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PREVENTION: If this same error is repeated, the dispenser exit sensor lens may be cleaned with a cotton swab
dampened with isopropyl alcohol. Disconnect the feeder hose from the dispenser and insert the dampened end of
the cotton swab into the end of the strap tube about 1.5" (38 mm). Gently move the cotton swab in and out, against
the top and bottom walls of the transfer tube, to clean the sensor.
ERROR 12 - Tie stuck in tool sensor
Tie stuck in tool sensor
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POSSIBLE CAUSE: This message appears when the cable tie advances to the tool sensor area of the tool and
remains there. When this occurs, the tool will not actuate again until the cable tie is cleared from the tool.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Press the "Buzzer" button to turn the buzzer signal "off". Disconnect feeder hose from
tool. Look for cable tie in tool and remove cable tie, if present. Reconnect feeder hose, and resume operation. If
cable tie is not found, reconnect feeder hose. Straighten the feeder hose to eliminate any bends or twists and point
the tool away from yourself and others. Press the "Air burst" button to provide a burst of air to dislodge and
advance the cable tie to the jaw area of the tool. The "Air Burst" button can be pressed again if the cable tie does
not advance to the jaw area. When the cable tie is advanced to the tool jaw area, the "Tie in tool" message will
appear and the buzzer will sound. Press the "Buzzer" button to turn the buzzer signal "off". Remove the cable tie
from the jaw area and then press the "Continue" button.
Press the "Load" button to load one cable tie into the dispenser and continue operation. If the cable tie does not
advance to the tool jaw area after depressing the "Air Burst" button several times, replace the feeder hose with
another and notify your maintenance department.
PREVENTION: Always remove the cable tie from the jaw area of the tool if the cycle is not completed (cable tie did
not wrap and tension around the bundle). Always have the air supply at the recommended pressure setting and
avoid severe bends in the feeder hose.
ERROR 13 - Detent sensor blocked or dirty
Detent sensor blocked or dirty
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POSSIBLE CAUSE: Most likely, the tip collector is too full. The detent sensor lens may be blocked by the detent
cam, a foreign object, or the lens is dirty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION: Press the "Buzzer" button to turn the buzzer signal "off". Remove the cable tie from the
jaw area of the tool and empty the tip collector. Press the "Continue" button and resume operation. If the error
message appears again, notify your maintenance department.
PREVENTION: Always empty the tip collector before it is full (no more than 180 cycles). This will prevent debris
from re-entering the tool because the tip collector is too full. Keeping the tip collector clear will allow the cable ties an
area to exit the tool. The tool should also be cleaned periodically by your maintenance department.
ERROR 14 - Internal regulator incorrectly set, low
Internal regulator incorrectly set, low
POSSIBLE CAUSE: This error message appears if the PDM Dispenser internal regulator was adjusted incorrectly,
or the dispenser piston is not fully shifting.
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