AROSTOP 30 S/A User manual

Positioning system Arostop 30/65 S/A
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 Preventive safety..................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Emergency............................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Warnings on the machine ....................................................................................................... 7
2.7 Protection of the environment................................................................................................ 7
3. General ............................................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 About the machine.................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Installation..................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 Mechanical ............................................................................................................................. 9
3.2.2 Electric .................................................................................................................................. 10
3.3 First use ....................................................................................................................................... 10
4. Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 System construction.................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Workplace ............................................................................................................................. 11
4.3 Controls ................................................................................................................................. 11
4.4 Working with the system ...................................................................................................... 12
4.5 Operators............................................................................................................................... 12
4.6 Operating instructions................................................................................................................. 12
4.6.1 Control panel........................................................................................................................ 13
4.6.2 Initialization.............................................................................................................................. 15
4.6.3 Manual cycle............................................................................................................................. 16
4.6.4 Automatic cycle .................................................................................................................... 17
4.6.5 Setting................................................................................................................................... 20
4.7 Adjustment of work..................................................................................................................... 23
5. Risks................................................................................................................................................... 24

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6. Other ............................................................................................................................................. 24
6.1 Transport ............................................................................................................................... 24
6.2 Storage ........................................................................................................................................ 24
6.3 Repair and maintenance ............................................................................................................. 25
6.4 Maintenance requirements......................................................................................................... 25
6.5 Cleaning....................................................................................................................................... 25
6.6 Repairs......................................................................................................................................... 25
6.7 Replacing parts ............................................................................................................................ 25
6.8 Parts list ....................................................................................................................................... 26
6.8 Decommission ............................................................................................................................. 26
7. Options .......................................................................................................................................... 27
7.1 Positioning units .......................................................................................................................... 27
7.1.1 AS 30 and 65......................................................................................................................... 27
7.2 Stopper ........................................................................................................................................ 28
7.2.1 Fixed stopper........................................................................................................................ 28
7.2.2 Manual flipover stop ............................................................................................................ 28
7.2.3 Electric flipover stop............................................................................................................. 28
7.2.4 Electric flipover with sensor ................................................................................................. 29
7.2.5 Vice system........................................................................................................................... 29
8. Identification on the machine ........................................................................................................... 29
9. System specification.......................................................................................................................... 29
9.1 Connection requirements ........................................................................................................... 30
9.1.1 Connection retraction on MEP machines............................................................................. 38
9.1.2 Electric .................................................................................................................................. 38
9.1.3 System data .......................................................................................................................... 38
9.1.4 Physical conditions ............................................................................................................... 38
Appendix 1 –License overview ............................................................................................................. 39
Appendix 2 - Parameterlist 112S / 112.................................................................................................. 40
Appendix 3 - Optional: Connection requirements laser package ......................................................... 41

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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 Preventive safety
The system is equipped with the following safety features:
Emergency button
The complete machine is protected with shields in dangerous zones, without obstruction for
functionality.
2.5 Emergency
An emergency switch has been fitted to stop the system as quickly as possible in an emergency. This
is attached to the front of the control box, it is clearly recognizable by its red colour.
The machine stops immediately when the switch is pressed. The switch remains mechanically
blocked and the machine cannot restart.
The machine does not stop and finishes its working cycle!
In the event of a personal accident, assistance can now be provided immediately. Other urgent
actions must also be taken immediately.

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The emergency switch can be released after the danger has been eliminated. The system will not
start yet, but can now be started normally.
The emergency stop can also be used in the event of a sudden threat of danger, such as incorrect
operation or crushing of products. Action is less urgent to remedy this situation, it must be switched
off before intervention in the system.
Recommendations:
•Let new operators practice several times with the emergency stop
•Do not use the emergency stop for the normal turn off the system
•Regularly Test the functioning of the emergency button
•Reset an emergency switch not until known why and by whom
2.6 Warnings on the machine
There are no warnings on the machine.
NOTE
Risks are described in Chapter 5.
2.7 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 system (S/A) is a system to position material on the right length. It consist of
an angle steel equipped with rack-and-pinion gear, linear guide and a stopper or clamp. The total
length of the system is on customer specification. The system is controlled by an AROSTOP controller.
1
Stopper
4
Linear guide
2
Steel angle
5
Controller
3
Rack
The systems are constructed and equipped with rack-and-pinion gear and guide, around it there is a
measuring unit mounted which is powered by a motor. This complete unit will be mounted on a
conveyor.
The measuring system can be connected in 2 ways:
1. Stopper (S)
The S is mounted on a roller conveyor. This roller conveyor is located behind a working machine
(e.g. sawing machine, drilling machine, punching machine). The material to be machined is
placed on the infeed roller conveyor. The material must then come into contact with the stop of
the S. The S ensures that the material is positioned at the correct length.
This system is used with a working machine for longitudinal positioning of sheet, flat, profile steel
at metalworking companies.
The S searches for its coordinates fully automatically (program). The product that you want to be
machined must lie at the correct length against the stop of the S.
After the product lies against the stop, so in the correct position, it can be machined by a
machine tool.
2. Infeed (automatic machining of various lengths).

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The A is mounted on a roller conveyor and electrically connected to the machine tool. The roller
conveyor with measuring system stands for a working machine (e.g. sawing machine, punch,
drilling machine). The material to be processed is placed in the clamp of the stop.
The A supplies the machine tool with an automatically entered program to create a cycle. The
material is positioned and the machine completes its cycle (sawing, drilling, punching, cutting,
etc.), then the material is repositioned and the machine again completes its cycle, etc.
3.2 Installation
The system must be mounted on a stable roller conveyor (reinforce any existing roller conveyor).
Always anchor the machine to the foundation!
Make sure that the control box remains accessible for service operations, and that there is
approximately 1 meter free space at the front and rear to work.
Installation should always be carried out by qualified professionals.
3.2.1 Mechanical
1. Mount the angle steel profile on the roller conveyor, ensure that the mounting surface is
clean.
2. Level the stopper arm on 5 mm horizontally above the conveyor.
3. Adjust the stopper arm/conveyor at 90º square to the working machine.
4. Fix the control box to the floor, or machine.
5. Ensure that the cable chain is well in the cable tray.
Connection points to
roller conveyor

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3.2.2 Electric
The locally applicable regulations must be observed. The machine is supplied without a power cable.
Usually a connection with cord and socket is required.
NOTE
Lay the cord in such a way that damage is prevented. Mount additional shielding if
necessary.
The power cable must be protected against the expected mechanical load. The required pre-fuse is
specified in the specifications (16 A).
•Connect the supplied cable with plug to the positioning unit.
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 System construction
The Machine is structured as follows:
A steel angle profile is attached to the roller conveyor, which profile is equipped with a rack and
lineair guide. Together they serve to drive and guide the positioning unit.
The measuring unit is fitted around this construction, which is fitted with a servo motor with a gear
wheel that drives the positioning unit.
The measuring unit is equipped with a stop.
The control box with control panel and the emergency stop to operate the entire system is located
on a support at the machine tool.
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 Controls
The following controls are available to operate the system:
1. An emergency button
2. A display with operating buttons
Stop
Steel angle line
Measuring trolley

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4.4 Working with the system
WARNING
The S is fully automatic (positioning the correct machining length), the machine tool
must be operated manually after the material has touched the stop. Continuous
operator supervision is required during the process.
WARNING
Before starting the machine, read the following chapters:
Chapter 1 –Foreword
Chapter 2 –Safety
Chapter 4 –Operation
Chapter 5 –Dangers
4.5 Operators
The machine can be operated by any adult person who has read this manual. Special training is not
required.
4.6 Operating instructions
NOTE
Depending on your license, specific parts may not apply to your situation. This is
clearly stated in the text and in “Appendix A - License overview” you will find an
overview of all licenses and their associated functionalities.

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4.6.1 Control panel
1
Menu navigation (function keys)
3
Text box navigation
2
Input
4
Start / Stop

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4.6.1.1 Navigation
Keys
Description / function
Menu navigation
Function keys (F1 … F5)
For operating the menu. This menu is always
displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Text box navigation
Arrows
Navigation in tables/scrolling through the
program steps / jog the axis.
Tap
Navigation to a new field.
Input
Alpha numerical keys
Press several times to enter letters.
-
For negative numbers.
.
For decimal numbers.
Cls
Clear, empty text box.
Del
Delete one character in the text box.
Enter
Confirm selection / make setting adjustable /
save setting / change setting from True to False
of vice versa / reset counter.
Start / Stop
Start
Move to the set position / run current program.
Stop
1st key press: Stops moving to the set position;
the program is now paused.
Resume the program by pressing Start, or stop
the program by pressing Stop again (2nd key
press).
4.6.1.2 Emergency stop
This button is used in case of an emergency. Pressing the button will shut down the system. To
continue after an emergency-stop, you will have to restart the system from the beginning. To reset
the emergency-stop, turn the red knob clock-wise until it springs back.

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4.6.2 Initialization
Before the system can be used, the machine must be initialized. You can do this by pressing Start
when the following message is displayed: “Press Start to start homing”, see images below.
Start with homing
Wait until homing is completed
NOTE
This action is necessary every time after starting the control, this in order to
guarantee the positions, and thus correct operation of the control.

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4.6.3 Manual cycle
Press the function key F1 for Manual to get into the manual cycle. Here, depending on your license,
you can manually control the X, Y and Z-axes.
Manual (XYZ-license)
Manual (X-license)
With the X licenses, you have the option to choose between incremental and absolute modes. The
counter shows how often the tool has been used. This does not include the first “clean cut” action if
the Count First Action setting is FALSE (default value).
4.6.3.1 Positioning
The current position is displayed next to each axis indication. Next to “Target”, you can enter the
desired target location for the relevant axis. You do this by using the numeric keys. With the Tap key
you can navigate to another text box. The drilling program (Z-axis) can be selected using the arrow
keys or the numeric 1 key. See chapter Drilling program for creating or modifying a drilling program.
Start
When you have entered the desired X and Y positions, you can move the system here by selecting
either the X or Y-axis text box and then pressing Start.
NOTE
If the Z-axis is not already at its home position, it will move to its home position
before the X and Y-axes will move to their target position.

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When you have selected the desired drilling program (Z-axis), you can start it immediately by
pressing Start.
NOTE
The Z-axis program box should be selected when you press start.
Pause and stop
Pressing Stop once before the target position is reached or the drilling program is completed causes
everything to be paused.
After this, 2 options are possible:
1. Restart the program by pressing Start.
2. Stop the program by pressing a 2nd time Stop.
4.6.3.2 Jog
Jogging is possible with the left ◄and right ►arrow keys, and is done with the axis currently
selected. You can select another axis with the Tap button.
NOTE
Jogging is only possible with the X and Y-axes and if no program is running or
paused.
4.6.4 Automatic cycle
Press the function key “F2 Auto”to create, edit, or run automatic programs (not for the XS-license).
Firstly, you must select the location from which you wish to work (not for the XS-, X- and XY-license):
Flash (internal memory)
USB (storage medium connected via the USB port)
Network (network storage, parameters are adjustable in the settings)
Press “Enter”to confirm your selection.
NOTE
Return to the parent folder by navigating to “\ ..” with the arrow keys, then
pressing Enter.
4.6.4.1 Programming and adjusting
Creating or modifying a program is done in the same menu. Only the previous selection is different.
Choose 1 of the 2 options below and follow the further steps.
Create a new program: Navigate to “< Add new >” and then press “Enter”.
Adjust an existing program: Select the desired program and press “Enter”. Press then the
function key for Edit.
Filename and product size
In the left text box above the table you need to name the program. With the “Tap”key you can
navigate to a new field.
In the 2 fields to the right of the file name you can enter the product's X and Y length respectively
(only available in plus licenses), as indicated below.

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File name
3
Y-length of the product
2
X-length of the product
Add coordinates
In the table you can enter all X and Y coordinates as well as the desired tools for your program. For
the tool, use the desired tool number (1-5) or the number of the desired drilling program (11-19). In
the table adding or removing a row is possible with the function key for “Add row”and the “Del”-key
at the numerical part respectively.
If you have to enter a whole series of coordinates that are on one line, then you only need to enter
the first location. This first location must then be followed by a line where the Rep (Repeat) column
has the value 1 or higher. Now in the X and Y column are an “@” before the numbers. This means
that the X and Y values in those specific fields are not taken as absolute, but relative to the location
in the parent row. Below is an example:

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Sample program with incremental steps
In this example, the first location is at (500, 400). The next line says that an X interval of 10 and a Y
interval of 0.4 will be performed. This results in 5 locations with the following coordinates: (500,
400), (510, 400), (520, 400), (530, 400), (540, 400).
NOTE
It is possible to make incremental values both positive and negative. Negative
values are added to the current position. Positive values are subtracted from this.
Circle
It is also possible to add the contour of a circle as coordinates. You do this by navigating to “Circle”
using the “Tap”button. Pressing “Enter”then opens a menu where 5 parameters can be set. After
setting, press the “Save”function key to apply a circle with the set parameters, or the “Cancel”
function key for not doing this.
Counter
A counter that shows how many times the program has already been run. The counter can be reset
by selecting the text box and pressing “Enter”.
Save
When you are finished with your program, press the “Save”function key to save the program or the
“Back”function key not to save the program and go back in the menu.
4.6.4.2 Execute program
Select the desired program from the program list and press “Enter”. This opens the program.
NOTE
Before starting, first check the “AutoRestartProgram” setting. If set to TRUE, the
program will automatically start over from the beginning.
Press “Start”to start the program. When the program is running, press “Stop”once to pause the
program.
After this there are 2 options:
Restart the program by pressing “Start”.
Stop the program by pressing “Stop” again.
File managing
You can copy, paste, cut or delete a selected file by pressing the “File”function key, selecting the
desired action, and then pressing “Enter”.
= Copy
= Paste
= Cut
= Delete
NOTE
To close the menu prematurely, press the function key for “File”again.
When copying and pasting, navigate to the destination location and press the “File”function key
again, select “Paste”and press “Enter”. Your file has now been copied / moved to the target location.

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4.6.4.3 File type
Created automatic programs are of the type .csv. Externally created files must be of the following
types to be read:
.csv (internal format as shown below)
.dstv (only plus-license)
The format in the .csv file should be as follows:
Example
Explanation
L,W=100,400
20,,1,80
50,,1,90
50,,1,150
@0,6,1,@20
100 is the X-length and 400 is the Y-length of the product
X-coordinate, Repeat value, Tool number, Y-coordinate
4.6.5 Setting
Press the function key “F3”to go to settings.
NOTE
Is the “Settings”option not visible in the menu? Go back in the menu to make it
visible.
4.6.5.1 Overview list
Below is a list of the settings with a short description.
Parameter
Description
Global Settings
AutoRestartProgram
After the program, start automatically from the beginning.
CountFirstAction
When set to TRUE, the counter is also counted for the first time.
ProgNameStr
Program names with this text in the name are indicated in the list
with the colour when setting ProgNameClr.
ProgNameClr
See above.
ManagerPassword*
Password for access to more settings (only for the machine owner).
FactoryPassword**
Password for access to even more settings (only for the
manufacturer).
UserPassword*
Password to be able to change programs.
Machine Settings
SawKerf
Saw blade / band thickness. This is taken into account when sawing
incrementally.
RetractEnabled
Retraction function to temporarily remove tension on the product.
RetractDelay*
Delay before retraction, after clamping the product.
RetractTime*
After this time, the pusher system automatically returns to the
previous position.
RetractOffset*
The distance the pusher moves back [mm].
ToolOffset*
Offset added to the position when executing the corresponding tool
(Tool 1 belongs to ToolOffset1 etc.).
DrivesComport**
Communication port for communication with the servo drives and I
/ O board.