Tri-Star TAC-10X, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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If aforementioned contact orientation is not occurring, slight adjustments to feeder
bowl amplitude may be required. Jamming or mis-feeding can also occur from
damaged (bent) contacts. If this occurs, turn off feeder bowl, and clear damaged
contact(s).
The feeder tube sensor monitors contacts in feeder tube. When feeder tube is full,
sensor detects and shuts off feeder bowl. This helps alleviate potential jamming. If
feeder bowl does not shut off when feeder tube is full, the feeder tube sensor will
need adjustment. Loosen locking nut and reposition until sensor operates properly.
The transfer tip is equipped with a vacuum sensing system that prevents the transfer
mechanism from returning to the ready-to-crimp position unless a contact is seated in
the tip properly. This system also prevents the transfer mechanism from retracting to
the up position (pick up) until the crimped contact has been removed.
Whenever the transfer tip remains in the vertical position, perform the following
checks:
Step 1. Inspect the transfer tip to see if a contact is present but does not
appear seated. If a contact is visible, open the sleeve valve. Remove
the contact from the 'transfer tip. Close the sleeve valve to reset the
system. Please note the TAC system has a sensor that detects if
proper transfer tip is being used based on which feeder bowl is
selected via the HMI control panel. If wrong tip is inserted, system will
not operate, and error message will appear on HMI display. See error
message details described later in this section.
Step 2. Verify the alignment between the transfer tip and drop tube. If
alignment appears off, consult the factory or your local area service
representative for further instructions.
Step 3. If contact is fully seated in proper transfer tip, verify transfer tip sensor
S-6 is operational by performing the following:
A - Turn air off.
B - Remove contact from transfer tip.
C - Remove Power Cord from wall outlet.
D - Remove control unit cover.
E - Turn air on.
F - Locate S-6 and vacuum line.
G - Fully pinch vacuum line repeatedly and verify if S-6 is switching on
and off. An audible click should be heard from the switch each time it is
activated.
NOTE Should the work environment be too noisy for an effective audible check, an
electrical meter may be used instead. (Top tab is common, bottom tab is normally
open position).
Step 4. If switch S-6 fails the above test, consult factory for adjustment
instructions. No adjustments should be attempted prior to factory
instructions.
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