Phoenix Contact CUTFOX 10 User manual

Original operating instructions
Operation of the Cutting Machine
CUTFOX 10

2015-05-05
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Operation of the Cutting Machine CUTFOX 10
UM EN CUTFOX 10
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Designation From this Serial No. onwards Order No.
CUTFOX 10 231000 1206829
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Table of contents
1 Basic information .......................................................................................................................7
1.1 Intended use..........................................................................................................7
1.2 For your safety.......................................................................................................7
2 Operating the CUTFOX 10 .........................................................................................................8
2.1 Scope of supply and overview ...............................................................................8
2.2 Setting up the CUTFOX 10 .................................................................................9
2.3 Connecting and inserting the cable......................................................................10
2.4 Automatic cable cutting .......................................................................................11
2.5 Planning cutting jobs with a PC............................................................................12
2.6 Manual cable cutting............................................................................................14
2.7 Exiting from cutting ..............................................................................................14
3 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................15
3.1 Error messages on the Display............................................................................15
3.2 The length cut is wrong........................................................................................16
3.3 Adjusting the cable conveyor speed ....................................................................16
3.4 CUTFOX 10 will not switch on .............................................................................17
3.5 Adjusting or replacing the rollers..........................................................................18
3.6 Replacing the cutters ..........................................................................................19
A Appendix ..................................................................................................................................20
A 1 Ordering data.......................................................................................................20
A 2 Technical data .....................................................................................................20
A 3 Declaration of conformity.....................................................................................21

Basic information
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1 Basic information
1.1 Intended use
The CUTFOX 10 cutting machine cuts cables, litz wires, shrink sleeves and similar profiles
and is particularly suitable for series production.
The CUTFOX 10 is exclusively intended for cutting cables, litz wires, shrink sleeves and
similar profiles up to 8 mm.
Please note that only finely stranded copper litz wires up to 10 mm2and solid copper cables
up to a maximum of 2.5 mm2may be used. Steel wires or similar may never be used, as
these would destroy the cutter.
Willful modifications to the CUTFOX 10 are prohibited for safety reasons.
The required length and number of wires is entered either directly in the CUTFOX 10 with
the keypad or can be documented on the PC with the supplied software and loaded to the
CUTFOX 10.
1.2 For your safety
WARNING: The CUTFOX 10 may only be used
– as intended and
– when in perfect working order regarding safe functioning.
WARNING: All persons responsible for commissioning, operating and maintenance of
the CUTFOX 10 must be appropriately qualified and have read this user manual. In par-
ticular, they must be able to recognize dangers.
WARNING: Danger of cutting and crushing
Never stick your finger into the outlet slot. The outlet slot may not be manipulated.
NOTE: Only use original replacement parts from Phoenix Contact.
WARNING: The front door is installed for the safety of the operator. It is prohibited in all
circumstances to modify, remove or by means of alterations bypass it.
The CUTFOX 10 may be operated only when the front door is closed.
Disconnect the mains plug before beginning maintenance work.
Make sure that there are no foreign objects inside the housing.

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2 Operating the CUTFOX 10
2.1 Scope of supply and overview
Figure 2-1 Scope of delivery and overview of the operating components
1RS-232 interface 11 Metering roller
2Mains connection 12 Insertion slot
3Mains fuses 13 Door opener
4Mains switch 14 Display
5Adjusting screw 15 Key pad
6Drive rolls 16 Allen key, size 3
7Cutter 17 Removal hook
8Outlet slot 18 Power cable
9Cable routing 19 RS-232 cable
10 Front door Not pictured: CD-ROM, user manual

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2.2 Setting up the CUTFOX 10
Figure 2-2 Example for fixing the CUTFOX 10
NOTE: The device must be set up on a level and horizontal surface.
NOTE: During operation and storage, avoid the following:
– humid or dusty places and
– locations exposed to high levels of heat, direct sunlight or low temperatures (operat-
ing range: 15°C ... 35°C).
NOTE: Set up the CUTFOX 10 so that it cannot slip from its work surface. Use a non-slip
mat or fix the CUTFOX 10 in place, as depicted in Fig. 9 (right).
NOTE: Do not spill liquids on the CUTFOX 10.
Do not expose the CUTFOX 10 to strong vibrations or shocks.
NOTE: If the machine is moved from a cold location to a warm location, condensation can
form.
Before using the CUTFOX 10, open the front door and allow condensation to evaporate.

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2.3 Connecting and inserting the cable
Connecting to mains
•Connect the power cable (2).
•Switch on the CUTFOX 10 with the mains switch (3)
(press I).
The display (4) and the red "stop" LED (5) light up.
Inserting the cable
•Press the door opener (1) and fold down the front door
(2).
The rollers are raised (3).
•Insert the cable between the rollers and pull it through
the cable routing and out through the outlet slot (4).
•Fold up the front door (6).
The rollers clamp the cable firmly (5).
If you cut very soft or hard material, it is advisable to change
the clamping pressure (see page 18).
Adjusting the measuring unit between millimeter and
inch
The default is millimeter.
•Press and hold the "mode" button for approx. six sec-
onds, until this display appears.
•Press the "4" key for mm/inch adjustment.
The measuring unit currently in use is framed (here, it is
mm).
•The "2" key sets the measuring unit to mm.
The "8" key sets the measuring unit to inch.
•Press the "enter" key to save the value and return to
mode selection.
With the "mode" button, you can return to mode selec-
tion without saving.

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2.4 Automatic cable cutting
The CUTFOX 10 cuts the amount entered automatically to a specified length. This is the
default mode and is active when the machine is switched on.
•Switch on the CUTFOX 10.
•Insert the cable as described (see page 10).
•To switch into this mode, press the "mode" button and then the "1" key.
Entering the parameters • Enter the length and number of cuts with the keys "0" to "9".
•You can overwrite the values or delete them with the "C" button.
•For entries in inches, decimal places can be used.
•Switch to the next line with the "enter" key.
Cutting the cable • Press the "start" button. The green LED lights up.
The cable is then cut automatically.
Pausing or stopping the
cable
•Cutting can be interrupted. To do this, press the "stop" button. The red "stop" LED
flashes.
•Press the "start" button to continue cutting.
•If you would like to stop cutting, press and hold the "stop" button for at least two sec-
onds. The To go display is set to "0000".
Cutting finished When the cutting is completed, the To go display reads "0000" and a checkmark is shown.
The length and number can be re-entered.
Changing modes • Press the "mode" button to switch back to mode selection.
Length (mm or inch, see page 10)
Number of cuts
To go (Number of cuts remaining)

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2.5 Planning cutting jobs with a PC
Data records with cutting jobs can be created at a PC. The data records contain information
about the desired number and length as well as a description of the cable. These data re-
cords are then processed sequentially from the CUTFOX 10.
You can store and process up to 20 projects (lists) with a maximum of 100 data records (cut-
ting jobs).
Connecting the
CUTFOX 10 to a PC
•Switch off the CUTFOX 10 and the PC before connecting.
•Connect the CUTFOX 10 to a PC with the RS-232 cable supplied. The RS-232 inter-
face is on the back side of the CUTFOX 10.
•Switch the CUTFOX 10 and the PC back on.
•Create the cutting jobs at the PC with the help of the CUTSOFT software supplied.
•Switch into the appropriate mode. Press the "mode" button and then the "2" key.
Loading a project to the
CUTFOX 10
•Load the desired project to the CUTFOX 10 with help of the software.
While the project is being loaded to the CUTFOX 10, a display appears on the screen.
When it is finished loading, a display for project selection appears.
Project selection • Select the project number.
The "2" key lowers this number.
The "8" key raises this number.
•Press the "enter" key to confirm the selection.
Then the settings for the selected project are displayed.
Text description
Number of data records
Project number
Project number
Data record number
Number
of data records
Length
Number
To go
Text description

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Deleting a project • If you would like to delete the current project, press and hold the "stop" button for at
least two seconds. This display appears.
•To delete the project and return to project selection, press the "2" key.
•To return to project selection without deleting, press the "enter" key.
Changing settings
If, for example, a data record has been created where more cable is cut than actually re-
quired, then the number can be decreased here. But the next time this data record is ac-
cessed, the higher number, which is saved, will be used.
•Select a data record with the keys "0" to "9".
•You can overwrite the values or delete them with the "C" button.
•Switch to the next line with the "enter" key.
•Enter the length and number of cuts with the keys "0" to "9".
•For entries in inches, decimal places can be used.
Cutting the cable • Insert the cable as described (see page 10).
•Press the "start" button. The green LED lights up.
The CUTFOX 10 then processes all of the project's data records automatically.
Pausing or stopping the
cable
•Cutting can be interrupted. To do this, press the "stop" button. The red "stop" LED
flashes and this display appears.
•Press the "start" button to continue cutting.
•To stop cutting, press the "mode" button to switch to another data record or close the
project.
End of the project The cutting is finished when this display appears.
•To return to project selection, press the "enter" key.
•To delete the completed project and return to project selection, press the "C" key.
The values for length and number shown in project selection can be edited. The changes
remain until the project is switched or closed.
Permanent changes have to be made at the PC and then loaded to the CUTFOX 10.

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2.6 Manual cable cutting
The cable can be moved and cut using button commands.
•Insert the cable as described (see page 10).
•Switch on the CUTFOX 10.
•To switch into this mode, press the "mode" button and then the "3" key.
Cutting cable • Press and hold the "6" key until the cable has been moved the desired length.
•Press the "2" key to cut the cable.
Deleting the length • Press the "C" key to delete the set length.
Changing modes • Press the "mode" button to switch back to mode selection.
2.7 Exiting from cutting
•When no more cable is to be cut, switch off the mains switch (press 0).
•Open the front door and remove the cable.
Length moved (mm or inch, see page 10)
Cutting

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3 Troubleshooting
3.1 Error messages on the Display
Metering and drive rollers
Table 3-1 Error messages and remedies
Display Cause Remedy
Front door is open. •Close front door.
The error is trig-
gered when the
motor receives cur-
rent but the meter-
ing rollers are not
turning.
The metering roller does not detect a
cable.
•Insert a new cable.
While conveying the cable, it jammed or
made a knot. The drive rollers slip.
•Check if there is a jam or knot.
The force required to unwind the cable
is too large. The drive rollers slip.
•Check if the force required to unwind the cable is too
large.
The rollers do not convey the cable
properly. The drive rollers slip.
•Adjust the clamping pressure of the drive rollers (see
page 18).
•Replace the drive rollers (see page 18).
•Use drive rollers that suited to the cable (see page 20).
The metering roller slips past the cable. •Check if the metering roller is worn.
•Use a metering roller that suits the cable (see
page 20).
The error is trig-
gered when the
motor current in-
creases too fast.
While conveying the cable, it jammed or
made a knot. The drive rollers are
locked or are about to lock.
•Check if there is a jam or knot.
The force required to unwind the cable
is too large. The drive rollers are locked
or are about to lock.
•Check if the force required to unwind the cable is too
large.
Maximum cutting force exceeded •Check if the cable cross section is too large or if the ca-
ble is for some other reason not suitable.
•Switch the cutter (see page 19).
Press the "enter" key to delete the error message.
Metering
roller
Drive rollers

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3.2 The length cut is wrong
•Check if the drive or metering rollers are worn and replace them.
•Adjust the clamping pressure of the drive rollers (see page 18).
•If the insulation of the cable is very hard, the metering roller can be exchanged with a
PU roller or a steel roller (see page 18).
If the actual length cut is not consistent with the length set, the CUTFOX 10 has to be read-
justed.
•Press and hold the "mode" button for approx. six seconds until this display appears.
•Press the "1" key to adjust the length.
A value for length adjustment is displayed (here: 5659). This value indicates the number
of pulses per meter.
•The "2" key lowers this value and with it the length conveyed.
The "8" key raises this value and with it the length conveyed.
•Press the "enter" key to save the value and return to mode selection.
With the "mode" button, you can return to mode selection without saving.
3.3 Adjusting the cable conveyor speed
The speed with which the cable is moved can be adjusted. This speed can be adjusted sep-
arately for automatic and manual modes.
•Press and hold the "mode" button for approx. six seconds until this display appears.
•Press the "2" key to change the speed in automatic mode and the "3" key for manual
mode.
•The speed is preset to 100% and can be lowered.
The "2" key lowers this value and thus the speed.
The "8" key raises this value and thus the speed.
•Press the "enter" key to save the value and return to mode selection.
With the "mode" button, you can return to mode selection without saving.

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3.4 CUTFOX 10 will not switch on
No mains connection
•Check whether the mains plug is connected to the CUTFOX 10 mains connection and
the shock-proof plug is connected to the mains socket.
•Make sure that the power supply at the mains socket is OK.
Mains fuse blown
•Remove the fuse holder (3).
•Check the mains fuses (4).
•Replace the blown mains fuse (for ordering data see
page 20).
•Push the fuse holder back in
WARNING: Risk of injury
Switch off the CUTFOX 10 (1) and disconnect
the mains plug (2).
NOTE: The fuse holder should snap into place.

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3.5 Adjusting or replacing the rollers
Adjusting the clamping pressure of the drive rollers (B)
The clamping pressure must suit the cable. For standard ca-
ble, it does not need to be changed.
The following generally applies:
– Hard and thick material: more pressure
– Soft and thin material: less pressure
•Press the door opener and fold down the front door.
•Set the clamping pressure with the adjusting screw.
Rotate left more pressure
Rotate right less pressure
Replacing drive or metering rollers
•Press the door opener and fold down the front door.
•Insert the removal hook (1) supplied behind the rollers
(2) and push off the rollers.
•Replace the rollers (for ordering data see page 20).
•Fold up the front door.
•Plug in the mains plug again.
B
B
A
B
B
WARNING: Risk of injury
Switch off the CUTFOX 10 and disconnect the
mains plug.
NOTE: Replace the drive rollers (B) in pairs on-
ly.
Pay attention to the flat guiding surface (3)
when mounting.

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3.6 Replacing the cutters
Removing the drive rollers
•Press the door opener and fold down the front door.
•Insert the removal hook (1) supplied behind the rollers
(2) and push off the rollers.
Removing the cutters
•Loosen the screws (1) with the Allen key supplied.
•Remove both cutters (2 and 4).
Mounting the cutters
•Place the lower blade (4) with the threaded insert onto
the holder from the right.
•Place the upper blade (2) onto the holder from the left.
•Tighten the screws with the Allen key.
•Remount the drive rollers.
•Fold up the front door.
•Plug in the mains plug again.
WARNING: Risk of injury
Switch off the CUTFOX 10 and disconnect the
mains plug.
NOTE: Always replace both cutters.
Pay attention when mounting that the slanted
cutting surfaces (3) face outwards.
NOTE: Pay attention to the position of the flat
guide surfaces on the shafts (5) when mounting
the rollers.

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A Appendix
A 1 Ordering data
Cutting machine
Replacement parts
Accessories
A 2 Technical data
Description Designation Order No. Pcs./Pkt.
Cutting machine CUTFOX 10 1206829 1
Description Designation Order No. Pcs./Pkt.
Drive / metering rollers
2 replacement rolls for CUTFOX 10 CF-10 WHEEL SET 1207271 1
2 replacement rolls for CUTFOX 10, with PU
tread, for sensitive cables/conductors and their in-
sulation (for hard insulation to some extent)
CF-10 WHEEL PU 1200098 1
2 replacement rolls for CUTFOX 10, with hard-
ened, finely knurled steel tread, for very hard insu-
lation and materials
CF-10 WHEEL STEEL 1200099 1
Cutter CF-10 CUTTER KNIFE SET 1207284 1 set
Mains fuse T 2A/250V (20 x 5 mm) – On request 1 pair
Removal hook CF-10 ABZH 1207297 1
Description Designation Order No. Pcs./Pkt.
Cable unwinder CUTFOX 10 C-UN 1208393 1
Technical data
Mains connection 90 V ... 264 V / 47 Hz ... 63 Hz
Power consumption 150 VA
Cutting efficiency (flexible/solid) 0.08 mm2 ... 10 mm2/0.08 mm2 ... 2.5 mm2
Maximum throughput 8 mm
Cross section setting Automatically
Number of cuts 1 ... 9999 Pcs.
Length of cuts 2 mm ... 999999 mm/0.1 in. ... 99999.9 in.
Feed rate max. 0.5 m/s
Interface RS-232
Dimensions (W x H x D) 194 mm x 228 mm x 301 mm
Weight 10 kg