ilco Triax A/T User manual

Triax A/T
QUICK START GUIDE
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Please read all instructions carefully before operating your Triax A/T Key Machine.
1. Preparation
A. First remove the Triax A/T machine from its cardboard box and pallet. The
machine is attached to the pallet with (4) four 13mm screws, which hold down
the metal brackets. These brackets hold the Triax A/T in place during trans-
port, helping to avoid damage to the machine. A 13mm spanner wrench can
be found in the black tool kit. This wrench should be used for removing the four
screws from the pallet. It is advisable to save the box, pallet, metal brackets,
screws and packing material for future transportation. Use the 10mm spanner
wrench from the tool kit to loosen the (4) four nuts on the machine feet. Once
the four nuts have been loosened, the metal brackets can be removed easily.
After removing the brackets, re-tighten the nuts on the feet. After removing the
Triax A/T machine from the packing box, check the contents of the box, which
should include the following:
1Triax A/T key cutting machine
1set of documents including an operating manual, a spare parts list
and a warranty card*
1Triax A/T internal card list
1Triax A/T Quick Start Guide
1power supply cable
1tool kit
*The warranty card should be filled out and returned to Kaba Ilco as soon as possible.
B. When the Triax A/T has
been unpacked, place it
directly on its workbench;
this operation should be
performed by at least two
people. Carefully lift the
machine, firmly holding
the base and no other
part. Never lift the
machine by holding the
keyboard stand.
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C. Place the machine on a horizontal surface,
solid enough to support the weight of
93 lbs (45kg). The dimensions of the
Triax A/T are 17” (43.2 cm)L X 20”
(50.8 cm)W X 20” (50.8 cm)H. It is strong-
ly suggested to have 12-inch clearance
around the top and back of the machine
and a 24-inch clearance on the bottom right
side of the machine. This will allow easy
access to the serial port; Y-axis connection
port and the emergency stop button.
Ensure that the main power supply is the
same as the machine, 110V/AC. This sup-
ply should be properly grounded and the
machine connected to a surge protected
power strip.
D. VERY IMPORTANT: The serial cable on the right hand side of the machine
must be plugged into the uncovered serial (Y) port, also located on the right
hand side of the machine. This allows the X, Y and Z-axis to function prop-
erly.NOTE:It is essential the Yaxis cable be plugged into its designated serial
port BEFORE the machine’spower switches are activated. If this is not done,
the machine’smotherboard could be damaged resulting in expensive repairs
and down time.
E. Attach the power cord to the Triax A/T and plug it into
an 110V/AC circuit. The on/offmain rocker switch is
located on the back left hand side of the machine.
Make sure that the red emergency stop button, locat-
ed on the right hand side of the machine, is disen-
gaged. To make sure that the emergency stop button
is disengaged, push the button in towards the
machine to activate it and then rotate the
button 45° clockwise, to deactivate it. The button
should “pop” out away from the machine.
F. Turn the Triax A/T machine ON.
G. Push the SHIFT and STOP buttons simultaneously to bring the carriage to
the starting position. Once the carriage has come to a complete stop, the
operator may remove the styrofoam behind the X and Y-axis, then proceed
with setting up the Triax A/T machine.
2. Initial Operations
A. When the machine has been turned on, the display will show the machine
model and the internal software version for a few seconds. This version
should be 036 or higher. If not, please contact Ilco Technical Assistance.
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B. After a few seconds, the
Triax A/T main menu will
appear on the screen. Use
the BC buttons to move the
cursor to the required option
and press the ENTER but-
ton or directly press the
numbered button corre-
sponding to the option number.
C. In order to successfully cut keys on the Triax A/T machine, it is recommended the
Triax A/T be calibrated before attempting to advance with any other functions.
3. Calibration of R1 Clamp*
NOTE: R1 Jaw is pre-calibrated prior to shipment.
A. Use the BC buttons to move the cursor to the CALIBRATIONS options,
then press the ENTER button, or directly push the #4 button. This will open
the CALIBRATIONS menu.
B. Select the CLAMPS option and press the ENTER
button or directly push the #1 button.
C. Select the R1 standard clamp from the menu
screen and press the ENTER button. Before
starting the vise CLAMP calibration, make sure
that there are no keys and /or adapters fitted in the R1 clamp.
D. The screen will show that the R1 clamp is ready to be calibrated. Press the
START button.
E. The screen will show the message:
“Install tracer U103 See operating manual”
F. At this point remove the calibration pin from the spindle.
*Optional clamps are avaialble for certain keycutting applications. The calibration procedure is
identical except for step “C”. Instead of “selecting R1”, select the clamp # you inend to install.
Refer to the instruction sheet supplied with the optional jaws or more details if needed.
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G. To remove the calibration pin from the spindle:
• Lock the spindle rotation by lowering the lever (1).
• Hold the calibration pin in one hand.
• Turn the knob (1A) counter clockwise until the calibration pin is released.
• Then remove the calibration pin.
H. To install a decoder in the spindle:
• Lock the spindle rotation by lowering the lever (1).
• Insert the decoder all the way into the spindle (Push until the decoder bot-
toms out).
• With one hand hold the decoder in place and with the other hand turn the
knob (1A) clockwise. (Do not use excessive force when tightening the knob).
• Release spindle rotation by raising the lever (1).
I. Once the decoder U103 is installed, close the protective shield and press the
START button.
J. By pressing the START button, the Triax A/T will automatically start the
calibration of the R1 clamp.
K. Once the operation is complete, the screen will show the differences from the X,
Y, and Z theoretical values. These can be different from previous calibrations.
To save the data, press the ENTER button. If the STOP button is pressed, the
new settings will not be saved, and the previous settings will remain valid.
L. The settings will be accepted by the Triax A/T if the tolerances remain with-
in a range of +/-.0012 thousandths of an inch.
M. After calibrating the R1 Clamp, remove the decoder from the spindle and
replace it with the H101 cutter. (To remove the spindle, see section 3G.)
N. To install a cutter in spindle:
• Lock spindle rotation by means of the lever (1).
• Insert the cutter all the way into the spindle, turning until it clicks into
place in the groove on the cutter.
• With one hand hold the cutter in place and with the other hand turn the
knob (1A) clockwise.
• Release spindle rotation by raising the lever (1).
O. After the cutter has been installed, press the STOP button once. The screen
will once again display the CALIBRATIONS menu.
4. Calibrating the Tracer Tower
A. Use the BC buttons to move the cursor to the CALIBRATIONS options,
then press the ENTER button, or directly push the #4 button. This will open
the CALIBRATIONS menu.