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Operating Manual
Please Read Before Operating Unit
Model MMC200 Multi-Material Cutter
Service and All Spare Parts Available
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MMC200 SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum cut length.............99,999" (or 99,999 cm)
@ +/- 1% accuracy
Minimum cut length.............. 0.100" (.25cm) or less
@ +/- 0.02"(.05cm) accuracy
Maximum material size:
Tubing.......................0.625" (5/8") OD (ø1.58 cm)
Flat Material...............................3.94" (10 cm) wide
Wire......................10 AWG (.040cm) solid copper
Tolerance........................................... 1% or better
(dependent on material and feeding system)
Batching…………up to 99 programmable batches
Power Requirements
Electrical………....…...115Vac or 230Vac (+/-10%)
Consumption……………………………...…200W
Compressed air………………...……..40 to 90PSI
Feed rates……………....10 selectable feed rates
MMC200 Feed belt speeds
Feedrate # inches/sec cm/sec
0 6.6 16.8
1 9.9 25.2
2 13.2 33.6
3 16.6 42.1
4 19.9 50.5
5 26.5 67.3
6 29.8 75.7
7 33.1 84.1
8 36.4 92.5
9 39.7 100.9
MODEL MMC200
MULTI-MATERIAL CUTTER
Production rates (in pieces per hour) at various feedrates
Feedrat e # / Length 1" 2" 6" 10" 20" 100"
0 5,792 4,129 2,009 1,327 718 154
1 6,058 4,411 2,571 1,935 1,196 295
2 6,963 5,354 3,363 2,613 1,679 435
3 8,042 6,495 4,359 3,410 2,207 578
4 8,366 6,843 4,689 3,781 2,549 707
5 8,533 7,024 4,858 3,992 2,801 827
6 8,731 7,240 5,062 4,192 3,032 943
7 8,822 7,339 5,157 4,279 3,180 1,049
8 8,822 7,339 5,157 4,279 3,237 1,140
9 8,822 7,339 5,157 4,279 3,251 1,183
Ordering Information
AR7161...................................................115V 60Hz
AR7162.................220/240V, 50Hz, European plug
Optional Accessories
AR3801 (DE400)....................... Vertical Dereeler
AR0170 (DE700).................Compensatting dereeler
AR6201 (APF100)..............................Prefeeder(115V)
AR6202 (APF100)..............................Prefeeder(230V)
TR1413............................High speed steel lower blade
TR1415............................High speed steel upper
blade
Replacement Parts
IR1205...........Replacement guillotine(upper) blade
IR1203.................Replacement anvil (lower) blade
PR0655...........................................4A fuse (115V)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE TOOL UNTIL
YOU HAVE READ THOROUGHLY, AND UNDERSTAND COMPLETELY, ALL INSTRUCTIONS,
RULES, ETC. ON THIS PAGE, AND IN THE
OPERATING MANUAL. WHEN USING ELECTRIC TOOLS, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND
PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This
tool is equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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Do not modify the plug provided – if it will not fit the
outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
The green conductor with or without yellow stripes
is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair or
replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the
tool is properly grounded.
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong
grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. Repair or replace damaged or
worn cord immediately.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning on.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet
locations, or expose them to rain. Keep work area
well lighted.
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOL before servicing; when
changing accessories, such as blades, wheels,
cutters, and like.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult
the operating manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause
risk of injury to persons.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced.
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM MATERIAL
SPECIFICATIONS.
DO NOT OPERATED UNIT WITHOUT
GUARDS IN PLACE OR GUARDS NOT IN
WORKING ORDER.
DO NOT PERFORM MAINTENANCE OR
ADJUSTMENTS WITH POWER ON.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eye-
glasses only
have impact resistant lenses; they are NOT safety
glasses. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other
jewelry that might get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
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DO NOT PLACE FINGERS OR APPENDAGES
IN OR NEAR OPENINGS IN GUARDS.
DO NOT RUN UNIT WITH INCORRECT LINE
VOLTAGE. REFER TO LABEL PLACED TO THE
RIGHT OF THE IEC CONNECTOR.
DO NOT ALLOW UNTRAINED OR UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE UNIT.
DO NOT DEFEAT ANY OF THE SAFETY
FEATURES.
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IMPORTANT: No liability will be incurred by The
Eraser Co. for injury, death, or property damage caused by a product which has been set
up, operated, and/or installed contrary to
Eraser’s written operating manual, or which
has been subjected to misuse, negligence, or
accident, or which has been repaired or altered by anyone other than Eraser, or which
has been used in a manner or for a purpose
for which the product was not designed.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT OPERATE TOOL UNTIL YOU HAVE
READ THOROUGHLY, AND UNDERSTAND
COMPLETELY, ALL INSTRUCTIONS, RULES,
ETC., ON THESE PAGES. THESE ARE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND SHOULD
BE KEPT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. CONTACT ERASER IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT
CLEAR.
The following instructions apply for firmware created after June 07, 2005. For previous versions,
use instructions appropriate for those. When the
machine is powered up, the “splash” screen will
reveal which instructions are to be used:
THE ERASER COMPANY
MMC200 06-07-05
A date in the third line of the display indicates revised firmware and that the following instructions
apply. No firmware written before this date displays
the revision date on the splash screen.
SET-UP:
The MMC200 is supplied with one fixed, stationary
blade (lower) and one moveable blade (upper).
Also included are three Allen wrenches; 1/8",
3/16" & 9/64"
Place the unit on a sturdy workbench with the right
side exit chute even with the right side of the bench.
Short and long cut lengths will drop out the right
side of the exit chute. Material collection bins can
be placed to collect the cut material as it exits. If
using the DE700 (or any other tensioning de-reeler)
place the de-reeler to the left of the unit at least 24"
from the entrance. High feed rates and high mandatory production rates may necessitate the use
of the APF100 prefeeder. Refer to the de-reeler’s
operating instructions for further set up details.
If this MMC200 is to be used with the automatic
pre-feeder (APF100), insert the communication
cable (part # PR1212) into the DB9 connector labeled “COMMUNICATION PORT” on both machines. This allows the MMC200 to pause processing in the event of a material mis-feed. This feature can be used to stop the MMC200 by an external signal applied to the pins of this port (a DC
voltage from 5V to 24V or higher if applied briefly).
This allows the MMC200 to be controlled by an
external process. Call factory for details.
Insert the power cord into the IEC connector. Plug
the unit into the appropriate power supply using
the correct plug for the unit purchased. Use a properly grounded mains supply. The American plug is
for use on 110/120V 60Hz mains supply. The
European and United Kingdom plugs are for 220/
240V 50Hz mains supply. Connect clean, dry, compressed air at 40 to 90 P.S.I.
Caution: Environmental conditions for proper operation should be 50° F-104° F (10° C-40° C) and
30-75% relative humidity. The MMC200 should be
operated in a well-ventilated open workspace. This
machine may be affected by outside environmental disturbances. The unit is rated for continuous
use and is protected by one fuse located in the
IEC connector.
CAUTION: The MMC200 comes with the blades
completely installed. These blades are intended
for use on wire and tubing and are extremely sharp.
Caution must be used when removing or installing
these blades.
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Caution: Safety glasses or other suitable eye protection should be worn when operating this unit.
OPERATION:
Turn the MMC200 on using the I/O switch on the
side of the unit. Do not turn the unit on and off repeatedly without waiting 5 seconds. Removing the
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guard during a run is not recommended. It will stop
the stepper motors and the piece being processed
will not be of the correct length.
Open the belt feed by turning the switch counterclockwise to disengage the belt feed. Rotate the
knobs on the front of the unit to open the guides
wide enough to accommodate the material being
cut. Feed the material through the guides until it
protrudes past the blades on the right side of the
unit. Make certain the material is between the two
sets of guides located on the left and right side of
the belt feed.
Turn the switch clockwise to close the belt feed
and engage the upper belt
Material can be fed through the feed belts by using
the manual control keys located on the keypad (the
<JOG>, <+> and <-> keys). The <+> key jogs the
material through the machine and the <-> key reverses this movement. Press the <CUT> key
when the material has successfully been fed
through to the exit chute to eliminate the excess
length on the first piece. When using the <JOG>
key, this will place the controller in Manual mode.
When in the Manual mode, the following indication
comes to the display:
MANUAL PROCESS
LENGTH: 0.0
ABORT -ESC
The length indication increments or decrements
with regard to the motion induced by the <+>, <->
or <JOG> keys. The indicator resets to zero when
the Cut key is pressed. Press the <ESC/PAUSE>
key to return to the Batch select screen. The unit
now is ready for programming.
PROGRAMMING:
START UP
When the unit is turned on, the splash screen will
display briefly:
THE ERASER COMPANY
MMC200 06-07-05
.
The model number and the firmware revision date
are displayed in the third line.
The main Batch Select screen is displayed next:
DO ONE OF THESE: 0
0 FOR NO BATCH SAVE
ENTER . FOR KIT
NEXT NEW BATCH #1
The number on the first line will be the last batch
run, or in this case, 0, since no processing has
occurred after power-up. A “batch” is a set of parameters for a quantity of one length to be cut (i.e.
the units, the cut length, length correction, quantity and feedrate). The number on the last line is
the next available batch that has not yet had parameters stored (i.e. it is a clean memory location
and is the location of the next batch to be stored).
The system requires that batches be created in
sequence, so numbers higher than the number
on the last line will not be accepted. As batches
are created, the number on the last line will increase, until the current maximum of 99 batches
is reached.
Press the <ENTER> key to select the default
batch, or type in a new number and press
<ENTER>. The line being edited will display a blinking cursor. Parameters entered while using batch
0 are never stored (i.e. the “0” batch is a “scratch
pad” memory location). Parameters for all other
batches are stored, so the next time that particular batch is called, those parameters will be presented as defaults. If any parameters are edited,
the new edited values will be stored for the next
time that batch is entered. All batches that have
parameters stored can be edited by entering the
desired batch number.
CREATING A NEW BATCH
Enter the number on the last line of the batch prompt
screen, in this case 1, and then press the
<ENTER> key. The first edit screen will appear:
UNITS in #1
CUT LENGTH 0.0
LENGTH ADJUST 0
QUANTITY 0
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The current batch number is shown beside the #
at the top right. The cursor will be flashing just before the in (inch), indicating that the field is currently editable. In general, the line being edited will
display a blinking cursor. Press the <ENTER> key
to accept the default of inches, or press the <+>
or <-> key to toggle to cm, for centimeters, then
press the <ENTER> key to store cm. Each time
the <ENTER> key is pressed, the cursor advances
to the next parameter.
Enter a value for the length parameter. If the
<ENTER> key is pressed accidentally before a
value is entered, press the <ESC> key to go back
to the main batch select menu. If a mistake is made
during data entry, press the <BACKSPACE> key
to back space over the entry. If the <ENTER> key
has been pressed, press the <ESC> key and start
over. All values entered so far will have been stored,
so you would only have to press the <ENTER>
key until you returned to the parameter where that
is incorrect-the values would not have to be entered again. The cut length parameter requires a
value between .01 and 99,999 to be entered. The
limitation here is that the value can be a maximum
of 6 characters, including the decimal place. For
example, 123456, 123.45 and 1234.5 are permissible but the value 1234.56 isn’t allowed. The
MMC200 is capable of 1% cut length accuracy only,
so, it doesn’t make sense to enter a decimal place
value in lengths over 100 (inches or centimeters).
Due to variations in materials, pre-feed systems
and feed wheel pressure, actual cut length may
vary from the inputted length by a proportional
amount. If the cut lengths are consistent with each
other, the machine requires no further adjustment
to pre-feed system or feed wheel pressure. The
MMC200 incorporates a length compensation feature to provide an easy adjustment in these cases.
The length can be compensated +/-1% to +/- 10%
of the inputted length. The length compensation
display will show (-) for a negative value. Example:
If 10" (25.4cm) is entered as the desired length,
but the actual average cut piece measures 9.8"
(24.9cm), a length compensation of +2% will
increase the cut length by .200 (0.5 cm) to the
desired 10" (25.4 cm). The <+> or <-> keys may
be used to add or decrease length compensation
value. NOTE: Often it will not be known if length
compensation is needed until after a trial run is
completed. When programming a batch, leave the
field at 0 and edit the batch later if necessary to
add length compensation. Once a value has been
entered, or if the default of 0 is to be used, press
the
ENTER key. The length compensation will re-
main with the batch program. An alternate, more
accurate, method would be simply to enter the
desired cut length, run several pieces, measure/
calculate the average error and add/subtract the
error to/from the targeted length as necessary (e.g.
a desired 10.00" is entered into the length parameter; a measured 9.82" is cut. The operator compensates for this by adding 0.18" to the targeted
cut length value. The new cut length value becomes 10.18").
After the quantity is entered, cut rate edit screen
appears:
FEED RATE 3 #1
-MAX SPEED 8.0
-MAX ACCEL 20.0
-MAX DECEL 40.0
The default feed rate is feed rate #3, as depicted
above. The feed rate can be changed at this point
by entering a number (0 through 9) or by pressing
the <+> or <-> keys. Feed rate #3 is a good starting point. Adjust this value upward if the production rate isn’t high enough and adjust this value
down if there is a lot of slippage at the feed belts.
The units for acceleration are in revolutions per
second2 and the units displayed for speed is revolution per second. Press <+> or <-> to increment
or decrement the feed rate value. As the value is
changed, the rate values are updated to show what
values are active for that feed rate. The following
table represents the maximum speed at any feed
rate of the feed belts:
NOTE: The slower the feed rate, the more accurate in length the cut pieces will be. It is advised to
start with the lowest feed rate and check results,
then adjust the feed rate if desired.
If an incorrect key is pressed for a given parameter input (e.g. a number key is pressed at the
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prompt for a unit of measure or for the length correction factor), a long beep will sound that is distinctly longer than the confirmatory beep heard after each key press. Also, if the value entered is out
of range or isn’t acceptable as an input for that
parameter (e.g. to enter more than 99,999 inches
as a length, to use more than 1 decimal point, etc.)
a letter appears in the lower right corner of the display indicating the error:
UNITS in #1
CUT LENGTH 0.0
LENGTH ADJUST 0
QUANTITY 0 R
A legend to determine the cause of the input is
given below:
INPUT ERROR DIAGNOSTIC LEGEND
ERROR INDICATOR Explana tion
R Data out of range.
D An ex tra dec imal point.
W A decimal only was entered as an input.
Nothing to delete. Back Space key
N
L Length out of range.
F Too many decimal places.
press ed too many times.
In general, an <ENTER> key press advances to
next parameter, a <RUN> key press jumps over
items on the current screen and advances to the
next screen or menu and an <ESC/PAUSE> key
press returns back to the previous screen. Also,
when editing an existing batch parameter, an
<ENTER> key press is necessary to re-write a
new value into memory. A <RUN> key press simply advances to the next screen without over writing the old value.
Once the feed rate is decided, press the <ENTER>
key to advance to the batch start screen:
JOG - JOG
CUT - CUT
MAIN MENU - ENTER
START - RUN
batch and to run the batch. If the operator chooses
to run some test pieces before commencing the
batch, press the <JOG> key and the manual process screen comes up:
MANUAL PROCESS
LENGTH: 0.0
ABORT -ESC
This screen looks like the manual mode screen
but has a subtle difference. When the <JOG> or
<+> keys are pressed, the wire or tubing will transport the cut length parameter. If 5.0" was entered
as a cut length, 5" of material would move through
the machine and 5.0 would be displayed for a
length. Another <JOG> key press would again advance 5 inches of material through the machine
and 10.0 would be displayed as the length. When
the <CUT> key is pressed, the cut mechanism
activates and the length is reset to zero.
If the start option is selected (a <RUN> key press),
a batch run screen is displayed:
PIECES XXXX #1
PIECES LEFT XXXX
ESC TO STOP/BREAK
RUN TO CONTINUE
The first line indicates the quantity parameter and
the current batch number and the second line indicates a running count of the pieces left to process. The pieces left count is decremented after
each piece is cut. When a batch is successfully
completed, a batch completion screen appears:
RUN COMPLETE #1
PIECES LEFT 0
PUSH ANY KEY
This screen indicates a successful completion of
a batch and the batch number. A key press brings
the main batch select menu back to the screen.
This menu allows several options: to run a test
piece, to cut a piece, to enter the newly created
batch parameters into memory without running the
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RUNNING AN EXISTING BATCH
Once a set of one or more batches are created, a
batch may be started with a little as three key
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presses. After running a batch, the batch remains
the default batch number until it is edited again. If
the operator chooses to run the same length, quantity and rate on a number of different materials (e.g.
several colors of the same wire), the operator
would push any key as instructed in the screen
above, press the <RUN> key at the batch select
menu (the previous batch is the default at this point)
and press the <RUN> key again to start the batch
at the batch start menu. Alternatively, a different
batch may be selected by pressing the key representing that batch’s number (i.e. selecting a batch
number that already exists in memory) and the
pressing the <ENTER> key.
A number of events can interrupt a batch during
processing and stop the machine. If the MMC200
is paired with the Eraser APF100 pre-feeder and
the optional communication cable is in place, a
mis-feed or wire jam at the pre-feeder will stop the
MMC200 from processing any more pieces:
JOG - JOG
CUT - CUT
ABORT - ESC
CONTINUE - RUN
The MMC200 checks for the presence of material
continually during a feed. If the wire or tubing is
depleted during a feed, the operator will see:
MATERIAL OUT!
This screen remains until the operator reloads the
machine with material. The count displayed on the
subsequent batch run screen will display the correct count. At this point, the firmware displays the
event recovery screen as in the two conditions
above. The processing of material can be halted
by a <ESC/PAUSE> keypress as well. When the
operator presses the <ESC/PAUSE> key, the
MMC200 immediately comes to a halt and again
displays the exceptional event recovery screen:
EXTERNAL
MISFEED!
When the condition is relieved, the exceptional
event recovery screen appears:
JOG - JOG
CUT - CUT
ABORT - ESC
CONTINUE - RUN
This menu allows the operator to continue the
batch if the current piece is unaffected, to discontinue the batch or to remedy the current piece by
allowing a manual jog and cut until the machine is
setup to resume.
When the guard is opened during a running batch,
it is considered an exceptional event as well:
GUARD OPEN!
The machine will stop immediately. When the guard
is closed, we again see the exceptional event recovery screen:
JOG - JOG
CUT - CUT
ABORT - ESC
CONTINUE - RUN
This action allow the operator to halt the machine
for any reason and to resume with concern to the
piece being fed (e.g. if a 28" piece is interrupted at
8", the MMC200 will continue to feed to 28" when
the continue option is selected).
KIT FEATURE
The MMC200 also has a kit feature. This allows a
collection (or set) of batches to be run sequentially. A kit can be defined (for an example) to be
batches 4 (one 6.0” pieces), 5 (three 8.0” pieces)
and 6 (one 2.0” pieces) (not necessarily in that
order). The MMC200 will then feed and cut all
pieces in batch number 4, then batch 5, then batch
6 will run. The quantity of kits are entered when
defining a kit. The default batch select screen
below:
DO ONE OF THESE: 0
0 FOR NO BATCH SAVE
ENTER . FOR KIT
NEXT NEW BATCH #1
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Allows the user to enter kit mode by a <.> key press.
The screen will then go to the kit selecting screen:
SELECT KIT 1
NEXT NEW KIT #2
At this point, the operator has 3 options.
1) The operator selects a kit previously defined and
assigned a number. The screen then moves on to
the first kit editing screen, displaying the first batch
in that kit [see kit editing screen below].
2) The operator can back out of the kit mode (back
to first screen) by pressing the <ESC> key.
3)The operator can define a new kit. This looks
similar to the kit editing screens except that a zero
appears as the batch.
INDEX #0 F KIT#1
INDEX #0 F
SELECT BATCH: 0 A
KIT#1
LENGTH .0
SELECT BATCH: 0
Position Indicator
QUANTITY 0
Allowable Action Indicator
The index is the “place holder” in the kit that stores
the batch. The first batch in any kit is stored at index 0, the next position in the kit is index 1 and so
forth. When the operator gets to this screen, the
cursor is at the batch select parameter. The position indicator displays an “F”, meaning that this is
the first batch in this kit (see table below for position indicator key). In addition, the allowable action
indicator displays an “A”, meaning that a batch may
be added (see table below).
POS ITION INDICATOR
Symbol
F First batc h in kit (index #0).
M Middle batch.
L Last batc h (last index in kit, can be deleted).
N New batch (this status is temporary until this index is s aved).
ALLOWABLE ACTION I NDICATOR
Symbol Definition
E Edit-can change batch # at current index.
D Delete - remove batch from current index (only possible for the
last index in the kit), also implies an edit if it is necessary.
A Add - add batch and index location to kit.
Definition
To continue with the example outlined above, batch
4 will be the first batch to be run in this kit so it will
be entered at index 0. The operator enters 4 and
then press the <ENTER> key.
INDEX #0 F KIT#1
SELECT BATCH: 4 D
LENGTH 6.0
QUANTITY 1
The batch #, length and quantity are displayed for
this batch and the allowable action indicator
changes to a “D”, signifying that this batch number is removable (see table above for complete
explanation). When the operator is satisfied he/
she has chosen the correct batch, press the <+>
or <ENTER> key to move to the next index:
INDEX #1 N KIT#1
SELECT BATCH: 0 A
LENGTH .0
QUANTITY 0
The second location is numbered index #1 (the
counting for indexes starts at zero), the position
indicator displays an “N” (indicating a new index
position) and the allowable action indicator displays an “A” (a batch can be added to this location). The operator then presses the <5> key and
then the <ENTER> key to place batch number
five in the second place in this kit:
INDEX #1 L KIT#1
SELECT BATCH: 5 D
LENGTH 8.0
QUANTITY 3
The location indicator now displays an “L” (the last
batch in this kit so far) and the allowable action
indicator displays a “D” (meaning that this batch
can be deleted). Only the last batch in a kit may
be deleted.
Also this batch number may be edited at this point.
The cursor is at the select batch prompt and is
ready to accept another batch number. The operator can accept this batch by, again, pressing
the <+> or the <ENTER> key to advance to the
next indexed location:
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INDEX #2 N KIT#1
SELECT BATCH: 0 A
LENGTH .0
QUANTITY 0
The position indicator displays an “N” (a new location is to be assigned) and the action indicator displays an “A” (a batch can be added). To enter the
last batch in this kit, the operator presses the <6>
and <ENTER> keys:
INDEX #2 L KIT#1
SELECT BATCH: 6 D
LENGTH 2.0
QUANTITY 1
With this last batch, the example kit is completely
defined at this point. The operator presses the
<RUN> key to continue or the <ESC> key to go
back to the kit select menu. A <RUN> key press
brings:
QUANTITY: 0 KIT#1
The top line keeps a running count of kits completed thus far and indicates which kit is processing. A <RUN> key press gives the kit run screen:
# OF KITS 0 KIT#1
CURRENT BATCH XX
PIECES LEFT X
PRESS ESC TO STOP
The top line indicates the number of kits completed
thus far and the identifying kit number. The second line indicates which batch number is currently
executing (on smaller, faster pieces this screen
will quickly update as the batch pieces are outputted). The third line displays the number of pieces
left to complete the current batch. Once the kit is
completed, the machine waits for input from the
operator:
# OF KITS 1 KIT#1
PRESS ESC TO BREAK
PRESS RUN TO PROCEED
ENTER 0 FOR MANUAL
OR # FOR AUTOMODE
If the operator presses the <ENTER> / <RUN>
key (and accepts “0” for the default quantity), the
machine will start up in the manual mode (outputs
1 kit with a <RUN> key press and waits for another key press). If a quantity is entered, the machine will output the kits continuously until the given
quantity is complete. The next screen:
JOG - JOG
CUT - CUT
MAIN MENU - ENTER
START - RUN
A <JOG>, <+>, and <-> key press will jog
material. A <CUT> key press will cut material.
The manual mode screen:
# OF KITS 0 KIT#1
In our example above, a kit consists of a 6.0" piece,
three 8.0" pieces and a 2.0" piece. Therefore, in
the example above, 5 pieces would output and then
wait for operator input from the keypad. The automode is quite similar to the manual mode with the
exceptions that there is no pause between kits and
that a running count of the kits left until completion
is displayed:
# OF KITS 0 KIT#1
KITS LEFT XX
CURRENT BATCH XX
PIECES LEFT X
Where the kits left indicator displays kits to be processed. The quantity of kits must be entered each
time it is called up and processed; it isn’t retained
from teh last run.
The quantity of kits must be entered each time it is
called up and processed as it is not retained from
the last run.
PRESS ESC TO BREAK
PRESS RUN TO PROCEED
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Some notes on kit editing:
An existing kit can always be edited (i.e. add/delete or change batches within a kit). Batches always need to be defined before being entered into
a kit. Only the batch at the last (greatest number)
index location may be erased. You can use <
.
> or
<BACKSPACE> keys to quick jump to the first or
last batches within a kit. To delete a batch from a
kit with, say, 6 elements and the batch is located
at the third position (index #2), will require the operator to reassign the batch in index #3 to index
#2, reassign batch in index #4 to index #3, reassign batch in index #5 to index #4, and so on. A
total of 84 kits may be entered into memory, depending on memory usage. 1148 batches total
may be programmed into one kit (with no memory
remaining to create another kit).
BLADE REPLACEMENT
Caution: Always remove compressed air supply and unplug electrical supply when replacing blades or servicing the unit.
Note: Whenever a blade or both blades are
replaced follow the adjustment procedure.
1. Remove guard and chute assembly by removing the four thumbscrews.
2. Manually raise the upper blade to its highest
position (if it is not currently there) by forcing the
upper blade holders up.
3. Using the 9/64" Allen wrench provided, remove
the fixed lower blade by removing the three cap
screws securing it to the lower blade holder.
4. Remove the cap screw securing the upper
moveable blade to the right upper blade holder
using the 3/16" Allen wrench provided. Rotate the
upper blade holder block out to reveal the threaded
hole in the blade (if the blade holder block does not
rotate easily, try sliding it up and down while rotating). Insert the screw that was just removed into
the threaded hole about 3 full turns. Use this screw
to support the blade while removing the screw from
the left upper blade holder (see Specification Photo
1). Rotate the left upper blade holder out and insert the removed screw back into the threaded
hole. Caution: the blade is now free and may
fall if not supported. Use the screws in the blade
as handles to safely remove the blade (see Specification Photo 2). Move the blade back until it disengages from the knuckle key. Then move the
blade down and out of the machine.
5. Replace the lower blade by securing it with the
three fasteners using the 9/64" Allen wrench provided.
6. Replace the upper blade by inserting the cap
screws into the threaded holes and using them as
handles to raise the blade up into the machine so
that it engages the knuckle key. Remove the left
screw and swing the blade holder over the blade
and insert the screw into the holder. Snug the
screw with the 3/16" Allen wrench. DO NOT
TIGHTEN. Remove the screw from the right side
of the blade and swing the right blade holder over
the blade. Insert the screw into the hole and tighten
with the 3/16" Allen wrench provided. Tighten the
left side blade holder. Make sure upper blade is
centered with the lower blade.
7. Whenever a blade or both blades are replaced
follow the adjustment procedure.
BLADE ADJUSTMENT
1. Tip the machine onto its backside and loosen
the two large screws on the bottom of the machine with the 3/16" Allen wrench (see Specification Photo 4).
2. Tip the machine back onto its feet and loosen
the two tension screws in the bottom of the lower
blade holder with the 3/16" Allen wrench. Push
the lower blade holder towards the center of the
machine.
3. Lower the upper blade so that only the leading
edge of the upper blade covers the lower blade.
Caution: ensure the upper blade does not hit
the top of the lower blade as this will damage
the upper blade.
4. Tighten the tension screw in the lower blade
holder so the lower blade comes in contact with
the upper blade. Raise the upper blade and slowly
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lower it down again to ensure the upper blade does
not come down on top of the lower blade.
5. Lower the upper blade all the way down and
tighten the left tension screw on the lower blade
holder until the lower blade is snug against the
upper blade.
6. Raise the upper blade and slowly lower it back
down. There should be a smooth shearing action
like a pair of scissors. If not, repeat steps 3 thru 5
again until you achieve a smooth shearing action.
7. Tip the machine onto its backside and tighten
the two screws securing the lower blade holder
with the 3/16" Allen wrench.
TROUBLESHOOTING
8. Return the machine to an upright position and
recheck the shearing action of the blades.
9. Return the machine to service by installing the
safety guard, air supply and power.
Problem Possible Cause Possible solution
Material does not Feed Feed System not closed Close Feed System with Engage Belt Feed Switch
Inadequate Air Supply Check Air Supply per set up
Guard Open Install Guard
Out of Material Load Material
Display not Functioning Blown Fuse Replace with recommended Fuse
No Cut Inadequate Air Supply Check Air Supply per set up
Material over s pecification Check maximum size per s pecification
Blades out of Adjustment See Blade adjustment procedure
Dull Blades Replace with recommended Blades
Poor Cut Dull or Chipped Blades Replace with recommended Blades
Blades out of Adjustment See Blade adjustment procedure
Erratic Cut Lengths Uneven Dereeler Tension Adjust Tension on Dereeler or use a Power
Assisted Dereeler for high speeds
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Knuckle with Key
Left Blade
Holder
Left Tension
Screw
Replace screw to use as a Handle
(repeat for left side)
Right Blade
Holder
Upper
Blade
Lower Blade
Holder
Right Tension
Screw
Specification Photo 1
Firmly grasp both cap screws and push
blade off of the knuckle key, lower
blade and remove from machine.
Knuckle with Key
Specification Photo 2 Specification Photo 3
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Lower Blade
Holder Screws
Specification Photo 4
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Specification Photo 5
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NOTES
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