AROSTOP 30 M User manual

Length measuring system Arostop 30/65 M
User manual/Parts list
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Inhoud
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 CE-Marking .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 Warranty ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Disclaimers .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.4 Standard machine and accessories ......................................................................................... 4
1.5 Not belonging to the machine................................................................................................. 4
1.6 Using the manual..................................................................................................................... 4
2. Safety............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Rules for general safety........................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Prohibited use ......................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Personal protective equipment............................................................................................... 6
2.4 Warnings on the machine ....................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Protection of the environment ............................................................................................... 6
3. General ............................................................................................................................................ 7
3.1 About the machine.................................................................................................................. 7
3.2 Installation............................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.1 Mechanical ...................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.2 Parameter calibration...................................................................................................... 9
3.2.3 Counter direction ................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 First use ................................................................................................................................... 9
4. Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 10
4.1 Machine construction ........................................................................................................... 10
4.2 Workplace ............................................................................................................................. 10
4.3 Working with the machine.................................................................................................... 10
4.4 Operators .............................................................................................................................. 10
4.5 Operating instructions........................................................................................................... 11
4.5.1 Overview –Display ........................................................................................................ 11
4.5.2 Key-overview................................................................................................................. 12
4.5.3 Parameter level ............................................................................................................. 12
4.5.4 Initialization level .......................................................................................................... 13
4.5.5 Function at the operator level....................................................................................... 15
4.6 Adjustment of work............................................................................................................... 16
5. Risks................................................................................................................................................... 17
6. Other ................................................................................................................................................. 18
6.1 Transport ..................................................................................................................................... 18

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6.2 Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 18
6.3 Repair and maintenance ............................................................................................................. 18
6.4 Maintenance schedule ................................................................................................................ 19
6.5 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................... 19
6.6 Repairs......................................................................................................................................... 19
6.7 Replacing parts ............................................................................................................................ 19
6.8 Parts list....................................................................................................................................... 20
6.8 Decommission ............................................................................................................................. 20
7. Identification on the machine ........................................................................................................... 21
8. Machine specifications...................................................................................................................... 21
8.1 Connection requirements ........................................................................................................... 22
8.1.1 Electric.................................................................................................................................. 22
8.1.2 Physical conditions ............................................................................................................... 22

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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing an Arostop system. We are happy to have you in our long list of satisfied
customers.
1.1 CE-Marking
This machine is designed and build with the requirement of the machinery directive 2006/42/CE.
1.2 Warranty
No part of this machine, or parts thereof, and data from this publication may be reproduced in any
form without the written permission of the manufacturer.
NOTE
All non-regulatory improvements to treatment, inadequate care, application and/or
maintenance, interventions or conversions to the machine will void the warranty.
1.3 Disclaimers
Arostop is not liable for accidents and unsafe situations or damage resulting from:
Ignoring warnings or operation rules as displayed on the machine or in this manual;
Use of the machine for other applications or different conditions than those specified in this
manual;
Changes to the machine.
This includes applying non-original replacement parts and changing the operating program;
Inadequate maintenance.
If these conditions are not adhered to, the manufacturer is not liable for the
consequence upon failure to the machine, such as damage to the products, business
interruption, loss of production, etc.
1.4 Standard machine and accessories
The following supplied parts are standard with the machine:
1. This user manual;
2. Certificate of conformity for CE marking
1.5 Not belonging to the machine
NOTE
•The connections to existing, not by Arostop supplied machine parts;
•The connections to the electric supply;
•The connections to the compressed air system.
1.6 Using the manual
It is required that the operator has read and understood this manual before starting operating of the
machine or carrying out maintenance.
This manual is part of the delivery scope and should stay with the machine at all times.
Pay attention to any text indicated in bold with the indication ‘NOTE’ or with a warning sign.
Any work not specified in this user manual has to be carried out by the manufacturer of the machine.

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2. Safety
Read this chapter carefully, as it lists important information concerning safety.
This machine is designed so it can be used and maintained safely. This applies to
application, conditions and requirements as described in this manual. Reading this
manual and following the instructions given is mandatory for anyone working with
the machine.
NOTE
In addition to this manual, observe applicable laws and safety regulations, as well as
rules for the protection of the environment and for the prevention of accidents.
The simple maintenance can be carried out by the operator.
NOTE
Activities not described in this manual may only be carried out by expert personnel.
Keys or special tools that are included in order to limit access to certain areas or features must be
kept separate from the machine. Only people with the required knowledge or instructions may be
allowed to use this special equipment.
2.1 Rules for general safety
1. The operators of this machine must be qualified and well trained in the operation of the
machine.
2. The operators must be aware of the capacities of the machine and the proper use of guards
and protections provided with the machine.
3. Use of protective clothing is mandatory.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing. Safety shoes, protective gloves and protective goggles are
required.
4. Make sure unauthorized individuals, like children and animals, do not have access to the
machine.
5. Never place any body parts in or under any of the machine’s moving parts.
6. Do not remove or disable safety devices.
7. Never leave the machine running unattended.
8. Ensure adequate lighting.
9. The operator must check the machine for notable changes to the machine, either in sound or
appearance, at least once every shift. Any changes should immediately be reported to the
responsible supervisor.
10. Use water mixed cool lubricating substances.
11. Keep general statutory regulations for accident prevention in mind.
12. Keep the area around the machine free of any material that would impede the operator’s
access to the machine.
13. Always keep the manual with the machine.
14. Avoid any work on the machine that may endanger your own or your colleague’s safety.
15. All of the guards, adjustable restrictors and awareness barriers must be installed on the
machine and kept in good working condition. Replace worn or damaged parts immediately
with authorized parts.

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16. Strictly comply with all warning labels and decals on the machine. Never remove any of the
labels. Replace worn or damaged labels immediately.
17. Always disconnect and shut off the power supply when performing maintenance work on the
machine.
18. Never modify this machine in any way without the written permission of the manufacturer.
19. Create a program of routine inspection and maintenance for this machine. Make sure all
repairs and adjustments are made in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
2.2 Prohibited use
The machine cannot be used for the following applications:
Applications requiring direct contact with food;
Transporting of animals or persons;
Products processes other than described, see machine specification.
The following provide an unnecessary risk and are therefore prohibited:
Sitting, standing or being on the machine in any way;
Placing objects on the machinery during production.
2.3 Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment, such as gloves, safety glasses and safety shoes are
mandatory while operating the machine. Protections required for working with the
products apply without prejudice.
2.4 Warnings on the machine
There are no warnings on the machine.
NOTE
Risks are described in Chapter 5.
2.5 Protection of the environment
NOTE
There are no specific risks relating to the environment with regards to use,
maintenance and removal of this machine.
Dispose of all items related to the machine in accordance with local laws and
regulations.

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3. General
3.1 About the machine
The length measuring machines Arostop AS30 m and Arostop AS65 M are machines to position
material to the right length. It consists of a steel angle, equipped with a rack-and –pinion gear, guide
and a stopper or clamp. The total length of the machine is on customer specification. The system is
controlled with a digital readout.
1
Clamp
4
Stopper
2
Rail
5
Rack
3
Steel angle
6
Readout
The systems are constructed and equipped with rack-and-pinion gear and guide. A measuring unit is
mounted around it, powered by a motor. This complete unit is to be mounted on a conveyor.
Give the required length into the controller, after which the stopper will move to the length. The
material must be placed against the stopper, so it is in the right position.
In case of an automatic feeding unit: the system must be connected to the machine. This work
should be carried out by qualified service technicians.

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3.2 Installation
3.2.1 Mechanical
Mechanical installation should always be carried out by qualified professionals.
1. Fix the system to a stable conveyor;
2. Level the stopper arm on 5 mm horizontally above the conveyor;
3. Adjust the stopper arm 90º square to the sawing blade;
4. Fix the control cabinet to the floor or the machine;
5. Ensure that the cable caterpillar is well in the gutter.
Attachment points to conveyor

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3.2.2 Parameter calibration
See chapter 4.5.
3.2.3 Counter direction
Counter direction can be implemented with the switch.
3.3 First use
The machine must be thoroughly checked before first use, after repairs or long-term
storage.
Check the following:
1. If all moving parts can move;
2. Visual check for damaged parts, in particular external electrical wiring;
3. All mechanical controls function correctly;
4. All electrical controls functions correctly (main switch, on/off, emergency stop);
5. Parameters are in order.
NOTE
The change of improper operation is greater than normal during business counting.
Take additional safety precautions if necessary.

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4. Operation
4.1 Machine construction
Steel angle profile with rack-and-pinion gear, guide and a stopper.
A measuring unit is mounted around the steel angle profile, and is powered by a motor.
The whole system is controlled by an Arostop controller.
1
Clamp
4
Stopper
2
Rail
5
Rack
3
Steel angle
6
Readout
4.2 Workplace
The work space should be at least one meter in width along the entire front and rear of the machine,
where all required actions can be carried out.
4.3 Working with the machine
WARNING
Before starting the machine, read the following chapters:
Chapter 1 –Foreword
Chapter 2 –Safety
Chapter 4 –Operation
Chapter 5 –Dangers
4.4 Operators
The machine can be operated by any adult who has read this manual. Special training is not required.

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4.5 Operating instructions
Control keys
The operation of the device is divided into the parameter level (see section 4.5.3), the operator level
(see section 4.5.5) and the initialization level.
All operating parameters can be put in through the Parameter level (see section 4.5.3.6).
At the operator level the basic functions are available, depending on the software version.
In the initialization level, only the basic operations such as sensor calibration or resetting the unit will
run on default parameters (company setting).
All entries are made solely on the 4 front-mounted buttons or keyboard shortcuts of the buttons. The
displays occur through the integrated LCD screen.
4.5.1 Overview –Display
The following display icons or segments of the LCD-display are used in this software version:
1
Segments for numeric and text display (including signs, decimal points, fraction display)
2
Symbols for units and display mode
3
Icons for active tool offset 1 … 3
4
Battery-status icons
5
REF symbol: unit needs to be referenced
For different applications, the symbol may be changed for the unit by parameter (P02), e.g. the ‘º’-
symbol for angle measurement (see section 4.5.3.6).
The standardization of the indicator value must be done manually with the corresponding
multiplication factor (P08) and the decimal point (P03). See section 4.5.3.6.
In the Inch-mode, an additional fraction display is available.

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4.5.2 Key-overview
The function of the keys in the parameter level is shown on the button in de dark box at the bottom
left. The function at the operating level is shown in the bright field size:
4.5.3 Parameter level
Adjust settings
4.5.3.1 Activate parameter level
Hold for approx. 3 seconds, then press each once.
The parameter level is activated with this key. After approx. 3 seconds, the display shows ‘P01’for the
first parameter. When the button is actuated again, the corresponding parameter value is displayed,
which can then be changed. This way, all the parameters are successfully selected.
4.5.3.2 Election of the decade
Press once.
With this key, the decade will be advanced by a passage left to right. The selected, changeable
decade is flashing on the display.
4.5.3.3 Change value
Press once.
With this key, the value in the selected decade is always increased by 1 (0 … 9 or 0/1)
4.5.3.4 Change sign
With this key the sign can be changed for some parameters (negative sign is only possible if the value
is not ZERO).
4.5.3.5 Leave parameter level
Hold for approx. 3 seconds in parameter level.

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All parameters will be retentively stored in the internal flash memory when leaving the parameter
level.
4.5.3.6 Parameter list
4.5.4 Initialization level
Resetting the parameter and calibration
4.5.4.1 Calibration
NOTE
The calibration is already factory-made and must not run again normally.
In a few cases a re-calibration of the device after the installation can achieve an
advancement of the accuracy, because with a re-calibration the additional mounting
factors (angular deviation, parallelism, etc.) are included.
CAUTION
The magnetic sensor must be in the maximum distance range on the tape during
calibration!

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1. Switch off the device (remove battery or plug)
Press and hold the key.
2. While pressing the key, turn the device on again.
3. The sensor calibration is initiated and ‘CAL 0’ is displayed.
4. The sensor now has to be moved slowly in a direction on the magnetic tape. The process of
the calibration is shown by the display ‘CAL 1 … CAL 4’.
5. After finishing the calibration, the device will start automatically in the operator level.
NOTE
If an error code ‘ERROR 1 … ERROR 10’ is displayed after the calibration, the
installation of the sensor has to be verified and the calibration has to be repeated.
4.5.4.2 Load default parameters and simultaneous calibration
NOTE
Already changed parameters will be overwritten by the default parameter! If it is
necessary, write down the current setting before loading default parameters.
1. Switch off the device (remove battery or plug)
Press and hold the key.
2. While pressing the key, turn the device on again.
3. All parameters are reset to factory settings. Furthermore, the sensor calibration is triggered.
Sensor calibration: see section 4.5.4.1.
4.5.5 Function at the operator level
Working with the device.
4.5.5.1 Actual value to reference
Press both keys simultaneously once.
With this shortcut, the actual value (display value) on the adjustable reference value is set (in
absolute mode, this is only possible when the offset is not enabled).
The reference value can be entered with the parameter P09.
4.5.5.2 Direct entry reference value
(function is accessible at firmware 1.30)
Press both keys simultaneously once.
With this key combination, the value to reference P09 can be entered without switching into the
parameter level (see section 4.5.3).
After pressing the keys for approx. 3 seconds, the display shows the text ‘P09’.
If the keys are released, the value to reference P09 appears, and this value can also be changed in
the parameter level.
Press the key once to save the value to reference.
4.5.5.3 Switching incremental or absolute
Press the key once.
With this key, the indicator is switched from absolute mode to incremental mode:
The display value is temporarily set to ZERO, the symbol ‘INC’ appears in the display.
Actuating the key again, the absolute is activated and the symbol ‘ABS’ is displayed.

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4.5.5.4 Activation offset measurements
Press the key once.
This key enables/disables each of the three adjustable offset dimensions (only available in absolute
mode). In each case an offset is added to the display value.
The activation of an offset level is indicated by the symbols:
The offset measurements can be entered in the parameter P10, P11 and P12.
Additionally, parameters can be determined with P13, whether and how many offset measurements
can be selected.
4.5.5.5 Fraction display in the Inch-mode
Press once.
With this key, the display can be changed in the Inch-mode (parameter P02 = 1) as follows:
Press once: Display Inch-fraction display 1/64 Inch
Press once: Display Inch-fraction display 1/32 Inch
Press once: Display Inch-fraction display 1/16 Inch
Press once: Inch-Decimal display 0.001 Inch
Etc.
4.6 Adjustment of work
WARNING
Always take safety provisions and the general safety rules
Work must always be carried out by an experienced technician
The machine may be dangerous if operated by incompetent staff
Always wear personal safety equipment
Keep hands and other body parts out of the machine during normal use!
1. Switch the machine off.
2. Turn the power on.
3. Adjustment of the pinion in the rack is done via the bolt (B). Tighten the bolts securely again.
Bolt A
Nut B
Gear Rack
Gear

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5. Risks
Read this chapter carefully!
Never place any body parts into or under any of the machine’s moving parts.
Never put hands between the stopper and the material.
Never leave the machine running unattended.
Avoid machine work that may endanger your own or your colleague’s safety.
Never modify the machine without the written approval of the manufacturer.

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6. Other
6.1 Transport
NOTE
Immediately after receiving the machine, make a general check of the machine. In
case of any visible damage, inform the transporter and the manufacturer.
The system is transported in a solid wooden crate. The crate can be refunded upon return.
The system can be transported together with the measuring trolley up to a maximum length of 10
meters.
The control must be transported on a pallet.
6.2 Storage
Store the machine is a dry room. After prolonged storage, the machine must be checked by an onsite
technician.
NOTE
If the machine is brought from a cold environment into a warm environment,
temporary condensation can occur, on the outside of the machine but also on
internal electrical parts. This can damage the machine and is dangerous for the
operator.
6.3 Repair and maintenance
Always enable safety devices before making a test run.

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6.4 Maintenance schedule
Daily
Ensure the work area is tidy.
Remove any off-cuts from the machine.
Ensure the rail is dust and dirt free.
Monthly
Check all anchorages.
Lubricate the nipple with grease.
Every 6 months
Check all electrical connections.
Check the encoder mounting.
6.5 Cleaning
Always turn off the machine while cleaning!
Observe the following safety rules:
Never clean the machine with spray water.
Never use compressed air.
Cleaning personnel must be given proper instructions to safely clean the machine.
6.6 Repairs
NOTE
Repairs must only be carried out by mechanics who have the correct data.
6.7 Replacing parts
All parts to be replaced shall meet at least the specifications of the original parts.
All parts can be ordered from the manufacturer.
The machine consists of standard components (commercially available) and specific parts (produced
exclusively for this machine).
Standard components:
If possible, use original manufacturer.
If there are doubts about the specifications, refer to the manufacturer.
Specific components:
Only spare parts supplied by the manufacturer may be applied.
Not following these rules may affect the safety and warranty of the machine!

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6.8 Parts list
01
Stopper
N1
Digital read out
02
Steel angle
N2
Encoder
03
Rack
N6
Bearing
04
Bracket
N7
Rail
05
Guide
N8
Wagon
06
Connector
N11
07
C-wagon
08
Motor plate
09
Shaft
10
Gear
6.8 Decommission
When the machine is decommissioned, the waste management rules in force at the place and time
of decommissioning must be observed. Only known materials are incorporated in the machine.