TABLE OF CONTENTS General ............................6 1.1 Dealer ................................... 6 1.2 Year of manufacture / device type ......................6 1.3 Information about the operating manual ....................6 1.3.1 Content of the manual ........................6 1.3.2 Storage location ..........................7 1.3.3 Responsibilities ..........................7 1.4 General symbols and keys ..........................
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6.1.1 Remove the ACO 08 and the accessories from the packaging........21 6.1.2 Place the device at its final location ..................21 6.1.3 Install the crimping machine-specific cable kit and connect it with the ACO 08 ..21 6.2 Commissioning .............................. 21 General Handling / Operation ....................
GENERAL Thank you for choosing Schleuniger technology. You have purchased a high-performance Schleuniger product that has been developed with care and manufactured in cooperation with our partner, KMF Messtechnik. Carefully read this operating manual. It contains important tips and safety instructions to ensure efficient, precise and reliable production of cables.
Text reference to elements in a sample. preceding figure. Content reference (topic): Disposal: Important safety-related content Waste material that must be recycled reference. and not disposed of in domestic waste. Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08 7 | 52...
This operating manual must be treated confidentially. It is only intended for persons who are involved in work with the product. The operating manual must not be made available to third parties without the express written consent of the manufacturer. 8 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
Incorrect or faulty spare parts can lead to damage, malfunction or total failure of the product as well as affecting the safety of the operating personnel. Therefore, use Schleuniger only original spare parts from Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08 9 | 52...
Schleuniger Only use original accessories, especially interface cables (electromagnetic ■ compatibility). SOURCES OF DANGER / RESIDUAL DANGERS There are hazards involved when using technical products. 10 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
The product has been designed and built exclusively for the intended use specified below: The ACO 08 is used for monitoring and analyzing the crimping process within the range according to the technical data. Nonadherence can lead to injury to the operating personnel and material damage.
This also includes knowledge of accident prevention regulations and first aid. 2.7.1.5 Third parties External personnel solicited the operating company, service technicians and employees from Schleuniger 12 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
Defective safety equipment must be repaired immediately. Only then can the product be put back into operation. Never operate the product with the safety cover open. ■ Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08 13 | 52...
Handling the packaging materials Recycle any packaging no longer needed. 10 Disposal See chapter SHIPPING Use the associated packaging before shipping the device. Disconnect all connected cables from the device. 14 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
IP 20 Limit values, incl. measuring range 0 – 20000 Units N, lb, without Channels Data capacity 8 GB (µSD) Sensor type Piezo and DMS Interfaces Ethernet, USB, Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08 15 | 52...
The rating plate is located on the side wall and contains the following specifications. 1 Product 4 Permissible operating voltages 2 Serial number 5 Internal fuses 3 Year of manufacture 6 Manufacturer 16 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
CONCEPT The ACO 08 crimp force monitoring monitors and analyzes the crimping process. The device can be used to evaluate and optimize the crimping processes in the sector of further development of crimping technology, as well as for monitoring, control, and checking the production process.
4 Mains socket for external mains supply CONTROL ELEMENTS AND INTERFACES Touch display The ACO 08 does not have any physical switches. All inputs are made via gestures or digital buttons on the graphical user interface. Sensor cable connections (channels 1 and 2) Input sockets for the signal of the force sensors.
Product description USB Interface Enables service functions such as firmware updates or reading data Digital IO interface Enables the output and receipt of control signals between ACO 08 and crimping machine SCOPE OF DELIVERY See goods data sheet. ACCESSORIES Please use only original manufacturer accessories.
6.1.2 Place the device at its final location. 6.1.3 Install the crimping machine-specific cable kit and connect it with the ACO 08. COMMISSIONING Following the proper installation, the levels of the digital IOs must be adapted to the crimping machine. Common crimping machines are listed in the “Machine profile” menu and can be simply selected.
The internal process instructions must be followed in the machining process. ■ USER INTERFACE The ACO 08 does not have any physical pushbuttons or switches. It is only operated via the graphic user interface. The following principal inputs can be made: Selection by tapping tiles or buttons ■...
To access the monitoring mode, select the “monitoring mode” tile in the main menu. Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08 23 | 52...
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Select a channel in the 2-channel presentation by tapping the corresponding graphic image. Curve and envelope of the channel are displayed enlarged. Tap the graphic image to return to the 2-channel display. 24 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
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If configured in the setup, the error must be acknowledged on user level 1 by entering the password. Acknowledgment without password is possible on user level 2 or 3. Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08 25 | 52...
If a curve deviates too much from the previous curves, the message “invalid Ref” appears automatically. Select “OK” to generate the last curve again or “discard” to start over with teaching. 26 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
ACO 08 switches to monitoring mode. 7.2.4 Setup In setup all setting parameters concerning the ACO 08 can be set. At least user level 2 is required to access setup. To access the setup mode, select the “setup”...
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Max drift Limit value of drift compensation. An error is 1-100 % signaled if this value is exceeded. Gain Boosting of the sensor signal 1/2/4/8/16/32 x 28 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
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Secure: Acknowledgment by password entry Auto reference check Evaluates the deviation of curves automatically on/off in reference mode. Each reference must be confirmed manually if disabled. Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08 29 | 52...
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Password for user level 3 String Language Language of the user interface DE/EN Ref permission Permit to form reference curve for user level 1 on/off Unit Unit of the measuring results N/lb/none 30 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
General handling / operation 7.2.5 User levels The ACO 08 is controlled via 3 user levels where each of them has different access rights. To access the user level selection, select the “user selection” tile in the main menu. Fig. 8: User selection...
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Use only user level 1 in default operation! Make sure to switch again to user level 1 after you have made corresponding settings on a higher user level. 32 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
7.2.6 Job management The ACO 08 provides the option of working with jobs. Settings, parameters and measuring results are stored in a job. To access job management, select the “job management” tile on the main menu (requires user level 2 or 3).
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If you do not yet want to generate a reference curve at this time, swipe from the right edge of the display onto the display. The ACO 08 switches to the main menu. 34 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
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Clear job Highlight an existing job and choose “clear”. Answer the verification prompt with “Yes”. All measuring results within the selected job are cleared. Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08 35 | 52...
The job “Basic Job” cannot be deleted. 7.2.7 Information dialog Information on the device is provided here. To access the information dialog, select the “info” tile in the main menu. 36 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
To access automatic parametrization, swipe in the main menu from the right across the right edge of the display (requires user level 2 or 3). Select the tile “automatic parametrization”. Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08 37 | 52...
To access the headroom test, swipe in the main menu from the right across the right edge of the display (requires user level 2 or 3). Select the “Headroom test” tile. 38 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
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Carry out the corresponding number of empty crimping operations, i.e. crimp empty terminal sleeves without conductor. The results will be displayed. Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08 39 | 52...
(requires user level 2 or 3). Select the “Machine profile” tile. Mark the desired machine and confirm with “select”. 40 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
Check or clean the tool/base Force bypass plate area Measurement is carried out, no External trigger force signal Force sensor not connected / Check force sensor connection, defective replace force sensor Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08 41 | 52...
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Check connecting cable/power supply, replace if necessary Device signal error with each Tolerances no longer current; Check tool/machine for measurement wrong references changes or contamination; generate new references 42 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
Device switched off and disconnected from power supply system Notice Cleaning! Do not use aggressive solvents for cleaning. ■ Display and plastic parts will be damaged. Clean housing and display with a damp cloth. Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08 43 | 52...
Schleuniger products mainly consist of the following materials: Material Disposal Aluminum Metal waste Steel Metal waste Other metals Metal waste Electronic materials Electronic waste Plastic Recycling 44 | 52 Operating Manual | Edition 1.00 (08-2020) | ACO 08...
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