Kentucky MD10D User manual

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MD10D
Manual Gauge
I NS TR U CT IO N M A NU AL
Hymark Ltd. –427 Bark cove–Owensboro, KY 42303
[phone] –Fax [phone]
www.kentuckygauge.com

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Table of contents
1. Product Description 5
1.1 Intended use 5
1.2 Caveats 5
1.3 Work place 5
1.4 Danger zone 6
2. Basic Safety Hints 7
2.1 Notice hints inside manual 7
2.2 Owner obligations 7
2.3 Operator obligations 7
2.4 Intended use 7
3. Installation 8
3.1 Conveyor / Table installation 9
3.2 Mounting guide rail 10
4. Basic Operation 11
4.1 Stop operation 11
4.2 Set Stop Position 11
5. Maintenance Requirements 12
5.1 Lubricants and Detergents 12
5.2 Maintencance Schedule 12
5.3 Cleaning conveyor/table 12
5.4 Cleaning magnetic tape 12
5.5 Cleaning carriage 13
6. DRO Operation 14
6.1 Setting datum 14
6.2 Entering /changing datum value 14
6.3 Setting display mode 14
6.4 Changing from absolute to incremental measuring 15
7. DRO Paramter Mode 16
7.1 Entering paramter mode 16
7.2 Editing parameters 16
7.3 How to exit paramter mode 16
7.4 Paramter list 16
8. DRO Dimensional Drawing 19
8.1 Technical data 19
8.2 Integrated Sensor Specifications 19
9. Warranty 20

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1. Product Description
1.1 Intended Use
The only acceptable use for the MD10D is as a length gauging system. Never place any
material on the conveyor/table except the piece to be cut. Any other use is not intended and
is a misuse of the gauging system.
1.2 Caveats
Other uses as mentioned above are expressly forbidden. Including but not limited to use as
the following:
Use as a material feed pusher
Use of the conveyor as a work table
1.3 Workplace
The only acceptable operator location in the work area is standing in front of the control
stand on the opposite side of the conveyor (see picture above)
Carriage
Conveyor / Table
Machine
Carriage
Brake
Handle
Digital
Readout
Guide Rail
Arm
Faceplate

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1.4 Danger zones
-The moving carrier
-The area between the face plate or moving carrier and the saw, drill, puncher or
any other machines
These areas are always dangerous and have the potential to harm the operator or others.
There are special safety precautions when working inside these areas.

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2. Basic safety hints
2.1 Read and follow all hints inside the Instruction Manual
Basic requirements for the correct use of the gauging system or the machine are the
knowledge of the basic safety hints and the safety precautions.
This instruction manual contains the most important safety hints.
This instruction manual, especially the safety hints and precautions must be followed by
every person working with this gauge or machine.
Also follow all general plant safety rules and precautions not mentioned in this manual.
2.2 Owner obligations
The owner agrees to only allow the gauge or the machine to be used by qualified and trained
persons who
-Have been instructed in the general safety rules and precautions
-Have been instructed in the correct use of the gauge and machine
-Have read and understood the safety chapters and caution hints of this instruction
manual.
2.3 Operator obligations
All persons working with this gauge and machine agree before starting to work
-To follow the general safety rules
-To read and understand the safety chapters and caution hints of this instruction manual.
2.4 Intended use
The only acceptable use for this gauge is as a length gauging system. Any other use is not
intended and is a misuse of the gauging system.
Hymark is not liable for any damages resulting from misuse.
Intended use also means:
-Following all safety hints and precautions mentioned in this manual
-Following the maintenance and inspection procedures as mentioned
in this manual.

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3. Installation
Setup conveyor/table (if purchased)
Attach the guide rail to the conveyor/table with the supplied HDWE
Slide on the carriage assembly and attach end bumper stops.
**Carriage assembly may already be mounted onto guide rail.**
Note: LCD displays is powered by 1 ‘C’ battery and will not power off.
Battery will need to be replaced approximately every 12 months.
Carriage
Brake
Handle
Digital
Readout
Guide Rail
Arm
Faceplate

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3.1 Conveyor / Table Installation (optional, applicable if purchased)
Assemble the conveyor legs to the appropriate height with the supplied nuts
and bolts; typically the leg height is adjusted so that the height of the rollers
or tabletop matches that of the machine bed of the saw, drill, etc.
Attach the conveyor legs to the conveyor or flat bed with the supplied nuts and
bolts.
Set the conveyor in place and be sure that it is level and square with the saw,
drill, etc.
Anchor the table legs to the floor to prevent tipping when the stop system is
attached and in use (recommended).
Connect bed to legs

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3.2 Mounting Guide Rail to Conveyor / Table
Align guide rail on the top side of conveyor/table. The rail needs to be
mounted to where the material being cut, drill, etc. can come in contact with
the gang stop mounted to the carriage.
*11/32 holes may need to be drilled in customer’s conveyor railing or table top, if not
purchased, to allow for mounting of the rail via M8 screws.
Once rail is aligned and holes are drilled (if necessary), mount rail to
conveyor/table using the supplied M8 screws, washers, and t-nuts via the t-
slot of the bottom side of the guide rail.
*T-nuts may already be inserted into bottom side of guide rail.
Table top
MD10D
Optional mounting brackets
are available if mounting on
topside of conveyor/table is
not preferred.
*Used to connect to backside of
conveyor/table.

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4. Basic Operation
4.1 Stop Operation
4.2 Set Stop Position
1. Release brake (see above illustration)
2. Move stop to position using the digital display
3. Lock brake (see above illustration)
Brake Handle
Release
Lock

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5 Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance jobs as described in this chapter may only be done by authorized and trained
personnel.
**Prior to any maintenance of the Kentucky Gauge or accessories, please ensure the
machine is not in operation and corresponding equipment is in “off” position.
5.1 Lubricants and Detergents
Detergent
Use commercially available detergents.
Don’t use any acids or alkaline solutions
Don’t use any high pressure water jet cleaners
5.2 Maintenance Schedule
See
chapter
Device
Cleaning
Lubricate
In addition
Frequency
5.3
Conveyor / table
X
--
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daily
5.4
Magnetic tape mounted to
bottom side of aluminum
extrusion
X
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daily
5.5
Carriage
X
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daily
Legend: X - has to be done -- Nothing to do
5.3 Cleaning the Conveyor / Table
Remove chips, grease and any items on the conveyor/table that would be
deemed in the pathway of, or causing an unwanted obstruction of, the
carriage/gang stop. This should be done several times per day if the machine
is in heavy use.
5.4 Cleaning the Magnetic Tape
Remove chips and grease on the magnetic tape and between reader head and
tape. This should be checked daily to ensure there is no development of debris
or obstruction. If heavy chip or debris accumulation occurs, increase frequency
to accommodate suitable maintenance measures.
The sensor to scale gap should be within the range of 0.1mm to 1.0mm

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5.5 Cleaning the carriage
Remove chips, grease and any items on the conveyor/table that would be
deemed in the pathway of, or causing an unwanted obstruction of, the
carriage/gang stop. This should be done several times per day if the machine
is in heavy use.
Ensure that the hardware connecting the gang stop to the carriage is secured.
This may be checked on a quarterly basis or implemented in line with the
standard preventative maintenance schedules for the other equipment in the
facility.

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6DRO Operation
P: Program (programming/change parameters)
: UP (increase value of selected digit)
: Shift left (select digit)
*: Save (save data)
6.1 Setting Datum (Referencing the system)
By setting the datum or referencing the system, the operator is setting up the system so
that the distance from the stop face to the saw blade is correctly displayed on the digital
readout.
NOTE: Your datum value needs to be set before performing this function.
See “6.2 Entering / changing datum value”
1. Move the stop to a known location using a standard or other suitable method.
2. Press the *button for 3 seconds.
3. The display will show “rESEt”
4. Press the * button again to show the current position flashing. Note: at this point the
referencing can be cancelled by pressing “P”
5. Press the * button again to confirm the reference reset by displaying “done”
momentarily. This will set the display to the pre-entered datum value.
6.2 Entering / changing datum value
Push Pand buttons together to display current datum value. Use and keys to change
value. Save the value with *button and then press the P button to exit.
This feature is only enabled if “F_rEF” parameter is set to “on” (see chapter 5).
6.3 Setting the Display Mode (Toggle from inch to metric)
The display can be easily changed to display inch or metric values by pressing the button
for 3 seconds. Note: inch mode with 3 decimals or fraction display must be selected in
parameter Inch_F (see chapter 5).

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6.4 Changing from Absolute Measuring to Incremental Measuring
The display can be changed from absolute measuring (unit displays actual distance from saw
blade) to incremental or relative measuring (unit displays distance from last position).
Pressing the Pand *buttons together toggles these modes.
Note: INC is shown in the display when the unit is running in incremental mode.
Note: Setting the display to zero in incremental mode is not affecting the real absolute value

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7. DRO Parameter Mode
7.1 Entering Parameter Mode
Press Pbutton for 3 seconds to enter setup mode. “SEtUP” will be shown in the display.
Press button to enter Menu 1 (parameter mode)
7.2 Editing Parameters
Press Pbutton to select next Parameter and Parameter setting.
Press *button to save entered values
7.3 How to exit Parameter Mode
Press Pbutton until you reach final parameter rESEt.
Now press Pbutton twice to return to operating mode.
7.4 Parameter List
Parameter description Factory Setting User Setting
dG_Ln Degrees/Linear (dG, dG2, Lin) Lin __________
Angular or linear display mode.
Lin = ..0,0..0,1..0,2..0,3 mm
dG1 = angles
..–0,1°..0,0°..+0,1°..+359,9°..0,0°
dG2= angles
..359,9°..0,0°..0,1°..359,9°..0,0°
*= save, P = next parameter
Note: when selecting dG1 or dG2 the next
available parameter will be FrEE not rES.
rES Resolution (10, 50, 100, 1000, FrEE) 10 __________
Linear resolution value in microns.
10 = 0.01mm
50 = 0.05 mm
100 = 0.1 mm
1000 = 1 mm
FrEE allows to enter a resolution factor e.g.
for angular displays (basis of calculation is
max. resolution 0.01 mm).
*= save, P = next parameter
FrEE Ln mode (0,0001, 1,0000) - __________
FrEE dG mode (0,0001, 9,9999)
e.g. angle display with range from 0° to 90°
and 0,1° resolution on a rotating table with
circumference of 785,4 mm. Total working
range is 785,4 mm : 4 = 196.35 mm.
FrEE = 900 : 19635 = 0,045836
*= save, P = next parameter
Parameter description Factory Setting User Setting
Measurement unit (both, dEc, Inch) both __________
Sets the display mode.
both = mm/inch can be selected
(see chapter 4.6)
<jump to parameters dd_n, Inch_F>
dEc = mm display mode

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<jump to parameter dd_n>
Inch = inch display mode
<jump to parameter Inch_F>
*= save, P = next parameter
dd_n Decimal digit number (0, 1, 2) - __________
Sets the decimal point position.
0 = no decimal point
1 = one decimal (e.g. 1,0)
2 = two decimals (e.g. 1,00)
*= save, P = next parameter
Inch_F Inch function (Inch1, Inch2) Inch2 __________
Sets the inch display mode.
Inch1 = inch with 3 decimals (e.g. 1234.567)
Inch2 = fraction mode (e.g. 12.31.64 = 12" 31/64)
*= save, P = next parameter
dIr Counting direction (uP, dn) uP __________
uP = up (standard direction)
dn = down (inverted direction)
*= save, P = next parameter
F_rEL Incremental mode activation (on, oFF) on __________
Enables incremental mode by pushing P and *
buttons together
on = activated
oFF = deactivated
*= save, P = next parameter
F_rSt Datuming mode (on, oFF) on __________
Enables datum function by pushing *button
on = activated
oFF = deactivated
*= save, P = next parameter
F_rEF Datum modification function (on, oFF) on __________
Enables “change reference value” mode by
pushing P and buttons together
on = activated
oFF = deactivated
*= save, P = next parameter

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Parameter description Factory Setting User Setting
F_oFS Offset mode (on, oFF) oFF __________
Enables offset modification function by
pushing P and buttons together
on = activated
oFF = deactivated
*= save, P = next parameter
rEF Datum value (-999999, 999999) 0 __________
Absolute reference value for encoder.
This value is displayed by pushing the
* button for 3 seconds.
Note: displayed value = actual value +
offset values (if entered).
*= save, P = next parameter
OFSt1 Offset1 value (-999999, 999999) 0 __________
First offset value (e.g. tool offset). This value
Will be added to actual value
*= save, P = next parameter
OFSt2 Offset2 value (-999999, 999999) 0 __________
Second Offset value. This value will be added
to actual value + OFSt1.
*= save, P = next parameter
OFSt3 Offset3 value (-999999, 999999) 0 __________
Third Offset value. This value will be added
to actual value + OFST1 + OFST2.
*= save, P = next parameter
rESEt
Press Pbutton to reset display and exit menu.
Display will show rEF+OFSt1 value.
Push Pbutton again to exit Setup mode and
to return to operating mode

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8. DRO Dimensional Drawing (in mm)
8.1 Technical Data
LCD display : 7 digits plus sign symbol , 11 mm high
Battery : 2 commonly available "C" size , 1.5V
Consumption : 700 μA
Operating temperature : 5°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
Operating Speed : max. 2.5m/sec (100in/sec)
Resolution : 0.001in
Housing : Black metal for panel mounting
Dimensions (mm) : 97w x 73h x 47d
Cut Out (mm) : 91.5w x 67.5h
Protection Class : IP60 front, IP40 back
8.2 Integrated Sensor Specifications
Technical Data
Cable Length : 0.2 m
Protection : IP67
Operating Temperature : 5°C - 50°C (41°F-122°F)
Orientation : Any
Bend Radius : min 60mm (2.5in)
Gap Tape/Sensor : max 1mm (0.04in)

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9 Warranty
Hymark Ltd Co (henceforth Hymark), warrants this product for a period of twenty-four (24)
months from the date of shipment. During the warranty period, under authorized return
component parts to Hymark freight prepaid, the company will repair, or at its option, replace
any part found to be defective in material or workmanship, without charge to the owner for
parts, service labor, or associated customary shipping costs.
This same protection will extend to any subsequent owner during the warranty period. It
does not apply to damage caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood or acts of God, or from
failure to properly install, operate, or maintain the product in accordance with the printed
instructions provided.
Any questions or inquiries should be directed to our factory technical department at 270-
683-3500 ext. 114
Hymark Ltd. –427 Bark cove–Owensboro, KY 42303
[phone] –Fax [phone]
www.kentuckygauge.com
This warranty is in lieu of any other warranties, expressed or implied, including
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, which are expressly included.
The owner agrees that Hymark´s liability with respect to this product shall be set
forth in this warranty, and incidental or consequential damages are expressly
excluded.