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TM-3000 Universal Press TM-3000 UNIVERSAL PRESS Use with Molex FineAdjust or Mini-Mac Applicators Instruction Manual Description § Operation § Maintenance § UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06--05 Page 1 of 29 Revision: A Revision Date: 06-06-05...
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INSTALL OR REMOVE APPLICATOR DIES WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING, OR AIR SUPPLY CONNECTED. CAUTION THE TM-3000 PRESS IS SHIPPED FROM THE FACTORY AT A SHUT HEIGHT OF 135.80mm (5.346”). FAILURE TO HAND CYCLE THE PRESS WHEN INSTALLING APPLICATORS CAN CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE TOOLING AND/OR PRESS.
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TM-3000 Universal Press Table of Contents SECTION General Description Installation Setup - Operation Maintenance and Troubleshooting Parts List, Assembly Drawings, Electrical Schematics APPENDIX Options UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06-05 Page 3 of 29 Revision: A Revision Date: 06-06-05...
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TM-3000 Universal Press Section 1 General Description Description Features Technical Specifications Delivery Check Tools UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06-05 Page 4 of 29 Revision: A Revision Date: 06-06-05...
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Up to 10 AWG (5.0mm²) of copper conductor in solid or stranded stripped discrete wire or cable. The TM-3000 is suited to mid- wire. (2 Ton Press) volume semi-automatic operations.
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TM-3000 Universal Press Section 2 Installation Lifting/Mounting Reel Support Foot Pedal and Power Connection Pneumatic Supply Hook-up Terminal Feed Guide Function Test Safety and Work Area Check UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06-05 Page 6 of 29 Revision: A...
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A wooden bench that is a minimum of 25.00mm (1.00”) thick will offer quiet vibration-free operation. For thinner or sheet metal tops, the TM-3000 can be attached to the table with two 12mm bolts. Bolts are not supplied by Molex. UNCONTROLLED COPY...
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Depending on side or rear-feed applications, the terminal moisture. guide plate and bracket must be repositioned. The TM-3000 press is set for side-feed applicators when The regulator adjusts the pressure of the incoming air to what shipped from the factory. When rear-feed applicators are...
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2.6 Function Test Shut height gauges may be purchased from: Artos Eng. 602-581-0070 When the TM-3000 is shipped from the factory, it is set to the Komax Corp. 847-537-6640 industry shut height of 135.80 mm (5.346”) with a calibrated load gauge. The press shut height gauge is spring loaded to The gauges should come with instructions for use and give an accurate reading on the press shut height.
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TM-3000 Universal Press Section 3 Setup and Operation Applicator Installation Air Feed Applicator Installation Manually Cycling the Press Operation UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06-05 Page 10 of 29 Revision: A Revision Date: 06-06-05...
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TM-3000 Universal Press 3.1 Applicator Installation 3.2 Air Feed Applicator Installation Power down the press by turning off the “ON” switch, located Power down the press by turning off the “ON” switch located on the control panel. on the control panel.
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TM-3000 Universal Press the plugs from the fittings on the air valve. Do not discard the plugs; when the air applicator is not being Hand cycling the press is necessary to confirm correct used, the fittings should be plugged. tool alignment and terminal feed adjustment. It also gives the setup person the ability to step through the press cycle manually.
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TM-3000 Universal Press 6. Check the crimped wire and confirm that it meets the Steps applicator specifications and visual inspection. 1. Insert the 8mm square socket T-handle wrench through the 7. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the next crimp.
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TM-3000 Universal Press 3. Open the press guard. Crimp Adjustment Full and Split Cycle 4. Loosen the two M12 jam nuts on the split cycle prox, located on both sides of the prox bracket. Then loosen the M4 jam If crimp adjustment is required and cannot be made by the cam nut holding the M4 X 25 SHCS.
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TM-3000 Universal Press Section 4 Maintenance Oiler Troubleshooting UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06-05 Page 15 of 29 Revision: A Revision Date: 06-06-05...
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Power down the press by pressing the power button to off “O” located on the control panel. The wick action oiler is included with the TM-3000 Press. The oiler applies a thin coat of lubricant to the terminals, which The TM-3000 press requires very little maintenance.
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Feed a new wick up into the tube until it protrudes from the top end of the tube and replace the lid. Package of 25 Wicks: Molex Order No: 63890-0727 Lubricant Oil Recommended oil: Transdraw B-19 Vendor: Sure Lubricants Inc.
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TM-3000 Universal Press Troubleshooting Symptom § Cause Solution § Power/Power cord failure Check supply § Loose connection Refer to control schematic § Guard interlock switch disengaged Re-Install guard § Fuse blown Replace § On/Off switch failure Replace Motor will not run §...
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TM-3000 Universal Press Section 5 Parts List Assembly Drawings Electrical and Pnuematic Schematics UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06-05 Page 19 of 29 Revision: A Revision Date: 06-06-05...
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TM-3000 Universal Press 5.1. Parts List TM-3000 Main Assembly (Figure 5-1 and 5-2) Item Order No. Ref. No. Description 63801-7200 FE-2TC (110VAC) Universal Press (110VAC) See Notes Below 638017300 FE-2TC (220VAC) Universal Press (220VAC) See Notes Below 63801-7201 Press Frame...
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TM-3000 Universal Press TM-3000 Main Assembly (Figure 5-1 and 5-2) Item Order No. Ref. No. Description 63801-7245 (M) A05 Clamp Retainer 63801-7246 A021-R68 E-Ring 63801-7247 A007-A6909ZZ Rear Bearing 63801-7248 (M) F01 Motor with Gear Reducer 63801-7249 A021-S45 Small E-Ring 63801-7250 ∗...
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TM-3000 Universal Press 5.2. Assembly Figure 5-1 JAM NUT (2) (REF) UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06-05 Page 22 of 29 Revision: A Revision Date: 06-06-05...
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TM-3000 Universal Press Assembly (Continued) 110V 220V 110V 220V 110V Figure 5-2 220V UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06-05 Page 23 of 29 Revision: A Revision Date: 06-06-05...
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TM-3000 Universal Press Assembly (continued) Figure 5-3 Oiler Assembly Item No. 41 (63801-7240) Item Description Oiler Wick Oiler Lamp Tube Oiler Lamp Tube Nut Wide Mouth Glass Jar Oiler Glass Jar Lid Oiler Bracket UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06-05...
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TM-3000 Universal Press 5.3. Electrical Schematic UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06-05 Page 25 of 29 Revision: A Revision Date: 06-06-05...
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TM-3000 Universal Press 5.3. Pnuematic Schematic Figure 5-5 UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06-05 Page 26 of 29 Revision: A Revision Date: 06-06-05...
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For more information use the Quality Crimping Handbook And Industrial Crimping Handbook There is no charge for these books, which can be found on the Molex Website (www.molex.com) or contact you local Molex sales engineer UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299...
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TM-3000 Universal Press APPENDIX A OPTIONS UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06-05 Page 28 of 29 Revision: A Revision Date: 06-06-05...
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Munich, Germany Tel: 49-89-413092-0 Fax: 49-89-401527 Corporate Headquarters 2222 Wellington Court Lisle, IL, 60532, U.S.A Tel: 1-800-78MOLEX Fax: 630-969-1352 Visit our Website at http://www.molex.com UNCONTROLLED COPY Order No 63801-7299 Release Date: 06-06-05 Page 29 of 29 Revision: A Revision Date: 06-06-05...
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