Hyd-Mech V-18 APC User manual

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V-18 APC
August, 2004 Revision C
393440
THANK YOU,
On behalf of everyone at HYD.MECH, I would like to thank and congratulate you on your decision to purchase
a HYD.MECH band saw.
Your new machine is now ready to play a key role in increasing the efciency of your operation, helping you to
reduce cutting costs while boosting quality and productivity.
To ensure you are maximizing the power and versatility of your new HYD.MECH band saw, please take the
time to familiarize yourself and your employees with the correct operation and maintenance procedures as
outlined in this manual.
We sincerely appreciate the condence you have demonstrated in purchasing our product and look forward to
building a long and mutually benecial relationship.
Thank-you.
HYD.MECH GROUP LIMITED
P.O. BOX 1030, 1079 Parkinson Road
Woodstock, Ontario Canada, N4S 8A4
Phone: [phone]
Service 1-877-237-0914
Sales 1-877-276-SAWS(7297)
Fax [phone]
e-mail, [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1, INSTALLATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................... 1.1
LIFTING AND SHIPPING ........................................................................................................................... 1.2
REMOVING HEAD RESTRAINTS ............................................................................................................. 1.2
HYDRAULIC DOOR RESTRAINT.............................................................................................................. 1.2
INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL ............................................................................................. 1.2
LEVELLING THE V-18 ............................................................................................................................... 1.3
HYDRAULIC OIL........................................................................................................................................ 1.3
CUTTING FLUID ........................................................................................................................................ 1.3
WIRING CONNECTIONS........................................................................................................................... 1.4
BLADE TENSION CHECK ......................................................................................................................... 1.4
EARTH GROUNDING PROCEDURE........................................................................................................ 1.4
SECTION 2, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
START-UP .................................................................................................................................................. 2.1
OPERATOR PANEL SWITCHES ............................................................................................................... 2.2
OPERATION OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................... 2.4
PLC CONTROL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................ 2.4
ACTIVATING THE PLC .............................................................................................................................. 2.4
FUNCTION BUTTON DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................ 2.5
SINGLE PART CYCLE OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 2.6
AUTOMATIC OPERATION......................................................................................................................... 2.7
PROCEDURE FOR EDITING OR STARTING A NEW JOB IN AUTO MODE............................................ 2.7
WORKING WITH A QUEUE ....................................................................................................................... 2.9
BLADE BASICS ......................................................................................................................................... 2.9
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL .................................................................................................................. 2.10
HYDRAULIC FEED CONTROL.................................................................................................................. 2.10
CUTTING PARAMETERS CHART............................................................................................................. 2.10
CUTTING SOLIDS ..................................................................................................................................... 2.11
CUTTING STRUCTURALS........................................................................................................................ 2.11
ADDITIONAL CUTTING SETUP EXAMPLES............................................................................................ 2.13
COOLANT FLOW....................................................................................................................................... 2.14
HEAD BACK LIMIT ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................ 2.14
CHIP CONVEYOR ..................................................................................................................................... 2.15
HYDRAULIC CHIP CONVEYOR................................................................................................................ 2.15
SECTION 3, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
BLADE CHANGING ................................................................................................................................... 3.1
BLADE TRACKING .................................................................................................................................... 3.2
DRIVE WHEEL ADJUSTMENT.................................................................................................................. 3.2
IDLER WHEEL ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................................. 3.3
BLADE BRUSH ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................. 3.3
BLADE GUIDES......................................................................................................................................... 3.3
HEAD FORWARD LIMIT SETTING ........................................................................................................... 3.4
LUBRICATION............................................................................................................................................ 3.4
HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................... 3.5
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................................................................. 3.6
MITSUBISHI PLC 500 TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................... 3.8
MITSUBISHI PLC 500 PARAMETERS ...................................................................................................... 3.9
LENGTH CALIBRATION ............................................................................................................................ 3.9

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HEAD FEED RATE CALIBRATION............................................................................................................ 3.10
ANGLE CALIBRATION............................................................................................................................... 3.10
PARAMETER DEFINITIONS...................................................................................................................... 3.11
PLC 500 TROUBLESHOOTING EXAMPLES............................................................................................ 3.13
SECTION 4, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENERAL INFORMATION......................................................................................................................... 4.1
INITIAL STARTUP ...................................................................................................................................... 4.1
V18 APC 208/240 VOLT ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC, NO OPTIONS ....................................................... 4.6
V18 APC 208/240 VOLT WIRING DIAGRAM, NO OPTIONS .................................................................... 4.10
V18 APC 208/240 VOLT INPUT AND OUTPUTS, NO OPTIONS .............................................................. 4.14
V18 APC 208/240 VOLT ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC................................................................................ 4.18
V18 APC 208/240 VOLT WIRING DIAGRAM............................................................................................. 4.22
V18 APC 208/240 VOLT INPUT AND OUTPUTS ...................................................................................... 4.26
V18 APC 480/575 VOLT ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC, NO OPTIONS ....................................................... 4.30
V18 APC 480/575 VOLT ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM, NO OPTIONS ............................................. 4.34
V18 APC 480/575 VOLT INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES, NO OPTIONS................................................ 4.38
V18 APC 480/575 VOLT ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC................................................................................ 4.42
V18 APC 480/575 VOLT ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM...................................................................... 4.46
V18 APC 480/575 VOLT INPUT AND OUTPUT DEVICES ........................................................................ 4.50
SECTION 5,HYDRAULIC
HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST .................................................................................. 5.1
V18 APC HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC ......................................................................................................... 5.3
V18 APC PLUMBING DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................... 5.4
SECTION 6, MECHANICAL
BLADE BRUSH ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................................... 6.1
GUIDE ARM ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................... 6.2
IDLER WHEEL ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................... 6.4
ANGLE SCALE ASSEMBLY....................................................................................................................... 6.5
90º STOP ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................................ 6.6
DIGITAL ANGLE ENCODER ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................. 6.7
ANGLE GEAR DRIVE ................................................................................................................................ 6.8
SHUTTLE ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................... 6.9
VISE ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................................................... 6.10
HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY .............................................................................................................. 6.11
SQUARING VISE ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................... 6.12
SHUTTLE VISE ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................... 6.14
HYDRAULIC TANK ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................ 6.16
COOLANT ASSEMBLY .............................................................................................................................. 6.17
DOORS AND COVERS.............................................................................................................................. 6.18
7 1/2 HP DRIVE ASSEMBLY...................................................................................................................... 6.19
CHIP CONVEYOR (SHOWN WITH CRANK AND OPTIONAL HYDRAULIC MOTOR)............................. 6.20
CHIP CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST ............................................................................................ 6.21
BUNDLING ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................. 6.22
SECTION 7, OPTIONAL ASSEMBLIES
POP UP ROLLER ASSEMBLY................................................................................................................... 7.1
TABLE INSERTS........................................................................................................................................ 7.2
TALL VISE INSERTS.................................................................................................................................. 7.3
GUIDE ARM ASSEMBLY (FOR EXTENDED HEAD OPTION) .................................................................. 7.4

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HEAD BACK ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................. 7.6
BUNDLING ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................................. 7.7
SECTION 8, SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................... 8.1
SECTION 9, WARRANTY
WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................................... 9.1

1.1
SECTION 1,INSTALLATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All safety precautions must be observed during installation, operation, or repair work on the V-18APC II band-
saw machine.
Inspect the machine thoroughly before power hook-up. Pay special attention to the electrical and hydraulic
systems to ensure no damage was caused in shipping.
Power hook-up should be performed by qualied personnel.
If not performing properly the machine should be stopped immediately and set-up or repaired by a qualied
person.
Stock must not be loaded while the blade is running and the V-18APC II should not be operated unless all
guards, covers and doors are in place and closed.
Long and heavy stock should be supported where it extends off the saw table.
Operator should keep a safe distance from all moving parts especially the blade and operating vises.
Long hair, loose clothing or gloves should not be worn while operating the V-18 APC.
The area around the machine should be kept clean and tidy.
The V-18 APC should be used according to its specications.
No modications to the machine are allowed without Hyd·Mech Group Limited’s prior approval. Any
approved modications shall be performed by trained personnel.

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1.3
LIFTING AND SHIPPING
To lift a crated V-18APC II bandsaw, a forklift can be used. Minimum capacity of 7500 LB. at 48” from the mast
is required as well as 6’ forks.
To lift the bandsaw with a crane, position the head to 65°. Then insert 2” diameter shafts through the lifting
holes in the machine base.
An experienced rigger should select the rigging based on the 7500 LB. weight of the saw. The photos below
show preferred rigging.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should the lifting chains be pushing against the head.
REMOVING HEAD RESTRAINTS
Before start-up, remove the head support strut installed for shipping purposes to secure
the head to the base. Replace the two 5/16 NC countersunk screws which fasten the
wear-strip down.
HYDRAULIC DOOR RESTRAINT
There is a restraint bolted to the hydraulic cabinet to keep the door in place during
shipping which must be removed while the machine is raised off the oor. The two bolt
heads can be reached from underneath the cabinet. When the hydraulic door is open,
check for hydraulic leaks that may have developed during shipping.
INSTALLATION OF THE CONTROL PANEL
The V18APC II comes equipped an articulating control panel. This panel is normally
removed and placed on the saw table for shipping purposes. The control panel MUST BE
REINSATLLED PRIOR TO MACHINE STARTUP. Take lifting precautions when installing
the panel as it weights 150 LB.
To re-install the panel, follow these steps:
1. Remove all of the packing material.
2. Remove the base front cover from the machine to gain access to the interior of the base.
3. Lift the panel and move it into position as shown below. Insert the extra length of hoses and conduit
back into the front of the saw base enclosure.

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Placing the control panel on to the front hole
4. Insert the four studs into their respective holes and fasten the panel using the supplied 3/8-16 unc nuts
and washers.
5. Level the panel and fully tighten the nuts to lock assembly in place.
6. Place excess cord and hose length neatly inside base the enclosure and replace the base front cover.
WARNING! PANEL WEIGHT 150 LB.
LEVELLING THE V-18
It is important that the V-18 II be leveled and provision is made to secure the saw with concrete anchors to the
oor. Using a machinist’s level, level the saw from side to side and from front to back.
HYDRAULIC OIL
The V-18APC II bandsaw is supplied with Texaco Rando HD46 oil. If it is necessary to change the oil to a dif-
ferent brand it is good practice to empty the hydraulic tank using a pump. Fill the hydraulic tank approximately
1/3 full with the new brand of oil and operate the saw through several cycles with maximum cylinder extension.
Drain the hydraulic tank again and then rell to capacity with the new brand.
CUTTING FLUID
As the V-18APC II operates with an open reservoir to contain the cutting uid, no cutting uid can be shipped
with the saw. There are two main types of cutting uids available, oil based and synthetic. For oil based uids,

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the dilution ratio is 1:10, one part concentrate to ten parts water. For synthetic cutting uids dilution, if required,
should be done to the specications as recommended by the manufacturer.
WIRING CONNECTIONS
After the machine is leveled and anchored the necessary power hook-up needs to be performed. In order to
provide safe operation as well as to prevent potential damage to the machine, only qualied personnel should
make the connections.
BEFORE START-UP THE FOLLOWING TWO POINTS SHOULD BE CHECKED
1. Signs of damage that may have occurred during shipping to the electrical cables and the hydraulic
hoses.
2. The hydraulic oil level is between the upper and lower levels on the gauge.
As supplied, the machine is set to run on three phase voltage as
indicated on the serial plate and voltage label.
During the initial hook-up, it is very important to check that the
phase order is correct. This is indicated by the hydraulic system
pressure gauge registering a pressure rise and the blade running
in a counter clockwise direction. If the hydraulics do not register
an immediate pressure rise, SHUT THE HYDRAULICS OFF and
change the phase order.
ATTENTION: Running the hydraulics “backwards” can dam-
age the hydraulic pump!
Power connection to the machine is made to the L1, L2, L3 and
ground terminals located inside the control panel and next to the
fuse holders as shown in the photo.
BLADE TENSION CHECK
When the machine is rst started, the head must be swung to the vertical position so the
blade position can be checked. Open the door at the top of the head and see that the blade
has not moved off of the wheel. It should not be overhanging from the wheel more that 1/4”,
if it is, then consult page 32 in Section 3. If it has stayed in its correct position, then turn the
blade tension switch to the “+” and close the door.
EARTH GROUNDING PROCEDURE
1. Customer to provide and install a ground rod approx. 60 (15mm) diameter, copper clad steel, to be
driven no less than 8’ (2.5m) into the ground, no more than 10’ (3m) away from control enclosure.
2. Ground rod to be connected to customer’s in plant ground system. This connection shall be made di-
rectly at the ground rod (if applicable).
3. It is desirable that the overall resistance to ground measured at the ground rod does not exceed 3
ohms. Customer is advised to consult local power company for further information on grounding.
4. Ground rod to be connected to ground terminal in control enclosure using insulated, stranded copper
wire. The correct wire size is shown.
Machine FLA 5A 10A 20A 30A 40A
Wire Size AWG 20 18 16 14 12
Blade tension

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An additional point to check is ensuring continuity of ground within control enclosure. Start with main power
entrance ground terminal where internal ground conductors should originate and connect to, DIN terminal strip,
control transformer and the lid of control enclosure. Also PLC and Interface units should have their own ground
conductors connected to one of the main ground terminals.
Properly functioning ground system will;
• Provide safety for personnel.
• Ensure correct operation of electrical/electronic devices.
• Prevent damage to electrical/electronic apparatus.
• Help dissipate lightning strokes.
• Divert stray radio frequency (RF) energy from electronic/control equipment.

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SECTION 2, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
START-UP
The V-18A PC II control console has been designed to simplify the operation of the saw, to give the operator
the ability to stop any function at any time, and to be able to control all the functions remotely.
We cannot overstress the importance of familiarizing yourself with the controls of the V-18A PC II prior to start-
ing the machine.
NOTES:
1. WHEN STARTING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME MAKE SURE THE BLADE IS MOVING
IN A COUNTER CLOCKWISE DIRECTION, AND THAT THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE IS 900 PSI
(6200kP). IF THERE IS NO IMMEDIATE PRESSURE, SHUT THE SAW DOWN AND CHANGE THE
PHASE ORDER AS STATED ON Pg. 1.4.
2. FOR THE V-18APC, ALL SWITCHES MUST BE IN THE CENTER NEUTRAL POSITION TO START
THE MACHINE!

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OPERATOR PANEL SWITCHES
TOP ROW
SAW VISE - (vise between the shuttle & outfeed vises) This switch has three positions, OPEN,
HOLD and CLOSE. With the switch held in the OPEN position the vise will open all the way or
until the switch is released. With the switch in the HOLD position, the vise will stay where it is
and will not move freely although it will not resist a large force indenitely without creeping. In
CLOSE, the vise will close all the way, or until it encounters enough resistance to stop it.
HEAD CONTROL - This switch has three positions: RET, HOLD and ADV. The switch is inac-
tive unless the PLC is in manual mode. In the RET. position, the head will go to the back until
the switch is returned to “HOLD”. In the HOLD position the head will stay still. In the ADV. posi-
tion, the head will move forward until it reaches the Head home position. The speed of descent
is controlled by the Head Feed and Head Force Limit controls.
BLADE START - The blade can be started only when the hydraulics are running in either
manual or auto mode.
NOTE: In automatic Mode the head will not descend until the blade has been started, which the
PLC will prompt the operator to do so.
HYDRAULIC START - To start the hydraulic system, the switches for the head and both vises
must be in the “NEUTRAL” position. The “HYDRAULIC START” button must be depressed and
held in momentarily until the PLC display becomes active.
CYCLE START / PAUSE - This button starts the cutting cycles and will stay illuminated white
until the cycles are completed. The PLC control system will prompt you to start the blade if it is
not running. The machine will then begin the automatic cycle until completed when it will shut
itself off. The current cycle can be PAUSED by pressing this button at any time during a cycle
and restarted by pressing it again.
CENTER ROW
COOLANT - This switch has three positions, WASH, OFF, and ON. In the WASH position, the
coolant system will operate when there is power to the machine, this allows using the wash gun
to clean the machine. In the OFF position, the coolant system is inactive. In the ON position the
coolant system will only run when the head is descending. This minimizes coolant carry over on
the stock.
SHUTTLE VISE - This switch has three positions, OPEN, HOLD and CLOSE. With the switch
held in the OPEN position the vise will open all the way or until the switch is released. With the
switch in the HOLD position, the vise will stay where it is and will not move freely although it will
not resist a large force indenitely without creeping. In CLOSE, the vise will close all the way, or
until it encounters enough resistance to stop it.
BLADE SPEED - This option is the REMOTE BLADE SPEED. This dial will increase or de-
crease the speed at any time while the blade is running.

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BLADE STOP BUTTON - Stops the blade. If the blade is stopped during a cycle, the cycle will
continue but will not let the head descend until the blade is started
EMERGENCY STOP - This mushroom button stops the blade and hydraulic motors. Both vises
will hold their position but pressure will begin to fall off. Long pieces of work should always be
supported so they will not become loose over time and fall while the machine is shut down.
BOTTOM ROW
CHIP CONVEYOR - This switch controls the optional hydraulic chip conveyor. The chips can be
emptied to the left or right of the saw.
OUTFEED VISE - This switch has three positions, OPEN, HOLD and CLOSE. With the switch
held in the OPEN position the vise will open all the way or until the switch is released. With the
switch in the HOLD position, the vise will stay where it is and will not move freely although it will
not resist a large force indenitely without creeping. In CLOSE, the vise will close all the way, or
until it encounters enough resistance to stop it.
GUIDE ARM - This switch controls the position of the distance between the guide arms by mov-
ing the upper guide arm.
WORK LAMP - This option switch has two positions, OFF and ON.
HEAD RETRACT LIMIT OVERRIDE - This button overrides the head retract limit switch to
allow the head to retract further in order to allow easier blade removal. Depressing this button
and either one of the head swing buttons simultaneously will also allow the head to swing at
any point along the travel of the head.
Note: These instructions are specic to the V-18APC bandsaw with serial numbers beginning
with: Serial # K0797074

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OPERATION OVERVIEW
The PLC is a programmable length controller which allows the operator to run the machine in both manual and
automatic modes.
In manual mode, all functions can be operated by using a combination of selector switches on the control con-
sole and the PLC function buttons. Also the operator has the ability to execute a single cut utilizing a prepro-
grammed “Single Part Cycle”.
In automatic mode, the PLC has the capacity to program and store 99 jobs. Designated job numbers can be
programmed for quantity required (maximum of 999 pieces). Piece lengths from 0” to 220” (5588mm) and
angle of cut from 90° through to 45°.. Jobs can be run individually or in a QUEUE which allows a maximum of
5 jobs to run consecutively.
NOTE: If an emergency situation arises during any operation, use the large red mushroom “emergency stop”
button located on the control panel to shut down the machine.
PLC CONTROL DESCRIPTION
PLC 500 CONTROL PANEL
All key functions are explained in detail the on following pages.
ACTIVATING THE PLC
The PLC control will become active when all selector switches are in the neutral position and the HYDRAU-
LIC START button is depressed and “held in” momentarily. If the head is not in the 90° position, a screen will
prompt you to “SWING THE HEAD THROUGH 90 DEGREES”, using the 45L or 45R button, approach 90°.
When the head is at 90°, the AUTO/MAN indicator light will be green, all MANUAL controls are enabled, and
the MANUAL MODE STATUS screen will appear as shown. The length value (shuttle vise position) will display
the previous positions. To reset or clear the length value, press the F5 key.
F1
F2
F3
F4

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MAN
AUTO
•
FWD
•
REV
•
45L
•
45R
•
SLOW
FAST
•
INCH
METRIC
•
FUNCTION BUTTON DESCRIPTION
On the dual function buttons, if a green indicator light is illuminated, it means that the function
printed in green on the top of the button is enabled. A red light indicates the function printed in
red at the bottom of that button is enabled.
MANUAL MODE
(Green light) - Enables all control switches and PLC function buttons. Also stops an automatic
job in progress by switching to MANUAL.
AUTO MODE
(Red light) - Puts the machine in AUTO MODE and disables all manual functions.
The front vise selector switch must be in the closed position.
MANUAL MODE
This button will advance the shuttle toward the head (home position).
AUTO MODE
Button is disabled.
MANUAL MODE
This button will retract the shuttle away from the head.
AUTO MODE
Button is disabled.
MANUAL MODE
This button will swing the head toward 45O left.
AUTO MODE
Button is disabled.
MANUAL MODE
This button will swing the head toward 45O right.
AUTO MODE
Button is disabled.
MANUAL MODE
Green light indicates that the shuttle movement and head swing will move at a slow speed.
Red light indicates that the same movements will be at a fast speed.
AUTO MODE
Button is disabled.
MANUAL MODE/AUTO MODE
Green light indicates Imperial values.
Red light indicates Metric values.
AUTO MODE
Energizes CYCLE START button.
MANUAL MODE
No function.
F1
•

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F2
•
F3
•
F4
•
MANUAL MODE
After entering an angle value, pressing F2 will cause the screen to read “TO INTIATE MOVE-
MENT TO XX.X DEGREES PRESS CYCLE START”. Upon pressing “CYCLE START” the
head will swing to the programmed angle.
AUTO MODE
Used to scroll up through job information.
MANUAL MODE
Used for accessing the KERF screen. The KERF screen cannot be accessed while in MET-
RIC mode and any change made to the KERF value will not be accepted by the controller
until it has been shut down and restarted.
AUTO MODE
Used to scroll down through job information
MANUAL MODE
Used to clear the length display (shuttle vise position) value.
Used to exit “MOVEMENT TO ANGLE” screen.
AUTO MODE
Used to CLEAR job or QUEUE values at the cursor position.
CURSOR KEY PAD - The cursor keys are used to navigate the cursor box on the
screen. If the display has columns, only the UP and DOWN keys are activated. If the
display has both rows and columns, then all four cursor keys are activated. The dou-
ble vertical cursor keys are used to PAGE UP and DOWN. Depressing the PAGE
DOWN cursor key will cause the cursor to go to the bottom of the column it is in.
SINGLE PART CYCLE OPERATION
In MAN mode, the PLC allows the operator to initiate a “Single Part Cycle “ to cut one piece at a desired
length. To accomplish this, follow this procedure.
1. Position the head for the required angle by using the 45L or 45R function keys. You can also accom-
plish this by moving the cursor to the “Angle Go” feature, input desired angle, press ENTER. To change
the L or R angle, press ENTER and the L or R will switch to the other. Then press F2. The screen will
display “TO INITIATE ANGLE MOVEMENT PRESS CYCLE START”. Press CYCLE START and the
head will travel to the displayed angle. Change the SAW VISE switch to “HOLD” to exit back to the
manual screen.
2. A trim cut should be made before initiating the “Single Part Cycle “ operation.
3. To enable the “SINGLE PART CYCLE”, the infeed vise must be in the CLOSED position.
4. Make sure the head is set so that the blade is behind and the guide arm is above the material and the
head selector switch is in the HOLD position.
5. To the left of the F1 button, the display will be ashing. Cursor the rectangular box to this section and
key in the desired length using the numeric key pad and press enter.
6. If the blade is not running, you will be prompted by the word “BLADE” ashing on the display window.
Start the blade and adjust the blade speed as required.
7. You will then be prompted by the word “START” ashing on the display window to begin the cut. Press
CYCLE START button and the cycle will begin. When the CYCLE START button is pressed, (if the
shuttle is not in HOME) the shuttle vise will move to the forward home position before executing the

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length movement.
8. When the cut is completed, the head will retract, the blade will stop and the display window will reset for
the next cut.
9. To cut another job, repeat steps 1 through step 7.
NOTE: To cut multiple pieces, switch to AUTO and follow the automatic procedures.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
To enter AUTO MODE, the saw vise switch must be in the closed position. Press the AUTO/MAN button, the
red indicator will come on, the screen will change to the PICK LIST display as shown on PAGE 11 and be
ready for editing or starting a new job. The VISE, HEAD and all MANUAL functions on the control panel are
disabled. At this point it is possible to edit an existing job or enter a new job.
PROCEDURE FOR EDITING OR STARTING A NEW JOB IN AUTO MODE
Each job is dened by two angles and two lengths. Angle 1 (A1) is the rst angle to be cut (this will be the trim
cut). Length 1 (L1) is the length of the material to be cut as measured between the two intersection points of
the blade axis and the saw table datum line. Angle 2 (A2) is the second angle to be cut and length 2 (L2) again
is the length of material as measured between the two intersection points of the blade axis and the table datum
line.

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PICK LIST SCREEN
1. Immediately after entering the AUTO mode, the PICK LIST screen will be displayed with the cursor
located at “A1 of JOB #1”. Both the ENTER button or the cursor key can be used to move through this
screen.
2. Enter proper “A1” value, press ENTER and the cursor will move to angle direction letter.
3. Press ENTER to toggle between R (right) and L (left). To move to “L1”, use the cursor key.
4. Enter proper “L1” value, press ENTER and the cursor will move to “A2”.
5. Enter proper “A2” value, press ENTER and the cursor will move to angle direction letter.
6. Press ENTER to toggle between R (right) and L (left). To move to “L2”, use the cursor key.
7. Enter proper value for “L2”, press ENTER and the cursor will move to “QTY REQ”.
8. Enter required quantity, press ENTER and the cursor will move to “QTY CUT”.
9. When starting a new job, zero out “QTY CUT” by entering “0”.
The job is now ready to start, or more jobs can be programmed at this time. If starting to run a single job,
press F5 to clear the QUEUE, move the cursor to the 1st JOB and key in the desired JOB # and press F1 INIT
(initiate) CYCLE. You will then be prompted to enter MATERIAL HEIGHT and press ENTER and then CYCLE
START. Then the blade must be started to run the JOB or QUEUE otherwise the head will not advance for the
cut.
If you wish to clear the values of any job, cursor to that job # and press F4.
NOTE: The cursor must be in the queue line and the QTY REQ must be more than QTY CUT to start a cycle.
When the AUTO cycle commences, the screen will change to the “AUTO MODE STATUS” screen (shown on
the next page) and the following events will take place:
1. The head will swing to “A1” to perform the rst cut (trim cut).
2. After the trim cut, the shuttle will advance the material to the “L1” value.
3. The head will swing to the “A2” value to make the second cut and complete the rst part.
4. The shuttle vise will advance to the “L2” value after the “A2” cut is done.
5. At completion of the “JOB”, the machine will shut off.
NOTES:
The CYCLE START button is used to PAUSE a JOB in progress. When a JOB is PAUSED the PICK LIST will
appear and the operator can make alterations to the job values which will take place on the next