Hyd-Mech H14A, Manual

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START-UP
The H-14A control console has been designed to simplify the operation of the saw, to give the operator the ability to stop
any function at any time, and to be able to control all the functions remotely. We can not overstress the importance of
familiarizing yourself with the controls of the H-14A prior to starting the machine.
NOTE:
1. ALL SWITCHES MUST BE IN THE CENTER NEUTRAL POSITION TO START THE MACHINE!
2. WHEN STARTING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME MAKE SURE THAT BLADE IS MOVING IN A COUN-
TERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION, AND THAT THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IS 700 PSI (4822kP). IF THERE IS
NO IMMEDIATE PRESSURE, SHUT THE SAW DOWN AND CHANGE THE PHASE ORDER.
MANUAL OPERATION
Manual Operations can be performed when the PLC 100 controller is set to MAN (AUTO is active when a RED light is on
above the AUTO/MAN button). All functions are self-explanatory. Specific control button functions are described on the
following pages.
Switch Operation
FRONT VISE
This switch has three positions, OPEN, HOLD and CLOSE. With the switch held in the
OPEN position the vise will open all the way or until the switch is released. With the
switch in the HOLD position, the vise will stay where it is and will not move freely although
it will not resist a large force indefinitely without creeping. In CLOSE, the vise will close all
the way, or until it encounters enough resistance to stop it.
HEAD CONTROL
This switch has three positions: UP, HOLD and DOWN.
The switch is inactive unless the PLC is in manual mode. In the UP position, the head will
rise until it trips the head up limit which is adjustable via the PLC.
In the HOLD position the head will stay still.
In the DOWN position the head will descend until it reaches the bottom of the stroke. The
speed of descent is controlled by the Head Feed and Head Force Limit controls.
BLADE START
The blade can be started only when the hydraulics are running in either manual or auto
mode.
NOTE: In automatic Mode the head will not descend until the blade has been started,
which the PLC will prompt the operator to do so.
HYDRAULIC START
To start the hydraulic system, the switches for the head and both vises must be in the
“NEUTRAL” position. The “HYDRAULIC START” button must be depressed and held in
momentarily until the PLC display becomes active.
CYCLE START / PAUSE
This button starts the cutting cycles and will stay illuminated white until the cycles are
completed. The PLC control system will prompt you to start the blade if it is not running.
The machine will then begin the automatic cycle until completed when it will shut itself off.
The current cycle can be PAUSED by pressing this button at any time during a cycle and
restarted by pressing it again.
COOLANT
This switch has three positions, WASH, OFF, and ON.
In the WASH position, the coolant system will operate when there is power to the ma-
chine, this allows using the wash gun to clean the machine.
In the OFF position, the coolant system is inactive.
In the ON position the coolant system will only run when the head is descending. This
minimizes coolant carry over on the stock.