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IECHO TK4S User Manual

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  • Page 2 In order to use this equipment properly, please read this user manual carefully and follow each step after reading. From the beginning to the end, IECHO “star service” will be accompanied by you, no matter what problem when you encounter, please check out the telephone number and address below and contact us.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Equipment Overview..................................1 1.1 Features....................................1 1.2 Composition..................................1 1.3 Working Principles................................1 1.4 Technical Parameters................................2 1.5 Cutting Head..................................3 1.6 TK4S Cutting Tools................................4 1.7 TK4S Direction Information..............................7 1.8 List of Tools..................................8 2. Preparation.....................................10 2.1 Installation Location................................10 2.2 Personnel..................................... 10 2.3 Power Requirement................................
  • Page 4 8.1 Daily Maintenance................................61 8.2 Weekly Maintenance................................63 8.3 Monthly Maintenance................................. 64 8.4 Quarterly Maintenance................................64 8.5 Annually Maintenance................................ 64 9.Common Error and Troubleshooting............................65 10. Safety Attentions..................................66 11.Other Information..................................66 11.1 Products Details.................................66 11.2 Warranty Card................................... 66 11.3 Product Maintenance Details............................67 11.4 Statement...................................

  • Page 5: Equipment Overview

     1.2 Composition TK4S series digital cutting machine series is composed of Electrical box, Main body, Vacuum and Auxiliary devices. Software includes file processing part and machine controlling part. According to user’s demand, one or more tools can be used: Tangent Tool, Oscillating Tool, Kiss-Cut Tool, Router, V-Cut Tool, Creasing Tool, Driven Rotary Tool, North &...

  • Page 6: Technical Parameters

    1.4 Technical Parameters Definition Parameter Model TK4S 2521（TK4S 2521 is just one model, more dimension is available）. Cutting Area 2500*2100 mm (98.4 inch *82.6 inch) Machine Dimension 3340*3000*1273 mm (131.4 inch *118.1 inch *50.1 inch) Weight 1550 kg Vacuum Zones...

  • Page 7: Cutting Head

    1.5 Cutting Head TK3S /TK4S All tools can be installed Cutting thickness: 50mm Universal in（except 1KW router) Cutting head Power:1.8K Cutting thickness: 60000rpm 1.8KW Router 2mm-6mm Di-bond water cooling 20mm Acrylic cleaning device Power: 1kw Cutting thickness: 1kw Germany 60000rpm...

  • Page 8: Tk4S Cutting Tools

    1.6 TK4S Cutting Tools Illustration Name Feature Materials Universal Cutting Tool Cardboard, Chevron for materials up to board, ABS board, Tangent 5mm thick. Gasket, Carbon fiber Fast speed and low Tool prepreg, PVC tarpaulin, cost. PE, XPE, Label, etc. High-frequency...
  • Page 9 Illustration Name Feature Material Tool with 5 cutting angles Honeycomb board, V-Cut (0°,15°,22.5°, 30°, V-CUT sandwich board, KT Tool 45°). Create 3D board, Gray board, etc. structural design. Powerful textiles, carbon Powerful tool with Rotary fiber, glass fiber, driven rotary blade. Tool carpet, fur, etc.
  • Page 10 Illustration Name Feature Material Routing tool with high-performance routing on hard and Acrylic, Di-bond, tough materials up MILL aluminum composite, Router 1.8KW MDF, etc. 20mm thick. Power: 1.8KW; RPM:60000rpm; Max thickness:20mm. High-frequency electric- Chevron board, driven tool with Corrugated board, Electric 200W power options.

  • Page 11: Tk4S Direction Information

    1.7 TK4S Direction Information Directions such as "right, left" or "front, back" depends on the operator's view of the machine during operation. front right back X-axis left Y-axis...

  • Page 12: List Of Tools

    1.8 List of Tools Illustration Description Function A set of Allen keys (SW 1.5 to 8) Various open-ended spanners (SW 5.5-19.2x10) various Phillips and slotted screwdrivers screwdriver Ratchet set with bolt nuts and Allen inserts Dial gauge (resolution of 0.1 mm) To align the table plate...
  • Page 13 Illustration Description Function Holder for supporting dial gauge Table plate: set height Electric drill Side cutters to open the transport locking devices Measuring tape Precision spirit level (recommended value To level the machine 0.05 mm/m) Precision spirit level To level the machine foot...

  • Page 14: Preparation

    2. Preparation 2.1 Installation Location Make sure that the following requirements are met: the installation location is level and can withstand the floor loads. • the transportation routes to the installation location do not include steps or staircases. • the shipping crates can be deposited close to the installation location and their presence does not •...

  • Page 15: Environmental Conditions

    Operating pressure 0.85 MPA Min. air flow 0.6 m³/min 2.6 Flooring Space Requirement Machine Dimension Length X Width (with router, the height of regular route holder is 2.8meter) Material loader Length / width TK4S With Length Length+1.9m Width Width+0.9m Without Length Length+0.9m...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Place the packing crate level. Note: Only complete the installation if all parts are present and undamaged. • Inform IECHO customer service if any parts are missing or damaged. • Replenish or replace missing or damaged parts. • Remove all screws on the upper side of the packing crate.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Base Frame Structure

    Assemble the left and right beam under frame as below, fasten tightly T-bolts(M8x25mm) with glue, set up the framework, meet the following requirements: 1. Both side of the end surface distance：200±2mm，adjust the distance between each legs component：1180±2mm。 2. Make sure the diagonal dimensions are less than 2 mm. TK4S frame work 1...
  • Page 18 3.2.2 Initial leveling of the base frame Lift each side support end to keep the balance by precision spirit level. Determine the lowest position of the foot and use the setscrews to adjust it upwards. Use the setscrew to raise the position of the lowest foot.
  • Page 19 3.2.3 Connecting the Pause cables...

  • Page 20: Assemble The Cutting Beam

    3.3 Assemble the Cutting Beam Beam Block slider Pay attention: Keep balance from rear side when assembling the cutting beam, carefully take out the plug in the slider, put the cutting beam onto the side beams, make sure that the pen holder faces to the photoelectric plate. After assembly, put the block slider back and then tighten the screws.

  • Page 21: Installing The Vacuum Plates

    3.4 Installing the Vacuum Plates Note: The bracing tube and vacuum plates are labeled. The order must be followed! The label must always be positioned at the front! Attaching bracing tube X1 : Place bracing tube X1 to X5 The two end of the square pipe extended 120mm long from the aluminum frame Tighten the screws(M8x12mm) and washer.
  • Page 22 3.3.2 On the basis of frame work, assemble the aluminum table Aluminum table...

  • Page 23: Leveling The Table Plate

    The cutting table is made up by certain pieces of aluminum plate. 3.5 Leveling the Table Plate Settings accuracy: ±0.2 mm/m...
  • Page 24 3.5.1 Mount the dial gauge on the module carriage 1 Dial gauge 2 Dial gauge support • Fasten the dial gauge support to the module carriage Insert the dial gauge • • Starting from the front right-hand side, set all plates to the same level.
  • Page 25 3.5.2 Adjusting the vacuum plate height. Adjusting steps : 1 - 2 - 3 Note: An assistant must read the dial gauge and provide information about the current height. After adjusting the vacuum plate, remove the mounting bolts for stand table. Use the module carriage to move from fastening point to fastening point and measure •...

  • Page 26: Advertising Industry: Installing The Regional Air Valves And Pvc Pipes Images

    3.6 Advertising Industry: Installing the Regional Air Valves and PVC Pipes Images. Dot matrix or matrix is chosen according to the application industry. A The PVC pipes are labeled, the order must be followed! B Do up the straps. C Fasten the piping system to the cutter by using glue, clamps and cable ties.
  • Page 27 Install regional air valves and PVC pipes Dot matrix or matrix is chosen according to the application industry. Bracket for holding the tubes Regional air valves On the other side of the zero point, assemble the regional valves firstly, and then PVC pipes. The PVC pipes are labeled ,the order must be followed! 1A --- 1H 2A --- 2H 3A --- 3H 4A --- 4H Do up the straps.
  • Page 28 Attaching the vacuum pipe to the vacuum pump system 5.5/7.5 KW vacuum pump with changeover valve 5.5/7.5KW vacuum pump Hose to cutter Vacuum pump Silencer Changeover valve pressure release valve Clamp Set up the vacuum pump. Fit the silencer. Connect the vacuum pump to the cutter using the hose. Turn the piping outwards...
  • Page 29 Changeover valve Silencer Clamp Pressure release valve Vacuum pump Note: 1. Connect changeover valve cable to electric box 2. Connect air tube Φ4mm to the regional air control box 3. Connect vacuum pump cable to frequency converter box...

  • Page 30: Assemble The X Axis Side Covers

    3.7 Assemble the X Axis Side Covers. Note: Covers for regional air control box and covers for frequency converter are on the side of X axis of zero point. The other two covers with same size assembled on the other side. Electrical box Regional air control box Frequency converter box...

  • Page 32: Pneumatic Control

    3.8 Pneumatic Control 1. Connect the double-color pipe on the regional air control box to the valves. Pneumatic lines on Air Valve the distributor Cable tie point Pull the pneumatic lines from the distributor to the air valves . Fasten the lines to the designated points using cable ties. Connect the pneumatic lines in order on the air valves.
  • Page 33 2. Connect the double-color pipe on the regional air control box to the valves (Advertising industry). Air tube Air Valve Cable tie point A Connect the air tube in proper order on the air valves. The first cable in each group is numbered. B Fasten the lines to the designated points using cable ties.

  • Page 34: Connecting The Electric Box

    3.9 Connecting the Electric Box Connecting the cables from electric box rear side to the machine parts . TK4S21P-3 Cable for CCD Camera TK4S29P Handheld Panel TK4S34P Sheet feeder control BKL19P COMM Cable TK4S36P-1 1.5KW RZ TK4S35P MILL tool control TK4S39P EMG control TK4S40P...

  • Page 35: Assemble Main Cable Etc

    3.10 Assemble main cable etc. Assemble main cables and towing chain parts on the side of X axis of zero point. The PVC pipes are labeled, the order must be followed and then put the cover. The other side is connecting the electric box.

  • Page 36: Install The Conveyor Belt Guide Rollers Device

    3.11 Install the Conveyor Belt Guide Rollers Device. Tip: Observe the following differences between the front and rear of conveyor belt guide rollers during installation. auxiliary motor The front guide roller are equipped with pulley of • The rear guide rollers are equipped with guide rings. •...
  • Page 37 Installing steps of the front ：1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 Installing steps of the rear side ：1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7...
  • Page 38 Install roller panel component on each side of the machine and pause button. Pause cable to connect the position of number 1 from electromagnetic valve controller of electric box.

  • Page 39: Install The Aki Device

    3.12 Install the AKI Device. A Tighten both screws (M4 x40) B AKI 1 to connect electric box with short one cable. C AKI 2 to connect electric box with longer one cable.

  • Page 40: Other Cables Function Of Instructions

    3.13 Other Cables Function of Instructions 3.13.1 The frequency converter box Main power input ( L1.L2.L3.N.G) AC220V OUT Holes for pump cable...
  • Page 41 3.13.2 The regional air control box Connector of changeover device Connector of mill device Connector of sheet feeder...

  • Page 42: Assemble The Workstation

    3.14 Assemble the Workstation 3.14.1 Connect the monitor, keyboard and mouse Emergency Stop Auto / Manual for Cleaner START STOP A Install the monitor, keyboard and mouse cable as shown. B Secure the cable with cable ties. C Emergency stop cable to connect emergency switch CTRL of electric box.
  • Page 43 3.14.2 Connect the PC to the cutter Cleaner CTRL Serial card / USB-890k Main Power CTRL Video Card Cleaner CTRL to connect the electric box B Main Power to connect the electric box. C PC Communication cable to connect the electric box. D VID 1 to connect video card...

  • Page 44: Install The Conveyor Belt

    3.15 Install the Conveyor Belt. Warning: Toxic fumes Damages respiratory organs, skin, and mucous membrane of the eyes. Only work in well ventilated rooms. Avoid contact with the skin and mucous membrane of the eyes. Wear protective gloves. Observe manufacturer's specifications Tools and materials Adhesive tape Glue...
  • Page 45 Important: 1. The conveyor belt must lay on the table without bubbles or distortion. 2. Press the glue into the joint free of pores. Fill the dosing evenly with glue at a steep angle to the joint. Use a spatula to remove excess glue. Distribute the glue on the sides of the edges and remove excess glue.

  • Page 46: Tension The Conveyor Belt

    3.16 Tension the Conveyor Belt 1 - 2 Adjusting screws (both sides) 3 Lower guide rollers (front and rear side) A Tighten both screws evenly or lower guide rollers B Check the conveyor belt tension. C Manually move the conveyor belt by one turn. D Check the conveyor belt tension again.

  • Page 47: Assemble The Milling Support Device

    3.17 Assemble the Milling Support Device. 3.17.1 Regular the Milling support device. (The total height: 2.8 m)
  • Page 49 Connect cables in the milling device support Air input of Φ6mm Milling tool communication cable Air output of Φ6mm Milling tool power and Φ4mm tube cable AC 220V Power input Milling tool...
  • Page 50 3.17.2 Large table milling support device (The total height : 2.8 m)

  • Page 52: Install The Covers Of The Front And Rear Side

    3.18 Install the Covers of The Front and Rear Side.

  • Page 53: Circuit Boards

    3.19 Circuit Boards Boards Positions In Electrical Box  Boards positions on machine (behind the cutting head device) ...

  • Page 54: Danger Areas During Initialization

    4. Danger Areas During Initialization 4.1 Danger Area On the Module Carriage Caution: Risk of injury on the module carriage! The danger area on the module carriage is not secured by safety devices. Do not reach into the danger area during manual initialization. •...

  • Page 55: Safety Device On The Machine And Pc Table

    4.2 Safety Device On the Machine and PC Table. Pause Switch Emergency Stop Switch Protective System...

  • Page 56: Cutting Head Installation

    5. Cutting Head Installation Front Back Slot Round Pin Picture Install the module in the way shown in Picture 7. Make sure the locating slot matches the  round pin Round Stepped Pin Front Hole Picture Take the bottom of the module as shaft, rotate the module upward. Picture 8 ...
  • Page 57 Picture Tilt the module backwards onto the module carriage, lower the module until it stops  (approximately 15mm), make sure the electrical connection of tool holder and support aligned. Picture 9 Picture Note: Place the module on the mounting ledge as shown in picture 10. ...

  • Page 58: Tool Installation

    6. Tool Installation 6.1. Universal Cutting Tool Picture 12 Picture 13 Picture 14 Insert tangent tool (as shown picture12, picture13), The tool holder and a UCT are each  marked with a red dot. The tool is in the correct position when the dots are aligned. (Picture...
  • Page 59 Picture 15 Fasten in clockwise direction. (Picture 15) 6.2. Electrical Oscillating Tool Picture 16 Picture 17 Insert the EOT into the module, red point on the EOT corresponds the red point on the module. Picture 16 and 17  Picture 18 Rotate the clamp clockwise to tight, rotate the EOT clockwise to match the pin.
  • Page 60 6.3. V-Cut Tool Picture 19 Picture 20 First make sure blade fitting ramps of the V-cut holder, then put the kidney-shaped slot into the round positioning  pins.(picture 19) V-cut tableting squeeze blade, screw two M4*8 bolt(picture 20),blade installation is complete.(note: If the cylindrical ...
  • Page 61 Picture 23 Picture 24 Put the finished oblique turret on the bottom of oblique knife mount, make them fit(picture 23).  There are two different cylindrical pin on the oblique knife mounts, with corresponding cylindrical pin hole, insert  easily, otherwise it will cause no installed or damage parts and other issue. Oblique knife mount and oblique turret should completely butt(picture 24）.
  • Page 62 6.4. Big Creasing Tool Picture 27 Picture 28 Insert the big creasing wheel holder into the cutting head (Pic 27), make sure the red dot of creasing wheel holder  aligned with the red dot on cutting head, then insert it into the hole on the head. Confirm the big creasing wheel holder into the cutting head in place, then tighten the screw on the head with clockwise ...
  • Page 63 6.5. PRT tool Picture 31 Picture 32 Insert the PRT tool holder into the cutting head (Pic 31), make the red dot of PRT tool holder aligned with the red dot  on cutting head, then insert it into the hole on the head. Confirm the PRT tool holder into the cutting head in place, then tighten the screw on the head with clockwise (pic 32).

  • Page 64: Operation

     is breathable, a piece of plastic film is needed to be covered on the material. Open “IECHO Digital cutting system”, import the files (DXF or PLT). The system will process the analysis of  outline and the definition of cutting tool and cutting type.

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    8. Maintenance 8.1 Daily Maintenance  Check all the sockets of power as well as the connector of serial cable. Before cutting, make X/Y running with slow speed, then check whether has abnormal sound.  Without cutting, start the tools which can rotate automatically (electric oscillating tool, pneumatic oscillating tool, ...
  • Page 66 8.1.3 Check the chain slot.no sundries and no abnormal sound occurs. 8.1.4 Clean each cutting head and confirm all the screws whether in loose condition.

  • Page 67: Weekly Maintenance

    8.2 Weekly Maintenance In order to avoid the absorption of chips during long working period, which makes small suction, operators should clean up the pump inlet weekly. 8.2.1 Check the original point sensor of X1.X2 and Y rail if the necessary. 8.2.2 Clean the filter of vacuum pump.

  • Page 68: Monthly Maintenance

    8.3 Monthly Maintenance Check the connection of felt monthly and repair it if needed to avoid the connection coming unglued and thus  influencing the abnormal cutting; Lubricating on the rail monthly. Make sure oil will not polluting felt and other parts. ...

  • Page 69: Common Error And Troubleshooting

    9.Common Error and Troubleshooting Item Common error Troubleshooting 1.Check whether the circuit breaker tripped. 2.Check whether the fuse is burned out. 3.Check whether the red switch is broken. Cutter cannot start 4.Check the plug connected to electrical box interface with a multi meter. Check whether the circuit of the 220V power Put one piece of plastic film on the surface of the materials if they are breathable.

  • Page 70: Safety Attentions

    10. Safety Attentions GND electrical wire connected to the ground. Use the required specification wires for electric power connection, as per the big cutter power. Check the synchronous belt before switch on the machine, in case it`s blocked by materials fragments. Press the Emergency stop button or switch off the power in case of emergency.

  • Page 71: Product Maintenance Details

    This manual copyright belongs to Hangzhou IECHO Science & Technology Co., LTD (hereinafter referred to as  IECHO) IECHO will not make any guarantee for this manual, IECHO will not be responsible for this user manual when cause  the misunderstanding.

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