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Kongsberg C-series 2. Change record Description Date dd-mm-yyyy 20.06.2014 JHBE First edition of this document 02.05.2016 JHBE Certificates updated 13.11.2018 New certificates and other minor updates. 03.06.2020 Safety sections updated. Declarations and statements updated. 23.09.2020 Section FCC conformity statement removed. Safety Regulations updated.
Kongsberg C-series 3. Introduction 3.1. Welcome Welcome to a long-lasting co-operation with Esko. This How to get started manual is a brief introduction to the system you are about to receive. It should stay available to operators all time. 3.2. System Label A System Label is available from: •...
Kongsberg C-series 4. General Information 4.1. Where to find information The following documentation is available for the equipment: Title Target personnel Media Language Purpose How to get started Customer Local and US Shortform manual introduction How to get started Customer Printed Local Shortform...
From the help menu in iPC, user manuals for cutting table and iPC are available online. These are updated regularly. Factory installed PCs have All documentation loaded to C:\Users\Public\Documents\Esko documentation. This folder can also be accessed from the help menu. The content is sorted on available languages.
Get the best out of iPC is available in US version online, and contains advice on how to prepare different types of jobs from design, prepress and to finishing. 4.4. Installation Esko Authorized Personnel only are allowed to install the equipment. 4.4.1. What is received The delivery is specified in a Packing List following the shipment.
Kongsberg C-series Switch on the PC and the monitor. Table Power Switch the table on using the Main Power Switch. Note: After power off, wait minimum 5 sec. before the system is switched on again. Use the mouse, double-click the icon for iPC. Check that no error message indicates faulty conditions.
Kongsberg C-series Safety Reset is now combined with Servo On. There is no separate Safety Reset button. Before June-September 2018 Press Pause to Reset Safety System. 4.5.3. Power Off Sequence Follow these steps to power down the system: Servo Power Press the Servo On push button to switch Servo Off.
Kongsberg C-series • Switch Servo Power on Servo Power Observe that Servo Power is switched on, The Warning Lamp on top of the Y carriage is on. Press Start to continue. Before June-September 2018 Ensure the table is free from obstructions and ready for operation. Safety System Reset the Safety System by pressing the Pause pushbutton.
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Kongsberg C-series Any other maintenance, repair, replacement of parts etc. must be done by Esko authorized personnel only.
Kongsberg C-series 5. Safety Regulations 5.1. Introduction The Kongsberg C-series system is designed to conform to applicable safety regulation standards. Dangers are designed away as far as practically possible. Nevertheless, all hazards could not be removed. This section must be read carefully to understand the remaining risks, warning symbols, responsibilities, requirements and safety precautions.
Have read and understood the instructions described in safety regulation as well as any other safety warnings. Training will be given to operator(s) nominated by the customer by the Esko service engineer as part of the system installation. The training covers: •...
Damage to the system. • Incorrect functionality. • Damage to work materials. Note: Esko is not liable for any damage resulting from such non-intended use. 5.5. Warning sign explanation High voltage warnings • Main Power Unit (MPU) and vacuum pump Do not open cover on either MPU or vacuum pump before mains is disconnected from cutting table and vacuum pump.
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Kongsberg C-series • Chiller Do not open cover on chiller before mains is disconnected from cutting table. Note: Different instruction for Cxx and Xxx. • Vacuum cleaner Do not open cover on vacuum cleaner before mains is disconnected from cutting table. Note: Different instruction for Cxx and Xxx.
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Kongsberg C-series Sharp knives Potential risk of being cut by sharp knives. Moving Parts Potential areas with a risk of being hit by Moving Parts are marked with the Moving Parts sign. These areas are: • Both traverse ends. • Y carriage.
Kongsberg C-series Do not move the traverse by hand Moving the traverse by hand might cause damage. Use manual jog function to move the traverse. Knife blades and milling bitsare extremely sharp. This symbol is used in documentation to indicate operations where there is risk of being injured.
Kongsberg C-series 5.6.3. Loose clothing While working with this machine, do not wear clothes or jewelry that can entangle with moving parts of the machine: • Ties • Loose necklaces • Scarfs 5.6.4. Noise level Hearing protection should be used by any personnel exposed to the noise from the machine.
Kongsberg C-series The milling spindle does not stop instantly. Always ensure that the red lamp has stopped flashing, and by visual inspection that the milling bit has come to a complete standstill before touching it. Note: Only specially trained operators are allowed to operate milling tools.
Kongsberg C-series Emergency stop buttons. Switch positions - Normal operation enabled - Emergency stop active. Servo power to the machine is switched off Note: Activating the emergency stop button does not provide a guarantee against injury. Due to the high kinetic energy of moving parts, do not underestimate stopping distances of traverse, Y carriage and tool head.
Kongsberg C-series 5.7.4. Warning lamps on Y carriage Light is Description, Y carriage Servo power is off Servo power is on, DynaGuard safety system is enabled, table is ready for operation Flashing DynaGuard safety system is activated. Reset safety system to continue operation Light is Description, milling unit Milling spindle not running...
Kongsberg C-series • Two light beams in front of the traverse and two behind. One light beam on traverse front to prevent squeeze risk. • • A deflective stop mechanism mounted on each end of the traverse. Machine movement will stop and servo power will be switched off if: •...
Kongsberg C-series 5.8. Protective equipment For the operators, Esko recommends the following protective equipment: Close-fitting clothes to avoid being caught by the beam or the tool head which can cause injuries. Gloves to protect against cuts from materials with sharp edges.
Kongsberg C-series • Servo lamp functioning • Milling spindle warning lamp functioning • Electrical parts and connections without excessive moisture • Tools properly fastened • Vacuum cleaner not full • Emergency buttons unobstructed • Operator has proper training 5.11. Residual risks Despite all safety protection means incorporated in this machine, there are some residual safety risks to be aware of: Beneath traverse end...
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Kongsberg C-series Rear side of traverse DynaGuard safety system light beams will emergency-stop all machine motions as fast as possible when interrupted by a body part or other object. When the feeder bar or feeder paws (illustration) are mounted, the distance between the rear beam and the mechanics is reduced Actions: •...
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Kongsberg C-series Touching the milling bit while rotating Stop time of the milling spindle is up to 4 seconds. This is sucient time to access and touch the milling bit before it has come to a complete stop. It is crucial that the operator always ensures by visual inspection that the milling bit has come to a complete standstill before touching it.
Kongsberg C-series 6. Additional safety instructions 6.1. Milling tool 6.1.1. Read the user manual Please read the User manual for cutting table, section Tooling system - HPMU or MultiCUT/MultiCUT-HP carefully and understand its content before operating the milling tool. 6.1.2. Qualified operators only The milling tool can be very dangerous if not operated with proper attention and knowledge.
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Kongsberg C-series • Follow the Vacuum Cleaner filling level carefully. • Empty the container before the level reach the inlet position (indicated in red). Suction house Always, when executing a job, let the suction house float on top of the material. In addition to chip removal, the suction house reduces the risk of being hit by small work pieces or by a broken milling bit.
Kongsberg C-series Milling bits are very sharp – handle with care. Milling stop time The milling spindle does not stop instantly. Always ensure that the red lamp has stopped flashing, and by visual inspection that the milling bit has come to a complete standstill before touching it. Handling of milling tools Before dismounting the milling tool from the machine, always replace the milling bit with a dummy bit.
Kongsberg C-series 6.2.2. Roll feeder safety warnings Powerful magnets inside. Keep away from mechanical wristwatches and other items damageable by magnetic fields. Keep away from loose metallic items and other magnets Magnetic field. Can be harmful to pacemaker wearers. Pacemaker wearers stay back 30 cm (12 in.).
Intended use The TakeUp unit is only intended to be used for winding up media. Any different or additional use of the machine is considered improper and Esko is not responsible for any resulting damage to machine or individuals. Intended use does include: •...
Kongsberg C-series 6.4.2. Safety issues Safety precautions Open or remove the covers only to carry out maintenance. In this case, ensure that the machine power is properly disconnected. Do not place heavy objects on the power supply cord or on the covers. Do not adjust the position of the magnetic brackets on the motorized roll feeder MRF while either the MRF or the cutting table is operating.
Kongsberg C-series Emergency stop buttons The system is equipped with two emergency stop buttons, one on each side. Press the emergency stop button to stop all motions as fast as possible. Switch positions: • OUT - Emergency stop is switched off IN - Emergency stop is switcdhed on;...
Kongsberg C-series 6.5.2. Safety issues Safety precautions Only properly trained operators are permitted to operate or handle the i-BF board feeder and i-MS material stacker. Service actions shall only be performed by qualified service engineers. Properly trained operators can perform maintenance tasks listed in the maintenance section of the user manual for cutting table.
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Kongsberg C-series Pinch Hazard This symbol represents pinch hazards near rolling assemblies that could catch an extremity or pull in loose clothing. Do not step on There are do not step on symbols located on the top covers of the gantry base of the feeder and stacker.
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Kongsberg C-series There is a small plastic roller on each side of the lower gantry to support the lower gantry upper cover as the gantry moves forward and reverse. These rollers create a rolling nip danger. Never reach between the top cover and the base frame. A brush covers the gap and will reduce, but not fully eliminate the danger.
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Kongsberg C-series Note: Both feeder and stacker have caster wheels under their frames. These caster wheels are intended to be used to move the units into correct position during installation only. The casters must never be used to move assembled machines, this may cause damage to the equipment. If the machines must be moved after installation, the machines must be properly disassembled by a qualified field service engineer before the machines can be moved.
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