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GENERAL WARNINGS WARNING: Installation of your TigerStop® Product must be done by a person trained in the safe design and installation of automation products, and in the safe operation of power equipment. Ensure that such installation meets all legally required safety requirements and guidelines, and that proper guarding and safety devices are provided on all sides of the equipment to preclude unintended access during operation.
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Don’t get pinched by the push feeder. Keep your hands away when in motion! Keep the work area clean and well lighted to avoid accidental injury. Do not use TigerStop® machines in a dangerous environment. Using power tools in damp or wet locations or in rain can cause shock or electrocution.
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Customer Service will email you the enable code during ® business hours, Monday-Friday 6am-4pm PST. You can also request the code by phone. 3. After installing TigerStop, power it on and the screen displays: “Enter Enable Code…Call TigerStop …ph# 360-254-0661” and the machine ®...
Contact Us TigerStop technical support on the web, including manuals and videos: ® https://www.tigerstop.com/service-center/ TigerStop customer service and technical support by email: ® service@tigerstop.com (Americas, Australia) sos@tigerstop.nl (Europe) TigerStop customer service and technical support by phone: ® 1 (360) 448 6102...
TigerStop Installation lecTrical equireMenTS owe r VOLTS CIRCUIT BREAKER 110V 208/240V 20A (USA)/16A (EU) TigerStop requires a dedicated circuit. iger naToMY Controller Motor Box Flip away Stop End Cap Controller TigerStop Stand Serial Number Power Switch & Orange Incoming Power...
Space each pair of T-bolts about 2’ (610mm) apart along the length of the beam. 3. Rotate TigerStop so that the T-Bolts go through the holes in the mounting surface and the motor box is outside of the tool’s feed path.
TigerStop Installation 2. Insert a 1/2” Nylon Washer on each end between the Carriage and the through- holes of the Flip-Away Stop. 3. Insert the M12 Threaded Rod through the Carriage and Flip-Away Stop. Threaded 4. Screw the M12 Locking Nuts on each end of the M12 Threaded Rod.
PVC Foot towards the tool. Tighten down the Locking Handles. Tandard nTerconnecT nSTallaTion Integrate the tool and TigerStop with the Limit Switch and Air Solenoid to enable safer semi-automatic operation when running Part Lists. i M iT wiTc H u n cTi o n The limit switch tells TigerStop the tool’s current status.
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Some wiring required. • TigerStop in Motion: Closes the Air Solenoid and the tool cannot move. • TigerStop at Rest: Opens the Air Solenoid and the tool is free to move. i M iT wiTc H n STall aTi o n Lockout/Tagout the tool and TigerStop before installation.
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5. Place the Spacer between the Square Tube’s holes. 6. Connect the Spacer, Top, and Tube with an M8x50mm Hex-Head Screw. 7. Fasten with an M8 Flange Nut. 8. Attach the TigerStop Standard Controller to the Controller Stand Top using an M6x10mm Socket-Head ®...
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Standard Controller and to the Motor Box. ® The Data Cable is proprietary. Using an “off the shelf” cable may damage the TigerStop. 2. Connect the Standard Interconnect Kit cable to the Motor Box. 3. Connect the Power Cable to the Motor Box and to incoming power.
Setup ouTine Every time TigerStop powers-on, it requires the ‘Home Routine’. The Home Routine is a three-step process in which TigerStop moves to its farthest possible position. Ensure the area is clear. TigerStop moves automatically during this routine. Press to run the Home Routine.
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Stop to measure in the correct direction. Otherwise, skip this section. From the Ready Screen, press the [Show] soft key. 2. Press the [Menu] soft key. 3. TigerStop requires a password to access all menu options. Enter the password and press •...
The Drive Test measures difficulty of movement. From the Ready Screen, press the [Show] soft key. 2. Press the [Menu] soft key. 3. TigerStop requires a password to access all menu options. Enter the password and press • By default, the TigerStop password is the serial number.
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Setup 2. Press the [Menu] soft key. 3. TigerStop requires a password to access all menu options. Enter the password and press • By default, the TigerStop password is the serial number. 4. At the Menu Select screen, press the [Setup] soft key.
From the Ready Screen, press the [Show] soft key. 2. Press the [Menu] soft key. 3. TigerStop requires a password to access all menu options. Enter the password and press • By default, the TigerStop password is the serial number.
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From the Ready Screen, press the [Show] soft key. 2. Press the [Menu] soft key. 3. TigerStop requires a password to access all menu options. Enter the password and press • By default, the TigerStop password is the serial number.
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Dynamic Optimization (sold separately) comes preset for best results. Adjust these settings as needed, only. From the Ready Screen, press the [Show] soft key. 2. Press the [Menu] soft key. 3. TigerStop requires a password to access all menu options. Enter the password and press •...
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8. Press until reaching the OptTime screen. The Optimizer Time sets the time threshold for TigerStop accepting an optimization solution. After the set time, TigerStop picks the best available option. A lower Opt Time setting will work faster with lower yield.
® anual oveMenT To manually move TigerStop to a stop position, enter a distance from the tool’s zero point. Enter this distance as a whole number, a decimal, or a fractional value. nTe r i n g ec i Mal S Start at the Ready Screen.
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‘Next’ field. 5. Press and TigerStop moves to the calculated position. ncreMenT The increment function is a push feed mode that steps TigerStop through a series of movements. Increment: • Can be a positive length that moves TigerStop towards the tool.
Manually jog TigerStop towards or away from the tool. Start at the Ready Screen. 2. Press and hold If the jog buttons move TigerStop in the wrong direction, use the ‘ J og Reverse’ setting in the ‘Setup’ menu to reverse the movement. uicK alibraTion A short-cut to the calibration setting.
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Start at the Ready Screen. 2. Press the [Show] soft key. 3. Press the [PrSet] soft key to access the preset feature. 4. Enter the desired preset number and press 5. TigerStop moves to the preset position.
Enter as many parts as desired into a pusher list and TigerStop says when it needs another stock material piece. Set Point A set point list tells TigerStop to act as a stop. It treats each length entered as an absolute value from the zero point. Pattern A pattern list tells TigerStop to process one stock-length’s worth of parts in a push-feed fashion.
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TigerStop Standard Controller Basic Functions ® rog r aM M i n g a u S H e r o r o i nT i ST Start at the Ready Screen. 2. Press the [Show] soft key. 3. Press the [List] soft key.
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TigerStop Standard Controller Basic Functions ® 10. Repeat steps 8 & 9 to enter additional part lengths and quantities. 11. Press the [Done] soft key. 12. Press to run the list or to exit. rog r aM M i n g a...
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TigerStop Standard Controller Basic Functions ® 8. Enter the stock length and then press 9. Enter the length of the part to process and then press 10. Enter how many parts to process at that length and then press 11. Repeat steps 9 & 10 to enter additional part lengths and quantities.
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TigerStop Standard Controller Basic Functions ® u n n i n g a o i nT i ST Start at the Ready Screen. 2. Press the [Show] soft key. 3. Press the [List] soft key. 4. Enter the list number to run and then press 5.
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TigerStop Standard Controller Basic Functions ® 5. Enter the number of times to run the pattern or pull list and then press Next, press 6. Load the material and then press to begin processing. Complete the pattern or pull list and the ‘Done’ line increments by 1.
TigerStop Standard Controller Basic Functions ® 8. Use to scroll through the parts to find one to edit. 9. Enter a new length and then press 10. Enter a new quantity and then press 11. Press the [Done] soft key to save.
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If no defect is present, measure the total length of the material. 6. Enter the measurement from step 5 and then press TigerStop optimizes the material up to the defect and uses as much of the material as possible. If using the Standard...
From the Ready Screen, press the [Show] soft key. 2. Press the [Menu] soft key. 3. TigerStop requires a password to access all menu options. Enter the password and press • By default, the TigerStop password is the serial number.
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Show Cal. 6. Press the [↓] soft key, enter the password, and press Press the [↓] soft key to toggle the setting. 8. Press the [Done] soft key. To download the complete TigerStop Standard Controller manual, visit: ® https://www.tigerstop.com/download/tigerstop-users-guide...
Appendix A: Default Parameter Values Menu Parameter Default Value Menu Parameter Default Value Kerf .125 Opt Pen 1.000 Setup Scale 2.36205 Clamp 1 5.000 in Lash .030 Clamp 2 -5.000 in Swing Clamp 0.000 in Language English Download Style Pri-Global Password Serial number Infinite...
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32.000 Laser Location Motor End Brake Gain 30.000 Set to maximum Find Vel 0.000 Laser Laser Limit limit of TigerStop Find Trig 300.000 at factory. Laser Reference 5.000 in Clamp On Delay 100 ms Crayon Saw On Delay 100 ms PF Offset 29.250 in...
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TigerStop Product COMPARISON CHART Power Working Max Load Product Drive Type Accuracy Requirement Length Push 2 AA +/- .008” 0’ - 20’ Caliper TigerSPC +/- 0.2mm 0m - 6m Battery 32mm Belt +/- .008” 8’ - 20’ SawGear Stop Only 110 Vac +/- 0.2mm...
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