Do you have a question about the M-16A and is the answer not in the manual?
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Walter Gonzalez
February 6, 2025
I need help with repairs
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Mr. Anderson
February 10, 2025
The repair options for the Hyd-Mech M-16A include repair or replacement of defective parts at Hyd-Mech’s factory, warehouse, or an approved repair shop. The user must prepay return freight. The warranty does not cover maintenance items such as lubricating grease, oils, filters, V-belts, and saw blades, nor does it cover damages from neglect, overloading, abuse, accidents, inadequate maintenance, or unauthorized alterations. Components not originally manufactured by Hyd-Mech, such as motors, gearboxes, pumps, electric components, valves, hoses, and fittings, are covered under their original manufacturer’s warranty. Hyd-Mech provides assistance and information to facilitate claims with the original manufacturer.
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Anthony Joseph McDaniel
January 17, 2025
M-20A saw. An older one maybe 2003-2007. I need a picture of your older control panel labels for the buttons as mine are missing. Also I'm having trouble; after I set the desired cut quantity, length etc. it's not giving me any prompt nor option to initiate the input cut order I entered. When I click start cycle the button flows yellow for a moment but that's it. After I enter in Rq, CT, length, etc. what do I push to actually order the machine to initiate those cuts
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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025
The control panel button labels are not fully listed, but the following functions are mentioned:
- CYCLE START: Used to start or pause a job. - F8: Used to clear the queue when working with multiple jobs.
To initiate a cut order after entering the desired cut quantity and length:
1. Ensure all switches are in the center neutral position. 2. Press the CYCLE START button to begin the AUTO CYCLE. 3. If the job is paused, pressing CYCLE START again resumes it. 4. Make sure that the “QTY RQ’D” is greater than “QTY CUT” for the AUTO CYCLE to start.
If running multiple jobs, use F8 to clear the queue and enter job numbers.
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M-16A & M-20A PLC 500 E600 & PLC 100 E200 2005 Revision F 393059 May 2005 THANK YOU, On behalf of everyone at HYD . MECH, I would like to thank and congratulate you on your decision to purchase a HYD .
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 0 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY .................................. 0.1 BASIC RULES – ONLY USE THIS MACHINE WHEN ....................0.1 FOREWORD ................................0.2 SIGNATURES ................................0.3 BASIC RULES................................0.3 EXCLUSION OF MISUSE ............................0.4 LIABILITY ..................................0.4 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OWNER........................0.5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL............
SECTION 0 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SUMMARY All persons operating this machine must have read and understood all of the following sections of this Manual: Section 0 SAFETY Section 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS However, as a memory aid, the following is a summary of the Safety Section. Put Safety First Mandatory Information –...
SECTION 0, SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOREWORD Put Safety First! This Safety Section contains important information to help you work safely with your machine and describes the dangers inherent in our machines. Some of these dangers are obvious, while others are less evident. It really is important to PUT SAFETY FIRST.
Signatures Everyone involved in operation of this machine must sign below to confirm that: I have read and understood all parts of Section 0 – Safety, and Section 2 – Operating Instructions. Name Date Signature Everyone involved in the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of this machine must sign below to confirm that: I have read and understood all parts of this Operation and Maintenance Manual.
Manual. Hyd-Mech Group cannot accept any liability for personal injury or property damage due to operator errors or non-compliance with the Safety and Operating Instructions contained in this Manual.
Responsibilities of the owner Organization of work This Operation and Maintenance Manual must always be kept near the machine so that it is accessible to all concerned. The general, statutory and other legal regulations on accident prevention and environmental protection must also be observed, in addition to the Manual material.
Responsibilities of the operator and maintenance personnel Safety equipment All machines are delivered with safety equipment that must not be removed or bypassed during operation. The correct functioning of safety equipment on the machine must be checked: • at the start of every shift. •...
On Hyd-Mech machines the Master Disconnect Switch will be of one of three types: • Rotary switch mounted in electrical control cabinet door and inter-locked with door •...
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The line side of the disconnect switch itself remains energized. Variable speed blade drives store dangerous voltage in their capacitors, and this requires time to dissipate. After locking out power, wait 3 minutes before beginning to work on machine electrical circuits.
There is a large lifting eye (shown below) at the top of the machine. The machine may be lifted with an overhead hoist and chain, both being rated for 7400 lbs (3356 kg) for the M-16A or 7700lbs (3465kg) for the M-20A. For “P” models the weight is less, 6400lbs (2880kg) for the M-16P and 6800lbs (3060kg) for the M-20P.
FOUNDATION, LEVELLING AND ANCHORING Machine location should be carefully selected. A flat concrete floor area should be chosen. It should have enough free space surrounding the machine to enable free access for safe operation and maintenance. The machine should be leveled in both directions, i.e. along and across its in-feed conveyor especially when the machine is to be inserted into a larger conveyor system.
BLADE TENSION CHECK When the machine is first started, the head must be swung to the 45 position so the blade position can be checked. Open the door at the idler end of the head and see that the blade has not moved off of the wheel.
ON/OFF SWITCH SHOW IN “OFF” POSITION SAFETY LOCKOUT HOLE GROUND Disconnect Box Main Power Connections CUTTING FLUID The M16/20 uses a pump and reservoir to circulate the necessary cutting fluid to the blade for maximum blade life. Your saw blade supplier will be able to provide information on the cutting fluid products that are available for your needs.
HEAD HEIGHT CHECK The head height is carefully checked at the factory prior to shipping and should not change, however there may be a pos- sibility that either through lifting or when the machine is in transit, the position changes slightly. This should be checked at the time of installation.
SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This section has been prepared to give the operator the ability to set up the saw for most cutting situations. The saw is equipped with variable blade speed control and hydraulic feed control, as well as an extensive door chart to guide the operator to the correct setting of these controls.
START-UP The M-16A and M-20A control console has been designed to simplify the operation of the saw, to give the operator the ability to stop any function at any time, and to be able to control all the functions remotely. We cannot overstress the im- portance of familiarizing yourself with the controls of the M-16A and M-20A prior to starting the machine.
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HYDRAULIC START - To start the hydraulic system, the switches for the head and both vises must be in the “NEUTRAL” position. The “HYDRAULIC START” button must be depressed and held in momentarily until the PLC display be- comes active. CYCLE START / PAUSE - This button starts the cutting cycles and will stay illuminated until the cycles are completed.
GUIDE ARM - This switch controls the position of the idler (left) guide arm. WORK LAMP - This switch has two positions, OFF and ON. LASER GUIDE - This option switch has two positions, OFF and ON. PANEL SWITCHES SPECIFIC TO PLC 100, E200 INTERFACE HEAD SWING 90°...
CONTROL SYSTEM, MITSUBISHI PLC 500 OPERATION OVERVIEW The PLC is a programmable logic controller which allows the operator to run the machine in both manual and automatic modes. In manual mode, all functions can be operated by using a combination of selector switches on the control console and the PLC function buttons.
PLC CONTROL DESCRIPTION ACTIVATING THE PLC The PLC control will become active when all selector switches are in the neutral position and the HYDRAULIC START button is depressed and “held in” momentarily. If the head is not in the 90 position, the display will prompt you to “SWING THE HEAD TO 90 DEGREES.”...
FUNCTION BUTTON DESCRIPTION On the dual function buttons, if a green indicator light is illuminated, it means that the function printed in green on the top of the button is enabled. A red light indicates the function printed in red at the bottom of that button is enabled. MANUAL MODE (Green light) •...
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AUTO MODE • Energizes CYCLE START button. MANUAL MODE No function MANUAL MODE • After entering an angle value, pressing F2 will cause the screen to read “TO INTIATE MOVEMENT TO XX.X DEGREES PRESS CYCLE START”. Upon pressing “CYCLE START” the head will swing to the programmed angle. AUTO MODE Used to scroll up through job information.
ONE CUT MODE In MAN mode, switching the front vise to closed position changes the PLC to “One Cut Mode “ to cut one piece at a de- sired length. To accomplish this, follow the procedure below. 1. In “MAN MODE” position the head for the required angle by using the 90 or 30 function keys.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION To enter AUTO MODE, the front vise switch must be in the closed position. When the AUTO/MAN button is pressed, the red indicator above it will come on, the screen will change to the PICK LIST display as shown on the following page and be ready for editing or starting a new job.
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PICK LIST SCREEN Before switching to AUTO MODE, position both the material for a trim cut as well as the head up limit switch so that no damage is caused by the shuttle moving the material into the blade (see “ONE CUT MODE”). 1.
NOTES: 1. The CYCLE START button is used to PAUSE a job in progress. When a job is PAUSED the PICK LIST will appear and the operator can make eventual alterations to the job values which will take place on the next piece to be cut or to edit a new job.
PLC CONTROL SYSTEM E200 NOTE: This instruction manual is applicable to the M-16A and M-20A equipped with a MITSUBISHI PLC manufactured after and including the following serial numbers: Machine Model Serial # M-16A S0801197 M-20A T0801245 + T0801250, T0801252 OPERATION OVERVIEW The PLC is a programmable logic controller, which allows the operator to run the machine in both manual and automatic modes.
ACTIVATING THE INTERFACE Position the head, fixed vise, and shuttle vise switches to the NEUTRAL (center) positions. If any of these switches are not in the NEUTRAL position, the hydraulics will not start. The PLC control will become active when the HYDRAULIC START button is depressed and “held in”...
SINGLE PART CYCLE OPERATION In MAN mode, the PLC allows the operator to initiate a “Single Part Cycle “ to cut one piece at a desired length. To accom- plish this, follow the procedure below. 1. A trim cut should be made before initiating the “Single Part Cycle “ operation. 2.
JOB DISPLAY WINDOW Job Number Required Quantity Length Cut Quantity PROCEDURE FOR EDITING OR STARTING A NEW JOB IN AUTO MODE 1. In AUTO mode, key in a job number from 0 to 99 and press If the job number has previously been pro- grammed, the REQUIRED QUANTITY (RQ), LENGTH (LTH) and QUANTITY CUT (CT) will be displayed.
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NOTE: Before entering “AUTO MODE” and working with a “QUEUE”, follow the same procedures outlined on the previous page for “AUTOMATIC OPERATION” with regards to setting up for an initial trim cut. WORKING WITH A QUEUE The purpose of a QUEUE is to allow the operator to run several jobs (max of 5) in series if they are of the same material and shape.
KERF CORRECTION for ANGLE CUTTING When making mitered cuts and depending on the accuracy of the part length required, the part length must be set lon- ger than the desired length by an amount called the “KERF CORRECTION”. This is due to the fact that the PLC will not account for a difference in the kerf value (width of material removed by the blade) at various angles other than 90 .
HYDRAULIC FEED CONTROL The Hydraulic Feed Control is located to the left of the control panel. These controls allow control of Feed Force Limit and Feed Rate. Feed Force Knob Used to set Feed Force Limit (counterclockwise rotation to increase and clockwise rotation to decrease). Fast Approach Lever Depress for fast head descent.
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CHART EXAMPLE #1 We will use the parameters chart to set up the saw for cutting 8” (200mm) Diameter #1045 Carbon Steel. STEP 1, DETERMINE EFFECTIVE MATERIAL WIDTH - W (inches) or (mm) Effective material width, W (in.) for most common shapes of materials, is the wid- est solid part of the material to be in contact with blade during cutting.
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The following table gives examples of the optimum blade speeds for different materials. MATERIALS OPTIMUM BLADE SPEED ft/min m/min 5” (125mm) Dia Solid Carbon Steel 12” (300mm) I-Beam 4” x 4”(100 x 100mm) Rec Tube, 1/4” (6mm) Wall 4”(100) 400 Stainless Steel 2”...
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STEP 3, DETERMINE OPTIMUM BLADE PITCH - TEETH PER INCH (T.P.I.) Selecting a blade with proper tooth pitch is important in order to achieve optimal cutting rates and good blade life. For cutting narrow or thin wall structural materials a fine blade with many teeth per inch (T.P.I.) is recommended.
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Feed Rate, continued If the saw is fitted with a blade coarser than optimum (e.g: 1.4/2.5 TPI) we can still use the graph, but we go to the 1.4/2.5 curve. As a result we find that the FEED RATE is decreased to 1.3 in/min (133mm/min) for this blade. If however, the ma- chine is fitted with a finer than optimum blade (e.g.
COOLANT FLOW A generous flow of coolant should be applied in order to increase production and blade life. The machine is provided with a switch on the control panel as well as two independently controlled coolant spouts. One is on the adjustable guide arm, this one should always flood the blade with coolant.
SECTION 3 - MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Switch off before beginning work. • The emergency switch, which is used to turn the hydraulics off, should not be the only means of shutting the power off before cleaning or performing maintenance to the machine. The main power disconnect should be switched off and locked.
BLADE CHANGING We cannot overstress the safety precautions which should be followed during this operation. Safety glasses, gloves as well as a long sleeve shirt should be worn. The hydraulics should be off at all times when the operator has his / her hands in contact with the blade.
BLADE TRACKING First, inspect the blade wheels for wear or damage and repair as required. Blade tracking adjustment should always begin at the wheel where the tracking is farthest out of specification. Using the instructions below, adjust the worst wheel, jog the blade and recheck both wheels.
BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT At the bottom of the guide arms are the carbide blade guide assemblies, the photo shows the carbide locking handle. These assemblies will need to be adjusted occasionally as the carbide pads become worn. To adjust properly, follow this simple procedure.
LUBRICATION The design of the M-16, M-20 was intended to minimize maintenance, although periodically certain moving parts need lubrication. We recommend that this periodic lubrication be done once a month using any general purpose grease at the points indicated below. Horizontal pivot.
HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE There are only FIVE items of routine maintenance associated with the hydraulic system. 1. OIL FILTER - Ten micron filtration of the hydraulic oil is provided by a spin on type filter mounted on the tank re- turn line. The element should be changed after the first 50 Hours of operation and then every 500 working hours. Suitable replacement elements are: CANFLO RSE-30-10...
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TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems which may occur have relatively simply solutions which appear in this section. If the solution is not found here, contact the Hyd·Mech Distributor from whom you purchased your bandsaw. They have trained field service person- nel who will be able to rectify the problem. PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION...
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Saw starts but will not On machines so equipped, Reload with stock. Hold the hydraulic run after Start button has the out-of-stock limit switch start button and open vises far enough been released has been tripped to deactivate the limit switch Saw starts but no hydrau- If blade wheels run clock Stop immediately;...
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To view the parameters: Start the machine and, in manual mode, enter the parameter screen by pressing the PARAMETERS key (F16). Type the password which can be obtained from HYD-MECH and press ENTER. Press parameters key again and the parameter screen will appear.
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MITSUBISHI PLC 500 PARAMETER SCREEN (V18APC SHOWN) NOTE: For M16/20A and older V18APC (Before but not including serial # K0399163), the parameter screen is slightly different. There will be only one Angle Calibration enable line (Reads: ANG CLB “ENTER” OFF), and only one Total Measured Angle line (Reads: TTL MEAS ANG: 90.07).
the way to the back. It will close, the front vise will open, and the shuttle vise will move slowly all the way to the front. The front vise will clamp, the head will move forward for a cut and then retract. On M16/20A: The head will move down for a trim cut then move back up.
On V18APC: The head will swing slowly to 45 L, and then will come forward for a cut. It will retract, then swing slowly to 45 R, come forward for a cut, and then retract. At this point the procedure is complete. NOTE: If doing this procedure using material to scribe and calculate new value, a scribe cut at 90 will have to be made before starting the procedure.
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Parameter Definitions MTL INFEED MATERIAL INFEED Tells PLC which side of the machine material in-feed is on. (V18A ONLY) ACT LTH ACTUAL LENGTH Value determined by, and entered after, performing the Length Calibration Procedure. PLC uses this value to calcu- late its length encoder resolution and Stroke parameter.
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ANG TRG WD ANGLE TARGET WINDOW Allowable + / - tolerance from programmed angle. ANG DEC ANGLE DECELLERATION Distance in degrees the head will move in slow speed on ap- proaching target angle. BP RADIUS On M16/20 The distance in inches from the front side of the blade to the pivot point of the head.
PLC 500 TROUBLESHOOTING Examples PROBLEM #1, PLC is not measuring lengths. POSSIBLE CAUSES 1. Encoder - pinion gear loose on encoder shaft - bad encoder 2. Encoder Cable - bad connection at encoder or PLC - open or shorted wire 3.
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CONSISTENT INACCURACY: (Make sure blade kerf value is correct) • Change “Actual Pos.” parameter to 1. This will make the PLC show actual shuttle travel in AUTO With no material in the machine: • Program JOB 1 for 2 pieces of 5” length, JOB 2 for 2 pieces of 10” length, and JOB 3 for 2 pieces of a length as one shuttle will allow.
PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROL, (E200 interface, 2100 software) NOTE: The PLC is equipped with a lithium battery to keep the program stored while the power is shut down. The battery will need to be replaced every 3 to 5 years, depending on usage. A visual warning will be displayed on the interface when the battery drains to a certain level.
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ACTUAL LTH Actual Length Value. Value entered after performing length calibration procedure (described later in this section). PLC uses this value to calculate its length encoder resolution and stroke parameter. Note: If Calibration Procedure is activated and not completed, or activated and a value not entered for ACT LTH, this value will reset to 00.000 and the PLC will not be able to count/display lengths.
QUEUE The queue allows the operator to run several jobs (max 5) in series. If “REPEAT” is selected the above series will be executed the selected number of times. CONV SYNCH SPEED Conveyor synchronization speed. (for optional driven conveyors only) Adjusting this parameter, the conveyor speed could be synchronized with shuttle speed in automatic mode and in manual mode, set to tandem operation.
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pinion gear is securely fastened to the encoder shaft and that it can rotate along the rack as the shuttle moves. If all mechanical components are functioning correctly then the encoder is defective. If all tests check positive, the problem is in the PLC unit. PROBLEM # 2, for automatic models with a shuttle.
INCONSISTENT INACCURACY 1. With the machine in MANUAL mode, move the shuttle all the way forward and clear (zero) the length display. Move the shuttle in reverse, in slow speed, all the way to the end of it’s travel. Return the shuttle forward to the home position, also in slow.
i.e. Programmed length = 1.00” Measured length = .999” -0.001” short = 12.00” = 11.988” -0.012” short = 60.00” = 59.940” -0.060” short Existing parameter “LTH CONST”=0.001256 11.988 divided by 12.00 x 0.001256 = 0.001255 The new parameter “LTH CONST” would be 0.001255. This value should be entered as the new “LTH CONST” parameter and test cuts repeated.
and HUP L/S deactivates. 7. After the cut is completed HDN input should light, HDN output should go out, the HUP output should light and the head should move up. When the head reaches it’s up limit, HUP input should come on, HUP output off and the cycle repeats with the next length being clamped on by the shuttle, front vise opening and the length being brought forward to home position.
DIAGNOSIS: 1. Check for LED light on the sensor - light on indicates prox. sensor power connections are correct and sensor is activated. Problem could be with the sensor, signal wire to the PLC or with the PLC. With blade running, proximi- ty LED should pulse.
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PLC 100, E200 Input / Output Terminal Information Inputs X0 - Shuttle Encoder, Channel A X10 - Shuttle Vise Close Switch X1 - Shuttle Encoder, Channel B X11 - Shuttle Vise Open Switch X2 - Blade Speed X12 - Front Vise Close Switch X3 - Feed rate encoder A X13 - Front Vise Open Switch X4 - Feed rate encoder B...
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR MITSUBISHI PLC with 2100 series software Length calibration may be achieved in two ways: by inputting “ACTUAL LTH” (actual length) or “LTH CONST” (length constant) parameter. To determine “Actual LTH” value, the “LTH CLB” (length calibration) procedure must be executed. In manual mode, position a piece of material, which is longer than the shuttle full stroke length (i.e.S20A=29.00”) and close the front VISE.
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Example; Cut length of 11.998”, Programmed length of 12”, Existing “LTH CONST” parameter of 0.001256. 11.988 ÷ 12.000 X 0.001256 = 0.001255 The new “LTH CONST” value of 0.001255 should be entered as the “LTH CONST” parameter and test cuts repeated. Adjust the parameter again if necessary.
3 to 5 years, depending on usage. A visual warning will be displayed on the inter- face when the battery drains to a certain level. Batteries can be purchased through your Hyd-Mech Distributor. 2. If the machine is equipped with an inverter, do not turn disconnect on for 3 three minutes after disconnect has been shut off.
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Coolant pump. Head encoder (locat- ed behind a cover). Out of Stock Limit Switch. Proximity sensor, located behind idler wheel cover. Shuttle Encoder (located on Hirschman connectors, direc- the idler side of shuttle under a tional control valve solenoids and cover).
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90 Degree Limit Switch (inside Limit Switch Trip Pin attached hydraulic compartment). to the head. Head Up and Down Limit Switch Digital Angle Display Encoder.
M16A PLC500 COMPONENT LIST: 575V ECN:W00-0047 ITEM # DESCRIPTION UNIT 1.00 371535 Inverter, Variable Frequency Drive, 10 HP 575V, FR-A560-7.5K-NA 371820 Line Reactor, 10 HP 575V 5% Impedance, RL-01203 1.00 370890 Disconnect, Box, Fusible 30 Amp, CH361 1.00 371326 Fuse, Time Delay 600V Class R, 25Amp, TRS 25R 3.00 372965 Transformer, 600V 500Va, 9070 T500D5...
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LIST OF M16_M20 PLC500 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Item Code as on Component M16/20 PLC500 Description Part Number Manufacturer Schematic 1PB-Emergency Stop Red mushroom head, latching push button. ZB2 BT4 Telemecanique Push Button Mounting base with 1 N/C contact block. ZB2 BZ102 Telemecanique 2PB-Hydraulic Start Green, illuminated, flush head push button.
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LIST OF M16_M20 PLC500 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Item Code on Component M16/20 PLC500 Description Part Number Manufacturer Schematic FX2N-48MR Mitsubishi PLC. FX2N-48MR Mitsubishi E600 Mitsubishi Interface E600 Mitsubishi Interface Cable 370151 Blade motor relay plus G2R-2-S Omron mounting base. P2RF-08-E Head lower relay plus G2R-2-S Omron mounting base.
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Options Item Code on Component M16/20 PLC500 Description Part Number Manufacturer Schematic 8SS- Black, 1 position spring return from left to center & ZB2 BD7 Telemecanique Auxillary Vise 1 position maintained to right s/s. ZB2 BZ103 Telemecanique Mounting base with 2 N/O contact blocks plus ZB2 BE102 Telemecanique 1 N/C contact.
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LIST OF M16_M20 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Item Code as on Component M16/20 Description Part Number Manufacturer Schematic 1PB-Emergency Stop Red mushroom head, latching push button. ZB2 BT4 Telemecanique Push Button Mounting base with 1 N/C contact block. ZB2 BZ102 Telemecanique 2PB-Hydraulic Start Green, illuminated, flush head push button.
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LIST OF M16_M20 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Item Code as on Component Description Part Number M16/20 Schematic Manufacturer FX2N-48MR Mitsubishi PLC. FX2N-48MR Mitsubishi E200 Mitsubishi Interface E200 Mitsubishi Interface communication cable 370151 Hyd. Valve Hirschmann connector H/927811311 Hirschmann Connector Fuse holder USM1 Gould 5A Time-delay fuse ATM5...
SECTION 5 - HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The M-16, M-20 hydraulic system does not require any special work on a new machine before its start up. The hydraulic tank is filled with Texaco Rando HD46 hydraulic oil and all machine functions have been tested at the factory to ensure proper operation upon initial start-up.
HYDRAULIC TANK ASSEMBLY ITEM QUANTITY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION M16-611A-00 WELDMENT, POWER PACK M-S22A-61-01 LID, OIL TANK, MACHINED 390075 BOLT, HEX HEAD CAP, 0.312 - 18 x 0.75 363085 TANK COMPONENT, FILTER & BREATHER 393865 SCREW, MACHINE, 10-24 x 0.5 PHILLIPS TRUSS HEAD 363110 TANK COMPONENT, SUCTION STRAINER 360675...
DOOR AND COVER ASSEMBLIES Blade Guard: Idler Side Cover: M16-3-09C M16-3-07D M20-3-07D Thumb Screw: 1/4-20 x .75 Parameters Label: Idler Door: S20-9-25 M16-33-00A M20-33-00 The head must be raised or swung to open Cover: Encoder Cover: M16-5-10 M16-56-00A Blade Cover: M16-3-12 Drive Door: M16-32-00B...
SECTION 7 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT BUNDLING ASSEMBLY For customers who cut bundles, a bundling vise is available. For “P” model machines, only one bundling assembly is required for the single vise. An “A” model is shown below. When cutting a number of pieces at once, the vertical clamp holds the bundle down firmly to prevent cutting errors due to material slippage or vibration.
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BUNDLING ASSEMBLY Shuttle Vise Only Mounted inside top of shuttle frame. Shuttle Vise Only Front Vise Only...
VERTICAL ROLLER ASSEMBLY ITEM QUANTITY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION M-M20-251-00 WELDMENT, FRAME, VERTICAL ROLLER, MACHINED M16-253-00 SHAFT, VERTICAL ROLLER 393795 ROLL PIN, 0.50 x 1.50 M16-252-00 ASSEMBLY, ROLLER, VERTICAL 393530 RING, RETAINING, EXTERNAL 1 1/2” M16-25-01 394775 WASHER, LOCK, 0.50 390180 BOLT, HEX HEAD CAP, 0.50 - 13 x 1.50 390580 BOLT, SOCKET HEAD, FLAT, 0.50 - 13 x 2.50...
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VARIABLE VISE PRESSURE This option is useful when the material being cut is soft or is a structrual and may be distorted by the full vise pressure. Variable Vise Pressure and Gauge OUT OF STOCK SWITCH For customers who plan to cut in the automatic cycle with limited supervision, an Out of Stock Limit Switch is available.
CUT LINE LASER SIGHT This laser is used to show where the blade will fall on the material to be cut. This is done with a red laser beam which is approximately .030” wide that can be placed on either the infeed or out feed side of the blade. This is particularly useful when cutting angles on structural materials.
MIST BLADE LUBRICATION SYSTEM This option supplies a regulated amount of lubrication to the blade. The system is operating whenever the hydraulic sys- tem is on. To activate the mist system, connect the air supply and disconnect to deactivate the system. The amount of lubrication can be adjusted with the dial below the oil tank.
WARRANTY Hyd-Mech Group Limited warrants each new M-16/20 bandsaw to be free from failure resulting from defective mate- rial and workmanship under proper use and service for a period of two years following the date of shipment to the user.
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Serial #: Voltage: Date of Inspection: Software Version: Parameters Password: Wheel Targets Speed Constant Height CLB (Press Enter) Actual Height Height Constant Lth CLB (Press Enter) Actual Length Length Constant Accel Dist Decel Distance Min Fast Dist Target Window SVO Dwell FVO Dwell Close Time Feed Rate...
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Serial #: Voltage: Date of Inspection: Software Version: Parameters Password: Lth CLB “ENTER” ANG CLB “ENTER” Act LTH TTL MEAS ANG 0.06 STROKE ANG TRG WD .006” LNG TRG WD ANG DEC .250” ACC DIST BP RADIUS 1.000” DEC DIST DP RADIUS 1.000”...
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M16A & M20A The addendum pertains to: 1. Section 2. Operating intructions for the E1060 HMI 2. The BLADE CHANGE MODE procedure which replaces the BLADE CHANGE MODE procedure instructions in Section 3 of the operations manual. The electrical diagrams supersede the electrical diagrams in the operations manual. Also included are exploded diagrams with parts list of the gearbox for the M16 and M20.
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SECTION 2 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This section has been prepared to give the operator the ability to set up the saw for most cutting situations. Before cutting any material, the operator should be familiar with all operations and controls as well as the basic cutting theory described below.
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HMI PANEL: MITSUBISHI PLC 500 for North America & Europe FRONT VISE This switch has three positions, OPEN, HOLD and CLOSE. With the switch held in the OPEN position the vise will open all the way or until the switch is released. With the switch in the HOLD position, the vise will stay where it is and will not move freely although it will not resist a large force indefinitely without creeping.
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HYDRAULIC START To start the hydraulic system, the switches for the head and both vises must be in the “NEUTRAL” position. The “HYDRAULIC START” button must be depressed and held in momentarily until the PLC display becomes active. CYCLE START / PAUSE This button starts the cutting cycle and will stay illuminated until the cycle is completed.
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BLADE CHANGE MODE This lock is provided for the safety of the operator during the blade changing procedure. When the lock is in the “ON” (I) position, the door interlocks are disabled and the only functions that are active are the GUIDE ARM and BLADE TENSION controls. All other controls are inactive.
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PLC CONTROL DESCRIPTION ACTIVATING THE PLC The PLC control will become active when all selector switches are in the neutral position and the HYDRAULIC START button is depressed and “held in” momentarily. If the head is not in the 90 position, the display will prompt you to “SWING THE HEAD TO 90 DEGREES.”...
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FUNCTION BUTTON DESCRIPTION On the dual function buttons, if a green indicator light is illuminated, it means that the function printed in green on the top of the button is enabled. A red light indicates the function printed in red at the bottom of that button is enabled. MANUAL MODE (Green light) •...
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AUTO MODE • Energizes CYCLE START button. MANUAL MODE No function ONE CUT MODE Used to enter length value MANUAL MODE • After entering an angle value, pressing F2 will cause the screen to read “TO INITIATE MOVE- MENT TO XX.X DEGREES PRESS CYCLE START”. Upon pressing “CYCLE START” the head will swing to the programmed angle.
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ONE CUT MODE In MAN mode, switching the front vise to closed position changes the PLC to “One Cut Mode “ to cut one piece at a de- sired length. To accomplish this, follow the procedure below. 1. In “MAN MODE” position the head for the required angle by using the 90 or 30 function keys.
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AUTOMATIC OPERATION To enter AUTO MODE, the front vise switch must be in the closed position. When the AUTO/MAN button is pressed, the red indicator above it will come on, the screen will change to the PICK LIST display as shown on the following page and be ready for editing or starting a new job.
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PICK LIST SCREEN Before switching to AUTO MODE, position both the material for a trim cut as well as the head up limit switch so that no damage is caused by the shuttle moving the material into the blade (see “ONE CUT MODE”). 1.
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NOTES: 1. The CYCLE START button is used to PAUSE a job in progress. When a job is PAUSED the PICK LIST will appear and the operator can make eventual alterations to the job values which will take place on the next piece to be cut or to edit a new job.
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SHUTTLE EMERGENCY STOP A second emergency stop push button is mounted to the shuttle above the shuttle vise cylinders. This mushroom button stops the blade and hydraulic motors. Both vises will hold their position but, pressure will begin to fall off. Long pieces of work should always be supported so they will not become loose over time and fall while the machine is shut down.
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CUTTING PARAMETERS CHART A full size CUTTING PARAMETERS CHART is mounted on the front of the main electrical panel. The chart contains five steps for the operator to follow in order to achieve optimum performance of the saw. These steps are detailed on the following pages.
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STEP 2: SET FEED FORCE LIMIT The Feed Force Limit is the maximum amount of force with which the head is allowed to push the blade into the work-piece. (Feed force to be adjusted during head descent) CUTTING SOLIDS For cutting solids, the wider the section, the less FF should be set, to avoid blade overloading. See the graph below. EXAMPLE: When cutting a solid which is 1/2 of machine capacity using the graph, locate 50% on the horizontal line and travel upwards to the plotted line and then travel directly across to the vertical FF Setting line.
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STEP 3: DETERMINE OPTIMUM BLADE PITCH - TEETH PER INCH (T.P.I.) Selecting a blade with proper tooth pitch is important in order to achieve optimal cutting rates and good blade life. For cutting narrow or thin wall structural materials a fine blade with many teeth per inch (T.P.I.) is recommended. For wide materials a blade with a coarse pitch should be used.
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STEP 4: DETERMINE OPTIMUM BLADE SPEED, V (ft/min) (m/min) The relationship between optimum blade speed and effective material width for various materials is represented on the graph shown. The graph shows that as effective material width gets wider or as material gets harder, lower blade speeds are recom- mended.
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The following table gives examples of the optimum blade speeds for different materials. MATERIALS OPTIMUM BLADE SPEED (ft/min) (m/min) 5” (125mm) Diameter Solid Carbon Steel 12” (300mm) I-Beam 4” x 4” (100mm x 100mm) Rect. Tube 1/4” (6mm) Wall 4” (100mm) 400 Stainless Steel 2”...
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FEED RATE, continued If the saw is fitted with a blade coarser than optimum (e.g.: 1.4/2.5 TPI) we can still use the graph, but we go to the 1.4/2.5 curve. As a result we find that the FEED RATE is decreased to 1.3 in/min (133mm/min) for this blade. If however, the machine is fitted with a finer than optimum blade (e.g.
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COOLANT FLOW A generous flow of coolant should be applied in order to increase production and blade life. The machine is provided with a switch on the control panel as well as three independently controlled coolant spouts. Two are on the guide arms, and should always flood the blade with coolant.
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SECTION 3 – MAINTENANCE SAFETY DURING MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING “Lock-out”, or “Lock-out Tag-out” are terms that refer to procedures taken to prevent the unexpected start-up, or other re- lease of energy, by a machine, whenever anyone is required to remove or bypass safety guards or devices, or whenever anyone is required to place part of his body in a hazard area.
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RESTORING MACHINE TO USE After completion of all repairs or maintenance to the locked-out machine, it shall be restored to use as follows: The person(s) who performed the work shall verify that all areas around the machine are safe, before the machine is re-energized.
BLADE REMOVAL 1. With the blade stopped and the hydraulics ON, swing the saw head to 75 degrees and raise the head approxiametly 8 inches (200mm) at idler wheel. 2. Turn the blade change keyswitch to the “ON” position. Lower blade guard Carbide guide handles 3.
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12. Turn the blade change key switch to the ‘ON’ position. 13. Open the blade wheel doors and inspect the blade tracking, plus the position of the blade brush. 14. Close the blade wheel doors, and turn the blade change mode key to the ‘OFF’ position. 15.
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DISTRIBUTION OF ANY PART REQUIRES WRITTEN CONSENT .X +/- .015 IN 1 OF 1 DATE: 07/26/06 DATE: OF HYD-MECH GROUP.THIS DATA IS THE PROPERTY OF .XX +/- .010 IN THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION HYD MECH GROUP AND ITS POSSESION CONFERS NO .XXX +/- .005 IN MAT'L:...
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DIN_DKB_1 HYD∙MECH GROUP LTD. 1079 PARKINSON ROAD, P.O. BOX 1659 WOODSTOCK, ONTARIO, CANADA, N4S 0A9 Tel. 18772370914 Created on 01/10/2005 Fax. 1 (519) 5395126 Edited on 04/12/2010 eMAIL. info@hydmech.com From (abbr.) jhayre Project name M20A Laser Option Company/customer Make M16A, M20A, M16APC & M20APC Machines Drawing number M20ANA70111 Type Mounting site Number of pages Responsible for project REV. Affected pages Modifications Date Editor jhayre ECN: W000414 02/10/2006 Date 09/01/2005 HYD∙MECH GROUP LTD. Title page Edit.
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LEGEND Contact, Normally Closed DT PREFIX SEQUENTIAL FUCNTION MS: Motor Starter / Contactor COUNTER CODE Contact, Normally Open TB: Terminal CR: Relay Coil Wire Definition FU: Fuse FU: Fusible Terminal LS: Normally Closed MS: Motor Starter LS: Normally Open FU: Fuse OL: Overload SS: Normally Closed, Key Operated MTR: Motor Disc: Disconnect Switch SS: Normally Open, Key Operated LS: Limit Switch CR: Control Relay SS: 2 Position, with 1 NC TB: Terminal Block OL: Overload SS: 2 Position, with 1 NO LT: Pilot Light SS: 3 Position Maintained, with 2NC PB: Push Button SS: Selector Switch TR: Transformer POT: Potentiometer SS: 3 Position Maintained, with 2NO CDT: Conduit MTR: Motor, 3 Phase C: Cable PB: Emergency Stop MP: Main Panel (Mounting Location) PB: Push Button, with NC MTR: Motor, AC Single Phase...
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2000 2001 ALL IN ONE PACKAGE. 2002 C LS2 C LS C LS1 SS15 LASER LIGHT(PWS+C+LSR) 2003 PWS2 TB1 FU15 2004 LASER LIGHT 1/2A T.D. 2005 TB2 NEUT ve NEUT 2006 80260Vac I/P & 5VDC O/P 2007 NEUTRAL 2008 2009 2010 GUIDE ARM 2011 THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE ALL INCLUDED IN PART NUMBER 815726: C LS2, PWS2, C LS, C LS1 & LL 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021...
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Parts usage indication DIN_TNP_30 Part number Qty Designation Manufacturer Function text Xref. 391340 Label Danger, Laser Radiation LASER LIGHT(PWS+C+LS 2006 815726 Light, Laser, 90240VAC + PWS + Cables LASER LIGHT(PWS+C+LS 2006 370576 Contact Block, Body & 1 NO SS15 LASER LIGHT 2003 392480 Label, Overlay, Laser, On, Off SS15 LASER LIGHT 2003 372626 Switch, Selector, 2 Position Maintained, SS15 LASER LIGHT 2003 Next page 3100 Parts list: (391340 372626) HYD∙MECH GROUP LTD. COMPONENTS; NO TERMINALS M20A Electrical Doc. www.hydmech.com M20ANA70111 04/12/2010 Previous page Modification date Check.
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Parts usage indication DIN_TNP_30 Part number Qty Designation Manufacturer Function text Xref. 372802 Terminal, Fusible, (6.3x32), 400V, TB1 :FU15 Phoenix Contact 2003 371434 Fuse, Time Delay, 0.5 AMP TB1 :FU15 Bussman 2003 372756 Terminal Markers, Unprinted, TB1 :FU15 Phoenix Contact 2003 Next page 7000 Parts list: (372802 372756) HYD∙MECH GROUP LTD. TB1 TERMINALS M20A Electrical Doc. www.hydmech.com M20ANA70111 04/12/2010 Previous page Modification date Check. Page 3100 Laser Option 3000 DIN_TNP_30_Customer Modified by jhayre Form...
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Device list DIN_PSL_50_4 Part Colomn Intentionally Colomn Intentionally Length Designation 1 Designation 2 Page/path Function text Number left blank left blank C LS 2002 LASER C LS1 2002 LASER C LS2 2002 POWER CABLE FOR PWS2 Light, Laser, 90240VAC + PWS + Cables 815726 2006 LASER LIGHT(PWS+C+LSR) Label Danger, Laser Radiation 391340 PWS2 2003 80260Vac I/P & 5VDC O/P 2009 GUIDE ARM SS15 Switch, Selector, 2 Position Maintained, 372626 2003 LASER LIGHT Contact Block, Body & 1 NO 370576 Label, Overlay, Laser, On, Off 392480 TB1 ...
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More info More info Length x mm²(AWG) color Length x mm²(AWG) color Parts from, wire, to from from Wire Wire Cable Wire des./definition Parts From, Wire, To Cable Wire des./definition 2009 16 AWG, RD SS15:3 SS6:14 2003 16 AWG, RD TB1 :FU15:1 SS15:4 2005 , TQ PWS2:NEUT TB2 :10 C LS2 , BN 2003 PWS2:120 TB1 :FU15:2 C LS2 Next page Wire list: (RLS ) M20A Electrical Doc. HYD∙MECH GROUP LTD. Unfiltered Wire List www.hydmech.com M20ANA70111 Modification date 04/12/2010 Previous page Check.
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Device list WIRES TARGETS WIRES TARGETS 2009 SS15:3 GUIDE ARM 2003 SS15 SS6:14 LASER LIGHT TB1 :FU15:1 Next page Device list: (SS6 SS15) M20A Electrical Doc. HYD∙MECH GROUP LTD. Wiring List FOR PB'S & SS'S www.hydmech.com M20ANA70111 Modification date 04/12/2010 Previous page Check. Page Laser Option Modified by jhayre Text F8 CND_PSL_30_2_dyn Form...
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LIST OF M16A_M20A_PLC500 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Item Description Part Number 1PB-Emergency Stop Red mushroom head, latching push button. 372326 Push Button Mounting base with 1 N/C contact block plus 370571 1 N/C contact. 370529 2PB-Hydraulic Start Green, illuminated, flush head push button. 372306 Push Button Light module with 1 N/O contact block plus...
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LIST OFM16A_M20A ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Item Description Part Number Mitsubishi PLC. 372239 POWER SUPPLY 2.5 AMP 120/240 - 24V 373358 Power Supply Bracket Mounting Used With Abl Power Supply 373359 E1060 Mitsubishi Interface 371541 Interface communication cable 370152 Safety Relay 371569 Power Supply, I/P=100-240VAC, O/P=24VDC,0.6A,15W 815297 2CR, 3CR...
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M16 PLC500 POWER COMPONENTS for SPECIFIC VOLTAGES Component Description & MACHINE VOLTAGE Manufacturer (Item Code) as on schematic 3ph 208V 3ph 240V 3ph 480V 3ph 575V 3HP HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR (1M) Frame Size 182TC, 1800 R.P.M. CONTACTOR (1M) 370608 370608 370607 370607 TELEMECANIQUE...
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M20 PLC500 POWER COMPONENTS for SPECIFIC VOLTAGES Component Description & MACHINE VOLTAGE Manufacturer (Item Code) as on schematic 3ph 208V 3ph 240V 3ph 480V 3ph 575V 3HP HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR (1M) Frame Size 182TC, 1800 R.P.M. CONTACTOR (1M) 370608 370608 370607 370607 TELEMECANIQUE...
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C2MC C2MC MS 1M MS 2M 1 BLK 2 BLK HYDRAULIC POWER SUPPLY HYDRAULIC BLADE MOTOR START +V DC -V DC M. STARTER CONTACTOR SAFETY CIRCUIT I/P 120VAC; O/P 24VDC; 0.6A SAFETY RELAY SSK1 BLADE CHANGE PBSE 1 BLK 3 BLK IDLER DRIVE SHUTTLE...
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The repair options for the Hyd-Mech M-16A include repair or replacement of defective parts at Hyd-Mech’s factory, warehouse, or an approved repair shop. The user must prepay return freight. The warranty does not cover maintenance items such as lubricating grease, oils, filters, V-belts, and saw blades, nor does it cover damages from neglect, overloading, abuse, accidents, inadequate maintenance, or unauthorized alterations. Components not originally manufactured by Hyd-Mech, such as motors, gearboxes, pumps, electric components, valves, hoses, and fittings, are covered under their original manufacturer’s warranty. Hyd-Mech provides assistance and information to facilitate claims with the original manufacturer.
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M-20A saw. An older one maybe 2003-2007. I need a picture of your older control panel labels for the buttons as mine are missing. Also I'm having trouble; after I set the desired cut quantity, length etc. it's not giving me any prompt nor option to initiate the input cut order I entered. When I click start cycle the button flows yellow for a moment but that's it. After I enter in Rq, CT, length, etc. what do I push to actually order the machine to initiate those cuts
The control panel button labels are not fully listed, but the following functions are mentioned:
- CYCLE START: Used to start or pause a job.
- F8: Used to clear the queue when working with multiple jobs.
To initiate a cut order after entering the desired cut quantity and length:
1. Ensure all switches are in the center neutral position.
2. Press the CYCLE START button to begin the AUTO CYCLE.
3. If the job is paused, pressing CYCLE START again resumes it.
4. Make sure that the “QTY RQ’D” is greater than “QTY CUT” for the AUTO CYCLE to start.
If running multiple jobs, use F8 to clear the queue and enter job numbers.
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