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Section 1980S
GEMCOTM
Micro-Adjust Rotating Cam Limit Switches
 
DESCRIPTION
 
The Gemco Rotating Cam Limit Switch has been developed to meet all requirements for an industrial multipurpose cam-actuated limit switch in applications where precise repetitive sequential, automatic, or semi-automatic operations are required in control circuitry. When motion is expressed in shaft rotation, either through a roller chain, gear train, or directly, the Gemco Rotating Cam Limit Switch makes it possible to open or close independent circuits at any desired angular position of the input shaft. Any closed circuit or open circuit from 4° to 356° is obtainable without the use of special cams. All cam settings can be adjusted at any angular position of the cam shaft.
 
MAINTENANCE & INSTALLATION
 
Lifetime sealed ball bearings provide smooth maintenance-free operation and allow mounting of the Gemco Micro-Adjust Rotating Cam Limit Switch in any position.
SUGGESTED SET-UP PROCEDURE
 
The Gemco Micro-Adjust Cams may be adjusted either before or after installation. The following procedure is recommended for cam adjustment.
  1. Mount the assembly and couple shaft driving member with the shaft keyway aligned with the positioning arrow located on the bearing end plate. The machine should be in the start cycle position with all cams set at zero.
  2. Turn cam adjustment disc to the desired setting, observing the angular degree position markings on the top of the cam block.
  3. Follow the cam setting procedure as described inside the cover of the enclosure.
NO TOOLS NECESSARY!
TO ADJUST CAM SETTING


 
Figure 1
NEMA 1 Style
 
When ordering spare parts, specify complete catalog number of Rotating Cam Limit Switch
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NUMBER
       
1 ENCLOSURE (Ref Fig. #1-3 for NEMA Style) 1 Specify Catalog No.
2 COVER (Ref Fig. #1-3 for NEMA stle) 1 Specify Catalog No.
3 ROLL PIN (1/8" x 1") As Req'd 04564001
4 CAM SHAFT 1 Specify Catalog No.
5 SWITCH SUPPORT BRACKET 2 C0185400
6 WOODRUFF KEY #606 1 04564002
7 DECAL DRIVE MECHANISM 1 NP0011300
8 FLANGE BEARING-NEMA 1, 4, 12 (3/4") 2 04570001
9 CAM ASSEMBLY (1 per circuit) As Req'd SD0117800
10 CONDUIT PLUG (NEMA 1) 1 Specify Catalog No.
* 11 INSTRUCTION LABEL (Inside Cover) 1 NP0067700
* 12 INSTRUCTION SHEET 1 NP0067600
13 NAMEPLATE 1 NP0010900
14 PAN HEAD MACHINE SCREW (#6-32 X 1") As Req'd 04560001
15 ADJUSTING STICK 1 P0034600
• 16 SNAP SWITCH S.P.D.T. See Sect. 1950
D.P.D.T.
As Req'd 1950-1-B-A-AO
1950-4-B-A-AO
• 17 SNAP SWITCH S.P.D.T. See Sect. 1950
w/RUBBER BOOT D.P.D.T.
As Req'd 1950-1-B-A-AR
1950-4-B-A-AR
18 COVER LATCH ASS'Y. (NEMA 4) See Fig. #2 As Req'd Specify Catalog No.
19 COVER CAPTIVE SCREW (NEMA 12) See Fig. #3 As Req'd SD0169600
20 SNAP SWITCH BRACKET 1 Specify Catalog No.
21 ROLLER FOLLOWER As Req'd SD0157100
22 HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 5/8" w/LOCK WASHER 6 04560003
* 23 CENTER BEARING ASSEMBLY (13+ Circuit) 1 SD0119500
* 24 CONDUIT FITTING (NEMA 4 & 12) See Figs. #2 & #3 1 Specify Catalog No.
25 PAN HEAD MACHINE SCREW w/SEMS WASHER
(#10-32 X 3/8")
As Req'd 04560002
  * Item not shown on drawing
  • It is recommended that snap switches be replaced after fifteen million operations.
 

Figure 2
NEMA 4 Style
 

Figure 3
NEMA 12 Style
 
ELECTRICAL CONTACTS
 
The welded silver cadmium oxide contacts provide the following advantages: (1) High electrical conductivity. (2) Excellent resistance to sticking contacts, (3) Minimum electrical erosion. The presence of cadmium oxide gives high arc quenching characteristics of cadmium without a reduction of high conductivity of fine silver. This is because the cadmium oxide remains as discrete particles throughout the silver base and each exhibits its own physical characteristics.
 
ELECTRICAL CONTACT RATINGS
Switch Type Contacts Volts AC Volts DC
Inductive  
Pilot Duty 35% Power Factor
Inductive Pilot Duty and Resistive
Make Break Continuous Carrying Amperes Make, Break and Continuous Carrying Amperes Make and Break Amperes Continuous Carrying Amps
Amps. VA Amps. VA Double Throw
1950-4 DPDT 115
230
440
575
30
15
7.5
6
3450
3450
3450
3450
3
1.5
0.75
0.6
345
345
345
345
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
115
230
600
0.2
0.1
----
10
10
10
1950-1 SPDT 110
220
440
600
40
20
10
8
----
----
----
----
15
10
6
5
----
----
----
----
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
115
230
600
0.25
0.1
----
15
15
15
APPLICATION NOTE
 
The N.O. and N.C contacts of the single pole, double throw snap on circuits of the same snap switch has two poles, which can be used on opposite polarities. The N.O. and N.C. circuit of each pole of the two pole snap switch, however, must be used on the same polarity.
 

 

 
MOUNTING OF UNIT
 
Mount the assembly and couple the input shaft to the driving member, with the shaft keyway up and in line with the positioning arrow on the bearing end plate. The machine should be in the start cycle position.
 
ESTABLISHING CAM SHAFT DIRECTION OF ROTATION
 
Cam settings should be made with the cam shaft uppermost to the viewer. The picture at the top illustrates this viewing position and also shows the adjusting tool being applied to the adjusting wheel. Shaft rotation is always established off the right end of the unit even when the input shaft, whether direct or through a gear reducer, is situated at the left end. As an aid to designating shaft rotation when gear reducer is used, consult page 10 of the 1980 Catalog Section.
 
CAM SETTINGS
 
For clockwise rotation, set "make" angle with the black dial and "break" with the red dial for dwell settings less than 180° or greater. Reverse colors for dwells greater than 180°
 
For counterclockwise rotation, set "make" angle with the white dial and "break" with the yellow dial. Reverse colors for dwells greater than 180°
 
Switch connections should be made in accordance with the illustrations to the right, which, incidentally, are both clockwise rotating examples.