Artos Engineering Company CS 338 User manual

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Machine Model CS 338 Wire Processor Owners Manual
PN 6-119906 Rev. 3.1 Date 30 Oct 2013
Artos Engineering Company
21605 Gateway Court
Brookfield, WI 53045
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
www.artosnet.com
[email protected]

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents_________________________________________________________2
Introduction _____________________________________________________________4
Technical Data___________________________________________________________4
Description__________________________________________________________________ 4
Warning and Safety Instructions ____________________________________________4
Unpacking:______________________________________________________________5
OPTIONS_______________________________________________________________5
BLADES:___________________________________________________________________ 5
BELTS: ____________________________________________________________________ 5
Pre Process__________________________________________________________________ 5
Prefeeders __________________________________________________________________ 5
Operator Control Features _________________________________________________6
Set Up __________________________________________________________________7
Wire Straightener Installation__________________________________________________ 7
Selecting and Changing Guide Tubes____________________________________________ 7
Loading Wire _______________________________________________________________ 8
Typical programming sequence________________________________________________ 11
Mode Selection__________________________________________________________12
PART _____________________________________________________________________ 12
PROGRAM MODE _________________________________________________________ 13
Programming Center Strip Function ___________________________________________ 15
SPEED ____________________________________________________________________ 16
CALIBRATION ____________________________________________________________ 16
WIRE CALIBRATION AND PART PROGRAM RELATIONSHIP_________________ 17
WIRE CALIBRATION ______________________________________________________ 17
PART PROGRAM STORE / RECALL PROCEDURE____________________________ 19
INCH/METRIC ____________________________________________________________ 20
SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING _____________________________________21
BLADE REPLACEMENT____________________________________________________ 21
BELT REPLACEMENT ___________________________________________________ - 22 -
CUTTING AND STRIPPING PROBLEMS _____________________________________ 23

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Voltage Selection____________________________________________________________ 24

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Introduction
Your ARTOS Wire Processor accurately measures, cuts, strips and counts various wires. It is the perfect choice for
your flexible wire processing needs and portable manufacturing requirements. The user friendly electronic controls
allow anyone to program the ARTOS Wire Processor with no training. The system will prompt you through each
step of the operating parameters. Frequently run operations can be quickly stored and accessed from its 99 program
locations. This fully electronic machine processes wire from 32 AWG (0.05 mm2) to 8 AWG (8 mm2) diameters
and with strip lengths from 0 to 2.0 (50 mm) inches, wire application dependent.
We hope that you are pleased with the purchase of your ARTOS Wire Processor. You will obtain the optimum
performance from your ARTOS Wire Processor if you read, understand and follow the instructions within this
manual. Thank you for purchasing the ARTOS Wire Processor.
Technical Data
Description
Dimensions Height: 12 inches (406 mm)
Width: 16 inches (305 mm)
Depth: 12.5 inches (317 mm)
Weight 61 lbs.
Noise Level 60 dB (A) at 1.0 meter from front face of machine.
Cut Length .06 inches (1.5 mm) mm Min
9,999.99 inches (99.999 mm) max
Piece Quantity 1 to 9,999
Program Storage, 99 PARTS (wires), with battery back-up
Warning and Safety Instructions
Please read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual
and on the machine. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.
• DO NOT operate machine without the safety guard in place.
• DO NOT perform any maintenance on the machine unless the electrical supply to the machine is disconnected.
• DO NOT attempt to replace the blades or the feed belt unless the electric power is disconnected from the
machine.
• DO NOT operate machine without wearing proper eye protection.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry that might get caught in the operating parts of the machine.
• DO NOT operate machine in a damp or wet location.
• DO NOT operate if liquid is spilled on or in machine.
• DO NOT operate machine on an ungrounded electrical system.
• DO NOT alter, modify or misuse the machine.
• DO NOT operate machine unless all instructions are read and understood.
• DO NOT operate machine in a gaseous or hazardous environment.

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Unpacking: The following parts should be included with the machine.
Feed tubes set
2-144434
Calibration tool K-8685
Power Cord
916-445 110VAC
916-446 220VAC
Scrap tray 143387
Wrench set 691.020
Wire striaghener IA-4379
Guard 5-143390
OPTIONS
BLADES:
Spare blade Set LB-1253 (Pair) Std.
Spare blade Set LB-1725 (Pair) Coated for long life.
Gage specific radius blades blade sets; 8 Ga. LA-4047, 10 Ga. LA-4048, 12 Ga. LA-3707
14 Ga. LA-3708, 16 Ga. LA-3709, 18 Ga. LA-3710, 20 Ga. LA-3711.
BELTS:
Feed Belts 139454 (4 req.) Std.
Feed Belts 139455 (4 req.) softer surface for greater stripping power.
Pre Process
WM-6B Wire Marker (double type set)
KIP 20 Wire Marker (single head wheel type set)
Prefeeders
45-714A Prefeeder
Maximum spool size: Diameter 450 mm (14") Weight 27 kg (60 lbs.)
45-712 Premium De-reeler (non-motorized)
Barrel Cone Wire Feeding Device (87093-500)

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Operator Control Features
On-Off Switch (Power Module) is
located on the back of the case.
This contains machine fuses.
Fuses are also used to change voltage selection.
Be sure the fuses are installed properly for the voltage
it is being connected to. See page 19 “Voltage Selection”
Turns main power on ( I ) and
off ( O ).
Emergency Stop
Push to latch and stop all motion, turn clockwise to
release and operate the processor
This should only be used if there is a problem or to stop the
machine and kill power to the control.
Press “Stop” to stop production.
Safety Cover
The safety guard must be installed to operate the Wire Processor.
Guard in place

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Set Up
Wire Straightener Installation
Install Wire Straightener using two of the
#8-32 screws provided.
Selecting and Changing Guide Tubes
MIDDL
E REAR
GUIDE
The CS 338 comes with a set of 5 matched guides.
LA-4041 “A” Middle Guide 060(1.5mm) L.A-3986 “A”
Rear Guide .060(1.5mm)
LA-4042 “B” Middle Guide .100(2.5mm) LA-3987 “B”
Rear Guide 100 (2.5mm)
LA-4043 “C” Middle Guide .150(3.8mm) LA-3988 “C”
Rear Guide 150 (3.8mm)
LA-4044 “D” Middle Guide .200(5.0mm) LA-3989 “D”
Rear Guide .200(5.0mm)
LA-4045 “E” Middle Guide .265 (6.7mm) LA-3990 “E”
Rear Guide .265 (6.7mm)
The middle guide controls the wire to the blades. The rear
guide controls the wire after the blades to the out feed and
then back to the blades for the tail strip. When selecting
the proper guide, select the guide that fits the wire the
closest. Allow about .020 (,5mm) for free flow of the wire
and accommodate wire size changes.
At times it may be helpful to increase the rear guide size to
help the transition to the out feed belts. Install the guides
into the appropriate holders. The middle guide clips in
over the spring pins in the pivot assembly. The rear guide
snaps over the ball detent on the holder.
Press up on the removal pin to dismount the rear guide.
The infeed guide has a wire guide with an assortment of
wire guide holes. Choose the appropriate hole size to
match the selected guide set.
Removal pin
In Feed guide and wire
run out

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Loading Wire
To load the wire simply rotate the feed belt levers
Counterclockwise. This will hold the belts open.
1. Insert the wire thru the wire Straightener
2. Then open the feed belts by turning the levers to the
left. Feed the wire thru the wire run out assembly
using the proper size hole between the infeed belts.
3. Extent the wire into the middle guide tube.
4. Rotate the in feed lever to the right to automatically
tension the wire.
1
3
4
2

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Loading wire continued
On the outfeed, adjust the outfeed stop
Thumbwheel so the belts close to a gap equal to
or slightly smaller than the conductor of the wire
after stripping. This will allow the leading end of
the wire to start between the belts without
stubbing the end back.
The thumbwheel turned all the way to the left will
create the maximum gap #1
The thumbwheel turned all the way to the right
will create no gap. #2
Install the guard and slide the scrap collector in
place.
Thumbwheel
Left
Max Gap
Thumbwheel
Right
No gap
1
2
Scrap Collector

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Controls
The CS 338 uses a membrane push button panel to set the perimeters for cutting your wire.
The functions by button are:
1. Wire length, set overall wire length
2. Left strip, set left or trailing strip length
3. Left strip pull, pull length of left strip
4. Right strip, set right or lading strip length
5. Right strip pull, pull length of right strip
6. Blade set, set blade closure according to conductor diameter for strip cut. Refer to chart above display.
7. Back step (blade retraction after strip cut and before strip pull)
Back step number times .001” (,025mm)= amount of back step.
8. Strip settings modifier. (+ to increase or – to decrease)
9. Wire Qty
10. Numeric Keypad w/ Enter key
11. Select (Mode selection)
12. Clear cut (clear cut end or clear programming error)
13. Single Cycle (one part). For single step operation press “Enter” then press “Single Cycle”. Machine will
step thru the process.
14. Start (Start production)
15. Stop (Stop production)
1
English Control
INTERNATIONAL
1 52 3 4 6 7
8
9
10 13
12
15
14
11
1 52 3 4 6 7
8
9
10 13
12
15
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11

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Display (Run Screen)
The CS 338 displays the cutting information on the LCD screen.
That information is as follows:
A. Left strip
B. Left pull
C. Cut length
D. Right pull
E. Right strip
F. Ready status
G. Center strip active
H. Blade set
I. Back set
J. Short wire mode and Wire marker indication
K. Set Qty
L. Run Qty (counts down to zero)
The above display is showing the inch display. When displaying metric values the decimal points will be replaced
with a comma. I.E. 6.50 Inch or 6,50 mm
Typical programming sequence
Press Length Set (enter desired length end to end) Press Enter.
Press left Strip (enter desired strip length) Press Enter.
Press left pull (enter desired pull stroke **) Press Enter.
Press Right Strip (enter desired strip length) Press Enter.
Press Right pull (enter desired pull stroke **) Press Enter.
Press Qty (enter total pieces desired) Press Enter.
Press Blade step. (enter the basic value shown in the chart above the display***) Press Enter.
Press Back Set (enter a starting value of 5 to 10 or an already determined value.*) Press Enter.
*This value setting should be large enough to avoid scraping the conductor during the strip stroke.
** A value equal to or longer than the strip length will create a full strip. Less than strip length will create a partial
strip.
***The chart values are for reference and may need to be modified to accommodate your wire.
.30 .30 READY CS SHORT / WM 100
.25 6.00 .25 .062 15 100
A FH I J K L C EDB G

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Mode Selection
The CS 338 has several options that can be invoked. These are accessed by pressing the Select Button. The options
and functions that are available are:
PART
PROGRAM MODE
SPEED
CALIBRATION
INCH /METRIC
PART
The Part Program function allows you to store up to 99 wire programs. This includes the length and strip values as
well as marking options if selected.
PRESS ENTER FOR PART PROGRAM
1 – RECALL 2 – STORE PART # 20
ENTER PART NUMBER PART #= 20
Press the select button until the “PART PROGRAM” is displayed Press “ENTER”
Press 1 to recall a PART or press 2 to store a new PART.
Note: A stored PART can not be deleted
To remove a PART simply re-use the number and it will be over written.
Enter the PART number Press “ENTER”

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PROGRAM MODE
Press select until:
PRESS ENTER FOR PROGRAM MODE
1 - LANGUAGE 2 - WIRE (LONG/SHORT)
3 - WIRE MARKING 4 - WIRE OUT SENSOR
Press the select button until the “PROGRAM MODE” is displayed Press “ENTER”
In “PROGRAM MODE” you can choose to change a language, the short/long wire operation, wire marking,
or wire run-out detection by selecting the appropriate number.
Select the mode you wish to modify Press “ENTER”
Make the desired selection from the subsequent screens.
1--ENGLISH 2--DEUTSCH 3--ITALIANO
4--FRANCAIS 5--ESPANOL
Selecting a different language will change the text on all screens to the selected language.
1 - LONG WIRES 2 - SHORT WIRES
Selecting “WIRE (long/short)” will change the cutting sequence to produce wires with a length too short to
reach the out feed belts.
WIRE MARKING 1-ON (SETTINGS) 2 OFF
3-OFFSET SET UP
Selecting “WIRE MAKING” will allow you to turn the making feature on or off.
It will also allow you to set-up the wire making parameters.”

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ENTER IN DWELL TIME .10
Select 1 , and enter the dwell time (the marking time) press ENTER
1 – END MARKING 2 - CONTINUOUIS
Select 1 for end marking (a mark on each end of the wire) press ENTER
You will be asked to select the type of marker used. One type-set or 2 type-set marker, select the
correct one and press ENTER.
You will be asked to enter the marks distance from the end of the wire.
Input the desired distance and press ENTER.
Select 2 for continuous marking (repeat the mark along the wire) press ENTER.
You will be asked to enter the distance between the continuous marks.
Input the distance and press ENTER.
Select 3 To set the off set for the marker. This is the distance from the center of the marker type set or the
center between the type sets I.E. WM-6.
WIRE MARKING 1-ON (SETTINGS) 2 OFF
3-OFFSET SET UP
ENTER THE DISTANCE FROM THE MARKER HEAD
TO THE WIRE PROCESSOR BLADES
MARKER DISTANCE 12.00 IN
Enter the measured distance, press ENTER
Note: This number may need to be changed slightly to get the mark position on the wire in the location you
desire.
WIRE OUT SENSING 1 - ON 2 - OFF
Selecting “WIRE OUT SENSING” allows you turn the wire run out sensor on or off. With the “WIRE
OUT SENSING” off the machine will continue to run when the wire runs out.

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Programming Center Strip Function
Press the SELECT key or until the ‘PROGRAM MODE” window appears and
PRESS ENTER FOR PROGRAM MODE
1 - LANGUAGE 2 - WIRE (LONG/SHORT)
3 - WIRE MARKING 4 - WIRE OUT SENSOR
In “PROGRAM MODE”, you can choose to change a language, select the short/long wire operation, wire
marking, or wire run-out detection by selecting the appropriate number.
Select the “2 WIRE”. This will open another window allowing you several length and center strip options
Selecting the wire length choice will give you four selections. “1” will select the standard Long wire
mode “2” will select the standard Short wire mode. “3” will select the Long mode with the addition of
the “Center Stripping” feature. “4” will select the Short mode with the addition of the “Center
Stripping” feature.
1 -LONG WIRES 2 -SHORT WIRES
3 +CENTER STRIP 4 +CENTER STRIPS
If you select the Center Strip option, you will be asked to make further selections.
Do you want the Center strip on the Left or Right end of the wire.
1 - LEFT END 2 – RIGHT END
ENTER THE OFFSET FROM WIRE END TO THE FAR SIDE OF
THE STRIP
CENTER STRIP OFFSET 1.5 IN
ENTER STRIP LENGTH
.25 IN
FAR SIDE FROM LEFT END
FAR SIDE FROM RIGHT END
MAX OFFSET 10’ (25.4mm)
MAX CENTER STRIP 3 IN (76.2mm)
READY CS 1000
“CS” WILL APPEAR AFTER THE
READY INDICATOR WHEN
CENTER STRIP IS INVOKED

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SPEED
Press select until:
CALIBRATION
Open the outfeed belts and remove the outfeed guide and replace the guard before proceeding.
Press select until :
PRESS ENTER TO CHANGE FEED SPEED
- TO DECREASE + TO INCREASE
LOW > < HIGH
Press – to decrease speed or press + to increase speed
PRESS ENTER TO CHANGE CALIBRATION
READ YOUR MANUAL FIRST! PRESS KEY
1--CONTINUE 2--EXIT CALIBRATION
Selecting the feed change function allows you to change the feed speed of the machine for minimum to
maximum in 10 steps.
Selecting the CALIBRATION function allows you to calibrate the 3 adjustable features of the machine

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WIRE CALIBRATION AND PART PROGRAM RELATIONSHIP
WIRE CALIBRATION
Different wires require different wire calibrations. This is due to the differences in outside diameter,
insulation smoothness and drag caused by the straightener or the de-reeler. The calibration is a multiplier to
determine the wire length. If the wire is .1” long on 12” part then it will be .4” long on a 48” part.
The wire calibration is stored as part of the part program. This means that if you recall a part program and
then calibrate the wire you must go back and store the program again, in order to save the new calibration value for
this particular wire. Conversely if you have a wire calibrated and then recall a stored part program, this calibration
replaced with the one in the part program. The same is true of the strip length calibration values.
For users that do not wish to store part programs but rather enter the data on the screen as needed, this is the
recommended procedure.
1. Create a generic part on the screen and calibrate the length and strip as necessary. Store this part in
location 1 to 99.
2. Keep a chart to indicate which location is for this particular wire. Example :
a. 12gauge PVC is in location 1.
b. 18guage TFFN is in location 2.
c. 22guage rubber is in location 3.
3. When you change wires in the machine Recall the part location, then change the length and strip as needed.
Using this type of procedure provides a way to store an individual calibration for each different type of wire.

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PRESS KEY FOR CALIBRATION SELECTION
1 - BLADE 2 - WIRE LENGTH 3 - STRIP
+ TO OPEN BLADES - TO CLOSE BLADES
CLEAR TO CANCEL ENTER TO UPDATE CAL
LOAD WIRE INTO PROCESSOR FOR CALIBRATION
PRESS ENTER WHEN READY
MEASURE WIRE LENGTH AND ENTER VALUE
LENGTH = 00.00 PRESS ENTER WHEN READY
IS LENGTH 12 IN OR 305 MM? ENTER
1 -- IF YES OR 2 -- IF NO
Select 1 to calibrate the blades. You will need the blade calibration tool shown below.
Square end is for
b
lade calibration
Round end is for
tightening the blade
holders
Press and hold the minus (-) key until the blade opening is less that the square end of the calibration
tool. DO NOT close blades on the tool. Now press the plus (+) key until the square end of the tool just
slides throu
g
h the o
p
enin
g
. Remove the tool and
p
ress ENTER to U
p
date.
Calibration tool in place
Select 2 to calibrate the wire length. Load wire in the machine before starting. Start back at the beginning of the
calibration mode sequence. Select “2 - WIRE LENGTH” .The above screen will be displayed.
When you press ENTER the machine will produce a length of wire.
When you press ENTER a new wire will be produced. Measure the new wire.
Answer the question. If “Yes” the machine will recalculate is registers .If “No” the machine will
repeat the process asking you the measured length of the second wire.

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PART PROGRAM STORE / RECALL PROCEDURE
The Part Program function allows you to store up to 99 wire programs. A wire program consists of the length,
strip lengths, wire length calibration, strip length calibration, and wire marker values.
ADDITIONAL LEFT STRIP LENGTH
00 1=0.006 INCH OR 0
,
15 MM
ADDITIONAL RIGHT STRIP LENGTH
00 1=0.006 INCH OR 0
,
15 MM
Select 3 to calibrate the strip length.
Cut and strip a wire. Keep track of left, tail end and right, lead end of the wire.
Measure the strip length. If it is short go to calibration and select 3 select the value
required to increase the strip to the length desired. The left end window will display
first. When the value is entered and Enter is pressed it will go to the right end window.
PRESS ENTER FOR PART PROGRAM
1 – RECALL 2 – STORE PART # 20
ENTER PART NUMBER PART #= 20
Press the select button until the “PART PROGRAM” is displayed Press “ENTER”
Press 1 to recall a PART or press 2 to store a new PART.
Note: A stored PART can not be deleted
To remove a PART simply re-use the number and it will be over written.
Enter the PART number Press “ENTER”

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INCH/METRIC
Press select until:
PRESS ENTER TO CHANGE LENGTHH MODE
1 -- ENGLISH 2 -- METRIC
Press ENTER
Select 1 display in INCH Select 2 to display in METRIC.