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PCF Metering System brochure
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Precision Continuous Flow Metering and Dispense System PROVEN QUALITY. LEADING TECHNOLOGY.

Precision dispensing in a flexible system Reduce material usage with precise, reliable metering The Graco PCF Metering System dispenses a precise, continuous flow of singlecomponent sealants or adhesives in automotive and industrial applications. Advanced technology provides ultimate control, resulting in smooth, consistent beads, dots and spray patterns. You minimize material usage, reduce rework, and improve operational efficiencies. Reduce your cost of ownership • Low initial capital investment • Fewer wear parts compared to shot meters simplifies maintenance Improve your process...

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Graco PCF Metering System – System components include: 1 Control Center/Advanced Display Module (ADM) Provides digital communications between the Advanced Display Module and the fluid plate. Provides easy setup, monitoring and system diagnostics – includes USB interface. Fluid Plate Advanced sensors provide feedback to system controls – where real-time adjustments are made for changes in material temperatures, viscosities, dispense rates or robot speeds. Gateway Modules Allows the Graco PCF to communicate with other systems within your manufacturing process. – Communications Gateway Module...

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Take total control of your process Control Center operates multiple fluid plates Fluid Plate Fluid Plate #4 #4 Fluid Plate Fluid Plate #3 #3 Fluid Plate Fluid Plate #1 #1 Fluid Plate Fluid Plate #2 #2 Fluid Plate #1 • Controls each fluid plate independently • Capable of operating multiple fluid plates – up to four with Communication Gateway Modules and up to two with Discrete Gateway Modules • Controls up to 16 different applicators Control Center can also control PrecisionSwirl Technology ™ PrecisionSwirl Orbiter PrecisionSwirl PrecisionSwirl Fluid Plate Fluid Plate #1 #1 Orbiter PCF...

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Advanced, intuitive user controls The Control Center contains the electronics that communicate with the fluid plate. Its user interface is easy to use, and is detachable for in-plant mobility and flexibility. • Monitors amount of material dispensed in each cycle • ets you change system values or do simple tests without L reprogramming the robot controller • rovides system diagnostics, helping you isolate problems more easily P Control modes include: • ead control – measures flow rate and pressure to ensure a consistent B bead size • Full open – opens regulator to allow for recirculation •...

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PrecisionSwirl Electric Orbital Applicator PrecisionSwirl Technology for consistent material delivery PrecisionSwirl Technology can now be programmed within the PCF Metering System, in the Advanced Display Module, for easy integration with your automation. • Applies a uniform, circular loop pattern with clean edges and no mess • Dispenses open or closed, wide or narrow pattern beads • Reduces downtime – virtually no tip plugging ith PrecisionSwirl w applicator’s large tip sizes • Simplifies robotics programming for directional changes • An orbiting nozzle allows you to apply material on...

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Ordering Information and Specifications PCF Metering System Selection Matrix PF 2 4 3 1 Product Identier PF = Precision Continuous Flow Number of Styles (1 purge and 1 programmed style) 2 16 (1 purge and 15 programmed styles) 256 (1 purge and 255 programmed styles) Cartridge Mastic Cartridge Mastic Heated Mastic Heated Mastic Cartridge None None High Resolution High Resolution Heated Standard Resolution None Ultra High Resolution Protocol (Interface cable not included) Discrete Gateway DeviceNet Ethernet/IP PROFIBUS PROFINET Voltage 100-240 VAC 24 VDC 100-240 VAC with Integrated...

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Part numbers for multiple fluid plates Regulator Part Number High Resolution 25 cc’s per minute) Cartridge (for flow rates above Resolution Ultra High (for flow rates under 25 cc’s per minute) None Mastic High Resolution None Heated Mastic Heated Standard Resolution Note: Independent fluid plate sales include a 50 ft (15 m) CAN cable. PrecisionSwirl Expansion Kits PrecisionSwirl Expansion Kits include 20 ft (6 m) CAN cable to connect to Control Center. PrecisionSwirl orbiter and motor cable must be ordered separately. 255468 Light tower 16M100 Meter enabled, 2 styles token 16M101 Meter...

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