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AMP 3K and AMP 5K TerminatingMachines with the SL Starlite CQM
Rev E
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Tyco Electronics Corporation
D.
Foot Switch
When the operator is correctly positioned in front of a machine equipped with a foot switch, the foot should
rest on the switch comfortably. The foot switch should be movable, so that its location can be readily
changed when the operator shifts position to minimize fatigue. Placing the switch on a rubber mat keeps it
movable while preventing unintentional sliding.
The preferred foot switch location varies to some extent among operators. Some operators prefer the
switch located so that their foot rests on the switch when their feet are in the natural sitting position (calf of
leg perpendicular to the foot). Others prefer the leg to be slightly in front of the natural position. The
important thing to remember is that the foot should be at approximately 90
_
(right angle) to the calf when
resting on the switch. Those operators who prefer the foot switch slightly in front of the natural position
may require a wedge–shaped block placed under it.
E.
Scrap Removal
A suggested method of scrap removal: place a tray on the right side of the machine, under the cast slot in
the frame, to capture the scrap chips.
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Figure 9
Materials LocationsĊPlan View
Machine Location and Operator Position
4. OPERATION
4.1. Machine Operation
The machine is operated by the foot switch, the jog button, and the speed control knob. The jog button and the
speed control knob are located on the control panel. Control panel features are described in Figure 10.
4.2. SL Starlite Monitor Operation
The AMP 3K / AMP 5K machine must have software version 3.2.1 or later to interface with the monitor. The
software version can be checked by pressing and holding the foot switch when the green and yellow lights start
to blink while the terminator is powering up.
The yellow light will flash three times, and then the green light will flash the software version. For example,
three yellow flashes followed by three green flashes, a pause, two green flashes, a pause, and one green
flash would indicate version 3.2.1.
Refer to the operating instructions manual for detailed instructions regarding the use of the SL Starlite monitor.
This manual is included in the machine’s documentation package.
In order for the SL Starlite crimp quality monitor to properly interface with the machine, the following monitor
settings are required:
a. Trigger/Trg. Mode = Prox
b. Trigger/Trg. Input = Standard
