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APT- 6A
Operating Manual
P/N: 2493127-1 / 2498817-1
Customer Manual
409-35059
21 MAR 2025 Rev A
Language: English

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Summary of Contents for TE Connectivity APT-6A

  • Page 1 APT- 6A Operating Manual P/N: 2493127-1 / 2498817-1 Customer Manual 409-35059 21 MAR 2025 Rev A Language: English...
  • Page 2 TE Connectivity (TE) reserves all rights to apply for industrial asset protection. ■ The cover page displays example configurations. The products shipped may vary.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    409-35059 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .......................... 7 About This Operating Manual ......................... 7 Abbreviation ..............................7 Logos and Symbols Used in This Document ....................7 Safety Instructions & Remarks ........................7 General Safety Precautions ......................8 Expected Usage .............................. 8 Predictable Abuse ............................
  • Page 4 409-35059 3.4.1 Data Plate ............................21 3.4.2 Machine Data ............................. 21 3.4.3 Product / Performance Data ......................21 3.4.4 Working / Environmental Conditions ....................21 3.4.5 Electrical Demand ..........................22 Delivery ............................22 Internal Transportation ..........................22 4.1.1 Free-Handed Handling of the Bearing Force ..................22 4.1.2 Shipping Instructions (After Unpacked) .....................
  • Page 5 409-35059 Check and Maintenance Items ........................53 Cleaning Equipment Surface ........................54 Empty the Waste Collection Bag ........................54 Grease Injection Oil Outlet ..........................55 Electric Cabinet Air Intake Fan ........................55 Maintenance Work ............................56 Spare Parts and Vulnerable Parts ....................57 Turn Off the Machine ........................
  • Page 6 409-35059 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS — AVOID INJURY — READ THIS FIRST! NOTE General instructions on operation / use. DANGER Keep all decals clean and legible. Replace them when Inspect the tool and jaws/dies before each use. necessary. Replace any worn or damaged parts. A damaged or improperly assembled tool can break and strike nearby DANGER personnel.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    The machine owner/User is responsible for supplementing this operation manual in accordance with current national regulations on accident prevention and environmental protection. This operating manual applied to the following machine of TE Connectivity： 1. APT semi-automatic press with IPC and touch display.

  • Page 8: General Safety Precautions

    409-35059 2 General Safety Precautions APT semi-automatic presses are manufactured in accordance with generally accepted operating specifications and approved safety rules. There is a risk of personnel injury and material damage if the following routine safety instructions and the previous warnings quoted in this manual are not followed.

  • Page 9: Emergency Stop Switch

    409-35059 2.3.1 Emergency Stop Switch The APT semi-automatic press is equipped with an emergency stop switch to cut off the power supply of the equipment in dangerous or emergency situations. The position of the emergency stop switch is:  On the operating panel on the front side of the press. ...

  • Page 10: Workplace / Hazard Area

    409-35059 2.4 Workplace / Hazard Area The operator can only stand in the working area of the shaded line. Figure 2: Workplace / Hazard area 1 Workspace (blue shaded) Table 2: Operational Site Order Operational Site Dangerous Type Number Work zone On the operator panel, the operator can interact with the machine, select the mode, program, etc.

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions

    409-35059 2.5 Safety Precautions 2.5.1 Summary  The APT semi-automatic press should be used for the intended use only.  The APT semi-automatic press should be used only by trained and authorized personnel.  The APT semi-automatic press owner / operator must specify and follow the duties of the operation, set up, maintenance and maintenance personnel.

  • Page 12: Personnel Qualification

    409-35059 Hazard! Electric shock hazard, electric shock. Electric shock hazard caused by charged power devices on the closed main switch, the electrical element may still be pressure.  Operation of electrical components is allowed to be performed by personnel with electrical operation qualifications. Danger! Removal of the safety guards will be dangerous If safety guards need to be removed for maintenance, hazardous areas can be used at will.

  • Page 13: Warning

    409-35059 2.6 Warning 2.6.1 Safety Signs (for each model) The following safety signs are used in the operating manual and the area around the machine to warn operators of hazards. General warning The warning sign indicates specific operations of various hazards. Hand injury The warning sign includes specific operations at risk of hand jamming, involvement, or injury.

  • Page 14: Mandatory Safety Signs

    409-35059 2.6.2 Mandatory safety signs The following mandatory safety signs are used in the operation manual and the area around the machine to prompt the User to wear personal protective equipment. Eye protection devices must be worn Use normal tools, machines, and devices with eye protection. Hearing protection must be worn Ear protection must be worn when entering a specially designated area or operating machines and equipment.

  • Page 15: Description

    409-35059 3 Description The APT semi-automatic press consists of the following modules. 3.1 Overall Arrangement Figure 3: Front View Table 4: APT semi-automatic press, front face Item Name Item Name Operation panel + image display Cover screen Operation button and emergency Terminal material roll stop switch Foot pedal...

  • Page 16: Vertical View

    409-35059 Vertical View 3.1.1 Figure 4: Vertical View 3.1.2 Lateral view Figure 5: Side view Rev A 16 of 60...

  • Page 17: Schematic Diagram Of The Apt Semi-Automatic Press Structure

    409-35059 Schematic Diagram of the APT Semi-Automatic Press Structure Figure 6: Structural Representation Table 5: Structural Representation Item Name Item Name Terminal feeding unit Pressure connection unit Servo motor Electromagnetic valve Electric box board Switch knife unit Rev A 17 of 60...

  • Page 18: Terminal Feeding Unit

    409-35059 3.2.1 Terminal Feeding Unit Figure 7: Terminal delivery Table 6: Terminal Feeding Unit Item Name Function Track brake switch Open/close the track Send feed dial claw pay-off Feed cylinder Feed power source Adjusting bolt Material delivery distance adjustment Rev A 18 of 60...

  • Page 19: Pressure Connection Unit

    409-35059 3.2.2 Pressure Connection Unit Figure 8: Pressure connection unit Table 7: Pressure connection unit Item Name Function Cut off the waste material and send it Scavenging into the waste bucket through this pipe Waste collection bag Storage waste The correction output end is highly Clutch consistent with the force end Magnet ruler...

  • Page 20: Controls

    409-35059 3.3 Controls 3.3.1 Operation Panel Use the touch display screen and the operation button to operate the device, and the emergency stop switch is located in the lower right. Figure 10: Operation Panel 3.3.2 Master Switch Start the machine. Figure 11: Master switch Rev A 20 of 60...

  • Page 21: Technical

    409-35059 3.4 Technical 3.4.1 Data Plate Figure 12: Data Plate 3.4.2 Machine Data Table 9: Machine Data Specification Value Unit Dimensions (net size) 1140x450x425 (width x deep x height) Dimensions (including packaging) 1400x850x941 (width x deep x height) Total weight (net weight) About 265 Weight (Excluding packaging) Noise grade...

  • Page 22: Electrical Demand

    409-35059 3.4.5 Electrical Demand Table 12: Electrical Data Specification Value Unit Supply voltage System frequency 50/60 Number of phases Phase Power dissipation Pressure 600~800 Gas consumption l (liter) 4 Delivery 4.1 Internal Transportation The machine can be transported in forklift packaging. NOTE The machine is packaged and secured for safe transportation in the TE plant.

  • Page 23: Storage, Temporary Storage

    409-35059 CAUTION Risk of injury resulting from falling parts Incorrectly transporting the machine can cause danger.  Only lifting devices and load lifts with sufficient carrying capacity can be used. Compliance with the specified lifting weight requirements.  Do not stand under the suspension object. 4.1.3 Storage, Temporary Storage 1.

  • Page 24: Lifting Hook

    409-35059 5.1.2 Lifting Hook Figure 13: The Lifting Point 1 Lifting Hook Rev A 24 of 60...

  • Page 25: Electrical

    409-35059 5.1.3 Electrical Preconditions/requirements for power supply  NOTE The equipment is electrically designed in accordance with EN 60204 (Industrial Equipment).  The power supply must be applicable to industrial equipment and meet all the requirements of EN 60204-1 / EC 60204-1. 5.1.4 Compressed Air The requirement of the compressed air source requires the compressed air source to supply air through the flow control valve.

  • Page 26: Hardware Control

    409-35059 6 Hardware Control NOTE In all procedures, the safety instructions under Section 2 need to be considered. pay attention to! * May increase wear and shorten service life if equipment is not used under appropriate conditions * The machine must be in an orderly and clean state before starting work. If necessary, the residues and dirt must be removed.

  • Page 27: Introduction Of The Software Interface

    409-35059 6.2 Introduction of the Software Interface Figure 16: Opening interface of the touch screen After waiting for the device to turn on the desktop, double-click the APT6.exe shown in the red box to enter the login interface. 6.2.1 Main interface Figure 17: The software interface Rev A 27 of 60...
  • Page 28 409-35059 Table 14: Shortcut key status displays: Disable Available Activation Tab status Shortcut status Tip: Manual, standby position, clear status, Feeder, and other buttons need to hold down for 1 second to have the action response.  Under auto state: only production and statistics are available for all permission levels. ...

  • Page 29: Production Interface

    409-35059 6.2.2 Production interface Each section is shown in the following figures. Figure 18: Page 1 interface  Curve reduction: Hold down the left mouse button and slide from right to left.  Curve amplification: Hold down the left mouse button and slide from left to right. ...
  • Page 30 409-35059 Figure 20: The Page 2 interface Figure 21: The Page 3 interface Rev A 30 of 60...

  • Page 31: Formulation Interface (Pinset Page)

    409-35059 6.2.3 Formulation Interface (PinSet page) The following parameters need to be set for the first time. After the setting, the official production defaults. Figure 22: The terminal setting interface [OpenRecipe]: Select the formula that needs to be open and click Open. Figure 23: Formula selection interface Rev A 31 of 60...
  • Page 32 409-35059 [CopyRecipe]: After clicking the copy button, the prompt box pops up. If you need to copy, click OK. Figure 24: Formula replication The copied formula will add the serial number at the end of the formula. Click OK, and the recipe replication is complete.
  • Page 33 409-35059 6.2.3.1 Crimp Height The Crimp height and the Crimp height tolerance are set according to the actual requirements. Figure 26: Crimp Height Setting Interface Rev A 33 of 60...
  • Page 34 409-35059 6.2.3.2 Work Index Figure 27: Work Index Setting Interface 6.2.3.3 Peak Force Figure 28: Peak Force Setting Interface Rev A 34 of 60...
  • Page 35 409-35059 6.2.3.4 Figure 29: The PTP Setting Interface 6.2.3.5 Figure 30: The FFT Setting Interface Rev A 35 of 60...

  • Page 36: Manual Interface

    409-35059 6.2.4 Manual Interface 6.2.4.1 IO list Figure 31: The IO Interface 6.2.4.2 Servo motor Figure 32: Servo-Motor Interface [Connection indicator light]: Green indicates that the motor is connected to the software, and gray indicates that it is not connected. Rev A 36 of 60...
  • Page 37 409-35059 [Power indicator]: green indicates that the motor is in the power state, gray indicates that the power is not on [Origin indicator]: green indicates that the action back to the origin has been completed, gray indicates that it has not returned to the origin or is returning to the origin.
  • Page 38 409-35059 6.2.4.3 Pressure Displacement Interface Figure 36: Force Distance 6.2.4.4 Commissioning Interface Figure 37: Debug page Rev A 38 of 60...
  • Page 39 409-35059 6.2.4.5 Bar Code Interface Figure 38: Barcode Interface [Barcode]: After pointing the reader at the barcode, click Read Code, and the barcode information will be displayed in the barcode area. [Alignment string]: Enter the string to match. [Start position]: Enter the start position character for the alignment. Rev A 39 of 60...

  • Page 40: Setup Interface

    409-35059 6.2.5 Setup interface 6.2.5.1 General Settings Figure 39: General Setting Interface [Language]: After selecting the language, click Export to translate the specific terms. [Auto]: After checking, the software will have the function of automatic boot. The check will take effect. [Global Speed] After sliding the speed bar, the latest speed will be performed at the next action.
  • Page 41 409-35059 6.2.5.3 The Parameters Figure 41: Parameter Interface 6.2.5.4 Motor Figure 42: Motor Interface 1 Rev A 41 of 60...
  • Page 42 409-35059 Figure 43: Motor Interface 2 6.2.5.5 Calibration Figure 44: The Calibration Interface Mode bar: all are not selected as normal trial production mode, only the selected machine is in adjustable mode (one air transfer without material), and only the air transfer to air transfer mode (continuous repeated operation without material) ...
  • Page 43 409-35059 6.2.5.6 Figure 45: The CMK Interface 6.2.5.7 Figure 46: The MES Interface Rev A 43 of 60...

  • Page 44: Statistical Interface

    409-35059 6.2.6 Statistical Interface The following parameters need to be set when using the camera for the first time or replacing the camera. After the setting, the official production can select the default. 6.2.6.1 Life Manage Figure 47: The Lifetime Interface 6.2.6.2 Alert ...
  • Page 45 409-35059 6.2.6.3 Operation Log Shows all operation records after opening from the software. Close the software and the operation logs. Figure 49: Operation Log Interface 6.2.6.4 Para Change Figure 50: The Para Change Interface Rev A 45 of 60...
  • Page 46 409-35059 6.2.6.5 Recipe Change Figure 51: The Recipe Change Interface 6.2.6.6 Produce Report Figure 52: The Produce Report Interface Rev A 46 of 60...

  • Page 47: System Interface

    409-35059 6.2.7 System Interface  Exit: Click Exit, and the APT software will be closed.  Shutdown: click shut down, the computer will be shut down.  Reboot: click to restart, the computer will restart Figure 53: System Interface Rev A 47 of 60...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    409-35059 7 Troubleshooting NOTE If the device is in the error reporting state.  The orange signal flashes or the buzzer rings.  When the machine is shut down, the reset button (yellow) starts up.  An error message is displayed on the HMI. 7.1 General Troubleshooting Information ...

  • Page 49: Error And Its Instructions

    409-35059 7.2 Error and its Instructions NOTE The errors mentioned in the table below are the failures that may occur during the normal production mode. If the customers personnel cannot resolve the error, contact TE Field service. 7.2.1 Report Wrong Information Description: The content in () represents the sensor code, such as the ratchet feeding error (E1002), E1002 represents the sensor E1002 may have a problem, the code is set on the sensor in the form of a line number.
  • Page 50 409-35059  The ratchet is not positioned (E1108): The ratchet is not in the correct position.  AOI photo processing timeout: no AOI photo completion signal was received after the specified time.  No terminals are selected: Production formulation-crimp selection window does not select any crimp terminals. ...

  • Page 51: Warning Message

    409-35059 7.2.2 Warning Message  No origin return: no origin return. This prompt will also occur in the following cases: 1-manually handle the servo motor / cylinder OFF; 2-manual JOG / STEP terminal crimped motor; 3-servo motor / cylinder alarm. ...
  • Page 52 409-35059  EA100 Y Axis transfer: target compression [hand automatic inconsistent]: operated the motor in the manual screen, please restore the motor state.  EA100 Y Axis transfer: Mark detection-positive [hand automatic inconsistency]: If the motor is operated in the manual screen, please restore the motor state.

  • Page 53: Maintenance

    409-35059 8 Maintenance Common term maintenance is understood as:  Check (determine and evaluate equipment status)  Maintenance (keep the required equipment in good condition)  Repair (return to required status) Only (normal) wear of each part can be identified by regular inspection. Wear parts may also be replaced as part of regular necessary (normal) maintenance.

  • Page 54: Cleaning Equipment Surface

    409-35059 8.2 Cleaning Equipment Surface Figure 54: Clean up the area. 8.3 Empty the Waste Collection Bag Figure 55: Waste collection bag Rev A 54 of 60...

  • Page 55: Grease Injection Oil Outlet

    409-35059 8.4 Grease Injection Oil Outlet Figure 56: Oil Filler Hole 8.5 Electric Cabinet Air Intake Fan Figure 57: Electric Cabinet Air Intake Fan Rev A 55 of 60...

  • Page 56: Maintenance Work

    409-35059 8.6 Maintenance Work Maintenance work can only be performed by specially trained personnel from the machine manufacturer (FSE of TE) or specially trained personnel! 1. Maintenance personnel must be:  Understand the function and operation of the equipment, and you must understand the safety device of the equipment.

  • Page 57: Spare Parts And Vulnerable Parts

    409-35059 9 Spare Parts and Vulnerable Parts The parts list is shown in the following table: Table 17: spare parts list Spare Parts list Part No Description Quantity 2492971 Send feed dial claw 354003 Crimper 2492924 Shear 354004 Anvil 2492927 Guide shear 2493005 Crimper+Shear...

  • Page 58: Waste Disposal

    This waste must be sent to the corresponding recycling agency for disposal. WEEE instruction According to the WEEE directive, TE Connectivity supports the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. For relevant information, please visit the following website: http://www.tycoelectronics.com/customersupport/rohssupportcenter/ Select "E-waste Recycling"...

  • Page 59: Declaration Of Conformity

    409-35059 12 Declaration of Conformity Figure 59: Declaration of conformity Rev A 59 of 60...

  • Page 60: Assembly Drawings, Parts List, Circuit Diagram

    409-35059 13 Assembly Drawings, Parts List, Circuit Diagram See Appendix (it will be sent with the machine, or please contact us for more information). 14 Replacement and repair Stock and control a complete inventory to prevent lost time when replacement of parts is necessary. Order or return parts through your TE representative, or go to TE.com and click the Shop TE Store link at the top of the page.

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