Sure Cut Rotary Knife Cutter
SC-5 Servo Model
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
The Conair Group, Inc.
One Conair Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Phone: (412) 312-6000
Fax: (412)-312-6227
Instant Access
Parts and Service
(800) 458-1960
(814) 437-6861
www.conairnet.com
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Purpose of the User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
How the Guide is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Your Responsibilities as a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
ATTENTION: Read this so no one gets hurt . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
How to Use the Lockout Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
What is the SC-5 Sure Cut? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
How the SC-5 Sure Cut Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-5
SC-5 Sure Cut Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Unpacking the Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Preparing for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3
Positioning the SC-5 Sure Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Connecting the Main Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Installing the Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Installing the Cutter Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Mounting the Cutter Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Checking Repeatability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
Preparing for Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
Testing the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
The Cutter Control Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Preset to Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Time Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Cut Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Maintenance Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Encoder Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Unit of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Scale Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Homing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Offset Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-27
Power On Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
Checking Cut Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29
Starting the SC-5 Sure Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-29
Making Adjustments During Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-30
Stopping the SC-5 Sure Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-31
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MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1
Maintenance Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2
Maintenance Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Preventative Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Checking the Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Inspecting Cutter Bushing Screws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Checking the Closure Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Cleaning the Blade Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Lubricating the Slide Rail System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Adjusting the Proximity Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-9
Checking Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
B-Loc Installation and Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-1
Before Beginning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
A Few Words of Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
Identify the Cause of a Problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-3
Electrical Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Product Quality Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Replacing Safety and Proximity Switches . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12
Checking the Servo Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-12
Adjusting the Proximity Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-14
Checking the Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-15
Checking the Motor/Reducer Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-17
Checking Repeatability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-18
APPENDIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2
Cutter Blade Selection and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
Cutting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3
Calculating Blade Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4
Conair Cutter Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6
All About Cutter Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1
Blade and Bushing Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D-1
Operator Display Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E-1
PARTS/DIAGRAMS
This section has been provided for you to
store spare parts lists and diagrams.
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Purpose of the User Guide . . . .1-2
How the User Guide
is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Your Responsibilities
as a User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
ATTENTION: Read this so
no one gets hurt . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
How to Use the
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Lockout Device . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
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This User Guide describes the Conair SC-5 Sure Cut Servo
Knife Cutter and explains step-by-step how to install, operate,
maintain and repair this equipment.
PURPOSE OF
THE USER
GUIDE
Before installing this product, please take a few moments to
read the User Guide and review the diagrams and safety infor-
mation in the instruction packet. You also should review man-
uals covering associated equipment in your system. This
review won’t take long, and it could save you valuable instal-
lation and operating time later.
Symbols have been used to help organize the User Guide and
call your attention to important information regarding safe
installation and operation.
HOW THE USER
GUIDE IS
ORGANIZED
Symbols within triangles warn of conditions that could
be hazardous to users or could damage equipment.
Read and take precautions before proceeding.
Numbers within shaded squares indicate tasks or steps
to be performed by the user.
1
A diamond indicates the equipment’s response to an
action performed by the user.
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An open box marks items in a checklist.
A shaded circle marks items in a list.
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You must be familiar with all safety procedures concerning
installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment.
Responsible safety procedures include:
YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY
AS A USER
ꢀ Thorough review of this User Guide, paying particular
attention to hazard warnings, appendices and related dia-
grams.
ꢀ Thorough review of the equipment itself, with careful
attention to voltage sources, intended use and warning
labels.
ꢀ Thorough review of instruction manuals for associated
equipment.
ꢀ Step-by-step adherence to instructions outlined in this
User Guide.
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We design equipment with the user’s safety in mind. You can
avoid the potential hazards identified on this machine by fol-
lowing the procedures outlined below and elsewhere in the
User Guide.
ATTENTION:
READ THIS SO NO
ONE GETS HURT
DANGER: Sharp blades!
Most injuries caused by knife blades occur
when the cutter has been turned off. Handle
blades with care at all times.
ꢀ Always lock out the cutter before opening the
cutting chamber.
ꢀ Always wear cut-resistant gloves when the
cutting chamber is open and when handling
blades.
SC-5 cutters are equipped with several safety
devices to ensure safe operation. Never remove
or disable these devices to sustain production.
Operating without these devices can cause
severe injury.
ꢀ When the knife guard is opened, the knife
guard switch stops the cutter.
ꢀ Two proximity-type safety switches prevent
operation unless the cutter bushings are in
place.
ꢀ The STOP button activates a circuit that
stops the knife. (Do not attempt to change a
blade or work in the cutting chamber with out
locking out the power.
WARNING: Improper installation, oper-
ation, or servicing may result in
equipment damage or personal injury.
This equipment should only be installed, adjust-
ed, and serviced by qualified technical person-
nel who are familiar with the construction, oper-
ation, and potential hazards of this type of
machine.
All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should be
installed by qualified electrical technicians in
accordance with electrical codes in your region.
Always maintain a safe ground. Do not operate
the equipment at power levels other than what
is specified on the machine serial plate.
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WARNING: Voltage Hazard
ATTENTION:
READ THIS SO NO
ONE GETS HURT
This equipment is powered by three-phase
alternating current, as specified on the machine
serial tag and data plate.
A properly-sized conductive ground wire from
the incoming power supply must be connected
to the chassis ground terminal inside the electri-
cal enclosure. Improper grounding can result in
severe personal injury and erratic machine
operation.
Always disconnect and lockout power before
opening the electrical enclosure or performing
non-routine procedures such as maintenance
and service.
CAUTION: It is always recommend
that the main power cord be dis-
connected and placed in clear view
of the operator or service person-
nel while changing blades or ser-
vicing the cutter in any capacity.
In order to protect the operator from possible harm from the
rotating blade wheel, several safety features are built into this
cutter. They include:
Two electric switches make a contact between the side
and the clear polycarbonate sliding blade observation
windows such that the windows MUST BE CLOSED
in order to enable the blade wheel to spin.
ꢀ This prevents someone from opening the windows and
having the blade wheel spin which can cause serious
injury. Tampering with this safety feature will VOID
ANY responsibility for safety.
A proximity switch is positioned on both the upstream
and downstream side of the bushing holder. If there
are no bushings in either side, the blade will not spin.
ꢀ This prevents someone from inserting their hands or
fingers in the cutting mechanism while the blade wheel
is spinning. Tampering with this feature will also
VOID ANY responsibility for safety.
A safety switch is positioned on the bushing holder flip
up guard to prevent operation unless fully closed.
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This prevents someone from inserting their hands or
fingers in the cutting mechanism while the blade wheel
is spinning. Tampering with this feature will also
VOID ANY responsibility for safety.
A lockable main power disconnect is provided to pre-
vent the possibility of hazardous electrical shock while
servicing the main electrical enclosure. (See How to
use the Lockout Device, in Section 1)
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WARNING: Electrical hazard
HOW TO USE
THE LOCKOUT
DEVICE
Before performing maintenance or repairs on
this product, disconnect and lock out electrical
power sources to prevent injury from unexpect-
ed energization or start-up. A lockable device
has been provided to isolate this product from
potentially hazardous electricity.
Lockout is the preferred method of isolating machines or
equipment from energy sources. Your Conair product is
equipped with the lockout device pictured below. To use the
lockout device:
Stop or turn off the equipment. Do not stop the
cutter by turning off the disconnect. Always touch the off
soft key on the interface first.
1
Isolate the equipment from
2
electrical power.
O
Turn the rotary disconnect switch to
OFF or O position.
Secure the device with an
assigned lock or tag.
3
The equipment is now locked
out.
4
CAUTION: Moving parts
Before removing lockout devices and returning
switches to the ON position, make sure that all
personnel are clear of the machine, tools have
been removed and all safety guards are rein-
stalled.
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DESCRIPTION
ꢀ
What is the SC-5 Sure Cut
Knife Cutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Typical Applications . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
How the SC-5Works . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
SC-5 Features . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
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The Conair SC-5 Sure Cut Series rotary knife cutter has been
designed to be “The most versatile cutter of the industry”.
WHAT IS THE
SC-5 SURE
CUT?
With both capacity to cut small parts at high speeds or large
tubes or profiles at low speeds this cutter can eliminate the
need for moving cutters in and out of a line per application.
Today with custom profile houses potentially running 2-3 dif-
ferent profiles on one line in a given day, time is at a premi-
um. Having to move different cutters in and out of line is no
longer acceptable when time is money.
Mechanical Features
This series of servo rotary knife cutters use a 24 inch diameter
flywheel optimizing surface speed and power. This is in fact
the largest diameter wheel which could be used while still
allowing it’s mounting under the bushing holder.
Flywheel
With a 24 inch diameter flywheel which is 1inch thick, many
benefits become available.
Planetary Gear Reducer
A 10:1 in-line servo motor rated planetary gear reducer with 7
arc-minutes maximum backlash is mounted directly to a 3000
rpm brushless servomotor. A top flywheel speed of 300 rpm is
realized. Even though the flywheel appears to be moving
slowly, the actual surface speed at the blade at only 300
RPM’s is over 0.438 inch per millisecond. That’s twice the
surface speed of a typical clutch brake cutter.
Instead of mounting the cutter head directly to the servo motor
shaft, which is generally not designed for high radial load or
axial load due to small shaft diameters, the 24 inch flywheel is
mounted to the planetary gear reducer shaft which is designed
for just this type of application. At the gear ratio and output
speeds which this cutter was designed, radial load on the out-
put shaft of the reducer is in excess of 1000 lbs where the
servo motor shaft may only be 100 lbs or less. Potential wear
on the servo motor shaft bearings is minimized.
The high speed\low torque power of the servo motor is effi-
ciently converted into a low RPM\high surface speed\high
torque power more suitable for cutting applications.
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The larger diameter flywheel used on the servo cutter offers
the potential of higher surface speeds at dramatically lower
blade rpm’s with high cutting torque. The typical grey area
between on-demand cutting and flywheel cutting (150 cpm
on-demand up to 300 cpm flywheel), typically seen in DC dri-
ven clutch\brake cutter is eliminated.
WHAT IS THE
SC-5 SURE
CUT?
CONTINUED
It should not be necessary to cut in on demand mode in excess
of 150 cuts per minute which will greatly save on premature
wear to the system. Not only does this cutter offer optimum
blade surface speed throughout an extremely wide cuts per
minute range, but extreme accuracy throughout.
The added benefit of the 24 inch diameter by one inch thick
aluminum wheel is the stored inertia which adds power for
cutting larger profiles and tubes. The size of the wheel actual-
ly adds horsepower to the system. Due to the use of 10:1 gear
reduction, the servomotor is made extremely efficient and eas-
ily able to handle this weight with out detrimental effects.
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Cutting from Below the Bushing Holder
TYPICAL
APPLICATIONS
The SC-5 Sure Cut Servo Cutter housing maximizes versatili-
ty and operational ease. Due to the size of the flywheel it was
determined best to mount it directly below the bushing holder
keeping the center of gravity low and offering the following
benefits:
ꢀꢀ Accessibility of the flywheel for ease of blade changes.
ꢀ Built in blade lubrication tray can be integral to the design
of the cutting chamber.
ꢀ An optional blade heating system can be added to give
optimum versatility to this cutter.
ꢀ With the bushing holder above the flywheel tremendous
cutting capacity is available without extreme blade length.
ꢀ Ease of discharge conveyor interface for part support and
automatic ejection systems is made simple with this layout.
ꢀ The optional slide system can enable the use of rigids and
flexibles.
To get the full benefit from the servo cutter Conair has provid-
ed several cutting modes, see Cutter Control, Section 4. The
Conair SC-5 Sure Cut servo rotary knife cutter is a truly inno-
vative cutter. Loaded with features and backed up by the most
extensive service support system in the industry.
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Extruded material that has been sized and cooled enters the
cutter from the upstream side (See How the SC-5 Sure Cut
Works, Section 2, step 1). Typically, a puller is placed just
before the cutter; the puller pulls the extrudate through the
sizing and/or cooling tanks and feeds it into the cutter.
HOW THE SC-5
SURE CUT
WORKS
The positional servo motor, is direct coupled to the cutter
head, or an in-line planetary gear reducer that drives the cut-
ter head. The planetary gear reducer arrangement increases
cutting torque, improves servo motor efficiency, and offers
improved bearing load ratings.
The cutting knife, attached to the cutter head, is driven by
the servo motor (See How the SC-5 Sure Cut Works, Section
2, step 2). Two cutter bushings guide and support both the
extrudate and the cutting knife. The cutter head is mounted
directly to the in-line planetary gear reducer shaft using a B-
Loc coupling device, and may have as many as four optional
blade positions. See Installation and Removal of B-Loc,
Section 5.
Two types of cutting modes are available. On-demand cut-
ting modes (Timer, Encoder, Auto and Product) provide a
single rotation cut cycle. However, in continuous cutting
modes (Flywheel and Optional Follower) the cutting mecha-
nism rotates continuously.
The knife guard includes a stainless steel lower tray, which
can be used for blade lubrication. The upper knife guard
includes a clear polycarbonate window. This allows you to
watch the cutting blade during operation.
Cut pieces are collected or carried on to further processing
by an optional conveyor (See How the SC-5 Sure Cut Works,
Section 2, step 3).
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HOW THE SC-5
SURE CUT
WORKS
CONTINUED
Cut pieces are collected or
carried away on a conveyor.
3
Extruded material enters the
cutter from the upstream side.
1
The cutter head holds the
2
blade(s) as they rotate
and pass between the
bushings, cutting the
extrudate.
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The SC-5 Sure Cut Servo Cutter features:
SC-5
FEATURES
Parts discharge chute or
Wide Range of Cutter
Bushing Capacities
optional discharge conveyor
24-inch diameter fly-
wheel with multiple
blade mounting system
Polycarbonate blade
observation window
Optional blade
lubrication system
The standard control:
Heavy-duty leveling
screws and pads
ꢀ Large easy-to-read display.
ꢀ Soft keys allows the opera-
tor to select different func-
tions.
ꢀ Numeric keys permits data
entry for the operator.
ꢀ Fixed function keys contain
universal symbols and text.
Optional slide base
assembly with position
locking mechanism
Swivel Casters
SPECIFICATIONS
A
B
C
D
ꢀꢀꢀ24-inch flywheel
MODELS
SC-5
ꢀꢀꢀUp to 150 cuts/minute on
demand with one blade
ꢀꢀ Up to 300 cuts/minute with one
blade on Flywheel mode
ꢀꢀ Blade speeds adjustable to
300 RPM
ꢀꢀꢀSurface speeds to 0.438 inches
per millisecond
ꢀꢀꢀHeavy-duty positional AC
brushless servo drive
ꢀꢀꢀ10:1 planetary gear head
reducer
Performance characteristics
Extruder capacity in. {mm}
Tube diameters
Profile dimensions
Blade drive motor Hp {kW}
Feed direction
Dimensions in. {mm}
A - Height
B - Height to centerline
C - Length
2.25 - 5.25 {57 - 133}
2x4 - 2x10, 4x7 {51x102 - 51x254, 102x178}
4.6 {3.4}
right>left
47 {1194}
40±2 {1016±50.8}
44 {1118}
D - Width
Voltage/phase/frequency
Cutter control
52 {1321}
230 V/3/60 Hz 0r 460 V/3/60 Hz
Red Lion {CL01/FM4}
ꢀꢀꢀ3,000 pulse bi-directional
encoder
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Slide Base
OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
This option is highly recommended for cutting flexible extru-
dates. While the cutter base is fixed and aligned with the
puller, the cutter itself is mounted on a set of linear slides that
allow as much as 12 inches of movement. The cutter can be
moved away from the puller for startup, then moved close to
the puller to enhance delivery to the cutter bushings.
Blade Wipe
The blade wipe system keeps the cutting blade clean by
removing lubricant and particles from the blade. A felt pad
sandwiched between two pieces of stainless steel and mounted
next to the bushing wipes the knife before each cut.
Custom Bushing Holder Sizes Available:
Round
Profile
2.25 inch (standard) 2x4 inch
3.25 inch
4.25 inch
5.25 inch
2x6 inch
2x8 inch
2x10 inch
3x6 inch
4x7 inch
Heavy Duty Blade Positions
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One blade position standard
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Optional 2 or 4 blade positions available
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Optional simitare blade available (see parts list for optional
blades.)
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Discharge Conveyor
A discharge conveyor facilitates the removal of cut parts.
Discharge conveyors are available in the following sizes:
OPTIONAL
EQUIPMENT
ꢀ 6 inches wide by 6 feet long
ꢀ 6 inches wide by 10 feet long
ꢀ 6 inches wide by 16 feet long
Isolation Transformer
The isolation transformer protects sensitive electronics from
incoming power, which helps prevent errors caused by electri-
cal noise. It also protects equipment from electrical noise gen-
erated by the servo motor and associated amplifier.
NOTE: An isolation transformer will not compensate for a
ground that does not meet code requirements.
TIP: Conair strongly recom-
mends the use of an isolation
transformer. Ensuring clean
and proper power can help
avoid the need for costly ser-
vice calls.
Left to Right Machine Operation
This option changes the machine direction from the standard
right to left extrusion flow.
Special Paint Type or Color
This option covers any change from the standard Conair
paint.
Your Conair sales representative can analyze your needs and
recommend the options that are right for your system.
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INSTALLATION
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Unpacking the Boxes . . . . . . . . .3-2
Preparing for Installation . . . . . .3-3
Positioning the SC-5
Sure Cut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Connecting the Main
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Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Installing the Encoder . . . . . . . .3-7
Installing the Cutter
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Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Mounting the Cutter
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Bushings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Checking Repeatability . . . . . .3-12
Preparing for Testing . . . . . . . .3-13
Testing the Installation . . . . . . .3-13
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The SC-5 Sure Cut Series Servo Knife Cutter comes fully
assembled in a single crate.
UNPACKING THE
BOXES
CAUTION: Lifting
To avoid personal injury or damage to the cut-
ter, lift the cutter using a forklift or hoist with
straps that have been positioned at the cutter's
center of gravity.
Carefully uncrate the cutter and its compo-
nents.
1
Remove all packing material, protective paper,
tape, and plastic. Compare contents to the shipping papers
to ensure that you have all the parts.
2
Carefully inspect all components to make sure
3
no damage occurred during shipping. Check all wire ter-
minal connections, bolts, and any other electrical connec-
tions, which may have come loose during shipping.
Record serial numbers and specifications in the
4
blanks provided on the back of the User Guide's title
page. This information will be helpful if you ever need
service or parts.
You are now ready to begin installation.
Complete the preparation steps in Preparing for
5
Installation, Section 3.
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PREPARING FOR
INSTALLATION
You need these tools for installation:
1
2
ꢀ wire strain relief
ꢀ 16- or 18-inch adjustable wrench
ꢀ set of Allen wrenches
ꢀ set of feeler gauges
ꢀ ½ inch open or box end wrench
ꢀ flashlight
Plan the location. Make sure the area where the
servo cutter is installed has the following:
ꢀ A grounded power source. Check the cutter’s seri-
al tag for the correct amps, voltage, phase and
cycles. All wiring should be completed by qualified
personnel and should comply with your region’s
electrical codes.
ꢀ Clearance for safe operation and maintenance.
Make sure there is enough clearance around the
servo cutter for maintenance and servicing. If the
servo cutter has the optional slide base, be sure to
check for clearance by extending the slide system in
both directions.
WARNING: Improper installation, oper-
ation, or servicing may result in
equipment damage or personal injury.
This equipment should only be installed, adjust-
ed, and serviced by qualified technical person-
nel who are familiar with the construction, oper-
ation, and potential hazards of this type of
machine.
All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should be
installed by qualified electrical technicians in
accordance with electrical codes in your region.
Always maintain a safe ground. Do not operate
the equipment at power levels other than what
is specified on the machine serial tag and data
plate.
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POSITIONING
THE SERVO
CUTTER
Move the servo cutter into position. Place the
1
servo cutter in position downstream of the belt puller.
CAUTION: Lifting
To avoid personal injury or damage to the cut-
ter, lift the cutter using a forklift or hoist with
straps that have been positioned at the cutter's
center of gravity.
SC-5 Cutter
Determine the best distance from the belt puller to
the SC-5 Sure Cut cutter.
2
ꢀ For flexible products, the cutter should be located
as close to the puller as possible to insure a mini-
mum amount of space for the product between the
point of exit of the puller and the inlet to the cutter
bushing for most flexible products.
NOTE: If the slide base option
was purchased, the cutting
chamber can be slid back from
the frame to allow ease of the
string up procedure.
ꢀ For rigid products, allow some deflection space
between the puller and cutter. This will minimize
product sag or excessive deflection during cutting
which could affect the cut length accuracy.
As a general rule, place the cutter such that you feel
no shock from the cut with your fingernail placed
on the extrudate on the entrance of the puller. If you
feel shock form the cut, simply allow more space
between the cutter and puller.
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POSITIONING
THE SERVO
CUTTER
Align the cutter with the extrusion line.
3
CONTINUED
Measure the centerline height of the extrudate as
it exits the extrusion die. Adjust all equipment on the extrusion
line (sizing tank, cooling tanks, belt puller, and cutter) to this
height.
4
5
Adjust the cutter's floorlock/caster assembly
to the center height of the extrusion line using a 16- or
18-inch adjustable wrench. Once the correct height is
reached, adjust the pad assembly to remove the weight
from the casters for operation. This minimizes machine
vibration during the cutting cycle.
Use a plumb line or laser to check for a
straight line from the extrusion die through each line
component to the cutter bushings. Adjust as necessary.
6
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WARNING: Electrical hazard
CONNECTING
THE MAIN
POWER SOURCE
Before performing any work on this product, dis-
connect and lock out electrical power sources
to prevent injury from unexpected energization
or start-up. A lockable device has been provid-
ed to isolate this product from potentially haz-
ardous electricity.
WARNING: Improper installation, oper-
ation, or servicing may result in
equipment damage or personal injury.
This equipment should only be installed, adjust-
ed, and serviced by qualified technical person-
nel who are familiar with the construction, oper-
ation, and potential hazards of this type of
machine.
All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should be
installed by qualified electrical technicians in
accordance with electrical codes in your region.
Always maintain a safe ground. Do not operate
the equipment at power levels other than what
is specified on the machine serial tag and data
plate.
IMPORTANT: Always refer to
the wiring diagrams that
Open the servo cutter’s electrical
enclosure. Turn the disconnect dial on
the door to the OFF or O position and
open the door.
1
came with your servo cutter
before making electrical con-
nections. The diagrams show
the minimum size main power
cable required for your cutter,
and the most accurate electri-
cal component information.
Insert the main power wire through the knockout
in the side of the enclosure. Secure the wire with a rubber
compression fitting or strain relief.
2
3
4
5
Connect the power wires to the terminals indicated
on the wiring diagram that came with your machine.
Check every terminal screw to make sure wires are
secure. Gently tug each wire. If a wire is loose, use a
screwdriver to tighten the terminal.
Connect the ground wire to either grounding point
shown in the diagram.
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CAUTION: Handle with care.
The encoder is a delicate piece of equipment
and must be handled gently.
INSTALLING THE
ENCODER
Conair uses bi-directional encoders to ensure that only product
that moves forward is counted.
Installing the encoder consists of sever-
al parts:
ꢀ the encoder
ꢀ the measuring wheel
ꢀ the connecting cable
Wheels
The encoder is fitted with a one foot
circumference wheel which rides on
Encoder
either the upper belt of the belt puller or (for rigid profiles and
pipe) on the extrudate itself upstream of the puller.
The encoder is supplied with an integral mounting bracket.
How and where you attach the encoder to the puller depends
on your particular puller and application.
Connecting
Cable
ꢀꢀIf the wheel rides on the puller belt, make sure that its lin-
ear alignment is the same as the belt. Place the wheel near
the center of the belt to minimize bouncing. Try to avoid
cracks and other belt features that may effect accuracy.
ꢀ Make sure the location allows you to keep the wheel
clean. Any small buildup on the wheel will effect its cir-
cumference and change the cut length.
After the encoder is installed, attach it to the cutter control
using the supplied cable. The cable has been hard-wired to the
control at the factory.
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DANGER: Sharp blades!
INSTALLING THE
CUTTER
BLADES
Most injuries caused by knife blades occur
when the cutter has been turned off. Handle
blades with care at all times.
ꢀ Always lock out power to the cutter before
opening the cutting chamber.
ꢀ Always wear cut-resistant gloves when the
cutting chamber is open and when handling
blades.
ꢀ Always wait until the cutter head has com-
pletely stopped before opening the knife
guard.
SC-5 Sure Cut cutters are equipped with sever-
al safety devices to ensure safe operation.
Never remove or disable these devices to sus-
tain production. Operating without these devices
can cause severe injury.
Never attempt to change or work on Blades
without first locking out power to the machine.
ꢀ When the knife guard is opened, the
knife guard switch stops the cutter.
ꢀ Two proximity-type safety switches prevent
operation unless the cutter bushings
are in place.
ꢀ The STOP button activates a circuit that
stops the cutter head.
Installing the Cutter Blades
Shut off the main power disconnect and
unplug the main power cord when entering the
cutter housing. There is a safety interlock on the cutter
blade housing that will deactivate the servo amplifier and
control system.
1
Remove the screws holding the blades,
remove the old blades and insert the new
blades. The blade, or blades as the case may be, will fit
onto a roll pin or in a machined slot with a blade
clamp to squeeze or tighten. Secure the blade.
2
For more information about choosing the appropriate blade for
your material, see the Appendix B.
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INSTALLING THE
CUTTER
ꢀ Apply some protective cover on the portion of
the blade you are handling, such as masking tape
to help prevent getting cut during installation and to
leave it on until such time that you will start and
check the cutting operation.
BLADES
CONTINUED
ꢀ Check the length that the blade extends out of
the cutter blade wheel. The blade needs to be
carefully checked to insure that the entire blade will
pass completely through the product.
This is especially important with the very first insta-
llation and can be accomplished by rotating the
wheel with the blade installed manually though the
bushing and visually check to see that it will com-
pletely cover the entire bore of the bushing.
CAUTION: Never attempt to change or work on
blades without first locking out power to the
machine.
CAUTION: Use extreme caution as the blades
will be very sharp. With the power off, the blade
wheel can spin freely.
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DANGER: Sharp blades!
MOUNTING THE
CUTTER
BUSHINGS
Always wear cut-resistant gloves when the cut-
ting chamber is open and when handling
blades. Never open cutting chamber without
locking out the cutter power and waiting until
the cutter head stops spinning.
The Bushings
Generally, the bushing will be in two parts, an inlet and an
outlet with the inlet bushing being tapered or otherwise con-
toured to assist in guiding the product into the cutter mecha-
nism. It is extremely crucial to the success of the cutting
process that bushing bores be exact and in perfect alignment
with each half. They should be polished smoothed, burr free
and generally several thousands oversized for optimum per-
formance.
Installation of the bushing
Open the top hinged cover (yellow) to expose
the top of the bushing holder.
1
Use the two set screws positioned on top of the
bushing holder and turn them counterclock
wise to loosen and remove the bushings.
2
Replace the desired bushings and tighten up
the two set screws just enough to barely be
able to move the bushings.
3
Rotate the blade wheel until the blade enters
the space between the two bushings.
4
Move the outlet bushing in until you can bare-
5
ly feel the blade scrape along the inside of the
bushing.
Move the inlet bushing inward until there is
about 0.001 to 0.003 inch clearance between
the blade and the outlet bushing.
6
Tighten the two screws in the housing to lock
in the bushings.
7
Rotate the blade wheel by hand so that the blade
passes through the space between the two bushings to
8
insure that it will clear without hitting either bushing and
passes through the space with little effort.
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Checking the Alignment of bushing to blade
CHECKING THE
ALIGNMENT OF
THE BUSHINGS
Once you are sure that the blade will easily clear the bush-
ings as it goes through the space you should then make
some test cuts to insure quality.
Close the safety cover.
1
Turn on the Power (Rotary main disconnect).
2
Press the Green start button.
3
Do several test cuts by pressing the manual
cut button.
4
For more information about
setting and adjusting the gap
for the bushings, see About
Cutter Bushings in the
Appendix C.
Check the quality of the cuts. Adjust the bush-
ing if necessary.
5
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Before any Conair SC-5’s are shipped, they are tested for cut
time repeatability to be sure they are within performance spec-
ifications. The repeatability test checks the performance of the
rotary knife cutter to return to the home park position after a
complete cut. Acceptable repeatability times allowed for each
cutter model prior to shipping are:
CHECKING
REPEATABILITY
Type of Cutter
Repeatability Time
AC Pneumatic Cutter
DC Pneumatic Cutter
Positional Servo
Less than 1 millisecond
Less than 1.5 millisecond
Less than 0.1 millisecond
Note: 1-millisecond at 60 feet per minute is equal to 0.012 inches.
The repeatability mode is built into the Conair cutter controls
and allows you to perform similar tests, without any external
test equipment. It is recommended that you check repeatability
on a regular basis. Refer to Operation Section 4, Control
Instructions Test to run repeatability tests. Acceleration/decel-
eration delays of the servo do not contribute to repeatability
error; any error is attributed solely to motor stability, cou-
plings, assembly, power, and proximity sensor alignment.
Use any blade speed and line speed. The line speed is only
seen while in the Encoder or Product modes. It is recommend-
ed that the tests be performed at cut intervals between 0.5 and
5-seconds. Do not change the blade speed or the line speed
after starting the test.
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Make sure all components are installed according
to assembly drawings. Make sure that all bolts on the cut-
ter have been tightened.
1
PREPARING FOR
TESTING
Check that cutter is firmly locked into position
with the anchoring screws.
2
3
1
Check that all wiring conforms to electrical
codes, and all wiring covers are in place.
Locate the main disconnect switch on the front
of the control cabinet. Turn it on. You should see the
Redlion interface illuminate and start communications
and the yellow power light should now be on.
TESTING THE
INSTALLATION
Make sure the bushings and the blade doors
are in place and secure. Check that the bushing
access door is closed and the threaded knob is tight and
the E-stop is in the out position.
2
Press the green start button. If the guard circuit is
3
4
ready the green start button will now be illuminated.
Do a test cut, by pressing the black manual cut
button. You should have caused the flywheel to com-
plete on test cut.
To enable the cutter, push the center arrow
key.
5
If for any reason any of these steps could not be achieved
please refer to the troubleshooting section of the manual.
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OPERATION
The Cutter Control . . . . . . . . . . .4-2
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Before Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
Total Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6
Batch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Length Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Preset to Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Time Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-11
Blade Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Function Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Test Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
Cut Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Min. Measurement . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Maintenance Area . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Encoder Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
Unit of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . .4-22
Scale Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23
Homing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25
Offset Example . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-26
Preventative Maintenance . . . .4-27
Power On Time . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28
Checking Cut Quality . . . . . . . .4-29
Starting the SC-5 Sure Cut . . .4-29
Making Adjustments
During the Operation . . . .4-30
Stopping the SC-5 Sure Cut . .4-31
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The Operator Control provides an intuitive user-friendly
method to interface with the Conair Servo Cutter. Information
is viewed and entered at the Operator Control and is commu-
nicated to the servo positional amplifier via the RS-232 serial
communication link.
OPERATOR
CONTROL
FEATURES
The Operator Control is a flat membrane panel consisting of
22-keys and a large 2 line x 20 back lit LCD screen.
Soft Keys-allows
the operator to
select different
functions.
Numeric Keys-
Permits data entry
for the operator
Fixed Function
Keys-Contain uni-
versal symbols &
text
Soft Keys
Soft keys - these are the three keys directly under the display.
All three have a triangle on them. Occasionally, pages will
appear that allow the operator to use one of the soft keys. On
those occasions, text would typically appear directly above
the key and the key will have a function. Think of the text as
the soft key function indicator or title. These keys will be
referred to in this manual from left to right as soft keys 1, 2
and 3 respectively.
Numeric keys
These are the black keys containing numbers 0 to 9. Numbers
permit data entry of parameters. See Raise and Lower for
value trim.
Fixed Function Keys (at Bottom)
Underneath the numeric keys are fixed function keys. They
contain universal symbols and text. The fixed function keys
are Raise, Lower, Next, Prev (previous), Enter, Delete, Exit,
Menu and Mute. These functions are described in the
"Function keys - Fixed Functions" section of this manual.
LCD Screen
The screen shows various pages depending on operator
actions. In addition, it is used to indicate warnings.
Mostly, it is used for viewing status and for setting parame-
ters.
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Before you start daily operation of the servo cutter, you need
to perform preventative maintenance. Necessary maintenance
is described in the Maintenance section of this Users Guide,
see preventative maintenance, Section 5.
BEFORE
STARTING
WARNING: Be sure that power to the SC-5
cutter is OFF when doing any maintenance on
the servo cutter. Follow all safety rules when
performing any maintenance on this equip-
ment.
Daily maintenance includes:
ꢀꢀInspecting the cutter blades
ꢀꢀInspecting the blade mounting hardware
ꢀꢀMaking sure the cutter bushings are properly secured
ꢀꢀInspecting the closure latch on the knife guard
ꢀꢀChecking cutter alignment with extrusion line
ꢀꢀPerforming any floor lock adjustments as needed
These items and weekly, monthly, and semi-annual mainte-
nance procedures are detailed in the Maintenance section of
this User Guide.
POWERING UP
Plug in the power cord to restore power after any
required maintenance.
1
Turn on the main power. The cutter control will
bootup. The amber power on light illuminates.
2
NOTE: You can watch the servo motor amplifier's
status screen during bootup through the
window on the back of the electrical enclo-
sure. This display gives information that may
be useful if you have a problem. See the
Troubleshooting section.
While the cutter is booting up, perform the next three steps:
Make sure the E-Stop button is in the out,
extended position.
3
Make sure that the Cut Enable is Off.
If necessary, press button to display off.
4
Press Start Cutter button. The light in the button
should light. On SC-5 cutters, the cutter head will make
5
one revolution until it finds its home offset position.
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POWERING UP
CONTINUED
Note: If “Home Runtime Failed” message is dis
played. Check for malfunctions of misadjusted
sensor.
Open the knife guard. The machine start push
button should go out.
6
If the cutter is not working properly at any time, turn it off
immediately and refer to the Troubleshooting section of this
User Guide.
If you do not encounter any problems, proceed to the
Operation section.
Power Up Sequence
At power up a series of system screens briefly appear. The
software is Red Lion's Edict-97. This screen or similar shows
first.
Next, the Communications message appears
If there are any problems with communications, this screen
will remain on longer than a couple of seconds.
If there are no communication problems the Conair SC-5
Cutter program will begin to run. The following message or
similar shows for 5-seconds.
After the 5 second delay the Main Screen will appear.
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MAIN SCREEN
OPERATOR
There are two types of main screens, length or time measure-
ment and cuts per minute measurement. The type displayed
varies depending on the current cut mode setting.
See the mode operator display overviews.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
MAIN SCREEN
The Main Screen has seven features. The top line displays the
active preset (only with multi preset option), cut mode, active
measurement and the unit of measure. The bottom line con-
tains three soft key functions, softkey1/Parts, softkey2/cut
On/Off and softkey3, which varies depending on the current
cut mode setting.
Active Preset
With the multi preset option in on-demand modes the active
preset value changes upon batch completion. As the cutter
sequences through multiple presets, the operator always
knows which preset is being processed.
Active Measurement
The measurement value displayed will be the active length or
time preset or cuts per minute depending on the active cut
mode. It displays the value only when the machine is started
and softkey2 On/Off is on. If the machine is stopped or soft-
key2 On/Off is off, this counter will be forced to zero.
If a negative symbol is shown to the left of the measurement
value, the encoder signal is reversed, i.e. rotating in the wrong
direction. The Cutter will not function while the encoder is
going negative. It is possible to correct this by using the
encoder direction function located in the encoder area of the
maintenance area. See the maintenance area display overview.
Length, Time or Blade Softkey
This key is mode dependent see the mode operator display
overview for the current cut mode.
On/Off Softkey
Under the active measurement in the center of the bottom line
of the display is a soft key labeled On or Off. Pressing this
key while On is displayed will disable the cutter. Likewise
pressing this key while Off is displayed enables the cutter.
Pressing the stop button forces the cut enable off.
Manual cuts can still be made while the cut enable is off.
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Menu function key is used to access the Menu Area.
This area can only be accessed from the main display
screen for each mode. See the Menu Area section for more
information.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
Parts Select Area Screen
Under the current mode on the left side of the bottom line of
the display is a soft key labeled Parts. Pressing this key
accesses the Parts Select Screen.
This screen provides access to the parts Total/softkey1 or
Batch/softkey3 areas. Pressing Exit/softkey2 returns the dis-
play to the active main screen. If no selection is made within
30 seconds the display returns to the active main screen.
EXIT or PREV, fixed function keys return the display to the
previous screen.
TOTAL SCREEN
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
TOTAL
By pressing softkey1 located under the word Total on the Parts
Select Screen, a seven-decade total counter is available.
Additional information on how to access this screen can be
found in the operator display overview in Appendix E of this
manual.
SCREEN
This is typically used to count cut pieces during the day or
days that the product is being produced. Sample or manual
cuts are not counted. When enabled the count continues to
accumulate even if the total display is not being viewed. It is
also possible to turn this counter off or on.
On/Off Softkey1
Under the counter on the left is a soft key labeled On or Off.
Pressing this key while On is displayed will disable the
counter. Likewise pressing this key while Off is displayed
enables the counter.
Exit Softkey2
Under the counter, in the center is a soft key labeled Exit.
Pressing this key will return the display to the Parts Select
screen.
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Reset Softkey3
Under the counter, on the right is a soft key labeled Reset.
Pressing this key will zero the counter.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
EXIT or PREV, fixed function keys return the display to the
Parts Select screen.
TOTAL SCREEN
CONTINUED
BATCH SCREEN
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
BATCH SCREEN
By pressing softkey3 located under the word Batch on the
Parts Select Screen, a six-decade Batch counter is available.
Additional information on how to access this screen can be
found in the operator display overview in Appendix E of this
manual.
This is typically used to count the pieces required to fill a car-
ton, with the product being cut. The batch counter counts up
to the batch preset and resets to zero. As the accumulated
count reaches the alarm preset the batch pre-warn output-3
energizes then when the batch preset is reached the batch
complete output-2 briefly energizes and both outputs turn
back off. Sample/Manual cuts are not counted. When enabled
the count continues to accumulate even if the batch display is
not being viewed. It is also possible to turn this counter off or
on.
Change Softkey1
Under the counter, on the left is a soft key labeled Change.
Pressing this key displays the Select Batch Area screen. The
operator can then choose to set the batch or alarm preset.
On/Off Softkey2
Under the counter near the center is a soft key labeled On or
Off. Pressing this key while On is displayed will disable the
counter. Likewise pressing this key while Off is displayed
enables the counter.
Reset Softkey3
Under the counter, on the right is a soft key labeled Reset.
Pressing this key will zero the batch counter.
EXIT or PREV, fixed function keys return the display to the
Parts Select screen.
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Batch Select Area Screen
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
BATCH
Under the batch counter, on the left is a soft key labeled
Change. Pressing this key displays the Select Batch Area
screen. Additional information on how to access this screen
can be found in the operator display overview in Appendix E
of this manual.
SCREEN
CONTINUED
This screen provides access to the batch Preset/softkey1 or
batch Alarm/softkey3 areas. Pressing Exit/softkey2 returns the
display to the batch counter screen. If no selection is made
within 30 seconds the display returns to batch counter screen.
Batch Preset Screen
By pressing the soft key located under the word Batch on the
Batch Area Screen, the preset for the Batch counter is avail-
able.
The number shown is the current batch preset. A cursor will
appear in the least significant digit. The user has a choice of
ways to adjust this number.
Exit or Prev, If no change is required press Exit or Prev to
return to the Main screen.
Raise will increase the preset by 1. The key can be pressed
once for each increment required or held down to scroll up.
Releasing the key will freeze the preset at the last value.
Lower will decrease the preset by 1. The key can be pressed
once for each decrement required or held down to scroll
down. Releasing the key will freeze the preset at the last
value.
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Numeric keys
Key in the batch required and press enter. If you require a
batch of 50 parts you must key in 50 and then press enter.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
BATCH
Enter or Delete?
If the keyed in number is correct press the enter key for it to
be accepted and return to the Main screen. If it is wrong press
the delete key and the previous preset will reappear.
SCREEN
CONTINUED
Batch Pre-Alarm Preset Screen
By pressing the soft key located under the word Alarm on the
Batch Area Screen, the preset for the Batch pre-warn Alarm is
available.
The number shown is the current alarm preset. A cursor will
appear in the least significant digit. The user has a choice of
ways to adjust this number. See entering the batch preset
above. Please note: This value must be less than the batch
preset.
Exit or Prev, if no change is required press Exit or Prev to
return to the Main screen.
LENGTH SCREEN
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
LENGTH
By pressing the soft key located under the word Length on
the Encoder, Follower or Auto Mode Main Screen, the preset
for the Length counter is available. Additional information on
how to access this screen can be found in the operator dis-
play overview in Appendix E of this manual.
SCREEN
The number shown is the current length preset value, i.e. the
length to cut the product. A cursor will appear in the least
significant digit. The user has a choice of ways to adjust this
number. Pressing the #Prst/Softkey3 accesses the number of
presets to run screen. This feature is only available with the
multiple preset/batch option.
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Exit or Prev, if no change is required press Exit or
Prev to return to the Main screen.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
LENGTH
Raise will increase the preset by 0.010 inch. The key can be
pressed once for each 0.010 inches increment required or held
down to scroll up. Releasing the key will freeze the preset at
the last value then press enter.
SCREEN
Lower will decrease the preset by 0.010 inch. The key can be
pressed once for each 0.010 inch decrement required or held
down to scroll down. Releasing the key will freeze the preset
at the last value then press enter.
CONTINUED
Numeric keys
Key in the length required and press enter. The decimal place
is fixed so remember this when entering the preset. If you
require 24 inches you must key in 24000 and then press enter.
Keying only 24 will set the length to 0.024 inches.
Enter or Delete?
If the keyed in number is correct press the enter key for it to
be accepted and return to the Main screen. If it is wrong press
the delete key and the previous preset will reappear.
PRESETS TO RUN SCREEN
CONTROL
By pressing the soft key located under the word #Prst on any
Length Screen, the value for the number of presets to run is
available. Additional information on how to access this screen
can be found on the multiple preset example in the operator
display overview in Appendix E of this manual.
INSTRUCTIONS
PRESET TO
RUN SCREEN
The number shown is the current number of presets to run
value, i.e. how many measurement presets and batches to run.
The acceptable range for this value is 1 to 4. The cutter will
process preset#1/batch#1 then #2 then #3 then #4 and back to
#1 continuously. If a 2 is entered only preset/batch 1 and 2 are
processed. A cursor will appear in the least significant digit.
The user has a choice of ways to adjust this number.
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Exit or Prev, If no change is required press Exit or Prev to
return to the previous Length Screen.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
PRESET TO
RUN SCREEN
CONTINUED
Raise will increase the number by 1. The key can be pressed
once for each increment of 1 required or held down to scroll
up. Releasing the key will freeze the preset at the last value
then press enter.
Lower will decrease the preset by 1. The key can be pressed
once for each decrement of 1 required or held down to scroll
down. Releasing the key will freeze the preset at the last
value then press enter.
Numeric keys
Key in the number required and press enter. If you require 4
presets key in 4 and then press enter.
Enter or Delete?
If the keyed in number is correct press the enter key for it to
be accepted and return to the Main Timer Mode screen. If it
is wrong press the delete key and the previous preset will
reappear.
TIME SCREEN
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
TIME SCREEN
By pressing the soft key located under the word Time on the
Main Timer Mode Screen, the preset for the timer is avail-
able. Additional information on how to access this screen can
be found in the operator display overview in Appendix E of
this manual.
The number shown is the current time preset value, i.e. the
time interval to cut the product. A cursor will appear in the
least significant digit. The user has a choice of ways to adjust
this number.
Exit or Prev, If no change is required press Exit or Prev to
return to the Main Timer Mode Screen.
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Raise will increase the preset by 0.010 second. The key can
be pressed once for each 0.010 second increment required or
held down to scroll up. Releasing the key will freeze the pre-
set at the last value then press enter.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
TIME SCREEN
CONTINUED
Lower will decrease the preset by 0.010 second. The key can
be pressed once for each 0.010 second decrement required or
held down to scroll down. Releasing the key will freeze the
preset at the last value then press enter.
Numeric keys
Key in the time required and press enter. The decimal place is
fixed so remember this when entering the preset. If you
require 1.5 seconds you must key in 1500 and then press enter.
Keying only 15 will set the time to 0.015 seconds.
Enter or Delete?
If the keyed in number is correct press the enter key for it to
be accepted and return to the Main Timer Mode screen. If it is
wrong press the delete key and the previous preset will reap-
pear.
HOLD-OFF TIME SCREEN
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
HOLD-OFF
SCREEN
By pressing the soft key located under the word Time on the
Main End Sense Mode Screen, the preset for the hold-off
timer is available. Additional information on how to access
this screen can be found in the operator display overview in
Appendix E of this manual.
The number shown is the current hold-off time preset, i.e. the
time interval to ignore the photo eye and avoid false cuts. A
cursor will appear in the least significant digit. The user has a
choice of ways to adjust this number.
Exit or Prev, If no change is required press Exit or Prev to
return to the Main End Sense Mode Screen.
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Raise will increase the preset by 0.010 second. The key can
be pressed once for each 0.010 second increment required or
held down to scroll up. Releasing the key will freeze the pre-
set at the last value then press enter.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
HOLD-OFF
SCREEN
Lower will decrease the preset by 0.010 second. The key can
be pressed once for each 0.010 seconds decrement required or
held down to scroll down. Releasing the key will freeze the
preset at the last value then press enter.
CONTINUED
Numeric keys
Key in the time required and press enter. The decimal place is
fixed so remember this when entering the preset. If you
require 1.000 seconds you must key in 1000 and then press
enter. Keying only 1 will set the time to 0.001 seconds and an
error message will be displayed.
Enter or Delete?
If the keyed in number is correct press the enter key for it to
be accepted and return to the Main End Sense Mode screen. If
it is wrong press the delete key and the previous preset will
reappear.
BLADE SPEED SCREEN
CONTROL
By pressing the soft key located under the word Blade or
Speed depending on the current mode, the preset for that
modes blade speed is available. Additional information on
how to access this screen can be found in the operator display
overview in Appendix E of this manual.
INSTRUCTIONS
BLADE SPEED
SCREEN
The number shown is the active modes current blade speed
preset, i.e. the speed the blade will pass through the part. A
cursor will appear in the least significant digit. The user has a
choice of ways to adjust this number.
Exit or Prev, if no change is required press Exit or Prev to
return to the Blade Select or Main Mode Screen.
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Raise will increase the preset by 1.0. The key can be pressed
once for each 1.0 increment required or held down to scroll
up. Releasing the key will freeze the preset at the last value
then press enter.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
BLADE SPEED
SCREEN
Lower will decrease the preset by 1.0. The key can be pressed
once for each 1.0 decrement required or held down to scroll
down. Releasing the key will freeze the preset at the last value
then press enter.
CONTINUED
Numeric keys
Key in the time required and press enter. The decimal place is
fixed so remember this when entering the preset. If you
require 750.0 rpm you must key in 7500 and then press enter.
Keying only 750 will set the speed to 075.0 rpm and an error
message with the valid range will be displayed.
Enter or Delete?
If the keyed in number is correct press the enter key for it to
be accepted and return to the Blade Select or Main Mode
Screen. If it is wrong press the delete key and the previous
preset will reappear.
BLADE COUNT SCREEN
CONTROL
By pressing the soft key located under the word Blade or
Count depending on the current mode, the preset for the blade
count is available. Additional information on how to access
this screen can be found in the operator display overview in
Appendix E of this manual.
INSTRUCTIONS
BLADE COUNT
SCREEN
The number shown is the current blade count preset, i.e. the
number of blades mounted to the cutter head. A cursor will
appear in the least significant digit. The user has a choice of
ways to adjust this number.
Exit or Prev, if no change is required press Exit or Prev to
return to the Blade Select or Main Mode Screen.
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Raise will increase the preset by 1. The key can be pressed
once for each 1 increment required or held down to scroll up.
Releasing the key will freeze the preset at the last value then
press enter.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
BLADE COUNT
SCREEN
Lower will decrease the preset by 1. The key can be pressed
once for each 1 decrement required or held down to scroll
down. Releasing the key will freeze the preset at the last value
then press enter.
CONTINUED
Numeric keys
Key in the number of blades mounted and press enter. If the
value entered is out of range an error message with the valid
range will be displayed.
Enter or Delete?
If the keyed in number is correct press the enter key for it to
be accepted and return to the Blade Select or Main Mode
Screen. If it is wrong press the delete key and the previous
preset will reappear.
FUNCTION AREAS
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
FUNCTION
AREAS
Additional information on how to access and navigate these
screens can be found in the operator display overview section
of this manual.
Menu fixed function key is used to access the Function Areas
from any main mode screen. There are two Function Area
screens. The user can toggle between the two screens with the
Next and Prev fixed function keys.
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Next or Prev, Pressing Next selects the second Function Area.
Pressing Prev returns the display to the first Function Area
screen. Pressing Prev from the first Function Area screen
returns the display to the active main mode screen.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
FUNCTION
AREAS
Menus are a convenient way to access and monitor parameters
that do not need to be altered often, i.e. blade speed, blade
count, cut mode, repeatability test, min. allowable measure-
ment and cuts per minute.
CONTINUED
The most frequently used functions for a certain cutting mode
are directly available from the main screen for the active
mode. For a guide to screen navigation for any active mode
see the operator display overview section of this manual for
that mode. For information on the Blade and Parts Softkeys
see their respective sections covered earlier in this manual.
TEST SOFTKEY
Pressing soft key two located under the word Test on the first
Function area screen, selects the repeatability tester.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
TEST
The DevCP repeatability tester displays total deviation time in
milliseconds. This time is from a cut being requested until the
blade reaches the part. The smallest measured value is sub-
tracted from the largest measured value and the resulting devi-
ation is displayed on the screen. New data is sampled every
consecutive cut. The DevCP repeatability test is available in
all on-demand modes. This test is used as a tool for verifying
the accuracy of the cutter.
On/Off Softkey1
On the display, on the lower left side is a soft key labeled On
or Off. Pressing this key while On is displayed will reset all
values and disable testing. Likewise pressing this key while
Off is displayed starts the test.
Reset Softkey3
On the display, on the lower right side is a soft key labeled
Reset. Pressing this key will reset all test values and start a
new test.
Exit or Prev, Pressing Exit, Prev or the Softkey under the
word Exit resets all values and disables testing then returns the
display to the Function area screen.
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Next, Pressing Next selects the DevCC test if available. If the
arrow on the top right hand side of the screen is visible the
current mode also supports the DevCC test.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
TEST
NOTE: The test available DevCP, DevCC or both is
dependent on the active cut mode.
CONTINUED
The DevCC repeatability tester also displays total deviation
time in milliseconds. This time is from a cut being
requested until the next cut request. The smallest measured
value is subtracted from the largest measured value and the
resulting deviation is displayed on the screen. The DevCC
repeatability test is available in some on-demand modes, and
all continuous modes. This test is used as a tool for verifying
the accuracy of the upstream puller or the precision timer
option.
On/Off Softkey1
On the display, on the lower left side is a soft key labeled On
or Off. Pressing this key while On is displayed will reset all
values and disable testing. Likewise pressing this key while
Off is displayed starts the test.
Reset Softkey3
On the display, on the lower right side is a soft key labeled
Reset. Pressing this key will reset all test values and start a
new test.
Exit, Pressing Exit or the Softkey under the word Exit resets
all values, disables testing then returns the display to the
Function area screen.
Prev, Pressing Prev selects the DevCP test if available. If the
arrow on the top left hand side of the screen is visible the cur-
rent mode also supports the DevCP test.
NOTE: The test available DevCP, DevCC or both is
dependent on the active cut mode.
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Mode Softkey
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
CUT MODE
By pressing the soft key located under the word Mode, the dif-
ferent Cut Modes are available. There are two Cut Mode
screens. The first screen provides choices for the standard-
modes available on all cutters.
The second screen displays choices for optional cut modes.
The user can toggle between the two screens with the Next
and Prev fixed function keys. Additional information on how
to access these screens can be found in the function area of the
operator display overview section of this manual.
Press the Softkey located under the cut mode desired to select
that mode. If the mode is available an acknowledgment will be
displayed.
This message will be displayed for 3 seconds or until any key
is pressed.
Next or Prev, Pressing Next selects the second Cut Mode
Area. Pressing Prev returns the display to the first Cut Mode
Area. Pressing Prev from the first Cut Mode Area screen
returns the display to the Function Area screen.
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Min Softkey
CONTROL
By pressing the soft key located under the word Min on the
second Function Area Screen, the Minimum allowable mea-
surement value is displayed. The active mode and the
INSTRUCTIONS
MINIMUM
MEASUREMENT
cuts per minute limit for the model of cutter determines the
actual value displayed. The screen will be displayed for 15
seconds or until any key is pressed, then return to the second
Function Area screen.
CPM Softkey
By pressing the soft key located under the word CPM on the
second Function Area Screen, the calculated cuts per minute
are displayed.
The active mode, measurement value, blade speed, number of
blades and line speed may all contribute to determining the
actual value displayed. The screen will be displayed for 15
seconds or until any key is pressed, then return to the second
Function Area screen.
MAINT. AREA
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
AREA
Menu function key is used from the first Function Area screen
to access the Maintenance area. There are two menus Maint.
and Factory, with access via password to various sub-menus.
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Menus are a convenient way to access and monitor parameters
that do not need to be altered often, i.e. home position,
encoder direction, scale or unit of measure. In addition, pre-
ventive maintenance parameters can be monitored for trouble-
shooting and scheduling purposes.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
ENCODER AREA
Factory Softkey
This area is password protected for factory use only.
Please do not attempt to get around the password protection as
parameters beyond this point are used for calibration and
setup. These parameters should only be modified by trained
personal. Improper settings will reduce the performance and
possibly cause severe damage to your machine.
Maint. Softkey
Located under the word Maint. is the Maintenance soft key.
The Maintenance area is password protected. This area should
only be accessed by qualified personal.
After pressing the Maintenance Softkey, the password entry
screen is displayed. With the numeral keys press 6 2 0 9 then
the Enter key to access the maintenance area. An improper
password will cause this message to be displayed for 3 sec-
onds.
There are three sub-menus, Encdr, Home, and P/M accessible
in the maintenance area.
Exit or Prev, Pressing Exit or Prev will return the display to
the Menu Area screen.
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Encdr Softkey
CONTROL
By pressing the soft key located under the word Encdr on the
Maint. Area Screen, there are three sub-menus, Drctn, U/M,
and Scale accessible. Additional information on how
INSTRUCTIONS
ENCODER AREA
CONTINUED
to access this screen can be found in the Maintenance Area of
the operator display overview section of this manual.
Exit or Prev, Pressing Exit or Prev will return the display to
the Maint. Area screen.
CONTROL
DIRECTION SOFTKEY
By pressing the soft key located under the word Dirctn on the
Encdr. Area Screen, the direction of the encoder rotation can
be changed. Located on the lower left side of the display is the
status text (INCORRECT/CORRECT) for the encoder direc-
tion.
INSTRUCTIONS
ENCODER
DIRECTION
Exit or Prev, Pressing Exit or Prev will return the display to
the Encoder Area screen.
Change Softkey
With the machine stopped, by pressing the soft key located
under the word Change. The direction of the encoder is
reversed. After the change if the count direction is positive, the
status text will now display the word CORRECT.
Attempting to change the encoder direction with the cutter
running will result in the following message.
This message will be displayed for 3 seconds or until any key
is pressed. Press stop on the operator panel then try again.
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If a negative symbol is shown to the left of the count value on
the main mode screen the encoder signal is reversed, i.e. rotat-
ing in the wrong direction. The Cutter will not function while
the encoder is going negative. The Direction function corrects
this by changing what the servo drive interprets as a positive
direction, CW or CCW rotation.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
ENCODER DIRECTION
CONTINUED
UNIT OF MEASURE SOFTKEY
By pressing the soft key located under the word U/M on the
Encoder Area screen, the Eng. Units can be set.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS UNIT
OF MEASURE
Exit or Prev, Pressing Exit or Prev will return the display to
the Encoder Area screen.
in./mm. Softkeys
Pressing the soft key located under in. or mm. Changes all dis-
played measurements to the respective unit of measure.
The scaled distance must now be set for the desired unit. See
the Scale Area Dist. Softkey description.
Scale Softkey
By pressing the soft key located under the word Scale on the
Encoder Area Screen, there are two sub-menus, Dist., and
Counts accessible. Additional information on how to access
this screen can be found in the Maintenance Area of the oper-
ator display overview in Appendix E of this manual.
Exit or Prev, Pressing Exit or Prev will return the display to
the Encoder Area screen.
SETTING THE SCALE FACTOR
The Encoder mode uses a scale factor to compensate for con-
figurations that differ from the standard (a measuring wheel
with a 1 foot circumference; a 3000 bi-directional quadrature
pulse encoder; and English units of measure). The prescale
value is set at the factory for your equipment and typical unit
of measurement. However, it may occasionally be necessary to
adjust the prescale value.
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DISTANCE SOFTKEY
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
SCALE
By pressing the soft key located under the word Dist. on the
Scale Value Screen, the scaled distance is available. This value
must be set after a U/M change. Additional information on
how to access this screen can be found in the Maintenance
Area of the operator display overview in Appendix E of this
manual.
DISTANCE
The number shown is the current distance value, i.e. the cir-
cumference of the measuring wheel or distance per revolution
of the encoder. A cursor will appear in the least significant
digit.
Exit or Prev- if no change is required press Exit or Prev to
return to the Scale Value screen.
Raise will increase the value by 0.001inch. The key can be
pressed once for each 0.001inch increment required or held
down to scroll up. Releasing the key will freeze the value at
the last value.
Lower will decrease the value by 0.001inch. The key can be
pressed once for each 0.001inch decrement required or held
down to scroll down. Releasing the key will freeze the value
at the last value.
Numeric keys
Key in the distance desired and press enter. The decimal place
is fixed so remember this when entering the value. If you
require 12.000 inches you must key in 12000 and then press
enter. Keying only 12 will set the distance to 0.012 inches.
Enter or Delete?
If the keyed in number is correct press the enter key for it to
be accepted and return to the Scale Value screen. If it is wrong
press the delete key and the previous value will reappear.
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COUNTS SOFTKEY
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
SCALE COUNTS
By pressing the soft key located under the word Counts on the
Scale Value Screen, the scaled counts are available. Additional
information on how to access this screen can be found in the
Maintenance Area of the operator display overview in
Appendix E of this manual.
The number shown is the current count value, i.e. the pulses
per revolution of the encoder. For example a 3000 pulse quad-
rature encoder will produce 3000 x 4 channels or 12000
counts. A cursor will appear in the least significant digit. The
user has a choice of ways to adjust this number.
Exit or Prev, if no change is required press Exit or Prev to
return to the Scale Value screen.
Raise will increase the value by 1. The key can be pressed
once for each 1 increment required or held down to scroll up.
Releasing the key will freeze the value at the last value.
Lower will decrease the value by 1. The key can be pressed
once for each 1 decrement required or held down to scroll
down. Releasing the key will freeze the value at the last value.
Numeric keys
Key in the count desired and press enter. If you require 12000
counts you must key in 12000 and then press enter.
Enter or Delete?
If the keyed in number is correct press the enter key for it to
be accepted and return to the Scale Value screen. If it is wrong
press the delete key and the previous value will reappear.
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HOMING
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
HOMING
A defined Home location is required for all servo-positioning
applications. After initial power up, emergency stop or guard
opened, home position must be found. All motion is relative to
this home position. The Home cycle occurs once after power
is applied to the servo drive in response to the Start push but-
ton being pressed. The cutter head rotates towards the home
sensor at the programmed On-Demand blade speed. After the
home sensor has been found, the cutter head will decelerate
and stop at the specified offset position. This position is then
set to 0.0 degrees at the end of the home sequence. If the
home sensor is not found in one revolution of the cutter head,
the following message is displayed on the operator.
The sensor may be faulty, have a loose connection or be
improperly adjusted. Press any key on the operator to
acknowledge the fault. Disconnect power, fix the problem then
restart the cutter.
After a successful home has been completed, if the cutter is
stopped away from the home position and the power to the
machine is left on, the cutter head position is still known.
When the cutter is restarted, the cutter head will return at the
programmed On-Demand blade speed to the home position.
HOME OFFSET SCREEN
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
HOME OFFSET
By pressing the soft key located under the word Home on the
Maintenance Screen, the offset for the home position is avail-
able. Additional information on how to access this screen can
be found in the Maintenance Area of the operator display
overview in Appendix E of this manual.
The number shown is the current offset value, i.e. the distance
from position zero. A cursor will appear in the least significant
digit. The user has a choice of ways to adjust this number.
Exit or Prev, If no change is required press Exit or Prev to
return to the Maintenance Area screen.
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Raise will increase the value by 1.0. The key can be pressed
once for each 1.0 increment required or held down to scroll
up. Releasing the key will freeze the value at the last value.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
HOME OFFSET
CONTINUED
Lower will decrease the value by 1.0. The key can be pressed
once for each 1.0 decrement required or held down to scroll
down. Releasing the key will freeze the value at the last value.
Numeric keys
Key in the distance desired and press enter. The decimal place
is fixed so remember this when entering the value. If you
require 15.0 degrees you must key in 150 and then press enter.
Keying only 15 will set the distance to 01.5 degrees.
Enter or Delete?
If the keyed in number is correct press the enter key for it to
be accepted and return to the Maintenance Area screen. If it is
wrong press the delete key and the previous value will reap-
pear.
HOME OFFSET EXAMPLE
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
OFFSET
With the Cut Enable on/off turned off and the cutter started,
entering a new value at the Home Offset screen will initiate a
home routine using the new value.
The graphic example above demonstrates the resulting home
position with a 15 degree offset.
EXAMPLE
The acceptable range for this value is 00.0 to +45.0 degrees.
Making an entry outside of this range generates the following
error message on the operator display.
After 5 seconds or if any key is pressed the display returns to
the Home Offset
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SOFTKEY
Pressing the soft key located under the word P/M on the
Maint. area screen. Selects the P/M area screen. Three pre-
ventive maintenance sub-menus for monitoring Inputs, Time
and Cycles are displayed.
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
PREVENTIVE
MAINTENANCE
Additional information on how to access this screen can be
found in the Maintenance Area of the operator display
overview in Appendix E of this manual.
Inputs Softkey
Pressing the soft key located under the word Inputs on the
P/M area screen, selects the inputs monitoring screen.
This screen displays the cutters input status. Active inputs are
equal to On and de-energized inputs are equal to Off. This
information could be used for troubleshooting with out the
use of a meter.
Input #1 = End Sense Trigger when On
Input #2 = Run when Off
Input #3 = Manual Cut Trigger when On
Input #4 = Home Registration when On
Input #5 = E-Stop when Off
Input #6 = Spare
Exit or Prev, Pressing Exit or Prev returns the display to the
Select P/M area screen.
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CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
POWER ON TIME
TIME SOFTKEY
Pressing the soft key located under the word Time on the
P/M area screen, selects the Power-On time screen.
The Power-On time screen displays the total time in hours
that the machine has had the power switched on. This infor-
mation could be used for scheduling preventive maintenance.
The displayed time can not be reset.
Exit or Prev, Pressing Exit, Prev or the Softkey under the
word Exit returns the display to the Select P/M area screen.
Cycles Softkey
Pressing the soft key located under the word Cycles on the
P/M area screen, selects the machine cycles screen.
The Machine Cycles screen displays the absolute total cuts
that the machine has made since manufacture. This informa-
tion could be used for scheduling preventive maintenance.
The displayed count can not be reset.
Exit or Prev, Pressing Exit, Prev or the Softkey under the
word Exit returns the display to the Select P/M area screen.
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CHECKING CUT
QUALITY
Press the manual cut button and observe the
movement of the cutter blade. The cutter head makes a
single rotation and the blade moves through the cutter
bushings without interference.
1
Insert a piece of extrudate through the cut-
ter bushings.
2
3
Press the manual cut button. A single cut is made
at the preset blade speed. (This works even if Cut On/Off
is off.)
Inspect the cut. If necessary, adjust the blade design
or blade speed. See All About Cutter Blades, Appendix B.
4
If you have not already done so, check the cutter hardware,
power up the cutter, select cutting mode and blade speed, and
make a test cut to check cut quality.
STARTING THE
SC-5 CUTTER
When you are satisfied with cut quality, press the Cut On/Off
soft key and on is displayed, automatic operation begins.
When the extrudate is running within tolerance, cut it with a
knife or saw and feed it through the cutter bushings.
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There are several adjustments you can make during normal
cutting. These adjustments include:
MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS
DURING
OPERATION
ꢀ In Timer mode, adjust the time between cuts
ꢀ In Encoder and Follower modes, adjust the length
ꢀ In Product mode, adjust the hold-off time
ꢀ In Flywheel mode, adjust blade speed
ꢀ Adjust blade speed in all modes except
Follower
ꢀ Perform a manual cut and reset the length by pressing
the manual cut button at any time during on-demand cut-
ting. Pressing Reset/Test has no effect during continuous
cutting.
ꢀ Count the total number of cuts by pressing the Total
On/Off soft key. Use the Reset button to return the count
to zero. This feature is useful for collecting samples dur-
ing a production run.
ꢀꢀCount the batches of cuts by pressing the Total On/Off
soft key. Use the Reset button to return the count to zero.
This feature is useful for collecting samples during a pro-
duction run.
ꢀ Stop cutting temporarily by setting Cut On/Off to off.
This allows you to view the cutting blade (through the
window) or perform other tasks without shutting down
the cutter.
NOTE: While the controller will allow you to
switch modes during operation, this is not
recommended.
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WARNING: Never stop the servo cut-
ter by opening the knife guard.
This can cause damage to the equipment and
injury to personnel.
STOPPING THE
SC-5 CUTTER
Use this procedure to safely stop the servo cutter:
Press Cut On/Off soft key to stop cutting (soft key
text changes to off).
1
Press Stop Cutter button to disable the servo motor
(start light is off).
2
Turn the rotary disconnect to the off posi-
tion.
3
WARNING: Never turn off the rotary
disconnect first.
Doing so will turn off all power to the unit, and
the cutter will not be brought to a controlled
stop. For safe stopping, always follow the
sequence given above.
Disconnect the power cord if it is equipped with
a plug on the end.
4
Lock out the rotary disconnect.
5
Clean the lubricant reservoir if you are shutting
the servo cutter down for the day.
6
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MAINTENANCE
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
Maintenance Features . . . . . . . .5-2
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . .5-2
Maintenance Overview . . . . . . .5-4
Preventative Maintenance
Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-4
Checking the Blades . . . . . . . . .5-6
Inspecting Cutter
ꢀ
ꢀ
Bushing Screws . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
Checking the Closure Latch . . .5-7
Cleaning the Blade Tray . . . . . . .5-8
Lubricating the Slide
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
Rail System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
Adjusting the
Proximity Switches . . . . . . . . .5-9
Checking Electrical
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-10
BLoc Installation and
Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12
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The Servo Cutter SC-5 Sure Cut models needs regular, sched-
uled maintenance for peak performance. Among the features
that require maintenance are:
MAINTENANCE
FEATURES
ꢀ Cutter blades
ꢀ Blade mounting hardware
ꢀ Cutter bushings
ꢀ The knife guard hardware
ꢀ Cutter alignment
ꢀ Floor locks
ꢀ Lubrication tray
ꢀ Shafts of optional slide rail system
ꢀ Electrical cables
ꢀ Control panel lights
To maintain the best performance of the servo cutter, it must
be cleaned and inspected regularly. Maintenance includes a
daily, weekly, quarterly, and semi-annual (every 6 months)
schedule.
WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS
Use this maintenance schedule as a guide. You may need to
shorten the time of the maintenance schedule, depending on
how often you use the servo cutter, and the types of material
flowing through it.
Follow all precautions and warnings when working on the
equipment.
WARNING: Improper installation,
operation, or servicing may result in
equipment damage or personal injury.
This equipment should only be installed, adjust-
ed, and serviced by qualified technical person-
nel who are familiar with the construction, oper-
ation, and potential hazards of this type of
machine.
All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should be
installed by qualified electrical technicians in
accordance with electrical codes in your region.
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WARNING: Voltage Hazard
WARNINGS AND
CAUTIONS
This equipment is powered by alternating cur-
rent, as specified on the machine serial tag and
data plate. Do not operate the equipment at
power levels other than what is specified on the
machine serial tag and data plate.
CONTINUED
A properly-sized conductive ground wire from
the incoming power supply must be connected
to the chassis ground terminal inside the electri-
cal enclosure. Improper grounding can result in
severe personal injury and erratic machine
operation.
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT:
Before performing maintenance or repairs on
this product, disconnect and lock out electrical
power sources to prevent injury from unexpect-
ed energization or start-up. A lockable discon-
nect device has been provided to isolate this
product from potentially hazardous electricity.
DANGER: Sharp blades!
Most injuries caused by knife blades occur
when the cutter has been turned off. Handle
blades with care at all times.
ꢀ Always wear cut-resistant gloves when the
cutting chamber is open and when handling
blades.
ꢀ Always lock out the cutter before opening the
cutting chamber. (See Lockout/tagout above)
ꢀ Always wait until the cutter head has stopped
completely before opening the knife guard.
SC-5 Sure Cut cutters are equipped with sever-
al safety devices to ensure safe operation.
Never remove or disable these devices to sus-
tain production. Operating without these devices
can cause severe injury.
ꢀ When the knife guard is opened, the knife
guard switch stops the cutter but does not
remove powder from the drive.
ꢀ Two proximity-type safety switches prevent
operation unless the cutter bushings are in
place.
ꢀ The STOP button activates a circuit that
stops the knife.
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This section describes the daily, weekly, monthly and semi-
annual maintenance schedules that should be performed when
changing materials or lines, or when changing equipment, as
well as the maintenance procedures to follow.
MAINTENANCE
OVERVIEW
Cutting either flexible or rigid materials generates tremendous
shock and vibration to the entire unit. Anything that can
loosen, will over time.
To maintain the best performance, follow this maintenance
schedule and develop an effective preventative maintenance
program.
ꢀꢀDaily
PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
ꢀꢀꢀ
Checking cutter blade(s)
Clean, sharpen or replace as needed (see Checking the
Blades, Section 5).
ꢀꢀꢀ
Inspecting the blade mounting hardware
The blade securing bolt should use both a lock washer
and flat washer, and be tightened enough to fully com-
press the lock washer. Replace the holding pins if they
appear worn.
ꢀꢀꢀ
Inspecting the cutter bushing screws
Check that the cutter bushing screws are secure (see
Inspecting Cutter Bushing Screws, Section 5).
ꢀꢀꢀ
Checking the closure latch on the knife guard
See Checking the Closure Latch, Section 5.
ꢀꢀꢀ
Inspecting cutter alignment
Proper cutter alignment is critical for optimum perfor-
mance. Use a plumb line or laser to check for a
straight line from the extrusion die to the cutter bush-
ings.
ꢀꢀꢀ
Check floor locks
It is always recommended that the weight be removed
from the casters for optimum stability during cutting
cycles. Check to see if the floor locking mechanism is
properly adjusted.
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ꢀꢀWeekly
PREVENTATIVE
MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
ꢀꢀꢀ
Cleaning the blade lubrication tray (if the cutter
has
Section 5.
this option). See Cleaning the Blade Tray,
ꢀꢀꢀ
Lubricating shafts on optional slide rail system
See Cleaning the Blade Tray, Section 5.
CONTINUED
ꢀꢀMonthly
ꢀꢀꢀ
Checking hardware on the knife guard
Inspect the hardware on the knife guard (fasteners on
hinge and the clear blade guard window). Tighten as
needed.
ꢀꢀꢀ
Checking bushing holder proximity switches
Inspect the sets screws which retain the bushing holder
proximity switches for tightness. Adjust as needed. See
Adjusting the Proximity Switches, Section 5.
ꢀꢀꢀ
Checking the draw latch
Inspect the latch on knife guard windows for wear and
Draw Latch
Clear Guard Windows
ꢀꢀꢀ
Clean the clear blade guard window
Clean using glass cleaner or plain water. Other materi-
als may cause premature loss of clarity or crazing.
ꢀꢀSemi-annual (every 6 months)
ꢀꢀꢀ
Inspecting electrical terminals
Check all electrical terminals for tightness; adjust as
needed. See Checking Electrical Connections, Section
5.
ꢀꢀꢀ
Checking torque on Trantorque coupling device
Check the tightness (torque) of the Trantorque coupling
device with a torque gauge. This device connects the
cutter head to the Micron reducer shaft. See Checking
Torque, Section 5.
ꢀꢀꢀ
Checking all electrical cables
Inspect all electrical cables for cuts and abrasions.
Replace as needed.
ꢀꢀꢀ
Inspecting control panel lights
Check to make sure no LEDs or lights are burned out
on the control panel. Replace as needed.
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Blades become dull over time depending on the material being
cut, cut rate, blade speed, and blade material and thickness.
Check blades regularly for sharpness as well as scratches,
nicks, burrs, and material buildup. Clean, sharpen or replace
as needed (see Installing Cutter Blades, Section 3).
CHECKING
BLADES
DANGER: Sharp blades!
Most injuries caused by knife blades occur
when the cutter has been turned off. Handle
blades with care at all times.
ꢀ Always wear cut-resistant gloves when the
cutting chamber is open and when handling
blades.
ꢀ Always lock out the cutter before opening the
cutting chamber.
ꢀ Always wait until the cutter head has stopped
completely before opening the knife guard.
SC-5 Sure Cut cutters are equipped with sever-
al safety devices to ensure safe operation.
Never remove or disable these devices to sus-
tain production. Operating without these devices
can cause severe injury.
ꢀ When the knife guard is opened, the knife
guard switch stops the cutter and prevents
starting the cutter again.
ꢀ Two proximity-type safety switches prevent
operation unless the cutter bushings are in
place.
ꢀ The STOP button activates a circuit that
stops the knife.
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Check the set screws that secure the cutter bushings. If bush-
ings move during cutting, cutting blades and possibly the
drive chain could be damaged.
INSPECTING
CUTTER
BUSHING
SCREWS
Cutter
bushing
screws
Check the hand knob and tighten it so the knife guard closes
completely. This prevents false triggering of the safety switch.
CHECKING THE
KNIFE GUARD
Hand knob
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This tray is built into the cutter assembly as a simple method
of applying lubrication to your blade during cutting cycles.
Depending on cut rate and type of material and lubrication,
the area will need to be cleaned on a regular basis and the
lubricant replaced. Open the clear guard windows and, using a
shop vac or other similar equipment, remove all liquid and
solids from the cutting chamber and around the bushings.
Replace the lubricant. For more information, see Blade and
Bushing Lubrication, Appendix D.
CLEANING THE
BLADE TRAY
(OPTIONAL)
Optional blade
lubrication system
Check the shafts on the slide rail system. Even though these
shafts are stainless steel, it is recommended that a light oil
(WD-40 or similar) be applied to the shafts as needed. Wipe
off any excess.
LUBRICATING
THE SLIDE RAIL
SYSTEM
(OPTIONAL)
Optional slide base
assembly with posi-
tion locking mecha-
nism
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Follow all warnings and cautions listed at the beginning of the
Maintenance section of this User Guide.
ADJUSTING THE
PROXIMITY
SWITCHES
Be sure the main power is disconnected and the
cutter is locked out.
1
Loosen the set screws that hold the cutter bushings.
2
Remove the cutter bushings.
3
Check the depth of the proximity switch
4
face for each bushing. It should be recessed no more
than 0.010 inches, but should not interfere with the bush-
ings themselves.
Proximity
switches
Check the tightness of each proximity switch's
5
retaining screw. Use an Allen wrench to perform this
task.
IMPORTANT:You can damage the proximity switch if
you over-tighten the retaining screw.
Replace cutter bushings and check for proper cut-
ting blade alignment. See Mounting the Cutter Bushings,
6
Section 3 and the Appendix A and C.
Plug in the power cord and turn the main power dis-
connect to the on position if all other maintenance is com-
pleted.
7
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WARNING: Electrical hazard
CHECKING
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
Before performing any work on this product,
disconnect and lock out electrical power
sources to prevent injury from unexpected ener-
gization or start-up. A lockable device has been
provided to isolate this product from potentially
hazardous electricity.
WARNING: Improper installation, oper-
ation, or servicing may result in
equipment damage or personal injury.
This equipment should only be installed, adjust-
ed, and serviced by qualified technical person-
nel who are familiar with the construction, oper-
ation, and potential hazards of this type of
machine.
All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should be
installed by qualified electrical technicians in
accordance with electrical codes in your region.
Always maintain a safe ground. Do not operate
the equipment at power levels other than what
is specified on the machine serial tag and data
plate.
Be sure the main power is disconnected and
the cutter is locked out. Always disconnect and
lock out the main power source before opening the unit or
servicing.
1
2
Turn the main power disconnect to the off
position before opening the electrical enclosure on the
back of the cutter, or the back of the control. This is a
safety device to prevent you from opening the doors if the
power is still on.
Main power
safety disconnect
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CHECKING
ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS
CONTINUED
Open the electrical enclosure.
3
4
Inspect all wires and connections. Look for loose
wires, burned contacts, and signs of over-heated wires.
Have a qualified electrician make any necessary repairs or
replacements.
Close the electrical enclosure door.
5
6
Inspect the exterior power cords. Cords should
not be crimped, exposed, or rubbing against the frame. If
the main power cord runs along the floor, make sure it is
not positioned where it could rest in pooling water or
could be run over and cut by wheels or casters.
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NOTE: In installations subjected to extreme corrosion, the slits in clamp
collars Item 1 and Item 2, as well as in center collars, should be
sealed with a suitable caulking compound or equivalent. Likewise,
push-off threads should also be protected from corrosion.
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
B-LOC™ LOCKING ASSEMBLY SERIES B112
Thank you for purchasing a B-LOC™ Keyless Frictional Locking Device.
B-LOC™ keyless connectors provide a high capacity, zero-backlash
shaft/hub or coupling connection by means of a mechanical interference
fit. Please follow these INSTALLATIONAND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
carefully to ensure proper performance of this B-LOC™ unit.
INSTALLATION OF B-LOC™ LOCKING
ASSEMBLIES OVER SHAFT KEYWAYS
The Locking Assembly should be positioned so that slits in Locking Assembly
collars that contact the shaft are located approximately opposite the keyway.
In addition, a locking screw should be centered directly over the keyway.
ꢀ WARNING ꢀ
When installing or removing B-LOC™ products, always adhere to the following
When tightening locking screws, it is important to follow the installation proce-
dure outlined above, which specifies equal 1/4 turns of each locking screw.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in excessive tightening of the
screw over the keyway, possibly causing permanent deformation of the Lock-
ing Assembly collars. Even after 1/4 turns can no longer be achieved, it is
important to continue to use equal turning angles for every screw until the
specified tightening torque is reached.
safety standards:
1. Be sure that all power switches are locked out before installing or removing
B-LOC™ products.
2. Eye protection is required when installing or removing B-LOC™ products
- please wear safety glasses and protective clothing.
INSTALLATION
(Refer to Figures 1 and 2)
REMOVAL
(Refer to Figure 2)
B-LOC™ Locking Assemblies are supplied lightly oiled and ready for installa-
tion. When reinstalling a used unit, make sure that all slits are aligned and
that front and rear clamp collars are not reversed (when assembled correctly
there are no holes or threads behind taps in clamp collar Item 1, and no threads
behind taps in center collar Item 3). The frictional torque capacity of these
devices is based on a coefficient of friction of 0.12 for lightly oiled screw,
taper, shaft and bore
Prior to initiating the following removal procedure, check to ensure that
no torque or thrust loads are acting on the Locking Assembly, shaft or
any mounted components.
IMPORTANT!
Make sure ends of locking screws used for removal are
ground flat and are slightly chamfered to prevent damage
to screw and collar threads during push-off.
Figure 1
contact areas.
1. Check to ensure that axial movement of clamp collars - necessary for
release of connection - is not restricted. Likewise, ensure that push-off
threads are in good
Therefore, it is impor-
tant not to use Molyb-
denum Disulfide (e.g.,
Molykote, Never-Seeze
or similar lubricants) in
any Locking Assembly
installation.
condition.
Figure 2
2. Remove all locking
screws. Transfer re-
quired number of
screws into all push-
off threads of clamp
collar Item 1 (see
Figure 2).
1. Make sure that lock-
ing screw, taper,
shaft and bore con-
tact areas are clean
and lightly oiled and
that all collar slits are
aligned.
3. Release collar Item 1
by progressively tight-
ening all push-off
screws. Typically, the
push-off screws ap-
2. Loosen all locking
screws by a minimum of four (4) turns and transfer at least two (2) screws
to push-off threads in clamp collar Item 1 to disengage this part from
center collar Item 3. Similarly, transfer at least two (2) screws to push-off
threads in center collar Item 3 to disengage this part from clamp collar
Item 2 (see Figure 2).
pear to be completely
tight after just one
pass of tightening
without any notice-
able separation of clamp collars. Although it seems that the screws cannot
be tightened further, several more rounds of torquing in either a clockwise or
counterclockwise sequence will increase the push-off force in the system and
ultimately release part of the front collar. Afterwards, only the screws which
are still tight should be tightened further until complete dismounting is achieved.
Remove clamp collar Item 1.
3. Completed assembly can now be placed on shaft and inserted into hub
bore by pushing against face of collar Item 1 while ensuring that collar
Item 2 is not engaged at tapers during this phase.
4. After placement of Locking Assembly, relocate locking screws used for
separation of collars.
4. Transfer locking screws used for dismounting of clamp collar Item 1 into
all push-off threads in center collar Item 3 (see Figure 2). Release clamp
collar Item 2 by repeating procedures outlined in Step 3.
5. Hand tighten connection and confirm that clamp collar Item 1 is parallel
with face of part to be attached to shaft and/or with the front facing edge of
center collar Item 3.
6. Use torque wrench and set it approximately 5% higher than specified tight-
ening torque MA. Tighten locking screws in either a clockwise or counter-
clockwise sequence (it is not necessary to tighten in a diametrically oppo-
site pattern), using only 1/4 (i.e., 90°) turns for several passes until 1/4
turns can no longer be achieved.
LOCKING SCREW SIZES AND SPECIFIED TIGHTENING TORQUE MA
B112 LOCKING ASSEMBLY
Tightening
Torque
Hex
Key
Size
(mm)
Screw
Size
Metric Series
Inch Series
M
A
7. Continue to apply overtorque for 1 to 2 more passes. This is required to
compensate for a system-related relaxation of locking screws since
tightening of a given screw will always relax adjacent screws. Without
overtorquing, an infinite number of passes would be needed to reach
specified tightening torque.
(ft-lbs)
25 x 55 to 35 x 60
40 x 75 to 65 x 95
70 x 110 to 90 x 130
100 x 145 to 120 x 165
130 x 180 to 160 x 210
170 x 225 to 260 x 325
280 x 355 to 340 x 425
360 x 455 to 600 x 695
1 to 1-7/16
12
30
60
105
166
257
500
675
M 6
M 8
M10
M12
M 14
M 16
M 20
M 22
5
6
8
10
12
14
17
17
1-1/2 to 2-9/16
2-5/8 to 3-5/8
3-3/4 to 4-3/4
4-15/16 to 6
6-7/16 to 8
8. Reset torque wrench to specified torque (MA) and check all locking screws.
No screw should turn at this point, otherwise repeat Step 7 for 1 or 2 more
passes. It is not necessary to re-check tightening torque after equipment
has been in operation.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
Before Beginning . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2
A Few Words of Caution . . . . . .6-2
Identifying the
Cause of a Problem . . . . . . . . .6-3
Electrical Problems . . . . . . . . . .6-4
Product Quality Problems . . . . .6-8
ꢀ
ꢀ
Repair
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
Replacing Safety and
Proximity Switches . . . . . . . .6-12
Checking the
Servo Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . .6-12
Adjusting the
Proximity Switches . . . . . . . .6-14
Checking the Encoder . . . . . . .6-15
Checking the Motor/
ꢀ
ꢀ
Reducer Assembly . . . . . . . . .6-17
Checking Repeatability . . . . . .6-18
ꢀ
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You can avoid most problems by following the recommended
installation, operation and maintenance procedures outlined in
this User Guide. If you have a problem, this section will help
you determine the cause and tell you how to fix it.
BEFORE
BEGINNING
Find any wiring, parts, and assembly diagrams that were
shipped with your equipment. These are the best reference for
correcting a problem. The diagrams will note any custom fea-
tures or options not covered in this User Guide.
Verify that you have all instructional materials related to the
servo knife cutter. Additional details about troubleshooting
and repairing specific components are found in these materi-
als.
Check that you have manual for other equipment connected in
the system. Troubleshooting may require investigating other
equipment attached to, or connected with the cutter.
WARNING: Improper installation, oper-
ation, or servicing may result in
equipment damage or personal injury.
This equipment should only be installed, adjust-
ed, and serviced by qualified technical person-
nel who are familiar with the construction, oper-
ation, and potential hazards of this type of
machine.
A FEW WORDS
OF CAUTION
All wiring, disconnects, and fuses should be
installed and adjusted by qualified electrical
technicians in accordance with electrical codes
in your region. Always maintain a safe ground.
Do not operate the equipment at power levels
other than what is specified on the machine
serial tag and data plate.
WARNING: Electrical hazard
Before performing maintenance or repairs on
this product, disconnect and lock out electrical
power sources to prevent injury from unexpect-
ed energization or start-up. A lockable device
has been provided to isolate this product from
potentially hazardous electricity.
Continued
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DANGER: Sharp blades!
A FEW WORDS
OF CAUTION
CONTINUED
Most injuries caused by knife blades occur
when the cutter has been turned off. Handle
blades with care at all times.
ꢀ Always wear cut-resistant gloves when the
cutting chamber is open and when handling
blades.
ꢀ Always lock out power to the cutter before
opening the cutting chamber.
ꢀ Always wait until the cutter head has stopped
completely before opening the knife guard.
SC-5 Sure Cut cutters are equipped with several
safety devices to ensure safe operation. Never
remove or disable these devices to sustain pro-
duction. Operating without these devices can
cause severe injury.
ꢀ When the knife guard is opened, the knife
guard switch stops the cutter and prevents
starting the cutter again.
ꢀ Two proximity-type safety switches prevent
operation unless the cutter bushings are in
place.
ꢀ The STOP button activates a circuit that
stops the knife.
The Troubleshooting section covers problems directly related
to the operation and maintenance of the servo cutter. This sec-
tion does not provide solutions to problems that originate with
other equipment. Additional troubleshooting help can be
found in manuals supplied with the other equipment.
IDENTIFYING THE
CAUSE OF A
PROBLEM
The main problems you will see with the servo cutter are:
ꢀ Cutter operation problems, which focus on problems
that are clearly related to the operation of the cutter’s
electrical control systems.
ꢀ Plastic product quality concerns, which deal with prod-
uct characteristics that may be related to cutter operation.
Of course, other sections of the extrusion line also influ-
ence the quality of the extruded product. This section
does not provide solutions to problems originating with
other equipment on the extrusion line.
Additional troubleshooting help can be found in the manufac-
turer’s manuals included with this User Guide.
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Look in this section when you have problems such as lights on
the control that are working improperly, buttons that do not
execute the function properly, and when information input is
not executed properly.
ELECTRICAL
PROBLEMS
Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
ꢀꢀThe green start
button does not
illuminate when
pressed
The E-stop button is
pushed in.
Pull out the E-stop button.
Check to see if:
ꢀꢀThe blade guard is closed.
ꢀꢀMaster Control relay
(MCR) has failed. Replace
relay.
A safety switch has failed.
Check connections and replace
if needed.
ꢀꢀPressing the cut
enable soft key and
cutter does not
start cutting
There is a loose connec-
tion.
Check wiring between cutter
control and the relay.
The relay is bad.
Repair or replace the relay.
The guard circuit failed.
Check guard circuit, repair or
replace components.
ꢀꢀPressing the
Reset/Test button
does not produce a
cut when in an on-
demand mode.
The servo amplifier is not
in Program mode.
Check servo, if necessary,
reboot main power.
There is a loose connec-
tion.
Check wiring and tighten con-
nection.
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ELECTRICAL
PROBLEMS
CONTINUED
Possible cause Solution
Symptom
The Blade home proximi- Check connections and replace
ꢀꢀAfter pressing
Start Cutter, the
cutter head rotates
slowly but does not
stop.
ty switch failed or the
connection to it is loose.
switch if needed.
Guard circuit is open.
Check to see if:
ꢀꢀMaster safety
relay does not ener-
gize
ꢀꢀThe blade guard is closed.
ꢀꢀLoose connection to guard
circuit. Tighten connec-
tion.
ꢀꢀGuard switch is bad.
Replace switch.
Input from encoder
failed.
Check encoder cable for conti-
nuity. Connect any loose wires.
ꢀꢀWhile in
Encoder mode, no
count is displayed
Encoder failed.
Replace encoder.
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ELECTRICAL
PROBLEMS
CONTINUED
Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
ꢀꢀIn encoder or
timer modes, the
display shows the
count which resets,
but a cut does not
occur at the point
of reset.
There is a problem with
the cutter control.
Check for control output.
There is a problem with
the servo amplifier.
See Checking the Servo
Amplifier.
There is a loose connec-
tion.
Check wiring for loose con-
nections.
ꢀꢀCutter stops and
There is an anti-jam cir-
cuit signal.
This error appears when the
blade does not go through the
cut cycle in the required time.
Check for:
nothing is displayed
ꢀꢀLoose connection on cutter
control or servo amplifier.
ꢀꢀFault on Amplifier prevent-
ing cut cycle.
ꢀꢀBlade is stuck in extrudate/
bushings.
ꢀꢀLook at the drive and
record the fault code and
call the Conair service
department.
There is a problem with
the home proximity
switch.
See Adjusting the Proximity
Switches, Section 5.
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ELECTRICAL
PROBLEMS
CONTINUED
Possible cause Solution
Symptom
There is a communication Check for wiring for loose
ꢀꢀBlade speed does
not change when new
speed is entered into
the control.
failure between the con-
trol and drive.
connections and tighten.
ꢀꢀCutter mode selec-
tion does not change
cut mode.
There is a communication
failure between the con-
trol and drive.
Check for wiring for loose
connections and tighten.
ꢀꢀThe park (home)
position is drifting,
i.e. the blade parks
further away from
the original park site.
The coupling between the
servo motor and the
Micron reducer has
slipped.
See Checking the Motor/
reducer assembly, Section 6.
The Trantorque coupling
has slipped.
Refer to the Trantorque
instructions, Section 5.
TROUBLESHOOTING 6-7
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Look in this section when the final product does not meet
standards: has strings, burrs, cracks, or is misshaped.
PRODUCT
QUALITY
PROBLEMS
Symptom
Solution
Possible cause
ꢀꢀHairs or strings.
Increase the blade speed or
decrease the blade cut path
area (blade width)
Blade speed is too low.
Excessive blade thickness can
cause frictional heat. Use a
thinner blade.
The blade is too thick.
Change angle of the blade
attack or the blade style to
decrease the cut path area.
The blade is wrong for
the application.
Use blade lubrication (water,
etc.) or change lubricants.
Consider a blade wiping sys-
tem.
Material is building up
on the blade and wiping
off on the cut site.
The cutting edge should not
have grind marks, burrs or
other imperfections. Check the
blade and replace if necessary.
There are imperfections
on the blade.
Change blade design.
A hole or slot in the blade
cut path is causing a
‘cheese grater’ effect.
If the extrudate is too cold, it
can fracture during cutting.
Raise the extrudate's tempera-
ture.
The extrudate is too cold.
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PRODUCT
QUALITY
PROBLEMS
CONTINUED
Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
The bushings are not pro- Change bushing design to
ꢀꢀBurrs at cut site.
viding enough support
during cutting.
make them more supportive.
The bushing gap is too
wide.
The bushing gap should be no
more than .001-.003 inch larg-
er than the blade. Check and
adjust if necessary.
Low blade speeds can cause
excessive blade interruption.
Increase blade speed or
decrease the blade cut path
area.
The blade speed is too
low.
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PRODUCT
QUALITY
PROBLEMS
CONTINUED
Symptom
Possible cause Solution
ꢀꢀCracks at cut
The extrudate is too cold. If the extrudate is too cold, it
can fracture or whiten during
site.
cutting. Raise the extrudate's
temperature.
The blade speed is too
high.
High blade speeds can cause
too much impact. Lower the
blade speed.
The bushings are not pro- Change the bushing design to
viding enough support
during cutting.
make them more supportive.
The cutting blade is too
sharp.
A blade that is too sharp can
fracture some materials, espe-
cially rigid PVC and nylons.
Slightly dull the blade.
If using Nylon, it may be If nylon is cooled too quickly,
cooling too quickly.
its molecular structure may
become unstable, leading to
poor physical properties. Try
more gradual cooling.
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PRODUCT
QUALITY
PROBLEMS
CONTINUED
Symptom
Possible cause
Solution
ꢀꢀCut is not square.
The blade speed is too
low.
Low blade speeds can cause
excessive blade interruption.
Increase blade speed or
decrease the blade cut path
area.
The blade is misaligned.
Check that blade is 90 degrees
relative to the bushing holder.
The cutter bushings are
not properly gapped.
If the cutter bushings are not
properly gapped, the blade
may be free to move with the
extrudate. Check and adjust if
necessary. See Appendix A.
If the knife bevel is asymmet-
ric, the blade will tend to move
in the direction of the smaller
bevel. Be sure that the bevel is
symmetric. NOTE: You can
use this to your advantage with
some rigid products.
The knife bevel is not
symmetric.
There must be enough space
between the puller and cutter
to allow for extrudate stoppage
that occurs during cutting.
Allow enough space so no cut
shock is detectable at the input
to the belt puller with your fin-
gernail.
For rigid products the
puller is too close to the
cutter.
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Three safety switches are included in SC-5 Sure Cut cutters: a
keyed safety switch on the knife guard, and a proximity switch
on each cutter bushing. A failure in any of these switches will
prevent the cutter from running.
REPLACING
SAFETY AND
PROXIMITY
SWITCHES
ꢀ Safety Switch
If you suspect a problem with the keyed safety switch on
the knife guard, check for loose or damaged wires.
Replace the switch if wires appear to be undamaged.
ꢀ Proximity Switches
The proximity switches on the cutter bushings have LEDs
that light when the bushing is sensed. If an LED does not
light when the bushing is in place:
Check for loose or damaged wires.
1
Remove the cutter bushing and make sure the prox-
imity switch is properly positioned, i.e. 0.010 inch
2
from the bushing surface.
Remove the proximity switch by loosening the set
screw. Test it by bringing some object close to the
3
sensor when the power is turned on. If the LED does
not light, replace the proximity switch.
The servo amplifier is equipped with a digital readout that can
be seen through the viewing window on the electrical enclo-
sure. This display shows amplifier status and error messages.
Refer to the supplier's documentation included with this User
Guide.
CHECKING THE
SERVO
AMPLIFIER
NOTE: Make sure you look for servo amplifier messages
before you shut off the power.
CAUTION: Insure that all personnel
involved in the installation, operation
and maintenance of this particular
cutting machine, as well as those persons
who will act as supervisory personnel, have
read and fully understand these instructions
and those contained in any and all accompany-
ing suppliers manuals and instruction sheets
before attempting to install, operate or perform
maintenance on this machine.
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The home position proximity switch should be 0.010 inch
from the 5/16 inch thread rod on the cutter head for proper
operation.
ADJUSTING THE
PROXIMITY
SWITCHES
Open the flywheel clear guard window.
1
Locate the 5/16 inch thread rod on the cutter
2
head. It should be 0.010 inch from the proximity switch
sensor when it passes that location. If necessary, loosen
the jam nuts, readjust the distance, and re-tighten the jam
nuts.
DANGER: Sharp blades!
Always wear cut-resistant gloves when the cut-
ting chamber is open and when handling
blades. Never open cutting chamber without
locking out the cutter power.
Most injuries caused by knife blades occur
when the cutter has been turned off. Handle
blades with care at all times.
If the proximity switch does not sense the cutter
head after this adjustment, remove the switch and test it
outside the cutter. Replace if necessary.
3
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When the encoder is working properly, the encoder LEDs on
the control panel light or flicker as the encoder wheel moves
and generates signals. If the LEDs do not light when the
encoder wheel moves:
CHECKING THE
ENCODER
Check all connections.
1
Check the encoder cable for damage. If neces-
sary, replace.
2
Check the connector that attaches the cable to
3
the encoder. Internal wiring may be shorted out if this
connector is not handled properly.
Check the encoder itself. There should be no play
in the shaft.
4
WARNING: Delicate equipment
The encoder is a delicate piece of equipment.
Any rough handling can damage fragile parts.
If all else fails, contact Conair Customer Service. See
Appendix A.
5
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Encoder Mounting and General Information
CHECKING THE
ENCODER
The provided encoder is a precision instrument which outputs
3000 bi-directional quadrature pulses per revolution of the
shaft.
CONTINUED
Do not apply excessive axial or radial thrust on encoder shaft
(rated for 30lbs. axial thrust).
Do not press or dive gears or pinions on the encoder shaft.
Encoders are an instrument containing an accurately posi-
tioned electronic system. Dropping will cause damage as the
inner disc is made of glass and is easily damaged.
Parts should slide freely on the shaft prior to securing with a
clamp or set screw. (.001 slide fit).
Excessive clearance in mounting hole can lead to inaccuracy.
If encoder is taken apart, the warranty is invalidated. (seal bro-
ken)
Encoder wheel should not exceed .001 TIR.
If mounting encoder and wheel assembly on belt or roller:
ꢀꢀTighten bracket to facilitate no vertical movement.
ꢀꢀApply encoder wheel to surface to be measured in position
that will not allow slippage, but confirms to above warn-
ings.
Alternatives to above mounting of encoder:
ꢀꢀDirect drive through solid (precision board) coupling to
encoder on output side of any type gear box to remove error
due to backlash in gears.
ꢀꢀUse O-ring as a drive belt from belt sheave to encoder
wheel. (Items must be machined on mandrels or actual
mounting shafts to facilitate precision TIR to obtain best
accuracy.)
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Open the flywheel clear guard window.
CHECKING THE
MOTOR/REDUCER
ASSEMBLY
1
2
Remove the cutter head by loosening the Trantorque
assembly. Refer to the manufacturer's guide included with
this User Guide for information about the Trantorque
assembly.
Locate the four bolts holding the motor/reducer
assembly to the cutter. Remove them and carefully
remove the assembly from the cutter.
3
4
Refer to the Micron installation and maintenance
information included with this User Guide to check and
adjust the motor/reducer assembly. Refer to section 5,
Installation and Removal Instructions for B-Loc.
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Before any Conair puller/cutters are shipped, they are tested
for cut time repeatability to be sure they are within perfor-
mance specifications. The repeatability test checks the perfor-
mance of the rotary knife cutter to return the home park posi-
tion after a complete cut. Acceptable repeatability times
allowed for each cutter model prior to shipping are:
TESTING
REPEATABILITY
Type of Cutter
Repeatability Time
AC Pneumatic Cutter
DC Pneumatic Cutter
Positional Servo (FX)
Less than 1 millisecond
Less than 1.5 millisecond
Less than 0.1 millisecond
Note: 1-millisecond at 60 feet per minute is equal to .012 inches.
The repeatability mode is built into the Conair cutter controls
and allows you to perform similar tests, without any external
test equipment. It is recommended that you check repeatability
on a regular basis. Acceleration/deceleration delays of the
servo do not contribute to repeatability error; any error is
attributed solely to motor stability, couplings, assembly,
power, and proximity sensor alignment.
Use any blade speed and line speed. The line speed is only
seen while in the Encoder or Product modes. It is recommend-
ed that the tests be performed at cut intervals between 0.5 and
5-seconds. Do not change the blade speed or the line speed
after starting the test.
To test repeatability:
Turn on the cutter. Performing the test with the cutter
off-line shows problems with the cutter; performing the
1
test with the cutter on-line shows a problem with the
puller.
Place the cutter in any mode except follower
mode.
2
Press the Cut On/Off button; the cutter is activated
automatically.
3
Press and hold the Move Right button
for a minimum of 5 seconds.
4
Read the results on the display.
5
Repeat the test by pressing the Reset/Test Cut button to begin
a new sample period.
To end the Repeatability test, press any button except the
Reset/Test Cut button. The LED returns to its normal display.
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Conair has made the largest investment in customer support in
the plastics industry. Our service experts are available to help
with any problem you might have installing and operating
your equipment. Your Conair sales representative also can help
analyze the nature of your problem, assuring that it did not
result from misapplication or improper use.
WE’RE HERE
TO HELP
To contact Customer Service personnel, call:
HOW TO CONTACT
CUSTOMER
SERVICE
From outside the United States, call: 814-437-6861
You can commission Conair service personnel to provide on-
site service by contacting the Customer Service Department.
Standard rates include an on-site hourly rate, with a one-day
minimum plus expenses.
If you do have a problem, please complete the
following checklist before calling Conair:
BEFORE YOU
CALL ...
ꢀꢀ Make sure you have all model, serial and parts list
numbers for your particular equipment. Service
personnel will need this information to assist you.
ꢀꢀꢀMake sure power is supplied to the equipment.
ꢀꢀꢀMake sure that all connectors and wires within
and between the cutter and related components have
been installed correctly.
ꢀꢀ Check the troubleshooting guide of this manual
for a solution.
ꢀꢀꢀThoroughly examine the instruction manual(s)
for associated equipment, especially controls.
Each manual may have its own troubleshooting
guide to help you.
Additional manuals and
prints for your Conair
equipment may be
ordered through the
Customer Service or
Parts Departments for
a nominal fee.
ꢀꢀꢀCheck that the equipment has been operated as
described in this manual.
ꢀꢀꢀCheck accompanying schematic drawings for
information on special considerations.
SERVICE INFORMATION
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Conair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this
order, for a period as defined in the quotation from date of
shipment, against defects in material and workmanship
under the normal use and service for which it was recom-
mended (except for parts that are typically replaced after
normal usage, such as filters, liner plates, etc.). Conair’s
guarantee is limited to replacing, at our option, the part or
parts determined by us to be defective after examination.
The customer assumes the cost of transportation of the
part or parts to and from the factory.
EQUIPMENT
GUARANTEE
Conair warrants that this equipment will perform at or
above the ratings stated in specific quotations covering the
equipment or as detailed in engineering specifications,
provided the equipment is applied, installed, operated and
maintained in the recommended manner as outlined in our
quotation or specifications.
PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY
Should performance not meet warranted levels, Conair at
its discretion will exercise one of the following options:
ꢀꢀꢀInspect the equipment and perform alterations or
adjustments to satisfy performance claims. (Charges
for such inspections and corrections will be waived
unless failure to meet warranty is due to misapplica-
tion, improper installation, poor maintenance practices
or improper operation.)
ꢀꢀꢀReplace the original equipment with other Conair
equipment that will meet original performance claims
at no extra cost to the customer.
ꢀꢀꢀRefund the invoiced cost to the customer. Credit is
subject to prior notice by the customer at which time a
Return Goods Authorization Number (RGA) will be
issued by Conair’s Service Department. Returned
equipment must be well crated and in proper operating
condition, including all parts. Returns must be prepaid.
Purchaser must notify Conair in writing of any claim and
provide a customer receipt and other evidence that a claim
is being made.
Except for the Equipment Guarantee and Performance
Warranty stated above, Conair disclaims all other war-
ranties with respect to the equipment, express or
implied, arising by operation of law, course of dealing,
usage of trade or otherwise, including but not limited to
the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose.
WARRANTY
LIMITATIONS
APPENDIX A-2
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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Cutter blade characteristics such as material, design, and
thickness can have a large effect on cut quality.
CUTTER BLADE
SELECTION
AND USE
Blade materials
Blue tempered spring steel is most commonly used because
of its cost and availability over a wide range of thicknesses
(0.010-0.062 inch). It is a very tough material with an HRC
value of approximately 48-51 and fair wear characteristics.
Razor blade stainless steel is becoming very popular due to
its HRC value of 57-58, which leads to improved wear resis-
tance. This material retains good toughness, but will chip or
break. It is available in 0.010-0.062 inch thicknesses. Because
it is non-corrosive, stainless steel is a good choice for medical
cutting applications, and may even be coated with Teflon to
enhance cut quality.
A-2 is a good grade of tool steel with an HRC of 60. Its mini-
mum thickness (0.031 inch) forces the blade manufacturer to
grind it down for thinner applications, which adds cost. A-2 is
more wear resistant than stainless, but is also more brittle.
M-2 is an excellent grade of tool steel with an HRC of 63-66.
It is one of the best materials for coating with titanium nitride
for improved wear resistance. (However, coatings generally
cause some slight loss of sharpness.) 0.025 inch material is
available, which covers many applications without the need
for secondary grinding operations.
D-2 is another excellent tool steel with an HRC range of 58-
60. It is tougher than M-2 but has slightly less wear resistance.
Its minimum thickness (0.035 inch) and the need for special-
ized grinding materials, make it a relatively expensive materi-
al. It is the material of choice for cutting Kevlar-reinforced
hose.
CPM 10-V is a form of carbide developed especially for the
high speed punch industry. With an HRC of 60-62 and a
toughness that far exceeds D-2, it is by far the best cutting
blade material. Because its minimum thickness is 0.035 inch,
and it requires the use of diamond grinding wheels, CPM 10-
V is the most expensive of the blade materials.
APPENDIX B-1
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Blade Design
CUTTER BLADE
SELECTION
AND USE
Straight-edge knives have a straight cutting surface. A chop-
ping action (which has cutting forces parallel to the cut) is
typically obtained with straight-edge blades.
Because the blade is mounted on a rotary arm, some slicing
action (which has additional force vectors at various angles to
the cutting edge) is obtained, but generally not through the
entire cutting action. If a slicing action is required, the angle
of attack can be modified by mounting the blade on a 30-45
degree angle as close to the cut site as possible. In many cases
the bushings must be modified to allow the blade holder to
have close proximity to the cut site. This offers the steepest
angle of attack throughout the entire cutting process.
Generally straight knives can be obtained in thicknesses from
0.004-0.060 inch depending on the application.
Curved-edge knives offer increased slicing throughout the
entire cutting action. They are generally used for cutting rub-
ber preforms, rubber hose, flexible foams, and other materials
that require slicing. Blade lubrication is often used to enhance
the cut and minimize blade and bushing buildup.
As a general rule, curved-edge knives offer improved cut qual-
ity on rigid materials if additional heat can be used. However
if used on cold rigid materials, curved knives have a tendency
to produce wavy or angled cuts.
A curved edge knife can sometimes cut larger cross section
profiles and tubing with the same horse power as a straight
edge blade. However, the use of a curved blade increases
product interruption. To overcome this effect, use a variable
speed rotary knife cutter to vary the blade speed to obtain the
desired cut quality.
Piercing blade (bat-wing, woodpecker) knives are specifi-
cally designed for cutting thin wall tubing. Their shape mini-
mizes penetration marks caused by the flattening action of the
blade prior to penetration of the extrudate. These are the most
expensive type of blade, and the most susceptible to breakage.
Because the point is exposed and not fully supported by the
bushings, it may deflect into the bottom of the bushing bore
and break off. For these reasons, piercing blade knives are
usually used as a last resort.
Some rigid materials require warming when this type of blade
is used because the impact of the point can cause cracking or
whitening.
B-2 APPENDIX
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Blade thickness
CUTTER BLADE
SELECTION
AND USE
Because material is displaced rather than removed in rotary
knife cutting, think of the blade as a wedge. The thicker the
blade, the greater the displacement. This displacement can
cause fracture in rigid profiles and tubing, which is often
observed as a whitening on all or a portion of the cut. You can
reduce this fracturing by reducing the thickness of the blade.
(This effect can also be minimized by heating the profile or
tube. However, if heat is used to enhance cut quality, the bush-
ings must be supportive enough to minimize distortion.)
If the cutting blade is too thin, it may actually deflect within
the bushing bore. This can lead to "S" shaped cuts or prema-
ture blade breakage.
Optimizing blade speed
Flexible extrudates generally require a very fast blade speed
with a slicing action for best results. This is due to the fact
that even minimal interruption can cause a blade jam on a
product that has little or no internal strength.
On the other hand, rigid extrudates may require different blade
speeds to obtain the desired cut quality. What's needed for a
particular application depends on blade style, internal heat,
and blade thickness. Speeds as slow as 300 rpm may be
required if a curved blade is used with little or no heat.
Improving cut quality by adding heat
to certain materials
All rigid extrudates can have their cut quality improved by the
addition of heat. A few of the most common materials and the
respective temperatures are listed below:
Rigid PVC
Styrene ABS
Polypropylene
110°-125° F
120°-135° F
160°-200° F
It is important to remember that as the temperature approaches
the glassification zone, the degree of support offered by the
bushing becomes more important.
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Calculating Blade Interruption
CUTTER BLADE
SELECTION
AND USE
Blade interruption is the length of time which the blade
interrupts the extrudate during the cutting process. Knowing
blade interruption allows you to optimize blade speed and
design for specific applications.
You can calculate blade interruption for your application if
you know:
ꢀꢀꢀthe cutting blade width
ꢀꢀꢀblade speed (cutter rpm)
ꢀꢀꢀextrudate cross section
The rotary knife cut path circumference is fixed for each cut-
ter model:
SC-5 Sure Cut Bushing Knife Cut Path Knife Cut Path
Model
Diameter
Diameter
Circumference
5
2.25"
3.25"
4.25"
5.25"
2"x4"
2"x6"
2"x8"
2"x10"
3"x6"
4"x7"
28"
29"
30"
31"
28"
28"
28"
28"
29"
30"
87.9"
91.1"
94.2"
97.3"
87.9"
87.9"
87.9"
87.9"
91.1"
94.2"
As an example, calculate the blade interruption (in millisec-
onds) for an SC-5 cutter running 1/4 inch (0.250 inch) OD
tubing. The blade speed is 718 rpm and the cutting blade is
15/16 inch (0.937 inch) width at the point where it passes
through the extrudate, and the cut path circumference is 87.9"
for the SC-5.
Calculate the blade interruption time. The interruption time
starts when the blade makes its first contact with the extrudate
and ends when the blade is totally clear of the product (i.e. no
longer interrupting it). Because we know the blade travel
speed, we can calculate the interruption time if we know how
far the blade travels during period of interruption. This dis-
tance is equal to the sum of the extrudate outer diameter and
the blade width at the point of contact.
Blade interruption = (Product OD + Blade width) X 60,000
time, msec
Knife circumference
rpm
B-4 APPENDIX
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CUTTER BLADE
SELECTION
AND USE
To calculate interruption time:
(0.937 in. + 0.250 in.) X 60,000msec/rev = 1.13msec
87.9 in.
718 rpm
Knowing the interruption time and the line speed, you can cal-
culate the amount of production deflection that must be
accommodated during cutting. To calculate the amount of
extrudate deflection between the cutter and puller, multiply
line speed by interruption time:
Blade Interruption X Line speed, X 12
time, msec fpm 60,000
= Deflection,
in.
1.13msec X 60 fpm X 12
=
.014 in.
In this example the puller and cutter must be set up to allow
for 0.014 inch of product deflection during cutting. Failure to
do this can lead to puller stoppage (which can form annular
rings on the product), and poor-quality cuts (hairs or fuzz and
angular cuts.
APPENDIX B-5
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Part
No.
Blade Bushing
Blade
Thickness Material
x Length
Blade
CONAIR CUTTER
BLADES
Type
Size
{inches}
{inches}
0235-30496
3515-30496-1
3515-30496-2
Straight 41/ , 51/ , 4x10 0.025x9.5
Spring Steel
Spring Steel
Spring Steel
4
4
Straight 21/ , 2x4, 2x6
0.025x6.48
4
Straight 31/ , 2x8, 2x10, 0.025x8.33
4
2x12, 4x7
3515-30488
Curved 31/ , 4x7, 3x6
0.025x11.15 Spring Steel
4
B-6 APPENDIX
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Rotary knife cutter bushings are probably the most ignored
aspect of cutting. Yet, they are probably the most important
ingredient to obtaining clean, square, accurate cuts with mini-
mal jamming and broken blades.
ALL ABOUT
CUTTER
BUSHINGS
This appendix contains information about several aspects of
cutter bushings:
ꢀꢀꢀbore characteristics
ꢀꢀꢀbushing length
ꢀꢀꢀshear surface characteristics
ꢀꢀꢀthe bushing gap
Cutter bushing bore size
The cutter bushing bore size affects both the cutting process
and the overall extrusion process.
Bushings with relatively large bores are often used to facilitate
start-up and minimize bushing inventory. While this practice is
acceptable for start-up, it will lead to premature blade failure
because the bushings do not properly support the blade. For
optimum cut quality, make sure the bore adequately supports
the tube or profile.
When the blade first makes contact with the tube or profile, it
pushes the part until is assumes the size and/or shape of the
bushing bore. In the case of tubes this causes two marks on
the tube (penetration marks) that show where the tube flat-
tened before the blade actually penetrated it. The tighter the
bushing bore size to tube size, the closer the marks become,
making them less obvious.
If the bushing bore is too tight, excessive extrudate interrup-
tion or even jamming may occur. In turn, this can cause inter-
nal air blockage in free extruded flexible materials and thus
extrudate size fluctuations. In the case of rigid profiles or
tubes, belt puller slippage may occur during the cutting if the
bushings are improperly configured. This can cause annular
rings around the extrudate and size fluctuations.
ꢀ For rigid profiles or tubes, allow 0.010-0.020 inch clear-
ance over the OD tolerance. Anything tighter than 0.010
inch will be difficult to process. For easier startup, allow
as much as 1/4 inch above a rigid profile because the
blade will force the profile to the bottom of the cutting
bushing where the shearing action occurs. However, if
perfect squareness is required, the clearance above the
profile should be minimized to prevent bowing.
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used to minimize whitening (fracturing).
ALL ABOUT
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BUSHINGS
ꢀ If you are cutting a square or rectangular profile, whether
rigid or flexible, a round bushing bore will not offer
proper support and will often lead to an "S" shaped cut. A
flat bottomed bushing will offer excellent support and
enhance the shearing action of the blade.
ꢀ In the case of flexible extrudates, allow 0.010-0.050 in.
clearance depending on durometer and surface; the softer
durometers and tacky surfaces require the most clearance.
In the case of softer durometer materials, bushing lubrica-
tion may be required to minimize drag and material build-
up between the cutter bushing faces.
Cutter bushing bore surface quality
The internal surface of the cutter bushing must be smooth and
glass-like when cutting flexible extrudates, otherwise exces-
sive drag causes jamming and can lead to variations in cut-to-
length accuracy.
ꢀ When cutting flexible materials, have the internal sur-
face machined to resemble glass. In many cases, med-
ical processors will actually have the ID of their bush-
ings either honed or burnished for best results.
ꢀ When cutting clear extrudates, it is also very important
to have a smooth internal surface to minimize scratch-
es. In some cases it may be necessary to make a Teflon
or Delrin insert to further minimize drag and/or scratch-
ing.
ꢀ Bushing lubrication can also help minimize bushing
drag.
ꢀ Be sure to have a lead-in angle machined into the
entrance of the upstream cutter bushing. The transition
from the bore to the lead-in angle should not be abrupt
as it to can cause variable drag.
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Cutter bushing shear surface quality
ALL ABOUT
CUTTER
BUSHINGS
Similar to a dull pair of scissors, if the cutter bushing shear
surface is not sharp the tube or profile is not supported to the
side of the blade and the cut will not be clean. In some cases,
the entrance of the downstream cutter bushing is slightly
radiused to minimize jamming. While this practice helps
accommodate bushing bores that are not quite aligned, it has a
negative effect on cut quality.
ꢀ The shear surface of both the upstream and downstream
cutter bushings should be sharp and bored to the same
size. NOTE: In high speed cutting applications, the down-
stream bushing is sometimes bored 0.005” larger than the
upstream bushing to minimize jamming. Deburr the edge
after the boring operation, but be careful to remove only
the burr and not the edge.
ꢀ Leave a minimum land of 1/8 - 1/4” on the face of the
cutter bushing beyond the bore. Angle the rest of the
bushing face with a 10-15 degree lead-in.
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Cutter bushing length
ALL ABOUT
CUTTER
BUSHINGS
CAUTION: Blade hazard
In order to comply with OSHA regulations, the
distance from the sidewall of the cutter to the
blade (through the bushing) must be long
enough to prevent fingers from reaching the
blade.
On flexible extrudates, it is important to minimize the length
of the cutter bushings. It is very difficult to push flexible
extrudates through since it tends to compress as it is pushed,
causing a marginal increase in the tube diameter. For this rea-
son, bushing lubrication may be necessary to minimize drag as
the length of the bushings increase. A discharge conveyor may
also be helpful in removing longer cut parts. The exit bushing
may be funneled to allow the cut part to drop out faster while
still maintaining minimal bushing length for safety.
ꢀ For flexibles, the upstream cutter bushing should offer
total support to the extrudate as close to the nip point
of the puller as possible. In this way the part is not able to
move from side to side or bow from the weight of the
tube, which can, in turn, cause variable drag. You use the
strength of the tube to push itself.
ꢀ The bore length of the exit bushing should not be shorter
than 1 1\2 times the diameter of the tube with the remain-
der of the bushing length being tapered. On sticky flexible
extrudates, the parts will actually stick back together if
the new part has to push the cut part out very far.
For rigid extrudates, the length of the cutter bushings can
result in a square cut or an angular cut. The cutter bushings
support the extrudate keeping it from moving from side to side
and bowing from the weight of the profile itself. Many proces-
sors make their bushings short to minimize cost of EDM
which is determined by depth of cut.
ꢀ For rigid extrudates, a general rule is to make the length
of the cutting bushings equal to two times the largest out-
side dimension. NOTE: In the case of full profile cutter
bushings where maximum support is offered, the bushing
length may be shortened depending on actual clearance.
ꢀ Be sure to have a lead-in angle machined into the
entrance of the upstream cutter bushing. The transition
from the bore to the lead-in angle should not be abrupt as
it to can cause variable drag.
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Adjusting the cutter bushing gap
ALL ABOUT
CUTTER
BUSHINGS
If the bushing gap is too big, material is dragged down
between the bushings creating a burr, especially with flexibles.
This may lead to jamming within the bushings where the
upstream side of the cut extrudate actually hits against the
downstream bushing surface. This is especially apparent with
flexibles with non-concentric walls where a slight bow is pre-
sent.
ꢀ Locate the downstream bushing such that it touches the
blade without deflecting it. Lock it in place and rotate the
blade to check proper gap.
ꢀ Locate the upstream cutter bushing with 0.001-0.002 inch
of the blade and lock it in place. Rotate the blade through
the set bushings to insure proper gap. NOTE: Because
blades are rarely perfectly flat, it is possible that a swish-
ing sound will be heard.
ꢀ If hairs are present on only the upstream cut end of a tube
or profile, it may be necessary to allow a 0.002-0.005
inch gap on the downstream bushing to allow the blade to
slightly move with the extrudate during the cutting cycle
and not cause excessive frictional heat which actually
melts the extrudate. NOTE: Blade/bushing lubrication can
also help to solve this problem.
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Blade and bushing lubrication can nearly always improve the
quality of cutting.
BLADE AND
BUSHING
LUBRICATION
Description of the cutting process
Unlike sawing, a rotary knife cutter displaces material rather
than removing it. When the knife blade first contacts the
extrudate, it pushes it against the opposite side of the cutter
bushings. If there is too much clearance the extrudate may
crack or distort before cutting even begins. Tubing may devel-
op two distinctive marks related to the compression of the
tube.
Once the blade penetrates the part, material is displaced to
either side of the blade. This displacement will vary in degree
and visibility depending on the type of material, temperature,
blade thickness, blade style, and blade speed. As the material
is displaced, heat is generated and passed to the blade surface.
Flexible materials (flexible PVC, urethanes, and even LDPE)
will generally compress during cutting, leaving little or no
sign of displacement. The cut will appear uniformly glossy
and free of fracture. However, a closer look will show very
fine lines on the cut face. With flexible materials, these lines
will typically show an arc or "S" pattern which can be attrib-
uted to compression of the part as the blade passed through.
Rigid materials such as rigid PVC and styrene will tend to
fracture during cutting. The cut surface changes from glossy
to dull, and finally becomes whitened and rough. Whitening
occurs when cutting changes to fracturing: the cut begins to
extend in front of the cutting blade, which acts as a wedge. At
this point, you can only hope the fracture is controlled, allow-
ing for a square cut.
Friction and heat during cutting
Because most rotary knife cutters don't travel with the flow of
the extrusion line, forward motion is interrupted as the blade
passes through the plastic tube or profile. This interruption
causes friction, which generates heat in the cutting blade. As
the temperature of the blade increases, plastic is melted at the
cut site. This melted plastic can adhere to and coat the cutting
blade, especially on the upstream side, and be transferred to
the next part in the form of hairs or tissue-like film. This will
be especially noticeable on the top inside of the tube or pro-
file.
BLADE AND BUSHING LUBRICATION
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Common cutting lubricants
Commonly used general purpose lubricants include:
ꢀ Tap water
ꢀ Dish washing liquid (Joy, etc)
ꢀ Glycol (anti-freeze, coolant)
ꢀ Water-soluble silicone cutting oils
ꢀ Diesel fuel
BLADE AND
BUSHING
LUBRICATION
ꢀ Mold release
ꢀ Mineral oil
Medical grade lubricants:
ꢀ Distilled water
ꢀ Isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol)
ꢀ Mixtures of isopropanol and water
Lubrication systems
The most basic blade lubrication system for rotary knife cut-
ters is using a stainless steel tray filled with the lubricant.
Because the cutting blade passes through the tray during every
cutting cycle, the blade is lubricated before each cut. This
approach limits material buildup on blade and bushing sur-
faces for most applications. Care must be taken to maintain
the lubricant level within the tray and clean out accumulated
cut residue on a regular basis.
Spray mist systems can be used to lubricate either the blade or
the extrudate as it enters the cutter bushings. These systems
allow the application of a minimum amount of lubricant with
good consistency. If the mist is applied to the product as it
enters the cutter bushings, the lubricant will minimize the drag
between the bushing bore and the tube or profile, as well as
wet the blade and bushing faces. With flexible and/or sticky
materials this can improve both cut quality and cut-to-length
accuracy.
The last method of blade lubrication (and the oldest) is the
blade wipe system. Felt, sponge, or some other absorbent
material is mounted so the rotary knife blade will pass through
it, with interference, before making a cut. Typically a gravity
drip or wick system is used to keep the absorbent material wet
with lubricant. These systems not only lubricate the blade, but
also wipe off residue before each cut. However, the operator
must constantly observe the condition of the pads as they wear
quickly and lose their function. Another concern (especially in
medical applications) is what happens to wear particles from
the pads. This material frequently ends up on the blade itself,
and is then transferred to the very product it is meant to pro-
tect from contamination.
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If the blade has a rough surface where the extrudate rubs
against it, material will accumulate on the blade in a cheese
grater fashion. This scratched material will also be passed
from the blade to the next cut and be seen as hairs or flakes.
BLADE AND
BUSHING
LUBRICATION
Some of the more flexible materials, such as silicones, soft
urethanes and flexible PVCs, also exhibit drag against the
blade during the cutting cycle. The part will actually stick to
the side of the blade and drag down between the bushings.
Typically a small "c" shaped tail of the tube will accumulate
in the bottom of the cutting chamber. This tail actually tore off
the tube rather than cut due to the excessive drag against the
blade
The generation of heat during cutting can also lead to parts
that stick to each other. They may appear to be welded togeth-
er, and an extra operation may be required to separate them.
This can be a real problem in materials such as latex, silicone,
PP, and flexible PVC.
Benefits of using lubricants
The primary benefit of using a cutting lubricant is reducing
friction. If the cutting blade is coated with a film of lubricant,
the coefficient of friction between the blade and the plastic
tube or profile is reduced, reducing the generation of frictional
heat.
Lubricants also minimize the tendency for material to stick to
the blade, thus minimizing the potential for material to be
wiped on the next cut part. The co-efficient of friction is
reduced with varying degrees, depending on the type of lubri-
cant, which in turn limits the increase in blade temperature.
Over time this can lead to an increase in blade life because the
cutting edge will last longer at cooler operating temperatures.
While lubricants can also help minimize problems caused by
rough or poorly ground blades and cutter bushings, it is gener-
ally better to solve the problem than mask it with lubricants.
BLADE AND BUSHING LUBRICATION
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ENCODER MODE
OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW
ENC 00000.000 in.
Parts
Off
Length
SELECT PARTS AREA
Total Exit Batch
LENGTH 00000.000 in.
Exit
OR
OR
TOTAL 0,000,000 pcs.
BATCH 000,000 pcs.
Change Off Reset
Off
Exit
Reset
OR
SELECT BATCH AREA
Preset Exit Alarm
OR
PRESET 000,000 pcs.
Exit
ALARM 000,000 pcs.
Exit
OR
OR
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OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW
SNS 00000.000 sec.
Parts
Off
Time
SELECT PARTS AREA
Total Exit Batch
Holdoff 00000.000 sec.
Exit
OR
OR
TOTAL 0,000,000 pcs.
BATCH 000,000 pcs.
Change Off Reset
OR
Off
Exit
Reset
SELECT BATCH AREA
Preset Exit Alarm
OR
PRESET 000,000 pcs.
Exit
ALARM 000,000 pcs.
Exit
OR
OR
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FLYWHEEL MODE
OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW
FLY 00000.000 cpm
Parts
Off
Blade
OR
OR
SELECT BLADE AREA
Speed Exit Count
SELECT PARTS AREA
Total Exit Batch
SPEED 0000.0 rpm
Exit
TOTAL 0,000,000 pcs.
Off Exit Reset
RUN 1 BLADES
Exit
BATCH 000,000 pcs.
Change Off Reset
OR
OR
OR
SELECT BATCH AREA
Preset Exit Alarm
PRESET 000,000 pcs.
Exit
ALARM 000,000 pcs.
Exit
OR
OR
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TIMER MODE
OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW
TMR 00000.000 sec
Parts
Off
Time
SELECT PARTS AREA
Total Exit Batch
TIME 00000.000 sec
Exit
OR
OR
TOTAL 0,000,000 pcs.
BATCH 000,000 pcs.
Change Off Reset
OR
Off
Exit
Reset
SELECT BATCH AREA
Preset Exit Alarm
OR
PRESET 000,000 pcs.
Exit
ALARM 000,000 pcs.
Exit
OR
OR
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FOLLOWER MODE
OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW
FOL 00000.000 cpm
Parts
Off
Length
SELECT PARTS AREA
Total Exit Batch
OR
LENGTH 00000.000 in.
Exit
OR
TOTAL 0,000,000 pcs.
BATCH 000,000 pcs.
Change Off Reset
OR
Off
Exit
Reset
SELECT BATCH AREA
Preset Exit Alarm
OR
PRESET 000,000 pcs.
Exit
ALARM 000,000 pcs.
Exit
OR
OR
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AUTO DEMAND MODE
OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW
ATO 00000.000 in.
Parts
Off
Length
SELECT PARTS AREA
Total Exit Batch
OR
LENGTH 00000.000 in.
Exit
OR
TOTAL 0,000,000 pcs.
BATCH 000,000 pcs.
Change Off Reset
OR
Off
Exit
Reset
SELECT BATCH AREA
Preset Exit Alarm
OR
PRESET 000,000 pcs.
Exit
ALARM 000,000 pcs.
Exit
OR
OR
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MULTIBLE PRESETS
ENCODER MODE (EXAMPLE)
OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW
1 ENC 00000.000 in.
Parts
Off
Length
SELECT PARTS AREA
Total Exit Batch
SELECT LENGTH PRESET
Length3 Length4 Prev
SELECT LENGTH PRESET
Length1 Length2 Next
OR
OR
TOTAL 0,000,000 pcs.
BATCH#1 000,000 pcs.
Change Off Reset
LENGTH#1 00000.000 in.
Exit #Prst
OR
Off
Exit
Reset
OR
SELECT BATCH AREA
Preset Exit Alarm
RUN 4 PRESETS
Exit
OR
OR
SELECT BATCH PRESET
Batch1 Batch2 Next
SELECT BATCH PRESET
Batch3 Batch4 Prev
SELECT ALARM PRESET
SELECT ALARM PRESET
Alarm1 Alarm2 Next
Alarm3
Alarm4
Prev
PRESET#1 000,020 pcs.
Exit
ALARM#1 000,015 pcs.
Exit
OR
OR
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FUNCTION AREA 1
OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW
(accessed by pressing the menu button)
FUNCTION AREA 2
OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW
SELECT FUNCTION
>
< SELECT FUNCTION
Blade Test Mode
Min
Parts
CPM
MEASURMENT
DEPENDENT ON MODE
OR
DEPENDENT ON MODE
SEE MODE OVERVIEWS
SEE MODE
OVERVIEWS
CURRENT MIN LENGTH
IS 0000.000 in.
The Current Settings
Produce 0000.000 cpm
SELECT CUT MODE >
Encdr Sense FlyWhl
<
SELECT CUT MODE
Timer
Follwr
Auto
OR
WHICH TEST OR BOTH
DEPENDENT ON MODE
DevCP 000.000 mS
Off Exit Reset
>
< DevCC 000.000 mS
Off Exit Reset
OR
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MAINTAINENCE AREA
DISPLAY OVERVIEW
(Accessed by pressing the menu button from Menu
Area #1 and entering the correct password)
SELECT MAINT. AREA
Encdr
Home
P/M
Select Encoder Area
Drctn U/M Scale
OFFSET +15.0 Deg
Exit
SELECT P/M AREA
Inputs Time Cycles
OR
OR
I1=Off I2=Off I3=Off
I4=On I5=On I6=Off
COUNT DIRECTION IS
SELECT SCALE VALUE
Dist. Exit Counts
MACH. CYCLES 00000000
Exit
INCORRECT
Change
OR
OR
POWER ON 00000.0 Hrs.
Exit
SEL.UNIT OF MEASURE
In. Exit mm.
ENTER DISTANCE PER
COUNTS 12.000 in.
12.000 in. EQUALS
12000 COUNTS
OR
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