Mark 7 Evolution User manual

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Mark 7® Evolution Autodrive
User Manual v 1.1
Read this manual completely. Understand all safety and operating instructions. Failure to
comply with the warnings and instructions may result in serious injury, illness or death.

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .........................................................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions...................................................................................................................3
Box Contents ................................................................................................................................................5
Set-Up Procedures........................................................................................................................................6
1. Removal of equipment from the packing carton.................................................................................. 7
2. Mouting Evolution Press to baseplate..................................................................................................8
3. Mounting large sprocket.......................................................................................................................9
4. Belt installation...................................................................................................................................10
5. Belt Guard installation ........................................................................................................................11
6. Tablet holder install ............................................................................................................................ 12
7. Tablet cable outlet installation ...........................................................................................................13
8. Console Rear I/O inputs ...................................................................................................................... 14
9. Console Side I/O inputs.......................................................................................................................15
10. EMI FILTER for Bulletfeeders ............................................................................................................16
11. Manully Driving the press ................................................................................................................17
Operating Instructions: ..............................................................................................................................18
Digital Clutch Setting............................................................................................................................... 21
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Sensors........................................................................................................................................................27
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DECAPSense (Optional).......................................................................................................................... 31
PRIMER ORIENTATION SENSOR .............................................................................................................34
Sofware Firmware Updates .......................................................................................................................39
Autodrive Maintenance Intervals..............................................................................................................41
Storage Recommendations........................................................................................................................42
System Errors ............................................................................................................................................43
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................43

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Important Safety Instructions
Read this manual completely prior to installation and operation. Understand all safety and operating
instructions. Failure to comply with the WARNINGS and instructions may result in serious injury or
death. WARNINGS throughout this manual will be symbolized by the yellow WARNING symbols seen
below.
WARNING –Activities using the Mark 7® Evolution Autodrive are inherently dangerous and may lead to
injury and even death. Actions as a result of using the Mark 7® product are solely the responsibility of
the user –if you get injured through the reloading process or through the use of ammunition as a result
of the reloading process it is your fault.
WARNING - Mark 7® equipment should only be operated by trained personnel that follow all safety
precautions. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING - This product is designed to be used by reloading personnel in conjunction only with a fully
functioning and well lubricated EvolutionTM reloading press. Its use should be limited to experienced
personnel only. This document contains basic operating and maintenance instructions only.
WARNING - Never leave your Mark 7® Autodrive unattended while it is operating.
WARNING –Never run the Mark 7® Autodrive without the belt guard fully attached to the baseplate.

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WARNING –Never operate the Mark 7® Autodrive while impaired.
WARNING –Never operate the Mark 7® Autodrive without using high quality brass and always use
sufficient lubrication on your brass while operating the Mark 7® Autodrive.
WARNING –The Mark 7® Autodrive is designed to help automate the process of loading and processing
of ammunition. Never operate the Mark 7® Autodrive at speeds higher than you have tested and are
comfortable with for the type of reloading or processing that you are undertaking. Run the Mark 7®
Autodrive at the slowest possible setting to create quality ammunition.
WARNING –Always wear protective eyewear to protect eyes from being injured. Flying debris may
result when using this equipment. Always wear protective clothing that covers arms, legs and neck to
protect from injury.
It is the responsibility of the user to ensure that appropriate protective clothing and equipment are used
to provide protection from those hazards to which personnel are exposed or could be exposed while
working with this product. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death

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Box Contents
Please review these contents and inform us right away if you appear to be missing any of these items:
Main: Mark 7® EvolutionTM Autodrive Assembly (1 item)
Lower Insert:
Left Side: Power Cable (1 item)
Right side: Pocket 1: Large Sprocket and Cap (2 items)
Pocket 2: Hardware (16 items)
•Link Bar
•¼-20 X 1.25”socket Cap Screws (2X)
•3/8-24 X 1.25” Set screw (1X)
•3/8-24 X 1.75”Socket Cap Screws (4X)
•3/8-24 hex jam nut (1X)
•10-24 Thumb Screw (3X)
Middle Insert: (8 items)
•SwageSense® Sensor
•PrimerSense® communication cable
•Cable management (zip ties, zip tie mounts) (4X each)
•Tablet holder with right angle brackets and plugs (1X)
•Tablet mount (1X)
•Micro-USB Cable (1X)
•EMI Filter kit for bulletfeeder (1X)
•MicroSD Card: for software updates (1X)
Top Insert: (4 items)
•Tablet (1X)
•Belt (1X)
•Belt guard (1X)
•Setup instructions (1X)

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Set-Up Procedures
Prior to installation perform the following manual press checks and adjustments (see EvolutionTM User
Manual for location of some of the items below):
1. Ensure that the press/Autodrive combination is on a very solid surface that does not move. The
Mark 7 Autodrive is designed to sit on the 4 rubber feet in the corners, but it can also directly be
bolted to your work bench by removing the 4X rubber feet in the corners, use ¼-20 bolts to
fasten the baseplate to the work surface from underneath. Small vibrations can have an
unpredictable impact on the operation of the machine. Ensure that the machine does not move
whatsoever when operating.
2. Ensure that the press operates according to EvolutionTM specifications defined in the user
manual before you install the Autodrive. Ensure that the shell plate retaining collar is adjusted
so that the shell plate turns freely but is not too loose. Ensure that the index pawl enables the
shell plate to move completely from one index position to the next. Refer to the press user 's
manual for the location of the pawl adjustment screw. Verify that the alignment pins pass
cleanly into their respective holes and are not used to complete the index motion.
3. Check that there is no powder or other debris under the shell plate. Lubricate the press as
described in the EvolutionTM user's manual. Keep the shellplate clean.
4. There will likely be three (3) cables coming from the machine: the power to the case feeder,
bullet feeder, and Autodrive. For best performance we recommend to keep the case feeder
and Mr.Bulletfeeder cables separated from our system cables if possible.
WARNING -Only use Mark 7® accessories with the Mark 7® Autodrive. Mark 7® equipment is prepared
and tested by Mark 7® prior to delivery. To place the equipment into service, please review the
following instructions carefully.
WARNING - In order to ensure proper operation and avoid damage to your press perform the pre-
installation steps.

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1. Removal of Main Autodrive assembly from the packing carton
Upon removal carefully inspect contents for damage. Damage that occurs during shipment should be
reported immediately to the carrier. Major system components listed below.
Figure 1: Major Component Overview
Electronics
Console
Base Plate
Rubber Feet
(4 Corners)
Drive
Sprocket
Motor Mount
Belt Tensioning
shoulder Bolt
Gear Box
Motor

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2. Mounting Evolution to Baseplate
Remove the Handle from the EvolutionTM and place the Press on front of the Autodrive baseplate in the
orientation shown below. Using the 4X 3/8-24 by 1.75” Socket Cap Screws secure the press to the
baseplate. Be mindful not to drag the bottom of the press against the baseplate.
Figure 2 : Mounting to Baseplate
Mounting
Hardware (QTY 4)
Leave Shaft
Adapter Installed

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3. Mounting Large Sprocket
Insert the link arm through the shaft Adapter then fasten the sprocket to the link bar with the 2X ¼-20
socket cap screws. Once the sprocket is secured insert the sprocket cap and thread in the 3/8 Set screw
to lock in the link bar. Lock the set screw in place with the jam nut using a 9/16” socket.
Figure 3: Mounting Large Sprocket

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4. Belt installation
Loosen both motor mount hex bolts with a 9/16”wrench and move the Motor Assembly towards the
Press. Place the belt over the Large sprocket then around the small sprocket. Put the handle between
the shoulder screw on the baseplate and the front of the motor mount and pry to tension the belt. Lock
down the motor mount.
Figure 4: Installing the belt
WARNING
Belt must be properly tensioned for the drive to operate correctly and safely. Belt tension should be
checked periodically –A properly tensioned belt should have about a ¼” of slack between the two
sprockets.

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5. Belt Guard installation
Fasten the belt guard to the baseplate using the 3X 10-24 Thumb screws. Thread the two closest to the
front of the machine about halfway then slide the Belt Guard into position. Once the belt guard is
properly positioned the thumb screws can be fully tightened and the 3rd screw can be installed. Do not
over-tighten.
Figure 5: Installing Belt Guard
WARNING
Never operate the machine without the belt guard installed properly.

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6. Tablet Holder Install
Attach tablet holder arm to the tablet holder. Once attached, clamp tablet holder arm to brass feeder
post at the desired position. Once tablet holder is positioned correctly, carefully pull the arms to expand
enough to accommodate tablet as seen in picture. To power tablet, press and hold the button on the
upper right-hand side of the tablet. Be mindful that the arms do not cover the power or the micro-USB
inputs on the tablet.
Figure 6: Tablet Installed in holder

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7. Tablet Cable Outlet Installation
Figure 7: Tablet Connections (connections may be on top for some tablet models)
Locate and the insert power cable into the tablet’s power jack located directly below the Micro-USB
port. Insert Micro-USB into the input located directly above the power jack. The Micro-USB cable
provided with the machine may be different from the picture above
WARNING
Ensure that the cables are coming from the tablet to the right of the unit. They should be not interfere
with the operator’s vision of the unit and are completely out of the way of the operation of the unit. Do
not zip tie the tablet cables to case feeder pole, case feeder power cord or Mr. Bulletfeeder power
cords.
Power Button
USB Cable
Power Cable

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8. Console Rear inputs
Figure 8: Rear of console Inputs
Before powering on the Mark 7 Units please make the following connections:
Micro-USB: Tablet to Console USB data communication cable
USB: Motor to Console USB data communication cable
8-Pin: Motor to console signal cable
Port #7. Digital Powder Measure (optional)
Port #6. Remote Stop (optional)
Port #5. DecapSense (optional)
Micro
USB
USB
8-Pin
#7
#6
#5
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9. Console Side inputs
Figure 9: Side of Console Inputs
Port #4. (optional)
Port #3. (optional)
Port #2. Primer Orientation Sensor (optional)
Port #1. &
AC INPUT & Power ON/OFF Receptacle: Units are configured in either 110V or 220V.
6-Pin: Motor to Console DC Power Cord
Tablet Power Cord: Connect to tablet
WARNING
Never power on the console switch without the 6-pin molex connector plugged in and never install this
connector with the power already on since the DC voltage would damage the motor's input contacts.
#4
6-PIN
AC INPUT RECT.
POWER ON/OFF
TABLET
POWER
CORD
#3
#2
#1

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10. EMI Filter for Mr.BulletFeeder
There is an external capacitor cable assembly included with your Mark 7® Autodrive. Ensure that this is
attached to the bullet dropper assembly between that assembly and the cables to the bullet feeder to
ensure error-free operation.
Figure 10: Mr. Bulletfeeder filter (Double Alpha)

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11. Manually Operating the EvolutionTM
The EvolutionTM can still be operated manually with an 11/16”wrench or with a 2nd handle adapter
attached the handle on the left side (optional). Having the ability to manually actuate the press is
helpful in setup/machine adjustments and jam clearing situations.
Check the following with a clear shell plate before powering on the machine:
•Toolhead moves the full stroke with no change in resistance
•Belt tension is consistent throughout the full stroke
•Belt tracking is consistent thought the full stroke.
•No cables are near the moving parts of the press, secure any loose cables away from the moving
components
Figure 11: Manually driving the Evolution
Hex / shaft adapter
attachment pint

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Operating Instructions:
WARNING - This equipment uses a high-power motor and drive belt system. Avoid contact with any
part of the drive belt or sprockets. Contact with the drive belt or sprockets could result in serious injury
or death.
Main Screen
Figure 12: System Home Screen
When the tablet is powered on the main screen shown above will launch. This screen contains the
Reloader, firmware and software update applications. Before selecting the Reloader application, make
sure the console is powered on, all system cables are connected and the shellplate is clear.
When powering down the machine, power off the main electronics console first then turn off the tablet
using the turn off tablet icon in the lower left corner. Make sure quick boot mode is DISABLED (uncheck
the “Quickboot mode” pop-up when it appears when you shut the tablet off).

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Waiver Screen & Software and Firmware version
Figure 13: System Waiver Screen
The image above is the first screen displayed after launching the Reloader application. The operator
must accept the terms and conditions on the waiver screen also available on the Mark 7® Reloading
website. If the operator accepts these terms the operator can touch ACCEPT on the screen. If the
operator does not accept these terms they must touch DENY which will immediately close the
application.
The software and firmware version will be displayed at the bottom of the waiver screen as shown
above.
Before each session of use of the machine
Before each loading session, fully inspect the machine –this will reduce the errors you may encounter.
Some of the items to inspect include:
1. All components removed from shellplate
2. Shellplate lined up with indexing guide pins and indexing properly
3. No loose cables, components or accessories around the working areas of the press.

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Control Screen
Figure 14: System Control Screen
CALIBRATE - CALIBRATE signals the Mark 7® Autodrive to find the top and bottom of the presses stroke.
Once calibration is completed all Mark 7® Autodrive features can be used. The shellplate must be clear
when calibrating. Calibration takes approximately 10 seconds to complete.
SPEED (Rounds Per Hour) –After Calibration is completed you may select the speed in which to operate
the machine. These can also be changed on the fly while the press is in motion.
RUN - The RUN function signals the Mark 7® Autodrive to begin operation at the settings requested.
ROUNDS PER HOUR - The 100, 1300, 1600, 1900, 2200, 2500 options under ROUNDS PER HOUR give the
operator the ability to choose their desired cycle speed.
CLEAR SHELL PLATE - The CLEAR SHELL PLATE command will lower the Tool Head just enough so the
shellplate can be rotated to clear the brass at any point during loading. This command will only work
when the press in the HOME position at the top of the stoke.
SINGLE CYCLE - The SINGLE CYCLE function allows the operator to run a single cycle. This command will
only work when the press is stopped and in the top position.