QubicaAMF Edge String User manual

Owner’s Manual
Original Instructions Written in English
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Document # 400-051-202-01 Rev. B
Issued: 11/12/2021

EDGE String
Owner’s Manual, 400-051-202-01 Rev. B
Summary of Changes
Change No.
ECR No.
Rev. A
21-0097
Rev. B
21-0097-02
List of Effective Pages
Page
Change No.
Effective Date
All
Revision A
08/23/2021
2-15 thru 2-18, 2-23,
4-16, 5-46, 5-65, B-3,
B-4
Revision B
11/12/2021

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Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Section 1 Safety..........................................................................................................................................1-1
Safety ..............................................................................................................................................1-3
Safety Labels Overview ...................................................................................................................1-4
Safety Definitions............................................................................................................................1-5
Safety Tools.....................................................................................................................................1-7
Product Configurations & Guard/Cover Locations .........................................................................1-8
1.5.1. Machine Pair (Config. #: 612-051-112 Rev. L or later).............................................................1-9
1.5.2. Single Odd Machine (Config. #: 612-051-113 Rev. H or later)...............................................1-11
1.5.3. Single Even Machine (Config. #: 612-051-114 Rev. H or later)..............................................1-13
1.5.4. Extra-Wide Machine Pair (Config. #: 612-051-117 Rev. E or later) .......................................1-15
Safety Label Locations...................................................................................................................1-17
1.6.1. Machine Boundary Safety Labels...........................................................................................1-17
1.6.2. Pinspotter Safety Labels ........................................................................................................1-18
1.6.3. Chain Lift Safety Labels ..........................................................................................................1-19
Section 2 Operation ...................................................................................................................................2-1
Section Overview ............................................................................................................................2-3
Major Components & Subassemblies.............................................................................................2-3
2.2.1. Pinspotter Pair .........................................................................................................................2-3
2.2.2. Pinspotter.................................................................................................................................2-4
2.2.3. Brake/Encoder Assembly.........................................................................................................2-4
2.2.4. Reel Arm Assembly ..................................................................................................................2-4
2.2.5. Reel Arm...................................................................................................................................2-4
2.2.6. Drawbar Assembly...................................................................................................................2-5
2.2.7. Drawbar Pulley.........................................................................................................................2-5
2.2.8. Pulley Flip Bracket....................................................................................................................2-5
2.2.9. Tangle Switch Emitter Board ...................................................................................................2-5
2.2.10. String Comb............................................................................................................................2-5
2.2.11. String Tray..............................................................................................................................2-6
2.2.12. Gearmotor .............................................................................................................................2-6
2.2.13. Control Box ............................................................................................................................2-6
2.2.14. Upper Table ...........................................................................................................................2-6
2.2.15. Table Pulley............................................................................................................................2-7
2.2.16. Lower Table............................................................................................................................2-7
2.2.17. Pin Centering Ring..................................................................................................................2-7
2.2.18. Kickback .................................................................................................................................2-7
2.2.19. Kickback Nose Block...............................................................................................................2-7
2.2.20. Machine Support ...................................................................................................................2-8
2.2.21. Chain Lift ................................................................................................................................2-8
2.2.22. Ball Lifter Assembly................................................................................................................2-8
2.2.23. Double Division Rail Assembly...............................................................................................2-8
2.2.24. Cross Sweep...........................................................................................................................2-9
2.2.25. Down Sweep ..........................................................................................................................2-9
2.2.26. Shield/Pitlight Assembly ........................................................................................................2-9
2.2.27. Pitlight Fixture........................................................................................................................2-9
2.2.28. Ball Detector ........................................................................................................................2-10
2.2.29. Pit Assembly.........................................................................................................................2-10

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2.2.30. Pit Floor Assembly ...............................................................................................................2-10
2.2.31. Pit Curtain ............................................................................................................................2-10
2.2.32. Pit Cushion ...........................................................................................................................2-11
2.2.33. Pit Cushion Block..................................................................................................................2-11
2.2.34. Pit Cushion Shock.................................................................................................................2-11
2.2.35. Pit Rear Guard......................................................................................................................2-11
2.2.36. Double Division Guard .........................................................................................................2-11
2.2.37. Chain Lift/Machine Guards ..................................................................................................2-12
2.2.38. Pit Hinged Top Cover ...........................................................................................................2-12
2.2.39. Machine Rear Cover.............................................................................................................2-12
2.2.40. Pinspotter Top Guard...........................................................................................................2-13
2.2.41. Reel Arm Cover ....................................................................................................................2-13
2.2.42. Pinspotter Sprocket Guard ..................................................................................................2-13
2.2.43. System Controller ................................................................................................................2-13
2.2.44. Wireways .............................................................................................................................2-14
2.2.45. 10-Pin Bowling .....................................................................................................................2-14
System Controller..........................................................................................................................2-15
2.3.1. Port Layout.............................................................................................................................2-16
2.3.2. Port Descriptions ...................................................................................................................2-17
2.3.3. Machine Activation................................................................................................................2-19
2.3.4. Emergency Stop (E-Stop) .......................................................................................................2-19
2.3.5. Keypad ...................................................................................................................................2-20
2.3.6. Display....................................................................................................................................2-21
Section 3 Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................3-1
Section Overview ............................................................................................................................3-3
Level 1 Interventions –Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Not Required.......................................................3-4
3.2.1. Clear Pin Tangle .......................................................................................................................3-4
3.2.2. Clear Stuck Ball on Pit Floor or Pindeck...................................................................................3-4
3.2.3. Clear Ball Jam or Stuck Ball in Double Division........................................................................3-4
3.2.4. Clean Pindeck and Pit OR Clean Lane with Lane Machine.......................................................3-4
3.2.5. Perform String Adjustment......................................................................................................3-5
Level 2 Interventions –Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Required .............................................................3-6
3.3.1. Clear Stuck Ball at Chain Lift ....................................................................................................3-7
3.3.2. Repair Worn String Above Pin .................................................................................................3-7
3.3.3. Replace Pin and/or String Sleeve.............................................................................................3-8
3.3.4. Replace Pin String ..................................................................................................................3-10
3.3.5. Rotate Pins.............................................................................................................................3-11
Reference Tables...........................................................................................................................3-14
3.4.1. Bolt Torque Table...................................................................................................................3-14
3.4.2. String Length Table ................................................................................................................3-14
Section 4 Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................4-1
Section Overview ............................................................................................................................4-3
System Controller Error Codes........................................................................................................4-4
Machine Control Box Operation/Troubleshooting.......................................................................4-10
Chain Lift Control Box Operation/Troubleshooting......................................................................4-11
Additional Troubleshooting Cases ................................................................................................4-12
4.5.1. Ball Not Returned to Bowler..................................................................................................4-12
4.5.2. Chain Lift Runs Continuously at Slow Speed..........................................................................4-13