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Troubleshooting
Specs
Performance characteristics
Install
Parts/Diagrams
Warranty
Maintenance
Connecting The Main Power Source
Cause of a Problem Electrical Problems Product Quality Problems
Active Preset
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Contents
Instant Access Parts and Service
SC-5 Servo Model
Installation Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting
Sure Cut Rotary Knife Cutter
Document Number
Serial numbers Model numbers Power Specifications Amps Volts Phase
Date
Cycle
INTRODUCTION
INSTALLATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
PARTS/DIAGRAMS
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
APPENDIX
Purpose of the User Guide How the User Guide is organized
no one gets hurt How to Use the Lockout Device
INTRODUCTION
Your Responsibilities as a User ATTENTION Read this so
HOW THE USER GUIDE IS ORGANIZED
PURPOSE OF THE USER GUIDE
YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS A USER
DANGER Sharp blades
READ THIS SO NO ONE GETS HURT
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
WARNING Voltage Hazard
READ THIS SO NO ONE GETS HURT
WARNING Electrical hazard
HOW TO USE THE LOCKOUT DEVICE
electrical power
Isolate the equipment from
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How the SC-5Works SC-5 Features Specifications Optional Equipment
What is the SC-5 Sure Cut Knife Cutter Typical Applications
DESCRIPTION
SC-5 SURE CUT?
WHAT IS THE
Mechanical Features
Flywheel
SC-5 SURE CUT?
CONTINUED
WHAT IS THE
DESCRIPTION
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Cutting from Below the Bushing Holder
HOW THE SC-5 SURE CUT WORKS
CONTINUED
HOW THE SC-5 SURE CUT WORKS
DESCRIPTION
The SC-5 Sure Cut Servo Cutter features
FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
SC-5
Blade Wipe
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Slide Base
Custom Bushing Holder Sizes Available
Left to Right Machine Operation
Discharge Conveyor
Isolation Transformer
Special Paint Type or Color
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Sure Cut Connecting the Main Power Source Installing the Encoder
INSTALLATION
Unpacking the Boxes Preparing for Installation Positioning the SC-5
Installing the Cutter Blades Mounting the Cutter Bushings
CAUTION Lifting
You are now ready to begin installation
UNPACKING THE BOXES
Carefully uncrate the cutter and its compo- nents
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
1 You need these tools for installation
Determine the best distance from the belt puller to
POSITIONING THE SERVO CUTTER
CAUTION Lifting
Measure the centerline height of the extrudate as
Adjust the cutters floorlock/caster assembly
Align the cutter with the extrusion line
POSITIONING THE SERVO CUTTER
CONNECTING THE MAIN POWER SOURCE
WARNING Electrical hazard
INSTALLING THE ENCODER
CAUTION Handle with care
Installing the Cutter Blades
INSTALLING THE CUTTER BLADES
DANGER Sharp blades
CONTINUED
INSTALLING THE CUTTER BLADES
TIP We recommend that you
MOUNTING THE CUTTER BUSHINGS
Installation of the bushing
7 Tighten the two screws in the housing to lock in the bushings
3-10
CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE BUSHINGS
Close the safety cover
Turn on the Power Rotary main disconnect
Checking the Alignment of bushing to blade
Type of Cutter
CHECKING REPEATABILITY
3-12
Repeatability Time
Make sure all components are installed according
TESTING
TESTING THE
Check that all wiring conforms to electrical
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Maintenance Area Encoder Area Unit of Measure Scale Distance Homing
The Cutter Control Before Starting Powering Up Main Screen
Total Screen Batch Screen Length Screen Preset to Run Time Preset
Offset Example Preventative Maintenance Power On Time
Numeric keys
OPERATOR CONTROL FEATURES
Soft Keys
Fixed Function Keys at Bottom
BEFORE STARTING
POWERING UP
Make sure that the Cut Enable is Off
Make sure the E-Stop button is in the out, extended position
POWERING UP
Power UpEdictVerSequence.-975.05Runtime.134
CONTINUED
OPERATOR CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS MAIN SCREEN
Active Preset
Parts1ENC00000Off.000in
MAIN SCREEN
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TOTAL SCREEN
Parts TotalSelectSELECTAreaExitPARTSScreenAREABatch
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
TOTAL SCREEN
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TOTAL SCREEN CONTINUED
Reset Softkey3
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BATCH SCREEN
BATCH SCREEN
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BATCH SCREEN
PRESETExit000,000pcs
Batch Preset Screen
Batch Select Area Screen
LENGTH SCREEN
Batch Pre-Alarm Preset Screen
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS LENGTH SCREEN
Enter or Delete?
4-10
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS PRESET TO RUN SCREEN
PRESETS TO RUN SCREEN
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS LENGTH SCREEN
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS PRESET TO RUN SCREEN
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TIME SCREEN
TIME SCREEN
CONTINUED
HOLD-OFF TIME SCREEN
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOLD-OFF SCREEN
4-12
Holdoff00000Exit.500sec
BLADE SPEED SCREEN
SPEED0750.0rpm
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BLADE SPEED SCREEN
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOLD-OFF SCREEN
BLADE COUNT SCREEN
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BLADE COUNT SCREEN
4-14
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BLADE SPEED SCREEN
BLADE COUNT
CONTROL
INSTRUCTIONS
SCREEN
4-16
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTION AREAS
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TEST
Reset Softkey3
CONTINUED
Reset Softkey3
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TEST
On/Off Softkey1
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS CUT MODE
4-18
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS MINIMUM MEASUREMENT
MAINTMaint. AREASELECT.MENUAREAFactory
Min SoftkeyIS00000CURRENTMINTIME.150sec
AREA
4-20
Maint. SoftkeyENTERPASSWORD
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS ENCODER AREA
Factory Softkey
DIRECTION SOFTKEY
tion. INCORRECTCOUNTDIRECTIONIS
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS ENCODER DIRECTION
Change Softkey
CONTROL
SETTING THE SCALE FACTOR
4-22
INSTRUCTIONS UNIT
ENTERDISTANCEPERPER
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS SCALE DISTANCE
DISTANCE SOFTKEY
Numeric keys
COUNTS SOFTKEY
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS SCALE COUNTS
4-24
Numeric keys
HOMING
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOMING
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOME OFFSET
HOME OFFSET SCREEN
HOME OFFSET EXAMPLE
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS OFFSET EXAMPLE
4-26
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOME OFFSET
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SOFTKEY
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
InputsSELECTTimeP/MAREACycles
Cycles SoftkeyMACH.CYCLES00000000Exit
TIME SOFTKEYPOWERONExit00000.0Hrs
CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS POWER ON TIME
4-28
STARTING THE
SC-5 CUTTER
CHECKING CUT QUALITY
Insert a piece of extrudate through the cut- ter bushings
In Flywheel mode, adjust blade speed
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS DURING OPERATION
In Encoder and Follower modes, adjust the length
Adjust blade speed in all modes except Follower
WARNING Never stop the servo cut- ter by opening the knife guard
4 Disconnect the power cord if it is equipped with
STOPPING THE
1 Press Cut On/Off soft key to stop cutting soft key
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Preventative Maintenance Schedule Checking the Blades
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Features Warnings and Cautions Maintenance Overview
Cleaning the Blade Tray Lubricating the Slide Rail System
MAINTENANCE FEATURES WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING Voltage Hazard
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
DANGER Sharp blades
Daily
MAINTENANCE OVERVIEW
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Checking cutter blades
Clean the clear blade guard window
Cleaning the blade lubrication tray if the cutter
this option. See Cleaning the Blade Tray
Weekly
CHECKING BLADES
DANGER Sharp blades
INSPECTING CUTTER BUSHING SCREWS
CHECKING THE KNIFE GUARD
CLEANING THE BLADE TRAY OPTIONAL
LUBRICATING THE SLIDE RAIL SYSTEM OPTIONAL
Check the depth of the proximity switch
ADJUSTING THE PROXIMITY SWITCHES
Be sure the main power is disconnected and the
Remove the cutter bushings
Main power safety disconnect
CHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
5-10
WARNING Electrical hazard
5 Close the electrical enclosure door
3 Open the electrical enclosure
CHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
B-LOC LOCKING ASSEMBLY SERIES B112
INSTALLATION OF B-LOC LOCKING ASSEMBLIES OVER SHAFT KEYWAYS
Replacing Safety and Proximity Switches Checking the Servo Amplifier
TROUBLESHOOTING
Cause of a Problem Electrical Problems Product Quality Problems
Adjusting the Proximity Switches Checking the Encoder
TROUBLESHOOTING SC-5 SURE CUT Servo Knife Cutter
BEFORE BEGINNING
A FEW WORDS OF CAUTION
WARNING Electrical hazard
A FEW WORDS OF CAUTION
IDENTIFYING THE CAUSE OF A PROBLEM
The main problems you will see with the servo cutter are
DANGER Sharp blades
Possible cause Solution
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
Symptom
The green start button does not illuminate when pressed
Master safety
Symptom Possible cause Solution
ty switch failed or the switch if needed. connection to it is loose
Guard switch is bad
There is a loose connec- tion There is an anti-jam cir- cuit signal
There is a problem with the cutter control
There is a problem with the servo amplifier
There is a problem with the home proximity switch
Cutter mode selec- tion does not change cut mode
Check for wiring for loose
reducer assembly, Section
There is a communication
Blade speed is too low
PRODUCT QUALITY PROBLEMS
Hairs or strings
The blade is too thick
QUALITY
PROBLEMS
PRODUCT
Burrs at cut site
Cracks at cut site
If using Nylon, it may be
6-10
The extrudate is too cold
The knife bevel is not symmetric
Cut is not square. The blade speed is too low
The blade is misaligned The cutter bushings are not properly gapped
For rigid products the puller is too close to the cutter
Proximity Switches
REPLACING SAFETY AND PROXIMITY SWITCHES
Safety Switch
Check for loose or damaged wires
ADJUSTING THE PROXIMITY SWITCHES
1 Open the flywheel clear guard window
DANGER Sharp blades
Check all connections
Check the connector that attaches the cable to
CHECKING THE ENCODER
Check the encoder cable for damage. If neces
CHECKING THE ENCODER
Encoder Mounting and General Information
CONTINUED
6-16 TROUBLESHOOTING SC-5 SURE CUT Servo Knife Cutter
CHECKING THE MOTOR/REDUCER ASSEMBLY
1 Open the flywheel clear guard window
mode
TESTING REPEATABILITY
Place the cutter in any mode except follower
Press the Cut On/Off button the cutter is activated
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APPENDIX A-1
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HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE
EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE PERFORMANCE WARRANTY WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
APPENDIX A-2
Blade materials
CUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USE
APPENDIX B-1
B-2 APPENDIX
Blade Design
CUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USE
Improving cut quality by adding heat to certain materials
Blade thickness
Optimizing blade speed
APPENDIX B-3
B-4 APPENDIX
Calculating Blade Interruption
CUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USE
APPENDIX B-5
CUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USE
CONAIR CUTTER BLADES
CONAIR CUTTER BLADES
B-6 APPENDIX
Part
Cutter bushing bore size
ALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGS
APPENDIX C-1
C-2 APPENDIX
Cutter bushing bore surface quality
ALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGS
APPENDIX C-3
Cutter bushing shear surface quality
ALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGS
C-4 APPENDIX
Cutter bushing length
CAUTION Blade hazard
ALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGS
APPENDIX C-5
Adjusting the cutter bushing gap
ALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGS
Friction and heat during cutting
BLADE AND BUSHING LUBRICATION
Description of the cutting process
D-1 APPENDIX
APPENDIX D-2
Common cutting lubricants
Lubrication systems
BLADE AND BUSHING LUBRICATION
D-3 APPENDIX
Benefits of using lubricants
BLADE AND BUSHING LUBRICATION
ENCODER MODE OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW
Exit
END 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 button
FUNCTION AREA OPERATOR DISPLAY OVERVIEW
MAINTAINENCE AREA DISPLAY OVERVIEW
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