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Machine Model FC-100
PN
6-119933
 
 
Ferrule Crimper
Rev. 1.01
Artos Engineering Company
21605 Gateway Ct. 
Brookfield, WI 53045
Phone 262 252-4545 Fax 262 252-4544
www.artosnet.com
service@artosnet.com
 
Date
 
 
 
 
 
Owners Manual
09 June 2017
 
 
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  • Page 1     Machine Model FC-100 Owners Manual Ferrule Crimper 6-119933 Rev. 1.01 Date 09 June 2017           Artos Engineering Company 21605 Gateway Ct.  Brookfield, WI 53045 Phone 262 252-4545 Fax 262 252-4544 www.artosnet.com service@artosnet.com      ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

      Contents  SAFETY  ............................. 3   Basic information ........................ 3   Symbols ............................ 3   Danger of machine  ........................ 3   Dedicated usage  .......................... 4   Dangers ............................ 4   Places for use .......................... 4   Safety devices .......................... 5   Authorized user  ........................... 5   Warranty ............................. 5   DESCRIPTION  ........................... 6   Extent of Delivery  ........................ 6   Usage  ............................ 7  ...

  • Page 3: Safety

      SAFETY Basic information The basic condition for safe use and proper work of the FC-100 is the knowledge and attention of the safety information. Important for your safety! The following safety information must be observed by all persons who will work with the FC-100.

  • Page 4: Dedicated Usage

    8 mm must be used. Only the intended PVC insulated cables may be inserted into the funnel guide of the FC-100. Never insert solid metal parts or items. The stripping knifes would be damaged. Third party reconstruction and changes of the FC-100 beyond retooling are not allowed because of...

  • Page 5: Safety Devices

    Authorized user Only authorized and instructed users are allowed to work with the FC-100. The user has a responsibility to other persons inside the FC-100 working place. The customer must  make the instruction for use accessible to the user and ...

  • Page 6: Description

      DESCRIPTION Extent of Delivery Diagram 1 Extent of delivery 1 FC-100 1 piece 5 Accessories box 1 piece 2 Mains cable 1 piece Content: 3 Container for insulation scrap 1 piece 6 Feeder blocks for end sleeves 5 pieces...

  • Page 7: Usage

    8 mm. Due to the short cycle times (1.5 s) and simple changing of cross-sections (below 10 s) the FC-100 is not only suitable for use in workshops but also in complex cable production systems.

  • Page 8: Standard Components Overview

      Standard components overview Diagram 2 Standard components 1 Grip Mains connection 2 Funnel guide 10 Mains fuses 3 Counter 11 Mains switch 4 Reset button 12 Transformer fuses 5 Tool insert 13 Reverse button 6 Bolt 14 End-sleeve dispenser holder 7 Cover 15 Container 8 End-sleeve feeder...

  • Page 9: Standard Components Functions

    1 Grip For transport of the FC-100. 2 Funnel guide The cable to be processed is inserted into the FC-100 through the funnel guide. Once it has been inserted, work commences automatically. 3 Counter (000000 to 999999) The counter counts the number of end-sleeves used.
  • Page 10 12 Transformer fuses One 4.0 A/T/250 V fine wire fuse for secondary device. 13 Reverse button Pressing this button puts the FC-100 in the maintenance position. Pressing again will put the FC-100 in start position. 14 End-sleeve dispenser holder Holds the end-sleeves reel dispenser.

  • Page 11: Commissioning

      COMMISSIONING 1. Chose the installation site  The installation site of the FC-100 must be level and horizontal. Observe the working conditions in chapter safety, section places for use. 2. Prepare the dispenser  Open the dispenser and tear-off the strap at the edge (1).
  • Page 12   4. Fit the end-sleeve feeder Verify that the tool insert is not installed yet.  Slide the cover (1) back.  Insert the end-sleeve feeder (2) sideways and place it on the bolts (3). Check that the end-sleeve feeder has clicked properly into place.
  • Page 13  Close the cover (2). Be sure that the end-sleeves band is fed properly.  Connect the mains cable with the appropriate connectors (3,4) to the FC-100 and the mains supply. Diagram 8 Place to operation mode The FC-100 is now ready for operation.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Poor cut 3. Start the FC-100  Check that the cover (1) is closed.  Turn on (position I) the FC-100 with the mains switch (2).  Check that counter (3) is at 0. If the counter is not at 0 refer to chapter faults.
  • Page 15  Insert the cable (1) straight into the funnel guide until it stops.  Crimping and stripping works automatically.  Pull out the cable (2) straight when the FC-100 has stopped. Refer to chapter faults when operating faults or unsuccessful crimping occurs.

  • Page 16: Retooling

    Disconnect the mains supply from the FC-100 and open cover.  Read counter if required.  Turn off the FC-100 with mains switch (1).  Disconnect mains cable (2).  Slide back the cover (3).  Pull the pin (4) upwards and pull out the end sleeves (5).
  • Page 17   3. Remove the end-sleeve feeder  Pull the end-sleeve feeder (1) towards the rear and remove it sideways (2).  Put the end-sleeve feeder into the accessories box. Diagram 18 Remove the end-sleeve feeder Continue as described with step 2 to 7 in chapter commissioning.  ...
  • Page 18 The end sleeve is not separated from band. Fault condition 6 Counter respectively FC-100 do not work. Fault condition 7 The FC-100 works too slow but counter works. Fault condition 8 Crimp stamp or crimp forging die is defective.  ...
  • Page 19 Fault condition 1 Cable cannot be inserted. Cable can only be inserted in start position (front) and not in maintenance position (rear). Press the reverse button (1) to move the FC-100 into start position. Diagram 19 Move the FC-100 into start...
  • Page 20  Press the reverse button (6) to move the FC-100 into start position.  Pull out the cable (7). Diagram 22 Remove the cable After mounting the tool insert and insertion of the end sleeves the FC-100 is ready for operation.     20   ...
  • Page 21 Disconnect the mains supply from the FC-100 and open cover. 1. Stop operation  Read counter (1) if required.  Press the reverse button (2) to move the FC-100 into start position.  Turn off (position 0) the FC-100 with mains switch (3).
  • Page 22  Pull the pin (1) upwards and pull out the end sleeves (2).  Close the cover (3).  Connect mains cable (4).  Turn on (position I) the FC-100 with the mains switch (5).  Press the reverse button (6) to move the FC-100 into start position.
  • Page 23 If stripping is faulty, check whether the selected cable cross-section corresponds to the cross-section size of the tool insert and the end-sleeve feeder block. The tool inserts must be adapted to the cable cross-section if the FC-100 has not been properly tooled. The cross-section of the cable must also be checked.
  • Page 24 Counter respectively FC-100 do not work. 1. Check mains connection Check that the mains cable is connected with the appropriate connectors to the FC-100 and the mains supply. Make sure that you have supply to the plug socket is properly.
  • Page 25   Fault condition 7 The FC-100 works too slow but counter works. Remove mains fuses, disconnect the FC-100 from mains!  Pull out mains plug (1).  Unscrew the fuse holder (2).  Check the device fuses (3).  Replace defective device fuses. The corre- sponding article number is stated in chapter spare parts.
  • Page 26   Part Cross Section Art. No. Packing unit 0.5 mm² FC1-004943 Tool insert 0.75 mm² FC1-004944 1.0 mm² FC1-004945 1.5 mm² FC1-004946 2.5 mm² FC1-004947 0.5 mm² FC1-004938 Stripping cutter 0.75 mm² FC1-004939 1.0 mm² FC1-004940 1.5 mm² FC1-004941 2.5 mm² FC1-004942 0.5 mm²...
  • Page 27   Part Cross Section Art. No. Packing unit Mains fuse 006202 230 V: T 0,63 A ES-CS0006 115 V: T 1,25 A Device fuse FC1-006494 T 4,0 A Crimp die FC1-004932 Crimp stamp FC1-004933 centring fork bottom FC1-007059 centring fork top FC1-007058 with tube centring fork top...
  • Page 28   Power consumption ........................80 VA Working range ..................0.5 - 2.5 mm² 20 - 14 AWG End sleeves .................. In Bands acc. to DIN 46228 Part 4 Press form ......................Trapezium shaped Cycle time ............................ 1.5 s Control system ..............Microprocessor supported curve control Counter ..........................
  • Page 29 EC machine directive. This declaration becomes void if changes are made to the machine without our permission. Name of the machine: Automatic crimper for insulated end sleeves Machine type: FC-100 FC-100 US (120 V) Relevant EG- Machine Directive 2006/42/EG EC directives: EG- Low-voltage directive 2006/95/EG EMV standard 2004/108/EG Applied...

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