Malfunction table....................25 Wearing parts .....................25 Replacing the insulation stripping blade ............26 Replacing fuses ....................27 Decommissioning and disposal of the automatic machine ..28 Decommissioning the automatic machine ............28 We reserve the right to make technical m odifications Rittal crimping machine R8-I...
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Contents Disposing of the automatic machine ............... 28 Pneumatic diagram..............29 Electric diagram..............30 Conformity ................32 Ritta l crimping machine R8-I We reserve the right to make technical modifications...
This constitutes information which is not related to safety, but which provides important information regarding correct and effective work. ◼ This symbol indicates an "action point" and shows that you should perform an operation or work step. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications Rittal crimping machine R8-I...
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1 About this documentation – Enumerations are indicated with dashes. Operating instructions in other languages can be found on our website: Click here! Ritta l crimping machine R8-I We reserve the right to make technical modifications...
Only material described in section 2.2 may be processed with the automatic ma- chine. The process-secure machining can be guaranteed only for Rittal wire end ferrules; the processing of products from other manufacturers can lead to machine malfunc- tions and damage.
Only personnel familiar with the machine may operate the automatic machine and perform maintenance tasks. The familiarisation also includes reading the operating instructions completely. Repairs may be performed only after consultation with Rittal Service and only by a qualified electrician. Keep these operating instructions at a safe place for future reference by operating personnel when needed.
Fuse (mains filter module) 2 x T2AH250V Maximum short-circuit current (SCCR) 1.5 kA Protection category IP 20 Protection class I / PE conductor Operating pressure 5.5 bar We reserve the right to make technical m odifications Rittal crimping machine R8-I...
Directive 2003/15/EC CE labelling European Eco- nomic Area (EEA) The number of years that the product can be used for China the intended use. SJ/T 11363-2006 (China RoHS) Ritta l crimping machine R8-I We reserve the right to make technical modifications...
– Compressed air hose – Allen key 2.5 mm – Operating instructions – Feeding funnel (3 sizes) Installing connections ◼ Install the automatic machine at the envisaged location. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications Rittal crimping machine R8-I...
Configuring the automatic machine The automatic machine must be configured for the following situations: – When a different type of wire end ferrule should be processed Ritta l crimping machine R8-I We reserve the right to make technical modifications...
Turn the latch (fig. 4, item 2) on the front panel (fig. 4, item 3) so it opens. Fig. 4: Wire end ferrule reel Legend Wire end ferrule reel Front panel latch Front panel We reserve the right to make technical m odifications Rittal crimping machine R8-I...
Replacing the wire end ferrule reel ◼ Turn the latch on the front panel front so it opens. ◼ Swivel the front panel downwards. ◼ Press the release button to the right. Ritta l crimping machine R8-I We reserve the right to make technical modifications...
To increase the cut depth, adjust the two cams in the "-" direction (smaller cutter separation). ◼ Retighten the two cam screws. Note: The settings for both cams must match. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications Rittal crimping machine R8-I...
The touch display shows the current operating state. The lower part of the display is touch-sensitive. The four control keys can be used to navigate through the program. Ritta l crimping machine R8-I We reserve the right to make technical modifications...
Number of items machined since the last reset. Step: ◼ To reset the daily counter, press C for at least 5 seconds. The daily counter is set to zero. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications Rittal crimping machine R8-I...
The service technician resets the service counter to 400,000. Setting the language ◼ Select Menu 10. ◼ To activate the menu, press E. 10. Languages --------------------------------------- Ritta l crimping machine R8-I We reserve the right to make technical modifications...
– Minor service after 400,000 work cycles – Major service after 800,000 work cycles ◼ Contact your responsible Rittal country representative. Switching off the automatic machine ◼ Switch off the automatic machine.
Cleaning the interior Monthly Conductor holding tongs: Oil the pivot point and the contact surfaces Stranded wire fixing unit: Oil the pivot point and the rollers Ritta l crimping machine R8-I We reserve the right to make technical modifications...
Additional monthly maintenance: ◼ Oil the conductor holding tongs at the pivot points (fig. 10, item 1) and at the contact surfaces (fig. 10, item 2) of the rollers. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications Rittal crimping machine R8-I...
Maintaining the insulation stripping unit ◼ Ensure that the stranded wire fixing unit is at the front position. ◼ Push the tool unit backwards and swivel it to the right. Ritta l crimping machine R8-I We reserve the right to make technical modifications...
Remove the stranded wire fixing unit forwards carefully. ◼ Tilt the stranded wire fixing unit to the side and place it down carefully. Fig. 13: Stranded wire fixing unit dismantled We reserve the right to make technical m odifications Rittal crimping machine R8-I...
(e. g. stripped insulation scrap) may become un- reachable inside in the automatic machine. Malfunctions and operational failure can result. Maintaining the tool unit Fig. 15: Tool slide Ritta l crimping machine R8-I We reserve the right to make technical modifications...
Ensure that the compressed air hose is disconnected from the compressed air source. Fig. 16: Compressed air maintenance unit When required: ◼ To drain the condensate, press the drain plug (fig. 16, item 1) upwards. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications Rittal crimping machine R8-I...
◼ Remove the sleeve. The second sleeve is located in the sleeve holding unit Wearing parts Product Model No. Insulation stripping blade, titanium 4050.466 Ritta l crimping machine R8-I We reserve the right to make technical modifications...
Remove both cams (fig. 17, item 1) (Allen key 2.5 mm). ◼ Loosen the fastening screws (fig. 17, item 2) (Allen key 2.0 mm) and remove the cover. ◼ Replace all existing blades with new ones. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications Rittal crimping machine R8-I...
Lever the fuse box (fig. 19, item 1) with a flat screwdriver from the mains filter unit. ◼ Replace both fuses with new ones (2 x T2AH250V). ◼ Insert the fuse box back into the mains filter unit. Ritta l crimping machine R8-I We reserve the right to make technical modifications...
The automatic machine must be disposed of environmental-con- form and correctly. Note: You can send the product to Rittal for disposal. Contact your re- sponsible country representative. We reserve the right to make technical m odifications Rittal crimping machine R8-I...
12 Conformity Conformity We reserve the right to make technical m odifications Rittal crimping machine R8-I...
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