Silca Triax Quattro, Operating Manual

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Operating Manual - English Triax QUATTRO
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5.11
MAINTENANCE
From the initial screen press MENU and then F2 to enable the function.
Use the “Up/down” arrow keys to position the cursor and choose the
option by pressing ENTER, or press the key relating to the option
number directly.
N.B. If the test conditions are not in place, contact Silca After-Sales Service.
5.11.1
SPINDLE (TEST)
Lower the safety shield and press START for a few seconds to
start up the spindle.
To perform the TEST the following conditions are necessary:
Data card status:
OK
Alarm code: 0
Warning code:
0
Cover enabling:
ON
Communication status: ON
Other parameters can be seen when the spindle is on (e.g. RPM; %; Volt;
°C).
F4 to view the information about the spindle motor activation card to
send to Silca if required.
F4
5.11.2
AXIS MOTORS (TEST)
Follow the instructions on the display and check that the carriage for the
axis in question moves (X; Y; Z).
Axis B: optional clamp (R13).
N.B. During these tests all the limit switch controls are disabled; take care
not to take the carriage up against the mechanical stops.
5.11.3
DIGITAL INLETS (TEST)
Cover microswitch: raise or lower the cover and check on the display
that the indication goes from OFF (with cover up) to ON (with cover
down).
Electric contact: use a metal object to create a connection between the
cutter and clamp and check on the display that the indication goes from
OFF to ON.
Tracer Tower microswitch: raise and lower the TRACER TOWER and
check sensor status:
ON: up and idle.
OFF: down or decoding position.