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Conair manual SC-5 Servo Model, Sure Cut Rotary Knife Cutter, Instant Access Parts and Service

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Sure Cut Rotary Knife Cutter

SC-5 Servo Model

Installation

Operation

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Instant Access Parts and Service

(800)458-1960

(814)437-6861

www.conairnet.com

The Conair Group, Inc.

One Conair Drive

Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Phone: (412) 312-6000

Fax: (412)-312-6227

UGE059/1003

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Conair manual SC-5 Servo Model, Sure Cut Rotary Knife Cutter, Installation Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting

Contents

Installation Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting SC-5 Servo ModelInstant Access Parts and Service Sure Cut Rotary Knife CutterDate Serial numbers Model numbers Power Specifications Amps Volts PhaseDocument Number CycleTABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATIONINTRODUCTION DESCRIPTIONTROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCEPARTS/DIAGRAMS APPENDIXINTRODUCTION no one gets hurt How to Use the Lockout DevicePurpose of the User Guide How the User Guide is organized Your Responsibilities as a User ATTENTION Read this soHOW THE USER GUIDE IS ORGANIZED PURPOSE OF THE USER GUIDEYOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A USER READ THIS SO NO ONE GETS HURT DANGER Sharp bladesTwo 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 WARNING Voltage HazardREAD THIS SO NO ONE GETS HURT electrical power HOW TO USE THE LOCKOUT DEVICEWARNING Electrical hazard Isolate the equipment fromPage How the SC-5Works SC-5 Features Specifications Optional Equipment What is the SC-5 Sure Cut Knife Cutter Typical ApplicationsDESCRIPTION Mechanical Features WHAT IS THESC-5 SURE CUT? FlywheelWHAT IS THE CONTINUEDSC-5 SURE CUT? DESCRIPTIONCutting from Below the Bushing Holder TYPICAL APPLICATIONSHOW THE SC-5 SURE CUT WORKS CONTINUED HOW THE SC-5 SURE CUT WORKSDESCRIPTION SPECIFICATIONS FEATURESThe SC-5 Sure Cut Servo Cutter features SC-5Slide Base OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTBlade Wipe Custom Bushing Holder Sizes AvailableIsolation Transformer Discharge ConveyorLeft to Right Machine Operation Special Paint Type or ColorPage Unpacking the Boxes Preparing for Installation Positioning the SC-5 INSTALLATIONSure Cut Connecting the Main Power Source Installing the Encoder Installing the Cutter Blades Mounting the Cutter BushingsUNPACKING THE BOXES You are now ready to begin installationCAUTION Lifting Carefully uncrate the cutter and its compo- nents1 You need these tools for installation PREPARING FOR INSTALLATIONDetermine the best distance from the belt puller to POSITIONING THE SERVO CUTTERCAUTION Lifting Align the cutter with the extrusion line Adjust the cutters floorlock/caster assemblyMeasure the centerline height of the extrudate as POSITIONING THE SERVO CUTTERWARNING Electrical hazard CONNECTING THE MAIN POWER SOURCECAUTION Handle with care INSTALLING THE ENCODERInstalling the Cutter Blades INSTALLING THE CUTTER BLADESDANGER Sharp blades CONTINUED INSTALLING THE CUTTER BLADESTIP We recommend that you 7 Tighten the two screws in the housing to lock in the bushings Installation of the bushingMOUNTING THE CUTTER BUSHINGS 3-10Turn on the Power Rotary main disconnect Close the safety coverCHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE BUSHINGS Checking the Alignment of bushing to blade3-12 CHECKING REPEATABILITYType of Cutter Repeatability TimeTESTING THE TESTINGMake sure all components are installed according Check that all wiring conforms to electricalPage Total Screen Batch Screen Length Screen Preset to Run Time Preset The Cutter Control Before Starting Powering Up Main ScreenMaintenance Area Encoder Area Unit of Measure Scale Distance Homing Offset Example Preventative Maintenance Power On TimeSoft Keys OPERATOR CONTROL FEATURESNumeric keys Fixed Function Keys at BottomMake sure that the Cut Enable is Off POWERING UPBEFORE STARTING Make sure the E-Stop button is in the out, extended positionPOWERING UP Power UpEdictVerSequence.-975.05Runtime.134CONTINUED Parts1ENC00000Off.000in Active PresetOPERATOR CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS MAIN SCREEN MAIN SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS Parts TotalSelectSELECTAreaExitPARTSScreenAREABatchCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TOTAL SCREEN TOTAL SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BATCH SCREEN Reset Softkey3CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TOTAL SCREEN CONTINUED BATCH SCREENBatch Preset Screen PRESETExit000,000pcsCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BATCH SCREEN Batch Select Area ScreenCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS LENGTH SCREEN Batch Pre-Alarm Preset ScreenLENGTH SCREEN Enter or Delete?PRESETS TO RUN SCREEN CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS PRESET TO RUN SCREEN4-10 CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS LENGTH SCREENTIME SCREEN CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TIME SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS PRESET TO RUN SCREEN CONTINUED4-12 CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOLD-OFF SCREENHOLD-OFF TIME SCREEN Holdoff00000Exit.500secCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BLADE SPEED SCREEN SPEED0750.0rpmBLADE SPEED SCREEN CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOLD-OFF SCREEN4-14 CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BLADE COUNT SCREENBLADE COUNT SCREEN CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BLADE SPEED SCREENINSTRUCTIONS CONTROLBLADE COUNT SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TEST CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTION AREAS4-16 Reset Softkey3CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TEST Reset Softkey3CONTINUED On/Off Softkey14-18 CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS CUT MODEMin SoftkeyIS00000CURRENTMINTIME.150sec MAINTMaint. AREASELECT.MENUAREAFactoryCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS MINIMUM MEASUREMENT AREACONTROL INSTRUCTIONS ENCODER AREA Maint. SoftkeyENTERPASSWORD4-20 Factory SoftkeyCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS ENCODER DIRECTION tion. INCORRECTCOUNTDIRECTIONISDIRECTION SOFTKEY Change Softkey4-22 SETTING THE SCALE FACTORCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS UNITDISTANCE SOFTKEY CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS SCALE DISTANCEENTERDISTANCEPERPER Numeric keys4-24 CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS SCALE COUNTSCOUNTS SOFTKEY Numeric keysCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOME OFFSET CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOMINGHOMING HOME OFFSET SCREEN4-26 CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS OFFSET EXAMPLEHOME OFFSET EXAMPLE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOME OFFSETPREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SOFTKEY CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCEInputsSELECTTimeP/MAREACycles CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS POWER ON TIME TIME SOFTKEYPOWERONExit00000.0HrsCycles SoftkeyMACH.CYCLES00000000Exit 4-28CHECKING CUT QUALITY SC-5 CUTTERSTARTING THE Insert a piece of extrudate through the cut- ter bushingsIn Encoder and Follower modes, adjust the length MAKING ADJUSTMENTS DURING OPERATIONIn Flywheel mode, adjust blade speed Adjust blade speed in all modes except FollowerSTOPPING THE 4 Disconnect the power cord if it is equipped withWARNING Never stop the servo cut- ter by opening the knife guard 1 Press Cut On/Off soft key to stop cutting soft keyPage Maintenance Features Warnings and Cautions Maintenance Overview MAINTENANCEPreventative Maintenance Schedule Checking the Blades Cleaning the Blade Tray Lubricating the Slide Rail SystemMAINTENANCE FEATURES WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS LOCKOUT/TAGOUT WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSWARNING Voltage Hazard DANGER Sharp bladesPREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE OVERVIEWDaily Checking cutter bladesthis option. See Cleaning the Blade Tray Cleaning the blade lubrication tray if the cutterClean the clear blade guard window WeeklyDANGER Sharp blades CHECKING BLADESCHECKING THE KNIFE GUARD INSPECTING CUTTER BUSHING SCREWSLUBRICATING THE SLIDE RAIL SYSTEM OPTIONAL CLEANING THE BLADE TRAY OPTIONALBe sure the main power is disconnected and the ADJUSTING THE PROXIMITY SWITCHESCheck the depth of the proximity switch Remove the cutter bushings5-10 CHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONSMain power safety disconnect WARNING Electrical hazard5 Close the electrical enclosure door 3 Open the electrical enclosureCHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS B-LOC LOCKING ASSEMBLY SERIES B112 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS FORINSTALLATION INSTALLATION OF B-LOC LOCKING ASSEMBLIES OVER SHAFT KEYWAYSCause of a Problem Electrical Problems Product Quality Problems TROUBLESHOOTINGReplacing Safety and Proximity Switches Checking the Servo Amplifier Adjusting the Proximity Switches Checking the EncoderA FEW WORDS OF CAUTION BEFORE BEGINNINGTROUBLESHOOTING SC-5 SURE CUT Servo Knife Cutter WARNING Electrical hazardThe main problems you will see with the servo cutter are IDENTIFYING THE CAUSE OF A PROBLEMA FEW WORDS OF CAUTION DANGER Sharp bladesSymptom ELECTRICAL PROBLEMSPossible cause Solution The green start button does not illuminate when pressedty switch failed or the switch if needed. connection to it is loose Symptom Possible cause SolutionMaster safety Guard switch is badThere is a problem with the servo amplifier There is a problem with the cutter controlThere is a loose connec- tion There is an anti-jam cir- cuit signal There is a problem with the home proximity switchreducer assembly, Section Check for wiring for looseCutter mode selec- tion does not change cut mode There is a communicationHairs or strings PRODUCT QUALITY PROBLEMSBlade speed is too low The blade is too thickPRODUCT PROBLEMSQUALITY Burrs at cut site6-10 If using Nylon, it may beCracks at cut site The extrudate is too coldThe blade is misaligned The cutter bushings are not properly gapped Cut is not square. The blade speed is too lowThe knife bevel is not symmetric For rigid products the puller is too close to the cutterSafety Switch REPLACING SAFETY AND PROXIMITY SWITCHESProximity Switches Check for loose or damaged wiresADJUSTING THE PROXIMITY SWITCHES 1 Open the flywheel clear guard windowDANGER Sharp blades CHECKING THE ENCODER Check the connector that attaches the cable toCheck all connections Check the encoder cable for damage. If necesCHECKING THE ENCODER Encoder Mounting and General InformationCONTINUED 6-16 TROUBLESHOOTING SC-5 SURE CUT Servo Knife Cutter CHECKING THE MOTOR/REDUCER ASSEMBLY1 Open the flywheel clear guard window Place the cutter in any mode except follower TESTING REPEATABILITYmode Press the Cut On/Off button the cutter is activatedPage From outside the United States, call WE’RE HERE TO HELPAPPENDIX A-1 HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICEAPPENDIX A-2 EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE PERFORMANCE WARRANTY WARRANTY LIMITATIONSBlade materials CUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USEAPPENDIX B-1 B-2 APPENDIX Blade DesignCUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USE Optimizing blade speed Blade thicknessImproving cut quality by adding heat to certain materials APPENDIX B-3B-4 APPENDIX Calculating Blade InterruptionCUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USE CUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USE APPENDIX B-5B-6 APPENDIX CONAIR CUTTER BLADESCONAIR CUTTER BLADES PartCutter bushing bore size ALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGSAPPENDIX C-1 C-2 APPENDIX Cutter bushing bore surface qualityALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGS APPENDIX C-3 Cutter bushing shear surface qualityALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGS CAUTION Blade hazard Cutter bushing lengthC-4 APPENDIX ALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGSAPPENDIX C-5 Adjusting the cutter bushing gapALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGS Description of the cutting process BLADE AND BUSHING LUBRICATIONFriction and heat during cutting D-1 APPENDIXLubrication systems Common cutting lubricantsAPPENDIX D-2 BLADE AND BUSHING LUBRICATIOND-3 APPENDIX Benefits of using lubricantsBLADE AND BUSHING LUBRICATION Exit ENCODER MODE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEWEND SENSE MODE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW FLYWHEEL MODE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW TIMER MODE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW FOLLOWER MODE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW AUTO DEMAND MODE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW MULTIBLE PRESETS ENCODER MODE EXAMPLE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW FUNCTION AREA OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW accessed by pressing the menu buttonFUNCTION AREA OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW 12.000 in. EQUALS MAINTAINENCE AREA DISPLAY OVERVIEW