Artos Engineering Company FC-200 User manual

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Machine Model FC-200 / FC-250 Ferrule Crimper Owners Manual
PN 6-119934 Rev. 1.00 Date 09 Sept 2016
Artos Engineering Company
21605 Gateway Ct.
Brookfield, WI 53045
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
www.artosnet.com
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Contents
1 Basic information ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Intended use ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Work sites .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 For your safety ................................................................................................................... 4
2 Description of the FC-2#0 ........................................................................................................ 5
2.1 Scope of supply ................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Suitable ferrules and retrofit kits ......................................................................................... 6
2.3 Overview of the operating components .............................................................................. 8
2.4 Control Panel ..................................................................................................................... 9
3 Starting up and operating ....................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Selecting the installation site ............................................................................................ 10
3.2 Determine the cross section............................................................................................. 10
3.3 Stripping and crimping ..................................................................................................... 11
4 Maintenance ........................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Daily care ......................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Adjusting and changing the stripping blade ..................................................................... 14
5 Retrofitting ............................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Changing the cross section ............................................................................................. 1 6 
5.2 Changing the crimping length .......................................................................................... 18
6 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................... 19
6.1 FC-2#0 does not run after being switched on .................................................................. 19
6.2 Start process is not being initiated ................................................................................... 20
6.3 Conductor insulation is not removed completely ............................................................... 2 0 
6.4 Ferrule in-feed is disrupted .............................................................................................. 21
A Technical appendix .................................................................................................................. 22
A1 Technical data ................................................................................................................... 22
A2 EC Declaration of Conformity ............................................................................................ 23
A3 Spare parts ........................................................................................................................ 24
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1 Basic information
For greater clarity, only the order designation FC-2#0 is used throughout this document.
For safe handling and trouble-free operation of the FC-2#0, you must be familiar with and observe the
safety notes.
1.1 Intended use
With the FC-2#0, you can either:
– Strip conductors automatically or
– Strip conductors automatically and crimp with ferrules.
Flexible conductors of class 2, 5, and 6 standard according to DIN VDE 0295 and ferrules
as loose products according to DIN 46228-4 are processed.
1.2 Work sites
WARNING: The FC-2#0 is intended solely for stripping and crimping.
In doing so, the conductor and ferrules with cross section or sleeve length according
to "Suitable ferrules and retrofit kits" on page 5 are to be used.
Only the PVC-insulated conductors may be inserted into the insertion funnel on the
FC-2#0 for processing. Under no circumstances should solid metal parts or other
similar objects be inserted. This damages the stripping blade.
Unauthorized conversions that exceed the scope of modification, and changes to the
FC-2#0 are not permitted for safety reasons.
NOTE: Correct usage includes observing all notes and complying with the
predefined operating conditions.
WARNING: The FC-2#0 may only be used
– as intended and
–
when in safe and fault-free condition.
WARNING: All persons responsible for commissioning, operating and maintenance
of
the FC-2#0 must
– be appropriately qualified and
– adhere strictly to this user manual.
NOTE: For operation and storage, avoid the following:
– humid or dusty places and
– locations exposed to high levels of heat, direct sunlight or low temperatures
(operating range: 15°C to 35°C)
NOTE:
If the machine is moved from a cold location to a warm location, condensation can
form.
• Before using the FC-2#0, open the front door and allow condensation to evaporate.
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1.3 For your safety
For safety reasons, the FC-2#0 automatically switches itself off if the compressed air is
disconnected.
NOTE:
• Do not spill liquids on the FC-2#0.
• Do not expose the FC-2#0 to strong vibrations or shocks.FC-2#0 to strong
vibrations or shocks.
NOTE:
• Protect the compressed air hoses from heat, oil and sharp edges.
WARNING: The front door is installed for the safety of the operator. Under no
circumstances must it be modified, removed or bypassed using attachments.
WARNING:
• Only use filtered compressed air with a maximum pressure of 6 bar.
WARNING:
• Only operate the FC-2#0 when the front door is closed.
• Disconnect the mains plug and the compressed air plug prior to all work that
requires opening the front door (e.g., retrofitting, remedial action).
• Switch off the FC-2#0 and disconnect the device from the compressed air during a
break or when the device is not in use.
• Do not pull on the compressed air hose to disconnect the compressed air.
• Make sure that there are no foreign objects inside the housing.
WARNING:
• Before opening the housing, disconnect the mains plug and disconnect the device
from the compressed air.
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2 Description of the FC-2#0
2.1 Scope of supply
Table 2-1 Scope of supply
Device Scope of supply
FC-200 and FC-250 Basic device
Mains cable
Waste box
Covering hood
Hexagonal wrench 4 5/32"
Only FC-200 Feeder bowl 0.5 ... 1.5 mm²
Separation plate 0.5 ... 1.5 mm²
Cord-centering funnel 0.5 ... 1.5 mm²
Reversing base sleeve 0.5 ... 1.5 mm²
Sleeve receiver 0.5/0.75/1.0/1.5 mm², 4 items
Crimping jaws 0.5 ... 2.5 mm² (≥ 12 mm crimping jaws)
Stripping blade with blade holder
1 Basic device
2 Feeder bowl
3 Mains cable
4 Hexagonal wrench
5 Sleeve receiver
6 Reversing base sleeve
7 Cord-centering funnel
8 Waste box
9 User manual
10 Covering hood
11 Separation plate
The components have
the same color-code as
the ferrules (according
to DIN color range)
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2.2 Suitable ferrules and retrofit kits
With the FC-2#0, you can either:
– strip conductors automatically or
– strip conductors automatically and crimp with ferrules.
Flexible conductors of class 2, 5, and 6 standard according to DIN VDE 0295 and ferrules as loose
products according to DIN 46228-4 are processed.
The following loose ferrules can be processed with the FC-2#0:
Table 2-2 Suitable ferrules
Basic
device
Cross-
section mm2
Sleeve
length mm
DIN color
range
Comment Order No.
FC-200 0.25/0.34
0.25/0.34
6
8
yellow/
turquoise FC-2#0-TOOLKIT 0,34/ 6-8 006646
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
6
8
10
12
white
included in
FC-200
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.75
6
8
10
12
gray
1.00
1.00
1.00
1.00
6
8
10
12
red
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
6
8
10
12
black
2.50
8
10
12
blue FC-2#0-TOOLKIT 2,5 006645
4.00 10 gray FC-2#0-TOOLKIT 4,0/10 006650
FC-250 4.00 10
12 gray FC-250-TOOLKIT 4/10-12 006630
6.00 12 yellow FC-250-TOOLKIT 6-12 006813
10.00 12 red FC-250-TOOLKIT 10-12 006814
The FC-2#0 retrofit kit...-TOOLKIT.... is a case that contains
– Feeder bowl
– Reversing base sleeve
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– Cord-centering funnel
– Sleeve receiver
– Separation plate
– Stripping blade (not required FC-2#0-TOOLKIT 2,5)
– Crimping jaws (not required FC-2#0-TOOLKIT 2,5)
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2.3 Overview of the operating components
Figure 2-1 Operating components
1 Control
panel See page 7 for description 7 Manometer Display of the air pressure set using the air pressure regulato
r
2 Feeder
bowl
Storage holder for ferrules 8 Water
separator
Container for condensation
3 Door lock Locks the front door. The front
door is opened by pressing the
lower segment and is closed by
pressing on the upper segment.
9 Drain valve For draining the water
separator
4 Insertion
funnel
The conductor is inserted through
the insertion funnel in the FC-2#0.
10 Mains
connection
Device connection for the
power cable with integrated
micro-fuse and switch, wide
range power supply unit
120 ... 240 V
5 Front door Protects the operator from moving
parts in the FC-2#0. The FC-2#0
only works when the front door is
closed.
11 Compressed
air
connection
Device connection to the
compressed air supply
6 Air
pressure
regulator
Setting the air pressure
Set the air pressure by pulling the
regulator upwards and turning to the
right (+) or left
(-).
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2.4 Control Panel
Table 2-3 Button functions
Button Display Button function
Select operating mode
Strip only
For testing the incision depth of the
blade. The LED on the button lights
up.
Strip and crimp
The LED on the button lights up.
Changing the speed of the feeder bowl
Increases the speed of filling the feeder bowl
if new ferrules have been filled. Display
shows 100%.
The speed of the feeder bowl can be changed
using the arrow buttons. The speed is shown
in percent in the display.
2 s
Setting the counter to zero
Pressing the set/reset button for two seconds
resets the counter to zero.
5 s
Changing the counting direction
Pressing the set/rest button for five seconds
changes the counting direction. The counting
direction is shown in the display.
Forwards (1, 2, 3, ...)
Backwards (..., 3, 2, 1)
When counting backwards, a checkered flag
appears at
0 items. The device can no longer be started.
Turn the FC-2#0 off and on again. The FC-
2#0 changes to forwards mode.
Changing the counter reading with
backwards counting
Press the set/reset button briefly to change
the counter reading. The selected number
flashes.
The selected number can be changed using
the plus or minus button.
Another position within the five digit number
can be selected using the arrow buttons.
To save, press the set/reset button again.
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3 Starting up and operating
3.1 Selecting the installation site
3.2 Determine the cross section
Check that the FC-200 is equipped for the desired cross section. If necessary, upgrade the
FC-200 (see "Retrofitting" on page 14).
Figure 3-1 Example of FC-200 (value in mm²)
NOTE: The device must be set up on a level and horizontal surface.
NOTE: For operation and storage, avoid the following:
– humid or dusty places and
– locations exposed to high levels of heat, direct sunlight or low temperatures
(operating range: 15°C ... 35°C).
NOTE: If the machine is moved from a cold location to a warm location,
condensation can form.
• Before using the FC-2#0, open the front door and allow condensation to evaporate.
NOTE:
• Do not spill liquids on the FC-2#0.
• Do not ex
p
ose the FC-2#0 to stron
g
vibrations or shocks.
NOTE:
• Protect the com
p
ressed air hoses from heat, oil and shar
p
ed
g
es.
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