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  • Page 1 TigerTouch . 5.70 User Manual . 0.1...
  • Page 3 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 4 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 5: Table Of Contents

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  • Page 6 Enable your TigerTouch TigerTouch won’t function until it is enabled. Skip this section if the initial purchase of the TigerStop includes TigerTouch. ® Enable Code: At the Ready Screen, press the [Show] soft key. 2. Press the [Menu] soft key.

  • Page 7: 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 8: Software Installation

    Software Installation Skip this section if the initial purchase of the TigerStop includes TigerTouch. ® Search ‘windows features’ in Windows and select ‘Turn features on or off’. 2. Check ‘.NET Framework 3.5’ and click ‘OK’. 3. Download TigerTouch at: https://www.tigerstop.com/eu/ service-center/#downloads •...
  • Page 9 Software Installation 8. Type ‘\SQLEXPRESS’ at the end of the file path and then click ‘OK’. 9. Accept the license terms and then click ‘Next’. 10. Click ‘Next’ again. 11. Ensure that ‘Database Engine Services’ is checked and then click ‘Next’.
  • Page 10 Software Installation 12. Ensure ‘Named Instance’ is selected and the textbox says ‘SQLEXPRESS’. Click ‘Next’. 13. Click ‘Next’ again. 14. Ensure ‘Windows authentication mode’ is selected and then click ‘Next’.
  • Page 11 TigerTouch Tablet. Any additional non- ® TigerStop software may interfere with the operation of TigerTouch. ® Do not make any new user accounts on the TigerTouch Tablet. New user account creation severs the database from the TigerTouch software.

  • Page 12: Setup

    Setup For TigerTouch Tablet Package purchases, a TigerTouch icon is on the desktop. Double tap the icon to run the software. List operation in TigerTouch uses the .tiger file format. Convert lists into the .tiger file format using TigerLink 6 software.

  • Page 13: Move

    ‘Move’ screen. • orange highlighted tab is the current screen. Screen Overview Close TigerTouch. Select a screen. Enter a position or an offset. Activate a hotkey. Swap between positioner Swap between hotkey pages.

  • Page 14: Eypad

    Move Keypad Displays the applied offset or increment. Displays the entered number. Displays the Deletes a number. current position. Makes space for adding a fraction. Indicates a fraction. Turns a number into a positive offset. Enters numbers. Turns a number into a negative offset.

  • Page 15: Anual O Ffset

    Move Manual Offset Use the Keypad to enter a position. 2. Press to set a positive or negative offset. • The offset is applied to every movement.

  • Page 16: Otkeys

    Move Hotkeys TigerTouch comes with 32 pre-programmed fraction hotkeys and 60 blank hotkeys. • TigerTouch requires administrator privileges to make, edit, or delete hotkeys. Fraction Hotkeys • Enter a position with the keypad. Press a fraction hotkey to add its length and move.

  • Page 17: Odifying H Otkeys

    Move Modifying Hotkeys Make a new hotkey, edit an existing one, or delete it altogether. Making New Hotkeys Press a blank hotkey, hold for 2 seconds, and release. 2. Select the hotkey’s behavior under ‘Type’. • Move To: Moves to a specific length. •...

  • Page 18: Lists

    Process cut-lists on the List screen. Press at the top of the display to access the List screen. • orange highlighted tab is the current screen. Screen Overview Close TigerTouch. List management. The active list. Select a screen. List data and Stock use preview. properties.
  • Page 19 Lists Loading Lists Press 2. Select a cut-list. • TigerTouch requires lists with a ‘.tiger’ extension (page Loading Multiple Lists Press to expand to 3 list panels. 2. Press in a panel to load a list in it. 3. Select a cut-list.
  • Page 20 Lists 4. Press the part’s length cell. 5. Press 6. Enter a length and press Press the part’s quantity cell. 8. Press 9. Enter a quantity and press • Press to add more parts to the list. Saving Lists Press 2.
  • Page 21 Waste Part Remainder Part Part Waste • TigerTouch displays how it will use the stock in the stock use preview. • The machine processes the stock. • It is possible to save a list mid-process and continue later (page 14).
  • Page 22 • Requires lists that have the Cascade tag and are all in the same folder. Use TigerLink to make these lists. • TigerTouch archives completed lists to prevent repeats. Typing ‘permanent’ in the folder’s file path prevents archiving lists. •...
  • Page 23 Lists List Statistics Press to bring up statistics pertaining to the current list. Total Material: The sum of all part lengths in the list. Material Remaining: The sum of all part lengths remaining to process. Yield: The percent of stock turned into finished parts. Remnant: The remaining length of the last piece of stock at the end of the list.

  • Page 24: Options

    Options The Options screen provides interface choices, functionality outside of the typical work flow, and access to the settings on connected TigerStop Standard Controller. ® Touch at the top of the display to access the Options screen. • orange highlighted tab is the current screen.
  • Page 25 Make a profile for Dynamic Pack Optimized lists (page 35) that sets the maximum suggestible pack size. For TigerTouch to match a profile to a list, the profile name must match a portion of the list’s name. • See the TigerLink User Manual for more information.

  • Page 26: 20 A Mplifier S Ettings

    3. Load a list to simulate. 4. Press • TigerTouch simulates running the list with the stock information provided in the file. 5. Press to see the results. •...
  • Page 27 Applies to the last cut on a stock piece in a pusher or pattern part list. Enter a value ≥ the Minimum Limit. • Load Offset: The distance the TigerStop retracts from ® the load position for easier loading. Applies to pusher and pattern part lists.
  • Page 28 • Backoff: The minimum safe distance for the TigerStop ® to be clear of moving parts. If the TigerStop moves ® closer than the set distance, it backs off once the tool cycle initiates. Applies to pusher and pattern part lists by default.
  • Page 29 Opt Pen: The Optimizer Penalty sets a penalty for multiple board optimized solutions. The higher this setting, the more often the TigerStop® cuts longer parts first. A lower Optimizer Penalty setting will work faster with more short parts processed first.
  • Page 30 Outfeed Delay: Gives additional time to allow for unclamping before initiating the outfeed move. Requires the Side Clamps or Swing Clamp accessory. • Adv Set: Requires a password. How frequently, in seconds, the TigerTouch requests position data from the TigerStop. Must be greater than 0. Recommended value is 0.2. Amp Sysinfo Modify the TigerStop ’s Tool IK and Baudrate.
  • Page 31 Requires Crayon Marking and either a Scanning and Defecting Pusher Foot or a UV Scanning Pusher Foot. Contact TigerStop Customer Service before adjusting this setting. ® Update Informs TigerTouch of a setting changed with the Standard Controller. Amplifier Functions Home Machine: Executes the TigerStop ’s Home routine. ®...

  • Page 32: Reports

    Reports screen. • orange highlighted tab is the current screen. Screen Overview Close TigerTouch. Make a report of a list. Export the report as a PDF.. Select a screen. Job data categories.

  • Page 33: Ob D Escription

    Reports Generate a Report Press 2. Select a cut list and press Job Description Order: Populated after selecting a list. Description: Enter additional information about the list. Operator: Who ran the list. Vendor: For who the list was run. Material: What material was cut.

  • Page 34: Ob S Tatistics

    Reports Job Statistics Total Loads: How many time the list needed stock loaded. Linear m Cut: The length sum of all parts cut for the list. Linear m Req: The length sum of all finished parts in the list. Square m Cut: How many square meters of parts cut for the list.

  • Page 35: Appendix A: Tablet Package Installation

    Appendix A: Tablet Package Installation Parts Inventory Controller Stand Assembly DESCRIPTION PART QUANTITY (NUMBER) Controller Stand Top (M1803) Square Tube (M1808) Round Tube (M1807) Controller Stand Base Half-Bracket (M10070) M6x14mm Socket-Head Screw (F7216) M6x10mm Socket-Head Screw (F7208) M8x50mm Hex-Head Screw (F9827)
  • Page 36 Appendix A: Tablet Package Installation DESCRIPTION PART QUANTITY (NUMBER) M8x45mm Hex-Head Screw (F9826) Spacer (F6702) M8x35mm T-Bolt (F0184) Flange Nut (F0419) Tablet Package Assembly DESCRIPTION PART QUANTITY (NUMBER) Tablet PC Case (SB9042) Tablet PC (E0008) Serial Data Cable (J8015)
  • Page 37 Appendix A: Tablet Package Installation DESCRIPTION PART QUANTITY (NUMBER) USB-to-Serial Converter (J3600) USB Hub (J9912) USB Power Cable (J9909) USB Wall Charger (J9913)
  • Page 38 Appendix A: Tablet Package Installation Controller Stand Assembly The controller stand mounts the TigerTouch to any support structure. The controller stand pivots between 0-90° with the base hardware. 1. Place the Controller Stand Base Brackets against the Round Tube and insert two M8x45mm Hex-Head Screws through all three parts.
  • Page 39 Appendix A: Tablet Package Installation 5. Place the Spacer between the Square Tube’s holes. 6. Connect the Spacer, Controller Stand Base, and Tube with an M8x50mm Hex- Head Screw. 7. Fasten with an M8 Flange Nut. 8. Attach the Tablet PC Case to the Controller Stand Top using 4 pre-attached fasteners on the back of the Case.

  • Page 40: 34 C Onnecting The T Ablet

    4. Plug the USB-B (smaller) end of the USB Power Cable into the USB Hub. 5. Plug the other end of the USB Power Cable into the USB Wall Charger. 6. Plug the USB Wall Charger into a power outlet. Turn on the Tablet. • The TigerTouch Tablet is ready to work.

  • Page 41: Appendix B: Dynamic Pack Optimization

    2. Enter the stock length and press • If TigerTouch matches a profile to the list, skip to step 4. 3. Enter a name of an existing profile to use or make a new one. 4. Load the suggested pack size or press to enter a custom pack size.
  • Page 42 Appendix B: Dynamic Pack Optimization Make a Profile In TigerTouch Options (page 19), press 2. Press 3. Enter a profile name that matches a list name for easy matching and press 4. Enter the maximum suggestible pack size and press 5.
  • Page 43 Flooring screen. • orange highlighted tab is the current screen. Screen Overview Flooring data. Close TigerTouch. Running log of stock cuts. Select a screen. Flooring parameters. Stock use preview. Halt movement.
  • Page 44 Appendix C: Flooring Flooring Parameters Total Piece Length: (Required) Enter a value that equals the box or pallet length. The TigerSaw cuts parts to equal this length. Minimum Piece Length: (Required) The smallest acceptable length. Parts smaller than this length are waste. Total Linear Meters: (Optional) The linear meters goal.
  • Page 45 Appendix C: Flooring Processing Flooring Stock Set the ‘Total Piece Length’. 2. Set the ‘Minimum Piece Length’. 3. Enter an output goal in ‘Total Linear Meters’ (optional). 4. Enter a tolerance into the ‘Over Margin’ and ‘Under Margin’ fields (optional). 5.
  • Page 47 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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