 3 of the connector 2.
Pay attention to + and - polarities
Setting minimum speed:
Transmit the external minimum signal and adjust the minimum TRIMMER until the
required minimum speed is reached.
Setting maximum speed:
Transmit the external maximum signal and adjust the maximum (automatic)
TRIMMER until the required maximum speed is reached.

• Variation of initial ramp time

Initial ramp time can be changed:
− slow 1 second
− fast 0.1 seconds
by means of jumper Y2 as in the fig. (disconnect power supply before making the
selection).

• Switching control box ON-OFF

The vibrator can be switched off using the connector 2 in the following manner:
connect the inputs 3-5 of the connector 2 with a clean contact that carries no voltage
(e.g. relay contact) or connector of input 3-4 of connector 2 with 24-VDC input signal (e.g.
from PLC). In the latter case, pay attention to + and – polarity.
Disconnect power supply before making the connections.

• Inversion of ON-OFF logic

To invert the logic of the input signal (0-24VDC), position the 2 jumpers Y3 on ON or on
OFF as shown in figs (disconnect power supply before making the selection).

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 Card EL7_ST
Card EL7_PLC
ON OFF
Potentiometer
100K Relay contact

+ ON-OFF from 24 VDC

- PLC
- 0-10V
+ Inputs for control by
ON-OFF signal switch
by PLC
- 0-20mA
PLC
+
24V = ON
0V = OFF
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Adjustment
Connector 2 by PLC
24V = OFF
0V = ON Y3 Y4 Adjustment by
potentiometer
MAX Slow = 1 sec
Adjusting Y2 Ramp
Trimmer for Fast = 0,1 sec
control by MAX
potentiometer Adjusting trimmer
for conrol by PLC
MIN MIN

Y1
Vibration frequency change
6000 3000
3000/6000

LED ON

6,5A (8A)
F5x20

6,5A (8A)
F5x20

Connector 1
1 2 3 4 5 6

L Vibrator
From ON-OFF switch
N connector

Fig.2

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 Technical features
EL7_ST
EL7_PLC

• Power supply: 230V (other voltages on request) +/- 20% - 50/60Hz

• Max. consumption: 1.5 W
• Max. current to vibrator: 6.3A RMS (8A by request)
• Minimum load: 50mA RMS
• Fuses: 6.3A F 250V 5x20 H 1500A
• Adjusting potentiometer: 100Kohm linear
• Vibration frequency: 3000/6000 vibration per minute
• Ramp time: 0.1sec. or 1sec. (selectable)
• Min. setting: 80V +/- 30%
• Max. setting: 200V - 30%
• ON/OFF input: clean contact 0 - 30VDC
• Automatic input consumption: 1mA max with 0 -10V
• Input impedance 0-10V: 50Komh / 0-20mA: 50ohm
• Protection grade: IP00
• Assembly position: horizontal or vertical.
• Storage temperature: -10 °C to + 80 °C
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to + 45 °C
• Relative humidity range: 80% to 31°C
• Installation category: II
• European standards: EMC-CE

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 Card EL7_AC
Card EL7_AC_PLC

ON OFF
Potentiometer
100K Relay contact

+ ON-OFF from 24 VDC

- PLC
- 0-10V
+ Inputs for control by
ON-OFF signal switch
by PLC
- 0-20mA
PLC
+
24V = ON
0V = OFF
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Adjustment by PLC
Connector 2
24V = OFF
0V = ON Y3 Y4 Adjustment by
potentiometer
MAX Slow = 1 sec
Adjusting Y2 Ramp
Trimmer for Fast = 0,1 sec
control by
potentiometer Sensivity adjustment
MIN Blue
3 2 1

Yellow
Y1 Brown
Vibration frequency change
6000 3000
3000/6000
Vibration sensor

MAX Adjusting Trimmer

MIN for control by PLC

LED ON

6,5A (8A)
F5x20

6,5A (8A)
F5x20

Connector 1
1 2 3 4 5 6

L Vibrator
From ON-OFF switch
N connector

Fig.3
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 Technical features
EL7_AC
EL7_AC_PLC

• Power supply: 230V (other voltages on request) +/- 20% - 50/60Hz

• Max. consumption: 1.5 W
• Max. current to vibrator: 6.3A RMS (8A by request)
• Minimum load: 50mA RMS
• Fuses: 6.3A F 250V 5x20 H 1500A
• Adjusting potentiometer.: 100Kohm linear
• Vibration frequency: 3000/6000 vibration per minute
• Ramp time: 0.1sec. or 1sec. (selectable)
• Min. setting: 80V +/- 30%
• Max. setting: 200V - 30%
• ON/OFF input: clean contact 0 ÷30VDC
• Automatic input consumption: 1mA max with 0 -10V
• Input impedance 0-10V: 50Komh / 0-20mA: 50ohm
• Protection grade: IP00
• Assembly position: horizontal or vertical.
• Storage temperature: -10 °C to + 80 °C
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to + 45 °C
• Relative humidity range: 80% to 31°C
• Installation category: II
• European standards: EMC-CE

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 Dimensions
Card EL7_ST (EL7_PLC)
Card EL7_AC (EL7_AC_PLC)

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Connector 2

Y3 Y4

Slow = 1 sec
Y2 Ramp
Fast = 0,1 sec

Fixing hole card

Y1

SE
6000 3000

Connector 1
1 2 3 4 5 6

Fig.4

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5 FITTING VIBRATION SENSOR (ACCELEROMETER) AND SPECIFIC
USE OF CARD EL7_AC (EL7_AC_PLC)

The vibration sensor (Fig.5) must be located in such a way that the sensitive part is arranged
according to the vibration direction and in such a position that it picks up all vibrations (see fig.
6).

Resin-coated container with

fixing racket for general
industrial use

Brown
Yellow
Blue

Fig.5

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DIRECTION OF VIBRATIONS

Fig.6

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Once the sensor has been fixed, connect it to the EL7.AC (EL7_AC_PLC) circuit and after
powering up the control box, set min. and max. vibrator speed (see paragraph 4) in order to
obtain a sufficiently ample adjustment. Then set the vibrator at the desired speed.

The EL7 control box AC (EL7_AC_PLC), uses the data supplied by the vibration sensor
(accelerometer) to vary the supply to the vibrator in order to maintain the set speed whatever
the quantity and weight of the material loaded on the vibrator.

The circuit is supplied with standard calibration but the vibrator vibration may be different from
the reference vibration and therefore from the standard calibration.
To overcome this difficulty, it is sufficient to adjust the sensitivity setting trimmer located on the
interface circuit of the accelerometer interface in such a way as to adjust the operation of
vibrators with widely differing vibration ranges without having to shift the position of the
accelerometer.
The trimmer shifts both the minimum and maximum limit so as to facilitate alignment of the
required variation.

The following points must be considered in order to obtain an optimal working point:

− If the circuit is optimised with an empty vibrator, the work point must be sufficiently below
line voltage that when the load is increased the circuit can keep vibration stable by
supplying more output voltage.
− If the vibrator with full load is optimised, the voltage on the vibrator will fall as the channel
or the container empties, so the work point can be nearer line voltage.

The circuit EL7_AC (EL7_AC_PLC) is supplied with response times that are such as not to
cause oscillation problems in the vast majority of cases.
If the vibrator and circuit nevertheless fail to reach a stable operating condition, this means
that the quality of the vibrator is much below the normal standards (too much sensitivity or too
light a structure).
In such cases, everything must be stiffened by mechanically modifying the vibrator or
increasing the spring pack.
The EL7_AC (EL7_AC_PLC) circuits with vibration sensor enable the operation of the vibrator
or of the system to be greatly improved but cannot completely correct system design errors.
But a good design can only benefit even further from such circuits that have been specially
designed and engineered to optimise and perfectly control all types of electromagnetic
vibrators in all operating conditions.

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6 INSTRUCTIONS ON USE OF TIME MANAGEMENT CARD “SE”
(Fig.7), FOR VERSIONS THAT HAVE IT

The instructions on the use of the SE card follow. For the dimensions, see Fig.8.

• Power supply - 230V +/- 20% 50/60Hz (other voltages on request)

connector 1: clamps 1+2

• PNP sensor or NPN - 10-30VDC

connector 2: clamps 1+2+3
To select the sensor to be used and the relative desired function, after connection move
the jumpers Y1 and Y2 as follows:

1 2 3 4
A A A A

B B B B

1. NPN sensor or mechanical sensor

With cycle start sensor signal

2. NPN sensor
With cycle end sensor signal

3. PNP sensor
With cycle start sensor signal

4. PNP sensor
With cycle end sensor signal

! CHECK JUMPERS CAREFULLY BEFORE POWERING UP

• Mechanical sensor
connector 2: clamp 1+2

• Vibrator ON-OFF
connector 4: clamps 4+5

• Vibrator STOP delay (delay from 0 to 5 seconds)

Adjust trimmer T1

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• Vibrator START delay (delay from 0 to 5 seconds)
Adjust trimmer T2

• External enabling input (from another card)

connector 3: clamps 3+4 (closed contact = enabled input)
Insert bridge when remote enabling is not used

• External enabling (for another card)

connector 4: clamps 1+2+3 (1+2 normally open and 2+3 normally closed)

• Solenoid valve24VDC
connector 5: clamps 1+2 (operation parallel to vibrator with anticipation of 1 second and
delayed switch-off of 2 seconds)

• Workpiece flow interruption alarm

connector 4: clamps 6 and 7
for alarm control with clean contact (alarm contact normally open)

For 24V lamp control, use

connector 3: clamp 1
connector 4: clamp 7
and make a bridge between
connector 3: clamp 2 and
connector 4: clamp 6.

Alarm RESET is automatic as soon as workpiece flow resumes.

• Delay to workpiece flow interruption alarm (alarm from 0 to 30 seconds)

Adjust trimmer T3

• Vibrator block RESET

connector 4: clamp 10 + connector 2: clamp 1
Vibrator block inserted (bridge between clamps 8 and 9 of the connector 4) in the event
of an alarm

• 24VDC output (0.1 A max)

connector 3: clamps 1+2

• CARD OPERATION LED

Green ON = START vibrator
Yellow ON = TOP vibrator
Red ON = alarm start

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 Mechanical
sensor Connector 2 Connector 5

- Solenoid valve Vibrator block reset

PNP or NPN

2 1
c 24VDC
sensor

1 2 3
+

A
Vibrator block
Sensor type

Y2

Y1
and function AUT alarm 24VAC (0,1A max)

B
NC
ON - OFF vibrator card

T3
Alarm ON delay C

Connector 4
NC
Outputs for enabling

T2
Vibrator ON delay C

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
NO

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T1
Vibrator OFF delay

Fig.7
Card “SE”

Alarm ON LED
Vibrator ON LED
Vibrator OFF LED
Input external enabling

SE-03
4 3 2 1

Power supply

1 2
Connector 1 Connector 3
 Technical features
CARD “SE”

• Power supply: 230V (other voltages on request) +/- 20% - 50/60Hz

• Max. consumption: 1.5 W
• Max. current to vibrator: 6.3A RMS (8A by request)
• Minimum load: 50mA RMS
• Fuses: 6.3A F 250V 5x20 H 1500A
• Adjusting potentiometer.: 100Kohm linear
• Vibration frequency: 3000/6000 vibration per minute
• Ramp time: 0.1sec. or 1sec. (selectable)
• Min. setting: 80V +/- 30%
• Max. setting: 200V - 30%
• ON/OFF input: clean contact 0 ÷30VDC
• Automatic input consumption: 1mA max with 0 -10V
• Input impedance 0-10V: 50Komh / 0-20mA: 50ohm
• Protection grade: IP00
• Assembly position: horizontal or vertical.
• Storage temperature: -10 °C to + 80 °C
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to + 45 °C
• Relative humidity range: 80% to 31°C
• Installation category: II
• European standards: EMC-CE

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 Dimensions
Card “SE”

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
Connector 4
2 1

SE-03

Y2 T3 T2 T1

1 2 3 1 2
A Y1 B

Fig.8

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