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INTRODUCTION
You have recently purchased a BABOLAT SENSOR EXPERT stringing machine - thank you for
making the right choice! This manual has been written specially to help you get used to the
way the machine works and to make sure that it meets your expectations. Please READ
THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY to give yourself a good idea of the precautions to be
taken when you use your new machine and to look after it in the best possible way.
Keep this manual to hand so that you can consult it at any time, and make sure that it
stays with the machine if ever lent or sold.
A VHS video cassette comes with your SENSOR EXPERT stringing machine. We suggest you
to watch it in addition to reading this manual, so that you will have a good understanding of
the main operations for setting up and using the machine, as well as the actions required for
stringing.
This machine is intended for professional use and is designed for the stringing of all types of
rackets - tennis, badminton, squash, etc. - using strings made of synthetic materials or
natural gut. It must be used by operators who are qualified and well-versed in the operating
rules and safety instructions set out in this manual.
Your SENSOR EXPERT stringing machine is "CE" certified and is in conformity with machine
directive 89/392/EC. We will not assume liability if any alterations are made to the machine
without our authorisation, thus undermining the safety conditions and invalidating any
warranty clauses.
We also wish to draw your attention to the fact that the use of accessories or products other
than those recommended by BABOLAT may present risks for which we will not be liable.
As we want you to make the most of the latest technology and new equipment, as well as to
benefit from our experience, our machines may undergo technical or design changes. As a
result, some of the features and information in this manual may be changed without prior
notice and without any obligation to up-date it.
Should you encounter any problems or have any questions about your SENSOR EXPERT
stringing machine, please do not hesitate to contact your nearest BABOLAT After-Sales
Service Centre.
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Page 1: Introduction
INTRODUCTION You have recently purchased a BABOLAT SENSOR EXPERT stringing machine - thank you for making the right choice! This manual has been written specially to help you get used to the way the machine works and to make sure that it meets your expectations. Please READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY to give yourself a good idea of the precautions to be taken when you use your new machine and to look after it in the best possible way. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................1 CONTENTS......................3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................4 ON RECEPTION .......................5 Recommendations..................5 Unpacking the machine .................5 DESCRIPTION ......................6 "Rack" concept .....................8 Identification ....................8 Characteristics ....................9 Options ......................9 Tools ......................9 INSTALLATION......................10 Positioning....................10 Assembling ....................11 Connecting to power supply.................12 Powering-up..................12 Changing voltage or fuses ..............12 USING THE MACHINE ....................14 Warnings ....................14 The control panel ..................15... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The SENSOR EXPERT stringing machine has been designed to provide a reliable and perfectly safe service. However, it could become a potential source of danger in the event of any incorrect or poor maintenance. In this manual, the paragraphs concerning safety are therefore drawn to your attention by the following symbols: Warning of a risk of serious personal injury. -
Page 5: On Reception
- 1 demonstration video - 2 spare fuses - 1 64 mm adapter Make sure that you have all these items. If not, contact your BABOLAT dealer immediately. BE CAREFUL: remove the machine from the pallet without holding it by the arms or by the pulling head. -
Page 6: Description
DESCRIPTION ♦ SENSOR EXPERT MONO Circular turntable with magnetic 11 - Billiard lock 12 - Sensor pulling head with Clamp-holder with automatic raising system locking system 13 - Control panel Post 14 - Rack Billiard control knob 15 - Tool bay... - Page 7 ♦ SENSOR EXPERT DUAL Circular turntable with magnetic 11 - Billiard lock 12 - Sensor pulling head with Clamp-holder with automatic raising system locking system 13 - Control panel Post 14 - Rack Billiard control knob 15 - Tool bay...
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Page 8: Rack" Concept
The rack is the heart of your stringing machine. If it breaks down, you just need to take it out and replace it with the one you will receive from your BABOLAT After-Sales Service Centre (for rack removal, see the paragraph "Changing voltage or fuses"). -
Page 9: Characteristics
- 1 "H" adapter for racket head, - 4 interlocking V-shaped caps. ♦ Tools (sold separately) To make your work easier, BABOLAT has designed a whole range of specific tools for stringing. They are presented in a case and available under the code number 02054. -
Page 10: Installation
INSTALLATION ♦ Positioning Place the equipped machine cupboard on a flat surface near an electricity supply and in a space that is sufficiently open to give the operator room to move, allowing for a minimum safety area of 800 mm around the machine. The following conditions should be respected for the environment of the workstation: - temperature: 10 to 35 °C, - relative humidity: 30 to 70 %,... -
Page 11: Assembling
2 people. Place the cupboard in the required position. On the side of the cupboard, remove the BABOLAT decorative plate (1), by loosening the 6 fixing screws with a star screwdriver (not supplied). Place the stringing machine on its cupboard, perpendicular to the latter. -
Page 12: Connecting To Power Supply
For this job you will need to remove the rack from the machine. Turn off the machine. Remove the BABOLAT decorative plate on the side of the cupboard. Remove the power cable from the mains. Unplug the right-angle plug on the power cable from the machine. - Page 13 Then change the two fuses depending on the new voltage. 100 V and 120 V fuses = 3.15 A T 220 V and 240 V fuses = 1.6 A T In case of doubt, call the BABOLAT After-Sales Service Centre. Changing fuses Type of fuse: HPC 5x20 mm ceramic BE CAREFUL: in the event of a problem, you should change both fuses at the same time.
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Page 14: Using The Machine
USING THE MACHINE ♦ Warnings BABOLAT will not be liable for any direct or indirect damage caused by incorrect installation, poor maintenance, alterations or improper usage. We will also be cleared of liability in the event of any failure to comply with standard requirements for the prevention of accidents and fire or for the safety of electrical installations. -
Page 15: The Control Panel
♦ The control panel The control panel allows you to communicate with the machine. It has a liquid crystal display screen with 4 lines of 40 characters. Using its 4 selection keys and 3 scrolling keys, the control panel allows you to change the user settings on the machine and to view the current values to find out its status. -
Page 16: The Scrolling Keys
The scrolling keys With the three keys you have various possibilities depending on the type of action or series of actions that you wish to carry out. "Step by step" mode Normal step-by-step selection Example with key: Press once on keys 25.0 kg ⇒... -
Page 17: Convention
Convention In the following paragraphs, you will find pictures of the various screens displayed by the digital screen with the method for moving between screens, presented in the form of logic diagrams. To make it easier to understand we will be using the following symbols to represent the pressing of keys: Quick press "shift"... -
Page 18: The Screens
At power up Welcome message Message on first use BEFORE USING THE MACHINE, ==BABOLAT== PLEASE READ THE USER'S MANUAL ACCESS TO shift USER MODE Screen 1 == BABOLAT == 22 JAN. 2000 18:35 +15 % auto 25.0 kg . . 3. . MAIN CROSS TURNTABLE SPEED Alternative display ... -
Page 19: Access To The Various Screens
Access to the various screens Screen 1 Screen 2 == BABOLAT == 22 JAN. 2000 18:35 VERSION 01.01.P 22 JAN. 2000 18:35 +15 % auto End : Long shift 25.0 kg . . 3. . LOCKED +2.0 Kg -1.0 Kg MAIN... -
Page 20: Description Of Screens And Menus
Description of screens and menus Screen 1 Display and modification of tension for main strings MAIN ⇒ Current value (default or last-used setting) 25.0 kg Direct modification by pitch of 100 g (0.5 lb) or pitch of 1 kg (10 lb) using the scolling keys Tension range: 5 to 40 kg (11.5 to 88 lb) ⇒... - Page 21 Screen 1 == BABOLAT == 22 JAN. 2000 18:35 auto 25.0 kg _ M _ . . 3 . . MAIN CROSS TURNTABLE SPEED +2.0 kg -1.0 kg > - M - < ...4. 27.0 kg 24.0 kg KNOT...
- Page 22 Screen 2 Selection of clamp-holder unlocking option when the stringing is completed CLAMPS ⇒ Current selection. FREE: unlocked LOCKED Selection of option Sensor head raising during traction cycle HEAD ⇒ Current selection. Select YES or NO Setting of KNOT correction >KNOT<...
- Page 23 Screen 2 VERSION 01.01.P 22 JAN. 2000 18:35 End : Long shift LOCKED +2.0 kg -1.0 kg CLAMPS HEAD >KNOT< CROSS FREE > CROSS < * only on mono version Screen 3 Next screen : Shift, End : Long shift ECO : DESACT.
- Page 24 Screen 4 Selection of language for display of messages LANGUAGE ⇒ Current selection. ENGLISH Choose between 5 languages (French, German, English, Spanish, Italian) Selection of measurement units for display of digital values UNIT ⇒ Current selection. Select kg or lb (1 kg = 2.20 lb) Current selection.
- Page 25 Screen 4 Next screen : Shift, End : Long shift ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNIT UNIT ESPAnOL ETC ... Screen 5 Next screen : Shift, End : Long shift SHIELD >>SHIELD<< SCREEN 1...
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Page 26: Factory Settings
Screen 6 20 JAN. 2000 18:35 Date and time updating MONTH Modification with the scrolling keys ⇒ YEAR HOUR Sreen 7 - Machine configuration (read only) WORKING TIME Length of time for which the machine has been on (in hours) NR OF RACKETS Number of rackets strung by machine (approximate value calculated according to number of tractions) - Page 27 Screen 6 Next screen : Shift, End : Long shift JAN. 2000 18:35 >DAY< MONTH YEAR HOUR >MONTH< >YEAR< HOUR Screen 7 Next screen : Shift, End : Long shift WORKING TIME ..18 DIAG..NR OF RACKETS..10 SERIAL NR..0012 TRACTION CYCLE ..
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Page 28: Positioning The Racket
♦ Positioning the racket The SENSOR EXPERT stringing machine is designed to take all types of rackets, even oversized ones. BE CAREFUL: the racket locking system is designed to hold it in position and to prevent distortion when stringing. Any over-tightening of the arms and billiards may distort the racket and change the tension after stringing. -
Page 29: String Measurer
♦ String measurer The SENSOR EXPERT stringing machine has a system for measuring the length of the string. If you wish to cut a string to a given length, make sure the control panel displays screen 1. Then insert the end of the string into opening (A), above the On/Off switch, push in the string and read the measurement (to the nearest 3 cm) on the control panel screen. -
Page 30: Spring Tensioning
During the traction cycle, the digital display indicates the actual value of the tension applied to the string (from 0.0 kg up to the pre-set tension value). ==BABOLAT== 22 JAN. 2000 18:35 ___I___ 0.0 kg - M - ..3.. -
Page 31: Clamp-Holding System
The measuring system on your SENSOR EXPERT stringing machine is ® automatically adapted to the elasticity of the string (gut, synthetic, Kevlar etc.). The lifting system is fitted with a limiter that functions in the event of excessive ® strain on the motor. This can happen with very rigid strings of the Kevlar polyester) type, which have a reduced lengthening capacity. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
If the problem continues, go to screen 7 on the control panel. Note down the values displayed on the DIAGNOSIS menu and the serial number of the machine, then call your BABOLAT After-Sales Service Centre. During the stringing process, the clamp-holder malfunctions or does not... -
Page 33: Replacing The Circular Turntable
♦ Replacing the circular turntable Make sure the stringing machine is turned off before replacing the circular turntable. BE CAREFUL: this operation must always be carried out by two people. The turntable is fixed by 3 screws placed at 120°. The screws can be reached through the hole, intended for this purpose, under the machine. -
Page 34: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Make sure the stringing machine is always turned off before cleaning it or servicing one of its components. Unplug the power cable from the mains socket. Never wash the machine using water, a hose or high-pressure cleaning. BE CAREFUL: never use corrosive products to clean your stringing machine. - Page 35 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY THE MANUFACTURER: BABTEC, 7 rue des Genévriers 25220 CHALEZEULE FRANCE DECLARES THAT THE MACHINE: type: SENSOR EXPERT number: .......... - CONFORMS TO THE SETTLEMENTS OF THE MODIFIED RULES "MACHINES" (89/392/EC) AND TO THE NATIONAL REGULATIONS OF EEC COUNTRIES.
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