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4.
OPERATION
Overview
1. Standard operation consists of a series of automated functions. These steps consist of outer jacket cut
and strip, braid flare, mandrel insert, braid cut and strip, and inner insulation cut and strip. Before the
machine will operate, at least one cable and article must be created. These functions can be created
and modified by means of the User Interface (see Section 4.2).
2. The cycle starts with placing the cable through the cable tunnel and moving it forward until the cable
end contacts the sensor. If the machine is in the automatic cycle mode (Auto Start), the cycle will
initiate once the cable contacts the sensor. If the machine is not set with the Auto Start function, the
operator then presses the manual cycle start button to start the cycle.
3. The gripper then closes around the cable and the cable sensor and cable funnel moves out of the
way. The cable will be moved automatically into the blade area and the machine will execute the pre-
programmed process steps.
4. After the cycle is complete, the gripper will move the cable toward the front of the machine and open
the jaws; allowing the cable to be removed from the machine.
User Interface (UI)
1. The HV-CP monitor shows the software for creating different sequences on the HV-CP. The UI
software for the HV-CP consists of two main screens, the Cable Builder screen (see Figure 25) and
the Production Screen (see Figure 26).
2.
For a new application, a “cable” must be created on the “cable builder” screen
(see Figure 25). The
“cable” is where all of
the layers and layer diameters are stored. Measure carefully and ensure that
diameters are entered correctly, as they cannot be modified. An article can then be created on the
production screen. The article stores all of the strip length values and processing parameters. More
details on how to create a cable can be found in Section 4.4.C. An article can then be created on the
production screen.
Figure 25
Cable Builder Screen
