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CS-9018 Cutter Stacker
Operator's Guide
Part No. 9386295-01
February 2021

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  • Page 1 CS-9018 Cutter Stacker Operator's Guide Part No. 9386295-01 February 2021...
  • Page 2 Inside front cover...
  • Page 3 SATO America, LLC. – 10350-A Nations Ford Road – Charlotte, NC 28273 Copyright 2007-2021 SATO America, LLC. SATO...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.3.4..............17 SCILLATING LADE ARTRIDGE 1.3.5................18 RANSPORT AND TACKER 1.3.6......................19 ACUUM 2. U CS-9018 ..............21 SING THE 2.1. L ....................21 OADING APER 2.2. S ..............23 TARTING AND TOPPING THE 2.3. E ..................24 MPTYING THE TACKER 2.4.
  • Page 6 HEN ERROR OR INFORMATION MESSAGES ARE DISPLAYED 4.2.1............. 48 PERATOR ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE 4.2.2....................49 RROR ODES 5. C CS-9018.............51 ARING FOR THE 5.1. R ..................51 OUTINE AINTENANCE 5.2. C ................. 52 OUNT AND ONITORING 6. A ..................53 PPENDIX 6.1.

  • Page 7: Basics

    Remove power from the machine by unplugging the main power cord. Instructions designed to prevent injury or extensive equipment damage. An electrical shock hazard exists. General instructions and special information how to use the machine most efficiently. Instructions to use extreme caution to prevent bodily injury. CS-9018 Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 8 CS-9018 O ’ PERATOR UIDE Meanings of Signal Words WARNING: I NDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF IGNORED COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY CAUTION: I NDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF IGNORED COULD RESULT IN A MODERATE PERSONAL INJURY...
  • Page 9 This product operates safely when used for its intended purpose within its electrical ratings and product usage instructions. Replacements Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service provider uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer. CS-9018 Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Throughput speed is variable and application dependent. The tickets that feed into the CS-9018 are pre-printed on continuous forms, generally with 3 to 17 tickets running horizontally across the width of the form. The cutter stacker will slit and cut tickets precisely, to any length and width in the specified range.

  • Page 11: Overview

    The CS-9018 has a storage cabinet on the operator’s side which contains the vacuum filter and will also accommodate storage of sundries. The main power switch is located on the front of the CS-9018 adjacent to the brush.

  • Page 12: Operator Panel

    CS-9018 O ’ PERATOR UIDE 1.3.1. Operator Panel The keyboard is located on the left side of the ticket cutter and is divided into four parts: DISPLAY (shown in normal run mode) KEYPAD EDITING: OPERATING: Select Jobs X1 (Single Cut)

  • Page 13: Display Section

    8. Stp is the current setting for the speed of the stacking conveyor (see Chapter 3.3.9). NOTE: For more information on job settings refer to Chapter 3 of this Guide. EXAMPLE OF AN ERROR SCREEN NOTE: The meanings of all error screens are listed in Chapter 4.2.2. CS-9018 Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 14: Password Screen

    CS-9018 O ’ PERATOR UIDE 1.3.1.5. Password Screen The number in the upper right portion of the screen is the ticket counter. This is non- resettable unless the RAM is drained. The number next to it is a resettable counter. This counter is reset by pressing and holding RESET while pressing “1”...

  • Page 15: Paper Feeding Group

    This is used to set the top of the form each time the form is loaded, power is cycled, or a new job is recalled. The cutter jam sensor detects jams and end of form. LOOSEN KNOB TO ADJUST TRACTOR FORM LOAD SENSOR CUTTER JAM SENSOR CS-9018 Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 16: Slitter Cartridge Assembly (Ticket Width)

    CS-9018 O ’ PERATOR UIDE 1.3.3. Slitter Cartridge Assembly (Ticket Width) The slitter cartridge assembly, located just after the tractors and before the oscillating blade, is responsible for slitting the tickets to their proper width. When you align your forms, make sure the slitter knives are centered on the tickets.

  • Page 17: Oscillating Blade Cartridge

    Occasionally it may be necessary to remove the blade cartridge to help clear forms from that area or to perform maintenance on the cartridge. Refer to Chapter 4.1.1 for more information. OSCILLATING BLADE CARTRIDGE SHOWN REMOVED AND WITH HANDLES INSTALLED FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES CS-9018 Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 18: Transport And Stacker

    CS-9018 O ’ PERATOR UIDE 1.3.5. Transport and Stacker After the tickets are slit and cut they are deflected onto the vacuum transport assembly that moves the tickets toward the stacker, while holding them securely to the belt. The cut tickets should be centered on the vacuum belt by adjusting the ticket length adjustment knob.

  • Page 19: Vacuum

    Chapter 3.3.8 “Vacuum” explains how to do this. The vacuum filter can be accessed through the side cabinet door on the operator side and should be changed periodically. Chapter 5 “Caring for the CS-9018” explains how and when to do this.
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  • Page 21: Using The Cs-9018

    CS-9018 SING THE This chapter describes how to start and stop the CS-9018, how to load paper, and how to run a job. This Chapter assumes the jobs have been setup already. For information on how to setup a job, refer to Chapter 3 “Job Setup”...
  • Page 22 Lock the knob. Avoid having the paper too tight / loose between the tractors. • Close the tractor covers. • Close the drag brush, by lifting up on the drag brush release lever. • Close the plexiglas top cover. CS-9018 Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Starting And Stopping The Unit

    SING THE 2.2. TARTING AND TOPPING THE • Switch the main power switch ON to power up the CS-9018. MAIN POWER SWITCH • Press to start the motors. “<WAIT>” will be displayed on the display for approximately 5 seconds until the vacuum running level is reached.

  • Page 24: Emptying The Stacker

    “GROUP SIZE ESTARTING AFTER HAS BEEN MET CS-9018 automatically stops after a pre-defined group size has been met. The counter on the display will display #####/XXXXX, where # = the number of tickets processed and X = the preset group size.

  • Page 25: Emergency Stop

    2: U CS-9018 SING THE 2.6. MERGENCY The CS-9018 will stop automatically if you raise the stacker hood or the main cover, or if you press down on the red emergency stop button. Examples: 2.6.1. To recover after lifting a cover NOTE: The CS-9018 should not be stopped by lifting a cover except in an emergency.

  • Page 26: Restafterrting Afterfter After

    Loop Control is an option that is used to coordinate the flow of forms from a form feeding device, such as a printer, to the CS-9018. Without this device, matching the speeds of the two machines would be nearly impossible. There are no physical connections between the two machines with this option.

  • Page 27: Changing Settings While Running

    2.10.1. Cut Registration (8 and 9) Use to fine adjust the oscillating blade cross cut to the perf line. • Pressing the 8 key while the CS-9018 is running causes the form to advance forward 1/192” • Pressing 9 causes the form to retract 1/192”.

  • Page 28: Stacking Conveyor Speed Adjustment (2 And 3)

    Maximize throughput performance by adjusting the tractor speed to match the application or operator handling speed. If your unit has the loop control option, this setting would be used to match the CS-9018 speed to the printer speed. • Press the – key to decrease the tractor speed.

  • Page 29: Changing Jobs

    2: U CS-9018 SING THE 2.11. C HANGING 2.11.1. To select a different job • Press and hold , the current job number will appear “Job Num: 01” • Release the key. • Press to scroll through and select one of the available jobs (See Chapter 3 “Job Setup”...

  • Page 30: 2.11.2. To Set The Cs-9018 Up For A Different Job

    ’ PERATOR UIDE 2.11.2. To set the CS-9018 up for a different job After selecting a different job you must make a few adjustments to the CS-9018. 2.11.2.1. Adjusting for ticket length • Turn the ticket length adjustment knob until the correct length appears in the window.

  • Page 31: Adjusting For Ticket Width

    Follow the steps below to make a fine adjustment, if necessary: • Make sure the tag weight is in place next to the tickets. • Start the CS-9018 and while tickets are being processed, fine adjust the stacking conveyor height upward until the ticket stacking is optimal. pn 9386295-01...

  • Page 32: Changing The Slitter Cartridge

    UNPLUG THE MAIN POWER CORD. If the job requires a different width ticket from the previous job, the correct slitter cartridge and slitter cartridge guides must be installed. • Remove power from the CS-9018. • Open the top plexiglas cover. •...

  • Page 33: Job Setup

    3: J ETUP 3. J ETUP This chapter describes how to set up a new job and how to edit a current job on the CS- 9018. Before proceeding, make sure you have the proper slitter cartridge assembly and have made the necessary adjustments for the job.

  • Page 34: Program A New Job

    CS-9018. • A speed of 8 is a good starting point. Increase the speed from there. Your actual setting will be dependent on the materials and application. • Press the key to go to the next parameter. CS-9018 Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 35: Strip Delay, 1=5Msec

    3: J ETUP 3.3.3. Strip delay, 1=5msec Recommended starting point: 25 This is used only when removing the perf between forms. It provides a small amount of time for the chips to fall after being cut by the oscillating blade and before the next row of tickets are advanced to the oscillating knife.

  • Page 36: Cut Length 01, "+/96: 03+24

    NOTE: If used, chip removal length must always be the last cut length programmed. See the example on the next page. See also, Chapter 3.3.3 “Strip delay” and 3.3.4 “Paper load offset”. • Press the key to go to the next step. CS-9018 Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 37: Example Of Cut Length And Paper Load Offset Setup

    3: J ETUP 3.3.6.1. Example Of Cut Length and Paper Load Offset Setup: The following is an example of a typical setup when the chip (the perf and a small amount of form on either side of the perf) is to be removed. If chip removal is not desired it is only necessary to program in “CUT LENGTH 01”...

  • Page 38: Number Of Tickets Across : 13

    Hz the vacuum is running at, vacuum runs 3000 rpm at 50Hz. Adjust down for lighter paper and up for heavier paper based on tracking and jamming on green vacuum belt. Example: Length Vacuum Setting 2” 3” 3.5” 4” 4.5” • Press the key to go to the next step. CS-9018 Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 39: 3.3.10. Stacker Belt Step, 2=1Mil

    3: J ETUP 3.3.10. Stacker Belt Step, 2=1mil” This setting will change how tightly the tickets are stacked together on the exit conveyor. A tighter stack will mean more tickets stacked; however, stacking too tightly will cause a jam. Ideally the stack should have a very slight amount of play in it. The stack is too tight if it is lifting as shown in the photo below.

  • Page 40: Table

    3.750 03+72 3-13/16 3.813 03+78 3-7/8 3.875 03+84 3-15/16 3.938 03+90 4.000 04+00 4-1/16 4.063 04+06 4-1/8 4.125 04+12 4-3/16 4.188 04+18 4-1/4 4.250 04+24 4-5/16 4.313 04+30 4-3/8 4.375 04+36 4-7/16 4.438 04+42 4-1/2 4.500 04+48 CS-9018 Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 41: Inches Fraction Conversion Table

    3: J ETUP 3.6. NCHES RACTION ONVERSION ABLE INCHES DATA IN 1/96” 1/12 or 2/12 EQUIVALENT TO 1/4 or 3/12 2/6 or 4/12 EQUIVALENT TO 5/12 2/4 or 3/6 or 6/12 EQUIVALENT TO 7/12 4/6 or 8/12 EQUIVALENT TO 3/4 or 9/12 5/6 or 10/12 EQUIVALENT TO...
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  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING 4.1. LEARING A When the CS-9018 is not set up correctly, tickets will commonly jam at one of two places; the slitter cartridge assembly/oscillating blade area and the stacker hood area. 4.1.1. Tickets will jam at the slitter cartridge assembly if: •...
  • Page 44 SLITTER CARTRIDGE PROCTECTIVE COVER SLITTER CARTRIDGE UPPER GUIDE • Remove the guide between the slitter and the oscillating blade cartridges by loosening the two securing knobs, sliding the guide to the left, and lifting it up and out. CS-9018 Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 45 4: T ROUBLESHOOTING CAUTION: USE OF METAL OBJECTS MAY DULL OR DAMAGE THE SLITTER KNIVES! • Very carefully clear tickets from the slitters using hemostats. • Clear away any cut tickets that have piled up on the vacuum transport belt. •...

  • Page 46: Tickets Will Jam At The Hood If

    O NOT FORCE THE CARTRIDGE INTO PLACE SET IT GENTLY INTO POSITION 1. Place the blade cartridge back in the CS-9018. Ensure it is setting flat in the side frame cut outs (the top of the cartridge should be flush with the top of the side frame on both sides).

  • Page 47: Restarting After You Have Cleared The Jam

    4: T ROUBLESHOOTING 4.1.3. Restarting after you have cleared the jam • Reload the paper stock, making sure you start at a clean edge (at a fanfold perforation, for example). • Align the forms, referring to Chapter 2.1 for instructions. NOTE: Pressing will cause the unit to complete the current cycle before shutting down.

  • Page 48: When Error Or Information Messages Are Displayed

    2. Job is set up incorrectly. Can’t escape from setup mode. 1. Unknown reason for lockup or bad information. 1. Power CS-9018 off and back on. Bad information on display. “No Loop / Not Ready” on display. 1. Check Setup.

  • Page 49: Error Codes

    A019 PAPER LOAD ERROR (time-out) CHECK PAPER POSITION and LOAD SENSOR 1. Logic error. 1. Cycle power to the CS-9018. A020 OSC. BLADE PHASE ERROR CHECK OSC. BLADE and CYCLE POWER 1. There is no job set up in the memory.
  • Page 50 1. Check for oscillating blade binding. A050 OSC. BLADE MOTOR OVERTEMPERATURE CYCLE POWER and RETRY 1. Logic error. 1. Cycle power to the CS-9018. A051 TRACTOR MOTOR ERROR CYCLE POWER and RETRY 1. Logic error. 1. Cycle power to the CS-9018.

  • Page 51: Caring For The Cs-9018

    CONTACT YOUR SUPERVISOR FOR INSTRUCTION 5.1. OUTINE AINTENANCE The CS-9018 requires a certain amount of routine maintenance to ensure a trouble-free operation. WARNING: A LWAYS SWITCH THE MAIN POWER SWITCH AND UNPLUG THE MAIN POWER TO THE CUTTER STACKER BEFORE PERFORMING ROUTINE...

  • Page 52: Count And Hour Monitoring

    There is an hour meter mounted on the bottom shelf inside the side door that may be used to track the hours of operation. This meter operates whenever the motors operate regardless of whether tickets are processing. HOUR METER CS-9018 Operator’s Guide...

  • Page 53: Appendix

    & F PPENDIX ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS EATURES 6. A PPENDIX 6.1. PECIFICATIONS Throughput Speed is variable and application dependent. Stock Material Type: Tag stock, .009” (.229mm) min to .020” (.508mm) max Stock width: 6” (15.3cm) min, 18” (45.7cm) max (edge to edge) Ticket width: 1”...

  • Page 54: Keyboard Overlays

    CS-9018 O ’ PERATOR UIDE 6.2. EYBOARD VERLAYS CS-9018 Operator’s Guide...
  • Page 55 Job Selected Tickets processed since Target Group Size last group completed Tractor Speed Number of Cuts per Hour Stacking Conveyor Speed Tractor Speed (form speed) Vacuum Setting in feet per minute...
  • Page 56 PASSWORDS & JOB SETUP PARAMETERS 7 Cycle Oscillating Blade 8 or 9 Cut Registration 4 Tighten Stacker 5 or 6 Vacuum Adjust 1 Loosen / Run Stacker 2 or 3 Conveyor Speed - or + Form Feed Speed DIAGNOSTICS...
  • Page 58 Select Job 8 or 9 Form Adjust 4 Tighten Stacker 1 Loosen Stacker 2 or 3 Conveyor Speed...

  • Page 59: Job Setup Sheet

    6.3. ETUP HEET TRAC. PAPER GROUP CONV. DESCRIPTION STRP CUT 1 CUT 2 CUT 3 CUT 4 CUT 5 # TCK SPEED LOAD SIZE STEP...
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  • Page 61 Inside back cover...
  • Page 62 CS-9018 Cutter Stacker Operator's Guide Part No. 9386295-01 Ver. A February 2021 www.satoamerica.com...

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