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2.4

 

KEY FAMILY 

 

The AVANTCODE machine copies the following types of keys: 
 

 

Flat keys. 

 

Car keys. 

 

FORD, ABLOY and MAILBOX keys. 

 

2.4.1

 

KEY TERMS  

 

 Diagram of a key showing the principle parts. (Fig.3) 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1.

 

Bow 

2.

 

Collar 

3.

 

Upper stop 

4.

 

Lower stop 

5.

 

Bittings 

6.

 

Blade 

7.

 

Back 

8.

 

Tip 

 

1

2

4

3

7

5

6

8

Fig.3 

Summary of Contents for AVANTCODE

Page 1: ...ELECTRONIC AVANTCODE USER GUIDE Version 0 0...

Page 2: ...AND USE 13 3 1 AVANTCODE STANDARD 14 3 1 1 USING THE MP1 STANDARD CLAMP 14 3 1 2 CUTTING CROSS KEYS 16 3 1 3 MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE CLAMP 17 3 2 AVANTCODE KEY FEEDER 18 3 2 1 USING THE AUTOMATI...

Page 3: ...AUTOMATIC CLAMP SET 58 6 5 REPLACING THE MILLING TOOL 58 6 6 REPLACING THE CARRIAGE SENSOR 59 6 6 1 X AXIS 59 6 6 2 Y AXIS 59 6 7 REPLACING THE MOTOR 61 6 8 REPLACING THE KEYBOARD 61 6 9 REPLACING THE...

Page 4: ...factory ready to use and only needs to be calibrated for the type of operations for which it will be used 1 2 TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING The machine comes inside packaging with the following measurements...

Page 5: ...ressed down if it is release it When switched on the JMA logo will appear alongside an internal test then a few moments later the carriages will move to their start up position if not in position alre...

Page 6: ...3 This is a versatile machine that can be used both with standard clamps or the key feeder...

Page 7: ...factory ready to use and only needs to be calibrated for the type of operations for which it will be used 1 2 TRANSPORT AND PACKAGING The machine comes inside packaging with the following measurements...

Page 8: ...d on the JMA logo will appear alongside an internal test then a few moments later the carriages will move to their start up position if not in position already The machine is ready to use 2 2 DESCRIPT...

Page 9: ...eys on the market into the machine without having to wait for the database to be updated Use AVANTCODE to reproduce any type of flat key using the laser system Read the key code of a known key Correct...

Page 10: ...pies the following types of keys Flat keys Car keys FORD ABLOY and MAILBOX keys 2 4 1 KEY TERMS Diagram of a key showing the principle parts Fig 3 1 Bow 2 Collar 3 Upper stop 4 Lower stop 5 Bittings 6...

Page 11: ...4 Mechanized clamp lever 5 Clamp reading lever 6 X carriage 7 Y carriage 8 Protective shield 9 Keyboard 10 Display screen 11 Laser reader 12 Shavings box 13 Light 14 Emergency button 15 Mat 16 Serial...

Page 12: ...ng unit 5 Reader clamp 6 X carriage 7 Y carriage 8 Protective shield 9 Keyboard 10 Display screen 11 Laser reader Fig 4 12 Shavings box 13 Light 14 Emergency button 15 Mat 16 Serial line cable RS 232...

Page 13: ...ps Four faced Movement Via ball spindles activated by stepper motors on roller guides Strokes X 40 mm Y 100 mm Light LED Dimensions Depth 650 mm Width 495 mm Height 420 mm Display screen 5 7 LCD Touch...

Page 14: ...er used to confirm the on screen option and continue to the next menu to save the information from the keyboard and the computer Cancel button cancels the text on the screen can also be used to exit a...

Page 15: ...provements when cutting keys Fig 7 such as a Placing the key in the best clamp face 1 2 3 4 to ensure a better grip b Avoiding the need for pins and or adaptors When the electricity is switched on the...

Page 16: ...atically calculated by the AVANTCODE machine to achieve variable angle combinations This makes it easier to move the key and prolongs the life of the lock Flat Used particularly in vehicle keys where...

Page 17: ...airs Fig 10 The following accessories are included 18 mm spanner 2 mm Allen key Fuse T4A 250V Mill blocking bar 2 5 mm Allen key Stylus Touch scream Brush 3mm T shaped Allen key USB Set of tip stops 4...

Page 18: ...e two separate configurations 1 AVANTCODE STANDARD Clamp and reading clamps Fig 11 Fig 11 2 AVANTCODE KEY FEEDER Automatic and loading clamp and reading clamp Fig 12 Fig 12 Automatic clamp Feeder Read...

Page 19: ...de 1 2 3 and 4 The standard clamp has 4 faces numbering engraved on the top of the clamp allowing you to clamp the profile and back of keys The standard clamp is designed to hold various types of key...

Page 20: ...pending on the key model 1 Collar stop C This is the most common type The key is stopped by mechanically blocking the clamp Fig 14 Fig 14 2 Pointed tip 1 2 3 The key tip is produced using the tip stop...

Page 21: ...15 Fig 15...

Page 22: ...al slots E of the clamps Insert them so that the wedge openings face towards the mill or probe NB Choose the pairs of wedges in accordance with the length of the key that needs to be cut Insert the or...

Page 23: ...remove the clamp Loosen the setscrews T1 until they extrude and remove the clamp from the dovetail Fig 19 To install the clamp Place the clamp in the dovetail by pushing as far as it will go and then...

Page 24: ...the upper jaw comes down to clamp the key The upper jaw is raised and lowered by an electric motor Keys that can be cut in the automatic clamp Key thickness 1 8 2 8 mm Max cutting depth 3 9 mm Keys c...

Page 25: ...r when placing and adjusting keys in the feeder 1 Placing the key in the feeder The keys must be placed with the bow towards the left and the back towards the operator Fig 22 2 Adjusting the key blade...

Page 26: ...ction explains how to mount the key feeder 1 Remove the cover Loosen the setscrews T6 until they extrude and remove the cover P4 from the dovetail Fig 25 2 Remove the standard clamp Loosen the setscre...

Page 27: ...21 T7 Fig 26 T6 P4 Fig 25 T8 Fig 27 T9 Fig 28...

Page 28: ...g the key box for automatic unloading Step by step instructions for how to perform this conversion are set out below Mounting the key box Release the screws T10 of the decorative case Fig 29 Position...

Page 29: ...23 4 OPERATION MANUAL The machine s main menu is represented on the following screen Each icon represents the following Cut key Read key Copy key Edit files Configuration Maintenance...

Page 30: ...er model Enter the key s manufacturer and model Manufacturer serial number Enter the manufacturer and serial number Key type Enter the key type Follow these steps to cut the key Press the CUT KEY icon...

Page 31: ...place the blank key in the clamp in accordance with the cutting information Close the shield and press ENTER The following options appear on the final screen select one and press ENTER CUT KEY File 47...

Page 32: ...ing an automatic clamp the counter will automatically add the keys and the machine will stop once it reaches the total number of keys or when the loading system is empty If the loading system is empty...

Page 33: ...ck search for the key Once you have selected the key press ENTER on the keyboard The next step is to select the key type and press ENTER on the keyboard SEARCHING TESA AGA ABUS ABT ABSA ABBES MANUFACT...

Page 34: ...as a key feeder set up and you choose a double sided key or car key with a plastic bow and information screen will appear Once you have selected the key you wish to cut the steps or screens to follow...

Page 35: ...ey New bitting Number of keys Cut electricity Cut type NORMAL Material Steel silver nickel CUT KEY File 476 Side A Serial no 1234567890 Bitting code CUTTING INFO Milling tool FP16W Clamp MP1 Clamp sid...

Page 36: ...Once you have selected the key press ENTER on the keyboard Then select the key and press ENTER on the keyboard SEARCHING TESA TESA Modelo Perfil Serie Ficha ABU 4I 12345 235 IF I20 12345 566 IF I20 00...

Page 37: ...UT FILE option Section 4 1 4 Key type Select the key and press ENTER on the keyboard NB The list of manufacturers is in alphabetical order WARNING Incompatible cutting selection Feeder and two sided k...

Page 38: ...select the specific key to cut TE 8I Profile Serial File System A 1234567890 476 B 1234567890 476 NB If the machine has a key feeder set up and you choose a double sided key or car key with a plastic...

Page 39: ...ss the Read key icon Once you have pressed this icon the next screen appears showing 4 options to select the key type See section 4 1 Once you have selected the key press ENTER on the keyboard CUT KEY...

Page 40: ...ill prevent you from reading the key Once the key has been read the following window appears 1 When you press the START button the machine will cut the values of the original key file 2 When you press...

Page 41: ...35 See section 4 1 Select the option and press the ENTER button on the keyboard CUT KEY Cut key New bitting Number of keys Cut electricity Cut type NORMAL Material Steel silver nickel...

Page 42: ...py Cuts a new key Select New copy and press ENTER The following screen appears COPY KEY Saved key New key COPY KEY Start cutting Enter correction Number of keys Save data C opianueva C opiaguardada C...

Page 43: ...e the shield Press the START button to start the cutting process B Enter Correction Allows you to correct any imperfections in the new key s depth and or encryption This is normally used for severely...

Page 44: ...cing parameters Changing the depth values positive or negative means raising or lowering all of the encryption Fig 32 The entire encryption is moved to the left or to the right towards or away from th...

Page 45: ...TER D Save information Select the Save information option and press ENTER Open the clear shield place the key in the reading clamp and close the shield Once the new key has been cut enter the name of...

Page 46: ...using the key editor meaning that the user cannot modify or delete them The steps to create modify or delete a file are described below 4 4 1 CREATE FILE 1 Select EDIT FILE from the main menu 2 Press...

Page 47: ...Speed The cutting speed of the machine carriages Number of sides The number of sides to be cut if the key is defined as having two sides the machine asks which file is to be used to cut side B If it s...

Page 48: ...2 8 3 Flat key with 5 supports with different depths 7 1 mm 710 hundredths of a millimeter 6 6 mm 660 hundredths of a millimeter 6 1 mm 610 hundredths of a millimeter 4 6 mm 460 hundredths of a milli...

Page 49: ...in the previous file The final piece of information to specify in this form is the width of the base on which the pin is supported The file allows each support to be variable The number of data to en...

Page 50: ...the various files until you find the file you wish to modify NB You can leave and return to the main menu at any time by pressing ESCAPE Once you have located the file press ENTER to select The file...

Page 51: ...eaves the JMA factory having been calibrated and is ready for use As described earlier the AVANTCODE machine can have two distinct configurations See section 3 1 AVANTCODE STANDARD Clamp and reading c...

Page 52: ...e reader It s a good idea to adjust the reader for the Cut key option See section 4 3 If it is not calibrated the first key will be cut with a calibration error however the following keys will be cut...

Page 53: ...nforming you of the type of milling tool and clamp to use 3 Open the clear shield and fasten the calibration template CRG in the clamp until it reaches the tip of the clamp Fig 38 Fig 38 CALIBRATE MIL...

Page 54: ...The display reads 3 Open the clear shield and fasten the calibration template CRG in the reading clamp until it reaches the tip of the clamp Fig 38 4 Close the shield and press START 5 A processing m...

Page 55: ...milling tool has been calibrated the following message appears for a moment and then the screen returns to the calibration menu NB Differences of 0 02 mm on the X and Y axes are acceptable NB By press...

Page 56: ...50 Saving information...

Page 57: ...his function allows you to transfer information You can transmit information in two distinct ways loading data using a USB memory or configuring a network 4 6 3 Information This function allows you to...

Page 58: ...hine appear in this section Check The machine s 4 parts the sensors memory motors and milling tool are checked in this section 1 Sensors The shield sensors automatic clamp sensor the electromagnetic c...

Page 59: ...EXIT Save energy You can select 3 energy levels low medium and high with this function Select the option and press ENTER otherwise ESCAPE to EXIT Continuous movement This section allows you to move th...

Page 60: ...C The machine must be connected using a serial port See section 2 5 Fig 5 If you press the PC COMMUNICATION function again the machine will return to its normal operating mode NB When the machine is t...

Page 61: ...nd maintenance procedures have been completed and understood Always disconnect the electricity supply before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance tasks Make sure your hands are dry when working En...

Page 62: ...clamp has not been correctly inserted in the SUB D connector The cable from the feeder to the control board is badly connected The automatic clamp is not working Faulty cable in the automatic clamp Th...

Page 63: ...use 1 Remove the fuse holder beneath the main switch on the back of the machine Fig 41 2 Use a tester to check whether the fuse has blown and if necessary replace it with an identical fuse F6A 250V NB...

Page 64: ...e nut acting as a locknut T17 Tensing Turn the setscrew T18 Fig 43 to move the machine motor When you see that the belt has the right tension tighten the screw acting as the locknut again T17 and fast...

Page 65: ...ows to replace the milling tool 1 Turn the machine off at the main switch and disconnect the power cable 2 Lift the front plastic shield 3 Unscrew the 3 screws T20 holding the milling tool shield Fig...

Page 66: ...T25 Fig 49 Fig 50 3 Change the sensor and tighten the screws holding the sensor and the cover 6 6 2 Y AXIS 1 Turn the machine off at the main switch and disconnect the power cable 2 Release the rear...

Page 67: ...61 T26 Fig 51...

Page 68: ...e you have replaced it Fig 52 Fig 53 6 8 REPLACING THE KEYBOARD 1 Turn the machine off at the main switch and disconnect the power cable 2 Release the two screws T28 holding the keyboard to the bench...

Page 69: ...e upper and lower sections 3 Release the two power strip cables P11 by releasing the two screws T29 Fig 59 4 Release the LEDS base by unscrewing the two screws T30 Fig 58 5 Release the two LED holders...

Page 70: ...ardboard containers The machine is protected with polymeric material that is equivalent to solid urban waste which can therefore only be disposed in normal waste containers 7 2 SHAVINGS The residue pr...

Page 71: ...legislation of the country where the machine is used 8 SUPPORT Alejandro Altuna provides technical support to all AVANTCODE machine customers To ensure complete operator and machine safety any operati...

Page 72: ...1 MP1 AVN 195 AVN 194 AVN 193 AVN 160 AVN 171 AVN 2 AVN 1 AVN 6 AVN 7...

Page 73: ...2 MP1 MPAT AVN 196 AVN 198 AVN 197 AVN 193 AVN 195 AVN 197 AVN 174...

Page 74: ...3 MPAT AVN 84 AVN 67 AVN 67 AVN 136...

Page 75: ...4 AVN 196 AVN 140 AVN 136 GOR 520...

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