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Operating Manual Original Instructions D439848XA vers. 4...
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(c) 2012 SILCA S.p.a. – Vittorio Veneto This manual has been drawn up by SILCA S.p.a. All rights reserved. No part of this publication can be reproduced or circulated by any means whatsoever (photocopies, microfilm or other) without the consent of SILCA S.p.a.
7.6.1 Starting the motor .......................... 13 7.6.2 Cutter motor on warning light ......................13 7.6.3 Led lamp (matrix pro version) ......................13 7.6.4 Led lamp (matrix evo version) ....................... 13 8 MACHINE CALIBRATION AND REGULATION ..................14 Fitting and removing tools ......................14 Micrometer gauge...........................15...
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Cutting tubular keys (MATRIX PRO version) ..................31 10 MAINTENANCE ..........................32 10.1 Tightening and replacing the belt ....................32 10.2 Removing the upper front unit ......................33 10.3 Replacing the rollbar........................33 10.4 Replacing the transparent safety shield ..................34 10.5 Replacing the lamp .........................34 10.6 Adjusting/replacing the vertical carriage spring ................35 10.7 Checking and replacing fuses ......................36 10.8 Replacing the calibration key pad electronic circuit board..............37...
The warranty card attached to the machine covers free repairs or replacement of faulty parts for 24 months from the date of purchase*. All operations must be agreed by the user with Silca or the Service Centre. * Damage caused by negligence or wrong use of the machine by the user will null the warranty.
For those inexperienced in the subject of keys and key cutting, below is an illustration of the most frequently used terms: 1) Head 3) Stop 5) Tip 7) Cuts 2) Neck 4) Stem 6) Back 8) Diameter Fig. 2 (*) Matrix PRO only Copyright Silca 2012...
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Mass - RPM - Fusibles place the adhesive label in the way illustrated. Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Calibration control ON Tool alignment (green) Lamp switch switch Tracer point-key contact Cutter-key contact Blue LED for machine live Fig. 5 Copyright Silca 2012...
To guarantee maintaining these results over time, please follow the instructions below: Observe the procedures described in this manual; • Always use Original Silca Tools as they are designed to make the best of MATRIX and provide quality key- • cutting;...
FICHET type KEYS TUBULAR KEYS NARROW STEM (MERCEDES) (H profile) Ø min. 4 mm Ø max.12 mm with “M” adapter with “F” adapter STANDARD on Matrix PRO only STANDARD on vers.120V STANDARD on vers.230V OPTIONAL on vers.230V OPTIONAL on vers.120V Copyright Silca 2012...
V - tracer point regulation micrometric ring G - transparent safety shield W- motor ON warning light H - clamp carriage locking knob Z - power socket clamp tilt locking lever J - lamp K - calibration unit key pad Copyright Silca 2012...
Operating Manual Matrix 3 WORKING PARTS - MATRIX EVO Fig. 8 A - clamp carriage (X-Y axes) N - tracer point spring cam A1- clamp locking lever O - carriage spring knob B - left-hand tilting clamp P - ON/OFF switch...
Once removed from its packing place MATRIX directly on the work bench; one person can easily perform this operation. ATTENTION: lift the machine by holding onto the base. Never lift the machine by gripping the clamps, levers or other parts. Copyright Silca 2012...
• Warning light (W) cutter motor on The right-hand front part of the machine (behind the clamp unit) has a warning light (W). The warning light flashes when the cutter motor is on. Copyright Silca 2012...
Note: every time the machine is turned on the initial illumination function is reset (turning on by proximity sensor). 7.6.4 LED LAMP (MATRIX EVO VERSION) When the key-cutting machine is turned on the lamp is off. Lightly touch the button (J1) to turn the lamp on or off.
(M1) clockwise to lock. Do not exert pressure to turn the knob slightly (M1). Removing: press knob (M1) lightly downwards and turn anti- clockwise to open the self-centering gripper and remove the tool. Do not exert pressure to turn the knob slightly (M1). Fig. 17 Copyright Silca 2012...
Operating Manual Matrix Matrix EVO version Tracer point Fitting: insert the tracer point all the way into the spindle with the numbered ring towards the clamp. hold the tool in this position and tighten the grub screw (G3) with the hex wrench provided.
(V) one click at a time. Calibration is complete as soon as the green vertical bar illuminates together with the two green arrows. ATTENTION: at the end of calibration press the button (K1) to disable the key pad/control board. 6) Now it’s possible to proceed with duplication. Copyright Silca 2012...
Turn/push the cam (N) all the way clockwise. Enable the tracer point spring: to cut dimple and tubular keys. Disable the tracer point spring: for calibration operations. to cut keys with laser cuts and vehicle keys in general. Fig. 22 Copyright Silca 2012...
(C). Fig. 24, Fig. 25 and Fig. 26 illustrate the three examples of use of the spring system: • CENTRAL cuts • RIGHT-HAND cuts • LEFT-HAND cuts CENTRAL cuts Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Copyright Silca 2012...
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Take the tools above the keys to the left of the key stem (Fig. 25). • Left-hand cuts: Take the tools above the keys to the right of the key stem (Fig. 26). Lock the knob (O) and proceed with cutting. Copyright Silca 2012...
Each clamp (right or left hand) comprises 3 jaws. Standard stationary jaw (located on left) Mobile central jaw Right-hand stationary jaw NOTE: Carefully clean the clamp before and/or after cutting a key. Fig. 29 - Matrix PRO clamps Copyright Silca 2012...
Operating Manual Matrix Fig. 30- Matrix EVO clamps Fig. 31 8.6.1 THE CLAMP UNIT HAS SEVERAL SEATS DEDICATED TO THE POSITIONING OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF KEYS: • keys with dimple cuts and laser keys • laser keys with a narrow stem (Mercedes) • Fichet keys with H profile...
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KEYS WITH DIMPLE CUTS AND LASER KEYS Fig. 32 Fig. 33 Use the left-hand part of the clamp for keys with head stop (stop 0) or tip stop (Stop 1 - Stop 2 - Stop 3). Fig. 34 Copyright Silca 2012...
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LASER KEYS WITH A NARROW STEM (MERCEDES) D910534ZR STANDARD on vers.120V OPTIONAL on vers.230V Use the left-hand part of the clamp and the M adapter. Fig. 36 KEYS WITH DIMPLE CUTS CISA / ABUS / BRICARD (with CS62-CS70-BD13... profile) Use the bottom right-hand part of the clamp for cuts on the stem. Fig. 37 Copyright Silca 2012...
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Fig. 38 TUBULAR KEYS (MATRIX PRO VERSION ONLY) Use the special seat in the front right-hand part of the clamp. Fig. 39 For other types of keys consult the Specialist Guide for the key-cutting machine in use. Copyright Silca 2012...
1-2-3: for keys with tip stop (Fig. 41) Choice of stops 1 - 2 - 3 is determined by the length of the key stem. ATTENTION: the cutting path must always lie within the clamp surface. Fig. 40 Fig. 41 Copyright Silca 2012...
11) Remove the cut key only and place it on the second side (the key has the same cuts on both sides). 12) Proceed with cutting side 2. Fig. 42 9.3.1 BACK CUTS If there are cuts on the back of the key, stand it upright on the bottom of the clamp (Fig. 43). Fig. 43 Copyright Silca 2012...
1) Loosen the handle (I) to free the clamps and incline them to the chosen angle (see index (B2) on graduated drum) (Fig. 44). 2) Lock the clamps in place with the handle (I). 3) Make the cuts. Fig. 44 Fig. 45 Fig. 46 Copyright Silca 2012...
13) Remove the key blank only and turn it 180° to cut side 2. The key has the same cuts on both sides. 14) Start the motor with the switch (Q) and make the cuts. Fig. 47 Copyright Silca 2012...
15) remove the key blank only and turn 180° to cut the second side. The key has the same cuts on both sides. 16) re-start the motor with switch (Q) and proceed with cutting. D910533ZR STANDARD on vers.120V OPTIONAL on vers. 230V Fig. 48 HU41P - HU64P - HU64T - HU81T HU55P Fig. 49 Fig. 50 Copyright Silca 2012...
14) Remove both keys, turn 180 and fit them into their clamps/adapters again. Start the motor with the switch (Q) and make the cuts. D910534ZR STANDARD on vers.230V OPTIONAL on vers.120V Fig. 51 Fig. 52 Fig. 53 Copyright Silca 2012...
(using the tracer point spring function) to reach cutting depth. 9) Move the lever (C) slightly to complete each single cut. 10) Repeat this operation for each cut on the key. Fig. 54 Copyright Silca 2012...
1) Turn off the master switch and disconnect the power lead. 2) Loosen the 6 screws (Y1) and remove the top safety guard (Y). 3) Loosen (without removing) the 4 allen screws (Y2) securing the motor (Fig. 56). Fig. 55 Fig. 56 Copyright Silca 2012...
3) Fit the new rollbar and secure with the 3 screws (R3). 4) Replace the upper front unit on the machine and secure with the 4 screws (K2). 5) Secure the rollbar with the 2 screws (R1). Copyright Silca 2012...
8) Secure the lamp glass with the 2 screws (J1). 9) Connect the connector (J4). 10) Replace the upper front unit on the machine and secure with the 4 screws (K2). 11) Secure the rollbar with the 2 screws (R1). Fig. 61 Fig. 62 Copyright Silca 2012...
5) Replace the safety guard (Y) and secure with the 6 screws (Y1) (Fig. 51). To replace the spring: follow the instructions in points 1. 2. 3. replace the spring and adjust tightness. Fig. 63 Fig. 64 Fig. 65 Fig. 66 Copyright Silca 2012...
1) Take the fuse out of its seat (V3) (Fig. 68 and Fig. 69). 2) Replace and secure the bottom safety plate with the 4 screws (P4). 3) Return the key-cutting machine to its proper position. Fig. 68 Fig. 69 Copyright Silca 2012...
5) Loosen the condenser fixing nut (C3). 6) Connect the connectors to the new condenser and replace the protective cap. 7) Secure the condenser with the nut (C3). 8) Replace the top cover and tighten the 6 screws (Y1). Fig. 71 Fig. 72 Copyright Silca 2012...
(Z3). Take care that the position is correct according to the voltage(Fig. 76). 9) Replace and secure the bottom safety guard with the 4 screws (P4). 10) Return the key-cutting machine to the upright position. Copyright Silca 2012...
5) Insert the new switch into the special seat. 6) Reconnect the connectors. 7) Replace and secure the bottom safety guard with the 4 screws (P4). 8) Return the key-cutting machine to the upright position. Fig. 77 Fig. 78 Copyright Silca 2012...
Operating Manual Matrix 10.13 ALIGNING/CALIBRATING THE CLAMP The key-cutting machine comes from Silca with the clamp perfectly aligned. Alignment is necessary only if: a jaw falls from the clamp and has to be replaced caduta accidentale del morsetto 1) Make sure the motor ON switch is OFF.
5) If not, loosen the 2 screws (H3) and regulate the jaw (if necessary, loosen the 2 nuts (H4) and regulate the 2 grub screws (H5) until the condition described above is achieved. Fig. 83 Fig. 84 Copyright Silca 2012...
2) Carefully clean the seat and fit the new jaw up against the right-hand side and align also from the front(Fig. 88). 3) Tighten the 2 screws (H3) without exerting pressure. 4) Check alignment (Ch. 10.13.2) and then fully tighten the 2 screws (H3). Fig. 87 Fig. 88 Copyright Silca 2012...
6) Fit the stationary jaw up against the right-hand side and align also from the front. 7) Tighten the 2 screws (H3) without exerting pressure. 8) Check alignment (Ch.10.13.2) and then fully tighten the 2 screws (H3). Fig. 91 Fig. 92 Copyright Silca 2012...
12 AFTER-SALES SERVICE Silca provides full service to purchasers of the MATRIX machine. To ensure total safety for the operator and the machine, any operations not specified in this manual shall be carried out by the manufacturer or in the special Service Centres recommended by Silca.
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EN 55022 ; EN 55024 ; EN 61000-3-2 ; EN 61000-3-3 Standards | 12 | European Union DIRECTIVE 2006/95/CE (Low Voltage) and with the EN 60950-1 ; EN 62233 Standards Claudio Tomasella of the Silca S.p.A. Research & Development Division is authorized to create a Technical File. Operations Director...
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EN 55022 ; EN 55024 ; EN 61000-3-2 ; EN 61000-3-3 Standards | 12 | European Union DIRECTIVE 2006/95/CE (Low Voltage) and with the EN 60950-1 ; EN 62233 Standards Claudio Tomasella of the Silca S.p.A. Research & Development Division is authorized to create a Technical File. Operations Director...
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Phone: +39 0438 9136 Fax +39 0438 913800 E-mail: silca@silca.it www.silca.biz India United Kingdom MINDA SILCA Engineering Ltd. SILCA Ltd. Plot no.37, Toy City, Unit 6 Lloyds Court - Manor Royal GREATER NOIDA (U.P.) - 201308 CRAWLEY RH10 9QU Phone: +91 9871397630/31...
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