RX-200 Set-Up • Check that all plastic air lines are connected. • Connect the two M12 cable connectors to the sockets under the air regulator. The connectors are different and will only fit the proper socket. Align the pins in the socket with the groove in the connector;...
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RX-200 Set-Up • Set the webbing into the Reel Holder. (PHOTO 5) • The roller spring tension is set with the ball- chain and chain clips. NOTE: changing the spring tension after setting the cut length can change the length of the cut pieces.
RX-200 Quickstart OPERATION • Turn on the main power switch located on the front panel of the machine. (PHOTO 8) For hot knife cutting modules, connect the auxiliary power supply plug to either one of the two Auxiliary Sockets (PHOTO 9) and turn on the heater power switch.
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RX-200 Operation PROGRAMMING Toggle between US units (inches) and Metric units automatically. Press the red STOP button at any (millimeters) by touching the Toggle Switch. You time to immediately stop the program. (Pressing may freely toggle between these two systems the green PAUSE button will stop the measuring without losing any entered data.
RX-200 Components OVERALL Refer to the images shown for the location of the machine components described below. Due to the many models available, not all machines will look identical. TOUCHSCREEN There are several user screens available for operation, settings and saving programs. The HOME or MAIN screen will appear upon startup and from where most user settings are made.
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RX-200 Components Removing the Cutting Module: Disconnect the power and data cables. Loosen the lock screws on either side. (PHOTO 14) Pull the cutting module UP and outward to remove. (PHOTO 15) REEL HOLDER The Reel Holder (PHOTO 16) is a stand-alone device designed to hold material on the most commonly sized spools and rolls.
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RX-200 Touchscreens MAIN SCREEN (PHOTO 17). The first screen you will see upon starting The Main Screen contains the following screen elements and function descriptions:...
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RX-200 Touchscreens RUN: Cut Cycle Initiates the automatic cutting cycle based on the settings entered. STOP: Cut Cycle Stops automatic cutting cycle and clears the measured length. CUT: Press and hold to activate the pneumatic knife. JOG: Press and hold to feed the material into the machine.
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RX-200 Touchscreens ADVANCED SETTINGS SCREEN (PHOTO 18) The Advanced Setting screen is used for changing dwell settings, motor ramp and jog speeds, air assist settings (when equipped), motor auto reverse, and program saving. The Advanced Settings Screen contains the following elements and function...
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RX-200 Touchscreens ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS SCREEN The Additional Functions screen (PHOTO 19) is used for activating some standard functions such as One Shot and Quantity Multiples. When equipped, this screen activates optional machine functions such as Alternating Angle Cutting, Registration cutting (using a photocell), Batch Cutting, and Marking.
Operating Principle remote control or monitoring via an Ethernet This cutting machine is designed to measure and (PHOTO 20) socket. For details on configuring the cut to length various types of narrow fabrics, film, machine to a network, see the Appendix. metal strip, cord, wire, tubing, braids, and similar materials.
Maintenance The following should be checked periodically or as needed following troubleshooting: • Drive Belt: A belt too loose will produce variation in lengths. To tighten, remove the magnetic Feed Plate and locate the stepping Drive Motor. Loosen the four hex head screws on the Motor Bracket and pull back gently on the (PHOTO 21) motor to tighten the belt.
Trouble Shooting The most common fault is typically associated with lengths or this process reduces the variation then go to the Advanced length variation. It is important to know that these machines Settings Screen and increase the Acceleration Time to allow are designed to measure and cut a wide variety of materials.
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Trouble Shooting • The material should flow easily from the Reel Holder and even from unseen inconsistencies in the material itself. through the end sensor and material guides. Check that This can be corrected by changing some of the internal there is no binding or jamming of the material by pulling machine settings.
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Trouble Shooting MATERIAL JAMMING KNIFE NOT MOVING Some materials may not feed through the machine The knife is operated by an air cylinder controlled well due to elasticity, curl, flimsiness, etc. The RX- by an air valve. If the knife will not move when 200 Series can be equipped with an OPTIONAL Air pressing the CUT button on the main screen, check Assist function to help move lightweight and flimsy...
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Trouble Shooting NO DISPLAY ON TOUCHSCREEN The touchscreen is inactivated when the Emergency Stop knob is pressed. To release, twist the Red knob as shown by the arrows on the label. • Check that the power supply plug is connected to the touchscreen inside the main cover.
Spare Parts Parts vary by model type, voltage, and optional features. For most common spare parts, please contact the manufacturer. Please have the machine MODEL NUMBER and SERIAL NUMBER located near the main power supply. (PHOTO 31) NOTES _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________...
Appendix 1: being measured for the required cut registration mark. Upon locating the mark, the machine will stop and cut, or continue Saving & Recalling Program Recipes to index further according to the user settings. Program recipes can be saved to internal (or external) memory for future recall.
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Teach In: Press this button to activate the “Teaching” function of the installed sensor, if applicable. See the operating instructions supplied by the sensor manufacturer for the correct procedure for teaching the sensor. Once these length parameters have been set, align the registration or cut mark under the knife and press the CUT button.
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Appendix 4: Cutting & Marking When equipped with an optional Marking Device, the machine is capable of measuring, marking and cutting to length. The Cut and Mark process uses the Batch Cutting function to run a series of sequential programed recipes, one stored recipe for each mark and one stored recipe for the cut.
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Appendix 7: adjustment. However, changes in material color may require that the user adjust the sensitivity of the sensor to Accessing Additional Memory via work properly. To adjust the sensor, use a small screwdriver USB Port to rotate the larger white dial marked “SENS” for sensitive adjustment.
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