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- Page 1 TigerSaw MiterXL User Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation Requirements imitS inimum imit ower ASSword roundinG ehAVior uPPly illimeter onVerSion xtrAction iSABle uick AliBrAtion TigerSaw MiterXL Overview nitS eVerSe ront 26 T i g er o u c Safety Chain tArtuP creen witcheS creen AFety nterlockS PtionS creen Systems &... - Page 4 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.
- Page 5 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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Page 6: Contact Us
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... -
Page 7: Installation Requirements
Voltages must be balanced between phases and from each phase to ground. Line-to-line voltage must not exceed 500V for a 460/480V saw system. rounding Have an electrician connect TigerSaw MiterXL to ground. Operating TigerSaw MiterXL without proper grounding risks electrocution. uPPly... -
Page 8: Ront V Iew 25 J
TigerSaw MiterXL Overview ronT TigerTouch Guard Door Guarding Emergency Stop Guarding Air Gun Saw Control Panel Cabinet Base Door TigerStop Standard Controllers ®... -
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TigerSaw MiterXL Overview I/O Panels Amplifier Amplifier Blade Lubrication System (Metal Cutting Configuration) -
Page 10: Safety Chain
Safety Chain wiTch In an emergency, there are two ways to kill power: Push the E-stop button. 2. Pull the kill line. Triggering any kill switch signals a relay to cut power to the positioner and the blade. You cannot power the system until the kill switches reset. -
Page 11: Safety I Nterlocks 28 L
Safety Chain Kill Line Tension If the blue button on the kill line switch won’t lock into place, adjust the kill line tension with the tension plate eye bolt. At proper tension, the black tab sits near the center of its green band and the blue knob locks into place;... -
Page 12: Systems & Features
Systems & Features aBineT oors Guard Door The guard door allows access to the work area for adjusting material and cleaning. Cabinet Light The cabinet is equipped with a cabinet light. Flip the switch left for dim and right for bright. Cabinet Base Doors The cabinet base doors are for maintenance, only. - Page 13 Systems & Features Adjust air pressure in the TigerSaw MiterXL with the regulators. Lift up and then out to remove the cover. Set the supply air pressure with the bottom regulator. • Normal supply pressure is 80-110 psi (550-758 kPa).
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Page 14: L Ubrication
3. Pour ISO 68 bearing oil through the filter. Leave the oil system at its factory settings. Blade Lubrication (Metal Cutting Configuration) TigerSaw MiterXL (metal cutting configuration) is equipped with a blade lubrication misting system. The lubrication system has adjustments for the amount and density of coolant dispensed. -
Page 15: C Lamps
Systems & Features lamPs The TigerSaw MiterXL is equipped with an in-feed swing clamp, a fence clamp, and a top cap. Swing Clamp The swing clamp secures stock against the back fence as it enters the miter cabinet. To adjust the swing clamp setting... - Page 16 Systems & Features Top Cap Lubrication The top cap slides on two linear bearings, each equipped with a grease nipple. Use a grease gun to lubricate both linear bearings monthly and anytime that top cap motion becomes uneven or noisy. •...
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Page 17: Controls
STOP button turns the saw motor off. The blade continues spinning after the motor stops. TigerStop Switch: ® START button activates the TigerStop Standard ® Controllers. STOP button deactivates the TigerStop Standard ® Controllers. Indicator Lights Power: Glows when the system is electrified. - Page 18 Controls Saw Cycle To start a manual saw cycle, press the Cycle Start button or by pressing the foot pedal on the front of the cabinet base. During a saw cycle: • The top cap lowers. • The saw strokes and returns to the base. •...
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Page 19: Utomated C Ontrols
The TigerTouch power button is on the top-left edge of the tablet. TigerStop Standard Controllers ® The TigerStop Standard Controllers are for direct control ® of the miter (upper controller) and positioner (lower controller). For basic operation, see page... -
Page 20: 15 O Perating M Ode
PeraTing TigerSaw Miter XL is a fully automatic miter saw system. Full Auto: Both cutting and positioning are automated. • TigerSaw MiterXL’s standard setting. • The operator selects a positioner list, loads stock, and starts the process. • The system automatically pushes and cuts until the stock is processed. - Page 21 Basic TigerStop® Standard Controller Operation onTroller isPlay The top line on the Standard Controller display always contains information about the current status of the electronics. • The heartbeat is a rotating line indicating normal function. The heartbeat stops during data entry.
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Page 22: Basic Tigerstop
Basic TigerStop Standard Controller Operation ® eady creen The Ready Screen is the starting point for all standard controller functions. The Ready Screen is always accessible by repeatedly pressing STOP The Ready Screen has two forms. From the basic Ready Screen, press the [Show] soft key to display the expanded options. -
Page 23: Alculator
Basic TigerStop Standard Controller Operation ® alculaTor Calculator mode sets the result as the target position. From the Ready Screen (page 17), use the number and math buttons to solve problems. Example: Press 85 appears in the ‘Next’ field. Pressing moves the positioner to the calculated length. -
Page 24: Re S Et
Basic TigerStop Standard Controller Operation ® PreSets are a set of 100 programmable hot keys. 17), press the [Show] soft key. From the Ready Screen (page 2. Press the [PrSet] soft key. 3. Enter the PreSet number and press 4. Positioner moves to the PreSet length. -
Page 25: Uick C Alibration
Basic TigerStop Standard Controller Operation ® Jogging changes the position without a specific target. Speed increases until releasing the jog button. The positioner will briefly continue. Press to stop movement immediately. STOP Warning: Jogging allows travel beyond the limit settings. Be careful jogging over larger distances or near limits of travel. -
Page 26: The Tigerstop Standard Controller Menu
The TigerStop Standard Controller menu contains settings to adjust the behavior of the positioner and miter. ® This manual explains common menu settings. The menu options are fully described in the TigerStop User Manual, available at https://www.tigerstop.com/ From the Ready Screen (page 17), press the [Show] soft key. -
Page 27: Wing C Lamp S Etting
The TigerStop Standard Controller Menu ® wing lamP eTTing The Swing Clamp setting is used to trigger the Swing Clamp output on the I/O panel. The Swing Clamp setting retracts the clamp when it gets within the set value. A value of 0.000 disables the swing clamp. -
Page 28: Ind E Nd L Imits
The TigerStop Standard Controller Menu ® imiTs Finding the end limits automatically locates the minimum and maximum limits of travel. The positioner will move to the home end and then to the minimum position. The limit settings will update. During the find limit routine, the machine will move. Be sure the path is clear to prevent collisions. -
Page 29: Assword
The TigerStop Standard Controller Menu ® assword Change the password: Access the Options menu (page 21) and press repeatedly until the Password screen is displayed. 2. Enter the current password and press 3. Enter a new numeric password and press to save. -
Page 30: Isable Q Uick C Alibration
The TigerStop Standard Controller Menu ® isaBle uick aliBraTion Removing the quick calibration button from the Ready Screen prevents operators from changing the calibration without a password. Disable quick calibration: Access the Options menu (page 21) and press repeatedly until reaching the Show Cal screen. - Page 31 TigerTouch TigerTouch is a more convenient control system for the TigerSaw MiterXL. TigerTouch controls both pushing and mitering motions from a single tablet, enabling the TigerSaw MiterXL to process part lists. This manual includes basic TigerTouch operation and topics specific to TigerSaw MiterXL. The TigerTouch User’s Guide covers TigerTouch operation more extensively: https://www.tigerstop.com/service-center/#downloads.
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Page 32: M Ove S Creen
TigerTouch creen The Move screen allows manual control of all connected equipment. Access the Move screen by touching at the top of the display. Note: The orange highlighted tab is the current screen. Display: • The Move Screen displays the positioner position and miter angle in the lower-left corner. •... -
Page 33: Ist S Creen
TigerTouch creen Process cuts lists on the List screen. Touch at the top of the display to access the List screen. Note: The orange highlighted tab is the current screen. Display: • “Length” is the length of the specified part. Change how to define length with the “Measure From”... -
Page 34: Ptions S Creen
Note: The orange highlighted tab is the current screen. Display: • The left column is TigerTouch options. • The center column is TigerStop Standard Controller options. ® • The right column contains amplifier functionality. Control: • Touch any item to access it. -
Page 35: Ivot P Oint C Alibration
TigerTouch stores information about the TigerSaw MiterXL’s pivot point. This is CRITICAL for accurate part lengths. The pivot point information is stored on the tablet during installation. If recalibration is required, run the “Calibrate Miter Pivot” routine from the “Miter” tab of the Options Screen (page 29). - Page 36 TigerTouch Input the 3rd part’s long length and press ‘ENTER’. 8. Calibration completed. Press ‘OK’.
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Page 37: Troubleshooting
The standard controller displays “Not Safe” if the saw, air, and/or lube indicators on the saw control panel are off. The positioner will not function until all indicators are lit. When the drive indicator on the TigerStop Standard Controller (page 16) displays an X, the motor is disabled to ®... -
Page 38: B Oot D Iagnostics
Reduce binding by cleaning machine internals, replacing bearings, or adjusting mounting points. • The drive test (page 36) helps pinpoint locations when investigating a binding issue. iagnosTics Boot diagnostics is a tool for testing TigerStop Standard ® Controller subsystems. To access boot diagnostics, press and hold while powering up. -
Page 39: Aw Troke And Ut Uality
Troubleshooting i/o T The I/O test helps identify problems with the amplifier input and output functions. Failure to unplug the I/O cable when prompted can cause unexpected tool movement. To run the I/O test: Access the Debug menu (page 21). 2. -
Page 40: Maintenance
Maintenance leanliness It is CRITICAL to keep the machine and the work area clean to prevent buildup of debris and material that interferes with machinery movement. Failure to clean reduces accuracy, cut quality, and machine lifespan. • Always use dust collection. •... -
Page 41: Rive T Est B Lade
Maintenance ysTem Turn the black knob on the air supply regulator to disconnect incoming air. The air gun will still function. When the filter bowl beneath the air supply regulator accumulates water, empty it. Disconnect incoming air before removing the air filter bowl. The air system lubrication bowl is located inside the cabinet base below the side cabinet base door. - Page 42 Maintenance lade A sharp blade improves cut quality, accuracy, and waste. Replace or resharpen blades whenever cut quality or stroke speed declines. Blade Removal Set the mitering angle to 30° left of zero. 2. Turn the saw off. 3. Disconnect power and air. 4.
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Page 43: Aw B Elt T Ension And R Eplacement
Maintenance 5. Close the saw blade cavity and the cabinet base. • Close both latches on the saw blade cavity. 6. Reconnect power and air, and confirm that the blade is spinning in the correct direction. • Start the blade, stop the blade, and watch through the throat plate as it comes to a stop. Motion should be away from the operator. -
Page 44: Appendix A: Replacement Parts
Coarse saw blade for wood and plastic (wood, plastic) Saw blade MITBLADE-M-XL Fine saw blade for non-ferrous metal (non-ferrous metal) • Always specify the machine serial number when ordering electronics, including the AMP6, the CON5, and the CON5-CONV. Visit our online part store at: https://shop.tigerstop.com/... - Page 45 Optical end sensor (near motor) MOT2 TigerStop motor Drive motor for TigerStop • The working length of the TigerStop is 2 feet (0.6 m) less than the overall length of the TigerStop. Common TigerTurbo Parts Serial Number Part number Part name...
- Page 46 Replacement Parts Common HeavyDuty2 Parts Mounting Slots Carriage/Motor Box Maintenance (Underside) Access Panels Part number Part name Description MOT-HD2 HeavyDuty2 motor Drive motor for TigerTurbo HD2GB-5:1 HeavyDuty2 gear box 5:1 ratio gear box • The working length of the HeavyDuty2 is 3 feet (0.9 m) less than the overall length of the HeavyDuty2.
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Page 47: Appendix B: Scale
Appendix B: Scale Scale requires adjusting when the accuracy of the positioner’s movement gets worse the farther it moves from the calibration point, only. Always perform calibration BEFORE adjusting scale. Scale is the setting that relates motor rotation to the distance traveled. The fastest way to arrive at the correct scale is through the scaling cycle. - Page 48 2.4m - 32.9m 2100lbs/952kg or Rack & Pinion Roller Tables 490lbs/222kg 32 or 75mm Belt Solid Tables 8’ - 108’ TigerSaw MiterXL 400 - 480 Vac Steel Reinforced 2.4m - 32.9m 2100lbs/952kg or Rack & Pinion Roller Tables AutoLoader 5x100 LBS 110 / 240 Vac 4’...
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