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Machine Model CS-327
P/N
6-119886A
Rev. 3.18
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 09 Sept 2015
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  • Page 1 Machine Model CS-327 Owners Manual Rev. 3.18 Date 09 Sept 2015 6-119886A 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 ........................... 8  INSTALLATION ....................9   Machine power up ........................... 11  OPERATION ....................... 12   RUN SCREEN ....................12  ...
  • Page 3 Feed Rate ............................24  Acceleration............................24  Outfeed Roller Stop ........................... 24  Feed Roller Pressure ......................... 25  Wire Length Calibration........................25  Slip Sensitivity........................... 26  Max Slug .............................. 26  Color ..............................26  Large wire checkbox ......................... 26  FILE MANAGEMENT ..................27   CREATING AND EDITING PARTS ....................27  CREATING AND EDITING JOB PROGRAMS................... 27  Creating a New Job Program ......................
  • Page 4 Post Process Configuration ....................... 49  Label Configuration ........................... 50  LANGUAGE CONFIGURATION AND TRANSLATION ........51   Configuring the machine for a language ....................51  Translated text files ..........................55  changing the translation for a text string in the software ................ 55  OPTIONS ......................58  ...
  • Page 5 Daily Maintenace ..........................95  Semi‐Annual Maintenance ........................ 95  CABINET ACCESS ..........................96  wire feed BELT ADJUSTMENTS ......................97  Feed drive belts replacement and adjustment ................97  CUTTERHEAD CALIBRATION AND BELT REPLACEMENT ............99  Mechanical – Motor Index Mark Alignment ..................99  Procedure to install the cutterhead timing belt .................. 101  Setting the “Servo Reference Calibration”...

  • Page 6: Customer Safety Notice

    ARTOS CS 327 CUSTOMER SAFETY NOTICE The CS 327 as 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. Should any guards, interlock, or other safety device be found to be damaged or non-operative the machine cannot be used until appropriate repairs have been effected.

  • 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 CS 327 Uses sharp cutting tools to perform its function.

  • Page 8: Machine Description

    MACHINE DESCRIPTION The Artos CS 327 is a compact, electronic control linear feed wire processing machine that is designed to process a wide variety of cables. The CS 327 can accept flat or round material. A rugged machine intended for long continuous operation, the CS 327 uses a precise electronic measuring system and the latest in wire processing technology to quickly and accurately process your material.

  • Page 9: Installation

    MACHINE SIZE: Length: 50” (1520 mm) Width: 24” (605 mm) Height: 57” (1453 mm) MACHINE WEIGHT: 2200 lbs. (998 Kg.) packed weight Electrical 230±10% VAC 47-63 Hz. Single Phase 3 kW (Nominal) Protection Against Electric Shock: Grounded metal enclosure Environmental Temperature: Operating 0°C to +45°C, Storage -25°C to +55°C Relative Humidity: 30% to 95% (non- condensing) Altitude: Up to 4000 ft.
  • Page 10 The connecting cables are routed through the tube and in along the mounting bracket. The cables are joined just inside cabinet. See below, Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse PC compartment Monitor, mouse, and keyboard cable connections Connect to a 220 50/60/1 electrical supply. CAUTION: Before connecting the main electrical supply, ensure that the voltage and frequency are within the specified limits for the nominal values shown on the name plate.

  • Page 11: Machine Power Up

    Turn on the main switch on the back of the electrical cabinet. Press the button on the UPS. It will beep when it is on. The Operator interface (PC) will boot-up and initialize the Windows and ARTOS CS 327 GUI programs.

  • Page 12: Operation

    OPERATION The following information will allow you to put your CS 327 into production in a minimum amount of time. Additional features and maintenance functions will be discussed in future sections RUN SCREEN CS 327. The RUN SCREEN is the primary screen the operator will use to run and program the 17/18 SCREEN LEGEND THE FOLLOWING ITEM NUMBERS WILL BE REFERRED TO THOUGHOUT THIS...
  • Page 13 2. Enter – Strip length (typical both ends) (See page 16) 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 16) 4.

  • Page 14: Push Button Legends

    25. Remake. As you make batches of parts you may need to make an extra part. By pressing the remake button, one part extra will be made for the current batch. When running in job/batch mode, this 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.
  • Page 15 7. Insert the proper size wire guides. (See document ” CS-327 Guide Selection.pdf”) A. Wire straightened guides. Use the proper guide based on wire size before the wire straightener . (Not shown) B. Select infeed guide based on wire size.(2 places} C.

  • Page 16: Wire And Strip Length Settings

    LOWER MACHINE DRAWER A&B SPARE BLADES 8. To open the feed belts press the “Feed Rollers” button. The feed belt tension is set via the regulator on the front panel. 40 to 60 PSI is a nominal pressure to start with. The general rule is to use the min pressure need to do the job.

  • Page 17: Strip Method Selection

    only be that far leaving it on the end of the wire. Elasticity of the insulation may determine the pull required to break the slug free from the wire. STRIP METHOD SELECTION The strip method option (#9) allows the ability to select several types of stripping methods. ...

  • Page 18: Strip Diameter

    NOTE: It is very important that the body length of insulation is able to slide on the conductor. If the insulation is difficult to slide, it may be necessary to adjust values to accomplish a center strip successfully.  Lead / Tail Double Strip gives the ability to strip a wire that requires a 2 step strip such as coax cable.

  • Page 19: Auto Mode

    All the machine cycling functions are controlled by the CYCLE START button. To select which mode is used (AUTO, SINGLE, or STEP) click on the drop down button (#7) and select. Auto Mode When the AUTO mode is selected the CS 327 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.

  • Page 20: Label Tab

    programmed a length of wire to be 10 inches. The software will automatically change the mark to be 4 inches from each end of the wire so it will fit. Post Process drop down Select the name of the post process device connected to the machine (see section Post Process Config page 49) Auto Outfeed –...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Wire Properties

    WIRE PROPERTIES Wire Properties (#5) is the data required to define the settings needed to run the wire. Name . The name of the wire selected : Click on this to identify a new wire. Enter the name in the window and click on the green check box.

  • Page 23: Primary Strip Diameter

    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” to effect the change before closing the window. Samples may be run with window open Primary Strip Diameter. (0.0 ‐ 1.18 in. / 0.0 – 30.0mm) This setting is the distance between the points of the “V”...

  • Page 24: Cutter Way Back

    Cutter Way Back (0.0‐.3000 in./ 0.0 ‐ 7.620 mm) 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 (0.00‐4.25 in./ 0.0‐107.95 mm) This setting allows for optimization of servo cutterhead cycle time. After initiation of the feed cycle and before the end of the feed the cutterhead will pre close to a distance from the wire determined by the value entered.

  • Page 25: Feed Roller Pressure

    Table 1 OUTFEED GAP Feed Roller Pressure (1‐100%) This setting in N/A in the CS327 software Wire Length Calibration. (50.00 3.94in. / 1270 100.0mm) This setting compensates for the different measuring characteristics of the various types of wire. Wire calibration by manually entering the calibration value in the Wire Properties screen. 1.

  • Page 26: Slip Sensitivity

    6. When all values are entered Click Verify. Then press Cycle Start. The wires should now be 1270m (50in) 7. Use the Green check to exit. Your Average number should appear in the Length Calibration window. Slip Sensitivity. (0‐20) 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.

  • Page 27: File Management

    If this box is checked the cut blade will fully retract before the wire feed begins. This allows more space for the wire to get in between the blades. Because we are waiting for the blade to retract, checking this box will reduce the machine parts per hour. FILE MANAGEMENT CREATING AND EDITING PARTS The complete wire file that consists of wire name, wire overall length, strip length, strip stroke and pre...

  • Page 28: Creating A New Job Program

    If you want to determine the number of parts to make at run time enter the number 1 for the batch and total, unless you know that for a particular wire you need twice as many parts then you should enter a 2 for the total.

  • Page 29: Programming For Batch Mode

    Programming for Batch Mode Click on NEW, enter the Job Program name, and click . To add parts, Click on the desired part in the left column and “drag” it to the box at the right. The parts will be produced in the order they were dragged into the job.

  • Page 30: Folders

    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. FOLDERS All of your data is stored in folders, The default folder is called MAIN. Additional folders can be made allowing you to organize your data in a way that works best for you.

  • Page 31: Data Storage In Cs327

    Internally the CS327 uses the following database files to store the job, part, wire and process data. For each folder the user creates in the CS327 software, there is a set of these files. These folders and files are stored in C:\program files(x86)\Artos Engineering\CS327GUI\Folders\ Data base name Location in CS327 software to enter a name and program the item.

  • Page 32: Data Restore

    The directory to select to be backed up on such a company network would be C:\program files(x86)\Artos Engineering\CS327GUI if the (x86) directory does not exist on the computer then backup C:\program files\Artos Engineering\CS327GUI.

  • Page 33: Data Export

    Data Export The data export and data import functions can be used to transfer parts, jobs, wires and process data between machines or between a desktop computer and the machine. There are two type of data export 1. Export the current part and job that is on the screen. This export will include the Wire Parameters, process and pre-process data that is used to make the part.
  • Page 34 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 – Export Current Folder. Select the location to create the file in.

  • Page 35: Data Import

    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. The new data is added to the folder, existing data will not be erased. If the item like a Part already exists in the folder the new imported data will overwrite this existing Part properties.

  • Page 36: Data Organizer

    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. To use the Data Organizer, from the main menu select Maintenance –...
  • Page 37 3. Navigate to the folder you wish to copy the items to. (example, the wires in Ford) 4. Right click in the right window and select paste. 5. The wires will be copied to the folder.

  • Page 38: 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\CS327GUI\Folders\wires.mtx. If the (x86) directory does not exist then it is in location C:\Program Files\Artos Engineering\CS327GUI\Folders\wires.mtx.

  • Page 39: Using A Common Folder On A Network Drive

    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. It is possible to run several machines from a common network folder.

  • Page 40: 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)    Artos Engineering     ...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Allow Cell control - This feature is for a customer specific application. Controller Connect to Controller – If the computer and Artos machine software was started before the machine controller, you can click this to establish communications. This is instead of closing the software and reopening it.

  • Page 42: Tools

    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 43 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 44: 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 45 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 46: Configuration

    CONFIGURATION Configuration is used to configure the CS 327 with its options. As well as set-up associated position ands 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 47: Strip Mode Programming

     Enable lead / tail nibble Checking this will cause the machine to strip the end in nibble mode when the maximum slug length is exceeded. Nibble mode means stripping the end in multiple pieces. The maximum length of the piece is programmed in the Wire properties screen.

  • Page 48: Pre Process Configuration

    method of window stripping is obsolete. The new method is to use the pre-process called Slit+Perf. If your software does not have this process, upgrading the software is recommended.  Multi- strip order is the selection for the order in which the strips occur when using Double Strip.

  • Page 49: Post Process Configuration

    o Hot stamp with FB+75 – is a heat transfer type marker. Examples are HS4140. The difference between this and the Hot Stamp is that the machine waits for 75mS after receiving the ready signal, before it starts pulling wire. This is for markers that are basically using the stamping cylinder power as the ready signal.

  • Page 50: Label Configuration

    CD11 - Artos twin coiling bowl device, CS326 o CD15 - Artos pin coiler, CS326 o CD15 with long lead - Artos pin coiler for use with non-standard table, CS327 only o AL – AL1500 to AL10000 linear collectors, CS326, CS327 o MS type –...

  • Page 51: Language Configuration And Translation

    The software gets all the text strings that are shown on the screen from two files. Language.txt 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\.
  • Page 52 2. Rename the files language.txt and language_io.txt to a. Language.txt to language.bak b. Language_io.txt to language_io.bak 3. Copy the appropriate two language files 4. Rename the tow copied files to language and language_io.txt 5. For some languages to display properly you may also have to configure Windows to use the language you need.
  • Page 53 b. Click Region and Language, Change the Format to the needed language.
  • Page 54 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. 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.

  • Page 55: Translated Text Files

    Engineering\CS327GUI\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 56 ‐ Press enter, to add the text string to the translation list. To edit the IO translation file. ‐ From the main menu in the CS327 software select Tools - IO Translation ‐ Select the text string you would like to translate. ‐...
  • Page 57 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 58: Options

    OPTIONS General Machine Options:  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. Light duty handles wires from 30 to 12 AWG (0,05 – 4.5 mm sq.) ...
  • Page 59  Three Blade Cutterhead, allows for high speed processing. Lead and tail strip length is limited to 33mm. Maximum wire outside diameter allowed is 20mm.  5-142897 Tool holder assembly 3 blades.  Barrel Cone, for feeding wire direct from wire barrel. ...
  • Page 60  See blade catalog for ordering numbers  Additional wire guide sets. Special wire oversize kit is available for wires up to 1.50 inch (38mm). See document “CS-327 Guide Selection.pdf” for all available wire guides. Wire Prefeeding Options:  PF-6 Wire Prefeeder (Right) for reels up to 16 inch wide x 24 inch diameter (400 x 600mm).
  • Page 61  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 for axial slitting of wire.  5-142832 Slitter assembly, one slit per conductor. ...
  • Page 62  Ink Jet Wire marker, Imaje 9040.  5-142831 Imaje marker assembly. Includes interface and cleaning stand, and mounting assemlby. Does not include the printer.  5-144974-1 Imaje printer for black ink, M head.  5-144974-2 Imaje printer for colored ink, M head. ...
  • Page 63  CD-16 3 meter Motorized Linear Collector.  5-143855 Internal CS327 cable The out feed guide is removed from the CS327 and the CD-16 guide is positioned in its place to receive the wire from the outfeed system. The first cut (justification piece) should be short. It is recommended to set the “Lead dress length”...

  • Page 64: Preprocess Programming

    PREPROCESS PROGRAMMING A preprocess is a process done to the wire before it is cut and stripped. Typically they are wire marking or pre slitting. Preprocesses are stored separately under unique names and automatically applied to the wire as part of the Part Program. To open the Preprocess window click on the wire image at #24 at either end of the wire.

  • Page 65: Window Stripping (Slitter+Perf)

    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 66: Slitter Tooling Set Up

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

  • Page 67: Wire Marking

    WIRE MARKING The CS 327 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 68: Wm6

    The PreProcess window allows you to select from existing preprocesses or make a new one. Click on Detial Setting and the window on the right will open. 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.

  • Page 69: 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 70: 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 71 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 1.1mm Medium 5 x 7/8 1.1mm Large 6 x 9/11 1.3mm Normal G head Small 5 x 5/6...
  • Page 72 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. DIN mode This mode only works in End Marking Single format. This type of print is readable so that when you fold the wire over and hold the ends together the messages will both read from left to right.
  • Page 73 Mark from Shoulder When this box is checked the dimension you enter will be from the strip should of the wire to the mark. If this box is not checked the dimension you enter will be from the end of the wire to the mark.
  • Page 74 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 75: 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 76: Label Printing Option

    1. Install “Nicelabel” software Ver. 4 or higher on this machine, if it is not already installed. 2. Create a directory called “Label Data” in C:\Program Files(x86)\Artos Engineering\CS327GUI\. If the (x86) directory does not exist then create a directory called “Label Data” in C:\Program Files\Artos Engineering\CS327GUI\ 3.

  • Page 77: Confuring The Link To The Nicelabel Software

    o Click Save and exit notepad. CONFURING THE LINK TO THE NICELABEL SOFTWARE You may need to link the CS327 software to the printer software. o Click the label printer icon o If the CS327 software goes directly to the print label window then you are finished with this section.
  • Page 78 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 79: Selecting The Printer

    The “Label /report file directory“should default to C:\program files (x86)\Artos Engineering\CS327GUI\Label Data\label or if (x86 does not exist then it should default to C:\program files\Artos Engineering\CS327GUI\Label Data\label . If it doesn’t browse and select the file listed above. Zebra TLP3844-Z...

  • Page 80: 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 81 Engineering\CS327GUI\Label Data if the (x86) directory does not exist then save it to C:\Program Files\Artos Engineering\CS327GUI\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 82 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 83 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 84 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 85 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 86 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 87: 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 88 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 89: Blade Replacement

    BLADE REPLACEMENT Cut-off Blade Typical Stripping Blade...

  • Page 90: Stripping Blade Replacement

    Carbide Cutoff Pinch Blade Blade CAUTION: Stripping and cutting blades are very sharp. Do not handle sharp edges. STRIPPING BLADE REPLACEMENT (TWO BLADE ASSEMBLIES) NOTE: Clear all stripping scrap from the lower toolholder to avoid having scrap fall into the blade cavity. Refer to the pictures on previous page.

  • Page 91: Installing The Pinch Blade

    To change the cutoff blades (“C”) loosen the “Cutoff Blade Clamping Screws” (marked “D”). at least one full turn These screws can be accessed with the cut blades fully extended or full retracted. Support the upper blade so it does not drop out. Cut blades must be fully retracted and the cutterhead full open to remove the blades.

  • Page 92: Pinch Blade Calibration

    Step 2 Mechanical setup Refer to the pictures on previous page. To change the pinch blades (“C”) loosen the “Cutoff Blade Clamping Screws” (marked “D”). at least one full turn These screws can be accessed with the cut blades fully extended or full retracted. Support the upper blade so it does not drop out.

  • Page 93: Installing The Carbide Blade

    5. While holding the cutter head tight click the @ button located by the Close FBU number. 6. Click Apply or the green check to save the setting. Note. The up arrow can be used to increment the setting so the blades do not close as far.
  • Page 94 Step 2 Mechanical setup Refer to the pictures on previous page. To change the cutoff blades (“C”) loosen the “Cutoff Blade Clamping Screws” (marked “D”). at least one full turn These screws can be accessed with the cut blades fully extended or full retracted. Support the upper blade so it does not drop out.

  • Page 95: Blade Selection

    BLADE SELECTION The cutting and stripping blades that are available for the CS327 are listed in document “CS327 Blades for 2 blade cutter head.pdf” or “CS327 Blades for 3 blade cutter head.pdf” MAINTENANCE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Daily Maintenace The CS 327 has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible. Daily care consists of keeping the machine clean and free of stripping debris.

  • Page 96: Cabinet Access

    Semi-annually the cutterhead ballscrew, linear slides and the feed system linear slides should be checked and lubricated. Chains and sprockets should also be wiped clean and greased with ARTOS BALLSCREW GREASE part number 916-450. There are 6 grease fittings on the cutter head ball slides, 3 on the top carrier and 3 on the bottom carrier.

  • Page 97: Wire Feed Belt Adjustments

    WIRE FEED BELT ADJUSTMENTS 1/8 IN. DEFLECTION Pry Point ON IDLER BRACKET 1/16 IN. DEFLECTION FEED BELT ADJUSTMENT Feed drive belts replacement and adjustment The feed drive belts 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.
  • Page 98 Then to replace the double sided belt:   Loosen the screws marked “C” first. If it is equipped with feed rollers proceed to the next step.  Loosen the screws marked “A”. This should release the belt tension. Remove the belt.  Install the new belt. Using an appropriate tool pry down between the machine frame and the bearing block.

  • Page 99: Cutterhead Calibration And Belt Replacement

    Warning it will be necessary to apply power to the machine with the cabinet open. This should only be performed by a qualified technician properly versed in the safety precautions of working in a live electrical enclosure. CUTTERHEAD CALIBRATION AND BELT REPLACEMENT Mechanical – Motor Index Mark Alignment ...
  • Page 100 Rotate this, ball screw Target Cutter head prox Photo 2. Cutter head ball screw and prox. 4. Very slowly rotate the cutterhead in the closing direction until you see the Cutter Index Data number increment. Note how far you turned the ball screw, it should be between 1/8 to 3/8 of a revolution away from the prox.

  • Page 101: Procedure To Install The Cutterhead Timing Belt

    Procedure to install the cutterhead timing belt.  For this procedure it is best to have the timing belt in position but very loose so that the ball screw and the motor shaft can independently rotated. Take all necessary safety precautions 1. Power must be on. The machine must be in E-STOP. for working with a live machine.

  • Page 102: Setting The "Servo Reference Calibration

    Setting the “Servo Reference Calibration”  1. Click Maintenance – I/O status. From the CS327 software. 2. Open the front guard. 3. Hold the referencing gauge 142770 (3.336 inches, 84.7 mm long) on the flat surface of the lower tool holder next to the stripping blade. DO NOT set it on the plastic guard around the lower cutter blade.
  • Page 103 Reference gauge Dual blade machine 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...

  • Page 104: Feed Tube Adjustments

    5. On the reference screen click the box “Servo Reference setup” The following window will appear. Click the Green check box to continue. 6. While continuing to hold the thumbwheel, click on the OK button. 7. Now release the thumbwheel, remove the reference gauge and replace the door. 8.

  • Page 105: Troubleshooting Guide

    Adjusting screw Tube centered on and lock nut center of blades TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SLUG NOT PULLING OFF THE WIRE When the wire will not strip the most likely cause is that the wire is slipping in the belts during the strip motion.
  • Page 106 3. Outfeed closure stop. If the wire is only slipping for the tail strip then the most likely problem is that the outfeed closure stop is set too big. Decrease this value and then open and close the rollers for the new value to take effect. 4.
  • Page 107 Nibble mode. If none of the adjustments above where able to solve the problem of the wire slipping in the belt then you will need to try nibble mode. This mode removes only a part of the total strip length at a time. To determine if this mode will help you, first try reducing your strip length to a value where the machine will strip the wire.
  • Page 108 Then in the wire properties windows, set the Max slug to be the strip length you found works in the step above. 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.
  • Page 109 Single blade slitter...

  • Page 110: Inconsistant Strip Length

    INCONSISTANT STRIP LENGTH Inconsistent strip length is usually caused by one the following items. 1. The wire insulation is moving on the conductor after the strip. To see if this is happening set the part to do a cut only, no stripping. Run some parts and examine the cut end. Notice if the insulation is pulling back from the cut strands.
  • Page 111 Outfeed drive belts and pulleys. Check both belts for missing teeth, tightness, and check each pulley for tightness.

  • Page 112: Wire Length Not Consistant

    LEAD END STRIP FOLDS BACK Check for proper wire guide selection. For flexible wire that drops down as it passes over the blades, you may be able to use a special pivoting tube and guide. See drawings “CS-327 Guide Selection.pdf” for part numbers In the Wire Properties window, increase outfeed roller gap setting.

  • Page 113: System Login / Password

    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 CS327 software will not work properly without this account. Account 2 Full access Username...

  • Page 114: Machine Software Login

    Artos. The Artos user must always have administrator privileges. the CS327 software has to log itself in as the Artos user then only the CS327 software will have administrator privileges, all other items in Windows will obey the privileges for the logged in user.
  • Page 115 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!!!

  • Page 116: Adding Users And Passwords

    Save the change in Note pad. Follow the process below to set up an administrator User and Password. You will need this next time you start the CS 327 B software 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.

  • Page 117: Machine Start Up Sequence

    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 118 Cutter prox switch A22 ‐ If there is a problem at this step go to the I/O screen and confirm this input turns on and off when metal is presented in front of the sensor. If the switch is working then proceed to trouble shoot the servo system using document “CS327 cutter Servo NIP.pdf”...

  • Page 119: I/O States

    Outfeed closure gap motor and proximity switch. ‐ If this step is not working then go to the I/O screen and confirm this input turns on and off when metal is presented in front of the sensor. Then check the mechanical system. When The rollers are open and the power is off, the motor belt should be easy to turn.

  • Page 120: Machine States Listing

    MACHINE STATES LISTING Key Colors: BLACK conventional states that may provide some useful information to user. BLUE italicized - special values which are only useful to ARTOS engineering staff during development. RED italicized - to be deleted or changed Task1Time - execution of one loop of special diagnostic display code.
  • Page 121 QueProgram - status of selected part 0 - run program not yet inialized (should not see this ever) 1 - new part to be parsed 2 - part parsed and ready to run 3 - part is running 6 - program completed 7 - restarting program MasterControl - status of machine -3 e-stop...

  • Page 122: Digital I/O

    2 – looking for retracted input active 3 – stable state slitter retracted 4 – looking for extended input active 6 – stable state slitter extended Slitter flag – 0 retract slitter 1 extend slitter CutterStrip2 - Cutter servo to secondary strip diameter position 2 - waiting for completion of servo move 4 - waiting for completion of servo move Wire Tension –...
  • Page 123 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” column, true is on and false is off. You can manually manipulate these points by clicking .

  • Page 124: Servo Motor Postion

    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 power up edit the Imaje test message.
  • Page 125 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 126 If using the 5-142096 or newer ARTOS Imaje interface board there are diagnostic LEDs which will help in trouble shooting, these will be mentioned in the following procedures. If you have an older interface board without these LEDs you will have to check and ring out wiring to and from the board and actually check signal voltage levels to isolate problems.
  • Page 127 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 128 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 129  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 130: Appendix

    APPENDIX APPENDIX A Guard Interlock and Emergency Stop System CS 327 machine stop functions include a Category 0 emergency stop including removable guard interlocks, and a Category 2 cycle stop. The CS 327 is equipped with two removable barrier guards (see SAFETY INTERLOCK below) which are electrically interlocked with the emergency stop safety circuit of the machine. The main front guard must be in place in order for the machine to operate.

  • Page 131: Trouble Shooting The Servo Drive

    (CRM). Should this occur, no safety hazard will exist. 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”...

  • Page 132: Push Button Function Description

    If the machine is causing the wire to stretch or form a loop between the infeed belt or outfeed belts, this would be around the cutterhead area, then the following error needs to be calibrated. Use procedure “CS327 Following error calibration.pdf” If the machine is getting a “Feed Servo NIP”...
  • Page 133 illuminate for the duration of the operation selected. If operated when Master Stop is OFF, nothing will happen. CYCLE STOP Cycle Stop is a momentary push button, the function of which is to interrupt and stop the automatic operation of the machine. When operated, it will stop the operation of the machine at the end of the current cycle.

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