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PD1000 Rack & Pinion Automatic Stop System *Important to note: PDX (PD1000) systems are customized per application. The contents in this general gauge manual may vary from your specific machine details. Please contact factory for guidance or questions regarding your machine.
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Identification Data Model PD100 Serial Number Controller PartNumber PS312P Software Number Controller Serial Number Customer Data Inventory-Number Location Technical support and Spare Parts Hymark Ltd 427 Bark Cove Owensboro, KY 42303 Phone (270) 683 3500 (270) 683 2500 Document Number of the Manual Version Date Last changings...
1. Product Description Carriage hood Controller Adjustable arm with stand (optional gripper) Adjustable faceplate Double linear guide and rack RC conveyor Note: Carriage length and depth can differ depending on motor and gearbox type Operating Procedure (as “go to” stop) Enter length to be cut into the position controller and press the Start Button.
1.2 Work Area Operator work area When the machine is powered on, the only acceptable operator location in the work area is standing in front of the control stand on the opposite side of the conveyor (see picture above) Never place any material on the conveyor except the piece to be cut.
2. Basic Safety Hints 2.1 Read and follow all hints inside the Instruction Manual This instruction manual, especially the safety hints and precautions must be followed by every person working with this gauge or machine. Also follow all general plant safety rules and precautions not mentioned in this manual.
2.5 Warranty and Liability Hymark Ltd Co (henceforth Hymark), warrants this product for a period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, under authorized return component parts to Hymark freight prepaid, the company will repair, or at its option, replace any part found to be defective in material or workmanship, without charge to the owner for parts, service labor, or associated customary shipping costs.
3. Safety Instructions Symbol and Hints Explanation In this manual the following symbols are used: Danger! This symbol means an immediate impending life threating or personal injury possiblity if caution is not taken. Not following these hints can cause major injury. •...
Safety devices may be removed only - when the machine is at a standstill - after making sure that the machine cannot be run (i.e. removing power to the controller). When any component of the machine is replaced or removed the safety devices must be properly installed and tested.
Special Danger Zones The Carriage and gauge arm. • The interface zone between the machine and the gauge. • Maintenance and Troubleshooting Follow the maintenance and inspection schedule. • All operating mediums (i.e. air pressure) must be secured against • unintentional activation.
4. Transportation of the gauge Danger! Danger caused by moving loads. Immediate impending life threating or personal injury possiblity by moving and dropping the gauge with a crane. Don’t stay underneath the lifted gauge. The minimum age for operating personal is 21 years. Personal has to be authorized and trained before using a crane, a forklift •...
5.1 Installation procedure Carriage hood Controller Adjustable arm with stand (optional gripper) Adjustable faceplate Double linear guide and rack RC conveyor Note: carriage length and depth can differ depending on motor and gearbox type 5.1.1 Packing list - one or two sections of aluminum guide with double steel rods and mounted rack (each section with pre-mounted T-nuts and bolts for missing joint rack) - one bag with T-nuts, M8 bolts, washers and stand-offs to mount...
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5.1.2 Assemble Kentucky Gauge conveyor series (if conveyor is purchased) Place conveyor near saw, drill or punch Mount each height adjustable leg to the conveyor Level the conveyor using a level and the height adjustable bolts Sägeblatt...
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Snap or slide T-nuts into the T-slot facing the conveyor. For the Kentucky Gauge conveyors series RC or RH use one T-nut every 18 inches (recommended). Note: T-nuts may already be inserted. Mount aluminum extrusion to conveyor by using M8 socket head cap screws with washers and stand-offs.
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5.1.4 Slide on carriage to aluminum guide Remove carriage hood by unscrewing the four flange head screws to have access to spring loaded servo motor with spur gear, motor set screw and mating connectors to attach cable inside track chain Carriage plate Servomotor Mating connector...
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Direction to slide on carriage Pre-mounted rack on aluminum guide section Pre-mounted screws to mount separate rack to connect aluminum guide sections Push down motor with spur gear to not hit pre-mounted rack screws and rack Push down motor with one hand ...
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Snap T-nuts into the T-slot facing the conveyor. For the Kentucky Gauge conveyors series RC or RH use one T-nut every 18 inches (recommended). Make sure to slide on enough T-nuts to any section before mounting to conveyor ...
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Tighten all socket head cap screws of the joint rack on 1 aluminum guide section Release clamp and move adapter rack, spacers and clamp to the section of the aluminum guide other end of the joint rack on 2 ...
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Slide on the brackets and secure loosely by using the bottom T-nuts in the slots of the aluminum extrusion. Align section 1 with far end of aluminum extrusion (opposite side of the saw, drill, punch, etc.) Space brackets properly at 8ft. Where channels meet, brackets will be placed in close proximity.
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Mount yellow carriage cover hood back on and snap in cable track to pre-mounted cable track bracket on carriage hood Bolts for cable track bracket 5.1.9 Mount end of cable track to cable tray Slide conduit through U-cutout of section 4 and mount cable track bracket to section 3 of cable tray by using the two mounting holes Cable track bracket ...
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5.1.10 Adjust stop arm and face plate Adjustable stop arm in X, Y & Z direction 5.1.11 Mount gripper and pneumatics (optional) Bolt and T-nut Connect air line to locations to mount hand valve and route through the cable track to pressure regulator Adjustable gripper for material types...
6. Intended Gauge Use Check before turning power on Danger! Danger caused by devices on top of the roller table. Personal injury possiblity such as bruise etc. It is not allowed to put any parts or devices on the roller table. •...
Power “OFF” Turn power off by pushing the power button on the rear side of the controller housing In any emergency situation push the red safety stop button on the front side of the controller. Moving carrier will stop immediately. ...
Maintenance Requirements Maintenance actions as described in this document should only be done by authorized and trained personal that have become familiar with the Kentucky Gauge equipment. Any questions or inquiries should be directed to our factory technical department at 270-683-3500 ext.114.
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Cleaning and maintaining the carriage Do not remove any safety devices. Remove chips and grease and any items that would be deemed in the pathway of, or causing an unwanted obstruction of, the gauge arm / carriage. This should be done several times per day when the machine is in use.