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Machine Model MTX/STX Multi Task Wire
PN
6-119876-1
Processor
Rev.1
Artos Engineering Company
21605 Gateway CT
Brookfield WI 53042
Phone 1 262 252 4545 Fax 1 262 252 4544
www.artosnet.com
service@artosnet.com
Owners Manual
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Date
02 Dec. 2010

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  • Page 1 Machine Model MTX/STX Multi Task Wire Owners Manual Processor Text 6-119876-1 Rev.1 Date 02 Dec. 2010 Artos Engineering Company 21605 Gateway CT Brookfield WI 53042 Phone 1 262 252 4545 Fax 1 262 252 4544 www.artosnet.com service@artosnet.com...
  • Page 2 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Chapter Reference Guide 2.6 OR 2.7 2.10 2.3.4 2.6.4.2 2.3.1-2.2.3 2.3.6or 2.4 2.3.6 or 2.4 Refer to the Chapter Numbers shown for explanations of the counter programming. 2.2.1 2.2.3 2.2.6.4. 2.2.2 10/25/04 6-119876...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Table Of Content Machine Specifications And Installation .....................5 Machine Specifications..........................5 Machine Installation..........................6 1.2.1.1 .................7 NSTALLING OMPUTER NFEED 1.2.2 Installing The Computer On Outfeed End ....................8 1.2.3 Process Station Installation ........................11 1.2.4 Collector Installation ...........................11 1.2.5 Installing Terminal Reel Brackets.......................12 1.2.6...
  • Page 4 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.6.1 Setting The Release Delay.........................33 2.6.2 Setting Conveyor Speed (Option) ......................33 2.6.3 Pre And Post Processes........................33 2.6.3.1 ....................34 REATING DITING ROCESS 2.6.4 Completing The New Part Program ....................34 2.6.4.1 ....................34 REATING PERATOR ESSAGE 2.6.4.2 ..................35 NTERING OTAL...
  • Page 5 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 4.13.2 Master Reference (Mtx/Stx).......................62 4.13.3 Machine Reference..........................63 4.13.4 Reference Failure Troubleshooting: ....................64 4.13.5 Reference Pulse ..........................65 4.13.6 Upper Cutterhead Belt ........................67 4.13.7 Lower Cutterhead Belts ........................67 4.13.8 Feed Assembly Belts .........................68 4.13.9 Pivot And Strip Belts ..........................69 4.14 Master Reference Procedure ........................70...

  • Page 6: Machine Specifications And Installation

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 1 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS AND INSTALLATION Thank you for your purchase of an Artos MTX/STX Series Modular Wire Processing machine. Please read the following instructions prior to unloading and operating you machine. MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS The machine specifications have been provided as a general guideline to the capabilities of your new MTX/STX machines.

  • Page 7: Machine Installation

    It is important to avoid contact with the upper guard assembly and the lift truck boom. When lifting the MTX/STX machine, be certain to use a truck capable of lifting the machine weight.

  • Page 8: Installing The Computer On The Infeed End

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 1.2.1.1 INSTALLING THE COMPUTER ON THE INFEED END Unpack the computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse from their shipping boxes. Control components are mounted as shown. Set down the keyboard and mouse and run cables thru the hole provided before installing the computer.

  • Page 9: Installing The Computer On Outfeed End

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 1.2.2 INSTALLING THE COMPUTER ON OUTFEED END Unpack the computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse from their shipping boxes. Control components are mounted as shown. Set down the keyboard and mouse and monitor. The cables are routed through the hole in the back of the support tube.
  • Page 10 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Rear Guard Feed the mouse and keyboard cable trough the tube first then the monitor cables. Bundle and tie the cables neatly allowing enough of the bundle out of the tube to allow for rotation. Remove the rear guard. This requires the special key that was ship with the loose parts of the machine. Inside you will find the mating cable connections.
  • Page 11 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 12/5/03 6-119876-1...

  • Page 12: Process Station Installation

    The serial cables are marked for their respective “COM PORTS” on the computer. 1.2.3 PROCESS STATION INSTALLATION The process stations will need to be installed onto the working table of the MTX/STX. The mounting bases should have been installed at the Artos factory, with mounting hardware provided. All electrical and pneumatic requirements will also be provided through the worktable.

  • Page 13: Installing Terminal Reel Brackets

    Caution: Prior to attempting electrical connection, ensure the main power source has been switched off. Also check the voltage to ensure it is the same as specified on the MTX/STX nameplate. The electrical drop should be located to the left and rear of the machine. Run your cable through the provided fitting, and into the rear electrical cabinet.

  • Page 14: Air Connection

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Connect power to terminals behind fuses. The fuse holders pull out to expose the terminals Most motors on the machine are not phase sensitive. However, some presses are phase sensitive. If you have added options that are phase sensitive, be certain to check the rotation of these motors prior to operation.

  • Page 15: Control Pushbuttons With Infeed Computer

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL CONTROL PUSHBUTTONS WITH INFEED COMPUTER The controls for the MTX are positioned for operator convenience. 1.3.1 PUSH BUTTONS The guard will go back up if it meets any resistance in it’s decent. Do not hold the button in the down position.

  • Page 16: Control Pushbuttons With Out Feed Computer

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL CONTROL PUSHBUTTONS WITH OUT FEED COMPUTER 1.4.1 PUSH BUTTONS The guard will go back up if it meets any resistance in it’s decent. Do not hold the button in the down position. The control buttons function as follows: •...

  • Page 17: Operating Software

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2 OPERATING SOFTWARE MAIN RUN SCREEN DEFINITIONS Job: Name of Job (group of parts) to be run sequentially in a batch or Harness mode. Part: Name of a specific wire assembly to be produced. Includes information on wire identity, wire length, strip lengths, lead and trail end process, quantity produced, and pre or post process.

  • Page 18: Cycle Mode Control

    Single/Step is the speed used under single cycle and step mode. Used for set-up and trouble-shooting MANUAL DATA INPUT (MDI) The MTX/STX can be programmed in manual data input (MDI) mode. To select this mode, Click on Part and select MDI.

  • Page 19: Selecting An Existing Wire

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.3.1 SELECTING AN EXISTING WIRE To select a wire from the existing wire database, Click on the tab next to the Wire box and select the wire name required. Or, 2.3.2 CREATING A NEW WIRE To create a new wire, Click on Wire, to open the wire database. Click on New and enter the wires properties as described below.

  • Page 20: Changing Wire Length, Strip Lengths, And Strip Pull Lengths

    LENGTH 2.3.5 SHORT WIRE OPTION By using a Short Wire Blade Pack the MTX/STX can process short wires of approximately 30mm. This requires a change of blades and knockout in the cutterhead. The following considerations should be understood when using the Short Blade Pack:...
  • Page 21 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Note: Short wire specific end processes will be needed when in this mode. Normal processes will not work. 1. To use the Short Wire Blade Pack the “Accessory Value” in the Machine Configuration must be changed to include the value of 1. See pg. 54 “MACHINE CONFIGURATION / ACCESSORIES”...

  • Page 22: Loading Existing Lead Or Trail Processes

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.3.6 LOADING EXISTING LEAD OR TRAIL PROCESSES Existing processes may be entered on either the leading or tailing ends of the wire by left clicking onto the respective wire end. Click here to select existing process The Processes Menu will now appear. Drag down the list until the desired process is highlighted then left click on It.

  • Page 23: Creating New Lead Or Tail Processes

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL CREATING NEW LEAD OR TAIL PROCESSES To create new lead or trail processes, enter the Process Properties Screen by clicking on the respective text box, Tail Process or Lead Process in the Run Screen. Click on the New button and enter the required name of the new process (i.e.

  • Page 24: Determining A New Process Position

    2.4.1 DETERMINING A NEW PROCESS POSITION The MTX/STX automatically positions the wire end to each specific application. All processes contain information regarding the rotation of the wire to the process, also known as the Pivot Position, and the location of the wire end into the process, also known as the Extension.

  • Page 25: Manually Setting The Process Positions

    Depart Velocity: The maximum speed of the wire as it departs the process position. (Rotational move) Pre-Trip Time: The time, in milliseconds, prior to the wire arriving to the process position, that the MTX/STX signals the process to activate. (This should be 0 when using TU-10’s) Post-Trip Time: The time, in milliseconds, that the wire will remain in the process position.

  • Page 26: Determining Left/Right Wire Position

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL The MTX/STX provides the ability to manual learn a processing station. This can be preformed by following the these steps 1. From the Main Run screen select “Step” Cycle Mode 2. Click on the respective end process (Lead or Trail). Click on Advanced 3.

  • Page 27: Determining In/Out Wire Position

    2.4.1.4 DETERMINING THE PROCESS HEIGHT (OPTION) As a standard feature, the MTX/STX offers an adjustable base for crimping stations. This base can be adjusted by rotating the adjustment handle clockwise for raising the height, and counter-clockwise for lowering the height.

  • Page 28: Determining Arrive And Depart Extension

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.4.1.5 DETERMINING ARRIVE AND DEPART EXTENSION In normal operation the Arrive and Depart Extension values should be the same as the Process Extension. This will avoid additional steps in the cycle, increasing production rates. This is the case when the wire can be swung over the process at the Process Extension position and be swung back out on the same arc.

  • Page 29: Setting The Process Departure Velocity And Acceleration

    2.4.1.9 HOME POSITIONS OF PIVOT, PROCESS EXTENSION, AND HEIGHT Each device includes a home position, which was created when the device was installed onto the MTX/STX machine. CAUTION! The pivot arm can be sent to the home position by clicking on the house icon located next to the position.

  • Page 30: Setting Additional Process Properties

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.4.2 SETTING ADDITIONAL PROCESS PROPERTIES Additional process properties can be included as part of the process database. These properties include the Wire Over-hang length, the Return Extension position, and the Strip Length. 2.4.2.1 SETTING THE WIRE OVERHANG VALUE Each End Process includes information regarding the amount of wire extending from the pivot arm jaw.

  • Page 31: Setting The Return Extension

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Repeat this procedure for all devices identified by the sequence of steps of the active process. Enter the largest calculated value into the Overhang data-field. If the calculated value is less then zero, enter zero. 2.4.2.2 SETTING THE RETURN EXTENSION The Return Extension is utilized if additional clearance is needed to clear the wire end through to the cutterhead area.
  • Page 32 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL The device can be arrange in the sequence by select the desired device and click on “Move Up or Move Down” You can also delete a step in the same manner Note: When working with a multi step process, while in the advance screen be certain you select the step you intend to modify.

  • Page 33: Recalling Existing Part Programs

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL RECALLING EXISTING PART PROGRAMS To recall existing part programs, either type in the Part Program name, or click onto the data-field box and highlight the required program. CREATING A NEW PART PROGRAM To create a new part program, left click on the Part : label, and click on the New box. Enter the new part program name in the box.

  • Page 34: Setting The Release Delay

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.6.1 SETTING THE RELEASE DELAY The release delay is the amount of time, in Milliseconds, which the trailing pivot jaw will hold the wire in the drop position before it is released. This delay is utilized to allow for the wire to clear the motorized conveyor, and collect neatly into the collection trough.

  • Page 35: Creating Or Editing A Pre-Process

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.6.3.1 CREATING OR EDITING A PRE-PROCESS Click on the Pre-Process indicator box on the end of the wire to open the window to create a new process. Pre-Process indicator box The pre process screen allows you to select your printing device, Inkjet, or Hot Stamp and their associating options.

  • Page 36: Entering Total And Batch Quantities

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.6.4.2 ENTERING TOTAL AND BATCH QUANTITIES Highlighting the existing “Programmed” values, and typing the new required values can enter Total Parts and Batch Parts quantities. Batch quantities are sub-groups of the total quantity, and are used for separating the complete quantity into more manageable sizes 2.6.4.3...

  • Page 37: Creating A Double Program (Options Required)

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL CREATING A DOUBLE PROGRAM (OPTIONS REQUIRED) A double wire assembly or three-point harness can be produced by the MTX only. It requires the optional doubling module. To set up a double, check the Double Box on the tool bar.

  • Page 38: Creating A Double Program

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.8.1 CREATING A DOUBLE PROGRAM HINT!! Before making a new program it is always helpful to select an existing part that has as many characteristics common to the new program as possible (IE: wire and/or terminal type) To create a double program click on then the NEW button.

  • Page 39: Configuring Vertical Or Horizontal Double

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.8.2 CONFIGURING VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL DOUBLE The doubling device can be configured to present the wires in a horizontal or vertical plane. 2.8.2.1 SEQUENCE The first wire of the double is placed in the lower jaw and moved down. Figure 1 The second wire is placed in the upper jaw.

  • Page 40: Double Termination

    The Double end process requires the Doubler as the first step and the termination device second. CREATING AND EDITING JOB PROGRAMS The MTX/STX can be programmed to run a Job Program. This is a series of existing part programs run either in a batch or harness.

  • Page 41: Creating A New Job Program

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.9.1 CREATING A NEW JOB PROGRAM To create a new Job Program click on JOB: the following screen will appear. WARNING!!! When establishing a job with marking on any component all components must have marking. If no mark is...

  • Page 42: Harness Mode

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.9.1.2 HARNESS MODE The Harness Mode differs from the Batch Mode in two ways. First it does not divide the quantity into batches. The parts total will be run one part per line. Then the next line will be run until the last line is run. This is repeated until the Harness Loop Count is complete.

  • Page 43: File Management

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.10 FILE MANAGEMENT The MTX/STX gives you a simple file management system to help you manage your information. The data such as wire, parts, process, etc. are storied in folders. Select the desired folder from the folder menu.

  • Page 44: Password Authorization

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2.11 PASSWORD AUTHORIZATION The MTX/STX uses a system of password controlled user access levels to control access to different software functions. The levels are: Administrator Power user Supervisor Operator Each of these levels can have user-defined accesses assigned.

  • Page 45: Language Editor

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL To assign access levels to a to a function highlight the function and click “Edit”. Then select the desired level of access. To change users under password control go to “File/Login as different user” 3 LANGUAGE EDITOR The text displayed in the software can be edited to satisfy local language requirements.
  • Page 46 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL This is a sample of a label change file. This is a sample of a language change file.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    1. Cycle stop the machine. 2. Master stop the machine. 3. Raise main safety guard If access to upper mechanisms is required 4. Close the MTX windows application. 5. Close TU-10 and any other additional windows applications. 6. Shutdown windows.

  • Page 48: Mechanical Adjustments

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENTS 4.2.1 WIRE STRAIGHTENER The Wire Straightener is calibrated for repeatable settings. The plate and knob are graduated. One revolution of the knob is one graduation on the main plate. The stationary line of rollers can be tilted from entry to exit to allow for a gradual decrease in straightener roller effect on the wire as it leaves the straightener.

  • Page 49: Tonking

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Lead End Tonker 4.2.2 TONKING Open Barrel Terminals Only Tonking is the process of controlling the end of the wire as it is laid in the terminal. A properly tonked wire lies in the bottom of the terminal just before the crimp.

  • Page 50: Pneumatic Tonker Option

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL TONKING LIMIT ADJUSTMENT Tail tonking Adjustment Lead Tonking limit adjustment PNEUMATIC TONKER OPTION The pneumatic tonking device needs no adjustment and will enable and disable as required by the press program. You need only to set the lower limit...

  • Page 51: Blade Change

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL BLADE CHANGE CAUTION! BLADES ARE SHARP!! HANDLE WITH GREAT CARE. Do not attempt to catch a falling blade assembly. To remove the blade assembly open the cutterhead full. Rotating the pulley/ knob at the top of the cutterhead does this.

  • Page 52: Feed Belt Replacement

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Guide Tube Change The proper size guide tube should always be used. Too large of a tube will cause length accuracy and control problems. Too small will cause jamming. The guide tubes consist of two parts, the guide tube it self and the infeed guide. To change these Items open the main and feed drive guards.

  • Page 53: Maintenance Software

    The Device Configuration screen is used to establish the identities of the end of wire processes, which have been installed onto the MTX/STX worktable. This screen establishes the name and type of device, and the reference position (pivot, Extension, and height) and other process variables used to define the process type.

  • Page 54: Establishing Process Station Home (Reference) Position

    4.7.2 ESTABLISHING THE DEVICE TYPE The MTX/STX has several pre-programmed device types. The device type identity identifies the required communication process between the device and the MTX/STX. To select the device type, click on the required device type. Use the following listing to determine which device type you require:...

  • Page 55: Setting Station "T

    “LEAD or TAIL” at the lower left of the screen. SETTING MACHINE CONFIGURATION PROPERTIES Machine configuration properties are used for the initial set-up of the MTX/STX. These settings should normally not be adjusted other than during the initial installation of your machine.
  • Page 56 600. Consecutive Faults Allowed: This value determines how many consecutive inspection errors will be allowed prior to an MTX/STX cycle stop. Steppers Installed: This value identifies the press bases used See below for correct value Valid for version Beta 0.06 and up, Bit 0 assigned to lead stepper. Bit 1 assigned to tail stepper (If you change this value you will have to shut down power on the control and restart to get it to function properly.)
  • Page 57 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 2 = Tray with feedback installed 3 = Both feed back tray and chop off blade installed 4 = Bad part sort feedback Part Sort Min. Length this value is the minimum length of a wire at which the good/ bad part sorting mechanism on the collector will function.

  • Page 58: Using I/O And Servo Maintenance Screens

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL USING I/O AND SERVO MAINTENANCE SCREENS The MTX/STX software includes powerful on-line input/output and servo maintenance help screens for use in problem diagnostics. 4.9.1 USING MACHINE STATES SCREEN The Machine States screen tracks the progress of the program as it cycles.

  • Page 59: Using Discrete I/O Screen

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 4.9.2 USING DISCRETE I/O SCREEN The I/O Screen can tell you what outputs have been commanded by the control and what inputs have been received by the control. Outputs can be force on or off to test the device. Inputs can be forced to simulate switch or sensor inputs.

  • Page 60: Using Servo Maintenance Screen

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 4.9.3 USING SERVO MAINTENANCE SCREEN This screen allows the independent operation of the of the servo motors and provides command and encoder feed back data. 4.9.3.1 SERVO MOTOR POSITION The servomotors are controlled by command and feed back data. This data is displayed in the screen above.

  • Page 61: On-Line Preventative Maintenance Screens

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 4.10 ON-LINE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCREENS Currently under development. 10/25/04 6-119876...

  • Page 62: Suggested Preventative Maintenance Schedule

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 4.11 SUGGESTED PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (Based on one 8 hour shift operation) TASK DAILY MONTHLY 6 MONTHS YEARLY Test Safety guards and switches Test function Check blade condition Inspect Check and drain Drain Note 5 Pneumatic filters...

  • Page 63: Drive Belt Replacement

    5. Filter elements change is dictated by condition of air used. 4.12 DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT When replacing the belts on the MTX/STX they should be pulled tight but not preloaded or stretched. Any time a belt is replaced a Master Reference must be preformed. See following section.

  • Page 64: Machine Reference

    CPU is manually reset. I should be noted that whenever the machine CPU is manually reset it is necessary to restart the MTX program. During the Machine Reference each axis will move to find the reference switch then find the marker pulse.

  • Page 65: Reference Failure Troubleshooting

    Use the I/O screen to check switch inputs and marker pulse (Index data). See Sec 4.12.1 “Reference Pulse” in the MTX/STX Manual The stripping head / cutter head will jump back when the servo fails. Do not mistake this for the normal motion.

  • Page 66: Reference Pulse

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 4.13.5 REFERENCE PULSE With the motor belt removed, set the axis at its mechanical position. See photos below. Open the I/O Statues screen from the Maintenance Menu. In the servo I/O section find the subject motor and the index data column. If you click on the subject motor it will highlight and make it easier to monitor.
  • Page 67 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Mechanical positions Lead Swing Axis Strip Axis Tail swing Axis Rotate the lead Rotate the Tail stripping head so the stripping head so jaw centerline points at the corner of the wire feed the collection trough. Be sure the nozzle points at trough is extended.

  • Page 68: Upper Cutterhead Belt

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 4.13.6 UPPER CUTTERHEAD BELT Upper Cutterhead Belt Adjusting screws Apply light tension between shaft and plate at the top for the upper belt and the bottom for the lower belt 4.13.7 LOWER CUTTERHEAD BELTS Lower Cutterhead Belt...

  • Page 69: Feed Assembly Belts

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Belt Replacement con’t Cutterhead to motor belt—Pull motor back to tension Adjusting screws Pivot screw 4.13.8 FEED ASSEMBLY BELTS Adjusting Drive screws Belt Encoder Drive Belt Encoder Backup Roller Drive Belt Adjusting screws Adjusting screws for drive...

  • Page 70: Pivot And Strip Belts

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Belt Replacement Con’t 4.13.9 PIVOT AND STRIP BELTS Adjusting screws Motor to Jackshaft Belt (Jackshaft) Adjusting screws Jackshaft to Pivot Belt Strip Drive Belt Pivot screw Adjusting screws Pivot screw Loosen both pivot and Jackshaft belts then tighten pivot first the jackshaft to motor.

  • Page 71: Master Reference Procedure

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 1. Insert the feed nozzle of the wire guide into the receptacle on the master fixture making certain it is inserted all the way. It may be necessary to adjust the height so the nozzle inserts without interference.
  • Page 72 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 4.14 MASTER REFERENCE PROCEDURE All position data on the MTX/STX starts with the “ Master Reference Position ”. This position is set at the factory. There are however several situations that would require this to be reset in the field. They are belt, motor or other drive component replacement or the loose of the hard drive on the computer.

  • Page 73: Centering The Cutterhead

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL The process has been initialized. Remove the fixture. Click “NEXT”. You can now close the guard and master start the machine. When you press cycle start the servos will go thru a series of moves. When the beeping stops the procedure is complete.

  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 5 TROUBLESHOOTING MTX/STX TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem Resolution Wire Jam While Loading Try larger or smaller feed tube. Be sure wire has been straightened; pull wire through the straightener prior to loading. Check the end has a clean blunt cut. Do not feed a stripped wire through the machine.
  • Page 75 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Wire Not Stripping or Strip Lengths Not Check strip and pull lengths values for correctness. Consistent Check for proper strip diameter and way back. Check for sufficient gripper pressure. Try increasing strip delay for elastic insulations. Check blades for wear or proper sizing. It may be necessary to use radius blades for certain wires.
  • Page 76 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Wire Ends Are Not Collected Together Increase release delay in part properties screen. Ensure proper setting of wire straightener. Increase/Decrease departure acceleration of last process. Check good part rotation and extension settings in machine configuration table. Wire Is Looping Out Of Collector Reduce departure acceleration on last step of leading process.

  • Page 77: Machine Function Error Codes

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL MACHINE FUNCTION ERROR CODES Error Message Description / Explanation Bad label data. Label data is incorrect or insufficient Batch complete. The Batch Part Programmed quantity has been reached. The collecting trough needs to be cycled to continue running Check batch tray.

  • Page 78: Appendix

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL MACHINE FUNCTION ERROR CODES Error Message Description / Explanation Lead3 process not ready. Confirming READY signal not present ( DIO B 9) Main air low. Air pressure is low or has dipped below limits momentarily due to lack of volume No part count entered.
  • Page 79 MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Figure 8 S-1 Stripper 10/25/04 6-119876...

  • Page 80: Window And Long Lead Strips

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL 6.1.1 WINDOW AND LONG LEAD STRIPS The window strip is produced by using a S-1 stripper. The lead end of the wire is stripped to a length equal to the lead end strip and the window strip. The wire is then presented to the S-1 stripper where the window strip is done.

  • Page 81: Twister

    MTX/STX OPERATORS MANUAL Special Short Wire Blade Assembly Window Strip Special Short Nozzle Figure 11 Wire guide and Blade Assembly TWISTER The twister option can be used for several different operations: 1. Twist off the slug and twist the strands in to a tight rotation for further off line processing 2.

  • Page 82: Tinning

    For tinning the end of the wire Artos installs a FAPRO FA 400 Automatic Tinning Station. This provides a constant stream of flux and soldier. The MTX/STX passes the wire end thru the streams for tip tinning. Support documentation is provided if the MTX/STX is so equipped.

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