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Conair SC-5 Troubleshooting, Before Beginning A Few Words of Caution Identifying the, Repair

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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

UGE059/1003

SC-5 SURE CUT Servo Knife Cutter

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Conair SC-5 manual Troubleshooting, Before Beginning A Few Words of Caution Identifying the, Checking the Motor, Repair

Contents

Sure Cut Rotary Knife Cutter SC-5 Servo ModelInstallation Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Instant Access Parts and ServiceCycle Serial numbers Model numbers Power Specifications Amps Volts PhaseDate Document NumberDESCRIPTION INSTALLATIONTABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTIONAPPENDIX MAINTENANCETROUBLESHOOTING PARTS/DIAGRAMSYour Responsibilities as a User ATTENTION Read this so no one gets hurt How to Use the Lockout DeviceINTRODUCTION Purpose of the User Guide How the User Guide is organizedHOW 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 Isolate the equipment from HOW TO USE THE LOCKOUT DEVICEelectrical power WARNING Electrical hazardPage How the SC-5Works SC-5 Features Specifications Optional Equipment What is the SC-5 Sure Cut Knife Cutter Typical ApplicationsDESCRIPTION Flywheel WHAT IS THEMechanical Features SC-5 SURE CUT?DESCRIPTION CONTINUEDWHAT IS THE SC-5 SURE CUT?Cutting from Below the Bushing Holder TYPICAL APPLICATIONSHOW THE SC-5 SURE CUT WORKS CONTINUED HOW THE SC-5 SURE CUT WORKSDESCRIPTION SC-5 FEATURESSPECIFICATIONS The SC-5 Sure Cut Servo Cutter featuresCustom Bushing Holder Sizes Available OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTSlide Base Blade WipeSpecial Paint Type or Color Discharge ConveyorIsolation Transformer Left to Right Machine OperationPage Installing the Cutter Blades Mounting the Cutter Bushings INSTALLATIONUnpacking the Boxes Preparing for Installation Positioning the SC-5 Sure Cut Connecting the Main Power Source Installing the EncoderCarefully uncrate the cutter and its compo- nents You are now ready to begin installationUNPACKING THE BOXES CAUTION Lifting1 You need these tools for installation PREPARING FOR INSTALLATIONDetermine the best distance from the belt puller to POSITIONING THE SERVO CUTTERCAUTION Lifting POSITIONING THE SERVO CUTTER Adjust the cutters floorlock/caster assemblyAlign the cutter with the extrusion line Measure the centerline height of the extrudate asWARNING 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 3-10 Installation of the bushing7 Tighten the two screws in the housing to lock in the bushings MOUNTING THE CUTTER BUSHINGSChecking the Alignment of bushing to blade Close the safety coverTurn on the Power Rotary main disconnect CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE BUSHINGSRepeatability Time CHECKING REPEATABILITY3-12 Type of CutterCheck that all wiring conforms to electrical TESTINGTESTING THE Make sure all components are installed accordingPage Offset Example Preventative Maintenance Power On Time The Cutter Control Before Starting Powering Up Main ScreenTotal Screen Batch Screen Length Screen Preset to Run Time Preset Maintenance Area Encoder Area Unit of Measure Scale Distance HomingFixed Function Keys at Bottom OPERATOR CONTROL FEATURESSoft Keys Numeric keysMake sure the E-Stop button is in the out, extended position POWERING UPMake sure that the Cut Enable is Off BEFORE STARTINGPOWERING UP Power UpEdictVerSequence.-975.05Runtime.134CONTINUED MAIN SCREEN Active PresetParts1ENC00000Off.000in OPERATOR CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS MAIN SCREENTOTAL SCREEN Parts TotalSelectSELECTAreaExitPARTSScreenAREABatchCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TOTAL SCREENBATCH SCREEN Reset Softkey3CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BATCH SCREEN CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TOTAL SCREEN CONTINUEDBatch Select Area Screen PRESETExit000,000pcsBatch Preset Screen CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BATCH SCREENEnter or Delete? Batch Pre-Alarm Preset ScreenCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS LENGTH SCREEN LENGTH SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS LENGTH SCREEN CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS PRESET TO RUN SCREENPRESETS TO RUN SCREEN 4-10CONTINUED CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TIME SCREENTIME SCREEN CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS PRESET TO RUN SCREENHoldoff00000Exit.500sec CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOLD-OFF SCREEN4-12 HOLD-OFF TIME SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOLD-OFF SCREEN SPEED0750.0rpmCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BLADE SPEED SCREEN BLADE SPEED SCREENCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BLADE SPEED SCREEN CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS BLADE COUNT SCREEN4-14 BLADE COUNT SCREENSCREEN CONTROLINSTRUCTIONS BLADE COUNTReset Softkey3 CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTION AREASCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TEST 4-16On/Off Softkey1 Reset Softkey3CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS TEST CONTINUED4-18 CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS CUT MODEAREA MAINTMaint. AREASELECT.MENUAREAFactoryMin SoftkeyIS00000CURRENTMINTIME.150sec CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS MINIMUM MEASUREMENTFactory Softkey Maint. SoftkeyENTERPASSWORDCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS ENCODER AREA 4-20Change Softkey tion. INCORRECTCOUNTDIRECTIONISCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS ENCODER DIRECTION DIRECTION SOFTKEYINSTRUCTIONS UNIT SETTING THE SCALE FACTOR4-22 CONTROLNumeric keys CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS SCALE DISTANCEDISTANCE SOFTKEY ENTERDISTANCEPERPERNumeric keys CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS SCALE COUNTS4-24 COUNTS SOFTKEYHOME OFFSET SCREEN CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOMINGCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOME OFFSET HOMINGCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS HOME OFFSET CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS OFFSET EXAMPLE4-26 HOME OFFSET EXAMPLEPREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE SOFTKEY CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCEInputsSELECTTimeP/MAREACycles 4-28 TIME SOFTKEYPOWERONExit00000.0HrsCONTROL INSTRUCTIONS POWER ON TIME Cycles SoftkeyMACH.CYCLES00000000ExitInsert a piece of extrudate through the cut- ter bushings SC-5 CUTTERCHECKING CUT QUALITY STARTING THEAdjust blade speed in all modes except Follower MAKING ADJUSTMENTS DURING OPERATIONIn Encoder and Follower modes, adjust the length In Flywheel mode, adjust blade speed1 Press Cut On/Off soft key to stop cutting soft key 4 Disconnect the power cord if it is equipped withSTOPPING THE WARNING Never stop the servo cut- ter by opening the knife guardPage Cleaning the Blade Tray Lubricating the Slide Rail System MAINTENANCEMaintenance Features Warnings and Cautions Maintenance Overview Preventative Maintenance Schedule Checking the BladesMAINTENANCE FEATURES WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS DANGER Sharp blades WARNINGS AND CAUTIONSLOCKOUT/TAGOUT WARNING Voltage HazardChecking cutter blades MAINTENANCE OVERVIEWPREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE DailyWeekly Cleaning the blade lubrication tray if the cutterthis option. See Cleaning the Blade Tray Clean the clear blade guard windowDANGER Sharp blades CHECKING BLADESCHECKING THE KNIFE GUARD INSPECTING CUTTER BUSHING SCREWSLUBRICATING THE SLIDE RAIL SYSTEM OPTIONAL CLEANING THE BLADE TRAY OPTIONALRemove the cutter bushings ADJUSTING THE PROXIMITY SWITCHESBe sure the main power is disconnected and the Check the depth of the proximity switchWARNING Electrical hazard CHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS5-10 Main power safety disconnect5 Close the electrical enclosure door 3 Open the electrical enclosureCHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS INSTALLATION OF B-LOC LOCKING ASSEMBLIES OVER SHAFT KEYWAYS INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS FORB-LOC LOCKING ASSEMBLY SERIES B112 INSTALLATIONAdjusting the Proximity Switches Checking the Encoder TROUBLESHOOTINGCause of a Problem Electrical Problems Product Quality Problems Replacing Safety and Proximity Switches Checking the Servo AmplifierWARNING Electrical hazard BEFORE BEGINNINGA FEW WORDS OF CAUTION TROUBLESHOOTING SC-5 SURE CUT Servo Knife CutterDANGER Sharp blades IDENTIFYING THE CAUSE OF A PROBLEMThe main problems you will see with the servo cutter are A FEW WORDS OF CAUTIONThe green start button does not illuminate when pressed ELECTRICAL PROBLEMSSymptom Possible cause SolutionGuard switch is bad Symptom Possible cause Solutionty switch failed or the switch if needed. connection to it is loose Master safetyThere is a problem with the home proximity switch There is a problem with the cutter controlThere is a problem with the servo amplifier There is a loose connec- tion There is an anti-jam cir- cuit signalThere is a communication Check for wiring for loosereducer assembly, Section Cutter mode selec- tion does not change cut modeThe blade is too thick PRODUCT QUALITY PROBLEMSHairs or strings Blade speed is too lowBurrs at cut site PROBLEMSPRODUCT QUALITYThe extrudate is too cold If using Nylon, it may be6-10 Cracks at cut siteFor rigid products the puller is too close to the cutter Cut is not square. The blade speed is too lowThe blade is misaligned The cutter bushings are not properly gapped The knife bevel is not symmetricCheck for loose or damaged wires REPLACING SAFETY AND PROXIMITY SWITCHESSafety Switch Proximity SwitchesADJUSTING THE PROXIMITY SWITCHES 1 Open the flywheel clear guard windowDANGER Sharp blades Check the encoder cable for damage. If neces Check the connector that attaches the cable toCHECKING THE ENCODER Check all connectionsCHECKING 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 Press the Cut On/Off button the cutter is activated TESTING REPEATABILITYPlace the cutter in any mode except follower modePage HOW TO CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE WE’RE HERE TO HELPFrom outside the United States, call APPENDIX A-1APPENDIX 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 APPENDIX B-3 Blade thicknessOptimizing blade speed Improving cut quality by adding heat to certain materialsB-4 APPENDIX Calculating Blade InterruptionCUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USE CUTTER BLADE SELECTION AND USE APPENDIX B-5Part CONAIR CUTTER BLADESB-6 APPENDIX CONAIR CUTTER BLADESCutter 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 ALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGS Cutter bushing lengthCAUTION Blade hazard C-4 APPENDIXAPPENDIX C-5 Adjusting the cutter bushing gapALL ABOUT CUTTER BUSHINGS D-1 APPENDIX BLADE AND BUSHING LUBRICATIONDescription of the cutting process Friction and heat during cuttingBLADE AND BUSHING LUBRICATION Common cutting lubricantsLubrication systems APPENDIX D-2D-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