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Operation Manual

 

Axro binder

 

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Contents 

Contents...................................................................................................................................... 1

1.

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 3

1.1.

General...................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2.

Versions .................................................................................................................................... 4

2.

Safety precautions ............................................................................................................ 6

2.1.

Explanation of the pictograms .................................................................................................. 6

2.2.

General warnings ...................................................................................................................... 6

2.3.

Using the machine .................................................................................................................... 7

2.4.

Cleaning and maintenance ........................................................................................................ 7

2.5.

Noise level ................................................................................................................................ 8

3.

Transport, installation, dismantling.................................................................................. 9

3.1.

Transport................................................................................................................................... 9

3.2.

Installing the machine............................................................................................................... 9

3.3.

Connecting the machine to the power supply ........................................................................... 9

3.4.

Dismantling............................................................................................................................... 9

4.

Description of the machine ............................................................................................ 10

4.1.

Safety warnings....................................................................................................................... 10

4.2.

Brief description of the machine's principle ........................................................................... 10

4.3.

Main parts ............................................................................................................................... 11

Description ............................................................................................................................... 12

4.4.

Operating controls................................................................................................................... 13

4.4.1.

 

Mains switch ........................................................................................................................... 13

4.4.2.

 

Start switch ............................................................................................................................. 13

4.4.3.

 

Safety cut-out .......................................................................................................................... 14

5.

Using the machine .......................................................................................................... 15

5.1.

Safety warnings....................................................................................................................... 15

5.2.

Switching on the power supply............................................................................................... 15

5.3.

Fitting and threading the elastic cord...................................................................................... 16

5.4.

Adjusting the cord tension ...................................................................................................... 16

5.5.

Using the machine .................................................................................................................. 17

5.6.

Starting points and switching options ..................................................................................... 18

5.6.1.

 

Pre-switching .......................................................................................................................... 18

5.6.2.

 

Post-switching......................................................................................................................... 18

5.6.3.

 

Pulse-switching....................................................................................................................... 18

5.6.4.

 

Changing the switching option. .............................................................................................. 18

5.7.

Emergency stop....................................................................................................................... 18

5.8.

Stopping the machine and switching off the power supply .................................................... 18

6.

Cleaning and simple maintenance.................................................................................. 19

6.1.

Cleaning the interior of the machine....................................................................................... 19

6.2.

Weekly maintenance............................................................................................................... 20

7.

Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 21

7.1.

Safety warnings....................................................................................................................... 21

7.2.

Turning the machine by hand ................................................................................................. 21

7.3.

Basic settings .......................................................................................................................... 22

7.3.1.

 

Alignment at the reference point............................................................................................. 22

7.3.2.

 

Checking the setting of the rotor............................................................................................. 22

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Summary of Contents for Axro-RLC

Page 1: ...3 4 4 3 Safety cut out 14 5 Using the machine 15 5 1 Safety warnings 15 5 2 Switching on the power supply 15 5 3 Fitting and threading the elastic cord 16 5 4 Adjusting the cord tension 16 5 5 Using the machine 17 5 6 Starting points and switching options 18 5 6 1 Pre switching 18 5 6 2 Post switching 18 5 6 3 Pulse switching 18 5 6 4 Changing the switching option 18 5 7 Emergency stop 18 5 8 Stop...

Page 2: ...motor brake 25 7 4 2 Adjusting the knot release 25 7 4 3 Checking the needle drive 26 7 4 4 Checking the tying unit 26 7 4 5 Checking the cutting blade 27 7 4 6 Adjusting the blade 27 7 5 Checking the safety clutch 29 7 6 Lubricants 29 8 Troubleshooting 30 Annex 1 Machine data and general drawing 32 B 1 1 Machine data 32 B 1 2 General drawings 33 Annex 2 Diagrams 34 For Parts Service 1 877 862 669...

Page 3: ...d is about 1 mm thick On the customer s request binders can also be assembled and adjusted for use with 3K elastic cord The machines are supplied for push in operation from left to right or from right to left and are available for a variety of voltages and frequencies On the customer s request the machine can also be fully modified and adjusted in accordance with the customer s wishes For Parts Se...

Page 4: ...ety of voltages frequencies Axro RLC Basic Basic machine driven by a 1 phase hollow shaft motor with brake The start switch s pin projects from the top plate The top plate is fixed in place and is not equipped with a safety cut out Available in both left and right versions Available for a variety of voltages frequencies Axro RLC Marine Stainless steel version of the Axro RLC All parts are made fro...

Page 5: ...tic cord Axro FQC MD35 Axro FQC MD60 Axro FQC MD90 Deeper version of the Axro FQC Designed for longer products Axro FQC RVS Standard version of the Axro FQC but with a stainless steel frame and stainless steel panels The other parts are standard Axro FQC Marine Stainless steel version of the Axro FQC All parts are made from stainless steel or finished with a special coating Axro FQC Food Stainless...

Page 6: ...g with the machine All persons shall always obey the following rules Do not access the machine while it is in operation In the event of any kind of problem whatsoever always remove the plug from the socket immediately before opening the machine During maintenance the machine must be switched off by removing the plug from the socket Always keep children away from the machine Never use water or othe...

Page 7: ...dle The needle can injure your hand Warn other people of this hazard Make sure that no one places their hand on the start switch In particular make sure that children do not do so The start switch should be operated by the product that is to be bound 2 4 Cleaning and maintenance The machine must be disconnected from the power supply during cleaning and maintenance Good cleaning is important to pre...

Page 8: ...st the safety clutch such that it is too tight or even locked The indicative force for the operation of the clutch is 3 kg imposed on the needle s point An excessively tight clutch can cause severe injury The safety clutch must operate correctly to protect the machine s operator 2 5 Noise level The machine s noise level is 75 dB A For Parts Service 1 877 862 6699 W W W T R A D I T I O N A L T O O ...

Page 9: ...e same as the mains voltage supplied to the socket Before connecting the machine to the power supply you must make sure that you are familiar with the main parts and principle of the machine For this reason you must read sections 4 and 5 before connecting the machine to the power supply Connect the machine to the power supply as follows Pull the binder s needle upwards until it falls into the lock...

Page 10: ...orktop will activate the start switch and the machine will bind the product As the product is being pushed through it will pull the required length of cord with it The needle then automatically lowers and pulls a length of cord into the tying unit The other end of the cord has already fed into the tying unit The tying mechanism ties the two cords together and then cuts the cord next to the knot Th...

Page 11: ...ion Manual Axro binder Page 11 4 3 Main parts Figure 1 Main parts of the Axro binder Figure 2 The standard version of the Axro binder For Parts Service 1 877 862 6699 W W W T R A D I T I O N A L T O O L C O M ...

Page 12: ...witch the binder carries out a binding cycle The switch can be fitted in the machine or above the machine at the level of the safety clutch M This latter version is referred to as a top switching version The FQC version can be started by pressing a green pushbutton at the back of the machine H Electric motor The motor drives the binder I Safety cut out On removing the top plate the safety cut out ...

Page 13: ... emergency stop button In the event of an emergency the mains switch can be switched off or the plug can be removed from the socket If anything unexpectedly goes wrong always remove the plug from the socket immediately or switch the mains switch to 0 4 4 2 Start switch The start switch of the RLC version is mounted in the top plate see Figure 4 Figure 4 Start switch fitted to the standard version ...

Page 14: ...d to start the machine to re feed elastic cord see Figure 6 Figure 6 Version fitted with pushbutton 4 4 3 Safety cut out Other than the Basic version all binders are equipped with a safety cut out under the top plate This isolates the power supply as soon as the top plate is removed Never bridge the safety cut out For Parts Service 1 877 862 6699 W W W T R A D I T I O N A L T O O L C O M ...

Page 15: ...h the machine will begin operation The needle will then descend rapidly Do not place any part of your body hands fingers etc under the needle The needle can injure your hand Warn other people of this hazard Make sure that no one places their hand on the start switch In particular make sure that children do not do so The start switch should be operated by the product that is to be bound 5 2 Switchi...

Page 16: ...read it through the eye E 5 Hold the end of the cord at the back of the needle and activate the start switch with your other hand to operate the needle Make sure that the needle does not hit your hand The needle automatically threads the cord into the machine The binder is now ready for use 5 4 Adjusting the cord tension The tensioner C is used to adjust the cord tension The cord tension determine...

Page 17: ... not do so The start switch should be operated by the product that is to be bound Once the machine has been adjusted to the correct settings it is used as follows The product is pushed as smoothly as possible over the top plate in the direction of the cord until the back of the product is above the tying mechanism operation 1 in Figure 9 The product contacts the start switch and starts the binder ...

Page 18: ...o start the machine The machine starts at once but completes just one cycle The next cycle begins on releasing the foot pedal and pressing it again 5 6 4 Changing the switching option The operator can switch between the pre switching and post switching options A small black switch on the control cabinet is used to select the required option The label applied next to the switch indicates the releva...

Page 19: ...chine Always switch off the power supply to the machine with the mains switch before cleaning This will avoid you coming into contact with live or moving parts Remove the top plate from the machine The procedure is as follows Machines fitted with a safety cut out lift the top plate off the machine Machines not fitted with a safety cut out Basic machines the two screws at the front must be removed ...

Page 20: ...he machine and remove the plug from the socket Remove the top plate Clean the machine with a brush or compressed air Oil the pivoting points and the rollers of the catcher and releaser Grease the control wheel Fit the top plate to the binder and check the machine s performance Figure 10 Lubrication points for weekly maintenance For Parts Service 1 877 862 6699 W W W T R A D I T I O N A L T O O L C...

Page 21: ...ver adjust the safety clutch such that it is too tight or even locked The indicative force for the operation of the clutch is 3 kg imposed on the needle s point An excessively tight clutch can cause severe injury The safety clutch must operate correctly to protect the machine s operator 7 2 Turning the machine by hand The machine will need to be turned by hand to carry out several tasks involved i...

Page 22: ...ce mark on the drive wheel is aligned with the pointer A 7 3 2 Checking the setting of the rotor The rotor C has two reference marks The rotor turns 180 degrees each time product is bound The reference marks are at 180 degrees to each other and consequently the adjustment can be made using either reference mark When the reference mark on the drive wheel is aligned with the pointer the reference ma...

Page 23: ...hat the rotor releases one cord before the blade cuts through the cord 7 3 3 Checking the position of the needle Turn the drive wheel to the reference point Check that the reference mark on the needle carrier is aligned to the reference mark on the intermediate ring see B in Figure 11 on page 22 If this is not the case then the procedure is as follows Remove the machine s back plate Loosen the nee...

Page 24: ...the machine in the customary manner Allow the machine to complete a number of strokes Pull gently on the cord it should slip through the rotor stator without breaking Rethread the binding material and allow the machine to complete a number of strokes Tug sharply and hard on the cord if it breaks then the setting is optimum The clamping pressure can be increased or decreased by adjusting the double...

Page 25: ... cover and the fan blade Dismantle the brake anchor Clean the brake anchor and the brake lining Carefully reassemble all parts Adjust the brake s air gap to 0 2 mm Figure 12 The motor brake 7 4 2 Adjusting the knot release Adjust the front part of the pressure piece to a distance of 26 mm see photo Adjust the cam of the knot release such that the pressure piece moves forward when the roller of the...

Page 26: ...or sharp edges Figure 15 The tying unit Reassemble all parts in the tying unit Refit the tying unit to the set making sure that the tying head B is positioned as shown in the drawing Check that the clamping mechanism is working correctly It must be difficult or just impossible to pull the cord out of the clamping mechanism Check the settings of the mutual relationships between the movement of the ...

Page 27: ...erating tension However it will be advisable to ensure that a reserve blade is in stock A loose cutting blade can be checked as follows Hold a length of cord in your hand Fold the cord over the cutting blade It must be possible to cut through the cord by pressing the cutting blade gently against the cord and without moving it back and forth Check that the binder is working correctly 7 4 6 Adjustin...

Page 28: ...Operation Manual Axro binder Page 28 Figure 16 Adjusting the cutting blade For Parts Service 1 877 862 6699 W W W T R A D I T I O N A L T O O L C O M ...

Page 29: ...ctly to protect the machine s operator The safety clutch must operate correctly to protect the machine s operator The safety clutch is adjusted correctly when the vertical force required to pull the needle out of the clutch is about 30 N 7 6 Lubricants OIL SAE 10W40 GREASE Mobil grease HP 222 Blue grease For Marine or Food version binders OIL SAE 10W40 GREASE VG 02 FDA approved for use in the food...

Page 30: ...ting point are used to adjust the safety clutch force see M in Fig 1 Recommendation Begin by turning the socket screws anticlockwise as far as they will go to against the disc and then turn them clockwise through one turn The cord is not released from the tying unit Increase the cord tension see C in Figure 8 If this does not solve the problem then replace the cutting blade Reduce the pressure on ...

Page 31: ...rotor does not release the cord too early the cord may be released from the clamping mechanism only once the tying unit is completely closed and the releaser moves forward The cord is jammed between the rotor and stator The rotor can be dismantled very easily after removing the hexagonal M8 nut Remove the cord and fit the rotor back on the key Do not overtighten the M8 nut The nut will not come lo...

Page 32: ...67 sec Clear height 155 mm Clear depth 260 mm Power supply 230V 50 Hz 200V 50 Hz 200V 60 Hz depending on the version 100 120V 50 Hz 100 120V 60 Hz Motor power rating 1Ph 0 22 kW Motor power rating 3 Ph 0 18 kW Weight approx 45 kg Noise level 75 dB For Parts Service 1 877 862 6699 W W W T R A D I T I O N A L T O O L C O M ...

Page 33: ...Operation Manual Axro binder Page 33 B 1 2 General drawings RLC Binder FQC Binder For Parts Service 1 877 862 6699 W W W T R A D I T I O N A L T O O L C O M ...

Page 34: ...ircuit diagram Axro RLC 230V 2 Control circuit diagram Axro RLC Basic 3 Control circuit diagram Axro RLC Pulse 4 Control circuit diagram Axro FQC page 1 5 Control circuit diagram Axro FQC page 2 For Parts Service 1 877 862 6699 W W W T R A D I T I O N A L T O O L C O M ...

Page 35: ... blue K1 A1 13 A2 14 blue black W4 DRAKA 4x0 75 KL5 1 S1 4 13 14 TABLETOP SWITCH START red K2 24 21 KL6 2 21 22 orange KL7 3 yellow 3S5 1 2 3 KL8 white KL9 W5 SFMB 2x0 75 1 TOPSWITCH STOP S2 4 1 2 Brown green K2 11 14 KL10 2 Brown green K1 7 11 blue blue W6 SFMB 3x1 5 KL11 1 M 1 M1 rpm 1400 0 18Kw K1 6 10 Motor 1P 230V Brown pink 5 9 KL12 2 P1 COUNTER 1 2 3 4 5 KL13 K1 8 12 gn gl pink grey KL14 Fo...

Page 36: ... 5 3Q0 1 1A 2 2A 1 BR 3X0 L PE N Power 230V PE 2 BL PE gn gl PE 5 9 7 6 10 7 7 11 5 K1 A1 13 A2 14 W3 SFMB 2x0 75 1 S1 1 2 TABLETOP SWITCH START 2 W4 SFMB 2x0 75 K1 3 7 11 1 TOPSWITCH STOP S2 4 1 2 2 blue W5 SFMB 3x0 75 1 M 1 M1 rpm 1400 0 18Kw K1 3 6 10 MOTOR 1P 230V 5 9 2 gn gl Connection in motor cabinet to the left Connection in motor cabinet to the right 3 9 L1 Z2 U2 U1 Z1 A1 B2 M1 L1 N 3 9 L...

Page 37: ...N SWITCH 2 21 22 4 blue 15 18 6 K2 A1 8 A2 1 KL3 black KL4 blue 5 9 7 6 10 7 7 11 6 8 12 7 K1 A1 13 A2 14 blue black W4 DRAKA 2x0 75 KL5 1 S1 4 14 13 FOOTSWICH START KL6 22 21 orange KL7 2 yellow KL8 KL9 W5 SFMB 2x0 75 1 TOPSWITCH STOP S2 4 1 2 Brown green K2 2 15 18 KL10 2 Brown green K1 3 7 11 blue blue W6 SFMB 3x1 5 KL11 1 M 1 M1 rpm 1400 0 18Kw K1 3 6 10 Motor 1P 230V Brown pink 5 9 KL12 2 P1 ...

Page 38: ...75 W3 4 S6 13 14 5 PE MB Frequency Inverter IC BOARD 9N 10L Pushbutton green S1 3 white L 150 5 KL 1 S4 S2 Brown L 150 S3 6 KL 2 pink L 150 Freq Inverter Yaskawa VS mini J7 S4 S5 W4 DRAKA 4x0 75 7 KL 3 1 SC 4 pink L 150 blue L 150 FS 1 8 KL 4 2 S5 4 1 2 15V 100mA red L 150 yellow L 150 FR KL 5 3 green L 150 Stop SWITCH FC 2 grey L 150 B1 COUNTER 1 2 3 4 5 Brakefriction B2 pink L 150 W5 DRAKA 4x0 7...

Page 39: ... ZWOLLE 2 3 Axro Mini Afterswitch 4 5 6 7 Benjamin Franklinstraat 5 8013 NC ZWOLLE Tel 038 4675800 Fax 038 4675839 8 Pg 9 6 Pg 5 4 Machine for afterswitch move jumper on IC board see image Preswitch Afterswitch Þ Þ o o o IC Board 1 2 3 4 5 Print 6 7 8 9 10 For Parts Service 1 877 862 6699 W W W T R A D I T I O N A L T O O L C O M ...

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