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- Page 1 Machine Model FC-200 / FC-250 Ferrule Crimper Owners Manual 6-119934 Rev. 1.00 Date 09 Sept 2016 Artos Engineering Company 21605 Gateway Ct. Brookfield, WI 53045 Phone 262 252-4545 Fax 262 252-4544 www.artosnet.com service@artosnet.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Basic information ........................3 1.1 Intended use ........................3 1.2 Work sites .......................... 3 1.3 For your safety ........................4 2 Description of the FC-2#0 ......................5 2.1 Scope of supply ......................... 5 2.2 Suitable ferrules and retrofit kits ..................6 2.3 Overview of the operating components ................ -
Page 3: Basic Information
1 Basic information For greater clarity, only the order designation FC-2#0 is used throughout this document. For safe handling and trouble-free operation of the FC-2#0, you must be familiar with and observe the safety notes. 1.1 Intended use WARNING: The FC-2#0 is intended solely for stripping and crimping. In doing so, the conductor and ferrules with cross section or sleeve length according to "Suitable ferrules and retrofit kits"... -
Page 4: For Your Safety
NOTE: • Do not spill liquids on the FC-2#0. • Do not expose the FC-2#0 to strong vibrations or shocks.FC-2#0 to strong vibrations or shocks. NOTE: • Protect the compressed air hoses from heat, oil and sharp edges. 1.3 For your safety WARNING: The front door is installed for the safety of the operator. -
Page 5: Description Of The Fc-2#0
The components have the same color-code as the ferrules (according to DIN color range) Table 2-1 Scope of supply Device Scope of supply FC-200 and FC-250 Basic device Mains cable Waste box Covering hood Hexagonal wrench 4 5/32" Only FC-200 Feeder bowl 0.5 ... -
Page 6: Suitable Ferrules And Retrofit Kits
The following loose ferrules can be processed with the FC-2#0: Table 2-2 Suitable ferrules Basic Cross- Sleeve DIN color Comment Order No. device section mm length mm range FC-200 0.25/0.34 yellow/ FC-2#0-TOOLKIT 0,34/ 6-8 006646 0.25/0.34 turquoise 0.50 0.50 white 0.50 0.50 0.75... - Page 7 Cord-centering funnel – Sleeve receiver – Separation plate – Stripping blade (not required FC-2#0-TOOLKIT 2,5) – Crimping jaws (not required FC-2#0-TOOLKIT 2,5) –...
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Page 8: Overview Of The Operating Components
2.3 Overview of the operating components Figure 2-1 Operating components 1 Control 7 Manometer Display of the air pressure set See page 7 for description panel using the air pressure regulator 2 Feeder Storage holder for ferrules 8 Water Container for condensation bowl separator 3 Door lock Locks the front door. -
Page 9: Control Panel
2.4 Control Panel Table 2-3 Button functions Button Display Button function Select operating mode Strip only For testing the incision depth of the blade. The LED on the button lights Strip and crimp The LED on the button lights up. Changing the speed of the feeder bowl Increases the speed of filling the feeder bowl if new ferrules have been filled. -
Page 10: Starting Up And Operating
• Protect the compressed air hoses from heat, oil and sharp edges. 3.2 Determine the cross section Check that the FC-200 is equipped for the desired cross section. If necessary, upgrade the FC-200 (see "Retrofitting" on page 14). Figure 3-1 Example of FC-200 (value in mm²) -
Page 11: Stripping And Crimping
• Check for the correct cross section setting. Modify if necessary (see page 14). • Fill ferrules into the feeder bowl (max. 500 pieces (FC-200)/max. 200 pieces (FC-250)). • Close front door. Aligning the conductor • The conductor has to be aligned as straight as possible before processing. - Page 12 Connecting FC-2#0 FC-200: 4.5 bar ... 6 bar of filtered air • Connect compressed air connection (1) to the compressed air supply. • Check air pressure at manometer (2): operating pressure 5 bar, at least 4.5 bar (FC- 200) operating pressure 5.5 bar, at least 5 bar (FC- 250) •...
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Page 13: Maintenance
4 Maintenance 4.1 Daily care Cleaning FC-2#0 WARNING: Risk of injury! Disconnect the mains plug and the compressed air before you open the front door. • Switch off the FC-2#0 with the mains switch. • Disconnect the mains plug. • Disconnect the compressed air connection. •... -
Page 14: Adjusting And Changing The Stripping Blade
4.2 Adjusting and changing the stripping blade Removing the stripping blade WARNING: Risk of injury! Disconnect the mains plug and the compressed air before you open the front door. • Pull the release lever (1) forwards. • Remove the reversing base sleeve (2) downwards. - Page 15 FC-200: Changing the stripping blade WARNING: Risk of injury! The stripping blades are sharp. Be careful not to injure yourself. Left blade • Unscrew the Allen screw (1) and take out the old blade (2). • Put new blade on the pin (3).
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Page 16: Retrofitting
• Disconnect the compressed air connection (3). • Open the front door. Retrofit kits, see page 5. Changing the feeder bowl FC-200: Change the feeder bowl during a cross section change from 0.5/0.75/1.0/1.5 ↔ 2.5 FC-250: Change the feeder bowl every time the cross section is changed. - Page 17 (3) and push downwards (4). NOTE: Check for correct lock‐in position. • Install reversing base sleeve. Changing the cord-centering funnel FC-200: Change the feeder bowl during a cross section change from 0.5/0.75/1.0/1.5 ↔ 2.5 FC-250: Change the feeder bowl every time the cross section is changed.
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Page 18: Changing The Crimping Length
Changing the separation plates FC-200: The separation plates must be changed during a 0.5...1.5 ↔ 2.5 cross section change. FC-250: The separation plate must be changed during a 4 ↔ 6 ↔ 10 cross section change. • Unscrew the separation plate (1) using the hexagonal wrench and remove (2) •... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Check the air pressure • Disconnect the compressed air connection (1). • Check the air pressure at the manometer (2): FC-200: 5 bar FC-250: 5.5 bar No pressure present: • Check whether the compressed air connection is connected to the compressed air supply. -
Page 20: Start Process Is Not Being Initiated
• Check that the front door (1) is completely closed and locked. Check the air pressure • Check air pressure at the manometer (1): FC-200: 5 bar FC-250: 5.5 bar No pressure present: • Check whether the compressed air connection is connected to the compressed air supply. -
Page 21: Ferrule In-Feed Is Disrupted
6.4 Ferrule in-feed is disrupted Check the feeder bowl • Check if the winged screw (1) is loose, if necessary, re-tighten. • Tuck the ferrules into the transport grooves. • Change the speed of the feeder bowl. Check the baffles •... -
Page 22: A Technical Appendix
120 V/60 Hz ... 230 V/50 Hz Power consumption 50 VA Compressed air connection At least 4.5 bar, maximum 6 bar FC-200 1/4" plug-in nipple inner thread (Euro FC-250 standard) At least 5 bar, maximum 6 bar Compressed air consumption 1.2 l/cycle... -
Page 23: A2 Ec Declaration Of Conformity
EC machine directive. This declaration becomes void if changes are made to the machine without our permission. Name of the machine: Wire stripping and crimping machine Machine type: FC-200 FC-250 Relevant EG- Machine Directive 2006/42/EG EC directives: EG- Low-voltage directive 2006/95/EG... -
Page 24: A3 Spare Parts
A3 Spare parts Part Cross section Order No. FC-200 FC-250 Feeder bowl 0,25 - 0,34 mm² FC2-006602 0,5 – 1,5 mm² FC2-006601 2,5 mm² FC2-008989 4 mm² (2,5 mm² GB) FC2-006603 6 mm² FC2-006651 10 mm² FC2-006652 Separation plate 0,25/0,34 mm²...
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