Machines Highest Mechatronic GmbH Important Advice Regarding These Operating Instructions These Operating Instructions form an integral part of the iQ-Oval CDS and must be made available to all authorized personnel at all times. No particular sections or pages must be removed from these Operating Instructions, and any missing sections or pages should be replaced immediately, in particular with regard to section “1.
4.3. Unloading of the crates ..................14 4.4. Packaging material ....................15 Assembly ........................15 5.1. General Assembly Instructions ................15 5.2. Positioning of the iQ-Oval CDS ................15 5.3. Ambient Conditions ....................16 5.4. External supply/Connection ports ................ 16 5.4.1. Electrical Connections ..................17 5.4.2.
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Flocking Devices ................... 33 Danger Zones ........................ 34 Control of the Machine ....................35 9.1. Starting up and shutting down the iQ-Oval CDS ..........35 9.1.1. Putting the Machine into Operation .............. 36 9.1.2. Switching the Machine Off after normal operation ........37 9.1.3.
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9.9. Trouble shooting ....................60 9.9.1. Error Messages control system ..............61 9.9.2. Basic errors (without error message) ............62 10. Maintenance of the iQ-Oval CDS ................63 11. Terms of the Guarantee ....................66 12. Limitation of liability ..................... 66 13.
This section describes the safety instructions for the correct and safe operation of the iQ-Oval CDS. In addition, this section also contains references to the European rules and regulations concerning the guarantee of industrial safety along with safety at the workplace.
1.2. General Information The iQ-Oval CDS is built in accordance to all appropriate safety regulations. Owing to its complex design, the iQ-Oval CDS must only be operated and maintained by suitably skilled staff. Installation, operation or maintenance of the iQ-Oval CDS by persons who have not...
Maintenance and repairs at additional units Maintenance and repairs at the electronically system Maintenance and repairs at the safety system * only with the required qualification ** only together with the operating personnel Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 8 of 66...
1.5. Safety Instructions for the Operating Staff All cabinets and covers on the iQ-Oval CDS must always be kept closed. Open cabinets and covers are extremely dangerous as live electrical components are accessible. Mechanical or electrical failures must only be repaired by an MHM authorized/approved technician.
1.7. Additional Risks Even though the iQ-Oval CDS has been designed and built according to the most stringent safety criteria, as with all machinery we have to anticipate certain additional risks, which are detailed below: Danger Description Behavior/Action Electrical threats:...
Any other use of the machine than described above may result in danger to persons or material damage and is therefore forbidden. 3. Data This section details the iQ-Oval CDS technical specifications. NB: As our policy is one of continuous improvement, we reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.
3.1. Serial Number and Year of Manufacture Serial number and year of manufacture are indicated on the machine’s type plate. 3.2. Dimensions Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 12 of 66...
* Overall weight can be calculated by adding the following component weights: Weight of 10-table machine + Weight of additional 2-step-sections + Weight of print stations. ** incl. tables and pallets but without print stations. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 13 of 66...
Contact customer service for more information about individual orders. 4.3. Unloading of the crates The iQ-Oval CDS is to be unloaded by the customer. A forklift truck with adequate fork length and lifting capacity (see 4.2 Packaging) will be required. Danger of mechanical damage! The iQ-Oval CDS must be lifted carefully and only at the dedicated lifting points at the middle of the base unit.
After unpacking the machine, the packaging material must be disposed of according to local regulations. 5. Assembly This section describes the external supply/connection ports of the iQ-Oval CDS and the points to be observed during assembly. 5.1. General Assembly Instructions...
The following points should be observed in order to achieve efficient running and an optimum level of production with the iQ-Oval CDS: 1. The premises, where the iQ-Oval CDS is to be operated, must be kept clean, dry and well-aired.
5.4.1. Electrical Connections Risk of electric shock! Please observe the general safety regulations for electrical connections when connecting the mains supply to the iQ-Oval CDS. Avoid any contact with live components. The electrical connections must be designed as follows: Description...
Before starting the machine, mains connection and compressed-air supply must be checked and, if necessary, established according to the instructions. Initial start-up of the iQ-Oval CDS should only be carried out by an authorised MHM service engineer or by an approved technician from an official MHM dealer/agent.
Finally, the substrate arrives at the unloading point, where an operator takes it from the machine for further processing. 7.2. Overview Machine Parts Print stations Pallets Tables Base frame Control panel Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 19 of 66...
7.3. Main control panel Control panel Keypad Reset button Control ON/OFF Safety level key Main switch Tablet tablet m-touch Power supply tablet EMERGENCY STOP (push button) Skip button Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 20 of 66...
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Control panel The control panel is used to control the machine and to assign the required parameters of the iQ-Oval CDS’s control program. Tapping on the command buttons will operate various individual functions of the machine. You will find a detailed description of all functions in section “9 Control of...
7.4. Safety Devices The safety devices serve as emergency stop facilities to avoid accidents and to guarantee safe operation of the machine. The iQ-Oval CDS has the following safety devices: Safety device Description...
The maximum weight of the pallets must be observed. Only pallets provided by MHM must be used for production. 7.8. Footswitch At the control panel socket a footswitch can be connected. The footswitch is used to start an index movement when machine runs in manual mode.
(push button) Screen adjustment Left/right - front hinten The print stations are used for printing individual colors onto textiles/garments. The following sections include a detailed description of the individual components. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 24 of 66...
The squeegee/print arm motor is used to drive the squeegee carriage back and forth, precisely controlled by the frequency inverter. 7.11.3. Frequency inverter The frequency inverter controls the squeegee drive motor. A full setup is made by MHM, no further adjustment is needed. 7.11.4. Squeegee/Print Arm The squeegee carriage, squeegee stroke length adjustment, control keypad and control knob for the squeegee pressure are all located on the squeegee arm.
Pressing the “ADJUST” and the “INDEX RIGHT” keys simultaneously will move the tables one position/index to the right. In “Clean Mode”, the key combination slowly moves the tables. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 27 of 66...
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“ADJUST” and “ON/OFF” lifts station when optional station lifting is installed. Pressing any key of the lifted station will lower the station again. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 28 of 66...
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Plastisol- (first flood, then print stroke) or Waterbased-Ink (first print, then flood stroke) LOCK/UNLOCK screen fixing UP/DOWN screen position Right picture: Empty station is working as dryer station with 3 seconds drying time. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 29 of 66...
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• „SqueMidRear“: Switching time for inner center position. Enter in 1/100 of a second. • „LiftDelay“: Delay time for lifting or lowering the screen. Enter in 1/100 of a second. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 30 of 66...
Squeegee angle may also be adjusted individually by the sliding levers (pic. 3). Squeegee pressure may be adjusted with an adjusting knob located on the squeegee arm (see section 7.11.8 “Squeegee pressure control“). Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 31 of 66...
The pallets are only warranted to withstand temperatures of up to a maximum of 150° C. Exceeding this temperature will result in the cancellation of warranty for the pallets. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 32 of 66...
20-0- 0-9160-0. Please find detailed instructions in the file “package of measures for the use of flocking devices.pdf”. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 33 of 66...
• Printing area The working/printing area involves the risk of getting limbs jammed between the squeegee carriage and rigid mechanical parts. Do not reach into these zones during the printing movement. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 34 of 66...
Starting up and shutting down the iQ-Oval CDS The following points must be observed: • Prior to each start-up, any possible defects of the iQ-Oval CDS must be rectified by authorized staff. • The start-up of the machine must only be carried out by qualified and trained personnel knowing and observing all safety instructions.
Push “Main switch tablet” shortly to start the tablet. When the tablet was in idle state before, starting takes only a few seconds. When tablet was switched off, starting takes up to one minute. When desktop is displayed tap on the MHM icon to start control software.
▪ Switch off control power supply with “Control ON/OFF”-Switch. By doing this energy can be saved. ▪ Switch off the iQ-Oval CDS with the main power switch. This will disconnect the main power supply completely, no energy will be consumed.
A respective error message will be shown on the tablet or terminal. 9.1.5. Long-term Shutdown This refers to a scheduled long-term shutdown of the iQ-Oval CDS. The following steps must be carried out: ▪ Remove all the printing screens along with the pallets.
Possible settings for chosen stations are displayed on the right site of the Image. Using the buttons ALL and NONE quickly selects all stations or no station. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 39 of 66...
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Select this when Plastisol-ink is used. Print cycle starts with a flood stroke followed by the print stroke. Select this when Waterbased-ink is used. Print cycle starts with a print stroke followed by the flood stroke to prevent screen from drying up. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 40 of 66...
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Drying starts at the beginning of an index. Drying starts at the end of an index. Drying starts after the machine has lowered to off-contact position. Enables or disables lifting screen during drying. Switches to previous control panel. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 41 of 66...
Moves the tables to the clean/half index position. Start a print cycle including index. An optional foot switch provides the same function, only the first start command must always be given at the control panel. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 42 of 66...
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Displays status of the actual job in percentage. Displays the hourly output of the machine at actual speed. Estimated remaining time for actual print job at actual speed. Clear the counters “Produced” and “Skipped”. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 43 of 66...
Warming up the pallets to working temperature. For this only active drying stations are used. Warming up is necessary to get the same print results from the beginning. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 44 of 66...
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Displays status of the actual job in percentage. Displays the hourly output of the machine at actual speed. Estimated remaining time for actual print job at actual speed. Clear the counters “Produced” and “Skipped”. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 45 of 66...
More information at 9.7. “2-Job-Mode”. Parameter for index speed. Input in percentage of maximum index speed. Value can be changed in 5% steps from 50% to 100%. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 46 of 66...
Button Functional description „Service“-menu. Closes the controlling software and display start screen of the tablet. 9.4.5. Help “Help” supports you at troubleshooting and controlling the machine. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 47 of 66...
Description / trouble-shooting Tablet not The tablet is not connected to connected. machine control. Pallet change Pallet change function is active. Clean Tables are on clean position. Unlock screens Screens are unlocked. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 48 of 66...
For further adjustment two push- and turning- knobs are available. The following function modes are available: Adjust Manual Automatic The function keys are assigned to the displayed symbols. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 49 of 66...
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Turning SELECT changes the display or switches between different input fields. Push knob so select actual field. Turning SET changes a selected input field. Push knob to save changes. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 50 of 66...
Warming up is necessary to get the same print results from the beginning. • F5 Not available at iQ-Oval CDS • F6 Parameter for index speed. Input in percentage of maximum index speed. Value can be changed in 5% steps from 50% to 100%.
Starts an “Index Measurement” of the tables. This is only necessary at machine installation. Machine will detect distance between all stations for smooth movement. • F2 Not available at iQ-Oval CDS • F3 Optional function 2-Job-mode to print two separate print jobs simultaneously. More information at 9.7. “2-Job-Mode”.
Shows the overall number of produced items. Delay time for working cycle to give the operators more time to do their work. Use turning knob “SET” to change the time. Is displayed when production is running. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 53 of 66...
Automatic-mode the foot switch is used to block next index move. If a skip-button is pressed, only the attendant side of the machine is influenced. For both print jobs individual counters are displayed at the control panels. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 54 of 66...
When 2-Job-Mode is activated the button is shaded in red, when deactivated in grey. An activated 2-Job-Mode will be displayed in the operating modes “Adjust”, “Manual” and “Automatic” with the following icon: When 2-Job-Mode is deactivated the “optional terminal” displays the following: Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 55 of 66...
The start button is only active when start was pressed at the “main terminal” before. When the start button is active it’s shaded in green. After three seconds the release expires and the button is shaded in grey again. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 56 of 66...
If the tables move to the right, the piece counter is associated to the right side of the display. When tables move to the left, the counters are associated to the left side. Both counters can be reset individually (with button “Reset”). Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 57 of 66...
Display at “optional terminal” when start was pressed at “main terminal” before. The start must be confirmed within three seconds, otherwise the display changes back to white and the start symbol disappears. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 58 of 66...
When the error reason is eliminated, the message can be cleared with the ADJUST-key at the keypad. For this the squeegee carriage must be at start position (one sensor must be active). After clearing the error message the machine switches to Automatic- mode. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 59 of 66...
Wrong firmware on master PCB Supported #7001 Incompatible Hardware Update not possible because of wrong found hardware #7002 Functionality not Wrong software version on PCB Supported #7003 Different Software- Different software versions on PCBs Versions Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 61 of 66...
! contact MHM-Service ! Stop” to start a reference drive. Please contact MHM-Service for further actions. #99 + “Diverse system errors” + Please contact MHM service department for SUBCO READJUST + error code + further information. please call MHM-Service 9.9.2. Basic errors (without error message)
Before doing maintenance work the machine must be cut off from the supply voltage using the main power switch. The iQ-Oval CDS has been designed to operate “maintenance-free” as far as possible. Only a few important service measures are necessary by the operator.
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The entire water separator/trap is attached to relief aperture the pressure regulator with a bayonet lock. Take off the water separator/trap and clean the automatic relief aperture. Inspection Water glass separator/trap Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 64 of 66...
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Ignoring this will result in damage to the machine along with subsequent cancellation of the warranty. Use a moist cloth for cleaning instead. Operating instructions iQ-Oval CDS V1-4.docx page 65 of 66...
▪ Improper use of the iQ-Oval CDS. ▪ Incorrect assembly, operation or maintenance of the iQ-Oval CDS by the operator. ▪ Operation of the machine with defective safety devices and/or safety devices which are missing / removed or not in correct working order.
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