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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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Register your TigerSPC Warranty coverage begins with registration. Fill out the warranty registration form at: TigerStop.com/service-center/#warranty-registration...
Mounting Point Mounting Point TigerSPC Installation Install at least 2 Bench Mount Brackets onto a flat table. • If installing on a TigerStop Table, make use of the ® pre-drilled mounting holes. 2. Lay the TigerSPC across the Bench Mount Brackets.
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TigerSPC’s bottom; pivot the TigerSPC so the curled front edge of the Bench Mount Brackets fit into this channel. 4. Make sure the TigerSPC is seated flat on top of the Bench Mount Brackets. Turn the locking knobs to secure the...
Measurement Parameter Menu Send Power Compensation Calibrate Toggle Power ON/OFF Press • Wait a few seconds and TigerSPC is ready to work. Hold for 4 seconds HOLD • The screen shows a count down and powers off at the end.
Operation Attaching Jaws Magnets Each TigerSPC Jaw has magnets on its underside. Place the Jaw in the grooves of the TigerSPC Attachment Mounting Points. • The Jaw’s magnets keep it in place. • Always calibrate the TigerSPC after attaching jaws.
Operation Measuring Open the Jaws. 2. Place the part in the Jaws. • For maximum accuracy, lay the part flat. Place 3. Gently close the Jaws. Close 4. Read the Measurement. Read...
Operation Replacing TigerSPC’s Batteries Attachment Screws Remove the back plate’s Attachment Screws. 2. Slide the back plate off. 3. Replace the batteries. • TigerSPC uses two AA batteries. 4. Reconnect the back plate. Batteries...
Operation Adjusting for Square After plenty of use, it is possible that the TigerSPC’s moving foot will require re-adjustment. An ideal adjustment results in a foot that is parallel to the table and perpendicular to the beam Remove the TigerSPC sticker below the display.
Settings To access TigerSPC’s settings: Hold for 4 seconds. • TigerSPC displays a countdown. Hold until the countdown ends. While in settings: Scrolls through settings. Saves setting change. Resolution Choose to measure inches or millimeters and the measurement’s precision. Press to scroll through the resolution options.
Press to select a number. 2. Press to change the number. Direction Swaps the direction that TigerSPC measures. Change this setting to measure on the outside of the Jaws. Press to toggle the setting. Options • Down - Default measuring direction (Outside dimensions). Open the Jaws to get positive numbers.
Settings Auto Power Off Turns on or off the automatic power down function. Powers down TigerSPC after a set amount of time. This setting works with the Period setting to set the time before power down. Press to toggle the setting.
Settings 4 Second Off Delay Sets a 4 second delay before TigerSPC powers off. Requires holding the power button until the screen countdown finishes to power off. Press to scroll through the options. Options • ON - Hold for 4 seconds to power off.
Settings Incremental Measurement Turns on TigerSPC’s incremental measurement mode. Allows for setting a second Zero point to make 2 measurements in 1 length. Press to scroll through the options. Options • ON - Enables incremental measurement mode. • OFF - Disables incremental measurement mode.
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OFF - Turns off the Offset quick toggle. Using the Offset Quick Toggle At the measurement screen, press at the same time. • TigerSPC will display the Offset value. 2. Press to select a number. 3. Press to change the selected number.
Miter Jaw (SB3302) Attaching Jaws The TigerSPC Miter Jaws are bi-directional to accommodate different miter angles. There are 4 slots on each foot of the TigerSPC. Each Jaw has magnets and tabs on the underside to secure it to a foot.
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When the Miter Jaw’s triangle is pointing towards the beam, use slots 3 and 4 on the SPC’s feet. • Always calibrate the TigerSPC after attaching jaws. When the Miter Jaw’s triangle is pointing towards the user, use slots 2 and 3 on the SPC’s feet.
An optional set of jaws for measuring mutton/mullion half-lap parts. DESCRIPTION PART QUANTITY (NUMBER) Half-Lap Jaw (SB3303) Attaching Jaws There are 4 slots on each foot of the TigerSPC. Each Half-Lap Jaw has magnets and a tab on the underside to secure it to a foot. Magnets...
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Miter Jaws The Half-Lap Jaws are small enough to fit on any of the 4 slots. • Always calibrate the TigerSPC after attaching jaws. Measuring Read Open the Jaws. 2. Place the part in the Jaws. 3. Gently close the Jaws.
Appendix C: Swivel Block Attachment An optional hardware option for measuring from hole to hole or hole to edge. Mode Switching The Swivel Block has a foot for measuring with jaws and a block for measuring with a pin. Always calibrate (or ‘Zero’) the SPC after switching modes or jaws (page 21).
Swivel Block Attachment Zero Set a ‘Zero’ point to calibrate the SPC. Jaws Close the Jaws. 2. Press • The screen changes to 0.000. Place the center of the pin on top of the inner edge of the stationary jaw. 2.
Swivel Block Attachment Adjustments General Adjust the set screws behind the foot to make both the foot and the pin block perpendicular to the beam. Pin Block Adjust the foot rest’s set screw to make the pin block parallel to the table.
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Swivel Block Attachment Foot To make the foot parallel to the table: Slide the pin block into the orange notch. 2. Slightly loosen the black screw on the orange block. 3. Turn the set screw to bring it into the orange block. 4.
Appendix D: TigerSPC Display Software An optional hardware package. Allows the TigerSPC to transmit data to a computer running the TigerSPC Display Software. DESCRIPTION PART QUANTITY (NUMBER) Wireless Receiver (E9838) 9-volt Power Supply (J0218) Serial Cable (J8055) Installing the Wireless Receiver Connect the 9-volt Power Supply from a 110VAC wall outlet to the Wireless Receiver’s power port.
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Appendix A: TigerSPC Display Software Transmitting Data Press to transmit Press when measuring a part to transmit part length data to the TigerSPC Display Software. Minimum System Requirements • Windows XP or superior • Latest released .net framework • 300 MHz or higher processor •...
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3. Choose the communications port on the PC with the Wireless Receiver (page 24). 4. Press Position Session Log 5. Measure a part and press on the TigerSPC control pad. • TigerSPC Display displays the position and records it into the session log.
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Appendix A: TigerSPC Display Software Session Log Options TimeStamp: Includes time data for each position in the session log. Millimeters Radio Button: Select to record lengths in millimeters Inches Radio Button: Select to record lengths in inches. Clear: Deletes all data from the session log.
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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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