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U S E R G U I D E UGE072-0519 TS Series Up Cut Saw Models TS524 UP, TS724 UP, and TS924 UP Corporate Office: 412.312.6000 Instant Access 24/7 (Parts and Service): 800.458.1960 Parts and Service: 814.437.6861...
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Serial Number(s): Model Number(s): DISCLAIMER: Conair shall not be liable for errors contained in this User Guide or for incidental, consequen- tial damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this information. Conair makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this information, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
P u r p o s e o f t h e U s e r G u i d e This User Guide describes the Conair TS Up Cut Saw and explains step-by-step how to install and operate this equipment.
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AT T E N T I O N : R e a d T h i s S o N o O n e G e t s H u r t We design equipment with the user’s safety in mind. You can avoid the potential hazards identified on this machine by following the procedures outlined below and elsewhere in the User Guide.
Lockout is the preferred method of isolating machines or equipment from energy sources. Your Conair product is equipped with the lockout device similar to the one shown here. To use the lockout device: Stop or turn off the equipment.
S E C T I O N D e s c r i p t i o n W h a t I s t h e T S U p C u t S a w ? ....2 - 2 Ty p i c a l A p p l i c a t i o n s .
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( C o n t i n u e d ) 2 - 2 l D e s c r i p t i o n...
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H o w t h e T S U p C u t S a w Wo r k s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Saw clamps hold the product in place while the blades pass through it during the cutting cycle.
T S U p C u t S a w Fe a t u r e s Quick release guards for easy access to the clamps. Self-contained table to reduce machine footprint and enhance safe- ty with no moving parts extending past the base.
Maximum blade surface speeds are individually configured based on each models blade diameter. This table defines standard configurations only. Specifications can change without notice. Contact a Conair representative for the most current information. D e s c r i p t i o n l...
O p t i o n a l E q u i p m e n t Left-to-right machine operation - This option changes the machine direction from the standard right to left extrusion flow. Finer tooth blade - for thin material and materials that are easy to fracture. Electronic Cut-to-Length measuring system - using a digital automatic reset counter with encoder for mounting to customer’s puller.
U n p a c k i n g t h e B o x e s The TS Up Cut Saw typically arrives in a single crate. CA U T I O N : L i f t i n g To avoid personal injury or damage to the saw, lift the saw using a forklift or hoist with straps that have been positioned at the saw’s center of gravity.
Po s i t i o n i n g t h e T S U p C u t S a w Move the saw into position. Place the saw in position downstream of the belt puller. CA U T I O N : L i f t i n g To avoid personal injury or damage to the saw, lift the saw using a forklift or hoist with straps that have been positioned at the saw’s center of gravity.
C o n n e c t i n g t h e M a i n Po w e r S o u r c e WA R N I N G : E l e c t r i c a l h a z a r d Before performing maintenance or repairs on this product, disconnect and lock out electrical power sources to prevent injury from unexpected energization or start-up.
CA U T I O N : H a n d l e w i t h c a r e . The encoder is a delicate piece of equipment and must be handled gently. Conair uses bi-directional encoders to ensure that only product that moves forward is count- ed. Installing the encoder consists of several parts: •...
I n s t a l l i n g t h e S a w B l a d e s DA N G E R : S h a r p B l a d e s ! Most injuries caused by saw blades occur when the saw has been turned off.
Check that the E-Stop button is in the out, extended position. Press the vacuum start button. Check the rotation of the vacuum motor for correct phasing. (The phase in your plant may be different from the Conair factory.) Press the saw start button. Turn off the saw and vacuum.
S E C T I O N O p e r a t i o n S e r v o Ve r s i o n T S U p C u t S a w S p l a s h S c r e e n ....4 a - 2 H o w t o N a v i g a t e t h e H M I S c r e e n s .
T S U p C u t S a w S p l a s h S c r e e n This initial startup screen appears for the first three seconds while the equipment initializes. H o w t o N a v i g a t e t h e H M I S c r e e n s Navigate through the TS Up Cut Saw HMI screens by touching the Info button open the page navigation menu.
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Help /About page: This page displays the software version. It also displays Conair’s contact information. Touchscreen calibration is accessed from this page. ( C o n t i n u e d ) O p e r a t i o n l...
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H o w t o N a v i g a t e t h e H M I S c r e e n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) CONTROL PAGES Mode Select page: This page allows mode selection.
H M I S c r e e n N a v i g a t i o n F l o w C h a r t s O p e r a t i o n l 4 a - 5...
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H M I S c r e e n N a v i g a t i o n F l o w C h a r t s ( c o n t i n u e d ) 4 a - 6 l O p e r a t i o n...
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H M I S c r e e n N a v i g a t i o n F l o w C h a r t s ( c o n t i n u e d ) O p e r a t i o n l 4 a - 7...
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H M I S c r e e n N a v i g a t i o n F l o w C h a r t s ( c o n t i n u e d ) 4 a - 8 l O p e r a t i o n...
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H M I S c r e e n N a v i g a t i o n F l o w C h a r t s ( c o n t i n u e d ) ( C o n t i n u e d ) O p e r a t i o n l 4 a - 9...
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H M I S c r e e n N a v i g a t i o n F l o w C h a r t s ( c o n t i n u e d ) 4 a - 1 0 O p e r a t i o n...
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H o w t o C h a n g e Pa r a m e t e r Va l u e s o n t h e C o n t r o l S c r e e n s Parameter values are displayed on a bevel button icon.
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H o w t o C h a n g e Pa r a m e t e r Va l u e s o n t h e C o n t r o l S c r e e n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Example of Pop Up Keypad 4 a - 1 2...
T S U p C u t S a w O p e r a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s , H o m e S c r e e n Start /Stop Info / Page Navigation Cut Length...
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T S U p C u t S a w O p e r a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s , H o m e S c r e e n ( c o n t i n u e d ) Information: Navigate through the TS Up Cut Saw HMI screens by touching the Info...
C o n t r o l Pa g e Pa r a m e t e r s D e s c r i p t i o n s Encoder End Sense Timer Mode Select Encoder: Pressing this button will set the cut cycle trigger to Encoder. An external encoder will measure the extrudate and trigger a cut cycle at the length set- point.
C o n t r o l Pa g e Pa r a m e t e r D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Home Setup Page Home complete: This display field shows the homing status of the table servo drive.
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C o n t r o l Pa g e Pa r a m e t e r D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Master Setup Page Master distance: This data entry field adjusts the distance measured in one...
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Note: These parameters are set at the factory and should not need adjusted. We recommend contacting Call: 814 437 6861. Conair if you feel an adjuctment to the tuning parameters is necessary. ( C o n t i n u e d )
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C o n t r o l Pa g e Pa r a m e t e r D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Table Speeds Encoder Reference Speed reference select: This button changes the source of the table speed reference.
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C o n t r o l Pa g e Pa r a m e t e r D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Table Speeds HMI Reference Speed reference select: This button changes the source of the table speed reference.
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C o n t r o l Pa g e Pa r a m e t e r D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Table Setup Table run torque limit: This data entry field sets the upper torque limit of the...
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C o n t r o l Pa g e Pa r a m e t e r D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Timers From Menu Screen On the home screen in Timer mode, pressing the “Info”...
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C o n t r o l Pa g e Pa r a m e t e r D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Manual Functions.
S t a t u s Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s Drive Status This page allows access to the TS Up Cut Saw module status. The information displayed on this page would be used to help troubleshoot problems encountered with the saw operation. Input Status This page allows access to the TS Up Cut Saw control digital input status.
S t a t u s Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Control Status This page allows access to the TS Up Cut Saw control module status. The information dis- played on this page would be used to help troubleshoot problems encountered with the saw operation.
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S t a t u s Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Ethernet Status This page allows access to the Ethernet communication with the Table drive and Blade drive.
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S t a t u s Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Blade Drive Trip History This page shows the Blade Drive Trip history. The information displayed on this page would be used to help troubleshoot problems encountered with the saw operation.
S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Home Page with Alarm Active This page shows when an alarm is active. Alarm Page This page gives reason and action to be taken for an alarm.
S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Alarm History Page This page shows a record of past alarms. Language Page From the menu page press the language button.
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Units of Measure Page Selecting “Imperial” sets length units to inches and speed units to feet/min, (FPM). Selecting “Metric”...
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( C o n t i n u e d ) O p e r a t i o n l 4 a - 3 1...
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Systems Page 1 From here, you can access and set the security levels for users. ✐...
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Security Page 2 R e c i p e s Recipes Page The recipe page allows access to the recipe storage/retrieval system.
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Recipe Name Edit Page When you touch on the name of a recipe from the Recipes page, you are able to edit the name of that recipe.
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Recipe Delete Page The “Delete selected” function is available anytime. This function will set the name of the selected recipe file to “Empty”.
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Touch Calibrate Page The HMI touchscreen can be calibrated by this page. Selecting this page begins the calibra- tion procedure.
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Touch Calibrate Failure Page This message displays if the calibration has failed. This is usually because too much time has passed between touches, or there is a problem with the touch functionality of the screen.
T h e S a w C o n t r o l IMPORTANT: Always refer to I M P O RTA N T: Before applying power, ensure that the SAW BLADE UP and TABLE the wiring diagrams that came FORWARD valves are closed (fully clockwise).
M a c h i n e F r a m e a n d S u p p o r t S y s t e m The machine frame is constructed of welded steel that has been primed and painted to resist corrosion and provide a maintenance free finish.
U p p e r C l a m p A d j u s t m e n t As with the blade height adjustment, there is also a requirement to adjust the product clamps to adequately clamp different size products. The clamps are reversible and can be used for clamping round or flat items.
P n e u m a t i c C y l i n d e r O p e r a t i o n The carriage travel, blade pivot and clamp assemblies are moved with air cylinders. The speed of the movement of the carriage assembly is controlled by flow controls located on the operator panel.
E l e c t r i c a l O p e r a t i o n The operation of the saw consists of an automatic sequence of events. See Section 1: To start the saw, the main power must be on and the appropriate air supply must be given Introduction, to the machine.
M a c h i n e L u b r i c a t i o n The machine is supplied to you completely lubricated. After running the unit for long peri- ods of time, this lubrication will break down and become useless. Follow this lubrication chart for optimum performance.
B l a d e R e p l a c e m e n t Lock out and tag out the power to the saw. See Section 1: Introduction, How to use the Lockout Device. Wait at least five minutes for the blade to stop completely. IMPORTANT: Always note the blade tooth direction when removing blade to insure that the replacement blade is installed the same Rotating a carbide blade in the wrong direction will usually damage the blade.
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WA R N I N G : E l e c t r i c a l h a z a r d If you did not purchase a Conair dust collection system you must connect a customer sup- plied dust collector. Failure to do so may result in machine damage and fire hazard!
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S E C T I O N O p e r a t i o n P n e u m a t i c Ve r s i o n T S U p C u t S a w S p l a s h S c r e e n ....4 b - 2 H o w t o N a v i g a t e t h e H M I S c r e e n s .
T S U p C u t S a w S p l a s h S c r e e n This initial startup screen appears for the first three seconds while the equipment initializes. H o w t o N a v i g a t e t h e H M I S c r e e n s Navigate through the TS Up Cut Saw HMI screens by touching the Info button open the page navigation menu.
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Help /About page: This page displays the software version. It also displays Conair’s contact information. Touchscreen calibration is accessed from this page. ( C o n t i n u e d ) O p e r a t i o n l...
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H o w t o N a v i g a t e t h e H M I S c r e e n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) CONTROL PAGES Mode Select page: This page allows mode selection.
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H M I S c r e e n N a v i g a t i o n F l o w C h a r t s O p e r a t i o n l 4 b - 5...
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H M I S c r e e n N a v i g a t i o n F l o w C h a r t s ( c o n t i n u e d ) 4 b - 6 l O p e r a t i o n...
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H M I S c r e e n N a v i g a t i o n F l o w C h a r t s ( c o n t i n u e d ) O p e r a t i o n l 4 b - 7...
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H M I S c r e e n N a v i g a t i o n F l o w C h a r t s ( c o n t i n u e d ) 4 b - 8 l O p e r a t i o n...
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H M I S c r e e n N a v i g a t i o n F l o w C h a r t s ( c o n t i n u e d ) ( C o n t i n u e d ) O p e r a t i o n l 4 b - 9...
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H o w t o C h a n g e Pa r a m e t e r Va l u e s o n t h e C o n t r o l S c r e e n s Parameter values are displayed on a bevel button icon.
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H o w t o C h a n g e Pa r a m e t e r Va l u e s o n t h e C o n t r o l S c r e e n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Example of Pop Up Keypad ( C o n t i n u e d )
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T S U p C u t S a w O p e r a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s , H o m e S c r e e n Start /Stop Info / Page Navigation Security...
T S U p C u t S a w O p e r a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n s , H o m e S c r e e n ( c o n t i n u e d ) Information: Navigate through the TS Up Cut Saw HMI screens by touching the Info...
C o n t r o l Pa g e Pa r a m e t e r D e s c r i p t i o n s Encoder End Sense Timer Mode Select Encoder: Pressing this button will set the cut cycle trigger to Encoder. An external encoder will measure the extrudate and trigger a cut cycle at the length set- point.
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C o n t r o l Pa g e Pa r a m e t e r D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Encoder Setup Page Encoder scale factor: This data entry field adjusts the distance measured in one revolution of the encoder.
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C o n t r o l Pa g e Pa r a m e t e r D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Timers From Menu Screen Start delay: This data entry field sets the amount of time the saw will dwell after...
C o n t r o l Pa g e Pa r a m e t e r D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Manual Functions.
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S t a t u s Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Control Status This page allows access to the TS Up Cut Saw control module status. The information dis- played on this page would be used to help troubleshoot problems encountered with the saw operation.
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S t a t u s Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Output Status This page allows access to the saw servo control digital output status. The information dis- played on this page would be used to help troubleshoot problems encountered.
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S t a t u s Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Blade Drive Trip History This page shows the Blade Drive Trip history. The information displayed on this page would be used to help troubleshoot problems encountered with the saw operation.
S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s Home Page with Alarm Active This page shows when an alarm is active. Alarm Page This page gives reason and action to be taken for an alarm. ( C o n t i n u e d ) O p e r a t i o n l 4 b - 2 1...
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Alarm History Page This page shows a record of past alarms. Language Page From the menu page press the language button.
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Units of Measure Page Selecting “Imperial” sets length units to inches and speed units to feet/min, (FPM). Selecting “Metric”...
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Systems Page 1 From here, you can access and set the security levels for users. ✐...
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Security Page 2 R e c i p e s Recipes Page The recipe page allows access to the recipe storage/retrieval system.
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Recipe Name Edit Page When you touch on the name of a recipe from the Recipes page, you are able to edit the name of that recipe.
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Recipe Delete Page The “Delete selected” function is available anytime. This function will set the name of the selected recipe file to “Empty”.
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Touch Calibrate Page The HMI touchscreen can be calibrated by this page. Selecting this page begins the calibra- tion procedure.
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S y s t e m Pa g e D e s c r i p t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Touch Calibrate Failure Page This message displays if the calibration has failed. This is usually because too much time has passed between touches, or there is a problem with the touch functionality of the screen.
T h e S a w C o n t r o l IMPORTANT: Always refer to I M P O RTA N T: Before applying power, ensure that the SAW BLADE UP and TABLE the wiring diagrams that came FORWARD valves are closed (fully clockwise).
M a c h i n e F r a m e a n d S u p p o r t S y s t e m The machine frame is constructed of welded steel that has been primed and painted to resist corrosion and provide a maintenance free finish.
U p p e r C l a m p A d j u s t m e n t As with the blade height adjustment, there is also a requirement to adjust the product clamps to adequately clamp different size products. The clamps are reversible and can be used for clamping round or flat items.
P n e u m a t i c C y l i n d e r O p e r a t i o n The carriage travel, blade pivot and clamp assemblies are moved with air cylinders. The speed of the movement of the carriage assembly is controlled by flow controls located on the operator panel.
E l e c t r i c a l O p e r a t i o n The operation of the saw consists of an automatic sequence of events. See Section 1: To start the saw, the main power must be on and the appropriate air supply must be given Introduction, to the machine.
M a c h i n e L u b r i c a t i o n The machine is supplied to you completely lubricated. After running the unit for long peri- ods of time, this lubrication will break down and become useless. Follow this lubrication chart for optimum performance.
B l a d e R e p l a c e m e n t Lock out and tag out the power to the saw. See Section 1: Introduction, How to use the Lockout Device. Wait at least five minutes for the blade to stop completely. IMPORTANT: Always note the blade tooth direction when removing blade to insure that the replacement blade is installed the same Rotating a carbide blade in the wrong direction will usually damage the blade.
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WA R N I N G : E l e c t r i c a l h a z a r d If you did not purchase a Conair dust collection system you must connect a customer sup- plied dust collector. Failure to do so may result in machine damage and fire hazard!
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S E C T I O N M a i n t e n a n c e M a i n t e n a n c e Fe a t u r e s ....5 - 2 Wa r n i n g s a n d C a u t i o n s .
M a i n t e n a n c e Fe a t u r e s The TS Up Cut Saw needs regular, scheduled maintenance for peak performance. Among the features that require maintenance are: • Saw blades •...
Wa r n i n g s a n d C a u t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) WA R N I N G : Vo l t a g e h a z a r d This equipment is powered by alternating current, as specified on the machine serial tag and data plate.
P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e S c h e d u l e • Daily ❒ Checking saw blade(s) Clean, sharpen or replace as needed (see Section 4, Blade Replacement).
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P r e v e n t a t i v e M a i n t e n a n c e S c h e d u l e ( c o n t i n u e d ) •...
C h e c k i n g E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t i o n s WA R N I N G : E l e c t r i c a l H a z a r d Before performing any work on this product, disconnect and lock out electrical power sources to prevent injury from unexpected energization or start-up.
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C h e c k i n g E l e c t r i c a l C o n n e c t i o n s ( c o n t i n u e d ) 3 Open the electrical enclosure.
B e f o r e B e g i n n i n g You can avoid most problems by following the recommended installation, operation and maintenance procedures outlined in this User Guide. If you have a problem, this section will help you determine the cause and tell you how to fix it.
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A Fe w Wo r d s o f C a u t i o n ( c o n t i n u e d ) DA N G E R : S h a r p B l a d e s ! Most injuries caused by knife blades occur when the saw has been turned off.
I d e n t i f y i n g t h e C a u s e o f a P r o b l e m The Troubleshooting section covers problems directly related to the operation and mainte- nance of the TS Up Cut Saw.
E l e c t r i c a l P r o b l e m s Look in this section when you have problems such as lights on the control that are working improperly, buttons that do not execute the function properly, and when information input is not executed properly.
P r o d u c t Q u a l i t y P r o b l e m s Symptom Possible Cause Solution Cut not square. Product guides not aligned square to Re-align the product guides. Ensure the blade face.
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P r o d u c t Q u a l i t y P r o b l e m s ( c o n t i n u e d ) Symptom Possible Cause Solution Incorrect cut length. Encoder or input device problem.
T S U p C u t S a w Fa u l t M e s s a g e s Symptom Possible Cause Solution 0. No message. 1. The emergency stop circuit Release the emergency stop buttons Press the emergency stop reset push- has been activated.
The encoder is a delicate piece of equipment. Any rough handling can damage fragile parts. 5 If all else fails, contact Conair Customer Service. See Appendix Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g l...
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We ’ r e H e r e t o H e l p Conair has made the largest investment in customer support in the plastics industry. Our service Additional manuals and prints for experts are available to help with any problem you might have installing and operating your equip- your Conair equipment may be ment.
E q u i p m e n t G u a r a n t e e Conair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this order, for a period as defined in the quotation from date of shipment, against defects in material and workmanship under the nor- mal use and service for which it was recommended (except for parts that are typically replaced after normal usage, such as filters, liner plates, etc.).
I c o n a n d B u t t o n D e s c r i p t i o n s The home page is displayed automatically upon power up after the system is done initializing. The home page is where basic machine control functions are performed. Information: Navigate through the TS Up Cut Saw HMI screens by touching the Info button to open the page navigation menu.
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This page allows you to set security levels to access of pro- gram systems. Help /About page: This page displays the software version. It also displays Conair’s contact information. Touchscreen calibration is accessed from this page. B - 2 l A p p e n d i x...
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