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Machine Model CS-326, A, B
P/N
6-119918A
Rev. 1.08
Artos Engineering Company
21605 Gateway Court
Brookfield, WI 53045
Phone 262-252-4545 Fax 262-252-4544
www.artosnet.com
service@artosnet.com
Owners Manual
Date 20 Oct 2016
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  • Page 1 Machine Model CS-326, A, B Owners Manual Rev. 1.08 Date 20 Oct 2016 6-119918A Artos Engineering Company 21605 Gateway Court Brookfield, WI 53045 Phone 262-252-4545 Fax 262-252-4544 www.artosnet.com service@artosnet.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CUSTOMER SAFETY NOTICE ................6   SAFETY INTERLOCKS .......................... 6  SAFETY WARNINGS!! .......................... 7  MACHINE DESCRIPTION ..................8   SPECIFICATIONS ........................... 9  MACHINE VERSION IDENTIFICATION 326, 326A, 326B .............. 10  INSTALLATION ....................11   MACHINE POWER UP ......................... 13  OPERATION .......................
  • Page 3 Strip Delay ............................26  Feed Rate ............................26  Acceleration............................26  Outfeed Roller Stop ..........................26  Feed Roller Pressure ........................... 27  Wire Length Calibration........................27  Slip Sensitivity............................ 28  Max Slug .............................. 29  Color ..............................29  FILE MANAGEMENT ..................29  ...
  • Page 4 POST PRCOCESS CONFIGURATION ....................53  LABEL CONFIGURATION ........................54  LANGUAGE CONFIGURATION AND TRANSLATION ........55   Configuring the machine for a language ....................55  Translated text files ..........................59  changing the translation for a text string in the software ................ 59  OPTIONS ......................
  • Page 5 Daily Maintenance ..........................100  Semi-Annual Maintenance ........................ 100  Computer to machine controller communications ................100  CABINET ACCESS ..........................103  BELT ADJUSTMENTS ........................103  Feed Drive Belt Adjustment ......................104  Cutterhead Belt Adjustment ......................105  Cutterhead Belt Replacement ......................105  Cutterhead Reference position ......................107  FEED TUBE ADJUSTMENTS ......................

  • Page 6: Customer Safety Notice

    ARTOS CS 326 WITH GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE (GUI) CUSTOMER SAFETY NOTICE The CS 326 B Bs supplied to you must only be used with all the guards and safety devices in place and secure to meet the intended requirements. The safety interlocks must not be tampered with or overridden in any way.

  • Page 7: Safety Warnings

    SAFETY WARNINGS!! The following explicit directions apply in this manual. Do not disregard these directions. WARNING: personal injury may occur-Do not disregard. CAUTION: Equipment damage may occur. NOTE: Inconvenience only if disregarded. No immediate danger of damage or personal injury. WARNING!! The Uses sharp cutting tools to perform its function.

  • Page 8: Machine Description

    MACHINE DESCRIPTION The Artos CS 326 is a compact, electronic control linear feed wire processing machine that is designed to process a wide variety of cables. The CS 326 can accept flat or round material. A rugged machine intended for long continuous operation, the CS 326 uses a precise electronic measuring system and the latest in wire processing technology to quickly and accurately process your material.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS WIRE CUT LENGTHS: Electrical Power Supply: 1. Maximum: 7874” (200M) 115±10% or 230±10% VAC 2. Minimum: .25” (6,4 mm 47-63 Hz Single Phase WIRE SIZE: (WIRE DEPENDENT) 0.4 kW (Nominal) Machine with standard wire guide kit Connection to Supply: 1.

  • Page 10: Machine Version Identification 326, 326A, 326B

    MACHINE VERSION IDENTIFICATION 326, 326A, 326B There have been 3 versions of CS326 machines released over the years. CS326 1997‐2008 Analog servo drives and motors, V‐Way bearing cutterhead CS326A 2008‐2010 Digital servo drives and motors, V‐Way bearing cutterhead CS326B 2010‐ Digital servo drives and motors, Linear bearing cutterhead Analog servo drive only used in CS326 Digital drive in CS326A, B V-Way bearing cutter used in CS326, A...

  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION WARNING: HEAVY EQUIPMENT. The machine weight is 400 lb. (182 kg) Use suitable lifting procedures. A. Once you have received your CS 326 , un-crate the unit and make a thorough inspection to determine if any loss of contents, or damage, has occurred during shipping. Any shipping related damage must be reported to the carrier immediately.
  • Page 12 Straightener Bracket Mounting Screws WIRE STRAIGHTENER BRACKET F. Confirm the machine is configured for the correct input voltage. 1. Open the back of the machine. 2. Look at the voltage selection switch. For 110VAC input power it should be in the 110VAC position.

  • Page 13: Machine Power Up

    MACHINE POWER UP Turn on the main switch on the right side of the cabinet. The Operator interface (PC) will boot- up and Windows will start. The ARTOS program will start automatically. CS 326 GUI If communications are working these two screens will appear and automatically close.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION The following information will allow you to put your CS 326 into production in a minimum amount of time. Additional features and maintenance functions will be discussed in future sections RUN SCREEN The RUN SCREEN is the primary screen the operator will use to run and program the CS 326 . 17/18 SCREEN LEGEND: THE FOLLOWING ITEM NUMBERS WILL BE REFERRED TO THROUGHOUT THIS...
  • Page 15 3. Enter - Strip pull length (values the same or larger then Strip Length will remove the strip. Values smaller will leave the strip on by the differential) (See page 18) 4. Enter - Blade opening distance corresponds with approximate conductor diameter. (See page 20) 5.

  • Page 16: Push Button Legends

    button will be inactive as the machine changes over from one part to the next. The button is always inactive for in Job/Harness mode. 26. Bar code scan. For selecting part name by scanning a bar code. 27. Material. Opens a window for verifying the wire via bar code scan. CYCLE START MASTER START CYCLE STOP...
  • Page 17 7) Insert the proper size wire guides. (See document “CS-326 Guide Selection.pdf”) A. Wire run out guides. Remove the smaller guide to run larger wire. B. Select Infeed guide based on wire size. C. Select feed tube based on wire size...

  • Page 18: Wire And Strip Length Settings

    E. Select discharge guide based on wire size 8) To open the feed rollers or belts press the “Feed Rollers” button. The EMERGENCY STOP button must be released, the guard closed and MASTER START pressed before the Feed Roller button will function To release the Emergency Stop button rotate the button clockwise until the button pops up.
  • Page 19  Short Wire This is for wires that need to have both ends stripped but are too short to reach the out feed belts. In this mode the machine strips a length of insulation off the lead that is the total length of both the lead and tail strip.

  • Page 20: Strip Diameter

    diameter) The added windows are the Secondary values. (larger diameter) The Strip Diameter for the Secondary strip is found in the Wires Properties (#5) The order of the stripping, inner conductor first or outer conductor first, is selectable through the Machine Configuration (#23) STRIP DIAMETER Strip Diameter is entered by double clicking on the appropriate window (#4), the field will turn blue,...

  • Page 21: Auto Mode

    Auto Mode When the AUTO mode is selected the CS 326 will start producing the desired wires in the quantities programmed in the Total Parts field, divided into the amounts programmed in the Batch Parts field using the selected Batch Control mode. Single Mode When the SINGLE mode is selected the CS 326 will produce one complete wire.

  • Page 22: Label Tab

    Label Tab The label feature can only be used if the Nicelabel software and printer are installed on the machine. See section Label printing option (page Error! Bookmark not defined.) for more details. Click the browse button . Select the name of that label and click the green check. For information on creating and editing labels see section CREATING A LABEL on pageError! Bookmark not defined..

  • Page 23: Other Tab

    Other Tab Batch Control – The method the machine stops at the end of each batch can be controlled in two ways. 1. In Manual the machine will re-start the next batch only when the CYCLE START button is pressed. 2. In Timed the machine will automatically start the next batch after a pre-set time which is set in the adjacent window up to 99 sec.

  • Page 24: Wire Properties Settings

    WIRE PROPERTIES SETTINGS Wire Properties (#5) is the data required to define the settings needed to run the wire. Wire Properties (#5) is the data required to define the settings needed to run the wire. Name . The name of the wire selected...

  • Page 25: Primary Strip Diameter

    : Click on this to identify a new wire. Enter the name in the window and click on the green check box. Remove. This removes the selected wire from the file if it is not used by a part. Apply. While making changes in the Wires Properties window click on “Apply”...

  • Page 26: Cutter Way Back

    the strip velocity may assist in stripping hard to strip materials by lessening the tendency for the feed to slip. Cutter Way Back (0.0-.2000 in./ 0.0-5.08 This setting allows the stripping blades to be retracted from the conductor during stripping to avoid nicking of strands and excessive blade wear. Cutter Ready (0.00-1.750 in./ 0.0-44.45 This setting allows for optimization of servo cutterhead cycle time.

  • Page 27: Feed Roller Pressure

    SETTING IN STEPS GAP IN IN. GAP IN MM 2400 0.39 9.91 2000 0.33 8.26 1600 0.26 6.60 1200 0.20 4.95 0.13 3.30 0.07 1.65 0.00 0.00 Table 1 OUTFEED GAP (1-100%) Feed Roller Pressure This sets the amount of gripping pressure used to feed and strip the wire by the feed wheels or belts.

  • Page 28: Slip Sensitivity

    3. Click Ready then press Cycle Start. The machine will produce three wires of approximately 1270mm (50in.) 4. Measure the wires. 5. Double Click on the calibration line. The first results field will open. Enter first length data and <Enter> enter all three wire length values. 6.

  • Page 29: Max Slug

    Slip sensitivity is used when the machine is equipped with the “Slip and Snag Detector” option or this machine is built with a wire measuring encoder. When this is set for 1 or higher the machine will compare the motion of the wire with the motion of the infeed motor. The slip sensitivity setting determines the allowable differential.

  • Page 30: Creating And Editing Job Programs

    CREATING AND EDITING JOB PROGRAMS The CS326 can be programmed to run a Job Program. This is a series of existing part programs run either in a batch or harness. A maximum of 500 parts can be entered on a job list. There are two modes to run the machine, Batch and Harness, both are described below.

  • Page 31: Programming For Batch Mode

    WARNING!!! When establishing a job with marking on any part all components must have marking. If no mark is desired on a part in the job enter a mark of “spaces”. Failure to do this will result in misplaced Programming for Batch Mode Click on NEW, enter the Job Program name, and click .

  • Page 32: Folders

    The Production Multiplier can multiply the loop count, the value you program in the field will automatically appear in the Enter Quantity Multiplier box. You can still change this value at run time. In the above sample each harness will have 4 wires and there will be 10 harnesses. Each Time You Select A Job To Run, The Multiplier Can be Changed.

  • Page 33: Data Storage In Cs326

    Internally the CS326 uses the following database files to store the job, part, wire and process data. For each folder the user creates in the CS326 software, there is a set of these files. These folders and files are stored in C:\program files(x86)\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\Folders\ Data base name Location in CS326 software to enter a name and program the item.
  • Page 34 Select the location and file name of the backup file to be made. Automatic Method...

  • Page 35: Data Restore

    The directory to select to be backed up on such a company network would be C:\program files(x86)\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI if the (x86) directory does not exist on the computer then backup C:\program files\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI.
  • Page 36 The following window will appear after the data has been saved. 2. Export the all the data that is in the currently selected folder. This will save all the parts, jobs, wires and processes that are accessible in the currently selected folder. From the main menu bar click File –...

  • Page 37: Data Import

    Select the location to create the file in. The file name will already be filled in with the current folder name. If you need a name different than this, change it now. The following window will appear after the data has been saved. Data Import The data import function takes a previously saved *.xml file and imports it into the folder that is currently open.

  • Page 38: Data Organizer

    Select the folder or part you wish to import. DATA ORGANIZER The data organizer allows you to move, copy or delete part programs, jobs, wires, or preprocesses. This tool is especially useful if you are working with multiple folders and there is data, such as Wires that you would like to copy from one folder to another.

  • Page 39: Selecting Items

    Selecting items. Click on the folder name to expand it. Click on the sub folder name (Parts, Jobs, Preprocesses, Wires) to view the contents. NOTE the Processes folder is not used by the CS326. If you wish to work on a single item, right click on the name of the item you wish to manipulate. If you wish to work on a numbers of items that are in a row.

  • Page 40: Deleting Items

    You can choose to run the machine in a mode where the wires displayed in the drop down of the main menu are from a library instead of the particular folder you are in. The location of the wires library is internally fixed at C:\Program Files (x86)\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\Folders\wires.mtx. If the (x86) directory does not exist then it is in location C:\Program Files\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\Folders\wires.mtx.

  • Page 41: Using A Common Folder On A Network Drive

    6. Add it to the library. 7. Turn on Library mode. To activate or deactivate Library mode. From the main menu select – Maintenance – Data Organizer Select library. When it is checked it is active. When it is not checked it is not active. Using a common folder on a network drive.

  • Page 42: View

    To change back to the font type that shipped originally with the software you will need to edit the registry. The font key needs to be blank. Only an experienced IT person should make this change. Close any open machine software    To open the registry editor, click Start / Run / type in “regedit” and click O.K.  The registry should be exported to a file before making changes so there is some hope of  recovering the computer if the registry is damaged.  To do this click file – export save the file to  a memory stick or network drive.    The registry key for the Artos software is:  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE    SOFTWARE      (directory name varies see Note)   ...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Artos Engineering            CS327GUI  Note: Because Windows places the Artos Engineering key under different directory names  depending on the version of Windows it is best to do a search on the registry for the key name  MachineRec.  Once the search feature finds it check to make sure you are in the CS327GUI  directory.    If the CS327GUI directory is missing in the registry or the key name is missing do not attempt to  add it.  The CS327 software will have to be re‐installed in the computer.  The install software will  and the registry keys and add drivers and path names to other portions of the Windows  operating system.        Right click over Font and delete the key.  Right click over FontSize and delete the key.  Maintenance Machine Settings – This is for the configuration of the machine. See section “CONFIGURATION”. IO Status – To display the I/O and Servo motor information. Only used for maintenance of the machine.

  • Page 44: Controller

    This means you can scan information into any data field that accepts keyboard entry. For companies that name the parts the same in both the Artos software and on their work orders, a bar code scanner can be used to select the part. This is especially useful when you have large number of parts...
  • Page 45 Using the scanner to select an item in a drop down menu. This is the direct method. Exactly what is scanned is selected. 1. Use your mouse to click in the drop down field. The field will be highlighted in blue. 2.

  • Page 46: Material Validation

    MATERIAL VALIDATION When the machine is set for material validation mode, you have to scan the bar code of the wire, terminals, and applicators before you are allowed to run. It should be noted here that the bar code scanner should be configured so that it outputs data in USB keyboard format and has a CR suffix. This means you can scan information into any data field that accepts keyboard entry.
  • Page 47 Operation of material validation  When the machine is configured to use material verification and a part program is called up the following window will appear. Scan the barcode of the wire. Then click the name Wire. If the barcode matches what is programmed the red X will change to a green check.

  • Page 48: Configuration

    CONFIGURATION Configuration is used to configure the CS 326 B with its options as well as set-up associated position and timing values. Click on the wrench symbol to open the tabbed menu: PROGRAMMING MACHINE OPTIONS The General tab is information about the basic unit; ...
  • Page 49 o SK blade is for the pneumatic steel cutting blade holder assembly. Part number 4- 144407  Feed encoder installed is checked when the Slip and Sag detection device is attached (optional). Do NOT check this if your machine has a wire measuring encoder. This encoder will detect an interruption in the wire supply.

  • Page 50: Strip Mode And Belt Opener Programming

     Short mode conveyor speed is the percentage of full speed at which the out feed will turn in short wire mode.(the out feed does not close when in short wire mode and only acts as a conveyor for parts long enough to reach it) STRIP MODE AND BELT OPENER PROGRAMMING The Strip tab configures the variable stripping methods available ...

  • Page 51: Pre-Process Configuration

    The pressure of the blast is dependent on the pressure of the air supply to the connection tube coming out the back of the CS 326 B. The volume can be adjusted by means of a flow control mounted on the control valve. This is located directly above the blades on the underside of the top guard.
  • Page 52 o None is no preprocess installed o Inkjet is for an Imaje S8 ink jet marker o Inkjet – Imaje-9040M is for an Imaje 9040 M head ink jet marker o Inkjet- Imaje-9040G is for an Imaje 9040 G head ink jet marker o Inkjet –...

  • Page 53: Post Prcocess Configuration

    CD11- Artos twin coiling bowl device. o CD15 - Artos pin coiler o CD15 with long lead - Artos pin coiler for use with non-standard table o AL – AL1500 to AL10000 linear collectors OR Schleuniger WS1000. The feed delay time controls how long the machine waits between parts for the collector to get the wire dumped.

  • Page 54: Label Configuration

     Distance to guide  Distance to clamp o KRI – not used on CS326 o GR1– o GR2– Special coiler for Grundfos. GR1 and GR2 work in conjunction with each other. When GR1 is selected as the Post process in the part properties window, the machine first feeds out the length of wire programmed in GR1distance then waits for an input, then feeds out the remainder of the programmed part length.

  • Page 55: Language Configuration And Translation

    Language_io.txt To display a different language you must 1. Locate the language files. Use file explorer to navigate to C:\program files(x86)\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\Config\. If the directory C:\program files(x86) does not exist then the location is C:\program files(x86)\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\Config\. 2. Rename the files language.txt and language_io.txt to a.
  • Page 56 5. For some languages to display properly you may also have to configure Windows to use the language you need. a. Go to windows Control panel and select Clock Language and Region. b. Click Region and Language, Change the Format to the needed language.
  • Page 57 c. Click the Administrative tab. If using Windows XP you can change the language in this window. If windows 7 continue to the next step.
  • Page 58 d. Click the Change system locale… box. Then change the current system locale to the desired language. When working in a language other than English it is possible to temporarily display the screens in English. From the main menu in the CS326 software select View – Display in English. To change back to the language that the Set Language screen is set for just, select View –...

  • Page 59: Translated Text Files

    Engineering\CS326GUI\Config\. After the translation is done these files can be copied to other machines. If a the language you need to translate to is not in the list, then contact Artos Engineering. CHANGING THE TRANSLATION FOR A TEXT STRING IN THE SOFTWARE Each word or phrase in the software can be translated to a different language.
  • Page 60 To edit the IO translation file. From the main menu in the CS326 software select Tools - IO Translation ‐ Select the text string you would like to translate. ‐ In the translation window type in the text you would like to see. Keep in mind that if you ‐...
  • Page 61 list of text strings used in the software. To perform the translation, enter the text you would like to see on the screen after the Semi Colon. For example: Batch complete; To show this phrase in Spanish enter the following Batch complete;Lote Completo...

  • Page 62: Options

    OPTIONS General Machine Options: Encoder Slip/Snag Detector measures wire feeding  through the CS-326 and will detect slippage.  4-138679 Wire Straightener – Either heavy duty or light duty available. Heavy duty may  be purchased in 2 versions, vertical axis only, or vertical and horizontal axis.
  • Page 63  Air Blow-off Kit is standard with 3-Blade Cutterhead, optional on other cutterheads.  5-137982-1 Air blowoff for single blade and 2 blade standard wire machines  5-137982-2 Air blowoff for 3 blade tool holder. Standard wire machine  5-137982-3 Air blowoff for single blade and 2 blade large wire machines ...
  • Page 64  4-145880 Coaxial cable cutting Additional wire guide sets. Special wire oversize kit is available for wires to  0.625 inch (15mm). See document “CS-326 Guide Selection.pdf” for all available wire guides. Additional Feed Belts including Green for standard use, 138906 Red (softer) and ...
  • Page 65  Machine Cart .  4-137658 Sencor wire diameter sensing device .   5-145228 Special Wire Processing Kits for 3 wires at once, coax cable processing, flat wire  processing. Wire Prefeeding Options: PF-6 Wire Prefeeder (Right) for reels up to 16 ...
  • Page 66  PF-7 Heavy Duty Prefeeder for reels up to 28 inch wide by 39 inch diameter (750mm x 1000mm). (obsolete 1-1-2012) PF-10 Heavy Duty Prefeeder for reels up to  38 inch wide by 48 inch diameter (965mm x 1220mm). Pre-Process Accessories (only 1 may be used at once): Wire Slitting Unit (right) for axial slitting of wire.
  • Page 67 Hot Stamp wire markers including WM-6 and KIP-20.   4-137820 WM6 hot stamp marker. Mounts on the wire bar. (marker only)  5-142474 WM6 mounting to CS326. (does not include marker 4-137820)  5-138018 Internal cable for Hot stamp interface ...
  • Page 68 Wire Collection Accessories: Free standing collector part number 2-54912-500 for  wires up to 39 inches (1M).  AL-Series Motorized Collectors (Right) in lengths of 1,5M, 3M, 5M, and 10M. The out feed guide is removed from the CS 326 B and the AL Collector guide is positioned in its place to receive the wire from the outfeed system.

  • Page 69: Preprocess Programming

    CD-15 Level Wind Adjustable Coiling System.  The CD-15 Pin Coiler will collect the wire around a series of adjustable pins. This helps control the size of the coils. After each coil the pins retract and the guard opens. The operator removes the coil and presses the button.
  • Page 70 To open the window below click on the wire image at #24 (XXX) at either end of the wire The slit position and length is set-up in the Detail Setting window. The below sample would slit a wire 3 times. First 2” from he lead end 3” long, second at 20 from the lead end 3” long, and the third 47” from the lead end 3”...

  • Page 71: Window Stripping (Slitter+Perf)

    WINDOW STRIPPING (SLITTER+PERF) This process has the same setup as the Slitter process with only one difference. In this mode the stripping blades will come down at the end of each slit and cut a ring in the insulation. This allows a window of insulation to be removed by hand.

  • Page 72: Slitter Tooling Set Up

    3. The SLITTER GUIDE which holds the wire in the ROLLER GUIDE. Contact ARTOS for sizing of customer variables. TO SET-UP THE TOOLING: 1. Install the slitter block on the guide pins and secure with the thumbscrew.

  • Page 73: Wire Marking

    WIRE MARKING The CS 326 B can be equipped with wire a marking Preprocess. Artos WM 6, Kingsley hot stamp and Imaje Ink jet can be connected with an optional interface device. Consult Artos for the correct interface for your marker.

  • Page 74: Wm6

    WM6 With the WM 6 two type sets are used. This allows for same or unique making on either end of the wire as depicted at the bottom of he window. The wire will be cut between the marks. Using a single type holder or two holders that make up one message makes the Wm 6 useable in any of the Hot Stamp configurations.

  • Page 75: Hot Stamp Marker (Continuous Ii)

    Table Stamping (Individual) This is similar to continuous stamping but allows for uneven spacing of the marks. In the example above the marks would occur at the following distances from the lead end of the wire 2”, 5”, 8”, 12”, and 25 “ HOT STAMP MARKER (CONTINUOUS II) This is a hot stamp marking process that is a variation of the Continuous stamp (even step) style of printing.

  • Page 76: Ink Jet Printing (Ink Jet)

    INK JET PRINTING (INK JET) Ink jet marking uses an Imaje printer to place an ink marking on the wire. Fonts The printer only uses one style of font. It is a Mono-spaced, block type font. The font type Small, Medium, and Large print the characters readable when holding the wire horizontally. The font Small- Chimney, Medium –...
  • Page 77 M head DPI (dots per inch) = 115 (G head DPI = 71 (only used on CS326/CS327 machine)) Type Scale Size in dots Height Normal M head Small 5 x 5/6 1.1mm Medium 7 x 5/6 1.5mm Large 11x6/8 2.4mm Chimney M head Small 5 x 5/6...
  • Page 78 the 5 lines is printed twice, consuming 10 encoder pulses. If the boldness is set to 3 then each of the 5 lines is printed 2 times, consuming 15 encoder pulses. The visual effect of boldness is the portions of the character that are perpendicular to the wire length are twice as thick, the portions of the character that are parallel to the wire length are twice as long.
  • Page 79 This will produce time stamps on the wire but the lead end of the wire will have a time stamp appended to the beginning and the end of the message. Mark from Shoulder When this box is checked the dimension you enter will be from the strip should of the wire to the mark.
  • Page 80 Continuous Marking This will apply the same mark to both ends of the wire, spaced from the ends as programmed. It will also place marks along the length spaced according to the value set in the center window. This mode causes the machine to produce less parts per hour as compared to Continuous marking (simple) Continuous Marking (Simple) This will apply...

  • Page 81: Uv Curing Light Or Spark Tester (Steady-On/Other)

    If a user programs a value of feed rate higher than below the machine will automatically use the value shown below. These fonts are part of the Artos high speed font set installed in the printer. See also, document “Verify ARTOS 9040 fonts installed.doc” and “Installation of ARTOS Fonts in a 9040 printer.doc”.

  • Page 82: Label Printing Option

    Ver. 4 or higher on this machine, if it is not already installed. 1. Install “Nicelabel” 2. Create a directory called “Label Data” in C:\Program Files(x86)\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\. If the (x86) directory does not exist then create a directory called “Label Data” in C:\Program Files\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\ 3.

  • Page 83: Confuring The Link To The Nicelabel Software

    CONFURING THE LINK TO THE NICELABEL SOFTWARE You may need to link the CS326 software to the printer software. o Click the label printer icon o If the CS326 software goes directly to the print label window then you are finished with this section.
  • Page 84 o If an error message comes up that says the Label software appears not installed…. Then click the green check. Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\ EuroPlus\NiceLabel 5\Bin\nlabel5.exe If the (x86) directory does not exist then navigate to C:\Program Files\EuroPlus\NiceLabel 5\Bin\nlabel5.exe . Then click open. You may have a newer version of Nicelabel, if so select the current version number.

  • Page 85: Selecting The Printer

    The “Label /report file directory“should default to C:\program files (x86)\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\Label Data\label or if (x86 does not exist then it should default to C:\program files\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\Label Data\label . If it doesn’t browse and select the file listed above. Zebra TLP3844-Z...

  • Page 86: Creating A Label

    To create a new label select the blank line at the top of the list and click EDIT. Clicking Edit will open the NiceLabel Pro software. 3. If the Artos software is covering the Nicelabel window, go to the task bar and click the “Nicelabel Pro” icon to bring it forward.
  • Page 87 Engineering\CS326GUI\Label Data if the (x86) directory does not exist then save it to C:\Program Files\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\Label Data. Programming the variables to print When starting to create a label you first need to load the variable values you want to display on your label in to the “Nicelable Pro”...
  • Page 88 3. In the Name field enter a parameter name from the Variable list below. Type this name exactly as you see it in the list. I.E. Job.Name. (Note the period). NOTE. This manual is a PDF document, you can use windows copy and paste routines to copy a string of text from a PDF to this Variable window.
  • Page 89 5. After you have entered the entire information click the Prompting Tab. 6. Select “Do not prompt for value” 7. Click In the “Default value” box and hit space bar twice. 8. Check the “Remember the last used value (dynamic value)
  • Page 90 9. Click O.K. to return to the variable list. 10. If you need to add another variable go back to step 2. 11. After you have loaded all the variables you plan to use click ok to close the dialog boxes back to the Nice Label main window.
  • Page 91 13. To view what variable name is in each text box click View – Variable names. 14. To add other text or objects to the label see the Nicelabel help menu. 15. To change the font or size of text, click on the variable box, and use the menu ribbon to select the desired attributes.
  • Page 92 16. To change the position of the text in the window, enable font resizing , or rotation. Double click on the variable box 17. When finished editing remember to click File – Save.

  • Page 93: Print Timing

    PRINT TIMING You can select at what time you want the label to print. Click on the Parts Properties Icon to open the Parts Properties window. Select the Print Timing you want to use;  User Select (The label will print whenever you click on the label icon ...

  • Page 94: Special Stripping

    Part.Length number Part (wire) length Part.Batch_Programmed number Programmed batch size Part.Total_Programmed number Programmed total parts Part.Batch number Parts made in current batch Part.Total number Total parts made currently Wire.Name text Name (ID) of the wire using to make the part Wire.Description text Description of the wire...
  • Page 95 If your machine does not have the Pre-Process called Slit+Perf, you should upgrade your software. Modified to run special harness/slitting mode where individual parts with multiple center (window) strips are possible. There are several pre-requisites for this feature to function: The slitter option must be mounted.
  • Page 96 Of course variations on the use of this mode are possible. However keep in mind the basic rules stated earlier. For one thing the spacing and size of the windows do not have to be so uniform as in the example.
  • Page 97 tail inner strip length large diameter (really from wire table) small diameter slitter - ON 37.5 187.5 37.5 Part 4 definition: length 37.5 lead outer strip length lead inner strip length 50.0 tail outer strip length tail inner strip length large diameter (really from wire table) small diameter slitter - ON...

  • Page 98: Blade Replacement

    BLADE REPLACEMENT CLAMPING PIVOTING ( DOUBLE BLADE ) TOOLHOLDER SCREW LOCK NUT STRIPPING CUTOFF BLADES WIRE GUIDE BLADE CLAMP SCREWS CUTOFF REMOVE THIS COVER TO ACCESS CLAMP SCREW BLADES CLAMPING SCREW LOCK NUT SINGLE BLADE TOOLHOLDER CAUTION: Stripping and cutting blades are very sharp. Do not handle sharp edges. STRIPPING BLADE REPLACEMENT (ONE AND TWO BLADE ASSEMBLIES) The CS 326 B has a uniquely simple method of securing the stripping blades.

  • Page 99: Cutoff Blade Replacement (Pivoting Toolholder Only)

    Closure Wheel”. Loosen the locknuts and turn the clamping screws counterclockwise until the blade is released. NOTE: Clear all stripping scrap from the lower toolholder to avoid having scrap fall into the blade cavity. Install the new blades with the cutting edges (flat side) facing each other. The upper blade cutting edge faces to the right and the lower faces to the left..

  • Page 100: Maintenance

    Semi‐Annual Maintenance Semi-annually the cutterhead ballscrew and the feed system tensioning worm gear, pinion, chains and sprockets should be wiped clean and greased with ARTOS BALLSCREW GREASE part number 916-450. Check belt tension and adjust as needed. See “Belt Adjustments”. (See page Error! Bookmark not defined.)
  • Page 101 2. The software configuration file must have properly defined the COM port number that the cable is plugged into. The configuration file is C:\program files(x86)\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\Config\mtxcfg.xml. If the (x86) directory does not exist then go to C:\program files\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\Config\mtxcfg.xml. To edit the file right click on...
  • Page 102 it and select Edit. The COM port is in the line <portnumber value="1" />. Change only the number. THIS IS WHAT THE START OF THE FILE LOOKS LIKE. <?xml version="1.0" ?> <mtx_config name="MTX" version="2.1.49" siteName="Test" fullScreenModeOption="false" qualifyParts="false" skipPasswd="true" > <language file="language.txt" /> <threads>...

  • Page 103: Cabinet Access

    c. JP3 Does not matter 6. With power turned on to the machine press the Reset Button.  The LED will turn off then Orange  then turn off.  The sequence of turning orange then off must happen.  If not, then the CPU board  must be replaced.    7. If none of the above steps resolved the issue then the RS232 cable, CPU board or Computer can  be at fault.   To determine if the computer is the problem  a.  Find a portable computer with a serial port, the operating system must be Windows  2000, XP, Vista, or 7.  Load the CS326 software for Windows.  b. Connect serial cable to COM 1 of the computer.    c. Press the reset button on the CPU board.  d. Start the CS326 software on the computer.  e. If communication begins and the CPU reset screen appears then the CS326 computer  needs to be replaced.  If communication still does not work then replace the CPU board and the serial cable.    Replacement part numbers 5-140109 CPU board with jumpers set for Windows view software 5-137549 Serial cable, CPU to computer.

  • Page 104: Feed Drive Belt Adjustment

    FEED SYSTEM IN OPEN POSITION BOTTOM IDLER IDLER BLOCK FEED BELT ADJUSTMENT Feed Drive Belt Adjustment The feed drive belt adjustment must always be made with the system open. Before turning off the power press the feed roller open button and insure the feed system is open. Then: ...

  • Page 105: Cutterhead Belt Adjustment

    Cutterhead Belt Adjustment Cutterhead Belt Adjustment Adjust the cutterhead drive belt as follows:  Loosen the screws marked “A”. Apply moderate force on the cutterhead motor rotating it toward the back of the machine and tighten screws “A”.  Check the deflection of the belt section between the pulleys by applying moderate pressure at the point marked “B”.
  • Page 106 2. Rotate the ball screw in the cutterhead opening direction until the light on the cutter prox light turns off. Light is on Rotate this, top. ball screw Cutter head prox 3. Rotate the ball screw in the cutter head closing direction about ½ turn and stop 4.

  • Page 107: Cutterhead Reference Position

    1. Click Maintenance – I/O status. From the CS326 software. 2. Open and remove the front guard. 3. Hold the referencing gauge on the flat surface of the lower tool holder next to the stripping blade. The reference gauge is Artos part number 137569, the length is 1.680 inches.
  • Page 108 Reference gauge Reference gauge Single blade machine Dual blade machine Reference gauge Three blade machine, remove blade packs.
  • Page 109 4. Using the Manual Closure wheel at the top of the cutterhead close the cutterhead on the reference gauge until the gauge is held in place by the tool holders. Manual Closure Wheel 5. On the reference screen click the box “Servo Reference setup” The following window will appear. Click the Green check box to continue.

  • Page 110: Feed Tube Adjustments

    Master start the machine. It will finish the reference process automatically. If the process does not complete it means the index mark is in the wrong location. Loosen the cutterhead timing belt and go to Section “Cutterhead belt replacement” FEED TUBE ADJUSTMENTS CAP SCREWS Feed Tube Lower Position Adjustment...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting Guide

    The feed tube solenoid controls the lift of the feed tube. This is adjusted at solenoid mounting plate. The assembly is mounted through slotted holes to allow adjustment. Adjust the solenoid with the tube pivot resting on the lower position stop. The distance between the snap ring on the solenoid core and the solenoid body is 0.190”.
  • Page 112 5. Strip Velocity. This is the stripping speed, generally when the stripping speed is lowered the wire slip is reduced. If adjusting this value reduce it to 10% as a first try. The maximum velocity is 100% 6. Strip Acceleration. This is the acceleration to get up to the stripping speed. By lowering this you reduce the amount the wire jerks as the strip begins, this can help reduce slipping in the belts.
  • Page 113 Blade type. For larger wires, changing from a V type stripping blade to a radius blade may help. This will give a more complete cut around the conductor of the wire. Belt type and wheels. To help prevent the wire from slipping in the belts a different type of belt can be used. 138906 15mm wide red (Softer than green belt) 4pc required per machine Another thing that can be done is to replace the belts with steel wheels.

  • Page 114: Inconsistant Strip Length

    4-136975-500 steel feed wheel set 2pc required per machine. Wire slitter. For wires that have the insulation embedded in the strands the best option may be to slit the wire before it is stripped. This can be accomplished by adding the wire slitter assembly 4-138518 to the machine. INCONSISTANT STRIP LENGTH 1.
  • Page 115 3. Make sure you have enough feed roller pressure programmed to properly grip the wire. See the wire properties screen to adjust this. 4. Reducing the wire feed acceleration may help with positioning the wire. 5. Measure the insulation slug to see if it is the correct length. If it is correct and the stripped end of the wire is not correct this would indicate that either the core of the wire is moving in the finished part or that the insulation is stretching on the finished part during the strip.

  • Page 116: Wire Length Not Consistant

    Check for proper prefeeding. The wire should be fed into the CS-326 using consistent backpressure. Also check straightener for proper setting. Try using roller drive system instead of belt drive system. Also consult with Artos on other available feed belt types.

  • Page 117: Machine Software Login

    Account 1 Full access, administer privileges Username Artos Password The Artos account must always be on the computer, even if you do not use it. The CS326 software will not work properly without this account. Account 2 Full access Username...
  • Page 118 The control can be password protected. To do this a change in the <mtxconfig .xml> is required. Use Windows File Explorer to locate the mtxcfg.xml file in C:\Program Files (x86)\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\Config. If the (x86) directory does not exist then go to C:\Program Files\Artos Engineering\CS326GUI\Config.
  • Page 119 This next step is only if Edit was not available above. Right click and then click View Source The file will open in Note Pad. If the password flag is <skipPasswd=”true”> password control will be disabled. If the password flag is <skipPasswd=”false”> password control will be enabled Format and punctuation must not change!!! Save the change in Note pad.

  • Page 120: Adding Users And Passwords

    Adding Users And Passwords The user administration will let you assign passwords and user levels. There are four levels, Administrator that allows complete access, Supervisor, Power user, and Operator. The lower three all can have their access levels determined by an Administrator. The levels are progressive. A Supervisor can access all Power users and Operators accesses.

  • Page 121: I/O Status

    This is a list of all the interactive features of the machine. Select the feature by right clicking on it then select the level desired. Import allows the installation of a password file from another machine. And Export allows copying this file to another machine via network or portable storage media.
  • Page 122 If either Home Closure or Cut Ref stay in state 2 check each device’s sub systems to determine the problem. If Ref Phase remains in state 2 check Roller IP to determine which of the two feed rollers is not referencing properly and check it, if both look for a common problem with power.

  • Page 124: Digital I/O

    DIGITAL I/O The Digital I/O window will allow you to monitor and activate the I/O points of the control. This is laid out in a Windows style directory divided by board and inputs and outputs. To monitor a point, find it in the left panel, double click on it. It will appear in the right Panel. The normal state will appear in the “value”...

  • Page 125: Servo Motor Position

    When powering up the Imaje 9040 unit you may get an error message that says “Font not found”. This means the original test message created by Imaje is not using the Artos fonts. To get rid of this error on...
  • Page 126 power up edit the Imaje test message. Delete everything that is in the Imaje test message and create a new one using one of the fonts that are now available. Imaje Diagnostics This screen is available on software versions 4.39 and above. GUI Dialog This diagnostic dialog can be accessed by the Maintenance –...
  • Page 127 However, in testing the interface and wiring, if all the wiring checks out either the ARTOS interface board or the Imaje industrial interface board may be bad. On older machines that have been running the ink jet interface chances of a board failure does arise a bit more often and wiring issues have to do more with loose or failed connections.
  • Page 128 Codes, ACK, NAK or ENQ. Check the instructions for setting up an Imaje for use on an ARTOS machine and make sure everything is set correctly on the Imaje printer. Use the Loop Back test method to isolate where the problem is.
  • Page 129 If you still get a timeout then you have only confirmed that there is a problem on the ARTOS side. First isolate and fix the ARTOS problem first as follows: i. At the ARTOS ink jet interface board disconnect the TX and RX lines from the control to the ARTOS ink jet interface board.
  • Page 130  The Controller port for the ink jet interface lines, DSR,DTR,RX and TX.  Wiring from the controller port to the ARTOS ink jet interface board, lines DSR,DTR,RX and  The ARTOS ink jet interface, lines DSR,DTR,RX and TX. ...

  • Page 131: Appendix

    SAFETY INTERLOCK GENERAL DESCRIPTION GUARD INTERLOCK GUARD INTERLOCK EMERGENCY STOP CS-326 SCRAP DRAWER INTERLOCK SCRAP DRAWER INTERLOCK Refer to electrical schematic 7-137003 for a CS326, 7-143333 for a CS326A or CS326B, sheets 1, 3, 4, and 5 for details of the emergency stop guard interlock circuit. Emergency stop and guard interlock switches employ normally open - held closed positive mode contacts in a hard wired circuit which is monitored by the machine control CPU.

  • Page 132: Trouble Shooting The Servo Drive

    APPENDIX B Trouble shooting the servo drive. CONTACT ARTOS FOR ANY OF THE PROCEDURES LISTED BELOW If the machine is able to run at low speeds but at high speed the machine shuts down and displays the message “Servo NIP” then the balance needs to be set on the servo motors.

  • Page 133: Cs 326 B Push Button Function Description

    For a CS326 use procedure “CS326 cutter servo NIP windows.pdf” For a CS326A, or CS326B use procedure “CS326A Cutter Servo NIP windows.pdf” APPENDIX C CS 326 B Push Button Function Description MASTER START Master Start is a momentary illuminated push button, the function of which is to enable the machine for operation.
  • Page 134 EMERGENCY STOP Emergency Stop is a positive mode mushroom head switch the function of which is to remove power from all actuators and reset Master Start. It requires a twist to release, which will not initiate a restart. Operation of the Emergency Stop switch during automatic operation will cause an immediate stop of the machine and may result in a scrap part.

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