Operating manual ALX 73x | file version 00 | 04/2011
Sensors |
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LEANING
ALX
73x
GB
Sensors
Clean the sensors regularly to remove any material res-
idue and dust. The cleaning intervals depend on the
materials in use.
Cleaning the punch sensor
To access the punch sensor, first remove the guiding
section:
1. Switch off the machine.
2. Remove the mains power connecting line.
3. Remove the material and ribbon.
4. Remove the bolt [18B] (using 3 mm Allen key).
5. Remove guide section [18A] from side.
6. Write down the position of the sensor thumb wheel
7. Turn the thumb wheel all the way to the outside to
move the sensor arm.
8. Using compressed air, blow out the gap [19A] in the
sensor arm (canned air is available as an accesso-
ry).
If the sensor is heavily contaminated, use
cleaning solvent and a lint-free cloth to clean the
sensor.
9. Reinstall the guiding section and fasten it with the
bolt.
Push the guiding section with the groove [20A]
over the rear guide tab on the sensor arm [20B].
10. Move the sensor back to its original position.
[18] Remove the guiding section (A).
[19] Sensor arm (A).
[20] Guide tab (B) on the sensor arm.
A
B
A
B
B
A
