Mark 7 1050 PRO Autodrive User manual

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Mark 7® 1050 PRO Autodrive
User Manual v 9.3
(Supports Dillon 1050 Super, RL1050, RL1100 and
CP2000 Presses)
Read this manual and the Dillon Precision Press 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 .....................................................................................................................................6
Set-Up Procedures........................................................................................................................................7
1. Removal of equipment from the packing carton.........................................................................8
2. Determine mounting holes for either Super 1050 or RL 1050 ....................................................9
3. Mounting large sprocket............................................................................................................10
4. Belt installation..........................................................................................................................11
5. Belt tensioning...........................................................................................................................12
6. Belt Guard installation ...............................................................................................................13
7. Removing the ratchet system on the 1050................................................................................14
8. Tablet holder install ...................................................................................................................15
9. Tablet cable outlet installation ..................................................................................................17
10. Console Rear I/O inputs........................................................................................................... 18
11. Console Side I/O inputs............................................................................................................19
12. EMI FILTER for Bulletfeeders ...................................................................................................21
13. EMI FILTER for Casefeeders ....................................................................................................22
14. Recommended Cable management ........................................................................................24
15. Manully Driving the press .......................................................................................................27
Sensors........................................................................................................................................................28
(Optional).............................................................................................................28
DecapSense™(Optional) ...........................................................................................................................29
(Optional).............................................................................................................. 32
(Optional).........................................................................................................37
*original sensor attached to Dillon Powder Check (Optional)......................... 51
1050 Safety Shield with Electronic Disconnect (Optional)………………………………………………………………. 53
Operating Instructions: 1050 PRO ..............................................................................................................56
Sofware Firmware Updates ........................................................................................................................63
Autodrive Maintenance Intervals ...............................................................................................................69
Dillon 1050 SUPER Lubrication Points.........................................................................................................69

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Storage Recommendations.........................................................................................................................70
Reloading Manual .......................................................................................................................................71
Ensuring proper system operation .............................................................................................................71
Calibration................................................................................................................................................... 71
Test Rounds.................................................................................................................................................71
Digital Clutch Setting................................................................................................................................... 72
..................................................................................................................................... 73
Communications Errors ..............................................................................................................................75
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................76
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® 1050 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.

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WARNING - This product is designed to be used by reloading personnel in conjunction only with a fully
functioning and well lubricated Dillon 1050 reloading press. Its use should be limited to experienced
personnel only. All personnel using this equipment are assumed to have prior experience setting up and
operating a Dillon 1050 reloading press. 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.
WARNING –Never operate the Mark 7® Autodrive unless it is completely within Dillon Precision factory
specifications and is operating within factory parameters. This includes the shell plate locating pins and
other machine-specific features. Read and understand the latest Dillon Precision 1050 manual for your
make and model machine and ensure that you fully understand the Dillon directions.
Never operate the Mark 7® Autodrive with any third party accessories that substantially change the
operation of the Mark 7® Autodrive
WARNING –Never operate the Mark 7® Autodrive while impaired.
WARNING –Never operate that Mark 7® Autodrive without using high quality brass and always use
sufficient lubrication on your brass while operating the Mark 7® Autodrive.

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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 insure 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® 1050 PRO 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 hex head bolts (4X)
•¼-20 lock washers (4X)
•¼-20 socket head (2X)
•3/8-24 X 1.25” Set screw (1X)
•3/8-24 hex nut (1X)
•10-32 Thumb Screw (3X)
•RL Hardware Kit
Middle Insert: (6 items)
•Cable management (zip ties, zip tie mounts) (4X each)
•Tablet holder with 4X right angle inserts and plugs (1X)
•Tablet mount (1X)
•Micro-USB Cable (1X)
•EMI Filter kit for case feeder and 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
The Mark 7® Autodrive is manufactured with superior craftsmanship and quality that is backed by a
factory warranty.
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.
Prior to installation perform the following manual press checks and adjustments (see Dillon Precision
Super 1050 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
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. Always have your loader grounded to a high-quality grounding line.
3. Ensure that the press operates according to Dillon Precision specifications before you install the
autodrive. Any modifications to your machine outside of the Dillon standard configuration and
parameters will void the Mark 7® warranty. 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.
4. Check that there is no powder or other debris under the shell plate. Lubricate the press as
described in the Dillon Precision user's manual. Keep the shell plate clean.
5. 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.

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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
Motor
Electronics Console
Base Plate
Rubber Feet (4 Corners)
Gear Box
Drive Sprocket
Motor Mount
Belt Tensioning Shoulder Bolt

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2. Determine mounting holes for either Super 1050/RL 1050/RL1100/CP2000
Figure 2: Mounting Location on baseplate for RL and Super
Depending on whether you have a Super 1050/RL 1100/RL 1050/CP2000 there are specific mounting holes
for each. You can see in the picture above the two sets of four holes each. When mounting the press to
the baseplate, thread all four bolts into the baseplate before final tightening (RL1100/CP2000 uses the
longer bolts). Torque the ¼-20 screws to 4-5 ft. lbs. (5.5-6.5 Nm). For RL 1100 use longer ¼-20 X 1-7/8”
screws from RL 1100 Hardware Kit provided.
The mounting holes in the Super 1050/RL 1100/CP2000 are the closest to the front of the baseplate and
the holes for the RL 1050 are the farthest.
Be mindful not to drag the bottom of the press against the baseplate. We recommend that you place the
bottom of the press as close to the mounting holes as possible in order to avoid unnecessary scratches to
the anodized finish of the baseplate.
Once mounted articulate the handle so that the press is at the top of stoke and proceed to loosen and
remove the set screw that holds the handle in place.
Super 1050/RL1100/CP2000
Mounting Holes
RL1050 Mounting
Holes

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3. Mounting large sprocket
There are two sets of holes in the sprocket; one set for the Super 1050 and one set for the
RL1050/RL1100/CP2000. Indicator must be at 12:00 position.
Figure 3: 1050 fastened to baseplate with large sprocket installed
Make sure the toolhead is in the UP position. Remove the lever and slide the large sprocket onto the 1050
input shaft as seen in the photo. Position the sprocket so the label is upright and indicator hole is at the
top. The center sprocket hole is ECCENTRIC, if the sprocket is mounted upside down the belt will not
tension properly and will loosen during the stroke. Next insert the link bar and rotate the sprocket so
the correct pair of holes lines up with the link bar. The indentation under the hole is for the 1050 RL and
1100 RL and the hole without an indentation is for the Super 1050 press.
Thread in the long ⅜-24 set screw into the 1050 input shaft in order to pinch the link bar.
Then insert the sprocket cap and fasten with the ⅜ nut. Torque to 4-5 ft lb (5.5- 6.5 Nm).
Torque both 1/4 -20 screws 4-5 ft. lbs. (5.5-6.5 Nm).
Indicator Hole
RL1050/RL1100/CP2000
Mounting Holes
Super 1050 Mounting
Holes

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4. Belt installation
Figure 4: Installing belt on large Sprocket
Loosen both motor mount hex bolts with a 9/16 wrench. Then rotate the large sprocket counterclockwise
so that the press is in the full down stroke position.
Place belt over small sprocket making sure motor mount is all the way forward. Loop belt under bottom
section of large sprocket and rotate the large sprocket clockwise to properly seat the belt.
WARNING
The press may rotate back to the up position so you may need an assistant to hold it in position.

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5. Belt tensioning
Figure 5: Tensioning Belt
Using the 1050 lever that you removed from your machine, tension the belt by prying against the
tensioning bolt and front of motor mount as shown in the illustration. A properly tensioned belt should
have about a ¼” of slack between the two sprockets. Tighten the two motor mount cap screws to maintain
the tension. Torque them to 15-18 ft lb (20-25 Nm).
WARNING
Belt must be properly tensioned for the drive to operate correctly and safely. Belt tension should be
checked periodically –when tensioned properly it should be tight with just a little flexibility from the
rubber material –you should be able to push down on the belt and it should feel firm.

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6. Belt Guard installation
Figure 6: Belt Guard Installed (RL 1050/Super 1050)
For the 1050 RL and Super 1050 fasten the belt guard to the baseplate using the 3X 10-32 Thumb
screws. Do not over-tighten.
Figure 7: Belt Guard Installed (RL 1100/CP2000)
For RL 1100/CP2000 use 3X 7/8” high Spacers and 3X 1-1/8” long Thumb Screws from Hardware Kit
provided.
WARNING Never operate the machine without the belt guard installed properly.
3X Spacer
3X 1-1/8” Long Thumb Screw

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7. Removing the ratchet system on the Super 1050/RL 1100/RL 1050
Figure 8: Removing Ratchet arm
In order to use the Jog functionality of the Mark 7® Autodrive the ratcheting system on the Dillon must
be removed –but that is a decision best made by the user. You can either choose to remove the ratchet
arm Dillon Part #13376 or the toolhead ratchet Dillon Part #11688 or both (recommended) as shown
above. If you remove the ratchet plate make sure to re-install the Cam Guide Bolt Dillon Part # 12486
shown in Figure 8.
Ratchet
Restriction Tab
#13376
Toolhead
Ratchet
#11688

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Figure 9: Ratchet mechanism removed
WARNING
If you remove the ratcheting system please be very careful to not over or under index the machine –
double loads and squibs can occur as a result of this situation and it is your responsibility to know when
the press has created this situation. An example is: the digital clutch engages at the bottom of the
stroke –a primer is already inserted in one case and powder in another. Jog Up or manually clear the
shellplate to fix the jam and then activate Run on the press. This would create a potentially dangerous
situation. The correct resolution of this is to turn the press off, remove the power cord. Manually
manipulate the press to fix the impacted areas, clear the press, and start the loading process again while
discarding the affected rounds.
Re-install Cam
guide bolt
#12486

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8. Tablet holder install
Figure 10: Tablet Installed in holder
Attach tablet holder arm to the tablet holder. The tablet holder will make a positive clicking sound when
it is seated correctly. Once attached, clamp tablet holder arm to brass feeder post at the desired
position. To power tablet, press and hold the button on the upper right side of the tablet.
Once tablet holder is positioned correctly, carefully pull tablet holder laterally (for 7” and 9”) to expand
enough to accommodate tablet as seen in picture. Be mindful that the arms do not cover the power or
the micro-USB inputs on the tablet.
WARNING
Ensure that the cables are coming from the tablet to the right of the unit. They should 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 Dillon case feeder pole, case feeder power cord or Mr. Bulletfeeder
power cords.
POWER BUTTON
Located on Side or
Top depending on
model

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Figure 11: Tablet Holder orientation for 9 inch tablet (left) Upgraded 10 inch (Right)
Figure 12: Side view of Tablet holder 9 inch (left) Upgraded 10 inch (Right)
Once tablet holder is positioned, carefully pull tablet holder to expand enough to accommodate tablet
as shown above. Be mindful that the arms do not cover the power or the micro-USB inputs on the
tablet. There are 2 sets of right angle adapters, the short adapters are used on the 7” and 10” tablets
and the longer adapters are used on the 9”.

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9. Tablet cable outlet installation
Figure 13: 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.
Insert Micro-USB into the input located directly above the power jack. The Micro-USB provided with the
machine may be different from the picture above as the new version is a 1 piece micro-to-micro usb
cable that can be installed in any direction. The original Micro-USB cable is a 2-part assembly, the short
adapter with the tablet label plugs into the tablet. The long portion of the cable plugs into the
console; see section 11 or port location. The USB CONNECTION WILL ONLY WORK PLUGGED IN THIS
ORIENTATION.
WARNING -The operator of the press should always stand in front of the machine, facing the tablet with
hands near the tablet to press the STOP button in the event the press needs to stop. You should visually
see the decapping die spent primers and watch for bullets toppling or powder spilling. The best vantage
point for this is standing immediately in front of the press.

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10. Console Rear inputs
Figure 14: 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. *original sensor attached to Dillon Powder Check (optional)
Port #6. 1050 Safety shield and Wired Remote Stop (optional)
Port #5. DecapSense™ Sensor (Optional)
Micro
USB
USB
8-Pin
#7
#6
#5
6

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11. Console Side inputs
Figure 15: Side of Console Inputs
Port #4. Mark 7® PowderCheck™Sensor (Optional)
Port #3. (Optional)
Port #2. (Optional)
Port #1. (Optional)
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