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GLW MC 40 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Wire stripping and crimping machine MC 40 Operating Instructions Wire Stripping and Crimping Machine MC 40 Keep for future use!

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hazard sources....................... Work stations ......................Safety fixtures ......................Approved operators ....................Warranty ......................... Description ................. 4 - 9 Basic unit MC 40..................... Retrofitting kits ......................Use.......................... Control elements - overview ................... Control elements - function ..................Putting into operation..............Operation ..................

  • Page 5: Safety

    MC 40. Your safety is at stake! The safety instructions must be followed by all persons who work with the MC 40. The rules and regulations (particularly those concerning accident prevention) which apply to the machine’s place of use must also be observed.

  • Page 6: Correct Use

    Description, section on Use, may be used. Only the insulated wires intended for processing may be inserted into the insertion funnel on the MC 40. Never insert solid metal parts or similar objects. This would destroy the wire stripping blades.

  • Page 7: Safety Fixtures

    • Incorrect use which exceeds that described in the operating instructions. • Unauthorised structural modifications to the MC 40. • Continuing to operate the MC 40 even though faults have been detected. • Incorrectly carried-out repairs. Use only original end sleeves and original spare parts.

  • Page 8: Description

    DESCRIPTION MC 40 Basic unit MC 40 Figure 1 Basic Unit MC 40 1 MC 40 1 ea. 6 Waste box 1 ea. 2 Mains cable 1 ea. 7 Litz wire centring funnel Delivery drum 0.5 - 1.5 1 ea.

  • Page 9: Retrofitting Kits

    MC 40 DESCRIPTION Retrofitting kits Wires and wire end sleeves can be processed as shown in the table below with the basic unit MC 40 and the corresponding retrofitting kits. • Retrofitting kit 2.5 mm² The retrofitting kit consists of: −...

  • Page 10: Use

    DIN 46228, Part 4 are processed. Thanks to short cycle times (1.5 s) and easy cross section changing, the MC 40 is suitable for use in both workshops as well as in complex systems for preparing cables.

  • Page 11: Control Elements - Overview

    MC 40 DESCRIPTION Control elements – Overview Figure 3 Control elements 1 Mains switch 9 Air pressure controller 2 Preselector switch 10 Pressure gauge 3 Counter 11 Water separator 4 Delivery drum controller 12 Drainage valve 5 Delivery drum 13 Mains connection...

  • Page 12: Control Elements - Function

    MC 40 Control elements – Function 1 Mains switch This switches the power supply for the MC 40 on (I pressed) or off (0 pressed). When switched on, the mains lamp integrated in the mains switch lights up. 2 Preselector switch Select the operating mode: pressed →...
  • Page 13 MC 40 DESCRIPTION 9 Air pressure controller Adjustment of the operating air pressure, 5 bar. To adjust, pull up the controller and adjust the air pressure by turning it to the right (+) or left (-). Press the controller down when the air pressure is 5 bar.

  • Page 14: Putting Into Operation

    (-) and then press down the controller (5). Figure 5 MC 40 connection • Connect the mains plug (6) to the mains connection of the MC 40 and the earthing pin plug (7) to the mains socket. You can then continue with OPERATION. 07/97...

  • Page 15: Operation

    RETOOLING, step 1 and 2 and 4 to 6. • Check whether the sleeve holder (2) is free of wire end sleeves. Before working on the MC 40, pull out the mains plug and disconnect the compressed air. Figure 6 Check the sleeve holder •...
  • Page 16 • Switch the preselector switch (2) to “strip“. (press • Switch on the MC 40 with the mains switch (3) (press I, the mains lamp lights up). • Push the wire (4) in a straight line as far as it will go into the insertion funnel and keep it under slight tension during stripping.
  • Page 17 Pull out the mains plug. Disconnect the compressed air. 6.1 Switch off the MC 40 • Switch off the MC 40 with the mains switch (1) (press 0, the mains lamp is off). • Pull out the mains plug (2).

  • Page 18: Wire Stripping And Pressing

    • Check the correct cross section setting, see Figure 23; if necessary, tool in accordance with the chapter RETOOLING, steps 1 – 7. Before working on the MC 40, pull out the mains plug and disconnect the compressed air. • Close the front door (2).
  • Page 19 • The crimping procedure runs automatically. • After the MC 40 comes to standstill, pull out the wire in a straight line. Refer to the chapter FAULTS in the event of operational faults or incorrect crimping.
  • Page 20 Pull out the mains plug. Disconnect the compressed air. 6.1 Switch off the MC 40 • Switch off the MC 40 with the mains switch (1) and (press 0, mains lamp is off). • Pull out the mains plug (2).

  • Page 21: Retooling

    The front door must be opened. Pull out the mains plug. Disconnect the compressed air • Switch off the MC 40 with the mains switch (1) (press 0, the mains lamp is off). • Pull out the mains plug (2).
  • Page 22 RETOOLING MC 40 3. Changing the delivery drum The delivery drum must be changed if the cross section is changed 0.5/0.75/1.0/1.5 ↔ 2.5. • Unscrew the wing screw (1). • Remove and empty the delivery drum (2). Ensure that all wire end sleeves, particularly in the slot below the chicane (3), are removed.
  • Page 23 MC 40 RETOOLING • Install the sleeve turning block as described in Step 4. 6. Changing the litz wire centring funnels The litz wire centring funnels must be changed whenever the cross section is changed 0.5/0.75 ↔ 1.0/1.5 ↔ 2.5.

  • Page 24: Faults

    After the fault scenario is assessed, the self-help can be carried out in a targeted way under the defined fault scenario. Fault scenario 1 The MC 40 does not work after it is switched on. Fault scenario 2 The start procedure is not initiated when a wire is pressed in.

  • Page 25: Self-Help

    MC 40 SELF-HELP Fault scenario 1 The MC 40 does not work after it is switched on. 1. Check the mains lamp • Does the mains lamp light up (1)? Yes: Check the air pressure, Step 3. No: Check whether the mains plug is...
  • Page 26 SELF-HELP MC 40 3. Check the air pressure • Check the air pressure at the pressure gauge (1): 5 bar. No pressure Check whether the compressed air port is connected to the compressed air supply. Ensure that the compressed air supply is in order.
  • Page 27 The front door must be opened. Pull out the mains plug! Disconnect the compressed air! • Switch off the MC 40 with the mains switch 1 , 5 (press 0, the mains lamp is off). • Disconnect the compressed air port.
  • Page 28 Disconnect the compressed air. 1. Check the cross section If the wire is incorrectly stripped, first check whether the MC 40 is fitted with the correct retooling kit for the wire being used (see Figure 23). In the event of incorrect assembly, adapt the retooling kit to the selected wire cross section (see the Chapter RETOOLING).
  • Page 29 The front door must be opened. Pull out the mains plug! Disconnect the compressed air. • Switch off the MC 40 with the mains switch 1 , 5 (press 0, the mains lamp is off). • Disconnect the compressed air port.
  • Page 30 SELF-HELP MC 40 • Remove the left (1) and right (2) stripping blades. • If the blades are worn or damaged, they must be replaced (Step 3). The associated article number can be seen in the Chapter SPARE PARTS. If the blades are in order, the fault can be remedied by correcting the cutting depth on the right blade (Step 3).
  • Page 31 The wire end sleeve is not correctly pressed. 1. Check the cross section If the wire end sleeve is incorrectly pressed, first check whether the MC 40 is fitted with the correct retooling kit for the wire being used (see Figure 23).
  • Page 32 SELF-HELP MC 40 • Push up the slider (1) and pull off the holding fixture (2) forwards. • Remove the second holding fixture in the same way. Figure 46 Remove the holders for the litz wire centring funnel • Remove the left (1) and right (2) stripping blades.
  • Page 33 (3). Figure 48 Check the delivery drum 2. Check the chicane • Switch off the MC 40 with the mains switch (1) (0 pressed, mains lamp is off) • Unscrew the chicane (2) with the hexagon socket spanner.
  • Page 34 SELF-HELP MC 40 3. Check the sleeve infeed The front door must be opened. Pull out the mains plug! Disconnect the compressed air. • Disconnect the compressed air port. • Open the front door. 1 . 0 • Unscrew the separator plate (1) with the 0 .

  • Page 35: Spare Parts

    MC 40 SPARE PARTS The following spare parts can be reordered, quoting the relevant article number. Part Cross section Article No. Quantity supplied 0,5 – 1,5 mm² MC4-SORT1.5 1 ea. Bowl-type vibratory feeder (Delivery drum) 2,5 mm² MC4-SORT2.5 1 ea.
  • Page 36 SPARE PARTS MC 40 Part Cross section Article No. Quantity supplied Centring funnel 0,75/1/1,5 mm² MC4-LZT1.5 1 pair 0,5/0,75 mm² MC4-LZT0.75 1 pair 1 , 5 1 , 0 0 , 7 2,5 mm² MC4-LZT2.5 1 pair 0,25/0,34 mm² MC4-LZT0.34...
  • Page 37 MC 40 SPARE PARTS Part Length Article No. Quantity supplied Wire stripping blades MC4-AMV 1 pair 6 mm MC4-P0625 1 pair Die set (Pressing jaws) 8 mm MC4-P0825 (Standard) 10 mm MC4-P1025 Blade holder, left MC4-MH LI 1 ea. MC4-MH RE 1 ea.

  • Page 38: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA MC 40 Mains connection ......................230 V / 50 Hz Power rating..........................0.5 A Compressed air port ......................min 4 bar max 6 bar Compressed air consumption ..................1.2 l / stroke Cycle time ............................1.5 s Operating range ......................0.5 – 2.5 mm Wire end sleeves ...............

  • Page 39: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    MC 40 EC Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: GLW GmbH Address: Steinbeisstraße 2 D-88353 Kisslegg We herewith declare that the machine named in the following complies in its design and type and in the equipment marketed by us with the relevant basic safety and health requirements of the EC machine directive.
  • Page 40 MC 40 GLW GmbH Copyright on these operating instructions is held Steinbeisstraße 2 by the company GLW. D-88353 Kisslegg Reprinting, copying or translation of this Tel. (07563) 9123-0 document, either in whole or in part, are not Fax (07563) 9123-99 permissible without or express permission.

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