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THE CHALLENGE MACHINERY COMPANY CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer Service Manual Serial Numbers: 330TC-A-161000 and up CAUTION Certain components in the CMT-330TC are sus- ceptible to damage due to electrostatic dis- charge. Observe all ESD procedures to avoid component damage. FX.033TCA SERIAL No.: ____________________...
The Challenge Machinery Company 6125 Norton Center Drive Products may be unsupported by The Challenge Machinery Company due to age or the unavail- Norton Shores, MI 49441 USA ability of parts from their original manufacturer. No parts or product support will be available to Phone: 231.799.8484 Fax: 231.798.1275...
Read and understand all instructions thoroughly before using the machine. If questions remain, contact your Author- ized Challenge Dealer. Failure to un- derstand the operating instructions may result in personal injury. Only trained and authorized individuals should operate this machine.
RAP 2.x. static discharge. This section contains procedures necessary to The "2" refers to section number in this manual. install the CMT-330TC and its accessories. Note Definition: Section 3 – Book Quality Note: A regular note indicates an operating,...
Do not disable safety devices. Crush / Entanglement Hazard! Do not operate with covers or guards removed. Electrical Shock Hazard! Disconnect power before removing cover. Electrical Shock Hazard! Disconnect power before removing Power Switch cover. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer Introduction...
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NOTES DEC 2019 Introduction CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
3. If available, check the machine service log book for any previous actions that may be relevant to the call. 4. Retrieve status messages from the ma- chine's memory (GP 6.1 Retrieve Recent Er- ror Messages). DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 1. Service Call Procedures...
Final Actions are taken to complete the service call. Service log entries are made. If necessary, tag modifications are made. The service issue is closed. Procedure 1. Perform RAP 2.95 Final Actions/System Checks. DEC 2019 1. Service Call Procedures CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Power Lockout Procedure on page ix. CAUTION Standard precautions to prevent electro-static discharge must be taken when working with PCBs. Observe these practices whenever work is being done in the electrical panel. DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
6. When possible, attempt to resolve and clear 11. Is the problem a book quality problem? the error message (for example, for an open door message, close the door). It may be DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
RAP 2.45 Center Clamp Sensor Connection Lost to I/O Motor Controller! Switch the main power OFF and then back ON. Check all cable connections between trimmer and accessories RAP 2.6 Touch Screen Display DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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RAP 2.50 Book Entering CMT Sensor RAP 2.33 Internal Conveyor Motors Knife failed to leave down limit in time! RAP 2.49 Knife Down Switches RAP 2.17 Hydraulic Unload and Flow Valve RAP 2.18 Cut Valve DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
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RAP 2.93 Exit Conveyor Motor RAP 2.21 Left Jogger Cylinder Motor Starter on when it should be off! RAP 2.15 Starter Circuit RAP 2.58 Elevator Lift Motor RAP 2.93 Exit Conveyor Motor DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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RAP 2.91 Stacker Pusher Cylinder Sensor RAP 2.86 Stacker Pusher Cylinder Stop Button is Pressed RAP 2.14 E-Stop/Remote E-Stop Buttons Target Position out of range See Installation and Operator's Manual for allowed dimensions DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
RAP 2.49 Knife Down Switches Knife mechanism cuts with high impact at bottom of stroke RAP 2.17 Hydraulic Unload and Flow Valve even when cushioning is set HIGH RAP 2.48 Knife Slow-Down Sensors DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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RAP 2.75 Pile Feeder Bottom Limit Sensor RAP 2.76 Pile Feeder Top Limit Sensor RAP 2.78 Pile Feeder Transition Sensor RAP 2.79 Pile Feeder Book on Tilt Sensors RAP 2.80 Pile Feeder Tilt Down Sensor DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
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Partner products get a signal that the trimmer is shut down RAP 2.19 Shutdown Relay when it is actually operating, partner products get a signal that the trimmer is operating when it is shut down DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-10 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
AC lines (L1, L2, and L3) at the power hookup (Figure 2-2). The line voltage 9. Is there 120 VAC between wires 21 and 22 should meet the following specifications: at the electrical panel (Figure 2-2)? DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-11 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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Figure 2-3. T1 Transformer Figure 2-2. Input Power and Circuit Breaker Locations DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-12 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Reset circuit breaker CB8. If circuit breaker ure 2-2)? continues to trip, use applicable schematic to troubleshoot affected circuit (Section 7, Wiring Data). Check and repair wires 48 and Go to RAP 2.4 Input Power DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-13 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
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Figure 2-4. T2, T3, and BR1 Wire Connections DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-14 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
2. Is there 16 VAC between the two blue wires and also 18 VAC between the two red wires (Figure 2-5)? Replace transformer on console (PL 5.30 Control Console EE-3456-5). DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-15 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Disconnect main power and replace any LED light board that is not functioning (PL 5.18 Main Assembly 56000TCA (18/26), PL 5.22 Main Assembly 56000TCA (22/26), PL 5.23 Main Assembly 56000TCA (23/26)). Repair complete. DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-16 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Figure 2-7. Fan Locations Check and repair any loose wires 21 and 22. 2. Disconnect main power and replace the faulty fan (PL 5.2 Main Assembly 56000TCA (2/26)). DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-17 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
1. Switch the main power ON. Go to the diag- nostic screen and enable outputs (GP 6.2 Input/Output Diagnostics). Activate the sta- tus light red, status light yellow, and status light red outputs. Are output LED’s 1, 9, and DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-18 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
PCB (REP 4.30 Main PCB Replacement). Disconnect power and replace the Open Door Indicator PCB (Figure 2-10). Figure 2-10. Open Door Indicator PCB DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-19 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
RAP 2.11 Interlock Test 5. Insert the test key, part number 45180-4, into the switch. The interlock switches used in the CMT-330TC 6. Locate the normally open contacts and test and accessories are comprised of switch bodies continuity. Is there continuity on the nor-...
Disconnect power and replace the IR relay 10. Cycle power OFF and then back ON. Is in- (PL 5.28 Power Panel EE-3554 (1/2)). put LED 1 off? Figure 2-13. Interlock Relay DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-21 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
2. Switch the main power ON and go to the di- agnostic screen (GP 6.2 Input/Output Diag- nostics). Are inputs “Rear Start” and “Front Figure 2-15. Remote Cut Button Start” both off? DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-22 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Stop” both off? Disconnect wires 40 and 41 from the main PCB. Does the diagnostic screen now show Figure 2-17. Remote E-Stop Button inputs "Rear Stop" and "Front Stop" both off? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-23 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
2. Go to RAP 2.14 E-Stop/Remote E-Stop But- tons. 3. Go to RAP 2.16 Hydraulic Motor Relay. 4. Go to RAP 2.12 Interlock Relay. 5. Go to RAP 2.10 Door Interlocks. Figure 2-18. HMR and IR Relays DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-24 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
2 Ω? Disconnect power and replace the main PCB (REP 4.30 Main PCB Replacement). Replace the overload relay, OLH (PL 5.28 Power Panel EE-3554 (1/2)). Figure 2-19. Hydraulic Motor Relay DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-25 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Check for loose wire 74 at the electrical Disconnect power and replace the propor- panel. tional cartridge valve (PL 5.37 Hydraulic Figure 2-20. Hydraulic Flow and Unload Power Unit – 60Hz 56700). Check circuit breaker CB8. Valves DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-26 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Disconnect power and repair the 24 Outputs 12 and 13 VDC power supply. There are two “cut” valves in the CMT-330TC. Disconnect power and replace the main They are located at the left-hand rear of the PCB (REP 4.30 Main PCB Replacement).
Figure 2-23. Shutdown Relay LED 14 switch on? Disconnect power and replace the main PCB (REP 4.30 Main PCB Replacement). 4. Is there 24 VDC between wires 39 and 73 at the relay? DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-28 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
(inside the rear door and behind the main pressure gauge). Adjust main regulator to 80-90 psi using the control knob on the main regulator. Figure 2-25. Pressure Switch DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-29 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
“P” from the pressure ble outputs (GP 6.2 Input/Output Diagnos- control valve and re-route as shown in Fig- tics). Press the Set PWM1 0% button, then ure 2-27. DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-30 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Loosen gripper clamp from cylinder and make sure it moves freely. Make adjust- ments as necessary. Reattach to cylinder and recheck that it moves freely. Figure 2-28. Gripper Clamp 4. Switch the main air ON. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-31 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
2. Manually activate valve #3 by pressing the actuator button on the valve (Figure 2-31). Do the cylinders release and raise up slightly? Disconnect power and air, then replace valve #3 (PL 5.36 Pneu. Manifold Asm. 56010-2). DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-32 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Disconnect power and air, then replace valve #5 (PL 5.36 Pneu. Manifold Asm. 56010-2). 3. Electrically activate valve #5 by shorting wire 62 to wire 74. Does the cylinder extend? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-33 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
#6 (PL 5.36 Pneu. Manifold Asm. 56010-2). 3. Electrically activate valve #6 by shorting wire 69 to 74 at the main PCB. Does the valve activate and the cylinder extend? DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-34 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
2. Manually activate valve #7 by pressing the actuator button on the valve (Figure 2-37). Does the valve activate? Disconnect power and air, then replace valve #7 (PL 5.36 Pneu. Manifold Asm. 56010-2). DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-35 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
1. Switch the main air ON and main power ON. 2. Press the green start button to initialize the Figure 2-39. Pneumatic Valve #8 trimmer. This will raise the cutting mecha- nisms off of the knife latches if necessary. DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-36 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
72 to 74 on the main PCB. Does the valve activate and air blast off the knife bars? Disconnect power and air, then replace Figure 2-41. Pneumatic Valve #9 valve #9 (PL 5.36 Pneu. Manifold Asm. 56010-2). DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-37 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
1. Switch the main air ON and main power ON. 2. Manually activate valve #10A by pressing the actuator button on the valve (Figure Figure 2-42. Registration Plate Extend 2-45). Does the plate extend outward ap- proximately 1/2”? DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-38 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Disconnect power and air, then replace valve #10 (PL 5.36 Pneu. Manifold Asm. 56010-2). 3. Electrically activate valve #10B by shorting wire 94 to 74 on the main PCB. Does the valve activate? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-39 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
#11 (PL 5.36 Pneu. Manifold Asm. 56010-2). 4. Electrically activate valve #11 by shorting wire 100 to 74 at the main PCB. Does the valve activate and the cylinder extend? DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-40 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
(Figure 2-49). Does the valve activate and the cylinder ro- tate the face jogger down? Disconnect power and air, then replace valve #12 (PL 5.36 Pneu. Manifold Asm. 56010-2). DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-41 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
(PL 5.11 Main Assembly 56000TCA (11/26)). 4. Remove the short, then go to the diagnostic screen (GP 6.2 Input/Output Diagnostics) Figure 2-50. Internal Conveyor Motors and enable outputs. Make sure all doors are DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-42 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
10-20 VDC in slow speed – actual voltage may vary) between wires 30 Go to RAP 2.4 Input Power. Figure 2-54. EMI #1 and 31 while the registration is moving? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-43 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
2. Go to the diagnostic screen and enable out- puts (GP 6.2 Input/Output Diagnostics). Repair complete. Make sure all doors are closed, then acti- Figure 2-56. Electrical Panel Connections vate the “Interlock Relay” output. Press the DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-44 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
(Section 7, Wiring Data). connect power and replace servo motor (PL 5.19 Main Assembly 56000TCA (19/26)). 2. Go to the diagnostic screen and enable out- puts (GP 6.2 Input/Output Diagnostics). Repair complete. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-45 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Disconnect power and replace the main PCB (REP 4.30 Main PCB Replace- ment). Adjust the sensors (GP 6.5 Proximity Sen- sors) and replace if faulty (PL 5.6 Main As- sembly 56000TCA (6/26)). DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-46 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Does the diagnostic screen show input “Book in Grip” on? Short wire 35 to 74 at the main PCB. On the diagnostic screen does input "Book in Grip" switch on? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-47 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Replace sensor (PL 5.29 Power Panel EE- 3554 (2/2)). 3. Disconnect wire 50 at the main PCB. On the diagnostic screen does input "Left Jog- ger In" switch off? DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-48 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
4. Close the door and switch the main power ON. Go to the diagnostic screen (GP 6.2 In- put/Output Diagnostics). Does the diagnostic screen show input “Registration Preset” on? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-49 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Does the diagnostic screen show input “Side Knives Preset” on? Short wire 52 to 74 at the main PCB. On the diagnostic screen does input “Side Knives Preset” switch on? DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-50 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Short wire 29 to 74 at the main PCB. On the diagnostic screen does input “Side Knives Preset” switch on? Disconnect power and replace the main PCB (REP 4.30 Main PCB Replace- ment). DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-51 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Short wire 17 to wire 74 at the main PCB. On the diagnostic screen does input "Face Jog Rotary Down" switch on? Disconnect power and replace the main PCB (REP 4.30 Main PCB Replace- ment). DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-52 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
“Grip in Posi- tion” switched on? Short wire 116 to wire 74 at the main PCB. On the diagnostic screen does input "Grip in Figure 2-68. Gripper Position Sensor Position" switch on? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-53 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Disconnect power and replace the main PCB (REP 4.30 Main PCB Replace- ment). Adjust the sensor (GP 6.5 Proximity Sen- sors) and replace if faulty (PL 5.18 Main As- sembly 56000TCA (18/26)). DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-54 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
“Waste Bin” inputs switched Short wires 111, 112, and 113 to wire 74 at the main PCB. On the diagnostic screen do all three "Waste Bin" inputs switch on? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-55 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Short wire 51 to 74 and wire 95 to 74 at the main PCB. On the diagnostic screen do in- puts "S Knife Up” and “F Knife Up” switch Figure 2-72. Knife Up Sensors DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-56 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
“F Knife Slowdown” off? Figure 2-73. Knife Slow-Down Sensors Disconnect wires 36 and 77 at the main PCB. On the diagnostic screen do inputs “S Knife Slowdown” and “F Knife Slowdown” switch off? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-57 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Disconnect power and replace the console Check and repair loose or damaged wires 3, 4, PCB (REP 4.31 Console PCB Replace- 106, 107, 108, and 109 from the stop blocks to ment). the electrical panel. DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-58 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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Figure 2-75. DI/HS PCB Figure 2-74. Knife Down Switch DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-59 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
1. Make sure that both the sensor and the re- flector are not obstructed. Switch the main power ON and go to the diagnostic screen (GP 6.2 Input/Output Diagnostics). Does the DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-60 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
“Book Width” switched on? Short wire 82 to 74 at the main PCB. On the Figure 2-77. Book Width Sensor diagnostic screen does input "Book Width" switch on? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-61 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Is there 15VDC between wires 12 and 98 at Main Assembly 56000TCA (11/26)). the DI/HS PCB (Figure 2-79)? Repair complete. Is there 24VDC between wires 73 and 74 at the DI/HS PCB? Figure 2-79. DI/HS PCB DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-62 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
3. Perform GP 6.9 Barcode Scanner. Did this be scanned on the top side. fix the problem? For more information about the barcode capabil- ities and settings, see the CMT-330TC’s Installa- Replace barcode scanner (PL 5.2 Main As- tion and Operator’s Manual. sembly 56000TCA (2/26)).
Elevator electrical panel The Elevator and Tilt Conveyor receive power area. and communications from the CMT-330TC by Is there 120VAC at wire 23 at circuit breaker way of a power cable and communications cable CB1 and wire 22? that come from the trimmer.
Check and repair loose or damaged wire 56 at the Elevator’s electrical panel. Check that the cable connector on the air valve is connected properly. Procedure 1. Switch the main air ON and main power ON. DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-66 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
8. Disconnect power and replace the faulty mo- tor (PL 5.56 Tilt Conveyor 56630TCLA (5/8), 4. Inside the conveyor case, locate the 3 SSR’s. Check AC voltage between wire 11 DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-67 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Elevator is getting proper power. 2. Switch the main power ON and press the green start button to initialize the trimmer. Remove the Elevator lift motor cover. Feed DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-68 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
2. Pull the Elevator away from the machine to access the flow control on the right side of the Elevator. Fully open the flow control valve on the right side. Figure 2-87. Elevator Pusher DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-69 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Disconnect wire 42 from the Elevator I/O PCB (Figure 2-90). Does the input switch off? Disconnect power and replace the Ele- Figure 2-89. Book In From Binder Sensor vator I/O PCB (REP 4.33 Accessory PCB Replacement). DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-70 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Short wire 41 to 74 at the Elevator I/O PCB. On the diagnostic screen does input “Tilt Up” switch on? Figure 2-91. Tilt Up Switch Disconnect power and replace the Ele- vator I/O PCB (REP 4.33 Accessory PCB Replacement). DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-71 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
1. Switch the main power ON and go to the El- evator diagnostic screen (GP 6.2 Input/Out- put Diagnostics). Make sure that the three sensors are not obstructed. Are inputs DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-72 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Disconnect wire 59 at the Elevator I/O PCB. On the diagnostic screen does input “Book Figure 2-96. Book Entering Elevator Sensor In Elevator” switch off? Figure 2-98. Elevator Electrical Panel DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-73 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Is input “Book On Top” off? Figure 2-99. Elevator Book at Top Sensor Disconnect wire 48 at the Elevator I/O PCB. On the diagnostic screen does input “Book On Top” switch off? DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-74 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
56431TCLA (3/7)). tect” off? Repair Complete. Disconnect wire 40 at the Elevator I/O PCB. On the diagnostic screen does input “Shelf Level Detect” switch off? Figure 2-102. Elevator Electrical Panel DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-75 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
On the diagnostic screen does input “Eleva- tor Empty” switch off? Figure 2-103. Elevator Empty Sensor Disconnect power and replace the Ele- vator I/O PCB (REP 4.33 Accessory PCB Replacement). DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-76 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
6.2 Input/Output Diagnostics). Is input “Pusher Home” on? Short wire 46 to 74 at the Elevator I/O PCB. On the diagnostic screen does input “Pusher Home” switch on? Figure 2-106. Elevator Electrical Panel DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-77 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Go to RAP 2.58 Elevator Lift Motor. 3. With the hydraulic motor still running, is there 120 VAC between wire 25 at SSR1 and wire 22 at the electrical panel? Figure 2-107. Elevator Pusher Interlock DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-78 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Is there 120VAC at wire 28 at circuit breaker CB1 and wire 22? The Pile Feeder receives power and communi- cations from the CMT-330TC by way of a power Reset circuit breaker CB1 if tripped. If cable and communications cable that come from circuit breaker continues to trip, use ap- the trimmer.
Pile Feeder’s electrical panel. Check that the cable connector on air valve #1 is connected properly. Figure 2-111. Pneumatic Valve #1 Procedure 1. Switch the main air ON and main power ON. DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-80 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Pile Feeder’s electrical panel. Check that the cable connector on air valve #2 is connected properly. Procedure 1. Switch the main air ON and main power ON. Figure 2-113. Pneumatic Valve #2 DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-81 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
2 SSR’s. Check AC voltage be- tween wire 24 at each SSR and wire 22 at the terminal block. Is there 120VAC at both SSR’s? Figure 2-115. SSR1 and SSR2 DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-82 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Switch on the “Tilt Motor” output. Does the conveyor run in the correct direc- tion (toward the trimmer)? Is the conveyor running at all? Figure 2-116. Tilt Conveyor Motor DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-83 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Make sure all doors are closed, then acti- vate the Interlock Relay output. Press the green start button to energize the IR relay. Figure 2-119. Pile Feeder Electrical Panel The “Interlock Relay IR” input should switch DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-84 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
2. Switch the main power ON and go to the Pile Feeder diagnostic screen (GP 6.2 In- put/Output Diagnostics). Make sure that the sensor is not obstructed. Is input “Top Limit Prox” off? Figure 2-123. Backstop Top Limit Sensor DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-86 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Figure 2-125. Book at Drop Sensor Pile Feeder diagnostic screen (GP 6.2 In- put/Output Diagnostics). Make sure that the sensor is not obstructed. Is input “Book at Drop Pos.” off? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-87 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Is input “Book Dropped” off? Disconnect wire 48 from the Pile Feeder I/O Figure 2-127. Book on Transition Sensor PCB. On the diagnostic screen does input “Book Dropped” switch off? DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-88 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Figure 2-129. Book on Tilt Sensors “Book on Tilt Center” all off? Disconnect wires 49, 50, and 53. On the di- agnostic screen do the “Book on Tilt” inputs switch off? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-89 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
6.2 Input/Output Diagnostics). Is input “Tilt Down Prox” on? Short wire 51 to 74. On the diagnostic screen does input “Tilt Down Prox” switch Figure 2-132. Pile Feeder Electrical Panel DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-90 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
The Vertical Stacker receives power and com- Reset circuit breaker CB1 if tripped. If circuit munications from the CMT-330TC by way of a breaker continues to trip, use applicable power cable and communications cable that schematic to troubleshoot affected circuit come from the trimmer.
Diagnostics). Open the door. Is a tone heard with each opening and clos- Disconnect power and replace the defective ing? interlock switch (PL 5.86 Outfeed Stacker 58100TCLA (8/9)). Repair complete. DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-92 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Stacker electrical panel. 3. With the hydraulic motor is still running, go to the Stacker diagnostic screen (GP 6.2 In- put/Output Diagnostics) and enable outputs. Activate the “Roller Motor” output. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-93 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Fully open the flow control valves located at the air fit- tings on the cylinder. 2. Switch the main air ON and main power ON. DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-94 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Figure 2-137. Tray Dump Cylinder, Valve tings on the cylinder. 2. Switch the main air ON and main power ON. 3. Manually activate the tray dump valve by pressing the actuator button on the valve DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-95 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Stacker, and locate the pusher cylin- pusher cylinder moves at a moderate speed der. Fully open the flow control valves lo- (GP 6.14 Speed-Control Air Valves). cated at the air fittings on the cylinder. DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-96 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
2. Switch the main air ON and main power ON. The fingered gate should raise up by default. 3. Manually activate the finger valve by press- ing the actuator button on the valve (Figure Figure 2-139. Finger Lift Cylinder DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-97 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Stacker diagnostic screen (GP 6.2 In- put/Output Diagnostics). Make sure that the sensor is not obstructed. Is input “Roller Start” off? Disconnect wire 67. On the diagnostic screen does input “Roller Start” switch off? DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-98 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Stacker diagnostic screen (GP 6.2 In- put/Output Diagnostics). Make sure that the sensor is not obstructed. Is input “Book In” off? Disconnect wire 65. On the diagnostic screen does input “Book In” switch off? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-99 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Diagnostics). Make sure that the sensor is not obstructed. Is input “Book To Pusher” off? Disconnect wire 66. On the diagnostic screen does input “Book To Pusher” switch Figure 2-144. Stacker Electrical Panel off? DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-100 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
2. Go to the Stacker diagnostic screen (GP 6.2 Input/Output Diagnostics). Is input “Cyl. Prox” on? Short wire 69 to 74. On the diagnostic screen does input “Cyl. Prox” switch on? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-101 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Stacker diagnostic screen (GP 6.2 In- put/Output Diagnostics). Is input “Tray Full Prox” off? Disconnect wire 68. On the diagnostic screen does input “Tray Full Prox” switch off? Figure 2-146. Stacker Tray Full Sensor DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-102 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Does the trimmer’s hydraulic motor come Go to RAP 2.15 Starter Circuit 4. Inside the conveyor case, is there 120 VAC between wire 25 at SSR1 and wire 22 at the lower terminal block? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 2-103 2. Status Indicator RAPs...
Go to GP 6.7 Diffuse Sensors (PL 5.91 Exit Conv. 56430TCLA (1/3) or PL 5.94 Exit Conv. Elec. Panel EE-3566). 2. Short wire 47 to wire 74. Does the input switch on? DEC 2019 2. Status Indicator RAPs 2-104 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
4. Run at least ten books through the machine. Do the books feed through the machine cor- rectly? Go to CMT-330TC Installation and Operator Manual for proper setup of the trimmer's ac- cessories. 5. Are the books of acceptable quality? Go to BQ 3.1 Book Quality Entry Rap.
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They are not intended to correct printing or binding quality issues. Each RAP contains a diagram illustrating the book quality issue. Refer to these diagrams if the de- scription is not understood. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 3. Book Quality...
Wrinkles may appear in the spines of the book near where the book was clamped. Figure 3-6. Wrinkles in Spine Possible Causes DEC 2019 3. Book Quality CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer The spine does not line up correctly with the notch in the side knife clamps.
Clamp Pressure Adjust) until crease lines disappear on test books. Note: Reducing the clamp pressure too much will cause other quality problems such as draw. Only reduce clamp pressure by necessary amounts. DEC 2019 3. Book Quality CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
If normal wear has forced the cutting or transport mechanisms out of square, re- fer the problem to an authorized service agent. See ADJ 4.7 Squaring Adjust- ment. DEC 2019 3. Book Quality CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
New cut plates can be purchased from your au- 6. Inspect the cut plate for wear. It may be thorized Challenge dealer. The part number is used two times (once on each surface) be- listed in PL 5.13 Main Assembly 56000TCA fore disposal.
A worn cut stick can negatively affect cut quality. New cut sticks can be purchased from your au- thorized Challenge dealer. The part number is listed in PL 5.13 Main Assembly 56000TCA Figure 4-3. Pulling Cut Stick Up (13/26).
Figure 4-5 and Figure 4-6. Figure 4-6. Right Side Knife Location Locate a stable cart or table approximately 36" tall, the knife lifter, the T-handle hex wrench, an empty scabbard, and a sharp knife (Figure 4-7). DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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Save the bolts with the two previously removed. 13. Use a wrench to secure the knife to its scab- bard. 14. Repeat all steps for each of the three knives. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
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5. Locate the appropriate knife for the location being installed. Both side knives are identi- cal and are 15.5” (39.4 cm) long. The face knife is 14.5” (36.8 cm) long. Figure 4-11. Knife Installation DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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Once the knife Sharpening Specifications height (Figure 4-12) gets below approximately 2- Knives for the CMT-330TC are shipped from 5/8” (67mm), the knives will not cut all the way Challenge with a 20° bevel angle. Challenge through books, even when the knife depth is ad- recommends that a 20°...
4. Open the doors to access the three knife ar- eas. 5. Examine the cut plates and cut stick, and ro- tate or replace if necessary (REP 4.1 Cut Plates Replacement and REP 4.2 Cut Stick Replacement). DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
SU-30-100). 5. Clean and grease the leadscrews that move the side knives in and out (Figure 4-14) us- ing a #2 EP grease (such as Challenge part number: SU-30-100). 6. Open the 3 lower doors and remove the Figure 4-14.
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3. From underneath the feed table, clean and 5. Re-tension the chain as necessary. grease the backstop leadscrew using a #2 EP grease (such as Challenge part number: 6. Oil the full length of the drive chain using a SU-30-100).
3. Press the “Accuracy Adjust” tab to open the Accuracy Adjust screen (Figure 4-19). 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to re- calibrate the trimmer’s accuracy. Figure 4-19. Accuracy Adjust Screen DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-11 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
7. Open the upper left and upper right sliding the main power OFF and lockout power to the machine. Switch the main air OFF. doors and locate the 4 leadscrew nuts shown in Figure 4-23. DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-12 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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Figure 4-20. Checking Parallelism Figure 4-22. Checking Error at Corners Figure 4-23. Leadscrew Nuts Figure 4-21. Gripper Support Bar DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-13 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
(Figure 4-24) for the applicable timing belt. 12. Turn the face knife adjustment knob coun- placement). Completely disengage the timing belt from terclockwise until it stops. This should bring the pulleys. Manually turn the large lead DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-14 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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18. Turn the side knife adjustment knob counter- lower it (and the cutting depth) slightly, or clockwise until it stops. This should bring counterclockwise 1/8 turn to raise it (and the Figure 4-25. DI/HS PCB DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-15 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
This will unlock all of the locked tabs. 4. Press the “Hydraulic/Air” tab to open the Hy- draulic/Air screen. 5. Click on the “Shipping Position” button and then press the green start button. Wait for DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-16 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
ADJ 4.10 Sensor Adjustments There are four different types of sensors used in the CMT-330TC and its accessories. They are described in detail below. Proximity Sensors Proximity sensors (Figure 4-27) detect the pres- ence of ferrous metal when it comes very close to the sensor.
Inspect the timing belt. Is it free of out of the machine, freeing them from b. Disconnect the encoder bracket and cracks and wear? the timing belt. It may be necessary to coupling. loosen the motor bracket screws. DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-18 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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4. Reinstall the end cover on the drive end of the conveyor. Procedure Complete. Figure 4-36. Conveyor Belt Adjustment Figure 4-33. Conveyor and Timing Belts Figure 4-31. Side Knives Timing Belt DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-19 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
Hand-Feed Conveyor: The belt cannot ing properly. All CMT-330TC conveyor belts are be stopped by applying approximately adjusted by the same method. 20 pounds of pressure to the top sur- face of the belt.
3. Clean jogger plates with isopropyl alcohol or acetone. 4. Install new tape and trim around edges and inserts as necessary. 5. Reinstall covers and close doors. Figure 4-38. Slide Tape Locations DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-21 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
5 gallon containers from your authorized Challenge 1. Switch the main power OFF and lockout Dealer using the Challenge part number: power to the machine. S-1991-3 2. Disconnect and set aside any infeed acces- 9.
Do not over tighten. 9. Clean the inside of the filter cylinder with a dry cloth. 10. Reinstall the filter cylinder. Align the double lines on the cylinder with the double lines on DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-23 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
PSI. If it is not, adjust the relief valve by loosening the valve’s lock nut then turning the valve screw clockwise to increase pres- sure or counter-clockwise to decrease the pressure. DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-24 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
900 PSI for both the side knives and the face knife. 6. To adjust the counterbalance valve, loosen the lock nut then turn the adjustment screw DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-25 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
If they bang or Figure 4-43. Knife Cushion Value jerk hard, slide the scale key to the left to in- crease the cushion and decrease speed of the cycle. DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-26 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
RAP 2.30 Book Lift Air Blast. 8. When finished adjusting, push the locking ring back in to lock it in place 9. Switch the main power OFF to exit the diag- nostic screen. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-27 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
8. Repeat the entire process for all three knife bars. 9. When finished, close the doors. 10. After adjusting gibs, it may be necessary to perform ADJ 4.6 Accuracy Adjustment. DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-28 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
7. Tighten the proximity mounting screws, making sure not to move the sensor while tightening. 8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 for the face knife latch. 9. Close all doors when finished. Figure 4-48. Latch Retracted DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-29 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
4. Once the clamp pressure is set as desired, press down on the locking ring to lock the Figure 4-49. Clamp Pressure Adjustment adjustment knob. 5. Replace the waste bin or chute and close the rear door. DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-30 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Failure to do so may result in damage to the jog- Figure 4-51. Min and Max Left Jog Pressures ger cylinder! DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-31 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
4. Check the pressure again to make sure it did not change. 5. Once the pressure is set as desired, tighten the adjustment screw lock nut. 6. Reinstall the electrical panel door. DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-32 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Check the pressure again to make sure it Figure 4-53. Face Jog Pressure Adjustment did not change. 4. Once the pressure is set as desired, tighten the adjustment screw lock nut. 5. Reinstall the electrical panel door. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-33 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
Ad- just the pressure until the gauge reads 40 psi. 4. Press down on the locking ring to lock the adjustment knob. 5. Reinstall the electrical panel cover. DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-34 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
To decrease the amount of contact the face jogger makes with the book during registra- tion, decrease the compensation number. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-35 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
Also watch the books as they enter the registration area. 5. Repeat all steps of this adjustment proce- dure as necessary until the books consist- ently enter the registration area without jams. DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-36 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Figure 4-60. Aligning Spine with Notch within the notch area (Figure 4-60). 5. Repeat all steps of this adjustment proce- dure as necessary until the books consist- ently enter the registration area without jams. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-37 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
(Figure 4-61). 6. Carefully remove the new PCB from the electro-static bag that it was shipped in, and place the old PCB in the empty bag. DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-38 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
USB the Options and Updates screen. flash drive with the backup file on it into the 5. Click on “Save USB Params” and follow front console. prompts on the screen. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-39 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
7. Securely connect all cables to the new PCB. 8. Reinstall the electrical panel door/cover. 9. Restore power to the trimmer and switch the main power ON. DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-40 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
6. Install the new PCB on the five standoffs on the electrical panel, and attach it securely with all five nuts. 7. Securely connect all cables to the new PCB. 8. Reinstall the electrical panel door/cover. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-41 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
9. Return the pusher to its home position. 10. Close the top cover. 11. Restore power to the trimmer then switch the main power ON and main air ON. DEC 2019 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures 4-42 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
(Figure 4-68). 7. With the plates level, rotate the adjustment Figure 4-67. Loosen Adjustment Hub hub counterclockwise by hand to put tension on the chain (Figure 4-69). DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 4-43 4. Repair/Adjustment Procedures...
PL 5.21 Main Assembly 56000TCA (21/26) ..5-22 PL 5.61 Tilt Conv. Pneumatics 56600TCA-P ..5-62 parts used in the CMT-330TC. Refer to the PL 5.22 Main Assembly 56000TCA (22/26) ..5-23 PL 5.62 Pile Feeder 58600TCLA (1/9) ....5-63 parts lists when order repair parts.
WASHER - #4 INT TOOTH H-7324-#10 WASHER - #10 INT TOOTH H-7327-8 WASHER - 1/4 MEDIUM LOCK H-7327-10 WASHER - 5/16 MEDIUM LOCK H-7327-#8 WASHER - #8 MEDIUM LOCK H-7327-#10 WASHER - #10 MEDIUM LOCK DEC 2019 5. Parts List 5-12 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
WASHER - 1/4 MEDIUM LOCK H-7327-10 WASHER - 5/16 MEDIUM LOCK H-7327-12 WASHER - 3/8 MEDIUM LOCK P-304 FL CTRL ELBOW-1/4 T X 1/8 NPT P-500-41032 STR FITTING-1/4 TUBE X 10-32 DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-13 5. Parts List...
UNION TEE - 1/4 TUBE DIA P-508-4 UNION "Y" - 1/4 X 1/4 TUBE DIA P-508-6 UNION "Y" - 3/8 X 3/8 TUBE DIA P-530-4 FOUR BRANCH CROSS FITTING S-1694-2 TYRAP - #10 DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-19 5. Parts List...
WELDMENT - HOOD RIGHT SIDE 1 56928-2 WELDMENT - HOOD LEFT SIDE E-1152-95 STANDOFF H-6910-102403 SCREW - #10-24 X 3/8 BUT HD H-6918-504 SCREW - 5/16-18 X 1/2 SOC HD H-7327-10 WASHER - 5/16 MEDIUM LOCK DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-27 5. Parts List...
NUT, #6-32NC HEX (KEP STYLE) H-6910-83203 SCREW, #8-32NC X 3/8" BUT HD CAP H-7324-#8 WASHER, #8 INT. TOOTHLOCK H-6910-102403 SCREW, #10-24NC X 3/8" BUT HD CAP E-3264-7 CIRCUIT BREAKER - 6A, (CB7) DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-29 5. Parts List...
PLUG ASM. - AIR SOL., FACE JOG EE-3541-19 PHOTO SW. ASM. - WASTE BIN, REAR TRIM EE-3541-20 PHOTO SW. ASM. - WASTE BIN, RT SIDE TRIM EE-3541-21 PHOTO SW. ASM. - WASTE BIN, LF SIDE TRIM DEC 2019 5. Parts List 5-30 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
SCREW - 5/16-18 X 2 SOC HD H-6918-808 SCREW - 1/2-13 X 1 SOC HD H-7321-5 WASHER - 5/16 SAE PLAIN H-7327-12 WASHER - 3/8 MEDIUM LOCK H-7327-16 WASHER - 1/2 MEDIUM LOCK DEC 2019 5. Parts List 5-38 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
THREADED ROD 56805 CASTER 56442-2 BASE EE-3541-10 SWITCH - RETROREFLECTIVE REF H-6424-8 NUT - 1/2-13 HEX JAM H-6913-406 SCREW - 1/4-20 X 3/4 HEX HD H-7327-8 WASHER - 1/4 MEDIUM LOCK DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-43 5. Parts List...
H-7321-#10 WASHER - #10 SAE PLAIN H-7324-#6 WASHER - #6 INT TOOTH H-7324-#8 WASHER - #8 INT TOOTH H-7324-#10 WASHER - #10 INT TOOTH P-500-41032 STR FITTING-1/4 T X 10-32 UNF DEC 2019 5. Parts List 5-44 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
SCREW - 1/4-20 X 1/2 BUT HD H-6913-406 SCREW - 1/4-20 X 3/4 HEX HD H-7321-4 WASHER - 1/4 SAE PLAIN H-7324-8 WASHER - 1/4 INT TOOTH H-7327-8 WASHER - 1/4 MEDIUM LOCK S-426-1 DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-47 5. Parts List...
SERIAL PLATE 56410 LEVELING PAD 56549 EE-3565 CONV. CASE AND ELEC. ASM H-6910-604 SCREW - 3/8-16 X 1/2 BUT HD H-7324-12 WASHER - 3/8 INT TOOTH S-1781-110 LABEL S-1781-111 LABEL S-1781-112 LABEL DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-53 5. Parts List...
CONV. BELT - TILT CONVEYOR H-6910-102404 SCREW - #10-24 X 1/2 BUT HD H-6913-102408 SCREW - #10-24 X 1 HEX HD H-6938-102404 SCREW - #10-24 X 1/4 SOC SET H-7324-#10 WASHER - #10 INT TOOTH DEC 2019 5. Parts List 5-54 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
CONV. BELT - BINDER CONV. H-6910-102404 SCREW - #10-24 X 1/2 BUT HD H-6913-102408 SCREW - #10-24 X 1 HEX HD H-6938-102404 SCREW - #10-24 X 1/4 SOC SET H-7324-#10 WASHER - #10 INT TOOTH DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-55 5. Parts List...
H-6910-102404 SCREW - #10-24 X 1/2 BUT HD H-6920-103204 SCREW - #10-32 X 1/2 BUT HD H-7324-8 WASHER - 1/4 INT TOOTH H-7324-#10 WASHER - #10 INT TOOTH S-1781-50 LABEL - ELECTRIC SHOCK DEC 2019 5. Parts List 5-60 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
H-7324-#4 WASHER - #4 INT TOOTH H-7324-#10 WASHER - #10 INT TOOTH H-7327-#10 WASHER - #10 MEDIUM LOCK P-304 FLOW CTRL ELB.-1/4 T X 1/8 NPT 2 S-1781-42 LABEL - GROUND DEC 2019 5. Parts List 5-66 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
NUT - #10-24 NYLOC H-6909-406 SCREW - 1/4-20 X 3/4" FLT HD H-6909-102408 SCREW - #10-24 X 1" FLT HD H-6938-406 SCREW - 1/4-20 X 3/8 CUP SET S-1818-4 THREADED COLLAR S-1925-2 SPRING WASHER DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-67 5. Parts List...
H-6910-102403 SCREW - #10-24 X 3/8 BUT HD H-7321-4 WASHER - 1/4 SAE PLAIN H-7324-8 WASHER - 1/4 INT TOOTH S-1781-50 LABEL - ELECTRIC SHOCK S-1781-226 LABEL - POWER CONN. PROC. DEC 2019 5. Parts List 5-70 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
SCREW - #6-32 X 3/4 SOC HD H-7321-4 WASHER - 1/4 SAE PLAIN H-7324-8 WASHER - 1/4 INT TOOTH H-7324-12 WASHER - 3/8 INT TOOTH H-7327-8 WASHER - 1/4 MEDIUM LOCK DEC 2019 5. Parts List 5-74 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
CONVEYOR BELT H-6910-102404 SCREW - #10-24 X 1/2 BUT HD H-6918-102408 SCREW - #10-24 X 1 SOC HD H-6938-102404 SCREW - #10-24 X 1/4 CUP SET H-7324-#10 WASHER - #10 INT TOOTH DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-75 5. Parts List...
SCREW - #8-32 X 1-1/2 SOC HD H-6918-M514 SCREW - M5 X 14MM SOC HD H-7327-8 WASHER - 1/4 MEDIUM LOCK P-304-1 FLOW CTRL ELB.1/4 T X #10-32 P-503-41032 ELBOW-1/4 TUBE X #10-32 DEC 2019 5. Parts List 5-82 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
SCREW - 1/4-20 X 2 SOC HD H-6918-M814 SCREW - M8 X 14MM SOC HD H-7321-4 WASHER - 1/4 SAE PLAIN H-7327-8 WASHER - 1/4 MEDIUM LOCK P-304 FLOW CTRL ELB.-1/4 T X 1/8 NPT 2 DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-83 5. Parts List...
SCREW - 5/16 X 5/8 SHSS H-5254-618 SCREW - 3/8 X 2-1/4 SHSS H-6428-5 NUT - 5/16-24 HEX JAM H-6918-414 SCREW - 1/4-20 X 1-3/4 SOC HD P-304 FLOW CTRL ELB.-1/4 T X 1/8 NPT 4 DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-85 5. Parts List...
H-6938-102403 SCREW - #10-24 X 3/16 CUP SET 14 H-7324-#10 WASHER - #10 INT TOOTH H-7324-#4 WASHER - #4 INT TOOTH H-7324-#6 WASHER - #6 INT TOOTH H-7327-#10 WASHER - #10 MEDIUM LOCK S-1694 TYRAP S-1781-42 LABEL - GROUND DEC 2019 5. Parts List 5-86 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
H-6910-102403 SCREW - #10-24 X 3/8 BUT HD H-6910-405 SCREW - 1/4-20 X 5/8 BUT HD H-7321-4 WASHER - 1/4 SAE PLAIN H-7327-8 WASHER - 1/4 MEDIUM LOCK S-1781-224 LABEL- POWER CONN. PROC. S-1781-50 LABEL - ELECTRIC SHOCK DEC 2019 5. Parts List 5-88 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
No. Part No. Description Qty. PL 5.90 Stacker Air Manifold 58008 56009 VALVE - 2 POSITION 56011-1 VALVE - 3 POS. CLOSED CENTER 58008-M MANIFOLD - BAR STOCK TYPE DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-91 5. Parts List...
H-6910-102404 SCREW - #10-24 X 1/2 BUT HD H-7321-4 WASHER - 1/4 SAE PLAIN H-7324-8 WASHER - 1/4 INT TOOTH H-7324-12 WASHER - 3/8 INT TOOTH H-7324-#10 WASHER - #10 INT TOOTH S-1350-16 STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING DEC 2019 5. Parts List 5-92 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
CONVEYOR BELT H-6910-102404 SCREW - #10-24 X 1/2 BUT HD H-6918-102408 SCREW - #10-24 X 1 SOC HD H-6938-102404 SCREW - #10-24 X 1/4 CUP SET H-7324-#10 WASHER - #10 INT TOOTH DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-93 5. Parts List...
WASHER - #10 SAE PLAIN H-7324-#4 WASHER - #4 INT TOOTH H-7324-#6 WASHER - #6 INT TOOTH H-7324-#10 WASHER - #10 INT TOOTH S-1694-2 TYRAP - #10 S-1781-42 LABEL - GROUND DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 5-97 5. Parts List...
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GP 6.19 Change Tags ........6-22 Introduction This section describes the sequence of opera- tion and details general troubleshooting and maintenance procedures. The CMT-330TC soft- ware provides multiple tools and indicators to aide with troubleshooting. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
2. At the lower left corner of the screen is a list of recent error messages. 3. Use the scroll bar to scroll down and see more messages. Figure 6-1. Diagnostics Screen DEC 2019 6. General Procedures/Information CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Note: Some outputs require the IR relay to cates its current state: Checked = on, un- be activated AND the green start button checked = off. pressed before they can be activated. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 6. General Procedures/Information...
The main PCB is located on the electrical panel as shown in Figure 6-5. The location of the LEDs are shown in Figure 6-6. Figure 6-6. Input/Output LEDs on Main PCB Figure 6-5. Main PCB Location DEC 2019 6. General Procedures/Information CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
"save link as", "save target as", or be sent to Challenge Machinery to be re- "download linked file as" (depending on your set. browser), then locate and select the "up- date"...
It the sensing surface. All metal-sensing proximity may be helpful (where possible) to also ad- sensors in the CMT-330TC must be adjusted to just the actuator in order to accomplish within 0.030" (0.75 mm) of their actuators.
LED on the sensor will change state, and an audible tone will be emitted from the main PCB. Does the sensor change state each time the pathway is blocked and unblocked? DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 6. General Procedures/Information...
PCB are working correctly, the LED on the sensor will change state, and an audible tone will be emitted from the main PCB. Does the sensor change state properly? DEC 2019 6. General Procedures/Information CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
GP 6.8 Optical Distance Sensor The CMT-330TC uses an optical distance sen- sor to determine the thickness of books just be- fore they enter the gripper. A red beam is emit- ted from the sensor onto the conveyor belt, indi- cating that the sensor is on.
GP 6.9 Barcode Scanner The CMT-330TC uses a barcode scanner to scan barcodes printed on the covers of books as they enter the trimmer. The trimmer uses the in- formation in the barcode to set trim sizes for each book.
6. With the switch in its proper position, tighten the mounting screws. 7. Switch the main power ON and click the “Di- agnostic” button to bring up the diagnostic screen. Click on the applicable accessory DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 6-11 6. General Procedures/Information...
If the switch and main Keyed interlock switches are used throughout PCB are working correctly, an audible tone the CMT-330TC and accessories. They prohibit will be emitted from the main PCB. Does operation of the machine whenever an inter- the switch change state properly? locked door or panel is open.
5. Pry the bottom of the connector out. 6. Push the cable into the connector to reveal the contacts. 7. Inspect the contacts for loose or shorted wires. Re-connect wires as necessary. 8. Assemble and reinstall the connector. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 6-13 6. General Procedures/Information...
5. Check resistance between contact screws. Is resistance infinite? The contact block is faulty and should be re- placed. 6. Press the actuator and check resistance be- tween contact screws. Is resistance less than 2 Ohms? DEC 2019 6. General Procedures/Information 6-14 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Configuration Options of the conveyor. 8. The shelf also supports the book as it The CMT-330TC has five possible infeed config- 3. The Elevator has a retro-reflective sensor at crosses the span between the Elevator urations and three possible outfeed configura- the bottom of the Elevator that detects if the shelves and the trimmer.
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Pile Feeder is placed in between the underside of the table. The side knife the Elevator and CMT-330TC. The Se- 3. The gripper lifts slightly by an air cylinder clamps are powered by compressed air cap-...
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Exit Chute and into a container placed from the upper tray and down onto the Verti- underneath the end of chute. cal Stacker delivery bed. If the book is more than 1” (2.5cm) thick, a pusher assembly DEC 2019 6. General Procedures/Information 6-18 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Height x Width x Depth 5 x 10 x 15 in. 13 x 25 x 38 cm isting units. Note: See the CMT-330TC Operator’s Manual for floor space requirements of the CMT-330TC with various option configurations DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 6-19...
(See GP 6.16 Speci- fications). The CMT-330TC software will not allow a book to be trimmed outside this range. The operator should be aware of these size constraints before Figure 6-19.
7. Perform the System Safety Check found in or any part of the trimmer and accesso- the CMT-330TC Operator's Manual. ries. Doing so may result in permanent damage. 8. Go to Section RAP 2.95 Final Actions/Sys- tem Checks if closing the service call.
WD 7.23 Interconnection Diagram E-3553 Note: This diagram is not intended to be an electrical schematic. DEC 2019 7. Wiring Data 7-24 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
WD 7.24 Fuse/Circuit Breaker Chart S-1781-223 This label is located on the electrical panel cover. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 7-25 7. Wiring Data...
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NOTES DEC 2019 7. Wiring Data 7-26 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
8.7 Main Power Hookup ........8-17 8.8 Main Air Hookup .......... 8-19 8.9 Cleaning ............8-20 Introduction The installation guide provides information and instructions essential to the proper setup of each of the CMT-330TC and its accessory options. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 8. Installation...
Remove Lag Screws 8.3 Moving 1. Remove the four screws from each of the The CMT-330TC has been packed to prevent Once the machine is near its final location, it can two lower front side doors using a 1/8" hex- damage during shipment.
2. The top of the conveyor belt at the right end of the tilt infeed conveyor should be set to Tilt Conveyor + Elevator The CMT-330TC can be used either in-line with about 13-7/8" (35.2 cm) from the floor and a perfect binder or as a stand-alone three-knife level (Figure 8-6).
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(Figure 8-10) if necessary. The plied with the infeed/outfeed options. flat, horizontal surface of the bracket should be 1/32” (1mm) below the trimmer's infeed Figure 8-11. Elevator Attachment to Trimmer conveyor belt. DEC 2019 8. Installation CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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Also locate any separate air tubing sections that may have been supplied with the infeed/out- feed options. 7. Connect the air tubing as shown in Figure 8-14. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 8. Installation...
Figure 8-17. inside the trimmer that is labelled with the number that corresponds to the label on the elevator near the input connectors. The DEC 2019 8. Installation CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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Figure 8-18. Air Tubing Connections Now go to Section 8.5 Trimmer Height Setup to continue the setup process. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 8. Installation...
The power cables are the larger diameter cables with 7-pin connectors on the end. DEC 2019 8. Installation CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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Figure 8-22. Air Tubing Connection Now go to Section 8.5 Trimmer Height Setup to continue the setup process. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 8. Installation...
2. Route the power cable under the hydraulic unit and out of the left side of the trimmer. 3. Connect the power cable as shown in Figure 8-25. DEC 2019 8. Installation 8-10 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
5. Lock all (6) leveling pads in place by tighten- ing the jam nuts against the inside of the machine's base as shown in Figure 8-30. The nuts are accessed from below the ma- chine. Figure 8-30. Tighten Jam Nuts DEC 2019 8. Installation 8-12 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Vertical Outfeed Stacker There are (3) available CMT-330TC outfeed op- outfeed stacker near the input connectors. tions: The power cables are the larger diameter cables with 7-pin connectors on the end.
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7. Connect the air tubing as shown in Figure 8-34. DEC 2019 8. Installation 8-14 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Figure 8-38. Comm. Cable Connections trimmer. Now go to Section 8.7 Main Power Hookup to 3. Connect the power cable as shown in Figure continue the setup process. 8-37. DEC 2019 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer 8-15 8. Installation...
To install the Exit Ramp option, simply attach the Exit Ramp as shown in Figure 8-39 below using the hardware provided. Figure 8-39. Exit Ramp Placement Now go to Section 8.7 Main Power Hookup to continue the setup process. DEC 2019 8. Installation 8-16 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
This section describes how to hookup main and remove the door. 6. Fasten the ground lead to the ground termi- power to the CMT-330TC. These procedures nal lug as shown in Figure 8-41. should be performed by a licensed electrician that is familiar with the local electrical codes in your area.
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16. Remove the power panel door at the right- hand side of the machine. 17. Exchange any two of the main power leads at the terminals L1, L2, or L3. 18. Repeat steps 8 - 13. DEC 2019 8. Installation 8-18 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
Compressed Air Requirements Figure 8-43). Failure to use dry, non-lubricated compressed The CMT-330TC requires 80 – 90 PSI (550 – air that meets or exceeds the preceding require- 620 kPa) regulated, dry, non-lubricated com- ments may cause damage to the machine and pressed air at a minimum of 9 cfm at 90 PSI will result in THE WARRANTY BEING VOIDED.
Do not use petroleum or acid-based cleaners or solvents to clean the console or any part of the trimmer and accessories. Doing so may result in permanent damage. DEC 2019 8. Installation 8-20 CMT-330TC Three-Knife Trimmer...
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