Silca Quattrocode, Operating Manual

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QUATTROCODE Operating manual - English
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4.9 Clamp detection
Each clamp is provided with a coded bar (X3) which enables the machine to detect it automatically
(fig. 22). The coded bar is read by a special proximity sensor (X4) (fig. 22) at the beginning of every
cutting cycle. If the clamp installed is not the one required (on the display: clamp = J...), the
machine will return to its position at the beginning of the cycle while the display shows the
message:
< INSTALL CLAMP "J1" >
To re-start the clamp detection process, strike START on the keypad.
Fig. 22
4.10 Clamp calibration
Set-up must be carried out whenever:
- one of the proximity sensors is replaced;
- extraordinary maintenance is carried out on the machine, clamps, or decoders.
N.B.: ensure that the clamp is properly positioned against the mechanical stop and the
clamp and its seat are both perfectly clean.
Every time the cutting tool is replaced the tool pre-setting operation is carried out automatically by
the machine.
WARNING: the J1 (standard) clamp is used as a model for the description of clamp set-up operations.
If using other clamps, enter the code for the clamp installed and use the same sequence.
O
PERATIONS ON THE
PC
1) Select the ‘Clamp’ item from the Accessories menu in the Silca Quattrocode Program
software;
2) select the item "clamp set-up" and press <ENTER>;
3) enter the clamp code (J1) in the space indicated by the cursor:
<CLAMP NO.: J1>
4) press key F10
To transmit the set-up program to the cutting machine (make sure that the machine is switched on
and connected to the PC).
O
PERATIONS ON THE MACHINE
Press
<J1>
Press
<J1 - A
ST = 0>
X3
X4
START
START