Replacing ferrule separating blade ............21 Troubleshooting ............... 23 Personnel for troubleshooting............... 23 Machine does not start ................ 23 Ferrules placed too deep in the transport unit ........24 We reserve the right to make technical modifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
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Machine decommissioning and disposal ......25 Machine decommissioning ..............25 Machine disposal ................. 25 Electrical connection diagram .......... 26 Spare parts list and accessories ........27 Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
Additional formatting is used in the rest of the text which has the following meaning: Note: This constitutes information which is not related to safety, but which provides important information regarding correct and effec- tive work. We reserve the right to make technical modifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
Machine dangers A risk evaluation with subsequent safety inspection and safety acceptance was performed on the electrical crimping machine R8 E. As for every machine, some residual risks, that cannot be precluded because of design considera- tions, remain. See section 2.8 "Residual risks".
Safety measures at the installation site The machine must be placed stable on a table. – There is a large hazard risk should a machine fall. We reserve the right to make technical modifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
Work steps Operator Technician Transporting Mounting Dismantling Setup Operation Cleaning Maintenance Repairs 2.12 Training and instruction – Only trained and instructed personnel may work on the machine. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
– Repair work may be performed only by the manufacturer or authorised ser- vice departments. 2.13 Noise The A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level of the R8 E crimp- ing machine is ≤70 dB(A). Consequently, ear muffs are not required for operating the machine.
+10 °C to 45 °C Max. operating altitude 2000 m above mean sea level Humidity 50% at 40 °C (without dewing) 90% at 20 °C (without dewing) Contamination level Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
Connect the mains cable to the mains plug (see fig. 3, item 3) of the machine and to the power supply. Switch on the electrical crimping machine R8 E at the power switch (see fig. 3, item 1).
Push the wire end ferrule belt into the magazine until the lowermost ferrule latches. But not further, because otherwise a malfunction can occur. Check this by applying slight tension to the belt. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
Roll up the loose wire end ferrule belt. Fig. 6: End position Cross-section setting Fig. 7: "Display" menu display Die size Insulation stripping stage Conductor cross-section Day quantity counter Initial position symbol We reserve the right to make technical modifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
The current nest is displayed with the bars (see fig. 8, item 3). Check by turning whether the drum has latched. Fig. 8: Setting the die size Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
– The cable must be cut straight and must not have any kinks or bends. – Push the cable through the insertion funnel into the contact. 40 mm Correct Incorrect Inclined Correct We reserve the right to make technical modifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
This causes the machine to travel automatically to the initial position. Switch off the machine. Insert the belt roll. Switch on the machine. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
Switch the machine on and off again. Tap the touch display ten times quickly. The menu is exited when the touch display is pressed for at least 2 seconds. We reserve the right to make technical modifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
The touch-screen sur- face can be cleaned with a soft cloth without any solvents. Lubricant Lubricating grease – Recommended grease: BP Energrease PR-EP 00 Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
Monthly maintenance Open the flap. Oil the support (see fig. 15, item 1) and bearing assembly (see fig. 15, item 2) of the crimping drum. We reserve the right to make technical modifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
Allow lubricating oil to flow into the gap (see fig. 16, item 1) between the set- ting wheel and the cover. Fig. 16: Oiling insulation stripping stage setting Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
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Fig. 17: Shafts Component Activity Cams Apply the above-mentioned grease with a brush to the grooves for all marked components. Fig. 18: Side view, right We reserve the right to make technical modifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
Replacing ferrule separating blade Caution! There is risk of finger injuries at the ferrule separating blade. Never touch the blade. Switch off the machine. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
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Fig. 21: Replacing the ferrule separating blade The installation is performed in the reverse order. Observe the installation position of the ferrule separating blade. We reserve the right to make technical modifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
Faults may the rectified only by trained personnel (fitters) and qualified electri- cians. Machine does not start Cause Correction The power supply is interrupted. Check the mains cable and the fuses. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
Press the touch display once – The motor does not run briefly. or jams (current too high). Service message Service – Service quantity at- Deleted there. tained. We reserve the right to make technical modifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
Machine disposal as house refuse is not permitted. The machine should be disposed of environmentally conform and properly. Note: You can send the product to Rittal for disposal. Contact your responsible country representative. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
10 Electrical connection diagram 10 Electrical connection diagram We reserve the right to make technical modifications. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E...
AS wire end ferrules belt 2.5 mm² 8 mm long 4050.750 Note: In the event of an order, specify the serial number of the ma- chine. Rittal electrical crimping machine R8 E We reserve the right to make technical modifications.
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