Babolat SENSOR EXPERT User manual

INTRODUCTION
You have recently purchased a BABOLAT SENSOR EXPERT stringing machine - thank you for
making the right choice! This manual has been written specially to help you get used to the
way the machine works and to make sure that it meets your expectations. Please READ
THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY to give yourself a good idea of the precautions to be
taken when you use your new machine and to look after it in the best possible way.
Keep this manual to hand so that you can consult it at any time, and make sure that it
stays with the machine if ever lent or sold.
A VHS video cassette comes with your SENSOR EXPERT stringing machine. We suggest you
to watch it in addition to reading this manual, so that you will have a good understanding of
the main operations for setting up and using the machine, as well as the actions required for
stringing.
This machine is intended for professional use and is designed for the stringing of all types of
rackets - tennis, badminton, squash, etc. - using strings made of synthetic materials or
natural gut. It must be used by operators who are qualified and well-versed in the operating
rules and safety instructions set out in this manual.
Your SENSOR EXPERT stringing machine is "CE" certified and is in conformity with machine
directive 89/392/EC. We will not assume liability if any alterations are made to the machine
without our authorisation, thus undermining the safety conditions and invalidating any
warranty clauses.
We also wish to draw your attention to the fact that the use of accessories or products other
than those recommended by BABOLAT may present risks for which we will not be liable.
As we want you to make the most of the latest technology and new equipment, as well as to
benefit from our experience, our machines may undergo technical or design changes. As a
result, some of the features and information in this manual may be changed without prior
notice and without any obligation to up-date it.
Should you encounter any problems or have any questions about your SENSOR EXPERT
stringing machine, please do not hesitate to contact your nearest BABOLAT After-Sales
Service Centre.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................1
CONTENTS..............................................................................................................3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................4
ON RECEPTION .......................................................................................................5
Recommendations.........................................................................................5
Unpacking the machine .................................................................................5
DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................................6
"Rack" concept .............................................................................................8
Identification ................................................................................................8
Characteristics ..............................................................................................9
Options ........................................................................................................9
Tools............................................................................................................9
INSTALLATION......................................................................................................10
Positioning..................................................................................................10
Assembling .................................................................................................11
Connecting to power supply.........................................................................12
Powering-up.....................................................................................12
Changing voltage or fuses .................................................................12
USING THE MACHINE ............................................................................................14
Warnings ....................................................................................................14
The control panel ........................................................................................15
The scrolling keys .............................................................................16
The selection keys ............................................................................16
Convention.......................................................................................17
The screens ................................................................................................18
At power up .....................................................................................18
Access to the various screens ............................................................19
Description of screens and menus .....................................................20
Factory settings ..........................................................................................26
Positioning the racket ..................................................................................28
Adjusting the clamp ....................................................................................28
String measurer ..........................................................................................29
Raising pulling head ....................................................................................29
Spring tensioning ........................................................................................30
Clamp-holding system.......................................................................31
Removing the racket ...................................................................................31
TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................32
Replacing the circular turntable....................................................................33
MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................34
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The SENSOR EXPERT stringing machine has been designed to provide a reliable and
perfectly safe service. However, it could become a potential source of danger in the event of
any incorrect or poor maintenance.
In this manual, the paragraphs concerning safety are therefore drawn to your attention by
the following symbols:
Warning of a risk of serious personal injury.
BE CAREFUL: Risk of damaging the machine.
It is very important that operators should be familiar with the functioning of any
controls on the machine and be aware of its capacities and limits. They must
strictly comply with the instructions for use and any safety precautions indicated
in this manual.
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ON RECEPTION
♦ Recommendations
Before opening the boxes, make sure that there is no apparent damage. If you notice that
the packaging is not in perfect condition, make sure that a reservation to this effect is
recorded on the carrier's delivery docket so that your rights are protected. Also verify that
the specification of the machine corresponds to your order, by reading the label attached to
the outside of the boxes.
♦ Unpacking the machine
We have designed packaging that is specially adapted to the transporting of your machine.
We advise you to keep it carefully because it should be re-used for storage purposes or if
ever you need to return it to the manufacturer.
We will not be liable for any damage caused to machines that are sent back
without their original packaging.
BE CAREFUL: this operation must be carried out by two people.
 Remove any accessories from the two boxes, except for the machine itself, until you are
ready to install it.
The boxes should contain the following items:
Box 1
- 1 cupboard specially designed for the machine, assembled with an incorporated power
cable
Box 2
- 1 stringing machine
- 1 set of 2 billiards for tennis rackets
- 1 or 2 clamp(s) with 3 teeth, depending on the version
- 1 set of spare V-shaped polyamid pads for billiards
- 1 set of spare pads for arms
- 1 protection cover in PVC-coated fabric
- 1 set of Allen keys, sizes 4, 5 and 6
- 1 user's manual
- 1 demonstration video
- 2 spare fuses
- 1 64 mm adapter
 Make sure that you have all these items. If not, contact your BABOLAT dealer
immediately.
BE CAREFUL: remove the machine from the pallet without holding it by the arms or by
the pulling head. Place the machine on its cupboard (see the section
"INSTALLATION").
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DESCRIPTION
♦ SENSOR EXPERT MONO
1 - Circular turntable with magnetic
lock
2 - Clamp-holder with automatic
locking system
3 - Post
4 - Billiard control knob
5 - Profiled arm control knob
6 - Profiled arm
7 - V-shaped billiard pad
8 - Clamp locking lever
9 - 3-tooth clamp
10 - Arm pad
11 - Billiard
12 - Sensor pulling head with
raising system
13 - Control panel
14 - Rack
15 - Tool bay
16 - String measurer entrance
17 - Polyester cupboard
18 - Document drawer
19 - Tool storage drawer
20 - Reel drawer for 7 reels of string
21 - String measurer exit
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♦ SENSOR EXPERT DUAL
1 - Circular turntable with magnetic
lock
2 - Clamp-holder with automatic
locking system
3 - Post
4 - Billiard control knob
5 - Profiled arm control knob
6 - Profiled arm
7 - V-shaped billiard pad
8 - Clamp locking lever
9 - 3-tooth clamp
10 - Arm pad
11 - Billiard
12 - Sensor pulling head with
raising system
13 - Control panel
14 - Rack
15 - Tool bay
16 - String measurer entrance
17 - Polyester cupboard
18 - Document drawer
19 - Tool storage drawer
20 - Reel drawer for 7 reels of string
21 - String measurer exit
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♦ "Rack" concept
The rack is the heart of your stringing machine. If it breaks down, you just need to take it
out and replace it with the one you will receive from your BABOLAT After-Sales Service
Centre (for rack removal, see the paragraph "Changing voltage or fuses").
♦ Identification
The identification plate is attached to the bottom of the machine, near the power socket.
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♦ Characteristics
Dimensions (overall)
Length 1020 mm
Width 520 mm
Height 1160 mm
Weight Sensor Expert mono machine 50 kg
Sensor Expert dual machine 56 kg
Cupboard 55 kg
Electrical specifications
Electrical supply 100 V, 120 V, 220 V, 240 V Single phase + earth
Frequency 50 / 60 Hz
Absorbed power 0.115 kW
Voltage of control circuit 24 Vdc
Voltage of power circuit 24 Vdc
Noise level
< 73 dB(A)
String tension
Range between 5 and 40 kg for pitch of 0.1 kg
11.5 and 88 lb for pitch of 0.5 lb
♦ Options
Stringing kit for badminton racket, made up of:
- 2 badminton billiards,
- 1 or 2 badminton clamps (depending on version, mono or dual),
- 1 "H" adapter for racket head,
- 4 interlocking V-shaped caps.
♦ Tools (sold separately)
To make your work easier, BABOLAT has designed a whole range of specific tools for
stringing. They are presented in a case and available under the code number 02054.
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INSTALLATION
♦ Positioning
 Place the equipped machine cupboard on a flat surface near an electricity supply and in
a space that is sufficiently open to give the operator room to move, allowing for a
minimum safety area of 800 mm around the machine.
The following conditions should be respected for the environment of the workstation:
- temperature: 10 to 35 °C,
- relative humidity: 30 to 70 %,
- minimum lighting: 300 lux.
Make sure you protect the machine against splashes of water and
never leave it in the rain.
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