ITW Alpine ALS 4.0 XE - 4.5 Calibrate the Cut Angle (A1)

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ALS 4.0 XE
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Step 4 – Move A1 axis to 90°
using the Move A1 button on
the Manual Control Screen.
Step 5 – Move T1 to the center
of the board.
For example, if the board being
used is 8” wide, the position for
the T1 axis should read “4.00”.
Step 6 – Start blade using
“Saw Motor On” button on the
Manual Control Screen.
Step 7 – Lower Z1 using “Jog Z1
Down” button on the Manual
Control Screen to cut o the
end of the board. Be careful not
to move Z1 down far enough
to trip the software safety, or it
will disable the axis. (If the axis is
disabled, cycle the power on the
machine and repeat Step 7).
Step 8 – Send Z1 axis to zero
using the “Move Z1” button on
the Manual Control Screen.
Step 9 – Stop the blade using
the “Saw Motor O” button on
the Manual Control Screen.
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Step 12 – Read the digital angle gauge. If it shows 180°
then the axis is calibrated. If not, using the B1 axis jog
buttons on the Manual Control Screen, jog the B1 axis
until the gauge reads 180°.
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Step 13 – Touch in the Manual Control Screen.
Step 14 – Shut Down the computer.
Step 15 – Open the saw cabinet door.
Step 16 – Disconnect electricity and air supply.
Step 17 – Lock and tag out the electrical and air supply
in accordance with OSHA procedures (ie. OSHA 29 CFR
1910.147).
Step 18 – Remove the gauge.
Step 19 – Open the main electrical control cabinet and
switch the blade breaker into the “on” position.
Step 20 – Close the main electrical control cabinet.
Step 21 – Turn power on to the ALS 4.0 and follow
standard startup & homing procedures (Section 3.1).
4.5 Calibrate the Cut Angle (A1)
Step 1 – Place a piece of engineered lumber (preferably
LVL) in the L1 drive axis. This board should be a
minimum of 7.25” wide. Ensure the board is rmly
against the back fence. The board should extend slightly
past the blade.
Step 2 – Engage the L1 pusher by pressing the “L1
Pusher In” button on the Manual Control Screen.
Step 3 – Engage the L1 clamp by pressing the “L1 Clamp
Down” button on the Manual Control Screen.
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