At my work we have a Panasonic placement machine and Hover Davis electronic feeders. Some of the large feeders do not always pull the tape from the component reels. Consequently, the machine stops and an operator has to physically pull the tape tight or tie a heavy object on the tape using gravity to keep the tension tight for the next component to be placed.
I would like to design a circuit with a small motor that will roll the tape on a roller when tension is not detected. Strain gauge circuit?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
I would like to design a circuit with a small motor that will roll the tape on a roller when tension is not detected. Strain gauge circuit?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!