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Artos CR.11 User Manual

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Machine Model CR.11/22 Dual End Processor Owner’s Manual
P/N 6-119916 Rev. 7.07 Date 03 Apr 2017
For Artos Unity Version 7.00 and higher

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Artos CR.11 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandArtos
ModelCR.11
CategoryPower Tool
LanguageEnglish

Summary

CUSTOMER SAFETY NOTICE

DANGER AREAS OF THE MACHINE

Identifies hazardous areas on the machine and specifies safety precautions to avoid injury.

SAFETY INTERLOCKS

EMERGENCY STOP BUTTONS AND DAILY CHECKS

Explains the function of emergency stop buttons and the daily safety check procedure.

SAFETY WARNINGS!!

GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS

Provides critical warnings regarding machine operation with guards and safety devices.

CR Specifications

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OVERVIEW

Details machine dimensions, weight, power supply, and motor specifications.

General Description

MACHINE FUNCTION AND OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Describes the machine's purpose and intended use in a dry indoor environment.

LIMITS OF USE AND SAFETY GUIDELINES

Outlines restrictions on machine use and emphasizes safety.

Machine part identification

CONTROLS AND OPERATING STATIONS

Identifies key control elements and operating stations of the machine.

CONTROL BUTTON FUNCTIONALITY

Explains the purpose and operation of various control buttons on the machine.

Machine Components

MAIN GUARD AND SAFETY SWITCHES

Describes the machine's main guard and its operating switches for safety.

TERMINAL REEL CARTS

Explains the function and use of mobile carts for off-line setup of termination parts.

Terminating Unit Mechanical Features

APPLICATOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Details the steps for installing applicators into the terminating unit using the 'T' slot.

UNITY SOFTWARE OVERVIEW

MAIN MENU BAR FUNCTIONS

Describes the File, View, Maintenance, and Configuration menu options in the software.

ICON RIBBON FEATURES

Explains the functions of the save icon, folder selection, and shortcut icons in the software.

Part Program Definition

UNDERSTANDING PART PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Details the components of a part program: properties, wire, lead/tail process, and crimping settings.

Setup mode functionality

OPERATING THE MACHINE IN SETUP MODE

Explains how to use setup mode for machine configuration and access to processes.

Running a part

LOADING AND CONFIGURING A PART PROGRAM

Guides on selecting, creating, and loading part programs for machine operation.

WIRE FEED AND CUT/STRIP CHECKS

Details procedures for checking wire feeding, cutting, and stripping quality.

STARTING PRODUCTION RUNS

Outlines the steps to set the machine to automatic mode and begin production.

Creating or Editing a Part Program

PART PROGRAM PROPERTIES AND SETTINGS

Describes how to modify part program properties like description, inhibit feed, and double settings.

PREPROCESS AND POSTPROCESS TAB CONFIGURATION

Explains settings in the preprocess and postprocess tabs for marking and batching.

WIRE AND PROCESS SELECTION

Guides on selecting wire types and lead/tail processes for part setup.

Creating a Doubler Program

DOUBLER PROGRAMMING AND RULES

Details the process for creating double wire assemblies and relevant programming rules.

Configuration for a horizontal double or vertical double

VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL DOUBLE SETUP

Explains how to set up the doubler module for vertical or horizontal configurations.

Creating or editing a Wire

WIRE FEED TAB SETTINGS

Explains settings for wire feed rate, acceleration, slip sensitivity, and calibration.

CUT/STRIP TAB SETTINGS

Details parameters for strip diameter, cutter home, strip delay, and strip velocity.

WIRE INFORMATION TAB

Covers entering barcode information, description, and color for wire properties.

Using the Sencor

SETTING STRIP DIAMETER USING SENCOR DEVICE

Guides on using the Sencor device to automatically set the strip diameter.

Creating or editing a Lead / Tail process

PROCESS SETUP AND ADJUSTMENTS

Details creating new processes, adjusting overhang, and setting return extension values.

PROCESS STEPS AND PROPERTIES CONFIGURATION

Explains how to add, remove, and reorder process steps and configure their properties.

PROCESS POSITION AND CONTROL SETTINGS

Covers setting process positions, including pivot and extension values, and control parameters.

SELECTING APPLICATORS AND TERMINALS

Guides on selecting and configuring applicators and terminals, including barcode data entry.

TU-11/12/15 Programming (Crimping setting window)

CRIMPER SETTING WINDOW OVERVIEW

Introduces the crimping setting window for terminal application and CFM inspection.

CRIMPER TAB AND CROSS SECTION CONFIGURATION

Explains settings in the Crimper tab and how cross-section tabs are used for wire sizes.

MICROMETER FOR CRIMP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Details how to use the micrometer to set and adjust crimp height for optimal results.

Creating or editing a pre-process

WIRE MARKING OPTIONS (HOT STAMP, INK JET)

Describes different wire marking methods like hot stamp and ink jet printing.

Label Printing Option

CONFIGURING THE COMPUTER AND NICELABEL SOFTWARE

Guides on installing Nicelabel software and configuring the link to the printer.

CREATING AND PROGRAMMING LABELS

Explains how to create new labels, edit existing ones, and program variables for printing.

PRINT TIMING

SETTING LABEL PRINT TIMING OPTIONS

Describes when labels should print based on user selection, part, or batch completion.

Crimp Force Monitor Operation CFM2100

CFM LEARNING AND FAILURE MODES

Explains how the CFM system learns profiles and identifies crimp failures.

Creating and Editing Job Programs

JOB PROGRAM MODES: BATCH AND HARNESS

Details the two modes for running job programs: Batch and Harness.

CREATING A NEW JOB PROGRAM

Guides on creating a new job program by adding parts and specifying batch or harness mode.

Creating and Running groups of parts or jobs

GROUPING AND SORTING PARTS FOR PRODUCTION

Explains how to create and sort lists of parts and jobs to optimize production runs.

PROGRAMMING GROUPS AND ORDERING

Details how to program groups, arrange lists, and reorder parts for sequential processing.

File Management

FOLDER MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION

Guides on selecting, creating, and managing data folders for part programs and other data.

DATA ORGANIZER AND FILE OPERATIONS

Explains how to use the Data Organizer to move, copy, or delete part programs, jobs, and wires.

DATA STORAGE, BACKUP, AND TRANSFER

Covers data storage methods, backup procedures, and data export/import functionalities.

Part Qualification

SETTING QUALIFICATION PARAMETERS AND TESTS

Details how to select parameters for qualifying processes before production.

INTEGRATED EQUIPMENT AND QUALIFICATION STEPS

Explains the use of integrated equipment like pull testers and micrometers in qualification.

Using Qualification Process

STEP-BY-STEP QUALIFICATION EXECUTION

Guides the operator through the step-by-step execution of the qualification process.

Bar code scanning

PART SELECTION VIA BARCODE SCANNER

Explains how to use a barcode scanner to select parts from a dropdown menu.

MATERIAL VALIDATION SETUP AND OPERATION

Details the setup and operation of material validation using barcode scanning.

Operation of material validation

SCANNING PROCEDURE FOR VALIDATING MATERIALS

Provides a step-by-step guide for scanning wire, terminals, and applicators during validation.

Configuring Special Processes

CLOSED BARREL TERMINATION SETUP

Details the configuration steps for closed barrel termination, including split cycle mode.

Language configuration and translation

CONFIGURING MACHINE AND WINDOWS LANGUAGE

Guides on setting the machine's language and configuring Windows language settings.

TRANSLATING SOFTWARE TEXT STRINGS

Explains how to translate software text and edit language files for customization.

Text font selection / size

ADJUSTING TEXT FONT AND SIZE IN UNITY SOFTWARE

Describes how to change text font and size, and the procedure for reverting to original settings.

System login / Password

WINDOWS VS. MACHINE SOFTWARE LOGIN

Clarifies the difference between Windows login and machine software login.

USER ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT AND PRIVILEGES

Details managing user accounts, passwords, and access levels within the CR11 software.

Maintenance Software

DEVICE CONFIGURATION FOR MACHINE COMPONENTS

Explains how to set up and identify devices mounted on the machine.

CR MACHINE CONFIGURATION SETTINGS

Covers general machine configuration, including selections for Cr.11/Cr.22, jaw clamp time, and feed drive speed.

BLADE TAB CONFIGURATION

Details settings in the Blade tab, including short part limit and strip compensation.

COLLECTION TAB CONFIGURATION

Explains configuration options for the collector conveyor and its various types.

CRIMPER TAB CONFIGURATION

Covers settings for CFM type, pull tester options, and stepper motor installation.

MACHINE SETTINGS

PREPROCESS TAB CONFIGURATION

Details settings for preprocess type, distance, post delay, and error allowance.

COLLECTOR AND SYSTEM TAB SETTINGS

Explains configuration options for the collector conveyor and system-level settings.

MAINTENANCE DATA

SERVO TAB DATA AND MOTOR MOVEMENT

Describes how to view motor position data and perform manual motor moves for testing.

DIGITAL I/O TAB AND FORCING INPUTS/OUTPUTS

Explains how to monitor, force, and troubleshoot digital inputs and outputs.

TU CONFIGURATION

CONTROL STATES TAB FOR PROGRAM PROGRESS

Describes how to track program progress and identify error conditions using the control states tab.

TERMINATING UNIT CONFIGURATION AND SETTINGS

Details the configuration of terminating units, including gear ratio and automatic crimp height adjustment.

CR11/22 Preventive Maintenance

DAILY MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

Outlines daily tasks for cleaning, emptying bins, and checking wear on belts and wheels.

MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE

Details monthly tasks like cleaning air filters and quarterly tasks like greasing.

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE TASKS

Covers annual maintenance procedures for RAM assembly, shaft bearings, and screws.

CHECKING THE CR CALIBRATION

USING REFERENCE FIXTURES FOR CALIBRATION

Explains how to use reference fixtures to calibrate the machine's axes.

STRIP BLADE CALIBRATION

MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT OF STRIP BLADE OPENING

Details the mechanical procedure to calibrate strip blade opening for consistent diameter.

REFERENCE POSITIONS

MOTOR AND BELT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

Covers belt replacement and the necessity of performing a Master Reference afterward.

MACHINE REFERENCE AND SERVO REFERENCE SETUP

Explains the machine reference process and how to set the servo reference using fixtures.

TU-11/12/15 Servo Reference procedure.

MECHANICAL SETUP AND INDEX MARK CHECK

Details the mechanical setup and index mark check for TU-11/12/15 servo reference.

Reference procedure

SHUT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE

Guides on setting the shut height using a fixture and test bars, and adjusting clamping screws.

MACHINE INSTALLATION

SETTING MACHINE POSITION AND LEVELING

Outlines steps for unpacking, positioning, and leveling the machine.

INSTALLING MACHINE COMPONENTS AND CONNECTING POWER/AIR

Covers installing the straightener bar, collectors, computer, monitor, and connecting power and air.

POWER CONNECTION PROCEDURES

Details the procedures for connecting the machine to 208-230 VAC and 200-480 VAC power.

Covering unused table options

INSTALLING COVERS FOR UNUSED MACHINE OPTIONS

Explains how to install covers for unused optional items on the machine table.

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