Cameron Opti-Rip 415A-M1 User manual

130 Salt Point Turnpike
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
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Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.cameronautomation.com
Model - #415A-M1
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...................................................................5
Company Introduction.......................................................................... 6
Limited Warranty ................................................................................... 7
Machine Requirements and Layout..................................................... 8
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION .........................................9
Types of Warnings .............................................................................. 10
General Safety Rules ...........................................................................11
Machine Safety Decals ....................................................................... 12
INSTALLATION...................................................................14
Receiving & Unpacking ..................................................................... 15
Opti-Rip Assembly .............................................................................. 16
Initial Placement........................................................................................... 16
Install the Belt Tracks.................................................................................. 16
Position the Roller Arms or Infeed Chains................................................ 17
Install the Laser Stand................................................................................. 17
Final Positioning.......................................................................................... 18
Position the Laser Stand............................................................................. 18
Lag the Machine to the Floor...................................................................... 18
Install the Lasers.......................................................................................... 18
Mount the Computer Stand......................................................................... 19
Mount the Measuring Sensors.................................................................... 19
Connect Hoses and Wires........................................................................... 19
Power Connection ....................................................................................... 20
Check Motor Rotation.................................................................................. 20
Movable Saw Connection (Optional).......................................................... 20
Setting an Initial Saw Location................................................................... 21
Set up a Simple Arbor ................................................................................. 21
Setting the Feed Delay ................................................................................ 21
Achieving Parallel Feed............................................................................... 22
Laser Setup .................................................................................................. 22
Final Alignment ............................................................................................ 23
Dismantling: ................................................................................................. 24
Machine Disposal: ....................................................................................... 24
OPERATION .......................................................................25
Safety & Training................................................................................. 26
TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Opti-Rip Operation .............................................................................. 27
The Main Window......................................................................................... 28
Edit Setups ................................................................................................... 28
Conguring the Saw Arbor ......................................................................... 28
Setting Up A Job .......................................................................................... 29
Rip Width Table ............................................................................................ 30
"From Orders".............................................................................................. 31
Optimization and Simulation ...................................................................... 32
Laser Setup .................................................................................................. 32
Starting a Job............................................................................................... 32
Loading the Opti-Rip ................................................................................... 32
Operator Controls........................................................................................ 33
Printing a Report.......................................................................................... 34
Extra Feed..................................................................................................... 35
Setup List...................................................................................................... 35
Orders ........................................................................................................... 35
Edit Orders ................................................................................................... 36
Archive All Completed Orders.................................................................... 37
Archived Orders Report .............................................................................. 37
Export Archived Orders .............................................................................. 37
Edit System Parameters.............................................................................. 37
Calibrating the Width Measuring Sensors................................................. 43
Simulate Production Run............................................................................ 43
Production Analysis and Reports .............................................................. 44
Width Distribution Report ........................................................................... 47
Arbor Setup Report...................................................................................... 47
Bundle Report .............................................................................................. 48
Bundle Summary Report............................................................................. 48
Pack Report.................................................................................................. 48
Part Names ................................................................................................... 48
Memory Stick................................................................................................ 49
Arbor Optimization ...................................................................................... 50
Yield Distribution Report............................................................................. 51
Getting the Most with your Lumber with Opti-Rip.................................... 52
Algebraic Expressions of Opti-Rip Calculations ...................................... 54
Opti-Rip Computer Software.............................................................. 55
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................56
Diagnostics - Inputs and Outputs...................................................... 57
Inputs ............................................................................................................ 57
Outputs ......................................................................................................... 57

Operational Troubleshooting ............................................................. 58
MJ SR2 Error Messages.............................................................................. 61
MAINTENANCE..................................................................62
Daily Maintenance............................................................................... 63
Monthly Maintenance.......................................................................... 64
PARTS & SERVICE ............................................................65
Recomended Spare Parts................................................................... 72
Parts Order Form ................................................................................ 73

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Company Introduction
We at Cameron Automation would like to thank you and your company for selecting the
Cameron Automation Opti-Rip. With proper care, your Opti-Rip will provide you with many
years of reliable service.
This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and
maintenance of your Opti-Rip. We urge you to read it carefully to become familiar with
the components and features it describes. Following these recomendations will make your
cameron machine as trouble free and productive as possible.
This manual is intended for use by anyone working with this machine. It should be kept
available for immediate reference so that all operations can be performed with maximum
efciency and safety. Do not attempt to perform maintenance or operate this machine until
you have read and understand the information contained in this manual.

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Limited Warranty
This supersedes all previous warranties
Cameron Automation guarantees all products of its manufacture to be free of defects in
workmanship or material when properly installed, serviced and maintained under normal
conditions. Cameron Automation’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing
or replacing any part or parts thereof which shall within one (1) year after shipment to the
original user, be returned to its factory, transportation charges prepaid, and which Cameron
Automation’s examination shall disclose to be defective.
Cameron Automation assumes no liability for labor charges incidental to the adjustment,
service, repairing, or removal or replacement of parts or other losses, or for expense of
repairs made outside of its factory, except when made pursuant to Cameron Automation’s
PRIOR written consent.
Cameron Automation does not guarantee equipment furnished by us, but manufactured
by others, such as belts, electric motors, starters, controls or other electrical equipment
or accessories, as they are guaranteed separately by their respective manufacturers.
Cameron Automation assumes no liability what so ever for any of these parts claimed to
be defective or for damages or delays caused by defects beyond making such repair or
furnishing duplicate parts within the manufacturer’s warranty, nor shall we be liable for any
defective material repaired or replaced without our consent.
The foregoing shall constitute the fulllment of all of our obligations under this warranty and
there are no other warranties or guarantees, expressed or implied except as stated herein.

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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Machine Requirements and Layout
The Opti-Rip comes in many different congurations. Shown below is a representation of a
common conguration.
16' Bundle of Lumber
16'-0"
8'-3"
4'-6"
20Amps @220V
1/2" Air LIne @ 6 Bar
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., U.S.A.
Scale:
Material:
James L. Taylor Mfg. Co.
Layout
Layout
Cameron Rip System
1/48
9/3/14
jdg
Saw Control
Cabinet
4'-2"
7'-9"
8'-1"
90 Amps @ 460 3-Phase (60HP) 1/2" Air Line @ 90psi
Dust Collection:
(2) 8" Duct (1) 4" Duct
#34H Quick Rip #413B 18" Cameron Rip Saw

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
RULES FOR SAFE
OPERATION
#415-R1
RULES FOR SAFE
OPERATION

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
RULES FOR SAFE
OPERATION
#415-R1
Types of Warnings
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury.
DANGER!
WARNING
!
CAUTION
!
!
DANGER in white letters on a safety red
background with a safety red exclamation
point.
This indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING in black letters on a safety
orange background with a safety orange
exclamation point.
This indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, COULD result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION in black letters on a safety
yellow background with a safety yellow
exclamation point.
This indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, COULD result
in minor or moderate injury.