Sic Marking i124s User manual

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i124s
USER MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I - INTRODUCTION 4
II - PRESENTATION
1/ Functioning principles 4
2/ Description 4
III –INSTALLATION
1/ Unpacking 4
2/ Installation 5
IV –USE of the machine
1/ Safety 6
2/ Positioning and clamping of the parts 7
3/ Adjustment of the machine 7
4/ Material and part shape 9
V - INTRODUCTION 8
VI –AFTER-SALES 8
VII –PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 8
VIII –SPARE PARTS 10
IX –TROUBLE SHOOTING 11
ANNEX 13

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I - INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a SIC MARKING machine for your marking applications.
SIC marking systems contribute to improve industrial marking standards and we welcome
you as a user of our systems.
This guide contains the installation and use instructions for the “Integrated”type machines.
We recommend that you read it carefully before installing the system.
We invite you to contact our local distributor first.
II - PRESENTATION
1/ Functioning principle
SIC Scratching machines enable to mark parts by material displacement.
Characters are made by a succession of lines resulting from a pin displacement.
This principle enables to identify parts of any shape, made of either hard or soft
materials with a permanent mark.
2/ Description
The system is made of the following parts:
a) the marking head
It is the mechanism part. It carries and drives the marking tool : the pin.
b) The controller
It contains the electronics. A push button box will command the start or stop of the
marking cycle..
III - Installation
1/ UNPACKING
Except if we deliver the system, it is generally delivered on a pallet, which needs to be kept
for any return of the material.
Remove the sub-systems carefully from the pallet (controller, button box, options...).
Remove both safety bolts and remove the machine.

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2/ INSTALLATION
a) Fixing
The marking system must be installed on a perfectly rigid and stable appropriate support
frame.
b) Connections
Figure 1 : Rear of e10
Rear of E10 controller
N°
TITLE
CONNECT TO :
CODE ARTICLE
1
MARKER
MARKING MACHINE
2
I/O
INPUT/OUTPUT/MARKING
FILE
3
START/STOP
CONTROL HANDBOX
4
SERIAL
PC / PLC
5
HOST
PC / PLC
6
USB DEVICE
PC
7
ACCESSORY 1
D-AXE
OPTION
3 300 050
8
ACCESSORY 2
Z-AXE / 4th AXE
9
PROFIBUS
PC/PLC
OPTION
10
ETHERNET
PC/PLC
OPTION
3 300 051
11
USB KEYBOARD
USB KEYBOARD
12
WIFI
ANTENNA
13
TRAPPE A.U /
BATTERIE
OPTION

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CONF OPT
COM
RESERVED
15
POWER SUPPLY
Please be sure that the power supply is grounded.
Connect to the controller the different elements by plugging in the connectors at the rear face
of the controller.
The PC will not be used for most application so you don’t need to connect it if the machine is
running in stand alone mode. Otherwise, use the HOST port for such connection.
Connect the marking head to the compressed air system (6 bars maximum) with a 6 mm
diameter hose.
NEVER UNPLUG THE CONTROLLER WHEN THE POWER IS ON
AS IT MAY SERIOUSLY DETERIORATE THE
EQUIPMENT.
c) Software
Consult the manual of the related software.
IV –USE OF THE MACHINE
1/ SAFETY
Machine integration must protect user
from head and piston movement
(50 DaN)
It is recommended to wear safety
glasses.
IMPORTANT :
Acoustic value of the machine: 70 dB on a piece of steel at medium speed
Warning
Warning
Warning

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2/ POSITIONING AND CLAMPING OF THE PARTS
The part is submitted to high forces, it is necessary to immobilize it or to fix it in order to
reach a good alignment of the characters during the marking process and a regular marking
depth. Depending on the type of parts and the working conditions, the clamping system
can vary from the simple manual fastening of the part against an angle iron (bracket) to the
mechanical, magnetic or pneumatic fastening.
3/ ADJUSTMENT OF THE MACHINE
In order to obtain a good marking quality, the following parameters have to be taken into
account:
A) ADJUSTMENT OF THE DISTANCE PIN/PART
It is important to adjust the distance between the pin and the part to obtain a good marking
quality.
This distance has to be minimized not to damage the pin on first impact.
Minimum distance: 0,5 mm
Optimum reached from 0,5 to 1 mm
The stroke of the pin is mechanically limited to 4 mm.
B/ PRESSURE REGULATION
Marking pressure is ruled by the manometer on the machine.
Maximum pressure is 3.5 bars
Minimum pressure is 0.5 bar
Don’t raise the pressure if not needed. It may damage faster the pin. When pressure is
important, lower the pin/part distance to the minimum.
4/ MATERIAL AND PARTS SHAPE
The marking quality highly depends on the part to be marked.
A smooth and flat surface is much easier to mark than a rough and irregular surface.
Preliminary tests should be conducted if the part to be marked is new.
It is generally necessary to adapt the marking force (pressure) to the height of the
character. The smaller the character is, the lower the scratching pressure has to be to
obtain a good legibility.

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V - MAINTENANCE
The marking machine is a scratching marking system. It was developed and manufactured
especially to meet the needs of our clients who want a machine which is:
Sturdy and robust,
Reliable,
Ergonomic.
It needs very little maintenance and if you observe the preventive maintenance
recommendations, you will increase the life-expectancy of your machine.
However, if a problem occurs, please refer to this manual, which will help you solve the
problem.
VI –AFTER SALES SERVICE
Please call first your local distributor.
If you can not reach your distributor, please contact SIC at:
Telephone: [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Internet: http://www.sic-marking.com
E-mail: [email protected]
VII –PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
If you want to keep your machine in good working conditions, it is necessary to do the
following actions :
- CLEAN the pin guide/ stylus
- AVOID dust on the guiding rails and the lead screws
- DISASSEMBLY / LUBRICATION

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WARNING: The periodicity of lubrication of the
piston seal and the stylus depends on the conditions of
use of the machine, in particular the material to be
marked, the nature of the compressed air and the rate of
use.

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VIII - SPARE PARTS
We recommend that you keep in stock an Extended Maintenance Kit made of the essential
elements of the machine, in order to be able to repair a possible breakdown.
This kit is available from our local sales representation and we invite you first to contact
your distributor.
If you do not know our local distributor, please contact us:
SIC MARKING
ZAC Bel-Air
195, rue des Vergers
CS 80017
69480 POMMIERS
France
+33.4.72.54.80.00
Fax : [phone]
http://www.sic-marking.com
E-mail : [email protected]

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IX - TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE
OPERATION, SWITCH THE CONTROLLER OFF
AND REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY
1ST CASE: THE HEAD DOES NOT START
1) Is the controller on?
Check that the power supply cable is plugged.
2) Is the head connected to the controller?
Check that the marking head cord is correctly connected to the controller.
3) If the controller is connected to a PC or a PLC, is it on the right serial port?
Check that the RS232 cable is connected to the controller (HOST plug), and to the PC or
PLC
If the controller is connected to a PC or PLC for slave communication:
Check that the frames sent by the PLC or PC are correct.
4) Is the start/stop push button box connected?
Check that the push button box cable is connected to the “MANU” plug.
5) You have checked everything and it still does not work?
Call our Distributor After Sales Service.
2ND CASE: THE HEAD MOVES –THE PIN DOES NOT.
1) Pin jamming?
Take the pin assembly apart, clean it up, apply lubricant and put the assembly
together (Check the drawing description in appendix).
2) Check visually the connection of SUBD-37 on e10 back side
3) Control valve or cable damaged ?
Check the cable with a ohmmeter, open the connector and check the wires.
Change control valve if needed
4) You have checked everything and it still does not work?
Call our Distributor After Sales Service.

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3Rd CASE: THE MARKING HEAD DOES NOT GO BACK HOME (ORIGIN)?
1) Is the sensor out of order?
Change the sensor.
2) Is the belt broken?
Change the belt.
3) Is the engine out of order?
Change the engine
4) You have checked everything and it still does not work?
Call our After Sales Service.
MARKING PROBLEMS
- IF THE MARKING QUALITY DETERIORATES, CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
Part is clamped or properly
fastened
- Replace the part properly
Distance part/pin
- Adjust the distance (See manual)
Solenoid cable is cut
- Check the cable and change it
Correct speed
- Change the speed (See manual)
Is the column tight
- Tighten the column locking system.
Damaged pin?
- Check the pin
The marking head moves
- Check that the marking head bolts are
tightened by removing the housing
 Play in X or Y axis
- Inform our After Sales Service

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PART III
ANNEX

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SIC MARKING Headquarters
ZAC Bel Air
195 rue des Vergers
69480 POMMIERS
France
Ph.: + 33 472 548 000
[email protected]
SIC MARKING KOREA
Banpo Technopia RM#707 186.
Galmachi-ro /Gyeonggi-do
Korea
[phone]
[email protected]
www.sic-marking.kr
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3812 William Flynn Hwy
Allison Park, PA 15101
USA
Ph.: + 1 412 487 1165
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40138 - BOLOGNA
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Canada
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Parque Industrial Unidad Nacional
NL CP 66350 - Santa Catarina
Mexico
[phone]
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Shanghai 201206
China
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SIC MARKING Ltd
Unit B1, Harris Road,
Wedgnock Industrial Estate
CV34 5JU –Warwick
UK
[phone]
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Remscheid D-42857
Germany
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