Section VI – USE OF THE MACHIE Machine start up ......................... 12 Programming a bend ......................... 13 Store programs ......................... 21 Execute a program ........................23 Manual operation without pre-setting a bend ................25 Annex Solving errors ..........................27 Service ............................29 ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
GENERAL 1.1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Ercolina® Medi Bender has been designed following high technology standards and in accordance to the latest official safety regulations. The machine if improperly used can be a source of risk for the user or other people.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS 1. Each ERCOLINA bender has a 12 month warranty effective from delivery date, against any component’s defect. The company reserves the right to request a copy of the sale invoice.
1.5. TECHNICAL INFORMATION Maximum capacity ST42 42x3 Minimum tube size Minimum radius Maximum radius Maximum bend angle degrees Maximum speed Power 0,75 Volltage 230 of 400 Frequency Length Width Height Weight Noiselevel <60 Work temperature degrees 5-30 ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
Handle to move the machine Front door Gear box Warning signs Machine body Counter bending die holder Counter bending die Hexagon Bend die Support counter bending die holder Handle counter bending die Hand wheel (holder) Control Foot pedal Reset button ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
1.7. WORKSPACE The work space required for use of the machine depends on the length of the material. Only the machine operator may be present in this work area. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
Some models have 2 grease nipples on the gearbox. Use special grease for gear lubrication (never oil) and bearing grease. Lubrication Grease the spindel point gear box 2.2. SPECIAL MAINTENANCE Repairs must be performed by ERCOLINA authorized staff. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
To use this, turn the Allen screw completely back beforbending, and at the spot where you enter the spring back angle, turn the Allen screw slightly until it touches the counter bending die. If necessary block it with a nut, this will increase the bend result. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
It will fit on the shaft only in one way. ATTENTION: Make sure the zero lines are in line. Put the counter bending die in the holder. ATTENTION: prism The counter bending die is kept in position by the prism. Counter bending die screw ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
KLEMMEN VAN DE BUIS Clamp the material between the bend die and the counter bending die by turning the hand wheel ATTENTION: Tighten the bend die with light pressure so there’s no wrinkling of the tube (try). ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
Turn on the machine with the main power switch and wait for this screen to appear Manual bending Service Execute a program Programming Press 2x the blue reset button on the front of the machine. voorzijde van de machine ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
In this screen the product name (example TEST 2) and the associated material and bend tool specifications can be entered. Tap in a box and a keyboard will appear. Go with the arrow right below to the next screen. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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Enter the data of the bend. Tap the box to change degrees (45) ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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Tap the new value. Tap OK to confirm ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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(here 75). A value must be entered here, with a value of 0 the machine will not bend. This value can be adjusted during bending. Go with the arrow left below to the previous screen. Press the storage symbol to save the entered data. Ga back with “HOME” ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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Press the execute or run a program button. The created program TEST 2 is executed. The entered bend angle is 90 degrees. Turn the handwheel to position the counter bending die. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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0 position (do not zero it each time). When the counter bending die comes close to 0 the colour changes from red to blue, then continue turning until it really is at zero. The machine is ready to bend with the foot pedal or by pressing the + button. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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In black is indicated how far the bend has been done, in red what needs to be done. With the – and the + button (around the 55) the bend speed can be controlled, the coloured bar indicates he power, it must remain in the green part. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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Press this button to go back to START. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
Use this key to access the screens to program a bend, see chapter 4.2. Tap in a box and the keyboard will appear Activate selected program After pressing this key, the data are loaded and the program can run Delete selected program Store program Import/export program, not applicable ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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Give the program a (different) name. Tap the disk button. The program is stored. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
Use this key to access the screens to program a bend Tap on the arrow at the top right to expand the list of programs. Choose a program. Confirm by pressing this button The program is now ready to run. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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Go back to “HOME” Go to “EXECUTE PROGRAM” ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
4.4. MANUAL OPERATION WITHOUT PRESETTING A BEND Tap the manual control button The zero point of the counter bending die can be fixed as described before ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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The angle can be read while bending (with + button or foot pedal) Return with – button or foot pedal With the – and + the bending speed can be controlled, the coloured bar indicates the power, it must remain in the green part. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
Annex I SOLVING ERRORS If there is an emergency situation (overload or alarm) the bar between the – and + keys flashes red: Tap the flashing light. ON indicates that the alarm is on. Press ON ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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Solve the problem and press the blue reset button Use the arrow at the bottom left to go back to the bend screen. The bar is white and you can bend again. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
Annex II Service Click on the service button and the following screen will appear: ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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When changing the bending direction, the system gives a warning. The bending shoe holder must then be loosened and the tie bar (if present) and material removed. After pressing YES, the new value of the bending shoe is displayed. It can be reset by pressing the + key. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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Press the arrow at the bottom left and the value is stored. Than press the eraser. Zero point stripes are on the machine body and around the hexagon, if these are opposite each other, the machine is at the fixed factory zero point (see photo). ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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Choice of language Press the flag of the desired language. ERCOLINA MEDIBENDER 42 TCplus...
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