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  • Page 1 TigerSaw 1000 Compact User Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 4 Table of Contents 42 Appendix A: Replacement Parts yStem ArtS oSitioner ArtS 44 Appendix B: Scale 45 Appendix C: TigerTouch tArtuP creen creen PtionS creen 49 Appendix D: Label Printing rinter rint...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 Safety & Ergonomics Basic Safety Guidelines Please follow these basic safety guidelines. This list is in no way complete as every environment and shop is different. Always treat TigerSaw and all power tools with caution and respect. Failure to do so risks serious personal injury or death.
  • Page 8 Safety & Ergonomics Posture Maintaining a neutral posture whenever possible reduces the risk for musculoskeletal disorders and repetitive strain injuries. In a neutral posture: • Feet rest comfortably on the floor, one foot slightly forward. Use anti-fatigue floor mats or shoes, where possible.

  • Page 9: Contact Us

    +1 (360) 260 0755 TigerStop Europe TigerStop Europe Email: info@tigerstop.nl Phone: +31 546 575 171 TigerStop Europe | Sales TigerStop Europe | Sales Email: info@tigerstop.nl Phone: +31 546 575 171 (option 2) TigerStop Europe | Service TigerStop Europe | Service Email: sos@tigerstop.nl...

  • Page 10: System Requirements

    16.2A 400/460/480V 3Ph 10.1A • The TigerSaw 1000 Compact requires a dedicated, grounded circuit. • Balance voltages between phases, from each phase to ground, and within +/-10% of system requirements. • 208/230/240V saw systems: Line-to-line voltage must not exceed 240V. Line-to-neutral voltage must not exceed 140V.

  • Page 11: Tigersaw 1000 Compact Overview

    TigerSaw 1000 Compact Overview Cycle Start Amplifier Button (Not Visible-Rear) TigerStop ® Standard Controller Emergency Pull Line Guard Door (Not Visible) Pneumatic Controls Blade Access Door I/O Cabinet Emergency Stop Button Saw Control Panel...

  • Page 12: Safety Chain

    Safety Chain In an emergency, there are two ways to kill power to the positioner and the blade: Push the E-stop button. 2. Pull the emergency pull line. Triggering any kill switch signals a relay to cut power to the positioner and the blade. You cannot restart the system until you reset the kill switches.

  • Page 13: Afety I Nterlocks

    Safety Chain Emergency Pull Line Tension If the blue button on an emergency pull line switch won’t lock into place, adjust the emergency pull line tension with the tension plate eye bolt. At proper tension, the black tab sits near the center of its green band and the blue knob locks into place;...

  • Page 14: Systems & Features

    I/O Cabinet The I/O Cabinet houses the I/O Panel as well as the Saw Blade and Top Clamp solenoids. Adjust air pressure in the TigerSaw 1000 Compact with the Supply Regulator. • Required supply pressure is 80-110 psi (550-758 kPa).

  • Page 15: Top Clamp

    Systems & Features Top Clamp The Top Clamp is an overhead clamp that pins the stock to the table during the saw stroke. I/O Panel The I/O Panel serves as the communication hub for the saw system, its accessories, and the positioner. Amplifier The Amplifier drives the positioner’s motor.

  • Page 16: Controls

    STOP button turns the saw motor off. The blade continues spinning after the motor stops. TigerStop Switch: ® START button energizes the TigerStop positioner. ® STOP button deactivates the TigerStop positioner. ® Indicator Lights Power On: Illuminates when the system is electrified.
  • Page 17 Controls Saw Cycle To start a manual saw cycle, press the Cycle Start button. During a saw cycle: • The top clamp lowers. • The saw strokes and returns to the base. • The top clamp rises. The positioner cannot move during saw cycles. A saw cycle can also start within an automated list in the TigerTouch software (page...

  • Page 18: Neumatic C Ontrols

    For basic operation, see page Standard Operating Mode The TigerSaw 1000 Compact is a fully automatic saw system. Full Auto: Both cutting and positioning are automated. • The operator selects a part list, loads stock, and starts the process.

  • Page 19: Tart -U P P Rocedure

    4. Press START on the Saw switch. • Wait for the saw blade to spin up. 5. Press START on the TigerStop switch. ® 6. Press on the Standard Controller to run the Home Routine (page 12). • Wait until the Home Routine finishes before moving to the next step.

  • Page 20: Basic Tigerstop

    ® Home Routine Every time TigerSaw 1000 Compact powers-on, it requires the ‘Home Routine’. The Home Routine is a three- step process in which the positioner moves to its farthest possible position. Ensure the area is clear. The positioner moves automatically during this routine. Running the Home...
  • Page 21 Basic TigerStop Standard Controller Operation ® Line 4 displays the soft key prompts. These prompts determine what the soft keys below them do. These change when accessing different screens. Manual Movement To manually move the positioner to a stop position, enter a distance from the saw blade. Enter this distance as a whole number, a decimal, or a fractional value.
  • Page 22 Basic TigerStop Standard Controller Operation ® Increment The increment function is a push feed mode that steps the positioner through a series of movements. Increment: • Can be a positive length that moves the positioner towards the tool. • Can be a negative length that moves the positioner away from the tool.

  • Page 23: Reset

    Basic TigerStop Standard Controller Operation ® Preset The Preset function is a set of 100 programmable hot keys for quickly accessing common lengths. Presets: • Can be used in Set Point, Pusher, or Increment mode. • Can be programed in Preset slots number 1 - 100.
  • Page 24 Basic TigerStop Standard Controller Operation ® 3. Enter the desired preset number and press 4. The positioner moves to the preset position. Deleting Presets At the Ready Screen, press the [Show] soft key. 2. Press the [PrSet] soft key to access the preset feature.

  • Page 25: Alibration

    A pusher list tells the TigerStop to push the stock material into the tool. It treats each length entered as an ® incremental move. Enter as many parts as desired into a pusher list and the TigerStop says when it needs ®...
  • Page 26 Basic TigerStop Standard Controller Operation ® 3. Press the [List] soft key. 4. Enter the list number to program and then press the [Edit] soft key. • Choose a number between 1 - 100. 5. Select the [Pusher] or [Setpoint] soft keys.
  • Page 27 Basic TigerStop Standard Controller Operation ® Programming a Pattern or Pull List Start at the Ready Screen. 2. Press the [Show] soft key. 3. Press the [List] soft key. 4. Enter the list number to program and then press the [Edit] soft key.
  • Page 28 Basic TigerStop Standard Controller Operation ® 12. Press the [Done] soft key. 13. Press to run the list or to exit. Running a Pusher List Start at the Ready Screen. 2. Press the [Show] soft key. 3. Press the [List] soft key.
  • Page 29 Basic TigerStop Standard Controller Operation ® 4. Enter the list number to run and then press 5. Dynamic Optimization upgrade, only: Enter the stock length and then press 6. Load the material, cycle the tool, and then press to move to the next length.
  • Page 30 Basic TigerStop Standard Controller Operation ® Editing a List Start at the Ready Screen. 2. Press the [Show] soft key. 3. Press the [List] soft key. 4. Enter the list number to edit and then press the [Edit] soft key.
  • Page 31 3. Press the [List] soft key. 4. Enter the list number to delete and then press the [Clear] soft key. 5. Review the list’s details. Press to confirm deletion. Download the complete manual for the TigerStop positioner: ® TigerStop: https://www.tigerstop.com/download/tigerstop-installation-manual/...

  • Page 32: Standard

    Standard Controller Menus ® The TigerStop Standard Controller menus contain settings to adjust the behavior of the positioner. ® This manual explains common menu settings. The menu options are fully described in the TigerStop Standard ® Controller User Manual, available at: https://www.tigerstop.com/service-center/#downloads...
  • Page 33 The TigerStop Standard Controller Menus ® Calibrate Calibration sets the position shown on the screen. Calibrate: Move the positioner close to the tool. 2. Place a sample of material against the positioner and cycle the tool. 3. Measure the length of the piece.
  • Page 34 The TigerStop Standard Controller Menus ® Find End Limits Finding the end limits automatically locates the minimum and maximum limits of travel. The positioner moves to the home end and then to the minimum position. Also, updates the limit settings.
  • Page 35 24) and press repeatedly until reaching the ‘Password’ screen. 2. Enter the current password and press • By default, the TigerStop ’s password is the serial number. ® 3. Enter a new numeric password and press to save. 4. Press the [Done] soft key to return to the Ready Screen.
  • Page 36 The TigerStop Standard Controller Menus ® PreSet Behavior This setting changes the function of the PreSet hot keys (page 15). There are three options: Setpoint: Moves the positioner to the programmed position. 2. Increment: Moves the positioner by the programmed amount.
  • Page 37 The TigerStop Standard Controller Menus ® Cycle Time Out How long the tool has to finish its cycle. 20ms minimum. Adjust this setting when cutting a material of a different thickness. Access the Timer menu (page 24) and press repeatedly until reaching the ‘Cycle-TO’...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The support section of the TigerStop website (https://www.tigerstop.com/service-center/) contains resources ® useful for troubleshooting; including videos, manuals, and frequently asked questions. Movement and Accuracy Movement and accuracy problems are often resolved with the following steps: Turn the system off.
  • Page 39 Reduce binding by cleaning machine internals, replacing bearings, or adjusting mounting points. • The drive test (page 40) helps pinpoint locations when investigating a binding issue. Boot Diagnostics Boot diagnostics is a tool for testing TigerStop Standard ® Controller subsystems. To access boot diagnostics, press and hold while powering up.
  • Page 40 Troubleshooting Line 4 shows input voltage and controller voltage. • “Wall” voltage should be within 10% of actual input voltage. • Controller (“CC”) voltage should be within 15% of 24V. I/O Test The I/O test helps identify problems with the amplifier input and output functions. Failure to unplug the I/O cable when prompted can cause unexpected tool movement.
  • Page 41 X-out (page 30), the Top Arbor Sensor may be loose. STOP! Tagout TigerSaw 1000 Compact first! Crushing hazard: Keep your hands away from any parts that can move. Power on the positioner and keep the air on to the saw.
  • Page 42 If the blade will not rise and/or you get an X-out (page 30), the DM Sensor may be loose. STOP! Tagout TigerSaw 1000 Compact first! Crushing hazard: Keep your hands away from any parts that can move. Power on the positioner.
  • Page 43 Troubleshooting Clearing a Material Jam When clearing jammed material through the Guard Door or the Blade Access Door: Turn the saw motor off. 2. Wait for the door’s interlock to disengage. 3. Open the door and clear the jam. Indicator Lights If any of the control panel's indicator lights are off when you expect them to be lit, consult this section for basic troubleshooting.

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleanliness It is CRITICAL to keep the machine and the work area clean to prevent buildup of debris and material that interferes with machinery movement. Failure to clean reduces accuracy, cut quality, and machine lifespan. • Always use dust collection. •...

  • Page 45: Hip B Reaker

    When the opening becomes too wide, replace it (page 43). STOP! Tagout TigerSaw 1000 Compact first! Crushing hazard: Keep your hands away from any parts that can move. Chip Breaker Remove the screws securing the chip breaker to the Top Clamp.

  • Page 46: Hanging The S Aw B Lade

    Maintenance Changing the Saw Blade A sharp blade improves cut quality, accuracy, and waste. Replace or resharpen blades whenever cut quality or stroke speed declines. Perform Lock-out/Tag-out before proceeding. Block up the Top Clamp. This is to prevent it from falling and obstructing the blade.
  • Page 47 Maintenance 5. Insert the new saw blade. Teeth must point UP on the blade’s RIGHT and DOWN on its LEFT. In other words, counter- clockwise. Install blades rated for at least 3900 RPM. 6. Secure the new saw blade with the outer flange and tighten the 36mm nut.
  • Page 48 The Drive Test measures difficulty of movement. At the Ready Screen, press the [Show] soft key. 2. Press the [Menu] soft key. 3. TigerStop requires a password to access all menu options. Enter the password and press • By default, the TigerStop password is the serial number.

  • Page 49: Maintenance Log

    Maintenance Log Record Important Settings Setting Value Setting Value Serial # Scale Min Limit Kerf Max Limit Lash Date Setting Value Drive Test Results MxP= MxN= MxP= MxN= MxP= MxN= MxP= MxN= MxP= MxN= MxP= MxN= MxP= MxN= MxP= MxN= MxP= MxN= MxP=...

  • Page 50: Appendix A: Replacement Parts

    16” Wood Pack Saw High volume blade for wood BLADE-TSSC1-PS Blade • Always specify the machine serial number when ordering electronics, including the AMP6, the CON5, and the CON5-CONV. Order online at: https://shop.tigerstop.com/ By phone: +1 (360) 448 6102 Or email: orders@tigerstop.com...

  • Page 51: Ositioner P Arts

    ** is the working length of the TigerStop in feet MES2 Motor end sensor Optical end sensor (near motor) MOT2 TigerStop motor Drive motor for TigerStop • The working length of the TigerStop is 2 feet (0.6 m) less than the overall length of the TigerStop.

  • Page 52: Appendix B: Scale

    Appendix B: Scale Scale requires adjusting when the accuracy of the positioner’s movement gets worse the farther it moves from the calibration point, only. Always perform calibration BEFORE adjusting scale. Scale ensures accuracy throughout the length of the positioner’s travel. Scaling Procedure Calibrate (page...

  • Page 53: Appendix C: Tigertouch

    Appendix C: TigerTouch TigerTouch is an optional, more convenient, control system for the TigerSaw 1000 Compact. This manual includes basic TigerTouch operation. The TigerTouch User Manual covers TigerTouch operation more extensively: https://www.tigerstop.com/service-center/#downloads List operation in TigerTouch uses the .tiger file format. Convert lists into the .tiger file format using TigerLink 6 software.
  • Page 54 Appendix C: TigerTouch Move Screen The Move screen allows manual control of all connected equipment. Access the Move screen by touching at the top of the display. Note: The orange highlighted tab is the current screen. Display: • The Move Screen displays the positioner’s position in the lower-left corner. •...
  • Page 55 Appendix C: TigerTouch List Screen Process cut lists on the List screen. Touch at the top of the display to access the List screen. Note: The orange highlighted tab is the current screen. Display: • “Length” is the length of the specified part. Change how to define length with the “Measure From”...
  • Page 56 • The center column contains TigerStop Standard Controller options. ® • The right column contains amplifier functionality. Control: • Touch any item to access it. • Touch to inform TigerTouch of a setting change through the TigerStop Standard Controller. ®...

  • Page 57: Appendix D: Label Printing

    When enabled, the printer prints a label for every part in a part list. Configure labels through TigerLink (page 45). Printer Type Printer Type tells the TigerStop which kind of printer is installed and enables printing. ® Access the Options menu (page...
  • Page 58 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 +/- .008” 8’ - 20’ 32mm Belt SawGear Stop Only 110 Vac +/- 0.2mm...

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