AE LC100 User manual

LC100 AUTOMATIC WIRE CUTTER
LC100
OPERATING MANUAL

LC100
CONTENTS
LC100 OPERATING MANUAL
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SAFETY
BASIC INFORMATION ……………………………………………………………...…1
SYMBOLS ……………………………………………………………………………….1
OPERATION OF MACHINE & POSSIBLE DANGERS ………………………….…1
DESIGNATED USE ………………………………………………………………….…2
DANGERS ………………………………………………………………………………2
PLACES FOR USE ………………………………………………………………….…2
SAFETY DEVICES …………………………………………………………………..…2
AUTHORIZED USER ………………………………………………………………..…3
WARRANTY ………………………………………………………………………….…3
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION …………………………………………………….……………………4
COMPONENTS ………………………………………………….……………………..4
ACCESSORIES ……………………………………………..………………………….4
OPERATION
PREPERATION …………………………………………………………………….…..5
MAINTENANCE
CLEANING ………………………………………………………………………………6
LUBRICATION ………………………………………………………………………….6
SPARE PARTS …………………………………………………………………………………7
TECHNICAL DATA …………………………………………………………………………….8

LC100
SAFETY
Basic information
The basic condition for safe use and proper operation of the LC100 is knowledge and
attention to the safety details.
Important for Your Safety
The following safety information must be observed by all people who will work with the
LC100.
All rules and instructions in the work place must be observed.
Symbols
This operating manual contains the following symbols:
Marks a special safety note.
!Marks a special operating note.
Operation of Machine & Possible Danger
The LC100 complies with relevant safety standards and was subjected to a security
check.
The LC100 must be used only:
•For dedicated ferrule crimping
•In safe proper working condition
All persons commissioning, operating and maintaining the LC100 must be:
•Appropriately qualified
•Consult this manual for its correct use

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Designated use
The LC100 is intended exclusively for cross cutting cables, litz wires, shrink sleeves and
similar profiles up to a diameter of 8 mm.
Only finely stranded copper litz wires up to 10 mm² and single-strand copper cables up
to max. 2.5 mm² may be used. On no account may steel wires or similar be used, as
these would destroy the cutting blade.
Dangers
The LC100 may only be used with the front door closed.
Unplug LC100 from power source before carrying out maintenance work.
Ensure that there are no foreign objects inside the housing.
Places for Use
Avoid operation in:
•Damp or dusty locations
•Location exposed to high or low temperatures or direct sunlight
(operating range: 15 °C to 35 °C).
Condensation can form following a change of location from a cold to a warm place.
Before using the LC100, open the front door and allow condensation to evaporate.
Do not spill any liquid onto the LC100.
Do not subject the LC100 to strong vibrations and impacts.
Safety Devices
The LC100 is switched off by:
•The main power switch (0 pressed, display and red LED).
•Removing main power plug
•Opening the front door (via safety switch).
The front door is installed for the user’s safety. Under no circumstances may it be
modified, removed or bypassed.

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SAFETY
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Authorized User
Only authorized and instructed users are allowed to work with the LC100.
The user has a responsibility to all people operating the LC100.
We ask our customers to:
•Make the operating manual accessible to the user
•Assure that the user has read and understood the manual
Warranty
In general, our common terms of sale and delivery are valid.
Warranty is void if any of the following situations occur:
•Improper usage of the LC100
•Improper places for use
•Inappropriate use and use beyond those described in the operating manual
•Any reconstruction of the LC100
•Continued use of the LC100 when faults are recognized
•Unauthorized repairs
!
Only use original spare parts.

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DESCRIPTION
LC100 OPERATING MANUAL
Application
The LC100 cross cutting machine cuts cables, litz wires, shrink sleeves and similar
profiles up to 8 mm in diameter, making is particularly well suited for series production.
The required length and number of wires is entered either directly on the LC100 via the
keypad or can be processed and documented on the PC with the supplied software.
The LC100 can then be directly controlled and process the cutting commands from the
PC via the integrated RS232 interface.
The LC100 is available for a main connection 230 V/50 Hz or 120 V/60 Hz.
Components

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DESCRIPTION
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1
Main connection
For main cable
2
Main fuses
(2 ea.)
3
RS232 interface
For PC connection
4
Main switch
Switches the power supply on (I pressed) or off (0 pressed).
After switching on, the display and the red LED stop light up.
5
Adjustment screw
For stepless adjustment of the drive roller application pressure
Top position →min.
Bottom position →max.
6
Drive rollers
For cable feed
7
Cutting blade
For cross cutting the cable
8
Outlet slot
For removing the cable
9
Guide
For cable
10
Front door
11
Roller spreading
mechanism
For inserting the cable
12
Measurement rollers
For the cable length
13
Insertion slot
For cable
14
Door opener
For the front door
15
Display
To display the operating parameters
16
Keypad
To operate the LC 100
0 –1
Number keys for entering
operating parameters.
The input point is
indicated by the flashing
cursor on the display.
Inputs can be overtyped
from left to right.
Fig. 2 Keypad
C
Delete button for incorrect
inputs. All inputs in the
line marked by the cursor
are set to 0
enter
Button for cursor control
mode
Button for operating mode selection
start
Button for operation start
(green LED lights up during operation, red LED goes out)
stop
Button for interrupting operation and deleting displays
(red LED lights up during operation stop, green LED goes out)

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Accessories
17
Hexagon spanner
(Size 3) for cutting blade
is located on the underside of the housing
18
Removal hook
For roller changes
is located on the underside of the housing.
19
CD-ROM
For PC operation
20
RS232 cable
LC 100 / PC, 2 m
21
Adapter
(25-pol/Bu –9-pol/St)
22
Mains cable
For the power supply

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OPERATION
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1. Selecting the installation location
•The installation location must be level and horizontal.
!
The conditions outlined in the SAFETY section and places for use must be
observed.
2. Connecting / switching on the LC100
•Connect the main plug on the main
connection (1) and to the socket.
Ensure that the main voltage is
correct (see the rating plate (2)).
•Switch on the LC100 with the main switch (3) (press I , the display (4) and the red
LED stop (5) light up).
Figure 3 Connecting the LC 100

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3. Selecting the operating mode
•After switching on, the display shows Auto
mode.
QUANTITY: XXX TO GO: XXX
LENGTH: XXXXX mm
Fig. 4 Auto mode
•The display shows Manual mode if the
“mode“ button is pressed 1x.
LENGTH: (6)
CUTTING: (2)
Fig. 5 Manual mode
•The display shows PC mode if the “mode“
button is pressed 2x.
PROJECT: X D.REC: XX
QUANTITY: XXX GO TO: XXX
LENGTH: XXXXX mm
XXXX mm2 “Colour “
Fig. 6 PC mode
•The display shows Adjustment mode if
the “mode“ button is pressed for approx.
5 seconds.
ADJUSTMENT: XXXX mm
SPEED HAND: X
SPEED AUTOM.: X
Fig. 7 Adjustment mode
Repeatedly pressing the “mode“ button enables the mode to be selected.
•The present valid values “X“ and the selected “color“ are shown on the display.
•The buttons (6) and (2) are displayed in Manual Mode.